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Local Government Area: PENRITH CITY COUNCIL I, Richard Kidd Election Manager for Australian Election Company hereby give public notice that the Elections for Penrith City Council are to be held. Accordingly, Proposals for Nomination for the Election of five (5) Councillors for each Council Ward are invited, from 25 October 2021. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Returning Officer or from the Australian Election Company website at www.austelect.com I further notify that the date for the Nomination Day will be 3 November 2021. Completed consented Nominations must be made to be received by the Returning Officer at 216 Queen Street, St Mary’s, NSW 2760 by 12 noon, 3 November 2021. Intending Candidates should consult and understand the requirements under the Local Government Act 1993, No 30 [NSW] Chapter 10; Division 3, Nominations and election, Sections 306-311 inclusive together with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 [NSW], Division 4 clauses 285 – 296. The onus is on a candidate to ensure that their fully and correctly completed Nomination is made to the Returning Officer by 12 noon 3 November 2021. Separate Nomination Forms are required for each Position contested. A person cannot self-nominate in any Election. Nominations must be in Form 2 or Form 3 and must be given to the Returning Officer at 216 Queen Street, St Mary’s, NSW 2760 before 12 noon on Nomination Day, together with payment of the deposit fee of $125 for each candidate. Should five (5) or more candidates wish to form a Group and receive the nomination deposit discount cap of $625.00, a “Claim for Grouping of Candidates” must be lodged with the Returning Officer at the same time as the completed, consented, Nomination Forms, prior to the close of Nominations. Where candidates for Councillor lodge with the Returning Officer a “Claim for Grouping of Candidates”, the claim incorporates a Request for a Group Voting Square on the Ballot Paper; but there must be at least two (2) Groups requesting Group Voting Squares, for Group Voting Squares to be included on the relevant ballot paper. The Nomination Deposit must be paid in cash or by a cheque drawn by an authorised deposit-taking Institution. The payee should be Australian Election Company – Council Election Account. The Election Manager has also approved EFT as an alternative method of deposit payment. PLEASE NOTE: PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The completed Nomination and Deposit must be accompanied by a completed Candidate Information Sheet, a completed Statistical Information Sheet and, if relevant, a completed “Claim for Grouping of Candidates”. A Nomination is not valid unless the person proposed has completed a Candidate Information Sheet. Nominations will be rejected if the appropriate Nomination Deposit, in full, has not been received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon 3 November 2021. Nominations may be lodged with the Returning officer in person to 216 Queen Street, St Mary’s, NSW 2760; by post to PO Box 371, St Marys, NSW, 1790; by fax to (07) 5428 1355 or by email to penrith.ro@austelect.com . Where lodged by fax or email, the Deposit must be delivered to and received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon, 3 November 2021. If the Election(s) are contested, polling will be conducted by Attendance and Postal Voting and Election Day will be Saturday 4 December 2021. Enquiries may be made to the Returning Officer on telephone 0466 052 794

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City Park to become “iconic” part of Penrith, says Fowler ALENA HIGGINS

t’s been talked about for years and is presently considered Penrith Council’s number one strategic priority, but doubts about City Park are still being voiced at the eleventh hour. During Council’s latest Ordinary Meeting – where a $1.58 million tender was awarded to bulldoze seven buildings and remediate the soil to make way for the park – Councillor Kevin Crameri again questioned the millions being poured into the project, contending the money could be better spent fixing roads. “The amount of millions of dollars that we have spent buying all of these buildings that we are going to demolish, the amount of rent we’re going to now no longer get... I believe we are spending a lot of money and we are going to be in severe debt to try and fix our roads in the next few years,” he said. However, Councillor Ross Fowler predicted the $12 million, 7,000 sqm park, to be established on the corner of Henry and Station streets, Penrith would be “iconic”. “A central park, a place where people

Councillor Ross Fowler has thrown his support behind City Park. Photo: Melinda Jane.

can get out and move and relax, I think is essential,” he said. “And if you look at any city around the

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“We have to have a heart, we have to have somewhere where the community can come together and celebrate things like the Panthers’ Grand Final,” she said. “Memory Park is not big enough, the Triangle Park is good for the kids, but we really need somewhere where all our community can come together.” Councillor John Thain hoped the original strategy – which included a “significant building” on the edge of the park to activate the area – would be realised. This was in addition to Council’s plans to redevelop the nearby former Council Chambers site. “You need more people coming into it, you don’t want to it be a white elephant,” Cr Thain said. Council’s redevelopment of 131 Henry Street, which sits opposite City Park, aims to deliver 8,000 sqm of A-grade commercial space. City Park is expected to be completed in early 2023. The Development Application for 131 Henry Street is scheduled to be lodged later this year. Are you excited about City Park? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Time to axe social media trolls A few weeks ago I wrote a very strongly worded column about the COVID-19 vaccine and my thoughts on those refusing to get the jab. It sparked a mountain of feedback – emails, calls, social media posts and even the odd snail mail letter. Plenty of it was positive, but of course a big chunk wasn’t – and that’s totally fine. When I sit down to write this column each week, I don’t expect everyone to agree with me. That’s the very point of an opinion column – here’s a perspective, do with it what you will. I’m used to nasty emails, social media posts and calls about columns and stories. It goes with the territory and I’m fortunate, I guess, in that it doesn’t really bother me that much. That vaccination column also made me realise just how much the misinformation campaign has infiltrated the vaccine push, particularly through social media. And it was social media that sparked a fresh round of ‘feedback’ this week. I tweeted that, in my view, the story about Penrith breaking the NRL trophy and the carry-on afterwards was a complete overreaction and farce, especially after it was revealed the break was totally innocent, was a previous weld giving away and cost church change to fix. Some people had the opposite view. Again, all good. Others, well, they amplified my fears that social media is getting worse, not better, when it comes to abuse, vitriol and bullying. “Tell that to Norm you arrogant prick with a stick up your ass,” said one friendly person in reply, referring to the late Norm Provan, immortalised in the trophy.

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A bloke called Andrew Scotland replied: “Look at how stupid your fat head looks.” He probably has a point, but still, maybe not the time and place. That vaccine column sparked worse, of course. To the point where people were finding years-old photos on my private Instagram account, and leaving offensive comments. I got abusive messages on Facebook too, including some from America. No, we haven’t started delivering the Weekender internationally but that’s how these movements work – they post links in forums and groups and then encourage a social media pile-on. Most of the comments were about my weight or that fat head again, because when they don’t have a solid argument, these people get personal. I say again, this stuff doesn’t bother me personally all that much and I understand it’s part of the job. But it certainly got me thinking about the crisis society is facing when it comes to social media.

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The comments I receive would be nothing compared to people with much higher status, especially women. And this week The Daily Telegraph reported that the number of bashings committed at NSW public schools involving girls has hit a 20-year high. Attacks by female students have increased by 4.6 per cent year-on-year over the past two decades, hitting a record high of 243 this past year. NSW Secondary Principals’ Council president Craig Petersen said he believed the surge in violence reflected the deteriorating mental health of teenage girls due to social media use. This growing problem is not going away. The social media giants say they’re serious about tackling these issues but it feels like the horse has bolted. On countless occasions I’ve reported Tweets or Facebook posts that clearly cross the line, or even reported obviously fake pages that are trying to rip people off, posing as legitimate organisations. More often than not, the response comes back that the report has been reviewed, and the community standards of the social media platforms had not been breached. What low standards they must have. It’s easy for older generations to tell those dealing with this today to just “turn off social media”, but it’s not that easy. Nor should it have to be the solution. But we do need to do something. In these past few weeks I experienced only a tiny speck of what others have to deal with on a daily basis. It’s enough to make me realise we’re way, way behind on even understanding this problem, let alone solving it.

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Back in the classroom All smiles as students return to school for the first time in four months

lias Hatzimarkou was all smiles as he waved goodbye to his mother, Sarah Hatzimarkou, at the school gates on Monday morning. The five-year-old from Trinity Catholic Primary School in Kemps Creek was one of thousands of local Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 12 students that returned this week. Ms Hatzimarkou was relieved her son could resume proper classes after months of lockdown. “My husband and I were concerned when COVID hit about him having to do school from home, but we actually found Elias responded well to the one-on-one connection,” Ms Hatzimarkou said. “Even though he did well at home, I am not a teacher and being his mum he knew he could get away with things here and there, so he needed that face-to-face time again.” With COVID cases still in the community, there are some mixed feelings about allowing children back into classrooms, but Ms Hatzimarkou said the social impacts need to be weighed up against the risk. “Elias was so excited to go back and even

though the kids are really young, not being able to see their friends and teachers has really affected them socially,” she said. “The school was amazing with providing the education online and I know they will go above and beyond with COVID protocols to make sure our children and the teachers are safe.” Greeting students with bubbles, Trinity Principal Cathy Hey said it is like they never left. “There were a few little nervous kiddies but lots of excitement and, once they got past the gate, there was lots of smiles in the playground as they all greeted each other,” Ms Hey said. “Remote learning was challenging but we had great support from our parents and we are so happy to have the little ones back because teaching via Zoom is just not the same.” With teachers and high school students required to wear masks inside, learning will look different this year but is on track to get back to normal. “We have had to put a few procedures in place to meet the public health guidelines but if it means we can get people back safely we are fine with that,” Ms Hey said. “The other year groups return from next week, so it will all be as it should be.”

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Penrith comes first for • West is key to NSW’s pandemic recovery • Penrith economy was hit hard EMILY FESZCZUK

tuart Ayres might be the new Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party but home is where the heart is for this Penrith politician. The Penrith MP has a strong focus on repairing the damage done to western Sydney so it can take a leading role in the state’s pandemic recovery. With his new role a result of former Premier Gladys Berejiklian resigning at the start of the month, Mr Ayres told the Weekender he is still committed to delivering outcomes for the local community. “The circumstances were entirely unexpected and come with a tinge of sadness… I am incredibly thankful and respectful of my colleagues who put me into that role which is an immense privilege, and I know it comes with quite a significant amount of responsibility,” Mr Ayres said. “Not a single day goes by where I am not dealing with a Penrith issue, it is the foundation stone of the whole thing and the reason I am in public office is to improve the social and economic opportunities of my community.”

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COMMUNITY SPORT IS BACK! Community sport has been given the green light to return, whilst a raft of other restrictions have been eased after NSW reached the 80 per cent double dose vaccination target last weekend. Up to 20 visitors are now allowed in your home at any one time (visitor limits do not apply for children under the age of 12), while outdoor gatherings of up to 50 are permitted. And in a move set to spark an end to months of working from home for

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Mr Ayres said Penrith should stand tall and proud as nearly 85 per cent of its community members are fully vaccinated and ready to get back to normal. “It’s fantastic that they listened to the direction of the Government, listened to the health advice, respected the science and rolled up their sleeves in overwhelming numbers,” he said. “The speed at which we were vaccinated once the supply was available just shows how dedicated the community is.” With safety still paramount as restrictions ease, getting western Sydney back to work is a priority for Mr Ayres and vital for economic recovery. “Western Sydney and Penrith has been disproportionately impacted as higher rates of infection meant more restrictions… by making these decisions we did damage parts of the economy in those areas so now the obligation is to work with those areas to allow them to recover faster” he said. “Western Sydney needs to be the engine that pulls the whole state back up to speed while we deliver on infrastructure and good quality social services because investment leads to jobs.”

many, masks are no longer required in office environments. Drinking while standing up at the pub is now permitted again, while there’s no caps on the number of people who can attend weddings and funerals. Masks are still required within retail environments and other indoor facilities. The eased restrictions are for fully vaccinated people only with the unvaccinated still waiting until December 1 to enjoy their freedom.

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a local MP on the rise by harsh restrictions • Why Ayres believes Liberals will win next election While the pandemic put a halt to a lot of things, Mr Ayres said he is excited to continue delivering projects for Penrith. “I am really looking forward to seeing the first stage of Nepean Hospital open and the starting of stage two which will be a complete game changer in the provision of health services,” he said. “We will pick up the widening of Northern Road in stages until it is dual carriageway all the way to Narellan and then we will move to Mulgoa Road, which we already completed the section under the railway bridge that has improved traffic flow massively.” As the 2023 State Election draws closer, Mr Ayres is not deterred by his ultra marginal seat and is placing his whole focus on his constituents. “People will often make comments on margins but I think people vote on performance and record and I feel this is actually a pretty middle ground seat,” Mr Ayres said. “I am looking forward to the challenge over the next year and a bit and will be going into the election much more focused on delivering our commitments to the community and getting people back in

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Stuart Ayres says he is keen to see the government continue to deliver infrastructure projects.

work because if we keep doing that, they will keep voting for the Government.” With Labor’s leadership team of Chris Minns and Prue Car seemingly making ground in the west, Mr Ayres maintains

the Liberal Party remains the best choice for the region. “I have an immense amount of time and respect for Prue. I think she is a competent member of Parliament and good luck to

her in the role but they haven’t been here for the community,” he said. “We have been delivering for western Sydney for 11 and half years and Labor has just figured out the area exists.”

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Time to focus on west Labor wants more shovels in the ground to help rebuild our local economy EMILY FESZCZUK

ondonderry MP Prue Car believes that western Sydney residents are the real heroes of the pandemic and need to be made a priority by the State Government. As Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Ms Car and Labor are calling on the government to commit to the community with sustainable support and projects to kickstart the economy. As restrictions ease, Ms Car told the Weekender that locals played a pivotal role in lifting lockdown for greater Sydney. “I think firstly we are in this position of being able to open up due to high vaccination rates of places like Penrith that have done enormously well,” Ms Car said. “Our region copped it the most but when it came to responding to the call to get vaccinated we did the best as we were itching to get out of lockdown.” With the area that was hit hard during lockdown now getting back to business, Ms Car said there needs to be a focus on investment and recovery. “There is no doubt some parts of Sydney

Londonderry MP Prue Car wants more investment in western Sydney.

were treated differently... even our own Penrith LGA was cut into two and the Government has a lot of catching up to do with investment as a matter of priority,” she said. “As we get back to normal, now is really the time to be thinking about local projects we can build to restart the economy.” Ms Car said there is a range of projects to get underway that would benefit the growing area. “The community is really calling for the extension to Jordan Springs Public School as it is already full and so many new families are moving into that area,” she said. “Local road projects like Werrington Road are overdue and could be a real way to stimulate the economy and get some local jobs happening.” Ms Car said the Opposition will be targeting western Sydney. “We will focus on the outer suburbs where our people are driving all the growth, but don’t get the investment in infrastructure,” she sad. “Over the next 16 months we will be presenting a strong vision to the people of western Sydney on what a Minns Labor government could deliver.”

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Well done to the majority of restaurants, cafes and other retail outlets who have been doing the right thing and checking the vaccination status of customers at the door. A few shops have let the team down, but the majority have been putting safety first.

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to ending lockdowns, border restrictions and, ultimately, re-opening Australia,” Mr Myrmell said. “Unfortunately, we are not yet clear on the requirements from governments and

public health authorities for a phased return of domestic cruising but we remain hopeful these conversations will gather pace now there is real momentum around society re-opening.”

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rior to the pandemic, loyal cruise fans Joshua Hendriks and Dannielle Morgan would have been first down the gangway to enjoy a holiday on the open seas. After not being able to cruise for nearly two years, the St Clair couple are calling for the State and Federal Government to agree to a roadmap for the resumption of domestic cruising. The pair, who have gone on multiple cruises, love the whole experience and even got engaged on P&O’s Pacific Explorer in February 2019. “We have done one cruise each by ourselves and then three together and we just love that you unpack once and are instantly on holiday with no hassle like lining up in airports,” Ms Morgan said. “Every day is full of activities and entertainment and you never get bored. We also love seeing the variety of destinations.” Cruise connoisseurs, Mr Hendriks said the duo appeared in the Fly the Flag for P&O Live virtual event last week to share their experiences.

“It was exciting to be able to help get the word out about why cruising should resume,” Mr Hendriks said. “The 45 minute show made it feel like we were back on board with all the friendly staff. “ Ms Morgan said the cruise ship industry and customers could return safely. “We think a strict hygiene program has to be followed with rapid testing at the terminal to ensure the safety of all crew and passengers,” she said. “We believe all Australian cruise companies will do everything in their power to protect their customers and crew and we cannot wait to cruise again.” NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet told media last week that the State and Federal Government are currently in discussions regarding the restart of the cruising industry. P&O Cruises Australia President, Sture Myrmell said that the company had extended its pause in operations for cruises until mid-January next year but hoped that they would have clarification soon. “Governments have made it very clear that vaccination thresholds are the key

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WORK TO BEGIN ON NEW TEMPORARY BUS INTERCHANGE Transport for NSW will start work to install a new temporary bus interchange in the existing Veness Place car park this month as part of early work for the new St Marys metro station, part of Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport. The new temporary bus interchange will replace the existing bus interchange on Station Street.

The St Marys Bus Interchange needs to be relocated from its current position on Station Street, as it sits in an area that will be used during construction of the new St Marys metro station. The new temporary bus interchange will deliver a loop road, three bus stands with shelters, a safety median island, pedestrian safety fencing, a bus driver facility,

and at least 35 short term car parking spaces. Transport for NSW will start by establishing a site compound before demolition work begins. The kiss and ride will be moved from Queen Street to Nariel Street and the taxi rank will be moved from Station Street to Queen Street.

CHANGES TO CHECK-IN APP Local residents can now integrate the COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate into their Service NSW app. “This is an extra digital service to make life easier for local businesses and customers as we open back up. NSW is the first jurisdiction in Australia to roll out an integrated QR code solution for displaying vaccination status State wide,” Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said. “When someone visits a venue, they’ll be able to show their green check-in tick and vaccination status simultaneously, saving staff and customers time.” To link your certificate: • Ensure your Federal MyGov account is linked to Medicare. • Download the Express Plus Medicare app and sign in with your MyGov account details. • Select ‘Proof of vaccinations’ and then ‘View history’. • Select ‘Share with check in app’ and then ‘Service NSW’.

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Community consultation on the concept plans for the much-anticipated Dunheved Road upgrade opened this week. The $127 million project is fully funded by the Australian Government under the Urban Congestion Fund. The project will provide priority upgrades on Dunheved Road, between Richmond Road and the Werrington Road/ Christie Street intersection in Penrith to alleviate congestion. “I want this upgrade to deliver the best outcomes for local families and businesses, easing congestion and improving safety,” said Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh. “That’s why it’s so important you make your voice heard and contribute to the community consultation.” Visit www.yoursaypenrith.com.au/ dunhevedroadupgrade for more information.

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Sexual offence complainants, domestic violence complainants and other vulnerable witnesses will be empowered to give their best evidence in court thanks to a new remote witness room under construction at Penrith Courthouse. State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, said the project, part of $9 million in COVID-19 Commonwealth stimulus funding, includes installation of a state-of-the-art audio visual (AVL), and an upgraded and more secure safe room. “It is heartening to see our community benefit from this investment, which will help vulnerable people feel safer to come to court,” Mr Ayres said. “These facilities give witnesses private and secure areas to prepare for court and to give their best evidence.” The works will also include upgrades of essential safety features, funded from the NSW Government’s $100 million Sustaining Critical Infrastructure Program.

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Emu Plains: Man acted suspiciously before drugs were discovered A man has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs in Emu Plains. About 3pm on Friday, October 15, police followed a vehicle that quickly turned off Russell Street, Emu Plains and stopped on Pyramid Street. Police approached the driver, a 61-yearold Hoxton Park man who allegedly wound his window down partly to speak to officers. It is alleged the man refused to wind the window down any further and was hiding his hands from police. The man eventually exited the vehicle and put his hands down the back of his pants. Police searched him and allegedly located a large clear resealable plastic bag. This bag contained three more smaller clear resealable plastic bags containing Methylamphetamines. The man was arrested and charged. He will appear at Penrith Local court on Tuesday, November 23.

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A man has been charged after being caught drink driving in St Marys. About 3.20pm on Friday, October 15, police watched a driver on Queen Street, St Marys attempting to park a motor vehicle. It is alleged it collided with another parked vehicle as the officers were watching. The vehicle then took off and police followed, before stopping it on East Lane. The driver, a 62-year-old Claremont Meadows man allegedly refused to speak with officers or answer any questions. Police could smell alcohol on the man and checks revealed that his licence was suspended. The man was subjected to three breath tests and, on the last occasion he supplied a sufficient sample. The man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he was underwent a breath analysis, that returned a reading of 0.173.

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with Daniel McKinnon Police confiscated the man’s car keys and he was charged with ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period – first offence’, ‘High Range PCA’ and ‘Breach of Bail’. The man will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, December 2.

St Marys: Man charged after knife spotted by service station worker A man has been charged after stealing and having a knife in a public place in St Marys. About 9.05pm on Friday, October 15, it is alleged a 21-year-old Nowra man entered a service station on Glossop Street, St Marys. The man attended the counter to ask to use the bathroom when the attendant allegedly saw what he believed to be a knife in the man’s pocket. The attendant then used a staff door to walk outside and contacted police. While the attendant had the door open he could see the man pacing the store, before taking a drink and consuming it. The man was charged with ‘Shoplifting value’, ‘Custody of knife in public place – first offence’ and ‘Possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit’.

Penrith: Man banned from shops swipes wireless speaker A man has been charged after shoplifting in Penrith last week. About 5.30pm on Friday, October 15, police were called to a shopping centre on Woodriff Street, Penrith, where a man allegedly entered a store and stole a wireless speaker. As police were driving to the shopping centre, they located a 30-year-old Penrith man walking on Stafford Street. The officers stopped and arrested the man who was still in possession of the speaker. Police searched the man and located a micro-USB charger cable which was found to be stolen from another store. It was also revealed that the man was banned from attending the shopping centre until 2024. The man was charged and will front court in November.

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WHY WILL KITS CAN BE BAD NEWS Now and then, we get enquiries from people who instead of having us draft their Will, want us to review a Will Kit they have purchased from somewhere like the Post Office or online to make sure it has been completed correctly. Unfortunately, we almost always find errors. Will Kits are seen as a cheap alternative to having your document drafted by an appropriately qualified Solicitor, and usually take the form of a pre-filled template Will into which a person inserts their personal details and selects from a number of options as to how their Executors are to be appointed and/or how their Estate is to be distributed. The problem is, unless you understand what the many different paragraphs, options and different wordings mean, you are flying blind. For example, if you tick the wrong box when nominating an Executor you might end up with someone you never intended being in charge with executing your Will. We have seen clients in the past end up in far more precarious positions as a result of Will Kits gone bad. For example, in one scenario a husband has purchased a Will Kit from the Post Office and filled it out himself. He had assumed that irrespective of what was written in the Will Kit, his Estate would automatically pass to his wife, so all he needed to do was to write down what he wanted to do with his assets after his wife died – which was to leave it to his children in equal shares. Instead of ticking the box that said he wanted to leave his Estate to his wife in the first instance and to his children once both he and his wife were deceased, he essentially gave his whole Estate to his children immediately upon his death and left his wife out of his Will. Now, had the husband and wife owned

their assets jointly, there would have been a simple fix because the laws of co-ownership would have dictated that jointly owned assets pass to the wife irrespective of what was in the husband’s Will. However, as is often the case with older clients, the family home was held in the father’s name only. Technically speaking, this meant that the husband had left the family home in which his wife had lived for 50 years to his three children and completely left her out of his Will inadvertently. Three of the deceased’s four children saw that this was an obvious error and happily signed the family home over to their mum, but the fourth child was a harder nut to crack. Luckily we were able to convince the fourth child that the mother could approach the Court seeking rectification of the Will or making a family provision claim to retain the home, so the matter settled without the need for Court proceedings. Had the fourth child resisted however, and sought to enforce what was written in the home made Will, the Estate would have been exposed to tens of thousands of dollars in legal costs with no guarantee (but a very high likelihood) that the family home would have been returned to the mother. This is an extreme example, but as you can see Will Kits can be fraught with difficulty and the money you save now may be outstripped exponentially by the costs of rectifying any mistakes down the track. You should always have your Will prepared by an appropriately qualified Solicitor, even if you think your circumstances are simple. If you have questions about writing a Will, contact us today for an obligation free discussion to see if we can help.

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ith lockdown diminishing exercise options, walking became a saviour for many locals in recent months. It also highlighted the lack of natural walking tracks around St Marys, according to one Penrith Councillor. Councillor Robin Cook is calling on Council to establish a nature walk, suggesting it could start at Coachmans Park, follow South Creek and link up with the existing pathways along the perimeter of The Kingsway. “I’m getting a lot of feedback from the community during COVID about the lack of natural walking tracks around the St Marys area,” she said during a recent Council meeting. “If we look into the future with the metro going in, the higher density living that is going in around the CBD and also in the suburbs around the area as well, I think there is a need there which COVID has really showed up.” Council confirmed it was looking to enhance walking connectivity in the area. “As part of its forward planning and

green grid strategies, Council is looking to enhance walking connectivity within St Marys and to adjoining suburbs,” a Council spokesman said. “An existing shared path connects the town centre of St Marys to Penrith, with opportunities to link that further to Werrington Lake, The Kingsway and the Gipps Street precinct. “The Gipps Street Recreation precinct, a $23 million sports and recreation facility being delivered by Council, will have extensive nature walks that will connect the town centre of St Marys’ Queen Street via South Creek and The Kingsway.” Cr Cook, who suggested Council call upon the State Government’s WestInvest funding, also requested Council futureproof St Marys’ library. The Council spokesman said the need for a larger library has been identified, however the operational and capital costs to build a new library were not within Council’s existing budget. “Council will continue to explore opportunities for a new library building through its own future developments or in partnership with private development within the Queen Street precinct,” the spokesman said.

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LOCAL NEWS Plan for hydrogen hub at Luddenham Researchers are exploring how to create a world-leading ‘hydrogen hub’ as part of the Sydney Science Park greenfield development at Luddenham. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is leading a commercial feasibility assessment to establish western Sydney’s first hydrogen hub, identifying Sydney Science Park as the best and most logical location. It will aim to partner with researchers, educationalists, industry leaders and government to be a testing ground for new and emerging hydrogen technologies that challenge the ‘business as usual’ approach.

SCHOOL’S NEW FENCE SECURED Local Penrith business Mega Fencing Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the new security fence at Cambridge Gardens Public School. “I know how important this is for the Cambridge Gardens Public School community and I look forward to seeing the works get underway,” said Penrith MP Stuart Ayres. Installation will be complete by the end of the year.

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ernhill Estate will be open for bushwalking and picknicking from next year, under a five-year plan to progressively transform the historic 423-hectare estate into a public parkland. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the Fernhill Estate Foundation Plan of Management to 2026 set a path for how the estate would open up. “The NSW Government purchased Fernhill Estate in 2018 with a vision to transform this historic home into a parkland for people, and the five-year plan of management sets out how we will get on with this important job,” he said. “Fernhill Estate is a green jewel in Sydney’s crown. Over the next five years it will open up for bushwalking, bike riding, picnicking and events.” Penrith MP and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said Fernhill Estate would be an iconic western Sydney parkland. “Fernhill is such a special place that has been closed to the public for over a century. Now it will become western Sydney’s answer to Centennial Park as one of NSW’s great public parks,” he said. “As western Sydney grows, Fernhill will

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provide locals with a new open space and be a drawcard for tourists from all over.” Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said the launch of the Fernhill Estate five-year plan of management was a milestone for the Mulgoa community. “The plan sets out how the Estate will open up in a way that manages and

preserves its significant heritage and biodiversity,” she said. “As one of Sydney’s oldest surviving estates, its preservation is important so generations to come can experience its rich history.” The Estate has recently re-opened for self-guided walking tours every Sunday.

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CBA on the move from its historic High Street location EXHIBITION OF STATE SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATION Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre Application No Location

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fter 90 years at its iconic spot at the top of High Street, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has revealed it will shift its Penrith branch. A CBA spokeswoman confirmed the rumour, saying the branch will move from 384-386 High Street, Penrith before the end of the year, as part of CBA’s “continued investment” into its branch network. “We are investing $3 million in our presence in the Penrith area, and look forward to welcoming local customers to our new Penrith branch which will relocate to 510-536 High Street from midDecember 2021,” she said. “This new branch will showcase the latest in banking technology, including

a coin counting device, 24/7 access to ATMs with instant deposit capability, NetBank kiosks, safe deposit vaults and a change machine.” The Weekender understands the bank will occupy the vacant building next to OnePointHealth, previously home to Priceline, a clothing store, medical centre and skin cancer clinic. The new-look branch also positions CBA closer to the other ‘big four’ banks and just metres away from ANZ. The CBA branch at 384-386 High Street, Penrith first opened way back in December 1931. The Westfield Penrith branch also remains open to serve customers. The relocation means CBA will have two branches within a few hundred metres of each other, sparking further rumours that the Westfield branch may eventually close.

A Concept application and detailed proposal for the first stage of development of the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre, including: A Concept Proposal involving: An advanced sewage treatment plant at Kemps Creek, including all required pipelines to treat an average dry weather flow of up to 100 megalitres per day (ML/day). Stage 1 Proposal involving: • Construction and operation of an advanced sewage treatment plant at Kemps Creek, sized to treat an average dry weather flow of up to 50 ML/day; • Approximately 21 kilometres of pipeline for the transmission of treated water from the sewage treatment plant to the Nepean River at Wallacia and the Warragamba River at Warragamba; • Approximately 24 kilometres of pipeline for the transmission of brine from the sewage treatment plant to the sewage reticulation system at Lansdowne; and • Associated ancillary development and works. About the exhibition An exhibition process allows any individual or organisation to have their say about a proposed development. The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is exhibiting a State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) application, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and accompanying documents from Thursday 21 October 2021 until Wednesday 17 November 2021. You can view these documents online at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/project/38261 At the time of publishing this advertisement, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has not directed that a public hearing should be held. Controlled Action under Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) The Commonwealth Minister for the Environment has decided that the proposed development Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre is a “controlled action” under the EPBC Act. The EPBC Act Part 3, Division 1 controlled provisions are:

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Sections 18 and 18A (Listed threatened species and communities), Sections 12 and 15A (World Heritage), and Sections 15B and 15C (National Heritage). The proposed development EPBC 2020/8816 will be assessed under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The assessment will be in accordance with the Bilateral Agreement between NSW and the Commonwealth, made under the EPBC Act. The assessment will be done in the manner speciﬁed in Schedule 1 of the Bilateral Agreement. The public notice for the project may be found at: environment.gov.au/epbc/public-notices Have your say To have your say online, search for this project at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/ projects/on-exhibition and click on ‘Make a submission’. You will need to log in or create a user account. If you cannot lodge online, post or drop your submission to the address below, to arrive before the close of exhibition. The Department encourages online submissions to ensure public safety as well as the timely consideration of all issues raised, during times when mobility is restricted due to Covid-19 lockdown. If you want your personal information to be withheld before publication, please clarify this at the top of your cover letter and do not include personal details in your submission.

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he State Emergency Service (SES) received more than 100 calls for help in the wake of last Thursday’s short but severe thunderstorm in Penrith. Thunder, lightning and heavy rain came down quickly around 4pm, with Penrith receiving 24 millimetres of rain in half an hour. The Bureau of Meteorology said hail measuring up to five centimetres fell, which left suburbs like Thornton, Cranebrook and Jordan Springs looking like they had received snowfall. There was minor flooding along High Street in Penrith, near Penrith High

School, while shops in St Marys also suffered damage. Severe flooding also forced the closure of Forrester Road in St Marys. Michael Faccin from Penrith SES said they had predicted more significant damage but received 107 requests for assistance as a result of the thunderstorm. “The calls were largely for trees and branches causing minor damage and blocking some roads,” Mr Faccin said. “The main issue we saw for houses was with the large amount of hail the gutters were not able to cope so when it melted it leaked back into the houses.” Mr Faccin said some the flash flooding in St Marys also caught some vehicles that needed rescuing.

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ife member of Dunheved Golf Club in St Marys, John Delaney, will be spending Tuesday, December 14 swinging a club to support a charity. The 87-year-old is taking part in the Longest Day Challenge, where golfers from around the country will play a 72-hole marathon to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Every four minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer and Mr Delaney was no exception. “We’re all affected by cancer. I’ve lost a sister to breast cancer and my daughter has also been diagnosed,” Mr Delaney said. “When I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago, the specialist said I was the first Aboriginal man he’s ever treated but unfortunately, many of my people die from this disease before they realise they’ve got it.” With all funds raised going towards life-saving cancer research and support services, Mr Delaney hopes to raise as much as he can for a great cause. “I’ve named my team Kamilaroi after my people and will be playing the Longer Day option, which is 54 holes with members of my family,” he said. “It’s so important to support Cancer

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Keep Clear and Carry on It has been revealed that over 70 per cent of Australian white cane users are put in danger by ‘everyday’ objects. Common objects like cars parked across driveways, bins left out on footpaths, dumped bikes or scooters, and even people being distracted by mobile devices can impact the freedom and independence of people with low vision or blindness. On International White Cane Day, Guide Dogs Australia is focusing on how everyone can take simple steps to create a safer and more accessible environment for all, especially as communities reopen after extended periods of COVID-19 lockdowns. Our ‘Keep Clear and Carry On’ campaign highlights the very real impact these ‘everyday’ objects can have on people living with low vision and blindness – causing them to feel anxious, unsafe and in danger when travelling. White canes are designed to maximise independence and mobility, so this year we want to bring to light the barriers preventing this and raise awareness, so white cane users can carry on with reaching their independent goals. DALE CLEAVER, CEO GUIDE DOGS NSW/ACT

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eople’s energy costs have risen as a result of spending more time at home during the pandemic. To combat this, plenty of locals have made the switch to renewable energy with the interest in solar soaring. Director of Penrith Solar Centre, Jake Warner said the business that was founded in 2017 has experienced back to back months of record sales. “Energy prices have risen more than 20 per cent since 2017 so there has always been interest but we are seeing more professionals who are working from home pulling the trigger and installing solar,” Mr Warner said. “Particularly the last three to four months with more people at home at the moment our enquiries have more than tripled… our usual six week turnaround for installation has now been extended to 10 weeks.” With an average 8.5 kilowatts system able to save someone $2,600 a year, Mr Warner said the most important thing for homeowners is to research.

Penrith Solar Centre Director Jake Warner. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“We are locals and only sell the highest quality products that we have on our own homes but we design a system for each client as there is no one size fits all when it comes to solar,” he said. “We do a site inspection, analyse power bills and our systems are smart so our clients can expand on their set up if their

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I’m delighted that consultation is now open on the concept plans for the much-anticipated upgrade of Dunheved Road, which will improve an integral part of Penrith’s local road network The $127 million project is fully funded by the Australian Government under the Urban Congestion Fund. It will provide priority upgrades on Dunheved Road, between Richmond Road and the Werrington Road/ Christie Street intersection to alleviate congestion. This design includes a new median separated four lane carriageway and shared user path along Dunheved Road, instead of the current two-lane undivided road. It aims to relieve congestion, improve community access, and contribute enormously to safety and efficiency in the area. To provide comments, please visit yoursaypenrith.com.au/dunhevedroadupgrade – here you can see an overview of the concept plans, a fly through of how the new road will look and full details for each intersection upgrade. The consultation period is open from

October 18 to November 12 2021. If you use Dunheved Road, please take the time to get involved and tell us what you think, especially if you live or work in the surrounding area. We particularly encourage people in the suburbs of Cambridge Gardens, Cambridge Park, St Marys, Werrington, Werrington Downs and Werrington County to take part. We want this upgrade to deliver the best outcomes for local families and businesses, easing congestion and improving safety. That’s why it’s so important that you make your voice heard and contribute to the community consultation. Following the consultation period, a report will be developed so Council can consider the feedback provided by the community on the concept plans. The final designs for Dunheved Road Upgrade are expected to be on display in mid-2022. Construction is anticipated to start in early 2023. I strongly urge you to have your say and tell Council what you think by November 12 2021.

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uhammad Sufyaan might only be nine-years-old but this young inventor has a bright future ahead of him. The Year 4 Kingswood Public School student is amongst 12 finalists from across Australia in the Origin Little Big Idea competition. Applying for the first time this year, Muhammad was selected from more than 1,100 entries for his innovative idea. “I like coming up with different ideas and especially want to help in life with human beings and also keeping animals safe from hazards,” Muhammad said. “Recently a three-year-old non verbal child went missing and was found alive luckily after three days but it seriously got me worried and I started thinking of the idea.” The idea, titled Keep an Eye is an arm band designed to prevent children from going missing on large properties. It features geo-location technology that alerts parents when their child moves beyond 500 metres of their home and if the

Little inventor Muhammad Sufyaan has some big ideas. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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idea, Muhammad is now in the running to win $10,000 when winners from three age groups are announced in November. Muhammad Waseem said he is extremely proud of his son who has always been interested in inventions. “He always shares news with me about inventions and has ideas to design different things but he was very upset when he heard about the child getting lost as he is eldest with two younger brothers,” Mr Waseem said. “He worked very hard on the idea which I also think would be beneficial for pets or disabled and elderly people so I have no doubt that he and my other boys will make our family and Kingswood proud as they grow up.” Little Big Idea judge Dr Jordan Nguyen said he was blown away by the entrants’ bold thinking and creativity right across the competition. “The extraordinary talent in this year’s cohort has made it one of the trickiest years to judge,” Dr Nguyen said. “It’s awe-inspiring to see how young Aussies are considering the world around them and how their invention could help make for a better future.”

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Street site (pictured top left) for a hundred years, before a new store was built in 1987 on The Northern Road, Penrith. In 1994 Neale’s Furniture Store was sold to John Cootes. Neale’s also had a location in St Marys (pictured top right) on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Mamre Road.

This location is now an F45 gym. While the Neale’s name is long gone from Penrith’s business scene, it remains an important and poignant part of our city’s history and part of its very fabric through the 1960s and 1970s in particular. (Photos thanks to Penrith City Library)

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Authentic Asian street food coming to Penrith in just a few short weeks! Penrith for quite some time due to the fact we know the people in Penrith love great food and appreciate not just Asian food, but particularly P’Nut Street Noodles,” she said. “The Jamisontown location we feel is perfect considering we want to take everyone to the streets of Asia by serving tasty, great quality food in an affordable and fun way that’s suitable for the whole family.” P’Nut are passionate about creating honest and affordable Asian fusion dishes. Think delicious, healthy and unforgettable street style noodles, soups and salads, just like the locals eat back home. The extensive menu is available at an affordable price point, well suited to the food scene in Penrith and the signature sauces are made in collaboration with Head Chef, Nut Kunlert and Michelin Star and Iron Chef, Chumpol Jangprai. “We are the first and only restaurant in Australia to use authentic, made-fromscratch sauce bases directly from Thailand,” Mr Kunlert said. “The combination of authentic sauces and fresh, locally sourced Aussie produce creates meals that are full of flavour.” To stay up to date, follow them on Instagram at @pnutstreetnoodles. The restaurant opens in November.

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enrith is set to become the next home of authentic Asian street food with the arrival of the much-loved P’Nut Street Noodles restaurant chain in Jamisontown, this November. With the upcoming opening of its 12th location, P’Nut will soon provide locals with an immersive traditional Asian street food experience thanks to their signature made-from-scratch sauces, authentic ingredients and taste of Grandma’s recipes just like the bustling street side stalls in Thailand. P’Nut Street Noodles will be opening in true Thai fashion with its very own traditional Tuk Tuk, complete with authentic Thai signage and interior, as well as a never-before-seen restaurant fitout. Situated within a popular complex in Batt Street, Penrith, the family friendly restaurant will be conveniently located opposite Zone Bowling and Flipout Penrith. The restaurant opening will see major giveaways, Tuk Tuk activations, competitions and exclusive VIP deals for residents. With existing stores in Rouse Hill and Norwest, P’Nut General Manager Petra Orrenius said they can’t wait to open in Penrith. “We have been looking to open in

the western weekender » Friday, October 22, 2021

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Friday, October 22, 2021 « the western weekender

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ou would think that, as a business advisor, I would have had more sense. One night while taking turns on kitchen duty, I broke the egg slicer. So, I surfed and found a number advertised on one of those mass product sale sites. One clearance site said that their slicer was “stainless steel”. At least one of the photos seemed to confirm it. It had a bonus that you could slice either horizontal slices or eight vertical segments and even slice other things. So, I ordered the device ($5.25 postage paid) and waited. It arrived! Managed to make my way through the outer package breathlessly waiting to see the magnificent stainlesssteel egg slicer. BIG disappointment, dull grey flimsy plastic. It broke with the third egg sliced.

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Gave the item an honest one-star review on the clearance site. So far, I have had four begging emails from the seller offering several inducements (including a replacement item!) to amend my review. If you are a seller/business, work back up the list, each step will demonstrate how intertwined your decisions and the seller’s experiences and perceptions are and how they can impact on your business. See the table I have provided below this week’s article. Need help with your business? Go to the Business Connect website, look for the Western Sydney Business Centre advisors and book one or call Western Sydney Business Centre on 4721 5011. I can also help prospective NDIS providers.

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

SEX IN THE SUBURBS EMILY FESZCZUK an women have it all when it comes to sexual freedom, a career, family and sanity? The new Paramount+ original Australian series ‘Spreadsheet’ will explore just that, while documenting the chaos that is bound to ensue. Comedian and Australian acting legend Stephen Curry (pictured), who stars in the show, said it centres around ‘IT Crowd’ and ‘Doc Martin’ star Katherine Parkinson, who plays Lauren. “Lauren is a mother-of-two who finds herself newly divorced and wants to sow her wild oats to make up for lost time,” he told the Weekender. “She sets up a spreadsheet of blokes with her best mate Alex, so that nothing clashes, to make it simple and easy but of course the complete opposite happens and everything gets complicated.” Adding to the complications is Stephen’s character Matt, who accidentally gets added to the sushi train of sex options. “Matt is an old friend and neighbour of hers, as well as being newly single and Lauren, who is a lawyer, is actually helping him with his divorce,” he said. “He is a paramedic and a good hearted man but he ends up accidentally sliding onto the spreadsheet as he keeps accidentally falling in to bed with her.”

Dubbed as the ‘nice guy’, Stephen said he has some similarities with his romantic character. “I would like to think I am a nice guy like him but he is more ‘fumbly’ than me,” he said. “I do know if my wife ever left me I would probably be just as lost as him and I would need someone to hold my hand and have no clue if you swipe left or right on dating apps.” With a stellar supporting cast, Stephen said it was a joyous experience filming the show. “I had so much fun with the cast like with Robbie Magasiva… never worked with him before but he is very handsome,” he said. “Katrina Milosevic is a good friend of mine and we get on like a house on fire plus Ryan Shelton and Rowan Witt are very classy comedy actors and good fun to be around.” With plenty of humour, Stephen said it provides perfect light viewing. “The characters are beautifully written, so you can relate to them, but it is also ridiculously hilarious,” he said. “Katherine Parkinson is so good as the lead and it is genuine belly laugh funny, which is what you want in a comedy.” Enjoy the eight-part series and a cheeky dose of sex in the suburbs now. ‘Spreadsheet’ is available to stream now on Paramount+, which is available from $8.95 per month.

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Kingswood Probus Club First Friday of each month 4721 5997 Penrith Museum of Printing Saturdays from 10am-2pm Pen Paceway • 0415 625 573

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WHAT'S ON AND WHERE

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith JP available in Penrith Victor Glanville 0416 157 668 Penrith Red Cross Branch Second Thursday of each month • 9623 6702

Morning Melodies returns to The Joan in Penrith Morning Melodies is back at The Joan! Starring Vov Dylan (pictured), Glenn Amer and Jennifer Gray alongside a string quartet from the Palace Orchestra celebrating the greatest classics to come from Hollywood. A show that is filled with music and memories that will have you swaying and reminiscing from the first strain to the last refrain. Morning Melodies is on at The Joan on Wednesday, October 27 from 11am. Call 4723 7600.

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The NSW All Chrysler Day will be held at the Museum of Fire in Penrith on Sunday, October 24 from 8am to 3pm. Spectator entry $5 per person, children under 12 free.

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Friday, October 22, 2021 « the western weekender

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olly Parton’s West End smashhit musical ‘9 TO 5’ is back in business in 2022. The Australian premiere will open in February next year at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre with tickets on sale from today. Internationally acclaimed and loved by audiences and critics alike, ‘9 TO 5’ is pure gold carat fun! Set the alarm for a great night out at Dolly Parton’s joyous smash-hit musical ‘9 TO 5’, featuring knock-out songs and high-flying ambitions. A sensation on the West End and inspired by the hit film, the musical tells the story of Doralee, Violet and Judy, three enterprising workmates pushed

to the edge by their mean-spirited boss Franklin Hart Jnr. Resorting to wit, camaraderie and cunning, they dream up a no holds barred scheme to kidnap and turn the tables on their controlling supervisor in the most hilariously defiant of ways. The only question is, will the feisty trio manage to change the office culture to reach their full potential – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? With a sparkling score by Dolly Parton and a book by the iconic movie’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick, ‘9 TO 5’ is the quintessential feel-good show for the times. Visit www.9to5themusical.com.au.

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week with a few new shows coming our way in 2022, along with plenty of returning favourites. ‘The Voice’, ‘Big Brother’, ‘Big Brother: VIP’, ‘SAS: Australia’, ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’, and ‘Dancing with the Stars: All Stars’ will return, while ‘The Voice: Generations’, ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ and ‘Australian Idol’ will also get a run. A new-look ‘My Kitchen Rules’ will land on screens next year as well as renovation spin-off ‘Apartment Rules’. ‘Home and Away’ is back of course, and Seven will also air new factual series’ ‘Strike Force’ and ‘Code 1: Minute by Minute’.

Nathan Taylor TV NEWS

Channel Seven will be home to the 

Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics in Beijing next year, and they will also broadcast the Commonwealth Games from Birmingham, England. Seven also have rights to the AFL, Supercars Championships, 52 weeks of elite horse racing and the NFL Super Bowl on February 13.

While plenty of shows are returning  next year, there’s several shows still up in air including ‘Holey Moley’, ‘RFDS’, ‘Ultimate Tag’ and ‘Australia: Now and

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Then’. A decision on those programs will be made in the coming months but don’t be surprised if they’re all shelved. Following the success of ‘Hey Hey it’s 

50 Years’, Channel Seven is keen for more ‘Hey Hey’ nostalgic specials from Daryl and the gang. 1.2 million viewers tuned in to last week’s episode, beating everything including ‘The Block’ and ‘Celebrity MasterChef’. Now Seven want a part two and perhaps some content for 7plus as well.

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gig on ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’. Ben decided to pull the pin after four years due to workload. A new co-host for Rebecca Maddern will be named in due course.

It’s been confirmed ‘The Voice’ coach es Keith Urban, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian

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Channel Seven held its Upfronts last 

and Jessica Mauboy as well as host Sonia Kruger are all returning in 2022. Hugely popular ABC series ‘The 

Sound’ will return on Sunday, November 7 at 5.30pm. ‘The Sound’, which launched last year, is a live music program that showcases Australian artists to a national audience.

Netflix psychological thriller ‘You’ has  been renewed for a fourth season.

‘That ’90s Show’, a spin-off of ‘That 

’70s Show’ is coming to Netflix next year. In the new series, it’s 1995 and Leia Forman, daughter of Eric and Donna, is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red.

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TV Guide: October 22–28

Friday 22 October

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

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Your Macca’s® favourites now delivered straight to your door.

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q&A 11:05 Australia Remastered 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Foreign Correspondent 1:30 Sherlock (M v) 3:00 ABC News 4:10 Escape From The City 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Annika (M v) 9:20 The Accident (M l,s,v) 10:10 Talking Heads (PG) 10:45 ABC Late News 11:00 The Vaccine 11:20 Gruen 11:55 Frayed (MA15+) 12:40 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Dark Angel” (M) (’19) Stars: Annalise Basso 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: “Interstellar” (M l) (’14) Stars: Ellen Burstyn 12:00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Force Of Gravity (M v) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra (PG) 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Wrong Patient” (M v) (’18) Stars: Sunny Mabrey 1:45 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Dolittle” (PG) (’20) Stars: Robert Downey Jr. 10:30 TBA 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) 2:00 The Living Room 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 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (PG) 9:30 TBA 10:30 The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) 11:30 The Project (PG) 12:30 The Late Show (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 The Story Of The Songs (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Secrets Of The Railway (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Legends Of The Pharaohs (PG) 8:30 Hunting Hitler’s U-Boats (PG) 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:55 The Eagle (M l,v) (In Danish/ Swedish)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security International (PG) 8:30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America (PG) 9:30 Billy Connolly’s Tracks Across America (PG) 10:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG)

4:35 Movie: “Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol” (PG) (’87) Stars: Michael Winslow 6:20 Movie: “Wild Hogs” (PG) (’07) Stars: Martin Lawrence 8:30 Movie: “Die Hard 4.0” (AKA ‘Live Free Or Die Hard’) (M l,v) (’07) Stars: Bruce Willis

4:40 Movie: “Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home” (G) (’95) Stars: Jason James Richter 6:40 Movie: “Inside Out” (PG) (’15) Stars: Amy Poehler 8:30 Movie: “Pelican Brief” (M l,v) (’93) Stars: Julia Roberts 11:30 Bridezillas (M l)

5:00 Shortland Street (PG) 5:30 The Chefs’ Line 6:00 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari (PG) 6:30 Off The Grid With Pio 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “The Silver Brumby” (PG) (’93) Stars: Caroline Goodall 9:10 First Nation Bedtime Stories

3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:30 Matildas: Countdown To India 2022 11:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (MA15+) 12:00 Home Shopping

1:00 2 Broke Girls (M) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 2:30 The Unicorn (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 Movie: “License To Wed” (M s) (’07) Stars: John Krasinski

3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Log Cabin Living 4:30 Garage Gold 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Maine Cabin Masters (PG) 8:30 Barnwood Builders 9:30 Building Off The Grid (PG)

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:50 Total DramaRama 6:00 Mikki Vs The World 6:30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7:00 Dino Time 8:20 Good Game Spawn Point (PG) 8:40 Sword Art Online (PG) 9:05 Radiant

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

5:55 Octonauts 6:20 Bluey 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Girl On The Train” (M n,s,v) (’16) Stars: Emily Blunt 10:20 Doctor Who (PG) 11:15 Art Works 11:45 Anh’s Brush With Fame

6:00 Bake With Anna Olson 6:30 Nigella Feasts 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Jamie’s Food Escapes 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 10:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

5:35 Shortland Street (PG) 6:05 RocKwiz (M s) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 Monica And Sex (M s) (In Spanish) 10:15 Hunters (M l) 11:05 Project Blue Book (M l)

5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 5:30 Clarence (PG) 5:40 Movie: “Monsters Vs Aliens” (PG) (’09) Stars: Reese Witherspoon 7:30 Movie: “Mr & Mrs Smith” (M s,v) (’05) Stars: Angelina Jolie 10:00 Movie: “Jumper” (M l,v) (’08)

5:30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Saved And Remade 8:30 Movie: “Diamonds Are Forever” (PG) (’71) Stars: Sean Connery 11:00 Heartbeat (M) 12:00 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Annika (M v) 1:30 Midsomer Murders (M d,v) 3:00 Restoration Australia (PG) 4:00 Dream Gardens (PG) 4:25 Landline 4:55 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico (PG) 6:00 Monty Don’s French Gardens 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grantchester (PG) 8:20 Shetland (M) 9:15 Fires (M) 10:10 Call The Midwife (M) 11:10 Father Brown (M) 11:55 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Moonee Valley/ Randwick 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 10:00 Movie: “The Wolverine” (M l,v) (’13) Stars: Hugh Jackman 12:30 Movie: “Kid Cop” (PG) (’96) Stars: Edward Albert 2:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 12:00 Rivals 12:30 Destination WA 1:00 Good Food Kitchen 1:30 My Way 2:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s]7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Mamma Mia!” (PG) (’08) Stars: Meryl Streep 9:40 Movie: “Pitch Perfect 2” (PG) (’15)

8:00 All 4 Adventure 9:00 Taste Of Australia 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) 12:00 The Living Room 1:00 TBA 2:10 My Market Kitchen 2:30 Australia By Design 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Farm To Fork (PG) 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Making It Australia 7:00 Football: Women’s International: Matildas v Brazil *Live* 10:00 Ambulance UK (M d) 12:00 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Motor Sports 3:00 Athletics: Marathon De Paris Highlights 4:00 Escalation 4:30 Five Billion Pound Super Sewer (PG) 5:40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:35 Dambusters With Dan Snow (PG) 9:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:15 Movie: “True Grit” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jeff Bridges 1:15 Movie: “Predestination” (MA15+) (’14)

5:30 Seven’s Horse Racing 6:00 TBA 6:30 Crufts Dog Show (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Super Garden (PG) 12:45 The Fine Art Auction 4:00 Weekender 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Home Shopping

3:30 Cricket: WBBL: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers *Live* 7:00 Cricket: WBBL: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades *Live* 10:00 Movie: “Big Trouble In Little China” (M l,v) (’86) Stars: Kurt Russell

4:15 Movie: “The Longest Ride” (M s) (’15) Stars: Scott Eastwood 7:00 Movie: “Something’s Gotta Give” (PG) (’03) Stars: Diane Keaton 9:35 Movie: “Dave” (PG) (’93) 11:55 Movie: “Miracle In The Woods” (M) (’97) Stars: Della Reese

5:00 Indian Country Today 5:30 APTN National News 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Cooties” (M) (’14) Stars: Elijah Wood

3:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 4:30 I Fish (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 MacGyver 11:20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M s,v) 1:10 48 Hours (M) 2:10 NCIS: Los Angeles (M)

11:15 TBA 12:55 TBA 2:00 The Neighborhood (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2 Broke Girls (PG) 10:15 Nancy Drew (M s,v) 12:10 Home Shopping 1:40 2 Broke Girls (PG) 2:35 A Million Little Things (M s)

2:30 Barnwood Builders 3:30 Dream Homes Revealed 4:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 5:30 Maine Cabin Masters (PG) 6:30 Log Cabin Living 7:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:50 Total DramaRama 6:00 Mikki Vs The World 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 ABC News Regional 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Australian Story 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Movin’ To The Country

5:55 Octonauts 6:30 Octonauts And The Great Swamp Search 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:20 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:05 The Stand Up Sketch Show (M l) 9:30 Sammy J (PG)

6:00 Cheese Slices 7:00 South Africa With Gregg Wallace 7:30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 8:35 Ainsley’s Food We Love 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Cheese Slices 12:00 South Africa With Gregg Wallace

5:35 Celebrity Mastermind (PG) 6:40 The Bee Whisperer (PG) 7:40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 8:30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel 9:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 12:00 Dateline 12:30 Insight 1:30 Stacey Dooley: Sex Offenders (MA15+)

5:15 Movie: “Nacho Libre” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ana de la Reguera 7:00 Movie: “Jurassic Park III” (PG) (’01) Stars: Sam Neill 8:45 Movie: “John Wick” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Keanu Reeves 10:45 Movie: “The Big Hit” (MA15+) (’98)

5:00 Movie: “How To Murder Your Wife” (PG) (’65) Stars: Jack Lemmon 7:30 Movie: “Live And Let Die” (PG) (’73) Stars: Jane Seymour 10:00 Movie: “In The Heat Of The Night” (M l,s,v) (’67) Stars: Sidney Poitier 12:15 My Favourite Martian

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 Gardening Australia 2:30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico (PG) 3:30 Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line (PG) 4:00 Secrets Of The Museum (PG) 5:00 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Back Roads 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Restoration Australia 8:40 Fires (M) 9:30 We Hunt Together (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Border Security - International (PG) 1:30 Cricket: WBBL: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 7News Spotlight (PG) 8:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 TBA 10:30 Criminal Confessions (MA15+) 11:30 The Blacklist (MA15+)

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) 11:30 Fishing Australia (PG) 12:00 Ultimate Rush (PG) 12:30 World’s Greatest Islands (PG) 1:30 The Block (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 RBT (PG) 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 8:30 60 Minutes (M) 9:30 NINE News Late 10:00 The First 48 (M) 11:00 Cold Case - New Leads Wanted (MA15+)

8:30 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) 9:00 Destination Dessert (PG) 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) 12:00 Left Off The Map 12:30 Taste Of Australia 1:00 Three Veg And Meat 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia 2:00 The People’s Cup - Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 3:30 TBA 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 9:10 CSI: Vegas (M) 10:10 FBI (M)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Gymnastics: Rhythmic 4:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 5:10 Small Business Secrets (PG) 5:40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Inside Central Station (M) 8:30 Australia Uncovered (PG) 10:00 Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier 10:10 Untold Australia (PG) 12:10 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 1:10 Surviving The Virus: My Brother And Me (M l) 2:20 Alex Polizzi The Fixer

5:30 TBA 6:00 TBA 6:30 TBA 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys (PG) 9:30 Mighty Trains (PG) 10:30 QE2: The World’s Greatest Cruise Ship (PG)

2:30 Merv Hughes Fishing (PG) 4:00 Ultimate Fishing With Matt Watson (PG) 5:00 Cricket: WBBL: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder *Live* 8:30 Movie: “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Ben Affleck

5:00 Movie: “Adventures In Babysitting” (PG) (’16) Stars: Sabrina Carpenter 7:00 The Voice USA (PG) 9:00 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (M l) 10:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares UK (M l)

4:30 Softball: SA Premier League 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Artefact 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 First Australians (PG) 8:40 Another Country (PG) 10:05 The Fifth Region (PG) 11:00 Warburdar Bununu: Water Shield (PG)

3:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) 4:00 RV Daily Foodie Trails (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish (PG) 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 Star Trek: Discovery (M v)

1:10 TBA 2:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 The Neighborhood (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M) 11:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Movie: “License To Wed” (M s) (’07) Stars: John Krasinski 3:30 Friends (PG)

2:30 Renovate Or Rebuild 3:30 Log Cabin Living 4:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 A Sale Of Two Cities 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home (PG) 10:30 Fixer To Fabulous

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Mikki Vs The World 6:30 Secrets Of Skin 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:55 The Fairly OddParents 9:20 Find Me In Paris

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News: Auslan Bulletin 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Movin’ To The Country 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Beautiful Bush 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story

5:55 Octonauts 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: Law & Disorder In Philadelphia (MA15+) 9:30 Lucy The Human Chimp (PG) 10:40 Big Deal (M l)

6:00 Plat Du Tour 6:30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia 7:00 India Unplated 7:30 Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure 8:35 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:45 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia

5:55 Underground Worlds 6:45 Country Music: The Rub 7:45 UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 8:30 The Tesla Files 9:20 Criminal Planet (M) 10:10 Dark Side Of The Ring (M l) 11:20 Movie: “American Honey” (MA15+) (’16)

5:20 Clarence (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Megamind” (PG) (’10) Stars: Will Ferrell 7:30 Movie: “Pacific Rim: Uprising” (M) (’18) Stars: Cailee Spaeny 9:45 Movie: “Atomic Blonde” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Charlize Theron 12:00 Race Across The World (PG)

5:05 Movie: “From Here To Eternity” (PG) (’53) Stars: Burt Lancaster 7:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Man With The Golden Gun” (PG) (’74) Stars: Roger Moore 11:05 Chicago Fire (MA15+) 12:05 My Favourite Martian

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Monday 25 October Tuesday 26 October Wednesday 27 October Thursday 28 October

12:00 Movie: “One Small Indiscretion” (M) (’17) Stars: Ashley Scott 2:00 TBA 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 SAS Australia (M) 9:00 Movie: “Cold Pursuit” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Liam Neeson 11:30 The Goldbergs (PG)

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:45 Love Island Australia (M) 9:45 Kath & Kim (PG) 10:55 NINE News Late 11:25 New Amsterdam (M) 12:10 Tipping Point (PG)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:40 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 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) 9:40 Just For Laughs Uncut (MA15+)

7:30 Doc Martin (M) 8:30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (M v) 10:30 Cold Case (M v) 12:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 1:30 The Real Seachange

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 7:30 The Voice (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Red” USA (PG) 8:30 Movie: (M l,v) (’10) Stars: Bruce Willis “Focus” (M v) (’15) Stars: Will 10:50 Movie: “Jonah Hex” Smith 10:45 First Dates (M h,v) (’10) Stars: Josh Brolin Australia (M)

7:00 Our Stories (PG) 7:15 Card Stories (PG) 7:20 NITV News Update 7:30 Road Open 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Living Black

6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (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

7:00 The Cook Up With 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) Adam Liaw 7:30 Jamie 7:30 NITV News & Jimmy’s Food Fight Update 7:35 8 Out Of Club 8:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 9:35 Luke Nguyen’s Greater 8:30 Taskmaster (M l) 9:20 Mekong Hypothetical (M)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Grantchester (M l,v) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:05 Escape From The City 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:05 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury 8:30 Big Deal (M l) 9:25 Just Between Us (PG) 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Business

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals (PG) 9:35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

12:00 Movie: “A Father’s Choice” (M) (’00) Stars: Peter Strauss 2:00 Code Blue Murder (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 SAS Australia (M) 9:15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera (M) 10:15 S.W.A.T. (M v)

3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Supervet (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 8:30 Saved By A Stranger (M) 9:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:30 SBS World News

3:00 Diagnosis Murder 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Friends (PG) 6:30 7:00 Bondi Rescue Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Formula 1 United States Grand Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Prix Highlights Seinfeld (PG)

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:15 Explore 1:30 Good Food Kitchen 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Love Island Australia (M) 9:40 Travel Guides (PG) 10:40 NINE News Late

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 9:00 Renovate Or Rebuild 10:00 100 Day Dream Home 11:00 Selling The Big Easy

7:00 That 70’s Show 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) Movie: “The Spy Who 8:30 Movie: “Jupiter Loved Me” (M v) (’77) Ascending” (M v) (’15) Stars: Stars: Roger Moore 11:15 Law Channing Tatum 11:00 World’s & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) Worst Flights (PG) 12:10 The Enemy Within (M)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 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 Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 The Cheap Seats (M l) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Secrets Of The Railway (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys(M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 TBA 8:30 Restoration Man (PG) 9:30 Building Off The Grid (PG)

7:30 Pie In The Sky 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars 10:30 Without A Trace (PG) 7:30 Highway (M d,v) 12:30 M*A*S*H (PG) Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie 1:30 The Real Seachange 2:00 Salvage Squad (PG) 10:30 Escape To The Country Outback Truckers (PG)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M s) 8:30 Movie: “Step Brothers” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: John C Reilly

7:30 The Point 8:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder Living Black (M) 8:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Benji (M d) 9:55 Para7:00 Bondi Rescue dise Soldiers (PG) 10:50 Jose- (PG) 7:30 Football: Matildas v phine Baker: Story Of An Brazil *Live* 10:30 NCIS: New Awakening (M n) Orleans (M v)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:35 Frasier (PG)

6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 9:10 Ghosts (M) 9:40 This Time With Alan Partridge (PG)

7:00 The Cook Up 7:30 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) Giada Entertains 8:00 7:30 NITV News David Rocco’s Dolce Update 7:35 8 Out Of Africa 8:30 John Torode’s 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) Korean Food Tour 9:30 Luke 8:30 Alone (M) 9:45 Stacey Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Dooley Sleeps Over (M)

7:00 That 70’s Show 7:30 New Tricks (PG) (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The 8:40 Movie: “The Moonraker” (G) (’58) Adjustment Bureau” (M) (’11) Stars: Matt Damon 9:30 Stars: Sylvia Syms 11:15 Law Movie: “Snowpiercer” (MA15+) & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 12:10 Chicago Justice (M) (’13) Stars: Chris Evans

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:25 7.30

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:05 Escape From The City 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Gruen 9:05 Frayed (MA15+) 9:55 Back (MA15+) 10:20 TBA 11:00 ABC Late News

12:00 Movie: “Her Last Will” (M v) (’16) Stars: Rya Kihlstedt 2:00 Code Blue Murder (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 America’s Got Talent (PG) 10:30 The Latest Seven News 11:00 Chicago Fire (M)

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Desperate Housewives (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 The Block (PG) 8:40 Love Island Australia (M) 9:40 Botched (M) 10:40 NINE News Late 11:10 Pearson (M) 12:00 Tipping Point (PG)

5:30 Escape To The 5:30 Storage Wars 7:00 The Simpsons Country 6:30 Bargain Texas (PG) 6:00 (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Hunt 7:30 The Vicar Of American Pickers (PG) (M s) 8:00 American Dibley (PG) 8:50 A Touch Of 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30 Dad (M s,v) 8:30 Movie: “The Frost (M n,v) 11:00 Bones Storage Wars (PG) 9:30 Desert Rookie” (M l,s,v) (’90) Stars: (M v) 2:00 Home Shopping Collectors (PG) Charlie Sheen 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 6:00 ABC Evening Are You Tougher Than News 7:00 ABC Your Ancestors? 7:00 National News 8:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz 8:45 Business 9:00 ABC Nightly Danger Mouse News 9:30 7.30

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:30 How Deadly World (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:10 Escape From The City 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:35 Q&A 9:35 Secrets Of The Museum 10:25 You Can’t Ask That (M)

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) 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 The Bachelorette Australia (M) 8:30 Bull (M) 11:30 The Project (PG)

7:00 Our Stories (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:20 NITV News Up(PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) date 7:30 The Casket7:00 Bondi Rescue eers (PG) 8:00 Wellington (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Paranormal (M) 8:30 Red Earth NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 11:15 Uncovered (PG) Seal Team

2:30 Insight 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Secrets Of The Railway (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Australia’s Health Revolution (M) 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:30 Railways Of The Western Front (PG) 10:45 SBS World News

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:20 2 Broke Girls (M s)

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Show Spicks And Specks Adam Liaw 7:30 7:30 NITV News (PG) 7:30 Movie: 8:00 Would I Lie To License To Grill 8:30 Update 7:35 8 Out Of “Patriot’s Day” (M l,v,d) You? (PG) 8:30 Art Works 9:00 Tom Kerridge’s Barbeque 9:00 10 Cats Does Countdown (M (’16) Stars: Mark Wahlberg Australia’s Lost Impressionist Food Safari 9:30 Luke l,s) 8:30 The Big Squeeze (M) 10:05 Movie: “The Gambler” (PG) 10:00 Doctor Who (PG) Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 10:15 Australia Uncovered (M) (MA15+) (’14)

12:00 Movie: “Dying To Be Loved” (M) (’16) Stars: Lindsay Hartley 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Security International (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 America’s Got Talent (PG) 10:30 The Latest Seven News

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Desperate Housewives (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 Paramedics (M) 8:30 Love Island Australia (M) 9:30 Love Island Australia Afterparty (M) 10:00 NINE News Late

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:00 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 Bachelorette Australia (M) 9:10 Gogglebox (PG) 10:10 TBA 11:10 The Project (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Masters Of Flip 8:30 Home Town 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:40 Movie: “For Your Eyes Only” (M v) (’81) Stars: Roger Moore 11:20 House (M) 12:20 Antiques Roadshow 12:50 Explore

2:15 The Eviction (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Secrets Of The Railway (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Coastal Devon And Cornwall With Michael Portillo (PG) 8:30 Red Election (PG) 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian)

5:30 Escape To The 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 The Simpsons 7:00 Our Stories 7:20 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Family Guy NITV News Update (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Friends (PG) 6:30 Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Alien (M d,s) 8:00 American 7:30 Going Places With 7:00 Bondi Rescue Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (M v) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M) 3” (M l,v) (’92) Stars: Sigourney Dad (M v) 8:30 Movie: “New In Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 Movie: (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) Weaver 9:55 Movie: “Alien Town” (PG) (’09) Stars: Renée “The Fourth Kind” (MA15+) Hawaii Five-0 (M v) 10:30 Seal Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 The 11:50 Father Brown (M) Resurrection” (M l,s,v) (’97) Zellweger (’09) Stars: Milla Jovovich Team (M v) Unicorn (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home

6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 6:00 ABC Evening Barney’s Barrier Reef News 7:00 ABC 7:00 Horrible Histories National News 8:00 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Lost In Oz 8:45 Danger Mouse Business 9:00 ABC Nightly 8:55 All Hail King Julien (PG) News 9:30 7.30

7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Octopussy” (PG) (’83) Stars: Roger Moore 11:20 Law & Order (M) 12:20 Antiques Roadshow 12:50 Explore

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:40 Gruen 10:15 Doctor Who (PG)

7:00 The Cook Up With 7:10 Jeopardy! (PG) Adam Liaw 7:30 Our 7:30 NITV News Food, Our Family 8:00 Update 7:40 8 Out Of India Unplated 8:30 Adam & 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) Poh’s Malaysia In Australia 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island 9:10 Barefoot Contessa (M l)

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12:00 ABC News 1:00 Shetland (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:05 Escape From The City (PG) 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 The Detectives (M) 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Business

7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Survivor 41 USA (M) 8:30 Movie: “This Is 40” (M) (’12) Stars: Leslie Mann 11:10 World’s Worst Flights (M)

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Friday, October 22, 2021 « the western weekender

PREVIEW

The Scary Of Sixty-First

Antlers

1 hour, 21 minutes Arcadia has just released the official trailer for ‘The Scary Of Sixty-First’. Directed and written by Dasha Nekrasova and starring Nekrasova, Betsey Brown, Madeline Quinn and Mark Rapaport, the contemporary horror is set to arrive in Australian cinemas nationally on December 16. Horrific real-world news story becomes giallo-inspired horror in this gleefully deranged interrogation of our conspiracy-fuelled, edge lord-filled times. 20-something New Yorkers Addie (Brown) and Noelle (Quinn) can’t believe their luck when they find an apartment in their price range in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Of course, there’s a catch, and it’s not the food left to rot in the cupboard or

1 hour, 39 minutes From the visionary world of acclaimed director Scott Cooper and horror maestro Guillermo del Toro comes ‘Antlers’. In an isolated Oregon town, a middleschool teacher (Keri Russell) and her sheriff brother (Jesse Plemons) become embroiled with her enigmatic student

(Jeremy T. Thomas) whose dark secrets lead to terrifying encounters with a legendary ancestral creature who came before them. Based on the short story The Quiet Boy by Nick Antosca. ‘Antlers’ hits cinemas on October 28.

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the blood-stained mattresses. As they soon learn, the flat used to belong to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – and absolutely nothing good can come from staying there, stewing in the paranoiac, malevolent doom he left behind. The film will be in cinemas on December 16.

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Cody Alan’s big honour Radio broadcaster Cody Alan (pictured) has taken home his first CMA Award. He won Daily National Broadcast Personality of the Year at the CMA Broadcast Awards. Alan hosts the hugely popular ‘CMT After Midnite’ program, which is networked across the United States and throughout the world. It streams from midafternoon in Australia on the iHeart Radio app.

Country TV special CMT on Foxtel will broadcast the CMT Artists of the Year event tonight (Friday, October 22) from 6pm. It features live performances by Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and more. Bryan gets hosting gig Luke Bryan has been locked in as host of the CMA Awards on November 10. It’s the first time he’s hosted the major awards event.

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Aquarians can expect a rollicking ride, as your motivation levels fluctuate. Is a work colleague or loved one being difficult and demanding? Don’t be too hard on them … they have a lot on their plate. It’s a good week for goals, dreams, financial matters and taking care of business but you’ll feel a bit stir-crazy on the weekend. Try channelling your restless energy into challenging personal projects and adventurous outdoor pursuits, rather than sitting around feeling frustrated.

When it comes to plans for the future, you’re full of innovative ideas and creative schemes. But can you tell the difference between an inspiring daydream and a dodgy delusion? Realistic Saturn demands that you dig deep and set substantial goals that are worthy of your talents. And strive to get the balance right between being impulsive and taking thoughtful action. Spontaneity works sometimes but, at other times, perceptive Pisceans need to adopt a more measured approach.

Promising opportunities are hovering around, and clever Rams will examine all possibilities in a sensible and realistic light. With Jupiter and Saturn both visiting your hopes and wishes zone, it’s important to have an exciting long-term goal that you’re working towards. You need to be patient though, as you focus on bringing your lofty dreams down to earth via a practical plan. Saturday’s Sun/Saturn square will be frustrating, so modify your expectations and pace yourself.

With Venus and Jupiter activating your career zone, find creative ways to inspire others and shine more brightly at work. You’re feeling positive about a challenge but sometimes there’s a fine line between being optimistic and being unrealistic. Wisdom for the week is from birthday great, painter Pablo Picasso (who was born on October 25, 1881), “Our goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act.”

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The Sun and Mars are visiting your wellbeing zone, so be proactive about finding a fitness routine that keeps you motivated. And choose healthy food options that you actually enjoy eating! Attached Twins – are you stuck in a relationship rut? Venus and Jupiter encourage you to be more adventurous with your partner. Unhappily single? Don’t be dazzled by bulging pecs or a substantial bank balance. Look for lasting love with someone who has similar goals and values.

This week’s planetary patterns suggest retiring an outdated friendship so there’s room for a new one. Creativity is high, as you tap into the magical muse within. With Mars and Mercury visiting your domestic zone, strive to be more proactive and communicative about a current family problem. Plus adjust your home/ work ratio so it’s much more balanced. Many domestically inclined Crabs are in the mood to clean, de-clutter, decorate, renovate or cook up a storm at Casa Cancer.

Many Lions will crank up the charisma, as you make family and friends feel extra special. Venus and Jupiter also stimulate your love of the good things in life, as you enjoy convivial company, beautiful surroundings, fine food and stylish fashion. But avoid the regular tendency to worry and obsess about something that is totally out of your control. Heed the wise words of Mary Engelbreit, “If you don’t like something, change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.”

The Sun/Saturn square could exacerbate problems with a stressed colleague or a neurotic neighbour, as you misunderstand each other’s motives. Make it a priority to communicate your thoughts and feelings in a clear and compassionate way. It’s a suitable week to study financial matters, find something that’s been lost, tackle jobs you’ve previously put on the backburner, and cross tasks off your long to-do list. Family get-togethers and work functions are also favoured.

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Venus and Jupiter encourage you to contribute more of your time and talent to a worthy cause within your local community. And the planets also prompt you to text, tweet, post or publish your ideas to an appreciative audience. But keep your wits about you and avoid getting side-tracked by unrealistic expectations and dubious dreams. Inspiration for the week is from birthday great, actress Julia Roberts (who was born on October 28, 1967), “Loving what you do is the secret to everything.”

Have you been languishing on the sidelines? This week action-planet Mars joins the Sun in your sign so sarcasm and sulking are out, and buoyant joie de vivre is in! There’s much to look forward to as you attract good luck, acknowledge a success or celebrate an important milestone. It’s also time to be as proactive and positive as you can manage. So your mantra for the week is from Scorpio birthday great, painter Pablo Picasso, “One must act in painting as in life, directly.”

Are your goals and dreams for the future ambitious enough? Venus and Jupiter encourage ruminating over bigpicture ideas. Romantic liaisons are likely and friendships are favoured. But there’s no room for false modesty or passive procrastination as you enjoy talking, texting, posting, promoting, publishing or podcasting. So your motto is from birthday great Katy Perry (who was born on October 25), “If you’re presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything.”

With Saturn (your patron planet) and Jupiter both stimulating your wealth zone, tap into the abundance that is all around you – and not just on a financial level. It’s time to combine your outer creativity with your inner strength, so that you shine brightly for all the world to see. Strong self-esteem and self-acceptance are your Capricorn birthright! So your motto for the moment is from entertainer Katy Perry (who turns 37 on October 25), “Self-acceptance is the key to be truly free.”

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Dealing with your itchy pets There are many reasons why pets become itchy. This week continues the discussion on everything that can make your pet itchy, scratchy and totally uncomfortable for both you and your pet. Atopic dermatitis Atopy is a genetically predisposed allergic skin disease and is more commonly seen in breeds such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Labradors. This disease involves both a defect in the skin as a barrier and an exaggerated or allergic response to normal environmental substances. Treatment usually targets both of those areas. If your dog has been diagnosed with Atopic dermatitis then it is likely that at some point you will have performed a diet trial to rule out allergy to a component of your dog’s food. Unfortunately, there is no available reliable test to determine food allergy at this time. Treatment options for atopic dermatitis involve targeting both the skin defect and the allergic reaction that occurs in the skin after exposure. Improving the skin barrier: this involves treatments including fish oil (omega 3) supplements in the diet, applying topical oils such as Essential 6, bathing regularly

in an antibacterial shampoo and other local anti-inflammatory treatments. Using these treatments can often be enough to keep your dog’s atopy under

control especially if they are only seasonally allergic. Reducing the allergic reaction: there are many medications to help reduce the

allergic reaction: 1. Antihistamines – these only target a very small part of the allergic reaction and are therefore only useful in the very early stages and often provide no relief at all. 2. Corticosteroids – very effective at reducing the itch but they have some long-term side effects especially if used continuously. 3. Cytopoint – a monthly (or even two monthly) injection – it is a very new treatment and has proven to be an effective treatment in some dogs. It can prove quite expensive in the long-term if your pet has year-round allergies. 4. Apoquel – another very effective anti-itch medication – it is also very effective in the short-term but can get expensive if year-round treatment is needed. There are also some potential side effects if used long term. 5. Immunotherapy – A newer option available to test for specific allergens and have an allergy vaccine made for your pet. If your pet is itchy and you need help to find the source of the problem, contact the team at Greencross Vets Coreen Ave on 4731 3055.

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riting this first column back I am reflecting on the totally unforeseen past few months of lockdown 2.0, and the confusion and uncertainly that resulted from the ‘two-week’ lockdown, which turned into 17 weeks away from swimming lessons in our area. Lockdowns have had tragic consequences for our children, with 250,000 swimming lessons missed each week across the state. Sadly, there has been an 108 per cent increase in fatal drownings in Australian children aged 0-4 since the beginning of restrictions, and a 56 per cent increase in the 5-14 years age group. Indoor pools are one of the most COVID-safe environments due to excellent COVID safety plans, chlorine acting as a disinfectant, enough space to socially distance and small half hour classes – yet we had to fight hard to see swimming lessons reinstated. The past months have been largely spent campaigning at the highest levels of State and Federal government and industry for a return to swimming lessons in NSW. We received fantastic

support from our local federal MP, Melissa McIntosh, who has spearheaded a campaign to “put water safety in the fast lane and fast track children back to swimming” on behalf of Penrith local swim schools. In early September we received confirmation that we could reopen on October 11 at 70 per cent vaccination, and were busy preparing when on Monday, September 27, just two weeks prior to reopening, our industry was blindsided by the sudden announcement that we now would have to wait until December 1, along with nightclubs and intimate services! This made absolutely no sense, especially as children would be back at school in large class groups for much longer time periods, allowed to visit restaurants, shopping centres and gyms etc! We simply could not accept the decision that children would not be allowed to resume swimming lessons in the lead up to summer. Following strong campaigning by the NSW Learn To Swim industry (you may have heard us on the radio, seen us in the papers or on the TV news, or supported us on social media) the

return to Learn To Swim date was brought forward to the 80 per cent vaccination target, estimated to be reached on October 25 … and with a sigh of relief we once again began planning to reopen on that date. However in the week following Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation, our reopening date was brought forward again to October 11 with only a few days’ notice, again throwing the industry into confusion! With many swim school staff still juggling home schooling commitments and/or awaiting second vaccinations, and with a swim school of our size needing time to restart equipment and achieve the correct water chemistry for lessons, it was all systems go to see how quickly we could get back to lifesaving swimming lessons. It has been a long road, but we are now so excited – and it will all be worth it many times over when we reopen our doors this Monday, October 25. We can’t wait to see everyone back at their local swim school soon. Love to Swim, Swim for Safety, Swim for Life! See you next week.

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HEALTH Why your calf muscles cramp while walking, and what to do about it

ave you ever wondered why you develop pain or cramping in your calf muscles when walking that goes away when you rest? You may have something that is known as intermittent claudication. Intermittent claudication refers to pain and/or cramping that develops in the muscles of the legs in response to exertion (often walking). The calf muscles are most commonly affected; however it can also affect the thighs and buttock region. Intermittent claudication is a result of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). This causes narrowing or hardening of the arteries and consequently reduces blood flow to affected areas. During physical exertion such as with walking, our muscles require more oxygen, however due to this reduction in blood flow, the supply of oxygen that is provided to the muscles does not meet the demand and cramping occurs. Symptoms can often be worse when walking uphill or being barefoot or in flat shoes as in these instances the muscles of the leg have to work harder and therefore require more oxygen. The phenomenon is referred to as ‘intermittent claudication’ because symptoms resolve when resting due to

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he most talked about trophy in Australian sport is now intact and on display at the foyer of Penrith Panthers Leagues Club. Since the popular Mulgoa Road venue reopened a fortnight ago, thousands of fans have already paid a visit to the famous Provan-Summons Trophy; with many choosing to snap a ‘selfie’ with the prize to celebrate Penrith’s incredible triumph over South Sydney back on October 3. Along with the current Premiership, the Panthers are also proudly displaying replicas of their 1991 and 2003 trophies as well – so fans can take a photo with all three. Meanwhile, rumours joyful Panthers players purposely broke the iconic ProvanSummons Trophy whilst celebrating their Grand Final win in Queensland have been cleared up once and for all. Last Sunday NewsCorp revealed that an unidentified female – understood to be part of the Panthers’ inner sanctum – innocently caused a table that was holding the trophy to collapse, accidentally breaking the trophy as a result. The publication said the NRL Integrity Unit obtained a video which showed the trophy-holding table falling after a woman sat on it to get a picture with rugby league’s greatest prize.

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The trophy hit the ground and caused the bronze bust of legends Norm Provan and Arthur Summons to be separated from the base. It’s understood a previous weld in the rod that holds the bust to the base gave way when the trophy hit the ground. The repair bill for the trophy was minimal and has been covered by the Panthers. And finally, the countdown is on until Panthers fans (and players) get to celebrate the club’s thrilling 14-12 victory over the Rabbitohs once again, with a street parade and members’ event at BlueBet Stadium planned for Saturday, November 20. The Weekender understands the Panthers are currently in negotiations to hold a street parade in Penrith next month as well as a second parade and signing session in Bathurst – their home away from home – in early January. Details are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

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uper Netball’s most experienced coach, Julie Fitzgerald, is returning to Giants Netball for a further two seasons. The 360-game coach will continue her National League coaching career into her 25th season, having put pen to paper with the Giants until the end of 2023. Fitzgerald has been instrumental in the start-up and success of the Giants. Attracting world-class players, whilst developing local talent, Fitzgerald has coached the Giants to two Minor Premier-

ships, two Grand Finals and three Finals appearances in her five years at the club. Fitzgerald said she was privileged to have the opportunity to continue to develop the club. “Whilst we had success in 2021, I feel like we have unfinished business and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve as a club over the next two years and beyond,” she said. “I’m excited by the group we have in 2022. There is a blend of both youth and experience and every one of them is excited and ready to be a Giant. “I’m proud to be a part of this club and what we’re looking to achieve.”

ichael Maguire’s loss at Concord is St Marys’ gain, with former Wests Tigers assistant Wayne “Snoopy” Collins signing on as the club’s new Ron Massey Cup coach for next season. The announcement of Collins follows the decision by current Saints head coach Shane Elford to step away from St Marys and link back up with Penrith on a fulltime basis next season. “After three seasons as head coach of the Saints Ron Massey Cup team, ‘Spud’ (Elford) has been instrumental and has had a huge impact on our club,” St Marys Rugby League Manager, Adam Przybyla said. “On behalf of everyone at Saints, I wish Shane and his family all the very best with this exciting new chapter.” In a review of replacing Elford, the St Marys Rugby League Club Board resolved and supported the appointment of Collins, who’s had an extensive career in the game. Not only was Collins a member of St Marys’ Ron Massey Cup campaign back in 2019, but he’s held several NRL assistant coaching positions throughout the years including at Canberra, Penrith, South Sydney and most recently at Wests

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rich history and strong community focus. “The Emus have great support from Penrith Council and local businesses, and healthy playing numbers across their senior rugby program,” he said. “This is exciting news that gives certainty to their dedicated players, coaches and volunteers. “ACT & SNSW Rugby is delighted to be able to support Penrith’s ambitions to play at a Premier Rugby level and is thrilled at the prospect of a refreshed competition structure for next season,

as we eagerly re-emerge from a COVID interrupted 2021.” Just two months ago, the Penrith Emus were left shattered when the Sydney Rugby Union tossed them out of the Shute Shield for the second time in three years. Penrith Emus President Gary McColl was furious at the time, questioning why the club was invited back into Sydney’s top competition only to be thrown out again. Last Friday, McColl thanked the ACT & SNSW Rugby Union’s Board and respective John | Dent Cup clubs for offering the Emus a much-needed lifeline. “The competition has a wonderfully rich history, and when we think of some of the players the John | Dent Cup has produced, we can only be excited for young rugby players in Penrith, girls and boys who hope to go on to bigger and better things,” McColl said. “This has obviously been a difficult time for everyone at our club but we have stuck together and can now look forward to an exciting new era for the Penrith Emus.” The Emus’ affiliation will be reviewed in 12 months, though both parties are understood to be fully committed to a long-term partnership.

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May has agreed to terms on a new deal with Penrith for the 2022 season but it’s understood the contract may not yet be registered with the NRL. The club has not announced his re-signing. Meanwhile, Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary and centre Stephen Crichton have been issued with Breach Notices alleging that they “acted contrary to the best interests of the game after they were photographed on social media acting in a disrespectful manner toward the NRL Telstra Premiership Trophy”. It is an extraordinary move by the NRL which now must set a precedent in relation to how clubs handle the trophy. Last year, Melbourne Storm players were shown pouring beer into the trophy and cradling it like a baby but the NRL did not issue fines. Cleary has been hit with a $7,000 fine, while Crichton faces a $4,000 penalty. “The Panthers players had no intention to show disrespect towards the trophy, Norm Provan or Arthur Summons, however they understand that’s how their actions may have been interpreted,” said Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher.

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FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed the loan signing of Japanese forward Keijiro Ogawa for the upcoming A-League season. The experienced forward has spent his entire career in Japan, predominately at J1 League side Vissel Kobe where he played close to 180 games over eight seasons. During his time in Japan, Ogawa won the Super Cup, Emperor Cup and J-League Cup with Vissel Kobe and more recently spent the last season with Yokohoma FC where he has featured in 23 matches. Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas welcomed Keijiro to the club. “Keijiro’s signing with the club further solidifies our club’s connection and linkage with Asian football as well as our history in the region,” he said. “We have had a great history with Japanese players at the club since our inception and we are looking forward to Keijiro reinforcing this reputation in our Red & Black history.” Keijiro said he was excited to touch down in western Sydney in the coming weeks. “Western

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