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LOCK IN OCTOBER 11 dose vaccination target slightly ahead of original expectations, meaning Sydney could open up in less than three weeks. It comes as restrictions in 12 suburbs of Penrith dubbed ‘Areas of Concern’ were eased earlier this week.

Residents of those suburbs now enjoy the same recreation and exercise rules as the rest of Penrith, with only authorised worker conditions and travel permit requirements remaining different. Case numbers across the state and in the

Penrith Local Government Area have been declining over the last week, suggesting NSW may have reached the peak of the outbreak, but case numbers will likely soar when restrictions are lifted. More COVID-19 coverage » p. 5, 6 and 7

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October 11 has suddenly emerged as the likely date that restaurants, pubs, retail outlets and hairdressers will reopen. The Weekender understands that the State Government is becoming increasingly confident that NSW will reach the 70 per cent double

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Retail favourite to exit Penrith after lease negotiation fails ALENA HIGGINS

ne of Penrith’s most iconic department stores is set to close for good, with Target confirming it will shut its doors early next year. A staple of Penrith Plaza for decades, the much-loved department store will close in a matter of months after it was unable to reach a new lease agreement, the Weekender revealed online late last week. “Our Penrith store is closing in January 2022,” a Target spokeswoman said. “We had hoped to retain the store but unfortunately a new lease could not be mutually negotiated.” It follows months of speculation about the store’s future, sparked after Westfield lodged a Development Application (DA) earlier this year to convert a portion of the existing Target store to a licenced amusement and entertainment centre. Earlier this month, Westfield’s owner, Scentre Group Limited, received the green light for the development. At the time, Scentre Group remained tight-lipped about the impact on the Target store, telling the Weekender it

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would share more details, including retail updates, “soon”. The news will come as a major blow to many local shoppers, with the popular department store renowned for its quality

and reasonable prices – positioning itself between lower-cost departments stores such as Kmart, and higher-end department stores Myer and David Jones. To make matters worse, Penrith Target

managed to dodge the major cull instigated by its parent company Wesfarmers, which last year announced the closure of 10 to 25 large format Target stores and 50 Target Country stores. “We’ve made significant efforts to avoid store closures and to retain as many of our talented team members as possible,” the Target spokeswoman said. “Across the country, we’ve converted more than 90 Target stores to large-format Kmart’s or small-format K Hubs, to help achieve this.” Scentre Group’s successful $9.1m DA includes changing the rear portion of the Target tenancy to an indoor recreational facility and amusement centre. Reconfiguration of the existing shopfront and facade fronting Jane and Riley streets is also proposed, while 18 car spaces will be lost to make way for the development. Target products will still be available to purchase online or at nearby St Marys. “We remain committed to our customers and aim to still make our products easily available with home delivery and click and collect services,” the Target spokeswoman said. But for many, it won’t be the same.

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here are things that each generation grows up with that we often look back on through rose coloured glasses. They form part of our childhood and young adult memories, and our brain tricks us into thinking they were “better times” or even “the good old days”. For many in my generation, it’s memories like visiting the video store on a Friday night – desperately hoping the movie you wanted to rent was still available. Or eagerly walking into HMV or Sanity, happily handing over $29.95 for an album you’d heard on the grapevine was about to be released. There’s countless others. And it got me thinking – what things are part of our lives today that may be obsolete in 10 or 20 years, wiped away by progress? What will my kids not experience that we just take for granted as part of our lifestyle and society today? Here’s my top things I hope don’t disappear from our lives, but probably will… Going to the movies I’d like to think we’ll still be going to the cinemas for decades to come, but I constantly keep seeing polls and surveys suggesting people would rather watch the latest releases in their own homes. I love the experience of going to the movies – of seeing the latest blockbusters on the big screen, where they belong. It’s a true escape, too. But society is shifting – home theatre set-ups are getting better and streaming services mean we have a world of options at our fingertips. The big, expensive cinema complexes will struggle to keep up.

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As restrictions ease, let’s make sure we head back to the movies – it’s a tradition that would be devastating to lose. Free-to-air television Call me crazy, but I actually like the waiting game free-to-air TV offers – the fact you have to wait until next week for the latest episode of a show, with all the dramatic promos thrown in. Free-to-air TV has contributed to its own death march, with erratic programming decisions plaguing the networks for years. But as streaming services become the norm in homes across the nation, it’s hard to see free-to-air playing a significant role in our lives for much longer – especially if sport starts to shift to the likes of Stan and Paramount+. Call me old fashioned, but I’ll be disappointed when free-to-air TV loses its dominance. It’ll also likely end what is close to finishing up anyway – iconic TV characters that in the past played such a huge role in our lives. The great Australian dream OK, so the dream itself may not die – but the nature of it will certainly change. Those in their 20s today could well be the last generation that chases down the hope of a three bedroom home in the suburbs with a backyard and maybe even a pool. Of course, it’s natural – bigger populations mean houses must be replaced with unit blocks. Apartment living is the future, especially in Sydney. It’s a shame not because of the size of houses or the style of living, but we’ll lose those great family homes where genera-

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tions of people grow up. The houses where ‘going home for the holidays’ actually means something. It’ll be the memories we miss most. Traditional grocery shopping You can bet your bottom dollar that click and collect and home delivery will become the dominant shopping experience in the years to come – the days of walking down the aisles of Coles and Woolworths for your staples will likely one day end. Call me crazy, but ‘doing the groceries’ is one of my favourite parts of the weekly routine. Maybe it’s because I’m one of those people who shop without a list and traipse up and down every aisle, yes even the organic section! I honestly think one day, grocery shopping as we know it today will be but a memory. It’ll be one of those “Remember when we did that...” situations. Petrol cars The day will come when we’re all plugging in our cars at night, powering them up for the next day. The regular visit to the petrol station to ‘fill up’ will become a thing of the past and an “oh wow” moment when our great grandkids check out old photos. It’ll take decades and decades for it to happen, but it will happen. I’m sure whatever technology we have in the future will make our vehicles more reliable, cheaper to run and more environmentally friendly. But I’ll miss the traditional driving experience. What do you think will disappear in the years to come?

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Easing of restrictions ‘Areas of Concern’ released from harsh rules as vaccination rates increase down areas, with the main differences being authorised worker conditions and travel permit requirements which remain in place in the LGAs of concern. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said high vaccination rates had driven the decision. “We are so grateful to everyone who has come forward to get a jab, helping bring first dose vaccination rates in some LGAs up to 90 per cent,” she said. “There’s still more work to do to push those vaccination rates higher and everyone must continue to follow the lockdown rules until we reach that 70 per cent double dose target when further restrictions can be eased for those who are fully vaccinated.” The State Government has also confirmed outdoor public pools can re-open from this Monday, including Ripples Penrith. “The NSW Government is determined to ensure everyone can benefit from increasing vaccination rates,” Health Minister Brad Hazzard said. “Outdoor pools are part of Australian life, and enjoying a summer splash no matter where you live is a big plus for families.”

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he State Government has all but abandoned its Areas of Concern concept after it this week aligned restrictions across Sydney. From Monday, limits on duration of outdoor exercise and recreation were removed in the 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) previously faced with tighter restrictions, including suburbs in the eastern part of Penrith. Outdoor gatherings of up to five fully vaccinated people (not including children aged 12 and under) are now allowed in a person’s LGA or within 5km of home (previously only fully vaccinated household members could gather outdoors, or up to two fully vaccinated people from different households). Shopping, exercise and outdoor recreation can be done 5km from home or within your LGA (previously only 5km from home) while rules around weddings and the singles buddy have now been brought in line with the rest of Sydney. Nearly all restrictions in the LGAs of concern are now aligned with other lock-

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Jab is ticket to survival Vaccinated people 50 per cent less likely to contract or transmit COVID-19 EMILY FESZCZUK

t’s one of the most common myths about the COVID-19 vaccines – that your chances of getting and transmitting the virus don’t change whether you’re vaccinated or not. But experts say that’s not true – and there’s growing evidence to back them up. Editor of the Medical Journal of Australia, Professor Nicholas Talley worked in Penrith for nearly a decade when he was the Foundation Professor for the University of Sydney at Nepean Hospital. Professor Talley told the Weekender while you can still contract or transmit COVID while vaccinated, research shows it significantly lowers your chances. “If you are fully vaccinated you have a 50 per cent less chance of catching the virus or getting sick and transmitting the virus which is not perfect, but it certainly reduces the risk,” Professor Talley said. “If you do get sick from the virus and are fully vaccinated you are 90 per cent less likely to go to hospital or die which is a very good reason to get the vaccine.” With some arguing the virus has a

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high recovery rate, Professor Talley said protection from a vaccine is still highly beneficial. “If you are not vaccinated you have no

armour and are taking your chances because there is still a reasonably good chance of getting severely ill with around one in 100 or one in 200 people who are

unvaccinated dying. One in seven are hospitalised and if you get ventilated in ICU and recover, you may never be the same again,” he said. “Your lungs can be shot then you have approximately a three in 10 chance of long COVID which means symptoms for months, maybe years.” While there is a minor risk associated with COVID-19 vaccines, Professor Talley said the need for protection against the virus outweighs the risks. “There have been a handful of cases that have died from vaccination after millions of doses but a one in a million chance is a lot lower than the risk of catching COVID,” he said. “No matter what you look at or read there is nothing that works like the vaccine and this is a new virus so our immune systems have not been in contact with it before and have no natural protection.” Professor Talley said Australia needs to strive for 90 per cent vaccination. “The majority of cases overseas now in hospital are unvaccinated which makes sense because if you vaccinate 80 per cent of the adult population that still leaves 30 to 40 per cent which is a high risk,” he said.

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hildren and teenagers aged 18 years and under will be able to create a ‘friends bubble’ to allow home visits provided the adults in their homes are fully vaccinated, under an easing of restrictions for school holidays. People aged 18 years and under who live in stay-at-home areas and Areas of Concern across NSW will be able to create a bubble of three friends and visit each other’s homes for play and activity, subject to the following conditions: • Each child is allowed to have two designated friends come to their house. These two friends must always be the same, creating a three-person “friends bubble”; • All people older than 18 years in all the households must be fully vaccinated; • The friends must reside within 5km of each other or in the same LGA; and • If parents/carers are dropping children off, they must not stay to interact with other parents or carers. The new rules came into play on Tuesday afternoon. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the state’s strong vaccination rate has allowed the Government to make this change to support the wellbeing of young people.

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“Parents and children have had a difficult few months, trying to balance both work, often from home, as well as home schooling,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“This change will hopefully make a big difference for families during the school holidays and allow young children and teenagers to catch up and reconnect with their friends.” Health Minister Brad Hazzard said at all times, the government has tried to strike a balance between the best possible health outcomes, whilst easing the pressures on families and individuals living in lockdown. “These latest changes are aimed at giving children more opportunities to be together and balances COVID safety with their mental health and wellbeing,” Mr Hazzard said. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Sarah Mitchell said this change would also benefit older students, allowing them to create a study bubble ahead of the HSC, with the important exams just weeks away. “Year 12 students have had a stressful few months, and with the HSC approaching, a study bubble is a great idea to help students maintain motivation, receive support from a classmate and continue their preparation for the upcoming exams,” Ms Mitchell said.

Man in his 80s dies at Nepean Hospital A second death has been linked to the outbreak of COVID-19 at the Uniting Edinglassie Lodge aged care facility in Penrith. A man in his 80s, who had been transferred to Nepean Hospital, passed away there on Sunday. He was not vaccinated, and had underlying health conditions. There have been more than 250 COVID-19 related deaths in NSW since this current outbreak began in the middle of June. Some 1,266 people are currently in hospital, 244 in Intensive Care. 118 of those patients require ventilation. – Troy Dodds

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following Development Applications have been received by Council: • NF Billyard Pty Ltd

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177 Canberra Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x 2-storey townhouses and associated works Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726 Closing Date: 11 October 2021 • Western Star Civil & Constructions Pty Ltd

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23–25 Eton Road, Cambridge Park Demolition of existing structures and construction of 8 x 2-storey town houses and associated works

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Contact: James Heathcote on 4732 8378 Construction of City Park will soon get underway. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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hanges to Penrith’s CBD will begin next month as construction of City Park officially gets underway. The project, which will deliver a 7,000sqm green oasis on the corner of Henry and Station streets, has been a long-held vision for Penrith Council, which first discussed a ‘central park’ concept back in 2006. From next month, fencing will be erected around the site and entry into the Allen Place car park from Station Street will close. “It’s an exciting time for Penrith as the revitalisation of our City Centre gets underway and this project progresses over the next 12 to 18 months,” Mayor Karen McKeown said. “We can all look forward to when this vibrant new green space is open and ready for everyone to use and enjoy in early 2023.” According to Council, the $12 million development will include themed gardens, water features, shaded areas and a large central lawn for people to socialise, exercise, relax and be entertained. Touted as a “green refuge”, Council believes City Park will become a destination, giving it a “competitive edge” in

attracting visitors, shoppers and workers, while also stimulating the day and night time economy. Several buildings, including the former funeral home on the corner of Henry and Station streets, will be demolished to make way for the park, which will span about one third of a block – finishing at the Allen Place car park to the south and Gaymark Lane to the east. About 50 car spaces in the Allen Place car park will be lost as a result of the development, while the rest of the Allen Place car park will remain open during construction providing one and twohour parking. To counteract the loss of parking, Council is building a temporary car park on Woodriff Street next to Judges car park, expected to be completed next month. “The nearby Woodriff Street car park is being upgraded to provide more parking spaces for our community to use during the construction and delivery of City Park,” Cr McKeown said. “The new temporary car park will provide 159 parking spaces, including four accessible parking spaces, in a mix of all-day, one and two-hour parking limits.” City Park is funded by the NSW Government as part of the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program in association with Council.

Closing Date: 11 October 2021

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

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Journos vaxxed: All of our journalists at Western Sydney Publishing Group are now double vaccinated against COVID-19. Well done, team! School upgrade: Work began this week on the upgrade of Cranebrook High School. Plans for the upgrade include delivering a new building with three new classrooms, a shared learning space, a seminar room and a covered outdoor learning area (COLA). Construction is expected to be completed in mid-2022. Site establishment was recently completed.

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Burger jealousy: We noted a couple of local burger joints getting a little salty over the arrival of Five Guys in Penrith this week. Give it a rest, guys. There’s room for everyone – and any business that provides employment opportunities to local people should be applauded. Just celebrate winners: Criticism that the Emmy Awards winners were “too white” gets a massive eye-roll from us. All of the winners were terrific in the shows they were honoured for. Surely we don’t need the colour of someone’s skin to decide if they should or shouldn’t get an award?

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Election quirk forces vote for Deputy Mayor next week ALENA HIGGINS

enrith Councillors will elect their Deputy Mayor on Monday night, but it will only be for a fleeting

term. Due to the COVID-19 postponement of the Local Government elections, scheduled to take place on September 4, the newly-elected Deputy Mayor will only fill the role until December 4 – the date of the rescheduled elections. Incumbent Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen said it would make sense for her to continue. “Common sense would say that I just continue for the two-and-a-half months until the election, so yes, I’ll put my name up again,” she said. “I haven’t spoken to anyone else yet so I don’t know if everyone agrees or not,” she laughed, “but for me it just makes common sense.” Fellow Liberal Councillor Bernard Bratusa said Cr Hitchen would have his full support if she nominated. “Councillor Tricia Hitchen has been an outstanding Deputy Mayor this past

Councillor Tricia Hitchen is likely to stay on as Deputy Mayor until December.

year. Her efforts in supporting the Penrith community, particularly during the COVID lockdown period, have been above and beyond,” he said. The Weekender is unaware of any other potential candidates.

Mayor Karen McKeown, who along with Cr Hitchen was elected for a 12-month term in September 2020, will remain in the top job until the election. “As the current Mayor has not exceeded the [legislated] two-year term, an election

is not necessary,” a Council spokesman explained. “A date for the Mayoral election is yet to be finalised but it is likely to be in early January.” Penrith Mayors normally sit for two years, but Cr McKeown was only expected to fill the role for 12 months after the Local Government elections in September 2020 were shifted to September 2021 due to the pandemic. The Council spokesman said all indicators point to the December 4 elections proceeding, adding Council would be promoting and encouraging residents to postal vote in an extensive advertising campaign. “Our contractor, the Australian Election Company, will conduct the election in accordance with any Public Health Order in force at the time and a COVID safety plan, which will include the requirement that electors wear masks, maintain physical distancing and check in/out via QR code,” he said. “Regular cleaning within polling venues, single use pencils and other measures will ensure as much as possible, a COVID-safe election.”

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An airport of tomorrow More progress for Western Sydney Airport with major contract awarded

utting-edge technology and innovative design will come together on the airfield at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport to set a new benchmark for air travel in Australia. Construction of the 3.7-kilometre runway and rapid-exit taxiways will begin in 2022 after the contract to design and build the airfield at Sydney’s new airport was awarded to the CPB Contractors and ACCIONA joint venture following a competitive procurement process. Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the efficient airfield design, enabled by the latest technology, will reduce taxi times, preventing delays on the tarmac that can be frustrating for passengers and costly for airlines. “Our airfield’s design means we’ll safely get planes in the air or to the gates faster,” he said. “At Western Sydney International (WSI), we’ll get passengers on their way sooner, whether that’s getting to your meeting on time or arriving home to loved ones.

Construction on the runway and rapid-exit taxiways at Western Sydney International Airport will begin next year.

The runway will be built with the future in mind.

“Passengers and airlines will love using Western Sydney International because the experience we deliver will be seamless, safe and reliable from start to finish.” WSI’s runway will handle the full range of commercial aircraft, including the new generation of ultra-long-haul airliners like the A350-1000 and Boeing 777X. WSI will be the only airport in Sydney equipped with a modern CAT III-B instrument landing system. “Western Sydney International will continue operating safely in foggy conditions that currently shut down Sydney’s skies,” Mr Hickey said. “Our airfield will be future-ready, designed for expansion with consideration for emerging technologies such as electric aircraft.” Sustainability will remain a key focus on the airfield as well as in the terminal, with the efficient design reducing fuel burn and emissions. Lighting will be LED with recycled content used where appropriate for construction. Crushed sandstone from tunnelling projects across Sydney will be reused as a high-strength foundation to support construction of the runway, taxiways and roads. Along with the runway and taxiways,

airfield construction will include more than 40 kilometres of roads and the installation of 3000 aeronautical ground lights. It also includes 90 kilometres of power and fibre optic cabling to electrify the airport and enable the delivery of tomorrow’s technology to what will be Australia’s new gateway to the world. Bede Noonan, ACCIONA’s CEO in Australia and New Zealand, said: “We are thrilled to continue our work for WSA to deliver critical public infrastructure that will provide jobs and economic opportunities for western Sydney. This award is testament to our strong partnership with CPB, whose experience in delivering Brisbane’s new runway complements our pavements expertise for this job perfectly.” ACCIONA’s Executive Regional Manager in New South Wales, Gavin Reymond, said: “This contract further strengthens ACCIONA’s position in western Sydney, a region experiencing significant investment in infrastructure.” Airfield construction is expected to create around 1,200 direct jobs and support many more indirect jobs through flow-on benefits to suppliers, subcontractors and the local economy. The airport is on track to open in late 2026.

Going green: 5,000 new trees coming A

$1 million grant to Penrith City Council under the NSW Government’s Greening Our City program will see 5,000 new street and park trees planted across Penrith. These trees will be planted in our eastern most suburbs, identified by heat mapping as priority areas, and also due to having low canopy levels and greater numbers of vulnerable residents.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said that she is delighted that this grant funding is also being matched by another $1 million from Council. “These combined funds mean that we can undertake even more vital work to increase canopy levels across our Local Government Area, as part of Council’s Cooling the City strategy,” Cr McKeown said.

“Trees funded under this program will be planted in St Marys, North St Marys, Colyton, Oxley Park, St Clair and Erskine Park. Council wants to help make these areas greener places to be, with streets and parks that include more trees, to create better liveability for local residents.” Member for Penrith and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said that the

Greening our City program had funded 110 projects across Greater Sydney with more than $25 million in grant funding for tree planting and urban greening projects. “More trees mean better air quality, cooler local temperatures, better places for people to be active and connected and vital habitat for our unique birds and local wildlife,” Mr Ayres said.

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A man has been charged after being caught driving whilst disqualified in Cranebrook. About 5pm on Monday, September 13, police were patrolling Cranebrook when they conducted checks on a vehicle they sighted on Pensax Road. They believed the vehicle was being driven by an unlicenced driver so stopped it on Sherringham Road. Checks on the driver, a 45-year-old Mount Riverview man revealed that he was disqualified to October 2021. The man was charged with ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period – second offence’ and he was issued an infringement notice for ‘not comply with noticed direction – COVID-19’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, October 28.

A man has been charged after being caught with goods in custody, ammunition without a permit and a knife in a public place in Penrith. About 7.50am on Friday, September 17, police were called to the intersection of Castlereagh Road and Jack Williams Drive, Penrith after reports a motor vehicle was obstructing traffic. On arrival police located a 38-year-old Penrith man, who was seated in the driver’s seat sleeping. Once woken, the man alleged he was waiting for a person to attend with petrol as he had run out. Checks made by officers revealed that the vehicle was unregistered and the man was searched. Police also searched the car where they located numerous credit cards, in different names, a meat cleaver and a plastic bag containing ammunition. The man was arrested and charged, before appearing in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, September 21.

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St Clair: Drugs found during search of Merrylands man’s vehicle A traffic offence has led to a man being charged for drugs and breaching Public Health Orders in St Clair. About 11pm on Saturday, September 18, police were at the intersection of Glossop Street and the Great Western Highway, St Marys. A motor vehicle failed to stop at a red light so police activated their warning lights before stopping the vehicle on the M4 Motorway at St Clair. Officers spoke to the driver, a 41-year-old Merrylands man before checks were made on him and his licence. When searching the vehicle, police allegedly located a box containing six clear resealable plastic bags containing cocaine. They also located a clear resealable bag containing nine ‘joints’ of cannabis, a glass vial containing what is believed to be steroids, and a clear re-sealable bag of MDMA.

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LEGAL BATTLE BEYOND THE GRAVE Unfortunately the death of a loved one often leads to emotional legal disputes that results in family members of the deceased arguing in Court. This might be an argument about how the deceased person’s estate is to be distributed (for example a family provision claim also known as contesting a Will) or the circumstances under which a deceased person executed their Will (for example an accusation that they did not understand what they were doing at the relevant time). Disputes also arise with respect to who has the right of possession of a deceased person’s remains following their death. These disputes relate both to possession for the purposes of burial or disposal (cremation) and possession after the fact if a person has been cremated and their ashes remain. It is a difficult question to answer, but generally speaking an Executor of a deceased person’s Will has the right to possession of their remains for the purposes of burial or disposal. This doctrine is well established at law. In 1910 the High Court of Australia said that an Executor has a duty “to bury the deceased, and for that purpose have possession of the body”. In 1986, the position was reaffirmed in the case of Robertson v Pinegrove Memorial Park Limited when the Court said “[it is a] rule of the general law that an Executor has a right to possession of the corpse of the deceased for the purpose of its lawful disposal by burial or cremation or otherwise, which right, it seems to me, should be taken to extend to the ultimate disposal of the remains.” A 1997 Supreme Court case examined the question in great detail, namely the matter of Smith v Tamworth City Council & Ors which reaffirmed that “If a person is named an Executor in his or

her Will then that person is ready, willing and able to arrange for the burial of the deceased’s body, the person named as Executor has the right to do so.” The Judge also said in that case that “it can be seen from the cases that where a person is named an Executor, that named Executor has the primary privilege of burying the deceased’s body.” These principles arguably apply to the disposal of ashes. In particular, the law supports the proposition that an Executor has the right to dispose of a person’s ashes in accordance with their wishes – for example if the deceased wished to have their ashes interred in a memorial park or laid to rest in some other specific location. The Supreme Court of New South Wales again affirmed the position in the recent matter of Kak v Kak in 2020, his Honour Justice Hammerschlag setting out that “ordinarily, the named Executor or Executrix has the right to arrange for the disposition of the deceased’s body if that person is ready, willing and able to do so… [in this case the Executor] is ready, willing and able to do so. There is no reason to depart from this, and every good reason to adhere to it.” Kak & Kak involved a dispute between the deceased’s person’s wife and his parents about who had the right to dispose of his remains. In this case, the deceased appointed his wife as his Executrix which was a decisive factor in the Court’s determination. No two cases are exactly alike, but it has been consistently confirmed over the past century that ordinarily the Executor of a deceased person’s Will has the right to possession of their remains for the purposes of burial and/or disposal. It’s a tricky situation, but the precedents are clear.

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School to open in 2023 Mulgoa Rise Primary School will cater for more than 400 students initially ALENA HIGGINS

lenmore Park parents eager to enrol their children at the new Mulgoa Rise Primary School will only have another year to wait, with doors scheduled to open to students in January 2023. The State Significant Development, promised by Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies at the last election, reached a major milestone recently, with the Department of Education lodging a Development Application (DA) with the Department of Planning. To be built on vacant land bounded by Deerubbin Drive, Darug Avenue and Forestwood Drive, the school will accommodate 414 students from the suburb’s newest estates with room for future expansion. “The new primary school in Mulgoa Rise/Glenmore Park is to be designed and built to significantly improve educational outcomes and address the capacity shortfall across the area for an approximate 414 students initially, with the potential expansion to 1,000 as demand grows,” a

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document attached to the DA states. Currently on public exhibition until September 30, designs for the school show a two-storey administration and library building, two two-storey classroom blocks, a single storey hall and covered outdoor learning area. A large assembly area, games court, shared sensory play area and playground will also form part of the school development. The site layout for the new school will see the buildings arranged along the north

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merican burger giant Five Guys has officially opened its doors in Penrith. A steady stream of eager fans went through the Mulgoa Road restaurant on its opening day on Monday. Five Guys is currently operating a takeaway only service, with in-person dining set to commence when restrictions lift in Sydney next month. With no freezers and no microwaves, Five Guys is built on the premise that all burgers and fries are made fresh every day. The meat is a perfected 80/20 leanto-fat ratio. Patties are hand-made seven days a week on site. The bread, which is Five Guys’ only proprietary item, is baked fresh five days a week in a locally contracted bakery. The same unique recipe is used globally. Potatoes are cut fresh daily, soaked to remove the starch and double-fried in pure, no cholesterol peanut oil to create the firm exterior and ‘mashed-potato’ interior that Five Guys fries are known for. Outside of their famous burgers and fries, Five Guys offers hot dogs, sandwiches and milkshakes. “It’s been an incredibly fun journey to bring the Five Guys opening to this

espite opening during a pandemic, a new restaurant is slow cooking its way into locals’ stomachs and hearts. The recently opened Smoky Sue’s is part of the developing food precinct at Nepean Village. With a store in Maroubra, owner Owen Brown said he wanted to bring his passion for barbequing to Penrith. “I had smoked meat as a hobby and been in hospitality for over 20 years but I got sick of developing big brands so thought it was time for myself, and Smoky Sue’s was born,” he said. “We had been looking for the right location for two years when we finally found the precinct which we think will be phenomenal with all the options and plenty of parking.” Claiming to do things a little differently, Mr Brown said the American barbeque business offers fun and delicious food. “We’ve got varying types of spins on barbeque and are all about brisket, smoked short ribs, pork belly, fried chicken and sausage links but we do cater for vegetarians,” he said. “Our vibe is Americana with a twist, including custom made signage and when open for dining we will have a fun

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point,” said Five Guys Australia Brand Manager, Robby Andronikos. “I’m excited to finally be able to open the doors to our first store in Penrith with many more Australian Five Guys restaurants on the horizon already planned.”

relaxed atmosphere to have a few drinks and laughs with family and friends.” While opening a new business venture can be stressful at any time, the stakes are raised during a pandemic, but Mr Brown is taking it in his stride. “We were planning November of last year and the deal was done in March but as we heard rumours of lockdown we pushed it back before deciding to just jump in,” he said. Experiencing some initial struggles as they settle in, Mr Brown encouraged meat lovers to experience it for themselves. “The general community has jumped in to support us which has been pretty crazy to be honest,” he said. “There has been big queues as we have struggled to hire people during COVID, but we are operating much better as training is taking place.”

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Local doc calls it a day 63 years after his first day on the job, Dr Ian Tait has seen his final patient EMILY FESZCZUK

fter an incredible career, Kingswood doctor Ian Tait has hung up his stethoscope for good. The GP at Derby Street Family Medical Centre has retired after 63 years in medicine. Growing up in north Queensland, Dr Tait said a humorous reason sparked a passion for his profession. “My mother had pleurisy when I was a child and when the doctor came in a big beautiful black car, I said I think I will be a doctor,” he said. “I trained in Brisbane, did my residency in Townsville, I did traffic injury research for the National Health Medical Research Council and surgery and orthopaedics before I decided to go into general practice.” Practicing in Penrith for over five decades, the 88-year-old said his connection with patients is the main factor behind the longevity of his career. “I was taught by the best tutor who told me that the patient will help give you the diagnosis, you just need to listen to what

Dr Ian Tait has retired after more than six decades in medicine. Photo: Megan Dunn.

they are saying,” he said. “A doctor from the UK gave a talk on how to see 180 patients before lunch, and there was no way I could do that… I have delivered babies and watched families grow up which is what it is all about.” Despite having its challenges, Dr Tait said he has enjoyed watching medicine evolve for the community. “You deal with difficult things every day but when I was young I might be confronted with a challenge much more than when I was in my fifties and had been in the game for a longer time,” he said. “We used to do a lot of maternity, or even give anaesthetic but it has been great for the hospital to develop and get strong staff, specialists and an amazing emergency department, which has made a big difference.” A little hard of hearing these days, Dr Tait said he is ready to relax into retirement. “I will miss my patients and the marvellous staff I work with, but I am looking forward to lots of sleep-ins,” he said. “I will enjoy spending more time with my wife Jan and I have a list of things to do that has been piling up that I will now have time to do.”

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Don’t be part of the problem Good on you Troy for speaking out on this issue. I wholeheartedly agree. If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

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Well, fair enough Troy. Have it your way. You say you “don’t want me eating next to you at a restaurant, or sweating next to you at a gym”. Why not? If you are double vaxxed, are you then not ‘fully protected’? Gee maybe you are not feeling so ‘protected’ after all. Worst of all though I feel that what you are proposing is terribly worryingly close to discrimination. I would go so far as to say you have finally made me fully under-

stand just how both Aboriginal and Afro American people have felt these past 200 years. Seriously. DAVID BURT, KINGSWOOD

Not happy with editorial What a disappointment Troy’s editorial is. We need real journalists back in our news providers not activists or alarmists like Troy. MARTIN BECKETT, VIA FACEBOOK

Everyone has a choice If people choose not to be vaccinated, no problem. But those people need to understand that it is the choice of other people and businesses to not be in contact with them. Everyone has the right to make choices. MICHELLE HALLS, VIA FACEBOOK

Westfield Penrith disappoints The greater Penrith / Blue Mountains catchment deserves a much higher quality of retail outlets, so many people in my circle travel to Castle Towers or Parramatta. Adding entertainment complexes seems to run against community expectations, Penrith Westfield has to be the worst Westfield in their stable of developments. There is plenty of money in our area, but it goes out into other retail spaces where quality and choice is better RON PIERCE, EMU PLAINS

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Friday, September 24, 2021 « the western weekender

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Understand the risks With more kids online, safety on the Internet has never been more important EMILY FESZCZUK

s children use the Internet for education, social interaction and entertainment during COVID-19, the community is being encouraged to have conversations about online safety. Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh said it was important to host an online event last week with child protection expert, Carol Ronken, to give parents practical tips. “We’re all spending more time online during lockdown, but despite this increase in screen time, research from the Australian Centre To Counter Child Exploitation shows almost half of all parents haven’t had a conversation with their children about online safety,” Ms McIntosh revealed. “Equally concerning, is that around half of all parents don’t know what to do to keep their kids safe online so that is why I brought Carol Ronken from Bravehearts, Australia’s leading child protection organisation.” Director of Research at Bravehearts, Ms Ronken told the Weekender that it is

Parents need to be aware of the dangers children face online.

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about children under five.” Ms Ronken said parents being aware of what their children are accessing can help them safely monitor it. “Apps and games is a huge issue because they have features where people are able to talk to each other,” she said. “Parents need to be aware of age restrictions to make sure it is appropriate for their child and they can set the privacy settings on apps to the highest level.” With technology a must in today’s world, Ms Ronken said striking a balance between the benefits and safety is critical. “We know there is an increased opportunity for predators during this time, even pretending to be young people themselves to gain kids’ trust,” she said. “The online world can be so beneficial in terms of education, exploring and finding information but we need to ensure we are managing any risks to keep kids safe.” Ms McIntosh said the Morrison Government has invested an additional $15 million over over two years for eSafety to bolster its investigations teams to respond to reports of image-based abuse, adult cyber abuse, cyberbullying and harmful online content.

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Greening Our City I’m delighted to share with you that a $1 million grant under the NSW Government’s Greening Our City program will see 5,000 new street and park trees planted across Penrith. These funds are being matched by another $1 million from Council, so that we can undertake even more vital work to increase canopy levels across Penrith under our Cooling the City strategy. The new trees will be planted in our eastern most suburbs including St Marys, North St Marys, Colyton, Oxley Park, St Clair, and Erskine Park. These suburbs are all places identified by Council’s heat mapping data as priority areas, and also due to their low canopy levels and the greater numbers of people more vulnerable to heat residing there. Quality green and open public spaces are important to everyone – they help create healthier, happier and more resilient communities. Places we all love to live. Council wants to help make these priority areas greener places to be, with streets and parks that include more trees, to create better liveability

for local residents. Park tree planting work has already begun and will be complete in approximately mid-2022. Street tree planting is scheduled to commence in late February next year. Planting will not occur throughout the hot summer period to give our new trees the best chance of survival. Research shows that trees provide a wide range of benefits for suburban streets. They improve the value of local homes, while also making it cheaper to keep them cool in summer. The local environment also benefits through the capture of air pollution and stormwater runoff, as well as creating new bird habitat. Trees can improve mental wellbeing too by increasing people’s connection with nature. They also benefit community health by encouraging people to get outside and be more active. Have a good week!

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TURNING BACK TIME

The intersection of High Street and Station Street in Penrith has always been extremely busy, and it was no different during the 1980s. This photograph shows some great elements of Penrith retail past – including Murray’s Hardware. As it happens, the

Murray’s Hardware sign is still there – though has been boarded over. A storm last year revealed parts of the old Murray’s sign. The Mick Simmons sports store can also be seen, as can an office supply store. The photograph also reveals some great fashion!

This intersection has been changed and altered over the years, but remains one of Penrith’s busiest and best known intersections – and a major pedestrian thoroughfare. (Photo thanks to Penrith City Library)

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MATT RUSSELL Brutal Finals game showed it’s not all about points

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TEAM LINE-UPS PANTHERS

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1 Dylan Edwards

1 Ryan Papenhuyzen

2 Stephen Crichton

2 George Jennings

3 Paul Momirovski

3 Reimis Smith

4 Matt Burton

4 Justin Olam

5 Brent Naden

5 Josh Addo-Carr

6 Jarome Luai

6 Cameron Munster

7 Nathan Cleary (c)

7 Jahrome Hughes

8 Moses Leota

8 Jesse Bromwich (c)

9 Api Koroisau

9 Brandon Smith

10 James Fisher-Harris

10 Christian Welch

11 Viliame Kikau

11 Felise Kaufusi

12 Kurt Capewell

12 Kenneath Bromwich

13 Isaah Yeo (c)

13 Dale Finucane

14 Tyrone May

14 Harry Grant

15 Scott Sorensen

15 Tui Kamikamica

16 Tevita Pangai Junior

16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

17 Liam Martin

17 Nicho Hynes

18 Izack Tago

18 Aaron Pene

19 Spencer Leniu

19 Tom Eisenhuth

20 J’Maine Hopgood

20 Chris Lewis

21 Brian To’o

21 Isaac Lumelume

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TROY DODDS

’m no coach but if I was Ivan Cleary, part of my preparation this week would be a movie night. The main feature – Penrith’s epic 12-10 victory over the Melbourne Storm back in Round 3 at Panthers Stadium. The critics gave it five stars. It had everything – suspense, drama and a late twist that kept you guessing until the credits. It also proved that the Panthers can beat this Storm side with a defensive onslaught, something that has tripped the Storm up a couple of times this season. In their three defeats this year – that match against Penrith and two against the Eels – the Storm were limited to just two tries. In other words, you don’t beat Melbourne 30-26. While most believe the Storm have Penrith’s measure this Saturday afternoon, there is hope in the reality that defence wins competitions.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 4.00PM | SUNCORP STADIUM | REFEREE: GERARD SUTTON You saw that last week in Penrith’s epic 8-6 victory over Parramatta. It was one of the great Finals battles of all-time, sadly overshadowed by a salty coach, a fan base that would prefer to complain about the referees and a mainstream media desperate for something to complain about. As the game went on, it was clear that a moment of attacking brilliance wasn’t going to win the contest. This was a defensive battle to the bitter end, with both teams only scoring tries off kicks. It was good old fashioned September football and most accept it was the game of the season – ironic given how much effort the NRL has gone to in promoting attacking footy and high scorelines. I accept this Melbourne team is brilliant. But I’m not convinced they’re as far down the straight as many think they are. Performances against North Queensland, Manly, Canberra, Cronulla and Parramatta in the

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final six weeks of the regular season showed some chinks in the armour – though you can’t deny they were at their blistering best against Manly in the opening week of the Finals. Ivan Cleary must throw everything at the opening 20 minutes of this game. If the Storm go up by a couple of tries, it’s game over – they control matches better than any side in the competition once in front. But if Penrith can go hard early, and even grab a lead, I’d be confident they could defend their way to another gritty win. I’m not overly concerned with Mitch Kenny’s omission due to injury. While he’s been playing some decent footy, Tyrone May will return to play a similar role and can cover even more positions – so not a lot is lost there. Viliame Kikau being in doubt is a worry. He may be rocks and diamonds, particularly at the moment, but you get the feeling

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he’s still after a bit of redemption from that Grand Final last year. He tasted a little of it when his superb effort on the line saved the game back in Round 3, but surely he wants more. Redemption. It’s a big word heading into this one. Sure, most expected that Penrith and Melbourne would face-off in the Grand Final this year, but the game happens to land a week early. Both sides would have always felt the other was their biggest roadblock to winning the competition and that hasn’t changed – we’re just going about things a little differently. The week’s rest will certainly be a bonus for this Melbourne team. But often teams with the week off can take a little bit of time to click into gear. If the Panthers can capitalise on that and get on the board early, I’ll back their defence to get them home. Tip: Panthers by 4.

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PANTHERS HIT WITH FINE ! Panthers trainer Pete Green has paid a heavy price for asking match officials to halt the game against the Eels when Mitch Kenny went down injured last Saturday night. Green has been suspended for the rest of the 2021 campaign, while the Panthers have been hit with a $25,000 Breach Notice. The Breach Notice alleges Green stopped play incorrectly in the 76th minute. A Head Trainer can only stop play after making an initial assessment that circumstances require a doctor to enter the field of play, but Green asked for play to be stopped before he had even assessed Kenny on the field.

Trainer Pete Green (right) helps Mitch Kenny from the field. Photo: NRL Photos.

! NRL Head of Football Graham Annesley has confirmed the decision to penalise Will Smith for a high tackle on Liam Martin just before half-time in last week’s game between Penrith and Parramatta was correct. He’s also backed the decision to penalise Marata Niukore for his off-theball hit on James Fisher-Harris. However, Annesley has conceded that Jarome Luai should have been penalised for his interference on Mitchell Moses after Parramatta made a break down the sideline in the 67th minute. He also confirmed Ray Stone knocked the ball on in the 70th minute, despite howls from Eels fans that the ball went backwards. ! Spotted: State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres showing his Panther Pride by wearing a Panthers mask at two COVID-19 press conferences with Premier Gladys Berejiklian over the past week. !

It was interesting to note Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher’s confidence this week about the club re-signing Viliame Kikau. “We’re very confident that we will be able to come to an agreement with his management and have him on the roster for another three or four years as well. Every indication is that he’ll be staying,” Fletcher told Sky Sports Radio. He’s far more confident than Chairman Dave O’Neill was in his comments to the media a few weeks ago. I’m still hearing Kikau will test his value on the open market, which means he won’t re-sign until after November – if he does at all.

! Another player off-contract at the end of next seasons is Dylan Edwards. While the 25-year-old has a chance to prove his elite status against the Storm on Saturday and then potentially in a Grand Final, I have no doubt that some questions will start to be raised should the Panthers exit this weekend. Edwards is a great player, but whether or not Penrith need someone more explosive at the back is potentially something worth questioning. It’s likely to be part of the conversation if this Panthers team doesn’t go all the way this year. !

The Dally M Player of the Year is set to go down to the wire, with Penrith captain Nathan Cleary taking a one point lead into the final six weeks of the competition. Points for rounds 13 to 19 were revealed on Monday night, with Cleary finishing round 19 on a total of 24 points. Manly’s

Tom Trbojevic is closing fast, and sits just one point behind Cleary. The major Dally M winners will be announced on Monday night in a broadcast on Fox League.

! “Come on, throw something at them!” The words of Fox League commentator Michael Ennis, urging on the Parramatta Eels in the final minutes against Penrith last Saturday night. Anyone would have thought Ennis had blue and gold blood flowing through him! ! Spotted: Weekender production crew member Ian Beard (right) checking his blood pressure shortly after full-time last weekend. Like most of us, it was through the roof! !

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t’s been a tough few months for western Sydney. In fact, no one’s probably experienced the trials and tribulations of the COVID-19 lockdown more than us folk out west. Thankfully rugby league has been somewhat of a saviour throughout this long, drawn out winter – giving locals something to look forward to each weekend in what’s become a rather depressing and mundane existence. Now with Penrith the last western Sydney team remaining in the 2021 NRL Finals, it’s down to the Panthers to continue flying the flag for the west and hopefully give us all something to look forward to for at least another week. Speaking from the Sunshine Coast via Zoom on Tuesday, proud western Sydney resident Jarome Luai said he would love nothing more than to give local supporters doing it tough the best ‘jab’ of all – an NRL Premiership. “The majority of our team are based in that area and we sort of grew up in western Sydney as well,” he told Extra Time. “Every time we put on this jersey we feel like we are representing where we come

from. We play with our area on our sleeves every weekend and we know they are behind us, so this one is for you guys.” Panthers and western Sydney footy fans in general will be glued to the couch this Saturday afternoon hoping Luai and his troops can continue their historic 2021 campaign and qualify for next weekend’s NRL Grand Final. Since October 25 last year, Penrith supporters have been dreaming of another crack at Melbourne on the big stage and they’ll finally get their wish with the competition’s two top teams set to do battle for a place in the 2021 decider. Luai said he and his teammates have also been eager for a rematch with last year’s Premiers, hoping to finally accomplish the mission they were unable to last season. “We’re pretty keen,” the 24-year-old said of his excitement to play the Storm. “We all sort of knew to get a premiership Melbourne were going to be in our way at some point down the track. We’re facing them this week and, like I said, we’re pretty hyped and ready to go.” Many believe that if Penrith don’t get the job done this weekend and don’t go on to win an elusive premiership, that it will be regarded as a failure of a season. Luai, who made his State of Origin debut earlier this year, said season 2021 will be

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regarded as a success for the club no matter the result on Saturday. “Definitely it’s a success,” he said emphatically. “I think it’s an exciting time for any club to be at this point in the season. This is where the business end is; this is what we all work

for; this is what we all dreamt about as young kids to be in this position. “We’ve got a beautiful opportunity in front of us and hopefully we can make the most of that.” And western Sydney hopes the Panthers can too.

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his year’s Premiers will be lifting the trophy in just nine days, in other words, it’s so close. Well… so close, but still so, so far away. Whichever coach is ultimately crowned the champion next Sunday night, they may one day look back on it as their greatest achievement. At the conclusion of this weekend, this quartet of coaches would have combined for a total of exactly 1400 wins. That’s a lot of team victory songs. On the top of relocations due to COVID, here is a look at the difficulties faced in 2021 from each coach’s perspective.

natural number nine – what he has achieved with Lachlan Croker has been remarkable. The Manly performance against Sydney highlighted how much they missed him the week prior. But, they haven’t beaten a top four side all year and now have to knock off two in a row.

Ivan Cleary These young Panthers have had to go the long way home here. Nathan Cleary has been nursing a shoulder injury, and Brian To’o has his own battles. For Ivan, if he is to get the job done, he will need to win consecutive games over Craig Bellamy and one of Hasler or Bennett.

Des Hasler Manly were $5 with Sportsbet after just four rounds to win the wooden spoon, and they have played the entire year without a

Craig Bellamy Getting a team to be as motivated as they were the year prior when winning a comp is so, so difficult. It becomes almost impossible when a future Immortal in Cameron Smith retires. This would be his first Premiership without at least one of Smith, Cronk or Slater.

Wayne Bennett At the start of the year, many were tipping the Bunnies to go all the way. This was largely due to the fact they went so close last year and did it without Latrell Mitchell, and that this year they would have him and that would make all the difference. Well, Latrell got suspended and so did the enthusiasm for the Rabbitohs to win the competition. How many teams win premierships with their best player on the sidelines come Grand Final Day? Any other club choosing not to re-sign a club legend like Adam Reynolds would find it almost impossible to get things on track, but Wayne has turned it into his advantage. If Souths do get through Manly this week, they face either Melbourne or Penrith … both sides have handed them a 50-point trouncing just this year. This could really be the hardest Premiership ever won. And it will be a history-making one too, given the game will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, the first time the NRL Grand Final has taken place outside of Sydney. 2020 was certainly bizarre, but 2021 has been even weirder and unusual for every team, and that only continues in the final two weeks. Immortality awaits whichever coach is holding the cup aloft come October 3.

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aul Momirovski has been a member of two Premiership-winning teams but has never played in a Grand Final – a unique piece of trivia he’s hoping ends this Saturday if Penrith can knock off his former club. The 25-year-old was part of the Sydney Roosters’ squad during their title run in 2018 and he was even a member of the Melbourne Storm last year when they got the better of the Panthers on Grand Final Day. While Momirovski wasn’t a regular player in either of those sides, he certainly played a role in their successes throughout the season. Speaking with Extra Time on the eve of the biggest game of his career, Momirovski said he’d love to finally play in a Grand Final if all goes to plan this weekend. “I think being part of those other teams (Storm and Roosters) makes this one a bit more special to try and get out there and play,” he said. “But before that happens, we’ve got to play this week first and that’s our focus.” Prior to this weekend’s match, the Alexandria Rovers junior has already played in

one Preliminary Final when he was part of Trent Robinson’s side that defeated South Sydney in 2018. That clash, in which Momirovski scored an important try, was only his second game in first grade ever. Momirovski said despite that game being played three years ago, he knows that experience will put him in good stead come Saturday afternoon. “I think playing in that game gave me a lot of confidence at the time – it’s been a while since that game happened but, just in general, being in that position before and knowing what it feels like is definitely going to help,” he said. “It absolutely means nothing on Saturday, it’s not going to give me much, but knowing I’ve been there and done it at least once it definitely does help.” While not many punters are giving the Panthers much of a hope against a wellrested Storm side this Saturday, anything can happen in rugby league and Penrith certainly have the team and coach to prove the doubters wrong. Momirovski, who knows Melbourne and how they tick better than anyone at Penrith, said they have been such a force for so many years because of strong bonds and leadership. “There’s a lot of reasons why they’ve been successful and it’s not down to one person

Paul Momirovski in action against the Eels last weekend. Photo: NRL Photos.

– it’s a collective, it’s a group,” he explained. “They’ve got strong leadership down there and I’m sure they’ll be ready for this weekend like we will be.” And while the Panthers proved they deserved to be in this position after last week’s monster effort against Parramatta, they know it’s going to take a lot more to beat Melbourne and reach their second NRL Grand Final in the space of a year.

“In the Finals you can’t expect to turn up and win games,” he said. “You have to play the whole 80 minutes and look what it took from us on the weekend, it took a massive effort just to get through last week, so this week will be even more. “Any time you want to beat Melbourne you have to put in your best effort for 80 minutes, so we’ll be looking to do that.”

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arely this year have I enjoyed a game more than the Penrith v Parramatta Semi Final last weekend. It featured only two tries, had no points scored in the second half, but was tough rugby league, with controversy, drama and intrigue to the final whistle. Who would have thought the lowest scoring game of the season would also be, maybe, the best game of the season? It was like Penrith’s gritty 12-10 win against Melbourne in Round 3 or Souths’ dramatic 18-14 Golden Point escape against Wests Tigers in Round 6. As if we needed a reminder, it’s obvious plenty of points doesn’t necessarily equal the best entertainment. Two evenly matched teams (the above were at the time) slugging it out, doesn’t activate the new rules and momentum surge that has seen huge scorelines and, at times, big margins. Think Melbourne 66-16 over Wests Tigers in Round 15, Souths 60-22 against the Warriors in Round 19, Manly 56-24 versus the Titans also in Round 15. How many of the other games featuring more than 70 points jump to mind as classic contests and compulsive viewing? Maybe South Sydney’s comeback win against Gold Coast in Round 7 40-30. Fixing that will fall under the umbrella of the post season review and refinement of some rules. More immediately, it should get us excited for the three games to come.

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Penrith finished the regular season as the best defensive team and Minor Premiers Melbourne not far behind. Surely another 12-10 thriller isn’t out of the question. If ONLY the law of (defensive) averages applies, Penrith will win 13-12. But of course, there is attack to consider as well. Souths’ last six weeks of the regular season saw them concede 14, 12, 6, 25, 12 and 16.

The 25 was against Penrith, which they corrected in Week 1 of the Finals by holding the Panthers to 10. So that’s an average of a tick over 13 points per game conceded in their last seven outings. Manly has the biggest defensive question mark. Only once in the final two months of the regular season did they hold an opponent under 18 points. They gave up

40 against Melbourne in their first final. Against the other three Preliminary Finalists, they’ve conceded on average 33 points per meeting this season. I can’t wait for the end of the season. 8-6 games are fine by me. May the best team win. And if the best team wins on the back of superb defence, no one should be surprised.

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e all know how the 2003 season ended, but there was almost a major hiccup for eventual Premiers Penrith in the first week of the Finals. Operating under the old McIntyre Finals system, the first-placed Panthers took on the eighth-placed Broncos at Penrith Stadium – do or die for Brisbane, a week off waiting for Penrith. Penrith were short-priced favourites to easily get past the Broncos, but the visitors had other ideas on that warm Sunday afternoon at the foot of the Mountains. In just the second minute, Gorden Tallis and Darren Lockyer combined to send Stuart Kelly over for the first of two tries, giving Brisbane an early 6-0 advantage. That try exposed Penrith’s right edge, so the Broncos went there again – Lockyer sending Kelly over to make it 12-0 after 12 minutes. The Panthers got on the board through Luke Lewis in the 25th minute, but Brisbane would score on the right edge again soon after, Scott Minto diving over to open up an 18-4 lead. The crowd was stunned, but just before halftime they were given hope – Ben Ross charging

over under the posts to reduce the deficit at the break to eight. When Lewis got the best of a Craig Gower bomb just minutes into the second half, it was evident the Panthers were rolling and things were looking shaky for the Broncos. Leading 18-16, Brisbane’s hearts would be broken in the 50th minute when Ryan Girdler intercepted a Darren Lockyer pass to run 60 metres to score under the posts. It put the Panthers in front for the first time in the match. Ray Warren’s call of that intercept, just as Phil Gould was explaining how Brisbane could beat Penrith, was commentary gold. A Craig Gower 40/20 in the next set ended with a Scott Sattler try – opening up the eventual 28-18 scoreline. It may not have been pretty, but Penrith managed to overcome their stage fright to secure a week one Finals win and advance to a Preliminary Final against the Warriors at Telstra Stadium. The rest is history. Penrith would beat the Warriors, and then go on to defeat the Sydney Roosters in the Grand Final.

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ot many pundits outside of die-hard Panthers supporters are giving Penrith much of a chance against the Melbourne Storm in this weekend’s second Preliminary Final. Yes, I admit, I did say last week that I didn’t think the Panthers could beat the Storm either. I mean if I’m being honest, we’ve been their ‘bunny’ more times than not over the last 20 years. Out of 38 matches played between the two sides, Penrith have won only 10. However a look at some of the more recent results shows that perhaps I should be a little more optimistic. In 2018 Penrith broke a long losing drought down in Melbourne when they defeated the Storm 22-16 in round 25. Granted Melbourne rested plenty of players for that game but they still fielded a handy side with skipper Cameron Smith leading the way. That night Waqa Blake and Josh Mansour both grabbed a double. Then last year the honours were split when the Panthers came away with a convincing 21-14 round six victory over the Storm at Campbelltown Stadium. That night the scoreline flattered Melbourne as Penrith ambushed the boys in purple and never really looked like losing. They controlled the tempo of the game with Nathan Cleary producing a masterclass. The Storm more than squared the ledger however when they beat the boys in last

Viliame Kikau’s incredible defensive performance against Melbourne earlier this season. Photo: NRL Photos.

year’s Grand Final 26-20. However the fact that Bellamy’s boys leaked 20 points in as many minutes showed that Penrith had plenty of fight in them, they just decided to start throwing punches way too late. Which brings us to 2021 and so far, after two games the series is tied at one win apiece. Few Panthers fans will forget the epic 12-10 last gasp victory in round three at BlueBet Stadium when the ‘hand of Kikau’

stopped what seemed a certain Justin Olam try with only seconds left on the clock. It was an extremely even affair which clearly showed that the gap between the two teams was definitely closing. Here’s hoping that gap closes even further this weekend. The Final Word As a Penrith supporter I got jack of the mostly negative coverage the Panthers received in sections of the media following

their close win over the Eels last Saturday. Now I expected a pasting after the Bunnies loss but I thought the coverage would be a lot more positive after Penrith and Parramatta produced one of the games of the season. Both sides deserved credit for such a wonderful gritty defence-orientated performance, instead we had a mixed media reaction towards the Panthers with many choosing to focus on the ‘bad’ refereeing decisions Parramatta received.

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James Tedesco has won the Roosters’ Player of the Year. Photo: NRL Photos.

James Tedesco has taken out the Jack Gibson Medal at the Sydney Roosters presentation night. In doing so he created a slice of history – becoming the first player to win the club’s Player of the Year in four consecutive seasons. The popular skipper also took out the Members Player of the Year, while Sam Walker won the Rising Star gong.

! The NRL Integrity Unit has been made aware of an alleged incident involving former Broncos five-eighth Anthony Milford. The 27-year-old, who is due to join Souths next season, was charged with three counts of ‘assault occasioning bodily harm’ and one count of ‘wilful damage’ earlier this week, and will front court on October 20. !

The Finals drew a huge audience on TV last weekend. Friday night’s battle between the Roosters and Sea Eagles saw 608,000 metro viewers tune in on

Channel Nine, while 358,000 watched on Fox League – making it Foxtel’s number one program of the day. On Saturday, 690,000 watched the Battle of the West on Nine, while a whopping 442,000 tuned in on Fox League.

Manly centre Morgan Harper says he was “pissed off” at himself after his performance against Melbourne in week one of the Finals, and was determined to bounce back against the Roosters. “I was pretty disappointed in myself to be honest... I knew that’s not how I can perform and I definitely sat down and reviewed myself and did my very best to turn everything around,” he said.

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“I’m the sports nut in the house but we don’t watch a lot of sports on Gogglebox. I do love a David Attenborough documentary or ‘Game of Thrones’,” he said. “Sarah is more into reality like ‘Botched’ or the Kardashians and Jad is anything with food like ‘Masterchef’ or Gordon Ramsey, so we don’t tend to agree but try to share the love around.” While the group is subjected to some questionable types of shows, it often makes for more interesting commentary. “We don’t get told what we watch, it is whatever pops up but we assume the major stuff like ‘The Block’ or ‘Survivor’ if it is on and then we can get some curve balls,” Matty said.

“Once we watched a train go around for an hour and thought it was torturous but afterwards it made for some really funny television.” A strange concept for some, Matty said being able to relate to the households is what brings people back each week. “When people hear about the show they think they wouldn’t enjoy it but then they watch and they think it is amazing that they can relate,” he said. “The families are normal and have their own points of view which people love seeing if it matches with their own opinions.” ‘Gogglebox Australia’ airs Wednesday at 7.30pm on Foxtel and Thursday at 8.30pm on 10.

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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) 1:00 The Living Room 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off My Map 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 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Native America (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Greek Island Odyssey (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Death Of The Pyramids (PG) 8:30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes (PG) 9:35 The Queen’s Mother-In-Law (In English/ German/ Greek)

4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security International (PG) 8:30 My Impossible House (PG) 9:30 Selling Houses Australia 10:30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea (PG)

3:00 Cricket: One Day International Women: Australia v India *Live* 10:00 Movie: “Transporter 3” (M l,s,v) (’08) Stars: Jason Statham 12:30 Collectables Guru With Gaz & Rob (PG) 1:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 2:30 Sound FX

4:20 Movie: “Dolphin Tale 2” (G) (’14) Stars: Nathan Gamble 6:30 Movie: “Ice Age: The Meltdown” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ray Romano 8:20 Movie: “Glass” (M v) (’19) Stars: James McAvoy 11:00 Movie: “Conspiracy Theory” (M v) (’97)

5:30 The Chefs’ Line 6:00 Cooking Hawaiian Style 6:30 Kriol Kitchen (PG) 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Red Dirt Riders (PG) 7:45 Movie: “Arthur 3: The War Of The Two Worlds” (PG) (’10) Stars: Mia Farrow 9:35 First Nation Bedtime Stories (PG)

3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 11:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (MA15+) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Elementary (M) 3:00 JAG (PG) 4:00 NCIS (M)

1:00 Becker (PG) 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 Friends (PG) 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Heritage Hunters 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)

4:00 Spirit Riding Free 4:30 School Of Rock 5:00 ITCH (PG) 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Dwight In Shining Armour (PG) 6:30 Teenage Boss 7:00 Movie: “Spark: A Space Tail” (PG) (’16) Stars: Jace Norman

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 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:20 Bluey 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 RCO: Jarvi Conducts Mozart & Schumann 9:50 Gruen (M l) 10:25 Doctor Who (PG) 11:20 Art Works

6:00 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food 6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Jamie’s Chef 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 10:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

5:30 Shortland Street (PG) 6:00 Forged In Fire (PG) 6:55 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:25 NITV News Update 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M l) 9:20 Monica And Sex (M s) (In Spanish) 10:20 Reset (MA15+)

5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 5:30 Clarence (PG) 5:40 Movie: “Spy Kids” (PG) (’01) Stars: Antonio Banderas 7:30 Movie: “The Last Airbender” (PG) (’10) Stars: Noah Ringer 9:30 Movie: “Van Helsing” (M) (’04) Stars: Hugh Jackman

5:30 The Great Migration (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough’s Dynasties (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Mary Queen Of Scots” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Margot Robbie 10:55 Heartbeat (M) 12:55 Explore

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:00 rage (PG) 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Grand Designs (M l) 1:20 Restoration Australia (PG) 2:25 The School That Tried To End Racism (PG) 3:30 Further Back In Time For Dinner (PG) 4:45 Landline 5:10 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico (PG) 6:15 The Repair Shop 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Durrells (PG) 8:20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) 9:20 The Newsreader (M l)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 TBA 12:00 AFL: Road To The Grand Final 2:00 AFL: Pre Game 5:45 Seven News 6:15 AFL: Grand Final: Melbourne v Western Bulldogs *Live* From Optus Stadium 10:30 AFL: Post Game 11:30 TBA 1:00 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 Travel Guides (PG) 2:00 The Garden Gurus 2:30 Getaway (PG) 3:00 NRL: 2nd Preliminary Final: Melbourne Storm v Panthers *Live* 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Rugby Union: The Rugby Championship: Australia v Argentina *Live* 10:00 Rugby Union: The Rugby Championship: Post Match

8:00 4x4 Adventures 9:00 Taste Of Australia 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) 12:00 The Living Room 1:00 The Dog House UK (PG) 2:00 Everyday Gourmet 2:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Roads Less Travelled 4:00 Farm To Fork (PG) 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 The Dog House UK (PG) 8:00 Ambulance UK (M d) 10:00 FBI: Most Wanted (M v)

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Gymnastics: Artistic Mersin Turkey 4:45 QE2: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel (PG) 5:35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK (PG) 8:30 Celebrity Mastermind (PG) 9:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:20 Feast To Save The Planet (PG)

11:00 House Of Wellness 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 6:00 TBA 6:30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia 12:30 The Fine Art Auction

5:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 6:00 Dirty Rotten Survival (PG) 7:00 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 8:00 Secrets Of The World’s Super Skyscrapers (PG) 9:15 Building Giants (PG) 10:15 Mysteries Of The Abandoned (PG) 11:15 Heavy Lifting (PG)

4:30 Movie: “Caddyshack” (M d,l,s) (’80) Stars: Bill Murray 6:30 Movie: “Big Daddy” (PG) (’99) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:30 Movie: “Hitch” (PG) (’05) Stars: Will Smith 11:05 Movie: “Zodiac” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal

5:55 NITV News: Nula 6:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 6:55 Yokayi Footy 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 The Final Quarter (PG) 9:55 Movie: “Marshall” (M) (’17) Stars: Chadwick Boseman

3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 4:00 Truck Hunters (PG) 4:30 I Fish (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Aliyah (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Blue Bloods (M v) 11:20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M s,v)

1:00 TBA 2:00 The Neighborhood (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2 Broke Girls (M s) 10:45 The Conners (PG) 11:45 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:10 Home Shopping 1:40 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (M)

3:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 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 10:30 House Hunters Reno

4:30 School Of Rock 5:00 ITCH (PG) 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Dwight In Shining Armour (PG) 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Fierce Earth 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:25 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Australian Story 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:15 Four Corners 9:00 ABC News

5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:30 Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Unexpected Discovery 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:15 The Stand Up Sketch Show (M l) 9:40 Sammy J (PG)

6:00 Cheese Slices 7:00 Born To Cook 7:30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 8:35 Ainsley’s Food We Love 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Rhodes Across Italy 12:30 Ready Steady Cook UK

4:50 Seconds From Disaster (PG) 6:40 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery (PG) 7:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 9:30 Cycling: UCI Road World Championships *Live* 1:00 Dateline 1:30 Insight

5:45 Movie: “Abominable” (G) (’19) Stars: Chloe Bennet 7:30 Movie: “The Great Wall” (M v) (’16) Stars: Matt Damon 9:30 Movie: “Star Trek: Beyond” (M) (’16) Stars: Simon Pegg 12:00 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun (M)

5:20 Movie: “The Bridges At Toko-Ri” (G) (’54) Stars: William Holden 7:30 Movie: “He’s Just Not That Into You” (M l,s) (’09) Stars: Drew Barrymore 10:05 Movie: “Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past” (M s) (’09) Stars: Matthew McConaughey

7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 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 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 (M)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Better Homes And Gardens 2:00 AFL: Grand Final: Melbourne v Western Bulldogs *Replay* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Disappearance Of William Tyrrell (M) 8:30 Manhunt: Nightstalker (M) 9:30 Movie: “The Real Des” (MA15+) (’20) Star: David Tennant

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 1:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) 1:30 Ultimate Rush (PG) 2:00 Movie: “Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life (PG) (’16) Stars: Griffin Gluck 4:00 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 9:30 NINE News Late 10:00 The First 48 (M)

9:00 Destination Dessert (PG) 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) 12:00 TBA 1:00 Three Veg And Meat 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia 2:00 Everyday Gourmet 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 3:30 Roads Less Travelled 4:00 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:40 Young Talent Time Unmasked 9:40 FBI (PG) 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: The Power Of The Pedal 4:05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:35 Mission Galapagos 5:35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust (PG) (In English/ Polish) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Central Station (M) 8:30 Australia Uncovered: Bowraville Murders (M) 10:15 Russia: 1000 Years Of History (PG) 12:00 24 Hours In Emergency (M l)

4:30 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 Coastal Railways With Julie Walters (PG) 11:30 Heathrow Britain’s Busiest Airport (PG)

10:00 Cricket: One Day International Women: Australia v India *Live* 5:00 Movie: “Batman Returns” (M s,v) (’92) Stars: Michael Keaton 7:35 Movie: “Fast & Furious” (M l,s,v) (’09) Stars: Don Omar 9:45 Movie: “Fast Five” (M l,v) (’11)

4:40 Movie: “The Prince And Me” (PG) (’04) Stars: Julia Stiles 7:00 The Voice US (PG) 9:00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M l) 10:00 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (M l) 11:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares UK (M l) 12:00 Blindspot (M v)

5:45 African News 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Art + Soul (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 First Footprints (PG) 8:40 The Infinite Race (M) 10:00 Saving Seagrass (PG) 10:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 11:30 Lost Diamonds (PG)

3:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) 4:00 Truck Hunters (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) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M)

12:30 TBA 2:00 The Dog House UK (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 The Neighborhood (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M) 11:30 Mom (M d,s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 2 Broke Girls (M) 2:30 Friends (PG)

2:30 Windy City Rehab 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

4:30 School Of Rock 5:00 ITCH (PG) 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Dwight In Shining Armour 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Fierce Earth 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News: Auslan Bulletin 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:45 The Beautiful Bush: Plein Air Painters 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News

5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: Under The Knife (M) 9:30 The School That Tried To End Racism (PG) 10:30 TBA

6:00 Amazon Taste (In English/ Portuguese) 6:30 Our Food, Our Family 7:00 India Unplated 7:30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace 8:30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 9:35 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

4:20 The Point 4:50 The Orville (PG) 6:40 Planet Expedition (PG) 7:40 UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 8:30 Life And Death Row (M d,l) 9:30 Cycling: UCI Road World Championships *Live* 1:20 I Was A Teenage Felon (M)

5:05 Movie: “Babe: Pig In The City” (G) (’98) Stars: James Cromwell 7:00 Movie: “The Secret Life Of Pets 2” (G) (’19) Stars: Kevin Hart 8:40 Movie: “Transformers: Dark Of The Moon” (M) (’11) Stars: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

5:05 Movie: “Shane” (G) (’53) Stars: Alan Ladd 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Coroner (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+) 11:40 Chicago Med (M) 12:35 My Favourite Martian 1:00 Home Shopping

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

Monday 27 September Tuesday 28 September Wednesday 29 September Thursday 30 September

12:00 Movie: “Marrying Mr. Darcy” (PG) (’18) 2:00 Harbour Cops (PG) 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (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) 7:30 SAS Australia (PG) 8:45 Movie: “Terminator: Dark Fate” (MA15+) (’19) 11:25 The Latest Seven News

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:50 Under Investigation: Girl In The Chute (M) 9:50 100% Footy (M) 10:50 NINE News Late 11:20 The Arrangement (M l,s,v)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off My Map 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 Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+)

2:00 Inside Central Station (M) 3:00 Going Places (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up (PG) 4:05 The Supervet (PG) 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 10 Mistakes: The Assassination Of JFK (M) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News

6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 6:00 American Pickers 6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 Kriol Kitchen (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Doc Martin (M) 8:30 (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars 6:30 The Simpsons 7:00 Our Stories (PG) (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) Frasier (PG) 6:00 The Inspector Lynley (PG) 7:30 American (PG) 7:30 The Voice 7:20 NITV News 10:20 Formula 1 Friends (PG) 6:30 Mysteries (M v) 10:30 Cold Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The US (PG) 9:30 First Dates Update 7:30 Road Open 7:40 Russian Grand Prix 11:20 Blue Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Case (M v) 12:30 M*A*S*H Enforcer” (M n,v,l,s) (’76) Stars: Australia (M) 10:40 Marrying Through The Wormhole (PG) Bloods (M v) 12:15 Home Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (M) (PG) 1:30 Surf Patrol Clint Eastwood Millions (M l,s) 1:00 Bones (M) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (PG) Shopping 2:15 48 Hours (M)

5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Restored By The Fords 9:30 Boise Boys

6:00 Dwight In Shining Armour (PG) 6:30 Teenage Boss 7:00 Fierce Earth (PG) 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple (PG) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 11:40 Antiques Roadshow

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

12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) 2:00 Victoria (M) 3:00 ABC News 4:05 The Repair Shop 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Back To Nature 8:30 The School That Tried To End Racism (PG) 9:30 How To Live Younger 10:30 ABC Late News 10:45 The Business 11:00 Q&A

12:00 Movie: “Lethal Vows” (PG) (’99) Stars: John Ritter 2:00 Harbour Cops (PG) 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (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) 7:30 SAS Australia (PG) 8:45 Australia: Now And Then (M l) 9:45 S.W.A.T. (M v) 10:45 Seven News

6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 6:00 American Pickers Pie In The Sky (PG) (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 (PG) 7:30 Highway One Lane Bridge (M l,v) 11:30 Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Caught On Dashcam (PG) Salvage Squad (PG) 10:30 12:30 M*A*S*H (PG) Outback Truckers (PG) 6:00 Dwight In Shining Armour (PG) 6:30 Teenage Boss 7:00 Fierce Earth (PG) 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:25 NITV News Spicks And Specks Adam Liaw 7:30 Jamie Update 7:30 8 Out Of 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 & Jimmy’s Food Fight 10 Cats Does CountDavid Attenborough’s Micro Club 8:30 Hairy Bikers’ down (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster Monsters 9:25 George Clarke’s Chocolate Challenge 9:30 (M l) 9:25 Hypothetical (M) Amazing Spaces Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 10:20 Lost For Words (M)

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:20 Driving Test (PG) 1:50 Garden Gurus Moments 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee 9:40 Travel Guides (PG) 10:40 NINE News Late

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M s) 8:30 Movie: “Bad Teacher” (M l,n,s) (’11) Stars: Cameron Diaz

6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 News 7:00 ABC Spicks And Specks National News 8:00 8:30 TBA 9:10 Ghosts China Tonight 8:30 ABC News (M) 9:45 This Time With Alan Tonight 8:45 The Business Partridge (PG) 10:15 Rose9:00 ABC Nightly News haven (PG)

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Victoria (PG) 3:00 ABC News 4:05 The Repair Shop 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 Question Everything 9:00 Frayed (MA15+) 9:45 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

12:00 Movie: “Love’s Last Resort” (PG) (’17) Stars: Alix Angelis 2:00 Harbour Cops (PG) 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (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) 7:30 SAS Australia (PG) 9:30 The Rookie (M d,v) 11:30 Chicago Fire (M)

7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Peacemaker” (M l,v) (’97) Stars: George Clooney 11:00 Stunt Science (MA15+)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:15 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off My Map 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 Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:40 The Cheap Seats (M l) 9:35 NCIS (M v)

6:30 African Americans: 7:00 Bondi Rescue Many Rivers To Cross (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) (PG) 7:30 The Point 8:30 Blue Bloods (M v) 8:00 Living Black (M) 8:30 10:25 NCIS: New Orleans (M) Movie: “Chi-Town” (M l) (’18) 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 Stars: Keifer Sykes Movie: “Child’s Play” (M) (’88)

2:00 Native America: New World Rising (PG) 3:00 Going Places (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:05 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 The Feed

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 6:00 House Hunters Frasier (PG) 6:00 International 7:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 House Hunters USA Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends 7:30 Escape To The Farm With (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Kate Humble (PG) 8:30 Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) Restoration Man (PG)

7:00 The Cook Up With 7:25 NITV News 7:00 That 70’s Show Adam Liaw 7:30 Kylie Update 7:30 8 Out Of (PG) 7:30 Movie: Kwong: Heart And Soul 10 Cats Does Count“Killers” (M s,v) (’10) 8:00 David Rocco’s Dolce down (M l,s) 8:30 Alone (M) Stars: Ashton Kutcher 9:30 Africa 8:30 Remarkable Places 9:45 Unknown Amazon (PG) Movie: “Masterminds” (M v) To Eat 10:35 Fanatics: The Deep End (’16) Stars: Zach Galifianakis

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 The Hundred With Andy Lee 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Paramedics (M) 9:40 Kings Cross ER (PG) 10:40 NINE News Late 11:10 Manson - The Lost Tapes (Part 2) (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 Left Off My Map 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Making It Australia (PG) 9:00 Bull (M) 12:00 The Project (PG) 1:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG)

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M v) 9:55 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:55 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M)

2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar (PG) 8:30 Lost For Words (PG) 9:35 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French)

6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 6:00 American Pickers The Coroner (M v) 8:30 (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars A Touch Of Frost (PG) 7:30 Surveillance (M n,v) 10:40 Bones (M v) 1:30 Oz (PG) 8:00 Beach Cops M*A*S*H (PG) 2:30 Home (PG) 8:30 Fat Pizza: Back In Shopping Business (MA15+)

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Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’? 5. Which film included actress Tina Anderson and was directed by Wes Craven? 6. How many children does Anita Bergman have in ‘Two Weeks’?

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McCreery has new music Scotty McCreery’s (pictured) new album ‘Same Truck’ is getting plenty of attention in the United States. Much of the album was re-written during the pandemic lockdowns of last year. “The world shut down and I had nothing but time to sit there and pick up a guitar and strum ideas and write songs,” McCreery told People. ‘Same Truck’ is available to download or stream now.

Barrett’s back Gabby Barrett has premiered her new song and music video, ‘Footprints On The Moon’. The song is written by Barrett, Jon Nite and Zach Kale. It’s available to stream or download now. ‘Kids On Cassette’ Aussie country group The Wolfe Brothers will release the video clip for their new single ‘Kids On Cassette’ today (Friday, September 24).

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

With taskmaster Saturn moving slowly through your sign (until March 2023) you may feel as if you are failing to live up to your full potential. And then this week, retrograde Mercury disrupts travel plans and messes with your mind. Don’t stress Aquarius! Mistakes will just motivate you even more, and challenges will spur you on even further. Be inspired by birthday great, novelist and playwright Truman Capote, “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavour.”

This week retrograde Mercury revs up your restless side and amplifies your tendency to become distracted. So be extra careful when walking near traffic, driving, cycling or jogging. And have you been contemplating doing some sort of humanitarian, community or volunteer work? The terrific Venus/Neptune trine boosts your compassionate side as you get involved in a charitable cause with a global reach or lend a helping hand to someone in your local neighbourhood.

Expect some relationship rumbles this week Rams, as retrograde Mercury and fiery Mars stimulate your love zone and a partnership may feel as if it’s going backwards. Steer clear of being a selfish Aries who is too demanding! Saturn encourages you to get the ratio right between your personal needs and those of loved ones. So do your best to reset the balance between giving and receiving. Wednesday is a wonderful time to rest, relax, ruminate, contemplate and create.

Taurus is a fixed sign and Bulls can be a very stubborn bunch. Mercury is reversing through your job, wellbeing and daily habits zone for the next three weeks. So prepare for work chaos, health hiccups and/or disruptions to your routine. Flexible Bulls will learn to bend and adjust accordingly. Your mantra for the week is from birthday great, Libran peace activist Mahatma Gandhi, “Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves.”

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

A relationship with a child, teenager, friend or lover is about to go through a frustrating patch as Mercury (your boss planet) moves backwards. And is a cherished dream taking forever to manifest? Forget about airy-fairy fantasies! Reality planet Saturn urges you to set a solid and achievable goal and then work towards it in a patient and persistent way. So your motto for the week is from birthday great, singer-actress Julie Andrews, “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.”

It’s a good week to review plans and complete tasks as you tick the infamous to-do list. Creative projects and joint ventures are also favoured. But retrograde Mercury is stirring up your domestic zone. So (over the next three weeks) prepare for a domestic drama or a family fiasco. Explain to loved ones that you need plenty of personal space at the moment, and pace yourself. Maintaining a disciplined daily routine and keeping up-to-date with domestic chores will also help.

Hold your horses Lions! Mercury is retrograde (until October 18) so, if you are too hasty, then you’ll run into obstacles. You also need to be extra careful when you’re communicating with family, friends and colleagues (in person and via social media). If you say or write something when you’re feeling rushed, then it could backfire on you later. And don’t hog the conversation! As writer (and birthday great) Truman Capote reminds us, “A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue.”

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This week’s celestial salad throws some frustration into the mix, as your ruler Mercury is in retrograde mode (until October 18) which slows things down (especially financial matters). So your stress levels could venture into the outer stratosphere. Calm down Virgo! Your motto for the moment is the Serenity Prayer (from Reinhold Niebuhr), “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Beauty-loving Librans are famous for being fashionistas and the classiest sign in the zodiac. This week, with the Sun, Mars and retrograde Mercury transiting through your sign, your natural elegance and sense of style shine for all the world to see. Don’t be too preoccupied with glossy outer appearances though! Be inspired by birthday great, legendary Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland, “The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.”

Venus is transiting through your sign, so utilise your natural charisma to charm others and attract opportunities into your world. Then use your Scorpio motivation to take action. Preparation is the key. As birthday great Julie Andrews observes, “Work hard, apply yourself and be ready. Then, when an opportunity comes, you can grab it.” With the Sun, Mars and retrograde Mercury moving through your self-sabotage zone, the only person who’s likely to undermine your efforts is you!

Even though Mercury is retrograde and Jupiter squares Venus, avoid being an argumentative and hot-headed Sagittarian! The Sun and Mars are visiting peace-loving Libra, in your friendship and networking zone. So, if you practice the gentle arts of patience and persuasion, you’ll be surprised how much easier life can be. Draw inspiration from birthday great, peace activist Mahatma Gandhi, “Leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.”

Capricorns are feeling frustrated and cranky! With Mercury reversing through your career zone (until October 18) it’s definitely not a good time to apply for a job, pitch your boss for a promotion or launch a professional project. Instead, focus your attention on a romantic relationship, business partnership or creative joint venture that has real potential. It’s also a suitable time to show loved ones how much you really care via a warm hug, a welcome gift or a thoughtful gesture.

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Remember, pets can react in different ways. Symptoms can include: • Dilated pupils • Weakness in hind legs • Trembling • Drooling • Pale gums • Restlessness • Difficulty breathing • Vomiting • Panting • Become unconscious

If you have seen a snake in the vicinity of your pet, and are unsure if they have been bitten, it is always better to take them to the vet for an assessment. If caught early, snake bites can be successfully treated. Identifying the snake can help with treatment and prognosis. If possible, taking a photo can be helpful, but never try to catch or kill a snake. If we are unsure if your pet has been bitten or unsure of the snake type, a snake bite detection test can be performed on your pet’s blood or urine. Treatment involves the administration of an anti venom. Anti venom is very expensive and can mean treatment for snake bite is costly. There are combination anti venoms that can be given if the snake species is not known. Other medications and stabilisation with IV fluids is also required. Complications including kidney failure and immune mediated disease can occur after a snake bite and animals can die despite treatment. Snake bites can be reduced by minimising areas where snakes are most likely to hide. These include wood piles, clutter and long grass. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Greencross Coreen Avenue on 4731 3055.

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of cheese. He got angry and refused to listen. They will shop at the supermarket, nearby, for their meat in the future. The butcher was already struggling. Lessons – deal with small businesses with local help desks. Refer the problem up as soon as possible. If you are a small business, listen to complaints from your clients, analyse them and fix the valid ones. Don’t argue or lose your temper. Need help with your business? Go to the Business Connect website, look at the Western Sydney Business Centre advisor bios and book one or call Western Sydney Business Centre direct on 4721 5011. If you are financially impacted, check out the Services NSW website. I can also help prospective NDIS providers.

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Taking things up a level Focused on the future: X1 Transformer trial to begin in November NATHAN TAYLOR

ustralian electric vehicle manufacturer ACE EV Group has launched its new X1 Transformer modular platform to take electric light commercial vehicles to the next level. The launch was hosted online by the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), the Asia Pacific professional body for automotive and mobility engineering. The Transformer’s modular architecture offers interchangeable modules for long and short wheelbase, high and low roof, van and ute, and can change modules in just 15 minutes. ACE EV Managing Director and Co-Founder, Greg McGarvie, said the X1 was aimed at major fleets around the world as an integrated energy, transport and communications system. “We are a focused energy and software company with a Mobile Energy Management System (MEMS) that delivers new ways for energy and transport to work together,” he said. “For busy freight companies with their major distribution centres, the X1 enables

them to fit a pre-packed module straight onto its electric platform and be on its way in 15 minutes. “One platform can carry whatever cargo module is required – van or ute, high or low roof – so it is constantly earning its keep, whatever each individual freight mission may be.” A key feature of the X1 Transformer platform is advanced V2G (vehicle-togrid) technology which connects it via the Cloud to telematics, software updates, emergency power and ACE’s pioneering Smart Energy Wallet. Mr McGarvie said ACE EV had won $5 million in Federal Government funding through the strong advocacy of Senator Rex Patrick for an energy management trial to start early next year using the X1 Transformer as its test platform. “Our Advanced Australian Vehicle To Grid (AAV2G) project will deliver bi-directional transfer between vehicle, building and grid with integrated on-board energy metering,” he said. “The system will enable the X1 Transformer to power an entire home or business, with the vehicle battery storing energy from rooftop solar cells or from the

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SPORT PANTHERS V STORM SHOWDOWN Don’t miss Extra Time. See centre pull-out.

Sport set to wake from its slumber NATHAN TAYLOR

Wendy and Greg Hunt are ready to welcome keen sports lovers. Photo: Melinda Jane.

ith the end of lockdown looming, the new and improved Penrith Indoor Sports and Recreation Centre is forging towards a mid-October re-opening. Located at Jack Williams Drive in North Penrith, the centre is currently seeking teams and participants for a range of sports including junior and senior netball, soccer and cricket. With lockdown and most restrictions finally coming to an end, there’s no better time to pick up a new sport and get active. New local owners of Penrith Indoor Sports and Recreation Centre, Wendy and Greg Hunt, said it’s been a tough few months since they took over the business, but they are eager to see people through their doors once again. “We took over ownership on May 31 and had it for 26 days before we had to shut due to the lockdown,” Ms Hunt said. “I’m home schooling four kids and trying to learn the ins and outs of a new business, so it’s been a really big challenge personally, but we’re more than ready to reopen again.” With indoor recreation facilities permitted to reopen once New South Wales hits 70 per cent double dose, the Hunts are hoping they won’t have any issues kicking off their various sporting competitions as

soon as they get the green light from the State Government. Ms Hunt said they’ve used the recent lockdown to make several improvements. “We’re hoping to start on October 18 and get some money back into the business as soon as possible,” she said. “My husband and I have been back in the centre regularly painting, getting things fixed up and adding a few things as well. “We’ve also launched a brand new website for people to register and pay online for the various competitions we offer.” While some locals may be hesitant to jump back into competitive sports due to the pandemic still raging on across the state, Ms Hunt said Penrith Indoor Sports will take all the necessary precautions to keep visitors safe and will adhere to the strict Government advice. “We just want everyone to be able to play sport – it’s fun, it’s social and we all need it,” she declared. “When my husband and I were younger, we ‘lived’ at the indoor centre and the atmosphere was always amazing. “I remember it being very family orientated and I think a lot of the centres have lost that these days, so we want to bring that family feel back to indoor centres like ours.” For more information on the competitions on offer and to register, call 4732 3777 or visit www.penrithsports.com.au.

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New era beckons as club marks 10 years NATHAN TAYLOR

fter being starved of success for so long, a new era is dawning at the Western Sydney Wanderers. The club will celebrate an incredible 10 seasons in the A-League this year, with 10 new faces set to be unleashed as they strive to return to the apex of the competition just like they did in those early years. One player desperate to see the Wanderers succeed again is new recruit and proud western Sydney local Dimitri Petratos. Growing up in the heart of the west, Petratos is set to play for the Wanderers for the first time in his career following a season spent in Saudi Arabia. The 28-year-old forward played his junior football in Blacktown before kicking off his senior football at Penrith Nepean FC at 15. Following several seasons with Sydney FC, Brisbane and Newcastle, Petratos will finally get to wear

the famous Red & Black jersey when the A-League gets underway this November. Speaking with the Weekender, Petratos said getting the opportunity to play for his hometown club came at the perfect time in his decorated career. “A lot of people have said to me ‘why don’t you come play for the Wanderers?’, but there’s always been some other club at the time that I had to go to or I had another extra year on my contract somewhere else, but the time has finally come,” he said. “I think it’s come at a good time in my career. I know a lot of the players from past teams and I know the coach, I played under him before and I know what he expects from me personally and what he expects as a group and that’s what I like.” Petratos made his A-League debut in 2010 and went on to make over 200 appearances in the competition with 42 goals to his name. After enjoying a strong pre-

season with Western Sydney so far, the former Socceroo is confident good times are ahead for the powerhouse club. “I’m a very confident person and I believe that we’ll have a very, very good season this year,” Petratos said. “The fans at the Wanderers, whenever I’ve played against them, have been unbelievable. They’re loud, they support their team and that was a big reason I wanted to come back and play where I grew up as a youngster and have those fans actually on my side as well as the team’s side.” With around six weeks to go before the A-League kicks off, a successful Wanderers season, including a return to the Finals, will certainly go down a treat especially after most of western Sydney did it so tough during the recent COVID lockdown. “At a time like this with COVID and everything, the best thing we can do for the fans is to perform and get wins – give them something to cheer for,” Petratos said.

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Super deals all-round Local junior Hadley re-signs with Swifts, while Giants lock in trio of stars NATHAN TAYLOR

he Super Netball signing period has kicked off with a bang, with Paige Hadley, Jamie-Lee Price, April Brandley and Sophie Dwyer recommitting to their respective clubs for next season and beyond. After winning her second Super Netball title with the Swifts last month, vicecaptain and St Clair Netball Club junior Paige Hadley will wear the famous red dress until at least the end of 2023 after signing a new two-year deal last week. “I love the Swifts and I am passionate about what we have created over the past number of years, and where we can go in the coming seasons,” Hadley said. “I am proud to not just play with a brilliant bunch of teammates, but also represent a club which means so much to so many people all over NSW and beyond. “2022 will be my 11th year with the Swifts and having been on the road for so much of the last two years, I can’t wait to play at home again in front of my family, friends and of course our Swifts fans.” NSW’s opponents in the recent 2021 Super Netball Grand Final, Giants Netball

Paige Hadley.

Jamie-Lee Price.

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have also reloaded for next season with stars Jamie-Lee Price, April Brandley and Sophie Dwyer all committing until the end of 2023. Price was a consistent performer for the Giants in season 2021, with her game only getting stronger. With 1075.5 Nissan Net Points, the 25-year-old was the leading player for the Giants on the league’s overarching player metric and stats-based scoring system and ranked second in the competition. The Giants’ go-to centre finished the

2021 season with 366 feeds, 278 goal assists and 22 intercepts. Price is also one of three players to have played all 78 games for the club in the Super Netball competition to date. “I’m really thrilled to extend my time at the Giants,” Price said. “I’m super excited for the next couple of years – 2021 was a great year for us as a group and I can’t wait to build on from the year that was.” Price’s teammate April Brandley, who also re-signed for two years last week,

joined the Giants in 2020 as a nominated training partner and stood tall for the Giants this season as her return to the game progressed. As the side’s starting goal defence, Brandley finished the 2021 season with 21 intercepts, 58 deflections and 14 rebounds. She was recently awarded the Giants’ Players’ Player award for 2021. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Dwyer shone for the Giants in 2021, becoming the club’s first-choice goal attack after a seasonending injury to Kiera Austin in Round 1.

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Around The Grounds FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the partnership extension of Voltaren as the club’s Co-Major Partner for the next two A-League seasons. The global topical pain relief brand will remain on the A-League squad’s home jersey for the next two seasons with the club’s historic 10th season jersey set to be launched soon. Voltaren will continue to connect with Wanderers members and fans through promoting the joy of movement on match days and through the club’s digital channels. “Voltaren are a global brand and we look forward to working with them closely over the next two years to bring to life many community and digital initiatives,” Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said. AFL: Inaugural Giants Sam Reid and Matt Buntine will depart the club after the pair was informed they won’t be offered contracts for next season. 31-year-old Reid played 98 games with the Giants throughout his career, while Buntine appeared in 67 games over 10 seasons at GWS. Giants General Manager of Football Jason McCartney paid tribute to their pair. “As foundation players who have been at the Giants since day one, Sam and Matt have contributed enormously to our club, both on and off the field, over the past decade,” he said. The Giants also confirmed Nick Shipley and Tom Hutchesson would also be departing. NETBALL: Panthers Premier League

Netball has announced changes to their 2022 coaching staff. Panthers Opens head coach Nerida Stewart is stepping down after two years in the role to concentrate on family, but will remain with the club as a specialist shooting coach. Filling Stewart’s place next season is Moira Gaha, Panthers’ U23s head coach last season. “I’m excited to be stepping back into the Opens space and feel lucky that Panthers have a strong connection across the squad,” Gaha said. “I’m sure we can build on the foundations we have and grow our club even more.” Filling Gaha’s position as U23s head coach next year is Jenny Barsby. The Penrith local started her netball career with Emu Plains at age five and progressed to be a representative player and coach for Penrith. Meanwhile, Samantha May, a former Swifts and Australian U21 player, will join Panthers as a specialist defence coach next season. CRICKET: The Sydney Thunder will kick off their WBBL title defence in Tasmania, with the first 20 matches of the world’s premier women’s cricket league to be held on the Apple Isle. The opening two weeks of WBBL|07 will be now played in Hobart and Launceston, with matches scheduled for Blundstone Arena, University of Tasmania Stadium and Invermay Park. Changes to the published schedule have been made in response to public health conditions, state border restrictions and their related impacts. WW43963

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SW Blues One Day Cup skipper Pat Cummins has given the tick of approval to his side’s title defence and thrown his weight behind the team’s new ‘retro’ look for the season ahead. The Penrith Cricket Club junior and Australian vice-captain has been training hard with the Blues across the offseason and has seen first-hand the work that his teammates have put in as they aim for back-to-back One Day Cup titles and a return to the Sheffield Shield final this summer. The 28-year-old recently got his first look at the season’s ‘retro’ New Balance playing and training kit and said the Blues will be looking sharp when they take to the field. “The guys have been training unbelievably well over the last few months and there is a real sense of excitement as we head into the season, especially after winning the One Day Cup last summer,” Cummins said. “I think we will look good too. I love the New Balance kit. It’s fun, it’s a little bit of

old in something new and the boys can’t wait to get out onto the field in it.” With the new domestic season getting underway this week, New Balance are now the provider for domestic playing and training apparel across Australian cricket. Belgravia Sports Apparel is also a partner in the agreement. New Balance will provide the playing kits and training uniforms for all teams in the Marsh Sheffield Shield, Women’s National Cricket League, Marsh One Day Cup and Pathways. The Marsh One Day Cup and Women’s National Cricket League playing apparel has been designed with a ‘retro’ feel, inspired by colourful domestic One Day uniforms of the past. “New Balance is excited to be working with Belgravia Sports, State and Territory Associations and Cricket Australia on this program,” Vice President New Balance Asia Pacific, Darren Tucker said. “New Balance is currently in a very exciting development stage and the relationship with cricket and the elite and pathway players gives the brand a great opportunity to build on the already exciting growth the brand is experiencing,” he continued.

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