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SATURDAY SHOWDOWN TROY DODDS

t’s become the hottest ticket in town this weekend – the most anticipated NRL game of the season so far.

It’s a battle between first and second on the ladder, with the winner likely to be declared premiership favourites at the midway point of the competition.

It’s an Origin audition for some 12 players in total, including Penrith stars Nathan Cleary and Tyrone Peachey.

Saturday night’s clash between Penrith and St George-Illawarra is likely to be a sellout with 20,000 fans to pack into Panthers Stadium for kick-off at 7.35pm.

The Dragons have been the dominant team all year but the Panthers have a chance to join them on top of the ladder with victory on Saturday night.

St George-Illawarra may have won the past five clashes against the Panthers but Penrith haven’t lost at Panthers Stadium this year.

But in a further twist, it was the Dragons who last beat Penrith on home turf – a narrow 16-14 win in round 25 last year.

Origin hopeful and current Penrith captain James Maloney

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said he’s looking forward to the occasion on Saturday. “It’ll be a cracker of a match.

We’re almost sold out at Panthers Stadium which is awesome. It’s going to be a really tough game with a great atmosphere,� he said. “As a player these are the sort of games you want to play in. I’m really excited.�

Maloney knows this game will silence Penrith’s critics if they come out on top. “It’s a big test for us. It’s our biggest test so far and it’ll give us a gauge of where we are sitting,� he said. “We’ve got a real opportunity to take a spot on the top of the table mid-way through the season.�

Maloney and his halves partner Nathan Cleary are on the verge of State of Origin selection with Brad Fittler to have one final look at the pair against the competition’s heavyweights on Saturday night.

This week, Panthers boss Phil Gould added another twist to the Origin story when he declared that Maloney should not only be picked, but should skipper the Blues for Origin I in Melbourne next month.

Limited tickets are still available for Saturday night’s match at Panthers Stadium.

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“Disastrous for Penrith” Plan for massive high rise on Henry Street sparks fears of traffic chaos EMILY NEWTON

38 storey building proposed to be built next to the Lemongrove Bridge on Henry Street has left some Councillors frustrated as developments continue while vitally needed infrastructure plays catch-up.

At last week’s Policy Review meeting, Councillors discussed a Planning Proposal for 57 Henry Street that would potentially include employment related uses, approximately 549 dwellings, and activate the eastern part of the City Centre.

Consisting of two residential towers, one at 25 storeys and one at 38 storeys, Cr Marcus Cornish believes the development would seriously pressure an already strained road network.

“I think this is a ridiculous proposal on that site, there may be a site suitable for this in Penrith, but this is not it,” he said.

“This will cause traffic chaos, this is one of our most clogged intersections in the Penrith CBD and it cannot stand any more pressure.

“With Penrith Council continuing to reduce parking in the CBD and with infrastructure on roads not being properly addressed, this will be disastrous for Penrith.”

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Other Councillors have similar fears the site could potentially cause more problems than it solves.

Cr Bernard Bratusa told the Weekender he also has “some concerns about that particular footprint” regarding traffic and safety issues that need to be addressed.

Council endorsed the recommendation for the Planning Proposal to amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 for the site, and the proposal will now go to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s Gateway process to determine whether it should progress to public and agency consultation.

Cr Karen McKeown said that while this kind of density housing should be located near transport hubs, it’s important to pay attention to periphery suburbs in the area that still lack adequate transport links rather than solely focusing on housing targets set by the State Government.

“I still hold some concerns over parking and traffic and where that particular proposal is situated, especially since we sent through another proposal on the same night within the vicinity for high rises,” she said.

“Council really does need to turn its mind around to ask, ‘what’s the social cost to this’.”

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saw a re-zoning application for 39-49 Henry Street to facilitate a mixed-use development containing 445 apartments, a 100-room hotel, and ground floor commercial and retail premises which could see heights of up to 34 storeys.

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Time for less talk, more action T here is a drawer in my office totally dedicated to promises, blame games, finger pointing, big dreams and goals relating to Penrith.

Governments, charities, business advocacy groups, private companies... they all get a start in this very deep drawer.

I had cause to revisit the drawer this week when The Daily Telegraph ran a story on Monday that gave Penrith 2.5/10 as far as livability in the city was concerned.

It’s based on a “CityPulse” report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, which used a metric system to analyse “live”, “work” and “play” opportunities across 267 separate areas.

My first instinct was to go on the defensive. How could Penrith score 2.5, when Liverpool scored more than double this?

How could Bankstown get 4.5/10 when Penrith appears to have undergone such a dramatic positive transformation over the last decade?

But perhaps I was looking at things through rose coloured glasses and with a touch of bias.

In that deep drawer I spoke of earlier I found a document called 10 Big Ideas To Grow Penrith, which was produced by the Penrith Business Alliance, Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce and NSW Business Chamber in 2010.

If I recall correctly, the document was accompanied by a chest-pumping launch and supported by the then-Liberal candidate, Stuart Ayres, who would later become the Penrith State MP. These 10 big ideas were: 1. Create additional parking and implement transport solutions in the Penrith CBD

“Penrith is the errant child of NSW – so desperate to break the shackles between the dream and reality with no clear path forward”

2. Relocate the Department of Transport to Penrith 3. Strengthen North-South Traffic and Transport infrastructure 4. Encourage a major business headquarters to move to Penrith 5. Create a Health Technology Precinct 6. Create new jobs in Penrith 7. Upgrade Penrith Lakes facility 8. Develop a Penrith Business Park 9. Redevelop the Penrith CBD 10. Collaborate on a positive marketing plan for Penrith Looking back on it, a lot of those 10 ‘big ideas’ are so wishy-washy that it’d be hard to even determine how many of them came to fruition, or at least saw a level of action.

One thing for certain though is that we all “talk” a lot about how Penrith could be a better place to live.

And we’ve talked so much, that people have stopped listening.

We’ve tuned out when it comes to the discussion over Penrith becoming a powerhouse to rival Parramatta.

The person travelling on an overcrowded train every day from Penrith to the city, or sitting in traffic on the M4 and paying a high toll for the privilege, has heard it for most of their working life.

They know the truth is that they’ll probably retire or move before their job gets closer to Penrith.

Locals drive past Penrith Lakes every weekend and wonder “what happened to promise 1, promise 2, promise 3 and promise 4”?

And as they drive around, they see high rise development taking over the city; without the infrastructure to support it.

They sit on the gridlocked Mulgoa Road on a Saturday and scratch their heads about the proverbial cart going before the horse.

Many of the problems are being fixed.

Nepean Hospital is being turned into the health facility it should have been 10 or 15 years ago, Mulgoa Road is being widened, the Northern Road is being upgraded and the pedestrian bridge over the Nepean River that was such a huge issue in 2010 (for both political parties) will be finished soon.

But when all that’s done, we would have simply caught up, not necessarily moved forward.

All of us have to accept that Penrith is changing. Unit blocks will replace houses and as a city we must do our part to address the housing needs of NSW. But it almost feels that we’re taking two steps forward and one step back at the moment. Penrith is the errant child of NSW – so desperate to break the shackles yet caught between the dream and reality with no clear path forward. We need to find a way to do better.

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Report says many university degrees will be worthless in just a few years LAUREN SUTTIE

he future of university degrees has come under question after a new report revealed that almost half of degrees currently offered will become obsolete.

The University of the Future report, conducted by EY, found that change was needed if higher education institutions were to avoid major disruption and serve a changing society.

“A growing cohort of graduates are leaving the university environment with more debts and few job prospects,” the report said.

“Some university leaders estimate that around 40 per cent of existing degrees will soon be obsolete, which may mean institutions will lose their ‘cash cows’ and be forced into specialisation paths they may have not chosen.”

But the report, which interviewed over 3000 students and employers, and over 50 university industry leaders, wasn’t welcomed by Western Sydney University.

Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University, Dr Andy Marks, said the report failed to reflect the fact universities were the primary drivers of disruption in the economy.

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Dr Andy Marks from WSU is defending the relevance of universities “Every five years or so these kinds of reports get dusted off and brought out and they predict the end of universities and the end of university courses and every time they’re wrong,” he said.

“Universities are one of the oldest institutions and we’ve survived for so long simply because we do change and because we are a very agile institution.”

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at the One Parramatta Square campus where the learning happens in digitally supported classrooms,” he said.

“We are actually working with digital technology to also address social equality by giving first year students free digital textbooks, but again the EY report doesn’t talk about that.”

Sydney Business Chamber Western Sydney Director, David Borger, said that while the report called for universities to strengthen relationships with businesses, this was something already happening.

“Employers are looking for a much wider range of skill sets and experiences from new employees,” he said.

“Universities are catching on to this with many now looking to build graduates employability by including work experience components into their degrees.”

But Mr Borger said that it was also important to remember that university degrees weren’t always the right pathway for employment.

“We should be supporting, as much as possible, flexibility in our education system to allow young people the ability to access the skills and training from wherever is best placed to provide it,” he said.

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School plan Springs to life State Government appoints architect to build promised school at Jordan Springs EMILY NEWTON

ood things come to those who wait, and the Jordan Springs community has already waited a long time for their promised Primary School.

This week Member for Penrith and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres delivered some good news, announcing that concept designs for the new Jordan Springs Primary School have been released and an architect for the project has been appointed.

“The Government promised to start construction of a new school in this term of Government and we are delivering on that commitment,” Mr Ayres said.

“The new school ensures students and families in Jordan Springs will have the very best when it comes to school facilities.”

Education Minister Rob Stokes said the NSW Government was working hard to deliver the school facilities students and local communities need.

“This project will help provide the highquality education our children need to succeed in the 21st century,” Mr Stokes said.

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told the Weekender that planning on the school was underway, with construction expected to begin within two years, and he appears to be delivering on that promise.

The Jordan Springs community, which sits in the State electorate of Londonderry, will benefit greatly from the new school to be built and funded by the NSW Government.

But local Labor MP Prue Car believes the school should have been delivered sooner.

“The State Government promised that Jordan Springs Primary School would be delivered in this term of Government,” Ms Car said.

“It’s 2018 and there is still no school. If Stuart Ayres wasn’t spending two billion dollars on stadiums, this school would have been delivered much quicker.

“The State Government must prioritise the construction of the overdue Jordan Springs Primary School which residents desperately need.”

While building commencement is expected to kick off at the end of the year, Jordan Springs residents will have to wait that little bit longer before they can send their kids to the local school once it becomes operational.

The project’s current forecast completion is early 2021.

Concept art of the Jordan Springs Primary School While it’s a long wait, appointing an architect and getting construction underway will almost certainly remove the school as a topic of debate at next year’s State Election.

To follow the progress of the Jordan Springs project as it develops, visit www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/ projects/j/jordan-springs-new-primaryschool.html.

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Penrith Council gives all clear in St Clair after major scare late last week EMILY NEWTON

t Clair residents can breathe easy knowing the site where material was dumped near a playground has been cleared of containing asbestos.

“Last Friday Council informed residents of Shakespeare Drive, St Clair, of an amount of material that had been dumped in the reserve about 30 metres from a children’s playground the previous evening,” a Council spokesperson told the Weekender.

“At that time the material was initially made safe by NSW Fire and Rescue (HAZMAT).”

Council staff attended the scene last Friday and treated the material as potential asbestos containing material and immediately implemented strict procedures to make the area safe, including erecting fencing and arranging for a licenced asbestos contractor to remove the material.

“This was completed on Friday afternoon and a representative sample of the material was sent for analysis by a licenced asbestos assessor,” the spokesperson said.

“The sample taken by the licensed asbestos assessor did not detect asbestos.

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The fencing at the St Clair reserve has now been removed. Photo: Melinda Jane conducted also showed no signs of asbestos fibres in the air.”

A clearance certificate for the site has been issued and the fencing has now been removed.

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ground is now safe again for community use,” the spokesperson said.

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Budget breakdown over brekky as Finance Minister chats with business operators EMILY NEWTON

ocal business leaders and community stakeholders got to digest the recent Federal Budget over breakfast last week when Finance Minister Mathias Cormann visited Penrith.

He attended the special function at the Lakeside Restaurant alongside Defence Minister Marise Payne.

Senator Payne told the gathering that the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national economic plan is delivering a stronger economy and record jobs growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have delivered small and medium business tax cuts that benefit almost 30,000 businesses in our region,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small and medium business tax cuts will help upwards of 19,000 local businesses with turnovers of up to $50 million if they are incorporated, and up to $5 million if they are unincorporated, invest, employ and pay their workers more.â&#x20AC;?

Senator Cormann explained to the crowded room that the 2018-19 Budget, his fifth as Finance Minister, is showing a strengthening Australian economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of them are more popular than others, but this one has been better received than the previous four,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only reason we were able to deliver

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He said more jobs build a stronger economy, but Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar says it is quality, reliable jobs that are needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My community needs decent jobs they can rely on, not casual or insecure work.

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PAGE TEN my Penrith

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Q: What’s the best part about living in Switzerland?

A: I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.

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Scot is presenting a brand new show and as 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly, this production will celebrate the life of this great performer. Catch this spectacular show performing at Blacktown Workers Club on Saturday, June 2 at 8pm.

You will hear hit songs like ‘That’ll Be The Day’, ‘Peggy Sue’, ‘Raining In My Heart’, ‘Rave On’ and of course ‘Oh Boy!’.

‘Buddy’s Back’ will have audiences dancing in the aisles! Book by calling 9830 0600.

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St Clair FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH: Hog’s Breath Cafe FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Love going to The Coffee Club FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Penrith Panthers FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? I would probably take them to the Nepean River WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? I love all the little spots around Penrith that you can just kick back and chill out with a group of friends

The Royal Wedding. The dress, the ceremony, the guests, the fanfare!

There’s not much we didn’t like. It was all a bit over the top in the end but we loved every minute of it!

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Cool change for charity Expanded facility will help Nepean Food Services feed more locals in need EMILY NEWTON

cool change has reached Nepean Food Services with the opening of a new annex that will provide more fresh meals to the community.

Manager of Nepean Food Services, Ditte Kozak, said the new facility, which includes a freezer and packing room, will allow services to grow into the future.

“Our vision is to connect people to their local communities by providing a range of support services which aim to enhance their health and wellbeing and maintain their independence,” she said.

“Currently, we deliver over 52,000 meals a year and deliver over 12,000 hours of social support to approximately 500 clients.

“We’ve been preparing these services in a very small space next door and have been packing these meals in a five metre by six metre room.”

Ms Kozak said there is a growing need for the services they provide.

“We recognise the need to deliver these services as the aging population is growing in Penrith rapidly,” she said.

“This brand new facility will allow our organisation to grow with our aging population which will nearly double by 2021.”

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The increased capacity the annex offers will allow Nepean Food Services and Penrith Council to work together to help support older people remain living independently in their own homes.

Penrith Mayor John Thain couldn’t resist the opportunity for a pun as he expressed his delight at the improved service they will be able to offer both the aging population as well as being a registered provider for the NDIS. “This is a great opportunity, it’s so cool to be here,” he joked.

With almost 100 volunteers working tirelessly for Nepean Food Services, Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies took the opportunity to thank their commitment and dedication.

“If it was not for you, we would not have a Nepean Food Services,” Ms Davies said.

“Compared to all that’s happening, with the airport, roads and rail and all the big stuff, this small component of infrastructure is just as important to our community. It’s these small pieces that go towards making up a society and a community that functions, that is kind, that is compassionate to each other.”

The new facility was built by Coverit Building Group and was named in honour of Scott Wheeler, former Chairman of Nepean Food Service’s Committee.

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Local couples turn to professionals to ensure their dogs play a part in their big day LAUREN SUTTIE

hey’re known as man’s best friend, so it comes as no surprise that four-legged fur friends are beating out humans when it comes to performing important duties at weddings.

Taking prime position in the wedding party, dogs are performing duties of the best man, ring bearers and even flower girls.

But what happens when you’re worried that your good boy might not be so good?

That’s when owner of Wedding Paws, Amy Christie, steps in.

After not wanting to put the burden on friends and family to look after her two dogs at her own wedding in 2012, Wedding Paws was born, allowing couples to enjoy their special day with all members of their family.

“I know it sounds silly, but my dogs were my children before I had kids of my own,” she said.

“They’re just as much a part of the family as anyone else.”

Picking up the dogs in the morning of the wedding, Ms Christie gives her undivided attention to the pets by dressing them, transporting them to the venue and back, helping during the photos and even walk-

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ing them down the aisle. It’s an all-round service.

“I’m like the dog sitter, whatever they need, I do,” she laughed.

“My favourite to date is one of my first weddings that I did, it was a Labrador and he was a surprise, so the groom didn’t know that he was going to be there,” Ms Christie said.

“As my couple exited the church and saw him, the groom started crying, but the bride wasn’t too happy because she was like ‘you didn’t cry during your vows, but you cried when you saw our dog’.”

And while it might appear that having canine companions at weddings is becoming an increasing trend, with almost 9,000 posts under the Instagram hashtag #dogsatweddings, Ms Christie said she believed that it’s something that’s been around for a while.

“I think they might have always had that special role but because of social media you are actually being able to see it,” she said.

Working as a flight attendant during the week, the avid dog lover said she was glad to be able to help couples create priceless memories with their pets.

“Weddings are such a happy event,” Ms Christie said.

“I’m that crazy dog lady that stops and pats every dog, so when you combine that with weddings, you can’t really go wrong.”

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Cambridge Park: Police find possible drugs in vehicle

Already having a court date for drug possession didn’t deter one driver from allegedly getting behind the wheel after consuming illegal substances.

At 11am on Tuesday, May 22 police were on Rugby Street at Cambridge Park when they stopped a vehicle for a roadside alcohol and drug test.

The driver was subjected to a breath test and had their vehicle searched.

During the search, police allege they located a white powder they believe to be an illegal substance.

The woman, a 48-year-old from Kingswood, was arrested and officers are waiting for the results of the breath analysis.

Police discovered that the woman held a prior Field Court Attendance Notice for ‘Possess prohibited drug’.

It is alleged that when police spoke to the woman she made admissions to having taken drugs prior to driving.

Colyton: Police believe home invasion was targeted

Police are investigating what is believed to be a targeted home invasion that occurred in Colyton on Monday night.

At about 10.20pm on Monday, May 21, three occupants were inside their Muscio Street home when two men forced their way in through the front door.

The pair left the location with an amount of money.

The occupants were not injured.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended the home and established a crime scene and are conducting a full investigation.

Penrith: Man to front court after incident at fast food outlet

A local man who was found laying across chairs at a fast food restaurant before swearing at police has been arrested for offensive behaviour.

At about 3am on Saturday, May 19 police entered a fast food premises on High Street, Penrith where they saw a 26-yearold Penrith man laying across seats.

Seeing the officers, the man engaged with them in an offensive manner.

When police spoke to the man about his manner, he began to swear at them.

He was subsequently arrested for offensive behaviour.

As officers went to arrest the man, he attempted and failed an escape, and was handcuffed by police.

He will front court at a later date charged with two counts of ‘Resist police’ and ‘Use offensive language in a public place’.

Penrith: Violent early morning incident at hotel

One offender has caused serious damage to his own hand after hitting a man over the head with a glass bottle last weekend.

At 2.40am on Sunday, May 20 an incident occurred at a licensed premises on Mulgoa Road that saw a number of people ejected from the hotel.

One of the men then began speaking to a security guard. During this time, another man has armed himself with a bottle and hit the first man across the head with it, causing injury.

The offender also suffered serious injury to his own hand. Both men were taken to hospital for treatment.

Police from Nepean Police Area Command are investigating the incident and are appealing for any witnesses to contact police to help assist them with their inquiries.

St Marys: Man injured during home invasion

A man in his 60s was kicked in the head during a home invasion that occurred in St Marys last weekend.

At about 11.40pm on Saturday, May 19, two men knocked on the door of a home on Tidswell Street, St Marys.

When the resident, a man aged in his 60s, answered the door, the men forced their way inside.

Police were told the men assaulted the resident, kicking him in the head, before leaving the area.

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How a humble emoji impacts the legal world Just briefly before we get into this week’s article, don’t forget that you only have one week left to take advantage of our huge discounts on legal services for the month of May! Insert excited face emoji!

Back to business – we read an interesting article in the Law Society Journal this month written by Kate Allman. We found it interesting and thought we might share the crux of it with you. Full acknowledgement is given to Kate Allman for drafting the original article.

The article was about how the use of seemingly innocuous emojis in digital correspondence interacts with the law.

As more and more people use emojis in their written correspondence, the law across the globe has had to adapt to interpret what emojis mean and some people have found themselves in hot water.

Here are some interesting cases: • In 2015 a US man was arrested for stalking when he sent Facebook messages to another man using nothing but emojis including a fist and a hand pointing to an ambulance. He was charged with a criminal offence relating to threatening conduct even though his message contained only emojis – no actual words.

• In 2016 a French man was convicted of criminal threats when he sent a gun

emoji in a text message to his girlfriend.

The Court found that the gun emoji constituted a death threat in the form of an image and the man was sent to jail for six months and received a €1,000 fine.

• In 2017 the Supreme Court of Queensland found that a valid Will could be expressed in a text message with an emoji at the end. The deceased person saved a message in his phone titled “My Will” with a smiley face emoji and the Judge in that case said that the informal nature of the “Will” did not necessarily mean it was invalid.

• In 2017 an Israeli Judge found that a thread of positive emojis, including a thumb’s up, fingers crossed and multiple smiley faces between two people and a landlord could form a Contract showing an intention for the couple to rent the landlord’s apartment.

The landlord relied on that intention in taking the apartment off the market, and when the couple refused to take up the Lease he successfully sued them for $3,000 on the basis that their emojis constituted a Contract.

This is not the first time that symbology has required to be interpreted by Courts across the world. Things like tattoos denoting gang affiliations and outlaw motorcycle club patches fit into a similar category.

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Avoiding flu nightmare Doctors urge community to be proactive to avert another horror sick season LAUREN SUTTIE

epean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is urging locals to complete a few simple steps ahead of winter this year to avoid the flu.

Over 90,000 people in NSW were affected by the flu last winter, resulting in over 650 flu-related deaths, making it the worst flu season since 2009.

And with the Nepean Blue Mountains one of the worst areas affected, Dr Sheena Kakar from the NBMLHD Public Health Unit, said it was important people took the time this year to educate themselves on winter health.

“Prevention is better than a cure,” she said.

“We had a big flu season last year and we’re trying to be well prepared this year to prevent that from happening again.”

Giving out free vaccinations at Penrith Panthers earlier this week as part of NBMLHD’s flu vaccination campaign, Dr Kakar said that while the flu shot was one of the most effective ways to avoid getting the flu, there were also other steps locals could take to help stop it spreading.

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“Another etiquette is sneezing into your elbow, as well as staying home and avoiding work and others who are at a higher risk if you feel unwell.”

As part of NSW Health’s $1.75 million immunisation campaign, the flu vaccine is also being offered free for a limited time

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Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said that investing in your health over the course of winter was important.

“Drop into my office and pick up some hand sanitizer because there is nothing more important than making sure you’ve

got clean hands after a sneeze or a cough to reduce the spread of germs around the community,” he said.

“Be prepared, get in early, get your flu vaccinations and you’ll get through winter in a much more enjoyable fashion.”

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Have your say on rates More than roads, rates and rubbish: Council’s $271 million annual spend EMILY NEWTON

ith an expected population of 260,000 by 2031, Penrith Council is trying to make sure they properly invest in the right services today to help shape Penrith’s future.

With the 2018-19 financial year just around the corner, Council wants to hear the community’s thoughts on their planned works, budget, fees and charges for the next 12 months.

It’s an opportunity for locals – many of whom often question how their Council rates are being spent – to have their say on the path forward.

Penrith Mayor John Thain is encouraging anyone who lives or owns property in Penrith City or uses Council services and facilities, to take the time to have a look at the plans.

“We’re spending $271.7 million across 46 diverse functions in 2018-19 for our City,” Cr Thain said.

“A large portion of this money needs to be spent on things we’re already committed to.”

This time last year, residents had the opportunity to help shape Council’s 10 year Community Plan and their four year Delivery Program for 2017-21.

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Now is the chance to have your say on Council’s plans for 2018-19, with the new financial year just around the corner The annual Operational Plan for the 2018-19 financial year shows how Council is working towards achieving those longer term goals by using resources effectively and efficiently, to best meet the needs of

the community, both now and into the future.

Cr Thain said with a growing population, getting Council’s spending right was vitally important.

“We provide services to more than 200,000 residents across 36 suburbs,” Cr Thain said.

“More than 3,000 children are enrolled across our 31 children’s services locations; our libraries are visited by 1500 people each day and our 51 community buildings are used by 365,000 people each year.

“We maintain 1,076km of local and regional roads; over 1,250 hectares of open space; 105 sporting facilities used by approximately 32,000 people each weekend, and 544 playgrounds and parks.

“You can imagine the bills just to keep the lights on, our trucks and mowers full of petrol, and the water flowing.

“We are also well underway delivering major projects such as improvements in the Penrith and St Marys Centres and along the River, following extensive community engagement.”

Let Council know what you think of their plans and proposed fees and charges until Wednesday, June 6 online at yoursaypenrith.com.au or in person at the Penrith Civic Centre, St Marys Business Office or any Penrith City Library branch.

Every submission received on the draft documents will be considered before they are finalised and reported a Council Ordinary Meeting, most likely at the end of June.

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Academy to open in 2019 New Fire and Rescue NSW training facility marks year since construction began LAUREN SUTTIE

he new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) education and training academy at Erskine Park won’t open until early next year.

The State Government originally said it expected the facility to be open in the first half of this year.

However, while construction of the main academy complex is now complete, a decision has been made to wait until both the indoor and outdoor facilities are completed before an official opening is held and the academy springs to life.

Tomorrow marks one year since construction started on the complex.

“The construction schedule has been developed to meet the complexity of the facility and the ability to adapt to the changing operational environment to allow innovation and technology changes to be implemented,” a FRNSW spokesperson told the Weekender.

“FRNSW is currently undertaking the internal fit out and developing operational procedures for the complex, with work continuing on the development of the Practical Learning Environment (PLE) with underground utilities currently being installed.”

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Construction continues on the new facility in Erskine Park. Photo: Melinda Jane State Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies said that the decision had been made to hold the official opening for the facility once both the indoor theory-training facility and the outdoor Practical Environmental Training facility had both been completed.

“The start-of-the-art NSW Fire and Rescue Training Academy is scheduled

to open early 2019 after the completion of both the academic and physical training facilities,” she said.

“I drive past the facility weekly and am excited to see it fully operational.”

FRNSW said that the complex would have the ability to adapt to the future changing operational environment, ensuring NSW’s emergency services are

up-to-date with the latest emergency operations.

“The facility will allow for the consolidation of FRNSW practical training resources within one location,” a FRNSW spokesperson said.

“It will ensure that firefighters are prepared for anything to help anyone, anywhere, anytime.”

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More funds needed It is heartening to read of Cr Marcus Cornish’s proposed motion at last month’s Ordinary Council Meeting that funding be increased to $100,000 to assist owners of historic houses within the Penrith Local Government Area (Properties at risk of ruin, Weekender May 18). The dwindling historic houses are worthy of protection and as a reminder of times past and reflect a charm that was once Penrith. The increase in funding would be of enormous benefit to all.

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I thought Troy Dodds’ sporting report card last week was pretty much right (Editor’s Desk, Weekender May 18) although I’m starting to lose patience with my beloved rugby league. While I’m sure I’ll never completely walk away from the game, I am finding myself doing a lot more channel surfing during games because of the time wasting and disruptions in the game. I wonder what would happen if a referee went rogue and just allowed the game to flow, only blowing his whistle for blatant off-sides or professional fouls? I have a feeling we’d all be applauding him.

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Thanks for local support I want to thank all the people who voted for me in the by-election. In the run-up to the election I met thousands of people who overwhelmed me with kindness and support for the cause. I’m extremely pleased with the clear outcome of this by-election. It confirms that almost 32 per cent of people who live in the South Ward are not happy with the current situation and want change. In the end, it was an extremely close count which resulted in the seat being won by a very small margin. The result has given me a clear mandate to move forward with renewed commitment. The results also show a positive shift in the sentiments of the community towards the principles I hold dear, and is a clear indication that we are on the right track. I’ll continue to be vocal and will hold the elected Councillors accountable for all their failed promises now and in the future, especially if they fail to deliver the critical infrastructure to support the massive growth we are currently experiencing.

SUE DAY, SOUTH WARD BY-ELECTION CANDIDATE

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History worth bottling Classic bottles offer a remarkable insight into Penrith’s manufacturing past LAUREN SUTTIE

istory enthusiast Neville Irvine has gone to great lengths over the past 36 years to build his collection of old bottles, digging through old rubbish tips, visiting antique auctions and garage sales to uncover hidden gems.

And while these treasures might not appeal to everyone’s eyes, to Mr Irvine and many collectors alike, the bright designs and their history are what make them unique.

“I first started collecting old stoneware ginger beer bottles around 1982, as a friend of mine had a very nice collection,” he said.

“They appealed to me on some level and I immediately started collecting them myself.”

With over 80 ginger beer bottles from all over Australia in his collection, Mr Irvine, who lived in Penrith during the 1980s, said that some of his most prized bottles were in fact from the Penrith area.

“Back in the 1920s to the 1940s there were several cordial and ginger beer companies operating in the Penrith region, with two main companies, Coombs and Bronger Bros,” he said.

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Some of the historic bottles in Neville Irvine’s collection were friendly rivals within the Penrith and Blue Mountains region and must have been very close knit, with one of the Coombs and Brongers buried almost side by side in Kingswood Cemetery.”

Due to their unique history the bottles from Penrith are now worth hundreds of dollars and are often sought after by collectors like Mr Irvine.

“They used stoneware bottles for ginger

beer, as it was a quite explosive brew when shaken too much,” he said.

“These old-time bottles were very sturdily made and are a far cry from the cheap disposable plastic bottles and aluminium cans used nowadays.”

And while it started out as a small interest for Mr Irvine, collecting bottles has since become an active hobby for the 70-year-old.

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“The thing I like most about collecting them, apart from their visual appeal, is that it also gives me an active interest as I travel far and wide to collect them for my collection,” Mr Irvine said.

“It is certainly a great pastime for me.”

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This free event is returning for its second year celebrating World Environment Day, and promises to be a great night with a lot of laughter and a little trash talk.

Who would have thought to combine waste management with comedy? I certainly wouldn’t have, but here we are hosting Talking Rubbish for the second year, and with an incredible line-up of Australian comedians.

This event is being put on by Council’s Waste Services team, in partnership with the NSW EPA, and in cooperation with j9 Connect. Create.

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As Mayor of Penrith, I get to see and be part of so many cool and interesting things, and the capacity of Council staff to innovate and engage the community in new ways never ceases to amaze me.

Our Waste Services team are committed to providing the most environ-

mentally responsible and financially affordable service to our community.

But they’re also constantly searching for new, innovative and engaging ways to educate the community about why we do what we do, and why that’s important.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see some of Australia’s best comedians free, and right here in Penrith. The stellar line-up includes Aaron Chen, Daniel Cordeaux, Rebecca de Unamuno, Simon Hall, Demi Lardner and Rod Quantock.

The Talking Rubbish comedy gala is on from 7pm Sunday, June 3, at The Joan.

The event is free, but it is also adultsonly, which means no under 18s.

Tickets are limited, so it’s best to secure your seats soon! You can secure your tickets at The Joan Box Office.

More information about the gala is available on Council’s website: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/events.

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Politicians praise community initiative for ongoing success EMILY NEWTON

rom building toys and rocking chairs, to forging lasting relationships that help advance men’s health, the St Clair and District Men’s Shed is providing exceptional support to the local community.

Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Disability Services Ray Williams joined Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies to deliver $3,000 for the Men’s Shed located at Mamre House.

The funding will help upgrade equipment that will enable the Men’s Shed volunteers to continue to support other groups, schools and charities with their skills.

“Besides being a great way to catch up with friends, Men’s Sheds allow members to greatly use their skills to contribute to the community while also promoting social connectedness,” Ms Davies said.

The St Clair and District Men’s Shed is one of 930 Men’s Shed’s across Australia for men to come together to participate in activities, talk and share common interests.

Local Men’s Shed President Aurel Vasilescu said the organisation was grateful for the vital funding.

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St Marys Rugby League Club is giving two young local students the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge, trekking the Kokoda Trail in late September.

17-year-old Anastasia Ellis and 16-yearold Annalise Della Libera will join the ranks of more than 430 young men and women who have made the life-changing trek since the project commenced in 2005.

Both girls are students of St Marys Senior High School and were selected from a high calibre pool of applicants.

“They are both very impressive young women and I believe the skills and understanding they’ll gain from the trek will prepare them to become future leaders of our community,” said St Marys Leagues CEO, Warren Smith.

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Talk for parents Ray Williams and Tanya Davies presented the St Clair and District Men’s Shed with $3,000 last week community projects that help others in the community,” he said.

“Thankfully my job is also made easier thanks to the work done by the members of our executive committee.

“This contribution not only helps foster a positive community spirit, but participants are also given the opportunity to meet others and gain new skills.”

Mr Williams said the members of St Clair and District Men’s Shed provide a real sense of community spirit to the area.

“Men’s Sheds are recognised as one of Australia’s largest male-based community development organisations, and it’s great to see the Shed at Mamre House thriving,” he said.

The St Clair and District Men’s Shed is located on the grounds of Mamre House and is open Mondays and Wednesdays between 8am and 2pm.

During his recent visit, Mr Williams also saw the Nepean Riding for the Disabled facilities and attended a morning tea for the local multicultural community.

With increases in technology and accessibility to content online, raising children in the 21st Century brings new challenges as well as new developments in research and understanding of the differences between boys and girls.

Psychologist and well-known author Steve Biddulph is coming to Penrith next week to speak to parents as part of his final speaking tour.

Mr Biddulph is the author of the bestselling books Raising Boys and Raising Girls, and he has recently released a revised version of Raising Boys in the 21st Century.

He’ll be speaking at Penrith Anglican College on Wednesday, May 30.

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From the high pressure world of IT to photographing birds EMILY NEWTON

ith a high pressure job in IT and a love for birds, Penrith man David Ongley did what anyone would do once they turn 50, he quit his job and decided to go ‘twitching’.

His pursuit of photographing rare birds took flight and saw him soar across Australia.

“Mid last year I decided to resign from my job and take some long service leave and that’s when I decided to do some travel,” he said.

“I started with a six-week road trip where I drove from Penrith to Cape Tribulation.”

During his journey he snapped some rare birds that other birders only dream about.

“Crawling through a crocodile-infested estuary near Rockhampton was a highlight,” he said.

“It was there I managed to photograph the critically endangered Capricorn Yellow Chat, of which there are estimated to be only a thousand birds remaining.”

With a love of birds spanning his whole life, it was his eldest daughter that pushed him into photographing them, saying he needed something that “floats your boat and tops up your tank on the weekend”, and it wasn’t long before it became a passionate hobby.

“When I first started birding I thought, the kids are teenagers, they’re not going to be up until the middle of the day anyway, so I would go out for my walks,

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Penrith’s David Ongley is having a hoot taking photos of rare birds but then my walks got longer and longer,” he laughed.

“On a winter day in Sydney you could go [birding] all day.”

Currently, Mr Ongley has an Instagram page with over 8000 followers, where he shares some of his bird images under the handle @davidongley.

While he has travelled across Australia to photograph birds, one of his favourite places is Blue Gum Swamp at Winmalee for the serenity.

“When the blue gums are actually flow-

ering, the buzz of the bees are all around you, and it just smells like honey,” he said.

Mr Ongley will see his photos on exhibition next month, with each photo in a frame made by Mr Ongley using recycled timber specifically chosen to add depth to the image.

“Some of the frames are made from western red cedar, from a cottage in Castlereagh Street,” he said.

His show ‘Creatures of Flight’ will be at The Village Kitchen in Kurrajong for six weeks from June 2.

Desmond’s dedication Lifetime of service and commitment recognised EMILY NEWTON

hen he was just 17-years-old, Desmond Harper signed the dotted line to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, where he proudly stayed for over three decades.

But his service didn’t end there, as during his retirement he has volunteered countless, passionate hours to the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch.

At their latest General Meeting, subBranch Vice President Peter Todd had the pleasure of presenting Mr Harper with his Life Membership of the League.

“Des Harper AM retired from the RAN as a Navy Warrant Officer in 1975 and since his retirement he has voluntarily devoted much of his time as a passionate volunteer with the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch, predominately as the sub-Branch’s Ceremonial Parade Commander,” Mr Todd said.

“Des Harper’s service to the subBranch, local community and RSL has been impeccable and his voluntary work ethic and interests has certainly been in line with the aims and objectives of the League.”

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Apprentice plumber to compete against nation’s best EMILY NEWTON

t 19-years-old, Castlereagh apprentice plumber Jake Buttigieg is ready to flush away the competition at the WorldSkills National Championships in Sydney next month.

Over 400 competitors from across the country will take the plunge and compete for the title of National Champion in 50 trade and skill categories.

Mr Buttigieg, currently studying his Certificate III in Plumbing and Drainage at TAFE while working for Danny Hall Plumbing, will compete in the Plumbing and Heating competition at the Skills Show after earning his place following a win at the 2017 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competitions.

“I’ve always had an interest in the plumbing trade, I just like the scope of work,” he said.

“I can’t wait to show Australia and hopefully the world what I can really do.

“I’m proud to represent Sydney’s west, which is where I grew up, and I know with enough practice and guidance I can achieve anything I set my mind to.”

While the work can be sometimes draining, Mr Buttigieg said starting an apprenticeship was the best decision he ever made and hopes to run his own plumbing business one day.

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Plumber Jake Buttigieg is proud to represent Sydney’s west. Photo: Melinda Jane “You get used to the labour side of it and now I have my head around doing the technical stuff,” he said.

“I would definitely recommend doing a trade because you will always have work for life.”

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Judd, said WorldSkills Australia was nurturing and developing the skills of young Australians, and congratulated competitors for “excelling in their fields and reaching such a prestigious national level”.

The competition is held in June.

Families about to buy a dog or cat will have more information about the animal and the breeder selling it under new laws.

Minister for Local Government Gabrielle Upton said the Companion Animals and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 is the first step in the Government’s Animal Welfare Action Plan.

“At the moment we have multiple acts governing various aspects of animal welfare and most of the related legislation is more than three decades old,” Ms Upton said.

“As part of the proposed legislation, a new pet register will be launched later this year which will allow pet owners to access critical information on the animal they plan to purchase.

“We know just how important animals are in the family home and we want to make sure that people can easily access information to ensure their pet has been well looked after.

“The register would allow people to search for the microchip number and find the pet’s breed, age, registration and whether or not it has been de-sexed.”

Breeders selling or people giving away dogs and cats will be required to include a relevant identifying number in all advertisements – either a microchip number, a breeder identification number, or a rehoming body number.

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“Festivals like Spicy Penrith bring all members of our local community closer together.”

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Vicki Aarons was recently honoured for her long-time service as a volunteer at Nepean Hospital helping to keep the ward organised for its staff and patients.

“I’ve gotten to watch the growth of the hospital over the 35 years,” Ms Aarons said.

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enrith local Vicki Aarons was recently recognised for her 35 years of voluntary work at Nepean Hospital as part of the hospital’s annual Volunteer Appreciation event.

Ms Aarons, who was drawn to leading a helping hand after her kids started school, said that the enjoyment she received from volunteering had never wavered.

“35 years ago, my children had just started school, so I was a bit lonely and had what they call an empty nest,” she said.

“I’ve always had an attraction to be a part of the community and that’s what drew me to it.”

Presenting Ms Aarons with her service award at the event, Nepean Hospital General Manager Brett Williams said they were grateful for the dedication and valuable contributions made by their volunteer community.

“Vicki’s commitment to our hospital community has made a real difference to the lives of patients and their families,” he said.

“Her 35 years of service is a truly remarkable achievement.”

Originally starting out in the children’s ward, Ms Aarons then moved to volunteering at the Nepean Cancer Care Clinic, where she spends every Thursday

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ames at Panthers Stadium don’t get much bigger than this. First versus second, on the eve of Origin. This is the very definition of a blockbuster.

St George-Illawarra have been installed as favourites for Saturday night’s showdown, and deservedly so given they’ve only lost two matches all season and have beaten powerhouse teams like Melbourne, the Roosters and Cronulla.

Penrith have had a slightly easier draw but their run this season has been no less impressive than that of the Dragons given the injury crisis that has ripped through the team.

Both teams enjoyed last start wins, with the 16-2 scoreline not truly reflecting

Penrith’s dominance over the Tigers last Thursday night. The Dragons meanwhile eventually out-muscled Canberra 25-18 in Mudgee, but it was far from an impressive performance.

In fact there were signs of laziness and poor discipline in St George-Illawarra’s performance last Sunday and I have no doubt that if the Panthers are ‘on’ for this one, they’ll be in with more than a good chance of taking the competition points.

So much is on the line on Saturday night.

Top of the table honours, absolutely.

But there’s still plenty who are skeptical of both Penrith and St George-Illawarra despite their lofty positions on the ladder.

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Stopping the Dragons through the middle will be the real test for Penrith on Saturday night. The Dragons lead the competition in post contact metres, tackle breaks and all run metres, which is laying the platform for their strong overall performances. The Panthers sit just behind them in all of those categories, with these sides as close on the field as the competition table suggests.

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– they’ve conceded 116 penalties this season, an average of 10.5 per game. It’s more than any other side in the competition and coach Anthony Griffin really needs to find a way to improve that stat.

The Dragons will capitalise if the Panthers give away easy metres on Saturday evening.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the battle of the fullbacks – Matt Dufty has been on fire for the Dragons this year while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak produced a man of the match performance against the Tigers and appears to be settling into the fullback role he’s inherited from the injured Dylan Edwards.

This should be a quality game that will go right down to the wire – there’s nothing to suggest either side will let this one get away from them. Strap yourselves in, this will be an absolute beauty.

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A-LISTERS VISIT PENRITH » When ‘The Voice’ judge Joe Jonas and

‘Glee’ star Darren Criss declared they wanted to come to Panthers Stadium to watch last Thursday’s game against the Wests Tigers, Penrith officials were faced with a small conundrum – all seating in the Chairman’s Lounge was sold out.

Some quick thinking saw another table added to the room so the pair could enjoy the hospitality before watching the game.

The pair mingled with some of Penrith’s injured brigade and had the opportunity to head downstairs into the sheds postmatch. The recently retired Tim Browne was given the official role of explaining the rules of rugby league to Criss, who watched the game with extreme interest.

James Maloney and Tyrone Phillips at Penrith South Public School on Tuesday.

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» Scoop confirmed: As I revealed last

week, winger Christian Crichton is leaving the Panthers. The Bulldogs have confirmed they’ve signed the 21-year-old on a three year deal. “Signing a player of Christian’s ability and potential is great news for Bulldogs fans. He provides us with a quality option in the outside backs and is part of our overall recruitment plan moving forward. We look forward to him joining us at Belmore next season,” said Bulldogs CEO Andrew Hill.

» I’m told Josh Mansour has been cop-

ping a ribbing from team mates over the way his re-signing was announced onfield at Panthers Stadium last Thursday night. With fireworks and a special introduction from Gus Gould, you can only imagine what’ll happen if Nathan Cleary re-signs at some stage during the season.

Somebody book the marching band!

» James Maloney and Tyrone Phillips

conducted a skills and drills session at Penrith South Public School as part of the club’s Adopt-A-School program on Tuesday. With the Panthers doing so well at the moment, the students loved the opportunity to mix with top NRL players.

Other players visited other schools across the region on Tuesday too.

» Panthers boss and former NSW coach Phil Gould has called on Blues selectors to recall Trent Merrin into the State

of Origin side. Gould isn’t the only one who thinks Merrin deserves his jersey back – former Blues hero and three-time premiership winner Glenn Lazarus told Macquarie Sports Radio this week that the 28-year-old should be in Brad Fittler’s team. Merrin hasn’t played Origin footy since 2015. Other Panthers believed to be in Blues contention are Tyrone Peachey, James Tamou, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Nathan Cleary and James Maloney. The NSW team for Origin I in Melbourne will be announced on Monday.

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coach Ivan Cleary. Despite his shock sacking from the Panthers in 2015, Cleary was more than happy to appear as a guest speaker at a Men of League and Panthers on the Prowl function at Panthers Leagues Club last Friday, alongside his son Nathan. Not only did Ivan give a great insight into the Tigers, but he was extremely complimentary of the Panthers organisation and current coach Anthony Griffin. It was refreshing to see.

» Spotted: Panthers Chairman Dave

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ARL Commission Chairman Peter Beattie a tour of the entire Panthers complex and Rugby League Academy last Friday.

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with the C next to his name, but Gould told ‘100% Footy’ on Monday night that he believes one of the playmakers should captain the side.

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ith his career at Penrith nearing an end, Panthers favourite Tyrone Peachey hopes he can go out a premiership winner before he starts a new chapter at the Gold Coast Titans next season.

Following five seasons at the Panthers, the 26-year-old utility announced he would be moving to the holiday strip in 2019 after signing a massive three-year deal reportedly worth $1.5 million.

Speaking with Extra Time this week, Peachey said he’ll miss playing with the Panthers but is looking forward to a new challenge next season.

“It was a tough decision, not being here next year will be pretty weird. I’ve been here for the last five or six years, and not rocking up to this place will be a bit different,” he said.

“The move kind of had to happen and I’m happy with going up there. It’s a good

team and it looks like they’re growing.

They got the win last weekend, they look pretty happy and all looks good up there.”

But before he leaves, Peachey is determined to finish his career at Penrith on a high. He’s already close to securing his first State of Origin jumper and he’d love to win a premiership as well.

“That’s all I want to do is leave this place on a good note,” he said.

“Penrith have been nothing but great to me and my little family. Hopefully we can keep going as well as we are and do something special at the end of this year.”

In the meantime, Peachey is eagerly awaiting to hear if his excellent start to 2018 has paid off with a spot in Brad Fittler’s NSW Blues team for Origin I in Melbourne.

One final good performance against the top of the table Dragons this Saturday night at Panthers Stadium will almost certainly secure the Indigenous All Star a place on Freddy’s bench. With Fittler now at the helm, Peachey feels this is his best chance for a sky blue jumper.

Tyrone Peachey wants to end his time at Penrith on a high before joining the Gold Coast Titans next season. Photo: Melinda Jane “I think there’s a new era in the Blues and it’s good Freddy said he’ll pick the side on form,” Peachey said.

“That kind of opened it up and gave me a bit of hope at the start of the year.

“I just tried to play consistent footy for the club and do my best to get us in the position that we are in. If Origin comes with that, that would be pretty cool. I’m just trying to put myself in the conversation.”

It’s quite evident, based on his commen-

tary over the years, that Fittler is a huge fan of Peachey as he brings energy and enthusiasm to every position that he plays.

After being coached by Fittler in numerous City Origin camps over the years, Peachey is also fond of the 1991 premiership winner.

“I’ve always liked him as a coach. He simplifies the game and I think I can complement his brand of footy,” Peachey said.

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N

ot many players get fireworks to celebrate their re-signing, but not many players have the popularity of Josh Mansour.

The 27-year-old’s contract extension was announced at Panthers Stadium last Thursday night, just minutes before the Panthers and Wests Tigers kicked off.

Following the on-field announcement

by Panthers boss Phil Gould, fireworks shot up in the air as the home crowd roared in applause.

Speaking after Penrith’s 16-2 win over the Tigers, Panthers coach Anthony Griffin had a laugh with the media over Mansour’s re-signing announcement.

“There wasn’t much fanfare about that,” he said sarcastically.

“Apparently there was fireworks. Only Josh Mansour gets fireworks and his face on the video screen when he re-signs.”

After months of speculation that his time at Penrith would be coming to a close, Mansour proved loyalty trumps everything – inking a new three-year deal to remain a Panther until the end of the 2021 season.

The popular winger said he was “extremely grateful and excited” to have committed his future to the Panthers.

“This club has given me everything and shaped me into the person I am today, on and off the field,” he said.

“While I had to consider my options, my overwhelming desire was to stay at Panthers as my heart has always been with this club.

“I feel I’ve still got unfinished business here and I can’t wait to serve the club for another three years.”

After playing his junior football with Souths, Mansour joined Penrith in 2012 and made his debut in Round 9 that year.

He’s since gone on to score 55 tries in 108 appearances for the Panthers, and in 2016 was named Dally M Winger of the Year.

His representative career includes appearances for Australia, NSW, City and Lebanon.

“I want Josh Mansour to be a part of Panthers for the rest of his life. I can give him no greater accolade,” Phil Gould said.

“His contributions both on and off the field have been nothing short of outstanding.”

Mansour is currently sidelined as he recovers from facial fractures but is hopeful of returning as early as round 17.

Winger Josh Mansour at Thursday’s re-signing announcement. Photo: Melinda Jane Teammate Tyrone Peachey said he was happy for his friend and carpool buddy.

“Josh is loved by everyone here and it shows when we go to fan appearances,” he said.

“I’m happy for the big fella. I carpool with him and he’s been a bit stressed the last couple of weeks.

“For him to put pen to paper, I think he’s pretty happy.”

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t’s a State of Origin preview. Well... it might be. It could be. For the sake of this particular story it definitely is, Nathan Cleary vs Ben Hunt.

Saturday night at Penrith, the Panthers and the Dragons. What a match, an insight into what could unfold when State jerseys are handed out next week.

We think Ben will be there, for ‘them’.

We think Nathan will be there, for us. We think they will. We don’t know for sure, but a few very proud Westies do know... and the entire state is focused on them.

Brad Fittler and Greg Alexander are tasked with ending this Origin nightmare.

Freddy as coach, Brandy as selector. The third, unofficially, is Phil Gould and when the pair ask their mentor “if Nathan is ready” they might well be reminded of their own success’. Rewind to either 1985 or 1990, it is a pretty similar story.

Both schoolboy stars, both doing it easily and thrust into representative football amid doubt, not about their talents, more about the timing. Sound familiar? The former premiership coach sees remarkable similarities.

“It’s their passion. As young men footy for Greg and Brad was their life, it’s the

same for Nathan. But more impressive than their football is the attitude,” Gus declares. “Nathan’s humility is extraordinary, it amazes me. He’s got what both Greg and Brad had.”

However, having that gift, and realising it are two completely different things.

Greg recalls exactly when he worked it out. It was Round 13, 1984 at Belmore Oval, Penrith vs Parramatta and the Panthers had just beaten the defending premiers.

Exhausted and bruised a young Brandy sat in the depleted old dressing room with a smile; he now knew he belonged.

“It was nerves, not pressure. I remember sitting there thinking if I could do it against them, I could do it against anyone,” Alexander recalls.

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Speed should be the focus for Blues in 2018

JAMIE SOWARD F

ollowing this weekend’s round of matches, NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler will finally unveil his side for the State of Origin opener against Queensland on Wednesday, June 6.

Like many fans and experts have been doing these last few weeks, I thought I’d have a crack at picking my Blues side for Origin I in Melbourne.

Fullback: James Tedesco Teddy’s form over the last month and a half has probably been a tad better than the other contender, Tom Trbojevic. He’s also played Origin before and deserves another shot.

Wingers: Josh Addo-Carr and Nick Cotric I’ve got a workhorse and I have a game winner. Both guys do the hard yards.

The theme of my team this year is speed and I’ve got that in bucket loads with my wingmen.

Centres: Latrell Mitchell and Euan Aitken Latrell has a great rapport with my fiveeighth Luke Keary at the Roosters. He’s made for the Origin arena and is probably stronger defensively than Brisbane’s

James Roberts. I’ve also picked Euan Aitken based on form. He’s enjoyed a great 18 months at the Dragons and keeps getting better. For me, he’s one of the top centres in the game.

Five-eighth: Luke Keary Luke is a great runner and has plenty of speed to burn. Keary also combines very well with Latrell Mitchell and his possible inclusion will allow James Maloney to control the game nicely.

Halfback: James Maloney (pictured) James Maloney has been the best game manager in the competition so far this season. He’s shown over the last few weeks at Penrith that he doesn’t need a dominant playmaker with him, he can do it all on his own.

Props: Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Paul Vaughan A stat surfaced this week which suggests these two aren’t the form props for NSW but I don’t care about stats, I select on the eye test. Vaughan has been superb for the Dragons since he arrived and RCG has taken his game to another level.

Hooker: Damien Cook Cook can play close to 65 minutes and

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Playing homage to one of the greatest rock bands in history, Thomas Crane and Bohemian Rhapsody will be bringing Queen’s greatest hits back to life, with visual excitement, sound and stage energy that made each Queen concert a magic one.

Capturing Freddie Mercury’s flamboyance and stage presence, audiences will be treated to hits such as ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’, ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘Radio Ga Ga’, ‘A Kind of Magic’, ‘I Want To Break

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Featuring some of Australia’s best musicians, the show will take audiences on a trip down memory lane, leaving them with an unforgettable Queen experience.

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Consisting of 55 brass, woodwind, keyboard and percussion players, the band’s repertoire is varied, from John Philip Sousa’s rousing band music to chamber and ensemble works.

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Renowned across the United States, the band has performed at Carnegie Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall, and many tours across Europe.

The Yale University Concert Band will be at The Joan on Wednesday, May 30 at 7.30pm. This is a free event, with registration required to secure at spot.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, May 25 Skarratt and Watts – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 305 Boys Light Up – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Frocks – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Karaoke/DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 On the Prowl – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Dad’s Army – Henry Lawson Theatre From $14.70 8pm 4729 2996 LOT.54 SCNDL – Peachtree Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4731 3444 Urinetown – Blue Mountains Theatre $36, 8pm 4723 5050

Saturday, May 26 Black Mist Burnt Country Penrith Regional Gallery 4735 1100 Saturday, May 26, 2pm, Free Entry

From $35.05, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Royale With Cheese – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 M7 Band – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 9pm 8822 2444 Grill – Carrington Hotel $15, 8pm 4782 1111 Jive Express – St Marys RSL Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 6555 PSO 30th Anniversary Gala Concert From $25, 8pm 4723 7600 Fiona Boyes – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Disco Frisco – Hotel Gearin Free entry, 9pm 4782 4395 Surprise Party – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Swinging 60’s Fashion – Penrith Regional Gallery $24, 2pm 4732 8702 Dad’s Army – Henry Lawson Theatre From $14.70 8pm 4729 2996 Queen’s Greatest Hits – Blacktown Workers $35, 8pm 9830 0600 Two Fires, Chisel Barnes Show – Colyton Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 2266

Sunday, May 27 Andy & The Cruisers – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Take Two Duo – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show – Museum of Fire From $10, 8am 4731 3000 Karaoke The Blue Cattle Dog 9670 3050 Sunday, May 27, 6pm, Free Entry

Alan Solomon Jazz – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Yianna Nicholas – Tattersalls Hotel $5, 7pm 4744 2002 Franky Valentyn Duo – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Damage Inc. The Australian Metallica Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1384 Bad 80s – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Sydney Comedy Festival Tour – Evan Theatre

Friday, June 1 Piano Man, The Billy Joel Experience – Evan Theatre $37.45, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3050 The Frocks – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Haus of Komedians – Rooty Hill RSL From $45, 8pm 9677 4916 The African Children’s Choir – Springwood High School From $15, 7.30pm 0437 347 657 Night Garden – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 6pm 4735 1100 Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man – The Joan $119.90, 8pm 4723 7600 Karaoke/DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Method – Baroque Room From $15, 7.30pm 4782 1111 Dream on Dreamer – Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4744 2002 Boys Light Up – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Urinetown – Blue Mountains Theatre $36, 8pm 4723 5050 Julien Clement – The Rooster Restaurant Free entry, 12.30pm and 6.30pm 4782 1206

Saturday, June 2 Free Fall – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Simply Bushed – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9623 1384 Video DJ TA$K – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 Jordan Ireland with the Purple Orchestra – Baroque Room From $25, 7.30pm 4782 1111 Desperado, The Eagles Show – Evan Theatre $25, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS The African Children’s Choir – Wycliffe Christian School From $15, 7.30pm 0437 347 657 Mulgoa Road Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Urinetown – Blue Mountains Theatre $36, 2pm and 8pm 4723 5050 Born Jovi – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9670 3050 Martyn and Karl – The Rooster Restaurant Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 1206

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Amazing vehicles from our past on display at Museum of Fire Take a journey back in time this Sunday as part of the Museum of Fire’s 8th Annual Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show. Classic trucks, buses, fire engines and vehicles of yesteryear from across the country will be on display at the Museum. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for concession, with kids under 16 free with a paying adult. Gates open at 8am and the event runs until 3pm.

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Ê Cricket commentators continue to align with the game’s new broadcast partners, with Shane Warne the latest to sign with Fox Sports. Warne joins Adam Gilchrist, Mark Waugh, Allan Border, Brendon Julian and Michael Hussey plus Michael Vaughan, Isa Guha and Mel Jones on the Pay TV network. Meanwhile, Channel Seven has enjoyed a big signing of its own, with former Australian captain Ricky Pointing aligning with them. Unfortunately veteran commentator Bill Lawry won’t be behind the mic again after the 81-year-old decided to retire.

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Channel Nine has confirmed new property show ‘Buying Blind’, starring designer Shaynna Blaze, will premiere on Tuesday, May 29 at 7.30pm. The series sees six families hand over their life savings to experts to buy a house they’ve never seen before.

Ê It’s been another week of renewals in the US with ‘Lost In Space’, ‘Rick and Morty’, ‘Instinct’, ‘Man with a Plan’, ‘Elementary’, ‘Bob’s Burgers’, ‘Speechless’, ‘Life in Pieces’, ‘Fresh Off The Boat’, ‘Star’, ‘Family Guy’, ‘Criminal Minds’, ‘The Blacklist’, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’, ‘Black-ish’, ‘Agents of Shield’, and ‘Lethal Weapon’ all earning new seasons.

will be rebooted. All three shows will feature brand new actors, with ‘Roswell’ undergoing a slight name change to ‘Roswell, New Mexico’.

months, so these renewals are welldeserved. The number of episodes and launch dates will be announced later this year.

Ê ‘Todd Sampson’s BodyHack 2.0’ premieres at 8.30pm on Thursday, May 31 on Channel Ten. This season the show is less about extreme challenges and more about immersive experiences with some of the world’s most extraordinary cultures across the globe.

Ê Channel Ten has greenlit a new family entertainment show ‘Game of Games’, which is created and hosted in the US

by Ellen DeGeneres. This show has been huge in the US, so let’s see if Australia can do it justice.

Ê Musical series ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ has been axed. It will end with its upcoming fourth season.

The ABC has announced ‘Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell’ will return for another season. New episodes are expected in August.

Ê 1.95 million viewers watched Channel Seven’s coverage of the Royal Wedding last Saturday night. Nine drew 1.48 million viewers while only 506,000 watched the ABC’s coverage.

Ê Everyone loves a good reboot of their favourite TV show, and if you were a fan of witches, Navy SEALS and aliens – you’ll be very happy. It’s been confirmed that ‘Charmed’, ‘Magnum PI’ and ‘Roswell’

Ê Also returning for new episodes is Channel Ten surprise packets ‘Hughsey, We Have A Problem’ and ‘Show Me The Movie’. Both comedy panel shows have been pretty popular for Ten in recent

Ê There may be a glimmer of hope for fans of axed drama ‘Designated Survivor’, with Netflix in preliminary talks to rescue the series. The Kiefer Sutherland series was axed last week after two seasons.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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This week’s stars are all about communication, confidence, creative visualisation and ambitious aspirations. Tuesday night’s Full Moon motivates you to dream big dreams for the future, and then act on them. And Friday’s fabulous celestial cocktail encourages you to network with inspiring and influential people, both in person and online. The power of the group (and positive thinking) is on your side!

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Relationships are in the spotlight this week. Attached Bulls – things could get hot and heavy at Casa Taurus on Tuesday night, when the Full Moon invigorates your intimacy zone. Singles – you’re in a hurry to find your soul mate but you’ll have to be patient. Take your time and don’t accept second best. With Jupiter jumping through your partnership zone, love and travel are linked.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Tuesday night’s Full Moon urges you to focus on a rickety close relationship.

Don’t worry if you’re going over old ground – that’s exactly what’s needed at the moment. With your ruler Mercury moving into your sign are you being the real you? Or are you constantly distracted as you dance to other people’s agendas?

Friday’s Mercury/Mars connection reinforces the importance of living your life as boldly as you possibly can.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

The Full Moon encourages you to get physical as you walk, jog, run, cycle, swim or play sport. The extra endorphins will give you a much-needed energy boost. With Venus visiting your sign (and aspecting lucky Jupiter) it’s your week to sparkle and shine! Confidence is high (especially on Friday) as you initiate a personal project or activate a creative joint venture.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

It’s a wonderful week to put plans in place to follow your true destiny. The more adventurous the path is, the better. You’re also in the mood to socialise up a storm and pamper yourself, as you party like a pro or just enjoy life’s little luxuries. Don’t assume you have all the answers though.

You have much to learn from others. The Full Moon urges you to pay attention to the wise words that come out of the mouths of babes!

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Mercury (your patron planet) is now moving through your career zone, until June 12. So – if you want to get ahead – strive to work smarter, not just harder.

And, if you choose to take on a professional challenge, you’ll find the benefits will far outweigh the difficulties. When it comes to a complicated family matter, avoid quick fixes. Instead, be patient and do all the research that’s required.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The Full Moon highlights your kind and charitable nature. So it’s a terrific time to get involved in formal volunteer work or just lend a hand to a friend, relative or neighbour who’s in need. Friday is one of your luckiest days of the year, when Venus links up with lucky Jupiter.

Financial, business and career matters are particularly favoured. Making a bold romantic move could also turn out surprisingly well.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Lady Luck is waiting in the wings via extra business, an exciting idea, an auspicious offer or a fabulous foreign connection. So use your substantial Scorpio networking skills to drum up support, and don’t be afraid to ask others for help when it’s required. The Full Moon favours money matters … as long as you have been scrupulous with facts and figures. Financial knowledge is power.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

It’s a big week for bold and boisterous Sagittarians! Tuesday night’s fiery Full Moon promises a positive, passionate and action-packed week. Your motivation and energy levels are set on high … and so is your hot-headed impatience. Then Friday is one of your most fabulous days of the year, when lucky Venus trines prosperity planet Jupiter. So make sure you are ready, willing and able to capitalise on fun projects when they come along.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

On Tuesday night, lift your nose from the daily routine grindstone and take a look within. Indulge in some quiet contemplation, as the Full Moon stimulates your spirituality zone and you receive important guidance from your inner self. With Venus and Jupiter revving up your relationship zone, make sure you make romantic and platonic love a major priority.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Calling all avant-garde Aquarians! With independent Mars charging through your sign and the Full Moon firing up your bohemian zone, it’s time to do your own thing, in your own highly individual way.

Don’t play it too safe. Forge your own unique path and follow your heart-felt dreams. The more adventurous and inventive you are, the luckier you’ll be. As Marilyn Monroe said: “If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have got anywhere”.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Tuesday night’s Full Moon fires up your career zone, so some Fish will feel frustrated and frazzled with too much (or too little) work. Be careful what you wish for – ambitious aspirations are fine but you also need to keep your feet on the ground and your goals realistic. Other Pisceans will be given the chance to lead and/or influence others in creative ways.

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Keeping your feet feeling healthy this winter

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Winter is just a week away and we’ve got some tips to keep your feet in shape as the cold weather hits...

Michael Vassallo Podiatrist OnePointHealth 4732 5188 onepointhealth.com.au

While we have endured warmer weather for much longer than expected this autumn, the cold snap isn’t too far away.

As the temperature drops, it is easy to neglect our feet and develop issues that are quite easily avoidable.

Healthy feet are imperative to our overall health, so investing some time each day in looking after them is definitely worth it!

Winter worthy footwear It’s time to put away our summer sandals and flip-flops and invest in some good quality winter footwear that aim to keep our feet dry, warm and most importantly, comfortable. When purchasing enclosed footwear, we must ensure there is enough room at the toe-box to avoid issues such as ingrown toenails occurring. For ideas, come in and see OnePointHealth’s footwear range and be fitted by our footwear specialist.

Keep it natural Socks that are made from synthetic fibres can cause your feet to sweat excessively, increasing the risk of infections such as Tinea Pedis. Natural fibre socks

made from cotton or wool are best during the various seasons.

Give your toenails a break As podiatrists we often have many discussions with clients about the importance of giving your toenails some time to breath and be polish free! While we understand it’s nice to show off our neatly painted toenails in an attractive pair of shoes, winter is the chance to give your toenails a break. Constant use of nail polish on toenails increases the likelihood of developing a fungal nail infection.

Chilblains. Beware!

Chilblains are an inflammatory condi-

tion characterised by redness and swelling most commonly affecting the tips of the toes. It is often caused by cold conditions and generally affects people with poor circulation. They are often made worse by sudden changes in temperature, so avoid using things like a hot water bottle to instantly warm up your feet. Wearing woollen socks or perhaps two pairs of cotton socks can help safely warm up your feet.

Keeping your feet in good nick this winter is not always as simple as the tips discussed above. If you have any issues with your feet during this cooler period, our podiatry team is here to help.

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Fixed or variable? The interest rate gamble we all face

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Deciding whether to fix the interest rate on your mortgage is a tough call with no ‘right’ answer...

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

In a “practice what you preach” moment, I’m currently reviewing my finances and part of that process involves addressing my mortgage. I’m happy with my current lender, but I’m left with a decision we all face; should I fix my interest rate?

I’ve never been one to try to ‘crystal ball’ the future. Logic tells me that, moving forward, interest rates can only rise. I won’t however, pretend to be able to accurately predict the unknown variables of when they will go up, how fast, and whether they will come back down. The thing is, the banks, with much greater resources than I, are forecasting all of the above before setting a fixed rate to ensure they don’t miss out; it isn’t easy to beat the bank!

For me, the benefit of locking in my interest rate is that I know what my payment will be for a fixed period of time.

I know that I can afford the payment and I can plan my finances around it.

History suggests that, over time, fixing rates is likely to result in a fractionally higher average rate. I’m happy to pay this premium for the certainty of knowing my payments won’t increase to a point

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that I’m unable to afford them. There are some other disadvantages of the fixed rate option. There are limitations on the amount of additional repayments you can make and you may incur break costs if you exit the loan early.

The variable option is far more flexible and currently is lower than the fixed rates.

Having a variable interest rate allows you to make additional payments as you see fit, provides the option to shop your loan around as you please and overall is less restrictive.

The downside is that your interest rate can change at any time.

In the end, I opted for a little of both! I already have my loan split in two; one

portion (about 20 per cent) with a much shorter repayment period to force me to make additional repayments to reduce my debt quickly, and the remainder in a more traditional mortgage structure.

I decided I would fix the larger loan for five years to provide certainty in repayments for the foreseeable future.

The smaller loan I have left on variable, this also provides the opportunity to make additional repayments if we choose. This “best of both worlds” suits my situation, but is not the answer for everyone.

Like most things in life, the fixed versus variable decision is a trade-off. In this case we trade certainty for flexibility.

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Understanding how the brain works is a key part of preparing your education routine...

Last week’s column discussed preparation for learning. Preparation involves understanding and this week we review some known facts about how the brain functions.

Firstly the brain consists of two parts simply known as the left-brain and the right-brain. Linking the two sides of the brain is the corpus callosum; a bundle of nerve tissue containing approximately 200 million axons (nerve fibres) allowing information to seamlessly travel from one side of the brain to the other. For maximum learning efficiency the corpus callosum should be acting in full capacity. Scientists have shown that the efficiency of the corpus callosum decreases as the frequency of brain patterns increase, with maximum benefit occurring when the brain is in alpha mode of 12 cycles per second, (cps); this is known as the alpha mode of brain frequencies.

The brain increases in cps as a result of distractions or stress. We have all heard the derided term memory block, and this is an often-used excuse for examination failure. Some teachers

and educators discount this excuse, but memory blocks are real, and they occur when the brain is operating in high beta mode of more than 17 cps. At these high frequencies the corpus callosum completely shuts down, not allowing communication between the two sides of the brain. This is devastating in an exam because most of our long-term memory is housed in the right-brain while our left-brain is being used to complete the examination.

Closing the corpus callosum denies real learning because anything learnt under these conditions is stored in the short-term memory of the left brain and is not retained for future use.

The technical terms used here may be a little confusing; in layman’s terms children learn best when they are relaxed and comfortable in a warm friendly environment, free from distractions. Under these conditions the brain frequency is low and the brain is said to be in either low beta mode or alpha mode. The same applies to examination technique. Children performed under exam conditions when they are relaxed and confident. I have prepared a small booklet, Examination Preparation, with guidelines designed to ensure maximum benefit under exam conditions.

You can download the booklet at: www.mastercoachingaustralia.com/ free-lessons/study-skills.

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Looking back at the fashion in the Royal Wedding

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Meghan Markle shone in what was a wedding we will never forget...

Alyce Madden For the latest trends follow @westfieldpenrith on Instagram

It turns out one in every six people globally tuned in to watch the highly anticipated Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

For the fashion and beauty world this meant our eyes were peeled waiting to find out what wedding dress Meghan would pick and how she decided to wear her hair and make-up for this historical moment.

Timeless in a boatneck white Givenchy gown, Meghan looked every bit the princess she was set to become as she first stepped out of the car at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

With clean lines, simple sleeves, her gown cut a modern silhouette that was required to stand the test of time as it will be featured in the history books.

Designer Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy had to keep the secret wedding dress job under wraps, even from her husband we find out as the big reveal of the dress was viewed in front of the world.

Prince Harry went all out for the occasion as he was given special permission from the Queen to wear his Frock coat uniform of the blues and royals for the ceremony.

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The American-born former actress kept her jewellery minimal, with simple studs and a delicate bracelet.

The iconic moment though was Meghan confidently wearing the sparkling Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara in her hair, complete with an embroidered long, full veil.

Meghan taking her new title as Duchess of Sussex has always embraced effortless and understated style, for hair she went for her signature messy bun with loose pieces of hair framing her face perfectly.

Refreshing and simple, Meghan stayed true to herself and wore minimal makeup that actually made more of an impact than I think she intended.

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Lightly defining her eyes with charcoal eyeshadow and a barely there pinky nude lip, in a world full of cut creases, false eyelashes and heavy contour, truly natural make-up is rare to be seen and Meghan did not disappoint, showcasing natural beauty.

Meghan often complained of her skin being thoroughly airbrushed by photographers which was her pet peeve.

Meghan let her natural freckles shine for the wedding and refused to cover up, setting an inspirational example for girls and women globally.

Appreciate who you are, no matter your background, skin colour, or so-called imperfections.

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He was gigantic in girth, no doubt largely through overconsumption of the food and wine he loved so much.

But he wasn’t always that way, I was assured by a good friend who had fought with Colin in Vietnam. There he had apparently been light enough, agile enough and brave enough to be a ‘tunnel rat’, chasing Viet Cong soldiers in the most cramped conditions, armed with a pistol in hand and a knife held between his teeth.

But Colin was also gigantic by intellect and attitude to others. He held a senior position in the Australian division of the French liquor giant Remy, which had established Blue Pyrenees Estate vineyard and winery in central Victoria.

The position involved much educational work, and he loved nothing more, outside his family, than to pass on his vast knowledge and inspire young professionals in the wine, food and spirits industries.

By the time of his death in 1999, Colin had already earmarked a batch of BPE Merlot for special treatment.

And special treatment it got.

A year or so after his death, it was released as the Blue Pyrenees Estate 1997 The Richardson Merlot, and I considered myself very fortunate to be chosen to organise the Melbourne launch dinner of that wine.

Some of the wines I selected were, of course, from BPE, but there were plenty of others as well, including a couple of excellent Tasmanian dry whites which I knew he loved.

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Dogs with a special link to amazing part of the world

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John Newton braved the icy conditions up on the Saint Bernard Pass tto catch up with some ffriendly giants for a walk iin n the Swiss Alps...

It was recently that time of year again when whe locals and tourists alike get the chance chan to take a walk on the wild side with the Swiss national dog, some of which have achieved worldwide fame as movie stars, starred in a host of advertisements and featured on postage stamps.

Every weekend from the end of December until the end of February, the Barry Foundation – based in Martigny, Switzerland – organises leisurely walks accompanied by Saint Bernard dogs in the mountain village of Champex-Lac. The 90-minute walks take dog lovers around the idyllic, snow-covered alpine lake, with participants taking it in turns to hold the Saint Bernards on a lead, while youngsters can enjoy a ride in a sledge pulled by the dogs.

“The walks are beautiful. Our Saint Bernards love going out in the snow and coming into contact with the visitors,” Animal Keeper, Leah Fluckiger said.

“The participants sense that too. And what’s more, the walks lead through the spectacular scenery of the snowy alpine plateau.”

Each walk in Champex-Lac is accompanied by three Saint Bernards.

One of the heavyweight dogs pulls a specially-designed sledge for children under the age of 10 to ride on.

“As long ago as in historical times, the Saint Bernards used to pull carts. This remains a very suitable activity for the dogs, even today,” said Manuel Gaillard, who is in charge of the dogs.

“We have adapted the work of pulling the dogs a little, and replaced the traditional carts with sledges.”

Ideally, the walk should be combined with a visit to the Saint Bernard museum, which is the only one of its kind in Switzerland and tells the story of the dogs, the Great Saint Bernard Pass and hospice.

“The museum in Martigny is open every day. Visitors can find out more about the history of the hospice dogs and meet other dogs from our breeding kennels,”

said Rudolph Thomann, managing director the Barry Foundation which, as owner of the breeding kennels, is responsible for the continued management of the 300-year-old breed and the preservation of the special type of hospice Saint Bernard dog.

The Barry Foundation is named after the legendary Barry, who lived at the hospice in 1800 until 1812 and is considered the most famous of all the dogs who ever provided rescue services on the Great Saint Bernard Pass.

He saved the lives of more than 40 people.

The many legends surrounding his name greatly contributed to the Saint Bernard’s reputation.

As a result, there is always a dog named Barry at the hospice, which was founded by monks in the 11th century as a refuge for travellers and pilgrims on the 2469metre high Great Saint Bernard Pass – for centuries an important traffic route between the economic centres of northern Italy and North West Europe – and for pilgrims on their Via Francigena route to Rome.

Large mountain dogs have been kept at the popular hospice since the mid-17th

century to guard and protect those staying there.

Saint Bernards were rapidly adopted as companion dogs and above all as rescue dogs for travellers who lost their way in the snow and mist.

The dogs from the Great Saint Bernard Pass saved the lives of many people, averting countless deaths in the snow.

The reputation of the Saint Bernards (then called ‘Barry dogs’) grew throughout Europe in the 19th century – thanks to chronicles published in many languages and to reports passed on by word of mouth by the soldiers who had crossed the pass with Napoleon Bonaparte in 1800.

The legendary Barry became the archetype of the rescue dog.

Today, Saint Bernards no longer play a key role in mountain rescues. Helicopters and faster, smaller dogs get to the accident scene much quicker.

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Ringworm can be tricky to handle when it comes to our beloved pets...

Nicole McMillan Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

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A common misconception is that ringworm is a worm when in fact it is a fungus.

In people, it causes a classic circular lesion that was originally thought to look like a worm and the condition was incorrectly named.

In dogs and cats the common type of fungus that causes disease is Microsporum. The lesions in dogs and cats are more variable and rarely have the typical circular appearance seen in humans.

They are generally dry flaky areas of hair loss but can mimic other skin conditions.

They are rarely itchy.

Where does ringworm come from?

Microsporum has spores that can survive in the environment for years. They can survive in soil, on furniture, flooring and the fur of animals. If animals are exposed to the spores and they have damage to their skin like an abrasion, the spores attach and the fungus grows. The fungus feeds on dead skin cells, reproduces and produces more spores. Normally lesions are noted one to three weeks after exposure.

Common sources of infection are carrier animals that carry the spores on their coat or have subclinical infection with no

detectable skin lesions. Carriers are often animals that have had infection and been treated but the infection has not fully cleared. They can also include animals that tend to wander and are exposed in the environment.

Certain animals are more at risk of ringworm infection than others. Those with poor immune systems including puppies, kittens and animals fighting other illnesses. Animals in crowded and stressed environments like pounds and shelters are also at higher risk. Certain breeds are also more susceptible, especially Yorkshire Terriers and Persian cats.

It is important to note that the fungus requires damaged skin and cannot cause infection of healthy skin.

How is ringworm diagnosed?

Often a presumptive diagnosis can be made on the history and clinical signs.

For example, if a new kitten has been adopted from the pound and then a few weeks later all cats in the house have developed scaly hair loss, ringworm would be considered to be likely. Testing can be performed to achieve a diagnosis.

Most veterinarians will use a Woods Lamp to pass over the coat and lesions.

Microsporum will commonly fluoresce under this specialised light and it can show up skin lesions that are not visible to the naked eye. However not all species will fluoresce and the spores do not fluoresce.

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Conversely some topical treatments and non-infected skin scale can sometimes fluoresce. The fur within a lesion can be plucked and examined under a microscope for spores. The hair can also be sent for fungal culture. Culturing can take 10-14 days, so treatment is often started while awaiting results. Culturing can differentiate species and may help work out the original source of infection.

Treatment is normally a combination of oral antifungals to treat the infection and a medicated wash to remove and kill the spores. Treating all animals in the household is very important as they may be carriers. It is also important to clean the environment to remove spores and prevent reinfection. This is achieved by regular thorough cleaning and disinfection.

Most treatment protocols recommend isolating the affected animal for the period of treatment and cleaning the rest of the environment at the same time.

Repeat fungal cultures can be performed to ensure the infection is being controlled. Successful treatment requires commitment and time. A common issue is people stopping treatment too soon and the infection recurring. It can take months to completely eradicate it from the environment If you have any questions about ringworm treatment and control in your pet, please call the clinic.

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Why don’t we treat others with the same respect we’d like to receive?

Rarely does a day go by, where we are not confronted by either another news story or in our own personal experience, of an injustice or violence, gross selfishness, impatience, or aggressive, rude behaviour.

It raises the question; “Have we forgotten how to treat one another?” Even our policy makers and community leaders sometimes struggle to put in place or develop laws or strategies to deal with this.

Jesus had some very insightful, helpful words for today’s world that if each of us put in to practice, would make a huge difference to the way things are.

Among Jesus’ many wise words he said this, what some may know as the “Golden Rule”; “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you”.

You’ll find this in the gospel of Matthew in a part of the Bible known as “The Sermon on the Mount”. This “sermon” contains some of Jesus’ most wise and practical, but also challenging words!

Imagine if everyone treated each other

with the same respect, care, patience and kindness that they would like to be treated!

Imagine the difference it could make to the world!

Jesus treats you with love and respect.

He treats you with compassion, kindness and patience, offering us forgiveness for the times when we don’t treat one another in the way we should.

Here is an amazing truth!

When you put your trust in Jesus, he will change you from the inside out so you can begin to live in a new way.

Jesus has the best blueprint for the way to make things better in our world, and as we look at the world around us, we can see it is the blueprint we desperately need!

Have a great weekend and I’ll see you next week.

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SPECIAL FEATURE PET CORNER

10 ways to keep your pet warm this winter emperatures are quickly dropping!

While people are always trying to find the best ways to stay warm in the cooler months, here are 10 ways to help keep our furry friends warm too!

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Jackets and coats: Jackets and coats, while not only being a major fashion statement, can help keep your pet warm when going outside. Choosing something that is waterproof is even better!

Shoes/Booties: A lot of pets regulate their temperature through the soles of their feet. Shoes or something covering and protecting their feet can assist with keeping them warm and maintaining heat throughout their body.

Keep inside: The easiest and surest way to keep your pet warm this winter! Keep them indoors if possible.

Outdoor housing: A house with a sloped roof, insulation and even a heater will help your pet stay warm during the cooler months.

Heated pads/Hot water bottle: An effective, albeit more expensive way to keep your pet warm, heating pads or hot water bottles can be used to give your pet a warm place to lie down.

Grooming: While short-haired pets may require a layer of clothing to stay warm, long-haired animals have a natural extra layer. Keeping their hair groomed will ensure it does its job and keeps your pet warm this winter.

Bathe your pet inside: If you’re giving your pet a bath this winter, do it inside.

Once you’re done, make sure you dry your pet completely before sending them back outside.

Keep them out of the car: While many harp on about in-car pet safety during summer, winter can be just as dangerous, with cars dropping low in temperature and remaining cooler than outside.

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At just 12 months of age this poor boy has been let down twice now in his life. He was a stray at the shelter last year and as Adopted but sadly was found again and no owner has come for him as yet.

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The Karoq can be a two to five-seater.

With rear seats fitted and fully pushed back, the Karoq’s luggage compartment affords 479 litres. Push these seats forward and the space increases to 588 litres. Fold them flat and you have 1605 litres. Take them out – a task easily accomplished – and there’s a massive 1810 litres to fill.

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Biggest fight of his life NATHAN TAYLOR

orn in Nepean Hospital and growing up in Penrith, former St Marys Senior High School student turned Aussie UFC star Tyson Pedro admits he still pinches himself when people recognise him in the street.

“I thought getting recognised in Penrith was pretty crazy but what’s even crazier is people asking for photos in other countries,” he told the Weekender.

“I find it amazing that people in Las Vegas and LA know who I am. It’s amazing how much UFC has spread around the world.”

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Pedro said it was non-stop training for the majority of his trip, except for the one day a week they had ‘off’ to recover.

“With Cowboy, our rest days consisted of wakeboarding, mountain bike riding and rock climbing – it’s called active recovery,” he explained.

“We were doing anywhere from three to five sessions a day, six days a week – it’s probably the most I’ve trained and I’ve actually lost quite a bit of weight.

“I met with my nutritionist when I got home to help put the weight back on, he’ll send out meals to me. I know I’ll be given a crazy amount of food, it’ll be like force feeding myself.”

When Pedro isn’t developing his

The 26-year-old should start bracing himself for even more fans when he goes head to head with American fighter Ovince Saint Peux in Singapore next month.

The June 23 event – dubbed UFC Fight Night Asia – will be the first time Pedro has ever fought professionally in Asia.

“I’ve always wanted to crack the Asian market, I’m so happy this fight is in Singapore,” he said.

To prepare himself for one of the biggest bouts of his career, Pedro recently returned home from the United States after training with UFC megastar Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at his ranch/ gym in New Mexico.

martial arts abroad with some of the sport’s best, he’s back at home training in his Penrith garage alongside fellow UFC fighter and brother-in-law Tai Tuivasa. Pedro said his garage is just like everyone else’s until he backs the cars out.

“Tai and I call my garage ‘the shed’, we like the nitty gritty of it,” he said.

“We grew up training in the garage and that’s where I originally started doing karate with my dad. You don’t need a lot of fancy stuff – just a body and hard work rate.

“I’ll eventually have my own gym one day but, for now, I move the cars out and put the mats down.”

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Smith takes over as Penrith captain Story continued from » p. 72 According to club insiders, Smith was an “obvious” choice for the huge role. His dedication to training and strong relationship with teammates are some of his best attributes.

While he’ll have to give up his club captain title, Smith is looking forward to his new responsibilities.

“I first became club captain four or five years ago and, at the time, I didn’t know what to do. I remember the President telling me to just keep being myself,” Smith said.

“In that role, I had to lead people at training and be the person everyone can speak to if they had an issue or needed help.

“As first grade captain, I’ll have a lot more responsibilities both on and off the field.”

Hailing from the Hazelbrook Cricket Club, Smith has been one of Penrith’s longest serving and most popular players. He’s amassed more than 300 wickets and scored well over 2000 runs in his grade career.

Smith said Penrith’s strong culture is what keeps him coming back.

“Every year, despite players leaving or coming into the club, the culture remains really strong and tightknit,” he said.

A new club captain will be announced later this year.

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Cup’s special place NAIDOC Cup plays important role in local community NATHAN TAYLOR

ore than 1000 primary school children will descend on Hunter Fields in Emu Plains for the eighth NAIDOC Cup next month.

Hosted by Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services (NCNS), the annual event brings together students from more than 20 schools in the Nepean region, with 70 per cent of the participants Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

Program Manager with the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience at Western Sydney University, Luke Roseworne, attended the very first NAIDOC Cup when he was 11-years-old.

“It set me on my path. It was a great experience for kids who sometimes get overlooked,” he said.

“The NAIDOC Cup gives kids an opportunity to express themselves on Darug lands and the whole community gets right behind it.”

Eight years on, Mr Roseworne remains involved with the NAIDOC Cup and

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Participants in a previous NAIDOC Cup served as a referee for last year’s games.

“A lot of people in our community make this event happen and so do the local primary schools, like Braddock and Kingswood. People have been involved in it for years,” he said.

“If it wasn’t for the women in the community, this event would have never happened.

“The women made sure all the young Indigenous kids’ stories could be heard and expressed through sport.”

Hunter Fields is always a hive of activity during the NAIDOC Cup, and the same is expected on Friday, June 22.

Local kids vie for the OzTag and netball shields in the junior and senior competitions when they are not playing, eating and celebrating and affirming culture and identity.

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Footy initiative takes off ‘Try Time’ popularity grows as more players and sponsors jump on board NATHAN TAYLOR

ounded five years ago, Try Time started with just seven members.

This year that number has blown out to 40-plus as more and more people with special needs and intellectual disabilities get involved.

Try Time provides a valuable platform for people with special needs and intellectual disabilities to participate in sport.

Open to both male and female participants, ages range from as young as seven to over 40-years-old.

Recently, Elderton Homes agreed to sponsor jerseys and equipment for Brothers Penrith Junior Rugby League’s Try Time team.

“The mental and physical benefits of team sport have been documented for many years,” Elderton Homes General Manager – Sales and Marketing, John Castellano said.

“We are very pleased to support this important community initiative and look forward to watching the team’s progress in their first competition.”

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Elderton Homes’ John Castellano with players from Brothers Penrith’s Try Time team Brothers Penrith Try Time team organiser, Barry Costa, said the concept has been a great success since launching in Wentworthville five years ago.

“We were approached the same year and loved the idea,” he said.

“It’s been widely embraced by the

community with players and their families travelling from as far afield as Camden and Narellan to participate.”

Costa said the feedback he’s received since its inception has been “heartwarming”.

“Mums and dads tell us that it is the

highlight of the week for several players, and some have been known to dress in their playing attire the previous night and sleep in it,” he said.

“The idea of all ages playing together as one unified group has worked very well.

The older players look out for the younger ones, which is great to see and builds camaraderie.

“We teach the participants how to pass, play the ball, navigate agility sticks and tackle bag skills – they simply love it.”

Meanwhile, Brothers Penrith are celebrating the news that female rugby league player Christine Pauli has been selected as a member of the NSW City squad, which will play in the upcoming Women’s National Championship from June 1-3.

The 22-player squad, featuring seven NSW Women’s incumbents, will take part in the tournament on the Gold Coast, competing against NSW Country, Queensland Country, Queensland City, the Australian Defence Force and the Combined Affiliate States.

Pauli will compete for a place in the NSW Women’s State of Origin team, to be played on June 22 at North Sydney Oval.

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FOOTBALL

Wanderers find their man German international Markus Babbel to lead Western Sydney for next three years NATHAN TAYLOR

fter an “extensive worldwide search”, the Western Sydney Wanderers believe they have finally landed a coach that will lead them back to the A-League Finals.

Last weekend the Wanderers announced former German international Markus Babbel as their new head coach for the next three seasons.

Following the departure of Tony Popovic last October and Josep Gombau last month, Babbel becomes the club’s third head coach in less than a year.

A talented footballer with Bayern Munich and Liverpool, Babbel’s transition into coaching has been a successful one, winning promotion to the Bundesliga with Hertha Berlin and qualifying for Champions League football with Stuttgart.

The 45-year-old has also enjoyed a strong affiliation with Australian players, having coached former Wanderer Tomi Juric at FC Lazern and Nikita Rukavytsya in Berlin.

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Wanderers Chairman Paul Lederer, new coach Markus Babbel and CEO John Tsatsimas Wanderers Chairman Paul Lederer said Babbel was the right man to lead the Wanderers into the future.

“Today we have made a statement about our future and I am very proud to announce Markus Babbel as our new head coach,” he said.

“In the next 18 months we will have our new training facility finished, our new stadium open and our club ready to take another giant step.

“Having a coach like Markus involved with this club will make us a force in this league as we strive to win trophies, return

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to the AFC Champions League and make a statement not only in Australia but internationally as a football club.”

Lederer said the Wanderers “explored the world” to find Gombau’s replacement.

“We explored Europe and we explored here domestically, and I couldn’t be happier that Markus said yes,” he said.

“It’s a fantastic coup for us, and without stating the obvious, Markus has been a world class player in his own right playing at the highest level and he is a fantastic coach so we couldn’t be happier.”

Babbel said it was an honour to join the club and was looking forward to getting the Wanderers back into the Finals.

“I am very proud and very happy to be here,” he said.

“I had really good conversations with the club when they came to visit me in Germany and I could see the fever in their eyes about the vision and what Western Sydney would like to do in the next couple of years.

“I’m looking forward and I would like to thank the club for trusting in me and I will give 100 per cent towards our vision.”

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Panthers ready to roar Coach hopes injury curse is beaten as new Premier League season begins NATHAN TAYLOR

fter wining just three games over the course of two seasons, veteran netball coach Lisa Beehag is hoping it will be third time lucky for her Panthers Netball NSW Premier League (NNSWPL) team in 2018.

Following a stack of injuries during her first two years in charge of the Opens team, the Netball NSW Hall of Famer is crossing her fingers and her toes that season 2018 plays out a lot differently.

“Again we had one of those years last year where we couldn’t fill certain roles week in, week out due to injury,” Beehag told the Weekender.

“During our first season in 2016 we lost our two shooters to injury and last season we lost our two circle defenders. Fingers crossed we have some luck this year.”

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The Panthers in action last season. Photo: Clusterpix Photography cials from Penrith, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury Netball Associations as well as recruits from around the state and country, Panthers have put together a strong Opens team to contest this year’s title.

Beehag said the club have recruited two Australian Netball League players as well as elevated several young stars from their successful U20s team.

“We have recruited goal attack Laura Towell from the Netball NSW Waratahs

and fellow shooter Nalani Makunde from the Canberra Giants,” she said.

“This year we’ve also added six previous U20s players into the group, so it’s good to see we are promoting from within.

“We also have a few players returning from last year’s squad too.”

The Panthers Opens team will battle the GWS Fury in Wednesday’s season opener at Sydney Olympic Park.

Beehag said she’s looking forward to the first round match-up.

“I think it’s a good game for us to start with,” she said.

“GWS are a very stable group, particularly their centre court who have played together for 10 years. Their understanding is very good and we’ll need to disrupt that.”

Meanwhile, the Panthers U20s team will also battle the Fury on Wednesday evening.

Following the departure of 2016 Netball NSW Coach of the Year Jaqua Heddle, the Panthers U20s team will be coached by Drew Mulvena.

“Drew’s been around a long time and has been successful at a number of different levels,” Beehag said.

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Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith’s Men’s and Women’s teams have had an unhappy weekend of results during Round 10 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) competition.

Penrith’s men weren’t able to capitalise on last week’s win, losing to the Newcastle Hunters 93-85.

Centre Sean Weekes led the Panthers with 28 points and 13 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s women can’t buy a win this season, belted by Newcastle 78-38. Natalia Beaumont was best for the Panthers scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Both sides will take on the Norths Bears this Saturday in Penrith.

AFL: The GWS Giants have suffered three straight defeats, going down to North Melbourne 112-69 during Round 9 of the AFL. The massive loss sees the Giants slip out of the top eight and into 11th spot. GWS will look to get their season back on track when they take on Essendon this Saturday at Spotless Stadium.

NETBALL: Giants Netball have bounced back after last week’s first loss of the season, defeating the Queensland Firebirds 53-51 in Round 4 of the Super Netball competition.

The Giants will look for two in a row when they battle the Melbourne Vixens this Sunday evening.

RUGBY: The Western Sydney Barbarians have won their first game of the season, overcoming Northern Suburbs 12-10 in Round 7 of the Bill Simpson Shield (Third Grade Colts).

After getting blown away 64-0 in their opening encounter a fortnight ago, it was impressive to see rugby’s newest side get a victory in just their second ever game. The Barbarians tackle West Harbour this Saturday at Concord Oval.

GOLF: The third round of the 2018 Masters Pennants Golf competition has seen Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club continue their unbeaten run, defeating Oatlands 9-6 to now lead their division. Penrith bounced back into form with a strong 9-6 win over Oatlands, whilst Dunheved suffered their first loss of the season, falling 7-8 to Windsor Country Club.

Leonay suffered a surprise 0-15 loss to Lynwood, which was the biggest defeat of the day and threatens to take the wind out of the local club’s sails this season. Wallacia Golf Club finally got their season underway but could not open with a win.

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AFL: The Penrith Rams have won back to back games, narrowly defeating the Western Magic 58-55 in Round 7 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division. Luke Cooke kicked three goals for the Rams. Penrith will enjoy the bye this weekend before taking on the South West Sydney Magpies in Round 9. Meanwhile, after having last weekend off, the Auburn-Penrith Giants will aim for back to back wins when they face the Sydney University

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roud Penrith cricketer Ryan Smith will take over the reigns as first grade captain following the recent departure of Michael Castle.

The premiership-winning Poidevin Gray Shield coach and former first grade skipper will return home to Queensland following a number of years at the foot of the Mountains.

Smith, who has been with the club for more than a decade, will become Penrith’s first grade skipper for the upcoming 2018/19 season following many successful years serving as club captain.

The prolific wicket taker said it was somewhat of a shock to be chosen.

“It was special for me and a bit of a surprise as well. Penrith is a great club and I can’t wait to be the first grade captain and have success with this side,” Smith told the Weekender.

“I thought there may have been a couple of guys that could have been considered, like Cameron Weir, who has done really well with the U21s team the last couple of years.

“I just didn’t think they would think of me, it was nice to be thought of.”

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Ryan Smith will take over as Penrith’s first grade cricket captain. Photo: Melinda Jane

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