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A dangerous grass fire covered Penrith in smoke earlier this week, and there’s fears it’s only the beginning of a dangerous summer fire season. Troy Dodds reports on page 3 Photo: Melinda Jane.

GOLDEN GIRL JESS FRONTS NEW SYDNEY WATER CAMPAIGN

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ydney could be under level one water restrictions in just 12 months, according to early Sydney Water analysis of the dry weather conditions ahead.

The warning comes as Penrith paddling champion Jessica Fox fronts a new campaign for Sydney Water, urging us to save water across the summer months ahead.

The campaign aims to ensure we don’t take water for granted. Full story on » p. 5

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Fire blankets city in smoke Dozens of firefighters work to contain grass fire as reality of hot, dry summer hits TROY DODDS

ears of a dangerous fire season became reality on Monday when an out-of-control grass fire burned through some 30 hectares of land near Hickeys Lane and Andrews Road in Penrith. The fire was contained mid-afternoon, with crews working to ensure nearby properties and business premises did not come under threat. Thankfully no injuries were recorded but it was a warning sign of what could be ahead in what's expected to be a scorching summer. The fire started around Midday on Monday with more than a dozen fire trucks from Fire & Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service, as well as water bombing aircraft, called to the scene. Smoke blanketed the

wider Penrith area as the blaze took hold with many reporting ash falling in their backyards across the city. “Firefighters immediately started work on containing the fire, which was rapidly moving in a northerly direction,” a Fire & Rescue NSW spokesperson said. “To assist the operation, a helicopter was used to waterbomb the fire, over 30 hectares of bushland. “Thick plumes of smoke from the fire also caused major visibility issues for motorists in the area. “The fire was eventually contained, with workers from the nearby industrial complex not required to evacuate their buildings.” The spokesperson said the cause of the fire was yet to be determined, with investigations continuing.

Onlookers watch as the fire burns on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Let’s not toss aside Sydney’s history

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y experience on the golf course has been limited over the years to hosting corporate charity days and events and driving the odd golf cart. I’ve never completed a full round of golf in my life. Now that’s partly because of my extreme lack of sporting ability and coordination skills, and partly because it’s just never really excited me. A good walk spoilt, and all that jazz. But that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate it. It seems golf courses are under attack these days – accused of taking up too much space in a cluttered Sydney, space that could be better used for us non-golfers to do whatever it is we do in parks and the like. On Sunday, Premier Chris Minns announced that the NSW Government intends to repurpose up to 20 hectares of the Moore Park Golf Course in Sydney and turn it into a “thriving” public park. Minns’ argument is that taking half of the golf course, therefore converting it from an 18 hole course to a nine hole course, is needed to help tackle the housing crisis in Sydney. As we build up, more public infrastructure like parks is more important than ever, he says. Minns’ decision has had a mixed reaction. One fan will be Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, who has been a long-time advocate for reclaiming the golf course land. On radio this week, the Premier told Ben Fordham that he had not spoken to Moore before jumping on board and making the announcement. He later corrected the record to confirm he had in fact met with the Lord Mayor to discuss the issue several months prior. I guess we give him the benefit of the doubt there, but it seems odd not to remember such a meeting over an issue like this. Regardless, I’m not sure the Premier has pulled the right move here. First, Centennial Park sits a stone’s throw from the golf course – raising questions about the need for additional parkland, especially at the expense of the course.

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But second, when you rip up golf courses, you’re tearing at the heart of community traditions. Getting rid of the golf course is seen as an easy solution because the theory is most people, ie non-golfers, couldn’t care less and like the idea of more green space. But it’s not an easy solution at all, not for the many hundreds of thousands who use it as a salvation. Not for the countless men and women who use it as one of their only social outings of the week.

“They’ll become yet another piece of history we regret removing, and there’s far too much of that”

As one golfer told me this week: “My 18 holes of golf once a week is my mental health refresh. I understand the need for parks and more recreation, but this is my recreation. It feels like it’s just the beginning of the end.” And we must always remember – get rid of the golf course, and you never get it back. Sure, there’s still nine holes under the Moore Park plan, but ask any golfer and they’ll tell you that’s not good enough. And it could be just the start. We are so quick to destroy history in this country, short as it may be, all under the umbrella of progress.

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Moore Park Golf Course opened its doors in 1913, 110 years ago. Now some, like Minns, would argue this is not a good enough reason to keep it as it is, and Sydney has evolved and the surrounding area has changed dramatically. In fact, he said as much on Sunday: “Over the past century, Sydney has changed significantly. When the golf course was first established, the surrounding areas were largely industrial lands. Significant urban regeneration has seen housing density around Green Square and Zetland transform industrial land into a vibrant community.” Others would argue that the history of the course is worth preserving and respecting in its own right. When it opened 110 years ago, Moore Park Golf Course became the first public access golf course in the state. There is nothing elite about Moore Park Golf Course, and it remains an accessible course to the public – where a round of 18 holes can cost you less than $50. Even a hack like me could have a crack. It is a piece of Sydney’s history, but now it’s just seen as being in the way. Something just doesn’t seem right about tossing aside such history, to replace it with another version of the green space it already boasts. Just because not everyone wants to play golf, doesn’t mean others shouldn’t be able to. Why does one form of recreation win out over another? Overall, there’s something about the golf courses of Sydney this non-golfer doesn’t want touched. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia buff in me. It’s not my history, but it’s somebody’s. We need to protect these courses – they are part of the fabric and history of our cities and suburbs, and crucial community components. And in Moore Park’s case, they have a history and a story all of their own. We should protect and save our courses, including Moore Park. If we don’t, they’ll become yet another piece of history we regret removing, and there’s far too much of that.

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Fox fronts water campaign Olympic golden girl spearheads push for us to be water conscious this summer TROY DODDS

enrith paddling champion Jessica Fox is leading a push for us all to save water this summer. As we head into what is expected to be one of the hottest summers on record, following the driest winter in 37 years, Sydney Water is urging customers to minimise their water use as Sydney faces a potential cycle of restrictions and inevitable drought. With no significant rainfall since November 2022, there has been water depletion across Greater Sydney’s dams, including a six per cent drop at Warragamba. Warragamba Dam, which supplies the majority of Sydney's drinking water, has dropped to 94 per cent capacity since November 2022, when the dam was last operating at 100 per cent. Fox will front a new campaign to help educate the public that we can no longer rely on rainfall. “Everyone needs to understand, the future of water depends on all of us. It’s easy to take water for granted, but with a changing climate and a growing population, the time has come for us to tackle demand,” Fox said. Sydney Water Managing Director, Roch Cheroux, said $30 billion will be spent over the next 10 years upgrading existing networks and infrastructure.

Jessica Fox is fronting a new campaign for Sydney Water.

"While we are not going into drought next week, we are doing everything we can as an organisation to secure the future of water for Sydney," he said. "Drought in Australia is cyclic and

inevitable, and recent advice indicates we are moving into a phase where rain is expected to hit historic lows over the next 12 months. “It's not about today; it's about tomorrow; it

was only four years ago we experienced one of the worst droughts in history." Early analysis indicates if the dry weather continues, Sydney could be under Level 1 water restrictions in just 12 months by November 2024, or early 2025. Sydney Water Head of Water Supply and Production, Ben Blayney, said when dam levels start to fall, they can drop quickly. “There is a perception that the dams are full and Sydney’s water supply is endless. The message is we cannot wait until the dams are empty to take action,” he said. “What we can see as part of our daily monitoring processes is a series of red flags. These are the same trends we experienced going into the last drought. “The unpredictable weather patterns we’ve seen over the past two years are just a taste of what’s to come. We need to act now so we are better prepared to minimise the impact of the next drought.” Minister for Water Rose Jackson said as we head into another dry period we need everyone to pitch in and do their part to conserve water. “Small changes in habits like turning the tap off while brushing your teeth or only running the dishwasher when it’s full can make a big difference, so with El Nino declared I encourage everyone to take a look at their water habits and assess if there are actions they can take to reduce water use,” she said.

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Black spots get funding Five troublespots to be fixed in Penrith thanks to Federal Government program TROY DODDS

ore than $2 million will be spent on fixing several black spots on local

The intersection of Evan and Stafford Street is among those getting an upgrade. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Avenue and Fifth Avenue, with a rural median island stop treatment to be installed with supplementary line marking.

roads. Penrith City Council has received the funding to implement the improvements as part of the Federal Government's Black Spot Program. Five projects will be undertaken, with $1.25 million to be spent on Glenmore Parkway between Glengarry Drive and Camellia Avenue, with round-a-bouts to be built at Glenmore Parkway and Ridgetop Drive and Glenmore Parkway and Muru Drive, along with safety barrier treatments and traffic calming devices. At Colyton, $380,000 will be spent at Roper Road and Hewitt Street for safety improvements, including a traffic study to address signal phasing. The existing round-a-bout at the intersection of Evan Street and Stafford Street in Penrith will be upgraded, with $80,000 allocated to the project. $470,000 will be spent on Third Avenue at Llandilo between Seventh

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And at St Marys, $100,000 has been allocated to improvements to the intersection of Carpenter Street and Marsden Road.

“It is expected that the resulting accident remediation treatments will result in improved levels of traffic safety and a reduction in

accidents on local and regional roads within the Local Government Area,” a report to Councillors at Monday night's Ordinary Meeting said. The five projects are 100 per cent funded by the Federal Government program, with no financial contribution required from Council. “There are minor (acceptable) risk implications to Council in terms of delivery timeframe for the 2023/24 funded projects, however we believe the delivery target of 30 June 2023 (and 30 June 2024 for the multi-year funding of the Roper Road and Hewitt Street project) can be achieved due to preliminary designs currently being underway,” the report said. “The program provides for 100 per cent funding, hence there are limited risk implications as Council has a proven track record of over 15 years now in delivery of high-quality projects under these grants.” Councillors agreed to accept the funding, with all projects to commence soon. What other black spots in Penrith need fixing? Tell us via email at news@westernweekender.com.au or call 4722 2998.

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inister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully unveiled a million-dollar playscape in Cambridge Gardens this week. He was joined by Member for Penrith Karen McKeown and Deputy Mayor Mark Davies at Trinity Drive Reserve. The student leaders from Cambridge Gardens Public School were also in attendance, eager to try out the new equipment after the formal proceedings concluded. Davies said the mixed-use recreation space is the first of its kind in our city, and it’s already hugely popular with the locals. “It was all designed in consultation with our community, including a nearby childcare centre and Cambridge Gardens Public School,” he said “It offers a great place for people to gather in, get active and enjoy the outdoors. The junior play space is perfect setting for children up to eight-years-old and their families. The mixed recreation space is

Paul Scully, Bob Pullen, Karen McKeown, Brock Jurd and Mark Davies. Photo: Melinda Jane.

geared for over eight-year-olds and includes a skatebowl pumptrack, parkour zone traversing wall basket swing flying fox, an inclusive trampoline and spinner.” In 2016, an 11-year-old spearheaded a campaign and asked everyone in the neighbourhood to

sign a petition for a skate park and pump track that could be safely accessed by everyone. His neighbour championed the proposal to Penrith City Council, and together their enthusiasm and commitment led to the mixed recreation space becoming a reality.

Scully said this space is a long serving testament to the advocacy of Brock Jurd and Bob Pullen, congratulating the pair on putting the idea forward. “We’ve been able to turn what was just a bit of land that no one was really using it into something that’s

really attractive, really engaging, really fun,” he said. “It’s important that we continue to invest in our public spaces, not just in play areas but areas like Regatta Rark, so that people can come together, so people can have an enjoyable life in the outdoors, so people can have some fun in the sun. “We’re doing this all over Sydney, all over NSW, because the one thing we discovered that during COVID is that we need good spaces near to where we live. “Sometimes you’ve just got to get out and have a more budget and family-oriented option for people to be able to enjoy.” McKeown said she was really happy to have delivered the upgrade. “I’m pleased that we’re building these spaces in our older, more established suburbs,” she said. “To be able to deliver a piece such as this, with two distinct components to it, for the toddlers and for the older kids to enjoy as well, of all abilities, is just amazing. “I’m so proud to be able to do that and declare the park open.”

Hitchen joins Panthers Board TROY DODDS

ormer Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen has joined the Board of the Penrith Panthers. She was confirmed as a Board-appointed independent director on Wednesday afternoon. It follows the appointment of Nordoff-Robbins CEO Belinda Leonard to the Board in August. Panthers Chairman Peter Graham said he was looking forward to Hitchen’s input moving forward. “Tricia will bring her community focus, she’s been very engaged in many community initiatives, but she also has a strong corporate background,” he told the Weekender. Panthers recently underwent a merit selection process to recruit new additions to the Board, following the resignation of Director Ian Hicks earlier this year. Leonard and Hitchen were the front-run-

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INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Western Sydney International Airport airspace and flight path design (EPBC 2022/9143) The following notice is published pursuant to Section 103(1)(c) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act).

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ners out of that process but the club opted to delay Hitchen’s appointment until her Mayoral duties concluded last month. A former Chief Inspector with the NSW Police Force, Hitchen has operated a local business for more than 18 years and is on the Board of Ripples, The Haven and Penrith Performing & Visual Arts. She remains a Penrith Councillor.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts proposes to adopt and implement a plan for aviation airspace management for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) within the meaning of section 160(2)(b) of the EPBC Act, located approximately 46 kms west of Sydney’s Centre in Badgerys Creek, New South Wales. The proposed action is being assessed by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Where the draft EIS may be viewed or obtained The draft EIS and associated documents will be on display during regular business hours between 24 October 2023 and 31 January 2024, 67 business days, at the following locations: • Penrith City Library at 601 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750 • State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 The draft EIS and associated documents will also be displayed at additional locations across Greater Sydney. For further information, visit www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au or call 1800 038 160. The draft EIS can also be viewed or downloaded at www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au Community Information and Feedback Sessions Information about session dates and locations will be available online at www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au/community-events and by calling 1800 038 160.

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ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ʵ˥˜˘˙˦ ● ˂˨˥ ʹ˥˘˘ ʹ˔ˠ˜˟ˬ ʹ˨ˡ ʷ˔ˬ ˜˦ ˢˡ ˧˛˜˦ ˆ˔˧˨˥˗˔ˬʟ ʧ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦ ˔˧ ʶ˥˔ˡ˘˕˥ˢˢ˞ ˆ˞˔˧˘ ˃˔˥˞ʟ ˕˘˧˪˘˘ˡ ʤʣ˔ˠϝʦˣˠʡ ʵ˥˜ˡ˚ ˧˛˘ ˞˜˗˦ ˔˟ˢˡ˚ ˙ˢ˥ ˢ˨˥ ˣ˘˧˧˜ˡ˚ ˭ˢˢʟ ˧˔˞˘ ˢˡ ˧˛˘ ˜ˡЄ˔˧˔˕˟˘ ˢ˕˦˧˔˖˟˘ ˖ˢ˨˥˦˘ʟ ˜ˡ˗˨˟˚˘ ˜ˡ ˙ˢˢ˗ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˚˘˧ ˬˢ˨˥ ˙˔˖˘ ˣ˔˜ˡ˧˘˗ʡ ʹ˜ˡ˗ ˢ˨˧ ˠˢ˥˘ ˔˧ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬʢ˖˥˔ˡ˘˕˥ˢˢ˞˙˙˗

● ˆ˔˩˘ ˧˛˘ ˗˔˧˘ʔ ʿˢˢ˞˜ˡ˚ ˙ˢ˥ ˔ ˙˨ˡ ˘˩˘ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˢ˨˧ ˪˜˧˛ ˧˛˘ ˙˔ˠ˜˟ˬʲ ʿˢˢ˞ ˡˢ ˙˨˥˧˛˘˥ ˧˛˔ˡ ˆ˧ ˀ˔˥ˬ˦ ˆ˛ˢ˪˖˔˦˘ʔ ˂˨˥ ˧˔˟˘ˡ˧˘˗ ˟˜ˡ˘˨ˣ ˢ˙ ˖ˢˠ˘˗˜˔ˡ˦ʟ ˗˔ˡ˖˘˥˦ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˜ˡ˚˘˥˦ ˪˜˟˟ ˧˔˞˘ ˖˘ˡ˧˥˘ ˦˧˔˚˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˣ˥ˢ˩˜˗˘ ˔ˡ ˘˩˘ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ˘ˡ˧˘˥˧˔˜ˡˠ˘ˡ˧ ˙ˢ˥ ˔˟˟ʡ ʷˢˡϠ˧ ˠ˜˦˦ ˢ˨˧ ˢˡ ˧˛˜˦ ˢˣˣˢ˥˧˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˦˨ˣˣˢ˥˧ ˧˛˘ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˝ˢˬ ˔ ˦˔˙˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˝ˢˬ˔˕˟˘ ˘˩˘ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˢ˨˧ʡ ʹ˜ˡ˗ ˢ˨˧ ˠˢ˥˘ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬʢ˦ˠ˦˛ˢ˪˖˔˦˘ ● ˇ˛˘˥˘ ˛˔˦ ˡ˘˩˘˥ ˕˘˘ˡ ˔ ˕˘˧˧˘˥ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˧ˢ ˕˘ ˜ˡ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˜˦ ˘˫˖˜˧˘˗ ˧ˢ ˦˛˔˥˘ ˧˛˘ ʷ˥˔˙˧ ʸ˖ˢˡˢˠ˜˖ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ˡ˗ ˉ˜˦˜˧ˢ˥ ʸ˖ˢˡˢˠˬ ˆ˧˥˔˧˘˚˜˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˜ˡ˩˜˧˘˦ ˢ˨˥ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˝ˢ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˖ˢˡ˩˘˥˦˔˧˜ˢˡʡ ʻ˘˟ˣ ˦˛˔ˣ˘ ˧˛˘ ˙˨˧˨˥˘ ˢ˙ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ

ʷ˘ˠˢ˟˜˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˚˔˥˔˚˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˖˔˥ˣˢ˥˧ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˗˘˧˔˖˛˘˗ ˦˘˖ˢˡ˗˔˥ˬ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ϧ ʷ˘˕˕˜˘ ˆ˘˧˨

ʥʠ˦˧ˢ˥˘ˬ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚

ϧ ʴ˟˟ ʼˡ ˂ˡ˘ ʶˢˡ˧˥˔˖˧ˢ˥˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

ʼˡʠ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ Ѓ˕˥˘˚˟˔˦˦ ˣˢˢ˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˂ˆˆˀ ϧ ˌʥ ʷ˘˦˜˚ˡ ˉ˜˦˧˔ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

ʷ˘ˠˢ˟˜˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˜ˡʠ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ ˦˪˜ˠˠ˜ˡ˚ ˣˢˢ˟ ϧ ˅ ʙ ʿ ˆ˧˔˥˥ ʴ˥˖˛˜˧˘˖˧˦

ˇ˛˘˦˘ ˣ˥ˢ˝˘˖˧˦ ˪˘˥˘ ˙˨ˡ˗˘˗ ˕ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˁˆˊ ʺˢ˩˘˥ˡˠ˘ˡ˧ʡ ʹ˜ˡ˗ ˢ˨˧ ˠˢ˥˘ ˔˧ ˬˢ˨˥˦˔ˬˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖ˢˠʡ˔˨ʢ˧˥˜ˡ˜˧ˬˣ˟˔ˬ

ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʶˢˡ˦˘ˡ˧ʢ˦ ʷ˘˧˘˥ˠ˜ˡ˘˗

ˀˢ˗ʥʦʢʣʥʣʫ

ʿˢ˧ ʥʥ ʷ˃ ʥʪʣʧʤʪʟ ʧʥ ˃ˢ˥˧˥˨˦˛ ʶ˥˘˦˖˘ˡ˧ʟ ʿ˨˗˗˘ˡ˛˔ˠ ˆ˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ʧʡʨʨ ʛʤʴʜ ˠˢ˗˜Ѓ˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ʷʴʤʪʢʣʥʧʩ ˙ˢ˥ ˔ˠ˘ˡ˗ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ ˧ˢ ˦˛˘˗

ϧ ˆ˛˔˥ˢˡ ʽˢˡ˘˦

ˇ˛˘ ˝˨ˡ˜ˢ˥ ˣ˟˔ˬ˦ˣ˔˖˘ ˨ˣ˚˥˔˗˘ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘˦ ˡ˘˪ ˣ˟˔ˬ ˘ˤ˨˜ˣˠ˘ˡ˧ʟ ˦˛˔˗˘ ˦˔˜˟˦ʟ ˧˥˘˘˦ʟ ˔ ˣ˔˧˛˪˔ˬʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˘˔˧˜ˡ˚ʡ ʴ ˪˔˧˘˥ ˕˨˕˕˟˘˥ ˔ˡ˗ ˕˜ˡ˦ ˪˘˥˘ ˔˟˦ˢ ˜ˡ˦˧˔˟˟˘˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˥˘˦˘˥˩˘ʡ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʪʫʩ

ʿˢ˧ ʦʥʧ ʷ˃ ʥʤʧʪʟ ʦʥʧ ʸ˜˚˛˧˛ ʴ˩˘ˡ˨˘ʟ ʿ˟˔ˡ˗˜˟ˢ

ˇˢ ˦˛˔˥˘ ˬˢ˨˥ ˜˗˘˔˦ʟ ˣ˟˘˔˦˘ ˣ˥ˢ˩˜˗˘ ˬˢ˨˥ ˙˘˘˗˕˔˖˞ ˕˘˧˪˘˘ˡ ˡˢ˪ ˔ˡ˗ ˊ˘˗ˡ˘˦˗˔ˬʟ ʫ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦ ˔˧ ˬˢ˨˥˦˔ˬˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖ˢˠʡ˔˨ʢ˧˛˥˜˩˘

ˇ˛˘ ˠ˜˫˘˗ ˥˘˖˥˘˔˧˜ˢˡ ˦ˣ˔˖˘ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘˦ ˔ ˦˞˔˧˘ ˕ˢ˪˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˣ˨ˠˣ ˧˥˔˖˞ʟ ˣ˔˥˞ˢ˨˥ ˭ˢˡ˘ʟ ˔ ˧˥˔˩˘˥˦˜ˡ˚ ˪˔˟˟ʟ ˕˔˦˞˘˧ ˦˪˜ˡ˚ʟ Єˬ˜ˡ˚ ˙ˢ˫ʟ ˔ˡ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˦˜˩˘ ˦ˣ˜ˡˡ˘˥ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˥˔ˠˣˢ˟˜ˡ˘ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˦ˢ˖˜˔˟ ˦ˣ˔˖˘˦ʡ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʧʦʣ

ʿˢ˧ ʤ ʷ˃ ʤʣʩʫʤʨʨʟ ʤʨʨ ʹ˔˥ˠ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ˀ˨˟˚ˢ˔

ϧ ʽ˔˚ˣ˔˟ ˆ˜ˡ˚˛

● ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˛˔˦ ˥˘˩˜˧˔˟˜˦˘˗ ˇ˥˜ˡ˜˧ˬ ʷ˥˜˩˘ ˅˘˦˘˥˩˘ʟ ʶ˔ˠ˕˥˜˗˚˘ ʺ˔˥˗˘ˡ˦ʟ ˪˜˧˛ ˔ ˡ˘˪ ˠ˜˫˘˗ ˥˘˖˥˘˔˧˜ˢˡ ˦ˣ˔˖˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˨ˣ˚˥˔˗˘ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˝˨ˡ˜ˢ˥ ˣ˟˔ˬ˦ˣ˔˖˘ʡ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʧʩʫ

ʿˢ˧ ʥʥʦʩ ˃˃ ʤʥʪʧʩʬʥʟ ʥʧ ˇ˥˔ˠ˪˔ˬ ʴ˩˘ˡ˨˘ʟ ˊ˘˥˥˜ˡ˚˧ˢˡ

ˇ˛˘˦˘ ˗˥˔˙˧ ˦˧˥˔˧˘˚˜˘˦ ˕˨˜˟˗ ˢˡ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ˦˧˥ˢˡ˚ ˟˘˔˗˘˥˦˛˜ˣ ˜ˡ ˘˖ˢˡˢˠ˜˖ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˩˜˦˜˧ˢ˥ ˘˖ˢˡˢˠˬʟ ˦˘˧˧˜ˡ˚ ˢ˨˧ ˔ ˣ˟˔ˡ ˘ˡ˖ˢ˨˥˔˚˘ ˜ˡ˩˘˦˧ˠ˘ˡ˧ʟ ˔˧˧˥˔˖˧ ˠˢ˥˘ ˩˜˦˜˧ˢ˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖˥˘˔˧˘ ˠˢ˥˘ ˟ˢ˖˔˟ ˝ˢ˕˦ʡ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʪʤʩ

ʿˢ˧ ʤʤʨʩ ʷ˃ ʤʥʤʨʣʬʣʟ ʤʧ ʶ˔˩˔˟˥ˬ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ʽˢ˥˗˔ˡ ˆˣ˥˜ˡ˚˦ ʥʠ˦˧ˢ˥˘ˬ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʪʨʣ

ʿˢ˧ ʥʨʪ ʷ˃ ʥʣʧʬʪʪʟ ʦʦ ˊ˘˦˧˕˔ˡ˞ ʴ˩˘ˡ˨˘ʟ ʸˠ˨ ˃˟˔˜ˡ˦ ʷ˘ˠˢ˟˜˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˦˧˥˨˖˧˨˥˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˔ ʥʠ˦˧ˢ˥˘ˬ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ʟ ˗˘˧˔˖˛˘˗ ˚˔˥˔˚˘ ˪˜˧˛ ˦˧ˢ˥˔˚˘ ˟ˢ˙˧ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˜ˡ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ ˦˪˜ˠˠ˜ˡ˚ ˣˢˢ˟ ˪˜˧˛ ˧˥˘˘ ˥˘ˠˢ˩˔˟

ϧ ˇ˜ˠ ʻ˔˥˥˜ˡ˚˧ˢˡ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʪʫʨ

ʿˢ˧ ʥ ʷ˃ ʫʤʨʤʣʬʟ ʤʬ ʾ˔ˡ˔ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘ʟ ʶ˥˔ˡ˘˕˥ˢˢ˞ ʹ˜˥˦˧ Єˢˢ˥ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ

ϧ ˇ˨˗ˢ˥ ʵ˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʪʬʨ

ʿˢ˧ ʤʬʧ ʷ˃ ʫʩʣʩʥʧʟ ʤʦ ˀ˔˥˜ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘ˠ ʺ˟˘ˡˠˢ˥˘ ˃˔˥˞ ʴ˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚

ʷ˘˙˘˥˥˘˗ ʶˢˠˠ˘ˡ˖˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ϧ ˃˥ˢ˨˦˧ ʙ ʺ˔˥˗ˡ˘˥ ʶˢˡ˦˨˟˧˜ˡ˚ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

ʷʴʥʥʢʤʥʣʩ

ʿˢ˧ ʤʥ ʷ˃ ʥʪʤʣʪʟ ʦʤʥϝʦʤʩ ʶ˔˗˗˘ˡ˦ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʶ˟˔˥˘ˠˢˡ˧ ˀ˘˔˗ˢ˪˦

˃˨˥˦˨˔ˡ˧ ˧ˢ ˆ˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ʧʡʨʬ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ʸˡ˩˜˥ˢˡˠ˘ˡ˧˔˟ ˃˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ʴ˦˦˘˦˦ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴ˖˧ ʤʬʪʬʟ ˧˛˘ ˦˖˛˘˗˨˟˘ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˟˜˦˧˦ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˥˘˖˘ˡ˧˟ˬ ˗˘˧˘˥ˠ˜ˡ˘˗ ˕ˬ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ

ʴˣˣ˥ˢ˩˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ϧ ˇ˛˘ ˇ˥˨˦˧˘˘ ˙ˢ˥ ʽ ʙ ʷ ʴ˧˧˔˥˗ ˃˥ˢˣ˘˥˧ˬ ˇ˥˨˦˧ ʿˢ˧ ʪʤʤ ʷ˃ ʤʥʦʨʬʩʧʟ ʧʪ ʺ˥˔ˬ˦ ʿ˔ˡ˘ʟ ʶ˥˔ˡ˘˕˥ˢˢ˞ ʷ˘˧˔˖˛˘˗ ˗˨˔˟ ˢ˖˖˨ˣ˔ˡ˖ˬ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʩʤʧ

ʿˢ˧ ʤʪʤ ʷ˃ ʥʩʣʥʬʟ ʥʬ ʵ˘ˡˡ˘˧˧ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʶˢ˟ˬ˧ˢˡ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʨʦʤ

ϧ ʼˡ˦˧˘ˣ ˀ˔ˡ˔˚˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʺ˥ˢ˨ˣ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʪʧʪ ʿˢ˧ ʥʣʥ ʷ˃ ʪʣʬʦʣʧʟ ʨʪϝʩʤ ˆ˛˘˥˘˗˔ˡ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʶ˔˦˧˟˘˥˘˔˚˛ ʼˡ˦˧˔˟˟˔˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˠ˔ˡ˨˙˔˖˧˨˥˘˗ ˛ˢˠ˘ ˔˦ ˦˘˖ˢˡ˗˔˥ˬ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ˂ˆˆˀ

ʼˡ˧˘˚˥˔˧˘˗ ˛ˢ˨˦˜ˡ˚ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˢˡ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˘˗ ʿˢ˧ ʬʫ ʼˡ˩ˢ˟˩˜ˡ˚ ˇˢ˥˥˘ˡ˦ ˧˜˧˟˘ ˦˨˕˗˜˩˜˦˜ˢˡ ˫ ʤʣ ˟ˢ˧˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˔ ˦˜ˡ˚˟˘ ˦˧ˢ˥˘ˬ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˢˡ ˘˔˖˛ ˟ˢ˧ ʛʤʣ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚˦ʜ ˉ˜˘˪˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˇ˛˘ ˔˕ˢ˩˘ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡʢ˦ ˠ˔ˬ ˕˘ ˩˜˘˪˘˗ ˢˡ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʷʴ ˇ˥˔˖˞˘˥ ˩˜˔ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬʡˡ˦˪ʡ˚ˢ˩ʡ˔˨ʢʷʴˇ˥˔˖˞˘˥ ˂˙Ѓ˖˘˥˦ ˢ˙ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ ʷ˘ˣ˔˥˧ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˔˕˟˘ ˧ˢ ˔˦˦˜˦˧ ˪˜˧˛ ˬˢ˨˥ ˘ˡˤ˨˜˥˜˘˦ʡ ʷ˜˦˖˟ˢ˦˨˥˘ ˢ˙ ˃ˢ˟˜˧˜˖˔˟ ʷˢˡ˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˥ ʺ˜˙˧˦ ʵˬ ˟˔˪ʟ ˥˘ˣˢ˥˧˔˕˟˘ ˣˢ˟˜˧˜˖˔˟ ˗ˢˡ˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˥ ˚˜˙˧˦ ˠ˨˦˧ ˕˘ ˗˜˦˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˕ˬ ˔ˡˬˢˡ˘ ˟ˢ˗˚˜ˡ˚ ˔ ˣ˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ ʶ˔˟˟ ʧʪʦʥ ʪʩʧʬ ˢ˥ ˩˜˦˜˧ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬʡˡ˦˪ʡ˚ˢ˩ʡ˔˨

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he Federal Government has released the long-awaited draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Western Sydney International Airport for public feedback. The EIS includes assessments of the noise, social and environmental impacts of the airport’s preliminary flight paths and the Australian Government’s proposed actions to address any areas of concern. This includes the proposed policy for noise treatments to existing properties most impacted by aircraft noise and considerations for any potential acquisition of property. “Feedback has, and continues to be, a critical element to ensuring we deliver an airport which realises these lasting benefits, while balancing the needs of the community, environment, industry and users of the broader Greater Sydney airspace in the design of the new flight paths for Western Sydney International,” said Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Catherine King. Key findings from the aircraft noise assessment with the single runway approaching capacity in 2055 include that over a 24-hour period, there would

be between 7,000 and 12,200 residents potentially experiencing five or more aircraft noise events above 70 dB(A) which can lead to an indoor sound level of 60 dB(A) when windows are opened (enough to disturb conversation). Over a 24 hour period, between 114,000 to 150,000 residents may experience 10 or more noise events above 60 dB(A). Federal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh criticised the way in which the EIS was released, claiming not enough notice was provided. “It is outrageous this is the second time Minister King has left western Sydney in the dark, and released important flight path information to the media at midnight, without adequate prior warning. This is purely about playing politics with the people of western Sydney, and I for one won’t be quiet about it. Getting a good run in the media without scrutiny should not be the Minister’s top priority,” she said. “The Lindsay electorate is now the most impacted by the flight paths from Western Sydney International Airport, which does not seem to be fair, and we deserve adequate consultation from the Minister and the Albanese Labor Government. Minister King needs to stop messing about with the people of western Sydney through her political

tactics, and start taking the impact of this issue seriously.” Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said Council had no advance warning of the EIS release. “Penrith City Council is learning about the EIS at the same time as the rest of the community today,” he said on Tuesday. “I want to reinforce that Council needs time to understand the comprehensive document, including the impacts on our residents and the environment, and the measures proposed for m it i g at i n g how it will affect residents and the environment.” To view the EIS and submit comments, visit www. wsi f l ig htLindsay MP Melissa McIntosh is not happy with the way the EIS was released. paths.gov.au.

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ble day of anthems and good vibes along with food trucks, pop up stalls, stalls to shop from, artist merch plus a huge after party til late, this is a massive event. Gates open at 3pm. For details, visit www.sunsetrocks.au. The Weekender has five double passes to Sunset Rocks to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competitions@westernweekender. com.au with ‘Sunset’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Friday, November 10 and the winners will be notified by email. Terms and conditions are available at www. westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

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Cambridge Park: Man’s licence suspended after drink driving incident

A man has been charged after he was caught mid-range drink-driving in Cambridge Park. Just before 5pm on Saturday, October 21, police were patrolling Victoria Street. They detected a vehicle travelling at 65km per hour in a 50km per hour zone. Police stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, a 27-year-old Glenmore Park man. It is alleged police could smell alcohol while they were speaking with the man. He was then subjected to a breath test, which proved positive. The man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis that returned a positive reading of 0.125. His licence was suspended on the spot and he was charged. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on November 17.

Cranebrook: Woman to front court after allegedly assaulting officer

A man has been charged after he was busted with a firearm in Penrith, and attempting to break into a post office. About 9.40pm on Sunday, October 22, it is alleged a 33-year-old man entered a service station on Coreen Avenue. At the same time, another man pulled into the service station and got out of the vehicle and started fuelling the vehicle. It is alleged the man filling the car was smoking an e-cigarette and was told over the PA system that he could not smoke. The attendant then stopped the fuel flow to the bowser until the man stopped smoking, but allegedly stopped it again after becoming suspicious of the man. Police allege the man in the vehicle yelled profanities at the attendant, before going to the driver’s side of the vehicle and pulling out a black firearm. It is alleged the man pointed the firearm at the 33-year-old, who began to walk backwards. Eventually the man with the firearm got into his vehicle and backed into the disabled parking spot for a short time. He then started driving away holding the firearm out the window of the vehicle and again pointing it at the 33-year-old. Police were contacted and CCTV footage was obtained. Later the same evening, Hawkesbury Police noticed a similar vehicle parked in front of a post office with the tailgate open. It is alleged the vehicle sped off as they approached it. CCTV was checked and it is alleged the occupant of the vehicle was trying to break into the Post Office. Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle on The Northern Road in Berkshire Park, where the vehicle was stopped in the middle of the road with a flat tyre. Police searched the area and located a black firearm in the bushes. A police dog was contacted and a man allegedly ran onto the road and waved Police down. It is alleged a 35-year-old man told police he had been kidnapped, but Police had viewed the CCTV from the Service Station which depicted the man in the exact same clothing. He was arrested and charged with a string of offences. He was bail refused and will appear in Penrith Local Court on November 3.

A woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a police officer in Cranebrook. About 12pm on Monday, October 23, police were executing a search warrant at Rosannah Way. Several police officers were outside the premises attempting to control the residents that had gathered. It is alleged a 27-year-old Cranebrook woman approached police, screaming profanities and verbally abusing them. She was allegedly inflaming the crowd that had gathered and refused to calm down and leave, even after being asked to do so on numerous occasions. She was given an official move on direction, which she refused to comply with. It is alleged she then walked up to a female officer and was face to face with her, when she tensed her body up and stated, “I’m not leaving”. Again, she was told to leave and refused. As she was in the close personal space of the officer, the officer performed a “check drill” on her. The woman allegedly swung several punches at the officer, which connected with her chest and chin, before she was placed on the ground. Eventually, she was handcuffed and taken to Penrith Police Station where she was charged with a string of offences related to hindering police. She will front court next month.

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KNIFE-CARRYING MAN TO FRONT COURT A man has been charged after he was caught with a knife in Kingswood earlier this week. About 3pm on Monday, October 23, police were patrolling the Great Western Highway at Kingswood. They sighted a man on the side of the road, who appeared to be angry and punching the air. Police stopped and had a conversation with the 28-year-old who allegedly placed his hand in his pocket before dropping a knife on the ground.

Police immediately arrested and handcuffed the man. He was searched to see if he was carrying anything else, but nothing was located by the officers. The man was charged. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on December 12. Want more police news? Make sure you check our website regularly at www.westernweekender.com.au and follow us on social media.

LOCAL NEWS

Council journeyman calls time

Two injured in Penrith accident

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enrith Mayor Todd Carney has paid tribute to a stalwart of Penrith City Council, Brian Steffen, who has announced his retirement. Steffen had two stints with Council, from 2008 to 2012 as Group Manager Information and Customer Relations, and then returning in 2016 as Director City Services and more recently, Director City Transformational Projects. “Given the breadth of these portfolios, Brian has developed an extraordinary in-depth knowledge of Council operations and was often the go-to person for Councillors’ referrals of constituent matters. Brian is a proven leader and communicator, and I was always confident he could resolve the enquiries raised by community members and Councillors,” Carney said in a Mayoral Minute at Monday night's Ordinary Council Meeting. “Brian is a born and bred local, and his passion and pride for the community is always on display. He’s known for his behind-thescenes social media presence

The car after the accident last Thursday. Photo: CareFlight.

Brian Steffen has retired from Penrith City Council.

on Penrith community sites, where he has proactively resolved issues that arose in the online community. I would often refer a matter raised on Facebook to Brian, with an instant response of ‘onto it’. ‘Mr Fixit’ was a fitting nickname given to Brian for his ability to solve issues and get things done.” Over the past seven years as Director City Services,

Steffen has led the teams of City Presentation; City Assets; Community Facilities and Recreation; Waste and Resource Recovery; Divisional Assurance; Design and Projects; and has been responsible for the successful reintegration of Ripples back into Council’s operation. Steffen finished at Council last Friday.

wo people were seriously hurt in a single vehicle car crash in Penrith last week. Paramedics, police and the CareFlight helicopter were called after the accident on Mulgoa Road at about 3.30pm on Thursday, October 19. “Two CareFlight specialist doctors worked with NSW Ambulance paramedics to provide treatment at the scene to a woman in her 40s and a woman in her teens,” a CareFlight spokesperson said. “Both patients were then accompanied by the CareFlight specialist doctors in road ambulances to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition.” There were extensive traffic days on Mulgoa

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New hospital entrance revealed as part of redevelopment plans CASSIDY PEARCE

ew details have been revealed about what patients and visitors can look forward to when Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment is complete. Though the hospital currently has three main building entrances, making it difficult for many to get around the campus, a new front of house is currently in the works, ultimately set to improve access, navigation, and travel time. According to Nepean Redevelopment Stage 2 Program Manager, Leonie Weisbrodt, the new entrance will be a key improvement. “Having a single main entrance for the hospital provides a central point where patients and visitors can begin their journey and easily find their way around the hospital,” she said. “When the new building opens in 2026, the main entry will be accessed from Barber Avenue, with a dedicated undercover drop off zone.” This covered walkway and steps leading up to the main doors will feature artwork that celebrates the cultural diversity of the Nepean Hospital catchment area. Once people are inside, they will enter an atrium-like space with a front reception desk,

An artist’s impression of the interior of the main entrance.

seating area and retail spaces. A volunteer who helps to guide visitors around the hospital, Estelle Godkin said she can’t wait for the improved patient and visitor experience the new entrance will provide. “Visiting a hospital is often very stressful, and I think providing a main entry and front of house area with clear directions will lessen some of the anxiety people experience when they are lost and can’t find their way around,” she said.

“I think the dedicated drop off and pick up zone at the front will also significantly help the elderly and less mobile patients coming to hospital. Connecting the front of house with well-designed linkways will also improve travel times. No longer will you have to detour or go around a certain building or area. I think the new signage will also significantly help people find their way around the hospital.” People with high support needs have also been taken into consideration in the design,

with a new Changing Places toilet facility set to be built. The facility, which will be large enough to fit a patient and their carer, will feature a height-adjustable adult-sized change table, a hoist, a centrally located peninsula toilet, additional circulation space, an automatic door and a privacy screen. “I can’t tell you how much seeing an all-abilities toilet at Nepean Hospital means to me on a personal level,” said Kevin Finlayson, a Penrith resident and passionate disability advocate. “We are helping members of our community – this will literally change their lives when they come to the hospital.” The front of house will also feature an easily identifiable Aboriginal Liaison Office and Aboriginal health space, connected to an outdoor green space. According to Nepean Hospital’s Aboriginal Health Unit Director Rachel Scobie, this space will make the entry area significantly more welcoming and inclusive for Aboriginal families. “Having a dedicated space that is easily identifiable and accessible in the main entrance of the hospital will improve the experience of coming to hospital for Aboriginal patients and their families, because culturally responsive help and support will be seen as soon as they enter through the door,” she said.

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Businesses stay informed Annual lunch keeps business owners connected and across new developments MAKAYLA MUSCAT

he Penrith CBD Corporation celebrated Small Business Month with their annual luncheon at Panthers. Last Friday, 142 local business people attended to network and be involved in meaningful conversations about a range of topics, including AI, business law and cybercrime. Penrith CBD Corporation CEO Gai Hawthorn said it was great to see how excited local business owners are to stay up-to-date. “We’re a business community that looks forward to the strength and growth in western Sydney and we embrace it,” she told the Weekender. “I thought it was really good to see so many wanting to be involved and wanting to know more about AI and cyber fraud. “These sort of days make a difference for so many because they do get that opportunity of guest speakers and connecting with others.” Hawthorn expressed her immense gratitude to the NSW Government and local sponsors who supported the event. She also thanked the Deputy Mayor, Mark Davies, and Minister for Small Business, Stephen Kamper, for attending and speaking on the day. Kamper spoke about how and why the government plans to assist small businesses. “I can’t emphasise enough how important

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Minister for Small Business Stephen Kamper speaking at last Friday’s event.

this region is to the state and to the nation. Western Sydney has the third largest economy in Australia,” he said. “The driving force behind western Sydney’s economy is its flourishing small business community, including the 16,000 small businesses located right here in the Penrith Local Government Area. “These businesses create wealth and they create jobs, and they deliver the goods and services that improve our quality of life. “Whichever way you look at it, small busi-

ness is the lifeblood that keeps the economy in western Sydney pumping and growing.” Throughout the month of October, there are so many free workshops and networking events to engage and educate the business community and, according to Hawthorn, a lot of small businesses in the Penrith and St Marys CBDs are making the most of those opportunities available to them. “It means our businesses are staying on top of what’s needed to ensure their business runs smoothly,” she said.

“It means they’re staying in tune with what’s happening in the business world, and that to me is a really important thing. “I would encourage everyone to get involved and check us out so that we can connect them and keep them updated on what’s happening as western Sydney grows.” To find out more information about Penrith CBD Corporation’s upcoming workshops, including ‘How to use CHAT GPT’ on Wednesday, November 1, email beth@penrithcbdcorp.com.au.

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estern Sydney University is paving the way with leading research into recycled concrete products that can aid in the reduction of construction waste. After being ranked number one in

the world for its social, ecological, and economic impact in 2022 and 2023, the University said it’s committed to sustainability and tackling society’s grand challenges. Professor Vivian Tam, Director of the Centre for Infrastructure Engineering, Associate Dean, Associate and Discipline Leader at the School of Engineering, Design and

Built Environment, has spent the last eight years as one of the co-inventors developing CO2 Concrete, which can transform how the construction industry operates and the impact the waste has on landfill. She has received over $1.1 million from the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, to fund this research over four years.

“More than a third of all the waste generated in Australia each year comes from the construction and demolition sector, so I have been passionate for the last 20 years about researching how we can reuse the material and save it from going to landfill,” Tam said. “With CO2 Concrete, we put crushed recycled concrete into a

Professor Vivian Tam shows off C02 Concrete. Photo: Sally Tsoutas.

Printing press has new home A

Heidelberg Zylinder press has taken up pride of place at the Penrith Museum of Printing. Manufactured in Germany in 1939, the Zylinder was a product of German ingenuity and amazing engineering, and was a most sophisticated press for that time. This type of press stopped being manufactured in 1940, as the Heidelberg Printing Press factory was taken over by the German government for the production of war materials. After the war, the Heidelberg company went back into manufacturing the Heidelberg ‘Zylinder’ press, but it was renamed ‘The Heidelberg Cylinder Printing Press’. This press started its life in Australia in 1951 at the Automatic Press in Port Pirie. In 1971 it relocated to Dorrigo in northern New South Wales, where

it printed the iconic Don Dorrigo Gazette. It produced every edition of the newspaper until June 30, 2023, marking the end of an era as the final letterpress-produced newspaper in Australia. Now the Don Dorrigo Gazette Zylinder press has taken its place of honour at the Penrith Museum of Printing, amidst a large and ever-growing collection of esteemed historical printing wonders. It shares company with other operational presses, such as the Columbian press, responsible for printing the Carcoar Chronicle newspaper from 1872 to 1939, and the Wharfedale printing press, which faithfully served the Nepean Times until 1962. The Penrith Museum of Printing is located on the grounds of the Penrith Paceway and is open on Sundays from 10am.

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A Heidelberg Zylinder printing press has found a home in Penrith.

pressurised chamber and inject it with carbon dioxide which allows it to be as strong and durable as virgin concrete, while reducing carbon emissions from concrete production.” According to WSU, this impressive research development is all coming out of the labs at the Kingswood campus. Pouring test slabs at Western Sydney University’s Hawkesbury campus in 2019 and Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre in 2022, the pioneering product could soon be available for commercial use. “We are currently engaging in high levels of discussion with concrete suppliers about commercialisation with the hope that CO2 Concrete will be able to sell in the market very soon,” Tam said. “It has many benefits, with sustainability being a major one so it is exciting to have interest from those in the construction industry itself.” While those discussions continue, Tam also has her attention on developing another recycled product called Het-Crete, with the use of environmentally friendly chemicals. “CO2 Concrete is from clean concrete waste but Het-Crete is mixed aggregate from construction and demolition waste which is more difficult to recycle,” she said. “This will be the world’s first build material for high grade construction so we are researching the processes we can use to speed up this new product development. This will expand the life cycle of the product to benefit the planet.”

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Celebrating our longest serving educators CASSIDY PEARCE

veryone remembers the teachers they had in primary school. For Lacey Power, it’s impossible to forget, given she sees them every day at work. Power was a student at Penrith Public School in the ‘90s, wrapping up her time there as School Captain in 1996. It was some of her teachers at this time that inspired her to pursue a career in the same field. “I did struggle with my learning in my earlier primary years, and I had a lot of teachers that really helped me get interested in learning, and also jump over some of those hurdles that I was struggling with as an early learner,” she said. “I think that drove me to want to be a teacher like my teachers. I went straight from high school into university, to my first day back at Penrith Public School, and I haven’t left since then.” Power recalled handing in her resume to the familiar office staff in 2007, and being a casual for the first time in her former Year 5 teacher’s class.

Thankfully, she said the transition felt familiar rather than strange, as many remain at the school as she approaches 20 years in the profession. Carol Bagnell started teaching in 1975, and has been at Penrith since ‘91. Though she started in high schools, she quickly transitioned to primary, where she felt she could have a greater impact. Like Power, she’s had support classes for a long time, noting she simply likes the job too much to retire. “It’s a bit scary to look back on, to think that I’ve been here for this long, but it’s extremely rewarding,” she said. “Teaching has been my life. It’s given me a reason to get up in the morning. “It’s encouraged the things that I like to do, and it’s developed my self esteem as a person.” John Enningham has also been at Penrith since the ‘90s, though he began teaching in 1982. Whilst he said lots has changed in terms of structure and technology, some things always stay the same.

Lacey Power, John Enningham and Carol Bagnell. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“When we first got here, it was a disadvantaged school,” he said. “There are different issues, but the kids are always the same. It’s just evolved.” For Michelle Hinchliff, a teacher at St Nicholas of Myra Penrith who’s been in the industry for 24 years, these changes have only made her love the job more, having been her dream ever since she was a kid. “I can’t remember ever wanting to do anything else, like if you’d asked me at the age of four what I wanted to do, that’s what I wanted to do,” she said. “I don’t think I ever throughout high school even thought about anything else, it was just what I was

Michelle Hinchliff, Tim Vane-Tempest and Margaret Selby. Photo: Melinda Jane.

going to do.” World Teachers’ Day, celebrated in New South Wales on October 27, aims to recognise the impact teachers have through their work, and according to 38-year veteran teacher Margaret Selby, focusing on the kids is the most important part of the job. “If you can make a connection with your students, you will go streets ahead with them. It’s all on relationships, it doesn’t happen overnight,” she said. “I know there’s a little girl in my class and I’ve just started to make a relationship with her, and that’s nearly the end of the year. But, if you can get that, and that’s what

you strive for, you can go so much further with your students, and make a much bigger difference in all aspects.” St Nicholas of Myra Penrith Principal Tim Vane-Tempest agreed with the sentiment, closing in on 40 years in the industry, with no intention of stopping. “I hope I’ve got a few more years left in me,” he said. “I often wonder, ‘What will I do with myself when I retire that will give me the same satisfaction or buzz that I get coming to school and working with teachers and kids and parents?’. “It would be hard to find something to replace it.”

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Pearl finds her calling Solar car project has given WSU student an open mind about future career CASSIDY PEARCE

hen Pearl Chung first signed up to be on Western Sydney University’s Solar Car team, she anticipated that the skills she’s picked up as a communications student would be her biggest asset. However, she’s ended up in a role that’s a little more unique. According to Chung, a 23-yearold Bachelor of Communications student majoring in Public Relations at WSU’s Kingswood campus, she was introduced to the Solar Car team by a colleague while working in the university’s start up incubator, Launch Pad. Having joined just last year, this is her first Bridgestone World Solar Challenge – an endeavour which will see her traverse the 3022 km from Darwin to Adelaide using a solar powered vehicle. With this year’s competition kicking off just last week, Chung said she couldn’t wait to see the team’s hard work unfold. “I have seen everyone grow in their own ways,” she said.

“A lot of us were in the early stages of our university studies when we joined, but over time we've all expanded our skill sets within our areas of focus on the team.” Though her primary role in the lead up to the competition has been supporting media and communications for the team, she’s more recently taken on the title of logistics coordinator. “I've developed my hard skills in visual design and communication by working within the solar team's strategic direction, and it has helped me build confidence in the work I produce and will continue to develop in the future, in a professional capacity,” she said. “I've had the opportunity to explore photography and videography for the first time by being on the team – I’d always wanted to try those mediums but never had the resources to do so previously.” In saying this, she also noted that she’s had some tasks that were more left of field, including planning travel, and cooking for the large team.

“I work closely with one other Logistics team member, Preston, to arrange the team's travel route, accounting for rest stops, accommodation, fuel stops, budget and supplies restocking over the team’s seven-week stint,” she said. “I'll be looking after the team's meals. Planning and cooking for a team of 25 for the next two months is going to be an incredibly exciting challenge.” According to Chung, being a part of the Solar Car team has been instrumental in inspiring her to be more positive about the opportunities the future may hold. “When I started university, I never would have imagined I'd get involved with a project at the scale of solar car, to represent Western Sydney University internationally with the solar team at the BWSC,” she said. “Being surrounded by an outstanding, multidisciplinary team who are pushing the boundaries of precision engineering and sustainable transportation, I'm inspired to look to my future career with an open mind.”

INVITATION TO REGISTER AN INTEREST Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) Artefact Heritage, on behalf of Water NSW is undertaking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report within Lot 1 DP 342586 and Lot 222, DP 270417. located in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA). Water NSW (the proponent) are upgrading an existing water pipeline, these works will include the construction of a vehicle access track running alongside the pipeline. Contact details for the proponent are: Russell Hill Manager First Nations Programs and Projects Water NSW Level 14, 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta 2150 PO Box 398, Parramatta NSW 2124 email: russell.hill@waternsw.com.au The ACHAR is being undertaken in support of an AHIP application under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. The purpose of this community consultation is to inform the preparation of the ACHAR and assist Heritage NSW in the determination of in the determination of the AHIP application. The proponent seeks to consult with all Aboriginal groups or individuals who hold cultural knowledge relevant to the determining the significance of Aboriginal and/or places in the Penrith area. Interested parties should register in writing, providing their name, address, email, phone number and information about their connection to the area. Please note that the consultation guidelines require us to provide details of the registered Aboriginal parties to Heritage NSW and Deerubbin Aboriginal Land Council. In your response could you please advise if you would not like your details to be provided. Please register your interest in the project by 10 November 2023 by contacting: Gareth Holes, Artefact Heritage Suite 56 Jones Bay Wharf 26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009 02 9518 8411 Email: consultation@artefact.net.au

DEAR WEEKENDER NEWS@WESTERNWEEKENDER.COM.AU SUITE 2, 42-44 ABEL STREET, JAMISONTOWN 2750 Voice fallout continues

It’s Saturday morning. I’ve just collected the Weekender from my usual place and now, I’m sitting down, eating breakfast, reading the paper. I come across this article about Mr Jack Gibson and his opinions (Lindsay says No, Weekender October 20). Mr Gibson talks about, “it tells me how Australia thinks”. Mr Gibson, you don’t know me and I don’t know you. So, don’t tell me you know how I think. And another, “it all boils down to racism”. In the 70s (you look to me that you were not even born at that time) we employed Vietnam boat people, so I’m not a racist, otherwise I would not have employed them. We gave those families a start, some left to open businesses, put their children through Public School, Universities, own their homes and assimilated into the Australian way of life. In the next paragraph, Mr Gibson talks about “capitalist, racialised and gendered society”. If that doesn’t sound like the left, then I don’t know what is. But looking at the photo, it looks like capitalist companies have supplied his attire and the building behind him. Then he talks about the fear campaign. I dislike the word “fear” used in this way. Fear, is something that happened during WWII. Then there is the white Australia. Well, the way I look at it, white Australia, including immigrants to this country, has given him everything. The silent majority are the people who don’t have a say other than through their votes as they did last Saturday. I would now like to ask you a question. How much of the $40 billion, filtered down to you? If it is zero, then why, that is what the silent majority want to know, and more so, the taxpayers. Now, I’m one of

those people that has no degree, as per ‘The Project’, but I downloaded the 26 pages, that Albo does not talk about, have read them and taken note the rest of the pages number to 112, which is all about the discussions that took place before the final statement. In conclusion, I made an informed decision, and voted the way I did. BILL CHILD, VIA EMAIL

Nothing achieved

Congratulations to the No voters. They got what they wanted: nothing. BRIAN O'NEILL, CRANEBROOK

Not happy with column

Another disappointing editorial by Troy Dodds (Editor's Desk, Weekender October 20). Your true colours are really showing through on this one and it is not pretty. Corporate Australia’s obsession contributing to the theory of cultural “recognition fatigue”... are you serious? It’s not corporate companies boo’ing during a Welcome to Country at the footy. Please just stop circulating your bias through this paper and do better to serve this community. MICHELLE CULLEN, VIA FACEBOOK

Audit needed

There needs to be a Royal Commission in regards to the funds for Indigenous Australians. Where the hell is it going? Because it is not going to the communities and the people that truly need it. $387 million would have made a huge impact on those people and instead it was wasted on this crap. Albanese, you should be ashamed. RAY MAV, VIA FACEBOOK

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Pearl Chung. Photo: Brendan Webber.

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Spooky season in Penrith Locals get ready to celebrate Halloween with impressive house decorations CASSIDY PEARCE

Halloween lover Craig Field. Photo: Melinda Jane.

South Penrith one, a Kingswood one, a Penrith Halloween one, and a Colyton one – but it was very haphazard,” she said. “I just wanted to provide something easy because I know when you’re trying to drive and look out for decorations, it can be such a nightmare.” Ross created her own Facebook group which encourages local residents with decorated houses to anonymously submit their address for the map through Survey

A spooky house in Penrith. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Monkey, with options to specify things like if they’re allergy friendly, or kid friendly. The list now has 20 houses on it, with Ross anticipating that number will grow before the big day arrives. Ross said that for the spooky season, she loves embracing the ‘fall side’ of Halloween, with pumpkins galore. But, the group has allowed her to see other people’s decorations as well, with many posting updates as their spider webs are unravelled, and inflatables blown up.

Karen’s Comment The weekly views of the State Member for Penrith

Craig Field has been regularly posting updates on his decorations since the beginning. Given that his birthday falls on Halloween, he’s always been keen to get involved. “Even since I was a kid on the old calendars that had Halloween in the USA, I used to ask my parents, ‘Why can’t we have Halloween?’,” he said. “It’s only been in the last 10 years that it’s really taken off, but it’s only been in the last 20 that we’d even heard about it here.” Though he said he’s gradually

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The Minns Government grants invest in the future of women’s sport The NSW Government is continuing to invest in Grassroots Sporting Organisations and championing women’s participation in sports by opening the Level the Playing Field Program and Organisational Support Program. The Level the Playing Field Program will make up to $30 million in grants available to providers of Grassroots Sport to support the continued growth of women’s and girls’ sports and recreation off the back of the Matildas’ success in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The program will fund new and upgraded facilities and deliver fit-forpurpose amenities, such as changing rooms and improved lighting, to foster a safe and inclusive environment for women and girls. Research shows that girls lose interest in sports and physical activity during their teenage years. Factors that can influence their decision to withdraw from sport include the quality of facilities and whether the environment is inclusive. We aim to nurture girls’ lifelong participation in sport by delivering fit-for-purpose facilities and amenities, so that women

and girls of all ages feel comfortable, safe and welcome. The NSW Government has also doubled the funding available to State Sporting Organisations, with $5 million to increase participation in sport and recreation. Greater incentives have been provided to increase female participation in sport both on and off the field. Both grant programs are now open for applications. Level the Playing Field Program applications will close on Thursday, November 30, 2023, 1pm. Organisation Support Program applications will close on Friday, November 11, 2023, 2pm. To apply, visit the Office of Sport website: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants.

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hough some may argue that Halloween isn’t celebrated in Australia, one look around Penrith at the moment will tell you that’s definitely not the case. After living in Queensland for 10 years, Maddi Ross has just moved back home to the area, and had high hopes given how big the holiday has been for her for the last decade. “In my little regional town, it was really popular, and I think it started because one of the mums was American,” she said. “She started decorating her house, and then everyone in her little cul-de-sac followed. It got so big that they actually closed the roads for trick-or-treating.” After other surrounding streets wanted to join in, a local woman started a Facebook group which allowed residents to submit their address for a map which would be released on October 31. Seeing promise in the Penrith area, Ross said she was determined to replicate the project. “I started looking around and there were a lot of different pages – a

infected his neighbours on Woodford Close in Jamisontown, with the whole cul-de-sac getting involved, Field’s decorations are definitely more on the unique side. “What I generally do, is I dress up as a doctor and I serve shots to the adults through syringes, but for the kids, I’ve had an old witch’s cauldron,” he said. “This year, I’ve improved on it, and I’ve got the Cauldron of Catastrophe. I’ve set it up so that I can run dry ice underneath it, and the dry ice fog should come up through the little bags of lollies and stuff.” But, trick or treaters beware – Field is taking the theme to the next level with the Unlucky Dip of Doom. “Traditionally, kids have just got lollies and stuff,” he said. “This year, I’ve got a vacuum sealer, so I’m going to put inside the bag a pickled onion, and a gherkin, or an oyster, or something the kids don’t want. Then, when they’re a bit unhappy about what they’ve selected, I’ll swap them for something a bit more appropriate.” Join the Halloween Map Kingswood/South Penrith/Jamisontown Facebook group for the full map, to be released early on October 31.

LOCAL NEWS

Dean pounds the pavement for his niece after rare diagnosis CASSIDY PEARCE

n Friday, October 13, Dean Smith took on the challenge of running 10 laps of Jamison Park. Though he said the physical challenge was brutal, it was all done for a worthy cause. Recently, Smith’s niece Ava Riddell was diagnosed with Ogden Syndrome – an X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder that results from mutations on the NAA10 gene. Those impacted exhibit a wide range of symptoms, but many individuals present with global motor deficits, autism, decreased cognition, non-verbal speech and issues with seizures, heart arrhythmias, and impaired vision. The condition is so rare that Ava is only the fourth diagnosis in Australia, with only 120 people diagnosed worldwide. Given how rare it is, there is no government or international funding invested into research for Ogden Syndrome. However, the American-based Ogden Cares Foundation has been desperately reaching out for help – something Smith couldn’t help but get behind. “My sister Karli – Ava’s mother – did some research after receiving Ava’s diagnosis and came across the Ogden Cares Foundation,” he said. “She discovered that this foundation was conducting a big fundraiser to raise money for

Dean Smith with Ava.

Dean Smith after the challenge.

research and development into this condition, so we immediately wanted to get involved.” The fundraiser would involve Smith running 10 laps around Jamison Park – totalling 25kms. “I only gave myself three weeks to prepare for this run. My fitness levels weren’t the

greatest and after my first couple of training runs, I quickly realised that my body wasn’t as young as it used to be!” he said. “The longest distance I’ve ever continuously run in my life is 7km – about 20 years ago – and after my training runs of around 5km I certainly did begin to think twice about

what I put my hand up to do, however I kept reminding myself why I’m doing this and who I’m doing this for.” On the day, Smith found himself surrounded by his team from G.J Gardner Penrith, his family, including Ava, and members of the local community, who all watched on as he conquered his goal in a time of 2 hours 17 minutes. “Leading up to the start of my run I felt that I had more energy than I’ve felt my whole life and I put all of that down to the huge support and encouragement I had from those who showed up on the day and those who donated to this cause,” he said. “I’m just really proud that we live and work alongside such generous and thoughtful people. “We had so many people turn up on the day, some just walking past, who had come over and donated their hard earned money to try and make a difference. “There are some big hearts out there, that’s for sure.” So far, through multiple fundraising events, Smith and his family have managed to raise almost $25,000 for the Ogden Cares Foundation, however will continue to strive for more donations so that all kids diagnosed with this condition can live life to the fullest. To help with the cause and donate, visit bit. ly/3Quxt6b.

Stage 2 SSD of Elizabeth Enterprise Precinct (EEP) Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report – INVITATION TO REGISTER AN INTEREST

Mayor’s News

Artefact Heritage has been engaged by Mirvac Homes to prepare an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) for the property known as 1669 – 1732 Elizabeth Drive, Badgerys Creek (Lot 741 DP810111) in advance of proposed stage 2 development. The proposal includes the demolition and removal of existing rural structures, bulk earthworks, creation of roads and access infrastructure, clearing of existing vegetation and dam dewatering/ decommissioning, realignment of an existing creek, construction of boundary retaining walls, installation of stormwater infrastructure, and the construction of warehouses. The proponent will be seeking Development Consent under Division 4.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as a State Significant Development (SSD). Based on the Planning Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) obtained for stage 1 (SSD-19618251), it is likely that an ACHAR will be required to inform the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to support the SSDA. The proponent’s contact details are: Development Manager Investments T: +61 2 90808836 M: +61 422693393 Level 28, 200 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia We are inviting registrations of interest in the project from Aboriginal groups and individuals who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and/or places in the locality. The purpose of the community consultation is to assist the proponent identifying and describing the Aboriginal cultural heritage values within the proposal area and aid in the documentation of these values in the environmental assessment. Please register your interest in the project by 10 November 2023 by contacting: Kieran Murray Artefact Heritage Suite 56, Jones Bay Wharf, 26-32 Pirrama Road consultation@artefact.net.au Please note that the consultation guidelines require us to provide details of the Registered Aboriginal Parties to the Office of Environment and Heritage and Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council. In your response could you please advise if you would not like your details to be provided.

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A new place to play Two new playspaces at Trinity Drive Reserve in Cambridge Gardens are now officially open! I encourage you to go and check out the playspaces that have been transformed for our community to enjoy. The new mixed recreation space has been designed to cater to a variety of interests and ages. This exciting area now boasts a skate bowl and pump track for aspiring skateboarders and BMX riders. For those who enjoy testing their agility and strength, we have a parkour zone and a challenging traversing wall. You’ll also find a basket swing, a flying fox, an inclusive spinner, and a trampoline for endless hours of fun. Younger children will enjoy the junior playspace upgrade, which includes a mound slide, a double swing, and a sensory zone that will ignite their imagination. We’ve also added a play cubby, perfect for imaginative play and creating new adventures. To help with heat, shade sails have

been installed, and trees have been planted to provide further shade. New seating and water bubblers have also been placed in the reserve as part of the upgrades. The revitalised playspaces are located close to Cambridge Gardens Public School as well as a number of childcare centres, giving locals more spaces to gather as a community. This project was funded by Penrith City Council and the NSW Government. The final designs of the playspaces were shaped through community consultation and feedback. As the weather continues to warm up, why not get your friends, family and neighbours together to enjoy a day out at Trinity Drive Reserve. To find out more about this playspace, go to yoursaypenrith.com.au/trinityplay.

CR TODD CARNEY Mayor of Penrith

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TURNING BACK TIME This incredible piece of advertising is promoting real estate sales in Jamisontown in 1883. It promotes an auction, to be held on Saturday, April 7 to be conducted by T R Smith Chapman & Smith in conjunction with Batt Rodd & Purves Auctioneers. Look closely and you can see some street names that still exist today – like Maxwell Street, Batt Street and York Road. But there’s other streets that have been re-named – Smith Street is now Abel Street, for example, while Parkes Street is now Preston Street. The flyer promotes “splendid farm blocks, town lots and villa suites”. If only we could go back in time and snap some of this prime real estate up! (Photo thanks Library NSW)

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253-267 Aldington Road, Kemps Creek Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report – Invitation to Register an Interest Artefact Heritage has been engaged by RP Infrastructure (the proponent) to prepare an updated Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) for the property known as 253-267 Aldington Rd, Kemps Creek (Lot 9 /DP253503) (the study area) in advance of proposed development. The study area is located within the Penrith City Council Local Government Area (LGA) and lies within the boundaries of the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Local Council (LALC). The proponent is proposing staged construction and operation of an industrial estate, including demolition and removal of existing structures, construction of four warehouses, ancillary signage and car parking, landscaping and various service and utility infrastructure. In 2021 Artefact Heritage provided RP Infrastructure with an ACHAR for the proposal. Updates to this ACHAR are now required to address detailed design modifications and to include updated consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders after a period of more than 6 months. Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as a State Significant Development (SSD). The updated ACHAR will be prepared to address the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) issued for the project (SSD-23480429) dated 30 July 2021 and additional SEARs issued on 25 March 2022. The ACHAR will be prepared in accordance with the Guide to investigating, assessing and reporting on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in NSW (OEH 2011). Preparation of the ACHAR will include community consultation in accordance with the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010 (DECCW 2010). The proponent will be seeking Development Consent under Division 4.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as a State Significant Development (SSD). The updated ACHAR will be prepared to address the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) issued for the project (SSD-23480429) dated 30 July 2021 and additional SEARs issued on 25 March 2022. Contact details for the proponent are: Matthew Murphy Assistant Project Manager RP Infrastructure matthew.murphy@rpinfrastructure.com.au We are inviting registrations of interest in the project from Aboriginal groups and individuals who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and/or places in the locality of the project. Please register your interest in the project by end of day on 10 November 2023 by contacting: Kelly Barton Artefact Heritage Suite 56, Jones Bay Wharf, 26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009 consultation@artefact.net.au Please note that the consultation guidelines require us to provide details of the Registered Aboriginal Parties to Heritage NSW (formerly Office of Environment and Heritage) and the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council. In your response could you please advise if you would not like your details to be provided.

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stag forfeited for Penrith’s black Panther, as a nod to the remarkable achievement, as the team becomes the first in four decades to secure a three-peat of NRL premierships. The limited edition can has an ABV of 4.6% and will be available to purchase in 375ml cans.

Salted Caramel Tarts 6pk and Gold Roasted Almond Shortbread (pictured). Woolworths has also added some new desserts to its range this year, including the Rocky Road Tarts 6pk ($7.50). These individual sized desserts feature a buttery cocoa shortcrust shell, a milk chocolate filling and a topping of mini marshmallows, raspberry jellies and shredded coconut, finished off with a pink chocolate drizzle.

Δ New cocktail bar: A brand new cocktail bar is coming to Penrith. Elk Cocktail Lounge will open in the Penrith CBD prior to Christmas, with further details to be released soon. Δ Carols locked in: The popular Carols on the Course event at Emu Sports Club has been locked in for Saturday, December 9. Δ New seafood option: Marine Seafood has just opened at St Clair Shopping Centre, offering fresh seafood every day. They're located near the Commonwealth Bank. Δ Toby's big win: 23-year-old Toby backflipped his way to $4000 when Kyle & Jackie O's Cash Cock paid a visit to Hog's Breath Cafe in St Marys last Friday. After successfully staying on for 20 seconds in front of plenty of excited locals, the Box Hill resident said he made enough money to achieve his goal of fixing his car.

Δ Cheers to long partnership: Penrith

Panthers sponsor Tooheys has announced the release of a limited-edition can to commemorate the club’s third consecutive victory at the Grand Final. The limited-edition Tooheys New can celebrates the nail-biting Penrith Panthers win against the Brisbane Broncos. The special can features the iconic Tooheys

Δ Woolies for Christmas: This year’s

Woolworths Christmas range sees the return of several customer favourites, including the Lemon Myrtle Meringue 4pk as well as the

Δ Oktoberfest: Local brewery Rusty Penny will be holding an Oktoberfest event on Saturday, November 4. There will be plenty of German food and drink on offer at the event, which kicks off at 11am.

Δ A Kraken drop: Joining the Kraken Black Mojito launched last summer, Kraken Rum is ready to set your taste buds buzzing once again this summer with the unveiling of The Kraken Caribbean Punch. Made with Black Spiced Rum, the serve has been expertly mixed with natural tropical flavours of pineapple, mango and coconut, and topped with soda water for a delicious clean finish.

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College’s milestone

ext year, Caroline Chisholm College is preparing to celebrate its 50th birthday. Since 1974, the school has been committed to providing young women with a quality Catholic education, which nurtures their learning, wellbeing and faith formation. Principal Leader Tania Cairns (pictured) said the tagline ‘celebrating our past, empowering our future’ captures what it is all about in celebrating the school’s momentous jubilee year in 2024. “We’re incredibly excited,” she said. “We really want to be the best in the west, and we believe that we’re a place that can allow students to achieve their goals and flourish. We have built a strong learning culture with high expectations that allows us to be a college of choice for young women of the Greater Penrith and Lower Mountains region.” James Freeman, the Archbishop of Sydney, opened the school and named it Caroline Chisholm after the Australian pioneer and role model who fought for disadvantaged

women. Since then, it has grown into a large school, which is now at the forefront of what contemporary education looks like for girls going forward. As the seventh principal of the college, Cairns said it’s a flourishing school with almost 1200 students. She said their focus is on developing well rounded women who can make a difference in the world and be agents of change in our complex and challenging local and global world, especially with social justice issues such as poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability. “We’re trying to maintain our traditions of the past and ensure that our girls are well prepared to meet the demands of the complex and challenging contemporary world,” Cairns said. According to Cairns, students at the college have opportunities to develop positive relationships allowing them to thrive with supportive females around them. She said the school invests a lot of energy into helping the girls strengthen their capabilities so they can be everything they

want to be as modern world design thinkers and problems solvers. “We’re investing in them, not only in the here and now, but also constantly about future thinking and future planning and goal setting,” Cairns said. “We’re very focused on the needs of girls as learners, growing them to be independent, growing them to be resilient in their own right, and really targeting learning that builds their capabilities and skills as 21st Century learners. Our Partnerships and Pathways Coaches are a powerful team who coach and mentor our students through their senior learning journey to enable them to achieve exceptional results. “It’s really about understanding school is a very different place right now, but so is the world. “Our challenge is to ensure our girls are given outstanding opportunities to connect, grow and flourish.” Enrolments are now open for 2025. For more information, visit www.cccglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au.

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES We’d like to thank all our wonderful customers. We are thrilled to be Finalists in the Local Business Awards.

H e re a t L i l l y R o s e L a n e , we s p e c i a l i s e i n l u x u r i o u s S oy Wa x C a n d l e s, S oy Wa x M e l t s, R e e d D i ff u s e r s, R o o m S p ra y s a s we l l a s b e a u t i f u l B a t h & B o d y P ro d u c t s. We a re s o g ra te f u l a n d wo u l d l i ke to t h a n k t h e l o c a l c o m mu n i t y fo r s u p p o r t i n g u s a n d vo t i n g fo r u s fo r t h i s a wa rd .

Angus Car Service is a family business located on Regentville Road. It’s been established for 35 years, and Aaron & Claire have owned it for 17 years. We are a tight knit team of 7 who are focused on quality, accurate workmanship, and an exceptional customer experience. We service and repair all types of light vehicles including new cars, perform rego checks, install child seats and repair/re-gas air conditioning. We offer a pick-up and drop-off service in the local area, a free courtesy car and a complimentary car wash with every service.

C h e c k o u t o u r we b s i te fo r yo u r n e x t b i r t h d a y, Va l e n t i n e ’s D a y o r C h r i s t m a s g i f t i d e a , o r e ve n j u s t to s p o i l yo u r s e l f !

E : L I L LY R O S E L A N E 0 1 @ G M A I L . C O M

A : U 5 & 6 / 4 8 R E G E N T V I L L E R D, P E N R I T H ::

W: LILLYROSELANE.COM.AU

P: 4732 3676 | W: ANGUSCARSERVICE.COM.AU

LBA 2023

BBB RESTORATIONS AND CUSTOMS

PENRITH CITY TYRES & AUTOMOTIVE

2023 FINALIST

Daniel has been a panel beater for 20 plus years and has been working on cars since he was a young kid, growing up with his dad and uncle in the shed learning everything he could about fixing them. Cars have always been Daniel’s passion especially the old classic ones. Our business first started in 2018 with a one-man band – Just Daniel on his own as a hobby while working elsewhere but quickly grew with having one factory to now three. Within this time his wife, Laura started in the office and also helping on the floor and long-time family friend Matt coming to work with us as our spray painter. Our customers have become like family and we have met some amazing people throughout owning our business. It has been a lot of hard work but very rewarding at the same time.

Here at PCTA we provide proud vehicle owners with superior vehicle maintenance, repairs and modifications ensuring they feel safe and confident every time they drive. As your comprehensive vehicle solution, we handle everything from instant rego checks and puncture repairs to in-depth servicing, tyre replacements, and major repairs.

A: 5/9 COOMBES DR, PENRITH

A: 25-27 HENRY STREET PENRITH

P: 0400 264 728 | W: BBBRESTORATIONS.COM.AU

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Our newly launched PCTA Offroad workshop is tailored to meet all your 4WD accessory and modification needs, enabling you to explore our beautiful countryside. A heartfelt thank you to our customers for their support, as we celebrate our Finalist nomination in the Local Business Awards. Your support inspires us to continue delivering exceptional service.

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

P: 4722 3655 | W: PCTA.COM.AU

LAMBYS M ECHANICAL ECHANICA L PTY LTD

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Lambys Mech an i c a l Pty L td i s a fa mi l y own e d a n d o perated co m p a ny s ta r te d i n 2020. Wi t h mysel f Ma tt L a mb o n th e to o l s a n d th e ro a d , a n d my su ppo r t i n g wi fe Ka ti e L a mb b e h i n d th e s c e n e s l o o ki n g after t he p a p e rwo rk a n d ta k i n g c a re o f o u r t h ree go rgeo u s c h i l d re n Kya n , Re mi , a n d Eve r L a mb. We speci al i se i n mo b i l e h e a vy ve h i c l e me c h a n i c s, hydrau l i c tai l l ift ma i n te n a n c e a n d re p a i rs. Bei n g based i n th e Pe n ri th re g i o n we o p e ra te a l l over t h e Sydn ey area a s we l l a s Ne wc a s tl e , Ca n b e rra a n d Wo l l o n go n g. Wi t h o n go i n g c l i e n ts s u c h a s M a r ti n Browe r, L i n e a g e , PFD, an d Th e D i s a b i l i ty Tru s t, we h a ve th ri ve d wi th a great repu tat i on fo r re l i a b l e s e r vi c e . We w i l l co n t i nue to d o o u r b e s t a n d s tri ve to g row Lambys Mech an i c a l Pty L td to i ts fu l l p o te n ti a l .

A : 69 CALLISTEM O N C C T, JO R DAN SP R ING S P : 0426 956 69 4 ::

2023 FINALIST

BAKERY/ CAKE BUSINESS Profiterole Patisserie is a French-inspired patisserie first established in Guildford in 2003. Since then, the hard-working team has continuously ser ved the immediate and wider community. We now are focusing on expanding and offering our products to the rest of Sydney, because we know we have something unique that nobody else can offer. Profiterole was originally based on the production of French cakes but now we offer the widest range of desser ts too, with a twist.

PROFITEROLE PATISSERIE PENRITH A: 2/91 LORD SHEFFIELD CCT, PENRITH P: 4706 0506 | W: PROFITEROLE.COM.AU

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C R OT T Y ’ S BA K E RY

DONUT KING NEPEAN 2023 FINALIST

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BAKERY/CAKE BUSINESS

BA K E RY / CA K E B U S I N E S S

We are Rhonda and Brad Crotty, owners of the Traditional Aussie Bakery on Great Western Highway in Kingswood near Nepean Hospital. Since May 2022 we’ve become a local favourite with 1100 weekly customers and 1000 Pies sold weekly. Clearly, our oldfashioned baking approach is striking a chord. We aim to revive the nostalgia of childhood bakery visits, offering handcrafted meat pies, classic sweets like Lamingtons and Vanilla Slice, as well as an array of cakes.

Fo r 1 5 ye a r s D o nu t K i n g N e p e a n h a s p ro u d l y s e r ve d o u r c o m mu n i t y w i t h d e l i g h t f u l d o nu t s a n d b a r i s ta - c ra f te d c o ffe e . We l ove b r i n g i n g s m i l e s to p e o p l e ’s fa c e s a n d l o o k fo r wa rd to c o n t i nu i n g to b r i n g o u r d e l e c ta b l e d o nu t d e l i g h t s to t h e N e p e a n re g i o n fo r m a ny ye a r s to c o m e .

Our friendly staff and atmosphere, plus freshly made sandwiches, including Authentic Bahn Mi Pork rolls are a local hit. We invite the Penrith community to experience genuine bakery delights. A : S P 0 2 5 N E P E A N V I L L AG E , C N R S TAT I O N & , WO O D R I F F S T P E N R I T H

P : 4 7 3 1 1 9 6 2 | F B : C R OT T Y ’ S BA K E RY

A: 232 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY, KINGSWOOD

P : 4 7 2 1 8 8 0 8 | W: D O N U T K I N G. C O M . AU

LBA 2023

DOLL FACE BEAUTY BY JASMINE

MELISSA PETERS

2023 FINALIST

Doll Face Beauty delivers an array of luxury Lash and Brow services from a beautiful home-based salon in Glenmore Park. Our services are tailored and customised to each individual client, aiming them to not just look beautiful but feel confident in their own skin. What sets us apart is our deep empathy for our clients and our unwavering dedication to ensuring they feel genuinely beautiful and cared for. We bring a bright and bubbly personality to every interaction, ensuring that each client enjoys a warm and engaging experience. We have our own Cosmetics and Lash Supplies range, available to purchase through our E-commerce store, boosting the confidence and success of other industry professionals, as well as assisting them in delivering exceptional services, for this we are known nationwide. We can’t wait to see you in salon!

Melissa Peters is Penrith’s very first and only, high-end, and luxurious Medi Spa, Beauty Salon & Laser Clinic located in the heart of Penrith. Melissa Peters was created to provide women with one destination for all their wellness needs.

SOCIALS: DOLL FACE BEAUTY BY JASMINE

A: 4/157 SMITH STREET, SOUTH PENRITH

P: 0424 322 337 | W: DOLLFACEBEAUTYBYJASMINE.COM.AU

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BEAUTY SERVICES

Offering a variety of services within the areas of Medi-Spa, Beauty and Laser solutions, Melissa Peters prides itself on not only its industry-recognised interior designed salon, but its ability to provide affordable service pricing without compromising on quality. To book an appointment at Melissa Peters, please visit www. melissapetersbeauty.com or visit their socials for more information.

BEAUTY SERVICES

FB: MELISSA PETERS BEAUTY | W: MELISSAPETERSBEAUTY.COM

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BUTCHER/ DELICATESSEN K&A Quality Meats is a modern, future-focused, and customer-oriented butchery located in the heart of Southlands Shopping Centre Penrith, proudly serving the community an unrivalled product quality and customer service offering for all of their fresh meat needs. The butchery is one of the few traditional butcheries remaining in NSW who purchase only whole-body animal products that are cut on-site and to order by their team of highly experienced butchers. K&A Meats are passionate about providing a 100% fresh meat service and nothing less. Please visit the butchery in-store or online with click & collect. Local delivery also available.

K & A Q UA L I T Y M E AT S

A: SOUTHLANDS SHOPPING CENTRE, SOUTH PENRITH P : 4 7 3 1 4 4 7 4 | W: K AQ UA L I T Y M E AT S. C O M . AU ::

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CA F E F RE D

CAFÉ AT LEWERS

2023 FINALIST

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Café at Lewers would like to thank the Penrith community for their ongoing suppor t. It’s been an absolute pleasure providing fresh, exciting and seasonal menu items for our customers.

We are so grate fu l to o u r a ma z i n g c o mmu n i ty fo r vo ti n g fo r u s a g a i n fo r th e n i n th ye a r.

CAFÉ

We wo u l d a l s o l i ke to c o n g ra tu l a te o u r Ryl e e o n recei vi n g Fi na l i s t fo r th e O u ts ta n d i n g Yo u th Awa rd. Th i s i s a mu ch -de s e r ve d re c o g n i ti o n fo r h e r c o mmi tme n t, loya l ty a n d l e a d e rs h i p.

Café at Lewers is open 8am – 3pm 7 Days

Th an k yo u a l l , we l ove l o o k i n g a fte r yo u a n d l o o k fo rwa rd to s e e i n g yo u s o o n . Fo l l ow u s o n I n s ta g ra m: @c a fe fre d p e n ri th A : 354 HIGH ST R EET, P ENR IT H

P: 4735 4265 | SOCIALS: CAFÉ AT LEWERS

A: 86 RIVER ROAD, EMU PLAINS

P : 4708 1248 | W: CAFEFR ED.C O M .AU

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@ T H E VA L L E Y J U N C T I O N ( F O L LOW O U R PAG E F O R O F F E R S A N D S P E C I A L S )

SHARE MY ABILITY

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Welcome to The Valley Junction – a licensed eatery in Caddens. We offer a wide range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as a variety of cocktails and desserts to satisfy your cravings. With around 120 seats, both indoor and outdoor, we provide a comfortable and enjoyable space for you to relax and indulge in our delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re looking for a quick coffee, a leisurely meal with friends and family, or a romantic dinner for two, we have something to suit your needs. Come and enjoy our warm hospitality and exceptional cuisine at The Valley Junction.

S h a re M y A b i l i t y i s a S e n s o r y A c t i v i t y C e n t re t h a t p rov i d e s t h e l o c a l c o m mu n i t y o f Pe n r i t h a re c re a t i o n a l p l a y s p a c e t h a t i s i n c l u s i ve , e n g a g i n g , e n j oya b l e a n d s a fe . Th e s ta te - o f - t h e - a r t e q u i p m e n t i s i n te ra c t i ve a n d a c c e s s i b l e to a l l a g e s a n d a b i l i t i e s.

A : 6 8 O ’ C O N N E L L S T, K I N G S WO O D

A: UNIT 1, 57 REGENTVILLE RD, JAMISONTOWN

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

P : 4 7 8 9 2 9 6 6 | W: T H E VA L L E Y J U N C T I O N . C O M . AU

Fe a t u re s o f t h e c e n t re i n c l u d e a n i n fl a ta b l e b a g j u m p, i n te ra c t i ve p l a y wa l l , p ro j e c to r a n d to u c h s c re e n s, c l i m b i n g wa l l , l i b e r t y w h e e l c h a i r sw i n g , b e s p o ke s e n s o r y ro o m , c a fé , s e n s o r y s to re , a c c e s s i b l e b a t h ro o m s, o n s i te p a r k i n g a n d a ra n g e o f A l l i e d H e a l t h S e r v i c e s.

CA F É

P: 1300 195 578 | W: SHAREMYABILITY.ORG.AU

SUPPORT AGENCY

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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES Support Agency, a registered provider, offers coordination and allied health supports to participants of the NDIS. Their dedicated team of support coordinators and specialists help individuals achieve their goals and ensure they have the funding needed to thrive. Support Agency offers Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination, Psychology, Behaviour Support, Counselling, and Music Therapy, with all staff holding relevant qualifications and experience in the field and prioritising training and skill development. The team work collaboratively and creatively, through trauma informed practice and person centredness, to ensure every individuals funding is utilised as efficiently as possible. Specialising in complex behaviours, they look at all facets of an individual’s life and implement strategies that support participants effectively, behaviours are just a form of communication, the key is deciphering what is being communicated and ensure everyone is heard and supported safely. Support Agency currently has rare immediate capacity for Behaviour Support, scan the QR code to learn more or find us on the socials.

W: SUPPORTAGENCY.COM.AU FB: SUPPORT AGENCY ::

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H&I SAFETY & TRAINING

O N LY ABO U T C H I L DRE N PE NRITH 2 0 2 3 F I NALIST

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At Only About Children Penrith, we are More Than Childcare. We go beyond education to encompass the social development, health & wellbeing of every individual child in our care.

Since 2014 H&I Safety & Training has been the leading provider of Workplace Health and Safety Training for Tier 1-5 workers across civil, construction, building maintenance, facilities, and asset management industries. We maintain a highly experienced and fully accredited team of industry trainers servicing NSW, QLD, VIC, and the ACT. H&I specialises in Civil Construction earthmoving, High Risk, Transport training, Plant machinery inspections, plant specific Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements for machinery.

EARLY CHI L D HOO D C E N TRE

EDUCATION SERVICE

A : 4 / 1 20 M U LGOA R D, PENR IT H

A: 1 8 - 2 0 COX AV ENU E, KI NG S WO O D

P: 138 622 | W: OAC.ED U.AU

Now enrolling for 2024. Book a tour today.

We understand the importance of practical face-to-face training and provide our customers with real on-site experience at your location or we can accommodate your team at our facility. Delivering over 50 training courses, all of which are nationally recognised.

P: 8 6 1 0 5 9 3 7 | W: HI S AF E T YAND T RAI NI NG.C O M.AU

THE TIN T SCHOOL 2 0 2 3 F I N AL I S T

EDUCATION SERVICE LBA 2023

We cater for children from Nursery through Preschool where we have a 2-year School Readiness Program. Our campus has six agebased rooms and large shaded outdoor play areas with vegetable gardens. Our team of passionate educators enjoy connecting families, the local community, and schools. At Only About Children Penrith your child will learn, grow, and be inspired every day.

Be trained by some of the best automotive window tinting in the world. With schools throughout Canada and the USA, our international trainers offer world class training programs in Automotive Window Tinting, Advanced Ceramic Coating, PPF and Vehicle Wrapping via the Tint School’s Training Courses. Classes are now running in Sydney, Brisbane and Victoria. It doesn’t matter if you are new to tinting or looking to upskill your business. Training courses provided by hand-selected window tint trainers will equip you with the tools, knowledge and experience to get tinting on your own. Call us now on 0406 226 750 or send a message hello@ thetintschool.com.au, we’d love to hear from you!

A : U NI T 6/20 HI CK E YS RD, P EN RI TH P : 0406 226 750 | W: TH ETI N TS C H O O L . C O M . AU ::

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NEPEAN PIZZA & KEBABS

S H AO L I N M A R T I A L ARTS CENTRE 2023 FINALIST

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B o a s t i n g a c o a c h i n g s ta ff w h o t ra i n WO R L D c h a m p i o n s i n l i fe a s we l l a s m a r t i a l a r t s, S h a o l i n M a r t i a l A r t s C e n t re We r r i n g to n i s t h e H i g h e s t R a te d s i n g l e s c h o o l n a t i o n a l l y i n t h e I n te r n a t i o n a l S p o r t Ka ra te A s s o c i a t i o n ( I S K A ) . S M AC s t u d e n t s a re w i n n e r s o n a n d o ff t h e m a t s, e x c e l l i n g i n s c h o o l a n d t h e i r o t h e r s p o r t s.

H e re a t N e p e a n P i z z a & Ke b a b s, e n j oy a d e l i c i o u s va r i e t y o f p i z z a , ke b a b s, h a m b u rg e r s, c h i p s a n d mu c h m o re ! O n l i n e o rd e r i n g i s a va i l a b l e , a n d o u r e n t i re m e nu i s o n o u r we b s i te .

EDUCATION SERVICE

FAST FOOD/TAKEAWAY

We a re p a s s i o n a te a b o u t p rov i d i n g d e l i c i o u s, h i g h q u a l i t y fo o d , a n d o u r p r i o r i t y i s to s a t i s f y eve r y c u s to m e r ’s n e e d s. Th a n k yo u to t h e c o m mu n i t y fo r vo t i n g fo r u s, a n d we h o p e to c o n t i nu e s e r v i n g u p yo u r fa vo u r i te s a s p ro u d m e m b e r s o f Pe n r i t h !

We wo u l d l ove yo u to c o m e a n d j o i n t h e S M AC fa m i l y, e n q u i re o n w w w. s m a c k u n g f u . c o m . a u

P : 0 4 3 8 0 9 2 0 4 9 | W: S M AC K U N G F U. C O M . AU

W: NEPEANPIZZAKEBABSANDCHARCOALS.COM.AU ::

A : 1 / 2 0 1 D U N H E V E D R D, W E R R I N G TO N

P: 4721 2037

| A: 449 HIGH STREET, PENRITH

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FAST FOOD/ TAKEAWAY Dino’s Pizza is a family-operated business. It has been successfully operating since 2002. We have been proudly ser ving our freshly-made pizzas, pastas, ribs, salads and Pastizzi to the local community for the last 21 years. Our business has expanded over the years with two stores, Glenmore Park, and Southlands as well as our Mobile Pizza Catering.

dinospizza.com.au

DINO’S PIZZA

GLENMORE PARK: 4733 1800 A: 16 TOWN TERRACE, GLENMORE PARK SOUTHLANDS: 4749 6830 A: SHOP 10, SOUTHLANDS SHOPPING CENTRE, SOUTH PENRITH ::

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FIT 4 ALL

K I N G S WO O D F LO R I S T A N D C R E AT I V E BA L LO O N S

2023 FINALIST

F I T N E S S S E RV I C E S

F LO R I S T

Fit 4 All has cultivated a reputation as a comfortable, nonthreatening family-friendly gym for over 20 years in Penrith, and we are thrilled to be nominated for this award!

W h e t h e r yo u ’re l o o k i n g to e x p re s s yo u r l ove , m a r k a s p e c i a l m i l e s to n e , o r a d d a fe s t i ve to u c h to a n e ve n t , o u r fl o r i s t a n d b a l l o o n b u s i n e s s i s c o m m i t te d to d e l i ve r i n g to p n o t c h p ro d u c t s a n d s e r v i c e s t h a t e x c e e d yo u r e x p e c ta t i o n s a n d c re a te l a s t i n g m e m o r i e s.

At Fit 4 All we strive to provide an environment where you can enjoy the benefit of working out and training in our massive facility with a huge range of equipment and with some of the most experienced athletes and trainers in the area. Fit 4 All was founded to provide a training studio and professional support for teams and athletes, however over the years the facility has evolved into a facility for all and a great representation of the Fit 4 All name. We are a very proud family-owned and operated business and thank everyone who voted for us.

A: SHOP 1/202 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY, KINGSWOOD ::

P : 4 7 3 2 1 2 3 3 | W: F I T 4 A L L . C O M . AU

P : 4 7 3 2 2 1 8 2 | W: K I N G S WO O D F LO R I S T. C O M . AU

CITY CAVE PENRITH 2023 FINALIST

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City Cave Penrith Gives Life Back to Humanity! We aim to increase longevity in our communities through tailored health care, adding quality years back to your life. Whether it is physical, mental, or biological, our site offers a range of Float Therapy, Infrared Saunas, Massage, and specific practitioners to assist in your journey through health. Thank you to the community for voting for us; we hope to continue assisting you on your health journey.

Email us: penrith@citycave.com.au

A: TENANCY 1, 120 MULGOA ROAD, PENRITH P: 0439 609 873 | W: CITYCAVE.COM.AU ::

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HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES O u r b u s i n e s s p rov i d e s R a d i o l o g y s e r v i c e s, i n c l u d i n g C T, U l t ra s o u n d , a n d X - R a y. O t h e r s e r v i c e s i n c l u d e I n te r ve n t i o n a l I n j e c t i o n s a n d B i o p s i e s. We a re ve r y e x c i te d a n d ove r t h e mo o n t h a t o u r p ra c t i c e h a s b e e n c h o s e n by o u r c u s to m e r s a s o n e o f t h e to p H e a l t h P ro fe s s i o n a l S e r v i c e s fo r t h i s b u s i n e s s a wa rd .

H I G H S T REET ME DI CAL IMAGI NG A: 362–368 HIGH STREET, PENRITH P: 4789 0009 | W: RADIOLOGYGROUP.COM.AU ::

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SYDNEY SELECT FINANCE

ALL WINDOW SOLUTIONS

2023 FINALIST

At Sydney Select Finance we specialise in finding the right loan for you!

All Wi n d ow So l ut i ons i s a l oc a l l y - g rown b us i ne s s t h a t ha s b een m a k i ng b l i nds a nd c ur ta i n t ra c k s wh ol e s a l e fo r ju st over 14 ye a r s now.

HOME-BASED BUSINESS

HOME FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

If you are purchasing a new home, refinancing, needing to consolidate debts, purchasing an asset such as a car, boat, or caravan, Sydney Select Finance can assist with all your lending requirements.

We su p p ly reta i l e r s l oc a l l y, pl us c ove r t h e e a s t c oa s t o f N SW. Alo n g wi t h our b ra nc h i n Q ue e ns l a nd we a l s o cover t he ea s t c oa s t of Aus t ra l i a . We a re h a ppy to s a y we em p loy a round 28 s ta ff, a nd a l l h a ve b e e n l oc a l to t he Pen ri t h a re a . A pol og i e s, we do not s uppl y to re ta i l .

Quite simply, our focus is on you and ensuring you have the best loan possible.

P: 0414 625 366 | FB: SYDNEY SELECT FINANCE PTY LTD

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W: SYDNEYSELECTFINANCE.COM.AU

P: 4729 4744 | W: ALLWINDOWSOLUTIONS.COM

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BAY GALLERY FURNITURE STORE, PENRITH

PR E S T I GE F LOOR

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HOME FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

As an Australian-owned and operated business since 2006, Bay Gallery Furniture is deeply rooted in the local community. Our reputation is built on four pillars: amazing quality, exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and fast, reliable local delivery with our own fleet of trucks.

Prestige Floor has the widest range of Rugs and Flooring from all around the world. We help our clients find their perfect rug in Australia with thousands of designs, some are even designed by our team. From contemporary, modern to the traditional, the ordinary to the extraordinary. We pride ourselves on exclusively designed Rugs by our team giving unique and never-before-seen rugs in Australia! We also specialise in a wide selection of Flooring products and also carry out flooring installations ranging from Timber, Oak, Bamboo, Laminate, Loose lay, Hybrid Vinyl flooring, and wall-to-wall carpet. Our clients are backed by our Supply, Install, and Guarantee promise with over 30 years of experience, specialised for Australian trends today.

We see ourselves as more than just a furniture store. We find joy in helping families turn houses into homes, cherishing the thought of the lasting memories made on our furniture pieces. We’d love to warmly welcome you to our showrooms to explore our extensive range of indoor and outdoor furniture collections.

P: 8 071 4360 | W: BAY GALLERY. COM. AU

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A : UN I T 3 B /233 M U LGOA R D, JAMISONTOWN

P: 1300 488 111 | W: PRESTIGEFLOOR.COM.AU

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G R E AT W E S T E R N K I A

G R E AT W E S T ER N H ON DA

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Great Western Honda offers a diverse selection of both

Great Western Kia offers a diverse selection of new and used vehicles to serve the broader Penrith community. In addition to our vehicle sales, we provide comprehensive servicing and repair solutions.

NEW & USED MOTOR VEHICLES

new and used vehicles to serve the broader Penrith community, in addition to providing comprehensive servicing and repair services. We strive to deliver great quality vehicles with an exceptional customer experience.

We sell slightly over 1000 brand-new Kia vehicles each year, contributing to the mobility and satisfaction of our valued customers here in Penrith and surrounding communities.

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2023 FINALIST

NEW & USED M OTO R V E H I C L E S Pe n r i t h Toyo ta o ffe r s a n e x c e p t i o n a l experience, having successfully sold ove r 3 , 0 0 0 n e w a n d p re - ow n e d Toyo ta ve h i c l e s i n Pe n r i t h l a s t ye a r. A d d i t i o n a l l y, o u r c o m p re h e n s i ve s e r v i c e s e x te n d b e yo n d Toyo ta ve h i c l e s, a s we p rov i d e m a i n te n a n c e a n d re p a i r wo r k fo r a l l m a ke s a n d m o d e l s, c a te r i n g to a w i d e ra n g e o f a u to m o t i ve n e e d s.

P E N R I T H TOYOTA A : 8 7 / 1 0 1 G R E AT W E S T E R N H W Y, K I N G S WO O D P : 4 7 7 8 0 0 9 9 | W: P E N R I T H TOYOTA . C O M . AU ::

2023 FINALIST

NEW & USED MOTOR VEHICLES Sinclair Automotive would like to thank our loyal customers for nominating us as a Finalist in the Local Business Awards for 2023, we are truly humbled. Sinclair Automotive is proud to sell, ser vice and provide par ts for Ford, Isuzu UTE, SsangYong and Cher y vehicles. We also offer quality Used and Prestige vehicles. Sinclair Automotive has been continually operating since 1969 and is proud to be based in the Penrith region. Employing over 100 people, most of them locals, Sinclair Automotive strives to ser ve our local community with unparalleled levels of customer ser vice.

SINCLAIR AUTOMOTIVE A: 117 GREAT WESTERN HWY KINGSWOOD P: 4748 9503 | W: SINCLAIRAUTOMOTIVE.COM.AU ::

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GE T FA IR P R O P ER T Y

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NEW B U S I N ESS Get Fair Property – Your KEY to unlock FREEDOM Home Buyer: Let us secure the KEY to your dream Home, whilst saving you TIME & MONEY; With us, you will not buy STRESS or a LEMON, you will buy a HOME! Property Investor: Let us secure the KEY to unlock FINANCIAL FREEDOM, we plan, educate, strategise, and execute your property purchase with precision, so you can build wealth. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients and members of the community for voting for our Business.

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PAT I OS W HOL E S A L E

MIRILA ELECTRICAL GROUP

2023 FINALIST

MIRILA has over 60 years of combined experienced in the electrical trade. Although only a new company some of the staff have worked together in past employment for over 18 years. Our team are experienced in many facets of the industry including rail work, health, Local Government contracts, mining, solar installations, new installations, LED upgrades, domestic and industrial works.

At Patios Wholesale, we offer a wide range of materials for you to create your outdoor additions. Our wide range of materials empowers you to create beautiful outdoor patios and pergolas and carports, tailored to your unique vision. Place an order with us with the materials you need for your outdoor project, and it will be delivered to your door.

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Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a first-time builder, our knowledgeable team will be there every step of the way, guiding you through the process with their expertise and support.

All staff are local Penrith residents, and our focus is on servicing the West, working local and consolidating the MIRILA Brand as a reliable, professional, and experienced trade service team for our local and surrounding areas.

A huge thank you to everyone who has continued to support us and help us grow. We are beyond thrilled to be finalists and we couldn’t have done it without the support from our community and our hard-working team.

A: UNIT 7 /1 1 RO BERT S O N P L, JAMI S O NTOWN

W: M I R I L A . C O M . AU

P: 0450 212 780

LBA 2023

PENRITH PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB

FAMILY PETS PENRITH 2023 FINALIST

2023 FINALIST

PERFORMING ARTS

PET CARE

Penrith Physie has been par t of the local community for almost 30 years and has a strong member base of over 100 members and is affiliated with the BJP Association.

We would like to say a massive thank you to our loyal customers who voted for our family-owned business. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful community around us who are sharing the enjoyment in our new location on Batt Street. With the addition of space in our new location it has allowed us to work with new brands and also adding Dog Grooming and Puppy Schools.

Physie creates strong confident and independent young women, is great for mums and daughters to do together, and enables amazing friendships. Penrith Physie holds classes in the Penrith and Glenmore Park areas and welcomes new members at all times of the year.

We’re looking forward to seeing you and your furr y friends soon!

P: 0418975765

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P: 4731 2788 | W: FAMILYPETSPENRITH.COM.AU

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C L E A R PAT H AC C O U N T I N G

ORCHARD HILLS VET 2023 FINALIST

2023 FINALIST

O rc h a rd H i l l s Ve te r i n a r y H o s p i ta l p rov i d e s h i g h - q u a l i t y s u rg i c a l a n d m e d i c a l fa c i l i t i e s fo r p e t s i n t h e g re a te r Pe n r i t h re g i o n . Th e te a m i s l e d by D r C a m i l l e B ra n d t a n d s u p p o r te d by fi ve a s s o c i a te ve te r i n a r i a n s a n d a 3 4 - s t ro n g nu r s i n g a n d re c e p t i o n te a m .

With a firm belief that success goes beyond the balance sheet, we have embarked on a mission to revolutionise the accounting landscape. Our journey is grounded in the understanding that financial well-being is intricately linked to mindset, strategy, and the pursuit of meaningful aspirations.

We a re a m i x o f e x p e r i e n c e a n d yo u t h t h a t m a ke u p a g re a t te a m t h a t i s w i l l i n g to c o m b i n e s k i l l a n d e x p e r t i s e w i t h i n n ova t i ve t h i n k i n g. Th e te a m i s d r i ve n by a c o m m i t m e n t to d e l i ve r i n g p e r s o n a l s e r v i c e to c l i e n t s, o u t s ta n d i n g c a re fo r p a t i e n t s w h i l e c re a t i n g s t ro n g c o n n e c t i o n s w i t h t h e Pe n r i t h c o m mu n i t y.

We are so grateful to all of our amazing clients, for inviting us to become your trusted support partner on your respective business journey’s. You are brave trailblazers indeed, and your growth and ongoing success, is what continues to fuel us to find new and innovative ways to upgrade our services.

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P: 4739 2700 | W: CLEARPATHACCOUNTING.COM.AU

2023 FINALIST

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ALA Law is Western Sydney’s leading Family law firm, with 5 Accredited Specialists in Family Law. With three dynamic female par tners at the helm, it has earned numerous accolades and a reputation for excellence. Specialising in Family Law, Wills & Estates, and Conveyancing, ALA Law offers unmatched exper tise and has an unwavering commitment to the local community. If you seek legal ser vices backed by an awardwinning team and a passion for ser ving Western Sydney, ALA Law is the trustwor thy, skilled par tner you’ve been searching for to guide you through complex legal matters.

ALA LAW A: UNIT 3, LEVEL 2/9 TINDALE ST, PENRITH P: 4761 6935 | W: AMANDALITTLEASSOCIATES.COM.AU ::

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CONGRATS TO ALL 2023 FINALISTS CONVEYANCING SIMPLIFIED 2023 FINALIST

P R O F E S S I O N A L S E RV I C E S As a small business, we feel extremely humbled to be nominated as a Finalist in the Local Business Awards for the fourth year in a row and to be recognised for our professional services within the wider Penrith community. We would like to sincerely thank all of our loyal clients past and present, who have put their trust into us to assist with their biggest assets and who provide their constant support by voting for us each year. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, selling that investment property or in need of conveyancer for a commercial or rural property transaction, our highly experienced team have the years of industry-recognised knowledge and unbeatable experience to make your conveyancing process simple and stress free.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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BUYERBY

2023 FINALIST

REAL ESTATE AGENCY Buyerby is an exclusive buyer’s advocacy where we help everyday Australians buy their dream home or investment properties anywhere in Australia. We help our clients strategise, source, evaluate, inspect, negotiate, settle and manage their property purchases without spending months researching and inspecting them. We are a data-driven and relationship-leveraged agency, saving our clients thousands of dollars by buying the right property at the right location at the right time. Being a data-driven advocacy, we are able to provide sound purchase advice to our clients focused on facts and not opinions. We study over 50 factors in relation to the region, neighbourhood, and individual property to determine the quality of a purchase irrespective of whether it’s a home or an investment property. Since we have no affiliations with any other real estate agency or developer group, we are able to provide unbiased advice, which our clients value highly. We exist to bridge that gap and level the playing field as we are exclusively “by the buyer’s side”

A: 95B STATION STREET, PENRITH P: 1300 723 743 | W: BUYERBY.COM.AU ::

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I N FOCU S C O MMER C IA L RE AL ESTAT E

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REAL ESTATE AGENCY InFocus Commercial Real Estate represents the rebranded identity of a well-established and thriving commercial real estate agency. Formerly known as LJ Hooker Commercial Penrith for more than two decades, InFocus Commercial Real Estate prides itself on its exceptional team of expert agents specialising in Commercial, Retail, and Industrial Sales, Leasing, and Management. Our team are not only passionate but also fully devoted to serving their clients. With a combined experience surpassing 100 years in Western Sydney’s commercial real estate market, the InFocus Commercial Real Estate team expertly utilises state-of-the-art software and unique marketing strategies, coupled with unwavering dedication, to ensure they are ideally positioned to deliver the results you desire. At InFocus Commercial Real Estate our primary goal is to cultivate enduring client relationships, prioritising their long-term success over short-term gains. We are committed to offering the most valuable guidance to our clients, ensuring their sustained prosperity. For confidential advice concerning your assets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office for the best possible results! We are sincerely thankful for the honour of being chosen as Finalists this year, and we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to all those who showed their support by voting. We are also thrilled that our team member, Anneliese, is a Finalist for the Youth Award, which recognises outstanding young individuals contributing immense value to a local business. Her dedication and contributions have played a pivotal role in enhancing our agency. This nomination is a testament to the remarkable talent and potential Anneliese brings to our team, and we couldn’t be prouder.

A : 16 L AWS ON STR EET, PENR ITH P: 4 731 3399 | W: INFO CUS. SY DNEY Friday, October 27, 2023 « the western weekender

P R O D U C T O F I TA LY 2023 FINALIST

R E S TAU R A N T LBA 2023

P ro d u c t o f I ta l y i s a s l i c e o f t h e h o m e l a n d w h i c h c a n b e fo u n d r i g h t i n t h e b u s t l i n g fo o d hu b o f Pe n r i t h , G re g o r y H i l l s, M i n c h i n b u r y, B ox H i l l a n d s o o n Ke l l y v i l l e , s e r v i n g a w i d e va r i e t y o f t ra d i t i o n a l a n d i nve n t i ve p i z z a a n d p a s ta c re a t i o n s, t h e re i s n o wo n d e r w hy t h i s re s ta u ra n t h a s fa s t b e c o m e a n I ta l i a n fa vo u r i te w i t h t h e l o c a l s. P ro d u c t O f I ta l y i s a b ove a l l , a s to r y o f fa m i l y. W h a t w i l l s ta y w i t h yo u w h e n yo u v i s i t P ro d u c t O f I ta l y i s t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e fo o d , t h e s e r v i c e , t h e fa m i l y a t m o s p h e re , t h e u s e o f e x c e p t i o n a l p ro d u c e a n d t h e s i m p l i c i t y i n w h i c h t h e y a re s e r ve d .

A : 4 / 7 6 H E N RY S T, P E N R I T H P : 9 0 9 9 4 1 1 1 | W: P R O D U C TO F I TA LY. C O M . AU ::

LBA 2023

TAMLENI INDIAN RESTAURANT

THE UNION RESTAURANT

2023 FINALIST

RESTAURANT

We are extremely honoured to be a Finalist again!

Thank you to the community for voting for us yet again. Winning this award symbolises the Union Restaurant’s success, showcasing our heritage and culture on a plate. We are grateful to the staff, customers, and Penrith community for supporting our dream and keeping the restaurant thriving.

We would love to thank all of our wonderful Amma Amma’s Tamleni family for their ongoing suppor t.

We look forward to ser ving Penrith with our fine Indian food for many years to come. Thank you.

To our cherished customers, step into a world of rustic charm at The Union Restaurant, Penrith’s beloved well-known Tapas since 2011. Indulge in delectable meals prepared by our experienced team. Join us for wine, sangria, and tapas delights! Welcome!

A: 2/12 CASTLEREAGH ST, PENRITH

A: 542 HIGH STREET, PENRITH

P: 4721 7382 or 4721 7332

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At our establishment, we ser ve an array of authentic, flavourful Indian cuisine, available to dine in or take away.

P: 4721 4501 | W: THEUNIONRESTAURANT.COM.AU

B L AC K BU C K T R A D E S E RV I C E S 2023 FINALIST

LBA 2023

S E RV I C E & T R A D E B l a c k B u c k Tra d e S e r v i c e s e s ta b l i s h e d i n 2 0 2 0 i s a fa m i l y - ow n e d p l u m b i n g b u s i n e s s s e r v i n g t h e Pe n r i t h c o m mu n i t y. S ta r te d by a l o c a l p l u m b e r, we b e g a n w i t h s m a l l h a n d y m a n a n d p l u m b i n g j o b s, g ra d u a l l y e x p a n d i n g o u r s e r v i c e s. I n j u s t t wo ye a r s, we h a ve g row n i n to a s u c c e s s f u l e n te r p r i s e , fo s te r i n g l a s t i n g re l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h c u s to m e r s a n d o t h e r b u s i n e s s e s. O u r c o m m i t m e n t to b e i n g t h e m o s t t r u s te d p l u m b i n g c o m p a ny i n t h e l o c a l a re a d r i ve s o u r eve r y d e c i s i o n . Wi t h a d e d i c a te d te a m , i n c l u d i n g t h e fo u n d e r C h r i s, h i s fa t h e r J o h n a n d w i fe Ta m a ra , we p r i o r i t i s e t h e we l l - b e i n g a n d c o m fo r t o f o u r n e i g h b o u r s, a i m i n g to p rov i d e re l i a b l e p l u m b i n g s e r v i c e s fo r o u r c o m mu n i t y.

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MKG ELECTRICAL

2023 FINALIST

SERVICE & TRADE MKG Electrical would like to thank our loyal customers for nominating us as Finalists in the Local Business Awards for 2023, we are truly grateful. We originally opened our doors back in 2015 as a one-man show. It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to get where we are today proudly employing 12 employees, providing apprenticeships to the local upcoming electricians as well as sponsoring our local spor ting and dance clubs. As a family-run business we value the impor tance of building trust with our customers and providing a ser vice that is high quality, innovative and reliable. Contact us for all your electrical and solar needs.

A: 13/37-47 BOREC ROAD, PENRITH P: 8630 2754 | SOCIALS: MKG ELECTRICAL PTY LTD ::

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H A R M O N I C H E A LT H AND WELLNESS

ATS AWNINGS & ADDITIONS

2023 FINALIST

At ATS Awnings, we are passionate about creating outdoor spaces that enhance your lifestyle. Our expert team specialises in crafting beautiful custom-made patios and pergolas for your home. With our superior craftsmanship and attention to detail, we guarantee a unique and breathtaking outdoor living experience.

Harmonic Health and Wellness is owned by Kim Watson a highly qualified therapist providing exceptional services specialising in Remedial, Oncology, Pregnancy, Hot Stones Massage, Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Management, Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Multi-layer Bandaging, Compression Garment Prescription, Intermittent Compression Pumps, Low Level Laser, Scar Management and patient education.

S E RV I C E & T R A D E

S O L E O P E R ATO R

We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a Finalist and we couldn’t have achieved this without the amazing support from our wonderful customers and also our wonderful team. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who took the time to vote for us.Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat to relax and unwind or a spacious entertainment area for hosting summer barbecues with family and friends we have you covered.

Harmonic Health and Wellness extends a heartfelt thank you, we are extremely grateful for your support.

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P : 4 7 2 1 5 3 7 3 | W: H H AW. C O M . AU

SARA LOUISE PHOTOGRAPHY

2023 FINALIST

SOLE OPERATOR Sara Louise Photography has been capturing the essence of life’s beautiful moments for almost five years.Sara Louise, the creative genius behind the lens, has an unwavering passion for her craft and a deep affection for her clients. With an eye for detail and a hear t full of dedication, she has turned ever y photoshoot into a memorable experience, cherishing the love and stories that her clients share. This year, for the second time in a row, Sara Louise Photography is in the running for Best Sole Operator, a testament to the excellence she brings to her work. Sara Louise extends her hear tfelt gratitude to her clients and suppor ters who have been a par t of this incredible journey. Your trust and encouragement have been the driving force behind her success. Winning for the second consecutive year would be a dream come true, and she couldn’t have reached this far without your unwavering suppor t. This will be Sara Louise last year as a sole operator as she is expanding and bringing in other amazing talent so they can offer a wider range of photography. FB: SARA LOUISE PHOTOGRAPHY P: 0478 166 849 | W: SARALOUISEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM.AU ::

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I F LY D OW N U N D E R 2023 FIN A L I S T

TOURISM & EXPERIENCES iFLY Downunder located in Penrith in Sydney’s west, was the first indoor skydiving facility in Australia. It is also the largest and most powerful indoor skydiving facility in the Southern Hemisphere! Safe, fun and accessible for people of any ability, iFLY Downunder offers flights for first-time flyers, return flyers, sport flyers, junior flyers, skydivers and the military. iFLY Downunder has been the indoor skydiving hub of Australia since it opened in 2014 and is renowned for its world class instructors and coaches. We believe the impossible is possible!

A : 123 M U LG OA R OA D, PENR I TH P : 1300 435 966 | W: IFLY.COM.AU

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Nominations for candidates, for election by Penrith Home Club Members, as a Director of the Penrith District Rugby League Football Club Ltd will be open on 20.11.2023 from 10.00am and will close on 4.12.2023 at 10.00am. Nomination forms will be available at Club Reception, Panthers Penrith, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith from 9.11.23 at 10.00am. The requirements for nomination and election will be explained in the nomination forms. In order to nominate, it is compulsory to attend a pre-nomination session. A ClubsNSW Representative will run the pre-nomination information session in the Hunter Room at Panthers Penrith on Wednesday, 15.11.2023 from 6.00pm. At this session, the role, duties and responsibilities of Directors of clubs will be fully explained. Please register your interest in attending the pre-nomination session to Jill Trad by Monday 13.11.2023 via email – jill.trad@panthers.com.au. The session will not go ahead if we don’t receive any notification of attendance. Please note: • Attendance at the information session is compulsory for nominating candidates (as per the Club’s Constitution) • A Board nomination information pack will be available at the pre-nomination information session. There are five positions available. All five current Directors will be re-standing for election. If more than five nominations are received, voting for the positions will be conducted at Panthers Penrith 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith on the following dates: Sunday 18.2.24 between 12.00pm and 6.00pm Monday 19.2.24 between 12.00pm and 6.00pm Tuesday 20.2.24 between 10.00am and 6.00pm Wednesday 21.2.24 between 10.00am and 12.00pm Members elected as Directors of Penrith District Rugby League Football Club Ltd will automatically become Directors of Penrith Rugby League Club Ltd and will be announced at the next Annual General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 27th March 2024.

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The project plays a key role within Endeavour Energy’s broader distribution network to connect and provide electricity to a rapidly transforming part of Sydney, and to service new residential, commercial, retail and educational facilities within and around Sydney Science Park. Written submissions to a draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF) associated with the proposal will be received until 18 November 2023. The REF outlines project benefits, the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures to manage those impacts, should the project proceed. Impacted customers would also be notified prior to any planned electricity supply outage to enable construction works to safely proceed. All submissions will be considered as part of the project assessment process. The draft REF is available at https://www.endeavourenergy.com.au/in-the-community/worksin-your-area/proposal-to-construct-and-operate-a-zone-substation-on-lot-6,-480-544luddenham-road For further information or to make a submission please contact: Mohammad Alam Environmental Specialist Endeavour Energy E: mohammad.alam@endeavourenergy.com.au Call 131 081 (24hrs) and put safety first. www.endeavourenergy.com.au

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

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he’s had numerous chart-topping albums, top 10 singles, and multi-platinum and gold certified releases. But, just a decade ago, Dami Im was like any other contestant wanting to make a name for themselves on ‘The X Factor Australia’. Looking back on where her career has taken her since winning the show in 2013, Im said she couldn’t be prouder. “10 years is a long time, but I feel like I’ve fit in so much in that time, so it also feels like that sounds a b o u t right,” she told the We e kender.

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what I love doing 10 years from then, and still making music, and connecting with music lovers, and my fans.” In addition to these career highlights, Im’s personal life has also taken a turn, having become a mum for the first time earlier this year. Since writing her EP ‘In Between’ about the rockiness of the experience, she said it’s her efficiency which has helped her learn to balance both sides. “I definitely have to be a lot more efficient with everything I do, but I’ve always wanted to be efficient with everything I did anyway, so now that trait of me wanting to be efficient is just really being put into practice,” she said. “I just try to maximise my time, and when I’m working, I really try and concentrate and get as much done as I get. “Time is more precious for me now, so you appreciate every moment even more.” Next month, Im will be heading to Penrith to perform as part of Great Southern Nights – a new stop for the singer. “I haven’t done a stand-alone show there before, which is crazy,” she said of the gig at The Joan Sutherland Centre. “I’ve done it in-store before where I’ve met my fans, and it was really good to connect, but to do a full show with my band it’s pretty much the first time. This is very special for me!” According to Im, it has come at a great time between her last album and tour, and her upcoming Christmas album ‘Christmas Song-

book’, which will be released the day before the show. “I can do some of the album stuff, and then also the Christmas album, as well as some of the old stuff from the 10 years,” she said. “I haven’t really finalised what we’re doing, but it just feels like I can be really creative with it and pick and choose what I want to do. “I’ve been asking the fans online as well, and everybody has had their little requests here and there, so we might just try and see if we can make it a bit fun and different.” Along with her, Im will be bringing along special guest Loren Ryan, who is the 2023 Toyota Star Maker winner. “I haven’t seen her perform live in person, only through videos and things, and she’s just amazing,” she said. “I think audiences are in for a treat there as well – she’s up and coming, but she’s really, really talented, and her music is just beautiful, and her voice is out of this world. I can’t wait to watch her as well!” With a decade of hits rolled into one fabulous show, Im said the ‘Dami Army’ have lots to look forward to. “It’s all about being able to relax and enjoy music that they hopefully know from the 10 years, and there might be some Christmas treats as well,” she said. “I don’t know if November is too early for that, but I don’t care!” Dami Im will be on at The Joan in Penrith on Saturday, November 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $50. For more information or to book, visit thejoan.com.au.

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THINGS TO DO Orchid Show at Emu Plains

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Blue Mountains and Penrith Districts Orchid Society will be holding a Late Spring Orchid Show on the weekend of November 4 and 5 at the Girl Guide Hall, cnr Great Western Highway and Nepean Street, Emu Plains. Exotic and Australian orchids will be on display, and there will also be a bumper crop of orchids for sale. For more information, visit bmpdos.org.au.

Get ready for an electrifying night of rock and roll as Penrith rockers Vanquished hit the stage to promote their latest EP ‘Dog A Bone’. Joining Vanquished on the stage is the hard-hitting local band, Sin 4 Me. The event will take place on Saturday, November 4 from 8pm at Elton Chong. Tickets are $15. For more information or to book, visit stickytickets.com.au/REA1X.

Fresh from the Sydney Fringe Festival, where it was nominated for Best in Comedy, ‘Fillow Talk’, a fun and interactive Filipino comedy will be bringing its unique brand of hilarity to the Open Fridays stage at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. ‘Fillow Talk Out West’ is on at The Joan on Friday, October 27 at 5pm. For more information, visit thejoan.com.au.

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

from 10am. New members are always welcome. Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546 for more information.

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

Penrith NASHO’s Monthly meetings at Penrith RSL Club. Call 0400 129 006 for details.

BUSINESS

Nepean Valley RSL Day Club Meets every Friday from 10am-2pm at Penrith Senior Citizens Centre. Volunteers needed. 0407 014 542.

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0414 766 763. Nepean Riverlands Probus Club Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Nepean Rowing Club

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith. Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au. Free food shop 9am-11am every Tuesday at 51 Henry Street, Penrith.

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month from 9am2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244. Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club Club meets at 7pm on the first Friday of the month at the old scout hall at 4 Moore St, Glenbrook. Call Ron on 0408 483 269 for more information. Red Cross Penrith Meetings held the second Thursday of the month for lunch. Members and volunteers knit teddies for trauma victims. Call 0438 244 414.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information. Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia. Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222. Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594. Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484. Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160. Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River. Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499. Penrith Autism Community Network Carers support group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm at Maze Cafe, Penrith RSL. Phillip on 0420 209 015 for more details. Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets third Monday of the month at Emu Sports Club from 6.30pm. Call 1300 13 38 78 for more information.

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At the movies... REVIEW Saw X  1 hour, 58 minutes If you fell in love with ‘Saw’ and its first sequel all those years ago, you’ve likely come in and out of the franchise since – and it’s been quite the roller-coaster. The 10th movie in the ‘Saw’ world is set between the first and second movies, resulting in one of the franchise’s better films, and perfect for audiences who consider those two as the pinnacle movies. Admittedly, you may find this a little hard to follow if you haven’t been a core ‘Saw’ watcher. But really, this is all about the formative period of the relationship between John Kramer (Tobin Bell) and Amanda (Shawnee Smith). Amanda went from one of Kramer’s victims in the first movie to his protégé in the second, so

‘Saw X’ gives us some insight into how that relationship was formed. The set-up here is a little long, and we’re probably too far into the movie by the time we see our first classic ‘Saw’ trap, but it’s certainly worth it when we do. An intestine being used as a rope? Yep, ‘Saw X’ goes there – proving that there’s still shock value in this franchise yet. ‘Saw X’ doesn’t quite have the intensity and heart-stopping moments as the first two films, but it’s probably the next best in the long list. Not a good one if you’ve got a weak stomach, but a decent instalment if ‘Saw’ is your thing. – Troy Dodds

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COUNTRY CORNER According to US Weekly, she filed for divorce from fellow singer Ryan Hurd on October 2.

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Stan to broadcast CMAs Streaming service Stan will broadcast the prestigious Country Music Association (CMA) Awards on Thursday, November 9 at 11am. The awards will be co-hosted by Luke Bryan (pictured) and Peyton Manning. Honouring the best of country music, the CMA Awards is the longest running, annual music awards program on network television history. The awards program is hosted in Nashville, the heart of American country music. A huge array of popular country music artists are nominated, including Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson.

Tuesday 7th November

Penrith and Nepean Rotary will be hosting a decadent Melboune Cup Event raising funds for local charities Pink Up Penrith & Our Community Cares Includes: Seafood Buffet Dessert Lucky Door Prize Fashions On The Field Sweeps for The Cup Available

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Max is back Hot off the back of her performance at Australia’s SXSW Festival, Max Jackson (pictured) has dropped her brand new single, ‘Little More Country’. This is her first single via her newly signed label ABC Music. She also recently announced she has been added to Stephen White Management with their stellar roster of artists including Lee Kernaghan and The Wolfe Brothers. “‘Little More Country’ is all about what it means to be country,” Jackson said. “It’s not the car you drive or the clothes you wear; it’s so much more than that. It’s about values and I guess my favourite traits of country people; the same traits I always aim to embody. This one goes out to the honest, kind, hard-working, back-road driving, big-sky-loving, stop-to-say-hello country music fans.”

Another divorce for Maren Not only has Maren Morris divorced from country music, but she’s also split from her husband. The one-time country queen exited the industry earlier this year.

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Ê Channel Seven has confirmed a number of their most popular shows will be returning next year. They include: ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘The Voice’, ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’, ‘First Dates’, ‘Australian Idol’, ‘The 1% Club’, ‘My Kitchen Rules’, ‘SAS Australia’, ‘Home and Away’, ‘RFDS’, ‘The Chase’, ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Better Homes and Gardens’. Ê Along with our favourites, several new shows will hit our screens in 2024. They are: renovations series ‘Dream Home’, hosted by Dr Chris Brown; new reality format ‘Stranded on Honeymoon Island’; eye-opening reality series ‘Made in Bondi’; animal adventure series ‘Once in a Lifetime’; documentary ‘The Rise and Fall of Kings Cross’; and comedy special ‘The Australian Roast of John Cleese’.

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Ê The fifth season of ‘Love Island Australia’ will premiere on 9Now on Monday, October 30 at 6pm. All episodes will appear on the free streaming service every Monday to Thursday. Hosted by Sophie Monk, the series was filmed once again at a pretty villa in Mallorca, Spain.

NOVEMBER 22

HANNAH WADDINGHAM: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, APPLE

Ê The new season of Channel Nine dating show ‘My Mum, Your Dad’ returns on Tuesday, October 31 at 7.30pm. Hosted by Kate Langbroek, this year the parents know they have been nominated by their kids and have given their children full control over their dating life. As the parents take up residence in a brand-new luxury Retreat, their adult children will have the power to influence all the dates from the comfort of the Bunker. Ê Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden will host season 15 of tattoo reality competition series ‘Ink Master’. Premiering on Paramount+ on Wednesday, November 1, 15 new artists enter the shop to battle in the ultimate tattoo competition, where they will compete in gruelling Flash Challenges and epic Elimination Tattoos in hopes of walking away with $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.

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Ê To get into the Christmas spirit, Apple TV+ is airing a special featuring one of the stars of ‘Ted Lasso’. ‘Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas’ will see the Emmy

award-winning actress perform a musical extravaganza at the London Coliseum, joined by special guests. The special was recorded in front of a live audience, accompanied by a big band. Catch it from Wednesday, November 22.

Ê Still on Christmas, and the first artists for this year’s ‘Carols in the Domain’ have been announced. Locked in to perform already: Dami Im, The Wiggles, Casey Donovan, Rhonda Burchmore, Todd McKenney, Tarryn Stokes, Silvia Colloca, Jonathon Antoine, Blake Bowden, Matt Lee and Ben Mingay. Ê Stan has acquired the exclusive Australian rights to ‘The 57th Annual CMA Awards’ broadcasting live from 11am on Thursday, November 9, same time as the US. The CMA Awards are the longest running, annual music awards program on US television, staged in Nashville, the heart of American country music. The ceremony will be hosted by ‘American Idol’ judge Luke Bryan and former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning.

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TV Guide: October 27 – November 2

Sunday 29 October

Saturday 28 October

Friday 27 October

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Australia After War (PG) 11:00 Worzel Gummidge (PG) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Escape From The City (PG) 1:55 Countdown To War 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 Tenable 4:45 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Sherwood (MA15+) 9:35 Midsomer Murders (M v) 11:05 ABC Late News 11:20 Question Everything

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Stone Cold” (M s,v) (’05) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Knives Out” (M) (’19) Stars: Daniel Craig 11:15 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Love, Fashion, Repeat” (PG) (’22) Stars: Cristina Rosato 1:45 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Beach House Hunters (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (M l,s,v) (’01) Stars: Renée Zellweger 10:30 Movie: “What’s Your Number?” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Anna Faris

8:00 Everyday Gourmet 8:30 Judge Judy (PG) 9:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 9:30 Neighbours (PG) 10:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 3:00 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s)

9:00 Peer To Peer 9:35 Grayson’s Art Club (PG) 10:30 Giving Back 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Point: Road To Referendum 3:45 The Cook Up (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures (PG) 8:30 Jack The Ripper (M v) 9:25 Tony Robinson Britain’s Greatest River (M)

3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Bargain Hunt 6:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 7:30 AFL Women’s: Round 9: Gold Coast v GWS *Live* 9:30 Escape To The Country

3:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 3:30 Horses For Courses (PG) 4:30 Cricket: WBBL: Adelaide v Hobart *Live* 8:30 Cricket: WBBL: Brisbane v Melbourne Stars *Live* 12:00 Movie: “The Game” (M) (’97) Stars: Michael Douglas

3:00 Black-ish (PG) 3:30 Modern Family (PG) 4:30 Movie: “Open Season” (G) (’06) Stars: Maddie Taylor 6:15 Movie: “Ferdinand” (G) (’17) Stars: John Cena 8:30 Movie: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (PG) (’21) Stars: Carrie Coon

4:30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Arabian Inferno 7:30 Movie: “Labyrinth” (PG) (’86) Stars: David Bowie 9:20 Movie: “Mars Attacks!” (PG) (’96) Stars: Jack Nicholson

8:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 9:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 10:30 JAG (PG) 12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (M) 8:30 NCIS (M)

10:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Becker (PG) 1:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

2:00 My Lottery Dream Home 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Million Dollar Contractor 4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 Fixer Upper 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Island Of Bryan 8:30 Building Off The Grid

5:00 Spooky Files (PG) 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 First Day (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse 7:55 Crazy Fun Park (PG) 8:50 Good Game Spawn Point

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 Planet America: Fireside Chat 8:45 ABC News Tonight 9:05 Andrew Olle Media Lecture: Leigh Sales 9:50 ABC News

4:00 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures 4:25 School Of Roars 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 6:10 TBA 6:30 Andy And The Band 7:05 Gardening Australia Junior 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

5:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Plat Du Tour 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:00 Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen 8:30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico

3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:20 PBS Newshour 5:20 Cyberwar (PG) 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M)

4:00 Family Ties (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Igor” (PG) (’08) Stars: John Cusack 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Alive And Kicking” (G) (’58) Stars: Richard Harris 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 To Catch A Smuggler (PG) 8:30 Bin Laden’s Hard Drive (M) 9:30 Facing (MA15+)

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Midsomer Murders (M v) 2:00 Sherwood (M) 3:00 Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! 4:30 Landline 5:00 Andrew Olle Media Lecture 6:00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) 8:20 Vera (M v) 9:50 Shetland (M l) 10:50 Camilla’s Country Life (M l) 11:45 QI (PG) 12:20 rage (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: The Valley/ Randwick 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Jumanji: The Next Level” (PG) (’19) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 10:00 Movie: “Anna” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Sasha Luss 12:30 Repco Supercars Highlights

6:00 Getaway (PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday 12:00 Arctic Vets (PG) 12:30 Great Australian Detour 1:00 My Way 1:30 The Block (PG) 3:00 The Garden Gurus 3:30 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v New Zealand *Live* 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns *Live* 7:50 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Kangaroos v Kiwis *Live* From AAMI Park

9:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 9:30 Everyday Gourmet 10:00 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 Creative Generation 2023 1:30 Healthy Homes 2:00 Buy To Build 2:30 Luca’s Key Ingredient 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 4:00 My Market Kitchen 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Luxury Escapes 6:30 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol” (M v) (’11) Stars: Tom Cruise

12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: The Valley/ Randwick *Live* 6:00 Heathrow (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

2:00 Repco Supercars Championship *Live* 7:00 AFL Women’s: Round 9: Richmond v Geelong *Live* 9:15 Movie: “Prometheus” (M l,v) (’12) Stars: Noomi Rapace 11:45 Movie: “Alien: Covenant” (M l,v) (’17)

3:00 The Goldbergs (PG) 3:20 Movie: “The Iron Giant” (PG) (’99) Stars: Jennifer Aniston 5:05 Movie: “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” (PG) (’18) Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey 7:00 Movie: “A Dog’s Journey” (PG) (’19) Stars: Dennis Quaid

2:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:30 Pacific Island Food Revolution 6:00 NITV News Update 6:10 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen 6:40 Ice Cowboys (PG) 7:30 Stay At Home Animal Dads (PG) 8:25 Alone (PG)

11:30 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Escape Fishing 12:00 The Masked With ET 12:30 Jake And Singer Australia (PG) The Fatman (PG) 1:30 1:20 The King Of Queens (PG) Pooches At Play 2:00 JAG 2:20 The Masked Singer (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 I Australia (PG) 3:50 Frasier Fish 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 (PG) 5:50 The Big Bang Football: Round 2: Adelaide United v Melbourne City *Live* Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping 10:15 NCIS (M)

2:00 Building Off The Grid 3:00 Restoration Man 4:00 Australia’s Best Pools 4:30 Island Of Bryan 5:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 6:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA

5:00 Spooky Files (PG) 5:25 So Awkward Files 6:00 The PM’s Daughter (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama (PG) 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Close Of Business 5:00 ABC National News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 If You’re Listening 7:50 ABC News Video Lab 8:00 ABC News

4:25 School Of Roars 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 6:10 TBA 6:30 Andy And The Band 7:05 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Anne Edmonds: What’s Wrong With You? (MA15+)

5:30 Born To Cook: Jack Stein Down Under 6:00 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good 6:30 Order Up! 7:30 Selena + Chef 8:30 Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure 9:40 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 10:35 Anthony Bourdain: A Cook’s Tour

3:45 PBS Newshour 4:45 Mastermind Australia (PG) 5:45 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery (PG) 6:40 The Future With Hannah Fry 7:40 When Big Things Go Wrong (M) 8:35 Dirty Rotten Cleaners (M l) 9:30 Night Bloomers (PG)

5:00 A1: Highway Patrol (PG) 6:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v New Zealand *Live* 7:00 Movie: “Ocean’s Thirteen” (PG) (’07) Stars: Brad Pitt 9:30 Movie: “No Sudden Move” (MA15+) (’21) Stars: Don Cheadle

2:45 Movie: “On The Beach” (PG) (’59) Stars: Ava Gardner 5:30 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns *Live* 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v New Zealand *Live* From HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala

10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend 11:00 Compass (PG) 11:30 Songs Of Praise Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Shakespeare And (PG) 12:30 Repco Supercars Championship: Gold Coast 500: Day 2: Qualifying & Hathaway (PG) 3:15 Grand Designs (PG) 4:10 Martin Clunes - Islands Of The Pacific Supports/ Pre-Race & Race *Live* 4:30 (PG) 5:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat 6:00 Antiques Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 The 1% Roadshow 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Joanna Club (PG) 8:00 Border Security - Australia’s Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure (M v) 8:20 Front Line (PG) Annika (M v) 9:10 Shetland (M v)

6:00 Fishing Australia 6:30 Drive TV 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Cross Court 11:30 Great Barrier Reef - A Living Treasure (PG) 12:30 Fishing Australia 1:00 Drive TV 1:30 The Block (PG) 2:30 Maritime Masters - Expedition Antarctica (PG) 3:30 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: PNG Kumuls v Fiji Bati *Live* 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 8:40 60 Minutes (PG) 9:40 NINE News Late 10:10 Under Investigation (M)

3:00 Black-ish (PG) 3:30 The Amazing Race (PG) 4:30 Movie: “The BBQ” (PG) (’18) Stars: Shane Jacobson 6:30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) 7:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 9:30 Law & Order (M)

2:30 Discover With RAA Travel 3:00 The Bowls Show 4:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 5:00 Heathrow (PG) 5:30 I Escaped To The Country 6:30 Escape To The Country 7:30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG)

3:30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:00 Storage Wars New York (PG) 5:00 Storage Wars Miami (PG) 6:00 Border Security USA (PG) 6:30 Border Security International (PG) 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG)

5:00 Spooky Files (PG) 5:20 100 Things To Do Before High School 5:45 So Awkward Files 6:00 Still So Awkward 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama

4:00 Andy’s Aquatic 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC Adventures 4:25 News With Auslan 5:30 School Of Roars 5:00 If You’re Listening 5:45 Peppa Pig 5:30 Kiya And The ABC News Video Lab 6:00 Kimoja Heroes 5:55 Peter ABC Evening News 6:30 Rabbit 6:30 Andy And The Kitchen Cabinet 7:00 ABC Band 7:05 Andy’s Safari National News 7:30 Insiders 8:30 ABC News Tonight 9:00 Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) ABC Nightly News

9:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 9:30 My Market 5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Rediscover Victoria Kitchen 10:00 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 10:10 Travel Safe, Not Sorry (PG) 11:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 1:10 My Curious Traveller 12:00 Worldwatch 1:00 Market Kitchen 1:30 Everyday Gourmet 2:00 Motorsport: Australian Superbikes: Round 6 Food Trail 2:30 Australia By Design 3:00 *Live* 4:00 Cycling Highlights 4:30 The Cook With Luke 3:30 Destination Dessert Point: Road To Referendum History Bites 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 Farm To 4:35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Football: AFC (PG) 5:30 Nazi Death Marches (PG) (In Olympic Qualifiers: Matildas v Philippines English/ French/ German) 6:30 SBS World *Live* 8:00 The Sunday Project (PG) 9:00 News 7:30 Cleopatra - Mystery Of The The Graham Norton Show (M) Mummified Hand (PG) (In English/ French)

2:00 I Fish 2:30 Football: Round 2: Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur FC *Live* 5:30 Football: AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Matildas v Philippines *Live* 6:00 JAG (PG) 8:00 NCIS (M v) 11:00 Blue Bloods (M)

2:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 5: Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks *Live* 4:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 5: Brisbane Bullets v Tasmania Jackjumpers *Live* 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Two And A Half Men (PG)

1:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 2:30 TBA 3:30 Renovation Goldmine 4:30 Escape To The Chateau 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Christina On The Coast 8:30 The Flipping El Moussas

4:10 France 24 English 6:00 Flat Out Food 6:30 News 4:40 Cowboy Gourmet Farmer Afloat Kings Of Crypto (PG) 7:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 8:30 Marcus 5:10 Inside Sydney Airport (PG) 6:10 Kars & Stars (PG) Wareing’s Kitchen Garden Tales 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: 6:40 Mysteries From Above (PG) 7:35 Abandoned No Reservations 10:30 Engineering (PG) 8:30 Race Anthony Bourdain: A Cook’s For The Planet (M) Tour

3:30 A1: Highway Patrol (PG) 4:30 Abby’s (PG) 5:00 Movie: “Goosebumps” (PG) (’15) Stars: Jack Black 7:00 Movie: “The Addams Family” (PG) (’91) Stars: Anjelica Huston 8:45 Movie: “Mean Girls” (M) (’04) Stars: Tina Fey

2:15 Movie: “The Pride And The Passion” (PG) (’57) Stars: Cary Grant 5:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: India v England *Live* From Ekana Sports City, Lucknow 3:30 Explore 4:00 My Favourite Martian

4:00 Bamay 4:40 Stay At Home Animal Dads (PG) 5:45 Talking Language 6:15 NITV News Update 6:25 Animal Babies (PG) 7:30 Could You Survive On The Breadline? (M l) 8:35 Finke: There And Back (M l) 10:15 Rebel With A Cause (M)

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

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Rediscover Victoria 10:00 Travel Safe, Not Sorry 11:00 Curious Traveller (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 ISU Figure Skating Highlights 4:00 My Rembetika Blues (In English/ Greek) 5:30 Undermining Nazis (PG) (In English/ French) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres 8:25 The Royals - A History Of Scandals (PG) 9:20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 10:10 Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG)

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Get Macca’s® delivered. 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Landline (PG) 11:00 Antiques Roadshow 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Vera (M v) 2:30 QI (M l) 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 Tenable 4:40 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch (PG)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 SAS Australia (PG) 1:45 Surveillance: Dashcam (PG) 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 SAS Australia (PG) 9:15 S.W.A.T. (M v)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30 Kenan: Teacher’s Strike (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Love Island Australia (M l,s) 10:20 NINE News Late

6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV 4:30 Modern Family News Update 6:40 (PG) 5:30 Bondi Vet Arabian Inferno (PG) (PG) 6:30 Puppy School (PG) 7:30 Law & Order: 7:30 Who The Bloody Hell Are Criminal Intent (M v) 8:30 Law We? (PG) 8:35 Karla Grant Presents (PG) & Order: SVU (M)

4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Endeavour (M v)

5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Counting Cars (PG) 8:30 Swamp People (PG)

6:00 First Day (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

5:30 Kiya And The 4:00 Afternoon Briefing Kimoja Heroes 6:10 5:00 ABC News With TBA 6:30 Andy And Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC The Band 7:05 Karma’s World Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) ABC News Tonight

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Keeping Faith (M l,v) 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 2:30 The Cook And The Chef 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 8:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) 9:30 Dementia & Us (PG)

6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:00 Gino’s Italian Express

12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 3:15 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M)

3:00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites 3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Finding Your Roots (PG) 8:30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics (PG)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (M)

4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 Christina On The Coast 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 TBA 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt

6:00 Everybody Loves 5:20 Cyberwar (PG) Raymond (PG) 7:00 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Young Sheldon (PG) Island (PG) 6:40 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 “The Jackal” (MA15+) (’97) Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Stars: Bruce Willis

5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Agatha Raisin (M v) 10:40 Whitstable Pearl (M) 11:50 Snapped (M)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Drive TV 1:30 Kenan: Hair Show 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 9:15 Love Island Australia (M l,s)

12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 3:10 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:40 The Cheap Seats (PG) 9:40 NCIS (M v)

3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys 8:30 The Mission (M l) 9:30 House Of Maxwell (M l) 10:40 SBS World News Late

5:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 6:30 First Dates Australia (PG) 7:40 First Dates UK (PG) 8:55 Movie: “Blue Crush” (PG) (’02) Stars: Kate Bosworth

5:30 Indian Country Today 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Arabian Inferno (PG) 7:30 The Darkside (PG) 9:15 The Moogai (M v)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (PG)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:30 Restoration Man

5:30 Kiya And The 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 6:00 Little Lunch Kimoja Heroes 6:10 5:00 ABC News With Specials 6:30 The TBA 6:30 Andy And Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC Strange Chores 6:55 The Band 7:05 Karma’s World The Strange Chores 7:35 Kung Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Fu Panda: Legends Of Would I Lie To You? (PG) ABC News Tonight Awesomeness

6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Planet BBQ 8:00 Project Fire 8:30 Fun’Q With Spencer Watts

6:00 Everybody Loves 5:20 Cyberwar (PG) Raymond (PG) 7:00 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Young Sheldon (PG) Island (PG) 6:40 7:30 Movie: “Gremlins” (PG) Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats (’84) 9:40 Movie: “Death Becomes Her” (M v) (’92) Does Countdown (M l,s)

5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M l,v) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Major Crimes (M)

4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently

5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 8:30 Gem Hunters Down Under

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 1:55 Shakespeare Uncovered (PG) 2:50 Gardening Australia 3:50 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 4:40 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Question Everything

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 1:45 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 9:10 Love Island Australia (M l,s)

1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 3:10 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 9:00 Football: AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Matildas v Chinese Taipei *Live*

3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Meet The Neighbours (PG) 8:30 Alone UK (M) 9:30 Significant Other (M) 10:30 SBS World News Late 5:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Home Town 8:30 Fixer To Fabulous

4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 I Escaped To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v)

5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 The Force - Behind The Line (PG)

5:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 6:30 First Dates Australia (PG) 7:40 First Dates UK (PG) 8:50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l)

6:30 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney 6:45 Coastal Africa 7:35 The Frontier (PG) 8:30 To The Ends Of The Earth (PG)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 1:30 NCIS: Los Frasier (PG) 6:00 Angeles (PG) 2:30 Jake Friends (PG) 6:30 And The Fatman (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 8:30 NCIS (M)

6:00 First Day (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:00 The Chocolate Queen

6:30 Antiques 6:00 Everybody Loves 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:35 8 Roadshow 7:30 As Raymond (PG) 7:00 Out Of 10 Cats Does Time Goes By (PG) Young Sheldon (PG) Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers 7:30 Movie: “Young Guns” (M) 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M v) (’88) Stars: Emilio Estevez 9:40 10:50 Forensics: Catching The (PG) 9:30 Banksy And The Movie: “Caddyshack” (M) (’80) Killer (M) Stolen Girl (M)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Better Date Than Never (PG) 1:30 Question Everything 2:00 Catalyst (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:00 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 5:00 Back Roads 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Martin Clunes - Islands Of The Pacific 8:50 Grand Designs (PG)

2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” (M d,l,s,v) (’17) Stars: Taron Egerton 11:20 The Latest Seven News 11:50 Autopsy USA (M)

5:00 American 4:30 Better Homes And Restoration (PG) 5:30 Gardens 5:30 I American Pickers (PG) Escaped To The 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt Family Guy (PG) 8:30 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke (M) American Dad (M v) 6:00 First Day (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 1:30 My Way 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 Big Miracles (M) 10:30 NINE News Late

12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:40 Law & Order: SVU (M) 9:40 The Cheap Seats (M) 10:40 Blue Bloods (M)

3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Every Family Has A Secret (PG) 8:30 Luke Nguyen’s India 9:30 Erotic Stories (MA15+) 10:40 SBS World News Late

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 1:30 NCIS: Los 6:30 NITV News 5:30 Bondi Vet (PG) Frasier (PG) 6:00 Angeles (PG) 2:30 Jake Update 6:40 Coastal 6:30 10 Years Younger Friends (PG) 6:30 And The Fatman (PG) Africa 7:30 Going In 10 Days (PG) 7:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) First Dates UK (PG) 8:35 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares 8:30 The Panthers (M) 9:45 Theory (M) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) Movie: “Jindabyne” (M l,v) (’06) 8:30 NCIS (M v) USA (M l)

6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:00 Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen

5:00 Fixer To Fabulous 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters Renovation 8:30 Fixer Upper

5:30 Yorkshire Auction 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 House 6:30 Antiques Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 NITV News Update Roadshow 7:30 Everybody Loves 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Keeping Up Appearances (PG) Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Raymond (PG) 7:00 Young Beyond Oak Island (PG) 10:10 Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Survivor 45 8:40 The Brokenwood Mental Illness On Death Row (PG) 9:00 Love Island Australia Mysteries (M v)

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ith access to nature on our doorsteps, it’s no surprise that Australians love spending time outside. An increasing demand to enjoy outdoor living at home has turned the humble backyard into an al fresco lifestyle dream. Homeowners investing in this multi-functional space are finding it offers a variety of benefits that provide a long-term contribution to their property investment and, more importantly, their lifestyle.

Outdoor rooms are now being designed with a new level of sophistication with smarter layouts that make the most of the space available. Marrying the indoors and out with clever decking, whether it be a smaller side deck, pool decking, split level decking, or a big classic back verandah, provides a seamless transition between these two

spaces. Australia’s leading timber experts, Big River Group, provide some helpful tips on choosing a deck and making the most of your outdoor space. Create your own private oasis Think of your outdoor space as a blank canvas. Installing a timber deck will allow the area to be used in most weather conditions. Considering your deck’s purpose will help you decide its size, how many people will it need to accommodate, and will you be adding a barbecue,

furniture, and some pots? A splitlevel or multi-tiered deck design can zone an outdoor room and highlight focal points and design features. This would add interest to a backyard that may otherwise be difficult to landscape. Elevated decks are also a practical choice. They provide you and your family with under-deck storage

space for those bulky necessities and maintenance utilities, such as the lawn mower or pool cleaner. In contrast, a flat more expansive decking area is the perfect foundation to entertain. A covered deck is a way to create some shade and prevent your deck’s surface from overheating during the summer. Choosing the right timber When deciding on the timber, colour, texture and the environment can play an important role. “Look for timbers that are designed for exterior use, remembering, the better quality the materials, the greater the longevity of your deck. There are two choices when selecting the best timber for a deck: softwood or hardwood. The decision is often dependent on budget, required lifespan and quality of finish,” said Ray Ferretti, Executive General Manager Construction & Group Marketing Manager, Big River Group. “Spotted Gum and Merbau are the most common hardwood decking options in Australia and, with regular maintenance, should last 20 plus years. Treated pine is the preferred softwood option and is a good value option.” Durable hardwoods are easy to stain or oil to complement an outdoor colour scheme or can be left raw to create a natural, weathered look. Merbau timber requires much less maintenance than some other hardwoods and is known for its beautiful rich reddish colour and wavy grain design, as well as its high usability, resistance to termites and resilience. Australian native Spotted Gum gradually turns a golden light brown through to chocolate brown as it matures, depending upon the type chosen. Spotted Gum also has an attractive grain structure with knots and growth

lines, as well as minimal shrinkage which all add to its popularity. Treated pine is a sustainable and prolific outdoor decking option that can be painted or stained to match any colour scheme, unlike other woods that only showcase certain colours well. Maximise space and add value From a relaxing sanctuary to a pool area, decking is a great opportunity to transform forgotten or underutilised areas into useful spaces. When located at the front of the property, a deck can make a grand entrance, and if you don’t have a lot of space in your backyard, you can always build up or out, and create a raised entertaining area.

“THINK OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE AS A BLANK CANVAS”

“Utilising outdoor rooms as an extension of your interior spaces, increases the amount of enjoyment you’ll likely get from your place. The key to unlocking the potential of your yard is creative thinking,” Ferretti said. “If your yard is sloped and you aren’t using every available square metre, you’re sitting on valuable wasted space. Use decking to create terraced areas or install timber garden beds to bring a lively element into what would be otherwise dead space. “Outdoor renovations such as decks are also a great way to add value to your home, with real estate experts saying that installing a deck will bring a 100 per cent return in value.” For more information on decking, visit www.bigrivergroup. com.au.

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ORAN PARK OPPORTUNITY What is so great about this property? The land is a flat block, easy to build on, located in a quiet location surrounded by quality ex display homes. The land release sold out in one day, however this lot has come back and won’t stay available for long due to its prime position to the Oran Park Town Centre. In fact, it’s only a short stroll from a great range of amenities including The Podium Shopping Centre, a wide array of schools, parks and facilities.

Who does this property suit? Owner-occupier looking to build their dream home. Tell us about the suburb the property is in? Oran Park is a growing, master planned community in southwest Sydney. It is a beautiful place to live for all ages. Oran Park offers affordable living in New South Wales with the perks of having so many amenities to access in a walkable community.

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or the second year in a row, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could play party pooper on Melbourne Cup Day, as millions of Australians try and back a winner in the race that stops the nation. The RBA lifted official interest rates on Cup Day for the first time since 2010 last year, as it continued to haul the cash rate up from the pandemic induced record low of 0.1 per cent in response to rising inflation. Last November’s 25 basis point rise was the seventh successive increase in the cash rate by the RBA on its pathway to where rates currently sit at 4.1 per cent. But a rate hike this year is not as sure a bet as it was on the previous Melbourne Cup Day, as the central bank has left rates on hold for the past four months. While inflation has largely been contained, soaring fuel prices are adding further cost of

living pressures and new RBA Governor, Michele Bullock, has cited the outbreak of war in Israel and Gaza as another economic

hurdle. Minutes of the last RBA board meeting on October 3 showed persistent petrol price pressures led the central bank

to consider a further 25 basis point hike to interest rates, which would have lifted the official cash rate to 4.35 per cent, but the RBA chose to stay on hold. Economists believe if the RBA does not lift rates again on Tuesday, it could do so at its final meeting of the year in December. Bullock is concerned about inflation becoming “entrenched”, and has warned the RBA will have no alternative but to raise interest rates further, potentially aggressively, to get inflation back down to the two to three per cent target range. One sure thing is mortgage holders are definitely not out of the woods yet when it comes to interest rate levels. As I have stressed repeatedly, if you are under pressure from rate rises and cost of living pressures, do not hesitate to reach out and seek assistance. Don’t bury your head in the sand.

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Royal Lifesaving Australia report suggests that one-year-old children are statistically at the greatest risk of drowning in Australia, with the risk of drowning tripling after a child’s first birthday. “Parents and carers need to know that the risk of drowning triples as soon as a child starts to crawl, peaking shortly after a child’s first birthday,” Royal Lifesaving CEO Justin Scarr said. The Australian Bureau of Statistics lists drowning as the number one cause of accidental death in children under five. Last year most of those drownings – 35 per cent – occurred in backyard swimming pools, closely followed by two per cent in a lake or dam, and 12 per cent in a bathtub or spa. Royal Life Saving said “almost all” the deaths were due to lack of adult supervision, and 76 per cent of the deaths were as a result of a fall into the water. Scarr said: “We can’t emphasise enough how important active adult supervision is in preventing these deaths. Distractions are dangerous – whether it is taking a phone call, browsing social media or ducking inside to grab something – we ask parents and carers to always keep watch. In addition, it is essential that people install pool fences and check

pool gates regularly to make sure they are not faulty or kept propped open.” The importance of swimming lessons cannot be underestimated. The sooner a child can turn themselves around after a jump or fall into the water and return to the side, the safer they will be. The good news is that in

2021/22 we saw a 29 per cent decrease on the previous year’s drowning statistics in zero to four-year-olds, and a 23 per cent decrease on the 10-year average, which can be attributed to getting our little ones back into lessons, or into lessons for the first time, following the COVID pandemic. However, we still lost 17 babies and toddlers to drowning, a tragedy I cannot comprehend or accept. Our Aquatics Operations Manger Robyn Ellery has been a Learn To Swim and Water Babies instructor for nearly 20 years, and is also an Austswim assessor, and was instrumental in the development of the Water Babies program at Nepean Aquatic Centre and Eva Bory’s Swim School. Robyn said: “Some of the most important components of our Learn to Swim program are the games and exercises that teach the babies and children to jump into the water, when to hold their breath and to either turn over and float or paddle back to the side and hold on, or to pull themselves out. This is absolutely crucial to a child’s water safety”. Royal Lifesaving Australia recommends that children zero to five should be within arm’s reach of a supervising adult at all times when around water. If you haven’t got your child in swimming lessons, now is the time to start.

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run many web-based security training courses using an over-the-head headset and microphone. These were often recorded and shared by the organisations I was running the training for. I needed a more professional setup and ditched the headphones with the built-in microphone. Many great microphones are available, and you need to decide what your primary microphone use is. The reason for this is microphones can have different polar patterns. Polar patterns in microphones are the shapes that describe how sensitive a microphone is to sound coming from different directions. Different microphones have different polar patterns, affecting how they capture sound and reject noise. Some of the most common polar patterns are: • Cardioid: This pattern is shaped like a heart and picks up sound mainly from the front of the microphone

while rejecting sound from the sides and the back. This is good for recording vocals, instruments, or podcasts, as it focuses on the primary sound source and reduces background noise. • Omnidirectional: This pattern is shaped like a circle and picks up sound equally from all directions. It does not favour any source. This is good for recording ambient sounds, interviews, or conferences, as it captures the sound of the whole environment. • Figure 8: This picks up sound from the front and the back of the microphone while rejecting sound from the sides. This is good for recording stereo sounds, duets, or dialogues, as it captures two opposite sound sources. I chose the Elgato Wave:3. This USB microphone is designed for streamers, podcasters, and online

content creators. It is a sleek, compact device with high-quality sound, easy controls, and versatile software. It only supports the Cardioid pattern. The microphone has a 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution, higher than most USB mics on the market. It also has a proprietary technology called Clipguard, which prevents distortion and clipping even at high volumes. The microphone sounds balanced and natural, which is great for spoken word content. It also comes with a powerful software called Wave Link, which lets you create up to nine independent audio channels and mix them in real-time. You can add your microphone, music, game audio, browser audio, or any other source to your mix and adjust their levels and mute status individually. The Elgato Wave:3 is a premium USB microphone with excellent sound quality, easy controls, and versatile software. The microphone only works with Windows and macOS and does not support

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of protein, whilst providing lower amounts of saturated fat when the skin or fat isn’t consumed. However, there is many other great sources of protein out there, and there is benefits to consuming a variety of protein choices. This includes consuming different vitamins and minerals such as getting omega-3s from fish sources or probiotics from plain Greek yogurt. It’s also much more exiting having options and variability! Here are a list of protein choices that can be added to your diet: Turkey, beef, lamb, pork, fish, tuna, eggs, plain Greek yogurt, tofu, tempeh, legumes, chickpeas beans, peas, lentils, edamame. These can be consumed in various forms which adds even more variation. Plant based proteins are also great options to add in to the diet as

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f you’ve managed to procrastinate your way towards your Halloween event this year, don’t fret. Whilst going for a well-planned full-body costume is always fun, a well-stocked make-up bag always has your back in a hurry. Some of this year’s most popular Halloween costumes actually rely on your make-up more than anything, and if you want to know how to achieve them, just keep reading.

Barbie

Barbie has always been a popular Halloween costume, but with this year’s movie release and the resurgence in popularity of the doll itself, Barbie is a no-brainer. Of course, given her extensive list of careers, you can Barbie-fy just about any costume or outfit you already have at home – think Chef

Barbie, Surfer Barbie or Doctor Barbie. But, no matter which Barbie you choose, adding pink make-up and accessories is a non-negotiable. Hold off on the bronzer and instead load up on a pink blush like the NARS Blush in Bumpy Ride or the Benefit Cosmetics Crystah Strawberry Pink Blush. If you want to be a little bit extra with your eyes, using a palette like the Natasha Denona Love Eyeshadow Palette can be the perfect base, with the Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Daring on the lid. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a pink lip. Go bold with the Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in shade Unlocked, or sheer it out with the NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Deep Throat.

Taylor Swift

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Eras Tour-themed costume, a classic Red or Fearless Taylor get-up, or a couples costume with your Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift is bound to be a popular look this year. As far as make-up goes, creating a Taylor Swift-inspired look is relatively straightforward. Throughout her career, Swift has been known for her iconic red lip. If you don’t have one at home, and want to be extra-accurate, you can buy one that the singer has been known to wear. Recently, she’s been donning the Pat McGrath LiquiLUST: Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in Elson 4. However, previous signature lipsticks NARS Dragon Girl and MAC Ruby Woo would also suit. For particular looks, you’ll also need to master the cat eye. Some of my favourite products for this include the Fenty Beauty Flyliner Longwear

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Ariel

Ariel will be a go-to for both kids and the young at heart this year. Along with your purple top and green bottoms, the right make-up can be key in creating the perfect mermaid costume. Though in the movie Halle Bailey dons a no-makeup make-up look, this can be the perfect opportunity for you to have a little bit of fun with it, embracing iridescent shimmer and shine. Use the Natasha Denona Pastel Plexi Glow Highlighter

to add an iridescent glow to the cheeks, create dimension and shine on the eyes with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmos Eye Shadow Palette, and finish off the lips with the brand new Gloss Bomb Crystal Holographic Lip Luminizer in Holla’Gram by Fenty Beauty.

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or many of us, Halloween can be a ghostly good time. Costumes, candy and frightful decorations can be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, our pets don’t necessarily agree. For them it can be a stressful evening that causes anxiety. Here are a few safety tips so pet lovers can enjoy their trick-ortreating and keep their animals safe. Stash the treats: Trick-or-treat is one of the best things about Halloween. But beware, many of these treats are a serious risk to pets. Chocolate, even small amounts, can be deadly for dogs and cats and candy should be kept out of reach for pets. Many sugar-free lollies, chewing gum and baked products contain Xylitol or Birch Sugar, a sweetener that is toxic to dogs. If you suspect that your pet has ingested something with Xylitol or Birch Sugar, call a veterinarian immediately. Keep decorations out of reach:

While our decorations can make our party look festive, they can also be a real problem if curious kittens or destructive dogs decide to play, and often eat them. Glow sticks: Often children carry glow sticks as they trickor-treat. When they are brought inside, pets – especially cats – find them to be a lot of fun. However, if they are punctured the liquid inside, even though labelled non-toxic, is extremely bitter. A pet may become hyperactive and race around the house, and even begin drooling. Costumes: These are fun for people, but not necessarily for your pets. Don’t dress up your pet unless you know they enjoy it. Make sure the costume isn’t annoying or unsafe, and doesn’t restrict movement, vision, hearing or ability to breathe or bark. Avoid costumes with small or dangling accessories that the pet could chew off and possibly choke on. Make sure that

costumed pets are supervised at all times. If costumes are not your pet’s favourite attire, a bandana can usually do the trick! Stranger danger: When Halloween night comes around, the constant ringing of doorbells are disturbing to most pets, especially for dogs. Strangers coming into homes in odd or n o i s y outfits can also be frightening. Keeping your pets in a secluded room, where less noise reaches them, is a good option. It’s never a good idea to take

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Aquarians can expect a rollicking ride, as your motivation levels fluctuate. Is a work colleague or loved one being difficult and demanding? Don’t be too hard on them … they have a lot on their plate. Tuesday is terrific for new friendships and falling in love fast, but you’ll feel a bit stir-crazy on the weekend. Try channelling your restless energy into challenging personal projects and adventurous outdoor pursuits, rather than sitting around feeling frustrated.

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

This week Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus rev up your natural Ram curiosity. So it’s a good time to ask lots of questions, research a project, solve a puzzle, explain a confusing concept or get to the bottom of a perplexing problem. But guard against being too brisk, brusque and impetuous with pedantic people who test your limited patience – especially on Friday and Saturday. Do your very best to be as cool, calm and cooperative as you possibly can.

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Promising opportunities are hovering around, and clever Bulls will examine all possibilities in a sensible and realistic light. With Saturn and Neptune in your hopes and wishes zone, it’s important to have a long-term goal that you’re working towards. You need to be patient though, as you focus on bringing your lofty dreams down to earth via a practical plan. The late week Venus/Neptune link looks confusing, so try to keep a clear head and pace yourself.

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

Venus encourages you to contribute more of your time and talents to a worthy cause within your neighbourhood and local community. And Tuesday is a terrific day to welcome a new friend into your extended peer group. The planets also prompt you to text, tweet, post or publish your original ideas to an appreciative audience. But keep your wits about you Crabs and avoid getting side-tracked by unrealistic expectations and dubious dreams.

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Courtesy of Venus and Uranus, is it time to retire an outdated relationship (romantic or platonic) so there’s room for a new one? With the Sun, Mercury and Mars in your domestic zone, strive to be more creative, communicative and proactive about a current family problem. Plus adjust your home/work ratio so it’s more balanced. Many domestically inclined Lions are in the mood to clean, de-clutter, decorate, renovate or cook up a storm at Villa Leo.

Three planetary oppositions could exacerbate problems with a loved one, a stressed colleague or a neurotic neighbour, as you misunderstand each other’s motives. Make it a priority to communicate your thoughts and feelings in a clear and compassionate way. It’s a good week to find a new friend, take a trip or plan a holiday, plus cross tasks off your to-do list as you tackle jobs you’ve previously put on the backburner. Creative projects are also favoured.

This week the Sun, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus are all stimulating your wealth zones. So tap into the abundance that is all around you – and not just on a financial level. It’s time to combine your outer creativity with your inner strength, so that you shine brightly for all the world to see. Don’t let shyness, self-doubt or lack of confidence hold you back. Strong self-esteem and self-acceptance are your natural birthright so start blooming Libra!

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The Sun, Mercury and Mars are all in your sign, so sarcasm and sulking are out and buoyant joie de vivre is in! There’s much to look forward to as you attract opportunities, acknowledge a success or celebrate an important milestone. It’s also time to be as proactive and positive as you can manage. So your mantra for the week is from fellow Scorpio, Katy Perry, “If you’re presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything.”

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

A child, teenager or partner could shock you by making a surprise move, or a group project could suddenly veer off in a confusing direction. If you keep your adaptability muscles well-flexed, then Pluto (in your sign) will help you adjust to the constantly changing landscape. Venus and Uranus activate your education and friendship zones, so stop sulking and stewing over a perceived slight. It’s time to cooperate, coordinate, compromise and sympathise!

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emember those family holidays when you were younger – cycling around camp grounds, making new friends, enjoying a BBQ in the evening and a bunch of planned activities to keep you entertained for the duration of your stay? Some may feel these are the holidays of yesteryear – swept away in a sea of short-term rental options, cheaper overseas travel and a whole raft of new holiday destinations. I can confirm, however, that these old-school holidays do indeed still exist – as anyone who has stayed at the Ocean Beach Holiday Resort at Umina would know. We recently made a family trip to this beautiful part of the world, located just 90 minutes from Sydney in reality, but in truth a million miles away if you turn the phone off and let yourself relax. With a two-and-a-half-year-old in tow, we were fortunate enough to stay in the Seabreeze Two Bedroom Villa, a perfect option if you’re looking to house a decent sized families given one of the bedrooms has four separate beds, and its own bathroom. The Villa definitely provided us a bit of luxury – a BBQ on our own private balcony, a private car spot and brilliant views of the beach, across from the jumping pillows, which received a rave review from the afore-

mentioned toddler (and let’s be honest, her parents too). There are literally dozens of different accommodation options though to suit all family sizes and budgets, including the Glamtainer (pictured bottom right) – which has certainly risen in popularity lately.

just outside the holiday park’s gates, which provides delicious burgers, milkshakes, homemade pies and more – perfect for something a little different while the kids try out the large playground on site. If you’re looking for that big family holiday with multiple generations, a tonne of kids of

The bonus with all holiday parks of this kind is that you only unpack once, and there’s so many activities at your fingertips that you don’t need to even leave the park if you don’t want to. Apart from an ever-updating activity schedule for kids that includes everything from plaster making to movie nights and playdough activities, there’s awesome splash parks, decent-sized playgrounds, tennis courts, a kids’ club and fun ways to get around like e-bikes and pedal karts, which are available to hire. And of course, there’s the huge pools and easy access to Ocean Beach itself – which would make this the perfect spot for a break in the upcoming summer. For the budget conscious, there’s also the bonus of doing most of your eating on-site – there’s something about firing up the BBQ on holidays that doesn’t make it feel like work. However, we did make the very short drive down the road to Margarita Daze – a beachside restaurant with terrific food (the portion sizes here are epic) and delicious margaritas (try the blood orange margarita for something a little different). There’s also the Jasmine Greens cafe/kiosk

varying ages, with a load of activities but still plenty to appeal for the adults (especially after the kids go to bed at night), you really should think about staying closer to home and checking out a holiday from an era you may have thought had passed us by.

“THE ACTIVITIES ARE ONLY LIMITED BY HOW MUCH YOU OR THE KIDS ARE WILLING TO SQUEEZE IN”

The activities are only limited by how much you or the kids are willing to squeeze in – which means boredom simply isn’t an option. We’ll definitely be back – it may even become an annual trip. We’ll also campaign for an adults-only jumping pillow, while we’re at it. Visit www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au for more information about the Ocean Beach Holiday Park, and other NRMA parks across the country.

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HiLux goes to a new level Toyota welcomes its new flagship HiLux variant, with new levels of excitement NATHAN TAYLOR

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have been involved in its development.” More than just a series of visual upgrades, the performance enhancements start with an increase in maximum outputs for the venerable 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine, with a 10 per cent increase in power and torque to produce 165kW/550Nm. The six-speed automatic transmission has also been recalibrated to optimise the GR Sport's increased engine outputs. The GR Sport's suspension is augmented further with the fitment of special KYB

monotube shock absorbers tuned specifically for the vehicle, as well as the removal of the rear stabiliser bar providing increased suspension travel. The suspension upgrades have not compromised on the HiLux's full 3,500kg braked towing capacity, that is supported by the standard fitment of a genuine towbar with towball and seven-pin trailer wiring harness. To support the off-road capability of the new flagship HiLux, the GR Sport is fitted with a Dakar-inspired front skid plate, steel rock

he Toyota HiLux range has become even more appealing to Aussie fans with the arrival of its new flagship variant, the all-terrain performance GR Sport which enters local showrooms priced from $73,990 plus on-road costs. The result of extensive development, including by Australian styling design and engineering evaluation teams, the HiLux GR Sport takes the desirability and capability of Australia's favourite pick-up to new levels. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the new HiLux variant would deliver a new level of excitement to the HiLux range. “This is far more than a HiLux that looks the part,” he said. “The extensive suspension, powertrain and underbody modifications give our new HiLux GR Sport the sort of performance credentials, that, along with its renowned towing and off-road capability, will appeal to recreational enthusiasts. “The first-ever HiLux GR Sport's enhanced capability and performance is a fantastic example of how our skilled engineers and designers can improve our excellent vehicles even further and we are extremely proud to

rails and a pair of red-painted rear recovery points, all developed locally by the TMCA conversions and accessory team. The upgraded parts support a series of visual upgrades starting with a unique blacked-out front grille with ‘TOYOTA’ lettering and aerodynamically enhanced wide-track front bumper with a silver lower moulding. New dark grey overfenders help house the increased wheel track, while black badging, door handles and exterior mirrors contribute to the GR Sport’s dynamic look. The four-wheel ventilated disc brakes are also painted in a stylish red finish with GR logos to communicate the model’s performance intentions. Upgrades continue inside the cabin with seats upholstered in a blend of leather-accented and perforated suede trim, with silver accents for the perforated suede and grey stitching. Red seatbelts provide sporty accents in line with the GR design theme. The GR Sport offers all the active safety technologies found on the HiLux Rogue, and comes with a five-year/unlimited kilometre Toyota Warranty Advantage. The HiLux GR Sport will be offered with Glacier White, Frosted White, Silver Sky (Stunning Silver from late 2023), Eclipse Black and Feverish Red finishes, with Glacier White, Frosted White and Feverish Red able to be paired with a two-tone black roof.

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Leonay local putting careers back on track NATHAN TAYLOR

oaching on the LPGA Tour for several years now, Ian Godleman has virtually seen it all while working with many of golf’s greatest players. However, the past few months have been particularly eventful for Godleman, who finally flew back home to Leonay last week to try and catch his breath. “I’m exhausted to be honest, and I don’t think I have had one single day off in nine weeks. There is not a lot left in the tank right now,” he told the Weekender. If Godleman is a little flat then the events of the last three weeks have certainly rejuvenated him again. It all started a few months back when Hong Kong’s number one golfer, two-time Olympian and LPGA star Tiffany Chan phoned Godleman and insinuated she was close to quitting golf. COVID sadly stopped their work together back in 2021 when Chan was accelerating up the world rankings under Godleman’s guidance. Unable to

see him anymore due to travel restrictions, Chan was unable to find a US-based Tour coach that could progress her game. “The call from Tiffany came out of the blue and shocked me to be honest as we had not spoken for two years,” Godleman said. “The very next day after she made contact, she flew out from the US to Sydney to see me. We had a strong heart to heart talk and then we worked almost ninehour straight days for three solid weeks with no breaks. “Tiffany really needed it and we both knew it.” Godleman has since been to the US many times and on the LPGA Tour to completely rebuild Chan’s game – and it seems to have worked. Earlier this month, Chan went head-to-head with a world-class field at the LET Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong, recording her best result in three years. Chan tied eighth to finish right alongside current world number one Vivian Lu. It was almost like déjà vu a few weeks ago when the current 2023 German Masters winner and Czech number one, Kristyna

Napoleaovaalso also contacted Godleman explaining she was in a bit of a mess with her game and required his help. Godleman agreed to fly out to work with the 27-year-old and it paid off handsomely as she had instant success, winning the LET Aramco Team Series. The pair will continue to work together preparing for the upcoming 2024 season. “It’s been quite a month to remember,” Godleman said. “I coached at my first KLPGA Tour Major, have been to the US twice, Korea, China, Hong Kong… Tiffany is starting to play really well now and has had her best result in years, while Kristyna is now winning on Tour again. “I have worked under a lot of pressure recently when you consider these players put their whole livelihood, careers, and trust in your hands. I was almost like the last throw of the dice, so looking back, all the travel and effort has now been worth it.” It doesn’t stop there for Godleman, who has trips planned to Saudi Arabia, the US, Hong Kong and Thailand before year’s end.

Leonay resident Ian Godleman working alongside pro golfer Tiffany Chan in Hong Kong earlier this month. Photo: Tristan Jones Photography.

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Swimmers ready for battle Hundreds to converge on Regatta Centre for Open Water Series this Saturday NATHAN TAYLOR

undreds of swimmers of all ages will converge on the Sydney International Regatta Centre this Saturday morning for the 2023 Penrith Marine & Mercury Marathon and Open Water Series. Hosted annually by the Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club, the Marathon and Open Water Series will feature three events for swimmers to tackle. The first race of the day will be the 1km introductory swim followed by the 2.5km junior and 5km events. Prize money will be on offer for place getters in the 2.5km and 5km events only. Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club President, Lydia Debrinact, is expecting a big turnout for this year’s Marathon and Open Water Series. “We currently have around 300 entries across the three events,” she told the Weekender. “Last year we had a really big turnout because it was the first one we ran post-COVID and I’m expecting it to be just as popular this year.

Swimmers from all over the state will hit the Regatta Centre course this Saturday.

“We’ve got about 40 swimmers from our club participating and we also have local swimmers from other clubs within the area taking part too.” While the Penrith region will be well represented, swimmers from

right across the state will be taking a dip in the waters of the Regatta Centre – hoping to set a new PB for themselves. “We’ve got people travelling from Newcastle, Orange, all over the state,” Debrinact said.

“This event spreads via word of mouth and we often have coaches reaching out to us early in the year asking what date we’d be running it.” Not only is this weekend’s event one of three official Open Water

swimming races in NSW, but it’s the only one that features a 1km swim for beginners. “The main reason our race gets more popular is because we run that 1km introductory swim and none of the other organisations that run an official Open Water competition do that,” Debrinact said. “The introductory event is for swimmers who have never done Open Water before. They can have a go at the 1km and it’s not quite as daunting, especially for the younger swimmers.” Last year’s 5km event was taken out by recently retired Australian Olympian Kai Edwards. Debrinact said she couldn’t wait to see how swimmers from Nepean would fare on their home course on Saturday. “Seven of our swimmers travelled to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland last week to compete and six of them came back with State qualifying times while one scored a National qualifying time,” she said. If you haven’t registered already and are keen to test yourself against some of the best Open Water swimmers in the state, registrations will be open on the day from 7.15am.

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Students travel to China to take on world’s best in tournament NATHAN TAYLOR

whopping 18 Western Sydney University (WSU) students are currently in Jinjiang, China, competing in the 2023 FISU University Football World Cup. The 10-day tournament, which kicked off this week, sees 12 teams from 12 nations battle it out for the winning trophy, with millions of viewers expected to tune in. “It is an immense honour to lead this group of boys, and to represent the university and nation at the University Football World Cup,” WSU captain, Thomas Dunn said. “I’m looking forward to playing on the world stage, with quality fields and big crowds against top opposition in front of high-profile scouts and coaches. “Most of all though, I am looking forward to travelling and playing with the team. They’re a great group of teammates turned family and I am excited to go on this journey with them.” Penrith resident and assistant coach Callum Glass has represented WSU in football and futsal for four

The Western Sydney University football team. Photo: Sally Tsoutas.

years, competing at numerous intervarsity, national and international competitions. “I have kicked a ball since I could walk and my involvement in university football keeps my passion alive. I love getting to lace up my boots alongside my friends and overcome the challenges out on the pitch,” the

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physiotherapy student said. “The culture and spirit of the Western Sydney University football team is well-known across all universities in Australia and extends beyond the final whistle. The team unity and spirit are like no other team in university sport, and we make it known when we sing our team song

loud and proud, before and after every game.” Team WSU have spent many hours preparing for the tournament, under the guidance of coach and ex-Socceroo Milan Blagojevic, who has been working to get the players connecting on the field together. “The enthusiasm of the team has

been impressive, and it has helped create a good vibe which has fuelled a positive atmosphere at training,” Blagojevic said. “I was fortunate to go through two World campaigns and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, so sharing the University World Cup with the team is exciting as I know it is a platform for the boys to gain recognition.” Jubilation is the word goalkeeper and WSU student Ryan Jenkins used to describe the moment the team won the Nationals title last year, which ultimately cemented their place in the 2023 University Football World Cup. After months of hard work and anticipation, Jenkins said the team has their sights set on making the most of the opportunity and replicating the same success at the tournament. “As someone who was born and raised in western Sydney, and now continuing to study in the region, I am feeling really proud to represent my home on the international stage,” he said. The 2023 University Football World Cup wraps up on October 31. To keep up-to-date with the results, visit www.uwcfootball.com/en.

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Panthers, Fox lead award nominees NSW SPORTS AWARDS: Three-peat NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers are in the running for the Team of the Year award at the 2023 NSW Sports Awards. Battling Ivan Cleary’s side for the honour will be the Sydney Kings, Sydney FC’s women’s team, cycling duo Nicole Duncan and Keira Will, and the NSW Pride women’s hockey team. Penrith superstar paddler Jessica Fox is up for Athlete of the Year alongside St Clair netball junior and NSW Swifts star Paige Hadley. Meanwhile, two locals are up for Coach of the Year in Myriam Fox for paddling and Dima Kachan for gymnastics. The NSW Sports Awards will be held on Monday, November 20 in Darling Harbour.

his first win in charge of the team. The only highlight for Western Sydney was the debut of teenager Talia Younis. At 14-years, 11 months and 26 days, Younis became the youngest player to debut in A-League history, breaking a record set my Sam Kerr in 2008. The Wanderers will look to lift themselves off the bottom of the ladder when they take on the Newcastle Jets in the next round. AFLW: The GWS Giants have bounced back from last week’s loss to beat Carlton in Round 8 of the AFLW competition. With the Giants missing their strongest ball magnets in Alyce Parker (ankle) and Bec Beeson (suspension) last Saturday afternoon, 18-year-old Zarlie Goldsworthy kicked five goals to lead GWS to their second win of the season, 49-47. With two rounds left of the home-and-away season and no hope of playing Finals footy, 16th-placed GWS takes on Gold Coast tonight before their final match against Port Adelaide next weekend. BASEBALL: Round 3 of the Baseball NSW State League First Grade competition took place last weekend, with the Greater Western Warriors having a mixed week against the Canterbury Vikings. On Wednesday, Greater Western lost 9-6, while on Sunday they bounced back 9-8. The Warriors will meet the Macarthur Orioles in Round 4.

Jessica Fox is up for Athlete of the Year.

BASKETBALL: Penrith Basketball junior Josh Green has agreed on a three-year, US$41 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. It’s Green’s second contract following his rookie deal back in 2020.

CRICKET: Bankstown have posted a strong

total for Penrith to chase in Round 4 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a Two-Day match at Bankstown Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bowl. In their first innings, Bankstown batted well before being dismissed for 239. Penrith youngster Liam Doddrell was brilliant with the ball, taking an impressive 5/46. When Penrith hit the crease later that day, they were 1/19 at stumps. Jordan Watson was bowled for just 10. Play will resume this Saturday morning at 10am. CRICKET: Penrith have lost by the skin of their teeth, going down to Northern District in Round 3 of the Women’s First Grade competition. Playing in a T20 match at Asquith Oval, Northern District won the toss and elected to bowl. Penrith set a total of 6/122 after 20 overs. Callee Black starred with the bat, smashing 52. When Northern District hit the crease, they hit Penrith’s target (5/123) with five wickets in hand. The Lady Cats will look to bounce back when they play Gordon this Sunday afternoon at Howell Oval.

Sunia Turuva following Fiji’s win over Cook Islands on Sunday. Photo: NRL Images. FOOTBALL: Western Sydney and Wellington have played out at 0-0 draw in the opening round of the 2023/24 A-League Men’s season. Despite the Wanderers having several chances to score, the Phoenix’s defence – led by their young goalkeeper Alex Paulsen – stood strong throughout the entire contest. After collecting a point last week at CommBank Stadium, the Wanderers will be looking to secure all three this Saturday night when they battle Western United in Parramatta. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have lost back-to-back games, thrashed by Wellington Phoenix 3-0 in Round 2 of the A-League Women’s season. The game was tied 0-0 at the half before Wellington ran riot in the second, to give their new coach Paul Temple

Wanderers drew with Wellington 0-0.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Panthers winger Sunia Turuva has scored the winning try for Fiji in their 22-18 victory over the Cook Islands in Port Moresby last Sunday afternoon. Down 18-16 with six minutes to play, the 2023 Dally M Rookie of the Year did it all himself, darting and weaving his way through Cook Islands’ defenders to keep Fiji’s Pacific Championships Finals hopes alive. Meanwhile, James Fisher-Harris has celebrated his first game as New Zealand skipper with a huge victory over Samoa 50-0. The Panthers prop scored the final try in the carve up. The Kiwis will take on Australia this Saturday night in Melbourne. GET IN TOUCH: To make a submission to ‘Sports Shorts’, email Nathan@westernweekender.com.au. You can also private message the Weekender on Facebook or @wwpenrith on X.

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ome of the most famous trophies in world sport were hanging out in Kingswood recently. Manchester City Football Club’s global Treble Trophy Tour made a special visit to St Dominic’s College on October 12. The historic treble-winning trophy set, comprising the Premier League trophy, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League trophy, landed at the school’s Kingswood campus

earlier this month and was greeted by excited students and staff. The treble exhibition also included a surprise ‘quadruple’ trophy – the UEFA Super Cup – which Manchester City secured by defeating Seville in Athens back in August. The UEFA Super Cup is a one-off fixture between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. St Dominic’s College was last month announced as one of two new Manchester City Football Schools in New South Wales,

alongside Waverley College near Bondi. Commencing in 2024, St Dominic’s will offer programs for both Year 7 and Year 9 students. College Principal Simon Abernethy said interest in the Manchester City Football School was very strong, with trials already underway. “As soon as we announced our new partnership with Manchester City Football Club, the enquiries started to flood in,” he said. “It’s been great to see so many students

and families in the area excited about the possibilities this program will provide in the years ahead. Our parent information evening was very popular along with the trials themselves. “Having four global football trophies arrive at the College is a privilege for our students and staff to be involved with. It could well be a once in a lifetime opportunity.” For more details about the Manchester City Football School at St Dominic’s, visit www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au/mancity.

NATHAN TAYLOR