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After seven long, painful years, the Penrith Emus finally celebrated a Shute Shield win last Saturday afternoon, ending one of Australian sport’s longest droughts. Nathan Taylor reports on page 70.

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Stroll through history New Heritage Walking Trail to open in Penrith before the end of the year ALENA HIGGINS

enrith Council will establish a Heritage Walking Trail before the end of the year after receiving bushfire recovery grant funding. Council says the project will highlight the colonial history of the Penrith area and encourage visitors to explore a number of unique attractions all within walking distance of the Penrith CBD and Nepean River. “The new and unique heritage experience will increase visitation and assist local businesses and the economy to recover from the economic impacts of decreased visitation during the 2019/20 bushfire season,” a report tabled at Monday night’s Ordinary Council meeting states.

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“This project will offer Penrith an active and informative experience to showcase both domestically and internationally.” Though the exact locations are yet to be confirmed, the trail will be accessible by public transport and attract individuals and walking groups from all over Sydney, Council says. It will also serve as an alternative walking route to Penrith’s popular Great River Walk, which became congested during COVID-19 lockdown. A Council spokesperson told the Weekender the trail will be similar to the Penrith Heritage Drive, and will feature a digital map with explanatory notes on each of the locations. “The project will involve the establishment of the trail, interpretative signage and an app, or a mobile friendly website, with a digital interactive map that cross

links with the Visit Penrith website, as well as associated promotion,” the report states. “Penrith City Council will maintain ownership and maintenance responsibility for the Trail’s assets including associated signage and promotional tools.” A total of $30,000 in funding has been offered to Council by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission under its Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grant Program. Penrith Council will also match the funding. “Penrith City Council was eligible to apply for grant funding and applied for Stream 1 Grant Funding, which supports visitor attractions such as art installations and tourist walks,” the report states. As a condition of the funding, the project must be completed by October 2021.

The grants program is part of the Government’s $76 million tourism recovery package to protect jobs, small businesses and local economies by helping get tourists travelling into bushfire-affected regions. Ongoing promotion of the Trail will be funded by Council’s recurrent tourism budget. This project seeks to mitigate risk associated with increased use of the River Walk experienced during times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular during increased restrictions. This project delivers upon Council’s ongoing work to stimulate the local visitor economy through developing new and appealing attractions to motivate and entice visitors to the City. What areas would you like to see included in the Trail? Tell us via email: news@westernweekender.com.au.

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New Public School Mulgoa Rise Glenmore Park A new public school is being developed to cater for the growing population in the Mulgoa Rise and Glenmore Park communities. The concept design has been completed, and the statutory approval process will shortly commence. The project will deliver modern facilities to support ﬂexible learning. We invite you to ﬁnd out more about the school project and talk to representatives of the project team at the information session.

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usan Day has announced she will be running again as an Independent candidate for South Ward in the Penrith Council elections this September. Ms Day, who narrowly missed out on being elected when she contested the 2016 election and 2018 by-election, said the close results have merely made her redouble her efforts to represent the local community. “I believe more so than ever before, Penrith needs Independent representation,” she said. “Congestion is increasing, local planning decisions often make little sense and parking can be a nightmare. We can do much better.” South Ward, which includes Badgerys Creek, Glenmore Park, Jamisontown, Leonay, Luddenham, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills, Regentville, South Penrith, Wallacia and parts of Emu Plains, Penrith and Kingswood, is currently represented by Independent Councillor Jim Aitken, Labor Councillors Kath Presdee and Mayor Karen McKeown and Liberal Councillors Mark Davies and Brian Cartwright. Ms Day claims many residents “feel totally dissatisfied” with the current representation and are crying out for change. “We need a representative that works for the people of Penrith, someone who holds the same belief in community and values that everyone in Penrith shares,” she said. “I firmly believe I can be that repre-

Sue Day is back for another Council tilt.

sentative. As an Independent candidate, I will work tirelessly to make sure Penrith is a vibrant liveable city.” Ms Day has long been a campaigner for better public transport across the Penrith Local Government Area. “It is essential that we have an innovative economy that is supported by sustainable, affordable, and accessible public transport and that there is greater investment in Penrith’s development, growth and infrastructure,” she said. The Council election will be held on September 4, delayed 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

West leading recovery NSW Treasurer drops into Penrith ahead of highly anticipated State Budget EMILY FESZCZUK

SW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has declared western Sydney is the “engine room” driving the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Perrottet visited Penrith last Friday ahead of the upcoming State Budget, which is to be delivered on May 11. Mr Perrottet said that Penrith contains “clear examples” of how the state is positively dealing with the pandemic. “We saw the Astina development today where the team took some risks during COVID, but it has been successful… small businesses putting capital on the line is what this state is about and drives our economic potential off the back of it,” he said. “With our stimulus packages, I have heard the Dine & Discover vouchers, particularly in Penrith, are doing really well and have driven more activity than ever before, which is what it is all about, encouraging people who wouldn’t go to dinner or who haven’t done tourist things for a while to get out.”

As part of the Budget, Mr Perrottet said residents can expect to see a continued investment into western Sydney, as it continues to grow. “What you will see is investment in infrastructure, schools, all the works we have set out to do will continue, road infrastructure in western Sydney is also crucial as we want to make sure everyone can access that, and public transport to get home to their families faster,” he said. “I strongly believe that Penrith is a better place today than it was 10 years ago when we came into government and we want western Sydney to be the best place to live, work, run a business, raise a family in the country, and that means we need to invest.” With strong speculation that Panthers Stadium could be allocated funding for an upgrade in the Budget, Mr Perrottet said that the project was “definitely a prospect, if not a reality”. “We are putting business plans together for a suburban stadium strategy, we are working with the NRL and we like this idea of small coliseums around the state and Penrith is uniquely placed to do that,” he said.

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NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet at Henri Marc cafe in Penrith. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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Lockdowns, Oscars & Emus Lockdown for lockdown’s sake Mark McGowan may have won the recent WA election by the length of the Randwick straight, but surely Perth locals aren’t buying his BS around last weekend’s three-day lockdown. “The short three-day lockdown has done the job it was designed to do,” the Premier said on Monday. “It was a circuit-breaker we needed to limit community spread and keep our community healthy.” But the lockdown didn’t limit spread, because there was no unlinked spread to limit. In fact the only way McGowan could claim throwing people’s lives into chaos for three days was the right call is if there was a spike in cases over the weekend, as it would have proven a lockdown was necessary to stop a potential outbreak getting out of control. But as the “zero new cases” sign kept going up in WA, it became obvious that McGowan got it wrong – again. To still have Premiers shutting down their entire states every time the pandemic says boo after 12 months of knowledge, experience and lessons is nothing short of ludicrous. How will these bed-wetting Premiers survive when we see an inevitable rise in cases once the world opens up again? The way McGowan and co act, those in Perth can expect to be locked down time and time again. They don’t trust their own systems to handle an outbreak so the solution is dictatorship from a powerhungry Premier, and of course trying to shift the blame to those nasty Liberals in Canberra while convincing their constituents they’re “keeping them safe”.

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Meantime McGowan this week said people shouldn’t be able to leave the country to attend funerals for their closest loved ones overseas. What a heartless bastard. We have a user pays hotel quarantine system that works, as long as your state doesn’t screw it up, to ensure people can continue to travel in extraordinary circumstances. McGowan is all about deflection, blame and playing the hero. Leader or loser? I know which box I’d be putting him in. Official: The Oscars are cooked The glorified woke convention that is now the Oscars is surely close to being done and dusted as a legitimate reflection of our film tastes and celebrations of acting performances and creative excellence. Monday’s ceremony resembled a comedy skit as actors dressed to the nines and showing off their privilege lamented the world around them, as everything from George Floyd to poverty and equality rated a mention in speeches. These celebrities get paid millions of dollars to star in films, live outside of the real world in gated communities, get dressed and accessorised by famous designers and then lecture the rest of us about the way things should or shouldn’t be. We’re all tired of it, and the disastrous US television ratings prove it. Go woke, go broke. Meantime the disconnect between the films nominated for the big awards and the general public’s movie tastes is getting bigger. This year’s Best Picture winner ‘Nomad-

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land’ generated a paltry $6.5 million at the box office. That doesn’t mean it’s not a good movie or even a worthy winner, but it does show you there’s a significant gap between what we’re ‘supposed’ to like, and the reality of what we do. Between films nobody’s ever seen leading the nomination pack and actors pointing their finger at us, it’s no surprise that most people have turned the Oscars off, preferring to avoid the wokeness. A call last year to introduce quotas into the nomination process was just part of what’s been a gradual decline of what was once a prestigious event loved by moviegoers the world over. A sporting miracle, Penrith style We’ve been reporting on the Penrith Emus for a long time in the Weekender, sometimes with our tongue firmly planted in our cheek but always with a legitimate hope that their fortunes in rugby union’s Shute Shield competition would turn around. After seven long years, the Emus broke through last weekend by beating the Western Sydney Two Blues 11-7, recording their first victory in 2,471 days. Long the competition’s easybeats, the Emus are one of Australia’s real hard luck stories when it comes to sport. Try as they might, they are no chance of seriously competing in a competition that favours the elite and treats Penrith like a bit of gum stuck to their expensive shoes. Last week’s win means more to the players and the club than you could ever imagine, which is why we found it fitting to give them front page prominence in today’s edition.

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Who killed Adrian? Police announce $1 million reward as they continue murder investigation EMILY FESZCZUK

early five years after Adrian Buxton was shot dead at his home in Colyton, the State Government and NSW Police Force have announced a $1 million reward for information relating to his murder. Just after 9pm on May 19, 2016, police and emergency services were called to Coral Pea Court, Colyton, where they located Mr Buxton, aged 31, with gunshot wounds. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene and Strike Force Thistleton was established to investigate his murder. Believed to be taking out his garbage bin when the attack happened, police were told Mr Buxton was confronted by two men in his driveway and shot several times before two people ran from the scene.

It is believed the pair was then picked up by a vehicle a short distance from the home but, after reviewing CCTV, detectives identified three vehicles travelling together in the area at the time of the incident. In September 2016, police conducting separate investigations also seized a firearm and a vehicle, which were linked to the case. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, told media on Wednesday that he was optimistic the reward would provide significant incentive for people to report information about the ‘brazen and organised act’ to police. Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, said Strike Force Thistleton detectives have seized significant evidence over the past five years. “This has been a complex and protracted investiga-

tion that has seen detectives explore several lines of inquiry – collecting information from the public and other police inquiries,” he said. “While one of the vehicles believed to have been involved in the incident was recovered in 2016, police are still seeking information on two others, including a black Audi Q7.” Detective Superintendent Doherty said police will continue investigating the case to find who was responsible for the murder. “It has been a long five years for Adrian’s family, and we remain hopeful that we can provide much-needed answers to his mother, wife and young son,” he said. “We believe there were five or more people involved and detectives are urging anyone with information about the identities of those involved, as well as the planning and aftermath, to come forward.”

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Adrian Buxton was killed at Colyton in 2016.

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Serving the community Leading disability services provider opens new home in Jamisontown ERIN CHRISTIE

lintwood Disability Services have celebrated the opening of a new location for their day support programs in Jamisontown, situated at the old Penrith Mower Centre. NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward joined Penrith MP Stuart Ayres for the official opening on Tuesday. It’s an upgrade from Flintwood’s previous location in Kingswood, which had served the community for upwards of 20 years. Beginning in 1999, Flintwood provides a range of services for persons with disabilities, including short-term accommodation, supported accommodation in the community, as well as day support programs. “This is a really exciting day because it says to me that in this part of the world there is an organisation that cares deeply for people with disabilities,” Mr Ward said. “It is an intrinsically human need to want to associate with people who have similar likes, similar interests, similar

Stuart Ayres and Gareth Ward help open Flintwood’s new base. Photo: Melinda Jane.

hobbies, and be that beauty therapy right through to movie-making, it’s on offer here at Flintwood.

“This is also part of the tapestry of services that are now offered through the NDIS.”

The programs available to participants at the new space are provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Flintwood also helps participants in its programs prepare for the NDIS by assisting with identifying the supports individuals may need from the scheme. “It’s [the NDIS] allowed so many more people to be able to access support services. It’s by no means perfect but it’s lightyears ahead of what existed before we had the NDIS,” Mr Ayres said. “Rather than making the person fit the program, the programs are now fitting the people – and that puts the person and the citizen at the centre of government support.” CEO of Flintwood, Jackie Romein, was also in attendance to address the crowd of participants and celebrate the official opening of the centre, which has strong street frontage on York Road. “It feels amazing … the guys are here, they’re enjoying the facility, they’re part of a community, and they’re just loving it,” she said. “It’s a better facility … and it’s also allowing us to fill more of a community need.”

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Rate relief on horizon Rural ratepayers poised for big win, but the rest of us will be paying for it

elief could be on the horizon for rural ratepayers with Penrith Council proposing reductions, but other ratepayers will have to fund the discount. Under the slated amendments, Council will lower the residential rate for rural owners, subject to legislative changes being passed by the NSW Government that would allow for this to occur in 202122. “The plans include a gradual reduction for residential properties in rural areas phased in over four years with an eventual discount of 30 per cent by the fourth year,” according to Council’s Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan. “The discounted rural rate will be funded by other property owners who will pay an additional two per cent annual levy on top of the annual rate peg increase (excluding property owners on the minimum rate (apartments and townhouses) who will only pay the rate peg increase), which is why the rural discount is required to be gradually phased in over time.”

Mount Vernon residents celebrating news of potential rate relief. Photo: Melinda Jane.

If adopted, the changes mean an average increase for urban properties of about $57 ($13.50 per instalment) in 2021-22. Currently, residential property owners in

rural areas contribute around 15 per cent of rates income but only represent six per cent of properties. Despite this, rural areas do not have

street lighting, kerb and guttering and drainage but help fund the cost of maintenance of these services. Mount Vernon’s Elisa Todesco has been fighting hard for a more equitable rating system for years. “At long last there is positivity to an unfair rate system,” she said. “I hope the State Government moves quickly giving the rural community some financial relief.” Similarly, Castlereagh resident Mary Vella welcomed any reduction to the “astronomical rate hikes” rural ratepayers have experienced in recent years after land valuations skyrocketed. Council, which has long advocated for more rating options, believes readjusting the contribution of rates by rural owners will better reflect a balance between the two competing taxation principles: “ability to pay” and “benefit received”. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) announced a two per cent rate peg for 2021-22 in September 2020, which Council intends to adopt in full. The Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan will go on public exhibition from May 3-31.

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enrith Council officers have come under fire for failing to provide a detailed breakdown explaining how Council’s predicted employee costs for 2021-22 have jumped by more than $8 million. Council has budgeted $122.5 million for employee costs in its Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan, up 7.1 per cent from $114.4 million in 2020-21. Councillor Mark Davies (pictured) said this was unsustainable. “We can’t keep increasing employee costs by over $8 million per year,” he said during Monday night’s Council meeting. “It looks like fees and charges have been raised to cover the costs,” he added, referring to their 7.9 per cent rise. He was also critical of Council’s failure to met his request on April 15 for further details on staff increases and employee costs prior to the meeting, saying it was “poor form”. “It just puts us all in a very awkward position. In 17 years on Council, I haven’t been put in this situation,” he said.

General Manager Warwick Winn apologised for the delay and said the breakdown would be provided in the next day or two. When asked to give a general rundown of the reasons for the spike, Director of Corporate Services Andrew Moore said it was influenced by an award increase of two per cent, forecast increase of the superannuation levy from 9.5 to 10 per cent, and a $1.1 million increase in the estimated premium for workers compensation. The motion to publicly exhibit the Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan and Draft Delivery Program 2017-22 before the memo was received was eventually carried, however not unanimously.

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hile the hard Kingswood clay made for a difficult sod turn, work has officially commenced on the construction of a $54 million medical facility opposite Nepean Hospital. Set to open in early 2022, the Matilda Private Hospital Nepean is a 90 bed subacute hospital being built off Somerset Street and Orth Street, Kingswood. Matilda Health Care CEO, Dr Harry Pannu, said with the growth of the area, there is a demand for increased services. “Western Sydney’s population is one of the fastest growing regions and whilst the Government has spent $1 billion for Nepean public patients, we then have a whole cohort of private patients who are using public facilities, so we need to provide the best possible care for both,” he said. “The number of residents in the 70-to-84year age group is forecast to increase by 166 per cent by 2036, so it is important that the community has public and private health services working hand in hand to provide optimal care.” Providing 250 jobs during construction,

the hospital will specialise in rehabilitation, medical, geriatrics and mental health, along with in-demand services which will employ nearly 300 people once completed. Matilda Heath Care has signed a 30-year lease and major works agreement to develop and operate the hospital, which is being financed by Australian Unity’s Healthcare Property Trust. Australian Unity General Manager for Healthcare Property, Chris Smith, said that they plan to be at the forefront when it comes to applying private capital to build social infrastructure. “We are proud of the 21-year journey we have been on with our investors, many mums and dads that have invested their retirement savings for a long-term income stream with our passive returns,” Mr Smith said. “In 1999 when the Trust commenced, it started with a portfolio of four hospitals in Adelaide and Victoria valued at $70 million and today it owns 62 properties in over five states with $2.5 billion of portfolio assets.” Mr Smith said they are already looking at the long-term vision to provide for both their clients and the community.

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Penrith: Disgusting man charged with spitting on security guards A man has been charged with common assault and having a knife in a public place after a night out. About 10pm on Saturday, April 24, a 19-year-old Jamisontown man was at a licenced premises on Mulgoa Road, Penrith. It is alleged the man and his friends were involved in an altercation and were asked by security officers to leave the premises. Whilst being escorted out, it is alleged the man spat on two female security guards, with his saliva landing on one of the woman’s face and closer to the other woman’s mouth. Police attended and the man was arrested before being charged.

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n Indigenous construction company has been awarded the head contract to build $23.9 million facilities that will aid the assembly and maintenance of a decoy missile system in Penrith. The project is set to start this month at the Defence Establishment Orchard Hills and is expected to finish in early 2022. National Aboriginal Construction Partners (NACP) Projects was hired under the Morrison Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy to support Indigenous business development. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price said the contract with NACP would provide a major boost for the business and jobs in the area. “This contract exemplifies our strong commitment to the Closing the Gap initiative by providing dedicated opportunities for Indigenous companies,” she said. “The construction workforce will be about 50 to 80 workers on-site every day, with an estimated 200 workers being involved on the project over the 10-month construction period.”

NACP Projects is also committed to achieve 95 per cent local industry participation for the supply of goods and services for the build. The Nulka, which is named from an Australian Aboriginal origin meaning ‘be quick’, is an Australian designed and developed active missile decoy that was built by an American and Australian collaboration to be used aboard warships to lure anti-ship missiles away from their targets. “The Nulka decoy missile is the world’s most sophisticated electronic defence system for the protection of warships against anti-ship missiles,” Ms Price said. Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh said the delivery of defence capability provides a significant opportunity the west. “Backing our national Defence industry creates and sustains more local jobs, and secures our sovereign capability,” she said. “From the construction phase through to the long-term support of the Nulka missile assembly and maintenance, this project demonstrates western Sydney’s potential to be deeply integrated into our Defence industry and support a wide range of local jobs.”

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“To help support our expanded service at the larger Regatta Centre clinic we have closed the Penrith Paceway drivethrough, which was located within five minutes of the Regatta Centre clinic.” With NSW tracking well with no locally acquired cases of COVID-19, Ms Maddock said people still need to be aware of Coronavirus symptoms and to get tested. “The expanded clinic at Castlereagh is one of many sites in the Penrith region where you can receive a free COVID-19 test, including our walk-in clinic at Nepean Hospital,” she said. Visit www.nsw.gov.au to find your nearest clinic.

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The hobbies at risk of From sewing to chess and countless others, once thriving activities are EMILY FESZCZUK

ith busy schedules and technology at our fingertips, fewer people are taking time out to enjoy once popular pastimes. Penrith is still home to groups that enjoy traditional hobbies, and they are calling for new members to ensure they stay alive for future generations. While sadly the local squash courts have closed and stamp collecting has lost its appeal, the Caring Hearts Community Quilters Group have been making quilts for charity for the past 20 years. Meeting twice a month, group member Margaret Collier said they cannot go on forever, with the average age of members being 70-years-old. “I used to work in a fabric store, and I would see young girls buying fabric to make stuff, but our 14 members are all older, so we’ve had to stop things like our airings, but we would definitely welcome younger members to join,” she said. “Sewing, in general, is a good skill to have and even better when you can say you made the finished product at the end,

Margaret Collier remains passionate about sewing and quilting. Photo: Melinda Jane.

plus you meet wonderful people through quilting groups and shows.” Tom Godkin, who runs a free chess club at Penrith RSL every Wednesday night, said he would encourage anyone who likes a challenge or wants to learn a new skill to join. “We are a small club, only about six people a week that are all over 50. Occasionally we get the odd primary school kid who wants to learn but often they don’t like playing with adults, so only come once or twice and never return,” he said. “I know lots of people who know how to play chess but don’t go to clubs or competitions. I would encourage them to expand their horizons and challenge others as this is the main way to improve your game, along with being a fun social activity.” The Ornamental Turners Group of Australia, which has 15 members, meet every Wednesday at Luddenham Showground and are also trying to keep their hobby alive. Group President John Krook said it is recommended that people who want to try, have basic skills in wood turning to begin with. “Ornamental turning is a step up from

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now struggling to attract younger participants plain turning, so to have some knowledge and experience is better as the attachments used can get complicated,” he said. “It doesn’t have a big fraternity, even on a worldwide scale, so we don’t want it to die out.” If nothing else, these groups are proving

that not all hobbies have to involve phones or technology. So whether it’s the joy and feeling of accomplishment associated with sewing, the challenge of chess or the uniqueness of wood turning, perhaps it’s time to broaden your horizons.

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Event organisers say they are thrilled with the success of this year’s Lakeside Long Lunch, which was held in Penrith last Saturday. “The full impact of the lockdown we had last year became more apparent as we were encouraged by everyone’s willingness to party and go out and have a great time,” the organisers said in a statement. “There was enormous positivity on the day and we were blessed with stunning weather.” More than 4,500 tickets were sold to the event and food outlets reported selling more stock than expected.

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The grandest of homes Incredible property at Wallacia expected to attract keen interest and big price EMILY FESZCZUK

hey say ‘home is where the heart is’, and this stunning property at Wallacia will win over a lot of hearts. Located at 1560 Greendale Road, Wallacia, ‘Silkwood Estate’ not only boasts a charming Victorian-style house but is situated on six acres of beautifully manicured gardens that will make you never want to leave. With a blend of period charm and highend modern inclusions, Elder’s Real Estate Agent Bradley Millevoi said this property is unique to what is available in western Sydney. “The main construction is just under a quarter of an acre in limestone, which is rarely built with anymore, so you have all the traditional features of Australian architecture but built only 16 years ago,” he said. “It is a beautiful home that has been built to last and has been meticulously maintained by great owners, so you can just move in and not have to do a thing.” Combining seamless open living along

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with private spaces and entertaining areas, the estate appeals to all different types of buyers. “It would be perfect for a growing family, but we have had couples look as well… it has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, five toilets and space for five cars, so plenty of flexibility for people,” he said. “The garages and workshops are appealing but a key feature is the outdoor spaces with essentially parklands all around you, and the land backs onto the Nepean River with frontage at the rear and access to the river.” Mr Millevoi encourages people to see the grand, rural residence, which currently does not have a specific asking price. “It is quite difficult as there is nothing to compare it to, so we are not quoting a guide but letting buyers essentially put forward what they feel,” he said. “With static images and videos, we try to portray it as best as we can, but I feel it is definitely more special in person, so we encourage interested parties to visit one of our open homes.” Expressions of interest for the property close at 4pm on Wednesday, May 26. More pics: westernweekender.com.au.

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On behalf of Penrith City Council, I want to extend my congratulations to Penrith’s rural communities for adopting the community’s progressive 3-bin waste service 21 months ago. In July 2019, Council introduced the green-lidded Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) bin to rural communities in Penrith as an important step in the community’s journey to improving resource recovery. By sorting waste correctly and utilising the function of the FOGO bin, rural residents continue to contribute to Penrith’s reputation for being progressive leaders in waste. In just 21 months, the rural community has diverted 4,251,000kg, or 567 FOGO truckloads of FOGO material from going to landfill, resulting in a significant decrease in negative environmental impacts and managing the cost of disposal to landfill. By FOGOing, communities are improving Penrith’s overall resource recovery and sending FOGO material to be processed into nutrient-rich compost, which is then reused on farmlands, sportsgrounds, parks and gardens within the community. The FOGO bin is for all organic mate-

rial that naturally breaks down, such as fish and chip paper, pizza boxes, tissues, meat and bones, pet fur and droppings and garden waste. Since these organic items are commercially composted, it means the FOGO bin can take more diverse items than regular household composting. I encourage residents to continue FOGOing by placing their garden vegetation and food scraps into their FOGO bins. Commercial composting, like our FOGO service, accepts any items that can naturally break down and as a result can accept a much broader range of items than home composting units. The rural communities who adopted FOGO 21 months ago include Agnes Banks, Badgerys Creek, Berkshire Park, Castlereagh, Cranebrook, Kemps Creek, Llandilo, Londonderry, Luddenham, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills, Mount Vernon and Wallacia. Find out more about Penrith’s progressive 3-bin service, including FOGO, and what goes where at penrith. city/3bins.

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Reality of Christmas Local movie pulls back the curtain on the festive season in the suburbs ERIN CHRISTIE

ocal film director and former Western Weekender journalist Heath Davis is back creating with his new movie, ‘Christmess’, expected to start filming this July. “It’s an honest depiction of Christmas in Australia, in western Sydney, and all the chaos and heat that comes with it,” Mr Davis told the Weekender. “We’re shooting in the Penrith area and pretty much all around most of western Sydney, that’s the plan. “We have great locations out here that people can’t see, not every Aussie lives around the harbour, or in the inner city, or in the outback – most Australians live in suburbia, and we don’t get enough stories that represent that.” ‘Christmess’ is not your average Hollywood Christmas movie, instead focusing on what Christmas is really like in this part of the world. Davis said that although he had the idea for some time, it came to fruition while he was watching a lot of Christmas movies at the end of 2020.

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“I always wanted to make something that depicted it accurately, because it’s a very emotional time for many reasons,

and also I wanted to make something that encapsulated how hard it is,” he said. “It can be just physically, the heat, the

stress financially and all those things, the alcoholism, everything … the whole year just builds up to this powder keg that is Christmas.” This is Davis’ fourth feature film, but he has been making short films since his time at Western Sydney University, where he studied Journalism and Film Production. He worked as an Entertainment Journalist at the Western Weekender for several years before leaving to fulfil his dream of making films. “I really just started making short films as a young pup, just always loved it as a kid,” he said. “I just kept making short films, and they did well … it’s kind of like a calling, I suppose.” Davis’ team is currently crowdfunding for the ‘Christmess’ filming project, which they hope to begin in July and complete by December. They have raised a reported $44,000 thus far, which is near halfway to the goal. Steve Le Marquand and Susan Prior are already confirmed to star in the film. You can get involved with the project by donating at www.indiegogo.com/ projects/christmess#/.

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ents, and we are all set for a COVID-safe return in May,” she said. Ms Harrison began working on markets like these in 2009, when she attended one to buy clothes for her young son. She began working for the original owner, and then took on the concept as a sole business owner in 2017. Stalls for selling pre-loved clothes cost $60, and business stalls cost $95, but stalls for playgroups and childcare centres are free. The market costs $4 for entry as part of covering costs. My Kids Market will run on Sunday, May 16 at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre in Cambridge Park. Email jennifer@mykidsmarketnsw.com.au.

enrith City Council’s annual Trees for Mum community treeplanting event will return next month for its 14th year. On Mother’s Day members of the Penrith community will be able to plant a tree for their mother, grandmother or mother-figure at Grey Gums Reserve in Cranebrook. The project is run by the Biodiversity and Bushcare division of Penrith City Council, with the planting of trees tying into regeneration for the area and restoration of endangered bushland. “The event remains a success because it brings families together to do something special in memory of their mum that will never be erased,” a Council representative said. “Our community love the initiative so much we expanded the concept to create Trees for Dad.” Mayor Karen McKeown said it was a special and unique event on Mother’s Day. “Planting a tree is such a simple gesture to honour your Mum … and can be a very positive and meaningful experience to share with family and friends on Mother’s Day,” she said. Participants are being asked to register

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ack in Round 4 I suggested Penrith’s clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval was a danger game, despite the Sea Eagles’ poor start to the season. The Panthers left me with egg on my face as they cruised to a 46-6 win, their biggest ever victory at Brookie. Fast forward a month and I’ll dare to repeat my words: danger game. This time, I’ve got a little more evidence to back me up, namely two words: Tom Trbojevic. ‘Turbo’ was missing from that Round 4 demolition but his return to Manly’s side in the past two weeks has proven what a difference a single player can make, with Des Hasler’s team getting off the canvas and producing thumping wins over the Gold Coast and Wests Tigers. Sure, it’s not the greatest form line in the world, but given how Manly had gone over the first month, beating anybody by even a

SATURDAY, MAY 1 | 3.00PM | CARRINGTON PARK | REFEREE: ASHLEY KLEIN few points is a vast improvement, let alone 40-odd. Their real test of course comes on Saturday in Bathurst, home to the Panthers for a day but an unhappy hunting ground in recent times – Penrith haven’t won there since a miracle last gasp victory over Canberra in 2017. The Panthers welcome back Api Koroisau for this clash, a huge inclusion that will see Penrith field its first-choice spine for the first time since Round 1, an incredible fact when you consider Ivan Cleary’s side remains unbeaten this season. Dylan Edwards’ return last week felt like a warm blanket on a cold winter’s morning – ultra comfortable. Stephen Crichton did his best to fill in for Edwards over the past month, but never looked settled in the number one jumper. Edwards returned straight back to the form he displayed in the opening few rounds of the competition

and will only get better as his confidence continues to return. Perhaps the real highlight of this clash, outside of Trbojevic and Edwards facing off, is the battle of the halfbacks – Nathan Cleary and a rejuvenated Daly Cherry-Evans. Cherry-Evans had been a shadow of his former self in the first few weeks of the competition but ever since kicking a breakthrough field goal against the Warriors it’s like a switch has gone off, and his confidence has grown enormously. Combined with Trbojevic's return, Manly all of a sudden look like a footy team that could slip into Finals contention. Getting on top of his opposite number this weekend however will be no easy task. Cleary has been in red hot form, his game management reaching a new level this season and again on display against Newcastle last week. The 24-6 win over the Knights may not have been flashy, but

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Cleary always appeared to have Penrith in control of the contest. And that has been Penrith’s key to success this year, and for much of 2020: control. It was only in the Grand Final (sorry for mentioning it) that the Panthers appeared out of control and out-played, and they didn’t quite have the experience to wrestle the momentum back against an opposition like Melbourne. They figured it out eventually, but it was too late. It’s why Penrith is likely to keep unbeaten for a while yet, too. Like the great teams of the last decade – namely Melbourne and the Roosters – Penrith have figured out how to make winning part of their culture and expectations. This is a danger game for sure, but the Panthers should have Manly’s measure in the end. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a very high scoring game. Tip: Panthers by 10.

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BURTO DEAL STANDS ! Makeshift Penrith centre Matt Burton is 100 per cent committed to his deal with Canterbury and there’ll be no backflip, despite reports over the past week that he was getting cold feet. Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher ruffled some feathers with comments he made in the media last week, but they were more cheeky jibes than anything else. Burton and Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett talk regularly and the 21-year-old has given no indication he wants to back out of the deal.

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! Despite the fresh rumours emerging last week, I can confirm the Panthers have zero interest in signing Broncos forward Matt Lodge. The club understands why it’s the target of such rumours given the 25-year-old was once contracted to the club and the Broncos want to move him on, but they have no intention to express interest in the prop. Even if they did – and they don’t – there’s no way the club could afford to squeeze him into the salary cap. ! Cameron Ciraldo is sticking around as assistant coach at Penrith despite being linked to Cronulla next year, where he was tipped to join good friend Craig Fitzgibbon in a similar role. The Panthers took swift action in an effort to keep Ciraldo at the club, and officials were quietly confident he’d stay given the Sharks job was essentially a step sidewards and not forwards. Not surprisingly the playing group was thrilled when told of Ciraldo’s decision after last week’s win over Newcastle. ! Penrith’s sponsorship team is smiling even brighter this week after Allam Homes signed a five-year partnership extension in a major show of faith in the club. The significant deal ensures the Allam Homes logo will continue to feature on Panthers jerseys, corner posts and in the Allam Homes Chairman’s Club at BlueBet Stadium until at least the end of 2026. “Everyone at Panthers is thrilled to have Allam Homes extend their major partnership for another five years,” Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher said. “Despite attracting a lot of interest from other sporting organisations, they’ve shown great loyalty to Panthers and our community.”

! Former Panthers player and powerbroker Lou Zivanovic married his partner Olivia in the Whitsundays last weekend. The invite list was a who’s who of the business and sporting world, while Anthony Callea provided entertainment on the big day. Lou arrived nice and early for the celebrations but still managed to find a TV to watch last Thursday’s Panthers v Knights clash. Check out the stunning photo below!

! Spotted: Panthers hooker Api Koroisau taking photos with fans and sponsors in the Chairman’s Lounge prior to last Thursday’s clash between Penrith and Newcastle. Koroisau was looking fit and healthy but just a few days earlier he’d been in trouble with illness, ruling him out of an early return from injury. He’ll be back against Manly on Saturday. ! Spotted: Nathan Cleary and Tyrone May, along with a host of other Panthers players, at the Lakeside Long Lunch last Saturday. ! Spotted: Panthers coach Ivan Cleary helping out on the tools last Friday to ensure everything for the Lakeside Long Lunch was in readiness. !

Spotted: Nathan Cleary continuing his winning form while playing some Two Up at O’Donoghues in Emu Plains on ANZAC Day.

! Spotted: A trim and fit looking Triple M and Fox Sports commentator Dan Ginnane getting in a gym session in Penrith prior to calling last Thursday’s Panthers

v Knights clash. Our spy reports he also strongly considered tucking into some El Jannah for dinner, before showing off supreme willpower and heading straight to the ground instead.

! Local junior Kurt Falls has signed a two-year deal with the Panthers. The 24-year-old playmaker joins the Panthers NRL development list for the remainder of 2021 and will be promoted to the club’s top 30 roster in 2022. A Brothers Penrith junior who played schoolboy rugby league alongside Nathan Cleary at St Dominic’s College, Falls has made 12 NSW Cup appearances in Panthers colours since 2019. “To sign my first full-time contract is so exciting for me and my family,” Falls said. ! The rumblings about a State Government announcement surrounding the future of BlueBet Stadium won’t go away, especially as next month’s State Budget gets closer. One suggestion last week was that construction on a new stadium could begin as early as 2023, meaning next season would be the last for the current venue. Watch this space. It’s almost certain some sort of announcement is coming.

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he Panthers will run out a full-strength side for tomorrow afternoon’s mouthwatering clash against the Sea Eagles in Bathurst, with hooker Api Koroisau returning to the line-up for the first time since Round 1. The 28-year-old makes his long-awaited return for Penrith against his former club after breaking his wrist in the opening round of the season. Despite his absence, the Panthers have managed to remain undefeated after seven rounds due to the quality of their depth and the incredible systems the club has put in place. “I’m not surprised one bit we haven’t lost a game,” Koroisau told Extra Time. “We’ve had plenty of comments about the side’s depth and it sort of showed last year – we didn’t have too many injuries, but when someone did jump in nothing changed. “The boys are so reliable. They work that hard at training and work that hard on structures and making sure they fit in… that I wasn’t surprised one bit.” Filling in during Koroisau’s six-week stint on the sidelines was the ever-reliable

Api Koroisau hasn’t played for Penrith since Round 1. Photo: NRL Photos. Mitch Kenny. While the youngster may not possess the same skillset as his predecessor, he well and truly makes up for it in heart and determination. “I haven’t seen a player have that much

growth in their game ever,” Koroisau said of Kenny. “From when I first met him to what he’s doing on the field now, is just crazy. “He’s such a quick learner, he hadn’t

played hooker at all before getting into first grade… it’s pretty amazing what he’s done.” With Koroisau back in the side, Kenny has been named on the extended bench for Saturday’s blockbuster in Bathurst. Koroisau last played at Carrington Park during his first stint with Penrith back in 2015 as a member of their NSW Cup side. “I’m actually excited to head back out there… I love suburban grounds,” he admitted. “I’d love to give the people of Bathurst the show that they deserve. Just to be out there with all the boys, hopefully we can get around to some of the towns and say hello to the locals as well.” Standing in Penrith’s way of an incredible eight straight victories is Manly, who are aiming for their fourth win on the trot. The Panthers only played the Sea Eagles on April 1 – a 46-6 demolition by the Mountain Men. “Manly just look like a different team all together,” Koroisau said of their recent form. “Their forwards are playing well, their halves are playing amazing and obviously Tommy Turbo is doing his thing. “It’s going to be a completely different game and we better make sure we’re up for it.”

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ith the NFL Draft in the headlines, it has placed recruitment and talent acquisition in the spotlight. Several top tier quarterbacks who have been taken early in the draft in recent years have turned into ‘busts’, and that’s despite the amount of time and money that gets pumped into NFL recruiting departments. It just proves how hard talent identification in elite sport truly is. But, if you can get it right it’s a golden ticket to success – and that’s been proven in the NRL with the Melbourne Storm, Sydney Roosters and Penrith Panthers. The Storm have been consistently dominant for almost 20 years, but how many players came from their youth system? Ryan Papenhuyzen, Josh Addo-Carr, Brandon Smith, Dale Finucane and Jahrome Hughes have all come from other NRL programs and flourished at the Storm. Their ability to identify talent is unmatched competition-wide. Look at the Roosters, they have superstars in James Tedesco, Luke Keary, Angus Crichton and Brett and Josh Morris in their squad, but none of them made their NRL debut in tri-colours. With the Panthers, their ability to form a strong youth system and then nurture them into first-grade talent is on show with Nathan Cleary, Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton and Jarome Luai.

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enrith has done a commendable job re-signing the bulk of their playing roster for next year and beyond, but one star player whose future is still very much up in the air is that of backrower Kurt Capewell. The 27-year-old, who joined Penrith last year from Cronulla, is off-contract at season’s end and has a long list of suiters knocking down his door. From the besieged Broncos to the struggling Bulldogs, clubs are throwing big money at the recent Queensland Origin representative for next season – money Penrith might not be able to match. Speaking about his next career move, the North Ipswich Tigers junior said he isn’t sure where his future lies. “I’m obviously just exploring all my options at the moment,” he told Extra Time. “I’d love to stay at Panthers if possible. We’ll be working on that.”

Due to a major knee injury, Capewell only played nine games for the Panthers last season, mostly off the bench. However, the Charleville product really started to make a mark when he made his Origin debut for Queensland last November. Capewell put in several strong performances to help the Maroons win the series over favourites New South Wales. Asked whether returning home to Queensland next season appealed to him, Capewell replied: “I don’t mind too much, I’m pretty happy wherever I’m living.” Whether Capewell remains a Panther next year or not, there’s still plenty of unfinished business at the foot of the Mountains, and it continues this weekend against the in-form Sea Eagles in Bathurst. The last time Penrith played Manly in Round 4, they embarrassed Des Hasler’s men at home, and by a record margin. With the Sea Eagles looking a much better and confident side with Tom Trbojevic back in the line-up, Capewell said the Panthers will need to be switched on.

A happy Kurt Capewell at the Panthers Academy on Tuesday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“They are definitely a different team now with Tommy in… it will be a tough game and should be entertaining,” he said. “Manly started the year not so well but the way they are going now, they can show up and beat any team.”

Capewell has been impressed with his own side’s recent form too. “Each game has been different and provided a different challenge for us each week. I think the boys have handled it really well,” he said.

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even rounds into the season and we’ve got a pretty good idea of what the rule changes for 2021 have brought to the competition. The ball is in play more than it perhaps ever has been, the better teams have widened the gap over the battlers, and we’ve seen more injuries and head high tackles than we have for a long time. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, it would have been naïve in the extreme to think that you could give the game a hefty tweak for the second year in a row and have nothing other than faster play the balls and more points be the net result. I’m not sure how much Albert Einstein knew about rugby league, but he probably could have told you over a pie at half-time that every action will have an equal and opposite reaction. For instance – more infringements that used to be penalties are now set restarts, so why wouldn’t you hold down the opposition on the first play of a set of six if it was only going to cost you one extra tackle in defence, but at the same time allowed you to get your defensive line set and to better control the early tackles as a team worked the ball out of their own end of the field. You’d be crazy not to employ those tactics no matter where you’re positioned on the ladder, but especially so if you were taking on the gun outfits such as the Panthers.

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Which brings us to the verbal jabs between Ivan Cleary and Adam O’Brien after the Panthers’ 24-6 victory over the Knights in Round 7.

As far as coaching flare-ups go it was more backyard barbecue than raging bushfire, but after watching Newcastle give away five first-tackle restarts during the game,

Penrith’s boss was probably entitled to mention one of the ways opponents are looking to counter what the undefeated ladder-leaders can do in attack. Having put it out there in public, it will be interesting to see if Ivan Cleary’s flare into the night sky is logged away, even subconsciously, by the referees in the coming weeks. Do Des Hasler’s Sea Eagles follow the Knights’ lead this week and try to shut down the Panthers’ effectiveness on early plays by giving away set restarts at the cost of having only one extra tackle to defend? Maybe it’s the Panthers, having watched Tom Trbojevic carve up the Titans and Tigers in consecutive games, who adopt the tactic themselves as a way of shutting down the turbo-boosted Manly fullback? Saturday afternoon at Carrington Park in Bathurst will make it the third game in a row that the Sea Eagles have played on a firm, fast surface in the daylight, and with a thoroughbred at the back in the shape of Tom Trbojevic inspiring the Northern Beaches boys back to their best form, the game could turn out to be one of the best attacking showpieces of the season. It would be ironic, however, if the unintended consequences of the NRL’s offseason rule changes makes it hard for both teams to turn it on for the footy fans of the Central West. Hear Warren Smith on Fox League.

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hen the Panthers take on the Wests Tigers on a cold Friday night on June 4 at Leichhardt Oval, they will fancy their chances against a Penrith side which could be missing up to six star players due to State of Origin commitments. For the sake of this argument, let’s assume that, at best, Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, Isaah Yeo, Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton and Kurt Capewell could realistically play a part in the first Origin match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, June 9. Take six weapons out of any side and they’ll struggle. Now, let’s take a look at a possible team the Panthers could trot out if there are no major injuries between now and then. 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Robert Jennings 3. Brent Naden 4. Paul Momirovski 5.Charlie Staines 6. Tyrone May 7. Matt Burton 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Api Koroisau 10. Moses Leota 11.Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Scott Sorensen Interchange: 14. Spencer Leniu 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Eddie Blacker 17. Mitch Kenny. Now I know there will be a few players I selected that supporters will disagree with but basically, even with six superstars out of the team, Penrith will still field an incredibly strong side. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few of Penrith’s Origin players are rested during the series as well.

with Peter Lang You can add to the team above, numerous young guns like J’Maine Hopgood, Taylan May, Lindsay Smith and Izack Tago, who will all come into the mix for a first grade spot as the Origin series rolls on. With such depth you can easily see why Penrith should be able to win more than their fair share of games during this tough period. What caught my eye last week... The way an understrength side like the Roosters tore the Dragons apart despite St George-Illawarra starting the game like a house on fire. I admit I wrote the Chooks off after they lost Keary, Friend and Cordner. That was a mistake I won’t make again.

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What game I’m looking forward to... The clash between the Bulldogs and the Eels. The Dogs finally broke their duck egg with a hard-fought win over the Sharks, now if they can beat the Eels, then I’ll really believe that they’ve turned the corner. My tips for the week... Rabbitohs, Storm, Titans, Panthers, Eels, Knights, Warriors, Dragons.

Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo will likely play for NSW again this year.

The final word... I’m not sure the quality of players is there to sustain another team entering the competition in 2023. I think 2025 might be a more realistic option and, if it was me, I’d bring in a team from Perth not Brisbane.

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RACING TO THE STAGE AT RIVERSIDE ERIN CHRISTIE ustralian actress Sapidah Kian is making her post-COVID return to theatre next week, with the arrival of ‘The Appleton Ladies Potato Race’ at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta. Although working part-time as a teacher at the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne was able to carry her through the long 2020 lockdown, she lost a lot of work. “I also work as a dramaturg and as a director as well, in theatre, so I definitely had three jobs cancelled … it took a little while for them to get started again,” she said.

“I am really looking forward to getting back into a room with a group of actors … and the creative team as well – they’re a great group of people. “I really appreciate the digital space but being in a room with people is something else,” she laughed. Sapidah is returning to the production, having starred in the same role of Rania in the original 2019 production of the show. In fact, the entire cast and creative team behind the 2019 run are returning for the tour this year. “It’s not very often in theatre that I get to play a role twice, so I have really been enjoying thinking about that character and where she’s at,” Sapidah said. Rania, a Syrian refugee, is an outsider in

her new hometown of Appleton, where she is working to fit in and be accepted by the regimented, traditional members of the town. “After the events of the last year, I think I view her a little bit differently, particularly in regard to remoteness and isolation,” Sapidah said. “I think it’s definitely re-fitting my understanding of that experience, having been in isolation in Melbourne.” Most of the characters in the play are contending with the traditions of Appleton, with the lead character Penny returning to her hometown and becoming aware of the disparity in the prize money between the men’s and women’s annual potato race, taking place at the Appleton Show.

“They’re all different women with different experiences … they’re all kind of trying to find ways to really relate with one another,” Sapidah said. However, Sapidah’s other favourite theme of the play is humour, and she’s expecting big laughs out of the audience when the play opens. “It’s a very funny play … I think that’s what makes it even more heart-opening as a play,” she said. ‘The Appleton Ladies Potato Race’ will play at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre from Wednesday, May 5 until Saturday, May 8. Tickets begin at $41. For more information and purchase tickets, visit www.riversideparramatta.com.au/ show/appletonladies.

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ustralia’s premier Queen tribute show is making its way back to the EVAN Theatre next week, performing the hit Queen songs of the ‘70s and ‘80s we all know and love. With a COVID year off in 2020, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody are returning in 2021 with a brand-new show to back up their sell-out 2019 tour. With the release of the film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, the boys became more in-demand than ever, with a growing fan base for Freddie, Bryan, Roger and John. With nationally successful Freddie Mercury impersonator Thomas Crane at

the helm, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody will bring back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy you’d expect from a Queen show. Singing the greatest hits you know and love like ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’, ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, ‘A Kind of Magic’, ‘I Want to Break Free’, ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, Crane will bring the stage presence of Freddie that we’ve missed for such a long time now. Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody will play at Panthers’ EVAN Theatre on Saturday, May 8 at 7.30pm. Tickets are from $39. Visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au to book.

ringing the joy necessary after a year of lockdown and restrictions, the timehonoured tradition of ‘Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music Tour’ is back. Much more than a movie screening, this fantastically fun night out also includes a costume parade with prizes, followed by a showing of the famous film where you can cheer for Maria, wave your Edelweiss or boo the Nazis as loudly as you’d like. The event is hosted this year by Hans, the internationally renowned piano accordionist, who will be appearing live to guide the audience as they sing along to the songs they know and love – ‘Do Re Mi’, ‘The Lonely Goatherd’ and ‘So Long, Farewell’, just to name a few. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favourite character or in their most creative costume – be it a white dress and blue satin sash, or as a brown paper

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It’s only been back a couple of weeks, but Channel Nine has already renewed ‘LEGO Masters’ for two more seasons with Hamish Blake at the helm. The show, which is now airing its third season, is going gang busters for Nine but a two-year renewal is quite rare these days.

Unfortunately, unlike its competitor above, this season of ‘MasterChef Australia’ has been struggling to find an audience on 10. Numbers are way down on last year, and even I’ve given up on it as I’m enjoying ‘LEGO Masters’ and ‘Big Brother’ more. Like I always say… you can’t watch them all!

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A report from the UK suggests ‘The Bill’, the long-running British police drama, could be getting a reboot. It’s understood a new version is in early development featuring some of the original cast. The original series ran from 1983-2010.

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New US comedy ‘Young Rock’, which portrays the early years of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, will premiere on Sunday, May 2 at 6.30pm on FOX8. As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he takes a comedic look back at his extraordinary life through the outrageous stories of his family and youth that shaped him into the man he is today.

The second season of one of my favourite shows from last year, ‘Ted Lasso’, will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 23. If you’ve got a subscription, jump on now and have a look at the special teaser that’s just been released. I can’t wait for this one.

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 International Jazz Day Melbourne *Replay* (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera: (M v) [s] 10:00 Keeping Faith (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Sea Change” (M v,s) (’07) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s]7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 TBA 10:45 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “St Vincent” (M v,s,l) (’14) Stars: Bill Murray 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans *Live* [s] 9:50 NRL: Golden Point [s] 10:35 Movie: “Creed: The Rocky Legacy” (M v,l) (’15) Stars: Sylvester Stallone

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s]. 9:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M s) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:10 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Lucknow (PG) (In English/ Hindi) 3:40 The Cook Up (PG) 4:10 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures (M) 8:30 London: 2,000 Years Of History (PG) 9:20 Patriot Brains (M) 10:15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG)

2:30 Weekender 3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Patrol (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia (PG) 10:30 Property Ladder UK (PG) 1:00 The Fine Art Auction (PG)

4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 7: Richmond v Western Bulldogs *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts (M)

3:50 The Simpsons (PG) 4:40 Movie: “Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales” (PG) (’82) Stars: Mel Blanc 6:15 Movie: “Nancy Drew” (PG) (’07) Stars: Emma Roberts 8:30 Movie: “Spider-Man” (M v) (’02) Stars: Tobey Maguire

5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 On Country Kitchen 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Miriam Lies” (M) (’18) Stars: Frank Perozo (In Spanish) 9:05 Bedtime Stories 9:15 Stockman’s Strategy (PG) 10:15 Collum Calling Canberra

2:00 Blue Bloods (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 Movie: “Reclaim” (M) (’14) Stars: Ryan Phillippe 12:30 Home Shopping

1:30 How To Stay Married (M) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (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 The Conners (PG)

2:00 Fixer To Fabulous 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 How Close Can I Beach? 4:30 Big Beach Builds 5:00 Raising House 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Hidden Potential 8:30 Lake Life 9:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Movie: “Leap!” (AKA ‘Ballerina’) (G) (’16) Stars: Elle Fanning 8:25 Jandal Burn 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Fruits Basket 9:15 Boruto (PG) 9:35 Radiant

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

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Animal Kingdom (MA15+) 10:35 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 11:05 Would I Lie To You? 11:35 Insert Name Here (PG)

5:30 The Cook And The Chef 6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Rick Stein’s Spain 9:40 Mystery Diners 10:05 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 10:35 Come Dine With Me UK

5:10 The Joy Of Painting 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 7:10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 NITV News Update 7:40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible (PG)

3:00 The Break Boys (PG) 4:00 Dance Moms (PG) 5:00 The Nanny (PG) 5:30 Clarence (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Bee Movie” (G) (’07) Stars: Jerry Seinfeld 7:30 Movie: “Shrek” (PG) (’01) Stars: Mike Myers 9:15 Movie: “Daddy Day Care” (PG) (’03)

3:30 Movie: “The Brides Of Fu Manchu” (PG) (’66) Stars: Christopher Lee 5:30 Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The Green Mile” (MA15+) (’99)

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds [s] 2:25 Love On The Spectrum (PG) [s] 3:25 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 3:55 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 9:10 Wakefield (M l,d) [s] 10:10 The Split (PG) [s] 11:10 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] 12:00 TBA 2:00 AFL: Round 7: Adelaide v GWS *Live* From Adelaide Oval [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 AFL: Round 7: Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats *Live* [s] 11:00 TBA 12:00 Anh Does Italy 2 (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 12:30 Suncorp One House (PG) [s] 1:00 Desert Vet (PG) [s] 2:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 2:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 3:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Vixens v Fever *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Rocketman” (M v,l) (’19) Stars: Taron Egerton 11:00 Elton John Uncensored (M)

12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 The Dog House (PG) [s] 2:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 TBA 4:30 Living On The Coast [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Advancing Australia [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 8:00 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 10:20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s] 11:30 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling 2:35 Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 3:05 Sportswoman 4:05 Travel Man (PG) 4:35 Planet Expedition (PG) 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (M) 8:30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 9:25 Movie: “Bleed For This” (M l,n,v) (’16) Stars: Miles Teller

2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep 3:00 Property Ladder UK (PG) 5:30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters

4:30 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Megastructures (PG) 6:30 AFL: Pre Game 7:00 Movie: “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (PG) (’12) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 9:00 Movie: “Die Hard 2” (M v,l) (’90) Stars: Bruce Willis

5:30 Movie: “Garfield” (G) (’04) Stars: Bill Murray 7:00 Movie: “Ice Age” (G) (’02) Stars: Ray Romano 8:30 Movie: “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” (M l,s) (’04) Stars: Ben Stiller 10:30 Movie: “Battle Of The Sexes” (PG) (’17)

4:55 APTN National News 5:25 Te Ao With Moana 5:55 NITV News: Nula 6:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 6:55 Yokayi Footy 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 The Tall Man (M l)

2:00 The Doctors (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 I Fish 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 FBI: Most Wanted (M) 11:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v)

1:55 TBA 3:15 Frasier (PG) 4:05 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 Friends (PG) 10:35 Movie: “Analyse This” (M s,l) (’99) Stars: Billy Crystal 12:40 Home Shopping 1:40 Charmed (PG) 2:35 Supernatural (M v,d)

2:30 Lake Life 3:30 Pool Kings (PG) 4:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 5:00 Hidden Potential 6:30 My Big Family Farm 7:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 House Hunters Reno

5:50 Total DramaRama 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:00 ABC News 5:15 The Vaccine 6:00 Tasmania Votes: Election Night *Live* 8:00 Tasmania Votes: Election Results *Live* 10:00 ABC News Weekend 10:30 Australian Story

6:25 Peppa Pig 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 The Set (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:25 Live From The BBC (PG) 10:10 Sammy J 10:15 Insert Name Here (M s) 10:45 Staged (M l) 11:10 High Fidelity (MA15+)

6:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food 7:30 Jamie’s American Road Trip 8:30 Ainsley Eats The Streets 9:30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 10:35 Flintoff’s Great British Road Trip (PG) 11:35 Heston’s Fantastical Food Big Brew

5:30 Basketball: NBL: New Zealand Breakers v Perth Wildcats *Live* 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:00 Dateline 11:30 Insight 12:30 Movie: “Scorpion In Love” (M) (’13) Stars: Álex González (In Spanish)

3:45 Clarence (PG) 3:55 Movie: “The Power Of One” (PG) (’92) Stars: Morgan Freeman 5:30 Movie: “Goosebumps” (PG) (’15) Stars: Jack Black 7:30 Movie: “Snow White And The Huntsman” (M h,v) (’12) Stars: Kristen Stewart

2:45 Movie: “Vera Cruz” (PG) (’54) Stars: Burt Lancaster 4:45 Movie: “The Train” (PG) (’64) Stars: Burt Lancaster 7:30 Rugby Union: Preview 8:00 Rugby Union: Teams TBA *Live* 9:45 Rugby Union: Post Match

11:00 Compass (PG) [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:35 Australia Remastered [s] 3:30 Restoration Australia [s] 4:30 Back Roads [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Spicks And Specks [s] 8:30 Wakefield (M) [s] 9:25 Movie: “Strictly Ballroom” (PG) (’92) Stars: Paul Mercurio

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders [s] 1:30 TBA 3:15 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Big Brother (M) [s] 8:30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous (MA15+) [s] 9:50 Manhunt (M v) [s] 10:55 The Blacklist (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Firebirds v Swifts *Live* [s] 3:00 NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers *Live* [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:50 Australian Crime Stories (M) [s] 10:50 Shallow Grave (MA15+) [s] 11:40 The First 48 (M v) [s] 12:30 The Xtreme CollXtion [s]

12:00 Advancing Australia [s] 12:30 Left Off The Map [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 2:00 TBA 3:10 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:30 Road Less Travelled [s] 4:00 Fishing Australia [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 11:10 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Motorsport: Australian Motocross Championship *Live* 3:30 Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege Womens Race Highlights 4:30 Sportswoman 5:05 Travel Man 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Egypt’s Top Ten Treasures (PG) 9:15 Sydney’s Super Tunnel (PG) 10:15 American Insurrection (M) 11:45 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (PG) 12:45 Michael Mosley (M) 3:30 Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG)

2:00 TBA 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Air Crash Investigations 11:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG)

3:00 AFL: Round 7: Essendon v Carlton *Live* 6:00 Towies (PG) 6:15 Movie: “Firefox” (PG) (’82) Stars: Clint Eastwood 8:45 Movie: “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (M v,l) (’14) Stars: Colin Firth 11:20 Movie: “The Beach” (MA15+) (’00)

12:30 Zumbo’s Just Desserts (PG) 2:45 TBA 4:45 TBA 6:30 Movie: “The Lego Ninjago Movie” (PG) (’17) Stars: Dave Franco 8:40 First Dates Australia (M) 11:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l) 12:00 Aquarius (M l)

4:30 Football: NT Women’s Premier League 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Behind The Brush 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Jackie Robinson (M) 8:40 Long Distance Revolutionary (PG) 10:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 11:40 Bamay

2:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 3:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 MotoGP: Race 4 Spain

2:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop (M s) 2:30 Charmed (PG) 3:30 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG)

2:00 Suncorp One House 2:30 My Big Family Farm 3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones 8:30 Flipping Across America (PG)

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 9:30 Cleopatra In Space (PG)

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC News

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles (M l,s) 9:30 Last Woman On The Planet (M l,s) 10:30 Catalyst

5:30 Vanishing Foods 6:30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen 7:00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 7:30 Secrets Of The Factories 8:30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul 9:40 Amazing Wedding Cakes 10:30 Vanishing Foods

5:00 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne United v Sydney Kings *Live* 7:00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 The UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 9:20 Wet Markets Exposed (MA15+)

3:30 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks” (G) (’07) Stars: Jason Lee 5:15 Movie: “Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure” (PG) (’89) Stars: Keanu Reeves 7:00 Movie: “Rango” (PG) (’11) Stars: Johnny Depp 9:10 Movie: “Oblivion” (M v,l) (’13)

3:00 Movie: “Arabian Adventure” (G) (’79) Stars: Christopher Lee 5:00 Movie: “The 7th Dawn” (PG) (’64) Stars: William Holden 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Chicago PD (M) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M) 10:40 Chicago Med (M)

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

Monday 3 May Tuesday 4 May Wednesday 5 May Thursday 6 May

12:00 Movie: “The Lost Wife Of Robert Durst” (M v) (’17) Stars: Katharine McPhee 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 9-1-1 (M) [s] 10:00 S.W.A.T. (M) [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:10 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 Law & Order: Organized Crime (M) [s] 9:50 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s]

2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (PG) [s] 9:40 TBA 10:40 The Project (PG) [s]

3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: Welcome To The Slum (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (M) 10:30 Autopsy USA (M)

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Terminator Genisys” (M l,v) (’15) Stars: Emilia Clarke

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai 4:15 TBA 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories Futurama (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 7:20 NITV News The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Update 7:30 Follow The Rock Formula 1 Portugal Grand Prix Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big 11:20 TBA 12:15 Home 7:40 Through The Wormhole Ink Master (M l) 10:30 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Shopping (PG) 8:30 Living Black Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M l) Seinfeld (PG)

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals

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

7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Medley Of Maladies (PG) 8:30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef

2:00 Informer [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 9:35 The Day Will And Kate Got Married (PG) [s]

12:00 Movie: “Last Man Standing” (M v,s,l) (’96) Stars: Bruce Willis 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:15 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 10:15 The Resident (M) [s] 11:15 The Latest Seven News [s]

6:00 American Pickers 3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:30 Highway Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback 8:30 Inspector George Gently Truckers (PG) 9:30 Outback Pilots (PG) (M v) 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals

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

1:55 Informer (M l,d,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 9:00 You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s] 9:30 QI (M) [s] 10:00 The Set [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s]

6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 8:30 Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi

6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (M)

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 1:10 Getaway [s] 1:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 The Weakest Link (PG) [s] 9:50 Botched (M mp)

2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 How To Stay Married (M s) [s] 9:10 NCIS (M v) [s] 10:10 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) [s]

6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Hall Pass” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Owen Wilson

5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 6:30 Blood Brothers Bondi Rescue (PG) (PG) 7:30 The Point 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 8:30 Mighty Ruthie (M) Blue Bloods (M v) 9:25 CSI: 9:30 NBL 2021: Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks 11:30 Crime Scene Investigation (M) 10:25 NCIS: New Orleans (M) Bamay 12:00 The Point

7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:25 Staged (M l) 8:50 Back (MA15+) 9:15 Doctor Who (PG) 10:15 Extras (M l)

6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 8:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood

12:00 Movie: “Surrender Dorothy” (M d,s) (’06) Stars: Diane Keaton 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 Reckoning (MA15+) [s] 10:00 Murder In The Outback (M) [s]

6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Collateral” (MA15+) (’04) Stars: Tom Cruise

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping

2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Bull (M) [s] 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 9:00 Family Guy (M) 9:30 American Dad (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai 6:30 The Simpsons: Friends (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories The Musk Who Fell To 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 7:20 NITV News Earth/ Walking Big And Neighbours (PG) 7:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Update 7:30 Over The Black Tall (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The NCIS (M v) 12:10 Home Monuments Men” (M v,l) (’14) Dot 8:00 Yokayi Footy 8:30 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 2 Shopping See What You Made Me Do Stars: Bill Murray Broke Girls (M s)

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals

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

6:30 Come Dine With 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Me UK 7:00 The Cook Machines 7:30 Spicks Up With Adam Liaw And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 7:30 Gino’s Italian Coastal Arts Works 9:00 Tate Britain’s Escape 8:00 French Food Safari Great Art Walks

12:00 Movie: “The Grim Sleeper” (M v) (’14) Stars: Macy Gray 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 The Clown And The Candyman (MA15+) [s] 9:30 Murder In The Outback (M) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s]

4:30 Renovate To Rent 5:00 Bargain Mansions 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Farmhouse Facelift 8:30 Restoration Man 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M s) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law And Order (M) 11:40 Shades Of Blue (MA15+)

3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain (PG) 8:30 See What You Made Me Do (M) 9:30 Deadwater Fell (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News Late

3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M v) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M v)

2:00 Informer (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Back Roads [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Trump Takes On The World [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 Employable Me Australia (M l) [s]

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 TBA 8:40 The Bill (M) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) 11:40 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (M)

3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Long Depression (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point

7:00 The Nanny (PG) 5:40 Shortland Street 7:30 Movie: “The Hunt (PG) 6:10 Asia’s Next For Red October” (M) Top Model (PG) 7:05 (’90) Stars: Sean Connery Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 10:15 Movie: “Death Wish V: The Face Of Death” (M) (’94) Cats Does Countdown (PG)

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:10 Driving Test (PG) [s] 1:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s]7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 8:30 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News

4:30 Big Beach Builds 5:00 Good Bones 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 Bargain Mansions

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12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 1:50 Informer (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s] 8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s]

4:30 Renovate To Rent 5:00 Restoration Man (M) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Barnwood Builders

6:30 Antiques Road6:50 Movie: “The Fifth 7:00 The Nanny (PG) Element” (PG) (’97) 7:30 Paranormal show 7:30 Keeping Up Stars: Bruce Willis 9:10 Caught On Camera (M) Appearances (PG) 8:50 Movie: “The Fifth Element” 8:30 Movie: “The Host (M s,v) Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 (PG) (’97) Stars: Bruce Willis (’13) Stars: Saoirse Ronan Born To Kill? Class Of Evil (M) 11:00 Police Ten 7 (M) 11:50 Antiques Roadshow

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 2:00 Desperate Housewives (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm *Live* [s] 9:45 NRL: Knock Off [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] s

2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:40 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s]

3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Greatest Bridges (PG) 8:30 The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Baghdad Central (MA15+) (In English/ Arabic)

3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse Quinn (M v)

5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Towies (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Transporter 2” (M v,l) (’05)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Cold Case (PG) 9:30 Without A Trace (M v) 10:30 Numb3rs (M) 11:30 Bones (M v) 12:30 The Blacklist (MA15+)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Bondi Rescue (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories Friends (PG) 6:30 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 7:20 NITV News Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 10:30 Update 7:30 Strait To The Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Plate 8:00 Going Places With NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:30 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Elementary (M v) Ernie Dingo (PG) Seinfeld (PG)

4:30 Renovate To Rent 5:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals

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

7:00 The Nanny (PG) 5:40 Shortland Street 6:30 Come Dine With 7:00 Grace’s Amazing 7:30 Movie: “Ace (PG) 6:10 Taskmaster Me UK 7:00 The Cook Machines 7:30 Spicks Ventura: Pet Detective” (PG) (In Norwegian) Up With Adam Liaw And Specks (PG) 8:25 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 7:30 Strait To The Plate 8:00 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV (PG) (’94) Stars: Jim Carrey 9:10 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:40 The Cook Like An Italian With Silvia News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 9:15 Movie: “American Pie” Cats Does Countdown (PG) Colloca Weekly (M) (MA15+) (’99)

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 The Equalizer (M) 10:30 A+E After Dark (M)

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Test your knowledge about Oscars history in our special trivia quiz this week.

1. In what month were the first Oscars held in 1929? 2. What category that had featured at the Oscars since 1963 was dumped after the 2019 event? 3. How many Oscars did ‘Titanic’ win?

4. What year saw the Oscars record their lowest ever TV ratings? 5. In what year were the Oscars first broadcast on TV? 6. Who won the Best Actress award at this year’s Academy Awards?

ANSWERS 1. May 2. Best Sound Editing 3. 11 4. 2021 5. 1953 6. Frances McDormand

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Director Neil Burger takes us nowhere particularly new with ‘Voyagers’, the science-fiction film that sees a fleet of young people being raised for the purpose of finding a new Earth. Born, educated and working on a spacecraft, these now-teenagers are tasked with eventually procreating a new generation, who will be the ones to take humanity to this promised land. But how does one control a ship full of teenagers, who by reason of hormones and puberty, are usually at the worst, most uncontrollable stage of their lives? It’s a blue drink, swallowed each day, that suppresses their

emotions artificially. However, when two of the boys figure out what it’s doing and stop taking the suppressant, and begin encouraging others to do the same – their eyes are opened to a world of heightened emotion, exhilaration, sex, and impulsivity. The sole adult in the film, played by the everimproving-with-age Colin Farrell, quickly loses control. ‘Voyagers’ could have taken the audience to much darker places, given that these teenagers haven’t been raised with any sense of how to manage or control their impulses, but instead we’re offered something of an unsatisfying conclusion, which is ultimately disappointing.

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With the Sun, Venus and Uranus all visiting your family zone, home is where the heart is this week Aquarius. Even though you may be faced with a frustrating domestic problem, be thankful for the relatives who nurture and support you. As birthday great Audrey Hepburn said: “I may not always be offered work, but I’ll always have my family”. You’ll feel restless on the weekend so try to escape on a grand adventure in the great outdoors. Take a friend along for the ride!

This week’s planetary patterns increase your Piscean tendency to blurt things out and spread secrets. So think before you speak! When it comes to a recalcitrant relative or an annoying neighbour, perhaps it’s time to be more diplomatic as you build bridges and let bygones be bygones? And don’t let negative self-talk hold you back. Be inspired by actress Audrey Hepburn, who was born on May 4, 1929: “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”.

You may feel rather constrained on Monday Rams, when Saturn throws up a challenge involving finances or friends. If you put other people first – at home, work and play – then you will be rewarded with a warm inner glow. Your motto for the week is from birthday great, actress Audrey Hepburn: “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, the other for helping others”. Watch out for a tendency to overspend on the weekend.

It’s time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life! This week Venus (your patron planet) visits your sign and connects with Neptune, Pluto and Jupiter. So you’ll be at your creative, compassionate and playful best. In the words of birthday great Audrey Hepburn: “Enjoy the day to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come”. But there is also a tendency to eat too much rich, sweet food and spend too much time sitting on the sofa. So try to balance enjoyment with action.

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This week Mercury (your boss planet) aspects Jupiter and then transits into your sign. So your funny, flexible and gregarious Gemini side will be on display for everyone to see. Do your best to get must-do, routine tasks out of the way early in the week, then you can enjoy the activities that really make your heart sing. Be inspired by birthday great, actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn: “I believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment”.

Have you been hibernating in your cosy Crab cave? With mighty Mars charging through your sign (until June 11) it’s time to be bold rather than brooding, and proactive rather than reactive. Do your best to initiate positive changes and get your body moving! Spend some quality time in nature and – if you’re lucky enough to have one – then get out and potter in the garden. As actress (and birthday great) Audrey Hepburn observed: “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”.

Venus and Pluto boost creativity and passion, as you pursue your goals for the future. But you must be adventurous and morph from a cautious Cat into a brave Lion! It’s also time to let go of a perceived failure from the past that has been holding you back. If you learn from your mistakes, then you can finally move onto fresh pastures. Loved ones will help you along the way. Your motto is from Audrey Hepburn: “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other”.

Do you have to be so virtuous Virgo, and such a stickler for doing things the right way? This week (with Mercury aspecting Jupiter and then transiting into Gemini) resist the urge to be overly sombre and serious. Find the sweet spot between being overly organised and occasionally spontaneous, as you have fun AND get a lot done. Heed the wise words of Audrey Hepburn, who was born on May 4, 1929: “The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy”.

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Libra is the zodiac sign that rules appearance, aesthetics, beauty, fashion, cosmetics and personal pampering. So here are some beauty tips from legendary actress Audrey Hepburn (who was born on May 4, 1929): “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone”. Thursday’s Venus/Pluto trine favours profound feelings, creative projects and passion.

Stubborn Scorpios can hold onto grudges and find it hard to forgive and forget. But this week – with Venus visiting your relationship zone (until June 11) – it’s time to be extra kind and compassionate to family and friends. As birthday great Audrey Hepburn said: “People have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone”. Thursday’s powerful Venus/Pluto trine also encourages you to love deeply and forgive completely.

With the Sun, Venus and Uranus visiting your work zone, you could be offered a unique opportunity that comes out of the blue. Don’t procrastinate and drag your heels Sagittarius. You need to make hay while the sun shines and strike while the iron is hot! Be inspired by birthday great Audrey Hepburn: “Opportunities don’t often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them”. You’re full of good intentions on Saturday but don’t over-promise and then under-deliver.

Your ruler Saturn squares the Sun on Monday, so karma comes calling and a blast from the past could unsettle you. Do your best to keep the situation in perspective. Look to your trusted circle of family, friends and colleagues for comfort and support. It’s also time to nurture and appreciate your best pals, as Venus moves through your friendship zone. Birthday great Audrey Hepburn reminds us: “True friends are families which you can select”.

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As winter temperatures arrive, we often see an increase in arthritis cases in both young and old animals. One in five dogs suffer from the pain and disability caused by arthritis. Cats can also suffer from the damaging effects of this condition and may have difficulty grooming themselves or going to the toilet. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting dogs but as pets are unable to communicate their pain, the early signs of this illness are often missed or simply attributed to old age. Yet arthritis is a chronic, painful, degenerative condition that can develop gradually over time, affecting one or more joints (typically the hips, knees and elbows) and causing much inflammation and pain. Arthritis is not limited to certain breeds and it can affect any pet at any age. It can influence a pet’s quality of life and prevent it from enjoying simple, daily activities such as walking, running or playing. Signs that a pet may be suffering from arthritis: • reluctance to walk or play • limping • stiffness of joints in the morning or

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Toyota powers ahead “Global electrification” strategy continues NATHAN TAYLOR t the Shanghai Motor Show last week, Toyota revealed the bZ4X Concept vehicle, the first featured as part of a global electrification strategy, with plans to expand the range in the future.

Toyota has stated that there will be seven ‘bZ’ models to be launched globally by 2025, starting with the bZ4X. ‘bZ’ stands for ‘beyond Zero’, highlighting the direction of the company towards a range of future electrified powertrains, including BEV. Toyota Australia has pledged its commitment to this strategy, further highlighting its leadership in electrified technology and confirming it will introduce the Toyota bZ4X battery electric vehicle to the Australian market, with timing to be confirmed closer to launch. The latest electrification announcement follows the launch of the all-new Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Australia and the recent opening by Toyota Australia of Victoria’s first commercial grade Hydrogen refuelling station.

Toyota has been a pioneer in electric vehicles in Australia, making hybrid electric vehicles mainstream, now representing more than 85 per cent of all electrified vehicles sold in Australia. With the introduction of the hybrid Kluger in June, Toyota will have eight hybrid electric vehicles in its line-up. “Adding the first battery electric vehicle to our range builds on our approach of providing a variety of powertrain options, while reducing emissions. Further ‘bZ’ series vehicles will be considered and introduced as appropriate for Australia in due course, expanding Toyota’s electrified vehicle choices,” Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing, Sean Hanley said. “Our approach reiterates Toyota Australia’s absolute commitment to reducing its CO2 footprint and the adoption of new technologies across our extensive range of vehicles, whilst recognising the different practical needs of Australian customers and geographies. Offering a number of powertrain choices to suit customer needs is essential. “Globally, Toyota has more than 20 years of proven design and development experi-

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estern Sydney are urging their passionate supporters to get behind them more than ever this week as they come off their most disappointing loss of the season. You could’ve heard a pin drop on the Wanderers’ flight home from Melbourne last weekend after the side – already barely clinging to a spot in the top six – suffered an unforgivable 5-4 loss to lastplaced Victory. Wanderers midfielder James Troisi said scoring four goals on the road and losing is almost unheard of. “Scoring four goals away from home and not coming away with anything is pretty ludicrous… but, in saying that, if you saw the goals we conceded it was quite disappointing,” he said.

“The trip home was quiet but we won’t bow down and let defeat overrule us… we are going to keep fighting to the end and that’s what we have to do.” There’s probably no better game for the Wanderers to restore some faith into their dejected fan base than this Saturday night’s Sydney Derby at Bankwest Stadium. A victory over Sydney FC will send the Wanderers back into the top six and will also give their long-suffering fans something to cheer about after a rollercoaster season. “We understand the fans aren’t too happy, which is understandable, but one thing I will say is, it’s not that everyone is not working hard and doing the best they can,” the 32-year-old said. “This game is extremely important to us and the fans, and it’s just a big game – it’s the Derby. “It’s one we are looking forward

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to, but we definitely need a reaction and get something out of this game.” A huge crowd is expected to be on deck for tomorrow evening’s blockbuster in Parramatta, with both sides desperate to taste victory after a fairly luckless month of April. With last Friday’s performance now in the rear-view mirror, Troisi said he’s fully focused and excited to line up for his first Sydney Derby at Bankwest. “It’s a home game and another important reason why we need to get something out of this game – not only for ourselves and the position of the league, but we need to put on good performance for the fans,” he said. “The situation we’re in every week is tough but we are working our socks off at training and doing as much as we can to get as many points on the board.”

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Drought is finally over Penrith Emus record first win in seven years, sparking wild celebrations NATHAN TAYLOR

ne of the world’s longest running losing streaks is finally over after the Penrith Emus won their first Shute Shield game in a whopping seven years last weekend. When the Emus last tasted victory back in 2014, Australia’s Prime Minister was Tony Abbott and Barrack Obama was midway through his second term as US President. The battling Emus have also had five different coaches in the 2,471 days since their last ‘W’, making Saturday’s 11-7 victory over rivals the Western Sydney Two Blues even more remarkable. “It felt like we had won the World Cup… the monkey was finally off our back,” an elated Penrith Emus President, Gary McColl, told the Weekender. “We put a lot of effort it, recruited some players and it finally came to fruition. Everyone was very, very excited.” When news of Penrith’s win broke late Saturday afternoon, the entire city was bursting with joy, with both the Weekender’s Facebook page and the Emus’ official website enjoying a huge spike in traffic.

The Emus finally ended their long losing streak. Photo: Mona’s Photography.

“Our website went into meltdown on Saturday night,” McColl revealed. “Coach John Muggleton had a bit of a tear in his eye and I was very happy for them also. Even though I played for the club in the 1970s, I’m not a rusted-on Penrith Emu like some others here at the club are. For people like former President Jim Hook, I feel really happy for those guys.”

Penrith led 5-0 at half-time before the Two Blues hit the front 7-5 early in the second half. However, it didn’t take long before the Emus regained the lead following back to back penalty goals. With history well and truly on the line, the Emus managed to hold on until the final siren and notch up one of the greatest moments in the club’s existence.

While celebrations at Holroyd Sports Ground could be heard from as far as away as Cranebrook, post-match festivities had to be toned down slightly after new Western Sydney recruit John Akau’olaLaula had a frightening medical episode at full-time. “John, who had an underlying medical condition, copped a head knock towards the end of the game. He walked off the field but went into shock on the sideline after the match,” McColl said. “A couple of ambulances came and then a helicopter arrived, and he was air lifted to hospital. “John’s currently in a serious but stable condition. “To the great credit of our captain Andy Fiagatusa, he stayed with John for half the night at the hospital until his parents arrived. The pair had no previous relationship, so it was a highly commendable act from our skipper.” While the Emus have gone from the doghouse to the penthouse overnight, they could be brought back down to Earth tomorrow afternoon when they return to Nepean Rugby Park to face competition leaders Sydney University. A large crowd is expected, with kick-off at 3pm.

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Cricketers celebrated at annual presentation evening NATHAN TAYLOR

rising Penrith Cricket Club star has been recognised for an outstanding summer on the pitch, named the 2020/21 Male Player of the Year for the first time. 22-year-old Third Grader Adam Burton claimed one of the club’s top honours at the 2020/21 Penrith Cricket Club Annual Presentation, held at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club last Saturday night. Club legend Michael Wholohan, who coached Burton early in his career, said the talented all-rounder thoroughly deserved his award. “Burto’s a local junior who has come through the Penrith system with flying colours. He’s an all-rounder, leg spinner and a right-hand batsman, and enjoyed a really consistent year particularly with the ball,” he said. Fellow rising star Tyran Liddiard was another of the evening’s big winners, taking home four awards including Limited Overs Player of the Year with Brent Williams, T20 Player of the Year with Henry Railz, Batsman of the Year and Wicket Keeper of the Year.

Adam Burton accepting his award.

Callee Black was a fi rst time winner.

Sam Grant won Outstanding All Rounder and the John Benaud Scholarship Award, Brock Balgowan was the club’s Best Fielder, and Ryan Fletcher was named Bowler of the Year. Reegan Wilson won Rookie of the Year for an outstanding first season, Isaac Nicholls was deemed Colts Player of the Year, and Josh Watson took out the Bob Thomas Encouragement Award. Jake Scott was named AW Green Shield Player of the Year and Jordan Watson was a standout this season, crowned Poidevin-Gray Player of the Year. Penrith’s array of female cricketers were

also acknowledged for their fine efforts last summer, with Callee Black crowned the 2020/21 Female Player of the Year. The teenage all-rounder was also named Brewer Shield Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Other winners included Maddison Spence for Bowler and Fielder of the Year, Elise Noble for Batter of the Year, and Annabel Batty for Best Wicket Keeper. Along with Bruton and Black, Geoff Sullivan was another of the major winners for the night after he was crowned Club Person of the Year for “doing the work of 10 men”, Wholohan said.

While things might appear a little different to what people are used to, families will be pleased to hear that there will be no restrictions on spectators as long as they are social distancing. Last year, during the COVIDaffected season, only one parent per player was permitted to attend games at Jamison Park. “The pods and fences from last year are gone, which is great, but we still have to ask people to not stand too close together,” Gillett said. “Planning for this season has been a lot less stressful, but we will still have some COVID-Safe requirements in place like hand sanitising, QR codes and social distancing.” With 22 local clubs and thousands of players of all ages taking to the courts this year, it’s set to be a very exciting and memorable season for the PDNA.

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undefeated to start the season, narrowly overcoming the Parramatta Goannas 73-61 in Round 3 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Luke Cooke and Phil Aumann both kicked three goals apiece in the victory. The Rams will aim to keep their winning streak alive when they battle the South West Sydney Magpies this Saturday afternoon at Rosedale Park. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes have endured one of their worst losses in history, trounced by the Goannas 155-1 in Round 3 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. This Saturday morning the Ramettes will take on the Western Magic in Blacktown. AFL: The GWS Giants have failed to win three straight games, losing to the high-flying Western Bulldogs last Friday night in Canberra. On a chilly night in the nation’s capital, the Bulldogs led by three points at three-quarter time, but slammed

home nine goals in the final term to seal the 104-65 win. The Giants will look to bounce back when they travel to Adelaide this Saturday to battle the Crows. NETBALL: The Panthers Netball Opens team remain winless to start the year, defeated by the Central Coast Heart 57-41 in Round 3 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Netball Under 23s team enjoyed their first win of the season, defeating the Heart 49-29. Both teams will take on the Capital Spirit in Round 4. SUPER NETBALL: The opening round of the 2021 Super Netball season will begin this weekend, with Giants Netball taking on the Adelaide Thunderbirds this Sunday. Meanwhile, Paige Hadley’s NSW Swifts will meet the Queensland Firebirds in the opening game. Hadley, a Penrith Netball junior, will co-captain the Swifts this season alongside Maddy Proud. GOLF: Golf NSW has announced the resumption of the playoff series in the 2021 Major Pennant competition. The various Men’s Finals are now spread across several courses in the Sydney Metropolitan Area, with Dunheved GC (Division 3) and Wallacia CC (Division 5) both playing their matches at Brighton Lakes Recreation and Golf Club this Sunday, May 2. RUGBY LEAGUE: Penrith have failed to reach the Grand Final of the Harold Matthews Cup, losing to the Parramatta Eels 14-6 last weekend.

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BASKETBALL: Penrith have won their first game of the season, defeating the Sutherland Sharks 93-82 in Round 3 of the Basketball NSW Waratah 1 Men competition. Skipper Ben Kearins top scored for the Panthers with 24 points. Penrith will aim for two wins in a row when they face the Canberra Gunners this Saturday at Belconnen Basketball Stadium. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Waratah 1 Youth Men and Waratah 1 Youth Women teams suffered losses in Round 3. Penrith’s Youth Men side went down to the Norths Bears 82-63, while their Youth Women got beaten by the Sutherland Sharks 74-63.

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his Saturday thousands of people from all over the local area will converge on Jamison Park Netball Complex for the opening day of the 2021 Penrith District Netball Association (PDNA) season. With the pandemic seemingly in the rear view mirror, player registrations have enjoyed a huge boost heading into this year’s winter season, which will officially get underway tomorrow morning in South Penrith. Unlike previous seasons, this year’s opening day will be much more relaxed with limited formalities and a lite version of the traditional March Past event. “This year’s March Past will consist of 10 people per club rather than the large groups,” PDNA President, Joy Gillett said. “We are calling it a ‘Parade of Clubs’, basically a smaller representation from each club will march with their club banner. “Due to social distancing and advice from Netball NSW, we’ve had to stop the big festivities and other usual stuff we have and keep it pretty simple. We also won’t be picking an overall winner of the March Past this year unfortunately.” Story continues on » p. 71

Life starts at Thornton Park When Marilyn moved to Thornton Park, she was amazed by the size of the apartments, but it’s the community that’s really turned the village into her home sweet home. “I knew I’d made the right decision to move into Thornton Park when I realised the furniture from my four-bedroom home fitted into my new apartment. It’s so spacious here, it’s like the place was made for me.

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“A spacious home and a social life? It’s everything I need.” – Marilyn, Resident

My friend Lorraine moved here before me. We have regular Friday night get-togethers with the other residents, because we all genuinely enjoy each other’s company. It’s something I look forward to every week.”

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