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Families speak of isolation, poor communication during outbreak EMILY FESZCZUK

evastating family accounts have been heard as part of the coronial inquest into the 65-day COVID outbreak that occurred at Newmarch House in Kingswood. 19 residents died at the aged care facility run by Anglicare between April and June 2020. Deputy State Coroner Derek Lee spent the first week hearing from the families of residents, which highlighted issues with staffing levels, communication and infection control. Mark Fahey spoke on Tuesday about his mother Ann Fahey, who was the 14th resident to die at 76-years-old. Mr Fahey’s daughter Nicole Fahey told the Weekender that like many of the residents, her grandmother enjoyed living at Newmarch House before the outbreak. “Nan lived there for nearly two-and-a-half years and was happy. She put on weight, she had her friends and thrived there,” Ms Fahey said. “However, we were told she had four negative tests and the fifth was positive just two days before she died but she had been complaining about a sore back and feeling cold for a week before, so they must have been incorrect.” Forced into isolation for five weeks, Ms Fahey said the family struggled with the lack

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of communication provided by Anglicare. “Some families spoke at the inquest of getting regular generic emails, but we had two email addresses on file and did not receive

anything, which was one of our primary concerns,” she said. “No one from Anglicare or NSW Health seemed to know how to take control of the

situation, but someone was directing the pressure to not allow any of the residents to be released to their families or hospital.” Ms Fahey echoed the sentiments of other witness statements regarding the issues caused when the facility was relying on agency staff when 89 per cent of its staff were required to isolate. “There were notes of nan not receiving her lunchtime meds until 10pm, which were documented, and she received meals like peanut butter sandwiches for dinner instead of her normal cooked meals,” she said. “We weren’t really able to call, and she was so isolated in her room. All she wanted was for someone to walk in to chat to.” After being transferred to hospital for non-COVID related issues, the Fahey family had to say goodbye through a glass window on May 2, 2020, at Nepean Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. “We hope that this inquest makes sure that people are able to touch and say goodbye to their loved ones in person in future,” Ms Fahey said. “We need answers as to why people were kept in against their documented wishes, who was behind these directives and if this will lead to better communication.” The second week of the inquest will focus on Anglicare and the third and final week will revolve around expert evidence.

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h rugby league, you just never fail to deliver. In a week where you thought a ridiculous refereeing blunder, and a captain’s challenge that should have never been allowed no matter what weak explanation the NRL tries to provide, would dominate the news cycle, along comes Manly. On a road paved with good intentions, the Sea Eagles caused a pile-up of epic proportions. There is plenty of blame to go around as far as the Sea Eagles’ pride jersey debacle is concerned, and much of it lies with the club itself and the farcical way it has handled this whole process. But feeling sorry for the seven players at the centre of the saga, a line many are pushing, is a place I’m struggling to get to. I certainly believe they should have been consulted weeks and weeks ago about the club’s plan for them to wear the pride jersey against the Roosters on Thursday night. That consultation should have been a given because you’d think that the club’s management would have identified the potential issue if they were any kind of real leaders that understood their people. That consultation could have included education around exactly why the club thought the jersey was important. Unfortunately that consultation could have also resulted in Manly pulling the concept altogether, which would have been very sad. The players hiding behind ‘religious and cultural beliefs’ as the reason for not running out on the field and doing their job on Thursday night just doesn’t wash. Nobody is asking the players to be gay. Nobody is suggesting wearing a jersey with a rainbow stripe on it makes them gay. Nobody is even suggesting that wearing the jersey indicates their support for the LGBTQI+ community; because most people are smarter than that and they realise that when it comes to sponsors and marketing initiatives, which this jersey largely was, that players tend to toe-the-line. The players in question are, in the most simplistic way to frame the argument, being asked to wear their uniform to work.

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That uniform is provided by their employer, which wants to show its respect to a community that, whether those seven players like it or not, includes people who support the game of rugby league, or are employed in the game of rugby league, or indeed who play the game of rugby league. They now know what those seven players think of them. These players are completely unimpacted by the struggles and challenges that people in the gay community face. They likely haven’t done an ounce of research, or even tried to understand the plight of the LGBTQI+ community. They certainly wouldn’t understand why a rugby league club showing that it respects that community can be so important, as insignificant as it may be to them.

“Nobody is suggesting wearing a jersey with a rainbow stripe on it makes them gay” Maybe that’s on them, maybe that’s on the club. And yes, there is a school of thought that they have the right to their views, and those views should be respected. But when those views mean a gay person means less to them; or is a lesser human being as a result of their sexual orientation, it’s hard to offer that respect. The fact that they would rather sit out the game than wear a piece of material with a rainbow on it for 80 minutes says more about them and the so-called peace and inclusion they like to promote than anything else. It is a hell of a hill to die on. And rugby league fans deserve more of an explanation than just the old ‘cultural and religious beliefs’, which is too darn easy to hide behind. I’d love to hear from the seven players. I’d love them to explain their views, and why this single issue is so important. As many have pointed out this week, the players are part of a team that boasts a

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gambling website as its major sponsor, and plays out of a ground named after a beer. For that matter, they play in a sport awash with gambling and alcohol advertising. People bet on their team, and them as individuals, every single week. Why has there not been a peep from them on these issues, yet this jersey became such a problem? Have these players previously spoken out about the sins of some of their colleagues, who have dealt with all sorts of criminal and legal matters over the years? Even if you can’t see that you’re on the wrong side of history, and even if you can’t bring yourself to pull the jersey over your thick melons, and even if you can’t see the contradiction in your stance, surely there is part of you that at least wants to suck it up and do it for your club? Surely those fans in the stand mean something. Surely your coach means something, and your teammates. Even if for selfish reasons and nothing else, surely you want to run out onto 4 Pines Park and give your all for Manly. Clearly not. Much has been said this week about why rugby league needed to take a “political” approach in the first place; why Manly even needed to go down this path. It’s an argument worth having but it’s largely led by straight white men who, just like the seven Manly players, have no real understanding of the LGBTQI+ community and why it can be important for organisations and sporting clubs to go down this path. Manly’s execution here was very poor, but in the end it was trying to open its arms with a positive message and seven players folded theirs and threw their toys out of the cot. Many of them, and others, will form prayer circles post their games and while many watching on may not understand it, they certainly respect it. Nobody would ever suggest they shouldn’t do it. Because as a society, respecting each other is the very fabric that holds us together. Those seven players want us to respect their cultural and religious beliefs, yet they also want us to accept their total disrespect of an entire community. No thanks.

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ondonderry MP and Deputy NSW Labor Leader Prue Car has revealed she’s battling kidney cancer. The shock diagnosis will force her to take immediate leave to seek treatment. “Following recent tests, I was found to have a large tumour on my kidney,” Ms Car said in a statement issued on Monday morning. “It would be no surprise to you all that this has come as quite a shock. “I have informed the NSW Labor Leader, Chris Minns, that I will be taking some leave over the coming weeks for cancer treatment.” Over 4,300 Australian women and men are diagnosed with kidney cancer each year. “I am deeply grateful to have access to the world class health care we are so lucky to have in Australia as I receive treatment. I would like to acknowledge our hard working, compassionate, skilled but overworked doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who are guiding me through this process,” Ms Car said. “Early detection is key in the treatment of any cancer. I encourage anyone concerned about their risk or experiencing worrying symptoms to contact their doctor.” Ms Car said she was hopeful to return to work soon, as the countdown to the 2023 State Election continues.

State Member for Londonderry, Prue Car, has been diagnosed with cancer. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“I look forward to being back out and about soon fighting for our community, contesting the 2023 NSW State Election as the Labor candidate for Londonderry and, as Deputy

Labor Leader, working hard to elect a Chris Minns Labor Government,” she said. “I am buoyed by such loving support from my incredible family, friends, colleagues and

my beloved local community – thank you for your support.” Ms Car’s Londonderry electorate office remains open for constituent enquiries.

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Labor splashes flood funds, but won’t commit to raise dam wall EMILY FESZCZUK

SW Labor will build a levee at Peach Tree Creek in Penrith if it wins government next year, as part of a $225 million flood resilience plan for western Sydney. The plan to minimise future flood events will also include projects to improve evacuation roads and communications infrastructure if Labor wins the March 2023 election. With devastating repeated flood events and more predicted in the future, Labor said it is time to act with the funding commitment to be spent within two years. $24 million will be allocated to protect communities from large scale flooding by building new levees at Peach Tree Creek levee, McGraths Hill levee and Pitt Town levee. Around $1.3 million of that will go towards an earthen levee, a retaining wall and floodgates at Peach Tree Creek to help protect properties between the Nepean River and Penrith CBD from backwater flooding. NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns said the announcement is in response to the community’s overwhelming need for immediate remediation work and flood mitigation. “I’ve visited these communities and inspected the flood damage. It’s heartbreaking talking to families who have lost homes,

Peach Tree Creek during the recent floods. Photo: Melinda Jane.

businesses who have to start from scratch,” Mr Minns said. “The fact of the matter is these communities will face continual flood risk – and we need

urgent action and solutions that can be delivered right now, not in another decade.” Mr Minns said $200 million will be used to identify and commence work on improving

roads and bridges across western Sydney, which are critical evacuation roads. In addition to this, Labor plans to install live traffic cameras on local roads and bridges to assist residents when they attempt to evacuate. $1 million will also be invested in purchasing portable communications infrastructure than can be used in emergencies to keep people connected when phone towers are damaged. “We have all seen the problems people and emergency service personnel have faced when communications are lost during natural disasters,” Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, Jihad Dib said. “These Cells on Wheels are easily moved and will play a very important and practical role in ensuring communication can be established and maintained at times when they are needed most.” But Mr Minns won’t go as far as backing a plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall. “45 per cent of flood water from this area come from tributaries other than Warragamba such as Colo, Grose and Nepean River,” he said. “We are investigating ways to drop the maximum allowable limit to use it more as a mitigation dam while making up lost water capacity in the system. We are speaking to experts... and will continue to do that.”

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Residents demand action Those living at Torton Place say evicting problem tenants is key to solving issues EMILY FESZCZUK

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esidents of a public housing complex in Torton Place, Penrith, are having their concerns about unsafe living conditions heard but believe actions speak louder than words. The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) held a community engagement session on Tuesday to hear about the issues that plague the block of 83 units. After previously covering issues in the street (“Torture” Place, Weekender May 13), the Weekender was invited by residents to attend the meeting. The DCJ did not approve the attendance, with a spokesperson stating, “tenant privacy is a priority for these sessions to ensure tenants feel comfortable to fully engage”. A resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said a range of issues that have been reoccurring were brought up at the meeting. “I have been here six years and we used to have monthly meetings, but it was the same thing this time with anti-social behaviour, vandalism, people dumping rubbish and the lack of work being done by Land and Housing Corporation to maintain it all,” he said. “They talked about mental health issues and a program that can help but did not discuss the drug issues. You can’t even have family or friends here though because they see burnt

out cars and what goes on, which leaves us feeling isolated.” The Sustainable Tenancies in Social Housing (STSH) program that was referenced is in partnership with NEAMI Nation and provides psychosocial supports and referrals to support agencies where required. Another resident, who has lived in the street for over a decade, said he hopes that some positive changes can result from the consultation. “They really need to start evicting problem tenants because if they got rid of three or four people here the place would calm down a lot,” he said. “Years ago we would all tidy up the front and took pride in living here. It was a lovely little community and I know there are the same issues in places like Kingswood or St Marys, but it is bad here at the moment and when you live here it just wears on you.” The DCJ spokesperson said the department is committed to providing safe and stable social housing to people in need. “DCJ staff met tenants on Tuesday to listen to any concerns or queries they may have had about their tenancy and will take appropriate action,” the spokesperson said. “DCJ staff hold regular community engagement sessions with tenants to listen to any concerns they may have and actively work to resolve them.” Another meeting will be held in a fortnight.

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COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Did you know Council’s online self-service portal gives you 24/7 service? You can use the portal to log requests and book services from any mobile device or PC. There are lots of options, so whether your request relates to our waste services, a local park, footpath, development application or more, you can get in touch through the portal. You can access the self-service portal from the home page of Council’s website or go to my.penrith.city ● Council is enhancing the heart of Kingswood! We’re testing creative ideas for improvements in Wainwright Park and the Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre. These include new seating, shade structures, trees, garden pods, community events and even a Container Kitchen for use by not-forprofit community organisations. This project is funded by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s Streets as Shared Spaces program which provides opportunities for Councils to test ideas for improving local streets, paths and public spaces. Find out more at penrith.city/events ● River Road, Emu Plains, will be temporarily closed between 6am–8pm from Saturday, 30 July to Sunday, 31 July 2022, and between 9am–2.30pm on Monday, 1 August 2022. Council will be installing stormwater drainage pipes under the road as part of the Regatta Park project. The shared path on the eastern side of River Road and the amenities block on the western side of Regatta Park will remain available. Traffic controllers will provide access through the area during the scheduled works. Vehicular traffic in and out of River Road onto Great Western Highway will be diverted via York Street, while resident access will be maintained at all times. For any enquiries please contact Council on 4732 7777. For more information on Regatta Park, visit penrith.city/regattapark

RE1 Public Recreation, C2 Environmental Conservation and C3 Environmental Management, as well as include delineation of a Transport Investigation Area. The Planning Proposal also proposes controls relating to minimum lot size, height of buildings, scenic and landscape values, maximum lot yield, additional permitted uses, urban release area nomination, provide for flexible boundaries between certain zones, local provisions, and land reservation acquisitions. The intent of the proposed changes is to facilitate the development of the site for approximately 1,729 residential lots, a mix of housing types, a village centre, local open space, playing fields, bushland and riparian corridors. A draft DCP has been prepared for the site, which provides detailed planning and development controls and guidelines for specific types of development. A draft 7.11 Plan has been prepared for the site to deliver the infrastructure required to support future development within the rezoning area. The proponent has submitted to Council a draft VPA Offer. The Offer addresses how the proponent seeks to deliver on its obligations under the draft 7.11 Plan and provide additional public benefits in addition to 7.11 contributions. At its Ordinary Meeting of Monday, 27 June 2022, Council resolved to place the above documents on public exhibition. The Council report to this meeting identifies several financial risks associated with the project which are to be addressed and resolved prior to the project being reported to and considered by Council post-exhibition. In response to these identified financial risks, the proponent recently submitted proposed mitigation measures and new information to Council which will be considered by Council officers throughout the public exhibition period. This new information also forms part of the exhibition material. Should the proposed mitigation measures be accepted, this may result in changes being made to the exhibited documentation following the exhibition. Viewing the exhibition material and making a submission The Planning Proposal and supporting information is on public exhibition until Monday, 22 August 2022.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Orchard Hills North – Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan, draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Letter of Offer Council invites you to view and provide feedback on proposed changes to the planning controls applying to a 151.9 hectare area of land known as Orchard Hills North (the site), or the rezoning area. The proposed changes are described in a Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan (draft DCP), draft Section 7.11 Development Contributions Plan (draft 7.11 Plan) and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Letter of Offer (draft VPA Offer). The proponent for this project is Legacy Property. The site is located at Caddens Road, Kingswood Road, Frogmore Road and Castle Road in Orchard Hills and consists of 54 individual land parcels. The Planning Proposal seeks to rezone the site under Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) from RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to part R1 General Residential, B2 Local Centre,

The Planning Proposal, draft DCP, draft 7.11 Plan, and draft VPA Offer, along with a Fact Sheet and supporting information can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and at Council’s Civic Centre, Penrith Library and St Marys Library. You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed changes by making a written submission to Council by Monday, 22 August 2022 to: • Email: cityplanning@penrith.city • Post: The General Manager Penrith City Council PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 Please include a subject line indicating ‘Orchard Hills North’ in your submission. Council officers will be available to answer questions throughout the public exhibition period. For further enquiries please contact Joel Carson, Senior Planner on 4732 8098 or Nicole Dukinfield, Principal Planner on 4732 8511.

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Markets still breathe life Paceway’s uncertain future leaves a cloud hanging over a Wednesday tradition EMILY FESZCZUK

here is no denying that online shopping and the ability to buy anything from home has impacted traditional markets, but the Penrith Paceway showground markets have managed to survive. With its long-time home now being compulsorily acquired by the State Government, the stallholders remain positive but face an uncertain future with their businesses. Fresh food, clothing, craft supplies, animals, records, and homewares are just some of the things sold by people from all walks of life each Wednesday. Coin and antique seller Hendrik Sulsters said he has specific customers he hopes to keep selling to once the Paceway establishes a new venue. “I have collected things for around 50 years so this is a good way to sell some things then I can purchase more,” Mr Sulsters said.

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website with people ordering which is good.” While a lot of stallholders will travel to future markets in a new location, some such as “Birdman” who has sold birds and pet food for 20 years indicated to the Weekender that a move would signal the end of his business. Prasad Nalli who sells sunglasses at Fairfield and Flemington markets as well is concerned about the impact on his revenue. “I am worried about closing and we need this market in Penrith to continue,” he said. “I will definitely try to go to a new spot, but it depends on the space and location.” Penrith Paceway Markets Manager Rob McDougall said the club hopes to find a suitable space to continue providing for the community. “There are different options, and we want everyone that relies on the space to come with us so we need to pick the right area and hopefully the government can come on board,” he said.

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Public Meeting – Penrith Local Planning Panel The Penrith Local Planning Panel will meet to determine the following:

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• DA21/0667 24–27 Lambridge Place, Penrith Expansion of an existing cold storage facility including new warehouse and storage shed, extension of hard stand areas and associated works

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When: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 commencing at 2pm Where: Online meeting To enable access into the online meeting please contact the Development Services Department on 4732 7637 or email localpanel@penrith.city by 4pm on Monday, 25 July 2022. A meeting invitation with log in details will be provided upon request. Please also confirm if you wish to register to speak. Any person joining the online meeting are informed that the meeting will be audio recorded, and a copy of that recording will be made publicly available following the meeting. Relevant documents will be available on Penrith Council’s website: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Local-Planning-Panel/

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

Approved Development Application • Universal Property Group Pty Ltd Lot 39 DP 1241192, 15 Gulshan Avenue, Claremont Meadows Single storey dwelling on proposed lot

“My regulars come here specifically to see my stuff first as I set up, so they don’t miss out on anything new.” Angelo Pezzano has been selling plants at the markets for 30 years and said it is vital to find a new suitable location. “I used to go to Fairfield but now it’s just this one and our corner is like a family where we all look out for each other,” he said. “A lot are local, but I also have people from the Blue Mountains, Sydney and Bathurst come to buy special plants, so we need this place for the community.” Starting a business can be hard but newcomer Alyssa Malvern is using the markets to gain attention for her baked goods. “My business is called BakeA-Holics and I make cupcakes, cookies, scrolls and cater for kids’ parties,” Ms Malvern said. “I can’t afford a shopfront with big overheads, but this way people buy stuff, they take cards and I get traction on my

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Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Council refuses shade sail plan for playground at Log Cabin EMILY FESZCZUK

scorching battle continues after a request to install shade sails over the playground at the Log Cabin Hotel was refused by Penrith City Council. While Council says it did not meet the requirements of its Development Application (DA), the recently opened pub on Memorial Avenue in Penrith is still hoping to provide shade for its patrons by summer. Rebuilt nine years after it went up in flames, the venue is proving popular with families with a beer garden and fenced playground with a steam train, a flying fox and swings. With the open space unprotected from the sun and Penrith experiencing scorching temperatures at times, FDC Construction Pty Ltd lodged a Section 4.55 modification to its DA for the installation of four playground shade sails. The Penrith Local Planning Panel determined that the proposal was not satisfactory for the purpose of Section 4.55. “The proposed modifications would result in environmental impacts beyond a minimal impact, noting that the scale of the proposed shade sail structures has been assessed to result in moderate to severe impacts on key view corridors from the public domain to the Blue Mountains escarpment and skyline,

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Nepean River and valley, Yandhai Nepean Crossing and the heritage listed Railway Bridge,” it said. “The application has not demonstrated the appropriate site and sun analysis has been undertaken or consideration of alternative shading measures to mitigate sun exposure to the playground area.” A Major Assessment Report suggested that additional tree planting in and around the playground area was not delivered and significantly increased the risk of sun exposure.

The Weekender reached out to the Log Cabin for comment and FDC Construction Senior Project Manager Peter Stait responded. “Council has always been of the perception that it would be blocking an important view corridor, however we did detailed computer modelled plans and had site meetings which showed that the shade sails could co-exist with the view,” Mr Stait said. “A small planter which was scheduled to have some small bushes in it that wouldn’t provide shade didn’t go in, but Council

requested extra trees to go throughout the embankment, which FDC procured and installed.” Mr Stait said the sails are vital and hopes Council listens to the public’s requests before summer. “We would like to continue working with Council but it is likely we will have to lodge a separate DA and we would welcome the community’s written support of having shade sails so kids can play safely at the Log Cabin,” he said.

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Float away your troubles City Cave set to open float and wellness centre in Jamisontown before end of 2022 EMILY FESZCZUK

Float therapy has exploded in popularity in recent years.

With Tru Ninja and Factory Plus already approved at the site, the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said approval of the third tenancy, which has remained vacant, would facilitate the full renewal of the space. “The proposed change of usage facilitates the use of proposed Tenancy 1 as a health studio which provides employment opportunities upon completion, in addition to employment created during the fit-out of the tenancy,” it said. “The proposal is in the public interest as

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popular form of relaxation and healing could be on its way to Penrith by Christmas after a new Development Application (DA) was lodged. City Cave, which has float and wellness centres across the state, has put a proposal to Penrith City Council to create an indoor recreational facility in Jamisontown. The DA seeks to fit out an existing tenancy and use it as a health studio known as a ‘recreation float centre’, which includes floatation tanks, massage rooms and infrared saunas. Float therapy, which has gained attention in recent years, involves lying in a pool filled with 400 kilograms of Epsom salts with water heated to your external body temperature. The water helps heal inflammation in the body and can immerse your mind into a state of relaxation. City Cave states that users can opt to have lights on or music playing or experience full sensory deprivation in wide-open float rooms rather than a traditional closed-in float therapy pod. The subject site at 120 Mulgoa Road, Jamisontown, is the former Toys R Us store. The building was previously divided into three smaller tenancies but due to traffic circulation and pedestrian safety arrangements, the rear tenancy was not approved.

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the site’s future usage as a health studio will provide the community with access to health and fitness facilities proximate to both residential and employment areas. It also activates a vacant tenancy and enhances employment opportunities and consumer choice for the local area.” The SEE states that the space would feature three flotation tanks, three sauna booths and two massage rooms on the ground level as well as a mezzanine to be used as a storage area.

The operational hours, if approved, would be 8am to 10pm, seven days a week and two to three staff members would be on site at any time. The document says the new use would require six car spaces for customers, however the site contains 219 on-site car parking spaces for multiple stores. The Weekender understands that another similar business called Elements Float Health Spa is also set to open shortly in the former Pilates Works studio at 236 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

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How mocktails are becoming the go-to drink on a night out EMILY FESZCZUK

hether you are the designated driver on a night out or reducing your alcohol intake, mocktails are an increasingly popular option for people to enjoy. More bars and restaurants around Penrith are serving up the delicious alternatives so everyone is included in the fun, minus the hangover the next morning. Mr Watkins Bar and Elton Chong along High Street in Penrith have created a range of options and stock non-alcoholic beer and cider. The Peach and Chai No-Jito at Mr Watkins tastes just as good, if not better than a cocktail with peach and chai syrup, raw sugar, lime, mint and soda. Tucked away in Woodriff Street Laneway, stylish wine bar AG has also embraced the desire to create a venue that everyone can visit for a drink. AG Manager Paige Gleeson said they concoct their drinks with the leading non-alcoholic spirits beverage brand, Lyre’s Spirit Co. “We use Lyre’s and they have tried to replicate the spirits as much as possible,” she said. “With the agave reserva spirit they add elements such as pepper which creates a tang at the back of your throat to replicate the

feeling when you drink tequila. With the fake alcohol we use the same measurements just shake for less time to get the perfect taste. “We offer our versions of espresso martinis, an amaretto sour, cosmopolitan, margarita and we use the pink London spirit which is like gin when we are creating personalised fun drinks.” With the bar also offering a non-alcoholic sparkling wine and pacific ale, Ms Gleeson said drinking without the liquor has never been easier. “Girlfriends come in and one says they are pregnant, but nobody knows yet so we can make something that looks identical and still tastes great,” she said. “There are also just people that are not drinking but still want to experience the sensation of sharing a drink with friends, so it provides a great option.” Riverside Bar and Dining in Jamisontown and Chopstix or Fork in Panthers League Club both offer refreshing options sans alcohol. St Marys Leagues Club also serves up a tasty selection of traditional drinks with a twist. You will be left satisfied at Saints with the Pina Spice, Rasp-Ijito, Virgin on the Beach or Watermelon Spritz. Restaurants such as Poppi Tino in Kingswood, along with Gellafrenda and The Savoury Dining in Penrith also have delightful beverages to go with your meal.

AG in Penrith is shaking up the non-alcoholic drink options. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Δ Beer garden launch: The Sporting Globe at Mt Druitt Westfield (pictured) is launching its brand new beer garden this weekend. The team have got a huge weekend planned including a special Drink West event, live music, drink offers, UFC 277 and all the usual sport live and loud. Book your spot to join them for fantastic food, drinks and sport in the new beer garden! Visit www.sportingglobe.com.au.

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Δ City Park a step closer: The tender for the landscape construction of City Park has now been re-awarded after a pricing error meant that it had to be rejected in May. Regal Innovations Pty Ltd, which made the error in its price submission, will now receive the sum of $11.7 million compared to its previous quote for over $8.8 million. City Park will include new hard and soft landscaping, concrete pergolas, water features, fountains and art.

Δ Lego locked in: It has been announced that Penrith’s new LEGO Certified Store will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, August 6. The custom-built store will be located on Level 2 in Westfield Penrith. Δ Got some source? Email us at news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Δ Council chips in: Penrith City Council is splashing some cash to sponsor commu-

nity events that are happening throughout the year. $5,000 will go towards supporting the delivery of the 2022 NSW State Band Championships event, which will take place on August 27 and 28 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. The Australian Waterski and Wakeboard Federation will receive $10,000 for the 2022 Cable Wakeboard National Championships. The event will be held on September 19 to 24 at Cables Wake Park in Penrith. Council will also provide $6,500 for the 2022 Veteran Cricket NSW 60’s State Championships on October 16 to

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In Evie’s honour: Tears all-round as hair goes CASSIDY PEARCE

hree years and one week in the making, 10-year-old Kasey Hamilton donated her hair to the Kids Cancer Project last Thursday in honour of her friend Evie, who passed away from the disease in 2017. Throughout their friendship in prep and kindergarten, Evie battled with her diagnosis. Kasey’s mum, Kelly Appleby, said that Kasey was always yearning to help. “Her whole relationship with Evie, Evie had no hair. She was fighting the cancer from the age of two, so before Kasey even met her,” she said. “Kasey said she wanted to shave her head for her back when she was in prep school so that Evie didn’t feel left out. I thought she was a bit young for that, but I said it was really beautiful. From that moment, and when she passed away a little later, Kasey was still wanting to shave her head because she thought it would make Evie feel better.” Even after her passing, Evie has remained a constant in Kasey’s life, lighting candles for Evie at home, and sitting in Evie’s Garden at her school.

“Evie wrote her a letter before she passed away asking for a play date, and so we’ve got that at home still, and it’s just one of those things that you just keep,” Ms Appleby said. “She was a very good friend, she really made an impact on a lot of people.” After years of planning and waiting, Kasey and her family decided that now was the time to finally shave her hair. The family began fundraising for The Kids Cancer Project with a goal of $2000, which they have already surpassed. “Lots of people that have cancer, they’re a bit sad that they don’t have hair, and Kasey thinks that it’s not fair that they don’t have a choice, and that’s when she was also like, ‘Can I give my hair to them? Maybe I can give my hair to kids who don’t have hair’,” Ms Appleby said. “We even grew it longer, we gave it a couple of months so we could get it as long as possible to donate the hair as well.” Though the first official date was not to be, due to the early arrival of her baby sister, one week later, Kasey found herself sitting in the salon chair at Define Hair Design in St Marys with her whole family in attendance.

“I’m really proud of her,” Ms Appleby told Weekender. An emotional day for everyone involved, with even other hairdressers and clients in the salon shedding a tear, the result was a handful of ponytails and a very happy Kasey. “I’m very proud of myself and happy with myself. I think Evie would be proud,” Kasey said. To donate, visit bit.ly/3RSmQZC.

Evie passed away in 2017.

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Study reveals diet truths You can’t out-train a bad diet: Why both exercise and good eating are critical EMILY FESZCZUK

hile the Penrith area has a huge gym culture, it also has the third highest rate of obesity across the whole state. New research has proven that high levels of physical activity do not counteract the negative impacts of a poor diet when it comes to health and mortality risk. The University of Sydney led a study with 360,000 British adults from the UK Biobank to examine the effects of diet and physical activity. The study revealed that the mortality risk was reduced by 17 per cent from all causes for those who were active and had a high-quality diet. It was also reduced 19 per cent from cardiovascular disease and 27 per cent from selected cancers, compared with those with the worst diet who were physically inactive. “Both regular physical activity and a healthy diet play an important role in promoting health and longevity,” lead author Associate Professor Melody Ding said. “Some people may think they could offset the impacts of a poor diet with high levels of exercise or offset the impacts of low physical activity with a high-quality diet, but the data shows that unfortunately this is not the case.” Dietitian and exercise physiologist Gabrielle Maston Suthern from the Nepean Blue Moun-

tains Local Health District Family Metabolic Health Service said the study is a good reminder for locals to look at their health. “I think gym culture has brought in the idea that if you burn 1000 calories then you can eat pizza or drink and it doesn’t have repercussions,” Ms Maston Suthern said. “The study shows that when we look at health holistically with both diet and exercise that is when we get the best health outcomes.” To achieve this, there are key indicators people should be aiming to achieve every day. “You should be looking at how much takeaway food you are having and limit alcohol and discretionary foods which are high energy but nutrient poor and add a lot of calories,” Ms Maston Suthern said. “You want to make sure you have two serves of fruit a day and five serves of vegetables that match the rainbow and regular activity for at least 30 minutes a day.” With long wait lists for health services in Penrith, Ms Maston Suthern said the community is encouraged to implement positive lifestyle changes where they can. “The waiting list for the public to enter the obesity service is two years, so we know there is an issue… western food is highly processed, and our sedentary lifestyle culminates to an obesogenic environment,” she said. “There are a thousand different ways to do a healthy diet and whether it is the gym, yoga or boxing just find an activity you enjoy doing.”

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St Marys: Woman tried to steal 27 items from supermarket

A woman has been charged after being caught shoplifting in St Marys. About 1pm on Thursday, July 21, it is alleged an 18-year-old Tregear woman attended a supermarket on Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys with another woman with a pram. A witness allegedly watched the woman take some pet related items from the shelf, remove the tags and place them in the bottom of the pram. The women continued to walk through the store before the 18-year-old allegedly took a Bonds baby wondersuit from the shelf and placed it in the bottom of the pram with a blanket over it. The witness informed staff and the women exited the store while making no attempt to pay for any of the concealed items in the bottom of the pram. The 18-year-old was spoken to by security and 27 items were removed from the bottom of the pram. She was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, August 18. The woman also received a banning notice for six months that prohibits her from attending all supermarkets associated with this supply chain.

St Marys: Woman caught with stolen cards and a knife at train station

A woman has been charged after being caught with suspected stolen goods and a knife in a public place in St Marys. About 3.55pm on Sunday, July 24, police were at St Marys Railway Station when a 39-year-old Pendle Hill woman allegedly attempted to exit the train station. Her card was declined, and she was spoken to. It is alleged at the time the woman was very nervous and shaking while carrying a very large bag. The bag was searched, and officers located a black multi-tool with a six-centimetre blade and a small multi-tool with a three-centimetre blade. Numerous cards that were not in the woman’s name were also located in the bag. The woman was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, August 25 to answer the charges.

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Kingswood: Cannabis found on man after swearing tirade at police

A man has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs and using offensive language in a public place in Kingswood last week. About 6.30pm on Friday, July 22, police were patrolling Kingswood when they sighted a man riding a pushbike on the footpath with no helmet on. The man was asked to stop and allegedly refused. He continued to a nearby unit block, riding through it to the other side before stopping. Police located the 44-year-old Tregear man near Wainwright Lane and had a conversation with him. It is alleged the man exploded with a verbal tirade of abuse towards officers, swearing at them. He was warned on no less than four occasions not to swear, and local residents allegedly called out for the man to be quiet. The man was searched, and police allegedly located a bag containing cannabis in the man’s pocket. He was charged and will front Penrith Local Court on Friday, September 16. Want more local police news? Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news as it happens, plus traffic updates and more. Plus, you can read in depth local crime stories on our website at www.westernweekender.com.au.

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PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS IDENTITY One of the first things people do when they have a new business idea is try to think of a name for their business that will be catchy and memorable. Once you have come up with a fantastic name by which your business will be known long into the future, how do you protect it? The first step is to register your business name with the Australian Government Business Registration Service. While this does not guarantee that other businesses are not currently trading under that name or a name that is similar, it is the first step to creating a record that you are using that name for your business. It is important to remember however that registering a business name does not necessarily mean that you exclusively earn the rights to use that name. If you are running your business through a company, it is a good idea to set up a company name that is the same or reflects your business name. Again, having a company name or registering a business name does not provide you with exclusive rights to the name or derivatives thereof, but these are important first steps. The law has developed to protect businesses from having their business or company name taken advantage of by copycats. When another company takes commercial advantage of your name, this is known as ‘passing off’. If a business is passing off your business, you may be able to take common law action to stop them from doing so, and in some case seek damages. You will need to prove three things: 1. That you have a long standing reputation for the goods and/or services you provide in your area or region of business; 2. That the party passing off your business is misleading people by doing so; and 3. That the party passing off’s conduct has impacted or is likely to damage your company’s reputation or result in damage to you. These types of cases are almost always long winded and very expensive, and like any litigation there is no guarantee of success. An extra step you can take to secure your

business name and/or intellectual property is to apply for a trademark. A trademark is used to distinguish your goods and services from those of other businesses and can be obtained for a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services or your business. Registering a trademark gives you exclusive rights to your business name in Australia and is more secure that simply relying on registering your business name or company name. If you apply for a trademark it will not automatically be approved. You need to be able to demonstrate that your particular mark (for example, your desired word, phrase, logo, image, etc) is in some way unique and/or specific to your particular business or industry. Often applications to trademark generic words or phrases are rejected. A trademark also does not necessarily disqualify another business from using the same name or mark in a different industry. A good example of this is the brand “Dove”. There is a well-known soap brand who uses this name and also a well-established chocolate brand. Although both trademarks are for the same word, “chocolate” and “soap” are considered to be different goods with a different purpose sold through different mediums. Accordingly both have registered trademarks for the same word but in different industries. Whether or not you should apply for a trademark depends on your business and how much influence you think your business name or other unique feature will have on your business’ success. If you are a local business that provides generic goods and services that are not particularly unique, you may have less to worry about than if you have come up with an innovative business idea or unique good or service with a catchy name that would do your business great harm if replicated. As always, if you would like some advice in this space, make sure you contact us at Complete Legal & Conveyancing. We deal with these issues all the time.

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drink driving and driving without a licence after a major traffic accident in Penrith last week. About 5.30pm on Thursday, July 21, police were called to Parker Street, Penrith in response to a three-car motor vehicle collision. It is alleged a 32-year-old Cranebrook man failed to stop and collided with the rear of another vehicle which pushed this vehicle into the one in front. The 32-year-old was subjected to a random breath test, which proved positive. He was arrested for the purpose of a breath analysis and was taken to St Marys Police Station. The breath analysis returned a positive reading of 0.226 and checks on his licence revealed that it had expired in May 2022. The man was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, September 15.

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Popular high tea returns to raise money for community projects CASSIDY PEARCE

he time has come again for Our Community Cares’ annual high tea, fundraising for local community projects. The event has now gone on for eight years, bringing together members of the Penrith community for a good cause. “People have been coming since day one,” Kris Gauci said. “Most of the people, or a lot of the people, have been coming every year, so we must be doing something right.” However, this year, the event is getting a fresh revamp. “Normally it’s just a high tea, and we have the three tier plates, but this year, we’re doing it a bit differently,” Ms Gauci said. “We’re having a garden party this year, and next year will be our 10th anniversary, so we’ll be having a roaring twenties next year, so that’ll be something a little bit different as well.” Part of what makes this fundraiser so special is the way it so swiftly introduces local school children to community work. “We’ve had young children, and they do the serving. We have a lot of the school kids, a lot of primary school kids, who have grown up doing it,” she said.

Last year’s fundraiser, attended by Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen.

‘Bathurst Remembers World War 2 Exhibition 2022’

“We have three courses. One is sandwiches, the next is hot and cold food, and the next is the sweets. “They come along with their trollies, and they’ve got an older person with them, of course, and they serve the people and do the cleaning up.” Aside from this, the day is overall guaranteed to be a fun time for all in attendance. “We have games through the day, we have raffles, and we just have a good day,” she said. “Lots of tea, lots of food, and if they can’t eat it all, they get a take away container and they take it home.” Though tickets are selling out fast, Ms Gauci ensures that there are plenty of ways for the community to get involved in the day, and help raise funds for Our Community Cares. “We have markets before, and they’re free markets just to local craft businesses, and people can come between 11am and 1pm and support the local businesses and have a look at what they have to offer, because they have some beautiful stalls there, and buy raffle tickets,” she said. The high tea will be on Saturday, August 13 at Masonic Hall in Orchard Hills. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 0403 197 952. Do you have an upcoming event or community story to share? Email Cassidy. Pearce@westernweekender.com.au.

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Marking VJ Day & the end of WW2 Friday 12th August to Monday 15th August 2022 Open: 9am to 5pm daily

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The four day event will be held in the Heritage Pavilions at the Bathurst Showground, Sydney Road. The Exhibition features “Snapshots of World War 2” - 600 enlarged photos of soldiers in action, on the battlefields, training, on the home front and at the Bathurst Army Camp. In the “Wall of Valour” – there are over 130 enlarged photos of World War 2 Service Men and Women with an association with Bathurst who enlisted and served. An additional 2000 assorted photos will be projected in a loop on walls in the Howard Pavilion. Guest Exhibitors will display over 4,000 items of military and WW2 memorabilia, uniforms, there will be a large display by Military Vehicle Group of NSW and other restored vehicle Groups, medals, RAAF & POW items, the St Stanislaus College Damien Parer photo display, WW2 movie memorabilia, aircraft models, newspapers of the day, war gaming, reenactors, a rustic military picture theatre, and lots more. Hear expert WW2 war historians and authors speak on Saturday 13th at 2pm and 4pm. Sub branch will be held on Sunday 14th at 4.30pm Supported by the Bathurst District Historical Society, Bathurst RSL Sub branch, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Bathurst Regional Council, and the Bathurst Showground Land Manager.

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The Last Post Ceremony arranged by the Bathurst RSL

International Friendship Day Saturday, July 30 is the United Nation’s International Friendship Day, a time to celebrate friendships between people, countries, cultures and individuals. It’s also an important day to acknowledge how these friendships inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. On this special day, Penrith City Council will celebrate and reflect on our longstanding relationships with cities in the United Kingdom (Penrith), Japan (Fujieda and Hakusan), China (Kunshan and Xicheng District of Beijing City) and Korea (Gangseo-gu). Penrith’s International Partnerships program has a long history, dating back to the signing of our first Sister City agreement with Fujieda in 1984. Over the past decades, these relationships have provided opportunities for our residents to learn about different cultures and helped us celebrate and promote the places, people and cultures that make Penrith unique. While the COVID-19 pandemic has ruled out travel between our partnership cities

in recent years, we have stayed in contact through online meetings and programs. These have included an exchange of video messages between our local schools and schools in Hakusan and a Zoom exchange between our local high schools and schools in Fujieda. In past years, our community has also benefited from many sporting and cultural exchanges, delegations to and from our partnership cities and the exploration of investment opportunities. As the world continues to open up, we look forward to reengaging with our partner cities and continuing to develop these special relationships in the years to come. In the meantime, make a trip to the Museum of Fire to learn more about Council’s relationship with Japan in a special exhibition entitled, Celebrating our Connection with Japan. Happy International Friendship Day!   Penrith.city/friendshipday.

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FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS and face-to-face appointments. “Any referral made is done in a way that means people don’t have to repeat their story multiple times, which we know can cause more distress when reaching out for help,” said Ms Reay. “There is no doubt that the last two and half years have been incredibly difficult for everyone, but particularly our region as we have also seen our fair share of natural disasters on top of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.” “These next few weeks and months is when people will really start to notice that they may need help. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or just need someone to talk to, I encourage you to reach out. You are not alone and there is support available,” said Ms Reay. More information about mental health services can be found at www.nbmphn.com.au/ FloodMentalHealthServices Wentworth Healthcare Board member Bruce Turner and CEO Lizz Reay at Penrith Head to Health.

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Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is encouraging those affected by recent floods to look after their mental health and wellbeing by utilising the free local mental health supports available to them. Wentworth Healthcare CEO, Lizz Reay, said individuals of all ages can access free mental health support through the Head to Health Phoneline on 1800 595 212, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5:00pm (except public holidays). “When people call the phoneline, they will speak to a trained mental health professional who will take the time to listen and understand their needs and guide them on their journey to find the right local mental health support,” said Ms Reay. This may include services such as the Flood Psychological Therapy Services program which offers up to 10 free sessions, or a referral to the Penrith Head to Health Centre which is open for walk-ins 7 days per week, 365 days a year, including public holidays. The Centre’s opening hours are from 1:00pm - 9:30pm (Monday, Wednesday - Sunday) and 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Tuesdays. All services offer telehealth

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LOCAL NEWS MP issues statement over briefing note There has been a twist in the parliamentary inquiry into John Barilaro’s appointment to a trade post in New York – and it could be a problem for State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres. Documents released to the upper house reveal Mr Ayres signed off on a brief that identified former senior bureaucrat Jenny West as the successful applicant for the New York job. But Mr Ayres had previously told parliament that the first recruitment process for the role did not find an appropriate candidate. The briefing, signed on August 17 last year, notes that Ms West was the successful candidate, recommended by a recruitment panel. The briefing contains Mr Ayres’ signature. Labor claims the briefing document raises questions about whether Mr Ayres potentially misled Parliament. Ms West’s appointment never eventuated and Mr Barilaro was handed the role, which he later withdrew from. Mr Ayres is currently overseas but has issued a statement after Tuesday’s revelations. “Today a Ministerial brief noted by me was released to the Legislative Council. This brief notes information provided by Investment NSW. It is not a brief which seeks a decision from me,” he said. “I would also like to make clear that this brief does not represent the end of the recruitment process. That could only be determined by the CEO of Investment NSW as this is public service appointment. This is consistent with testimony provided by the Investment NSW CEO and General-Counsel to the Public Accountability Committee and the information I provided to the Legislative Assembly during question time.”

Club visit pays off $57,000 win for long-time member of St Marys Leagues CASSIDY PEARCE

n one of the highest Members Badge Draw wins to date, two St Marys Rugby League Club members were left shaking, and $57,000 richer recently. Cheryl Rowe and her husband Jeffery were shocked to hear Jeffery’s badge number announced in the draw earlier this month. But, according to Mrs Rowe, the win almost didn’t happen. “It was very exciting, it was a shock,” she said. “We’re actually still in shock, because he didn’t even hear his name come out, I had to run through the club looking for him!” The two have been members of Saints for over 15 years and never thought that they would be so lucky to win the badge draw. They had renewed their membership just an hour earlier, after not coming to the club for a few weeks due to the poor weather conditions. As for how they’re going to spend their winnings, Mrs Rowe said they have a few things in mind, though they want to make sure they take the opportunity to spoil themselves. “We’re going to Cairns for a holiday, he’s going to buy a new car, help the kids a little bit,” she said. With Mr and Mrs Rowe being loved

Jeffery Rowe claiming his $57,000 win at St Marys Rugby League Club.

members of the club for so long, it’s no surprise that the two have seen support from friends and staff alike. “It’s so nice to see such a lovely couple win

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As a kid growing up I wanted to be a trotting driver, I achieved that dream and between 1970 and 1990 I was a trainer/driver. I drove my first winner at Penrith Paceway. Knowing the history involved in establishing the Paceway how sad it is to see it go. Why not swap the Paceway with the existing BlueBet Stadium as well as the cricket oval, I think that would be a good swap. TERRY CURTIS, VIA EMAIL

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As a self-confessed major printing nerd who still shares anecdotes about my visit to the “printing museum” level of Ultimo TAFE’s Graphic Arts Building during my apprenticeship, I’m content to say the Penrith Museum of Printing lacks the value to justify trying to sustain it (Don’t stop the presses, Weekender July 22). Sell off the artefacts to another bigger museum and redirect the funds to a better cause. People enthusiastic about the subject will find their way to another bigger and better museum, not every corner of history preservation is necessary. Again, said by a printing enthusiast.

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this amount of money,” Marketing Manager, Cathy Joy said. “It’s life changing for them and all the staff at Saints couldn’t be happier for them”.

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It’s great to see my mate Bob who with all the other volunteers have done a great job in the preservation of all these printing presses that otherwise would have ended up as scrap metal. Thousands and thousands of dollars have been donated and thousands of manhours have gone into improve and to preserve the Printing Museum and now

they are expected to just walk away from an historical museum. The answer is simple, surely they don’t need all that area to build a stadium. The Printing Museum can easily be incorporated into the new stadium with its own external entrance for visitors to visit the Museum when the stadium is isn’t being used, out of football season. Also where will the Paceway go as it has been a part of Penrith for a very long time? Is that to be lost to Penrith as well? JOHN STALLING, VIA FACEBOOK

The truth about parking

Penrith needs all-day parking solutions, it’s as simple as that. I am a regular driver into the Penrith CBD for various things and have never really struggled to find parking for an hour here or there. Sometimes I need to loop the block a couple of times but generally, a spot isn’t too far away. I recently needed to spend the whole day in Penrith though and the lack of day-long parking is a concern. We want people to spend more time in the CBD, and we want people to work locally. Unfortunately in a city like ours, where public transport is adequate but not always the most viable solution, we need better solutions. JOHN RUSSELL, PENRITH

Masks should be mandatory

To me it’s quite clear that masks should be made mandatory through this winter period. Politicians are too scared to do it, because they fear public backlash. Surely throwing a mask on is better than potentially dying of COVID. CHRIS MILLER, PENRITH

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LOCAL NEWS

Running for a good cause City2Surf effort aims to raise funds for Aboriginal Liaison work in Penrith CASSIDY PEARCE

octors and nurses from Nepean Hospital are this year running in the City2Surf, in support of the hospital’s Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Indigenous patients. Dr Janet Loughran first started their fundraising efforts a few months ago, as she began to see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients on the wards who were really struggling, often far from their families, riddled with financial stress, and worried about organising care for their children. Their aim, ultimately, is to allow the hospital’s Aboriginal Liaison Officers, Jolene King and Brendon Kendall, an opportunity to close the gap. “Our Aboriginal Liaison Officers are reaching out to Indigenous patients every day, trying to make a difference to Aboriginal patients’ lives,” she said. “They have a really challenging job and it is very emotionally draining. Their work is often limited by financial constraints on resources.” Now that the peak of the pandemic has passed, the doctors and nurses involved were eager to take on the City2Surf, aiming to raise more funds and awareness for the cause. “The team running the City2Surf have varying levels of fitness. We have some individuals who are training hard, and aiming for

Glen Liddiard, the Aboriginal Welfare Officer at the Panthers, presented the jersey to Barbie Fusitu’a, Joelene King and Brendon Kendall from Nepean Hospital.

a personal best. We also have some mothers in our group, who are bringing their children along in the pram,” Dr Loughran said. “We want this run to be fun for everyone.

“We want the event to be inclusive.” The fundraiser has also been supported by the Penrith Panthers, who have donated a signed jersey.

“The Penrith Panthers have been really great about supporting our fundraising efforts. I sent out an email to Jeremy Tuite, Head of Partnerships and Sponsorship at the Panthers, telling him about the fundraiser for Indigenous health. I was really surprised when he answered my email so quickly. Jeremy offered to donate a jersey signed by the Panthers team,” Dr Loughran said. “It was a real boost for the staff from the Aboriginal Health Unit. However, more importantly, it gave us some much-needed publicity and was a great motivating factor for the staff.” Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Joelene King, expressed gratitude for the support received so far from Panthers, and from the Penrith community. “This is a wonderful idea, and having the support from work colleagues and the community makes me very proud of the position I hold within NBMLHD. It’s a very important role, not just for myself, but for the Indigenous patients that come through our doors,” she said. “I have lived in this community for most of my life and I love Greater Western Sydney. The Indigenous community to me are family and having this funding, it will go a long way in helping and supporting our patients that need that extra support in hard and vulnerable times.” To donate, visit bit.ly/3yW4bmW.

Jordan Springs Public School Play Based Learning - Bringing us Back Together Again

Jordan Springs Public School celebrates their 2-year anniversary in July. The school has focused on maintaining inquiry, curiosity, and wellbeing at the core of its vision. As the school continues to evolve, so does the teaching and learning of the teachers and students. The Kindergarten program centres around the students’ transition from early learning services into a school life with six subjects to teach and a group of young minds to nurture. The school has adopted the Band Learning Approach as its vehicle for early learning and educational delivery where the students have the opportunity to immerse in learning centres and play experiences that will enhance the deep learning and knowledge to be drawn on in explicit teaching throughout the school year. The students can explore and reflect on things they know and through hands on experiences, which are all essential components to authentic education. Check out our website: jordanspr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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Welcome to Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School. Our school has a proud tradition of being an outstanding comprehensive high school enabling students to achieve to the best of their ability academically, culturally, in the area of sport and creative and performing arts. A broad range of extra curricula activities and leadership opportunities enables students to become active informed citizens. The school’s motto ‘Aspire the Heights’ means realising one’s potential. This is achieved through a student’s willingness to work hard, take risks with their learning, improve and broaden their skill set, work with and support others and have high expectations of themselves and others. At Nepean we believe that each student brings unique talents and interests that must be engaged and nurtured for success. Our core values of Care, Opportunity and Success enable us to promote and celebrate all that is great about Public Education. The school has an auditioned Creative and Performing Arts stream that enables high potential, gifted and highly gifted students the ability to extend themselves in the areas of Circus Arts, Creative Arts, Dance, Drama and Music. There are many opportunities for parental involvement, and we appreciate parents’ active support and participation in the education of their child. We trust that any association with our school, whether as a student, a parent/carer or as part of the wider community, will be a long and happy one. The school has an auditioned Creative and Performing Arts stream that enables high potential, gifted and highly gifted students the ability to extend themselves in the areas of Circus Arts, Creative Arts, Dance, Drama and Music. There are many opportunities for parental involvement, and we appreciate parents’ active support and participation in the education of their child. We trust that any association with our school, whether as a student, a parent/carer or as part of the wider community, will be a long and happy one.

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n any other season, injuries to Jarome Luai, Stephen Crichton and Mitch Kenny just six weeks out from the Finals, before a crucial match with arch rivals Parramatta, would have had disaster written all over it. But this is 2022 and with Penrith four wins clear on top of the competition ladder, it is instead an opportunity and a much-needed challenge. There is no question about Penrith’s Premiership credentials. No question about a top four finish and a home Final. No question that the players out this week will come back. Therefore, the need to constantly win each week in the same way, with the same players, simply isn’t there. Sure, it’s fun to keep piling on the points, but Ivan Cleary is surely running out of things to learn in this dream run.

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FRIDAY, JULY 29 | 7.55PM | COMMBANK STADIUM | REFEREE: TODD SMITH The opportunity to play a crucial match against a fellow Premiership hopeful with a few forced changes can only be a good thing. It’s also a chance for Cleary to tinker with his bench rotation. I’ve never been convinced that running Kenny on as a middle forward mid-way through the second half is Penrith’s best use of the number 14, but that’s why I’m writing about footy and not coaching it. Still, the chance to try new things, new rotations and new methods will be one I have no doubt Cleary will relish. I’m not convinced the team named on Tuesday, however, will be the one that runs out on Friday night. I’d suggest some late changes, including the return of Moses Leota and possibly an NRL debut, are likely. Penrith’s defence again came to the fore last week, denying the Sharks a second half point

in what was in the end a scrappy, hard fought 20-10 win. It was probably just the kind of victory the Panthers needed. This Friday night’s game against Parramatta shapes as the game of the round, with the Eels desperate to prove their Premiership credentials, while the Panthers would be keen to get one back on their western Sydney rivals after Brad Arthur’s men beat them earlier this season; still Penrith’s only loss this year. After their dramatic Finals game last year, there’s no doubt that the Panthers v Eels rivalry has stepped up a gear, and Parramatta could argue they have Penrith’s measure in some areas. Putting that to bed would be a huge physiological advantage for Ivan Cleary and the Panthers, particularly given they are destined to meet at some point in September.

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The Eels were disappointing against Brisbane last weekend, and it’s not the first time this season they’ve had a significant period of lost concentration that ultimately cost them the game. If such an occurrence happens this Friday night, there’s no question the Panthers will make them pay. As much as the Eels would now rate their chances with Penrith’s injured trio missing, as long as Nathan Cleary and Issah Yeo are running the show, I have total faith that the Panthers will get the job done. With the Origin hangover now gone, it’s time for a statement victory for Penrith against a fellow top eight side – and this may just be it. I’m expecting a high scoring, yet generally close encounter. Tip: Panthers by 6.

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Sandwich shop’s breaking news: It was the innocent photo put up by a local sandwich shop after an impromptu visit from some players, but it sparked plenty of conversation and rumours this week. When Penrith stars Api Koroisau, Jarome Luai and Viliame Kikau called in to Murrays Sandwich Shop on Monday, the staff were naturally excited and posted some pics on their Facebook page. But keen observers noted a knee brace on Luai – sparking fears he’d done some real damage at a crucial time of the season. As it turns out, Luai is facing around six weeks on the sideline. However, he’s definitely on track for a Finals return.

Sorensen’s record: Interchange forward Scott Sorensen has secured himself a slice of Panthers history. He has been involved in 25 consecutive wins, a record for any Penrith player in the history of the club. He beats out Spencer Leniu with 23 straight wins and Isaah Yeo with 21.

Spotted: Tony and Frank Puletua at the Chairman’s Lounge for last week’s game between Penrith and Cronulla.

Spotted: Panthers Director Greg Alexander, who also works with Fox Sports and SEN, meeting with Wests Tigers officials in Sydney last week, alongside leading NRL commentator Andrew Voss. The major talking point out of the lunch was that Vossy showed up in a moving truck – which he parked in a nearby loading zone.

Ciraldo given deadline: The Panthers don’t want speculation and uncertainty about Cameron Ciraldo’s future to spill into their preparations for the 2023 season, and have given him a November 1 deadline to commit to the club or confirm his departure. Should Ciraldo decide to stick with Penrith as an assistant next year, he will see the 2023 season through – there won’t be any mid-season switches. The Bulldogs remain supremely confident they’ve landed Ciraldo, but an individual with close knowledge of the situation told me this week that the deal was “far from done”.

Wallace has player support: With Andrew Webster on the move at season’s end to take up the head coaching role at the Warriors, Penrith is on the lookout for at least one new assistant. Panthers rookie Soni Luke believes his NSW Cup coach, Peter Wallace (pictured below), should get the vacant gig next year. “Definitely, for sure,” Luke said last week. “A lot of our reserve grade stuff is just based off what first grade is doing anyway. He would be a good fit for the attacking coach role or whatever role there is in the top-grade squad.” Luke also made the cheeky remark that Penrith better tie down Wallace soon before “somewhere else looks to grab him”.

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Listen ear: Stephen Crichton had surgery on his injured ear on Monday, after that frightening incident involving Cronulla’s Dale Finucane on Saturday night. The damage to Crichton’s ear was so confronting that Instagram put up a ‘sensitive content’ warning on Nathan Cleary’s post featuring the injury.

Locals love 2GB: There’s no doubt that the Continuous Call Team remains extremely popular, with a huge crowd heading down to the Basement Sports Bar at Panthers to watch the show’s live broadcast last weekend. Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher and champion hooker Royce Simmons both joined the show live. Former Panther Darryl ‘The Big Marn’ Brohman was clearly the most popular team member on the day – he was flooded with selfie and autograph requests, which he granted between meals.

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Spotted: A bunch of Panthers players at American rapper Jack Harlow’s Sydney concert on Monday night. The boys had a great time – and were able to catch up with Harlow afterwards (pictured below).

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0 weeks into the NRL season and Parramatta are still the only team to inflict pain and disappointment on Penrith and their fans this year. That night on May 6 still stings, not just because it was Penrith’s first and only loss of the season but because it came against their slimy arch rivals from up the M4. Matt Eisenhuth – funnily enough a Parramatta Eels junior – still remembers that Round 9 clash at BlueBet Stadium, where Penrith lost 22-20, like it was yesterday. “They are the only team to beat us this year, I know I definitely remember that,” he admitted to Extra Time. “Looking back on that game, I remember it was a game that we could’ve won, but we let ourselves down. “Of course, that loss stings, any loss stings, but the fact that it was to them maybe makes it sting a little bit for some.” Eisenhuth played his junior rugby league with the Wentworthville Magpies before being signed by the Eels. He played with Parramatta’s NYC team from 2010 to 2012 before graduating to their NSW Cup feeder team in 2013. Midway through the 2013 season, Eisenhuth was released by the Eels and linked up with the Panthers to play reserve grade before signing with the Wests Tigers in 2016. While Eisenhuth hasn’t played in the Blue &

Gold for a decade, he does remember the strong rivalry the clubs have for one another from way back then. “When I think back to it, there was always something extra in games against Penrith, but it wasn’t something I bought too much into,” he admitted. “These days, the games between Penrith and Parramatta are still pretty big occasions. The Battle of the West is always built up as a good clash and over the last couple of years they’ve been two teams up the top of the ladder and always competitive. “They’ve had some good clashes in the past and I’m sure it’ll be another good clash this Friday night.” For the second consecutive week, the 29-year-old has been named to start at prop for tonight’s encounter at CommBank Stadium. With fellow forward Moses Leota touch and go to return from a hand injury, Eisenhuth – who has played 12 NRL games this year – is relishing playing so much first grade. “I’m stoked! It’s the best team in the comp and there’s a lot of good players that aren’t in the 17 that could fit into most NRL teams,” he said. “It’s competition for spots and I’m always going to be competing hard to be in that best 17. “That’s where I want to be. I’m happy I’m there and hopefully I can stay there.” Eisenhuth is off contract at season’s end and remains hopeful of securing a new deal with the club beyond this year. At the moment, he’s letting his footy do the talking.

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Nathan Cleary leads Penrith out against Cronulla last weekend. Photo: NRL Images.

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hey may be a similar age and grew up in the same circles, but Friday night will mark the first time Nathan Cleary and Sean O’Sullivan have played a rugby league game together. With Cleary’s regular halves partner Jarome Luai succumbing to a knee injury, 23-year-old O’Sullivan will get another shot in first grade in tonight’s Battle of the West blockbuster at CommBank Stadium. While O’Sullivan has filled in for Cleary on five occasions this season, this will be the first time the Dolphins-bound half will play fiveeighth in place of the injured Luai. Speaking with Extra Time on Wednesday afternoon, Cleary said he can’t wait to partner up with O’Sullivan for the next few weeks. “I don’t think I’ve ever played with Sully before. We were in the SG Ball team together – him, Romey and I – and I’ve always been around him, but it’ll be cool to actually play with him now and on the big stage too,” Cleary said. “Sully’s been a great asset to our team this year, just filling in where he can, and even around training and stuff like that. I’m really looking forward to playing alongside him.” O’Sullivan remains undefeated playing first grade for the Panthers this year and has been the perfect replacement for whenever Cleary has been unavailable. Cleary said while their haircuts are certainly similar, they also share quite a few other things in common as well. “I think we share a similar footy brain of our understanding of the game, so it’s always cool to chat footy with him and it’ll be fun to play with him now also,” he said.

“The boys always give it to him about his haircut but he reckons I copied his.” While Penrith definitely wanted to keep O’Sullivan beyond this year, he will be on the move in 2023 when he links up with Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins in Redcliffe. O’Sullivan signed a three-year deal last month to be the Dolphins’ starting half in their historic maiden season.

“It’s always sad when you lose people, especially good blokes like Sully,” Cleary said. “The job he has done this year has been invaluable – not only on the field but off the field as well. He’s great for the culture and stuff like that. “He was sad to leave but it’s something he’s got to do for his own career, and I

Nathan Cleary in action against Cronulla. Photo: NRL Images.

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think everyone understands that.” While O’Sullivan’s experience and success around the team softens the blow of Luai’s injury a tad, there’s no denying that the defending Premiers will miss what the champion NSW Blues five-eighth does bring to the side. Luai’s try in the dying minutes of Penrith’s win against the Sharks last weekend only emphasised his x-factor status. Cleary said Penrith’s lofty position on top of the NRL ladder means that Luai can take the time to recover, knowing that Finals footy awaits. “It’s disappointing obviously but I think we’re in a pretty lucky position where we can give him time to try and get his knee right,” Cleary said. “I think it’s a great opportunity for Sully as well to come in. He’s done a great job every time he’s filled in this year and I’m really looking forward to playing alongside him.” While Luai is expected to miss up to six weeks, Penrith will also be without Blues centre Stephen Crichton (ear) and utility Mitch Kenny (knee) after the pair were also injured against the high-flying Sharks. After being quite lucky in the injury department this season, Penrith are starting to feel the pinch. Cleary knows that it’s all part of the roller coaster ride of an NRL season, and he sees the positives in the situation. “It sucks, you know, but it’s all part of footy. To be fair, we’ve been pretty lucky with our injuries so far this year,” Cleary said. “It’s a great challenge for us to step up and good opportunities for guys like Rob [Jennings] and Sully to show their cut out for it. “I’m looking forward to seeing how they go on Friday.”

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2011: Panthers 23 Eels 22. Round 19. Luke Walsh kicked a thrilling golden point field goal to give Penrith a heart-stopping victory in extra time. That was after Lachlan Coote scored the equalising try just as the full-time buzzer sounded to signal the end of regulation time. What made the game more heartbreaking for the Eels was the fact it was also Nathan Hindmarsh’s 300th first grade game.

t’s the Battle of the West, big brother versus little brother. One thing is certain, it doesn’t matter where on the ladder Penrith or Parramatta sit, this one is always a ‘ding-dong’ affair which often goes down to the wire. Throw away the script which has the Panthers as clear favourites with the bookies to win the match on Friday and expect the unexpected. The one thing you can bank on is that, over the years, there have been some colossal battles between the two sides. Here are my ‘Top Four Favourite Matches of the Noughties’ between these two sides, of course all four are Penrith victories but not by much, which makes them all the sweeter. 2021: Panthers 8 def Eels 6. Semi Finals. Played at a breakneck pace for the full 80 minutes, both sides defended their backsides off in an absorbing Finals encounter. Defence was the order of the day with neither side giving an inch. One of the lowest scoring but best Finals games of recent times. To be honest, I thought had Eels prop Junior Paulo not dropped the ball on the third tackle with less than a minute on the clock, the Eels probably would have won this one in Queensland.

The Panthers celebrate their Finals win in 2021. Photo: NRL Images.

2016: Panthers 20 def Eels 18. Round 5. The Eels were leading 18-12 after 75 minutes before two quick late tries to Penrith saw the Panthers steal the match after Jamie Soward kicked the ball across field, Waqa

Blake batted the ball back to Bryce Cartwright who twisted and turned and crashed his way over the tryline, just as the full-time hooter sounded. What made this last second thriller even more enjoyable was that it was at Parramatta.

2009: Panthers 38 Eels 34. Round 17. A see-sawing affair at Penrith Stadium saw the lead change multiple times during another absorbing contest. The Eels looked to have the game won with only two minutes left on the clock. That’s when Michael Jennings came alive for the Panthers and set youngster Junior Tia-Kilifi over for the match-winning try. The home crowd of course went nuts as another ‘w’ was recorded for the Pennys. So folks, get ready, get set, because another chapter in this Battle of the West will again be written on Friday night at CommBank Stadium. I can hardly wait for kick-off at 7.55pm.

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Melissa Wu headlines Wexpo event THERE IS PAIN COMING, AND THE

BNRL WILL HAVE ITSELF TO BLAME LACKTOWN will have its own expo experience when WEXPO comes to the Blacktown Workers Club in October. WEXPO will showcase local businesses with more than 100 stalls and specialty workshops on subjects including: health, networking, property, networking, tourism, culture, charity, personal development, professional development and more. The full day of events includes a breakfast and lunch with two high prole guest speakers. Melissa Paige Wu has been conrmed as the breakfast speaker. Melissa is an Australian diver and silver medal winner at the2007 World

Aquatics Championships, the 2006 the Better Foundation. The Blacktown Commonwealth Games and the 2008 News and Western Sydney Business Summer Olympics. She is an Australian Access (WSBA) are the official media Institute of Sport scholarship holder partners. here’s dramacompeted coming in aon big SAS end ofAustraseason captains playing a roleStephen in the decision making and recently Event Patron, Bali MP, said and that’s before even got to the lia.game, and it will make the controversy of process, Wexpo Blacktown is awe unique opporthe Cowboys-Tigers ending last feature Sunday point of thefor play being referred to theto video tunity businesses andback visitors WEXPO Blacktown will also look like the 9am warm-up act at Splen- referee. interact as we emerge from the impact two unique round table sessions where dour in the Grass. Talk about getting the cart before the horse. COVID. up to 100 hand-picked guests will expeAnd you can bank on it because the longer Ifofonly that opportunity had been afforded Event partner and1gold sponsor rience presentations about health and the season has gone on, the more likely it is that the NSW Blues in Origin at Accor Stadium has allocated infrastructure. players will push the envelope with referees all thisBlacktown year, whenWorkers Isaah YeoClub was tackled a metre theofDiamond Roombefore for stall holders plus guests then theiras it short the wayThe to the point will that all hellsubmit breaks loose the line seconds full-time, only didfeedback in Townsville. have Queensland’s Ben Hunt hold separate function rooms forhim workto the presentations which will to three It be wasformulated bad enoughinto thatformal Cowboys winger Kyle welland beyond an allowable time until shops seminars summary doc- down Feldt was able to con the officials both at the the whistle blew to end the game. uments by Australian Catholic University ground and in the Bunker by running in to Tigers There was no discretion shown by the Blacktown. WEXPO will be held on October 24 at Blacktown centre Asu Kepaoa and taking a dive worthy of referee Ashley Klein on that occasion. No Charity partner for the event is Workers Club. More at www.wexpo.com.au the three metre springboard at the Olympics, ‘short whistle’ to suspend time and ask

there are no further objections from either camp, you could bet London-to-a-brick that we’re set for some of the most messy endings to games we’ve ever seen. It’ll be a great shame, but when you make no decisions at the end of the game for fear of being criticised, you virtually hand the whistle to the players to take control of proceedings. And as we know, Melissa Wu participating in the recent SAS if you give ‘em Challenge series. an inch they’ll do a lap around the world.

but that was nothing compared to the situation Blues skipper James Tedesco if he’d like to where, in a decision-making vacuum, North challenge anything he didn’t agree with on Queensland captain Chad Townsend was able what became the last play of the game. to bring the Bunker into play when the referee But now that we’ve reached a had neither signalled or indicated anything, point where other than the fact that time was up. full-time It was the moment the laws of the game isn’t really Mr Bali is calling for transparent and Continued from page 3 “The site would easily be worth a half jumped the shark, with the Captain’s Challenge full-time community consultation on the future of a billion dollars in its raw form to property morphing into the Captain Becomes Referee. u n t i l Nirimba. developers and it may be too much for the foresight to discuss with Olympic sports Earlier this season, NRL Head of Football w e ’ v e NSW Government and WSU to ignore.” suchAnnesley as diving and water A spokesperson for WSU said WestGraeme (pictured) was polo quickwhether to knock made could with the University ern Sydney University has a long and on they the head thework idea that players could force in a sure He claimed WSU failed to consult stoppage of playpathway and challenge a moment in the delivering opportunities.” with anyone in 2007 prior to their degree proud history at the Nirimba campus game that referee had State missed. and the surrounding Nirimba Education closures, failed to consult with the pool Mrthe Bali said the Government “The cantrade only challenge decisions by Precinct. closure, failed to consult with students hadcaptain overseen and non-trade the referee which cause play to stop, and any when their diploma courses were relocatapprenticeships and traineeship com“Western Sydney University is comdecision by the referee to play on cannot be ed to other campuses. mencements plummet by more than half mitted to a strong educational presence challenged,” Annesley said. “This is a legacy educational asset for in the past 10 years with dozens of TAFE in Blacktown – continuing to optimise its Sounds great in theory until we get to full-time the people of Blacktown City. This is not campusesand across NSW being either sold course offerings at Nirimba to ensure it in Townsville the bedlam begins. a cash cow for the State or WSU to sell off or of repurposed. best meets the current and future educaInstead the referee making a decision and either captain challenging call, “What is the fate ofthat theon-field Nirimba cam- off to put money into ‘other’ projects out- tional needs of the local western Sydney Graham Annesley the right to challenge. we pus? had the Bunker, the referee one of the The NRL’s side Blacktown City.” believes the Cowboys had Is the writing on theand wall?” community,” the spokesperson said.

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he Penrith Panthers have returned to the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup winner’s circle in emphatic fashion, thrashing the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles 48-6 at HE Laybutt Reserve. Jack Cole starred in the absence of Kurt Falls and Sean O’Sullivan, scoring 20 points from a try and eight goals, as well as setting up three other tries. Daeon Amituanai scored each of the first two tries, first finishing off a simple shift to the left, then supporting Lindsay Smith after Soni Luke put him into space. They scored again minutes later when Thomas Jenkins finished off another left edge movement. Charlie Staines got involved from fullback just before halftime to add another try and open up a 24-0 lead. The Panthers lost Sunia Turuva to the sin bin early in the second half, however it didn’t hurt them as they again scored down their left-hand side, this time through Preston Riki after he ran onto a good ball from Cole. Cole scored the next try himself straight off the back of a scrum in prime attacking position.

Jack Cole in action for Penrith. Photo: Jake Hunter

Luke added his name to the scoresheet when his grubber ricocheted back to him to score under the posts. Chris Smith scored after he was put into space by Cole before a late Blacktown try to Pio Seci brought the final score to 48-6. It was a similar story in Jersey Flegg as Penrith beat Manly 44-10, a crushing victory at a crucial time. Keegan Russell-Smith scored first as the Panthers opened up a 6-0 lead in as many minutes, before Manly hit back through Sanele Aukusitino. Penrith took the lead back in the 19th minute when Hohepa Puru crashed over following repeat sets. A pair of William Fakatoumafi tries either side of half-time gave the Panthers a 22-6 lead, before a tryscoring blitz saw Addison Williams, Isaiah Iongi (twice) and Aston Warwick all score within 11 minutes of each other, before Kaeo Weekes scored a consolation try for Manly in the dying seconds. In round 20, the Panthers travel to Parramatta and Kellyville to tackle the Eels in KOE Cup and Jersey Flegg respectively.

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BRINGING BACK THE BEE GEES CASSIDY PEARCE

espite growing up acting, few impacted the evolution of the Bee Gees like Colin Petersen – the official fourth member and original drummer of the band. Now, he’s bringing their songs and stories back to the stage. As a child, Colin appeared as the titular character in iconic 1956 Australian film ‘Smiley’, ‘The Scamp’ with Sir Richard Attenborough and ‘A Cry From the Streets’ with Max Bygraves and Dana Wilson. But, all of that changed when he befriended Bee Gees’ Maurice Gibb, who attended the same school as him, right after he had left.

“I was at a venue called The Bowl, and Maurice came up to me, and he had his elder sister Lesley with him, and we got chatting, and I went back to their home that night and stayed over, and we sat up all night and listened to music and talked music, and we became really close friends,” he said. “I was playing in this other band called Steve and the Board, but whenever I found time, I’d do sessions for them. I’d fly up from Melbourne to Sydney and do some sessions, stay over, and go back, and so we built up a musical rapport over the next six months.” And so, Colin became the original drummer of the Bee Gees, and performed on four albums with the three brothers. When it comes to a stand-out memory from the time, Colin recalls their first concert with

an orchestra at the Saville Theatre. “We did two shows, and between the shows, we were all in the dressing room, saying ‘How good is this?’,” he said. “Outside the dressing room window, there were several hundred fans out there, and it wasn’t a balcony like Buckingham Palace, but there was a window, and a couple of Gibbs would go out and wave to the crowd and they’d go berserk in the street, and then Vince [Melouney] and I decided to pop our heads out the window, and this crowd of fans started to sing ‘Waltzing Matilda’.” Now, he’s bringing all of their biggest hits and the stories behind them back to the stage in ‘The Best of the Bee Gees’ at The Joan in Penrith. “I’ll be giving little anecdotes about my time

with the Gibbs’, and connecting those little stories with particular songs, and, musically, audiences will get a really great band. Great musicians, and the vocals are just so close to the original vocals,” he said. He said Bee Gees fans won’t be disappointed. “There’s so much care put into this show, and [audiences] will be looking at a band that are really having a great time playing together, and I think that comes across on stage as well,” he said. “We just love doing the show, and we’re thrilled that audiences are so receptive.” The Best of the Bee Gees will be on at The Joan in Penrith on Saturday, August 13 at 8pm. Tickets start at $69. For more information or to book, visit thejoan.com.au.

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THINGS TO DO Rock the night away with the best of AC/DC

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Head to Panthers on Friday, August 5 for ‘The AC/DC Story’. The show is a three-hour interactive performance that documents the life and times of one of Australia’s finest ever musical exports, taking audiences on a journey from the humble beginnings of the legendary band, through to all of their most prolific highlights. Head to penrith.panthers.com.au to book.

The Model Park is again open to the public this Sunday, July 31. The Model Park is the perfect weekend destination for enthusiasts of all ages, with a circular model car track, a boat pond for radio-controlled boats and yachts, a miniature train ride, and an area to fly radio-controlled planes. Steam train rides are also available. For more information, visit modelpark.org.au.

Following their smash hit second season of ‘Superwog’ on ABC, Theodore and Nathan Saidden are taking a brand new live show on the road, and it’s coming to the EVAN Theatre next Saturday, August 6. The Mad Dogs Tour guarantees audiences a night of non-stop laughs with all their favourite characters. Tickets start at $69.90. To book, visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

BARGAIN BUYS

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

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

CLASSES AND FUN

Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7pm, St Marys RSL. Rhonda 0408 218 965. The Sunset Station Singers entertain residents mainly in nursing homes. The song list is over 130 songs, ranging from their old time favourites to more current songs. Free weekly Tai Chi classes Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Penrith Rotary Club Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668. New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club. Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook.

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611.

JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith. JP Service Wednesdays. St Marys Village. JP Service Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information.

Cambridge Park Lions Club Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Henry Sports Club. 0417 336 905 or 0406 909 423.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia. Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm. 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains (Cnr GWH). A great place to discover the local history of Penrith with artefacts, photos, activities, tours, special events and exhibitions.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River. Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301. Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499. Prostate Cancer Support Group Next regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 15 at Emu Sports Club. 7.00pm start. Guest speaker Terry McCallum. 1300 13 38 78. Crisis Sexual Assault Service 24/7 support available for any sexual assault that has occurred in the last seven days. 4734 2000. Lifeline: 13 11 14.

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fter a three-year break, the Sydney Dog Lovers Show is finally returning to Sydney Showground next weekend. On Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, get up close and paw-sonal with over 800 gorgeous dogs representing more than 100 breeds, and attend illuminating talks by some of Australia’s leading dog and animal experts, including celebrity vets Dr Chris Brown and Dr Katrina Warren. Some other highlights from the 2022 program include the K9 Ninja Championships, which will see dogs work their way

through a wild obstacle course hosted by ‘Big Brother’ star Dave Graham, and the Wonderdogs, who are ready to perform their slew of new tricks and performances in the Vitapet Arena. The event will also have a free Doggy Face Painting and a Glitter Selfie Wall to capture the day’s memories in the new Animal Welfare League’s Kid Zone, making it the perfect day out for families, and dog lovers of all ages. Sydney Dog Lovers Show will be on at Sydney Showground on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7. Tickets are $15 for children and $35 for adults. For more information or to book, visit dogloversshow.com.au.

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ext Friday, August 5, Blue Mountains’ own Lozz Benson will be leading her mighty band in ‘Women of Country’. ‘Women of Country’ will be taking audiences through the iconic female voices of country music. With their earnest lyrics and magnetic personalities, the women of the country music scene have always been bold, outspoken and strong. Some of the personalities showcased include those from the 1930s, all the way through to the 1990s, such as Dolly Parton, Kitty Wells, June Carter Cash, Lynn Anderson, Shania Twain, Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline,

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LeAnn Rimes, Loretta Lynn, Emmy Lou Harris and more. These women have truly paved the way for up-and-coming country artists, not only by way of their lyricism, but also cultivating the acceptance and celebration of female artists in a male-driven industry. Lozz Benson, who appeared on ‘The Voice’, plays drums for The Wiggles and has worked with John Butler Trio amongst others, will be on drums, vocals, dulcimer and autoharp on the night, and will lead her band of some of Australia’s top country session players for a night of singing and dancing. Women of Country will be on at Blue Mountains Theatre on Friday, August 5. Visit bluemountainstheatre.com.au.

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At the movies... REVIEW The Black Phone  1 hour, 42 minutes phone on the wall – which appears to be disconnected – starts to ring. On the other end of the phone is the grabber’s previous victims, all with both advice and warnings about what’s to come. With some nostalgic 1970s style thrown in, ‘The Black Phone’ is well worth the watch – but it still leaves various elements unexplored. With everything from an abusive father, a dead mother, a sister who sees realistic visions in her dreams and the main storyline, there’s a lot to unpack here – and some of it feels unnecessary. Ethan Hawke and Madeleine McGraw are the cast highlights. – Troy Dodds

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Ê They haven’t been seen on our screens in nearly two decades, but rumours are rife that Kath & Kim are making an almighty comeback. A secret project involving the comedic duo was recently filmed in Melbourne and is rumoured to feature an array of special guest stars. With 2022 being the 20th anniversary of the hit show, it appears the speculation could be right on the money. I’ll let you know when more details come to hand, but it all sounds quite exciting.

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Ê Fantastic news for fans of ‘The Kardashians’, with season two confirmed to be released on September 22 on Disney+. Having never watched the original series before, I must say I did enjoy the antics of the first season and will most likely (definitely) be back for more. Expect Pete Davidson (Kim’s latest flame) to featured in season two. Ê Comedian Joel McHale will host a new cooking contest on E! next week. Premiering on Wednesday, August 3 at 8.30pm, ‘Celebrity Beef’ turns pop culture feuds into a battle of foods. Each week, two celebrity competitors will go head-to-head in a friendly face-off. The “beefs” could be anything – from a family rivalry like Venus vs. Serena to a funny pretend feud like Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel.

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Ê Stan medical drama ‘Dr Death’ has been renewed for a second season. Following the case of Dr Christopher Duntsch in season one, the show will now take on an anthology format and follow a new case each season. Season two will tell the story of Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations that earned him the nickname “Miracle Man”.

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Ê New Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson psychological thriller ‘The Patient’ is coming to Disney+ next month. The 10-part series centres on a therapist, Alan Strauss (Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner (Gleeson), who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges. Ê ‘Lightyear’, the recent Disney and Pixar feature, will make its Disney+ debut on Wednesday, August 3. Chris Evans of ‘Captain America’ fame voices the iconic Buzz Lightyear in this, not Tim Allen. You’ve been warned! Ê I never thought I’d write this, but the GWS Giants are about to be featured on Disney+. ‘Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW’, the first locally commissioned title for Disney+, will premiere on Wednesday, August 24. The six-part series will profile players from four clubs – Adelaide Crows, Collingwood Magpies, GWS and the Western Bulldogs.

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Friday 29 July

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Catalyst (PG) 11:00 Escape From The City 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Mystery Road: Origin (PG) 1:55 Grantchester (PG) 2:50 Kevin’s Grandest Designs (PG) 3:40 Think Tank (PG) 4:40 Tenable 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Movin’ To The Country (PG) 8:00 Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) 8:50 Time (M n,v) 9:45 Baptiste (M n,v) 10:45 ABC Late News 11:05 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M)

Saturday 30 July

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Love, Bubbles & Crystal Cove” (PG) (’21) Stars: Stephanie Bennett 1:40 9Honey - Queen Elizabeth (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Eels v Panthers *Live* 9:55 NRL: Golden Point 10:35 Movie: “Blown Away” (M l,v) (’94) Stars: Jeff Bridges 1:00 Getaway (PG)

6:00 The Talk (PG) 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room (PG) 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 9:40 TBA

1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Planet Of Treasures (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Evening Highlights 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers (PG) 8:30 Kensington Palace - Behind Closed Doors (M) 9:25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG)

2:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 2:30 Sons And Daughters (PG) 4:30 Emmerdale (PG) 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 TBA 6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1 *Live* 12:00 The Hotel Inspector (M)

4:30 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 AFL: Friday Countdown 8:00 AFL: Round 20: Fremantle v Melbourne *Live 11:15 Outback Truckers (PG)

4:00 The Simpsons: The Secret War Of Lisa Simpson (PG) 4:30 TBA 6:30 Movie: “Playmobil: The Movie” (G) (’19) Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy 8:45 Movie: “Presumed Innocent” (M l,s) (’90) Stars: Harrison Ford 11:25 TBA 1:25 TBA

4:30 Garma Festival 2022: Opening Ceremony 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Extreme Africa 7:30 Movie: “Unaccompanied Minors” (PG) (’06) Stars: Dyllan Christopher 9:05 Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:15 Through The Wormhole (PG)

3:00 Cheers (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 9:25 NCIS: New Orleans (M) 10:20 Evil (M) 11:15 Star Trek: Discovery (M v)

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

4:00 Garage Gold 4:30 Log Cabin Living 5:00 Celebrity IOU (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Stone House Revival 8:30 Rock Solid Builds 9:30 Building Off The Grid 10:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:45 Log Horizon (PG) 9:10 Dragon Ball Super (PG) 9:35 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG)

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:40 The Virus 8:00 The Context With John Barron 8:30 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business

6:05 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Little J And Big Cuz 7:00 Andy And The Band 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Robin Hood: Men In Tights” (PG) (’93) Stars: Mel Brooks 10:15 Doctor Who (PG) 11:00 QI (M)

5:30 Rick Stein’s India 6:35 Barefoot Contessa: Back To Basics 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Secret Delicious 8:30 Royal Recipes 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK 10:00 David Rocco’s Dolce Homemade

5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 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 The Orville (M l) 10:05 Obscene Beauty: Burlesque (MA15+)

5:30 Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 5:40 Movie: “Zoom: Academy For Superheroes” (PG) (’06) Stars: Tim Allen 7:30 Movie: “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (M v) (’15) Stars: Shailene Woodley 9:45 Movie: “The Host (M s,v) (’13)

3:30 Movie: “The House In Nightmare Park” (PG) (’73) Stars: Frankie Howerd 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Children’s Hospital (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Tammy” (M l,s,v) (’14) Stars: Melissa McCarthy

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Vera (M v) 2:00 Midsomer Murders (PG) 3:30 The ABC Of Sarah Ferguson (PG) 4:00 Back Roads 4:40 Landline 5:10 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Rome (PG) 6:00 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grantchester (PG) 8:20 The Split (M l) 9:15 Mystery Road: Origin 10:15 Capital (M s)

Sunday 31 July

6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Opening Ceremony *Live* From Birmingham 7:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Criminal Confessions: Grove City, Ohio (PG) 1:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Opening Ceremony Highlights 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1 *Live* From Birmingham

6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Morning *Live* From Birmingham 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) 12:00 Movie: “The Time Machine” (M) (’02) Stars: Guy Pearce 2:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Highlights 4:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Afternoon *Live* From Birmingham 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2 *Live* From Birmingham

6:00 Getaway (PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 Everything Outdoors 12:30 Animal Embassy 1:00 Arctic Vets (PG) 1:30 Driving Test (PG) 2:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Instant Family” (M) (’18) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 9:50 Movie: “Daddy’s Home 2” (PG) (’17) Stars: Will Ferrell

9:00 Australia By Design 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 Planet Shapers 12:30 My Market Kitchen 12:50 The Living Room (PG) 2:00 Pooches At Play 2:30 Taste Of Australia 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 4:00 Roads Less Travelled (PG) 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) 6:30 Wildlife Rescue Australia (PG) 7:30 The Dog House UK (PG) 9:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) 10:30 TBA 11:30 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping

10:00 Weekender 10:30 Creek To Coast 11:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 5:30 Border Security USA (PG) 6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2 *Live* 12:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG)

2:00 AFL: Round 20: Sydney v GWS *Live 5:00 Big Easy Motors (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 AFL: Pre Game 7:00 AFL: Round 20: Geelong v Western Bulldogs *Live* From The GMBHA Stadium 10:30 Repco Supercars Highlights

4:00 The Goldbergs (PG) 5:00 TBA 7:00 Movie: “Night At The Museum” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ben Stiller 9:15 Movie: “The Karate Kid” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jaden Smith 12:05 Movie: “Better Watch Out” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Olivia DeJonge

12:40 Stand Up And Be Counted: NAIDOC Concert (PG) 2:30 Hockey: WA Men’s Field Hockey 4:00 Hockey: WA Women’s Field Hockey 5:30 Garma Festival 2022 7:30 How It Feels To Be Free (PG) 8:30 The Wrestlers (M l,v)

2:00 MacGyver (M) 4:00 Cheers (PG) 4:30 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Blood & Treasure (M v) 11:15 48 Hours (M) 12:10 The Seal Team (M) 2:05 Scorpion (PG)

11:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 1:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 1:30 TBA 3:00 TBA 4:15 TBA 5:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 Mom (M)

3:30 Celebrity IOU (PG) 4:30 Flip Or Flop Atlanta 5:30 Stone House Revival 6:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 House Hunters Off The Grid

6:00 Malory Towers (PG) 6:30 Fierce Earth (PG) 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:00 The Next Step (PG) 9:25 Nova Jones (PG)

4:30 The Breakfast Couch 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Back Roads 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One 8:00 A Wild Ride: 30 Years Of Foreign Correspondent

6:05 Kangaroo Beach 6:30 Thomas And Friends 7:00 The Adventures Of Paddington 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Live From The BBC (M l,s) 9:20 Sammy J (PG) 9:25 The Stand Up Sketch Show (MA15+)

6:00 Cheese Slices 6:30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace 7:30 John Torode’s Ireland 8:30 Jamie’s Food Escapes 9:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 11:30 Ready Steady Cook UK 12:30 Pacific Island Food Revolution

4:40 PBS Newshour 5:40 Insight (PG) 6:40 Modern Marvels (PG) 7:35 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:35 Hoarders (M) 9:25 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films (MA15+) 11:55 Colony (MA15+) 1:35 South Park (M) 4:05 NHK World English News

5:30 Movie: “The Smurfs” (G) (’11) Stars: Hank Azaria 7:30 Movie: “The Mummy” (M v) (’17) Stars: Tom Cruise 9:35 Movie: “Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters” (MA15+) (’13) 11:20 Paranormal Caught On Camera (M)

3:00 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Randwick v Eastwood *Live* 5:00 Movie: “The Vikings” (PG) (’58) Stars: Kirk Douglas 7:30 Movie: “Kinky Boots” (M l) (’05) Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor 9:40 Movie: “Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert” (M) (’94)

9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Movin’ To The Country 2:00 Dream Gardens (PG) 2:30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong (PG) 3:30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico 4:30 Back To Nature 5:00 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World (PG) 8:30 Mystery Road: Origin (M l)

6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Morning *Live* From Birmingham 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) 12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Movie: “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (M v) (’15) Stars: Dylan O’Brien 3:35 Surveillance Oz (PG) 4:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Highlights 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 3 *Live* From Birmingham

6:00 Arctic Vets(PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) 2:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 3:00 NRL: Dragons v Cowboys *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 60 Minutes (PG) 8:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 9:20 Social Media Murders (M) 10:20 NINE News Late 10:50 The First 48 (M l,s,v)

6:00 Religious Programs 8:00 My Market Kitchen 8:20 The Living Room (PG) 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 Hunted (PG) 2:30 Luxury Escapes 3:00 Australia By Design: Innovations (PG) 3:30 Destination Dessert 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 Hunted (PG) 9:00 NCIS: Hawaii (M v) 10:00 FBI: Codename (M v) 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings

1:00 Motor Sports: Speedweek 3:00 Motor Sports: AusMoto Show 2022 3:30 The Rising: Usain Bolt 4:00 Trail Towns 4:25 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes 2022 Highlights 5:25 Harbor From The Holocaust (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Becoming Marilyn (PG) (In English/ French) 9:00 Conspiracy In The Harem (PG) (In English/ German) 10:00 Caesar’s Doomsday War (M) (In English/ French) 11:30 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes 2022: Stage 8 *Live*

3:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 3:30 My Italian Family (PG) 4:00 TBA 5:00 TBA 6:00 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 9:30 Mighty Trains (PG)

12:30 Portland Charter Boat Wars (PG) 1:00 Hook Line And Sinker (PG) 2:00 Hook Me Up! (PG) 3:00 AFL: Round 20: Richmond v Brisbane *Live* 6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 3 *Live* 12:00 Repco Supercars

4:10 Movie: “Britney Ever After” (PG) (’17) Stars: Natasha Bassett 6:00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 10:10 Hell’s Kitchen USA (M)

1:30 Away From Country (PG) 2:30 NRL: NT First Grade Men’s Premiership League 4:00 NRL: Women’s First Grade Premiership League 5:30 Garma Festival 7:30 Bamay 7:40 Marni (PG) 10:15 Dance Rites

3:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 Cheers (PG) 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:30 MacGyver (M) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:15 Star Trek: Discovery (M v) 12:15 Movie: “Warrior” (M l,v) (’11)

12:00 The Unicorn (PG) 1:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 2:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 Ghosts (M) 11:30 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Movie: “Licence To Wed” (MA15+) (’07)

3:30 Mediterranean Life 4:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Flip Or Flop 9:30 Zombie House Flipping 10:30 Flipping Virgins 11:30 House Hunters

5:25 100 Things To Do Before High School 6:00 Malory Towers 6:30 Fierce Earth 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:00 The Next Step

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News With Auslan 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 The Context With John Barron 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Virus 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Back Roads

6:05 Kangaroo Beach 6:30 Love Monster 7:00 The Adventures Of Paddington 7:30 Compass (PG) 8:00 You Can’t Ask That (M l) 8:35 Louis Theroux: Twilight Of The Porn Stars (M) 9:35 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked (PG)

6:00 Mary Makes It Easy 6:30 Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas 7:00 The Cook And The Chef 7:30 Inside Hotel Chocolat 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:40 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 11:30 Ready Steady Cook UK

5:40 Life After People (PG) 6:35 Scandinavian Star (PG) (In Danish/ Filipino/ Norwegian/ Portuguese) 7:45 Abandoned Engineering (M) 8:40 UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 9:30 Who Killed The Electric Car? (PG)

3:40 Say Yes To The Dress UK (PG) 4:40 Full House (PG) 5:40 Movie: “Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure” (PG) (’89) Stars: Keanu Reeves 7:30 Movie: “47 Ronin” (M h,v) (’13) Stars: Keanu Reeves 9:45 Movie: “Assassin’s Creed” (M l,v) (’16)

3:10 Movie: “Tonight’s The Night” (PG) (’54) Stars: David Niven 5:00 Movie: “Some Like It Hot” (PG) (’59) Stars: Marilyn Monroe 7:30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The Pelican Brief” (M l,v) (’93) Stars: Julia Roberts

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1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Bamay 2:20 Moon Landing (PG) 4:00 Trail Towns: Timaru And The A2O 4:30 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Evening Highlights 5:30 Forgotten Heroes (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse 9:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 10:25 Yorkshire Ripper - The Secret Murders (M) 11:25 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Stage 7 *Live*

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delivered. 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Mum (M l) 1:30 Back Roads 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Joanna Lumley And The Human Swan (PG) 3:45 Think Tank (PG) 4:40 Tenable 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Back Roads (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:20 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 Q+A 10:40 ABC Late News

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Wrong House” (M) (’16) Stars: Clare Kramer 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) 3:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 3: Highlights 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 4 *Live*

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:20 Driving Test (PG) 1:50 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 9:10 Emergency (M) 10:10 NINE News Late

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Hunted (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Hunted (PG) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M)

7:00 House Hunters 3:00 The King Of 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:40 NITV News USA 8:30 TBA 9:30 Queens (PG) 4:00 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Update 6:50 Extreme Unsellable Houses Becker (PG) 5:00 Seal Team (M v) 11:15 Africa 7:40 Through Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 10:30 Backyard Envy 11:30 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 The Real Housewives Of 8:00 The Big Bang Theory Living Black (PG) 9:00 I, Sniper Prix 12:15 Home Shopping Beverly Hills (MA15+) (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) (M l,v) 10:00 Atlanta (M l,s,v) 2:15 LA’s Finest (M v)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (PG) 10:15 TBA 11:15 Mafia’s Greatest Hits (MA15+)

4:00 Storage Wars (PG) 4:30 American Pickers (PG) 5:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 4 *Live*

6:00 Modern Family (PG) 6:30 American Dad (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:30 First Dates Australia (M s)

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

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

6:15 Forged In Fire 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Andy And The (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Band 7:30 David (PG) 7:30 NITV News Safari 8:00 Earth Cycle Attenborough’s Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 8:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Galapagos 8:25 George Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:15 Fight Club 9:30 Come Dine Taskmaster (M) 9:25 PEN15 With Me UK Restoration Australia

12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Split (M) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:05 Escape From The City (PG) 4:05 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The ABC Of John Howard (PG) 8:30 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked (PG)

9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Mother’s Nightmare” (M d,s,v) (’12) Stars: Annabeth Gish 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) 3:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 4: Highlights 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 5 *Live*

4:00 Storage Wars 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 4:30 American (PG) 5:30 Escape To Pickers (PG) 5:30 The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Rosemary & Pawn Stars (PG) 6:00 Thyme (PG) 8:30 Judge John Birmingham Commonwealth Deed (PG) 10:30 Wild Bill (M) Games: Day 5 *Live* 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

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

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Win The Week (PG) 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:40 9Honey - Queen Elizabeth (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 8:45 Botched (MA15+)

6:40 Great Blue Wild 6:00 Modern Family 7:30 Colonial Combat (M) 6:30 American Dad (PG) 8:00 Spirit Talker (PG) 7:00 The (M) 8:30 Over The Black Dot Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family 9:00 Feeding The Scrum 9:30 Guy (M s) 8:30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (M l) Letterkenny (M l,s,v)

6:30 Antiques 6:00 3rd Rock From The Roadshow 7:30 Death Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) Poirot (M) 10:40 Law & Order: 8:30 Movie: “Blade” (MA15+) SVU (M s,v) 11:40 Antiques Roadshow (’98) Stars: Wesley Snipes

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Hunted (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Hunted (PG) 8:30 The Cheap Seats (PG) 9:30 NCIS (M v) 11:30 The Project (PG)

3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline (M) 10:00 SBS World News Late

7:00 House Hunters 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 5:30 MacGyver (PG) USA 7:30 Country Life Frasier (PG) 6:00 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull For Half The Price 8:30 Friends (PG) 6:30 (M) 10:20 48 Hours (M) Neighbours (PG) 7:30 Friends Fixer Upper 9:30 Restored 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 10:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Movie: “Air Strike” (AKA ‘The Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:30 House Hunters Bombing’) (MA15+) (’18)

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Andy And The 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Band 7:30 Spicks And Update 7:35 8 Out Of Safari 8:00 Eating Specks (PG) 8:00 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Plants 8:30 Rick Stein’s Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) Mediterranean Escapes 9:40 8:30 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies (M) Come Dine With Me UK 9:10 Blunt Talk (M l,s)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Sphere” (M v) (’98) Stars: Dustin Hoffman 3:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 5: Highlights 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6 *Live* From Birmingham

3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes 2022: Evening Highlights 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Savings Lives At Sea (PG) 8:40 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service (M) 9:35 24 Hours In Emergency (PG)

12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:15 Getaway (PG) 1:45 Garden Gurus Moments 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 8:40 Travel Guides (PG) 9:40 True Story With Hamish & Andy (PG) 10:10 NINE News

6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Last Vegas” (M l,s) (’13) Stars: Kevin Kline 9:35 Movie: “Caddyshack” (M) (’80)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod (PG) 8:30 Ghosts (PG) 9:30 Bull (M) 10:30 Good Sam (M) 11:30 The Project (PG)

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law & Order: SVU (M s,v) 11:40 Chicago PD (M)

3:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 New York - The City That Never Sleeps (M) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:20 Too Close (MA15+) 10:15 SBS World News Late

5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Bancroft (M v)

4:00 Storage Wars (PG) 4:30 American Pickers (PG) 5:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6 *Live*

6:00 House Hunters 3:00 The King Of 4:30 Star Trek: The 6:40 Great Blue Wild 7:00 The Simpsons International 7:00 Queens (PG) 4:00 Next Generation (PG) 7:30 The Last Land (PG) 7:30 Family Guy House Hunters USA Becker (PG) 5:00 5:30 MacGyver (PG) (PG) 8:30 Yokayi Footy (M s) 8:00 American 9:25 Rudeboy - The Story Of 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 7:30 Boise Boys 8:30 Home Dad (M l) 8:30 Movie: “The 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M) Town 9:30 House Hunters Angeles (M) 10:20 Blood & A-Team” (M v) (’10) Stars: Dirk Trojan Records (PG) 10:55 Renovation 11:00 Frasier (PG) Treasure (M) 11:15 Evil (M) Bamay 12:00 Volumz (PG) Benedict

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

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

6:30 Antiques 7:00 Young Sheldon 6:15 Forged In Fire 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Andy And The Roadshow 7:30 As (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Band 7:30 Anh’s Brush Time Goes By (PG) Legend Of Hercules” (PG) 7:30 NITV News Safari 8:00 The With Fame (PG) 8:00 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats (M) (’14) Stars: Kellan Lutz Art Works (PG) 8:30 Hitsville: Chocolate Queen 8:30 Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 9:30 Movie: “Resident Evil: The 11:00 Chicago Fire (M) 12:00 Extreme Food Phobics 9:30 The Making Of Motown (M) Footy Classified (M) Celebrity Letters And Numbers Final Chapter” (MA15+) (’16) Come Dine With Me UK 10:20 Inside The Met (PG)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Win The Week (PG) 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:05 Escape From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Q+A

12:00 Movie: “Honor Student” (M s,v) (’14) Stars: Josie Loren 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Patrol (PG) 3:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6: Highlights 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 7 *Live* From Birmingham

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:00 Travel Guides (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Roosters v Broncos *Live* 9:50 NRL: Knock Off 10:35 NINE News Late

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (MA15+) 9:30 TBA

3:00 Off Country (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys (PG) 8:30 Titanic: The New Evidence (PG) 9:25 Off Country (PG)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 4:30 Star Trek: The 7:30 Going Places With Frasier (PG) 6:00 Next Generation (PG) Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 8:00 The 5:30 MacGyver (PG) We Are Sexual Beings (M l,s) 9:00 Black Empire (M) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Bull (M) Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 9:30 Movie: “Off Country” (PG) 10:30 Elementary (M) 11:30 48 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping Hours (M d) (’21) Stars: Zoe Walters

5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M)

4:00 Storage Wars (PG) 4:30 American Pickers (PG) 5:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:00 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 7 *Live*

6:30 American Dad (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (PG) 8:30 Movie: “She’s Funny That Way” (M l) (’14) Stars: Imogen Poots

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

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

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Andy And The 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Band 7:30 Spicks And Update 7:35 8 Out Of Safari 8:00 The Streets Specks (PG) 8:30 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9:00 With Dan Hong 8:30 Jamie’s Great Italian Escape 9:00 The 8:30 We Are Sexual Beings: Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS Curious Australia (M l,s) HELL (M) 9:30 Win The Week Cook And The Chef

7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Riddick” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Vin Diesel 10:55 Young Sheldon (PG) 11:20 Up All Night (M)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Celebrity IOU (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Paramedics (M) 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) 10:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 11:30 House (M)

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It’s time to test some more general knowledge in our special trivia quiz this week.

1. What is the name of Han Solo’s ship? 2. Travelling from the city to Penrith, which station falls after Mount Druitt on the Western Line? 3. What language is the most popularly spoken worldwide? 4. Who did Penrith beat in the 2021 NRL Grand Final, played in Brisbane?

5. What city is known as the City of Love? 6. Who founded Microsoft? 7. What is the name of the US company that claimed it could test your blood with a single drop, later found to be fraudulent? 8. What is the popular prequel to ‘Breaking Bad’, which airs on Stan’, called?

ANSWERS 1. Millennium Falcon 2. St Marys 3. Chinese 4. South Sydney 5. Paris 6. Bill Gates 7. Theranos 8. ‘Better Call Saul’

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TURNING BACK TIME This photograph shows fabric being printed at Impression Textiles Ltd in St Marys. The photograph was taken in 1948 and is part of the Max Dupain collection, held by the State Library of NSW. Mr Dupain’s collection features a showcase of Penrith photos of the period, later used in a 30-page brochure promoting the Penrith region. Max Dupain and Associates was well-known for its architectural and commercial photography. Impression Textiles Ltd were printers of textiles, and incorporated Gilkes & Co Pty Ltd. The company was part of a burgeoning industrial area in St Marys in the late 1940s. The business was located in the old St Marys munitions area. (Photo thanks Library NSW)

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Opportunities to travel or study look promising this week, as the stars stimulate your innate curiosity. The Sun/Jupiter trine is especially positive for social media connections and inter-personal relations as you talk, text, tweet, publish, post, podcast or socialise. You could also make headway with a romantic relationship or a fledgling friendship. You’ll find the more you connect and contribute within your local community, the more satisfied you’ll feel.

Are you worried about money? The planets suggest a boost to finances and an increase in cash flow but be careful you don’t cancel that out by indulging in a spontaneous spending spree! Under the influence of the Sun/Jupiter trine, it’s a terrific time to apply for a job, spruce up your workspace, or improve communication with colleagues, clients or customers. Business matters are also favoured, as take an abstract idea and spin it into a rock-solid reality.

Courtesy of Mars and Uranus, you could blow your budget with a spontaneous spending spree. Or commit yourself to an ambitious project that you don’t have the time or enthusiasm for. Short-term big talk is no good if it doesn’t translate into long-term action. Patience and persistence are the keys. So your motto is from birthday great Barack Obama, “If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.”

This week, avoid getting stuck in a comfortable but complacent and boring rut. With intrepid Mars and Uranus hooking up in your sign, be bold, take a chance and strike while the iron is hot! With Venus (your patron planet) linking up with dynamic Mars, it’s definitely time to be creative and proactive. Draw inspiration from birthday great, actress and producer Lucille Ball, “I’d rather regret the things I have done than the things that I haven’t.”

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Good fortune and lucky opportunities are on your side this week Gemini, as the golden Sun trines prosperity planet Jupiter. It’s especially favourable for social media, short trips, communication, education, community connections and group activities. It’s also a wonderful week to make a long list of your goals, hopes and wishes. Then throw your dreams into space and watch and wait as they gradually manifest into your preferred future.

The Sun/Jupiter trine blesses a career move, a professional idea, a business matter, a start-up, or a side hustle. There’s one proviso though … your heart must be in it. If you’re just going through the motions, then it will affect the quality of your work and success will be fleeting. So do your best to find a challenging project that you can really get your Crab claws into. The weekend is wonderful for travel, art, beauty, creative projects and spiritual pursuits.

Lucky Lions … it’s one of your best weeks of the year, as the golden Sun (your power planet) makes beautiful music with prosperity planet Jupiter. So stop Cat-napping and prepare to pounce, as you make the most of the fabulous opportunities that are waiting in the wings. Inspiration for the week is from flamboyant Leo fashion designer Betsey Johnson, “Real success is being totally indulgent about your own trip … and going full speed ahead.”

Have you been selling yourself short? Stop being a critical fusspot who engages in negative self-talk and sabotages success. Mercury (your ruler) moves through your sign from Thursday until October 10. So it’s time to be the bold and beautiful Virgo you were born to be. Your motto for the week is from birthday great, actress and producer Lucille Ball, “I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.”

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

It’s a fabulous week for your public profile, professional projects and work opportunities, as the Sun and Jupiter send good fortune in your direction. Many shrewd Scorpios (like Ted Turner, Bill Gates, Anna Wintour and Kendall Jenner) have a smart business brain so make sure you’re utilising it to the max! Inspiration for the week is from birthday great, artist and director Andy Warhol, “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.”

The stage is set for a potentially lucky week so make the most of it. Many restless Sagittarians are gypsies at heart and love to travel. The Sun/ Jupiter trine activates your adventure zone so start planning your next trip, saving, booking and packing ASAP. However, moderation and common sense could fly out the window as you party to the max, spend too much or overdo just about everything. You’ll certainly have a lot of fun along the way!

Coupled Capricorn – love is in the air, so plan something suitably romantic and seductive. If a problem is creating distance between you and a loved one, take the time to talk through issues in a compassionate way. Are you single and looking for your soul mate? With Mars and Uranus hooking up in your love zone, you need to be romantically proactive. If you are attracted to someone, then you’ll have to be make the first move. Fortune favours the brave!

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It’s a lovely week for Librans, as Venus (your patron planet) makes beautiful music with Mars and Neptune. Which favours work, professional relationships, creativity and being proactive. A tricky relationship should improve, as you focus on the things you have in common. The Sun/Jupiter trine also encourages you to expand your mind and dream big dreams. As birthday great Martha Stewart observes, “Without an open mind, you can never be a great success.”

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hours in total darkness. When the sun rose at 5am, Payne kept a strong pace. Throughout the day conditions began to deteriorate as large cargo ships passing by made the sea quite choppy. Three hours from the French coast, Payne began to struggle. Fortunately, with his parents and support crew on his pilot boat ‘The Optimist’ nearby, they managed to get him back on track. “Because you’re swimming for such a long time, it gets really difficult towards the end. You go through these dark mental patches where you’re wishing to get out especially when the fatigue starts to set in,” Payne said. “There were times I really wanted to get out but thanks to my Mum, Dad and my crew, I was able to push forward.” And push forward he did, with Payne finishing the exhausting, near 13-hour, swim in the best way possible. “It was really special because my Dad swam in with me,” he said. “It was a relief to finish, knowing all that hard work finally paid off. The torture was over.”

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It’s game on as Penrith The local sporting stars to cheer for as the Commonwealth Games get underway NATHAN TAYLOR

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Rugby 7s star Madison Ashby.

Swimmer Ella Jones.

events when he makes his Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham this week. The 35-year-old has represented NSW since 2012 and finally got the call-up to the Jackraoos national squad in January last year. Healey, who has been training on specially prepared slow greens at Penrith Bowling Club to mirror the UK conditions, started playing lawn bowls in 2000 after his parents and cousin all played the sport. Aiming to win to her fifth Commonwealth

Games medal is champion Penrith-born diver Melissa Wu. The 30-year-old, who won Bronze in Tokyo last year, will contest the women’s 10m Synchronised Platform and Mixed 10m Synchronised Platform events, when the diving program begins next week. Wu is one of the most experienced athletes on the Australian team, competing at her fifth Games. On the track, 22-year-old Joshua Azzopardi

will be making his Commonwealth Games debut as part of the men’s 4x100m relay squad. The Penrith-born sprinter claimed a PB during the Oceania Athletics Championships in June, taking home a Bronze medal for his 10.27 100m effort. The athletics program will get underway next week at Alexander Stadium. Finally, four Penrith-born swimmers will be chasing medals in the pool at Sandwell Aquatics Centre.

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he 2022 Commonwealth Games are officially underway in Birmingham, England, with local sporting fans having several athletes with a Penrith connection to cheer for. Penrith netballer Paige Hadley will make her Commonwealth Games debut when she hits the court as a member of the Australian Diamonds netball team. The 29-year-old, who vice-captains the NSW Swifts in the Super Netball competition, will play a pivotal role in her side’s quest for Commonwealth Gold. The netball program begins today, with Australia taking on Barbados in the opening game. Also making her Commonwealth Games debut is 21-year-old Jamisontown resident Madison Ashby. The Tokyo Olympian, who was born in Penrith and went to school in Emu Plains, will represent the Australian women’s Rugby 7s team when competition kicks off today against Scotland. Australia are strong favourites to win a medal in Rugby 7s, with Ashby set to play a key role as playmaker and one of the team’s leaders. Kingswood lawn bowler Carl Healey will contest the men’s triples and men’s fours

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Diver Melissa Wu.

Netballer Paige Hadley.

23-year-old Matthew Wilson will vie for his third Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 200m breaststroke, while 28-year-old Madison Wilson will contest her second Commonwealth Games in the women’s backstroke. Vision impaired athlete Oscar Stubbs will make his Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham when he contests the men’s 50m freestyle S13 event, while fellow 21-yearold Ella Jones, who has cerebral palsy, will

compete in the 100m backstroke S8 and 100m breaststroke SB6 events. Overall, the Australian team will consist of 435 athletes with 231 female, 203 male and one non-binary. The 2022 Commonwealth Games will be broadcast live on the Seven Network and 7plus from today. The Weekender will keep you posted on the local achievements via our social media channels and next week’s paper.

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AFL: Rain and wet fields has once again disrupted the AFL Sydney competition, with Penrith’s Round 14 clash against the Balmain Tigers at Caddens Oval cancelled. With better conditions this week, the Rams will face the Camden Cats this Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes were also unable to play their game last weekend, with their Women’s Division 2 match against the UNSW-ES Bulldogs also axed. The Ramettes will take on the Inner West Magpies this Saturday morning. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 17 of the Sydney

Shield and Ron Massey Cup competitions took place last weekend, with St Marys enjoying a mixed weekend. In the Sydney Shield, St Marys belted Penrith Brothers 44-0. In Ron Massey Cup, St Marys were embarrassed by the Glebe Dirty Reds 28-0. Next Saturday, St Marys will take on Wentworthville United in the Sydney Shield, while the Ron Massey Cup team have a date with the Wentworthville Magpies. RUGBY UNION: The end of the season

can’t come quick enough for the poor Penrith Emus, thrashed 73-5 by the Uni-North Owls in Round 13 of the John | Dent Cup. Despite scoring in the opening minute, the Emus were no match for the

Swimmer Oscar Stubbs.

Sprinter Josh Azzopardi.

Matthew Wilson.

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Owls who ran in 11 unanswered tries. Penrith will travel to Griffith Oval this Saturday to battle the Gungahlin Eagles. NETBALL: Panthers Netball have come from nowhere to reach the Preliminary Finals of the Netball NSW Premier League Opens competition. Panthers qualified for the big game after defeating the Manly Warringah Sapphires 56-44 last week. Panthers were set to take on North Shore United on Wednesday evening at Netball Central for a place in the 2022 Grand Final. AFL: It was anyone’s game at half-time, but Carlton were, in the end, too strong for the GWS Giants in Round 19 of the AFL. With a smattering of Giants fans present at Marvel Stadium last Sunday afternoon, the visitors fought hard to only be down by three points at half-time. The Blues, however, came out of the break a different side and managed to pull clear for a 90-54 win. GWS will take on rivals the Sydney Swans this Saturday afternoon at the SCG. CRICKET: Former Penrith Cricket Club head coach Michael Wholohan has signed with Fairfield for the upcoming NSW Premier Cricket season. After several decades with Penrith, Wholohan joined Hawkesbury last year. His son Jake will also be joining his father at Fairfield this summer. FOOTBALL: The Wanderers have confirmed the signing of defender Ruon Tongyik for the next two A-League seasons. The towering defender was previously with the club back in 2018 and departed after a series of injuries limited his playing time. Over the last three seasons, Tongyik has continued his growth and development at the Central Coast Mariners.

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BASKETBALL: Penrith have lost back-toback games, going down to the Sutherland Sharks 79-66 in Round 16 of the Waratah 1 Youth Women competition. Chloe Williams was best for Penrith in the loss, tallying 15 points. Penrith will take on the Hills Hornets this Sunday. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Waratah 1 Youth Men team enjoyed last weekend off with a bye. They’ll take on the Maitland Mustangs and Hills Hornets in a doubleheader this weekend.

Lawn bowler Carl Healey.

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ollowing a one-month break between events, Australia’s Canoe Slalom National Team is finally back on the whitewater competing in Augsburg, Germany, at the 2022 ICF Canoe and Extreme Slalom World Championships.

Jessica Fox in training.

Nine athletes are representing Australia at this year’s World Championships, which marks 50 years since the sport made its Olympic debut at the same venue in 1972. The team will be led by 11-time senior World Champion and fourtime Olympic medallist Jessica Fox, who comes into Augsburg with three K1 World Cup gold medals from the three opening World Cup events of the season. The Penrith superstar said her opening World Cup results have her feeling confident heading into the World Championships, but she’s looking to improve on her Canoe and Extreme results. “It’s been a good start to the season with the first three World Cups, especially in kayak I couldn’t wish for a better start,” Fox said. “I’m learning and tweaking things for the Canoe and Extreme and I’m looking forward to racing in Augsburg. “Usually the World Championships are after the World Cup series but this year it’s in the middle of the season which is a bit different, so hopefully we are fresh and ready.” The 28-year-old said she’s familiar

with the Augsburg venue, which is an advantage, but she also knows how challenging it can be. “We come most years to Augsburg, even for a few days, because it’s a great place to train, so I know Augsburg is a very tricky and specific course,” Fox said. “It’s a unique venue and the key focus is to use the water as much as possible. You need to constantly adapt to this course, and I think I’m pretty adaptable. “The Germans are very strong on their home course and you can see they know the ins and outs of the turbulent currents, so I’m looking forward to watching them and learning.” While Fox is the main drawcard and medal hope for Australia, there will be several other paddlers with a Penrith connection competing in Germany this weekend including Noemie Fox, Tim Anderson and Lucien Delfour. The 2022 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships are on now until Sunday, July 31. To stream the World Championships live, visit Planet Canoe on YouTube.

Jessica Fox, Kate Eckhardt and Noemie Fox in Augsburg.

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