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Local Government Area: PENRITH CITY COUNCIL I, Richard Kidd Election Manager for Australian Election Company hereby give public notice that the Elections for Penrith City Council are to be held. Accordingly, Proposals for Nomination for the Election of five (5) Councillors for each Council Ward are invited, from 25 October 2021. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Returning Officer or from the Australian Election Company website at www.austelect.com I further notify that the date for the Nomination Day will be 3 November 2021. Completed consented Nominations must be made to be received by the Returning Officer at 216 Queen Street, St Mary’s, NSW 2760 by 12 noon, 3 November 2021. Intending Candidates should consult and understand the requirements under the Local Government Act 1993, No 30 [NSW] Chapter 10; Division 3, Nominations and election, Sections 306-311 inclusive together with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 [NSW], Division 4 clauses 285 – 296. The onus is on a candidate to ensure that their fully and correctly completed Nomination is made to the Returning Officer by 12 noon 3 November 2021. Separate Nomination Forms are required for each Position contested. A person cannot self-nominate in any Election. Nominations must be in Form 2 or Form 3 and must be given to the Returning Officer at 216 Queen Street, St Mary’s, NSW 2760 before 12 noon on Nomination Day, together with payment of the deposit fee of $125 for each candidate. Should five (5) or more candidates wish to form a Group and receive the nomination deposit discount cap of $625.00, a “Claim for Grouping of Candidates” must be lodged with the Returning Officer at the same time as the completed, consented, Nomination Forms, prior to the close of Nominations. Where candidates for Councillor lodge with the Returning Officer a “Claim for Grouping of Candidates”, the claim incorporates a Request for a Group Voting Square on the Ballot Paper; but there must be at least two (2) Groups requesting Group Voting Squares, for Group Voting Squares to be included on the relevant ballot paper. The Nomination Deposit must be paid in cash or by a cheque drawn by an authorised deposit-taking Institution. The payee should be Australian Election Company – Council Election Account. The Election Manager has also approved EFT as an alternative method of deposit payment. PLEASE NOTE: PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The completed Nomination and Deposit must be accompanied by a completed Candidate Information Sheet, a completed Statistical Information Sheet and, if relevant, a completed “Claim for Grouping of Candidates”. A Nomination is not valid unless the person proposed has completed a Candidate Information Sheet. Nominations will be rejected if the appropriate Nomination Deposit, in full, has not been received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon 3 November 2021. Nominations may be lodged with the Returning officer in person to 216 Queen Street, St Mary’s, NSW 2760; by post to PO Box 371, St Marys, NSW, 1790; by fax to (07) 5428 1355 or by email to penrith.ro@austelect.com . Where lodged by fax or email, the Deposit must be delivered to and received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon, 3 November 2021. If the Election(s) are contested, polling will be conducted by Attendance and Postal Voting and Election Day will be Saturday 4 December 2021. Enquiries may be made to the Returning Officer on telephone 0466 052 794

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Towers a step closer But concerns remain about heritage impact and increased traffic congestion ALENA HIGGINS

majority of Councillors have supported a Planning Proposal to facilitate the development of two soaring towers on the corner of Henry and Evan Streets, Penrith. Placed on public exhibition in 2019, the Planning Proposal for 57 Henry Street aims to nominate the land as a Key Site to make way for two mixed use towers, one 41 and the other 25 storeys in height. The envisaged buildings are slated to feature about 451 residential units plus commercial and retail space. On Monday night, Penrith Councillors endorsed the Planning Proposal and Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) with a deferred commencement of 12 months. The deferral was necessary as Council, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Transport for NSW and the proponent – Trio Property Group – have still not settled on the road improvements required for the proposal. Councillors Marcus Cornish and Kevin Crameri voted against the item, citing heritage and traffic concerns.

The Henry and Evan Street intersection could look very different in the future.

“What they are proposing overshadows the heritage item there, being the old school,” Cr Cornish said. “It crowds the area far too much and all

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the reasons it shouldn’t go ahead have been stated in the past. I don’t think this proposal can be supported in Penrith for what it’s going to do to that area.”

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Cr Crameri echoed his comments and refused to support the proposal. “I could not vote for something that is going to give such a congested site a higher floor space ratio so I’d have to vote against it,” he said. Penrith Council’s City Planning Manager Natasha Borgia acknowledged they have “not yet landed on the terms of the VPA”, which sets out the proponent’s offer to deliver community infrastructure, but said DPIE had requested they finalise the matter. “The Department advised us that they need the Planning Proposal to be finalised because it’s one of their cohort longstanding Planning Proposals,” she said. “So if the Council were of the view to support the Planning Proposal progressing with that deferred commencement on there, that would give some time to resolve the VPA. “If it’s not resolved, then the Department said it would withdraw the clause being made and activated.” Once activated, a Development Application must be submitted within five years to take advantage of the amended planning controls for the site.

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Not just families go on holidays L ast week Premier Dominic Perrottet announced a plan to give families with school aged kids $250 towards accommodation and recreation. It’s a plan designed to get people out and about again and boost the state’s economic recovery, as part of an expansion to the successful Dine and Discover program. It’s a welcome boost to the family budget and I certainly don’t begrudge anyone receiving it. But Premier, people without kids go on holidays too. We shouldn’t be surprised, of course. This kind of attitude is endemic in government now, particularly in Australia. The term “working families” is used to death and becomes almost the core focus as politicians try to grab votes. And yes, it makes sense to a degree. Families with Mum, Dad and a couple of kids do make up a significant chunk of those heading to the ballot box. But as our society evolves, so do those who make it up. People are having kids much later, choosing to enjoy life a little more in their 20s and early 30s before the traditional ‘settling down’. There’s plenty of people living by themselves, no longer sitting at home with their parents waiting for marriage before they make the move. They carve a life out for themselves as an individual, not defined by family or kids. And many more are much more comfortable these days with expressing who they are and the wide variety of different lifestyles they live. While the Dine and Discover program

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will throw another $50 everyone’s way come December, the focus on families was telling and for some, I’m sure a little frustrating. “In many senses this is a ‘Thank You’ that will go some small way towards helping family finances that took a big hit and at the same time supporting businesses and jobs,” Mr Perrottet said. But not only do people without kids go on holidays, they also feel the impacts of a pandemic on their finances. Yes, parents did it tough over the last 18 months, especially when it came to home schooling. But doing it tough was not exclusive to working families. Plenty of singles living alone went months without seeing people, often losing the one income that allowed them to pay bills and buy food. When the government did finally grant them the right to see one other person as part of a ‘singles buddy’ concept, it was confusing and almost seen as an

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inconvenience to health officials and politicians battling the response. Plenty of couples without kids struggle week to week too. The fact they don’t have to buy nappies or baby clothes doesn’t mean they’re lining their pockets with cash. They were hit hard too, many losing work or forced to work from home, with all the challenges that brings. They all deserve a thank you too. One of the greatest lessons you can take through life is to not pre-judge someone’s circumstances based on peering through the window for a few seconds. We’re all different, and we all have different wants and needs. Governments at all levels need to move with the times a little more, and accept that working families is not where every single vote is won or lost. To be honest those who tell me they have a disconnect with government most tend to be seniors, single people or young couples trying to buy a home. They don’t feel government at any level works for them or has their interests at heart because all they hear is families, families, families. And then last week, they hear it again – here’s $250 if you’ve got school aged kids. Go and enjoy a nice holiday. If you haven’t got school aged kids, sort it out for yourself. It’s hardly the biggest deal in the world but the quicker governments realise that there is a world beyond the traditional working family, the better. If most of the incentives out there are for working families, it’s hard for anyone not in that category to believe that policy or laws are created with them in mind either.

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Crameri shelves retirement plans to run at local election V

eteran Councillor Kevin Crameri has back-flipped on his promise not to contest the next Local Government Election. The Independent Councillor, first elected to Penrith Council in 1975, said unresolved matters prevented him from hanging up his boots. “I find I can no longer keep my promise that I won’t be at the next election,” he said during Monday night’s Ordinary Council meeting. “People’s health and safety are being compromised.” His declaration was met with friendly banter by Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen. “What a surprise, what a surprise,” she interjected. Later that evening, the 75-year-old shed more light on his decision not to call it quits, seemingly blaming Council officers for failing to provide answers to his requests for reports. “I would just like them to have a look at my requests and see which ones have not been answered and get some of these

Kevin Crameri was first elected to Council in 1975.

reports back,” a frustrated Cr Crameri said. “I was hoping that they’d all be done before December 4.”

The North Ward representative, who served as Deputy Mayor in 1988-89 and Mayor in 1996-97, 2009-10 and 2010-11, had previously stated he was “very unlikely” to

contest the 2020 Local Government Election – postponed due to COVID-19 – and had maintained that stance ever since. On Tuesday, he told the Weekender he was still awaiting crucial answers for his constituents and wanted to ensure Council tied up all the loose ends. “I was going to be finishing up in December, but I can’t walk away,” he said. “And because of the reports that haven’t come up that really need to be addressed, because of all of that I have decided I will go again... and also there’s the rural rating, I want to make sure what we’ve put in place now is carried through.” His decision was made slightly easier given the newly-elected Councillors will only sit for two-and-three-quarter years, a reduction from the normal four-year term. If elected, Cr Crameri, who has sat consecutively on Council since 2004 and served for 14 years between 1975 and 1999, assured voters he would serve out the full term unless unforeseen medical issues prevented him. The Local Government Election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 4 after being postponed twice due to COVID-19.

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Friendships in focus as we emerge from COVID slumber that impacted us all It’s been a strange couple of weeks reemerging, hasn’t it? Getting rid of masks outdoors was nice; like a gag coming off. I got a cut at one of our buzzing local barbers, that such is the dire state of my pate, took an embarrassingly short time even after four months of growth. (More time was spent waiting in line than swivelling in the chair.) There’s been a sports class and ridiculously oversized schnitzel in the eastern suburbs. A quick coffee with a friend in the Parramatta CBD, joined impromptu by three others, and converted into a 90-minute rumination on life, politics, family and the state of the world. Suddenly, plans are being made. There are things in life to look forward to. A dinner at a mate’s brand new house. Tickets to the Sydney Film Festival. The possibility of travel if the airfares aren’t too steep. Many have made the point, but it’s true. After months of captivity, the conversa-

tion rushes out of you. We’re smiling like we’ve forgotten what it feels like. And slowly reconnecting with friends – taking in the obvious physical changes: who’s had a good lockdown, looking fresher in the face, maybe put on weight. But also the nuances: who seems relaxed, versus who has a garden hose of grievances to uncoil, either talking in better or more embittered terms about their partner. By age 42, I’ve honed the ability to read my friends well. Friendship has always had an important place. I still remember the sleepovers where Mum somehow allowed four or five teenage boys to stay up in the lounge room watching movies like ‘Speed’ or ‘In the Line of Fire’. Socially speaking, school for anyone slightly eccentric can be a struggle to stay afloat. At university, you grow into that individuality more. The workplace is a shock. Suddenly you’re thrown into a whirlpool where everyone’s thrashing their way to the top. After-work drinks might be fun at

the time. But you really don’t have much in common and when career paths diverge, your co-workers might leave no real lasting imprint.

“Billions of people have walked the earth since time began, yet most of us only truly connect with a few dozen” There are the friends you make on your travels – for me, strong bonds compressed while bar-hopping in Budapest or via chance encounters in Hanoi or Rio de Janeiro. They usually don’t last beyond the immediate experience – but just occasionally, delightfully, they do. There are people you enjoy the good

times with – and then the ones who stick around during the troughs – when you’ve been dumped, maybe lost your job or had health problems. In the past 12 months, I’ve been startled when a friend asked me to loan them money. On the flipside, I’ve had to push one or two to do me a favour, or give me work. Boundaries get tested, with unpredictable results. To this catalogue, we can add the friendships that survived COVID. Fortunately, as we get older there’s less pressure to see the important people in our lives daily or integrate with their every twist and turn. I’m sure in coming weeks, I’ll gradually see more of my mates, one by one. We’ll get a sense of where we’re up to. Billions of people have walked the earth since time began, yet most of us only truly connect with a few dozen. While cherishing the old ones, I also hope to make new friends that open up more dimensions of life.

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Parking plan scuttled Council rejected proposal to build underground car park in Penrith CBD ALENA HIGGINS

enrith Council knocked back a developer’s proposal to build a car park under City Park, the Weekender can reveal. The unsolicited proposal, which up until now has only been discussed behind closed doors, came to light during a recent debate on City Park. Council confirmed it received an unsolicited bid in late 2020 from private developer Astina Group. The proposal sought to purchase a “considerable portion” of the Allen Place car park as a potential development site in exchange for creating an underground car park at City Park. The matter was then voted on by Councillors in Committee of the Whole. “Council considered the bid and at its Ordinary Meeting on December 14, 2020, resolved to decline the request due to it not offering value for money, not being unique, nor in the community’s interest to progress,” a Council spokesman said. “At the same meeting, Council resolved to proceed with its City Park project design

that had been developed through extensive community consultation. “The DA was lodged in January 2021.” The revelation surfaced after Councillor Marcus Cornish criticised Council for scrapping 54 spaces from the Allen Place car park before alternative parking was provided. “I support the park, but I’ve said all along that parking must be replaced first,” he said during the September Ordinary Meeting. “By taking away the car parking, you’re reducing business opportunity.” Council is in the process of formalising the informal car park on Woodriff Street near the Bowling Club to provide 159 temporary spaces for use during construction of City Park, which will be built on the corner of Henry and Station streets, Penrith. Councillor Ross Fowler acknowledged there was a chance to build an underground car park, but said the opportunity “came at a huge cost in terms of land and lost opportunities”. Council’s long-awaited Soper Place redevelopment, which will now deliver a five-storey mutli-deck car park along with

Marcus Cornish wants more parking.

Ross Fowler is a supporter of City Park.

a four-storey commercial building above, will provide 600 additional car spaces for the City Centre once complete. Council anticipated the project would begin in late 2021, more than a year after

the original vision for the Soper Place car park was slated to be finished. In June 2019, Council unveiled its North Street car park comprising 243 new car spaces.

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Well done, Penrith! An incredible 94.7 per cent of Penrith Local Government Area residents have had at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 87.9 per cent have had their second dose and are fully vaccinated.

weight and length – ripe, tropical fruit sing through for this wine. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chardonnay – RRP $25.00: Golden straw in colour and rich in aromas of ripe peach, baked pear and toasted marshmallow lead into a palate of citrus, shortbread pastry, vanilla bean, and toasty oak. This rich and creamy Californian Chardonnay presents balanced acidity and a lingering finish. The Weekender has two spring time wine packs to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘Wine’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Friday, November 5 and the winners will be notified by email. Terms and conditions are available at www.westernweekender.com.au.

lucky paceway winners Members of the Penrith Paceway have the chance to win great prizes thanks to a special promotion involving the club and The Western Weekender. Club members can pick up a free specially numbered bumper sticker from the Paceway or the Weekender office, and our spotters will be out and about in the community.

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Readying kids for class COVID lockdown has placed extra pressure on transition to primary school EMILY FESZCZUK

he transition to primary school is a big step for any child but a whole cohort has missed out on months of pre-school education due to lockdown. Local parents are being encouraged to go back to basics to get their children prepared for the classroom next year. Young Academics Penrith Centre Manager, Kylee Tout said a number of children who stopped attending early education due to COVID had forgotten some social behaviour and skills. “This was absolutely to be expected and we already have in place some simple playbased learning activities to re-acquaint them with the social skills that are necessary in the transition from early education to primary school,” Ms Tout said. “We have already seen a lot of our children readjust to their new routines but getting back to their pre-lockdown levels of social skills and autonomy will take a bit of time for some.” Jodie Sultana said being back at Young Academics Penrith has already made a difference in her son John.

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Young Academics Penrith Centre Manager Kylee Tout. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“During our time at home, I noticed things like a decline in his speech and general motivation to learn and explore or even to play outside, even trips to the park he was hesitant to interact with other children, which is unlike him,” Ms Sultana said. “It clearly had an impact on my son’s confidence, and showed me how much they benefit from being surrounded by their peers on an intellectual, social

and emotional level… he’s clearly much happier and more well behaved now.” Ms Tout said parents should not be worried about potential regression and can help get their kids ready for school at home with simple tasks. “Organising play dates with other children who will be starting school at the same school will help grow your child’s social skills and ensuring they engage in a variety of play like board games or ball

play will develop key cognitive skills and gross motor skills,” she said. “Getting your child to dress themselves and help make their own lunches will help build emotional maturity and independence. “Engaging in conversation with your pre-schooler will develop their comprehension and vocabulary ready for them to express themselves with new friends and teachers at school.”

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Voters set to mail it in Postal votes to be a popular option at election due to COVID-19 aftermath

ore local residents are expected to vote by post at the December 4 Local Government Election than ever before. The election will proceed under strict COVID-19 safety plans, but more voting options will be made available to residents to reduce crowds. Penrith City Council’s Election Returning Officer, Peter Herrmann, said the elections in Penrith will be conducted by the Australian Election Company. “The most important news for voters is that changes have been made to allow residents to apply for a postal vote if they are concerned about the COVID19 situation,” he said. Applications for postal votes are open now and close on November 29. Applications will be available on Council’s website at penrith.city/CouncilElection or the Australian Election Company’s website at www.austelect. com. You can also call 0435 640 156, email Penrith.admin@austelect.com or contact the Returning Officer at 216 Queen Street, St Marys NSW 2760 . “We will also establish four pre-

polling centres across the Local Government Area where you can vote ahead of election day, and we’ll supply those details in the coming weeks,” Mr Herrmann said. “If we can significantly increase the number of postal votes and encourage more pre-poll voting, then we can reduce the number of voters at polling booths on election day and hopefully help keep the community safer. “I want the community to be assured that my team and I will conduct the election absolutely in line within the Public Health Orders, current at the time, to minimise risk.” Voters will be required to check in via a QR code, masks will be mandatory for voters and election staff, single use pencils will be provided, and physical distancing rules will apply. Additional staff will be employed to make sure these regulations are followed and to undertake regular cleaning of high contact areas. Voting is compulsory for all Penrith residents aged over 18 who are on the residential electoral roll and fines apply if you fail to vote.

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St Clair: Trail bike rider charged with multiple offences A man has been charged after riding illegally in St Clair last week. About 5pm on Saturday, October 16 police observed a trail bike rider on Cooke Parade, St Clair riding along the footpath before conducting a rear wheel stand. Police stopped the rider and had a conversation with the 18-year-old St Clair man. When the man was requested to provide his licence, he allegedly stated he did not have one. Checks revealed that the rider had never held a licence in any state or territory of Australia. The man was charged with ‘driver never licenced’, ‘negligent driving’ and ‘use unregistered registrable motor vehicle’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, December 2.

Cambridge Park: Woman admits to possessing ‘ice’ in handbag A woman has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs in Cambridge Park. About 10am on Tuesday, October 19 police were patrolling Oxford Street, Cambridge Park where they stopped a 36-year-old Kingswood woman. While speaking with the woman, it is alleged she was shaking. The officers then asked her if she had anything in her possession that she should not have. The woman allegedly informed police that she had ‘ice’ in her handbag. Police located a small resealable bag containing methylamphetamines. The woman was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, November 30.

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A man has been charged after having a knife in a public place in Penrith. About 12pm on Tuesday, October 19 police sighted a man allegedly riding a bicycle without a helmet on Evan Street, Penrith.

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with Daniel McKinnon After a conversation, police searched a backpack the 38-year-old Kingswood man was carrying. They allegedly located a small multi-tool that included a knife and a large folding knife. A further search was conducted where it is alleged police located a glass pipe and four personal cards that were not in the name of the man. The man was charged with ‘possess knife in public place’, ‘possess drug implement’, ‘goods in custody’ and ‘ride bicycle without helmet’. He will appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, November 15.

St Clair: Broken tail light leads to discovery of suspended driver A man has been charged after driving while suspended in St Clair. About 12am on Wednesday, October 20 police stopped a motor vehicle on Oldfield Street, St Clair as the tail light was not working. Police had a conversation with the driver, a 27-year-old St Clair man and checks revealed that his licence was suspended. The man was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, November 18.

St Marys: Man to front court after being busted with drugs A man has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs in St Marys. About 12am on Wednesday, October 20 police attended a unit complex on Glossop Street, St Marys. Police had a conversation with a 28-yearold St Marys man, when they allegedly observed the man to be in possession of a device containing vegetable mater, believed to be cannabis. The man was searched and police allegedly located a bowl containing vegetable matter believed to be cannabis and four clear zip lock bags containing white crystals, believed to be methamphetamine. The man was arrested and charged with two counts of ‘possess prohibited drug’. He will appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, November 16.

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Major jobs shortfall in Penrith if population growth rolls on ALENA HIGGINS

teps are being taken to shore up local employment land to generate more jobs closer to home. On Monday night, Penrith Council formally endorsed its Employment Lands Strategy (ELS), which sets out key directions and actions for retaining, managing and planning for future employment lands. The main objective of the ELS is to ensure Penrith has a sufficient supply of land in suitable locations to support local businesses, grow local employment opportunities, and promote continued economic growth over the next two decades. Penrith is one of Greater Sydney’s fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs), but growth in the number of local jobs has not kept pace with population growth. Prior to COVID-19, as many as 61 per cent of residents had to travel outside the LGA for work, according to the ELS. “Penrith’s population is projected to grow to as much as 370,000 residents over the next 20 years,” it states. “At that rate, Penrith will need to attract

and enable businesses to grow the number of local jobs for local people by between 85,000 and 109,000 jobs to support our growing population and workforce. “Planned employment precincts are projected to provide up to 22,000 jobs, and future employment land in Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis precincts have been estimated to add a further 52,000 jobs within the LGA by 2056. “Even with these opportunities, there will be a shortfall of between 10,000 and 34,000 jobs if employment in Penrith is to keep pace with its projected population growth.” During the two-month exhibition of the ELS, property developers and local businesses raised concerns about the limited availability of employment land. It was noted issues of low vacancy rates and land banking in existing precincts were creating difficulties for mediumsized businesses to expand and stay within the local area. Feedback also indicated a strong preference for industrial land to be located near good motorway access and freight movements. Respondents expressed the need for

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Tricks, treats and more Locals to get into the Halloween spirit – with COVID safety front of mind EMILY FESZCZUK

hile the thought of socialising after months of lockdown is enough to scare anyone, Halloween is almost upon us. Plenty of Penrith residents will be taking the chance to celebrate the spooky season on Sunday, October 31 in a COVID-safe manner. While some parents have decided to let their little monsters dress up and eat treats at home, Glenmore Park mother Alycia Brandt has gone all out with decorating her house on Devaney Avenue for her three kids. “We have always celebrated Halloween even before having kids and it is something they have grown up with so COVID has changed our approach but not our spirit,” Ms Brandt said. “Our display gets bigger every year and this year we have a walk through which will allow everyone to take selfies and grab a treat along the way.” Local Trick or Treat pages on Facebook are encouraging people to post their address if they are taking part, so that

This house on Devaney Avenue, Glenmore Park is ready for Halloween.

other residents don’t have unwanted ghosts knocking on their doors. Sandra Kittlety from Penrith admitted

that COVID had changed the way their family would be participating in Halloween, but that it wouldn’t stop the fun.

“We have put out a few decorations and the kids have made up a treats board to put out front so we don’t need to make contact with trick-or-treaters,” Ms Kittlety said. “We normally have fun dressing up and greeting everyone but this year it’s about minimum contact and plenty of hand sanitiser.” If sweets aren’t your thing, then the Sydney Rocks group is hosting a free Halloween themed rock hunt from 1pm to 2pm on Sunday at Werrington Lake for children and the young at heart to dress up and take part in. Paint and Sip Studio Penrith is also holding family friendly themed painting sessions from $50 on October 29 and 31. After a tough time due to the pandemic, South Penrith mother Jerri Gauci said everyone should just enjoy some fangtastic fun. “My kids love to get dressed up. This will be their third year where I paint their faces and we will go trick or treating together,” Ms Gauci said. “It’s great to see kids and families out and about again so I hope the community comes together to decorate and enjoy Halloween.”

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he wheels are in motion to begin the much anticipated Dunheved Road upgrade but residents want to apply the brakes to the concept plans. A large number of locals believe that amendments to the $127 million project will deliver better safety outcomes and ease traffic congestion for the community. Fully funded by the Australian Government, the upgrades will take place on Dunheved Road, Richmond Road and the Werrington Road/Christie Street intersection in Penrith, with the main aim to alleviate congestion. Werrington County resident, Jason Quinton said some parts of the upgrade look promising, but that others may cause further flow-on issues. “I think the left hand turn lane from Werrington Road onto Dunheved Road should be marked with a solid line and lane markers to make it a ‘no stop’ left turn on Dunheved as this is currently a very bad bottleneck,” Mr Quinton said. “A constant ‘flow through’ left turn lane onto Dunheved would alleviate the pres-

sure quite a lot and looks like it should be relatively easy to achieve.” Mr Quinton said the redirection of traffic through the car park at Werrington County Shopping Village will also increase a risk of collisions unless repair work is done by the centre owners. With the inclusion of a number of new traffic lights and roundabouts, fellow local Scott Butler said it is vital for residents to be vocal in the planning stages. “A left in and left out at Trinity Drive means a no right turn in will make the congestion worse getting onto Richmond Road as drivers will then have to navigate through Cambridge Gardens,” Mr Butler said. “The no right turn out of Tasman Street is another issue as it will cause everyone to turn left and have to go onto Richmond Road to get around to get back on Dunheved Road, so I think it needs a roundabout.” Mr Butler also said the additional project of the link road for Jordan Springs residents needs to be completed, which would further ease congestion. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said Council is encouraging people who use

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Locals are invited to have a say on the Dunheved Road upgrade. Photo: Melinda Jane.

the road and live around the area to submit their opinions, with the project expected to start in 2023. Feedback on the design can be emailed

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Why you should donate today EMILY FESZCZUK

he community rolled up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and now a Cranebrook teenager is calling for people to do it again to donate blood. 16-year-old Isabella Booth, who is currently battling acute myeloid leukaemia, relies on blood donations to stay alive. After experiencing sudden migraines and tiredness, Isabella was diagnosed in May, which changed her life forever. “They thought I possibly had glandular fever so I had a blood test then I was called to go straight to the emergency room and they took more blood to double check,” Isabella said. “They told me it was definitely leukaemia and if I didn’t stay for blood transfusions and immediate treatment, I would only have a few days, maybe a week, to live.” Undergoing intense chemotherapy treatment at Westmead Children’s Hospital, Isabella said she needs blood donations to aid her recovery. “I have platelets most days and red bloods twice a week but because of my size

I have to have two bags of red bloods each time I get an infusion,” she said. “If I didn’t receive these I wouldn’t be alive, so my life is dependent on these donations.” With the easing of restrictions, Isabella is encouraging locals to think about giving back, as blood donations drastically declined during lockdown. “I’m not going to lie, donating blood was never something I thought about until my life relied on it but I think it should be encouraged because it’s one hour of your life and it is most likely saving someone else’s,” she said. “Cancer patients use a lot of blood donations, even babies, pregnant women or people in accidents, so it’s an important thing that a lot of people need but we don’t necessarily think about.” Spending only 10 days out of hospital since being diagnosed, the young patient is working hard to fight the disease so that she can enjoy life and spread awareness about childhood cancer. “I am most looking forward to getting back to work as a landscaper, TAFE and seeing my family and friends again,” she said. Visit lifeblood.com.au or call 13 14 95.

Isabella Booth is fighting leukaemia and encouraging locals to donate blood.

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Excited about iconic park I am very excited at the proposed City Park to be established on the corners of Henry and Station Streets (City Park to become iconic, Weekender October 22). This will be a wonderful addition to the heart of our city, a place where people can meet and enjoy the outdoor space that will be established there. I am looking forward to seeing and walking around the beautiful gardens and seeing the birdlife that will be attracted to the area. This project is essential to the mental health of our community. We all need to make an escape back to nature and City Park promises to fulfil this requirement.

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Are you a local supplier interested in participating in the LGP420 Minor and Major Civil Works including Construction Materials contract panel refresh? Penrith City Council is hosting a free Local Suppliers Workshop with Local Government Procurement (LGP)!

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City Park not a priority Excited? Absolutely not. We need roads fixed not more parks. We need existing things to be maintained. Take a walk around your local area and park. What do you see? Rotted wooden benches and stools. Dark, dingy, toilet blocks. Rubbish dropped by dillbrains. Weeds growing sky high. High Street looks like a third world country; dirty shop walls and footpaths... and people go to Penrith to shop not to sit in a park. DEL COLLINS, VIA EMAIL

No love for Park Total waste of money. Last thing

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Penrith needs. Will be dug up and changed between five to 10 years, when it is an unused, wasted area, in a dead zone. Why not listen to your ratepayers, Penrith needs more parking, or invest in quality restaurants and shops to bring the main street of Penrith back to life. DEANNA MELBIN, VIA FACEBOOK

More parking wanted A CBD doesn’t need more parks, it needs more parking. I’ve worked on High Street for nine years and had lunch in Memory Park once. You rarely see more than half a dozen people there at any one time as it is. If you’re not going to accommodate for businesses and build more car parks, remove some of the timed parking so workers on High Street and Henry Street aren’t having to leave work to move their car every two hours. ELIZABETH SHIPP, VIA FACEBOOK

Bank on the move While the new branch boasts ‘the latest in banking technology’, it sounds like the only thing that it won’t have is staff (CBA on the move, Weekender October 22). Without the current bank branch the top end businesses will suffer as less people will have less reason to go that far up High Street. PHIL O’BRIEN, VIA FACEBOOK

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Marking a milestone Nepean Hospital upgrade on track with test landings at new helipad

he first helicopter landing has taken place on top of Nepean Hospital’s new 14-storey tower. State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, said it was fantastic to see progress being made on the project. “This test landing is another exciting milestone for the $1 billion major expansion and upgrade of Nepean Hospital,” he said. “The rooftop helipad will provide a fast and direct connection to Nepean Hospital’s new emergency department, critical care and neonatal intensive care services.” NSW Ambulance successfully completed a day and night test landing on the rooftop helipad in preparation for the hospital tower’s opening in 2022. Construction of the Stage 1 tower is progressing well and the design and planning for Stage 2 of the redevelopment is well underway. Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment will include a new intensive care unit, in-centre renal dialysis unit, medical imaging and nuclear medicine services, cardiology services, more beds, community health services and a front of house for the hospital.

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Mr Ayres welcomed the strong progress being made on the major hospital redevelopment.

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and, to support the staff, doctors and nurses in delivering world class care for their patients,” he said.

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Lara Bury has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help publish her new book.

laremont Meadows author Lara Bury has just written her second children’s book but she needs the community’s help to publish it. Ms Bury is launching a Kickstarter to raise funds to make her fun fact book Aussie Animal Adventures a reality. “Getting your book published isn’t cheap but it’s not a donation, it’s more of a pre-order with different reward tiers,” Mr Bury said. “I have a goal of $5,500 and it is all or nothing, so if I don’t get fully funded in that time then I don’t get any of the

money pledged.” Working on the book since July, Ms Bury said it will be a great little Australian book to add to any child’s bookshelf. “I wrote the book to show kids the amazing animals we have and hopefully spark a love of animals that may one day lead to an interest or career in animal conservation,” she said. “It’s different in that I’m using real photos of the animals that I took and my young son Flynn is the main character and he will be joined by a very cute illustrated quokka named Quentin.” The Kickstarter will run from November 2 to December 1. Visit bit.ly/Aussieanimaladventures.

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ongratulations to Victor Glanville, who was confirmed as the new President of Penrith Rotary Club on Monday night. Mr Glanville took over as President several months ago but a changeover dinner was unable to be held due to the COVID-19 lockdown. But that didn’t stop Penrith Rotary Club from meeting, with Zoom events held weekly. On Monday, October 25 at Lakeside Restaurant in Penrith, face-to-face meetings returned and Mr Glanville was confirmed as President. Joining Mr Glanville on the committee is Club Secretary Jeremy Bentvelzen,

Treasurer Ross Newell, Vice President Jo Dickens, Michael Creed looking after Vocation, and Community Service Director Cathy Glanville. Wil Piepers looks after the Rotary Foundation. “I’m excited to be the new President of the Penrith Rotary Club,” Mr Glanville said. “I’m focusing this year on homelessness in the Penrith community area, so people can expect to see some projects around that. All of our money raising this year will be going towards mainly homelessness and the humanitarian disaster in Papua New Guinea.” Penrith Rotary is holding a fundraising BBQ at Harvey Norman this weekend.

Victor Glanville at the changeover dinner at Penrith Lakeside Restaurant on Monday.

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hose behind the renowned 2773 Café in Glenbrook will be the food and beverage operator for the soon to be refurbished historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains. Owners of 2773 and Penrith residents, Shane and Belinda Simpson, will bring the cottage back to life with a new café and restaurant that blends heritage and modern dining, creating a vibrant destination on the Nepean River. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said

Council’s refurbishment of the Police Cottage is a key part of the revitalisation of the Nepean River to create a new recreation, dining and entertainment precinct. “We chose Shane and Belinda Simpson as the hospitality operator for the Police Cottage as their passion for the local community shone through in their application. Their current café, 2773, is a staple in the lower Blue Mountains food and beverage scene,” she said.

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Launching Monday 1 November 2021, the M12 Motorway Place, Design and Landscape Plan (PDLP) will be available online for viewing and feedback. The PDLP has been developed with a Connection to Country framework to enhance local cultural heritage and to bring to life the stories of the 'DUXJ SHRSOH ,W ZLOO UHŴHFW WKH XQLTXH and distinct identity of the Western Parkland City, and create an immersive

The PDLP is another milestone for the M12 Motorway project in creating a 16 kilometre motorway between The Northern Road, Luddenham and the M7 Motorway, Cecil Hills. Once complete, it will provide direct access to the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, and from Elizabeth Drive and the M4 Motorway via the upgraded The Northern Road.

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As the weather warms up and we look for ways to cool down at home, residents are starting to prepare their pools for summer with the home pool being a place of fun and enjoyment. However, home pools are associated with a high risk of drowning, particularly for children aged 0 to 4 years – and unfortunately that increased risk of drowning comes from poorly fenced or unmaintained backyard pools. This is why Penrith City Council is issuing a warning about unfenced swimming pools and is calling on residents to ensure all pools – especially inflatable pools – are properly fenced off. Inflatable pools are a cheap way to keep cool but there have been cases where a family has simply bought the pool, blown it up, filled it and started swimming. If you think you don’t need to fence off an inflatable pool or a swim spa, you’re wrong. Portable and inflatable pools have the same drowning risk as permanent pools and any that are more than

30cm deep must be properly fenced off. Properly fenced off means the pool is inside a four-sided barrier of at least 1.2 metres high with a self-closing gate with latch height of 1.5 metres. The boundary fence minimum height is 1.8 metres. Too often a toddler wanders around a backyard and gets into trouble because the pool is unfenced, or the gate is propped open. Toys left in or around the pool are also a hazard as they attract the attention of children who may try to get through or over a fence or reach out to try and get the toy from the pool’s edge. For this reason, all pool toys need to be securely stored out of sight and reach of children and never left in the pool when not in use. For the sake of your family, your children’s playmates and above all – for peace of mind and to avoid the tragedy of a drowning – make sure pools are properly fenced.

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Theos Rooftop Bar Penrith’s newest hot spot will be hosting their first-ever Melbourne Cup event this Tuesday from 12pm-6pm. Located on top of the new Astina building in the CBD, guests at Theos Rooftop Bar can enjoy canapés all day, drinks package from

12pm-3pm, live entertainment, fashions on the field, sweepstakes, giveaways and of course all the action live from Flemington on the big screen. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au. Penrith Paceway The Paceway will hold a traditional

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

YOU’LL REMEMBER THEIR NAMES! EMILY FESZCZUK heyne Fynn and Justine Kacir make up the independent production company, Doors are Closing Productions. Born and raised in Penrith and Mulgoa, the pair are making a name for themselves, with their new TV show, ‘Remember My Name’, that they hope to bring to a screen near you. Meeting at drama school and becoming best friends, the duo have spent the last few years writing, producing and starring in their own six-part 70 minute comedy series.

“The name of our production company, Doors are Closing Productions, is inspired by the countless hours spent on the train between Penrith and drama school,” Cheyne said. “The series is filmed between Mulgoa to Ryde and everything in between, and is about one woman’s quest of becoming famous by creating her own reality TV show, but with a suburban backdrop.” Justine’s character Christie is the somewhat narcissistic but naïve lead and Cheyne plays Justin, her trusty sidekick. “Christie is 30…ish, has no job, no boyfriend, no money or real prospects but she does have ambition and a desperate desire to be famous,” Justine said.

“Justin is the literal ‘boy next door’ who conveniently has some basic film training and equipment, who Christie recruits to document every salacious moment of her life in the hopes of becoming the next Kardashian.” Similar in style to shows like ‘Kath and Kim’ or ‘Upper Middle Bogan’, Cheyne said it should resonate with a lot of people in today’s day and age. “While we do have a target audience of ages 22 to 45 we think this is for anyone really, or at least anyone who enjoys a laugh,” he said. “It has references to all your favorite or guilty pleasure reality TV shows, so anyone who loves those we hope might find a

home in ‘Remember My Name’.” Currently doing the international web and film festival circuit, the creators said they hope that the series will be distributed by a television network soon. “We have started to get some really positive reviews especially in markets we didn’t expect being that the series is so quintessentially Australian,” he said. “It’s a project we’ve been working on for the better part of a few years, so I’d be so keen for it to reach the widest audience possible and allow us to start working on the next production, or better yet season two!” To view the trailer, visit www.remembermynameseries.com.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 6pm 1300 222 222 Gamblers Anonymous Mondays at 7.30pm 0433 018 484 Dementia Carers Support Group • Fortnightly meetings 4751 3033

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After reopening its doors due to COVID-19 enforced closures, Western Sydney’s leading landmark destination for entertainment, fitness, lifestyle, and accommodation, West HQ, has sprung back to life with its Welcome Home message. West HQ is home to 16 brands including New Town Thai Street Food, PizzAperta Manfredi, Steak and Co. by Sean Connolly, Gelatissimo, Eat St. Bar, CHU Restaurant by China Doll and the Sydney Coliseum Theatre: a 2,000-seat multi-modal state-of-the-art theatre. The Welcome Home message concentrates on the fact that for all of us, the last 18 months were unlike any we’ve experienced before. The upside now is as Australians we are emerging with an appreciation of friends, family, work colleagues, and what our country, and local community has to offer. With international borders closed, and state borders fluid, people are starting to discover what must be experienced in our own backyard. The team at West HQ say the premise behind the Welcome Home message is to make sure customers know how much they are valued. When West HQ’s doors reopened on 11 October, and based on learnings from 2020, they were confident customers would return, albeit with some (expected) social anxiety. Key to reopening was providing a warm, familiar, safe, and welcoming environment, of which West HQ has delivered. The 8-hectare estate is very much alive and humming. All 16 brands are open and ready for business, including CHU Restaurant by China Doll, which in November will start offering Yum Cha on Sunday’s, a world-class line of up shows at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre, the opportunity to win the Ultimate West HQ

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Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter the venue for all patrons 16 years and over, in line with NSW Government policy, and ‘Come From Away’ has a mandatory vaccination requirement for all employees and contractors. To get your tickets for the show at the Capitol Theatre, visit www.comefromaway.com.au.

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10 held their annual Upfronts last 

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week, with plenty of new and returning shows hitting our screens next year. ‘I’m A Celebrity’ is back on January 3, while ‘The Bachelor’, ‘The Bachelorette’, ‘Survivor: Blood v Water’, ‘The Amazing Race’ and ‘The Masked Singer’ will return for new seasons. Inaugural winner Julie Goodwin is back in the kitchen for ‘MasterChef: Foodies v Favourites’ and Chrissie Swan will host a local version of ‘Would I Lie To You?’. New reality show ‘Hunted Australia’ is getting a lot of buzz as is ‘The First Inventors’ and ‘First Dates’. 10 regulars ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’, ‘Ambulance Australia’, ‘The Project, ‘The Cheap Seats’, ‘Gogglebox’, ‘The Living Room’ and ‘Studio 10’ will return also.

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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q&A 11:00 Australia Remastered 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Back Roads 1:30 Sherlock (M v) 3:00 ABC News 4:05 Escape From The City 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Annika (M v) 9:20 The Accident (M l,s,v) 10:05 Talking Heads (PG) 10:50 ABC Late News 11:05 The Vaccine 11:20 Gruen 12:00 Frayed (MA15+) 12:45 rage (MA15+)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Fallen Hearts” (M s,v) (’19) Stars: Annalise Basso 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Hacksaw Ridge” (M v) (’16) Stars: Andrew Garfield 11:15 SAS Australia: Hell Week: Beyond Limits (MA15+) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra (PG) 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Benny & Joon” (PG) (’93) Stars: Johnny Depp 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Marley & Me” (PG) (’08) Stars: Owen Wilson 10:50 Movie: “The Big Sick” (M l,s) (’17) Stars: Kumail Nanjiani 1:05 Destination WA 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) 2:00 The Living Room 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 Graham Norton Show (M) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 9:30 Just For Laughs (M) 10:30 Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Show (M)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Back To The Moon 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Secrets Of The Railway (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Legends Of The Pharaohs (PG) 8:30 Titanic’s Lost Evidence (PG) 10:00 Hindenburg - The New Evidence (PG) 11:00 SBS World News 11:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security International (PG) 8:30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America (PG) 9:30 Billy Connolly: The Ultimate World Tour (PG) 10:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG)

4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach” (PG) (’88) Stars: Bubba Smith 7:30 Movie: “A Good Day To Die Hard” (M l,v) (’13) Stars: Bruce Willis

5:00 Movie: “Free Willy 3: The Rescue” (PG) (’97) Stars: Jason James Richter 6:45 Movie: “The Peanuts Movie” (G) (’15) Stars: Hadley Belle 8:30 Movie: “Jumanji: The Next Level” (PG) (’19) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 11:00 Movie: “10” (M) (’79)

5:00 Shortland Street (PG) 5:30 Music Voyager (PG) 6:00 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari (PG) 6:30 Off The Grid With Pio 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Crackers” (PG) (’98) Stars: Warren Mitchell 9:10 First Nation Bedtime Stories

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

1:00 2 Broke Girls (M) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 2:30 The Unicorn (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 TBA 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Lawn & Order 4:30 Garage Gold 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Maine Cabin Masters 8:30 Barnwood Builders 9:30 Building Off The Grid (PG)

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:50 Total DramaRama 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Barney’s Barrier Reef 7:00 Movie: “The Son Of Bigfoot” (PG) (’17) Stars: Pappy Faulkner 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point (PG)

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

5:55 Octonauts 6:20 Bluey 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Ghost Stories” (M l) (’17) Stars: Samuel Bottomley 10:05 Doctor Who (PG) 10:55 Art Works 11:25 Anh’s Brush With Fame

6:00 Bake With Anna Olson 6:30 Nigella Feasts 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Jamie’s Food Escapes 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 10:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

5:35 Shortland Street (PG) 6:05 RocKwiz (M s) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 Monica And Sex (M s) (In Spanish) 10:20 Hunters (M l) 11:10 Project Blue Book (M l)

5:00 Clarence (PG) 5:15 Movie: “Earth To Echo” (PG) (’14) Stars: Teo Halm 7:00 Movie: “The Golden Compass” (PG) (’07) Stars: Daniel Craig 9:15 Movie: “Snow White And The Huntsman” (M h,v) (’12) Stars: Kristen Stewart

5:30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Movie: “Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story” (PG) (’21) Stars: Daniel Craig 8:30 Movie: “Never Say Never Again” (M s,v) (’83) Stars: Sean Connery 11:10 Heartbeat (M)

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:00 rage (PG) 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Annika (M v) 1:30 Midsomer Murders (M) 3:00 Restoration Australia (PG) 3:55 Dream Gardens (PG) 4:30 Landline 5:00 Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) 6:00 Monty Don’s French Gardens 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grantchester (PG) 8:20 Shetland (M l,v) 9:20 Fires (M l) 10:10 Call The Midwife (M) 11:10 Father Brown (M v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Sydney Supernight *Live* 8:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix” (PG) (’07) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 11:15 TBA 12:15 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Sydney Supernight Highlights

10:00 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 12:00 Animal Embassy (PG) 12:30 Destination WA 1:00 Good Food Kitchen 1:30 My Way 2:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:30 The Garden Gurus 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: “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” (PG) (’18) Stars: Amanda Seyfried 9:40 Movie: “Pitch Perfect 3” (PG) (’17) Stars: Anna Kendrick

6:00 Reel Action 6:30 Religious Programs 7:00 Healthy Homes 7:30 Escape Fishing With ET 8:00 All 4 Adventure 9:00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) 12:00 Horse Racing: Penfolds Victoria Derby Day *Live* 6:00 10 News First 7:00 Making It Australia 8:30 TBA 9:30 Ambulance UK (M d) 11:30 FBI: Know Thyself (M v) 12:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Indentured (M v) 1:30 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 Athletics 3:35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 4:05 The Architecture Of Ra 5:35 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Dambusters With Dan Snow (PG) 9:25 Secret Life Of Lighthouses 10:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:15 Movie: “Harry Brown” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Michael Caine

5:30 TBA 6:30 Crufts Dog Show (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Super Garden (PG) 12:40 TBA 1:30 TBA 2:30 TBA 3:30 Our Town 4:00 Weekender 4:30 Creek To Coast 5:00 Home Shopping

2:00 Inside Line (PG) 3:00 Seven’s Motorsport Classics 3:30 2021 Repco Supercars Championship *Live* 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Alita: Battle Angel” (M l,v) (’19) Stars: Rosa Salazar 10:05 Movie: “Logan” (MA15+) (’17)

4:40 Movie: “Blast From The Past” (PG) (’99) Stars: Brendan Fraser 7:00 Movie: “Groundhog Day” (PG) (’93) Stars: Bill Murray 9:10 Movie: “The Shining” (MA15+) (’80) Stars: Jack Nicholson 12:10 Movie: “The Iron Major” (G) (’43)

5:30 APTN National News 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Descent” (MA15+) (’05) Stars: Shauna Macdonald

2:30 One Strange Rock (PG) 3:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 4:30 I Fish (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 MacGyver 11:20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M s,v)

12:50 TBA 2:00 The Neighborhood (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2 Broke Girls (PG) 12:10 Home Shopping 1:40 2 Broke Girls (PG) 2:35 A Million Little Things (M s) 3:30 Friends (PG) 4:30 Home Shopping

2:30 Barnwood Builders 3:30 Dream Homes Revealed 4:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 5:30 Maine Cabin Masters 6:30 Log Cabin Living 7:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Secrets Of Skin 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:55 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:20 Find Me In Paris 9:45 School Of Rock

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 ABC News Regional 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Australian Story 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News

5:55 Octonauts 6:30 The Hive 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:20 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:05 The Stand Up Sketch Show (M l) 9:30 Sammy J (PG) 9:35 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 10:15 Ghosts (M)

6:00 Cheese Slices 7:00 South Africa With Gregg Wallace 7:30 Donal’s Meals In Minutes 8:35 Ainsley’s Food We Love 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Middle East Feast With Shane Delia 12:00 Donal’s Kitchen Hero

5:35 Celebrity Mastermind (PG) 6:40 The Bee Whisperer (PG) 7:40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 8:30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel 9:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 12:00 Dateline 12:30 Insight 1:30 Gun Culture 2.0 (MA15+) 2:30 France 24 News

5:30 Movie: “The Spy Next Door” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jackie Chan 7:30 Movie: “Jurassic World” (PG) (’15) Stars: Chris Pratt 9:55 Movie: “The Legend Of Tarzan” (M v) (’16) Stars: Alexander Skarsgård 12:05 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun

4:35 Movie: “The Bridge At Remagen” (PG) (’69) Stars: George Segal 7:00 Movie: “A View To A Kill” (PG) (’85) Stars: Roger Moore 9:40 Movie: “The Living Daylights” (PG) (’87) Stars: Timothy Dalton 12:10 Heartbeat (M)

9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) 3:30 Secrets Of The Museum 4:30 Roger Swainston: Drawn To Water (PG) 5:00 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Back Roads 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Restoration Australia: The Lawns 8:40 Fires (M) 9:35 We Hunt Together (MA15+)

6:00 NBC Today 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 12:00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic: Kiwi Classics 12:30 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Sydney Supernight 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 7News Spotlight: Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pulli (M) 8:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Bad Boys For Life” (MA15+) (’20) Stars: Will Smith 11:10 The Blacklist: Godwin Page (MA15+)

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) 11:30 Fishing Australia (PG) 12:00 Ultimate Rush (PG) 12:30 World’s Greatest Journeys (PG) 1:30 The Block (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 RBT: Banana Wine (PG) 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 8:30 60 Minutes (M) 9:30 NINE News Late 10:00 The First 48 (M) 11:00 Cold Case New Leads Wanted (MA15+)

9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) 12:00 Jamie & The Nonnas 1:00 Taste Of Australia 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia 2:00 The People’s Cup - Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 4:10 My Market Kitchen 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 9:10 CSI: Vegas (M) 10:00 FBI (M) 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:00 Bushfire Animal Rescue (PG) 5:00 Small Business Secrets (PG) 5:30 Inside The SS Intoxication (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Inside Central Station (M) 8:30 Australia Uncovered (PG) 10:05 Marry Me, Marry My Family (M l) (In English/ Hindi/ Maori/ Urdu) 11:05 Untold Australia: (PG) 12:10 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 1:00 Kevin McCloud Rough Guide To The Future (M l) (In English/ Japanese/ Mandarin)

4:45 Movie: “Dial M For Murder” (PG) (’54) Stars: Tony Wendice 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 9:00 Grace (PG) 11:00 QE2: The World’s Greatest Cruise Ship (PG)

1:30 Cricket: WBBL: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars *Live* 5:00 Movie: “Superman III” (PG) (’83) Stars: Christopher Reeve 7:30 Movie: “Suicide Squad” (M v,h,l) (’16) Stars: Margot Robbie 10:00 Movie: “Justice League” (M v) (’17)

5:00 Movie: “Beetlejuice” (M h,l) (’88) Stars: Winona Ryder 7:00 The Voice USA (PG) 9:00 Movie: “It” (M) (’90) Stars: Richard Thomas 11:45 Movie: “Charlie’s Farm” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Tara Reid 2:00 Bones (M v)

1:15 Football: Serie A Femminile 3:00 AFL: Monsoon Rugby Union 4:30 Softball: SA Premier League 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Artefact 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 First Australians (PG) 8:30 Australia Uncovered (M l)

3:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) 4:00 RV Daily Foodie Trails (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish (PG) 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 Star Trek: Discovery (M v) 10:25 NCIS: Los Angeles

10:50 TBA 12:30 Making It Australia 2:00 TBA 3:10 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 The Neighborhood (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 TBA 3:30 This Is Us (PG) 4:30 Home Shopping

2:30 Renovate Or Rebuild 3:30 Log Cabin Living 4:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 A Sale Of Two Cities 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home (PG) 10:30 Fixer To Fabulous

5:05 100 Things To Do Before High School 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Spookiz 7:50 Horrible Histories (PG) 8:20 Step Up To The Plate 9:20 Find Me In Paris 9:45 School Of Rock (PG) 10:05 rage (PG)

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News: Auslan Bulletin 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Movin’ To The Country 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Beautiful Bush 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story

5:55 Fireman Sam 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:05 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists (M l,v) 9:30 Australian Made (M l,s) 10:55 Big Deal (M l) 11:50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

6:00 Gino’s Italian Escape 6:30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia 7:00 India Unplated 7:30 Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure 8:35 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:45 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

4:15 The Point 4:45 Insight 5:45 Underground Worlds (PG) 6:40 Country Music 7:40 UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 8:30 The Tesla Files 9:20 Criminal Planet (M) 10:10 Dark Side Of The Ring (M l)

5:00 Movie: “Goosebumps” (PG) (’15) Stars: Jack Black 7:00 Movie: “The Addams Family” (PG) (’91) Stars: Anjelica Huston 9:00 Movie: “Addams Family Values” (PG) (’93) Stars: Anjelica Huston 11:00 Movie: “Halloween” (MA15+) (’18)

5:05 Movie: “What Did You Do In The War, Daddy?” (PG) (’66) Stars: James Coburn 7:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Licence To Kill” (M v) (’89) Stars: Timothy Dalton 11:10 Heartbeat (M) 12:05 My Favourite Martian

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Monday 1 November Tuesday 2 November Wednesday 3 November Thursday 4 November

12:00 Movie: “His Perfect Obsession” (M v) (’18) Stars: Arianne Zucker 2:00 Police Hour Of Duty (M l,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother VIP (PG) 9:30 Movie: “The Meg” (M) (’18) Stars: Jason Statham 11:45 The Goldbergs (M)

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Parental Guidance (PG) 9:00 Love Island Australia (M) 10:00 Kath & Kim (PG) 11:10 NINE News Late 11:40 New Amsterdam (M) 12:30 Tipping Point (PG)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 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 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) 9:40 Melbourne Cup Preview Show (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 11:15 Star Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Trek: Discovery (M v) 12:10 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Home Shopping Seinfeld (PG)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (M) 8:30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (M v) 10:30 Cold Case (M) 12:30 Mighty Ships

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (M l,v) (’91) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger

4:30 How I Met Your Mother (PG) 6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons(PG) 7:30 The Voice USA (PG) 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 1:00 Bones (M)

7:20 NITV News Update 7:30 Road Open 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Living Black 9:00 Cold Justice (M) 10:00 NITV News Update

6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Barney’s Barrier Reef 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 rage: Guest Programmer (PG) 9:25 All Hail King Julien (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

5:55 Octonauts 6:20 Bluey 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 TBA 8:30 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals (PG) 9:35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Jamie Update 7:35 8 Out Of & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 8:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Taskmaster (M l) 9:20 9:35 Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom 10:00 The Cook Up Hypothetical (M)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Grantchester (M l,v) 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:05 Love On The Spectrum (PG) 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:05 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury 8:30 Going Country (PG) 9:25 Just Between Us (PG) 10:35 ABC Late News

12:00 Movie: “Dangerous Matrimony” (M) (’18) Stars: Emily O’Brien 2:00 Police - Hour Of Duty (M l,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother VIP (PG) 9:20 Conjoined Twins (PG) 11:20 Seven News 11:50 The Goldbergs (M)

12:00 Parental Guidance (PG) 1:30 Good Food Kitchen 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 Parental Guidance (PG) 8:40 Love Island Australia (M) 9:40 Travel Guides (PG) 10:40 NINE News Late

7:30 The Point 8:00 6:30 The Simpsons Living Black (M) 8:30 (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Jordan Rides The Bus (M s) 8:00 American (PG) 9:30 Black Market Dad: Max Jets (M s) 8:30 Movie: “Dumb And Dumber To” (MA15+) 10:00 Hate Thy Neighbour (M l,s) (PG) (’14) Stars: Jim Carrey

6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Barney’s Barrier Reef 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:35 Lost In Oz 9:10 All Hail King Julien (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 9:25 7.30

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Giada Spicks And Specks Update 7:35 8 Out Of Entertains 8:00 David 8:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 9:10 Ghosts (M) Rocco’s Dolce Africa 8:30 John 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Alone (M) 9:45 Stacey Torode’s Korean Food Tour 9:40 This Time With Alan Dooley Sleeps Over (M) Partridge (M) 10:10 Frayed (M) 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s UK

12:00 Parental Guidance (PG) 1:00 Desperate Housewives (M) 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 Parental Guidance (PG) 8:40 Love Island Australia (M) 9:40 Botched (M) 10:40 NINE News Late 11:10 Pearson (M)

7:00 The Simpsons 5:30 Storage Wars 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Texas (PG) 6:00 Country 6:30 Bargain (M s) 8:00 American American Pickers (PG) Hunt 7:30 The Vicar Of Dad (M s,v) 8:30 Movie: Dibley (PG) 8:30 Mrs. Brown’s 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30 Storage Wars (PG) 9:30 Desert “Where Eagles Dare” (M v) Boys (M l,s) 10:30 Miranda (’68) Stars: Clint Eastwood Collectors (PG) (PG) 11:10 What A Carry On 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Barney’s Barrier Reef 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:40 Lost In Oz 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

12:00 Movie: “Flowers In The Attic” (M) (’14) Stars: Heather Graham 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Security International (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 America’s Got Talent (PG) 10:30 The Latest Seven News

5:30 Storage Wars 5:30 Escape To The Texas (PG) 6:00 Country 6:30 Bargain American Pickers (PG) Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M v) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) Movie: “Prometheus” (M l,v) (’12) Stars: Noomi Rapace 11:50 Father Brown (M) 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Barney’s Barrier Reef 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz 9:00 All Hail King Julien (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 Dr Phil (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:40 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (M) 8:40 Lie With Me (M l,s) 9:40 Bull (M) 11:40 The Project (PG) 12:40 The Late Show (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 11:15 MacGyver (M)

12:00 Parental Guidance (PG) 1:00 Desperate Housewives (M) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Paramedics (M) 9:30 Love Island Australia (M) 10:30 Love Island Australia Afterparty (M)

7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Movie: “GoldenEye” (PG) (’95) Stars: Pierce Brosnan 11:20 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 12:20 Antiques Roadshow

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend 8:30 Restoration Man (PG)

7:30 New Tricks (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Gold Coast 8:40 Movie: “Tomorrow Cops (PG) 8:30 Tennis: Never Dies” (M s,v) Billie Jean King Cup *Live* (’97) Stars: Pierce Brosnan 1:30 3rd Rock From The Sun 11:05 The Equalizer (M v) (PG) 2:00 The Arrangement 12:00 Antiques Roadshow

3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 My Grandparents War (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Michael Mosley: Truth About Sleep (M) 8:35 Michael Palin In North Korea 9:30 Before We Die (M) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Atlantic Crossing (M) (In Norwegian)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:20 2 Broke Girls (M s)

7:00 That 70’s Show 7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 (PG) 7:30 Movie: Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Spicks And Specks “Deepwater Horizon” 10 Cats Does CountLicense To Grill 8:30 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Art Works 9:00 Tom Kerridge’s Barbeque 9:00 down (M) 8:30 How It Feels To (M l) (’16) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 9:30 Movie: “The Be Free (PG) 10:45 Movie: Last Man Standing (M) 10:45 Food Safari 9:30 Luke Net” (M l,v) (’95) “Support The Girls” (M) (’18) Nguyen’s United Kingdom Doctor Who (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 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:25 How Deadly World (PG) 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:05 Love On The Spectrum (PG) 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 George Floyd - A Killing That Shook The World (M) 8:30 Q&A 9:35 Doctor Who (PG)

7:00 Our Stories (PG) 7:20 NITV News Update 7:30 The Casketeers (PG) 8:00 Wellington Paranormal (M) 8:30 Red Earth Uncovered

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Renovate Or Rebuild 9:30 100 Day Dream Home 10:30 Selling The Big Easy

3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 My Grandparents War (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bloods (M v) 10:25 NCIS: New Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom Orleans (M v) (M d,s) 11:35 Frasier (PG)

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG) 10:30 Outback Truckers (PG)

12:00 Movie: “I Do, Or Die: A Killer Arrangement” (M v) (’20) Stars: Ana Golja 2:00 Police - Hour Of Duty (M l,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother VIP (PG) 9:00 America’s Got Talent (PG) 11:00 The Latest Seven News

7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Hurt Locker” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Jeremy Renner 11:10 Stunt Science (PG)

6:00 The Talk 7:00 Studio 10 (PG) 10:00 Horse Racing: Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Early Session *Live* 5:30 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 The Cheap Seats (M l) 9:25 Movie: “Ride Like A Girl” (PG) (’19) Stars: Teresa Palmer 11:25 The Project (PG) 12:25 The Late Show (PG)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Without A Trace (M d,v) 12:30 Mighty Ships (PG)

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:05 Love On The Spectrum (PG) 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Gruen 9:05 Frayed (MA15+) 9:50 Back (M) 10:20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M)

3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Supervet (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 8:30 Saved By A Stranger (M) 9:30 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

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12:00 ABC News 1:00 Shetland (M) 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:10 Love On The Spectrum (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 The Detectives (M) 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Business

6:00 The Talk 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Horse Racing: Kennedy Oaks Day *Live* 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (M) 8:40 Gogglebox (PG) 9:40 TBA 10:40 Blue Bloods (M v) 11:30 The Project (PG) 12:30 The Late Show (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Masters Of Flip 8:30 Home Town 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The World Is Not Enough” (PG) (’99) Stars: Pierce Brosnan 11:15 House (M) 12:10 Antiques Roadshow

2:55 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:25 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 3:55 Bollywood - World’s Biggest Film Industry (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Coastal Devon And Cornwall With Michael Portillo (PG) 8:30 Red Election (PG) (In English/ Danish)

7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s,v) 8:00 American Dad (M v) 8:30 Movie: “Surrogates” (M v) (’09) Stars: Bruce Willis

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:00 Our Stories 7:20 Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) NITV News Update Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 Going Places With Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 Movie: (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M v) 10:30 Seal Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 The “Marshall” (M) (’17) Stars: Unicorn (PG) Team (M v) Chadwick Boseman

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:40 Gruen 10:15 Doctor Who (PG)

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up 7:30 7:30 NITV News Our Food, Our Family Update 7:35 8 Out Of 8:00 India Unplated 8:30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island Australia 9:00 Rick Stein’s (M l) French Odyssey

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home 10:30 Flip Or Flop

7:30 Death In Paradise 7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 8:30 Tennis: Billie (PG) 7:30 Survivor 41 Jean King Cup: USA (M) 8:30 Movie: “Die Another Day” (M s,v) (’02) Australia v Belarus *Live* From Prague, Czech Republic 1:30 Stars: Pierce Brosnan 11:10 Cosentino: The Elements (M) Home Shopping

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At the movies... REVIEW The Suicide Squad  2 hours, 12 minutes If you’ve seen ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and loved it, then I have little doubt you’ll lap up James Gunn’s work with ‘The Suicide Squad’. Gunn has brought much of the comedy, underdog style battles and violence that made ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ so good to his new work with DC, and appears to be having a blast while doing it. As we watch this collection of criminals with super powers head off for their mission, and experience all the violence and drama that comes with it, the comedic moments offer some wonderful relief. Those with knowledge of the behind-

the-scenes machinations of DC and Marvel would know there’s all sorts of expectations, demands and problems that come with films from the respective universes. That can sometimes make these films feel like box ticking exercises to appease those with the big offices, but Gunn largely manages to avoid this with ‘The Suicide Squad’, though I dare say the final 20 minutes feels like ‘we’ve been here before’ as the predictable conclusion is reached and style is played out. Even if you can’t get into the groove of the film, you’ll love Sylvester Stallone’s King Shark – the laughs are cheap, but

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CMC Rocks returns After two years in the wilderness due to the pandemic, CMC Rocks is back in 2022. The event will switch from March to September and will again feature international acts. Brad Paisley (pictured) and Kane Brown were announced as headliners this week, with tickets on sale on November 3. Australia’s Morgan Evans will also return from Nashville for the festival. See www.cmcrocks.com.

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Are your aspirations for the future ambitious enough? The current planetary patterns favour ruminating over big-picture ideas. And there’s no room for false modesty or passive Piscean procrastination as you enjoy talking, texting, posting, promoting, socialising and circulating. Uranus stimulates your thought processes and encourages you to come up with a cracking plan, and then pursue it. An unwelcome surprise could unsettle you though so hold tight and expect the unexpected!

Expect some highs and lows this week! Venus promises improved relations with a friend, client or colleague. But the SunUranus opposition highlights hiccups in your financial management in the form of a large bill, an unexpected expense or a retrospective tax debt. Which reinforces the importance of having a smart savings plan and a well-stocked emergency fund. So – going forward – strive to be less impulsive and extravagant, and more cautious and thrifty with your money.

Bulls prefer to plod along in a methodical fashion but this week, you could be dogged by unexpected dramas and disruptions! The Sun opposes Uranus (in your sign) so daily life will be rather unpredictable. If you prioritise and are mentally flexible, then you’ll handle the hurly-burly with less stress and strain. Romantic relationships and platonic partnerships are also in a state of flux. You’ll find the more adaptable you are, the better the final outcomes will be for all.

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You could become anxious, as your daily routine is disrupted in some way. Or your enthusiasm for a work project could overtake your ability to knuckle down and get the job done. If you promise more than you can deliver, then other people will just end up disappointed. Slow down and listen to the wisdom of your inner voice. It offers an alternative perspective and can point you in the direction that’s right for you. The weekend is wonderful for conversation and cooperation.

This week a child, teenager, friend or lover could shock you by making a surprise move. Or a group project could suddenly veer off in an unexpected direction. If you keep your adaptability muscles well-flexed, then you’ll adjust to the constantly changing landscape accordingly. Peace planet Venus transits into your relationship zone on Friday. So stop sulking and stewing over a perceived slight – it’s time to cooperate, compromise and sympathise for a little while.

Leos love to be the Top Cat but this week you need to ask yourself “Am I leading others or just bossing them around?” If you power ahead without considering other people, then you’ll create unnecessary chaos and disruption. Do your best to accommodate the needs of those around you. Life will also run more smoothly if you can incorporate a spiritual ritual into your daily routine. Something like yoga, tai chi, chanting, meditation or creative visualisation would be beneficial.

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When it comes to the way you think, blast out of a boring rut and jump into an exciting new phase. Use your imagination and think outside the box. Your power planet Mercury moves through your communication zone from Friday until November 24. So stop avoiding issues and start discussing what you really want and need. You can’t expect others to magically read your mind! For some clever Virgos, a joint venture or creative online project has the potential to fly in the coming months.

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Venus (your patron planet) shifts into Capricorn, which can increase self-criticism and dent confidence. With the Sun, Mercury and Mars marching through your self-esteem zone, it’s time to hold your head high and trust your inner judgement. Be inspired by actress and birthday great, Sally Field (born on November 6, 1946), “It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes.” On the weekend, keep the lines of communication and compassion wide open.

This week the Sun, Mars and Mercury are transiting through your sign. And the Sun-Uranus opposition could disrupt your usual routine and rattle your Scorpio resilience. But it’s time to bounce back, as you demonstrate (and celebrate) your strengths – including passion, determination and discretion. Your motto for the moment is from singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell (who turns 78 on Sunday), “There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said.”

Sagittarians can be feisty and unpredictable souls. But don’t allow yourself to be drawn into a heated exchange this week (especially involving finances and/ or friends). It would be better to watch the fireworks from the sidelines. With the Sun, Mercury and Mars transiting through your privacy zone, slow down and chill out as you relax, rejuvenate and contemplate. After some soulful reflection and quality ‘me-time’, you’ll start to see things from a refreshingly different perspective.

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to see the program extended or mirrored for children aged six months to three years to assist all parents to get children of all ages back to lessons. The First Lap learn-to-swim vouchers are in addition to the two Active Kids vouchers provided to all NSW school-aged students in January and July. We encourage all parents to utilise their Active Kids vouchers for swimming lessons after the extended break, especially as most school-based swimming programs will not go ahead this year due to ongoing restrictions on activities outside school grounds. Whilst it is very encouraging to see local swim schools inundated with enquiries and enrolments since reopening, it is important to remember that swimming lessons are just one of the five important pillars of water safety at home, especially as we head towards summer. Fatal drowning is still the number one cause of accidental death in children under five in Australia, and for every child lost there are

several more left with irreparable health consequences. Please check all pool fences and gates, and ensure that the gate is self latching. Never prop the gate open for any length of time, and teach children about the importance of closing the gate at all times, and never climbing the fence. Move any chairs or other climbable objects away from fences and gates. The importance of supervision cannot be overstated – quite simply children cannot be around water without an adult present and actively supervising. I always have my mobile phone with me by the pool in case of emergency – but put it face down to resist the temptation to check email or scroll through social media. It’s too easy to be distracted – drowning happens quickly and is silent, and often happens in the close vicinity of an adult who has just looked away for too long. Every homeowner with a pool should learn CPR to have the best chance of a good outcome should the worst happen. Stay safe, see you next week.

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Helping pets adjust to new routine leaving the TV on and even turning on a podcast can provide your pet with some engagement and distraction. The sound of other human voices can make pets feel less alone. Interactive puzzles and games: Puzzle feeders are a great way to reduce anxiety and keep your pet mentally stimulated. Put treats into a puzzle feeder and give to your dog each morning upon leaving for work. Your dog will spend the day busy and engaged, which can ease feelings of anxiety. Remain calm: If you are anxious to

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amison Park Netball Complex could look very different next winter, with Penrith District Netball Association getting behind an initiative described as a “watershed moment” for the sport. Last week, Netball NSW announced the launch of a new range of apparel designed to provide a more inclusive and welcoming environment for people of all ages, gender identity and cultural backgrounds. It means – for the first time ever – Penrith District Netball Association and its 20-plus clubs will allow players and umpires to ditch the traditional netball dress and

wear shorts, pants or a polo shirt during the popular winter season. The uniforms (pictured above), launched in conjunction with apparel partner Valour Sport’s ONE TEAM initiative, are the culmination of a body of work undertaken by the organisation after Netball Australia’s State of the Game Review. The Review, which was chaired by Australian Diamond and Swifts legend Liz Ellis, highlighted that a lack of flexibility regarding uniforms was proving to be a barrier to many in the community taking up, or continuing their involvement in, netball. Netball NSW’s long-term hope is that all clubs and associations will adopt a mix-

and-match approach to netball uniforms to ensure grassroots participants feel comfortable when taking to the court for their local teams. Netball NSW CEO Tain Drinkwater said a flexible approach to uniforms was vital to ensure the game’s continued growth and broadening its appeal. “Netball NSW believes that all participants should, as far as possible, be supported in wearing a uniform that allows them to participate in netball in the manner in which they feel most comfortable,” she said. “Contrary to popular belief, the rules of netball do not indicate that a registered playing uniform must be a dress.”

Locally, Penrith District Netball Association is “totally in favour” of the inclusive uniform initiative, with President Joy Gillett already making changes to the association’s by-laws. “Already this week we changed one of our by-laws to allow players and umpires to wear shorts, so we’ve made the first little step in implementing it, becoming inclusive with uniforms,” she told the Weekender. “There’s been a call for inclusive uniforms for the past couple of years… and I think once everyone starts wearing a polo shirt and shorts and accepting the rule, we’ll wonder why we didn’t do it earlier.”

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Howard said all players and spectators on Tuesday night were compliant with the State Government’s strict ‘no jab, no play’ policy. “We didn’t have any COVID related issues, people were producing their vaccination certificates without even having to be asked,” he said. Team numbers are slightly reduced for this year’s summer competition, mainly due to upgrades currently underway at the St Marys venue. “We have 175 teams taking part in our various summer competitions this season, which is probably down 50 or 60 teams on last year due to lack of fields available because of an upgrade,” Howard said. Other summer sports, including cricket, baseball and athletics, will kick off their seasons in the coming weeks.

hether it be cricket, swimming or athletics, summer sport registrations are heating up right across Penrith. One sport hoping to attract more participants this season is tee-ball. A simplified form of baseball and softball, tee-ball is intended as an introduction for kids aged four to eight to develop ball-game skills and have fun. Penrith Baseball Club is currently recruiting kids to be part of their various tee-ball squads this summer when the season gets underway on December 4. Penrith Baseball President Jason McAllister said they are on the hunt for kids as young as four to join the club. “We’ve got two divisions: U7s, which is ages four, five and six; and U9s, which is ages six, seven and eight. Both divisions play on Saturday mornings around Penrith,” he told the Weekender. “We currently have spots available for boys and girls to join and, if there’s enough interest out there, we’ll look to create another team. We’re always looking for players in all age groups.”

Tee-ball registrations are now open.

While the club is focusing on tee-ball recruitment, they are also registering players for the various baseball competitions on offer.

McAllister said he recommends kids tackle the entry level sport of tee-ball first before they advance to baseball. “Playing tee-ball is definitely the easiest because you learn the basics and the fundamentals,” he said. “Like everything, you’re best learning from the ground up. But, as you get older, we do have some very good coaches at the club that are more than willing to accommodate and help older kids play and learn the game.” After a long winter without any sport, Penrith Baseball Club is keen to see people return to the diamond again as the weather starts to warm up. McAllister said registrations aren’t at last year’s levels just yet, but he’s hoping to see a surge in signups as things return to normal. “Nearly five months after our winter season was abandoned, everyone is itching to get back out on the diamond and throw and hit a ball again,” he said. “Parents are welcome to use Active Kids vouchers towards their kids’ registrations, and gear, like a bat and glove, is easily accessible online and in local stores.” For more information and to register, check out Penrith Baseball Club on Facebook or visit penrithbaseball.com.au.

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matches, once the action recommences next month. Golf NSW Chief Operating Officer, Graeme Phillipson, was pleased to announce the return of some sense of normality. “For regional communities dealing with the impact of COVID-19, by staging events like these, we are bringing some normality back to their day to day operations,” he said. “After being postponed due to COVID-19 in June, the return of the six-event Regional Open Series is an especially welcome addition to the domestic golf scene for many of Australia’s best golfers, both pro and amateur.” Meanwhile, the Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) Foundation revised season will commence next month, with the Brett Ogle Junior Masters being held in Goulburn from November 20-21. December is set to be a busy month, with the rescheduled NSW Junior Championships (13-17 years) to be held at Lynwood Country Club from December 6-9 and the JNJG State Age Championships (12 years and under) to be held at Penrith Golf Club from December 6-8. There will also be a new addition to the JNJG Tour program, with the introduction of the Blue Mountains Junior Masters, to be played at Wentworth Falls Country Club from December 11-12.

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eputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen is calling on Penrith Council to recognise the City’s Olympic golden girl Jessica Fox in a very unique way. On Monday night, Cr Hitchen requested Council formally recognise the Olympic paddler by naming a section of the road that leads from McCarthys Lane into Whitewater Stadium as ‘Jessica Fox Drive’. At just 27 years of age, Fox is considered the greatest individual paddler of all time. “Her incredible gold medal winning performance at the Tokyo Olympics while we were in lockdown lifted the spirits of our entire community,” Cr Hitchen said. “Everyone in the Penrith Local Government Area is so proud of her and all her previous achievements.” Fox first qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London where she made her Olympic debut aged just 18, winning a silver medal in the K1 event. She won a bronze medal in the same event four years later in Rio de Janeiro, and again at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics in July.

Could we one day be driving our cars along Jessica Fox Drive? One Councillor hopes so.

But it was her gutsy gold medal winning run at the 2020 Olympics in the C1 event on July 29 that really captured the nation’s heart.

“I think it’s time that Penrith formally recognise and celebrate her amazing achievements,” Cr Hitchen said during Monday night’s Council meeting.

“I am asking Council to enter into negotiations with the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC). “It’s an unnamed section of road, it does belong to SIRC, but I’m just wondering if we can do that and perhaps erect a plaque or something at the beginning of the road just to let everyone know that Jessica Fox, the World Champion, actually trains at this venue. “I think it’s something that would go down really well with our community.” An eight-time World Champion and Olympic champion, Fox is the most successful paddler in history. Her impressive medal haul consists of 16 medals from the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, including 11 gold, three silver and two bronze medals. Her eight gold medals in individual events make her the most successful paddler, male or female, in World Championship history. She also won a gold medal at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in the K1 event. Fox returned home to Sydney this week. What other famous locals could have streets named after them? Give us your suggestions by emailing us at news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have boosted their goalkeeper stocks ahead of the upcoming A-League season with the signing of Spaniard Tomas Mejías. The keeper joins the Wanderers following a recent spell in the Turkish top-flight with Ankaraspor where he featured in 17 matches. The 32-year-old has had a career that has spanned Europe, kicking off his senior career with Real Madrid C, B and the first team, as well as stints at Middlesbrough, Rayo Vallecano, Omonia and Dinamo Bucuresti. Wanderers head coach Carl Robinson welcomed Mejías to the club. “Mejías will add strong competition to our goalkeeping pool as it is a position that still needed reinforcing,” he said. “We welcome the addition of his excellent experience to our goalkeeping set-up, as we have some fantastic young goalkeepers coming through the ranks of our Academy.” Mejías said he was delighted to sign with the club. “Having spoken to Rhys (Wanderer Rhys Williams) whom I played with at Middlesbrough, he told me amazing things about the team and about the city so I didn’t think too much about it, it’s a new challenge ahead,” he said. “I am a big fighter and a winner so we are going to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves at the club. I will bring my positivity, experience and my hard work to the Wanderers.” BASKETBALL: The NBL1 and Basketball New South Wales have taken another significant step in making the

NBL1 a truly national competition, unveiling the 12 clubs who will be competing in the inaugural NBL1 East competition in 2022. The participating clubs are the Albury Wodonga Bandits, Bankstown Bruins, Canberra Gunners/ Nationals, Central Coast Crusaders, Hills Hornets, Illawarra Hawks, Inner West Bulls, Maitland Mustangs, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Newcastle Basketball, Norths Bears and Sutherland Sharks. Penrith, who did express interest in being involved earlier this year, were not included. NBL1 East will replace the Waratah 1 competition next year. AFL: Former GWS Giants skipper Phil Davis has re-signed with the club for 2022. The 31-year-old was one of the club’s first signings in 2011 and was the Giants’ inaugural co-captain from 2012-2019. “It’s great to re-sign and ensure I’ll finish my career at a club I’m so proud to have helped build,” Davis said. “We’re at a really exciting time in our club’s evolution and I’m committed to being a part of that.” NETBALL: Penrith Netball Association have announced Kylie O’Brien as head coach of their Metro League team for next season. An accredited Advanced Level coach, O’Brien has extensive coaching experience at international, Premier League, Metro League, Academy and Association levels. O’Brien said she is looking forward to enhancing results and assisting players in reaching their full performance potential.

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enrith utility Tyrone May has been given a stay of execution for at least another week. The 25-year-old Premiership winner has been ordered to front the club’s Board next Wednesday where he will essentially plead for his career at the Panthers. It follows a controversial Instagram post, since deleted, May published soon after the season decider against Souths. “Penrith Panthers has issued Tyrone May with a show cause notice relating to his conduct following the 2021 NRL Grand Final,” a statement issued by the Panthers said on Wednesday. “At today’s meeting of the Panthers Board of Directors it was determined May’s conduct constituted a serious breach of his NRL playing contract. “In accordance with disciplinary protocol, May will have the opportunity to appear before the Board

next Wednesday before a sanction is imposed. “Panthers will make no further comment until the matter is finalised.” May’s recent Instagram post featured a photo of May and Panthers coach Ivan Cleary leaving Parramatta Local Court with lyrics from rapper Drake: “And the dirt that they threw on my name turned to soil and I grew up out it. Time for y’all to figure out what y’all gon’ do about it. Love my brothers”. May narrowly avoided jail after pleading guilty to four counts of intentionally recording an intimate image without consent. The sex tape scandal erupted prior to the 2019 season but May has remained part of the Panthers squad and played in the past two Grand Finals. Last week the NRL fined May $7,500 and ordered him to undertake further education programs in the wake of the Instagram post. He is currently stood down from all club-related duties at Penrith.

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