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“WE’RE SORRY” Former Lindsay MP Emma Husar says she hit “rock bottom” over the last 12 months, but things are looking up after she reached an out-of-court settlement with an online news publisher she claims defamed her. Troy Dodds reports on page 5

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e was a trusted adviser, confidant and senior positionholder within the NSW Catholic Church. But beneath Richard John Cattell’s holy exterior hid a child predator who used his power as parish priest to abuse young children and fulfil his twisted

sexual desires. The 79- year- old, who was in charge of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, St Marys from 1982 to the early 90s, was jailed for a minimum of nine months last Friday after previously pleading guilty to historical child sex crimes spanning more than two decades. Cattell, who entered the seminary aged 17 and was ordained aged 24 in 1964, was “aware he was committing

the most egregious sin” at the time of the offending, the court heard, labelling it “a battle within”. The court heard the offender had repeatedly expressed his remorse for his offending and his “wish to do whatever it takes not to cause them any further pain”. He will be eligible for release on parole on April 25, 2020. Read the full story on page 6.

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Crashes, chaos and confusion NICOLA BARTON

oad works at the intersection of The Northern Road, Glenmore Parkway and Wentworth Road have sparked concerns amongst locals, with a lack of vision already causing collisions. The third stage of The Northern Road upgrade between Glenmore Parkway and Jamison Road started in June 2017 and is expected to be completed in 2020. As part of the upgrade, work is being carried out at the intersection to replace the existing roundabout with new traffic lights. In preparation, Wentworth Road has been closed with another temporary Orchard Hills entry point just south. Confusion around needing to be in the left lane to exit onto the Orchard Hills exit is causing peak hour chaos. Many locals have also voiced their concerns on social media about vision difficulty. Glenmore Park resident Caitlin Bailey knows this all too well after she was hit exiting the roundabout last Thursday. “I was on my way to my partner’s house who lives out Warragamba way, so I had to come out of the Parkway and as I was exiting there was a guy nudging his car

out of Wentworth Road and he went and smashed into the back of my car,” she said. “I pulled over and he was so nice but I couldn’t blame him because the roundabout is a nightmare, he was really upset. “The layout is terrible, you can’t see, even though I was slow you can’t see it coming so you just have to go for it and hope for the best but with all the traffic from the school it’s so dangerous.” Other minor collisions and a few near misses have also been reported by local residents. A spokesperson from Transport NSW confirmed that removal of the roundabout and placement of new traffic lights should be completed by mid next year. “Transport for NSW understands motorists are still adapting to the changed traffic conditions at the intersection and is putting in place a number of measures to assist motorists through the changes,” the spokesperson said. “Work is being carried out to improve line of sight for motorists, install additional line marking and install additional signs to provide clear information about roundabout movements. “Transport for NSW will continue to monitor the intersection and implement changes, as necessary.”

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Barnaby enters real world If my favourite story of last week was about an influencer you’ve never heard of, my favourite this week is about a politician you almost certainly have. In a bizarre move, former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce this week declared he’s doing it tough – struggling to get by on his $211,000-a-year wage. Reading the yarn over my Corn Flakes on Monday morning, I actually had to double check I wasn’t on The Betoota Advocate. “I’m not crying in my beer because there are thousands, thousands doing it much tougher than me,” he stressed, before proceeding to cry in said beer. Mr Joyce is doing it so tough that he buys the cheapest groceries, doesn’t go out to dinner and turns off his heater even if it’s freezing inside. Welcome to the real world, Barnaby. Somewhere along the line, that ‘real world’ was actually Mr Joyce’s point. He believes his new tight budget – brought on entirely by his own doing in circumstances that have been widely reported, and reported again – helps him understand better the financial stress those living on welfare face. Yep, Barnaby Joyce now realises the pressure that someone living on $550 a fortnight via Newstart deals with. What a guy. In no way do I doubt Mr Joyce is doing it tougher than he was a couple of years back. He is on a good wage but is paying to support children from his former marriage as well as provide for his new partner and children. But in the suburbs of western Sydney, this story is nothing startling or new. The

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stories of elderly people being afraid to turn on the heater due to electricity bills are not myths, they’re reality. Going out to dinner? It’s a special occasion for most, not an every week scenario. I’m not quite sure what Barnaby Joyce was trying to achieve by being so public about his $211,000- a- year struggle, but if I can say one thing to him, it’s this: tell your mates. The more politicians are legitimately aware about the everyday struggles the real people they govern for face, the better. Shayna Jack in deep water The safety blanket we so often throw over our athletes tainted in drug scandals was very quickly handed to Australian swimmer Shayna Jack this week. The possibility that the 20-year-old may be a drug cheat was quickly replaced with the familiar theme of finding someone else, or something else, to blame.

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Jack herself followed a tried and tested path too – shocked and bewildered that she could have possibly tested positive. Ignorance is bliss, until it isn’t. The swimmer may be telling the truth, but it’s interesting to watch how quickly we jump to one’s defence while we lambaste others in similar circumstances. After all, Chinese swimmer Sun Yang, the subject of very public protests last week, sings from a very similar song sheet to Jack. Back in 2014 when he was banned for three months, he claimed he was taking a substance because of a heart condition and didn’t know it was prohibited. Chinese authorities kept it a secret, only adding to the ‘drug cheat’ finger pointing (sound familiar?). As for smashing a vial of blood in 2018, Sun Yang’s argument is that two of the three people conducting that test did not have the proper accreditation to do so. In both of Sun Yang’s cases, it could be argued that innocent mistakes and context could give him the benefit of the doubt; the same benefit of the doubt we’re so quick to throw behind Jack. I hope Shayna Jack is legitimately innocent. But we have to entertain the prospect she may not be. Still searching for John A few months ago I wrote about a friend of mine who had gone missing during a trip to the United States. The disappearance of John Regan is now making international headlines, as speculation continues about what’s happened to him. Google ‘John Regan missing’ for more info, and please spread the word.

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Out-of-court settlement avoids defamation trial; news site says sorry to former MP TROY DODDS

nline news publisher BuzzFeed and journalist Alice Workman have apologised to Emma Husar for “hurt and distress” caused to the former Lindsay MP and her family over an article published last year. BuzzFeed and Ms Husar reached an outof- court settlement late last week, avoiding what would have been a high profile defamation trial after Ms Husar launched court proceedings last December. According to Ms Husar, the August 2018 article, which reported on allegations made against the former politician, conveyed a range of false and defamatory imputations about her. An internal investigation by Labor cleared Ms Husar of the most serious allegations, but her career was already in tatters after the story went public, and she did not re-contest Lindsay at the May 2019 Federal Election. “BuzzFeed and Alice Workman acknowledge that they should have given Ms Husar an opportunity to respond to the article before it was published, and apologise for the hurt and distress caused to Ms Husar and her family,” a BuzzFeed statement issued on Tuesday said.

“BuzzFeed considers reporting on the staff complaints was a matter of public interest. Following a mediation, the matter was resolved and BuzzFeed has agreed to take down the article, without an admission of liability.” Legal issues prevented a planned interview between the Weekender and Ms Husar proceeding this week, but in a statement the 39- year- old said the “only place to go from here is up”. “I am happy that with the publication of the statement by BuzzFeed and Alice Workman this chapter is nearing completion, however it isn’t one I should have ever been written into,” she said. “I took action against this unprecedented reporting, not only for me and my children but for the women in public life who will follow after me. Simply put, it should never have happened.” Ms Husar said she hit “rock bottom” and the last 12 months had been the “hardest yet”. “It has been a public humiliation of the worst kind with the most terrible things you could say about a woman,” she said. “The only certainty has been the support of reliable and trusted friends who I value immensely.” The details of the financial settlement between the two parties is confidential.

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e was a trusted adviser, confidant and senior position-holder within the NSW Catholic

Church. But beneath Richard John Cattell’s holy exterior hid a child predator who used his power as parish priest to abuse young children and fulfil his twisted sexual desires. The 79- year- old, who was in charge of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, St Marys from 1982 to the early 90s, was jailed for a minimum of nine months last Friday after previously pleading guilty to historical child sex crimes spanning more than two decades. The offending, which occurred between 1968 and 1991, was perpetrated against five victims – four boys and one girl. The youngest was aged just six at the time, the eldest, 16. Three of the victims were abused at St Marys. His was handed a 30-month aggregate sentence with a nine-month non-parole period, with Penrith District Court Judge Sean Grant paying close attention to the complex issues of totality and delay. The disgraced priest’s offending first came to light in the early 90s, and he was incarcerated between November 1994 and November 1996 after pleading guilty to multiple counts of indecent assault against a boy, 14, during his time at the Liverpool parish. In 2015 he found himself back behind bars again, this time for 18 months for the sexual and indecent assault of an adolescent alter boy in the 80s while working at the St Marys parish. After more complainants came forward, police laid additional charges on Cattell in 2017 and 2018, prompting his arrest and extradition from Queensland to face these latest charges. Last Friday, the 79- year - old was convicted of a further seven counts of sexual abuse, including indecent assault, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and sexual intercourse. The court heard Cattell used his trusted position to force victims to sleep naked and shower with him during sleepovers, often telling them they were “special” and not to tell anyone because “I am

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New flood study warns 90,000 would need to be evacuated if worst conditions hit NICOLA BARTON

he first regional flood study for the Hawkesbury - Nepean Valley in more than 20 years has been released, deeming the region as one of the highest risk flood zones in the country. The new flood risk information is now available to residents, in a bid to prepare the community for the future. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said providing the community with this information is a vital step in reducing flood risk for the people who live and work in the Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hawkesbury- Nepean Valley has the highest flood exposure in NSW, if not Australia,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the last regional flood studies were done over 20 years ago there have been significant improvements in the science of flood modelling, increased understanding about climate change, and changes within the Valley.â&#x20AC;? Mr Ayres said the new Regional Flood Study has been developed by leading flood experts using the most current data and contemporary modelling techniques. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Close to 20,000 possible flood events were modelled, which represents the range of floods that could be experienced over a 200,000 year period,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Riverstone MP Kevin Conolly and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres â&#x20AC;&#x153;It contains updated information about riverine flood risk in the Valley, and includes new regional maps that show

flood extent, depth and likelihood of river flooding.â&#x20AC;? The new Regional Flood Study has been

provided to floodplain councils, the Insurance Council of Australia and utilities to ensure their information is current and updated. The study also aims to underpin regional land use and the master planning of evacuation roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose of this Study is to ensure the people of the Hawkesbury- Nepean Valley are as prepared as possible for flood risks and know what to do in the event of flooding,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ayres said. As it stands if a flood similar to the worst one the Valley has experienced were to occur, 90,000 people would need to be evacuated. While it is hard to imagine such events occurring with the current climate, NSW SES Commissioner Kyle Stewart said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to be prepared for future events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This new information and mapping will support our emergency and evacuation planning for the Valley,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will also provide important information to the community to help them understand their risk, what they should do and how they can prepare for a possible flood.â&#x20AC;? For more information about the study and what it means for locals, visit bit. ly/315u2q5.

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orget Sittingitis – sitting for long periods of time, it’s well known that standing up is the answer. Whilst standing desks have many great benefits including lowering your blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, reducing the symptoms of lower back pain and improving your posture, they also burn around 50 additional calories an hour whilst you use one. So by standing half of your working day (four hours out of eight) you’ll burn a staggering 200 extra calories a day, that’s 1000 per week and a massive 52,000 each year. That is the equivalent of running 18.71 marathons, all from behind your desk, all whilst you work. This easy switch will get you more active in no time at all. If it’s time to get yourself a standing desk (which sits on top of your normal desk), head over to au.varidesk.com. The Weekender has two Varidesk standing desks to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘Desk’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Thursday, August 8 and winners will be notified by email. Authorised under NSW Permit No LTPM/19/04131. Terms and conditions are available at www.westernweekender.com.au or from Weekender reception.

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Back from the depths of the media cesspit, Karl Stefanovic is kicking goals once again. Not only does he return to TV next week with ‘This Time Next Year’, but the former ‘Today’ host found his way to 2GB this week, filling in for Steve Price. He did a brilliant job.

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FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? The Bavarian. FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Starbucks. FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Penrith Panthers Leagues Club. FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? Krispy Kreme. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? I came from the bush, so the variety of shops and restaurants we have here is what I love the most. WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? Haven’t lived in Penrith long enough to know of any.

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Mayor meets with Planning Minister as Kingswood residents keep up the fight NICOLA BARTON

lans for two new boarding houses in Kingswood have been rejected by Penrith City Council, but the suburb’s battle to maintain its status as a quiet family area continues. The two proposals were rejected after countless submissions were made by the public highlighting compliance issues. It comes after a report by Council was put forward to last week’s Ordinary Meeting, calling on the State Government to amend the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) in a bid to resolve the boarding house debacle. The main issue surrounds the SEPP’s generalised controls which prevent Council from refusing development applications. Other documented concerns raised by residents included clustering, amenities, services and traffic. Penrith Councillor Greg Davies said while rejected applications in this area appears positive, the issue of legislation remains. “These ones were basically rejected because they didn’t fit in with the various planning compliance issues, which is a start, but they can still be appealed so it

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Kingswood residents gathered to continue their opposition to boarding houses. Photo: Megan Dunn still doesn’t get over the problem of existing legislation,” he said. “The problem is, if they did comply they would have got the nod whether the residents liked it or not.” Like many residents, Vince Montgomery has been very vocal in his opposition to clusters of boarding house developments, in fear that the Kingswood area will become ghetto-like. “We aren’t against boarding houses but

they just aren’t right for this area. It’s very frustrating, we are tired of fighting, we’re worn out,” he said. Last Tuesday, Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler met with Minister for Planning Rob Stokes to discuss the impact of relevant SEPP’s and recent changes to the planning assessment processes. Council is now also considering the feasibility of re-zoning the area bounded by First Avenue, Second Avenue and

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Manning Street, Kingswood from R3 to R2. This zoning would restrict the number of rooms in future boarding house developments to 12 or less. The report concluded that Council will continue to undertake strategic work in conjunction with other councils and departments to ensure development outcomes for boarding houses meet community expectations and intended affordable housing purposes.

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Fee under review A controversial new tree and vegetation review fee has been put on hold after Councillors labelled it too expensive. The fees – $175 for tree removal applications and $350 for vegetation clearing applications – were proposed by Penrith City Council to provide residents, whose application to remove a tree or clear vegetation was refused, to first seek a review through Council. Councillor Jim Aitken described the charges as “a little bit rich” and suggested $50 was appropriate. “Half the time [Council officers] tell [the applicant] to get an arborist report as well,” he said. Councillor Marcus Cornish agreed and suggested a further reduced fee for pensioners.

Lack of numbers The lack of shop numbers along High Street will be investigated in a bid to make businesses easier for visitors and residents to find. Councillor Kevin Crameri has requested Penrith Council look at the issue, saying he was shocked to discover how difficult it was to find a shop with a number on it along Penrith’s main street. He said being found easily was important to not only the businesses along the strip, but for visitors and emergency vehicles. Cr Crameri said Council used to provide its own wayfinding system, but it appeared to have ceased. “We once used to paint the number of the shop in the gutter, but it’s gone by the wayside,” he said.

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Congestion only exists where government fails H ave you ever noticed that whenever the issue of congestion comes up, politicians never take responsibility? It’s ironic because congestion only exists where Government fails to do its job. Once again Sydney’s morning peak hour has won the title of being the worst in the country. Tell us something we don’t know! Weekend traffic is no better. Average speed on the M4 from the Penrith on- ramp through to the Sydney CBD is 39km/h. It’s a sick joke considering half that route is sign posted for 100. Traffic movement in the Greater West is typically 11km/h slower than the rest of the country – easily the worst in Australia. We spend an average of 71 minutes a day stuck in cars, buses and trains – 20

per cent more in a decade. The typical western Sydney resident spends six hours travelling to and from work every week. Your eyes tell you why. Too many people packed in to areas too badly serviced by roads too narrow and public transport too out of touch. So it was staggering to hear the Premier on 7NEWS this week essentially tell us to suck it up. “We are Australia’s global city and you’d expect a city of our size to have those congestion challenges,” Ms Berejiklian said. Really? I guess if Federal, State, and Local Government didn’t tax and toll the backsides out of us that would be an acceptable response – but it’s not. Government under - investment is almost always the problem.

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To the credit of Gladys’ government, they are trying very hard to catch up but Sydney and the west particularly has been neglected for far too long. The catch- up game will never be won if we keep encouraging people to live in places already over- run and overcrowded. It’s time to start saying ‘no’ and take control of the population blow- out until the roads, trains, schools, water supply and hospitals can meet today’s demands. Just remember, congestion only exists where government fails.

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Councillor calls for tribute statues ALENA HIGGINS

ou see them in almost every prominent square in Europe, but Penrith has a distinct lack of statues, according to Councillor Marcus Cornish, and it’s something he wants to change. Cr Cornish was reminded of the situation when he attended the William Cox Festival at Emu Plains recently, which celebrates the life of the pioneer responsible for building the first road crossing over the Blue Mountains. “I thought it would be an ideal place near the museum to have a statue of William Cox,” he said. “I think it’s a matter of having pride in our city. We have a football team that we are proud of, we have many sporting teams, but we need to be proud and see the people who actually made our city and our nation from Penrith’s viewpoint.” In addition to Cox, Cr Cornish suggested a soldier of the Light Horse Brigade or aviator William Hart – who completed the first NSW cross-country flight taking off from Penrith via St Marys to Sydney in 1911 – as historical figures worthy of having a statue commissioned in their honour. “In Memory Park, again because it is in memory of our soldiers, there should be

something of significance to commemorate that,” he said. Cr Cornish, who chairs Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee, said the chance of vandalism could be reduced by erecting statues on a pedestal. “If they are put up high like the Queen Victoria statue outside the Queen Victoria Building [in the Sydney CBD] then they are much harder to get to,” he said. A spokesman for Penrith City Council said it prefers to commemorate prominent local figures in others ways, but did not disclose if this was due to cost constraints or damage concerns. “Council has not installed historical/ memorial statues, instead choosing to honour local figures through park namings or honorary plaques,” the spokesman said. But Cr Cornish said you couldn’t beat the visual representation and presence of a statue, saying it was the best way to honour prominent Penrith figures. “It is a very in-your-face and proud situation to have a statue, whereas a plaque means very little to anyone who doesn’t get close enough to read it,” he said. Who should be honoured with a statue in Penrith? Tell us your suggestions: news@westernweekender.com.au.

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reana Boere is using sugar and spice and all things nice for a good cause. The 19-year-old is hosting a bake sale at Cranebrook Woolworths on Sunday, August 18 to support RSPCA’s annual Cupcake Day. With RSPCA NSW receiving less than two per cent of its funding from the government each year, they rely on donations to support vital welfare services for animals across the state. Ms Boere thought it was the perfect event to show her love for animals.

“I love animals, they are my favourite thing and I would do anything I can for them so when this popped up, I thought it would be a great cause to support,” she said. “I will have face painting for a gold coin donation then of course cupcakes along with muffins, brownies, any sort of sweets, fruit for the kids and even ‘pawfect’ treats for pets.” Ms Boere hopes to raise $500 to help support the cause. Make sure to grab a sweet treat for a gold coin or donate at www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/f/breanaboere.

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A Kingswood man accused of sexually abusing a young relative in March this year may make another bid for freedom, his lawyer has foreshadowed. The 27-year-old faced Penrith Local Court last Friday via video link charged with ‘sexual intercourse with child under the age of 10 years’ and four counts of ‘intentionally sexually touch child under 10 years’. The man’s lawyer had planned to make an application for release last Friday, but was railroaded when Magistrate Price indicated the accused had already applied for bail and was refused on March 20, the day after his arrest. After taking further instructions, his solicitor flagged she would apply for his release on the next occasion the matter was before the court. When the time comes, she must satisfy the court that a change in circumstances has arisen since the last application before a second application can be heard. Following extensive inquiries, detectives arrested the 27-year-old man at a home at Kingswood about 9.45am on March 19 following reports a six-year-old girl had been abused by a male relative. The man stands accused of sexually assaulting and sexually touching the young girl while he was staying at the family’s western Sydney home on Sunday, March 10. His matter was adjourned to September 6 to allow outstanding forensic material to be produced by the prosecution.

Man warned jail is next stop if he keeps offending

A disqualified driver busted behind the wheel on his way to the chemist has been ordered to undertake 100 hours of community service work. James Colin Logan fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘driving while disqualified’. The court heard Logan, who was

banned from driving until 2021 at the time, hopped into the driver’s seat to buy Ventolin for his two-year-old son. The court heard the defendant was subject to a number of good behaviour bonds, aggravating the offence. Magistrate Price didn’t mince his words when describing Logan’s dismal prospects if he continued to re-offend. “What happens next time, Mr Logan?” he asked the defendant. “Jail,” Logan responded. “I couldn’t have put it better myself,” Magistrate Price concluded. “You can’t afford to put a foot wrong.” He was convicted and ordered to enter a good behaviour bond for 18 months. He was also barred from driving for a further two years, to commence at the end of his current disqualification.

Man not in court convicted of assault offences

Craig Paul has lost the chance to defend several assault charges levelled against him after failing to turn up to his court hearing. Paul was due to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday but wrote to the court and sought an adjournment to give him more time to save money to pay his lawyer. But Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt noted Paul had ample knowledge of the hearing date, which was fixed back in March, and added the case had been on foot since January. He refused the adjournment application, dealt with the matter ex parte and found each of the offences proved. Paul was convicted in his absence and fined $800 for two counts of ‘assault law officer’ and $300 for ‘resist officer’.

Disqualified driver granted bail ahead of September sentence A recidivist disqualified driver has been granted bail despite being busted behind the wheel twice in as many weeks. Braydon Luke Jolley, of Cranebook,

appeared before Penrith Local Court via video link last Friday having been nabbed on June 20 and July 2. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the 24-year-old’s long history of noncompliance, his recent incarceration for like offences and breaches of bonds in the past. “Essentially, he continues to offend in a similar fashion,” the prosecutor submitted. His lawyer argued full-time jail was not a forgone conclusion given Jolley, who was released from the drug court in January, was now clean. He said Jolley was ineligible for community service work penalties in the past because of his drug addiction but would qualify now. “Things have shifted enough to give this young adult another chance to comply,” his lawyer submitted. Magistrate Price agreed to give him another chance and granted bail. The father-of-three must report three times a week as part of his bail conditions. His matter was adjourned to September 6 for sentence.

Firearms licences in the spotlight at Penrith Court

A man who failed to renew his firearm licence has been convicted and stung with a $700 fine. The man appeared before Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with ‘possess unauthorised firearm’ at Werrington Downs on May 14. Wearing black slacks and a black leather jacket, the unrepresented man told the court a combination of factors lead to the oversight. “I just lost track of time and the paperwork was misplaced,” he said. He said he then attempted to pay it online before he went on holidays but had difficulties and gave up. “I’m just sorry that it happened,” he said.

Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt said letting his licence lapse and ultimately going on holidays without taking any action was a serious offence. He said misplacing the paperwork was also “no excuse”. He noted the man had already surrendered the firearm to police but reiterated that there should have been action taken at a more appropriate point. Meanwhile, another man who allowed his firearms licence to lapse has escaped criminal conviction. The man faced Penrith Local Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to possessing unauthorised firearms. His lawyer told the court the offender had no criminal history and was clearly not a “career criminal”. Notwithstanding the serious offence, Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt noted the weapons, which included a shotgun and three rifles, were located where they were supposed to be – inside a secure locker at the St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre. He was released on an 18-month good behaviour bond without conviction.

Woman reminded of rules after breaching AVO

A woman has been read the riot act after accepting a lift home and contravening her apprehended violence order (AVO). Penrith Local Court heard the woman was with her grandson at a football match and bumped into the man, who she was prevented from contacting, who then offered her a lift home. The woman’s lawyer told the court the man in need of protection approached her and she was unaware he would be there. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn found the breach was at the lowest end of seriousness for breaches of a similar kind but was sceptical about her explanation. The woman, who was on bail at the time for an alleged assault against the man, did not have her bail revoked, but Magistrate McGlynn sternly reiterated her bail obligations.

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Penrith: Footy fan charged after exposing himself

A man has been charged after exposing himself to police after he was escorted out of Panthers Stadium during the game on Sunday, July 28. At 5pm it is alleged the 29-year-old Glenmore Park man was asked to leave the premises by security staff due to high levels of intoxication. They attempted to escort the man out of the stadium but he became aggressive. Nearby police were notified and attended the scene. As police approached the man he pulled down his pants, exposing his penis and then turning around to stick out his bottom. Other nearby patrons had a clear vision of these acts. In police’s attempts to apprehend the man he resisted and pushed them in the course of his arrest. He was conveyed to Penrith Police Station and charged with ‘wilful and obscene exposure in a public space’ and ‘resist or hinder police’. He was granted bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, August 13.

Luddenham: Man charged after pointing laser at chopper

A Wallacia man has been charged after a laser was pointed at a NSW Police helicopter on Saturday, July 27. At about midnight Polair was deployed to the Mount Druitt area to assist police on the ground. The police helicopter was allegedly repeatedly and persistently targeted by a green laser device over a one hour period. Crew members tracked a man to Luddenham, where officers from Nepean Police Area Command were called to assist and arrested a 34-year-old man next to a vehicle on Luddenham Road. During a search of the vehicle, a laser pointer was located and seized. The Wallacia man was taken to St Marys Police Station where he was charged with ‘using a laser pointer in a public place’.

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South Penrith: Long list of charges for man and woman

A man and a woman were arrested in South Penrith on Tuesday, July 30 in relation to outstanding warrants and drug and firearm matters. At about 4pm officers from the Proactive Crime Team Penrith attended a hotel on Smith Street, South Penrith, and arrested a 34-year-old man in relation to outstanding warrants. Upon searching the man, police found a large sum of cash. While at the hotel, police also located a 36-year-old woman staying in one of the rooms and arrested her in relation to outstanding warrants. In the hotel room, police located two plastic bags containing a substantial amount of a prohibited drug, believed to be methylamphetamine. Upon searching the hotel room, police seized 20 grams of a crystal substance, believed to be methylamphetamine and a small silver pistol style firearm. The 34-year-old man was charged with ‘supply prohibited drug’ and ‘deal with property proceeds of crime’. He was also arrested for his outstanding warrants, ‘fail to appear in accordance with bail acknowledgment’ and ‘resist officer in execution of duty’. The woman was charged with ‘supply prohibited drug’ and for her outstanding warrants, ‘resist officer in execution of duty’, ‘not stop at stop line (intersection with no lights)’, ‘not give particulars to injured person’ and ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period’.

Penrith: Police investigate damage to ambulance vehicle

Police continue to investigate damage caused to a NSW Ambulance vehicle in Penrith on Tuesday morning. About 2.15am on Tuesday, an ambulance was leaving a home on Empire Circuit, after attending to a medical incident, before the windscreen was struck by unknown means, leaving a large crack. No one was injured during the incident.

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Legal warriors join forces Prominent NSW Police Detective Gary Jubelin has appeared in Court this week, formally entering pleas of not guilty to four offences with which he has been charged pursuant to the Surveillance Devices Act. Jubelin has been involved in the investigation of a number of high profile criminal cases in NSW throughout a career spanning a number of decades. Jubelin was the head of Strike Force Tuno which investigated the affairs of Anthony “Rooster” Perish, later depicted in the fifth season of the ‘Underbelly’ true crimes series. Jubelin was also involved in the investigation of the Bowraville murders that saw three Aboriginal victims slain on the NSW Mid-North Coast in the early ‘90s. The prime suspect in that case was charged and tried twice, once in 1994 and again in 2006. He was acquitted on both occasions. Most recently, much to Jubelin’s dismay, the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal determined that said suspect could not be retried for the murders, a decision that was later confirmed by the High Court of Australia in March 2019. More recently, Jubelin has been involved in the investigation of missing toddler, William Tyrrell, and it is that investigation that has led to him being charged with offences that bring him before the Court. The Surveillance Devices Act regulates the use of listening devices in NSW. The Act also regulates the use of data surveillance, optical surveillance, and tracking devices. The Act is designed to balance an individual’s right to privacy with the need for police and other

investigative bodies to be able to surveil people suspected of committing crimes. Generally speaking, the Act says that a person must not knowingly install, use or cause to be used a listening device, optical surveillance device and/or other tracking device without the consent of the person being surveilled, or without appropriate authorisation. It is alleged that Jubelin engaged in surveillance activities in the course of questioning a person linked to the William Tyrrell investigation without the requisite authorisation to do so. Jubelin emphatically denies any wrongdoing and was supported in Court by many of the families linked to the cases he has been involved in. Jubelin is represented by high profile criminal defence barrister, Margaret Cunneen SC. Cunneen is no stranger to high profile criminal cases, having served as a Crown Prosecutor in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for many decades. Cunneen was also the subject of an investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in 2014 that saw her accused of perverting the course of justice. It had been alleged that the then Crown told her daughterin-law to feign chest pains to avoid being breath tested after a car accident. Cunneen was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing in an extremely public and incredibly embarrassing episode for the much-maligned anti-corruption watchdog. How fitting that these two warriors of justice join forces to defend the claims against NSW’s most well-known modern-day detective.

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Anger over daycare plan Regentville residents say proposed centre doesn’t belong on quiet Gibbes Street NICOLA BARTON

esidents are furious over plans for a 66 space childcare centre on Gibbes Street, Regentville, and are sending a clear message to Penrith Council – they don’t want any part of it. Concerns surrounding parking, noise, traffic and sewage have been raised by locals in a bid to stop the development, which they deem not suitable for their narrow, dead end street. A sharp right heading south after the roundabout at the Mulgoa Road and Glenmore Parkway intersection is Gibbes Street, which homeowners refer to as “tucked away” and “quiet”. Regentville resident Trish Out said due to most people not even knowing the street is there, she is often almost wiped out when stopping to turn right off Mulgoa Road, an issue that will only be accelerated with so many additional cars. “I’ve near been collected turning into this invisible street a number of times, it’s a dangerous turn,” she said. “There are a number of issues, one being the traffic that’s going to be down this little end of the street with people trying to turn around day and night with an extra 80 cars per day on it.”

Regentville residents are unhappy about plans for a daycare centre on Gibbes Street Other concerns about the street’s sewage problems have also been raised. Since becoming aware of the development application, Ms Out has met with immediate neighbours and nearby residents to discuss the plans. With already severe peak hour congestion in the area, she said no one is too pleased about it. “Nobody’s happy and nobody wants it here,” she said. It was a mixed debate amongst locals

on the Glenmore Park Residents Group Facebook page, with some defending the development on the grounds that the area is rapidly growing. Mother of two Melissa Overton, who lives on the other side of Glenmore Park, is on the same street as a daycare centre and backs on to a primary school, but said it doesn’t bother her. “When we first moved in it worried us but now we have kids we realise how convenient it is,” she said.

“Yes there are cars in the street and there’s a lot of parked cars but it doesn’t affect us to the point where we would petition to not have one.” The Weekender called the two childcare centres closest to Gibbes Street in Regentville. Both said they had a couple of vacancies, but were close to capacity. Ms Out said the residents are not against the idea of a daycare centre but believe the small dead end street just isn’t the right fit for this one.

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Penrith Veterinary Hospital celebrates 50 years of looking after our furry friends EMILY FESZCZUK

0 years is a long time and even longer in dog years, but for Penrith Veterinary Hospital, which was built in 1969, it is a cause for celebration. The busy practice has had a long history of helping furry friends from right across the local area. Matthew and Sally Churchill have been vets at the practice for 24 years and took over ownership in 1999. Mr Churchill told the Weekender that the premises has had major physical changes over the years. “It was started by Tom Hungerford and was at the site currently occupied by the Plaza. Then in 1969 he sold the practice and it was built at its current site,” he said. “Renovations were completed in 2002 to more than double the size of the hospital then in 2013 the adjacent building was made available to us which allowed us to double the size of the hospital again to what it is today.” While the type of animals that the vet treats has changed, Mr Churchill said the loyal clients have remained. “In the ‘60s and ‘70s house visits were done most days for farm animals but now our focus has become much more on companion animals,” he said.

“Many of our clients still remember the older vets and the practice in its original form.” Over its half a century in operation, the practice has also built up an array of loyal customers. “Many have been coming to us for 20, 30 or even 40 years,” Mr Churchill said. “We have seen many generations of the same family as clients.” The owners recently held a celebration to acknowledge the many vets, nurses and receptionists who have helped care for hundreds of thousands of pets and their owners over a 50-year period. Mr Churchill said it was fantastic to look back at what the practice has achieved since the early days in the late ‘60s. “It is good to look up from day to day duties and appreciate what a great achievement 50 years of service is,” he said. “It’s wonderful to pay homage to the many people that have defined what Penrith Veterinary Hospital has been to so many people. “Having so many people together that have made Penrith Veterinary Hospital what it is over such a long period of time was a special thing.” Is your business celebrating a special milestone? Let us know by emailing news@westernweekender.com.au.

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t Marys artist Audrey Newton will have her work featured in the HIDDEN exhibition. The unique exhibition will take place amongst the gardens and graves in the historic Rookwood Cemetery. Ms Newton has had a love of art since high school, studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Western Sydney University and completing her Masters in 2015. She is an interdisciplinary artist working in the fields of drawing, sculpture and installation. Her HIDDEN submission, ‘Jewels: Part 2’, explores the symbolic value of comforting treats that are embedded in childhood memories. “The work is made out of pomegranate seeds, cardamom pods and sugars coated in resin will be spilling across a test grave at Rookwood,” Ms Newton said. “I was only five-years-old when my family migrated from Pakistan to Australia and it was a big shake up. These treats are my connection back to home and provide a comforting feeling.” Ms Newton is thrilled to be a part of the exhibition and hopes that when audiences physically touch and closely examine the artwork, they feel a similar connection with these jewels. “These treats are things that immigrants rely on when they are changing place of

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residence, so I explore the value of food and things we value when going through quite a big change in our lives,” she said. “I just want people to think about the idea of what is valuable to us and the idea of what home is and what it means to us.” The outdoor exhibition invites people to ponder the notion of history, culture, remembrance and love in a creative way. “The unusual site makes it more interesting for people who aren’t into going to a gallery. It really gives a different take on art and shows the hidden side of places,” Ms Newton said. The exhibition is free and will be running from September 7 to October 8. Visit www.hiddeninrookwood.com.au.

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ny parent whose child has had an accident knows how it takes just one second of looking away for disaster to strike. This was the driving force behind Stove Safe Australia, a product born off the back of Wallacia couple Alfredo and Amy-Louise Losi’s experiences. “With four children under five we tried to child- proof the house as best as we could but the one thing we struggled to find was a decent stove guard,” Mrs Losi said. “I had a dream that one of children spilt

boiling water over themselves, I had a cousin that did it with a cup of tea as a toddler, so we just wanted to prevent anything happening.” Stove Safe Australia is a guard- like barrier around the stove top which prevents children from touching hot surfaces or pulling pots and pans on top of themselves. By using heat sink technology, the stainless steel guard only warms slightly. Through many years of trial and error, Mr Losi said he has now perfected the design and launched the product to the public just last week. Stove Safe comes in all sizes and is available for all freestanding ovens as well as built in cooktops.

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I was listening to the Panthers’ song the other day and realised something. This song is not strong enough to play anymore! I notice the other teams’ songs have more strength and power in their words but ours are far too old, soft and ancient to be played anymore; and also it needs a masculine voice (sorry Jane) to sing it now. Does anyone else agree with me? It’s just not an inspiring song anymore. Come on Panthers bosses, let’s hear a new tune and song structure for the new ages, so our team can walk the stadium with a higher pride! DIANA MCCARTY, VIA EMAIL

Sad passing I write on behalf of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia to express our deep sadness at the passing of Former Australian Davis Cup tennis star Peter McNamara. Mr McNamara died peacefully at home in Germany last month after a battle with prostate cancer. He will be remembered as a good bloke, a great sport, and a gifted player and coach – the winner of five singles titles, two Wimbledon doubles, and the Australian Open. Despite his battle, he played exhibition matches and coached until the end, confiding in only a few people he had prostate cancer. His passing is a poignant reminder that prostate cancer affects

all men differently – some men speak openly, but others do not as they cope with the impacts of diagnosis, treatment and getting on with life. There are 211,000 Australian men who are alive today after a prostate cancer diagnosis, and an estimated 20,000 will be diagnosed this year – the PCFA’s highest priority is providing them with support. Mr McNamara leaves a remarkable legacy – a legacy we honour. Our heartfelt sympathies go to his wife Petra, his family, and many friends. He will not be forgotten. PROFESSOR JEFF DUNN, PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION

Hospital staff shortages I write in response to the article ‘Fears over staffing levels at new-look hospital’ (Weekender July 26). Firstly, Nepean Hospital currently has less than 20 full-time equivalent nurse and midwife vacancies in wards caring for women, children and newborn babies. Secondly, these vacancies are covered by talented nurses in our pool of casual staff. Thirdly, we are actively recruiting permanent staff for these positions and are continuing to grow our workforce. Seven midwives currently training with us will soon be joining us permanently as registered midwives. Patient care and staff wellbeing is and always will be our focus. BRETT WILLIAMS GENERAL MANAGER, NEPEAN HOSPITAL

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Activists pull down advertising posters as Webers moves to defend its operations NICOLA BARTON

t’s a battle of beliefs as Webers Circus defend themselves after being targeted by local vegan activists who claim the show is outdated and exploits animals. Last week St Marys activist Chantelle Sharples took down posters advertising the circus in the hope to send a clear message to organisers – something she has received significant backlash for online. But despite this, Ms Sharples will continue to fight for what she thinks is right. “The message for everyone is no form of animal abuse is OK, and there will always be people fighting back for the freedom of the voiceless,” she said. “I know I can’t physically stop the circus, but until the time they are banned, I will do every little thing in my power. “I don’t think circuses shouldn’t be in Penrith, only the ones that exploit animals.” Circus staff have since put up a united front in defence of the business, even inviting animal rights activists to come and see the treatment of the animals for themselves. Head Animal Keeper, Wonita Matousek,

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The Webers Circus team are defending their business against vegan activists. Photo: Megan Dunn said she feels heartbroken when people react this way as they think of and treat their animals like family. “It’s frustrating, I’ve grown up with animals and worked with animals out of shelters, I love my horses and dogs and feed and clean up after them before I do for my own kids!” she said. “I think people just don’t realise how

well they are actually looked after, these aren’t animals out of the wild, they are bred in captivity, love human contact and we’ve actually rescued most of them from shelters. “They are our family, these animals are my life.” This type of backlash from vegans is nothing new for Webers, with around

$40,000 worth of signage destroyed whilst touring the country. “It’s costs us an arm and a leg every year and it’s hard because you’re only in a location for two weeks, so getting your name out there is hard enough on its own,” Ms Matousek said. Webers uses both dogs and horses but not wild animals in their performances.

Family to hold fundraiser to give their son a voice EMILY FESZCZUK

Cameron Mills. Photo: Megan Dunn “We need to live with the conditions he has and keep going so I decided that the right thing by my son was to put an event together to try and raise the funds myself.” The event she has planned will be held at the Pioneer Tavern on Thursday, August 29 at 6pm and will be open for anyone to join in to play Drag Bingo. “April Fools is the queen running it and people can just turn up on the night, pay $10, which covers the daubers and the play book,” Ms Mills said. “We will be having games and raffles as well and if we raise over the amount we need we would like to share it with Fernhill School in Glenmore Park as well as local charities.”

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herie Mills has never heard her seven- year- old son Cameron say “I love you”. Now, she’s holding a fundraising event to give her son, who has Autism, a way to communicate with the world. Cameron was born with level three Autism, Global Development Delay and Attention Deficit Disorder which has made him non-verbal. Ms Mills said that every day is a guessing game for their family. “Cameron has two words that most people can understand which are ‘no’ and ‘mama’ but we have been told there is a high chance he will never speak,” she said. “He is a sweet loving boy, but I’ve never even heard him say ‘I love you Mummy’. “Our life is a guessing game trying to figure out what he’s wanting or what he is feeling but a speech device would change his life.” The LAMP Accent 1400 device, which costs $8000, would allow Cameron to pick images and type words with synthesised speech to give him a voice. The NDIS has knocked back the family’s request for the device. “I got told that we had to re- do Cam’s NDIS plan but that a lot of people are getting told ‘no’ for things they apply for lately and that there just isn’t the funds for this device for him,” Ms Mills said.

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enrith Women’s Health Centre has received funding to help women from migrant and refugee backgrounds dive into their new life in Australia. The $7,000 they have received from the NSW Government will help deliver a swimming program for adult women. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Community Development Worker Yola Walicka, who oversees the program, said there is a significant need in the local area. “These women often haven’t had opportunity in their own countries to learn to swim but in Australia it is a very highly regarded basic skill that is taught to children at school,” Ms Walicka said. “The CALD population are often overrepresented in deaths by drowning so we want to counter these statistics and teach them how to survive.” Ms Walicka told the Weekender the eightweek program will consist of two classes per week to not only teach the women skills but to also provide support. “It will be 45 minutes of swimming followed by afternoon tea to debrief on the sessions because for some of these women they haven’t had positive experiences

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Yola Walicka and Jane Gold from Penrith Women’s Health Centre. Photo: Megan Dunn they need to talk through,” Ms Walicka said. “They could also have learnt a skill they never thought they would, that they want to talk about, so we want to give time to talk about their fears and successes with the new skills they have learnt.”

The funding will cover the costs of instructors at Ripples Leisure Centre in Penrith and St Marys, which the team at Penrith Women’s Health Centre are very thankful for. “We want to say thanks to the Minister for Women Bronwyn Taylor, as we are

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Tradies urged to listen up Hearing loss can be prevented with the right safety equipment, experts say EMILY FESZCZUK

ugust is Tradies’ National Health Month with the 33,485 tradies in Penrith being encouraged to think about their hearing. Tradespeople and machine operators record the highest incidence of deafness in Australia. Clinton Lewin from Cranebrook knows firsthand the importance of protecting your ears. The 55- year- old now suffers from tinnitus and must wear hearing aids. “I currently do landscape work and drive an excavator, but I’ve had varied exposure to different industries over the years,” Mr Lewin said. “Where I got hearing problems was in the manufacturing sector when I was working as a teenager in a press shop with heavy machinery with no encouragement to wear safety equipment.” Mr Lewin said he wishes there was more awareness on safety as he now deals every day with his hearing loss. “Certain sounds are misplaced, I misinterpret verbal language when people are speaking to me and I am constantly asking people to repeat themselves,” he said. “My wife and children are constantly saying ‘Dad put your hearing aids in’, so

I wish when I first started in the industry there was more of an emphasis so I may have prevented it from happening.” While government regulations have increased over the past 20 years to promote safety, Mr Lewin said younger tradies are still dismissing warnings. Penrith audiologist Ravneet Kaur agrees, saying that tradies don’t realise the consequences. “They get too lazy but in the few minutes it takes to put on those earplugs they could save years’ worth of damage to their hearing,” Ms Kaur said. “People don’t take hearing loss seriously and then really regret it. Once it’s gone you can’t bring it back, you can only prevent the damage in the first place.” Ms Kaur recommends always wearing hearing protection, following the ‘one metre’ rule, and getting hearing tests every two years. “If they are having to shout at someone about a metre away in a noisy environment it is too loud so they should be wearing hearing protection and trying to reduce the number of sounds,” Ms Kaur said. “Tradies need to take the initiative as there are also links to dementia as they get older, so it’s not just about their hearing in the long-term.”

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Celebrating knitting group Penrith’s very own Wrap with Love Knit-In group is celebrating a decade of knitting wraps for local and international communities on Monday, August 5 from 9.30am to 12pm at Penrith City Library with a morning tea and knitting. The wraps knitted by these men and women are donated to local shelters and sent overseas to help ward of hyperthermia and provide comfort to those in need. These wraps have positively impacted the lives of men, women and children in our local shelters and international villages. The organisation has donated and distributed a total of over 26,000 wraps to these communities in the last 12 months, with our Penrith Knit-In group contributing. An achievement I believe is well worth celebrating. The men and women who volunteer their time to carefully knit these wraps and work in the local warehouse to distribute them to their new homes find great joy in their community efforts. It’s with their dedication of volunteering their knitting needles, homes for

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EDUCATION WEEK 2019

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ducation Week is a statewide, annual event to celebrate NSW public education, and this year it will be held from August 5-9. The week communicates the achievements of public schools, their students and the value of public education. The theme for 2019 Education Week is ‘Every student, every voice’. It is a celebration of student empowerment and how the NSW public education system gives students the skills they need in order to have and express a voice during their own educational journey and as engaged global citizens. Education Week will be launched jointly from St Marys North Public School and Dubbo College, Senior Campus via a simulcast on Monday, August 5. Schools are encouraged to join in the celebrations by hosting a special Ed Week assembly and live-stream the launch. The key messages of the ‘Every student, every voice’ theme are: Authentic participation Student voice is more than just having a say. Valuing and actioning the ideas, opinions and expertise of all students has significant impact for student wellbeing.

Partners in learning Student perspectives, experiences and aspirations shape and enrich our schools and communities and actively influence our decision-making as we strive to be the best education system in Australia. Respectful relationships Working collaboratively with other students and teachers our young people grow into engaged learners and ethical citizens able to contribute positively to their school and wider community. Connecting communities We connect our diverse communities by creating and sustaining inclusive, interactive learning environments that use advanced technologies to promote and extend student influence beyond the classroom walls. Change makers A culture of high expectations empowers our students to build a shared sense of purpose, self-value and belonging that will prepare them for future lives as active citizens in an increasingly complex and dynamic society. For more information about Education Week, visit www.education.nsw.gov.au/ public-schools/education-week.

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DODDS Penrith return to the venue where their recent seven match winning streak began when they head to Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday to take on the Bulldogs. It was against Parramatta way back on May 23 that Penrith’s season, then flat on the canvas, had life breathed into it, and over the ensuing couple of months Ivan Cleary’s side would – against all odds – get themselves back into Finals contention. Unfortunately the Panthers fell into some old habits against Canberra last weekend, with their attack less than impressive against a Raiders side that Ricky Stuart has perfectly placed for a tilt at the premiership this year. While Penrith were on the wrong side

of a few 50/50 calls, Canberra simply had their measure for the majority of the contest and never looked like losing. With the pressure of extending their winning streak now out of the way, the Panthers head to Parramatta to take on a Canterbury side that is heading towards the end of a long, hard season. Dean Pay’s team proved last week however they are no easybeats, only falling by eight points to one of the competition heavyweights in the shape of the Roosters. The week prior they surrendered meekly to Brisbane while before that they beat the Knights in Newcastle. Here is a side that can turn it on when everything clicks, but days like that have been few and far between this season. The Dogs simply don’t have the cattle to be as consistent as is required to be competing in September, as their position on the ladder reflects.

2GB 873 ABC 702 One thing you can probably expect this Saturday is plenty of points, given these two sides have missed more tackles than anyone else in the competition this season. Penrith holds that questionable honour with 710 missed tackles so far this year, while the Bulldogs sit in second place with 655. Add in the fact that Penrith give away more penalties than anyone else in the competition and the door is certainly open for the Bulldogs to spoil Penrith’s Finals party. But something the stats don’t show is effort and enthusiasm, and Penrith have had plenty of that during their last eight matches. Even against Canberra last week there was a feeling they’d stepped up considerably from where they were in the opening few months of the season. Ivan Cleary has stuck solid with the 17 players who took the field against the

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louder about the future of Reagan Campbell-Gillard at Penrith, with new rumours doing the rounds this week that Parramatta are planning to launch a bid for the front-rower. I told you some weeks ago that Penrith officials were uncomfortable with RCG’s huge deal at the club, which doesn’t expire until the end of 2024. The contract was signed off on by former General Manager Phil Gould, who agreed to a massive pay packet for the 26-year-old, who is currently coming off the bench for Penrith and has struggled to find his best form this year. Watch this space – I’m told there’s a very good chance the Eels will get their man.

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 I’m told there’s almost no doubt that

Tyrone Peachey will find his way to the Panthers next season. After a rumoured mid-season switch back to Sydney failed to eventuate, it was thought the 27-yearold may stick it out on the Gold Coast, especially with a new coach in the mix for next season. But I’m told Peachey is still harbouring a desire to return to NSW next season and that Penrith remains the most likely destination.

 Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has been

cleared of any wrongdoing over an incident involving referee Ashley Klein that reportedly happened in the tunnel at half-time at Panthers Stadium last weekend. After interviewing all the key players, the NRL said it was closing the matter with no action against Cleary.

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“WE’LL BOUNCE BACK” TAYLOR Panthers hooker Wayde Egan says it’s time to stop kicking stones about refereeing decisions and get back to work. Penrith failed to keep their incredible winning streak alive last Sunday following a rather controversial loss to premiership contenders Canberra 30- 18 at Panthers Stadium. Penrith skipper James Tamou and vicecaptain James Maloney blew up at match officials multiple times throughout the contest, with Canberra seemingly getting the rub of the green on many of the 50/50 calls. Speaking with Extra Time on Tuesday, the 22-year-old said the officiating wasn’t the reason his side lost on Sunday. “You can never blame the refs for any games, well I don’t anyway,” Egan said. “We weren’t good enough to beat Canberra. Sometimes the 50/50 calls don’t go your way and sometimes they do. You can’t get stuck whinging about it.” While Penrith were unable to record an eighth straight win, they were impressed with how well they matched up against one of the competition’s best sides.

Egan said despite the loss, Penrith are still brimming with confidence and are eager to kick start another winning streak. “Losing after seven wins in a row was tough to swallow, it sucked, but we weren’t too far off the Raiders on the weekend,” he said. “We’d probably be kicking ourselves if we played really bad but we know we did some good stuff out there against a quality side and we can keep our heads up high. “We are definitely up there and we are a much- improved side compared to the start of the year. Last weekend’s game won’t shake our confidence, I think we are a top four side.” Penrith will look to get back on track tomorrow night when they face the lowly Canterbury Bulldogs at Western Sydney Stadium. The Round 20 clash will be the first time the Panthers have faced the boys from Belmore all season. Egan, who will play at the shiny new Parramatta stadium for the first time, said the match will be a real battle no matter how far down Canterbury sit on the ladder. “It’s the NRL not park footy, every week is tough no matter who you play. Whether they are first or 16th, you have to be at your best to win,” he said.

Penrith dummy half Wayde Egan in action. Photo: Megan Dunn “The Bulldogs only just got beat by the Chooks on the weekend, so it shows what sort of side they can be if they turn it on.

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“It will be good to see them and play against them. Hopefully I can shake their hands and have a few laughs after the match. Corey, Dallin and Christian Crichton, who also left... we were all a tight group here. It was sad to see them go but that’s just the way it is.”

“I THOUGHT I’D PIN MY EARS BACK AND HAVE A DIG”

While Canterbury haven’t enjoyed the best of seasons in 2019 – currently 15th with five wins – they are on the improve and have knocked off the Cronulla Sharks and Newcastle Knights in recent weeks. Last Sunday they came desperately close to another big scalp, only losing to the Roosters 20-12. “They only just lost to the Roosters and I have a feeling they’ll come out firing again on Saturday night. We’ll need to be on our game because they’ll be out to beat us,” Leota said. “We were gutted to lose last weekend to make it eight wins in-a-row but after that loss, the boys will be hungry this week.” While Penrith’s 12-point loss to Canberra last Sunday afternoon wasn’t ideal, they do remain in the top eight for at least another week. Leota said losing to Ricky Stuart’s men was “tough” and that his side let a few things they learned at training slip.

“Canberra is really good at one- on- one strips and, even though we focused on that at training, there were a few strips in that game which really hurt us,” he said. “We also didn’t tighten up our ‘D’ enough as well as do the little things right like turn up for each other.” Perhaps one of the highlights out of last weekend’s loss to the Raiders was Leota’s 48th minute runway try. Not known for his try scoring ability, the 24-year-old has now scored tries in back to back games, however last Sunday’s efforts will be remembered for a very long time. “I just got on the field, had my first carry and Jimmy Maloney did a little chip over the top. Fish then caught the ball, passed it to me and I just saw the line and went for it,” Leota recalled. “At first I was thinking about passing it to Nathan but then I saw one of their defenders coming, so I thought I’d pin my ears back and have a dig.”

Maloney leaves incredible legacy in the NRL

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n a day and age where rugby league players seem to sing from the same cliché hymn sheet, it was refreshing to watch James Maloney’s press conference last week. After 244 first grade games, 14 State of Origin appearances for the Blues, three tests for Australia and two premierships, Maloney called the media together to announce that this year will be his last in the NRL. But unlike many a press conference before it, there were no tears, there were no clichés and there were no promises of exiting the game with a premiership. There was Jimmy Maloney. The same bloke who spent two years in the lower grades at the Eels before joining the Storm in 2009, where he would play just four first grade games before flying across the ditch to link with the Warriors. It was at the Warriors that we first got a glimpse of what Maloney was capable of with the boy from Orange taking the Kiwi club to a Grand Final in just his second year there. Maloney was a standout during his time at the Warriors and it surprised no one

James Maloney speaks to the media last week. Photo: Megan Dunn when he made his State of Origin debut in 2013 after moving to the Roosters in the same year. 2013 was an outstanding year for Maloney, who finished with a premiership ring on one hand and a Dally M trophy in the other, as the leading point scorer in the game.

It was plain to see by the good judges in the game that wherever Maloney went success would soon follow, so when the Sharks were looking to break their premiership drought, it came as no surprise that Maloney was the man they turned to. And Maloney didn’t disappoint.

During the Sharks’ premiership-winning year of 2016, Maloney finished the year as the Dally M five-eighth of the year and was given his first green and gold jersey. Moving to the Panthers in 2018, many believed that Maloney would be the missing ingredient in Penrith’s premiership quest, but as yet that hasn’t come to fruition. BUT… Those at the foot of the Mountains shouldn’t write- off Maloney, and the Magic Man’s ability to fire up his side come September. Maloney may have been all jokes and smiles at his press conference last week to announce he’s jetting off to the English Super League at the end of the season, but you can guarantee that under that smile is a burning desire to leave the NRL on top. It’s the same desire that saw him leave the Eels to join the Storm, the same desire that saw him take the Warriors to a Grand Final, the same desire that saw him win premierships with the Roosters and Sharks, and the same desire that will see him leave the NRL as one of the best playmakers of this generation.

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It’s time to transform the salary cap

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he salary cap is designed to create an even competition. In the main it has done that over the past 20 years. In that time most teams have made the Finals however the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters have still dominated when it comes to Minor Premierships. The cap was designed to work in tandem with a player draft, as it does in the AFL and most of the big American sports. Not having a draft means the cap will always be flawed. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has confirmed the League is looking to introduce player transfer windows. The hope is they’ll bring about more orderly movement of players and that is needed given the ‘any time, any place’ system that’s in place at the moment. Transfer windows will also be flawed because competitive clubs will do everything possible to bend the rules. Given we already have an imperfect system, isn’t it time the NRL made changes to the salary cap and rewarded clubs for developing star players? Fans want to see local juniors star for their clubs. Fans want to see star players

remain with their club long-term, however the cap in its current form discourages this. Next year Manly’s Trbojevic brothers are off contract. From November 1 this year, other clubs can attempt to sign them. Jake is probably worth $1 million a season, Tom even more. These players have grown up on the Northern Beaches, it would be a tragedy to see them leave the club. Signing both players at once on similar deals would be beyond the means of most clubs under the cap. If the brothers want to stay they’ll probably have to take unders. The Sea Eagles should be given major salary cap discounts to keep them. Whatever Sydney - based fans think about the Melbourne Storm, their star players over the years, even though they’re from Queensland, were developed by the club. They should also be given salary cap discounts to keep those players. This season the Panthers have shed local junior Dallin Watene- Zeleniak and Waqa Blake mid-season because of the cap. There’s currently a $200,000 provision in the cap for players who’ve spent eight years at their club, that’s not $200,000 off

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Miracle at foot of the Mountains Rugby league can produce some remarkable moments and memories, but the events of June 4, 2000 will live in the minds of Penrith Panthers fans forever. On that day, we saw one of the most remarkable comebacks in NRL history – a result that had Penrith fans in raptures and Tigers fans in absolute shock. It’s probably fair to say that a big chunk of the 16,000- strong crowd at Penrith Stadium back on that June afternoon would have already left the ground with the Panthers down 31- 8 to the Tigers mid- way through the second half. It appeared the Tigers had done enough to win the game and had certainly outplayed the Panthers for much of the contest. But proving that rugby league can sometimes deliver the impossible, Penrith would mount an incredible fightback to eventually win the game 32-31. The comeback started in the 57th minute when some fancy passing and ‘hot potato’ football saw Shane Elford score in the corner. Chris Hicks converted to make the score 31-14, but victory still seemed an impossible task. That was until the impossible became the probable – in the very next set, Craig Gower went from dummy half to score

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Hicks landed the conversion from close to the sideline to put the home side up 32-31. The Panthers still had to hang on for 10 minutes to win the game, but after coming from so far behind, there was no way Penrith was going to surrender the lead. With the crowd on their feet, the Panthers stayed in front and won by a single point. “I can’t remember the last time I saw a game like this,” Peter Sterling said in commentary on Channel Nine. “Miracle at the foot of the Mountains,” read the headline on the front page of The Daily Telegraph the next day.

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EXTRA MINUTES  Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah has announced that he’ll retire at the end of the season after playing more than 300 first grade games.

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t’s hailed as one of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time, and now ‘West Side Story’ is back in Sydney. After touring Europe, the show is coming directly to Australia with a local resident playing one of the lead roles. Noah Mullins, from Leonay, has grown up around musical theatre and has made his professional debut in the production playing ‘Riff’. “I grew up watching my Mum and Dad play characters like Velma and Billy in ‘Chicago’ but my parents got me into

musical theatre when I was four- yearsold,” Noah said. “My Mum was choreographing a Christmas special back in Penrith and they made me a character in the show because I knew the songs and dances better than all the other kids.” Noah (pictured above, centre) told the Weekender he never thought he would get to be a part of the modern re-telling of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ but was honoured to achieve his role. “I agreed I’d go for the exposure and learning experience I would get from the audition, but I thought I was way too young to play anyone in ‘West Side Story’,” he said.

“I love being in this production because it’s so rare to have the honour to play one of the most iconic characters ever written for musical theatre, that also sings, dances, and acts at such a young age.” While Noah has loved touring the world, he is excited to be performing at home in an iconic venue. “Being able to travel and do my dream job still blows my mind but going to Berlin was unforgettable,” Noah said. “Performing in the Sydney Opera House has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid and having my friends and family there with me will make for a very special experience.” Audiences should expect a night filled

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Rockin Mustang – St Marys RSL Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 6555 Diplomacy – The Joan From $30, 2pm & 7.30pm 4723 7611 Carmen – The Joan From $35, 7pm 4723 7611 Bridge City Jazz – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200

Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Leisurefest Roadshow – Penrith Panthers From $10, 10am 1300 665 059 Penrith Hope Walk – Nepean River Free entry, 8.15am 0412 118 678 Marys Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4734 5555 Rock City Saints – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Crush – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 The Radiators – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 Downthunder – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Family Friendly Fair – Harmony Farm Llandilo Free entry, 9am 0407 953 372

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Cool River – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Rock City Saints – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

The Frocks – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Oz Icons – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

Kafekool – Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 Blowfly’z Bush Band – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 12.30pm 9623 1211 Jade Hurley – St Marys Band Club From $18, 1.30pm 9623 1211 Leisurefest Roadshow Penrith Panthers, 1300 665 059 Sunday, August 4, 10am, From $10

Roe Zone – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 1211 Bob Gillepsie – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Underwraps – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Spot – The Joan From $20, 12pm 4723 7611 Marys Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4734 5555 SSO Fellows – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $15, 7.30pm 4723 5050 Lisa Crouch & Dig This – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Suits – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Matchbox Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 MVP – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 The Frocks – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Les Divas Penrith Panthers, 1300 665 059 Saturday, August 10, 8pm, From $35.45

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Enjoy High Tea at Mulgoa this Sunday Immerse yourself in the country life whilst sipping on the finest teas and eating from a delicious menu of sweet and savoury treats. Enjoy views of rolling hills and a lake that is home to black swans, resident sheep, chickens, ducks and peacocks that will keep you and all your friends and family entertained. The fine china is set so make sure to experience the age-old tradition of High Tea. It is at Mulgoa Valley Receptions on Sunday, August 4 at 12pm. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children. Call 0433 927 557.

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Classic opera gets special treatment in Penrith EMILY FESZCZUK

Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia! Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage with puppetry, songs, and puzzles.

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featuring nine soloists, 60 musicians and over 70 singers on stage together at The Joan. It will be an exhilarating evening of music set to dazzle audiences on a winter night. Make sure to secure your seats for this premier event. ‘Carmen’ will be on at The Joan in Penrith this Saturday, August 3 at 7pm. Tickets are from $25. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600.

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he Penrith Symphony Orchestra is presenting Bizet’s opera ‘Carmen’. Be swept away by a tale of fate, lust, murder and jealousy in a full concert performance of one of the greatest operas of all time. ‘Carmen’ has since become one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the classical canon; the ‘Habanera’ from Act 1 and the ‘Toreador Song’ from Act 2 are among the best known of all operatic arias. Noemi Nadelmann is electrifying as Carmen, appearing with fellow stars of Opera Australia and the orchestra. It’s not often that a production of this size comes to Penrith, with the performance

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The Young King’ combines the achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde with the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Adelaide theatre company, Slingsby. Adapted for stage by Nikki Bloom, it is perfect for audiences aged eight and up but this inventive fairytale will also satisfy the whimsy of adults and grandparents alike. A beautiful tale of leadership and imagination, ‘The Young King’ tells the story of a young boy born to a princess

and a poor woodland man. Snatched from his parents as a baby, the Young King is raised by a kindly goatherd in a deep forest. When the boy discovers his kingdom, it takes you on a journey to the land of king and queens where lessons are learnt and kindness reigns above all. This 80- minute- long immersive play will transport audiences to the medieval days of old, giving you not just a show but a whole experience. ‘The Young King’ will be on at The Joan in Penrith on Tuesday, August 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets are from $20. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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band of young local musicians, who are more used to song and dance than rock and roll, are currently rehearsing for a night of rocking for a cause. Noah Rayner, who is a local performer as well as a Sound and Music Design student, has put together a band to give time and talent to help the cause of curing cancer. The talented and dedicated local musicians are donating all proceeds of the ‘Rock Your Sister’ night to the Love Your Sister charity,

which directs all funds raised to cancer research, and this event aims to lend them a hand with their fight. Tom Weaver will be on keyboard, Alex Casalini on rhythm guitar, Daniel Hull on lead guitar, Bronte Rayner on bass and Joel Walker on drums. The boys have been planning the event for years and will deliver a night of rock anthems to warm the audience up on a cold August evening in support of a great cause. ‘Rock Your Sister’ will be on at the Lighthouse Theatre in Orchard Hills on Saturday, August 10 at 7.30pm. To book, visit www.trybooking.com/519095.

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At the movies... Incredible story kicks goals DIEGO MARADONA ++++ 2 hours, 10 mins EMILY FESZCZUK

To be honest, I was dreading the thought of watching a two- hour documentary about soccer, but this deeply personal movie certainly scored some goals with me. ‘Diego Maradona’ is a film about the celebrated Argentine footballer, following his early life to his move to Italy in 1984 and then the tumultuous journey that ensued up until present day. Directed by Asif Kapadia, it is cleverly constructed from over 500 hours of never- before- seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive with subtitled voiceovers of the champion himself and those close to him.

While I kept expecting to lose interest, his personal tale is one that not even the best story tellers could concoct. It deals with fame, power and money, mixed in with sex scandals, drugs and the mafia. You watch Maradona become a demi- god with his skills on the field, only to be branded a devil and suffer the deepest of falls from grace. Even if you are not a fan of one of the world’s greatest football players this documentary will take you on a journey and make you feel all the emotions he had to deal with during his remarkable career and troubled personal life. It is a story that all should see.

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Ê Revived Australian drama series ‘Seachange’ will premiere at 8.45pm this Tuesday, August 6 on Channel Nine. After being fired from her volunteer job in Africa, Laura Gibson (Sigrid Thornton) heads back to the beachside paradise of Pearl Bay for the first time in 20 years.

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Ê Former ‘MasterChef Australia’ judges Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris are yet to sign any new TV deals but rumours are rife about their future. Speculation about their next home varies from Netflix and Amazon deals to Nine and Stan. The trio are hugely popular in India, so don’t expect them to be unemployed for too long. Ê New National Geographic series ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted’ premieres this

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Ê One my guilty pleasures of 2019, ‘The Hills: New Beginnings’, has been renewed for a second season by MTV. Ê US comedy-drama ‘Younger’, which streams on Stan, has been renewed for a seventh season. Ê Mother of eight Kate Gosselin is heading back to reality television, starring in new six-part series ‘Kate Plus Date’ on TLC. With her sextuplets grown and her oldest twins off to college, the time is right for the well-known mother of multiples to find that special someone. It premieres on Thursday, August 15. WW38405

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Rambunctious Rams are in the mood for fun, festivities, action and entertainment! But, in order to capitalise on the Sun-Venus-Jupiter energy-enjoyment surge, some forethought and planning are required. A troubled relationship with a child, teen, friend or lover should improve, as you focus on the things you have in common. Cranky criticism is out and proactive positivity is in, as you experience renewed enthusiasm.

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TAURUS

Over the last few weeks you’ve had a rough time with relatives but this week something fortunate could fall into your lap, via a family member. Perhaps money, property, possessions, an inheritance, a freebie, a job offer, a tax break or some other sort of lucky opportunity. So make sure you grab this bountiful gift with both hands Bulls and run with it. Domestic matters are also favoured.

GEMINI

Lucky Lions … it’s your best week of the year, as the Sun and Venus (in your sign) make beautiful music with prosperity planet Jupiter on Wednesday and Thursday. So stop Cat-napping and prepare to pounce, as you make the most of the fabulous opportunities that come your way. As fashion designer Betsey Johnson said: “Real success is being totally indulgent about your own trip … and go full speed ahead”.

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Vigilant Virgos to the rescue! This week the Sun, Venus and Mars increase your enthusiasm for assisting those who are sick, in trouble or in need. You’ll find the more you lend a hand to others, the better you’ll feel and the more useful you’ll be. Your home life should also improve, as Jupiter helps you put a positive spin on a previously frustrating situation. Rest and relaxation are important.

LIBRA

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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

CANCER

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

After a tricky time good fortune is on your side this week Libra, as lucky Venus trines prosperity planet Jupiter. It’s especially favourable for social media, short trips, communication, education, community connections and group activities. It’s also the perfect week to make a long list of your goals, hopes and wishes. Then throw your dreams into space and watch and wait as they gradually manifest into your preferred future.

SCORPIO

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Have you been worrying about money? The planets promise a boost to finances and an increase in cash flow, but be careful you don’t cancel that out by indulging in a spontaneous spending spree! Under the influence of lucky Jupiter, it is a terrific time to apply for a job; spruce up your work space; or improve communication with colleagues, clients or customers.

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22 It’s a fabulous week for your public profile, professional projects, work opportunities and financial matters, as Venus and Jupiter send good fortune in your direction. Many shrewd Scorpios have a smart business brain so make sure you’re utilising it to the max! As artist Andy Warhol said: “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art”.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The stage is set for a potentially lucky week so make the most of it. Many restless Sagittarians are gypsies at heart and love to travel. The Sun, Venus and Jupiter activate your adventure zone so start planning your next trip, saving, booking and packing ASAP. However, moderation and common sense fly out the window as you party to the max, spend too much, overdo just about everything or make a few silly mistakes.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Coupled Capricorn – love and lust are in the air, so plan something suitably romantic and seductive. If a problem is creating distance between you and a loved one, take the time to talk through issues in a compassionate way. Are you single and looking for love? With the Sun, Venus and Mars visiting your intimacy zone, you need to be romantically proactive. Fortune favours the brave!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

The stars highlight your Aquarian love life, as Venus and Jupiter put Cupid on call to pay you a visit. If you’re attached, it’s time to organise a romantic rendezvous or a weekend getaway. Singles … it’s the perfect time to download some new dating Apps, refresh your online profile or go on a first date. It’s important that you look for a lover who is also a friend. Killer curves or bulging biceps mean nothing if you can’t connect in a meaningful way.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

The Sun, Venus and Jupiter bless a career move, a professional idea, a business matter, a start-up or a side hustle. There’s one proviso though … your heart must be in it. If you’re just going through the motions, then it will affect the quality of your work and success will be fleeting. So do your best to find a challenging project that you can really sink your Piscean teeth into.

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The ninth edition of the Big Bash League will usher in plenty of changes that should win the support of fans

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veryone’s favourite summer pastime, the Big Bash League (BBL), has undergone some major changes ahead of its upcoming ninth season. Following complaints about the length of the competition and less than impressive TV ratings, the BBL has unveiled a condensed home- and- away fixture, with 56 games over 42 days as well as a revamped Finals series format. The home- and- away season has been shortened by almost two weeks to

coincide with the school holidays period for families, and a five-team Finals series will see the two top teams rewarded with a double chance. The Sydney Thunder, representing western Sydney, will feature in the opening match of the tournament when they face Brisbane at The Gabba on December 17 before battling reigning BBL champions the Melbourne Renegades at GMHBA Stadium on December 19. Other fixture highlights include the hotly anticipated Sydney Smash derbies against the Sixers on December 28 (SCG) and January 18 (Sydney Showground Stadium), plus a Sunday afternoon clash

at home against the Perth Scorchers on the January long weekend. “It’s a really exciting schedule, with some big home matches including a Sydney Smash and a Sunday afternoon clash against Perth over the January long weekend,” Sydney Thunder coach, Shane Bond said. “We played two thrillers against the Scorchers last season, so it’s sure to be another entertaining contest.” The Thunder missed out on a place in the Finals last season, with Bond labelling the new and improved Finals format as “fantastic”. “I think that we’ve got a squad that can

certainly do well in this competition and we definitely want to be one of the final five,” he said. “It’s really pleasing as well that, should we qualify, we can host a home final at Sydney Showground Stadium where our players love to play and our fans can attend. “The support of the Thunder Nation is outstanding, so it’s great that they will have plenty of opportunities to watch their heroes in action over summer.” Fox Sports will broadcast all 56 matches this season, while Channel Seven will broadcast 40 matches. Tickets will go on sale on August 15.

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f your son or daughter enjoys playing touch football during lunch time at school, they can now show off their skills in an actual competition. Penrith Touch Association is currently recruiting players for its upcoming junior summer competition, to be played at The Kingsway Fields in St Marys. The local association is now looking for male and female players aged between six and 16-years-old to get involved. The competition will run across two nights: Monday and Wednesday. Monday nights will see U6 mixed, U8 mixed and U10 boys and girls teams take the field, while on Wednesday night U12, U14 and U16 boys and girls teams will attempt to cross the line. Penrith Touch Association Junior Coordinator Joanne Harris said the local competition has been running successfully for more than two decades. “I initiated it around 25 years ago, it’s been running for a very long time,” she told the Weekender. “Our competition includes kids of all

Touch football is very popular with kids all over Penrith ages, we are very flexible and we don’t knock anyone back.” Kids can create their own teams of 10 or you can register your child into a ‘player pool’ and have Penrith Touch find a team for them. “You can create your own team but if

you’re just a one-off player, they just need to register in the player pool and we’ll find a team for them,” Harris said. “Last season we had 120 kids in the player pool and we created around seven new teams, and the rest we added into already established teams.

“The player pool is a winner for juniors, you’ve got to find a way to get them in otherwise you’ll lose them to another sport.” Touch football has been a fixture in Penrith since the mid-1970s and is still as popular today as it was all those decades ago. In recent years the sport has partnered with the National Rugby League, which has only increased its exposure. While touch football is a fun and safer alternative to rugby league, Harris believes the sport is perfect for families. “With touch football, the whole family can play at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you are sporty or not, it’s a good fit for everyone,” she said. “As long as you can throw and catch a ball – that’s all you need.” Registration costs $65 per player, with NSW Government Active Kids vouchers welcome. Registrations for the upcoming season close on Sunday, August 25, with the competition set to get underway on Monday, September 2. For more information, text Joanne Harris on 0416 193 093 or email juniors@ penrithtouch.com.au.

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Giants can’t afford slip-up With the World Cup done and dusted, focus returns to Super Netball competition

iants Netball defender Sam Poolman said the recent World Cup break came at the perfect time for her club, who were in the middle of a form slump that threatened to ruin their chances of playing Finals. The Super Netball competition returned last weekend after a five-week break, with the Giants finally snapping their threegame winless streak with an important 63-56 win over Collingwood. Last Sunday’s huge victory over the Magpies in Melbourne elevated the Giants back into the coveted top four with just four games remaining before the playoffs. “It was a really important win. I guess we didn’t finish the way we wanted to before the World Cup and it was a long time before we could fix that,” Poolman said. “Before the game our coach Julie (Fitzgerald) flagged with us the opportunity that we had and how important it was to our season. “If Collingwood had beat us it would have made it really hard for us, so we

knew how important this game was and it was just nice being back playing together.” The Giants had three players competing at the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool with Caitlin Bassett and Jamie- Lee Price representing Australia, while Jo Harten was a member of the England team. Poolman said while the rest of the Giants team enjoyed some much-needed time off during the five-week break, they also did plenty of training to prepare themselves for the pointy end of the season. “Julie kindly gave us a week off to take a break and not think and talk about netball, which was refreshing,” she said. “When we came back to training, our strength and conditioner called it a ‘mini pre- season’, so we trained really hard because we knew we had to keep up the standard of the girls at the World Cup, who were playing almost every day.” This Sunday afternoon the Giants will look to cement their spot in the top four when they take on the Queensland Firebirds in Canberra. The Firebirds are winless after 10 games but Poolman is wary of the walking wounded. “The Firebirds played well against the

Giants Netball star defender Sam Poolman at training recently Sunshine Coast Lightning last round, so they’re going to come out absolutely firing – we seem to find every team plays really well against us,” she said. “For us, we need to keep building on our

performances each week. You can’t rely on another team winning for you or getting points for you. Every game is important but also the opportunity is there for us to take, which is a positive.”

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She’s ready to fight Story continued from » p. 72 “I ended up winning my first fight and loved it so much that I wanted to pursue it more,” she said. The 24- year- old sales rep has fought and won amateur titles all over Australia as well as overseas. After 17 fights Austin’s had 15 wins and two knockouts and is currently on a 10-fight winning streak. With her fight record strong, Austin was motivated to take her booming career to the next level by becoming pro. After ticking off numerous boxes, Austin was finally granted professional status recently. “As a pro I can start getting officially ranked in Australia and I’ve also managed to secure my first sponsor, Red Dot Enterprises, who are looking after me very well,” Austin said. “Being a professional also comes with a few changes, the rounds go from two minutes to three minutes and all your padding comes off – meaning all you have left to protect you is a mouthguard and gloves.” Austin, who goes by the name “Juggernaut” in the ring, will officially make her professional Muay Thai debut on Saturday, August 17 at Bonnyrigg Sports Club. She’ll be fighting former Australian number one Emma Graham in the Bantamweight division for the East Coast Professional title. Tickets are on sale at the door.

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s the AFL Finals draw closer, GWS Giants captain Phil Davis and coach Leon Cameron will look to continue their top four charge with a win over the Sydney Swans this weekend. This Saturday afternoon’s match at Giants Stadium will be the 18th meeting between the two fierce rivals, with the home side winning the past two Sydney derbies. While the Giants are flying high in fifth position, the Swans are languishing in 15th and are seemingly out of the 2019 Finals race. Speaking with the media on Monday, Davis said no matter where the two sides sit on the ladder it’s always a tough battle. “It’s going to be a huge challenge,” he said. “Like most derbies that happen around the country, ladder positioning doesn’t come into it too much because both sides play a similar brand of footy in terms of that real competitive style and that will take over come Saturday.” The Giants are currently one win out

John Longmire, Luke Parker, Phil Davis and Leon Cameron chatting with the media of fourth position and will need to keep on winning to force their way into the coveted top four. Coach Cameron said the Giants need to find some consistency fast, if they are going to challenge for a title in September. “We need to win this week, every game you drop this time of year puts you

behind the eight-ball – it’s tight from fifth to 10th,” he said. “We’ve only won three in a row once this year and, to be a top four team, you have to win three or four in a row and we haven’t done that yet consistently. “We have a huge challenge on Saturday and we need to make sure we come out of the blocks.”

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AFL: The Penrith Rams have won back to back games, smashing the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas 110-43 in Round 15 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Veteran Phil Aumann was outstanding in the huge win, booting 10 goals. The Rams return to Greygums Oval this Saturday afternoon to face the Balmain Tigers. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes were hammered by the Goannas 97-26 in Round 15 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Cassandra Bell kicked two goals for the Ramettes. The winless Ramettes will take on the Manly Warringah Wolves this Saturday morning at Greygums Oval. NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have lost six consecutive games, embarrassed by the ERNA Hawks 76-46

in Round 8 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team have failed to win three straight games, losing to the Hawks 59-46. Both teams will take on the UTS Sparks in Round 9. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 19 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions took place last weekend. In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys were too good for Cabramatta 32-18, while Penrith Brothers went down to the Glebe-Burwood Wolves 38-18. In the Sydney Shield competition, St Marys defeated Cabramatta 36-18, while Penrith Brothers were smashed by Sydney University 62-22. GOLF: Penrith Golf Club has moved to the lead in the Western Sydney Region Veteran Golfers Association (WSRVGA) Inter-Club competition, following another strong showing in the July event. Penrith had been mid-field in the rankings early in the year but struck form mid-season to move into outright first. Richmond Golf Club hosted the event, providing their course in great condition and the players enjoying perfect weather. The host club also finished with the day’s best team score of 151, ahead of Penrith 146, Dunheved 146, Springwood 141, Leonay 139, Wallacia 134, Glenmore Heritage Valley 131 and Stonecutters Ridge 127. Penrith currently leads the rankings on 738, ahead of Dunheved 732, Richmond 731 and Wallacia 728.

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BASKETBALL: Penrith have lost three straight games, going down to the Maitland Mustangs 96-84 in Round 19 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition. Sean Weekes top scored for the Panthers, recording 18 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team have snapped their four-game losing streak, defeating the Mustangs 61-52 last weekend. Natalia Beaumont had a monster game for the Panthers, notching up 18 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams will take on the Central Coast Crusaders in the final game of the season this Saturday at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium.

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t Clair resident Jacinta Austin begged her parents to enrol her into martial arts as a kid, but it wasn’t until she moved out of home at age 19 that she finally got her way. “I always wanted to do martial arts growing up but Mum and Dad didn’t like the idea of violence, so once I turned 19 and moved out of home I joined the local kickboxing gym and have been there ever since,” Austin told the Weekender. Five years on, that decision to defy her parents has proven to be a winner with Austin set to make her professional Muay Thai debut later this month. Starting out her fighting career as a kickboxer before picking up Muay Thai soon after, Austin’s coach noticed something special about his young protégé not long after she took up the sport. “I trained for a year for fun and to lose weight but then one of my coaches noticed my technique improving and asked if I wanted to have a fight,” Austin recalled. “I wasn’t sure about fighting at first but eventually I said I’d give it a go.” Story continues on » p. 70

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