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Wanderers win again

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The Galaxy’s at her feet Bullied at high school, Kerry-Anne Peterson found a way to shine JADE ALIPRANDI

Can they make it six in a row? p.76

Air con needed at schools p.7 NEW MUSICAL A Ghostly chat with pop and theatre star Rob Mills p.43

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olyton resident Kerry-Anne Peterson is ready to take on the Miss Galaxy Australia Pageant after raising well over $5000 for various charities throughout her career so far.

Supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the upcoming pageant, 19-year-old Miss Peterson said she has been able to gain self confidence by participating in pageants after being bullied throughout high school.

“I know how it feels when people feel they are not good enough and have low self-esteem,” she said.

“Being involved in pageants has helped me see a side of myself I never knew existed, and I have gained so much more confidence by doing it.”

Miss Peterson has supported and raised funds for charities that work with ovarian cancer research, cerebral palsy research, breast cancer research and brain tumour research throughout her time as a pageant girl, and currently holds two titles.

She hopes to raise over $5000 for the Make-AWish Foundation.

“I’m very passionate about charity work and that’s the great thing about the Miss Galaxy Australia Pageant, it’s very charity-based,” Miss Peterson said.

“The other great thing is that there isn’t necessarily a ‘prerequisite’ for this type of pageant, it doesn’t matter what you look like or how much you weigh or anything like that – girls can just sign up and help raise funds for charity.”

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Devastating blow in prime of his life He’d just started a business and bought a new house, but things quickly turned sour for Brendan DALE DRINKWATER

rendan Sewell’s life was on track for success and happiness when it took a tragic turn for the worst.

Mr Sewell, 28, was diagnosed with two life-threatening brain aneurysms last month, after experiencing what he thought was just a migraine.

Andrew Sarson, one of Mr Sewell’s longest and closest friends, said after Mr Sewell passed out in his bathroom, his doctor insisted he immediately admit himself to Nepean Hospital.

“They did a spinal tap where they collect spinal fluid and it had blood in it, and that indicates the possibility of bleeding on the brain,” he said.

“About 10pm that night they found not one but two aneurysms on opposites sides of his brain.”

Mr Sewell underwent a six to seven hour operation that fixed just one of the two aneurysms.

Mr Sarson knew his friend, who has just started his mobile car servicing business and bought a home with his partner in Jordan Springs, was going to be in hospital for a while.

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work for quite some time I thought he is going to need some financial help, I know he is in a bit of a tight spot,” he said.

Just after Mr Sewell’s operation, Mr Sarson started a MyCause fundraising page to support his selfless and hardworking friend.

“Coming out of surgery he was so worried about his customers and making sure he got in touch with people who were expecting his services that he even called people in hospital,” he said.

The community responded to Mr Sewell’s kindness, and smashed the fundraising goal of $4000, now sitting at over $6000 with just 57 donations.

“In the first 48 hours we got $4000.

That’s a testament to how he goes about his business and life,” he said.

“I thought anything would be great, anything would help, but people were so generous, even one of his customers donated $1000.”

Mr Sewell’s spirits were still high at Nepean Hospital’s intensive care unit on Monday, where he joked about wanting to shave his head like Lex Luthor, Superman’s nemesis.

To contribute to helping Mr Sewell and his family, visit MyCause.com.au and search Brendan Sewell Recovery Fund.

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Dance festival tragedies must stop The death of a 25-year-old woman at the Stereosonic music festival last weekend again raises questions about the future of such events as they continue to become drug havens that cost lives.

I’ve made this point before but I really believe that the organisers of such festivals do very little in regards to promoting a strict drug free culture, despite the noise they often make in the aftermath of tragedies like the one last weekend.

The front page of the Stereosonic website, for example, proudly boasts the logos of several alcohol companies that support the event but features nothing that promotes a drug-free day.

Dig deeper into the website and you’ll find some warnings about bringing drugs into the event but it’s hardly enough.

Given the history and reputation that music festivals like this are building, it’s about time we started to see organisers take more responsibility in promoting a strong drug free message.

Illicit drug use remains a significant part of the culture at music festivals like this, and something has to give.

Tragedies like the one on the weekend have happened very close to home too, with the annual DefQon.1 music festival in Penrith not immune from drug-related deaths.

And yet, we’ll most likely see very little change. Approvals will continue to be given to events like this, and the events will continue to attract an element of people who can’t have a good time without taking drugs and playing Russian roulette with their lives.

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“The organisers of such festivals do very little in regards to promoting a strict drug free culture”

the drug taking that’s ruining the reputation of music festivals. Again, I ask why there’s not significant anti-drug messaging across their marketing.

The PR guff that follows a tragedy simply isn’t good enough.

And while you might say it’s all about personal responsibility and those who pay the ultimate price may only have themselves to blame, we need a much better approach than that.

The answer is difficult to find, but burying our head in the sand and piping up with some selective anger whenever another death occurs is not the solution.

The first step is to see the music festivals taking greater responsibility to stamp out the drug culture at their events.

Or would that simply impact on ticket sales way too much?

The next step may be banning them altogether until a proper and permanent resolution can be found.

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Car 74, where are you?

You wouldn’t meet a more down to Earth, loyal and honest bloke than Owen Stephenson.

Owen and I travelled through the outback together in 2009 as part of the Great Escape car rally, raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Australia.

Even after he managed to get us lost in the desert for several hours after a visit to the famous Cameron Corner (where the NSW, QLD and SA borders meet), we remained good friends.

Car 74, which took us on that journey to some remarkable places six years ago, has now departed Penrith, with Owen deciding some time ago to give the rally away after taking part eight times (five with Car 74).

Many people would have seen the famous Car 74 in and around Penrith over the last decade, and it was a little sad to see it on the back of a truck, heading away from the area last week.

The car is in good hands, and at least we’re at no risk of another life-threatening trip to the desert with our fearless leader Owen at the helm!

Well done Owen – you’ve made a great contribution to the rally and to Cystic Fibrosis Australia and both of us owe that car a lot. She’ll be missed.

Footy overload is a bit much I love my rugby league, but even I think the NRL’s decision to have five days of rugby league each week next season is a step too far.

The game thrives on anticipation and build-up and in some ways, that disappears when you’re playing footy almost every day of the week.

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he Peachtree Hotel in Penrith has implemented new security strategies after a string of violent incidents in the past 12 months.

The popular local hotel was last week named one of the most violent venues in New South Wales, reaching the State Government’s ‘Violent Venue List’ for the first time.

The list has been running since 2008, with a significant decrease in violence at licensed premises seen across the state in recent years.

Licensee of the Peachtree Hotel, Jessie Fry, said they are constantly monitoring the situation.

“Any issues that have been noticed, we have put strategies in place to try and diffuse these situations,” Ms Fry said.

“Since we have implemented these new strategies and changed our system, it has resulted in a significant decrease of incidents in recent months.”

This year’s list presents a recorded 200 violent incidents across 14 venues compared to 1270 incidents across 48 venues on the first list in 2008.

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“We made several changes in July and since then we have basically had no incidents,” Ms Fry said.

“We are committed to providing a safe venue and are confident these measures we have put in place will prove effective.”

No other local venues were on the list.

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A taxi driver was forced to fend off a female passenger after she allegedly spat in his face earlier this week.

At about 5am on Monday, November 30, a taxi driver was waved down by two females near Penrith railway station.

The females, both 21, got into the vehicle but the taxi driver refused to take the fare for an unknown reason.

One female allegedly sat in the vehicle and spat in the driver’s face and then got out and walked around to him and allegedly spat at him for a second time. She then allegedly began hitting him with her bag.

After police carried out investigations, they arrested the accused at her Glenmore Park home at 3pm that day.

She’ll appear at court on December 15.

Three people were transported to hospital after a three-vehicle car accident in Londonderry earlier this week.

The accident happened at around 3.30pm on Monday, November 30, and is still currently being investigated by police.

A male from one car, who is from Blaxland, was transported to Nepean Hospital via ambulance.

A 60-year-old woman was airlifted to Westmead Hospital with a suspected broken pelvis.

Another male was taken to Nepean Hospital, with his injuries not known.

The Metropolitan Crash Unit is still investigating the circumstances around the crash and urges anyone with information to contact them.

Penrith: Woman jailed until Christmas after drug find

Penrith: Teenager arrested after early morning brawl

A woman has been sentenced to one month in jail after she was allegedly found to have an illicit substance in her possession.

The 23-year-old, from Castlereagh, was at a variety store on Station Street, Penrith, at about 4.50am on November 25.

Staff managed to detain the woman after they suspected she was stealing.

Police arrived and searched the woman.

She was allegedly found to have a number of items on her and officers also found a white substance that they allege to be ‘ice’.

The 23-year-old was sentenced to one month imprisonment, beginning on November 25.

Police were called to a fast food outlet on Mulgoa Road in Penrith on the weekend after reports of a brawl.

At about 1.50am on Saturday, November 28, police attended the premises.

It’s not known how many people were involved in the brawl but police arrested an 18-year-old man, from Penrith.

He was charged with ‘affray’ and ‘common assault’.

He is due to appear at Penrith Local Court on December 16.

Anyone who may have information relating to the brawl is urged to contact local police.

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Stop this now: Students left to swelter in class DALE DRINKWATER

hen temperatures soared above 40 degrees in Penrith on Tuesday, students at Jamison High School were left to swelter in classrooms that still don’t have air conditioning.

And they are far from alone, with a staggering 46 per cent of learning spaces in public schools in the Penrith Local Government Area not air conditioned.

It is a disgrace that successive State Governments have been unwilling to fix.

South Penrith mother Katherine Amos said the lack of air conditioning is hindering students’ safety and learning.

“They won’t learn if they are uncomfortable and miserable, and it can’t be good for staff either,” she said.

Ms Amos refused to send her 13-year-old son to school in the peak of the November heatwave, fearing he would get sick.

“I was really concerned as he is in a walking frame, so I kept him home because it was way too hot and I wasn’t going to subject him to that,” she said.

“I believe I’m not the only parent that kept their kids home.”

Ms Amos has started a petition on Change.org, questioning why children are expected to “suffer” through such heat.

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“Most government buildings have air conditioning, then we have our kids stuck in buildings without it,” she said.

“I want the Government to help us put air conditioning in our school. The P&C tell me we don’t meet the criteria, and I don’t understand why when it gets so hot here.”

A spokesperson from the Department of Education said its air cooling policy aims at cooling the hottest classrooms in the hottest parts of the State first.

That’s little comfort to students sitting in boiling hot classrooms.

“Schools with a mean maximum January temperature between 30 and 33 degrees are eligible to apply for air cooling of classrooms. Schools 33 degrees or above are provided with air cooling to all habitable spaces,” the spokesperson said.

Penrith’s average January high is 30.8 degrees. However, the temperature often soars significantly higher during the school year.

State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres admitted that the more learning spaces that have air conditioning, the better.

“The education department has a policy that prioritises investment into our hottest schools,” he said.

“In Penrith we do experience occasional very hot days which does put pressure on some of our schools.”

Blake, Callum, Vanessa Hedley, Christine Neville, Belinda Batman, Katherine Amos, Breeanna and Bailey at Jamison High School. Photo: Megan Dunn

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More than just a pretty face

It is now against the law to use an e-cigarette in a car while a child under the age of 16 is present.

Drivers caught breaking the law will be fined $250.

Executive Director of the NSW Centre for Population Health, Dr Jo Mitchell, said the ban is part of a number of restrictions introduced in relation to the sale of e-cigarettes and accessories.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (CONT.) s . & "ILLYARD 0TY ,TD Photo: Megan Dunn Story continued from Âť p. 1 Miss Peterson also added that people shouldn’t judge a pageant girl. “Pageant girls are more than just a pretty face; they are driven entrepreneurs who want their voice to be heard,â€? she said. “Pageants provide a platform to allow just that.â€?

The bubbly and confident teenager did warn others thinking about entering the industry, however. “The advice I would give to girls wanting to do a pageant is to develop a thick skin because there can be a lot of judgement coming your way,� she said.

Miss Peterson will compete in the Miss Galaxy Australia Pageant early next year.

To support Miss Peterson and donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit her Everyday Hero website at http:// making-wishes-happen.everydayhero. com/au/kerry-anne.

More pictures and details: Head to www.westernweekender.com.au.

Drug testing The State Government has launched a new drug driving campaign to warn motorists that if you take drugs and drive, you will be caught. “From today you’ll start to hear a lot more about Mobile Drug Testing – what we call, MDT,� said Police Minister and Deputy Premier, Troy Grant. “The simple message every driver needs to hear from this campaign is that if you take drugs and drive, the boys in blue are going to catch you.�

So far this year, 1 in 10 MDTs have come back positive, causing major concern for police.

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A new arcade in the heart of Penrith was officially opened on Tuesday night with a celebration that featured around 100 guests.

Councillor Greg Davies officially opened ‘488 High’, which already houses a number of businesses including Future Financial Services, High Street Depot and Judge Accountants, among others.

The offices of the Penrith CBD Corporation are also located there.

The CBD Corporation hosted the opening on Tuesday, which celebrated turning the closed arcade into a vibrant business area.

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Temporary St Marys Library and St Marys Council Office Closure in December St Marys Library and St Marys Council Office will be undergoing a refurbishment and be closed to the public from Wednesday, 2 December–Sunday, 20 December (inclusive).

It will reopen to the public and resume normal services from Monday, 21 December.

This first stage of refurbishment involves the Library internal walls being repainted, the installation of new carpet, new public PC desks and new DVD shelving. This refurbishment will create a greater area of study space and will allow the installation of additional PCs for customers to use.

Council will do everything possible to minimise disruption to customers during this period.

See the library website opac.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/opacs/ MyLogin or talk with library staff for more details.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Planning Proposal and Development Control Plan for 565–609 Luddenham Road, Luddenham Penrith City Council wants to hear your views on the proposed amendment to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) and Development Control Plan 2014 that will help deliver the Sydney Science Park. The Sydney Science Park is planned to be a specialised centre containing science based businesses, research facilities and educational organisations supported by some residential development.

The Planning Proposal on public exhibition recommends amendments to LEP 2010 to rezone 287 hectares of land at 565–609 Luddenham Road, Luddenham (Lot 201 and part Lot 202 in DP 1152191).

The Planning Proposal is on exhibition until Monday, 14 December 2015 at Penrith Civic Centre. The Planning Proposal and supporting documents can also be viewed online and at Council’s Queen Street Centre and both Penrith and St Marys Libraries. Fact sheets and guidance on how to make a submission are also available. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Monday, 14 December 2015.

Council officers will be available to answer questions on the Planning Proposal at the Civic Centre (Monday to Friday).

Alternatively, please contact us on 4732 8196 or email: cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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by Council: s Regency Design Centre DA15/1338 33 Collins Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x 2-storey townhouses Contact: Jonathon Wood on 4732 7991 Closing Date: 21 December 2015 s Baini Design DA15/1369 18 The Crescent, Penrith Shop top housing development including ground floor commercial tenancies, 18 x residential units and associated car parking, landscaping and drainage works Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078 Closing Date: 21 December 2015 s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA15/1368 95–97 Sydney Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of a staged multi-unit housing development (10 x town houses with 5 x town houses in each stage) and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726 Closing Date: 21 December 2015 s Mulpha Norwest DA15/1358 7 Yerrang Avenue and 38 Darug Avenue, Glenmore Park Torrens title subdivision x 7 lots and construction of 7 x 2-storey terrace dwellings Contact: Kate Smith on 4732 7705 Closing Date: 21 December 2015 s Mulpha Norwest DA15/1356 2 Yerrang Avenue and 19 Hassall Way, Glenmore Park Torrens title subdivision x 6 lots and construction of 6 x 2-storey terrace dwellings Contact: Mathew Rawson on 4732 7522 Closing Date: 21 December 2015 s Mulpha Norwest DA15/1357 137–139 Bradley Street, Glenmore Park Torrens title subdivision x 4 lots and construction of 4 x semi-detached dwellings Contact: Clare Aslanis on 4732 8195 Closing Date: 21 December 2015

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Education

Parents in desperate childcare hunt Popular local centre to close, leaving six staff members without jobs a week before Christmas JADE ALIPRANDI

enrith Community Aid Childcare Centre will close its doors on December 18 after giving parents just one month’s notice to find alternative daycare placement for their children.

Parent, Nicole Willoughby-Green, said it has been hard to look for another centre that is as good as Penrith Community Aid, especially because her son, Nicholas, attends five days a week. “I looked around and there was no places for five days at any centre, except for one,�

Ms Willoughby-Green said. “The only one I found is going to cost close to $30 more a day than I pay now.�

The centre on Reserve Street, Penrith is privately operated but based in a Councilowned building.

A Council spokesperson confirmed the centre requires repairs to the internal floors and other expensive areas that could cost in excess of $90,000.

The spokesperson said the decision was made by Penrith Community Aid to close their long day care service, that currently caters for up to 15 children a day from 0 to five-years-old and is used by 27 families.

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Penrith Council’s Children’s Services Manager met with staff from the centre in mid-November to discuss possible alternative employment opportunities for the six staff who face being without a job. “Although not our service, we did provide support and advice to the centre,� the Council spokesperson said. “Council has licenced the use of the building to Community Aid since 1994. “Under the agreement Community Aid paid no rent but was responsible for repairs and maintenance.�

Ms Willoughby-Green said she was shocked when the announcement was made, and said she was unsure if she would or could follow the centre if it was to move to another location. “There was no negotiation or consultation with the parents and now, because of late notice, parents are struggling to find somewhere else to send their children,� she said.

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Margaret posts her final letter End of an era as Wallacia Post Office exits Fowler family after 107 years

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Josh Amberger with seven-year-old Josh Harricks at Nepean Hospital last Friday JADE ALIPRANDI

hildren at Nepean Hospital received a visit from triathlete Josh Amberger last Friday, who was in town for the Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney event, held over the weekend.

Amberger was unable to compete in the event due to injury but maintained his role as Official Event Ambassador when he visited the Children’s Ward, assisted with expert commentary at the Official Pro Panel on Saturday, and took part in the relay team on Sunday.

“We know that community members make sacrifices to have the event like the volunteers that help out and the road closures for example, so it’s important, where we can, to give back and to show some sort of thanks to the community,” Amberger said.

“It’s a joy to donate my time to things like visiting sick children in hospital.”

This was Amberger’s fourth time in Penrith this year alone.

He has been professionally competing in triathlons for around eight years.

The children that were visited at Nepean Hospital had come out of surgery in the early hours of Friday morning but weren’t too tired to have a quick chat with Amberger and grab a photo. It certainly helped brighten their spirits.

“I just want to thank the Penrith community for having us, it’s always a pleasure to be here,” Amberger said.

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New Licensee, Dinesh Bharwad, and Margaret Fowler at the Wallacia Post Office. Photo: Megan Dunn DALE DRINKWATER

fter 107 years and eight months in the Fowler family, the Wallacia Post Office is in new hands.

Since John Fowler and his wife, Ethel, bought the business in 1908, it has been passed down through three generations, stopping at Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler and his wife, Margaret Fowler.

In 1993, Mrs Fowler took over responsibility of the post office from Cr Fowler’s mother, but ended an era on Monday with her retirement, and the appointment of a new Licensee.

“I’ve worked long enough and think it’s about time I stopped,” Mrs Fowler said.

Mrs Fowler is delighted with the new Licensee, Dinesh Bharwad, who plans to make Wallacia his home.

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“He has previous experience working in metropolitan post offices and is very customer focused,” she said.

“He brings with him a better knowledge of how to embrace the coming digital technology, which will be vital if post offices are to survive into the future.”

Mrs Fowler said despite the influence of the Internet, she is a strong believer in the community service that post offices provide to a village community.

“I would go as far as to say I think post offices are part of the social fabric of communities, particularly in smaller towns and rural and regional Australia,” she said.

“Of course, the Internet is changing the way we obtain information today, but many of us still value that human interaction of dealing with someone face to face.”

Mrs Fowler has mixed emotions about the changeover that not only means a new era for her, but letting go of fond memories.

“Having a work experience where the business is part of a village community, my memorable moments revolve around interaction with people,” she said.

“There’s a bit of nostalgia... but there is also a sense of excitement as I will have time to engage in other pursuits which I’ve been putting off.”

Mrs Fowler is going to enjoy a nice break from work for now, and focus on her interest in history, particularly women’s work in 19th century Australia.

“I would actually like to continue some research into this, particularly as it pertains to women working in post offices during this period,” Mrs Fowler said.

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Arts

Local arts industry faces tough future Hard road ahead: Surplus drops and challenges grow for Penrith Performing and Visual Arts DALE DRINKWATER

lready stretching their resources as far as they can, Penrith Performing and Visual Arts (PPVA) has suffered another funding blow.

The PPVA 2014/15 annual report was presented to Council on Monday night, and showed a falling net surplus.

Despite a $41,000 increase in subsidies from Penrith Council in 2014/15, net surplus decreased by 59 per cent, from $64,292 to $27,672.

In addition, Penrith Mayor and PPVA Board member, Karen McKeown, said State Government funding is now more restricted, making it harder for the PPVA to balance their books.

“We have had the word from Arts NSW that the $300,000 worth of funding has to be tied to new content,” she said.

“New content is very expensive to do.

We would sometimes ‘buy in’ shows that attracts recognisable actors and have high ticket sales.

“On one hand, developing new content is fantastic for local artists, but it then limits our earning capacity to buy in those high profile shows.”

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“We are going to have to think of more innovative ways to make money, without asking Council for more,” she said.

PPVA CEO, Hania Radvan, said they have already been working very hard to balance the books.

“We are trying to be very smart with the money we are given through subsidy... if we don’t have the money, we don’t take the risk,” she said.

“As our programs grow, so do our employment costs. The balance is always difficult.”

Between both the Penrith Regional Gallery and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, the PPVA provides over 6000 hours of cultural access to around 300,000 people annually.

Ms Radvan said to keep up with demand the funding model needs to change in the future.

“A consultant did a thorough review and identified $5.1 million worth of infrastructure that needs replacing,” she said.

Councillor Greg Davies acknowledged they need more funds to improve, but said it will be difficult.

Music Producer Valda Silvy, PPVA CEO Hania Radvan, and New Work Producer Nick Atkins. Photo: Megan Dunn

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We have reached an important milestone in our efforts to revitalise our City Centre.

This week we formally unveiled the ‘New West Invitation to Partner’. It’s a call out to investors to come and build Penrith with us.

Two weeks ago we also released an Expression of Interest for two City Centre sites at Reserve Street and Union Road.

It is envisaged the Reserve Street site will suit those wanting to downsize and live close to the City Centre.

The Union Road site could provide residential, leisure, commercial, entertainment and restaurants to support the main street.

The sites fall within, or adjacent to, the Living Well Precinct which will become a modern village for baby boomers looking for easy access to social, recreational and health facilities.

By 2031, Penrith will have a population of 260,000 and an economic catchment of over one million people.

We are working to create at least 40,000 new jobs and 25,000 new dwellings in that time.

In February we wrapped up more than 12 months of consultation with

residents, business groups, government agencies, investors, the not-forprofit sectors and educational groups – in preparation for the growth of our Regional City.

Penrith Progression gave us a blueprint for the future of our City Centre.

It identified six Opportunity Precincts, including the Living Well Precinct.

So now, we’re looking for partners to grow the local economy, attract investment and create jobs.

We want bold ideas to make the City Centre a better place for our community and future generations.

As a significant landowner in the City Centre, we want to use our assets to unlock Penrith’s potential.

We want to turn big ideas into reality.

The ‘New West Invitation to Partner’ and the EOI for Reserve Street and Union Road are the next step in transforming the City Centre and bringing the New West to life.

We encourage you to celebrate this milestone with us.

Have a great weekend and I’ll see you in next week’s edition.

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Christmas

Festive spirit shines in St Marys Christmas celebrations set to get underway with giant Christmas tree and special guests entertainment, a human snow dome and Michelle’s Plaster Painting will be on site for kids to make their special reindeer food.

The tree lighting marks the beginning of almost two weeks of Christmas festivities for St Marys, with a special visitor almost every day until Christmas, excluding Sundays.

“We will have Santa here from Saturday, December 12 until Thursday, December 24 in Coachman’s Park for free Santa photos from 10am until 2pm, so bring your camera,” Ms Adams said.

Another free family event will be held on Saturday, December 19 from 10am to 2pm with more entertainment for families and children.

“See us continue our annual Christmas festivities with Santa’s arrival, a jumping castle and another chance for the kids to make their very own reindeer food to take home,” she said.

“There will be more Rudolph meet and greets, Kozi and Pinky face painting and ballooning, and so much more.”

The start of the Christmas celebrations will be at Coachman’s Park, on the corner of Charles Hackett Drive and Queen Street, St Marys, next Friday, December 11.

For more information, call 9833 2433.

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hristmas celebrations in St Marys will kick off next Friday, December 11, with the lighting of a 20-foot Christmas tree.

The tree will then become a fixture in Coachman’s Park and will enhance the Christmas spirit of the St Marys community until December 28.

St Marys Town Centre Manager, Paulette Adams, encourages the community to come along and join the lighting celebrations from 6.30pm until 9.30pm.

“We held this event for the first time last year and saw a few hundred people on the night, so I’m hoping we have a lot of people come down and enjoy this free family event,” she said.

“The Board and I, along with the business owners, feel that this is a wonderful event to put on for everyone and to give back to such a great community.”

Not only will Santa Claus be visiting, but children can enjoy the Move and Groove Christmas Show, free face painting and ballooning, the Snowflake roller skaters and a jumping castle.

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Council changes Liberal Premier Mike Baird and his Nationals Local Government Minister Paul Toole are waiting until after the North Sydney Federal By-Election on December 5 before they announce local council sackings and forced amalgamations. They must let rural and regional communities decide whether or not their local councils should be amalgamated.

‘Fit for the Future’ has been deeply chaotic. Goal posts have been endlessly shifted. Councils declared ‘Fit’ are now being told to merge with neighbouring councils declared ‘Unfit’. Premier Baird and Minister Toole still refuse to rule out resurrecting their statutory ‘one-size-fitsall’ model for rural councils. The recent Parliamentary Committee came down against forced mergers. It found that ‘Fit for the Future’ was flawed, and that we needed an inquiry into how councils are funded before anyone starts talking about amalgamations. Let local communities decide the fate of their councils, not politicians in Sydney cynically making announcements just before Christmas.

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rom an electronic handle for a cricket bat to a fog collector, Western Sydney University’s (WSU) newest graduates have showcased their innovative final works to industry experts.

Widevision, an annual technology innovation exhibition, provided opportunities to 27 students from WSU’s School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics to show off their skills, abilities and hard work.

The Engineering, Information Technology, Construction Management and Industrial Design graduates displayed 16 exhibits at the university’s Launchpad Business Centre on Tuesday night.

Dr Sasha Alexander from WSU’s School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, said students’ final works demonstrated innovation on both small and large fronts.

“The exhibition recognises student excellence within their fields as catalysts for community engagement, for both industry and commercial dialogue towards sustainable futures,” he said.

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lenmore Park resident, nine-yearold Bella Grosse, is the youngest PAWS Studios student to score a professional role in a circus.

Having studied at PAWS Studios in Penrith since she was six-years-old, Bella will join Webers Circus for an extended amount of time when they reach St Marys early next year.

Bella managed to do a workshop with Webers Circus when they were in town two years ago, and has been performing with them whenever she can.

“We flew up to Queensland twice in the last school holidays when Webers Circus was in Brisbane and Bella performed with them,” Bella’s mother, Brooke Grosse said.

“I get to train with lots of performers on different apparatus’ and I get to be a part of the circus family,” Bella added.

Bella now trains three times a week at PAWS Studios, and has been welcomed into the Webers Circus family.

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Local research could solve big issue Hopes of a peanut allergy breakthrough after Nepean Hospital pilot data shows promising results He said the support from organisations such as the Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) was vital in funding the research that provided the important pilot data.

It’s great news for Nepean Hospital regulars like Tammy Flynn, who visits Prof Nanan with her two sons, Leevi, six, and Lincoln, four, who both have peanut allergies.

“We see Prof Nanan every six months for a check up, and the kids have more testing done,” she said.

“I already have full confidence, but it’s fantastic to know Prof Nanan is doing this work, and to know locally the care is there at the highest standard.”

Ms Flynn said caring for children with a peanut allergy is hard work, so the possibility to reduce the symptoms is fantastic.

“Lincoln was once kissed by someone half an hour after they ate peanut chocolate and he had an allergic reaction. His skin immediately reacted with welts,” she said.

Lincoln was first diagnosed at two, and then her elder son, Leevi, at five after a severe reaction where he was vomiting.

Ms Flynn said she treats her youngest son, Lockie, one, like he is anaphylactic because she is so worried.

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Animal studies using a special dietary supplement to desensitise against peanuts have had some positive results, and preliminary pilot data suggests that this novel approach might also work in humans.

Now, clinical trials will be performed at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, while more investigations will be experimented with locally.

Nepean Hospital and the adjacent medical school conducted pilot research that helped secure a huge $1.13 million grant that will enable the research and trials.

Professor Ralph Nanan, a Chief Investigator, Head of the Nepean Paediatric Immunology Unit and Director of the Charles Perkins Centre Nepean, said attracting this grant was a real community effort.

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Weekender journalist, Dale Drinkwater, and Rudolph’s Christmas’ resident pet, Shaynna, got into the Christmas spirit on Monday. Photo: Megan Dunn “We chose this charity because 100 per cent of what is raised goes directly to children with cancer.”

Mr Duncan said bringing in the chair wasn’t a move to improve business, but purely for families and to raise awareness of kids with cancer.

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Council requested information from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) as to what is being done to protect the native plants and animals in the Wianamatta Regional Park. The OEH has an agreement with Western Sydney University to conduct a PhD study into the population and habitat of emus in the park. The study will then inform decisions about the location and type of fencing for the park but will also be affected by a continuing fertility control program for kangaroos. The OEH recommended that high fencing remain for now, to contain emus and

vignette for people to be able to take family photos,” he said.

“A lot of kids are frightened of Santa, so this is a great way to be able to come in and take a family photo.”

Rudolph’s Christmas is one of the largest permanent Christmas shops in the country and is open seven days a week, from 10am to 7pm at 6 Pattys Place, Jamisontown.

New legislation has been passed by State Parliament that doubles the maximum penalty for falsely nominating another person as the driver of a vehicle at the time of an offence.

The legislation also modernises the process to allow people to submit their nomination online while removing the formal requirement for a statutory declaration.

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The Australian Ballet put forward a proposal to Council to hold their ‘Under the Stars’ community performance, and attract thousands of visitors. However, of the $250,000 production, Council was to contribute $100,000 broken down 6:4 of in-kind sponsorship and cash support.

Penrith Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler deferred the report, and said that Council deserves more consideration on the matter. “I commend the Councillor who brought this report forward, but it is underdone,” he said.

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres is inviting residents and motorists to provide feedback on a NSW Government proposal to reduce congestion and improve safety near Nepean Hospital at Kingswood.

The $900,000 proposal includes upgrading the intersection at Parker Street on The Northern Road and Derby Street.

“The north and southbound right turn bays on Parker Street will be extended and the kerb line in the centre median adjusted, with new light phasing and installation of CCTV to monitor traffic,” Mr Ayres said.

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kangaroos in the park. Councillor Kevin Crameri suggested the high fence should remain, to keep people from dumping waste or starting fires.

The construction of a wetland treatment system at Cranebrook will be undertaken by Civil Constructions Pty Ltd. The tendered price came to $771,654, and includes a range of works over four years that will restore a regionally significant wetland and critically endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland. Stormwater will be diverted to a new treatment wetland, a swale will be constructed, and a bund will be constructed around that and the treatment wetland. Council received $1.83 million in funding from the Federal Government, with part of it already being used for bush regeneration and vegetation management.

Penrith City Council has committed to being ‘small business friendly’, thanks to its inclusion in a pilot program. The Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner, in partnership with the NSW Business Chamber, launched the Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) Program in September 2014. “The program is the first of its kind in Australia,” Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown said.

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inally, an answer for families with children who won’t sit with Santa for their Christmas photo.

Rudolph’s Christmas, located in Pattys Place, Jamisontown, has its own gigantic Christmas chair, which is welcome to be used by the community right up until Christmas.

The big red chair won’t just help local families get a much cheaper family photo, but 100 per cent of the gold coin donations to use it will go to the Kids with Cancer Foundation.

Rudolph’s Christmas General Manager, Russel Duncan, said the chair is a great way for families to enjoy themselves while supporting a good cause.

“We are trying to raise as much money as we can, but also trying to raise awareness of the number of children that are suffering through cancer,” he said.

The Australian Government estimated that this calendar year, 650 children under the age of 14 will be newly diagnosed with cancer, and almost half will be under the age of four.

“So we politely ask when families do come in to please leave a donation in the donation tins for the Kids with Cancer Foundation,” Mr Duncan said.

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Her next big project will be an artist exhibition to be held next year titled ‘Long Sighted at the Library’ which will be filled with paintings of the macular.

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tudents from Samuel Terry Public School in Cranebook will use their problem solving skills when they take part in this year’s national finals of the First Lego League, to be held at Macquarie University.

The team of girls will showcase their skills in the finals after they received the ‘Judges Choice’ Award for great team spirit when they competed at an earlier competition at Granville Boys High School last month.

The First Lego League is about computer coding programs and using the skills learned there to build their own robots, using Lego.

“There were 34 teams, mostly comprising high school students, at the regional competition,” school Principal, Stephen Lockley said.

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“For the girls to have been given an award and to have made it through to the finals is amazing.”

A boys team also competed on the day but were unsuccessful in their efforts to progress through to the next round.

They didn’t stop there though and applied for a wildcard entry, which was accepted.

“Both the teams completed their projects really well and we are very happy with the end result and the fact that both teams will be able to compete in the next round,” Mr Lockley said.

Students involved in the competition described the experience as “fun” and a “good time” and were happy to work as a team to complete their tasks.

The Australian National Tournament will be held this Saturday, December 5 at Macquarie University where both teams will compete from the school.

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the western weekender » Friday, December 4, 2015

Christmas at Thornton Saturday, December 5

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It is Penrith’s newest suburb and hence, it’s Penrith’s newest Christmas event!

Christmas at Thornton will be held from 10am until 5pm on Saturday, December 5 at the Sales Pavilion on Lord Sheffield Circuit.

Enjoy an exclusive one off buyer incentive for the release of Sheffield on the day.

You can also take advantage of some fantastic food, live music and kids entertainment.

The great man, Santa Claus, will be on hand as well and we hear he’s planning to bring some special gifts for any kids who are in attendance.

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The Warragamba Carols in the Park will be held at 6pm on Saturday, December 5 at Warragamba Memorial Park.

There will be a jumping castle, glow sticks, a visit from Santa and of course some fantastic Christmas carols.

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Special message from mum Every parent’s dream would be to give birth to a happy and healthy baby, but on December 6, 1994 at Westmead Hospital, at 10.24am, 10.26am and 10.27am, triplets Karlie, Ricky and Luke were born by emergency caesarean.

What a blessing all three were to Michelle Vella and husband Gino.

This Sunday Karlie, Ricky and Luke celebrate their 21st birthday.

“I still can’t believe the day has come.

Your father and I wish you all a fabulous 21st birthday, with lots of love and cheer and great memories,” Michelle said.

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BUSINESS T advantage of being The a small business

Where do you rank when it comes to your competition?

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ver the past few weeks, I have been dealing with some large companies. Those interactions have been less than satisfactory to say the least, and have reminded me of the enormous advantage small businesses have over big business.

Here is a rundown of my experiences: 1. Courier company: The courier arrived with two large boxes that were labelled with my address, but with the wrong name (and not my goods). After refusing delivery, the courier attempted to deliver the same package three times over the next few days. As I write, I am still awaiting my correct package. The issue for this company is that while they have good procedures in place for deliveries, they have little capacity to respond appropriately to anomalies.

This situation didn’t ‘fit’ their expected scenarios, and they were unable to investigate and solve it.

2. Online payment gateway: I set up a new account in order to add an additional payment option on my invoices.

The account was limited, and I was told to submit additional information.

Because the additional information I supplied didn’t ‘fit the box’, my account continued to be limited. When I queried this, I was sent a generic email asking me to submit the same ‘additional information’. As I write, I’m still corresponding with this company, explaining the situation and asking for a specific response for what is required.

It is understandable that sometimes there are situations that require intervention. However, the overarching issue in my dealings with these companies is that I have needed to communicate multiple times, repeating the same information to different people, and doing so across a long period of time.

This is where small businesses have the advantage. If you have in place the very simple policy of always responding to enquiries within 24 hours you are already ahead of the game! If you call back and provide helpful information, specific to that person’s enquiry, you are miles ahead of big business. And if you do what you said you would do, when you said you would do it, you will have customers lining up at the door.

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ompetitive analysis should play an important role in shaping the marketing strategies of your business. Your brand’s rank in your market helps reveal your strengths and weaknesses. So why don’t many businesses analyse their competitors?

Competition makes you leave your comfort zone and encourages you to give it your very best.

A marketing competitor analysis should be a critical part of your own marketing strategy. It isn’t a reactive approach. Find answers for questions like; what products or services are they selling? How aggressive are they on the advertising front? Are their strengths and weaknesses the same as yours? How big of a threat are they to you? How do their strategies affect your business?

The answers should lead to strategies that will provide you with a distinct advantage, the barriers that can be developed in order to prevent competition from entering your market, and any weaknesses that can be exploited.

Online, some elements lead it to be a different game. You can track and analyse

the performance of your competitors in relatively simple ways. There are so many software tools available that can be invaluable to you.

Analysing link profiles, like industry based websites with a large following are highly beneficial to your online rankings.

In SEO, both analysis and evaluation should play an important part of your online strategy. If you are not aware of how well you are performing, you cannot tinker with your strategy meaning you can’t improve your methods.

It goes without saying that rankings for individual keywords are one of the most important aspects of online marketing.

These need to be keywords that are close to your industry, more precisely the product/service you offer are those for which you want to rank the highest.

Naturally, your competitors are attempting to do the same so stay on top of them.

Finally, don’t just analyse your industry.

You can learn best practices from almost any industry. Gaining marketing insight from other brands can provide valuable information of competitive advantages you may hold.

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Nestled in Westfield Penrith’s fresh food market (near Aldi), Toymate is in the perfect location to experience the magic of a real toy store, when you conveniently come to do your grocery shopping.

Toymate recently opened its doors to Penrith customers, and Store Manager, Ben Bliss, couldn’t be happier to be open.

“We are very excited to open Penrith as the eighth proudly owned Australian store,” he said.

“The business has been around for 10 years and, as a small business, we are always trying to learn and get better at giving our customers what they want.”

The Penrith store is Toymate’s latest concept store, and will give everyone who walks in the door an unforgettable experience.

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“We know our customers want the best brands, and we know they want it at competitive pricing.”

With over 3000 toy and party items that are $10 and under, customers can experience the joy of a real toy store without breaking the bank. Christmas shopping can be a hard and expensive task so Toymate try to make it easy and inexpensive for their customers.

“We pride ourselves on having all the best toys that kids wants for Christmas including brands like Paw Patrol, Monster High, Frozen, Transformers and many more,” he said.

“We are always hunting to find the best prices for our customers, and at the moment we have great deals across all the leading brands, that kids know and love.”

With not only the best prices, Toymate ensures their stock levels are maintained over the busiest times of the year, to make sure your loved ones don’t miss out.

“Over Christmas, we pride ourselves on the ability to stay in stock,” Mr Bliss said.

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HISTORY

Turning back Time

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One year ago...

The 2KA team during an outside broadcast The front page of the December 5, 2014 edition of the Weekender issued a stark warning about the summer holiday period on our roads.

Serious injuries, major damage and huge traffic delays was the result of two serious crashes that week – one at St Clair and another at Cranebrook.

We also reported on the news that Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic was in hot demand and could be on the verge of leaving the club.

“The 41-year-old could soon be fielding lucrative offers from overseas clubs worth millions of dollars after he became the first Australian to win AFC Coach of the Year at the AFC’s Annual Awards Night in the Philippines last Sunday,” the Weekender reported.

“Popovic’s win came off the back of a stellar coaching performance during the Wanderers’ amazing run to being crowned Champions of Asia last month. The club itself was also rewarded for its remarkable efforts during their debut AFC Champions League campaign, named the 2014 AFC Club of the Year.”

And the first ever IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney turned out to be a major success with 1,900 athletes competing.

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hese days it’s Vintage FM that rules the local airwaves, before then it was KICK FM and prior to that Penrith had numerous radio stations come and go in different guises.

But it was 2KA that was without doubt the station that most longtime Penrith residents would remember.

The station’s history dates way back to September 1935, when it was launched as a Katoomba-based radio station.

2KA moved down the Mountains in the 1970s, and on a new frequency of 1476 AM, was able to reach the Penrith market. A

number of Sydney stations feared 2KA’s presence, and a range of different formats were tried – mainly using automation.

It was in 1983 when 2KA entered its most exciting era – it was purchased by TV personality Mike Walsh, who had a strong connection with the Penrith area and was keen to develop the station into a true local force that not only provided a quality on air presentation, but helped Penrith become an entertainment precinct.

After broadcasting for some time out of a studio in Borec House (on the corner of Station and Henry Streets), a new studio was developed at the intersection of Henry and Lawson Streets, next to

Mr Walsh’s cinema complex. 2KA was a Penrith powerhouse during the mid and late 1980s, and into the early 1990s.

Brian Sanders was perhaps the station’s biggest star – presenting programs during the week and heading up 2KA’s rugby league coverage on weekends. Sanders took over as the main caller of Penrith Panthers games after Frank Ley, the longest serving 2KA footy commentator, decided to retire.

Darryl Brohman, currently a major personality on Channel Nine and part of the 2GB Continuous Call Team, was part of the 2KA rugby league coverage as well.

2KA’s commitment to rugby league and the Panthers was second to none – they broadcast all Panthers games from 1967 through until 1993.

1992 marked the beginning of the end for 2KA. On October 23, it converted to the FM band and became ONE FM, and later 96.1FM. It was the end of a Penrith institution – with 2KA never quite regaining the spirit it had during its heyday.

On its last day as 2KA, Jack Maddock said: “I was here at the beginning in the 1930s and now in October 1992 I declare the voice of the Mountains, 2KA, officially closed.”

Minutes later, on the 96.1 FM band, Mike Walsh gave an official welcome – and promised that ONE FM would play a significant role in Penrith and its future.

Interestingly, Weekender journalist Nathan Taylor’s father, Ian Taylor, was also a popular name on both 2KA and ONE FM, successfully hosting both the drive and night time programs.

The famous 2KA callsign did make a comeback thanks to Cool Country Radio some time after, but the station ceased transmission in March 2015.

Anyone who grew up in Penrith in the 1980s will never forget 2KA.

Remember when...

Check out the view looking east along Honeysuckle Avenue in Glenmore Park way back in June 1991, with homes still under construction. It’s certainly a different look now! We’ve got more classic Glenmore Park shots on our website at www.westernweekender.com.au.

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Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter » Friday, December 4, 2015

PENRITH CITY COMMUNITY NEWS

CELEBRATE WITH TOP LINE UP! There’ll be plenty of entertainment on offer at Penrith’s free Australia Day Concert at the Lakes on Tuesday 26 January 2016.

The thrills are back with 2 performances from Freestyle Kings - Australia’s awesome freestyle motocross team specialising in FMX shows.

Shannon Noll will perform hits like ‘Shine’, ‘Learn to Fly’, ‘Don’t Give Up’ and ‘What About Me’.

For the younger kids there’s SplashDance and Sam Moran - former Yellow Wiggle and star of Nick Jr’s ‘Play

Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith

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Along with Sam’.

Local pop, hiphop and R&B supergroup NeWest will entertain with singers, rappers & dancers: JROD (XFactor 2013), eNVy, Cauchi & Skywalker.

The night will end with our annual Fireworks Spectacular.

Ph: 4732 7777 Fax: 4732 7958 Email: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Please note in 2016 the event site will be on the training lake, not the grandstand area, so the southern bank won’t offer a view of the entertainment.

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You can stay up to date with Council news and events by following Council on twitter and liking Council’s page on facebook.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE In my first column as Mayor I would like to acknowledge the many successes Council has achieved this year for the City and our residents. I am proud to be the City’s fifth female Mayor and along with my councillor colleagues I am committed to getting the best results for our community now and into the future.

I am pleased that Council’s advocacy for infrastructure is being heard by the Federal and State Governments. More recently, their decision to investigate rail links between the airport site at Badgerys Creek and Western Sydney is a result of Council’s stance to deliver the best outcomes possible for the people of Penrith and the broader region.

Penrith Council was declared ‘fit’ by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, one of only seven councils in metropolitan Sydney. This is confirmation that Penrith is in a strong position and has a clear vision of how to manage the challenges of future growth while maintaining the service levels that the community expects.

We have celebrated Penrith’s bicentenary in style with various civic events that showed our rich past and what made our city what it is today. Those celebrations have paved the way for the future as we look to make our city sustainable through cooling it, developing our city to best accommodate future needs and activating spaces for work and leisure.

Penrith is the Adventure Capital and we continue to be a leader in tourism and big events. There is so much to do and with the warmer months upon us, it’s a great time to get out and about to explore what Penrith has to offer. For inspiration go to visitpenrith.com.au I wish you and your families a safe Christmas and holiday season and a very happy New Year.

Signature here Cr Karen McKeown Penrith City Mayor

MAKING THE CASE FOR RAIL Many Penrith residents face long daily commutes of over two hours each day even if they work in other parts of Western Sydney.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON NEW AIRPORT In October the Federal Government released the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Airport Plan for Badgerys Creek which show most flights will go over Penrith City.

The EIS also confirms the airport will operate 24 hours a day. As part of the EIS process, the community has until 18 December to make a submission outlining any concerns.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said Council was shocked to see all incoming flights coming in over Penrith and the lower mountains while departures will impact residents in Luddenham, Orchard Hills, St Marys and Erskine Park.

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“Penrith and the lower mountains will

bear the burden of this airport for Western Sydney which does not seem fair.”

Council believes the Sydney Airport Curfew Act should be amended to include the new airport and offer the same protection for our residents as those enjoyed at Mascot.

Council has funded an in-depth, independent review of the EIS with other affected Councils which gives a greater understanding of the impacts and inform Council’s submission, see our website.

Council is also lobbying for a rail link between the Western Line and the airport before it opens – to create a direct link between the North and South West Growth Centres and maximise

The surprise findings from a Council survey show it’s not only people working in Sydney’s CBD who are spending around 10 hours each week getting to and from work. the potential of the employment lands around the airport.

“There is a golden opportunity to get this right, to boost jobs and growth in a region that’s already paying the price of lost productivity through long commutes and inadequate transport access,” Cr McKeown said.

“Our advocacy has seen the State and Federal Government announce a scoping study for rail in Western Sydney and around the airport. We will keep pushing to get this delivered for our community.”

For more information about the airport: westernsydneyairport.gov.au

A St Clair resident who works in Regents Park said they spend two hours each day getting to and from work because of the ‘M4 parking lot’.

Other residents said they’d take a pay cut if it meant they could get a similar job closer to home.

Residents surveyed said more time with friends and family, opportunities to exercise and be more active in their community were the main benefits they’d enjoy if they were able to work closer to home or spend less time commuting.

Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter » Friday, December 4, 2015

COME AND BUILD PENRITH WITH US The New West ‘Invitation to Partner’ has been unveiled to local developers this week. The document has been released to coincide with Council’s call to investors for bold ideas for two City Centre sites.

future. Parking is an important facility in our City, but there is real scope here to provide parking as well as other services to enable a vibrant City Centre that caters for a growing population.”

The Expression of Interest for Union Road and Reserve Street is the next step in transforming the City Centre and bringing the New West to life. Mayor Karen McKeown said Council was looking for partners to grow the local economy, attract investment and create jobs.

In the New West Invitation to Partner, Council asks investors to ‘come and build Penrith with us’ – outlining what the City has to offer and projects already underway. It identifies seven opportunity sites, including the Reserve Street and Union Road sites.

“Penrith will have a population of 260,000 and an economic catchment of over 1 million people by 2031,” Cr McKeown said. “The growth of our Regional City, and all the work done during the Penrith Progression process, means we are able to think boldly about capitalising on our assets to make the City Centre a better place for our community and future generations.”

“We have more than $3 billion in projects already planned for the City,” Cr McKeown said. “Sydney Science Park, which has a planning proposal out now, will be a leading international research and development centre specialising in the food, health and energy sectors.

Together with the Penrith Health and Education Precinct it will provide more than 25,000 jobs in our City.”

The Union Road and Reserve Street sites fall within, or adjacent to, the Living Well Precinct which will become a modern village for seniors looking for easy access to social, recreational and health facilities.

Cr McKeown said Council was committed to making Penrith a great place to live, work and invest.

“As the City grows and prospers, Council has a strategy to consolidate a number of our car parks into decked car parking,” Cr McKeown said. “In fact, the EOI for Union Road calls for development that would provide an additional 1,000 public parking spaces.

“I must stress that there will be no net loss of car parks in the City Centre in the

“Penrith Progression was an exciting collaboration with our community and a range of other stakeholders over more than 12 months,” Cr McKeown said.

“Now, with the advice of our Property Development Advisory Panel, and in partnership with the industry, we are keen to explore every opportunity for our City.”

Go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au to get a copy of the New West Invitation to Partner.

Economic Development Strategy Council is developing a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (EDS) for the City, based on detailed research, workshop feedback and a business sentiment survey to ensure the Penrith of the future is the best it can be.

The EDS workshop looked at the city’s economic strengths and opportunities. The workshop provided some great suggestions and ideas for the future, as well as identifying priority issues and key strategies to address them.

Businesses across Penrith have also been surveyed about employment, imports, business conditions and their experience of running a business.

The EDS is nearing completion.

Night Time Economy and Short Term Accommodation Two other exciting pieces of work currently being finalised are a Night Time Economy Strategy and Short Term Accommodation Study.

Penrith Progression identified the creation of an evening economy as an important element in the revitalisation of the Penrith City Centre. Economic planning consultants, Urbis Pty Ltd, are working with Council to find out how the night time economy works, how big it is and what changes could be made to make it better. A survey of what people are doing at night in Penrith has also been completed.

Following the Destination Management Plan, Council is testing

for both demand and feasibility of short-term accommodation in the city.

The study will include hotels, serviced apartments and holiday/ tourist parks.

Results are expected early 2016 and community feedback will be sought.

Small Business Friendly Councils Program Penrith Council has committed to a number of initiatives to improve business processes and assist small businesses, as part of its inclusion in the Small Business Friendly Councils Program. These include: • Implementing an “on time payment policy” so that businesses are paid on time.

• Identifying issues and opportunities for local small businesses through a Business Sentiment Survey.

• Creating a model to support business through the Council system, from first enquiry to operation.

• Preparing an economic strategy to support and foster our night time economy, to build the vibrancy of the city centre and support existing operators.

• Undertaking a short term accommodation study into the demand and feasibility of short term accommodation in Penrith, to assist in the marketing of Penrith as a destination.

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SUMMIT SHINES LIGHT ON OPPORTUNITIES Creating more opportunities for the region’s vibrant artistic community and capturing a more equitable share of government funding are some of the priorities identified by participants at the Mayoral Arts and Cultural Summit held in September this year.

More than 120 artists and cultural workers took part in the Summit, coming from all over the Penrith, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury regions.

Earlier this year Council co-funded a Deloitte Access Economics report, Building Western Sydney’s Cultural Arts Economy, which highlighted glaring inequities in state and federal funding for cultural programs and infrastructure.

The report found that while close to one third of the population of NSW live in Western Sydney, the region receives just 1% of Commonwealth arts program funding and 5.5% of the State Government’s arts and events budget.

Lobbying for equity in arts and cultural development funding was a priority for participants at the Summit and Council will lead the push.

Council invests a significant amount of funds to ensure the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, the Penrith Conservatorium of Music and the Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest provide an exciting and rewarding cultural experience for residents and visitors to the area. However the Federal and State governments need to provide more funding support. Each attendee at the Sydney Opera House receives a subsidy of $74 in State Government funding whereas each attendee at Penrith’s major cultural facilities receives a $1.50 government subsidy.

Summit participants also highlighted the need for more accessible spaces for artists, such as creative hubs and pop-ups across the region to nurture the contribution of arts and cultural expression to our everyday lives.

The Summit report is being sent to all participants, asking for their support to assist Council in its advocacy to other levels of government.

To see all the outcomes of the summit and find out how to get involved, go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said

Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains artists and cultural representatives took part in the Mayoral Arts and Cultural Summit.

EXTRA BIN COLLECTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

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25 DECEMBER 2015 TO 7 JANUARY 2016

TELEPHONE INTERPRETER SERVICE (TIS) Penrith City Council offers a free Telephone Interpreter Service for people whose first language is other than English.

One in five Penrith residents were born overseas while one in seven speak a language other than English at home.

The Telephone Interpreter Service is available in 160 languages and is free for customers to use.

Council’s website is accessible in a variety of languages, however there are times when customers need specific details which are best provided by speaking to someone.

To help you with additional waste and recycling at Christmas time, we are providing extra bin collections for two weeks.

The night before your normal collection day, please place all your bins at the

kerbside from 25 December 2015 to 7 January 2016.

Collections will run late into the night, so please do not bring your bins in until they have been emptied.

If you know someone whose first language is other than English and who needs to speak to Council let them know about this free service.

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E-Waste drop off day and reminders about extra bin collections at Christmas and New Year.

Available as a FREE download for both Apple and Android devices, simply search for Penrith Waste Champion in the Playstore or App store.

acts as an intermediary, translating the customer’s language of choice as they speak to Council staff. It is available by calling 131 450 and asking the operator to call Penrith Council on 02 4732 7777.

Open Category: • Winner – Dong Vuong • Second Place – Robert Pearson • Third Place – Melanie Beattie Youth Category: • Winner – Callum Meney • Second Place – Rose-Marie Rech • Third Place – Sophie Schenk Kids Category: • Winner – Sofia Fasitsas • Second Place – Piper Spackman • Third Place – Holly Munday Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown with the winners of Penrith Council’s 2015 National Water Week Environmental Photo Competition.

WATER WEEK COMPETITION WINNERS Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown presented prizes to the winners of Council’s 2015 National Water Week Environmental Photo Competition on Wednesday 4 November.

The competition encouraged budding photographers to explore Penrith’s river and creeks and the life these waterways support.

More than 140 entries were received across three categories – kids, youth and

open. Prizes were awarded for the three best images in each category.

Cr McKeown said all the entries captured the beauty and diversity of Penrith’s waterways and the plants and animals they support.

“They highlight the importance of keeping our waterways healthy both for people and the animal life that rely on them,” she said. “Water is one of our most vital and valuable natural

resources. Council continues to work with our community for healthier waterways so we can conserve our precious natural environment.”

The annual competition is part of Council’s Stormwater Improvement Program. The program aims to improve and maintain the quality of our waterways and raise community awareness about water management and water use.

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COMMUNITY DECIDES Council is nearing the final meeting of its innovative Community Panel process, in which 34 local residents were selected at random to consider: “What local services and infrastructure do we need in Penrith? Whzat should we do and to what level of quality, and how should we pay for it?”

Recommendations developed by the Panel will be presented to Council in the new year for its consideration.

The Panel process has been coordinated by the not-for-profit research organisation newDemocracy. “We’ve been really happy with how the Penrith Community Panel process has gone,” said Georgina Inwood, Program Manager, newDemocracy. “The Panel have wrestled with the different services and facilities that Council provides for the local community”.

On top of the original 148 page information book which was prepared for the Panel by Council, the Panel members also asked an additional 90 individual questions around the work that Council does. The community’s voice was also strongly heard, with 150 comments on suggested priorities from the general community, as well as 14 formal submissions from community groups and businesses”.

The recommendations developed by the Panel are aimed to improve the work Council does and put it in the best position to move into the future.

In simple terms, the power of decision making is being given to regular community members. Council wants to implement as many of the Panel’s recommendations as possible, but the final decision does rest with the elected Council. We’ll be letting the community know about the outcomes of the Panel process in the New Year.

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Number of questions on specific topics where the Panel wanted more information

For more information and to keep up to date with the Panel process visit yoursaypenrith.com.au.

The Community Panel is a new and exciting approach for Penrith, and we’re proud to have our community more actively involved in making decisions for our future.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON SPECIAL RATE VARIATION OPTIONS Council has a vision to shape our City into a Regional City, where community benefits include firstclass infrastructure and services.

Council is on track to deliver its part of the vision.

Council has put in place a number of productivity savings and reduced costs in recent years that shave $4.5 million annually off Council’s bottom line. We continue to review our work practices to find additional efficiencies.

This good work played a part in Penrith being deemed Fit for the Future by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), successfully meeting all criteria including financial security.

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THE WINNERS WERE:

Penrith’s submission to IPART included a proposal to continue the Asset Renewal and Established Areas Strategy (AREAS) Special Rate Variation (SRV) which was introduced in 2006 and was applicable for 10 years. AREAS provides essential funding for infrastructure renewal, public domain maintenance and programs in the City’s older areas.

AREAS enables Council to do more than just the bare minimum with many of our roads and buildings.

This has paid off in the long run by avoiding major repairs and upgrades. We have also upgraded parks and playgrounds, reduced graffiti and litter, achieved cleaner streets, enhanced City commercial centres in Penrith and St Marys, and brought our established older areas up to scratch.

However, there is a lot we still need to do to achieve our vision.

We have a list of unfunded works including the need for CBD decked car parks, Our River Masterplan, enhanced recreation and sporting facilities to cater for our growing population along with projects designed to transform our two City Centres, including a City Park in Penrith.

Council has been asking the community to consider three options on an SRV. 1. to increase infrastructure and services 2. to maintain existing service levels, or 3. a decrease in service levels.

Detailed information can be found at yoursaypenrith.com.au.

There is still time to make a submission. You can give your feedback in person, by mail or online at yoursaypenrith.com.au.

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TWILIGHT RIVER WALK FOR A GREAT CAUSE

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Hundreds made the 3.5km Twilight River Walk from Weir Reserve to Tench Reserve on Wednesday 25 November to support White Ribbon Day and its very important message to bring an end to violence against women in our community.

Since 2003 the White Ribbon campaign has worked to change the attitudes and behaviours that lead to violence against women in Australia. At Tench Reserve, Penrith Mayor Cr Karen McKeown made an impassioned and emotional speech about the issue.

“Despite increased awareness, violence against women is still a serious problem in Australia,” Cr McKeown said. “The statistics are shocking. One in three women over the age of 15 suffers abuse at some time in their lives. And on average, over a 12 month period, one woman loses her life every week as a result of domestic violence.”

“To stop domestic violence we need to lift this veil of secrecy. We also need to promote equality and respect between

men and women and we have to work together.”

Council’s Penrith Community Safety Plan states our commitment to continue to work with the community to raise awareness about this important issue.

Council also provides ongoing support to the Nepean Domestic Violence Network. The Network delivers projects and events that raise awareness of domestic and family violence and reduce it across our City.

Penrith Local Area Commander Superintendent Brett McFadden and White Ribbon Day Ambassador Greg Purdue were also on hand to add their voices to the campaign.

Later in the evening Greg led the reading of the White Ribbon Oath, an important White Ribbon Day tradition.

MYRTLE ROAD, CLAREMONT MEADOWS: OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT Funding from section 94 Local Open Space Plan was used to install this 12 station outdoor fitness gym equipment at Myrtle Road, Claremont Meadows. This equipment has been installed adjacent to the Myrtle Road Football Fields and alongside a children’s playground.

ANDROMEDA OVAL, CRANEBROOK: SUB-SOIL DRAINAGE The Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, together with the NSW State Government through its Community Building Partnership grant program, contributed to the improvement of the drainage system at Andromeda Drive Reserve in Cranebrook. The installation of the drainage system will allow the ground to recover quickly after periods of wet weather and improve opportunities for greater use of the fields by members of the Cranebrook United Soccer Club, Penrith Junior Cricket Association and Nepean District Cricket Association.

BERKSHIRE PARK, LLANDILO: HALF-COURT BASKETBALL COURT The Berkshire Park, Llandilo and Shanes Park Community Action Group was successful in its application for a grant from the Castlereagh Community (Quarantine) Fund. The funds contributed to the construction of a half basketball court at Wilson Park, Llandilo. Additional funding from Council and close collaboration with the Action Group saw the project completed in October 2015.

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In 2013 Council secured Federal Government funding for environmental restoration works in Cranebrook. This project will continue until mid-2017 and will restore a Regionally Significant Wetland and the adjoining bushland which is Critically Endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland. There is less than 6% of this type of bushland left, and wetlands have a vital role to play in maintaining water quality and biodiversity, so it’s important that we work to protect these areas for our community and future generations.

planting of over 600 native plants, and the large scale treatment of highly invasive blackberry. This restoration will continue until the end of the project.

The bushland and wetland have been heavily impacted by weeds, trail bikes, stormwater and rubbish dumping.

This project will help to manage these impacts and ultimately improve biodiversity and restore the natural wetland and bushland areas.

Raingarden In late 2014 Council installed a ‘raingarden’ on Soling Crescent.

Raingardens are garden beds that use native plants and soil to capture, filter and treat stormwater runoff from roads, driveways or roofs. By treating pollutants and minimising the disturbance to the natural environment, raingardens help to maintain healthy waterways for future generations to enjoy. This raingarden will help to improve the quality of water before it discharges into the bushland, as well as reduce the amount of erosion and weeds.

Bush and wetland regeneration Following the preparation of a management plan, Council engaged bush regenerators in December 2014 to begin working to restore the bushland and wetland areas. This has involved extensive removal of noxious and environmental weeds, removal of over 6 tonnes of dumped rubbish,

Improving access To further improve the bushland and wetland areas, a low fence has been installed to restrict access to trail bikes and 4WDs which were damaging the vegetation and causing significant erosion. Several access points remain for people to enjoy the walking tracks that run through the reserve. We have

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CRANEBROOK BUSHLAND AND WETLAND RESTORATION also started to restore the degraded walking tracks to allow people to enjoy this unique patch of bushland and the wetland more safely.

Bushcare Residents from the local area have been eager to join the project. A bushcare group was established to allow locals to get involved with protecting and caring for the bushland.

Under the supervision of a bush regenerator, the bushcare group meets for a few hours each month, working to remove weeds and restore this endangered bushland.

Bushcare is a great way to meet other people in your neighbourhood, have fun and keep active while helping to protect your local environment.

Council supports different bushcare groups around our City and we are always looking for new volunteers.

People of any age can help with bushcare, and no experience is necessary. Contact Council’s Bushland Management Officer on 4732 8088 or email parks@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.

FAST FACT

Over 4,000 children used a Penrith City Council childcare service each week.

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION Penrith City Council’s 18 Long Day Care Centres and 5 Preschools help children to develop a lifelong love of learning and provide children with the opportunities to develop the skills they need to be capable confident learners.

CALENDAR REFLECTS REGION’S WORKING HISTORY Council library has released its 2016 calendar which acknowledges the history of the daily working life of people from the Penrith and St Marys districts. The supply of bread, milk and meat made local businesses a wellrecognised sight on the streets and back lanes.

Penrith Library’s Research Services have painstakingly preserved and selected the photos that appear in the calendar.

Many of the photos included in the 2016 calendar are new to the collection and most have never been seen before.

The calendar is a great way for the community to learn about Penrith’s history and the extensive collection of images Penrith Library is preserving.

To purchase the calendar visit any of our libraries – Penrith, St Marys or St Clair or the Nepean Family History Society. Calendars are $10 each.

Each day our qualified educators guide and facilitate learning and use intentional teaching strategies to plan a range of purposeful activities that are relevant to the children.

Children are provided with opportunities to engage in a range of exciting experiences.

Interest based projects with defined learning outcomes are included within the play based curriculum. At Council’s early childhood services, educators engage with children to listen to their stories and value their contributions as active participants in the learning journey.

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Our centres offer a range of innovative programs. Children are able to develop skills such as creative abilities through art programs, musicality through music sessions and literacy and numeracy outcomes through an integrated curriculum approach.

Research says that children attending quality preschool care are given an education advantage at primary school. Every parent wants the best for their child, so come and visit a Penrith City Council service to see our contemporary programs in action.

Contact Children’s Services for more information on the innovative programs we offer.

For more information call 4732 7836 or visit our website.

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s far as movie scenes go they don’t come more iconic than the sexy pottery wheel scene between Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in the Oscar winning 1990 film ‘Ghost’.

Now audiences will get to see that iconic moment come to life on stage when ‘Ghost The Musical’ tours Australia in 2016.

Taking on the role made famous by Swayze is ‘Australian Idol’ alumni turned musical theatre leading man Rob Mills.

“I didn’t really think about the pressure of the Swayze thing,” Rob said about his initial thoughts on being cast as Sam Wheat.

Rob explained that his excitement had more to do with landing a role that he could really sink his teeth into.

“It’s a really big thing and a really challenging acting role, I think that’s what I’m looking forward to the most,” he said.

From a young age Rob was surrounded by music, but it was early experiences of musicals like ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and the emotions they conveyed through song, that really drew him into a career in musical theatre.

“When you’re watching a film or a TV show and there’s something dramatic or emotional or there’s a thrilling moment, it’s not so much the script that takes

you there it’s the underscore, it’s the music that actually makes you feel those emotions,” he said.

“Music really does help to take you to the next level.”

To add to his resume, which covers the worlds of musical theatre, TV and music, this year Rob decided to tackle his ‘Millsy’ public persona in his one man cabaret show titled ‘Rob Mills is Surprisingly Good’.

The tongue in cheek title makes reference to comments from reviewers over his more than decade-long career about how surprisingly good ‘that guy from ‘Australian Idol’’ is.

But as Rob explains the title is also about how he may have perpetuated that perception.

“I’m the ‘jokey’ kind of guy who’s always like ‘I’m sort of just doing this gig and I’m lucky to be here’ but there comes a point in your adult life where you have to actually own it,” he said.

“Owning up to the fact our talent is good enough, it’s a weird thing we don’t really promote so much in Australia.

“We sort of do in sport I suppose, but in entertainment it’s a ‘oh this guy’s a bit too big for his boots’ kind of thing.

“I think for me not wanting to come across arrogant has also been a detriment… I need to just own the fact that I’m good enough.”

Rob will once again prove he is well and truly good enough when he takes to the stage in what is set to be one of the biggest

musicals of 2016. Alongside him will be a stellar cast including fellow musical master Jemma Rix, who is best known for her award-winning role as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’.

Beyond ‘Ghost The Musical’ Rob hopes to get more acting work after his role as Peter Allen’s musical partner Chris Bell in the TV movie ‘Not the Boy Next Door’.

Though he’s keen for onscreen work,

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“Sitting around in a jungle for a few weeks doesn’t really excite me,” he said.

‘Ghost the Musical’ will begin at Sydney’s Theatre Royal from March 18.

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n a lovely summer night there’s nothing better than enjoying the warm outdoors, and what better way to do so than with Cinema in the Park.

Penrith City Council will present two free movies over two nights in Regatta Park this month.

Beginning tonight (Friday, December 4) moviegoers can enjoy the family favourite ‘Up’, while Saturday, December 5 will see cult classic ‘Dirty Dancing’ brought back to the big screen.

The event will kick off at 5pm with a range of free activities before the movie

begins at dusk. Of course it wouldn’t be the movies without some tasty snacks, and food vendors will be on site to keep guests well fed.

The return of Cinema in the Park is sure to be a success, with over 500 people attending the last event presented by Council in April.

So grab the family and friends and enjoy a night of film under the stars.

Cinema in the Park will be on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 at Regatta Park, River Road in Emu Plains. The event starts at 5pm and movies commence at dusk. This is a free event. For more information visit www. visitpenrith.com.au or call 1300 736 836.

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This concert follows a long tradition of Messiah performances in the Penrith area and is sure to be a popular event, so grab your tickets now.

Handel’s Messiah will be on at The Joan on Sunday, December 6 at 3pm.

Tickets are $39 for concession, $49 for adults, $120 for a family (2+2) and $35 per person for group bookings of 10 or more.

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Penrith Symphony Orchestra and the Penrith City Choir will join forces to present this moving masterpiece in a concert that’s not to be missed.

The performance will be conducted by Penrith Symphony Orchestra’s artistic director Paul Terracini and will feature four amazing soloists – mezzo-soprano Jermaine Chau, soprano Joelene Griffith, bass Andrew Williams and tenor Evan Kirby.

These talented performers are all graduates or leading students from the Newcastle and Sydney Conservatoriums.

The soloists will be accompanied by a chorus, directed by Lucy McAlary, which will combine Penrith City Choir

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ooking for a Christmas gift for someone who loves all things Marvel? Then why not get your hands on a copy of ‘Fantastic 4’ when it hits stores this December.

Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team is back.

The film is set in contemporary New York and tells the story of these four young outsiders before they became a team.

After being transported to an alternate universe, these superheroes must come to terms with their new abilities while working together to save Earth from a friend turned enemy.

‘Fantastic Four’ stars Miles Teller (‘Whiplash’) as Reed Richards, Kate Mara (‘House of Cards’) as Sue Storm, Michael B. Jordan (‘Creed’) as Johnny Storm and Jamie Bell (‘Billy Elliot’) as Ben Grimm.

The movie didn’t get the most spectacular reviews when it was on the big screen, but any fan of the Marvel movies will want to add this to their collection.

Running a little under two hours, the film generated more than $56.1 million at the US box office.

The movie is rated M, so perhaps send the kids to bed early and enjoy this one with some friends.

Power into Christmas with ‘Fantastic 4’.

Own it on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital this Wednesday, December 9.

Be first in line to get your copy!

The Weekender has five copies of ‘Fantastic 4’ on DVD to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘FANTASTIC’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details.

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Ê Still on ‘The X Factor’, and finally some good news out of the show with Luke Jacobz signing off after six years. Luke’s a nice guy, don’t get me wrong, but his hosting ability is somewhat questionable. It’s understood Luke will now get back into acting and take his talents to Hollywood. Best of luck!

Ê ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson will return to ‘Four Corners’ to replace Kerry O’Brien as presenter from February 1. Ferguson previously worked on ‘Four Corners’ from 2008 until the end of 2013, winning a number of awards, including the Gold Walkley. ABC has also announced former North America correspondent Ben Knight will also join the team.

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5000 applicants after they announced they would be launching their own series of ‘Survivor’ next year. ‘Australian Survivor’ will be just like its American counterpart and will be set on a remote tropical island overseas. It’s not the first time we’ve had our own ‘Survivor’ series in Australia with Nine first producing one back in 2002, set in the exotic South Australia of all places, and Channel Seven aired a ‘Celebrity’ version hosted by Dicko in 2006.

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This fun local production will feature appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, the Three Little Pigs, Elsa from ‘Frozen’, Cruella Deville, The Madhatter and many more.

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For the ultimate fun filled experience guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite character from the show.

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WINE LIST

DAVID ELLIS

Things you can learn by getting tipsy

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e’ve had plenty of books come across our desk in the three decades or so we’ve been writing this column, but none quite like a 200-odd pager that came in this month, and simply titled Tipsy.

For while the majority of the others have been pretty-much deeply thought out single-subject works covering wine, or whisky, beer or aperitifs, and how they are made or how best they should be served, Tipsy is a wonderfully expansive look at all this, and at the one time is informative, amusing, and simply an enjoyable read.

It was penned by Clare Burder who has been in the wine business in one way or another since she was just 15, and who now runs appreciation courses covering wine, beer, whisky, gin and sake – while also heading-up her boutique, family-owned Eminence Wines in Victoria’s King Valley.

Tipsy takes readers through everything from how to master a daunting 40-page wine list, understand “trade talk,” thisgoes-with-that cheeses and drinks, to how

not only are wines made, but also beers, whiskies, gins and sakes.

It also covers storage and cellaring, getting the most enjoyment from rums, tequilas, ciders and vermouths, understanding the difference between a single malt whisky and a blend… even selecting the best glasses for quaffing a good beer, and tips on how to pour like a pro.

We think it a real must-have, and great value at $24.99 from all good book stores.

One to note: 2013 was an excellent vintage in Coonawarra, and on Lindeman’s 12ha St George Vineyard the reds ripened slowly and fully to give winemaker Brett Sharpe wonderful fruit of excellent colour density, concentration of flavour and ripe tannin structure for the limited release 2013 St George Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Already brimming with generous and rich blackcurrant flavour and savoury tannins, at $70 this is a great wine now but will simply get better over the coming five, 10 or even more years.

Put it on the table with a good steak, or simply enjoy it on its own.

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REVIEW W EI V E R MUSIC

BOOK The Dismissal

Paul Kelly and Troy Bramston // JADE ALIPRANDI The dismissal of Gough Whitlam as Prime Minister of Australia in November 1975 is easily still one of the most dramatic points in Australia’s political history.

The Dismissal: In the Queen’s Name presents new information and revelations on the event that changed Australia’s political history as we knew it.

Authors Paul Kelly and Troy Bramston examine four key aspects to the dismissal.

The real attitude of Buckingham Palace towards Kerr, whether Kerr tipped Fraser off about his plan, Kerr’s deception of Whitlam, and Kerr’s dealings with former High Court judges Sir Garfield Barwick and Sir Anthony Mason are just some

of the talking points of this up-todate novel.

This is a reinterpretation of Whitlam’s story 40 years after he was dismissed as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia.

The book is clearly thoroughly researched with new interviews, new sources, and additional documents to present a fresh and intriguing recount of the events that took place in the lead up to Whitlam’s dismissal.

A well-written book by two political journalists, The Dismissal: In the Queen’s Name will have you re-thinking the entire affair in a completely new light.

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DVD Ant-Man

Rated PG // KATE REID

Foo Fighters

Saint Cecilia EP / KATE REID As a thank you to their fans the Foo Fighters have released a free surprise five track EP. ‘Saint Cecilia’ is the perfect opener to this release as it kind of feels like an already established Foo Fighters hit.

‘Savior Breath’ is a standout and one of the heavier hitting, more grungy tracks on the EP, but unfortunately its greatness is balanced out with tracks like ‘Iron Rooster’, which aren’t bad, just a little more forgettable.

Foo Fighters music tends to fall on the ‘poppy’ end of the rock scale but they do know how to write some great songs.

Though this probably isn’t the best example of their songwriting abilities, it’s hard to hate a band who makes an album and then gives it away for nothing.

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When ‘Ant-Man’ was announced I’m pretty sure most people were thinking the exact same thing. This Marvel superhero does seem to be on the more ridiculous end of the scale, but despite initial reservations ‘Ant-Man’ is actually not as bad as it sounds.

With a suit that allows him to shrink to the size of an ant while increasing his strength at the same time, expert thief Scott Lang joins forces with Dr Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and his daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly) to keep the technology from the hands of super villain Darren Cross (Corey Stoll).

This could have been an absolute trainwreck of a film but the casting of Paul Rudd helps to keep it light and charming.

While Rudd doesn’t seem like the obvious choice for a superhero, playing a man who becomes the size of an ant

really did need an actor with comedic talent.

There’s plenty to indicate that the filmmakers were aware of how silly the premise is, and they clearly have fun with the concept.

The film follows the standard good vs evil narrative and as with the rest of the Marvel franchise the effects are spot on.

Whether you’re a fan of the Marvel Universe or not, this is a fun action flick with a good dose of humour.

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Panthers Leagues Club Friday, November 27

Women’s role in footy celebrated Women, who do many amazing things for the game of rugby league, were treated to a special Women in League Christmas Luncheon last Friday, November 27 inside the Fernhill Room at Penrith Panthers Leagues Cub. Both women and men involved in the game locally were invited to attend the festive event, which also featured a delicious three-course meal.

All funds raised at last week’s Women in League Christmas Luncheon were donated to Cara West in Penrith – a counselling and support service for children, adults, families, foster and kinship carers who are dealing with the impact of trauma and abuse.

Panthers legend Mark Geyer hosted the event while Phil Gould and Greg Alexander were also in attendance.

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LIFE & STYLE PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF EXPERTS ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Using guilt to get what you want is never a good idea, especially on Monday. If you do, then expect others to reciprocate with manipulative behaviour of their own!

Wednesday looks wonderful, as you do your own thing in your highly individual and adventurous Aries way. But resist the urge to be bossy and reckless on Friday.

If you are too hasty, then you could find yourself involved in an argument or accident.

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TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Don’t accept things at face value. With the New Moon and Saturn stimulating your research/mystery zone, look beneath the surface – and do some background briefing – to discover what’s really going on.

Work will also be challenging, so make sure you pay attention to the fine details.

Friday is fabulous for all things romantic.

It’s the perfect day to plan something special with your lover or engage in some flirtatious shenanigans.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Get ready for a relationship renaissance, as the New Moon kick-starts your love life. Attached Twins will shift into a serious new phase of a long-term partnership, while some singles finally meet their future long-term partner. But it won’t all be smooth sailing. Mercury moves into earthy Capricorn, which stabilises your quicksilver mind. If you methodically tick off the to-do list, you’ll power through Xmas preparations.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Expect others to resist your plans early in the week. Avoid responding with anger, or getting caught up in pointless power struggles. Instead, find fun physical outlets for your pent-up energy. With the New Moon and Saturn highlighting your wellbeing zone, the focus is definitely on health and fitness over the next few weeks. But if you are undisciplined and overindulge, then you’ll be a super curvy Crab by Christmas!

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

This week bohemian Uranus trines the Sun so you’re keen to experiment and explore … and it’s also vital to cast off the expectations [and misconceptions] of others and express the authentic you.

Friday’s New Moon encourages you to tap into your inner muse and be the creative Cat you were born to be. Draw inspiration from birthday great, singer/songwriter Jim Morrison, “The most important kind of freedom is to be who you really are”.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Your ruling planet Mercury moves into conscientious Capricorn which suits you just fine, as you concentrate on fine-tuning detailed work and completing practical projects. But are you being unusually subjective about a money issue? You may feel stressed but avoid being uncharacteristically rash with cash and credit and don’t let friends or family bulldoze you into a financial situation that you don’t feel comfortable about.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Usually laidback Librans are feeling ridiculously restless, as Mars and Uranus fire up some divine discontent. Impulsive behaviour could backfire though so try to balance being spontaneous with making smart decisions. If you are attached, you’re in the mood to rock the relationship boat but is that the best way to go?

Singles – love is likely with someone who is way outside your comfort zone so be on the lookout!

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

On Monday you could find yourself consumed by compulsive desires, when your possessive side takes over.

If you hold onto loved ones too tightly, they’ll just try to escape from your suffocating grip. Remember Venus is vamping through your sign so aim to be as charming and cooperative as you can be. Friday’s New Moon urges you to swap frivolous spending for serious saving, as you nurture your nest egg for the future.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Have people been talking you down and celebrating your mistakes? Some family, friends and colleagues won’t be happy with your current choices but you must formulate them to suit yourself, not others. So don’t pay attention to the stream of criticism that inevitably comes your way. Keep your mind firmly focused on the prospective path ahead. Your motto is from Frank Sinatra, “The best revenge is massive success”.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Tricky aspects make for a challenging start to the week, when others may question your authority or motives.

Wednesday is a wonderful day to take some calculated risks, especially at home or work. If you are too cautious, you’ll miss a marvellous opportunity to make positive changes. Mercury moves into your sign on Thursday. So you’ll be at your rational, rigorous and reasonable best but resist the urge to critique and criticise.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Tuesday until Thursday is a terrific time to do something unexpected, as Uranus unleashes the adventurous Aquarian within. So explore, experiment, invent, innovate and grab life enthusiastically with both hands. On Friday, take extra care when walking in high traffic areas and driving otherwise you could find yourself involved in an accident. You also need to think twice about posting controversial comments online.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

How’s your career going? With the New Moon activating your job zone, you need to have a long, hard think about creative adjustments that would improve your work experience in 2016. Have the courage to follow your intuition, it will point you in the right direction. But don’t be slapdash and take short-cuts. Friday is a fabulous day for love, romance, creativity and compassion so plan something special.

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How to get the right amount of iron Kate Reid is a journalist and university qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong. kate.reid@ westernweekender. com.au @kate_reid6

• beans and lentils • green leafy vegetables • wholegrain breads and cereals Haem iron (from animal sources) is absorbed more efficiently than non-haem iron (from plant sources). For those who do not eat animal products it helps to consume plant based iron sources with foods that are high in vitamin C, including fruits and vegetables like citrus fruit or red capsicum, as this helps with iron absorption.

Calcium inhibits absorption so try to avoid having calcium rich foods, like dairy, with iron rich foods.

If you think you may not be getting enough iron in your diet or are in a high risk group it’s a good idea to see your GP for regular blood tests.

Also remember to never take iron supplements without consultation with your GP or dietitian as too much iron can cause harm.

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SWIM SAFETY

Summer is here, which means lots of options for fun in and around the water – at the pool, the beach, the lake or the river. Regardless of where we swim, there is a rule that consistently applies to all aquatic environments – Be Aware.

Swim Australia advocates constant supervision by a competent adult as the most critical factor in drowning prevention, a recommendation that was driven home to me on a recent holiday. I was in the baby pool with my toddler, surrounded by many other babies and parents,

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while males aged 19 and over require 8mg of iron per day.

Iron rich foods include: Animal sources • red meat • tinned tuna • salmon • chicken • pork Plant sources: • tofu • nuts eg. cashews and almonds

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when I heard panicked shouting. Another toddler behind me was floating face down in the water, unable to get back to a standing position, his fully clothed father wading into the pool to pluck him out. Mum was right next to the toddler, focusing on her other child, a baby. Thankfully the father had seen this happen in time and the little boy was OK, but often this is

not the case. Royal Life Saving Society Australia report that, “the lack of direct adult supervision is the main factor in 70 per cent of toddler drowning deaths”.

Adequate supervision includes constant visual contact, being within arms reach of children until they are competent swimmers, not being distracted by anything else, such as answering the door or phone, and being ready to respond quickly if needed.

When there are many adults present, for example at a pool party or barbeque, be sure that all adults are aware of who is responsible for direct supervision, with enough competent adults for the amount, age and ability of swimmers. Make it fun and give the adults a supervisors cap or lanyard to wear while performing this role.

Always remember, older children are not appropriate supervisors, and flotation devices will not ensure a child’s safety. Be safe, and have fun!

the western weekender » Friday, December 4, 2015

Kate

Iron is a very important mineral that helps to transport oxygen around the body.

So it’s no wonder that iron deficiency can lead to symptoms such as fatigue and lack of concentration.

There are certain groups who are at increased risk of iron deficiency; including women of reproductive age; pregnant women; young children; vegetarians and vegans.

Women aged 19 and over require 18mg of iron per day due to monthly blood loss (this number decreases to 8mg over the age of 50),

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As everyone hits the shops in next few weeks looking for that perfect gift, keep in mind, the busiest “face to face” shopping is predicted to take place in those last few days before Christmas when over 10 million items will be traded. What are people predicted to spend their money on in 2015? The answer is electronic goods and clothing, along with big spending on food and liquor.

All up, it is expected this Christmas, well over $32 billion will be spent as people look for the perfect gift!

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So while this all points to a very full time of celebration about to get underway, sadly, too often at Christmas, people overlook the great gift God has given us in Jesus.

As you race around the shops with Christmas carols playing in the background, pause for a moment to hear again the words of those carols, because they contain a promise of peace, hope and

joy. This promise is not just something to be experienced for a day or two, or perhaps maybe, for even a couple of weeks; for the promise the Bible records, on the angel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth, “was good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”

It is a promise of “a Saviour” come into our world to bring peace with God. It is promise of a gift that will last into eternity.

Too often, once Christmas is over, and all the “fizz” and excitement is gone, we get back into life wondering if that is all there is.

Yet, Christmas is a great reminder of God’s magnificent gift, a gift that lasts.

This year it would be great if you made it yours by trusting Jesus.

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LEGAL MATTERS

On July 18, 2009, the nation woke to news of the brutal murders of five members of the Lin family who were slain in their home as they slept. Family member Robert Xie was charged with all five murders, accused with bludgeoning the family to death with a hammer object.

Earlier this week, we saw that the jury was discharged after it failed to reach a verdict. Prior to this, the 12 member jury were instructed

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In the case of the Lin family murders, the Judge decided that a major-

ity verdict of 11 to 1 would have been accepted. This is significant because it means that even with a detractor, the Defendant could have still been found guilty of the brutal murders.

Most adult members of the community will be called for jury duty at some stage in their lives. This involves attending a Courthouse on a nominated date and, if selected, sitting in on trials and deliberating a “guilty” or “not guilty” verdict with your fellow jurors. You will be required to examine evidence, hear witness testimony and consider the submissions of the relevant parties’ lawyers before making your decision.

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The prognosis is generally good if pets are treated early.

Animals that are severely affected often develop paralysis of their respiratory muscles and this carries a poorer prognosis.

There are many flea preventatives on the market. All of these do help prevent ticks but unfortunately none are 100 per cent effective.

Daily checking for ticks is also very important when visiting areas where ticks are present.

It is also essential that if you suspect your dog or cat has a tick that you seek immediate veterinary attention.

The feeling of an amazing holiday can linger in your memory for years, be it the feeling of soft sand under your feet or a cool breeze gently swaying your hammock.

What can also linger is the crippling debt that such an experience often entails.

Holiday hangover According to finder.com.au, Aussies are currently experiencing a holiday hangover of around $139 million in interest alone, spread out over an estimated two million people. The worst offenders even managed to rack up $811

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Know your weaknesses When Australians get ripped off overseas, it has most commonly been from credit card overseas transaction fees, inflated tourist prices or mobile phone roaming charges – in that order. Once

you know these weaknesses you can prepare and brace for them, effectively learning from the mistakes of previous travellers. You could look at finding a travel card with no transaction fees, shopping like a local instead of going for tacky souvenirs, and dumping your normal SIM in favour of a localised one.

Give your debt repayments a timeline Over a quarter of holidaygoers fail to pay off their debt within six months, while 211,000 won’t pay off their debt within 12 months – finally, 109,000 travellers say they will never pay off their debt. When these kinds of attitudes pervade your money mindset, you’ve lost the fight.

Sit down, work out exactly how much you owe and how soon you can pay it back.

Then, follow that budget or make a countdown calendar.

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During these warm months of the year, many of us love to travel to rivers or coastal areas and take our pets for a swim. It is very important that we don’t forget the dangers of tick paralysis.

Most areas around Penrith do not have paralysis ticks.

Ticks survive in micro environments and are prevalent in the Blue Mountains, along the river and in coastal areas.

Paralysis ticks are called this because they cause a progressive paralysis when they attach to an animal. The first symptom is often your pet just seeming quiet. This gen-

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Panthers hope to break records Bryce Cartwright, Trent Merrin and Matt Moylan wearing the new 2016 Panthers jerseys. Photo: Penrith Panthers

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fter reaching a record-breaking 20,086 members last season, the Penrith Panthers membership team are hoping next year’s 50th anniversary celebrations, combined with a favourable 2016 draw, will see the club break that record once again.

Currently sitting on 5143 members and on track with last year’s numbers, the membership team believe more Sunday games as well as blockbuster matches against four Sydney clubs, will help the Panthers achieve that goal.

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“Increased member events, post-match functions, stronger community presence and engagement will be our focus in 2016.”

With the Panthers celebrating an impressive milestone of 50 seasons in 2016, Mr Russell said fans will be involved in next year’s celebrations.

“The launch of the new home, away and alternate jerseys have brought this to the forefront already, but throughout

the year there’ll be further celebrations of team and individual achievements in our history, and the only way to be part of those celebrations will be to be at a game,” he said.

“This is a historic chapter in the Panthers story and we want all fans to be involved” The club currently has 12 membership options for next season, ranging from $2310 for a premium experience right down to just $40 for a non-ticketed membership.

For families and individuals on a budget, Mr Russell said there were a number of packages on offer such as the Bronze General Admission membership.

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t’s a year of firsts for the Penrith Panthers in 2016 with Thursday Night Football to be introduced to Penrith Stadium and the club to take a home game to Christchurch in New Zealand.

The release of the NRL’s draw for next season has confirmed that Penrith’s opening home game of the 2016 season will be played against the Bulldogs on Thursday, March 10 at 8.05pm.

It is the first time Thursday Night Football has been played at Penrith Stadium.

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A $50 deposit is required for all Div 1 players accepted at trials.

The Panthers open their 2016 campaign a week earlier against Canberra in the nation’s capital with a 3pm kickoff on Saturday, March 5.

The game in Christchurch, against the Warriors, will be played in May. “Panthers is extremely excited about the opportunity to take NRL football to Christchurch,” said Penrith’s Executive General Manager of Rugby League, Phil Gould.

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to season of reckoning for Panthers league through junior league and schools programs. I know this joint venture with Christchurch will prove to be an outstanding success.”

Members had already been informed that two home games would be taken away next season, with the deal to take a game to Christchurch finalised recently and an agreement to take one match each year to Bathurst in country NSW still in place.

Penrith has been dealt a reasonably kind draw, though face difficult and lengthy stints on the road at various stages during the season.

NRL Head of Football, Todd Greenberg, said the draw was friendly to both players and fans.

“I’d like to thank both Channel Nine and Fox Sports for their hard work in ensuring we have such a strong draw and importantly one which benefits our fans, as well as the stars who will be entertaining them every week,” he said.

“We wanted to ensure both fans and players benefited from the schedule.

Importantly, we worked hard to ensure there was no increase in five-day turnarounds following feedback from the players.”

Rugby league will be played across five days in most rounds of 2016, before Monday footy is scrapped in 2017.

Panthers 2016 NRL Draw ROUND 1: v Raiders – Sat March 5, 3pm @ GIO Stadium

FIVE GAMES WE CAN’T WAIT FOR IN 2016 Round 2 v Bulldogs: The first time Thursday Night Football has come to Penrith and the first home game of the 2016 season.

Round 4 v Dragons: New Panthers recruit Trent Merrin returns to Wollongong to play the Dragons for the first time.

Round 6 v Cowboys: Panthers fans get an opportunity to see the premiership winning Cowboys in action at Penrith Stadium.

Round 24 v Tigers: The first time the Tigers have come to Penrith Stadium for several seasons. Set to be a western Sydney blockbuster.

Round 26 v Sea Eagles: Barrett, Brown, Koroisau and more – all back on local turf after defecting to Manly.

ROUND 2: v Bulldogs – Thu March 10, 8.05pm @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 3: v Broncos – Sat March 19, 7.30pm @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 4: v Dragons – Sun March 27, 4pm @ WIN Stadium ROUND 5: v Eels – Sun April 3, 4pm @ Pirtek Stadium ROUND 6: v Cowboys – Sat April 9, 7.30pm @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 7: v Roosters – Mon April 18, 7pm @ Allianz Stadium ROUND 8: v Sharks – Sun April 24, 4pm @ Shark Park ROUND 9: v Raiders – Sun April 30, 3pm @ Carrington Park, Bathurst ROUND 10: v Warriors – Sat May 14, 3pm @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch ROUND 11: v Titans – Sun May 22, 2pm @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 12: Bye ROUND 13: v Storm – Sat June 4,

7.30pm @ AAMI Park ROUND 14: v Sea Eagles – Sun June 12, 4pm @ Brookvale Oval ROUND 15: Bye ROUND 16: v Rabbitohs – Fri June 24, 7.50pm @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 17: v Tigers – Sat July 2, 5.30pm @ ANZ Stadium ROUND 18: v Sharks – Sun July 10, 4pm @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 19: v Eels – Sun July 17, 4pm @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 20: v Broncos – Fri July 22, 7.50pm @ Suncorp Stadium ROUND 21: v Warriors @ Mt Smart Stadium ROUND 22: v Roosters @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 23: v Knights @ Hunter Stadium ROUND 24: v Tigers @ Penrith Stadium ROUND 25: v Titans @ Cbus Super Stadium ROUND 26: v Sea Eagles @ Penrith Stadium

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Ironman Forrest does Penrith proud as Ironman 70.3 proves a winner NATHAN TAYLOR

ollongong’s David Mainwaring claimed his first Ironman 70.3 triathlon title while Melbourne-based Annabel Luxford stopped Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen’s winning streak at five in an exciting event held in Penrith last weekend.

Competitors were greeted with wet roads but generally fine conditions for the Ironman 70.3 event, which was held for the second straight year in and around the Sydney International Regatta Centre complex.

For the second race in a row young gun Jake Montgomery, also from Wollongong, fell short of recording his first Ironman 70.3 win.

In a carbon copy of his day at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah, Montgomery lead the race until late in the run, before the fast finishing Mainwaring hit the lead with Nicholas Kastelein in third.

“It feels like a long time coming, having never been on the podium at an Ironman 70.3 event, to win is amazing,” Mainwaring said.

“I have been working hard for this for a long time, hopefully it’s just the start.”

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her sixth Ironman 70.3 win on the trot after victories at Ironman 70.3 Vietnam, Ironman 70.3 Cairns, Ironman 70.3 Cebu, Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast and Ironman 70.3 Mandurah, but had to settle for second.

During that streak Luxford finished second to Steffen at both Cairns and the Sunshine Coast, but last Sunday relied on a strong bike leg to reverse that trend, with Penrith local Andrea Forrest crossing in third.

“I’m very happy with that win, I wasn’t expecting that performance. The course is fantastic, the weather was ideal for me.

Great swim, great ride and you can see everyone on the run,” Luxford said.

Third-placed Forrest was delighted to make the podium in her hometown race.

“That was fantastic, I’ll take that third, it feels like a win,” she said.

“Every couple of hundred metres I had someone cheering for me. I really enjoyed that today.”

Meanwhile, in just her second Ironman 70.3 triathlon, former Hockeyroos star and Olympian Jade Close finished 14th in the female 25-29 division.

The former Penrith resident, who now resides in Western Australia, completed the course in 5:37:33 for 632nd position overall.

Penrith local Andrea Forrest finishes third at the Ironman 70.3 event last Sunday

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Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith’s first grade cricket side have been defeated by the top of the table Sydney in Round 6 of the Sydney Grade Cricket competition.

Playing in a two day match at Howell Oval, Sydney dismissed Penrith for just 126 runs on Day 1. When Sydney hit the crease they reached Penrith’s total with ease before being dismissed for 155.

In the game’s second innings, played last Saturday, Penrith were much better with the bat scoring 3/254 before declaring. Englishman Tom Kohler-Cadmore top scored for the home side with an impressive 150.

When Sydney went into bat later that afternoon, they only managed 2/43 before stumps ended play.

Penrith (11th) will look to regroup this weekend when they take on Gordon (12th) at Chatswood Oval.

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Erica Halloway scored Western Sydney’s only goal in the 77th minute.

The sixth-placed Wanderers will now look to bounce back into form when they take on arch rivals Sydney FC this Sunday at 4pm.

FOOTBALL: After enjoying a well-earned rest last weekend, the Western Sydney Wanderers National Youth League side will return to the field this weekend.

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BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade side have recorded back to back wins, defeating Manly 9-5 in Round 11 of the NSW State Baseball League competition.

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Along with Melbourne Victory, Tony Popovic’s men currently sit in equal first position on the ladder after recording their fifth straight win last Sunday in Gosford.

Western Sydney’s 2-0 victory over the Central Coast Mariners was made even more impressive after an injury to Mark Bridge in the warm-up caused a last minute reshuffle to Popovic’s line-up.

The Wanderers were also without Italian marquee man Federico Piovaccari, who was suffering from a hamstring strain.

But the Wanderers’ resurgence is being overshadowed by ongoing tensions between the Red and Black Bloc (RBB) and Football Federation Australia (FFA), with fans set to boycott this Saturday night’s match against Brisbane.

“This is the only way to continue sending a strong message to the FFA that we will not stand for their inept administration of our game,” the RBB said in a statement.

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