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TYRONE TURFED YOU’RE FIRED: PANTHERS BOARD AXES GRAND FINAL WINNER

Tyrone May has gone from Premiership winner to the unemployment line in the space of a month, after being sacked by the Penrith Panthers on Wednesday. Troy Dodds reports on page 53

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Three serious accidents have rocked the local community this week and left two women dead, while police desperately appeal for dashcam footage of all three crashes.

A woman died in a crash between a car and a truck at Llandilo on Tuesday morning. The male driver of the truck sustained injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing. Just 24 hours earlier, a 21-year-old woman was struck and killed by a truck at Blaxland

in the Blue Mountains. The truck driver was a 54-year-old Penrith man who has since been charged after it was revealed he was driving on a disqualified licence. He fronted court on Tuesday after initially being refused bail by police in the wake of the tragedy on the Great Western Highway.

Meantime, a motorcyclist was left seriously hurt after an accident on the Great Western Highway at Emu Plains on Monday. Police want any witnesses to all three crashes to come forward, particularly if dashcam footage is available.

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Inclusive workforce elevates local business

NOVA Employment Penrith Manager Tony Herrera (far right), Uphire Business Services Manager Ilsa Walsh (centre) with the Uphire team.

and vehicle hire, is an independent business established 10 years ago by owner Nigel McKinley. Since its opening, Uphire has grown from a small business to an operation with a ﬂeet of hundreds of machines and approximately 25 employees. Jeffrey, 26, who lives with anxiety, was initially employed as a Workshop Assistant in June 2020 and worked in the wash bay, but his drive and dedication recently landed him a mechanic apprenticeship. “Jeff ’s reliability and commitment to his role were key,” said Ilsa. “Jeff was also very persistent in talking about his ambitions and his desire to progress his career. We look for employees who want to stay with us and contribute for the long term, and we deﬁnitely saw those qualities in Jeff,” said Ilsa. Adding “Over time Jeff ’s skills and experience have expanded and he can take on anything we throw at him in the

Uphire has high-hopes for their new recruit Jake.

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When the equipment rental and sales business Uphire, located in Jamisontown, decided to diversify their workforce and hire people with disabilities, they discovered more talent than expected. “We were pleasantly surprised at the skills and abilities the candidates had,” said Uphire Business Service Manager Ilsa Walsh. “It was an education for us as to how successful people with disability could be in our workplace,” said Ilsa, referring to Jeffrey and Jake, who were hired through NOVA Employment Penrith. “As our service team grew we needed workshop assistants and trades assistant roles. “We were looking for people who would be committed and focused on the tasks involved, and felt that Nova would be a good ﬁt,” said Ilsa. Uphire, whose customers range from tier 1 builders through to every trade in construction and includes traffic equipment

workshop, including stocktake and recordkeeping.” Uphire was so impressed with the talent they’d tapped into, they recently employed another worker through NOVA, 29-year-old Jake, who also lives with anxiety. “Having pre-vetted and trained candidates who are ready to work certainly speeds up the hiring process,” explains Ilsa, who received a short-list of potential candidates from NOVA, with those matching the skillset the position required. “Also Nova’s assistance in providing their candidates with extra training and things like a forklift licence helps speed up our onboarding process.” NOVA Employment offers free recruitment services across all industries and business sizes. For more information contact NOVA Employment Penrith Manager, Tony Herrera by Phone 0416 042 740 or email tony. herrera@novaemployment.com.au

Jeff ’s hard work has earned him a Mechanics Apprenticeship.

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Two women left dead after horror week on local roads TROY DODDS

beloved teacher has tragically died after a two-vehicle crash at Llandilo on Tuesday morning, while a Penrith man has been charged over a separate accident on Monday that also left a woman dead. About 7.30am on Tuesday, emergency services were called to The Northern Road, near Spinks Road, following reports a truck and car had collided. The female driver of the car, teacher Gemma Thompson, died at the scene. The male driver of the truck sustained injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing. Ms Thompson was a staff member of Bede Polding College at Windsor. Officers from Nepean Police Area Command, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit, established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Northern Road was closed for several hours. Meanwhile, a Penrith man has been charged over his involvement in an acci-

dent that left a 21-year-old woman dead at Blaxland on Monday. It’s been revealed the 54-year-old man, who was driving a truck, was a disqualified driver. Just after 2.15pm, emergency services were called to the Great Western Highway, near the intersection of Layton Avenue, at Blaxland, following reports the 21-yearold had been struck by a truck. The woman, who had reportedly been walking on the footpath at the time, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene. “The truck driver – a 54-year-old man – was not injured and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing, before being taken to Katoomba Police Station,” a Police spokesperson said. “He was charged with ‘dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous’, ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period’ and ‘negligent driving (occasioning death)’.” Both accidents contributed to a horror week on local roads, with a motorcyclist injured in another crash outside Emu Hall at Emu Plains on Monday afternoon. As inquiries continue into the circum-

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May’s story must be a lesson I n the end the Panthers Board had no other option but to sack wayward Premiership winner Tyrone May. The 25-year-old was a goner the moment he published that now infamous Instagram post soon after the Grand Final against South Sydney. It was never really about the social media post as much as what it represented. It showed what many fans and sponsors had long suspected – that May really hadn’t bettered himself after the sex tape scandal of 2019. I don’t know May personally and can’t speak to any legitimate remorse he may have over the events that led to his criminal conviction. But rugby league is a public game and perception is everything. He is universally disliked by the fan base. The chorus was only getting louder and had Penrith kept him, a severe disconnect between supporters and those in charge was at risk of developing. I’m aware a number of sponsors also expressed their serious concerns about May and representing the Panthers, which surely drove home the message that May and the Penrith brand do not mix well together. May’s Instagram post after the Grand Final was the last straw for many, including the club itself. The decision that had to be made on Wednesday largely became about what Penrith stood for as a club. May has caused the Panthers too much grief. Enough was enough. In the end Tyrone May is a victim of his own stupidity and the failure in those around him to reign in his perceived sense of entitlement.

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“As a game rugby league needs to change the conversation it is having with players”

Some suspected May would survive because of what is a close relationship between he and the Cleary family. That may have saved him once, but it was never going to be a deciding factor for the Board this time around. A bigger picture was at stake. Meanwhile, what has been lost in the discussions of the past month is that so many of May’s Penrith teammates liked, commented on and supported his post. Perhaps it’s mates backing mates. But it’s a concern, surely, for those charged with looking after the club’s culture in the long-term if a large number of players don’t understand why that post was a problem. The Board took a giant step towards ensuring that culture remains strong by sacking May and making a stand that such behaviour will not be tolerated. But as a game rugby league needs to change the conversation it is having with players.

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I suspect that much of the discussion around social media and doing the wrong thing is about not getting caught. I also suspect that these players have it drummed in to them that the media is the big, bad wolf that is just waiting to bring them down. The danger around those two things is that it suggests the bad behaviour is OK, as long as nobody catches you doing it and a journo doesn’t find out about it. It is normalised more because one of the arguments that is always used when scandals flare up is that things were much worse in the old days, but people didn’t have phones to capture it so nobody got caught. It’s a dangerous line of conversation in the game that needs to be changed. And what about the managers charged with looking after the interests of these players? Often you have to wonder what role they play, if any, in ensuring their clients remain on the right track. Rugby league’s education programs are strong, but when you have a largely blokey culture with plenty of drink, cash and opportunity, things can go wrong. And when they do go awry, you have a couple of dozen mates throwing support around you, which while always welcome in tough times, doesn’t necessarily embed the message of how serious some of these incidents are. In the case of Tyrone May, he has paid for his stupidity with his career, which is now at a crossroads and, at worse, possibly over. May’s story should be a lesson for others, not just another notch on rugby league’s belt of scandals. Let’s hope it sinks in.

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“The lowest of the low” Police slam man accused of ripping off charities and government agencies EMILY FESZCZUK

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The man is arrested at his Emu Plains home on Monday.

Manager, Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka, told the media on Monday that police were alerted from Government organisations due to the sheer number of applications made by the man. “He obtained $30,000 from the NSW

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was successful in obtaining money from charity organisations which is a disgusting offence, that money is meant to be for people who are in need. “When you start targeting charity organisations I think you are the lowest of the low.” The man, who is believed to be known to police, was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court.

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man from Emu Plains has been charged after fraudulently claiming $85,000 in bushfire and COVID-19 disaster relief payments. In February, officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command established Strike Force Landa to investigate reports a man had attempted to lodge a number of fraudulent payment applications from charity organisations and the NSW Government. During the investigations, detectives identified that between February and October 2020 the man had allegedly tried to obtain $550,000 worth of payments, but was only successful in claiming $85,000. The 36-year-old was arrested about 7am on Monday, at an address on Pellatt Place, Emu Plains, and taken to St Marys Police Station. After speaking with police, he was charged with 28 counts of ‘dishonestly obtain financial advantage etc by deception (Attempt)’, and ‘13 counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage etc by deception (Actual)’. Nepean Police Area Command Crime

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Δ New taste sensation: Penrith has become the new home of authentic Asian street food with the arrival of the muchloved P’Nut Street Noodles restaurant chain in Jamisontown (food pictured left). The new restaurant opened this week and features an immersive traditional Asian street food experience thanks to P’Nut’s signature made-from-scratch sauces, authentic ingredients and taste of Grandma’s recipes just like the bustling street side stalls in Thailand. P’Nut has taken over from Yogurtland over on Batt Street in Jamisontown. Δ More new food: Talking of new restaurants, there is so much buzz around at the moment about Italian Street Kitchen, which has opened inside the Panthers complex. These guys have totally outdone themselves – the new restaurant looks great but the food is absolutely delicious. Δ Five Guys creates a stir: We’ve been intrigued by the number of people complaining about the high prices at Five Guys, the new burger joint on Mulgoa Road. So much so that their Google rating is suffering hugely. This comes down to a few things – unfair comparisons, and a lack of understanding about what Five Guys is about. The Source agrees Five Guys isn’t cheap, but its freshness, quality of ingredients and approach to their product is expensive to produce, plus add staff

costs which are much more significant here than in the United States, where it’s an institution. Interestingly, Five Guys doesn’t advertise as a rule. But it may well need a marketing campaign to generate a stronger understanding of what they’re all about and why the price point is where it’s at.

Δ Huge auction result: PRD Penrith has achieved a huge result at auction for 75-77 Union Road, Penrith. The property sold for $6.4 million, under the hammer. And the big opportunities keep coming – PRD has announced the launch of 7, 9, 11 Worth Street and 33 Rodley Avenue, Penrith. The property will be sold in one line and will be launched to the market this week. Δ Panther Parade: Panthers fans should have Saturday, November 20 written down in their diaries – there will be a huge parade through Penrith that day celebrating the Panthers’ 2021 Premiership triumph. Δ New variety store: A new variety store, Ten Tops (where nothing is over $10) is opening at 61-79 Henry Street, Penrith in the coming weeks. Got something to contribute to The Source? Email details about store openings, closings, weddings, funerals or any other Penrith bits and pieces to news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Upgrade springs to life Major community win: Jordan Springs Public School upgrade locked in EMILY FESZCZUK

he Stage 2 upgrade at Jordan Springs Public School is locked in and underway as more families flock to the area. $12.6 million has been allocated in the 2021-22 State Budget and a building contractor for the project is set to be chosen by the end of the year. Londonderry MP Prue Car, who helped lead the campaign for the upgrade, told the Weekender that it is a great result for the community that has been calling for infrastructure for years. “Everyone wanted the school years ago as it is a popular suburb full of young families, so Stage 2 of this school was really needed straight away,” Ms Car said. “There will still be some demountables when it is completed, just because of how many young people are at the school, but it is a fantastic result for the community and the Principal who fought for this.” The upgrade is expected to provide classrooms for an additional 400 students and a playground oval, to be built on the vacant land adjoining Lakeside Parade.

“It will have new play spaces as well as brand new classrooms that are really fit for the future with brand new equipment, which is exciting for local families,” Ms Car said. “It is going through the planning stages now and consultation with the P&C now to see what the school actually needs and hopefully by the end of the year we have more of a set time frame.” With the school catering for 1000 students from Years K to 6 once the upgrade is complete, Ms Car said now is the time to focus on the need for a high school in the area, which will become a desperate requirement. “Cranebrook High and Chifley, where students are directed to go, are not empty schools and have their own capacity, so the community does not understand why we cannot get a high school to cater for the primary school in the growing suburb,” she said. “There are still opportunities to reserve land in the new part of Jordan Springs, so we are appealing to the government to learn from their mistakes in other new housing estates in western Sydney where we have not planned properly.”

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ore than 90 per cent of eligible Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Latest figures released on Monday show 90.4 per cent of residents are now double dosed. Penrith has also reached 95 per cent single dose. Health data does not provide specifics after 95 per cent, so Penrith will now be considered ‘greater than 95 per cent’ for single dose. In a major milestone, the 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine was administered at the Penrith Vaccination Clinic last weekend. Young Isla was the recipient of the 100,000th vaccine and is on her way to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) COVID-19 Clinics Nurse Unit Manager, Jaimie Earl said the milestone is an incredible achievement and thanked the community for turning out in droves to help stop the spread of the virus. “Every day I’m astonished by the

hundreds of people walking through our clinic doors, selflessly rolling up their sleeves to help not only protect themselves, but their families and the larger community,” she said. “Vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness and allows us to enjoy the freedoms we had pre-COVID.” The 100,000 vaccine milestone coincides with the announcement that booster shots are now available at the Penrith Vaccination Clinic. A booster shot will help people maintain a high level of protection against the COVID-19 virus, including the Delta variant. People aged 18 years and older can receive a booster at least six months after receiving their second dose of any of the COVID-19 vaccines registered for use in Australia. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be offered as the booster dose, regardless of the COVID-19 vaccine received for the first or second dose. A booster vaccination can be booked through the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder. If you still need to get vaccinated you can walk-in or book online to get your vaccination at the Penrith Vaccination Clinic.

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Isla receives her COVID-19 vaccine in Penrith last weekend.

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nvaccinated people won’t be granted their freedoms on December 1 after all, with major changes to the state’s reopening roadmap confirmed. Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed that unvaccinated people would now be able to enjoy the same freedoms as those who are fully vaccinated when the state reaches its 95 per cent double dose target, or on December 15, whichever comes first. Mr Perrottet has also confirmed that a number of restrictions due to ease on December 1 will be brought forward for the fully vaccinated.

From November 8, capacity limits will be lifted in all settings except gym classes, which will stay at 20. Density limits will shift to the 2sqm rule for restaurants and the like. Stadium capacity will be at 100 per cent. “We’re in a position where we can relax these restrictions three weeks earlier… to continue to instil confidence,” Mr Perrottet said. “I really do believe we’re going to have a strong summer here in New South Wales.” Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said it was a sensible path forward. “There’s a really clear message here – we want to get to 95 per cent,” he said. Masks will still be required indoors until December 15.

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Fresh push for safety upgrade as Factory Road gets busier ALENA HIGGINS

larm bells have been raised about a key link to the Nepean River, with locals urging Penrith Council to install a footpath before it’s too late. Amy Shaw said Factory Road, Regentville has always been dangerous, but thanks to the boat ramp and river precinct upgrades and ongoing urban sprawl of Glenmore Park, traffic movements have surged in recent years making the situation worse. “We’ve been here for 14 years and it’s always been a concern,” the Regentville local said. “When the kids were babies we weren’t happy to push them in their strollers or prams down to the river, we always drove down, because if you get two cars trying to pass each other, there’s just nowhere for a pedestrian or someone pushing a pram or riding a bike to go. “We were only down there recently and saw a poor lady on a push bike nearly get collected by a car a few times.” Ms Shaw, a former police officer, said the narrow, unmarked road, which sits parallel to the M4 and is accessed off Mulgoa Road,

needed immediate action and urged Council to redirect funding to deliver a footpath. “It may be a case of unfortunately it’ll be too late and we will have a fatality and then they’ll do something,” she said. “It would just be really nice for it to not have to come to that.” Council said Factory Road is more suited to a shared path than a standard pedestrian path, with construction estimated at $1.5 million. “A shared footpath connection between School House Creek in Regentville and the Nepean River via Loftus Street and Factory Road has been listed as a high priority project within Council’s Draft Green Grid Strategy,” a Council spokesman said. “While this project is currently unfunded, upon adoption of the Green Grid Strategy, Council will seek State Government grant funding to deliver a connection to the Nepean River via Factory Road.” Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has also made representations to Council. “Factory Road is a significant link to the Nepean River for both pedestrians and cyclists of Regentville and Glenmore Park and should be upgraded to ensure the safety of all people,” she said.

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Illegal billboards an eyesore, say Erskine Park residents EMILY FESZCZUK

esidents around Erskine Park and surrounding suburbs have had enough of advertising billboards used by small businesses. With an influx of posters on fences on both public and private land, locals think it is negatively impacting the look of the area. Gaye Johnson, who regularly drives along Erskine Park Road, said Penrith Council should help manage the billboards that are often advertising kitchen businesses. “It is getting just as bad as the graffiti in the area and the signs need to be monitored and removed more quickly with fines or warnings sent to these companies,” Ms Johnson said. “Council should care for the area’s image and when the maintenance crew go around and cut grass they should report what they see or pull the signs down.” The Graffiti Control Act 2008 states that a person must not intentionally affix a placard or paper on any premises without consent from the occupier.

Signs like this one continue to frustrate residents in Erskine Park. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Kate O’Neill, who also thinks the illegal advertising is an eyesore, had a sign put her fence in Erskine Park earlier this year. “The sign was put onto our fence in July without our knowledge and I made

contact with the number asking for it to be removed but nothing happened,” Ms O’Neill said. “Our property is not an advertising billboard to be used by anyone when they

see fit to do so and now due to the recent weather, the signage has now come down and is lying around like trash at the back of my property.” The Weekender reached out to the company listed on the poster at Ms O’Neill’s property, which was adamant that it only advertises at homes with permission. Ms O’Neill strongly disagreed with the business’ claim, saying that they made no request prior to seek permission. A Penrith Council spokesperson said that current legislation prevents Council from prosecuting individuals without witnessing an individual installing an illegal sign or poster. “Council put forward a motion at the last Local Government NSW Conference to deem that where illegal advertising or posters are concerned the advertised business is assumed to have committed the offence unless proven otherwise,” the spokesperson said. “This amendment would serve as a significant deterrent against these types of offences.” Any concerned residents are encouraged to contact Council to make a report.

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Judith and her King Charles Cavalier, Molly, moved to Thornton Park after the house became too difficult to manage. It’s the best decision they could have made. I looked at a few retirement villages before I found Thornton Park, which was by far the best. I wasn’t able to manage in my house anymore, so it made sense that I found a place where I’d still have my independence, but didn’t have to think about home maintenance or gardening. I absolutely love it. My apartment is beautiful, and my King Charles Cavalier, Molly, is very happy here too. But I wasn’t expecting to make such good friends. The first time I met Diane, who also lives in the village, we just clicked. We’ve become like sisters, to the point where we almost say the same things at the same time. Living at Thornton Park is like being part of a big family. My kids live nearby and they’re so happy I moved here. It means they never have to worry about me. They drop in all the time and flick the kettle on. And they know that if I’m not at home, they’ll find me down in the café, having a laugh with my friend. If you’ve ever thought about retirement living, don’t hesitate to contact us for an information pack and to book your obligation-free tour. It just might be the best thing you ever do.

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Jamisontown: Man charged after stealing items from retail outlet A man has been charged after shoplifting in Jamisontown over the weekend. About 1pm on Saturday, October 30, police were called to a retail store in Jamisontown. It’s alleged that a man entered the store and collected a number of items before placing them in the rear of his vehicle. The man allegedly then walked around the store collecting some more items that he did pay for. Officers attended and spoke to the 47-year-old Wallacia man who allegedly informed them that he failed to pay for the items located in his vehicle. It’s alleged the total value of the unpaid items amounted to $440.30. The man was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Kingswood: St Clair man busted with disqualified licence, drugs A man has been charged after driving whilst disqualified and possessing prohibited drugs in Kingswood. About 2.50am on Tuesday, October 26, police sighted a vehicle travelling in excess of the sign posted speed on the Great Western Highway, Kingswood. When requested, the driver, a 42-yearold St Clair man allegedly told police he did not have a licence. Checks were conducted which revealed that his licence was endorsed disqualified. A search of the vehicle allegedly located a clear resealable bag containing 1.41 grams of methylamphetamine. The man was arrested and charged.

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A woman has been charged after stealing and being caught with drugs in Penrith. About 2.45pm on Thursday, October 28, police were called to a shopping complex in Penrith. It’s alleged a woman entered a retail store, collected a number of clothing items and placed one item in her pocket.

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with Daniel McKinnon The woman allegedly proceeded to pay for some items at the self check out registers, before exiting the store. Police stopped and spoke to the 40-yearold Chipping Norton woman before searching her. They allegedly located a clear resealable bag containing cocaine and clothing items with store tags still attached. It is alleged the woman told officers she purchased the items from another location and exchanged them without a receipt, but checks with the store revealed no record of an exchange. The woman was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and ‘larceny’.

St Marys: Bag containing ‘ice’ fell from bike rider’s pocket A man has been charged after possessing drugs and goods in custody in St Marys. About 7pm on Saturday, October 30, police saw a man riding a pushbike without a helmet on Kalang Street, St Marys. Before police stopped the 27-year-old South Penrith man, it is alleged he dropped an item from his pants onto the ground. Officers allegedly located the item, which was a small bag containing an amount of clear liquid. The man allegedly told police that the bag contained the drug ‘ice’ and that he could not provide proof of ownership for the push bike. He was arrested and charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’, ‘goods in personal custody suspected being stolen’ and ‘rider does not wear approved bicycle helmet/fitted/fastened’.

Colyton: Cannabis found on man during 2am search by police A man has been charged after being caught possessing drugs in Colyton. About 2.10am on Saturday, October 30, police observed a man running through a car park and stopped the 28-year-old Werrington man. The man and his backpack was searched where officers allegedly located two small containers containing cannabis. He was charged.

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We’ll always remember Service in St Marys will commemorate those who fought for our freedoms EMILY FESZCZUK

t Marys Sub-Branch will pause in person on November 11 and reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women who served before or with them. The veterans will be holding a COVIDsafe Remembrance Day service after the pandemic put a stop to last year’s ceremony. St Marys Sub-Branch Honorary Secretary, Tony Fryer told the Weekender that it is important that service personnel are remembered by the community. “When you realise that over a 100,000 Australians have been killed in battle and many more wounded in conflict fighting for the country it is only right those people be remembered for making the ultimate sacrifice,” Mr Fryer said. “I’ve got half a dozen mates who I served with in Vietnam that have departed due to their service who I reflect about, along with my great uncle, my father and grandfather who did their bit in a military capacity.” Sub-Branch member, Bill Johnson

Members of the St Marys Sub-Branch are looking forward to Remembrance Day commemorations.

spent six months in Vietnam and served a total of 34 years as part of the National Servicemen and the Citizen Military Forces, which is known today as the Army Reserves. Mr Johnson said sharing the stories of past and current serving members is a vital part of commemorating their efforts. “We wouldn’t have this lifestyle if they didn’t do what they did and unless we

keep telling the stories no one will know what came before what we know now,” Mr Johnson said. “I love seeing all the kids at the services because they are still a bit young but will hopefully remember as they get older the silly old buggers who turned up and what it all meant.” Mr Fryer said the service at the St Marys Diggers and Band Club will be restricted.

“We will be doing it with COVID-safe guidelines so will most likely be able to have up to 200 people in the main area that will have to show proof of vaccination,” he said. “It is certainly moving towards getting back to our normal services though and hopefully by ANZAC Day we are free to have our usual thousands of people which will be terrific.”

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t the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, the community is encouraged to pay their respects to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. In the lead up to Remembrance Day, members of Penrith RSL Sub-Branch are reflecting on their own experiences serving and the importance of the day. A founding member of the Branch, 82-year-old Clive Connors joined the Army as an apprentice in 1954, just three weeks before his 15th birthday. “We listened to the stories of those who had gone before and come back so when I got to do my first trip to Malaya (Malaysia) at only 19 I was busting to go,” Mr Connors said. “I did 23 years all together but I went to Vietnam for all of 1970 which had some scary times but it was a good experience overall.” John King was called up for National Service in 1970 as a driver for the Royal Australian Army Service Corps and also served in Vietnam.

The 73-year-old from Jamisontown said he is proud of the legacy set by his family. “My grandfather fought in France, I lost my uncle in the Pacific, my brother was in the Navy and now my son is in the Air Force so there is a strong lineage but I always thought if they did it so can I,” Mr King said. “It was a little difficult coming during the moratorium movement but I was with a great bunch of blokes that were regular army and NASHOS that all did our job to the best we could.” Penrith RSL Sub-Branch Vice President, Peter Ward had a different experience as he joined the Citizen Military Forces (CMF) at just 19 and supported troops in Vietnam. While there will only be a restricted invitation only service held at Memory Park on November 11, the 74-year-old from Emu Plains said it is important to honour past and current serving Defence members. “Remembrance Day for me is about looking back at my long family history that covers three generations including my grandfather and great uncles that enlisted in 1915 and served at Gallipoli,” Mr Ward said.

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he top local Liberal candidates for next month’s Local Government Elections have been revealed. Incumbent Penrith Councillors Mark Davies (South Ward), Ross Fowler (North Ward) and Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen (East Ward) will lead the charge for the Liberal Party, with the trio boasting more than 60 years of local government experience between them. First elected to Council in 2004, Cr Davies’ top achievements include initiating the River Precinct Plan. “During my time as Mayor in 2012-2013, I initiated the River Precinct Master Plan which has seen over $35 million committed to the redevelopment of Regatta Park and Tench Reserve,” he said. “Council’s shade policy is another key program I helped instigate with $2 million being invested into providing shade sails to the City’s 90 parks as well as additional tree planting.” Cr Davies plans to advocate for new road infrastructure to ease congestion along Tench Avenue and increased Council

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productivity if re-elected on December 4. First elected in 1991, Cr Fowler was instrumental in securing the Whitewater venue for Penrith in the lead-up to the 2000 Olympics and served as Mayor in

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The Penrith Branch of the Country Women’s Association met on Monday.

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ups of tea and baked goods were on the agenda as the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Penrith Branch reopened its rooms on Tindale Street and held its Annual General Meeting on Monday. After a long period of not being able to hold social events, newly elected CWA Penrith Branch Treasurer, Alison Christie said it was an enjoyable day. “We have 29 members and four juniors but we probably had 20 ladies as some are still cautious but it was good getting everyone together again,” Ms Christie said.

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“We managed to cover all things business as well so we got the job done.” With the Penrith Branch starting in 1928, Ms Christie said it a great organisation for women in the local Penrith community. “We meet on the last Monday of the month and then about a dozen ladies come down every Monday for the social aspect, they bring their knitting, have a cup of tea and a good chat,” she said. “Many of the ladies do live on their own so they rely on the regular get together for company and they all have their own very interesting stories.” Next year marks the Centenary of the CWA so the Branch is beginning to prepare its celebrations.

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Cottage operator locked in I’m pleased to announce renowned retailer 2773 Café Glenbrook will be the food and beverage operator for the soon to be refurbished historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains. Owners of 2773 Café Glenbrook (2773) and Penrith residents, Shane and Belinda Simpson, share Council’s vision to bring the cottage back to life with a new café and restaurant that blends heritage and modern dining, creating a vibrant destination on the Nepean River. Shane and Belinda were chosen for the Police Cottage as their passion for the local community shone through in their application. Their current café, 2773, is a staple in the lower Blue Mountains food and beverage scene, that is well loved by our locals and visitors alike, providing us with the confidence that they will deliver a truly exceptional experience for diners at the Police Cottage.

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he rise in the popularity of online ordering, and the extended COVID-19 lockdown has seen an explosion of new home-based food businesses in the area. While supporting small businesses is always encouraged, locals are reminded to check the individual’s credentials to make sure they are all above board. Mustafa Altuncu had been thinking of starting his business ‘Turquoise Wholesome Food’ with his wife for a while but finally took the leap as a result of the pandemic. “We started operating in May this year as it took a year to go through the process but I do think lockdown probably extended that,” Mr Altuncu said. “We cook fresh Turkish food along with other delicious and nutritious meals each day which we then deliver to residents in Glenmore Park where we are based.” Insurance, Food Authority certification and Council approval are all part of the requirements to cook and sell food in the community, which Mr Altuncu supports.

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cHappy Day will look a little different this year with in-store festivities limited, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help raise important funds for a good cause. McDonald’s has launched a new range of Silly Socks featuring much-loved McDonaldland characters Ronald McDonald, Grimace and Hamburglar. The designs mark 30 years of McHappy Day in Australia, with 100 per cent of profits going to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The socks are now available for purchase in McDonald’s restaurants nationwide as fundraising begins for McHappy Day on Saturday, November 13.

“Silly Socks have been a part of our McHappy Day fundraising program for many years and are well-loved among the Aussie community,” said Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director, McDonald’s Australia. “This year’s designs feature iconic Macca’s characters Ronald McDonald, Grimace and Hamburglar, to mark 30 years of McHappy Day in Australia. “Our Silly Socks look good, feel good and do good, with all profits going towards helping seriously ill children and their families. “We are calling on Aussies to purchase a pair of socks and show their support for Ronald McDonald House Charities this McHappy Day.”

McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Australia, helping seriously ill or injured children and their families stay together and close to care while undergoing treatment or surgery in hospital. Over the past 30 years, McHappy Day has raised over $56 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Australians can also support this year’s McHappy Day fundraiser by picking up a pair of $5 Silly Socks or Helping Hands for $2, $10 or $50 from McDonald’s or via McDelivery. You can also help the cause by buying a Big Mac on Saturday, November 13.

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n-ground trampolines, a flying fox, a new skate park and more will feature as part of a new recreation space in Cambridge Gardens. The new development was locked in this week with Penrith MP Stuart Ayres confirming that Penrith City Council will receive $300,000 through the NSW

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ardening lovers looking for unique and unusual plants and homewares to brighten up and transform their gardens are invited to explore an exciting new local nursery. Mother Earth Nursery has taken over from Bosch Nursery in Cranebrook, after the Bosch family decided to hang up their gardening gloves after 40 years of service. Open seven days per week, 8.30am to 5pm, Mother Earth Nursery Cranebrook is known for being a real gardener’s nursery, boasting show-stopping and hardto-find varieties as well as everything for your gardening needs. “We have a lot of unusual plants you probably wouldn’t see at a standard nursery and are known for being a bit more fun and quirky,” owner and horticulturalist Mark Massey said. “As well as plants, we have a lot of garden ornaments and pots and all sorts of bits and pieces that go into your garden, such a bird houses, cast iron furniture and much, much more.” Following on from the success of its Mother Earth Nursery in Kenthurst, the Australian family-owned business purchased Bosch Nursery in May and began to give the large site a Mother Earth makeover.

Mark encouraged green thumbs to come and say ‘hello’, check out the picturesque settings and see what they were all about. “It’s a great place to visit and come and check out and have a look around and wander through our beautiful new indoor and outdoor displays,” he said. “We’ve opened a new little potting room full of homewares and garden treasures, which is well worth a look, as is our beautiful range of stunning hydrangeas that are now in season. “We also have gift vouchers and lots of giftwares and trinkets that would make perfect Christmas presents.” Located between Penrith and Cranebrook on the corner of Cranebrook Road and Church Lane, Mother Earth Nursery Cranebrook’s friendly and knowledgeable staff are always there to answer your questions and lend a hand. Mark said it has been a privilege to meet new customers and service the amazing western Sydney and Blue Mountains gardening communities and he was excited to make new friends and many wonderful gardens for many years to come. For more information, visit motherearthnursery.com.au or call 4777 4227.

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TURNING BACK TIME Next week marks 16 years since the ‘new section’, as it is known by most locals, of Penrith Plaza opened. This photograph was taken on November 10, 2005 and shows eager shoppers checking out the new shopping experience. Retail outlets like ESprit, Cotton On and Napoleon Perdis can be seen in the photo, as can JB Hi-Fi, which has since moved downstairs. Work on the extension began in 2004, taking over the eastern side of Riley Street. Penrith Plaza was officially taken over by Westfield in June 2005, but most locals still know it as ‘the Plaza’. The ‘new section’ also includes Westfield Penrith’s main food court. The old food court was located where Rebel Sport stands today.

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MAGIC & MAYHEM BACK AT RIVERSIDE EMILY FESZCZUK fter being forced to stop in June due to COVID, the curtain will be raised once again for a song and dance spectacular in Parramatta. ‘Spiegelesque’ will return to Riverside Theatre at the end of the month, transporting audiences to a captivating and joyous world of entertainment. Described as showbusiness royalty, Wayne Scott Kermond, who is a fourth generation performer, is the star and creator of the show that combines burlesque, cabaret, circus tricks and comedy.

After a longer than usual intermission, Wayne told the Weekender that he is very eager to get the show back on stage. “We all knew we would come out the other end of the lockdown but the matter of when was a difficult thing… it was a long interval so we are looking forward to doing our second act if you will,” Wayne said. “I am feeling a little nervous and rusty but also pure excitement. We had great responses from those who saw the show in June and loved it, so it will be great to get that reaction again.” With direct links to vaudeville entertainment, the variety show has a modern twist. “Most cabaret shows are usually single acts but we have a loose storyline where

I play a naughty and nice but mad emcee called ‘Vayne’, who takes people on a journey as if we are in a Spiegeltent,” Wayne said. “We create this lovely old world feeling of a cabaret show but with a contemporary flair that has lots of laughs and interactions with the audience for two hours.” With elements to fascinate a wide demographic, Wayne said live performances are needed more than ever. “The wide demographic is because we are a bit old school but very contemporary and we don’t offend anyone. It is naughty but lots of fun,” he said. “Nothing beats a live experience connecting with performers and ‘Spiege-

lesque’ creates a world to take people away from what is happening in the world.” ‘Spiegelesque’ will be on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta from November 25 to December 5. Tickets are from $41. To book or for more information, call 8839 3399 or visit www.riversideparramatta. com.au. The Weekender has two double passes to give away for the show on Thursday, November 25 at 7.30pm. To win one, email competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘Riverside’ in the subject line. Entries close Sunday, November 14 and winners will be notified by email. Terms and conditions are available at www.westernweekender.com.au.

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith JP Service Available Victor Glanville 0416 157 668 Have a laugh with friends at The Joan in Penrith Comedy @ The Joan is back in Penrith at the The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on November 19 at 7.30pm. These popular comedy nights are back with Australia’s first (and only) hijab-wearing Muslim Australian stand-up comedian Frida Deguise who has built a reputation for breaking stereotypes. She’s got a cracking line-up planned with Lizzy Hoo, Mick Meredith, Patrick Golamco and Dolores. We all need a good laugh right now! Tickets are available from $30. Visit www.thejoan.com.au/events/comedy-the-joan for more information.

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Penrith Ice Palace has state of the art facilities including an Olympic sized ice rink and offers general public skating sessions, figure skating clubs and lessons, children’s birthday parties, synchronised figure skating and learn-to-skate programs. Call 4733 2611.

The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia. It’s open Sundays from 11am to 3pm at 40 Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith.

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went up a level when they were forced to land in tiny Newfoundland in Canada. Somehow, a town with a population no bigger than a few thousand must accommodate planeloads of people – and they do it with a smile and a gracious attitude that warms your heart. This true story feels even more poignant now as the world comes out of one of its most difficult periods. The ensemble cast for the Sydney production is superb and full of energy, particularly given most are on stage for the entire performance and play multiple roles. ‘Come From Away’ is a winner – you’d be crazy not to get a ticket. Visit www.comefromaway.com.au for details.

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2 hours, 44 minutes There’s nothing like a new James Bond flick to get you heading to the movies. In ‘No Time To Die’, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist

1 hour, 52 minutes turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Starring Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris, this action adventure is sure to be much-loved by Bond fans. It opens on November 11.

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Directed and written by Mia HansenLøve and starring Mia Wasikowska, Tim Roth, Vicky Krieps and Anders Danielsen Lie, this beguiling drama about life, love, and art is set to arrive in Australian cinemas nationally early next year. A filmmaking couple, Chris (Krieps) and Tony (Roth), retreat to the breathtaking and mythical Fårö Island in Sweden for the summer, a place where the legendary director Ingmar Bergman shot some of his most celebrated films. While hoping to find creative inspiration, but spending most of their days apart, memories of Chris’ first love are evoked and the lines between reality and fiction progressively begin to blur,

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stories that have shaped our nation’s identity in new ABC series ‘Books That Made Us’. In the three-part documentary, Claudia meets some of Australia’s most beloved and brilliant writers, finds out their secrets, and experiences Australia through the place, its people and the power of our stories. ‘Books That Made Us’ premieres on Tuesday, November 23 at 8.30pm.

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Side of Television’ premieres on Monday, November 15 at 9.20pm. The three-part comedy, presented by Mitch McTaggart, explores all the ridiculous, depressing and outright shameful moments in the wild history of Australia television from the 1950s to now.

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‘Succession’ has been renewed for a fourth season by HBO. Set in New York, the series explores themes of power and family dynamics through the eyes of media patriarch Logan Roy and his four children.

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property series ‘Selling in the City’. Hosted by interior designer Rosie Morley and landscape expert Paddy Milne, the series will feature amazing design, clever solutions for small spaces and the best ways to get the most out of a small, urban property. It’s expected to air later next year.

A new film which dramatises the true  story of three Greek brothers of Nigerian heritage who become NBA champions will screen on Disney+ next year. ‘Rise’ centres around Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo.

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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q&A 11:00 Australia Remastered 12:00 ABC News 1:00 George Floyd - A Killing That Shook The World (M) 1:30 Back Roads 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:05 Stackorama! (PG) 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Annika (M v) 9:20 The Accident (M l,s,v) 10:10 Talking Heads (PG) 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Vaccine 11:10 Gruen

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Gates Of Paradise” (M) (’19) Stars: Jason Priestley 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Raising Helen” (PG) (’04) Stars: Kate Hudson 11:00 Big Brother VIP (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra (PG) 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Til Ex Do Us Part” (PG) (’18) Stars: Kelly Sullivan 1:45 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Casino Royale” (M v) (’06) 11:30 Movie: “Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story” (PG) (’21)

6:00 The Talk 7:00 Entertainment Tonight 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) 1:00 The Bachelorette Australia (M) 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 4:00 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 8:30 TBA 9:30 The Montreal Comedy Festival (M) 10:30 The Project (PG) 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Trevor McDonald’s Indian Train Adventure (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Bollywood - World’s Biggest Film Industry (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Secrets Of The Sphinx (PG) (In English/ French) 8:30 Pompeii: After The Eruption 9:45 Lost Pyramids Of The Aztecs (PG) (In English/ Spanish)

6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security International (PG) 8:30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail (PG) 10:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 11:40 Super Garden (PG) 12:20 Border Security - International (PG) 12:50 The Fine Art Auction

4:15 Movie: “Police Academy 6: City Under Siege” (PG) (’89) Stars: Bubba Smith 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Lethal Weapon” (M) (’87) Stars: Clayne Crawford 9:50 Movie: “War Dogs” (M l,s,v) (’16)

4:30 Movie: “ScoobyDoo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (PG) (’04) 6:30 Movie: “Zootopia” (PG) (’16) Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin 8:30 Movie: “Lost In Space” (PG) (’98) Stars: Jared Harris 11:10 Movie: “Conspiracy Theory” (M v) (’97)

5:00 Shortland Street (PG) 5:30 The Chefs’ Line 6:00 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari (PG) 6:30 Cooking Hawaiian Style 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Gundala” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Tara Basro (In Indonesian) 9:30 Bedtime Stories (PG)

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

1:00 2 Broke Girls (M) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 2:30 The Unicorn (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Movie: “The Illusionist” (PG) (’06) Stars: Edward Norton

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

5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Barney’s Barrier Reef 7:00 Movie: “Dino Dana: The Movie” (PG) (’20) Stars: Michela Luci 8:15 Good Game Spawn Point (PG) 8:35 Sword Art Online (PG)

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

5:55 Fireman Sam 6:20 Bluey 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Mark Seymour And The Undertow: Slow Dawn Live (M) 9:25 Missy Higgins & Friends Live (PG) 10:55 Doctor Who (PG) 11:40 Art Works

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

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

5:00 Clarence (PG) 5:15 Young Sheldon (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Monster House” (PG) (’06) Stars: Mitchel Musso 7:30 Movie: “Inkheart” (PG) (’08) Stars: Brendan Fraser 9:35 Movie: “Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters” (MA15+) (’13)

5:30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Saved And Remade 8:30 Movie: “Meet Joe Black” (PG) (’98) Stars: Brad Pitt 12:10 Antiques Roadshow 12:35 My Favourite Martian 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:00 rage (PG) 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Boyer Lecture 2021: John Bell 1:00 Annika (M v) 1:50 Midsomer Murders (PG) 3:30 Restoration Australia (PG) 4:30 Landline 5:00 Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) 6:00 Monty Don’s French Gardens 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grantchester (PG) 8:20 Shetland (M l,v) 9:20 Fires (M l) 10:10 Call The Midwife (M) 11:10 Father Brown (M v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 12:30 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince” (M h,v) (’09) Stars: Alan Rickman 10:00 Movie: “The Darkest Minds” (M v) (’18) Stars: Amandla Stenberg 12:15 Repco Supercars Championship 2021

10:00 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 12:00 Animal Embassy (PG) 12:30 Destination WA 1:00 Good Food Kitchen 1:30 My Way 2:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 3:00 Parental Guidance (PG) 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Bert Newton: Let Me Entertain You (PG) 9:00 Movie: “Quantum Of Solace” (M v) (’08) Stars: Daniel Craig

6:00 Reel Action 6:30 Religious Programs 7:00 Healthy Homes 7:30 Escape Fishing With ET 8:00 All 4 Adventure 9:00 Taste Of Australia 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) 12:00 Horse Racing: Paramount And Stakes Day *Live* 6:00 10 News First 7:00 Making It Australia 8:00 The Dog House Australia (PG) 9:00 Ambulance UK (M d) 10:00 TBA11:00 Bull (M) 12:00 Blue Bloods (M v) 1:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix America 4:00 Movie: “Kanye Kanye” (G) (’13) Stars: Lucious Dosi (In Zulu) 4:25 I’m Not A Runner (PG) 5:25 Inside The SS Intoxication (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Tutankhamun - Life, Death And Legacy (PG) 9:30 Secret Life Of Lighthouses 10:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:30 TBA 6:30 Crufts Dog Show (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Super Garden (PG) 12:45 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 4:00 Weekender 4:30 Creek To Coast

4:00 Movie: “Innerspace” (PG) (’87) Stars: Dennis Quaid 6:30 Movie: “Fantastic Four” (PG) (’05) 8:40 Movie: “Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer” (PG) (’07) 10:40 Movie: “Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance” (M l,v) (’11)

3:35 Movie: “Invisible Sister” (PG) (’15) Stars: Rowan Blanchard 5:15 Movie: “What A Girl Wants” (PG) (’03) Stars: Colin Firth 7:30 Movie: “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (M l,s) (’11) Stars: Steve Carell 10:00 Movie: “Wind River” (M l,v) (’13)

5:30 APTN National News 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Inside Human Zoos (M) 9:30 Movie: “Waru” (M l,s) (’17) Stars: Awhina-Rose Ashby

3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 I Fish (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 MacGyver (PG) 11:20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

7:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 8:00 Becker (PG) 9:00 The Middle (PG) 10:00 TBA 11:15 TBA 12:45 TBA 2:00 The Neighborhood (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2 Broke Girls (PG)

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

5:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 Secrets Of Skin 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz (PG) 9:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:25 Find Me In Paris 9:50 School Of Rock

5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 ABC News Regional 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Australian Story 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Movin’ To The Country

5:55 Fireman Sam 6:35 Timmy’s Seaside Rescue 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:20 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:05 The Stand Up Sketch Show (M l) 9:30 Sammy J (PG) 9:35 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG)

6:00 Cheese Slices 7:00 South Africa With Gregg Wallace 7:30 Donal’s Meals In Minutes 8:30 Ainsley’s Food We Love 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 South Africa With Gregg Wallace 12:00 Donal’s Meals In Minutes

5:40 Earth Emergency (PG) 6:40 The Bee Whisperer (PG) 7:40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 8:30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel 9:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 12:00 Dateline 12:30 Insight 1:30 King Of The Road (MA15+) 2:20 France 24 News

5:30 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks” (G) (’07) Stars: Jason Lee 7:30 Movie: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (M v) (’18) Stars: Chris Pratt 10:00 Movie: “Immortals” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Henry Cavill 12:10 Movie: “Indigo Lake” (M) (’17)

5:15 Movie: “Donovan’s Reef” (PG) (’63) Stars: Elizabeth Allen 7:30 Movie: “The First Wives Club” (PG) (’96) Stars: Diane Keaton 9:35 Movie: “Stepmom” (M) (’98) Stars: Julia Roberts 12:05 My Favourite Martian

9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Pilgrimage (PG) 3:30 Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) 4:30 Everyone’s A Critic (PG) 5:00 Art Works 5:30 The Sound 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Restoration Australia (PG) 8:40 Total Control (MA15+) 9:35 Noughts And Crosses (M l,v) 10:35 Stateless (M l,v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Border Security - International (PG) 1:30 Cricket: WBBL: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 7News Spotlight: Ultimate Abba! 8:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “White House Down” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Channing Tatum

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) 11:30 Fishing Australia (PG) 12:00 Ultimate Rush (PG) 12:30 World’s Greatest Islands (PG) 1:30 Parental Guidance (PG) 3:30 The Block (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Goodbye Mosbri (PG) 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 8:40 60 Minutes (M) 9:40 NINE News Late 10:10 The First 48 (M)

8:30 Freshly Picked 9:00 Destination Dessert (PG) 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) 12:00 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 1:10 Farm To Fork 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia 2:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 4:00 My Market Kitchen 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 9:00 CSI (M) 10:00 FBI (M) 11:00 The Sunday Project

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Canada 4:00 Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 4:35 Motor Sports: W Series Highlights 5:05 Small Business Secrets (PG) 5:40 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Inside Central Station (M) 8:30 Australia Burns (M) 10:00 Marry Me, Marry My Family (M l) (In English/ Hindi/ Maori/ Urdu) 11:00 Addicted Australia (M d,l) 12:05 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

12:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 1:00 Escape To The Country 4:00 TBA 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 9:30 Mighty Trains (PG) 10:30 Heathrow Britain’s Busiest Airport (PG)

4:10 Ultimate Fishing With Matt Watson (PG) 5:10 Movie: “Superman IV: The Quest For Peace” (PG) (’87) Stars: Christopher Reeve 7:00 Movie: “Ant-Man” (PG) (’15) Stars: Corey Stoll 9:25 Movie: “Anna” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Sasha Luss

3:00 Movie: “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (M l,s) (’11) Stars: Steve Carell 5:30 The Voice USA (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares UK (M l) 10:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l) 12:30 Blindspot

3:00 AFL: Monsoon Rugby Union 4:30 Softball: SA Premier League 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Artefact 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 First Australians (PG) 8:40 Emanuel (MA15+) 10:05 Hate Rising (MA15+) 11:00 Eating Up Easter (PG)

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

1:20 TBA 2:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 The Neighborhood (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Movie: “The Illusionist” (PG) (’06) Stars: Edward Norton 3:35 This Is Us (PG) 4:30 Home Shopping

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

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

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

7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux’s Altered States: Love Without Limits (M n,s) 9:30 Girl Like You (M l,s) 10:30 Last Man Standing: Suge Knight And The Murders Of Biggie And Tupac (M)

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

5:35 Underground Worlds (PG) 6:30 Country Music: Hillbilly Shakespeare 7:30 Return Of The Taliban (M l,v) 8:35 The Tesla Files 9:25 Criminal Planet (M d) 10:15 Dark Side Of The Ring (M l) 11:25 I Was A Teenage Felon (MA15+)

5:15 TBA 7:00 Movie: “Stargate” (PG) (’94) 9:25 Movie: “World War Z” (M) (’13) Stars: Brad Pitt 11:45 Race Across The World (PG) 1:00 Visions Of Greatness (PG) 2:00 The Break Boys (M) 3:00 Power Rangers Beast Morphers (PG)

2:35 Movie: “Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express” (PG) (’74) Stars: Lauren Bacall 5:10 Movie: “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” (PG) (’61) Stars: Audrey Hepburn 7:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) 8:30 Coroner (M) 9:30 Chicago PD (MA15+)

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12:00 Movie: “Terror In The Woods” (M) (’18) Stars: Michael Berthold 2:00 Police Hour Of Duty (M l,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother VIP (M) 9:00 TBA 10:00 Fantasy Island (M) 11:00 The Latest Seven News

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

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+)

3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Supervet (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 8:30 Animal Einsteins (PG) 9:30 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 7:30 American Pickers Doc Martin (M) 8:30 (PG) 8:30 Movie: The Inspector Lynley “Terminator 3: Rise Of The Mysteries (M v) 10:30 Cold Case (M v) 12:30 Mighty Ships Machines” (M l,v) (’03) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 7:30 Road Open 7:40 6:30 The Simpsons Friends (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Through The Wormhole (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 (PG) 8:30 Karla Grant (M d,s) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Movie: “Whiteout” Presents (PG) 9:00 Living With Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Giants (M l) 10:00 NITV News 11:20 Star Trek: Discovery (M) Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 (PG) (’09) Stars: Kate Seinfeld (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping Update Beckinsale

5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Renovate Or Rebuild 9:30 100 Day Dream Home

6:00 ABC Evening 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 News 7:00 ABC Barney’s Barrier Reef National News 8:00 7:00 Horrible Histories ABC News Tonight 8:45 The 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 Lost In Oz 8:45 Danger Mouse Business 9:00 ABC Nightly 9:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) News 9:30 7.30

7:00 That 70’s Show 7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:30 Doctor Who (PG) (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Jamie 8:30 David Atten8:30 Movie: “American 10 Cats Does Count& Jimmy’s Food Fight borough’s Galapagos Club 8:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall down (M l,s) 8:30 Dark Side Of Sniper” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: (PG) 9:25 George Clarke’s The 90s (M) 9:20 Taskmaster Bradley Cooper 11:10 Stunt Amazing Spaces 10:10 Doctor 9:35 Luke Nguyen’s United Science (PG) (M l) Kingdom Who (PG)

7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple (PG) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 11:40 The Enemy Within (M v) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Grantchester (M l,v) 2:00 Jack Irish (M l,v) 3:00 ABC News Afternoons 4:05 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:05 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury 8:30 Going Country (PG) 9:25 Girl Like You (M l,s)

12:00 Movie: “My Father Must Die” (AKA ‘Killing Daddy’) (M v) (’14) Stars: Elizabeth Gillies 2:00 Criminal Confessions: Placentia (M d,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother VIP (M) 9:00 The Curse Of The Chippendales (M s,v)

12:00 Parental Guidance (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Parental Guidance (PG) 8:40 Love Island Australia (M) 9:40 Travel Guides (PG) 10:40 NINE News Late 7:30 The Point 8:00 Living Black (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Black Market (MA15+) 10:00 Hate Thy Neighbour (M l,s) 10:50 Superstition (MA15+)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Dog House Australia (PG) 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 The Cheap Seats (M l) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M s) 8:30 Movie: “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” (M s) (’99) Stars: Rob Schneider

6:00 ABC Evening 6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 News 7:00 ABC Barney’s Barrier Reef National News 8:00 7:00 Horrible Histories States Of Corruption 8:45 The 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz 8:45 Danger Mouse Business 9:00 ABC Nightly 9:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) News 9:25 7.30

7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:30 Spicks And Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Giada Specks 8:30 Adam 10 Cats Does CountEntertains 8:00 Anna’s Hills: The Last Leg (M) 9:10 Friday Night Dinner (M l,s) Occasions 8:30 John Torode’s down (M l,s) 8:30 Alone (M) 9:45 Stacey Dooley Sleeps 10:20 Frayed (MA15+) 11:05 Korean Food Tour 9:30 Luke Over (M) Nguyen’s United Kingdom Doctor Who (PG)

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Jack Irish (M l,v) 3:00 ABC News 4:10 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Gruen 9:05 Preppers (M l,s) 9:35 Back (MA15+)

12:00 Movie: “A Daughter’s Deception” (M v) (’19) Stars: Jade Harlow 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M d,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother VIP (M) 9:00 America’s Got Talent (PG) 12:00 The Windsors (M l,s) 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 American Pickers 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars The Vicar Of Dibley (PG) 8:30 Storage (PG) 8:30 Mrs. Brown’s Wars (PG) 9:30 Desert Boys (M l,s) 10:30 Miranda Collectors (PG) 10:30 Storage (PG) 11:10 What A Carry On Wars Miami (PG) (PG) 11:45 Bones (M v) 6:05 100% Wolf 6:35 Barney’s Barrier Reef 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:40 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz 9:00 All Hail King Julien (PG)

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

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:25 How Deadly World (PG) 2:00 Jack Irish (M) 3:00 ABC News 4:10 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Spying On The Scammers 8:30 Q&A 9:35 Doctor Who (PG) 10:35 You Can’t Ask That

2:00 Belsen: The Untold Story (M v) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 My Grandparents War (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue Bloods (M v) 10:25 NCIS: Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom New Orleans (M v) 12:15 (M d,s) 11:35 Frasier (PG) Home Shopping

6:00 American Pickers 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Pie In The Sky (PG) (PG) 7:30 Highway 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Without A Trace (M d,v) 12:30 Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG) 10:30 Mighty Ships (PG) 1:30 The Outback Truckers (PG) Real Seachange

12:00 Parental Guidance (PG) 1:00 Desperate Housewives (M) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Parental Guidance (PG) 8:40 Love Island Australia (M) 9:40 Botched (M) 10:40 NINE News Late 11:10 New Amsterdam (M)

7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Firewall” (M l,v) (’06) Stars: Harrison Ford 9:40 Movie: “The Usual Suspects” (MA15+) (’95)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Bachelorette Australia (M) 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (M) 8:30 Lie With Me (M l,s) 9:30 Bull (M)

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend 8:30 Farmhouse Fixer 9:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (MA15+) 11:40 Chicago Justice (M)

2:30 Insight 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 My Grandparents War: Mark Rylance (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Michael Mosley’s Placebo Experiment: Can My Brain Cure My Body? (M) 8:35 Michael Palin In North Korea 9:30 Before We Die (MA15+)

7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M s,v) 8:30 Movie: “Heartbreak Ridge” (M l,s,v) (’86) Stars: Clint Eastwood

7:30 The Casketeers (PG) 8:00 Wellington Paranormal (M) 8:30 Red Earth Uncovered (PG) 9:30 Skindigenous (PG) 10:30 NITV News Update

5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 11:15 MacGyver (M) 12:10 Home Shopping

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

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Masters Of Flip 8:30 Home Town 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation 10:30 Island Life 11:30 House Hunters

8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Art Works 9:00 The GoBetweens (M d,l) 10:00 TBA 10:35 Boyer Lecture 2021: John Bell 11:05 Doctor Who

7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 10 Cats Does CountLicense To Grill 8:30 Tom Kerridge’s Barbeque 9:00 down (M l,s) 8:30 Movie: “Leonardo DiCaprio: Most Food Safari 9:30 Luke Wanted!” (M) (’21) Nguyen’s United Kingdom

7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Minority Report” (M) (’02) Stars: Tom Cruise 10:25 Movie: “Shaft” (MA15+) (’00) Stars: Samuel L Jackson

7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M v) 10:50 House (M) 11:50 Antiques Roadshow 12:20 My Favourite Martian 12:50 Talking Honey

12:00 Movie: “Petals On The Wind” (M s) (’14) Stars: Heather Graham 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Security International (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 America’s Got Talent (PG) 11:30 World’s Deadliest Weather (M)

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

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

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12:00 ABC News 1:00 Shetland (PG) 2:00 Jack Irish (M l,v) 3:00 ABC News 4:10 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 The Detectives (M l) 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Business

3:25 2nd Light Horse Regiment WWI (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Homefront - A New Kind Of War (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Coastal Devon And Cornwall With Michael Portillo (PG) 8:30 Red Election (PG) (In English/ Danish/ Russian)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 7:30 Movie: “Alien: Father Brown (M v) Covenant” (M l,v) (’17) 8:30 Inspector Morse Stars: Katherine Waterston (M l,v) 10:50 Movie: “They Shall Not Grow Old” (MA15+) 10:00 Movie: “Alien vs Predator: Requiem” (M) (’07) (’18) Stars: Thomas Adlam

7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s,v) 8:00 American Dad (M v) 8:30 Movie: “Phenomenon” (PG) (’96) Stars: John Travolta

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 7:30 Going Places With Friends (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:30 Football: Australia Movie: “Inside Man” Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big v Saudi Arabia *Live* 10:30 (MA15+) (’06) Stars: Denzel Seal Team (M v) 12:30 Home Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 The Washington 10:45 The Point Unicorn (PG) Shopping 11:15 Living Black

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

6:00 100% Wolf 6:30 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC Barney’s Barrier Reef National News 8:00 7:00 Horrible Histories ABC News Tonight 8:45 The 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz 8:45 Danger Mouse Business 9:00 ABC Nightly 9:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) News 9:30 7.30

7:00 That 70’s Show 7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up 7:30 7:30 Spicks And (PG) 7:30 Survivor 41 Update 7:35 8 Out Of Barefoot Contessa 8:00 Specks 8:30 TBA 9:00 USA (M) 8:30 Movie: 10 Cats Does CountIndia Unplated 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool down (M l,s) 8:30 The Curse Of “Now You See Me” (PG) (’13) Us (PG) 9:40 Hard Quiz (PG) Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Stars: Jesse Eisenberg 11:00 Oak Island (M l) 10:10 The 10:10 Gruen 10:45 Doctor Who Australia 9:00 Rick Stein’s Young Sheldon (PG) Source (M) 11:00 The Feed (PG) 11:35 You Can’t Ask That French Odyssey

7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 The Brokenwood Mysteries (M v) 10:40 Law & Order (M) 11:40 Buried In The Back Yard (M) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

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Unpredictable Uranus (your power planet) is stirring up some shenanigans involving your domestic life, house mates or family members. In order to limit the chance of fiery words and messy misunderstandings, do your best to communicate clearly and carefully. And remember – when it comes to relationships, you’re not suited to ‘normal’ partnerships (whether of the romantic, platonic or business variety). For quirky Aquarians, ‘weird’ can be wild and wonderful.

This week the Sun-Neptune trine inspires you to contemplate and create your future. Whether you want to travel, build a home, expand your family or change jobs, begin with a dream and then work hard to make it a robust reality. Dreams are wasted if you don’t turn them into productive projects! But a relationship could experience problems as the Saturn squares boost impatience and heighten sensitivities. A healthy dose of Piscean diplomacy will get you through.

This week stress levels will be high and energy low, as motivation dips and frustration soars. Taskmaster Saturn squares your ruler Mars, which will certainly test your limited patience but – with focus and determination – you’ll navigate your way around any temporary roadblocks. Things improve from Friday onwards. Hopefully you’ll learn some valuable lessons – like slowing down, keeping things in perspective, and calming yourself within. Make sure you slow down and smell the roses.

Stubborn, slow-moving Bulls prefer things to proceed smoothly, with no sudden surprises along the way. However, with Uranus still transiting through your sign, life continues to be a series of ups and downs. Singer-songwritermusician Neil Young (who was born on November 12, 1945) observes, “As you go through life, you’ve got to see the valleys as well as the peaks.” This week the focus is on relationships, conversation and cooperation. Feel the love Taurus and keep an eye out for opportunities.

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Your ruler Mercury hooks up with Mars on Wednesday, which gives you the motivation to put ideas into practice. And it can also signal a fresh start involving health, work habits or pets. Some vigorous physical exercise will certainly help you bounce through the week with extra Gemini gusto and enthusiasm. But if you don’t communicate clearly, then misunderstandings are likely (especially on the weekend). So think things through before you speak.

The planets shine a bright spotlight on partnerships of the romantic, platonic, business and family variety. You are entering a period of nurturing old relationships and establishing new ones. So it’s a wonderful time to focus on friendships, shared hobbies, joint ventures and having fun. As Scorpio birthday great Robert Louis Stevenson observed, “A friend is a gift you give yourself.” But tread carefully when it comes to tricky financial matters.

Many lively Lions are in for a magical week, as the Sun (your power planet) forms a fabulous flowing aspect with Neptune. So it’s time to be the flamboyant and creative person you were born to be. That doesn’t mean there won’t be problems, challenges or frustrations along the way. But it does mean that your positive attitude and natural enthusiasm will bolster your spirits and enhance the lives of those around you. Prepare to sparkle and shine!

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This week there’s a magical connection between the Sun and Neptune, so there is much satisfaction to be gained through contributing your considerable talents to a worthy cause within your neighbourhood community. You really can make a difference if you think global and act local! But relations with a family member or work colleague could be challenging (especially mid-week). So make sure you pick your battles carefully and choose your words wisely.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

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The flowing Sun-Neptune trine is terrific for flights of imagination, ambitious dreams, creative projects and all forms of self-expression (especially art, music and fashion). However – with Mars, Saturn and Uranus disrupting your money zone – don’t blow the budget by indulging in an impulsive and extravagant spending spree! This week you are faced with a stark choice Libra … find clever ways to boost cash flow or learn to live within your means.

Have you been procrastinating about an important issue? Or have you lacked the self-belief to push a project forward? It’s time to be bold, brave and proactive, as the terrific trio of the Sun, Mercury and mighty Mars march through your sign (which only happens every two years). So make the most of this awesome opportunity Scorpio! Confidence is in and complacency is out, as you go after what you want with plenty of passion, purpose and pizazz.

If you stir up grievances with an old adversary this week, then you could find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew! The Sun trines Neptune (on Friday and Saturday) which favours balancing material and spiritual needs. Plus, when it comes to a frustrating problem, avoid quick fixes. You’ll find a satisfactory solution if you act on your hunches, do all the research that’s required, and look for the facts that are hidden beneath the surface.

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ur mental health and mental wellbeing are more relevant now than ever before. The pandemic has caused many people to feel increased levels of anxiety, uncertainty and isolation. Food has long been associated with emotional wellbeing, it’s often used as a tool for celebration, comfort or to socialise with family and friends. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health and together with physical activity, social interaction and adequate sleep, the evidence suggests that the foods we eat may also impact the way we feel. The scientific research in this area continues to advance and evolve, and in this article we will explore the latest evidence. • Serotonin, dopamine, aminobutyric acid (GABA), and noradrenaline are the four major neurotransmitters that regulate mood, which is why these are commonly known as ‘happy hormones’. Low levels of serotonin in particular have been linked with neurological disorder such as anxiety and depression. • B vitamins are essential cofactors for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. • Choline is required for the production of neurotransmitter acetylcholine,

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lmost three years after his involvement in a sex tape scandal that tarnished his image and damaged Penrith’s reputation, the club has given Tyrone May his marching orders. He was sacked by he club’s Board on Wednesday a month after playing for the Panthers in the Grand Final win over Souths at Suncorp Stadium. His fall from grace was ultimately long, but in the end a controversial Instagram post ensured he went from Premiership winner to the unemployment line in the space of 30 days.

“As a club we understand our responsibilities to the game, our corporate partners, our members and fans, and the wider rugby league community,” Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher said. “The Board observed due process in this matter and considered all relevant factors before reaching its final decision. “Panthers will coordinate with the NRL to ensure Tyrone receives access to any support services he needs moving forward.” The Board concluded May’s conduct following the NRL Grand Final constituted a “serious breach of his contractual obligations”. “The Board also gave consideration to

previous breaches in making the decision to terminate his contract at this time,” the Panthers said in a statement. The social media post that eventually ended his time at Penrith featured a photo of May and Panthers coach Ivan Cleary leaving Parramatta Local Court with lyrics from rapper Drake: “And the dirt that they threw on my name turned to soil and I grew up out it. Time for y’all to figure out what y’all gon’ do about it. Love my brothers”. The post raised serious concerns that May had not bettered himself since the sex tape scandal. May narrowly avoided jail after pleading guilty to four counts of intentionally

recording an intimate image without consent. The scandal erupted prior to the 2019 season but May has remained part of the Panthers squad and played in the past two Grand Finals. Last month the NRL fined May $7,500 and ordered him to undertake further education programs in the wake of the Instagram post, and he was stood down from Penrith. May had an agreement with Penrith for the 2022 season but now becomes a free agent. He’s been linked to Newcastle, but it’s unknown if another NRL club would want the baggage May brings.

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“Players are slowing coming in… I think there are a few boys that have put their hand up to come back and help, which is good news for us.” Emus pre-season training officially kicked off on Thursday evening at Nepean Rugby Park, with the club committed to fielding two grades teams, a Colts team and a women’s team next year. Patea said his mission is to nurture the talent at his disposal and hopefully guide them to a berth with Super Rugby’s Brumbies. “We just needed a good pathway for our juniors here at Penrith, we know we have some talented players coming through and we don’t want to see that talent go to waste,” he said. “The parents of the boys were excited also because it’s a good pathway for them and hopefully we can make some of them Brumbies players some day.” Patea grew up and resided in New Zealand playing and coaching rugby in and around Auckland.

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remiership-winning Panthers centre Paul Momirovski is continuing his journey around the NRL, arriving back at the Sydney Roosters on a three-year deal. Last Friday afternoon Penrith granted 25-year-old Momirovski an immediate release from the final year of his contract to pursue an opportunity with the club he made his NRL debut with in 2018. The Momirovski decision means the Premiers will unleash a brand-new centre pairing in season 2022, with Dally M Centre of the Year Matt Burton departing to Canterbury. “Paul was an integral part of what Panthers was able to achieve this season culminating in the club’s third premiership,” Panthers General Manager Rugby League, Matt Cameron said. “Despite his relatively short stay, he impressed everyone at the club with his football IQ and commitment to the club’s culture and ideals.” With numerous big names entering the final year of their contracts, including Viliame Kikau, Api Koroisau and Dylan

Edwards, Momirovski’s management wanted to explore new opportunities knowing Penrith would likely prioritise other players before their client. “When Paul’s manager approached Panthers after the Grand Final with a request to explore the market, we felt it was the right thing to do to grant this opportunity, knowing there was already a number of clubs interested,” Cameron said. “The work our club has done in the pathways area allows us to make this type of decision in the knowledge that it will present an opportunity to the next generation of Panthers juniors, some of whom are already in the NRL squad. “We extend our sincere thanks to Paul for his contribution to our history-making season and wish him all the best for the future.” Having kicked off his NRL career at the Roosters in 2018, Momirovski enjoyed stints with Wests Tigers and Melbourne Storm before arriving at the foot of the Mountains earlier this year. The Alexandria Rovers junior played 19 games for Penrith during the premiershipwinning season, including the 2021 NRL Grand Final victory over South Sydney. Panthers members and fans will have

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“When I was nine I made the Western PSSA team, when I was 10 I made the Second XI NSW team, when I was 11 I made the State team, and when I was 12 I ended up making the ACT/NSW Juniors team.” Fellow 2021/22 scholar, 19-year-old Liam Doddrell, has also impressed over the past decade. The Penrith and St Clair cricketer is regarded for his genuine pace, which saw him take eight wickets at a strike rate of 14.63, while featuring for NSW Metro at the U17 National Championships.

Around The Grounds AFLW: Alicia Eva will lead a new-look leadership group at the Giants as the AFL Women’s program prepares for season six of the AFLW competition. 30-year-old Eva will enter her third season as captain with the highly regarded player and coach having led the team through a challenging 2021 season. She will be supported by defender Pepa Randall and Irish forward Cora Staunton, both previously members of the leadership group. Inaugural number one draft pick Nicola Barr, two-time All Australian Alyce Parker and Olympian Chloe Dalton will all join the group for the first time this season. Giants coach Alan McConnell said the AFLW program was spoilt for choice when it comes to leaders both on and off field. “We’re thrilled Alicia leads us into another season as captain,” he said. “She is an outstanding person and captain and her record in leading from the front, setting the standard and being a pillar of strength through tough situations speaks for itself.” The Giants’ preparations for the 2022 AFLW season continue, with season six set to kick off in the first weekend in January. AFL: The storied career of one of the decade’s most consistent ruckmen will come to an end, with Shane Mumford to finish up after 13 seasons at the elite level. Mumford comes off the Giants’ list for the second time, after initially finishing up at the end of the 2017 season with a foot injury. After a season off, Mumford went on to play another 44 games across the past three seasons,

udden changes to the reopening NSW roadmap means a full house can now pack CommBank Stadium in Parramatta for the Sydney Derby later this month. The blockbuster fixture between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC will open Western Sydney’s A-League season on November 20, with tickets now on sale to the general public. The match will be part of a festival of football at CommBank Stadium in the month of November with the Socceroos also having matches in the run-up to the start of the domestic competition. Fans (aged 16+) attending the Sydney

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