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SAFE HAVEN As Penrith grapples with a domestic violence epidemic, a new shelter will provide support for women to rebuild their lives and avoid potential homelessness. ‘The Haven’ was officially opened in Penrith on Tuesday, and will assist women with short-term housing and the opportunity to escape dangerous situations at home. The concept could potentially save lives.

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‘The Haven’ to provide almost 7,000 nights of safety each year to local women EMILY NEWTON

ith Penrith in the grips of a domestic violence epidemic, the opening of ‘The Haven’ couldn’t come soon enough.

The Haven will be a refuge for women and their children fleeing domestic violence or who are at risk of homelessness, formed after local resident Sharon Levy attended a business lunch and learned about Women’s Community Shelters.

“Penrith has one of the highest reported incidences of domestic and family violence in the Sydney metropolitan area,” said Ms Levy, who is the Chair of The Haven.

“The figures are staggering, and there are just not enough crisis accommodation beds for women and their children who need a safe and secure place to stay.

“It makes me shudder wondering where those women and children go. Are they on the streets? In their cars? Or did they stay in the violent situation?”

The new women’s shelter was visited by Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward on Tuesday, along with Penrith MP Stuart Ayres.

“The Haven will provide a critical service to women and their children who need

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crisis housing, and it is the result of a lot of hard work on the part of Women’s Community Shelters and the Penrith community,” Mr Ayres said.

In just over a year the idea of a facility became a reality, bringing together the government and the community.

“I have been overwhelmed by the support of the local community and it has been a profoundly humbling, energising, eye-opening and yet proud experience for me,” Ms Levy said.

“Local schools, local businesses, trades and volunteers have so generously offered their time and their resources.

“We simply could not have done this without the support of our wonderful community, and now, in a few short weeks, we will welcome The Haven’s first residents.”

The Haven will provide crisis accommodation for up to six women and their children for up to three months as well as a broad range of wraparound services to assist each woman and her children during their stay.

“We have the capacity throughout the course of each year to provide an average of 6935 bed nights within our community,” Ms Levy said.

“That may initially sound like a lot, however, there is still not enough capacity

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Safe place to flee violence

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward with The Haven’s Sharon Levy and Women’s Community Shelters CEO Annabelle Daniel within the current shelter system within our community and we expect to be full inside of a week of our doors opening.”

Impressed with the new facility, Ms Goward said it would play an important role in the community.

“We know that domestic and family violence is a leading cause of homelessness among women and children, and that specialist assistance is needed to help them rebuild their lives,” Ms Goward said.

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Homework should come first There was very little surprise when the State Government changed its Sydney stadium policy yet again last week, announcing the knock-down and re-build of ANZ Stadium was off the agenda.

Instead, the Government will proceed with re-building Allianz Stadium and simply refurbishing ANZ. It was the result we all pretty much expected.

When announcing the change in plan, Ms Berejiklian declared it was a result of the Government “doing its homework”.

Bizarre, really.

After all, would you not expect that the Government had already “done its homework” before announcing a plan to knock-down and re-build ANZ Stadium back in November?

Is the Premier setting a precedent that her Government will make announcements during the upcoming election campaign that could ultimately be scrapped or changed dramatically once the “homework” is done?

If it is true that Governments make billion dollar commitments without doing their homework first, or without having a business case to support such a promise, then things need to change.

The Government now claims that a much cheaper renovation of ANZ Stadium will extend its life by 40 years.

It has also guaranteed the NRL Grand Final, and most likely other events, well into the future.

Extraordinary then how close we came to knocking the whole thing down!

The about face on stadiums has certainly left some red faces in the Coalition, but Opposition Leader Luke Foley

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Tears flow in the blame game One thing certain about the cricket balltampering scandal is how much we love to throw blame around.

When this whole thing started, the Australian public demanded blood from the cricketers themselves – how dare they tarnish the pride of the baggy green!

Then the blame turned to Cricket Australia – how dare they suspend these poor young men for so long!

Then it was time to shift the blame to the media – how dare they give this so much air time!

Heck, by the end Candice Warner was even declaring she was to blame (conveniently, in a nice big Sunday newspaper spread).

Maybe there’s blame to go around.

One thing the whole story has lacked in my view is perspective from those within the cricket community. For too long this story was allowed to bubble along and

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get out of control with non-sports fans and those not associated with the game weighing into the situation.

Some better perspective as to how serious or not serious the allegations were when this scandal first broke would have perhaps improved how it was all handled.

Regardless, out of situations like this lessons are always learned. Everyone – from the players to Cricket Australia and the media – has hopefully taken something from this.

We are slowly coming out the other side now, but I’ve still got big question marks over Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland. It was extraordinary that he fronted the media in South Africa last week without watching vision of Steve Smith’s press conference – perhaps the most talked about presser in cricket history. His leadership of the sport appears strangely short of expectations.

Policy is pathetic and insulting Every hospital emergency department in NSW is to have a “culturally appropriate space” or “designated Aboriginal waiting room” for the families of Indigenous patients under a new policy.

Seriously, what pen-pushing do-gooder came up with this crap?

Research found Indigenous patients are at least 1.5 times more likely to leave hospitals before their emergency treatment commences, hence the policy.

But surely such a move just fosters division and widens a gap we’re apparently working so hard to close.

With all the problems facing our health system, we come up with this. Pathetic and insulting.

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Foley was critical of the ANZ Stadium knock-down all along, and in fact made it a red hot political issue, but last Thursday said this: “Sydney’s Olympic Stadium in Sydney’s geographic heart... is not a priority for this Government.”

So now an $810 million redevelopment is not enough for the man who said a $1.33 billion knock-down was too much.

Playing politics will continue to be Mr Foley’s downfall as the State Election draws closer. He is a one step forward, two steps back leader and his refusal to accept that this stadium policy is a solid compromise simply turns voters off him.

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New place to call home in St Marys LAUREN SUTTIE

entworth Community Housing has opened its first affordable housing complex in St Marys.

Joined by residents, the apartments were officially opened on Wednesday by Minister for Social Housing Pru Goward, Minister for Defence Marise Payne and Penrith Mayor John Thain.

Wentworth Community Housing CEO, Stephen McIntyre, said it was a great outcome for all parties involved.

“It’s incredibly exciting to open an apartment complex of this size,” he said.

“The project demonstrates the great outcome that can be achieved when the community housing sector works collaboratively with all levels of government.”

Located around the corner from St Marys train station, as well as local food shops, the apartments are in the heart of central St Marys.

Mr McIntyre said the location gives residents the opportunity to connect to the community around them.

“It is particularly rewarding to meet with the residents to talk with them and to know that they are having a really positive experience living here,” he said.

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“It is people forming their own little community and us being able to support them, it is what really makes working in community housing worthwhile.”

The $15 million project is made up of 49 units, which are a blend of social and affordable housing, with the recent announcement that four units are to be offered to disabled individuals.

Ms Goward said she was very proud that the project was a result of all levels of government coming together to help support those most vulnerable in the community.

“The NSW Government partners with community housing because we know our non-government organisations are able to provide the invaluable and crucial support that matters, that is needed to support local communities and to break intergenerational disadvantages,” she said.

With most residents moving in at the end of last year, eight of the tenants have successfully made the transition from the Norman Court Retirement Village in Richmond, where they were forced to vacate their homes at the end of last year.

Abeyan Rajadurai, who was one of the Norman Court residents, said that he and his wife are both so grateful for the new place they now get to call home.

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ith new homes popping up left, right and centre, one Councillor believes solar power is the key to reducing the stress on Penrith’s growing electricity demand.

Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish says as the region continues to grow, solar power should be mandatory for new homes built in the area.

“I am asking for a report on including the installation of solar power as a

mandatory requirement in Penrith’s LEP and DCP for all new houses being built in the Penrith local government area,” Cr Cornish said.

“I’m asking that the report be based on each new house, villa-style building or granny flat having a minimum of 5,000 watts of solar power on each roof supplying back to the grid.”

In addition to providing more power and relieving the pressure on the local network, Cr Cornish believes solar panels will help reduce the temperature before we even reach for the air con remote.

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Insurance stats say you’re more likely to have a car accident earlier in the week LAUREN SUTTIE

f you thought there couldn’t be any more reason to dislike Mondays, you better think again.

New insurance data has revealed that Monday afternoons are the most likely time to be involved in an accident when out and about on western Sydney roads.

GIO spokesperson Alexandra Foley said that the data reflected the behaviour of drivers rushing to get home.

“Most injuries on our roads are happening at the start and end of the working week, when commuters are rushing to get home,” she said.

Elite Body Repairs in St Marys has seen its fair share of car carnage over the four years it has been open, but owner Jason Jaber said he was surprised at the results.

“I thought it would be in the morning on Monday, as that is the main time we get people coming in,” he said.

But it’s not just the time of day that Mr Jaber said affects road users, with the weather also playing a part in accidents.

“On rainy days, I find there are more accidents because people are sometimes a little bit too cautious, so when it’s 80km/h they’re only doing 60km/h, which could actually be more dangerous,” he said.

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Jason Jaber at Elite Body Repairs in St Marys this week. Photo: Melinda Jane “Failing to give way on the road and tailgating are often a result of impatient driving and are also contributing factors to many of these accidents,” Ms Foley added.

With 393 deaths on NSW roads last year, Ms Foley said that these results highlighted how important it was for people to slow down and become aware of the

warning signs when becoming tired or agitated.

“A lot of the time it can come down to drivers being distracted and not paying attention to what’s around them,” she said.

“A split-second loss of concentration or misjudgement is all it takes to cause an

accident that can lead to devastating longterm injuries or worse.

“It affects more than just the injured people, it affects families and whole communities.”

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Offenders convicted of persistent child sex abuse will face a maximum penalty of life in jail under extensive reforms announced by the State Government this week.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Attorney General Mark Speakman said the Government had accepted the overwhelming majority of recommendations to come out of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These historic reforms are designed to deliver survivors the justice they deserve and impose tougher penalties on offenders for their appalling abuse of children,â&#x20AC;? Ms Berejiklian said.

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Driver robbed A man has been charged following the alleged robbery of a taxi driver in St Marys.

About 5pm on Monday, April 2, a 71-year-old taxi driver was driving two men to an address in Saddington Street, St Marys.

The taxi stopped outside a home and both men got out and walked inside, and it is alleged that moments later the men returned, one allegedly armed with a baseball bat.

The men allegedly stole a mobile phone and an amount of cash from inside the taxi before fleeing the scene.

After running to safety, the driver contacted police. One of the men, a 20-year-old, was arrested nearby.

Feeding seniors Seniors from Uniting Residential Aged Care worked up an appetite this week as they participated in sailing activities to mark the beginning of the NSW Seniors Festival.

It took 600 sausages, 400 ice creams and over 100 kilograms of beef, chicken and salmon to feed the 400 seniors who attended the event at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We planned a barbeque menu for the day to coincide with the sailing activities organised for the residents and wanted to expose them to different flavours and experiences through the menu,â&#x20AC;? said award-winning Sodexo Executive Chef, Bert Lozey, who joined United Care chefs at the event.

Motorists warned to expect delays as M4 work continues Roads and Maritime Services is advising motorists of night work from next week on the M4 Motorway at South Penrith to build a new bridge as part of the The Northern Road upgrade between Narellan and South Penrith.

Work includes installing and adjusting temporary barriers, building temporary access roads, road surfacing and installing or changing signs and line marking.

The M4 westbound off ramp at The Northern Road will be closed overnight from 10pm on Wednesday, April 11 to 9am on Thursday, April 12.

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etflix may be taking the world by storm but there’s nothing quite like seeing a brand new movie on the big screen.

Whether you want to catch all of the fun of ‘Blockers’ or the action of ‘Tomb Raider’, Hoyts Penrith is the place to be in the next few weeks.

Plus there’s some exciting new movies on the way including ‘I Feel Pretty’ (pictured), ‘The Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Missing’.

And for the family, ‘Peter Rabbit’ is screening now, making the jump from beloved storybook character to the big screen. Our own Margot Robbie is part of the cast along with Rose Byrne and James Corden.

So whether it’s for a date night, a family outing or perhaps just a little ‘me time’, get yourself to Hoyts Penrith and enjoy the power and passion of cinema.

For session times, see the Weekender’s entertainment section or visit www.hoyts.com.au.

The Weekender has three double passes to give away to Hoyts Cinemas. For your chance to win one, email competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘Movies’ in the subject line. Entries close Thursday, April 12. Authorised under NSW Permit No LTPM/18/02771. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au.

Glenmore Park FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? Hogs Breath Cafe because they have curly fries and you can’t mess with that FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Coffee Club across the road from the river FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? It used to be Panthers but you always run into people, so I like the Pioneer Tavern FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? Bowling, the sky diving, wake park, or aqua golf WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? We’re our own diverse cultural centre and we thrive on living together WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? I’m still trying to figure that one out...

Andrew Denton’s cameo appearance on ‘Sunday Night With Matty Johns’ this week was superb. We can’t wait for his new show, ‘Interview’ to premiere on Channel Seven later this year.

The silly prank played by ‘Intern Pete’ at the Steve Smith press conference last week was bad, but Kyle & Jackie O’s ‘who cares’ response was worse. It was an awful look for the KIIS FM show.

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Relay is a chance to play your part EMILY NEWTON

ven though Kingswood’s Karen Cutts said a final goodbye to her father last year, she is still determined to play a part in finding a cure for cancer.

And participating in the annual Relay For Life in Penrith is part of the process.

“My dad was diagnosed with cancer six years ago so that was the reason I started Relay For Life,” she said.

“He had bowel cancer, and then secondary liver cancer.”

Ms Cutts is taking part in her fifth Relay For Life this weekend.

“A lot of people ask me, ‘why do you keep doing it Karen,’ and only this week a friend of mine has lost her brother, and one of my cousins is really sick,” she said.

“It’s not stopping, it’s only going to affect more and more people, so why not try?

If it’s not going to affect me, it’s going to affect someone really close to me.”

Taking part in Relay For Life allows Ms Cutts to continue to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer, as well as providing support to others who have found themselves mourning a family member who was taken by cancer.

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“Every second person that you talk to is going to come down on the day or support it in some way which is such lovely community spirit,” she said.

“If you come down, you don’t feel alone.

When you’re in the midst of it all, there is time when you do feel alone.

“When you walk the Relay For Life, you realise that so many people are going through the same journey and that you just aren’t alone at all, there are so many people to help by lending an ear or just being there.”

While Relay For Life is about recognising and celebrating those who have overcome cancer or are undergoing treatment, it is also an opportunity to thank those who give their time, love and support to others facing cancer.

This year, survivors and carers are invited to join the 2018 Penrith Relay For Life Survivors and Carers walk and morning tea starting at 10am on Saturday, April 7 at the Penrith Paceway.

Relay For Life is a 24 hour event that this year runs on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 at the Paceway.

Contact Natalia at Cancer Council Greater Western Sydney on 9354 2000 or email natalia.atcha@nswcc.org.au for any information.

Karen Cutts is looking forward to this weekend’s Relay For Life

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During the ramp closure, there will be detours in place re-directing people to The Northern Road. Please visit the Roads and Maritime website to view the map.

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Glenmore Park shoppers add community spirit to trolleys

John Bateman and Michael Battersby present the prize to Susan Graham

Penrith firm gives law student a helping hand with studies Lions Club of Emu Plains volunteers with the products donated at Coles he Lions Club has once again roared for the community.

The Lions Club of Emu Plains in conjunction with the new Glenmore Park Town Centre Coles store, provided shoppers with the opportunity to support the Salvation Army in providing food to those less fortunate in our community over Easter.

Lions provided designated trolleys and asked shoppers to buy an extra can, packet, jar or bottle of non-perishable food from their normal shopping list and place the ‘additional’ item or items, in the

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The Salvation Army will provide the donated goods to their various programs including homelessness, youth services and other community needs.

“It is heart-warming to see both corporate and volunteer services working together and we thank both parties for their efforts in this project,” said Major Gary Smith of the Salvation Army, Glenmore Park.

usan Graham from St Paul’s Grammar School in Penrith has been announced as the winner of this year’s Bateman Battersby Law Bursary.

Ms Graham completed the International Baccalaureate in 2017 achieving a 44 point grade which equates to an ATAR of 99.85 per cent.

She has since been admitted to the University of Sydney to study a Combined Media and Communications Law degree.

As the 28th winner of the award, Ms Graham was presented with the Bateman Battersby Bursary trophy and a cheque for $1,000 to assist her in her initial year

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A 10-year-old girl from Cranebrook has received extensive facial injuries after being attacked by a dog over the long weekend.

About 4.15pm on Friday, March 30, police were called an address in Seaton Cres, Cranebrook.

It is alleged that the child was at a neighbour’s property with other children when the animal, who was sitting at the child’s feet, moved forward without warning or making a growling noise, biting the child once on the face.

The child was stabilised and transported to Westmead Children’s Hospital.

Penrith City Council were contacted and have visited the property where the owner of the dog expressed her wishes for the 18-month-old Staffordshire cross to be destroyed.

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Kingswood: Woman steals phone and produces knife

Police are searching for a woman who stole a phone and threatened a man on a railway station.

At about 11.00am on Monday, April 2, a 27-year-old South Penrith man was on Kingswood Railway Station where it is alleged he was approached by the woman.

The man has removed a phone from his pocket and asked the woman if she knew someone who would purchase the phone.

The woman has then taken hold of the phone and put it in her jacket, before allegedly producing what is described as a flick knife after the man requested the phone back.

The female is described as being between 20 and 30-years-old, thin build, tan skin, wearing a pink jumper and dark coloured shorts, with dyed blonde hair.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

Werrington County: Police pursuit results in crash

A man has been arrested after a pursuit

and crash in Werrington County earlier this week. About 1.30am on Monday, April 2 police attempted to stop a sedan on Victoria Street, Werrington County, due to the manner of driving of the vehicle.

The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated. A short time later the vehicle entered bushland at the intersection of Gibson Street and Reid Street, before driving down an embankment into a ravine.

The 33-year-old driver suffered minor injuries, eventually being removed from the ravine with the assistance of fire fighters and Ambulance Paramedics about 2am.

He was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including ‘possession of a prohibited drug’ and ‘custody of a knife in a public place’.

He was bail refused and was expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

Werrington: Altered number plates lead to woman’s arrest

A 36-year-old Cranebrook woman has been charged with multiple offences.

At about 3.20pm on Tuesday, March 27 police were patrolling the Great Western Highway, Werrington when they passed a vehicle and noticed that the letters on the number plates appeared to be different in size.

After pulling the vehicle over, checks were made on the vehicle and the driver’s licence, confirming the plates on the vehicle did not belong to it and that the woman was a suspended driver.

The woman and vehicle were searched, where it is alleged that a cosmetic bag containing a small resealable plastic bag containing methylamphetamine was found. It is alleged the woman admitted to it being hers, as well as cannabis that was located in the vehicle.

Three days prior, the vehicle had been involved in an incident where the occupant had failed to pay for fuel. It is alleged that the woman also admitted that she was the custodian of the vehicle at the time and had committed the offence.

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Legal battle looming in Australia’s cricket crisis It appears that the fallout from the Australian Cricket Team’s ball tampering fiasco is set to continue with suggestions that David Warner is considering legal action in relation to the sanctions handed down by Cricket Australia for his role in the scandal.

Last week we pointed out that any legal stoush would essentially take the form of a contract dispute and it has been reported that David Warner’s legal team, allegedly headed by two Silks, have requested copies of the transcripts from the player interviews conducted

by Cricket Australia in its investigation of the ball tampering incident.

Any legal process to appeal Cricket Australia’s sanctions will start with a formal appeal of their decisions within the constructs of Cricket Australia’s dispute resolution process, most likely some form of internal hearing. If the appeal fails at this level, Warner will have to commence an action in the Supreme Court of NSW, probably in the form of a claim for “damages”.

The term “damages” refers to a sum of money awarded to a successful Plaintiff in a legal action aimed at returning an aggrieved party to the position they would have been in but for the actions of a Defendant e.g. giving them back what they have lost.

In Warner’s case, this is may include a

claim for loss of earnings as a result of forfeiting his salary for 12 months plus any financial loss he suffers if he loses his Indian Premier League pay-packet.

On top of this, Warner stands to lose millions via cancelled endorsements and sponsors tearing up their sponsorship agreements with him.

Sponsors may be able to cancel their agreements with Warner as most sponsorship contracts contain a “morals clause”. A morals clause essentially says that if the person being sponsored does something that is considered to be immoral or below the standards that the sponsor expects, they can cancel the agreement.

It has been reported that Cricket Australia’s investigation team failed to interview all players, coaches and other personnel in their investigation bringing the thoroughness of the investigation into question. If this is the case, this will no doubt form the basis of any legal action Warner takes to fight the sanctions imposed upon him.

The other interesting factor in this case is that the sanctions handed down to Warner and his co-conspirators are excessively harsh when compared to the penalties imposed on other international players.

For now, the ball is firmly in Warner’s court as far as his next move goes.

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Red Lea said it had “no alternative” but to wind-down operations.

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hether you work in the construction and earth moving industry, or you’re simply looking for a great family day out, the National Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo is the place to be next weekend.

Rolling into Penrith over three days, the expo is expected to see more than 43,000 people flock to Penrith Panthers for this once a year opportunity, where the best of the best will be on display.

And with more than 200 exhibitors set to be featured, Marketing Manager Michael Parkinson said this year’s expo is set to be even bigger and better than previous years.

“The fact that many manufacturers have been holding off to show their latest releases over this weekend is probably the most exciting thing,” he said.

“It is all new machines, new technology and new attachments that will be on display, which are there to help people run their businesses better.”

One of the main highlights of the free expo, held from April 13 to 15, is the auction held by Pickles, where locals have the opportunity to grab a bargain.

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The 4.8 hectare property, situated at the very foot of the Blue Mountains, has been named ‘Wombat’ by its new owners and is positioned on the northern side of TransGrid’s Regentville substation.

TransGrid’s Manager of Property and Environment, Heather Wagland, said the land gift was an opportunity to contribute to the protection of an important habitat corridor.

“TransGrid recognised the potential conservation benefits of this parcel of land throughout planning for Regentville substation,” she said.

The land is of ecological significance as it contains the critically endangered ShaleSandstone Transition Forest, as well as the endangered Dural Land Snail, a population of common wombats and a small population of long-nosed bandicoots.

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There will be plenty of great machines on display at the Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo moving equipment from big brands such as Bobcat, CAT and Hyundai.

“With the new technology and equipment that will be on show, manufacturers from overseas will be there to explain all the latest features and benefits,” Mr Parkinson said.

“It’s the perfect opportunity for people

to meet colleagues in the industry and get to know the latest gear out there.”

The expo, which is now in its third year, was created in 2016 to support and boost the dynamic growth of infrastructure development throughout western Sydney. For more information, visit www.dieseldirtandturf.com.au.

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or 15 years, local quilters have been providing comfort to the ill and less fortunate, one stitch at a time.

And this year, The Caring Hearts Community Quilters will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their charity event, Airing of the Quilts.

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Donating the quilts to local hospitals for cancer, palliative care and neo-natal patients, the group also makes children’s skirts for the Show Box Appeal, as well as dog beds for the RSPCA. Airing of the Quilts will be on Saturday, April 14 from 10am. Entry fee is $5. For more information call 4735 2058.

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“There wasn’t a whole lot happening, people had sanctuaries, but it was just for the dingoes they already had in care, they couldn’t support rehoming dingoes,” he said.

“I wanted to create something that was natural and that would be a good segue to rehabilitate them, have a pack that they can live with and learn to be a dingo again. The pups come in extremely young, some of them are three-weeksold and in really poor condition, basically on death’s door.”

Dingoes in NSW are legal as registered and microchipped pets. But across Australia the dingo is classified as a pest despite being a vulnerable group, and Mr Said claims this ignores the role dingoes play in the greater landscape.

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World stage calls for Ivy Music has taken her to a new life in Los Angeles, but singer still misses home LAUREN SUTTIE

hances are when you turned on the radio last year, you were greeted with the voice of Jessica Mauboy belting out her number one ARIA hit ‘Fallin’’.

And while you might have come to know the song quite well, one thing that might surprise you is that it was written by local songwriter, Ivy Adara.

Joining two other Aussie writers, Peter James Harding (Thief) and Louis Schoorl, Ms Adara spent just one day writing the song that would feature on the hit TV show, ‘The Secret Daughter’.

“I was definitely the 10-year-old singing along to those songs on the radio and now, to have that song be my song that young girls and people are singing along to all over Australia, it is literally a dream come true,” she told the Weekender.

Growing up in Glenmore Park, Ms Adara said that she has always had a passion for singing and songwriting.

“I wrote my first song when I was about seven and then all through high school I was entering competitions,” she said.

“I would go to all the local RSL clubs, Penrith Panthers, Penrith RSL... and I would sing them.”

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After trying for a few years to get her music to ‘click’ in Australia, Ms Adara decided to travel over to Los Angles on a whim, which proved to pay off, releasing her first single, ‘Famous’ in November last year.

“It really was a hard slog as the first Airbnb that I had over in LA, the roof caved in, so by the end of the trip my team and I were high fiving and hooraying because we did it, I had signed a record deal,” she said.

Now the 22-year-old will be travelling back to Australia this month ahead of the 2018 APRA Awards, where ‘Fallin’’ has been nominated for three awards, including Song of the Year.

“For me just to be recognised by Australia is just so amazing,” Ms Adara said.

“I’m just so stoked to be recognised and it’s amazing that we are in the same categories as international artists and songwriters.”

While she has been embracing her new life in LA, working on her own artist project that will see a new single released in a few months’ time, Ms Adara said she still misses home.

“Of course I miss Penrith, I miss charcoal chicken every day,” she laughed.

To follow her progress overseas, visit her website at www.ivyadara.net.

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I had to read your ‘10 things every senior in Penrith should do’ twice because I couldn’t believe that you had left out the University of the Third Age (U3A) (Weekender March 30). This is like no university you have ever known. There are no academic requirements – some students have multiple university degrees, some never finished high school. Anyone over the age of 50 can join and sign up for as many of the 120 classes on offer each week that they can fit in. Some, like the Tai Chi classes, tend to fill up quickly. Others

like the many language classes, chess, canasta and art and craft classes usually have vacancies. Most classes are held in the School of the Arts in Castlereagh St but some are held in other parts of Penrith or in the Mountains. It is one of Penrith’s great hidden resources. I know people in their 40s who are just marking time until they are eligible to join.

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Short term help only I agree that something needs to be done for the people who need a “hand up” (Bid to end homelessness, Weekender March 30). With that being said, a lot of people expect “hand outs” and there are plenty of resources to assist people in times of desperate need. The leases on the proposed garden flats should be short term to assist with sorting out finances and allow people to get on top of it. They should not be long term stays and once the lease is done, should move back into normal society for their families.

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Cricket scandal no big deal Has the world gone mad? In context, this cricket thing is hardly a major story, let alone the scandal it has been allowed to become. I’m amazed at how much coverage this whole story has got. Who really cares?

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The inspirational story that proves no barrier is too big to overcome NATHAN TAYLOR

mu Plains resident Chris Hall is an inspiration to many after the 66-year-old proved you’re never too old or physically challenged to learn how to swim.

Suffering from Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), the former sportsman can no longer walk unassisted and requires a cane, walker or at times a wheelchair to get around.

But Mr Hall wasn’t always this way.

Earlier in life, Mr Hall was an extremely active and sporty individual, playing cricket, rugby league, squash, hockey and he absolutely loved to run.

In 2000, Mr Hall began to develop a limp.

He delayed getting a medical opinion but when he finally sought treatment, he was diagnosed with HSP. The condition, which Mr Hall has no family link to despite the term ‘hereditary’, refers to a group of inherited disorders that are characterised by progressive weakness and spasticity (stiffness) of the legs. In short, the stem cell nerves progressively reduce their interaction with the muscles of the lower body.

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An inspiration: 66-year-old Chris Hall learning to swim with an instructor at Eva Bory’s Swim School in Emu Plains both his fine and motor skills, flexibility, reach, mobility and balance.

To make matters worse, Mr Hall also lives with a type of Leukemia, which is currently controlled.

However despite Mr Hall’s constant daily

battles, he lets none of it get in the way of his dreams.

Mr Hall spent 32 years in the child protection industry before retiring in 2012. He is also a mad gardener, huge music nut and volunteers four days a week at Westmead

Children’s Hospital and Nepean Cancer Care Clinic.

So, Mr Hall’s recent decision to learn how to swim comes as no surprise.

Having never been able to swim before, Mr Hall decided that swimming was the next sport he needed to tackle.

After a short stint learning to swim back in 2016, he resumed lessons at Eva Bory’s Swim School in Emu Plains last month.

His aim was to learn to be “as competent as possible, be safe and have fun”.

With the intention to do two to three private lessons per week until he reaches his goal, Mr Hall’s instructors have no doubt he will achieve this life saving skill in record time.

Mr Hall said he hopes to provide inspiration to other adults his age, proving that no barrier is too big.

“Ask what is stopping you, have you tried swimming before, what else do you want to achieve physically or in sport?” he said.

“We should never stop growing and changing and challenging ourselves.”

As for Mr Hall’s condition, there is no treatment or reversal. He does keep up-todate however with research and medical advancements on the HSP website.

If you or someone you know is interested in adult private swimming lessons, contact Eva Bory’s Swim School.

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We’ll also be working closely with our contractor to communicate with local businesses and the community at every stage of the works.

Section 1 will start next Monday, April 9, with works happening between Woodriff and Station Streets. There will be some changes to traffic access during the works, so it’s important that you follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers when you’re in the area.

Once the works are completed, High Street will be a more liveable and desirable place to be day and night, and I ask the community to be patient and understanding as we complete these important works over the next 12 months.

You can read the detailed project plan, and stay up to date with the project’s progress on our website: yoursaypenrith.com.au/HighStreet.

You can also get information and updates from businesses along High Street, as well as the Penrith CBD Corporation and the Chamber.

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Council is about to start upgrading and transforming High Street in the Penrith city centre. This is an important, city-shaping project that will renew the city centre and have major benefits for residents, workers, visitors and local businesses.

We will be injecting new life into High Street, improving and increasing outdoor dining spaces, making shops easier to access and making the city centre more sustainable. We’ll also be upgrading drainage infrastructure within High Street to improve protection from flash flooding and futureproof the city centre.

As you might imagine, this is a huge undertaking and the works involved are extensive. That means it will take time and there will be some disruption to High Street.

We understand that disruption is not welcome news, but it is necessary to renew the city centre and give Penrith a main street we can all enjoy now and for years to come.

Our staff will be doing everything possible to minimise disruptions and keep High Street open for businesses, visitors and shoppers. To do this, the

Penrith CBD Corporation is looking for a new board member to join our active team. The criteria is you must own a property within the CBD or Manage a local CBD business. We meet monthly and are actively working for the betterment of CBD local businesses working towards a strong economic future for Penrith CBD.

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itter western Sydney rivals Penrith and Parramatta met just a month ago, but it takes nothing away from the intensity of this Sunday afternoon’s meeting at ANZ Stadium.

The Panthers will be looking to continue the form they showed against the Cowboys last Thursday night in Townsville, while the Eels are still looking for their first win of the season after a disastrous first month of footy. Things are getting desperate for Parramatta and a desperate side is without question a dangerous one.

So much has happened since that opening round encounter between these two sides and it’s likely to be a very different battle on Sunday.

Nathan Cleary was the second half hero against the Eels on opening day at Panthers Stadium, but with the youngster out with a knee injury, it’ll again be James Maloney who is asked to step up and guide the side around the park. The veteran did a fine job against the Cowboys – in fact it was a five star performance that perhaps allowed Penrith fans to breathe a sigh of relief; their worry over how their team would cope without Cleary somewhat calmed.

Parramatta will surely be out to shut Maloney’s game down, similar to the attention the Panthers paid to Cowboys playmaker Johnathan Thurston. And that really is the key for the blue and gold. With Tyrone Peachey set to start the game at five-eighth again, it’ll be up to Maloney almost alone to guide Penrith’s attack, and if the Eels do manage to target him effectively, it could present a problem.

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But truth be told the Eels are in all sorts of pain. Despite getting on the board first against the Tigers on Easter Monday, they fell apart more and more as the first half went on and surrendered without a whimper in the second stanza. Their edge defence is awful, which really opens up the opportunity for Isaah Yeo and Viliame Kikau to be unleashed – they could really make mince meat of the Eels on Sunday.

Penrith clearly have the better forward pack, while injuries mean the Eels are without some of the players they’d usually rely on to spark some much-needed attacking flair.

Parramatta’s only hope in attack is the high ball – they may find some success in targeting Penrith’s wingers, but they offered little when presented opportunities close to the Tigers’ line on Monday.

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game on Monday and this week’s clash at ANZ Stadium.

What impressed me most about Penrith last week was how they got energy from their defence. With every effective tackle, with every shut-down of Thurston, the side grew in confidence. Holding the lead from the early stages also ensured the Panthers didn’t have to play catch-up footy and could control the game from the outset. A good start is important again.

If Penrith are disciplined and controlled, they should be able to frustrate the Eels out of this one. The points will come – just like they did in round one – but the Panthers need to be patient. Any slip-ups could open the door to a Parramatta side that will win eventually in this competition just through pure desperation.

But if things go the way they should here, I honestly doubt Parramatta will get much of a look in. Tip: Panthers by 16.

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WALLACE TO CALL IT A DAY? » Peter Wallace wouldn’t mind going

around for one more season in 2019 but it’s likely that he’ll confirm his retirement at some stage in the next few months. The skipper knows his days in Penrith’s number 9 jumper are numbered, especially now that the club has blooded Wayde Egan in first grade. Wallace doesn’t want to go to England and is likely to stay connected with Penrith, potentially in a coaching capacity. Penrith only ever wanted to sign Wallace to a one-year deal for the 2017 season, but he managed to secure a two-year contract that expires at the end of the season.

What is driving Wallace is his desire for a Premiership ring. Let’s hope the rugby league Gods are shining on him and he gets it in 2018.

Peter Wallace is likely to call it quits at the end of the season

» The future of Josh Mansour remains

a huge mystery. He hasn’t had the most dynamic start to the season, which has a number of Penrith officials wavering on what he’s worth. The rampaging winger loves the Panthers but with no real ties here, he’ll most likely end up at the club that can offer the best deal. As it stands, that’s shaping up to be Parramatta.

» Forward Andy Saunders has returned

to Penrith after reportedly falling out with Wentworthville Magpies ISP coach Nathan Cayless. Saunders left the Panthers a couple of years back and earned his NRL debut with the Bulldogs, but Des Hasler’s departure left him out in the cold. He signed with the Magpies just before Christmas last year but things didn’t work out. He’s now back home at Penrith.

» For whatever reason, Panthers coach

Anthony Griffin played games with the first grade team list for the match against the Cowboys last weekend. Jarome Luai was named in jumper 14 but knew he was never going to play. Wayde Egan, who was named on the extended bench, was told early in the week that he would most likely make his first grade debut.

Unfortunately the NRL’s team list rules, while much stricter these days, still leave it open for coaches to pull a swifty. I’m not sure who it benefits really, but Penrith

is yet to take the field this season with the team they named on the Tuesday, so Hook must think he’s fooling somebody.

» Spotted: Peter Wallace turning up

to the post-match press conference in Townsville last Thursday night wearing Jarome Luai’s warm-up / training shirt.

» Nathan Cleary is secretly targeting the

round 11 clash against the Wests Tigers as his return match for the Panthers. The game has obvious extra meaning given Nathan’s father Ivan is at the helm of the Tigers. If he does make it back for the battle of the big cats at Panthers Stadium, there’s still a chance the youngster could be selected in Brad Fittler’s Blues side for Origin I.

» Meanwhile, Cleary was spotted at the

front end of the plane back from Townsville last Friday. He copped plenty of ribbing from the rest of the team, who were seated back in economy. Truth is Cleary needed a business class seat due to the size of his leg brace.

» Still on Cleary, he’s leading the Dally

M medal count after four rounds and according to Sportsbet remains an outside chance of claiming the game’s greatest individual honour. His odds have blown out to $67.00.

» Viliame Kikau has given up some of the Fijian delicacies he loves so much in an effort to keep his fitness levels up, but he can’t resist a post-match Kava. Kikau has

tried to convince a few other team mates to jump in and try his traditional after match elixir, but nobody seems keen to join him.

» Isaah Yeo has recovered well after tak-

ing that big hit against the Cowboys last Thursday night, but he’s not keen to talk about it. In fact, Yeo requested that journalists refrain from asking about the concussion and his injury at the club’s open media session on Monday afternoon.

» Plenty of people tuned in to watch

Penrith’s upset win over the Cowboys last Thursday night. Channel Nine’s telecast attracted 653,000 viewers (including regionals) while a further 186,000 watched on Fox League.

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rowing up in Lithgow – 90 minutes west of Penrith – Wayde Egan was just a young kid from the bush who had a dream of landing a gig at an NRL club.

Rather than waiting for a scout or recruitment officer to travel west and identify him, Egan took it upon himself to help make his dream of playing in the NRL one day a reality.

Speaking with Extra Time this week, the 21-year-old dummy half revealed the incredible back story behind his move over the famous Blue Mountains to Penrith back in 2015.

“I was somehow friends with Nathan Cleary on Facebook and I messaged him one day asking if the club needed any hookers to play SG Ball,” Egan recalled.

“Nath said the club was pretty light on hookers, so I came down and trialled.

“I remember wearing jumper number 22

in the SG Ball trial team and playing half a game. Benny Harden (coach) picked me and I started playing SG Ball that season. I then signed with the U20s for the next two years after that.”

Last Thursday night in Townsville, Wayde Egan’s dream was finally realised when he made his first grade debut during Penrith’s emphatic win over the North Queensland Cowboys.

While Egan recorded less than 10 minutes on the field, he’ll remember the night for the rest of his life.

“It was unreal, it’s been a dream of mine since I was five-years-old to play NRL and to get a little taste the other night was very special,” Egan said.

“Hook told myself, Jarome Luai and Nick Lui-Toso to fly up but I didn’t know I was the one playing until the Captain’s Run the day before.

“The club ended up flying my Mum and Dad up and put them up in accommodation. It was unreal.”

Interestingly, Egan’s NRL debut came at the expense of the Facebook friend who

Wayde Egan with his parents in Townsville. Photo: Penrith Panthers assisted him in getting a start at Penrith in the first place.

“It was very unlucky for Nath to get injured, I’d love to play with him in first grade one day,” Egan said.

“My contract runs out at the end of next year, it’s definitely a goal of mine to make first grade a regular thing.”

Egan was named in last year’s Holden Cup Team of the Year and has long been viewed as the man to replace captain

Peter Wallace when he retires. He said he’s learned a lot from the veteran hooker over the last few months and would love to replace him when Wallace hangs up the boots.

“I really hope so… Wal’s taught me a lot in the off-season, I’ve done a lot of work with him,” he said.

“I’ve really improved my kicking game thanks to him and I’d love to play at Penrith my whole life.”

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anthers fullback Dylan Edwards didn’t have much time to process his side’s Round 3 loss to the Bulldogs late last month because less than 24 hours later, he was welcoming his first born child into the world.

Just hours after Edwards returned home from ANZ Stadium on March 23, his longtime partner Nadine Haggart started going into labour.

Speaking with Extra Time, the 22-yearold described the incredible chain of events that followed Penrith’s first loss of the season.

“I didn’t get home until around 11pm following the Doggies game and at 1am Nadine started getting pains and by 2am we were at the hospital,” Edwards said.

“I don’t really sleep well after a game, so I was wide awake when she was having pains at 1am. As soon as she started, I knew it was go-time and I was concentrating on her.

“My daughter Bronte was born at around 12pm later that day, so it was a bit of a pickme-up after a loss.”

The timing of Bronte’s birth couldn’t

have been more perfect, however Edwards admitted he would have skipped the game against the Bulldogs if his new daughter was born 24 hours earlier.

“Nadine and I didn’t have a plan in place, we were just taking it as it comes,” he said.

“If she had the baby on the Friday I would have stayed with her and been with her for the birth of my daughter. It ended up working out really well for us.”

Thankfully for Edwards and Nadine, the birth went very smoothly and Bronte was allowed to go home the following day.

However, just as his new pride and joy arrived home, Edwards had to pack his bags for a Tuesday departure to Townsville last week.

The 2017 Panthers Rookie of the Year said it was tough leaving Bronte and his partner behind.

“I got heaps of photos, texts and we had Facetime but it was hard to leave, but it’s what you’ve got to do,” he said.

“We got back from Townsville on Friday night, so I’ve only been at home a little bit.

But I’ve had a few cuddles and all the rest, so it’s been good.”

Edwards is the latest in a long line of Panthers stars who have becomes fathers in the last 18 months.

The Bellingen Dorrigo junior said his

Edwards in action, and baby Bronte (right) fellow teammates have been a great support.

“All the boys ask how Bronte is doing and have been really supportive. That’s the sort of group we have here, everyone is always looking out for each other,” Edwards said.

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition is one of the closest in years. There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a side in the NRL in 2018 thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clear standout, or a side whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cannon fodder for everyone else.

It makes for a compelling competition for fans, but a nightmare for those involved in tipping competitions at their local pubs and clubs.

Take the Cowboys v Panthers game last weekend for example.

Going into the match the Cowboys were firm favourites and there was a question mark on how the Panthers would go without star halfback Nathan Cleary.

Despite winning their opening two games, the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; start to the season was looking unconvincing and then they went down to the Bulldogs after another slow start.

The Cowboys were coming off back-toback losses, were at home in front of a big crowd and outside of Lachlan Coote were

at full strength, but you could tell from their defence in the first 10 minutes that the Panthers were there to play.

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Trent Merrin up front along with Reagan Campbell-Gillard completely out muscled the Cowboys pack, while James FisherHarris was brutal in defence following his promotion to the starting side.

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Depth proves Panthers have a real chance at title

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fter watching Penrith dismantle North Queensland with ease last Thursday night, this is the team we all thought they could be.

Following the opening four rounds of the season, only a few teams have shown their true colours and it was nice to see the Panthers amongst that group.

That win over the Cowboys was easily Penrith’s best performance in the last two years.

So much has been made of their lethargic starts to begin the year but with the addition of Viliame Kikau to the back row, it really has put some fear factor in that left edge.

Kikau provided a huge x-factor for the Panthers and he set the tempo early on, not just with his attack but his defence too. It was also encouraging to see Reagan Campbell-Gillard feed off that as well as James Maloney, who showed just how good he is at game management – steering the ship to perfection all night.

Everyone thought young half Jarome Luai would debut against the Cowboys last week but instead it was Lithgow junior Wayde Egan, who became Panther 575.

Egan is Penrith’s future number nine and it just shows the strength of how Phil Gould and the Panthers Board have been able to put the next crop of juniors in place year after year.

Luai will get his chance down the track, maybe during the Origin period when Maloney gets selected for the Blues.

But all this proves Penrith will have a very strong side for many years to come.

They’ve kept the players they’ve really wanted to keep and they’ll build around blokes that have bought into Gus’ and Anthony Griffin’s system.

This Sunday afternoon, the Panthers will take on a Parramatta side that they only came up against four weeks ago.

After Parramatta’s struggles since that opening round, I’m really expecting Penrith to blow the Eels away in the opening 20 minutes.

Parramatta haven’t been great to start the year, and they will be hurting after their fourth straight loss. But with the way Penrith played last week, they should really blow them out of the water – as long as they don’t let that win over the Cowboys inflate their heads too much.

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to Tonga, meaning he won’t be available for New South Wales selection for this year’s Origin series.

» The NRL says the referees will con-

tinue to be whistle-happy in the weeks ahead with their crackdown on ruck infringements and offside offences to continue. NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan says it’s a case of “pain now and gain later”.

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» Manly bounced back into form with

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injuries, while fullback Tom Trbojevic will miss at least two weeks with an ankle injury.

» Things go from bad to worse for

Canberra, with Jack Wighton involved in a police investigation following an incident at a nightclub.

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PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

Legends together on stage

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he is Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. He is an Australian film and television veteran.

And together they are ‘Bosom Buddies’.

No strangers to working together, Nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney’s lives have intertwined both professionally and personally for over three decades.

And now with their new interactive stage show, the pair are giving audiences a special insight into what happens behind the curtain.

“We’ve always loved working together and we kept talking about how lovely it would be to do it again,” Nancye said.

“We wanted to do something where we talked about careers but also let people get to know us a bit more, so we came up with the idea of sharing our stories in a more conversational way.”

With over 90 years of entertaining experience and four Helpmann Awards between them, the pair are both accomplished entertainers in their own right.

And yet despite ‘Bosom Buddies’ being a celebration of both their achievements, Todd said for him the show was a way of saying thank you to Nancye for what she had brought to the industry.

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“I feel like I’m celebrating Nancye because she’s had 65 years in the business and she is one of the most respected people I have ever met,” he said.

“It’s like I’m paying tribute to Nancye and sort of saying thank you.”

Beginning her career in ‘My Fair Lady’ in 1961, Nancye has since sung, danced and acted her way through numerous roles, but despite her success, she is just grateful to still be able to do what she loves.

“For me the highlight is that I am still doing it,” she laughed.

“I don’t know for how much longer and that’s why I wanted to do a show like this that was more personal.”

Bringing their unique show to Penrith later this month, the pair are no strangers to The Joan’s stage.

And while they are both looking forward to returning, Todd said nothing could top the last time they were in town to wrap up their successful stage show, ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’.

“I missed my daughter’s birth as we were playing the last show, so I had to listen to her being born over the phone,” he laughed.

“I’ve got fond memories of it, it’s a great theatre.”

Catch Todd McKenney and Nancye Hayes in ‘Bosom Buddies’ at The Joan on Tuesday, April 17 at 7.30pm and Wednesday, April 18 at 11am and 7.30pm. Call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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or the first time, Prince Edward Island trio, Ten Strings and a Goat Skin, will be heading down under to perform in the Blue Mountains for one night only.

The bilingual folk and fusion trio will be performing their traditional and original music that is infused with pop and world rhythms and inspired by their Atlantic Canadian histories and roots.

With brothers Caleb and Rowen Gallant wielding Bodhrán and violin, Jesse Périard drives acoustic guitar, creating performances that are polished, rhythmically innovative and wildly entertaining.

Their recent album ‘Auprès du Poêle’

weaves old-school Acadian roots with Breton, Irish and Scottish tunes, filled with wicked grooves and cunning quirks, featuring both traditional and original songs.

Singing in both French and English, the band has had the opportunity to tour through the USA, Europe and the UK, performing at major festivals and events over the years.

Don’t miss your chance to see this unique band while they are in Oz! Ten Strings and a Goat Skin will be performing at Metropole Guesthouse on Wednesday, April 11 at 6.30pm. Tickets start at $21.50 and can be purchased by calling 4782 5544 or visiting www. fusionboutique.com.au.

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cast of almost 100 will take to the Q Theatre stage this month in ‘Seussical The Musical’.

Presented by the Penrith Musical Comedy Company, the show features a cast of 94, ranging in age from five to 52-years-old, making it a show that is sure to appeal to everyone.

Based on the works of popular children’s author Dr Seuss, the production tells the story of Horton the elephant who discovers that a speck of dust is actually the smallest planet in the world.

Musical director, Craig Parris, enlisted

the help of a number of children, many of whom will be taking to the stage for the first time, to deliver messages they believe everyone needs to hear.

“It’s important to care for others, and we shouldn’t give up, no matter how hard things might seem,” he said.

“I’d say those are pretty good mantras to live by – whether you’re a kid or a grown-up, cast or audience member.”

The production is directed by Bek Want.

‘Seussical The Musical’ will be performed at the Q Theatre at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre for six performances from April 13 to 21.

Purchase tickets by calling 4723 7600 or visiting www.thejoan.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, April 6 Billionaire Boy – The Joan From $20, 5.30pm 4723 7611 Jimmy Bear – The Australian Arms Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Oz Icons – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3050 Skarratt and Watts – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 John Waite – Evan Theatre From $74.25, 6pm 1300 PANTHERS Karaoke/DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Krazy Kats – St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

Saturday, April 7 Caramel – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Hits and Pieces – Blue Cattle Dog Free entry, 8pm 9670 3050 Tactile – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 9am 4735 1100 KISStory The Australian KISS Tribute Show – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Daniel Weltlinger Quartet – Clarendon Guesthouse From $28, 8.30pm 4782 1322 Robber Dogs – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Michael Jackson Legacy Show Rooty Hill RSL Saturday, April 7, 8pm, from $30

Event As You Like It venue XXXX Regatta ParkXXXX www.actingfactory.com Day, Month XX, 7, Xpm, from Saturday, April 7pm, free$entry

Matchbox – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Buddy’s Back – Evan Theatre $32.35, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Relay For Life – Penrith Paceway Free entry, 10am fundraising.cancer.org.au/ penrith2018 Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine – Riverside Theatres From $28, 2pm and 7.30pm 8839 3399 Chisel and Barnes Show – The Australian Arms Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 The Frock – St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Don’t Change, The INXS Story – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Voices in the Valley – The Joan From $22.50, 7.30pm 4723 7611 Elissa Markovska – Penrith Gaels $30, 7.30pm 4722 8180 Willem Sherlock Roorda – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 The Vicar of Dibley – Wentworth Falls Country Club $80, 6.30pm 4757 1202 Best of Mardi Gras Film Festival 2018 Shorts – Mount Vic Flicks $15, 6pm www.tix.queerscreen.org.au.

Sunday, April 8 Jed Zarb – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4728 5200 Tall Timbre – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Caribé – Riverside Theatres From $39, 3pm 8839 3399 Kafekool – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 Anthony Charlton – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4773 8888

Friday, April 13 Seussical The Musical – The Joan From $35, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3050 Seniors Week Luncheon – Evan Theatre From $28, 12.30pm 1300 PANTHERS Jazz Daiquiri – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Royal with Cheese – O’Donoghues Free entry, 8.30pm 4735 5509 Damage Inc – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Paul Adam – Lapstone Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4739 1266 New Jersey Nights – The Joan From $84.90, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Cool River Feeling Groovy – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Chinese Wisteria – Evan Theatre Free entry for members, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Karaoke/DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060

Saturday, April 14 The Frocks – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 9pm 8822 2444 Mulgoa Road Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 9677 4916 Airing of the Quilts – The Australian Arms in Diesel The Blue Cattle Dog 9670 3050 Friday, April 8, 8pm, $39.80

The Vicar of Dibley Wentworth Falls Country Club 4757 1202 Saturday, April 14, 6.30pm, $80

Museum, Emu Plains $5, 9am 4735 2058 Original Sin, INXS Tribute – Colyton Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 2266 Jhanjhariya Nite – Rooty Hill RSL From $20, 8pm 9677 4916 Urban Stone – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Rock City Saints – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Funky Punky Party – Hotel Gearin From $15, 8pm 4782 4395 Touchwood Rock – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 All Access 80’s – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 9677 4916 The Everly Brothers & Frankie Valli Show – Blacktown Workers $45, 8pm 9830 0600 Hits & Pieces – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211

Sunday, April 15 Brian Lorenz – Rooty Hill RSL From $40, 8pm 9677 4916 ZenRasa – Blue Mountains Theatre From $25, 2pm 4723 5050 Anton – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4773 8888 Stephanie Jansen – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4728 5200 The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 9677 4916 Backlash Duo – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444

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Emu Craft Market Second Saturday of the month • Nepean High School Lung Support Group Second Wednesday of each month • 4735 1542 W.S. Melanoma Support Group • 1st Monday of each month • 0431 142 911 Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878

Kids clothing at great prices thanks to My Kids Market My Kids Market NSW will be on this Sunday and will give locals the opportunity to buy, sell and recycle quality preloved baby and kids goods.

Run by mums, for mums, the market will be held at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre in Cambridge Park. It will cater to all baby and kids’ needs from pregnancy all the way to seven-year-olds. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab a bargain or to recycle your unwanted goods! For more information, visit www.mykidsmarketnsw.com.au.

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Ê A number of online petitions have popped up urging Channel Nine to reinstate Paul Vautin to ‘The Footy Show’. The show, which is a shadow of its former self, has been struggling since the opening episode of 2018 and is continuously losing thousands of viewers every week. Hosted by Erin Molan, the show has been panned for a variety of reasons and doesn’t seem to be improving despite the heavy criticism. In my opinion, the only thing that can save ‘The Footy Show’ moving forward is to bring the Fatman back. While they’re at it, Nine may as well reinstate Peter Sterling, Paul Harragon, Mario Fenech and Darryl Brohman as well. Ê ‘Q&A’ is to feature “smart citizens” as part of a People’s Panel in upcoming episodes. The ABC is looking for people who are keen to tackle the big questions behind the big desk, alongside host Tony Jones and Australia’s politicians. To apply, you need to submit a one-minute audition video explaining why you would be good on the panel and go well with politicians in a head-to-head discussion.

To apply, visit www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/ peoples-panel.htm. Ê

Penrith model and television host Jason Dundas has revealed he was a whisker away from being the next Bachelor. Unfortunately ladies, the former ‘X Factor’ host was overlooked for rugby star Nick Cummins. Filming for the new series is currently underway.

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The second season of US drama ‘Genius’ will premiere on Nat Geo on Tuesday, April 24 at 7.30pm. The anthology series, which previously featured Geoffrey Rush

OZWAC

20TH ANNIVERSARY BALL We are proud to announce that the AUSTRALIAN WOMEN & CHILDREN’S RESEARCH FOUNDATION will be celebrating 20 years of support for muchneeded funding of research into Women & Children’s health. With the support of the local community and beyond, the Foundation has, since its inception in the local area by local Business People and Medical Professionals and supported by a large number of volunteers, supporters and sponsors, raised almost $1 million which has supported a range of critical research . . . helping to improve our knowledge and outcomes in this important field which affects us all as families. So to celebrate these achievements and to raise much-needed funds for future research . . .

GENIUS APRIL 24 NAT GEO as Albert Einstein, now sees Antonio Banderas as legendary Spanish painter Pablo Picasso.

Ê Marvel action series ‘The Gifted’, which forms part of the X-Men universe, will premiere on FOX8 on Thursday, April 19 at 8.30pm. The show has been so well-received in the US, that it’s already coming back for a second season. Ê Season two of ‘Westworld’, starring Anthony Hopkins and Evan Rachel Wood, will premiere on Showcase on Monday, April 23 at 11am and 8.30pm. Ê

Vodafone is releasing its own stream-

ing device called Vodafone TV. How original! Retailing at $120, the Android device has access to Google Play and its apps, is compatible with free-to-air TV tuners and comes with a remote that features one-button access to Netflix and YouTube plus dual-band WiFi. It will be available from next week.

Ê Netflix series ‘Queer Eye’ has been renewed for a second season. Ê Channel Nine will be the new home of the Australian Open Tennis from 2020 after they swooped on the broadcasting rights. Channel Seven had been airing the Aussie Open for 40 years.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Mid-week looks rather stressful, as something irritates you and tests your limited patience. So avoid the temptation to play pointless power games. Venus and Neptune encourage you to communicate in a much more diplomatic and compassionate fashion. On the weekend you’ll be given the opportunity to lead and/ or influence others in some way. Don’t waste it. People are looking for you to come up with the goods so get cracking!

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

With Venus vamping through your sign you’ve got the power this week! Charm and confidence will take you places.

Venus also makes a fantastic connection with Neptune. So love, romance, creativity, kindness and compassion are all on the radar, as you have fun and enjoy yourself to the max. Then Jupiter and Pluto boost love and friendship on the weekend.

LEO

Being a bossy Lion – or a demanding Diva – will lead to a myriad of frustrations mid-week. In order for your personal and professional relationships to blossom, you need to give other people plenty of space and room to shine. On the weekend you’re keen to make connections with others, as Jupiter and Pluto highlight your family and work zones. So it’s a terrific time to initiate ideas and make waves within your circle of influence.

Mercury continues reversing through your peer group and goal-setting zone.

So friendships will be tested and dreams delayed. If you’re smart, you’ll learn to practice the gentle art of patience (which doesn’t come easily to gung-ho Geminis).

Then on Sunday, April 15, Mercury finally moves forwards and things will start to pick up. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience”.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Don’t be a lone Crab! Group projects and joint ventures are favoured as you spark ideas off each other and pool your talents to create something special. Jupiter and Pluto increase optimism and help you reform a rickety relationship that’s been experiencing problems. Setting positive new patterns of behaviour sees the union move to a deeper and more satisfying level.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

On Wednesday be careful you don’t upset a child, teenager or friend by making an insensitive comment. Saturday’s auspicious Jupiter/Pluto aspect encourages you to transform your life by broadening your horizons … physically, mentally and spiritually. It’s time to expand your circle of influence, and make positive changes (personally). Stay alert so you can capitalise on lucky opportunities that come your way.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

With Mercury still retrograde until April 15, steer clear of negative thinkers! Make sure the people around you are a powerful influence in positive ways. On Saturday, Jupiter and Pluto encourage you to reach out and help others, both within your circle of family and friends and within your local neighbourhood. You’ll find the close community connections you foster now will prove beneficial in the future.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Mars, Saturn and Pluto are all transiting through your sign, which amplifies your drive and ambition. But these powerful planets also rev up your ruthless side, which can alienate you from others. So try to balance steely determination at work with a deft diplomatic touch at home.

Saturday’s lucky Jupiter/Pluto link brings a welcome reprieve as you charm family and win professional friends.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Love is in the air as Venus, Mars and Neptune rev up your romantic nature.

An ambitious idea could also boost your bank balance, as you commence a fresh chapter involving home, family or finances. Which could include redecorating, renovating, relocating or welcoming a new member to the family. As Naomi Watts said: “You have to make peace with yourself. The key is to find the harmony in what you have”.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With communication planet Mercury still reversing through your Internet zone (until Sunday, April 15) be careful what you post on social media. On the weekend, prosperous Jupiter and strategic Pluto help you to prioritise your current commitments and plan your long-term goals for the future. If you devise a firm direction forward, then financial luck is waiting in the wings via a new job, client, bonus or promotion.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

The Sun and Pluto clash on Wednesday.

So resist the urge to be a frustrated control freak with others. Then you’ll be given the opportunity to lead and/or impress those around you. Jupiter also motivates you to be more adventurous with the way you present yourself or the personal projects you take on. Lady Luck is preparing to come knocking on your door. Make sure you’re ready, willing and able to let her in!

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Wednesday and Thursday nights are wonderful for a candlelit dinner when Venus, Mars and Neptune ratchet up the romance factor. And many creative Pisceans will burn the midnight oil, as inspiration strikes. On the weekend, your involvement with a group, club or organisation has others looking to you for an action plan. So use your networking skills to drum up support.

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Orthoses are a common solution to foot pain, but there’s other options too...

Foot orthoses come in many different forms. The basic principles of orthotic therapy, is the application of an aid under the feet to support the arch and correct an abnormal gait.

However, the use of orthoses covers a much broader range.

Orthoses can indeed be applied to a ‘flat foot’ and help support the arch. But as technology continues to advance in this area of health, we are able to be much more specific and accurate in applying these devices to target joints and soft tissues in the entire lower body.

Orthoses are often used in short-term scenarios to help offload injured muscles and tendons in athletes, speeding up recovery and getting them back to training quicker.

We also see a lot of people who want to train or participate in sports but struggle with an ongoing injury.

In these scenarios we are equipped to identify the problem structure and figure out how the patient’s gait and foot posture could be affecting it. The application of orthoses in these patients to fine tune their mechanics and maintain a pain-free training regime will often lead

to complete long-term improvement of their pathology.

There is a misconception that flat feet are the only feet that need orthotic therapy.

Flat feet are only a portion of the huge range of foot types to which we apply orthoses.

High arched feet may not absorb shock effectively and can be linked to stress related injuries and therefore may also benefit from orthotic therapy, as do any painful feet or knees that may be linked to a functional anomaly.

It is also important to note that podiatrists do not apply orthoses to every painful foot that we see.

Often the pain is solved with muscle strengthening, stretching, strapping, dry needle techniques and many other treatment options.

Orthoses are just another tool in a podiatrist’s arsenal which enable us to manage pain effectively and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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As retirement looms, selling investment properties can be smart...

Owning an investment property in Australia is one of the most popular wealth creation strategies and a very common aim for our clients. For those with a long-term investment horizon and stable cashflow, an investment property is an excellent option.

There are a number of reasons why investment properties are such great wealth creation assets.

They are easily geared at low interest rates. They have low price volatility and most clients understand and are comfortable with property price cycle, therefore, very few people panic sell an investment property. Investment properties are tax effective due to negative gearing and the capital gains discount.

Most importantly, properties have a long history of strong capital growth.

Large numbers of Australians have built substantial wealth through property and owning an investment property has long been regarded as a sign of success.

Once we reach retirement and need our assets to provide income, investment properties are no longer as attractive.

The benefits of the investment property are less important in retirement.

Capital growth is no longer the primary goal; we are more interested in providing income. The old cliché is that capital growth doesn’t pay for the groceries. The tax advantages are lower as most retirees pay very little, if any, tax and of course, gearing is unlikely to be beneficial in retirement.

There are a few other issues with using an investment property as a major income source in retirement. They are very illiquid; you can’t easily access part of the asset to meet unexpected lump sum expenses that occur in retirement.

Investment properties also have an unreliable income source; if your house in not tenanted for any period of time, you receive no income. The same applies if the tenant fails to pay rent for whatever reason. When you are building wealth and focused on capital growth these issues are insignificant, in retirement these are substantial problems.

Another drawback is the unpredictable expenses associated with maintaining an investment property.

Clients are often very reluctant to sell investment properties as they approach retirement, mostly because it has been a successful investment and they believe it will continue to grow in value. The property is actually very likely to continue to grow in value, but the aim of the game isn’t to die with the highest wealth.

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Rob Ollis

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Politics is playing a role in education, and it’s not a positive one...

As we have stated in many previous columns, nine of the top 10 countries on school educational standards as measured by the OECD PISA scores are all Asian, with Finland, the sixth country, being the odd one out. All 10 countries place a high priority on education and their teachers are held in high regard.

Australia is in the mid 20s.

Many students in Australia are of Asian descent, most from these top 10 countries, and anecdotally, these same students provide the bulk of most of the students in selective schools in NSW. Without their input to our overall standing, Australia’s world educational ranking would be far lower than its present position.

None of the above suggests that Australian students of European descent are inferior in intelligence than their Asian counterparts.

My philosophy is that ALL students have unlimited powers to achieve and to perform at the very highest levels in the HSC. Intelligence is not the difference, but there is a huge difference in attitudes.

South Korea leads the world in delivery of the Internet, Australia, after having

being offered a system that would have made us competitive with Korea, have had our dreams shattered for political point scoring and we have been given an Internet system that is barely third world. Korean students all attend after school tuition and parents on average devote 40 per cent of their income on their children’s education.

I have coached many Asian students at Master Coaching; I have never lost a student because the coaching schedule clashed with some other event.

However, many potential students of European descent have forgone tuition, with Master Coaching at least, because of scheduling clashes. I am not implying that these same students did not find good reliable coaching elsewhere, and I hope that this is the case.

But our attitude to the value of science and education is not peculiar to high school students. It can be seen in the provision of our Internet system, and the fact that the first department scrapped by the present government was the Ministry of Science and Innovation. At the same time both political parties are advocating reduced funding for universities.

Unfortunately, education has become that terrible cliché, a political football, with both major political parties, federal and state, more interested in point scoring than solving the problem.

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lunches. Definitely worth checking out this weekend!

For braving the icy cold commute to work we need some heavy duty outerwear.

This season is all about the puffer jacket.

Black, khaki green and beige are all chic colours to invest in for a new puffer jacket.

To keep your look ladylike belt your puffer jacket at the waist to accentuate curves and look stylish in your cosy outerwear.

Choose a beige a-line puffer coat with gold detailing and wear with a white rollneck sweater. This makes sure to keep your look light and polished and you are sure to stand out in the crowd as you are not matching the dark dreary weather.

For fashion forward footwear it’s time to put away the strappy sandals and look to warmer loafers for autumn.

Fun prints like leopard and floral are on trend right now.

To accessorise further match your shoe to your scarf and bag so a rust orange wool scarf complements perfectly a safari cheater/leopard print shoe.

With the more masculine approach with a loafer shoe you add interest to regular jeans and a tee outfit, just throw on a grey chunky knit cardigan and you are set!

The good news about a change of season is that it’s an awesome excuse to go shopping. So head into Westfield Penrith this weekend!

The weather may still be a little warm, but summer is officially gone for another year.

Autumn is here and it’s time to be bold!

As the months get cooler it’s natural to lean more towards the darker side of colours and to feature black heavily, this doesn’t have to be the case though.

Think about injecting bold colour like red and lush fuchsia in a pump heel or another accessory like a big necklace.

Playing with bold colours like emerald green, reds and burgundy in your colour palette instantly updates your autumn look but think about patterns that are trending right now... striking bold stripes cut a sharp silhouette and subtle florals flatter and flow throughout autumn and winter.

This season we are seeing a lot of romantic cues from delicate frills and floaty fabrics to tiered asymmetrical hems.

Head into Forever New and check out in store the Clementine Pleat Bodice Dress, perfect for sophisticated daytime dressing. It has a dusty pink floral design with capped sleeves ready for autumn cafe

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Like most of his young rieslings this will certainly accompany fresh oysters or simply grilled whiting or bream, but I’d suggest it also has the weight to equally match a slightly heavier dish such as flathead with a beurre blanc sauce.

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Young sides claim titles ALISON WARTERS

enrith OzTag sent 13 teams in a range of divisions to the NSW 2018 State Cup OzTag tournament in Coffs Harbour last month, with great success.

Four teams played their way to a Grand Final, with three of them being from the Under 20’s divisions.

The Women’s U20’s unfortunately were defeated in their decider, but the Men’s U20’s and the Mixed U20’s went

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force the organisers to cancel, but they prevailed, shortening the game times on the Saturday and Sunday to accommodate. While this change may have affected some teams, Hughes didn’t think it changed his side’s game plan.

“We had the talent to score tries, we just had to do it first now,” he said.

It was a nail-biting journey for the Mixed 20’s to get to the Grand Final.

With two players sent off in the Semi Final and down by one point, they fought back and cemented their spot in the final match of the day.

on to produce hard-earned wins, defeating their opponents in front of a packed out stadium.

Mixed U20’s coach, Steve Hughes, said the reason behind the success of the three younger teams was because of the large pool of talent Penrith have available.

“There’s a lot of great talent in Penrith, all up and coming,” he said.

“They all want to be coached and play hard.”

The Coffs Harbour weather rained down on the tournament, threatening to

A Grand Final, at a representative level, is a nerve-wracking experience for any player, of any age, but Hughes had some as young as 15 taking to the field at the tournament. The young group thrived and revelled under the pressure and, in front of big crowds, went on to put on an impressive performance, which saw them defeat Central Coast 8-0.

As for the team’s future, Hughes hopes they can all stay together.

“With a younger side, if they stick together, hopefully they can dominate for another four to five years,” he said.

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Titled Ninety on the Nepean, the book will launch this Wednesday, April 11 – the official 90th birthday of one of the best-run small clubs in the state.

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“We are in a financially good position as well, we are debt-free with money in the bank.

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the Nepean Rowing Club is throwing a massive party next week to celebrate its incredible milestone.

From 6pm on Wednesday, local band The Shuffle Boys will entertain the crowd before a stack of prizes are given away to lucky members including four $1000 Helloworld Travel vouchers and five $100 Bunnings gift cards.

With 6000 people currently members of the Nepean Rowing Club, Mr Hinvest said the club continues to go from strength to strength.

“90 years is an amazing achievement especially for a small club like ours – we are stronger than ever,” he said.

“We’ve just opened a new car park and our restaurant, run by Maze Group, is going extremely well. They launched a new menu before Easter and we’ve been getting good feedback on that.

“Our bar team is also doing a great job and we are constantly changing our wine specials.”

CEO for a whopping 27 years, Mr Hinvest has well and truly seen it all during his long tenure at the club.

He believes stability has put the Nepean Rowing Club in a strong position financially.

“Other clubs turn over CEOs and Presidents quite often, which can be disruptive. This club has a long history of stability and we have a great harmony

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With the help of public support, two blocks of land were purchased fronting the Nepean River and a wooden boatshed and clubroom were erected.

Established Sydney clubs donated equipment to help the fledgling club get on its feet.

When the fate of the club seemed dire in the mid-1930s, the announcement that the Empire Games – now known as the Commonwealth Games – was to be rowed on the Nepean in 1938, served as a welcome saviour.

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Mr Annett competed alongside Mick Allen, Peter Waddington and John Hudson with Lionel Robberds their coxswain.

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The awarding of the 2000 Olympic rowing events to Penrith was a fitting climax to over 150 years of rowing competition in the region, and locals flocked to watch the events unfold.

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he Western Sydney Veteran Golfers Association hosted the 2018 NSW Veteran Golfers Association StrokePlay Championships last week.

A strong field of 144 golfers entered the three-day tournament, held at Dunheved, Richmond and Stonecutters Ridge.

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Allison recorded rounds of 76, 71 and 80 over the three days to finish with a total score of 227, just two shots ahead of a fastfinishing Cupples and Kenning.

Local players did exceptionally well in the minor awards, including Division 2 scratch winner Karl Stindl (Dunheved), Division 2 nett winner Greg Williams (Dunheved) and Division 3 nett winner Allan Smith (Leonay).

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he Western Sydney Academy of Sport held its ninth annual ‘A Night With The Stars’ celebrity sports dinner last week, raising a huge amount of funds.

The event, which was held at Castle Hill RSL, raised valuable funds for the athlete development programs provided by the Academy to the young athletes of western Sydney.

The organising committee, which is made up of business leaders from within western Sydney, raised more than $30,000 on the night.

“The Academy is enormously grateful for the support of our event partners, who have played a major role in us achieving over $30,000 in funds raised for our talented young athlete development programs,” Academy CEO, Martin Bullock said.

“Without their support we wouldn’t be able to provide our high quality services to our region’s best young athletes.”

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Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Following the Easter long weekend, Penrith’s Men’s and Women’s teams will return to action this Saturday in the Waratah Championship League (WCL) competition. Both sides will take on the Hills Hornets this Saturday evening at Penrith Basketball Stadium in Cambridge Park. Penrith’s women tip off at 5.30pm while the men do battle at 7.30pm.

AFL: The GWS Giants sit atop the AFL ladder for a second straight week after defeating Collingwood 95-79 in Round 2 of the AFL. It was only the second time in GWS’s history that they’ve left the MCG with a victory in hand. In some unhappy news out of the game, Giants midfielder Tom Scully broke his ankle in the contest and will be sidelined for the next three to four months. The Giants will look to make it three wins in a row when they take on crosstown rivals the Sydney Swans this Saturday evening at the SCG. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 8 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season took place last weekend with mixed results for Penrith’s SG Ball, Harold Matthews and Tarsha Gale Cup teams. In the SG Ball competition, Penrith smashed the Steelers 42-18, while in the Harold Matthews competition, the Panthers defeated the Steelers 20-8. The news wasn’t so great for Penrith’s Tarsha Gale Cup side with the Steelers walking

away 40-32 winners. This Saturday at Jubilee Oval, Penrith will take on the St George Dragons in the Harold Matts, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions.

MICROSPRINTS: Congratulations to St Clair-based motorsport competitor Ernie Havas, who recently won the Australian Microsprints title.

Surrounded by his more experienced counterparts at the north-western NSW-based track, the 53-year-old – who is only in his third full season in the class – certainly didn’t let any nerves take hold throughout the Australian Title event, proving that he has what it takes to match with the country’s best Microsprint drivers.

CRICKET: The Penrith Cricket Club have taken out the Sydney Metropolitan Cup after defeating the University of NSW last weekend (pictured).

Penrith captain Peter Tracey starred in the win, taking a crucial five wicket haul.

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Penrith leads the way in recruiting female league referees NATHAN TAYLOR

ith the recent explosion of women’s rugby league both at an elite and grassroots level, the Penrith Referees’ Association are on the hunt for more female referees to be part of the action.

Last week, the Penrith Referees’ Association made history by becoming the first group to conduct a Level 1 Referees Course for females only.

The course, which took place at Chifley Senior College in Mt Druitt, attracted 10 females who were all keen to get involved.

Penrith Referees’ Association Chairman Gary Haines explained why he wanted to attract more female referees to rugby league.

“The idea is to support what Panthers and the Penrith Junior League is doing with the expansion of the female game,” he said.

“We’re trying to do that by recruiting more female referees and giving them a pathway to go to higher levels in the future.

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Participants at the recent Level 1 Referees Course playing rugby league. However, a passion for the game wouldn’t hurt.

The Penrith Referees’ Association currently have five female referees on its roster.

“We are also looking for more males to join as well – we want more people involved in general,” Haines said.

Anyone interested in picking up a whistle and giving refereeing a go should visit www.penrithreferees.com.au.

“No one has done this before, it’s a unique initiative. Women’s football is going to take off in this country and we want more female referees involved.”

While the first course was a major success, Haines is very hopeful of running more female only referees courses in the future.

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How football created a family bond – and a fierce rivalry EMILY NEWTON

athan Brincau and his nan Anna Brincau are both united and divided by their love of football.

The 24-year-old Mr Brincau from Erskine Park and his 70-year-old nan from Glenmore Park are two of Australia’s biggest English Premier League fans, despite going for different teams.

“It all just stems from my nan, growing up I spent a lot of time at her house and it was all she pretty much watched, so I watched it with her,” Mr Brincau said.

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“I used to sit there and watch with her, whether it was highlights or something when I was younger during the day.

“The older I’ve become, the more passionate I’ve become, I’m a die hard fan so to speak.”

But a rivalry exists, as even though his nan has supported Manchester United, Mr Brincau found himself an Arsenal fan.

“I’m sure she would prefer me to be a United supporter, but life doesn’t always turn out the way we want it to,” he laughed.

The pair watch the games in the early hours of the morning on Optus Sport.

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“If it’s the two of our teams clashing, the text messages are firing back and forth,” Mr Brincau said.

“We played earlier this season, but unfortunately she got up.

“She’ll go with the cheap jabs, like asking me if I saw the game or saw the goal, and of course I did.”

Their love of the game has created a personal, lasting bond the two share together.

“It’s something different to have with your nan of all people,” he said.

“About 10 years ago she went to England and went to Old Trafford to watch them play, which was a dream come true for her.

“I’m naturally passionate, and I think that does stem from her and my dad. We don’t do anything half-heartedly. I’ve been watching alongside her ever since I was a kid and now I live and breathe it.”

“We may not be the easiest people to work with but for the most part the boys have been receptive. We all have to grow together.”

Carroll first came to Penrith as coach of the club’s second grade team in 2005. He later moved on to other coaching roles both in Australia and overseas before landing back at Nepean Rugby Park earlier this year.

“Any coaching job is a privilege, that’s the way I treat it and I’m happy to do any coaching job,” he said.

“I’ve coached from U6s to international rugby. Any opportunity I’m given I appreciate.”

Despite an off-season of uncertainty, the Emus will kick off their 2018 Shute Shield campaign this Saturday afternoon against Southern Districts. And while the team hasn’t chalked up a win in years, Carroll is hopeful they can leave the bad luck (and results) in the past.

“Pete’s installed a mantra that we build our own legacy this year and forget about the past. I think too often in the past Penrith have felt victimised. It’s time to get past that and move on,” Carroll said.

“I think if we can win one game initially and build on that, it will do wonders for this whole group.”

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ew Penrith Emus co-coach Chip Carroll may not know the full names of his players just yet but he promises he will know them all by mid-season.

The New Zealander along with former Queensland Reds Super Rugby player Peter Niumata will share the responsibilities as head coaches of Penrith’s Shute Shield team in 2018.

Billed as the toughest job in Australian rugby, the Emus coaching gig is a revolving door with Carroll and Niumata the latest in a long line in recent years.

Carroll said his long friendship with Niumata should hopefully give them the edge in the coaching box .

“We’ve known each other for years, we were friends first and now we are working together,” he said.

“We can bring plenty of experience, we’ve both been around the game a long time. Pete’s played Super Rugby and I’ve coached in North America and New Zealand. We’ll share the responsibilities.”

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