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Historic manufacturing site set for revival with hope for hundreds of positions ALENA HIGGINS

enrith’s former Crane Enfield Metals site is set for a rebirth amid plans to transform it back into a manufacturing powerhouse, generating hundreds of local jobs in the process. Sydney - based AonAri Property (AonAri) recently purchased the massive 120,000sqm site at 2115 Castlereagh Road, after the Crane Copper Tube factory closed its doors due to unprofitably in 2014. AonAri Minister for Expansion John Joannou said the company intends to reinvigorate the existing space and honour its rich history, bringing it back to life to accommodate a host of micro and medium-sized manufactures. “What we’re trying to achieve is not large- scale manufacturing where it’s automised and you’ve got 10, 20 people, we want to get two, three hundred people working in here,” he said. “Our wish is to be able to have people manufacture their product, be proud of it, employ people doing it, not just one or two – we want to get users in here that are heavy on staff, heavy on employment and people can come and buy.” Long associated with manufacturing innovation in Australia, Crane Enfield

AonAri’s John Joannou at the Crane Enfield Site this week. Photo: Megan Dunn. Metals expanded into Penrith in the early 1960s and employed a whopping 1,200 people on the site in its heyday. In 2005, the aluminium portion of the

business was sold to Capral Aluminium, which still operates on a section of the lot. PRD Commercial Western Sydney Associate Director Jay Morosi said the site

offered great appeal, not only due to its extensive power provisions but also its abundance of parking. “Further east they’re all about warehousing which doesn’t require power, but with manufacturing starting to come back, manufacturers require power and they also require cranes as well, and that’s something we have on site,” he said. Already zoned for manufacturing and a portion for retail, Mr Joannou predicts things will move quickly once the masterplan for the site is finalised in the coming weeks, and called on interested parties and locals to get in touch to have their say on the concept. “We are looking out to the community and getting involved with as many people as possible to see what they really want here in Penrith,” he said. “Ultimately for us it is jobs and manufacturing – that’s the two must- haves in our formula – and everything else we’re looking at.” He said AonAri, which strategically identifies and acquires under-performing commercial and industrial properties, has set its sights on the region. “For us as a business, definitely there’s a decision within to move a lot of our interests into Penrith, and this is the first site and we are looking at other sites,” he said.

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It’s all about playing politics Rugby league’s anthem debacle I don’t know about you but I sang the National Anthem a little louder than normal on Wednesday night ahead of the State of Origin series opener in Adelaide. The decision by the ARL Commission and NRL to reinstate the anthem as part of the pre- match run- down just hours after dumping it from the schedule was one of rugby league’s great backflips. Peter V’landys ultimately ensured the initial decision was reversed, partly thanks to a phone call from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, but it never should have come to that. Rugby league has a habit of getting itself into situations that could have so easily been avoided. When there’s issues like the salary cap, the 2021 draw, club funding and ongoing COVID- 19 restrictions to navigate, why the ARL Commission would even discuss the anthem is beyond me. How did the people charged with running our game ever think this was going to fly? Sure, they’d appease a handful of players who, for their own reasons, feel uncomfortable about the anthem. But in the process, they knew they were going to divide the game and cause an uproar amongst fans. They did it anyway. Faced with a decision to stand up to the people who get paid to play the game or back the fans who pay to watch it, the Commission chose the former. There’s been hints in recent times that the NRL is desperate to improve its level of wokeness and inclusivity. It should just try running the game of rugby league instead.

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“You should be proud you live in a country where the Prime Minister is so quick and passionate about defending its values”

As for those critical of the Prime Minister getting involved in the issue, go and give yourself a slap across the head. Regardless of if you have a ‘change the date’ bumper sticker or you take a knee for the anthem, you should be proud you live in a country where the Prime Minister is so quick and passionate about defending its values and traditions. Of course Scott Morrison should have called Peter V’landys. And he should call every sporting organisation that ever thinks dropping the anthem is a good idea, just like he should call every Council that likes to pretend January 26 isn’t Australia Day. Inclusivity and understanding in this country is vitally important, whether it be in sport or everyday life, but you don’t achieve that by chopping anthems or changing dates. The quicker decision makers in business, sport and politics realise this, the better.

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Election result not a surprise While the rest of the country was calling for her head, nobody should really be shocked that Annastacia Palaszczuk easily won the Queensland State Election last weekend. The trend of governments who have largely performed well during the Coronavirus pandemic being re- elected is likely to continue for some time. First it was Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand, and now Ms Palaszczuk. When you look at what’s going on around the rest of the world, any government that manages to avoid widespread lockdowns and serious health disasters isn’t going to be kicked out of office. But that doesn’t mean Ms Palaszczuk’s border closures are right. She can say it’s been all about health advice and not politics, but if you believe that, there’s a Nigerian prince who needs your bank account details I can put you in touch with. There is no logical reason for residents of greater Sydney to still be banned from Queensland. There is no logical reason for families to still be torn apart, when you consider the low case numbers of COVID-19 being reported daily across the country. The Premier may have been all smiles when claiming victory last Saturday night, but her leadership will forever be stained by playing politics at a time the nation needed Queensland do its share of the heavy lifting. Her decision to treat the rest of the nation like second class citizens will land on the wrong side of history, though with a four-year term in front of her, I doubt she cares.

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inister for Housing Michael Sukkar has visited Lindsay to talk up the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, and to announce applications under the extended concept are now open. On Tuesday he joined Federal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh at a Rawson Homes house under construction in Mulgoa, which is expected to support 40 to 50 jobs over the course of the build. Ms McIntosh said the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme was helping people in the community achieve home ownership sooner. “For many young families, buying a house is your biggest investment,” she said. “More first home buyers in our community and across Australia will be able to realise that dream, with a deposit of as little as five per cent.” Mr Sukkar said it was important that the government delivered assistance to those chasing the ‘great Australian dream’, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 recession. “The Morrison Government is committed to doing all we can to help Australians get into a home of their own as part of our Economic Recovery Plan,” he said. “Combined, the First Home Loan

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Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh, Housing Minister Michael Sukkar and Nick Chandler from Rawson Group. Photo: Melinda Jane. Deposit Scheme, Homebuilder and First Home Super Saver Scheme represent an unprecedented level of Government support for home buyers and the construction industry.” Ms McIntosh added: “From the HomeBuilder Program to the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme and the First Home Super

Saver Scheme, there are so many opportunities for people in our community, particularly families, to buy or build a home.” Mr Sukkar and Ms McIntosh also met with representatives in the local housing, construction and real estate industries to discuss how they are responding to

the Coronavirus pandemic and provide feedback on the Morrison Government’s policies. “Local businesses and tradespeople will play a key role in our economic recovery. Each new house creates more economic activity and more local jobs,” Ms McIntosh said.

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Stadium upgrade possible Panthers, Council eagerly await expected funding announcement in State Budget TROY DODDS

his month’s State Budget may open the door for an upgrade of Panthers Stadium, or potentially even the building of a new boutique venue in the region. There’s reports that the Budget, due to be handed down by Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on November 17, will include funding for planning small stadiums across Sydney, including at Penrith. The National Rugby League has been calling for investment in suburban venues as it moves away from its ‘big stadium’ mantra and re-invests in local tribalism. With the ANZ Stadium re-build now off the agenda, the opportunity will emerge for the State Government to back such plans. The Weekender understands the Budget is likely to include funding for business case planning, not specific infrastructure dollars at this stage. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said a possible new stadium in Penrith has been on the cards for some time. “Outer Western Sydney has been part of our cabinet endorsed stadia strategy for a number of years now,” he told the Weekender.

Panthers Stadium could be in line for an upgrade. Photo: Megan Dunn.

Schools urged to monitor plans for formal photos

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“That strategy has delivered Bankwest Stadium, a roof on Ken Rosewell Arena and has the new Sydney Football Stadium under construction. “Given its proximity to the new Aerotropolis, new and existing transport infrastructure and growth communities, Penrith would loom large as a strong option for any future investment in stadia infrastructure. That’s exactly what I’ll be advocating for too.” State Member for Londonderry, Labor’s Prue Car, said local infrastructure is a key focus to create jobs. “Families love our local Panthers Stadium and its electric atmosphere. Investment should always come to local suburban stadiums first,” she said. “What we need from the NSW Government now is a firm timeline for work to start without delay.” Penrith City Council, which owns the existing Panthers Stadium, said any upgrades would be welcome. “Our community is passionate about sports of all codes. Further enhancements to the stadium would open it up to a much greater range of community uses,” a spokesperson said. “We look forward to receiving further information from the State Government regarding this announcement”.

he HSC is well underway, which means that school formals are right around the corner. Year 12 students are being reminded about the rules when it comes to gathering in public places to take photographs before the celebrations. Nepean Police Area Command Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka said people need to be aware of the restrictions under the COVID-19 Public Health Orders. “Nepean Command were alerted to the plans of various schools to have photos taken for formals by the Nepean River,” he said.

“We have reminded all schools that the current number of people allowed for public outdoor gatherings is 30.” Under the order, a public gathering means a meeting or assembly of persons from different households for a common purpose in a public place. This includes public parks, reserves, beaches, public gardens and spaces. Detective Inspector Pietruszka said group photos can still be held at schools or venues and that restrictions could change. “Obviously, this situation changes regularly, and we will keep people posted,” he said. On the spot fines of $1,000 can be issued if Public Health Orders are not complied with.

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ing of this project but the team has showed the resilience to push through and provide world-class services to the fastest growing region in our state,” she said. “Bringing the project forward by two years will fast- track economic recovery in western Sydney and create thousands of local jobs – both essential drivers of the COVID-19 Recovery Plan.” Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said the health facility would not only help drive economic recovery but future proof health services. “This major project will generate thousands of jobs and deliver the very best healthcare available to the community, making the region an even more appealing place to live and work,” he said. But the State Opposition isn’t buying the ‘fast-tracking’ announcement. “There was nothing new in the announcement and to label it as ‘fasttracking’ is insulting to those communities, particularly in regional NSW, which are still waiting for desperately needed hospital upgrades,” said Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park. “The Premier has promised dozens of hospital upgrades with little progress. This Government is good at announcing projects, but poor at delivering on time.”

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nder threat due to habitat destruction, koala numbers have plummeted in recent years. But one Penrith Councillor thinks a number of the iconic Aussie marsupials could be re-homed and safeguarded here if given the chance. Councillor Kevin Crameri has asked Council to advocate for a koala population to be relocated to the area, suggesting the former ADI site at Jordan Springs could be the perfect spot. “The koala habitats have been devastated by the recent fires,” he said. “Here we have pristine land with plenty of feed for them and they would be a lot more protected for the future. “Even if they put in the ones that were injured, it would be easier to keep track of them because they’re in a small area, so it would be a good rehabilitation place for the koalas.” Cr Crameri believes a grove of trees was planted by the former site owners to house koalas, however the plan never eventuated. “I think we should be talking with the appropriate people about whether that

grove is in there, whether it would be feasible to have koalas in there,” he said. “We still have a fence around the place so it makes it reasonably easy to keep the koalas in.” Cr Crameri said it could be a “great asset for Penrith”. Lendlease, which owns the site and recently received State Government approval to rezone 38.4ha of employment land to urban, didn’t expressly rule out the idea when the Weekender contacted them for comment. “Around 60 per cent of the former Australian Defence Industries site at St Marys is being devoted to creating the 900- hectare Wianamatta Regional Park, which is owned and managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service,” Lendlease Senior Development Manager Kevin Montier said. “As part of the re-zoning, an additional 1.2 hectares, featuring ecologically sensitive bushland and wetland areas, will be added to the Wianamatta Regional Park. “We’re looking forward to working with Penrith City Council and the NSW Government to enhance the biodiversity value of the region, while also delivering the job opportunities that will be created through the development.”

Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri at Wianamatta Regional Park. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Leagues Club cops $10k fine P

anthers Leagues Club has been fined $10,000 for COVID safety breaches after footage showed fans mingling, hugging and drinking while standing during last month’s NRL Grand Final. It seems patrons at the club couldn’t contain their enthusiasm during the clash between Penrith and Melbourne at ANZ Stadium, but Liquor & Gaming Director of Compliance Dimitri Argeres said that is no excuse for throwing the rules out the window. “It’s not fair on the club, its staff or the community and we expect better behaviour from patrons who need to be aware of the rules when attending a venue,” he said. “At the same time, venues need to make sure they are adequately implementing their safety plans particularly when higher patron numbers are expected due to special events.” Panthers was not the only venue caught for Grand Final fails with ANZ Stadium fined $5,000 for patrons in the bar areas congregating across the balcony to watch the match. Two other venues at Sydney Olympic

Park have also been issued $5,000 fines for Public Health Order breaches detected during the Grand Final compliance operation – The Brewery at the Novotel and the Locker Room. “Sporting events build up anticipation and create lots of excitement, we get that. But they also create exactly the types of situation we’re trying to avoid – crowds that mingle and turn into one big group of close contacts,” Mr Argeres said. “We’re just about to get full swing into party season with sports finals, the races, school formals and Christmas and New Year’s functions. “These are all events where caution can be forgotten, but don’t forget life isn’t quite back to normal yet and if we want to enjoy summer with our friends and families, we need to keep COVID transmission low.” Meanwhile, New South Wales continues to keep case numbers of COVID-19 low, with only a handful of community transmission cases in the last week. Anyone with even the mildest symptoms of the virus is urged to get tested and isolate until they get a result.

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The Joan seeks public feedback as it looks to meet the demands of a growing city EMILY FESZCZUK

he Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre wants to hear what the people of Penrith want when it comes to the city’s performing arts hub. Residents are being invited to have their say in a new survey in partnership with Penrith City Council that will help evolve The Joan for the future. CEO of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts, Hania Radvan, said COVID- 19 interrupting their usual programming has given them a chance to improve it. “COVID has interrupted our usual programming at The Joan to some degree along with what is financially viable, but we’re excited to embrace this opportunity to seek community input to reshape our offering,” she said. “We program to the community interest and sometimes people aren’t aware of the scope on offer, so we want the community voice to be a part of what we present.” No matter your age or what you are interested in, Ms Radvan said they want to hear from some of the 210,000 residents in the Local Government Area. “We have heard from people who regularly come but we also want those who have only been once or who have

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A survey will help determine the future of Penrith’s Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. just moved to the area or those who don’t know what we are about,” she said. “Whether you love classical theatre or pop music, want a fun night out or to be challenged, we want to have something on offer for everyone.” People who complete the survey will give feedback on topics such as performance, along with accessibility and amenities.

They will also have a chance to win one of five $100 Westfield gift vouchers. Ms Radvan said input on a proposed onsite café will also be helpful for a more holistic experience. “A challenge for The Joan is to make it a whole night out that you can experience with friends, especially if you have to eat or drink somewhere else,” she said.

“We have a proposed café currently being discussed with Council and, if that goes ahead, it will be a real gamechanger for everyone.” The survey is open until 5pm on Monday, November 23. Visit www.yoursaypenrith.com.au/joansurvey to have your say and help shape the future of Penrith’s arts scene.

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“I’m a dumb c**t”: Man’s admission after police chase

A P-plater who lead police on a dangerous high-speed chase along the M4 has been jailed for nine months. Police formed the view Jay Alan McDonald was travelling at no less than 190km/ hr as he weaved his Nissan Pathfinder all over the roadway about 9.30pm on September 26. First coming under notice when he overtook a police vehicle on the inside lane heading westbound at St Clair, the 26-year-old continued to accelerate despite officers activating their warning lights and sirens, Penrith Local Court heard. However, police were forced to terminate the pursuit about one kilometre from the Mulgoa Road exit due to safety concerns. When he was finally cornered a short time later, McDonald didn’t go willingly, attempting to put the vehicle back in motion before officers successfully took him to ground. McDonald, who was sweating profusely, admitted to smoking “a couple of cones a few hours ago” and 4.79g of the drug was found in his car along with a credit card suspected of being stolen. At the time he said he panicked because he was “real stressed out”. “I’m sorry, I’m a dumb c**t, I shouldn’t have run, but I’m real stressed out”, he told police after he was apprehended, agreed facts show. The court heard McDonald, of Panania, had only recently completed a 13-month stint in the Drug Court program in March this year. His lawyer said he unfortunately relapsed during COVID-19, and the court heard McDonald was caught driving with a cocktail of methamphetamine, cannabis, and cocaine in his blood on June 30. Magistrate Michael Antrum said he was travelling at “extraordinary speed”. “It posed a significant danger to the community,” he reprimanded.

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Man sexually assaulted woman at St Clair house party in 2018

A man who sexually assaulted a woman at a St Clair house party has been handed a Community Correction Order. Alexander Luis Serrano faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday and was finally sentenced for ‘sexually touch another person without consent’ after pleading guilty in September this year. The court heard Serrano and the then 23-year-old victim were at a mutual friend’s house with a group of people watching a movie and eating pizza on December 30, 2018 when the incident unfolded. When the victim went to the bathroom, Serrano rolled onto her mattress on the floor and remained there despite being asked multiple times by her to move. He then began to touch her stomach, breasts and groin area, despite the woman shoving his hand away. She finally managed to push him off and ran to tell one of her friends. The court heard Serrano texted the woman the following day and apologised, blaming the small amount of alcohol he had consumed for his behaviour. Serrano’s lawyer argued strongly for a non-conviction, saying the conduct was “relatively fleeting” and an aberration, and her client was someone of otherwise “undeniably good character”. However, the prosecutor disagreed, saying it wasn’t “momentary or fleeting”. “The victim was clearly fearful, she froze,” he said. He submitted Serrano’s late guilty plea on the day of the defended hearing should not attract any discount, and said a penalty must be imposed that denounced the offending. “A conviction must flow,” he concluded. Magistrate Michael Antrum said the fact Serrano ignored both the woman’s physical and verbal cues showed “a great deal

of naivety or lack of respect, or both”. “The facts, Mr Serrano, do indicate a young woman who did not want your attention... and did not welcome your actions,” he said. “This is no insignificant offence,” he added, pointing out this type of offending often had “longstanding repercussions for the victim”. “It is a gross violation of the integrity of that young lady’s body.” The first-time offender was convicted and handed a 15-month Community Correction Order.

Woman urged to stay on right track after drug bust

A Magistrate has urged a woman not to become another “drop out” after she was busted with cannabis. Magistrate Michael Antrum told Amy Leigh Rech that “drugs are for losers – full stop”. “Cannabis is often referred to as a recreational drug – it isn’t,” he said in court last week. Rech fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday and pleaded guilty to drug possession and driving with an illicit substance present in her blood. Her lawyer said the 21-year-old had abstained from self medicating with cannabis since her detection, and described the experience of being arrested and disclosing the events to her family and workplace as “all particularly traumatic for her”. He pointed out she was not previously known to police and her traffic record entitled her to leniency. Magistrate Antrum told a teary-eyed Rech the events had obviously taken a toll. “I can see you’re upset, and I hope this doesn’t sound perverse, but that’s a good thing – it means you’re taking it seriously,” he said. She was handed a seven-month Conditional Release Order without conviction on each offence.

Man says he’s learned his lesson after street racing

Harrison Keith Bright has been warned to be “squeaky clean from now on in” after he was caught street racing. During his sentencing at Penrith Local Court last Thursday, his lawyer told Magistrate Michael Antrum the 19-yearold did not plan the incident and it was initiated by the other driver who failed to stop when police intervened. She said Bright was already feeling the “sting” of not having his licence, adding he didn’t need the full 12 months off the road to learn his lesson. “He’s clearly a good kid who’s done something silly and reckless on this occasion,” she said. Magistrate Antrum told him to “grow up”. “I don’t know if you’ve ever attended upon a vehicle collision... what it looks like inside those mangled wreckages?” he said. He was convicted, disqualified for three months and fined $330.

Intoxicated man assaulted and spat at security guards

A man who assaulted and spat at a security guard when he refused to leave a licenced premises has been ordered to perform 200 hours of community service. Dylan Brown faced court last week and was told his behaviour would not be tolerated before being handed a 10-month Intensive Correction Order (ICO). The court heard in addition to the assault, Brown, who has other matters of violence on his record, swung at three other security guards during the tussle. “You can’t control your alcohol consumption and you can’t control your fists,” Magistrate Antrum scolded. His lawyer said Brown was “ashamed and disappointed” by his behaviour. Magistrate Antrum warned it would be the last time he walked out a free man if he came back for a matter of violence. He was convicted and also fined $660.

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Penrith: Residents find storage cages broken into at units

On the evening of Saturday, October 31 and early morning of Sunday, November 1, numerous storage cages in Vista Street, Hope Street and Empire Circuit in Penrith were broken into with various items stolen. Any residents who may have had their storage cage targeted and have not yet reported the matter to police are urged to do so. Anyone with potential information is asked to contact Penrith Police station or Crime Stoppers.

Penrith: Drugs fell from man’s pocket in front of police

At 1.00am on Saturday, October 31, police were patrolling Richmond Road, Penrith when they stopped a vehicle for the purposes of a random breath test. A male exited the vehicle and as he did so, two clear resealable bags containing what is believed to be prohibited drugs fell from his pocket. The male was placed under arrest and a search of his wallet located a third clear resealable bag containing what is believed to be prohibited drugs and four counterfeit Australian notes. He was charged with ‘possession of counterfeit money’, ‘possess prohibited drug’ and three outstanding first instance warrants.

Emu Plains: Teenagers robbed in early morning incident

At 5.30am on Saturday, October 31 two teenage males were waiting for a bus in Sheppard Road, Emu Plains. A white Land Rover stopped nearby with an unknown male passenger asking what the two had in their bags. This male exited the vehicle armed with a golf club whilst a second male exited the vehicle armed with a pair of scissors and a third male believed to be the driver also exited the vehicle. They threatened the two males, punch-

ing one to the head before stealing items from the pair and leaving in the same vehicle. The first offender is described as male, chubby build in his late teens/early 20’s. The second offender is described as male, medium height with a skinny build. The third offender is described as male, medium height and build in his late teens/ early 20’s. Nepean Detectives are continuing investigations.

Penrith: Male and female charged after alleged assault

At 8.00pm on Sunday, November 1, police responded to an alleged assault upon a male and female in Robert Street, Penrith. Upon arrival a 26-year-old Bidwill male and a 49-year-old Bidwill female were seen to be acting aggressively towards the pair. Police intervened and whilst arresting them, both assaulted police necessitating the use of capsicum spray. Both were charged with ‘common assault’ and ‘resist officer in execution of duty’. They will front court on December 1.

South Penrith: Man and woman found passed out in vehicle

At 8.55am on Monday, November 2 police were called to attend the Platypus Pre-School car park in South Penrith to check a vehicle that had been parked there for several hours with two people asleep inside. A search of the vehicle located two knives and drug paraphernalia. The occupants, a 26-year-old South Penrith female and a 36-year-old South Penrith male were issued Field Court Attendance Notices for ‘drug possession’, ‘possession of equipment for administering prohibited drugs’ and ‘custody of knife in a public place’. Both will appear at Penrith Local Court at a date to be set.

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Easements explained We have a few matters coming across our desks at the moment where property owners are being asked to grant easements to developers who are developing land on neighbouring lots. We thought we would take the opportunity to explain what an easement is. An easement is one property owner granting a right to someone else (usually an adjoining owner) to cross or otherwise use a portion of their land for a particular purpose. Examples of common easements include: 1. Easements to give access to essential services, for example granting Sydney Water a right to cross over a landowner’s land to access drainage pipes for maintenance and repair. 2. Allowing neighbours to access adjoining properties, for example battleaxe lots that utilise rights of carriageway to travel over land that technically belongs to someone else to get to their own property. 3. Drainage easements, to allow drainage pipes to pass over multiple lots of land for the benefit of multiple properties. Drainage easements are probably the most common type of easement that is requested by developers from adjoining landowners. For example, if a developer owns a large block of land and wants to install townhouses but the water source and/

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or drainage origin is located on the other side of someone else’s property they will need to obtain an easement to be able to construct drainage pipes and bury them in someone else’s yard so that the townhouse development can have the benefit of said drainage. Usually for this type of easement, a developer will pay a fee to the landowner in return for the granting of the easement. A landowner is not obliged to provide an adjoining landowner with an easement. There are some special circumstances in which an adjoining landowner could compel a landowner to grant an easement, however, this is usually in special circumstances. When you are buying a property, it is important to check the location of any easements that affect the land. Generally speaking, structures like swimming pools, concrete slabs, outhouses, granny flats and the like cannot be built over easements as that would be contrary to the person with the benefit of the easements right to access the land for the purpose set out in said easement. Contracts for the Sale of Land in New South Wales must contain information about any easements that affect the subject land. If you are planning on renovating a home or constructing anything in the front or backyard you should always check with your Solicitor to make sure there are no easements.

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New place to remember Memorial at Victoria Park in St Marys upgraded just in time for Remembrance Day EMILY FESZCZUK

National Servicemen memorial at Victoria Park in St Marys has received a much- needed facelift just in time for Remembrance Day. The new- look Penrith City Australian National Servicemen’s Association Inc. (NASHOS) memorial and surroundings has undergone restoration thanks to Penrith City Council. Council landscaper Ken Carter said they wanted to make the space, which originally just had a plaque on a concrete slab, feel as important as it should. “It didn’t sit well within the landscape and we wanted to make it accessible as we have veterans laying wreaths, so we put paving on top which kept with the heritage of the other memorials,” he said. “We put a memorial garden behind with rosemary as a Remembrance plant, removed the bin so any photos had the proper reverence, and a seat for people to enjoy the space and future ceremonies.” Penrith NASHOS President Harry May said the members of the association are very happy with the updated memorial. “It was just a sandstone block on a slab of concrete – not very appealing – but we are so happy as it looks great now,” he said.

The new memorial at Victoria Park was officially opened last week. Photo: Megan Dunn. “We are very thankful for our Secretary Graham Larkham, who spoke with Council to get it done, and we were very surprised and appreciative of Council when we saw the finished product.” Mr May said it is now a great place to pay tribute for various events, including Remembrance Day next Wednesday, November 11.

“There are different events around Penrith and St Marys for Remembrance Day, but we invite all community members to visit the site at free will, taking in the thoughts and memories for all National Servicemen,” he said. Mayor Karen McKeown said Council believes it is important to support and remember all service people from the area.

“It is important we don’t lose touch with our heritage and that we acknowledge the service our returned men and women have given,” she said. “We encourage everybody to come and visit this great new memorial to see what has been happening and to pay their respects to these service people that make up our community.”

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Remembrance Day service with a twist on Wednesday

This Remembrance Day we pay our respects to all those who served this nation through all theatres of war.

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t Marys RSL Sub-Branch will move its Remembrance Day service online this year, as COVID-19 restrictions continue to bite. St Marys RSL Sub- Branch Honorary Secretary, Tony Fryer, said broadcasting a pre- recorded COVID- safe ceremony is the best option. “There are other services taking place in Penrith on November 11 but we usually get hundreds of people on the day, which could cause an issue with restrictions,” he told the Weekender. “We will put our service on our Facebook and other related pages so that

anyone who wishes to participate can do so remotely at a time of choosing with who they want.” Mr Fryer said the service will also be played at the St Marys Diggers and Band Club at 11am. “It will be on screens and the RSL Guns War Memorial next to the Diggers Club will be open for a short time for anyone who wants to lay a wreath as a personal tribute,” he said. “People just need to make time to have some silence to reflect on the service of the many Australians who provided for our country to make it what it is today.” Penrith RSL Sub- Branch will hold its service at Memory Park from 11am on Wednesday, with a limited attendance.

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Trained to protect us all New firefighters are the “elite few” chosen to join ranks of state’s bravest TROY DODDS

64 new firefighters have graduated from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills. The state’s newest firefighters include a former professional rally car co- driver, a martial arts instructor, a former dairy farm manager, youth worker and a number of teachers. FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter congratulated the new recruits at last Friday’s ceremony. “Becoming a firefighter is no easy feat. We attract 6,000 to 8,000 applications each year, yet of these thousands, only an elite few are chosen,” he said. “264 of that elite few stand before us today, each of them from diverse backgrounds but sharing one common goal – to protect the irreplaceable. “It is also pleasing to see that many graduates are joining family members already in service, with some being second generation firefighters.” Commissioner Baxter said the graduates have trained with passion and dedication to become part of the FRNSW family. “These recruits have shown they have the diverse skills, capabilities and talents

Adam Dixon was among the new graduates. Photo: Megan Dunn. required to undertake the varied work that our firefighters do – from educating the community about fire safety and providing emergency medical care to

responding to fires, natural disasters and hazmat incidents,” he said. The new graduates will now get to work. “They’ve been trained to be prepared

for anything and I know they will uphold the high standards of integrity, courage and professionalism expected of a FRNSW firefighter,” Commissioner Baxter said.

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Icy reception for winter facility I moved right next door to Nepean Shores for a bit of peace and quiet in my old age (Locals to fight centre, Weekender October 30). I do not wish to move away from my home, which I enjoy living in. Not being a driver it is close to doctors, shops etc. For starters this resort is going to be very noisy 24/7 to keep the ice frozen. 54 metres high is going to leave a lot of my neighbours in the shade and also spoil the ambience of the river walk, which is just across the road. The traffic is already busy at weekends, this will make it unbearable. We don’t need this resort here, there are lots of other vacant pieces of land around that are not in such close proximity to our homes. I know selfish people are always thinking of the money but please think about the older folk around. MARY OLIVER, JAMISONTOWN

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Not happy with ramp Very disappointing ramp. Also canoe and kayak access is needed. There is a canoe platform nearby but people use it for picnics. STEVE BOURKE, VIA FACEBOOK

Council centre upgrade What a complete waste of ratepayers’ money (Civic centre to get facelift, Weekender October 23). How about fixing roads and put some time, money and effort into upgrading parks. I was at the Council a few weeks ago and I was the only customer in a huge area. Need justification on this renovation. KAYE SIMPSON, VIA FACEBOOK

Costly renovation I’ve been in there once in my life, to get some organic bin liners because we had run out between deliveries. I was only allowed one packet. I thought that’s what my rates paid for, but I didn’t realise it was going towards renovations. I’ll try not to use so many bin liners in future. RACHAEL HARDMAN, VIA FACEBOOK

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No keeping Roger down 80-year-old Wallacia resident finds unique way to take part in iconic City2Surf EMILY FESZCZUK

he sights of Sydney and Bondi beach from the iconic City2Surf race were replaced with the Nepean River and the Blue Mountains for Roger French when he completed the ‘virtual run’ locally last month. It was the 80-year-old’s 46th time competing since he was a part of the inaugural City2Surf in 1971. Mr French, who lives in Wallacia, said he has watched the run grow over half a century, and was so pleased he could still take part albeit differently due to COVID-19. “I came 850th out of 1,500 runners the first year then it jumped to 5,000 the year after that and has grown spectacularly up to around 85,000 participants in recent years,” he told the Weekender. “The organisers do an amazing job every year with the size of it and this time they did a great job with the app where you enter your own course but it certainly didn’t feel virtual when you still run the 14 kilometres .”

Running two laps of the Great River Walk, Mr French said training each year keeps him motivated. “I call it my annual fitness exam, so I walk every day and then for three months I run and gradually build up to 14 kilometres and this year I got my best result coming fourth out of 26 in the over 80s group,” he said. “Along the river was flat compared to the usual race and it was lovely with hundreds of people I passed saying hello and ‘good on you mate’.” Crediting his good health to the Natural Health Society of Australia, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, Mr French said he will be lining up for next year’s race in whatever form it may take. “I joined the society 53 years ago when I felt sick and tired in my 20s and learnt about taking care of your body through food, exercise, handling stress and the benefits of sunshine,” he said. “I need the goal every year otherwise I wouldn’t train every day, so I look forward to punishing my body again and even if I have to walk, I can still do a respectable time.”

80-year-old Roger French works out every day. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Our vision for the Nepean Council and the community’s vision for the Nepean River as a well-designed, well-connected focal point for nature-based recreation is closer to being realised with the delivery of several key projects. The recreational precinct at Regatta Park is one step closer with archaeological investigations and assessment for historical and Aboriginal heritage now underway. This work is expected to take four to six weeks, and during this time sections of the park will not be available for use. This stage of the Regatta Park project is an important step towards the delivery of the new $24 million precinct which is funded by Penrith City Council and the Australian and NSW Governments through the Western Sydney City Deal’s Liveability Program. Final designs for this new precinct are expected to be released in December 2020. On the eastern side of the Nepean River, the revitalisation of Tench Reserve continues with the recent announcement of a new $10 million open space park to be developed and deliv-

ered by the NSW Government through the Parks for People Program. The next stage of community consultation for this project is due to take place later this month. These projects were identified in Council’s Our River Masterplan which was developed with the community and outlines a shared vision and a strategic framework to celebrate, activate and protect the City’s favourite natural asset. As Penrith grows, the Nepean River will play an even greater role in providing residents with opportunities to escape the city and reconnect with nature, as well as attract visitors to experience and enjoy our city’s favourite natural asset. It is exciting to see so many projects outlined in the Our River Masterplan either planned, underway or already delivered and the ongoing program of work to enhance the Nepean River strengthening Penrith’s position as western Sydney’s most liveable city. Find out more at: penrith.city/nepeanriver.

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Scholarships help passionate students follow their passion

Western Sydney University Scholarship recipients Christian Dan Anonuevo and Katelyn Mitchell at Sydney Zoo. Photo: Sally Tsoutas.

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estern Sydney University has partnered with Sydney Zoo to present two scholarships up to $30,000 and an internship experience with the new world-class attraction. The inaugural recipients of the Sydney Zoo Scholarship in Tourism Management and Animal Science/ Zoology are Penrith residents Christian Dan Anonuevo and Katelyn Mitchell. Mature- aged student Mr Anonuevo said the scholarship was a driving force to do well in his Tourism course. “It has given me the confidence to do well in my course and I feel that tourism

has so many positives to offer society at large,” he said. “It’s a fantastic way of exploring different cultures and I hope to work in a role that focuses on improving sustainable outcomes in the tourism industry.” Zoology student Ms Mitchell said receiving the scholarship puts her one step closer to her dream of becoming a zookeeper. “When I was in Year 10, I heard Sydney Zoo was planning to open and I told myself that one day I would work there,” she said. “Not only will the scholarship help me get through uni, but the internship will kick-start my career, giving me practical experience with the experts.”

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In fact, many Year 10 students who perform poorly in English, Math or Science are advised against undertaking subjects such as Advanced English, Extension 1 Math, Chemistry or Physics for their HSC. This limits their subject selection choices which could be required by certain University degrees.

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et sail back in time to celebrate the 100th year of the Naval Association of Australia. The Nepean Blue Mountains Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia is encouraging Maritime enthusiasts to visit the Nepean Naval Museum in Penrith. With the Nepean Blue Mountains Subsection also celebrating its 67th anniversary this year, Secretary and Treasurer Frank Syaranamual said the area has a strong history with the Navy. “The Orchard Hills Defence Establishment had its Naval Missile Maintenance establishment up until the mid-1990s and we still have the Nepean Naval Reserve Cadet Unit, which is formally recognised by the Royal Australian Navy,” Mr Syaranamual said. “The Naval Association and its subsections represent the interests of thousands of sailors who suffered and served through all conflicts since 1920, so it is important to celebrate that endurance.” Mr Syaranamual said several of the 37 subsection members work at the Naval Museum, which has evolved since opening in 2014 next to Nepean Rowing Club. “The members do work for Veterans and

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Nepean Blue Mountains Sub-section members run the Nepean Naval Museum. Photo: Melinda Jane. their families along with the museum and we are always looking for new members, particularly females, from the new generations of sailors,” he said. “We encourage people who are interested about Naval or Maritime heritage, or people whose relatives have served to see the many exhibits of historical articles and items the museum houses.” For those who want to take their interest

to a new level, Mr Syaranamual said the museum is looking for volunteer guides to support the ageing members. “They must be aged between 18 and 70, male or female, and prepared to do at least four hours per month, during which they will receive training from our experienced members,” he said. “It is our plan that in future the museum will be run by members of the community

who are interested, rather than ex- Naval members or sub-section members, so that we can still continue the important legacy of our maritime history.” The Nepean Naval Museum is open every Sunday throughout the year from 11am to 3pm. A gold coin donation is required for entry. For more information, visit nepeannaval.org.au or call 0411 138 700.

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PENRITH EVENT TO GO AHEAD Relay may look a little different next year but Penrith Relay For Life will be going ahead for 2021. Registrations have now opened for Saturday, May 1 at Penrith Paceway, starting at 10am. Organised by passionate local volunteers, Penrith Relay For Life gives the community a chance to join forces in support of everyone affected by cancer, have fun at a community festival, and raise vital funds towards Cancer Council’s world - class research, prevention, advocacy and support services. 2021 Penrith Relay For Life will still have all of the special key Relay elements, but will run for 12 hours instead of 24. Visit www.cancercouncil.org. au/penrithrelay.

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IT’S A WINNER! The Western Weekender team tastetasted the menu at Penrith’s hottest new restaurant, Chechos, last week. The very modern looking Mexican restaurant is set to become the musttry eatery of 2020 in the area. If you think you’ve ‘been there, done that’ when it comes to Mexican food, you just have to try Chechos. There’s plenty of Mexican favourites but a host of delicious new things to try too. Our recommendations? Try the corn rib, and Chechos Margarita!

“I am overwhelmed with emotion at the moment. It’s a miracle.” JYE MCNEIL AFTER WINNING THE MELBOURNE CUP ON TUESDAY

ALMOST 50 FIRE AND RESCUE NSW MEMBERS HONOURED AT SERVICE

A memorial service has been held to honour the lives of all Fire and Rescue NSW members who died this year. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott joined Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter at a private ceremony at Orchard Hills on Monday. Mr Elliott said it has been an incredibly challenging year, especially for our emergency services. “The Fire and Rescue family, like many families in our State, couldn’t

properly farewell their colleagues during the COVID - 19 funeral restrictions, but that hasn’t stopped us from celebrating their lives and achievements,” Mr Elliott said. “Every member of Fire and Rescue dedicates their lives to serving their community, and remembering them after they are gone is the least we can do to honour their contribution.” Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said Monday’s event was about honour-

ing those who have died during these difficult times. “All the individuals we are remembering today made significant contributions to Fire and Rescue NSW, to their communities, and to the lives of those around them,” Commissioner Baxter said. “We send our deepest condolences to their friends, families and colleagues during this difficult time.” 49 members were honoured at the ceremony.

$45,000 RAISED FOR CHARITY More than $45,000 was raised for the Luke Priddis Foundation on Tuesday morning at the Nepean Business Network’s Melbourne Cup Breakfast. This year’s breakfast was held at Panthers Leagues Club’s EVAN Theatre, with local business people digging deep to help the local charity and its new autism in work program. Attendees took part in raffles, sweeps and other games as part of the morn-

ing, before a major auction was held, hosted by Troy Kennedy (pictured). Auction prizes up for grabs included a Western Weekender media package, golf with Ivan and Nathan Cleary, a day out on Sydney Harbour on a boat and helicopter ride across Sydney. The breakfast was a major success with a record amount raised for this year’s charity partner. Luke Priddis and Karen Van Woudenberg both

spoke about the Luke Priddis Foundation and the difference the funds raised at the breakfast would make. This year’s breakfast was hosted by Western Weekender Managing Editor, Troy Dodds, who has had the MC duties for the past three years of the event. The Nepean Business Network has run the Melbourne Cup breakfast on the morning of the Cup for the past eight years.

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LOCAL AREA TOPS STORM STATISTICS Three suburbs in the Penrith Local Government Area have made the top 10 list of most storm affected areas in western Sydney. While Blacktown topped the list, Glenmore Park came in second, while St Clair was third and Cranebrook was seventh. The statistics were compiled by NRMA Insurance. NRMA Insurance research also found over half (57 per cent) of all NSW residents say their home and family are prepared for severe weather this summer, however only 35 per cent say they have actually taken steps to prepare. Storms are expected to be very prevalent in the Penrith area this summer.

The Monopoly brand has announced a new Movember-themed board game, partnering with the charity to release a bespoke version to help raise $150,000 for men’s health. Available exclusively at BIG W, $5 from every Movember Edition Monopoly game purchased will be donated to Movember. “Monopoly is delighted to announce its first- ever board game with Movember and we’re thrilled to be supporting its commitment to help change the face of Australian men’s health,” said Hasbro Pacific Director of Consumer Products, Sarah Young. “The Movember Edition Monopoly game is a fun and exciting way to bring family and friends together and allow everyone, even those who can’t grow a ‘mo’ to get behind a great cause, start important conversations about men’s health and together raise $150,000,” she said. The Monopoly game that fans have loved for 85 years has undergone a Movember transformation, with players able to purchase barber shops, moustaches and men’s health programs in place of the traditional stations, utilities and hotels.

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

Cheeky musical is a fun escape i v e r s i d e ’ s National Theatre of Parramatta will return to the stage this month to present ‘The Things I Could Never Tell Steven’. This cheeky and delightful musical comedy is written by Penrith composer Jye Bryant (pictured). Jye told the Weekender that the title sparked the idea for the show that follows the main character Steven and his secrets.

“When I saw the title, I thought it would be interesting to do a show focused on all the unspoken things that we think but never openly say, and from that different song ideas and four characters emerged,” he said. “You never actually get to meet Steven but through his wife, mother, father and ex you learn about the different sides of him and how different his relationships are with each individual person.” While all the characters are desperately seeking his approval, company and being in competition to be the number one in his life, Steven remains elusive. Bringing the show to life is actor Ian Stenlake, vocal sensation Elenoa Roko-

baro, vocalist and actor Adam J Rennie, and music theatre star Helen Dallimore. Jye said he is excited to have the seventh production of the show in the local area with such great talent. “The cast are the top of the musical theatre world being some of Australia’s greatest performers, so it is really exciting to have such big names involved in this production,” he said. “It has played in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Brisbane, Sydney and has had showcases in New York and on West End in London, but it being local means I actually get to sit in the audience and watch it.” With this one- act revue style musical

being the start of live theatre returning for audiences in NSW, Jye said it is a mustsee. “It deals with so many themes including marriage, different relationships, even infidelity but still manages to be cheeky,” he said. “It is a guaranteed fun night out with plenty of serious stuff but also lots of laughs, which we need during this pandemic, so have dinner and see a show again like in the olden days.” ‘The Things I Could Never Tell Steven’ is on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta from Friday, November 6 to Saturday, November 14. Tickets from $40. To book, visit www.riversideparramatta.com.au.

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Jessica’s show will be a celebration of her incredible career spanning all the hits, fan favourites and songs from her number one album ‘Hilda’. As one of Australia’s most exceptional entertainers, Jessica has sold over 3.4 million units globally, achieved six top 10 albums, 15 top 20 singles, and over 600 million streams globally. Make sure to not miss out on a night of beautiful music with Tasman Keith joining Jess as a special guest. Jessica Mauboy will perform live at Sydney Coliseum Theatre on Saturday, November 21 at 8pm. Tickets from $69.90. To book, call 9851 5912 or visit sydneycoliseum.com.au.

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith St Marys Stitch and Sew Tuesdays 1pm St Marys Parish Hall Penrith Red Cross Branch Second Thursday of each month • 0412 713 361

Unique way to explore Penrith this November Experience Penrith like never before this November. The City Centre will be transformed into an unexpected wonderland of art, exploration, technology and fun. Download the free ReAnimate Penrith app, get some people together and discover the digital world of hidden characters and animated art. While you are exploring you will experience the arcades and amazing businesses this vibrant city has to offer. It runs until November 30. Download the app via the App Store or Google Play Store.

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TUCK INTO A TASTY STEAK IN PENRITH! While there is an endless list of cuisine options within the Penrith Local Government Area, you sometimes just can’t go past a good steak. To make sure you bite into a perfectly cooked cut of meat, we have listed our top choices in this week’s Friday Five.

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5. Waterstone Grill (Cnr Forrester & Boronia Road, St Marys) Inside of St Marys Leagues Club, Waterstone Grill offers a great selection of steaks with friendly service providing a casual dining experience. Open seven days a week, you can enjoy flavourful grain fed steak with the choice of Great Southern Pinnacle Striploin, Angus Scott, Southern Prime T-bone and Ranger Valley Wagyu Rump. You can’t go wrong with any of the cuts, just make sure to choose their delicious three peppercorn sauce to go over your two sides. 4. Colonial Hotel (Victoria Street, Werrington) When you are craving a steak there is nothing better than a relaxed pub that serves up top quality red meat cooked to your choice. The Colonial’s bistro prides themselves on their steaks while catering to how hungry you feel. Choose between the 250g Angus Rump, 350g Angus Scotch Fillet or 450g T-bone to leave you satisfied. If you are after a lunch special, grab the tradies 300g Sirloin during the week for just $15 with chips and salad plus a glass of beer, house wine or soft drink.

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3. Lonestar Rib House and Brews (Tench Avenue, Jamisontown) We know Americans love steak just

as much as us Aussies, so Lonestar provides an all- American experience with an Aussie taste that will have you moseying on down for more. They have six steak options made from the finest 100 per cent Australian Riverine premium beef that can be topped with anything from onion rings to garlic prawns or a fried egg and bacon. At $54.95, the chef’s choices of Wagyu Porterhouse and Bone-in Rib Eye Steak are pricey but you get what you pay for. 2. Outback Steakhouse (Mulgoa Road, Penrith) With Steakhouse in the name you would hope it is good, but Outback really is a haven for meat lovers and the tenderness of their steaks earns them very few rivals. Their seven signature steaks are seasoned with bold spices and seared just right. Pair them with toppers and fresh sides to tingle your tastebuds. The Victoria’s Fillet is described as the most tender and juicy thick- cut fillet and it certainly lives up to that, so make sure to try it for yourself! 1 . Osso (Mulgoa Road, Penrith) Steak really is the king of red meat and we have crowned Osso inside Penrith Panthers royalty when it comes to the overall experience. You will not be disappointed when you try one of their extensive selections of premium dry- aged steaks cooked perfectly to one of six temperatures. Ranging from $28 to $62 there is something for everyone but, if you want to treat yourself, look no further than the 300g Wagyu Sirloin marble score 6 from Darling Downs in Queensland. It’s a beauty!

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Ê New episodes of ‘Adam Hills: The Last Leg’ are currently airing on ABC Comedy, just days after their UK premiere. The comedian is back in London after being in lockdown in Melbourne, hosting a virtual version of the show. ‘The Last Leg’ airs Tuesday nights at 8.30pm. Ê Foxtel will be the home for India’s

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 10:30 12:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Code Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC Blue - Murder: The Murder Of John Williams News [s] 1:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 [s] 2:00 Unforgotten (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 [s] 4:10 Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening “Crazy Rich Asians” (M) (’18) Stars: Australia [s] 8:30 Vera (M v) [s] 10:00 Mum Constance Wu 11:00 Beat The Chasers [s] 12:30 Home Shopping (M l) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Twister” (PG) (’96) Stars: Bill Paxton 10:45 Movie: “Into The Storm” (M) (’14) Stars: Richard Armitage

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Bachelorette Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 9:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Point 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Hidden Restaurants With Michel Roux Jnr 4:25 Great Irish Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Unearthed (PG) 8:25 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 9:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters Renovation 8:30 100 Day Dream Home 9:30 Log Cabin Living 10:30 The Treehouse Guys (PG) 11:30 House Hunters International

3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Hotel Inspector (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia

5:30 Movie: “Beneath The Planet Of The Apes” (PG) (’70) Stars: Charlton Heston 7:30 Movie: “X-Men: The Last Stand” (M v) (’06) Stars: Hugh Jackman 9:40 Movie: “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (M v,l) (’09) Stars: Hugh Jackman

4:40 Movie: “Strange Magic” (PG) (’15) Stars: Evan Rachel Wood 6:40 Movie: “Ice Age: The Meltdown” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ray Romano 8:30 Movie: “The Butler” (M v,l) (’13) Stars: Alan Rickman 11:15 Movie: “My Cousin Vinny” (M l) (’92)

6:30 Cooking Hawaiian Style 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Mustangs FC (PG) 8:00 Movie: “Song Of The Sea” (PG) (’14) Stars: Lisa Hannigan 9:30 Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:40 Sasquatch’n (PG) 10:40 Stolen Glory: The Tale Of Porky Brooke (M l)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:30 Elementary (M)

6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Friends (PG) 10:30 Supernatural (MA15+) 11:30 The Middle (M) 12:00 Frasier (PG) 12:30 Home Shopping

6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:20 Good Game Spawn Point 8:45 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 9:10 Fruits Basket 9:30 Prisoner Zero (PG)

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:05 Planet America’s Fireside Chat 9:00 The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley O’Connor 10:30 The Mix 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 Close Of Business

7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Gruen XL (PG) 9:15 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) 9:45 The IT Crowd (PG) 10:15 The Catherine Tate Show (M l) 10:45 The Inbetweeners (M l,s) 11:10 Schitt’s Creek (M l) 11:35 Red Dwarf

6:00 Ready Steady Cook UK 7:00 Bake With Anna Olson 7:30 Watts On The Grill 8:30 Food Safari Fire 9:30 Nigella Kitchen 10:00 Poh’s Kitchen 10:30 The Cook And The Chef 11:30 Ready Steady Cook UK 12:30 Watts On The Grill

6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 Over 18: Porn Addiction (MA15+) 10:20 Vagrant Queen (MA15+) 11:05 The Feed

3:10 Movie: “Kind 5:30 Clarence (PG) Hearts And Coronets” 5:45 Movie: “Scooby(PG) (’49) Stars: Alec Doo” (PG) (’02) Stars: Freddie Prinze Jr 7:30 Movie: Guinness 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) “The Last Airbender” (PG) (’10) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Stars: Noah Ringer 9:30 Movie: Poirot: Dumb Witness (Part 1) “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Diamonds (M v) (’08) Stars: Ron Perlman Are Forever” (PG) (’71) Stars: Sean Connery 11:55 Heroes (MA15+)

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Pine Gap (M l,s) [s] 1:30 The Sound [s] 2:30 Dream Gardens (PG) [s] 3:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 3:30 Searching For Superhuman [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Australian Story [s] 5:30 Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Victoria (PG) [s] 8:20 Shetland (M l,v) [s] 9:20 Endeavour (M v) [s] 10:50 Poldark (PG) [s] 11:55 rage Guest Programmer (M)

10:00 Today Extra [s] 12:00 Award Winning 6:00 Reel Action [s] 6:30 Entertainment 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend SunTonight [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET Tasmania [s] 12:30 Animal Embassy [s] rise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 12:00 Border Security - International (PG) [s] 1:00 The Healthy Cooks [s] 1:30 Our State (PG) [s] 7:30 Which Car (PG) [s] 8:00 12:30 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven On A Plate (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] What’s Up Down Under (PG) [s] 8:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway [s] 6:00 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Melbourne Cup Carnival: Seppelt Wines Stakes Day [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current [s] 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: 10 News First [s] 7:00 Rugby Union: “The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Mamma Mia: Wallabies v New Zealand *Live* From Here We Go Again” (PG) (’18) Stars: The Ring” (PG) (’01) Stars: Elijah Wood Amanda Seyfried 9:40 Movie: “Pitch Perfect Suncorp Stadium [s] 10:00 999: What’s Your 11:15 SAS Australia: Uncensored (M l) [s] Emergency? (M) [s] 12:00 Blue Bloods (M) 3” (PG) (’17) Stars: Anna Kendrick 1:30 Home Shopping

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU: GP Skate America 4:00 Jewish GIs Of WWII (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Trains That Changed The World (PG) 8:30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 9:30 Movie: “The Front Runner” (M l,s) (’18) Stars: Hugh Jackman

3:30 Weekender 4:00 Building The Dream: Kent 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:30 For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG)

5:30 Movie: “Tinker Bell 3:30 Cricket: WBBL: And The Legend Of Sydney Sixers v Hobart The Neverbeast” (PG) Hurricanes *Live* From (’14) Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin North Sydney Oval 7:00 7:00 Movie: “Night At The Cricket: WBBL: Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers *Live* Museum” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ben From North Sydney Oval 10:00 Stiller 9:15 Movie: “PhenoMovie: “Last Man Standing” (M) menon” (PG) (’96) Stars: John Travolta (’96) Stars: Bruce Willis

6:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:00 Red Earth Uncovered (PG) 7:35 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:25 Emptying The Tank 8:35 Let The Fire Burn (M) 10:15 Movie: “Strangerland” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Nicole Kidman 12:35 Bamay

3:00 Driven Not Hidden 3:30 Mission Impossible (PG) 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Seal Team (M v) 11:20 MacGyver (M) 12:15 Law & Order: SVU

5:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (M) 12:00 The Flash (M v) 2:00 Charmed (PG) 3:00 Family Ties (PG) 4:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG)

3:30 The Treehouse Guys (PG) 4:30 Log Cabin Living 5:00 The Garden Gurus 5:30 House Hunters Renovation 6:30 Texas Flip N Move 7:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 8:00 TBA 8:30 House Hunters International

6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies 7:15 Operation Ouch! 7:40 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero (PG) 9:40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir

7:05 The Deep 7:30 6:00 ABC News Spicks And Specks Weekend 6:05 Planet (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie America’s Fireside Chat 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:30 To You? (PG) 8:30 Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes Australian Story 8:00 ABC (M l,s) 10:30 QI: Misconception News Weekend 8:15 Four (M l) 11:00 Mock The Week Corners 9:10 ABC News Weekend 9:30 Barrie Cassidy’s (M) 11:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) One Plus One

6:30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 7:30 Cheese Slices 8:30 Cooking Up A Fortune 9:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain 10:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds 11:30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown

6:20 Only Connect (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:15 The X-Files (M) 10:55 Side Gigs: The Good Vibe Guys 11:00 Cycling: La Vuelta *Live* 2:35 France 24 News In English From Paris 3:00 Thai News

4:15 BattleBots (PG) 5:15 Movie: “The Road To El Dorado” (G) (’00) Stars: Kenneth Branagh 7:00 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) (’15) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:45 Movie: “Den Of Thieves” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Gerard Butler 11:30 Heroes (MA15+)

4:30 Movie: “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (PG) (’56) Stars: Doris Day 7:00 Movie: “Johnny English Reborn” (PG) (’11) Stars: Rowan Atkinson 9:00 Movie: “Never Say Never Again” (M v,s) (’83) Stars: Sean Connery

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sun[s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 rise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show [s] 12:00 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass [s] House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Border Security 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News - International (PG) [s] 1:30 Cricket: WBBL: [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Aus- Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers tralia [s] 2:30 Victoria (PG) [s] 3:20 Elders [s] *Live* From North Sydney Oval [s] 5:00 3:30 Don’t Stop The Music [s] 4:30 The Mix Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:00 The Sound (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] Beat The Chasers (PG) [s] 8:30 Crime 7:40 Restoration Australia [s] 8:40 Roadkill Investigation Australia: Most Infamous S2 (M) [s] 9:50 Killer Tapes (M v) [s] (M l,d,v) [s] 9:40 Doc Martin (PG) [s]

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Surfing Australia TV [s] 11:30 Targa Great Barrier Reef [s] 12:30 Explore [s] 12:35 Movie: “Moonstruck” (PG) (’87) Stars: Nicolas Cage 2:40 The Block (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 RBT (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 The Block (PG) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:30 See No Evil (M) [s] 11:30 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil (M) [s]

8:00 The Living Room [s] 8:30 Pooches At Play [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 12:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] 1:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 2:00 Jamie And The Nonnas [s] 3:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Junior Masterchef [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Junior Masterchef [s] 9:00 FBI (M) [s] 11:00 NCIS (M d) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 From The Ashes: A Fresh Start 7:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Travel Man 3:30 Tour De Legacy: The Western Front 4:30 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:05 From The Ashes: A Fresh Start 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Rise Of Empires (PG) 8:30 Railways Of The Western Front With Chris Tarrant (PG) 9:50 Filthy Rich And Homeless (M l)

5:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 7:30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America (PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 9:30 Mighty Trains (PG) 10:30 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 11:30 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M)

3:00 Night Thunder 4:00 World’s Craziest Fools (PG) 4:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Detroit Steel (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Lethal Weapon 4” (M) (’97) Stars: Mel Gibson 11:05 Alcatraz (M)

4:00 Restaurant: Impossible (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” (PG) (’14) Stars: Bella Thorne 8:30 Movie: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” (M l,v,s) (’16) Stars: Alfred Molina

6:00 APTN National News 6:30 Colour Theory: Underground 7:00 Behind The Brush 7:35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8:35 Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky (M l) 9:35 Movie: “Ten Canoes” (M n,v) (’06) Stars: Crusoe Kurddal

3:00 Driven Not Hidden (PG) 3:30 Fishing Edge 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:30 48 Hours (M) 11:30 MotoGP 2020 Grand Prix Of Europe

3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 1:30 The NeighbourGood Bones 5:30 Boise hood (PG) 2:30 Man Boys 6:30 House With A Plan (PG) 3:30 The Middle (PG) 5:00 Rules Of Hunters International 7:30 You Live In What? 8:30 Making It Engagement (PG) 6:00 The Home With Kortney And Dave Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:00 Man With A 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home Plan (PG) 11:00 2 Broke Girls 10:30 Flip Or Flop 11:30 Million Dollar Listing NY (M) (M s) 12:30 Mom (M s,d)

6:30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies 7:15 Operation Ouch! 7:40 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero (PG) 9:40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 10:00 rage (PG)

6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 The Breakfast Couch 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC News Week-end 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC News 10:30 Australia Remembers 11:00 ABC Nightly News

7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Live At The Apollo (M l) 10:00 Gruen XL (M) 10:45 Sammy J (PG) 10:50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M l,s)

7:05 Bonacini’s Italy 7:30 Gourmet Farmer 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:35 Gino’s Italian Escape 10:30 Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure 11:35 Jimmy Shu’s Taste Of The Territory 12:05 Bonacini’s Italy

12:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:15 Lost Gold Of World War II (PG) 9:00 Musk And Mars (M) 9:45 Full Frontal: 2020 Election Special (MA15+) 10:15 South Park (M d,l)

3:30 Movie: “Mousehunt” (PG) (’97) Stars: Nathan Lane 5:30 Movie: “Drillbit Taylor” (PG) (’08) Stars: Nate Hartley 7:30 Movie: “GI Joe: Retaliation” (M) (’13) Stars: Channing Tatum 9:40 Movie: “The Expendables 2” (MA15+) (’12)

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

2:45 Movie: “Gun Belt” (PG) (’53) Stars: George Montgomery 4:15 Movie: “The Alamo” (PG) (’60) Stars: John Wayne 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M) 10:40 Chicago Med (M mp)

Monday 9 November Tuesday 10 November Wednesday 11 November Thursday 12 November

6:30 On Country 6:00 The Simpsons Kitchen 7:00 Our (PG) 6:30 Futurama Stories 7:30 Going (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family Places With Ernie Dingo 8:30 Living Black 9:00 Karla Grant (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Presents (PG) Nightmares (M l)

2:00 9 In 10 - Loss And Suicide In Aboriginal 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Junior Masterchef [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Australia (M) 2:30 Gurrumul (PG) (In Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map English/ Yolngu Matha) 4:25 Cycling: La [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold Vuelta 2020 Highlights 4:55 Karla Grant Presents: The Kimberley Man (PG) 5:30 And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great (PG) [s] 7:30 Junior Masterchef [s] 9:00 House Revival 8:30 Life And Birth (M) Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s]

3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Criminal Confessions (M)

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Housos (MA15+) 9:05 Regular Old Bogan (MA15+)

7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero (PG) 9:40 Miraculous (PG)

6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 7:00 Bake With Anna 7:30 Spicks And 6:00 ABC Evening Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Olson 7:30 Living On Specks (PG) 8:30 News 7:00 ABC NITV News Update The Veg 8:30 Anthony Whose Line Is It AnyNational News 8:00 Bourdain: Parts Unknown 9:30 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does way? (M) 8:50 Luke Warm ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Countdown (PG) 8:30 TaskBusiness 9:00 The Drum 10:00 Sex: Comfortable With Contact Nigella Kitchen 10:00 Poh’s master (M) 9:25 In Search Of Kitchen (M) 9:20 Detectorists (PG) The World 11:00 ABC News

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Blue Water Empire (M v) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News [s] 4:10 Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 8:30 Walkabout Wickets (M) [s] 9:20 Searching For Superhuman [s]

12:00 Movie: “Dying To Be Loved” (M v) (’16) Stars: Lindsay Hartley 2:00 Deadly Dates (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:30 Movie: “Pacific Rim: Uprising” (M) (’18) Stars: John Boyega

6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 7:30 Highway Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse Patrol (PG) 8:30 Full Custom (M v) 10:50 Robbie Coltrane’s Garage (PG) 9:30 Counting Cars (PG) Critical Evidence (M) 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero (PG) 9:40 Miraculous (PG)

6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Kalgoorlie Cops (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The 5th Wave” (M v,l) (’16) Stars: Chloe Grace Moretz

6:30 Futurama (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Zoolander 2” (M v,l,s) (’16) Stars: Ben Stiller

12:00 Movie: “Family Sins” (M v) (’04) Stars: Kirstie Alley 2:00 Deadly Dates: Ashley (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 My Houseful Of Animals (PG) [s] 8:30 Britain’s Got Talent (PG) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s]

6:30 On Country Kitchen 7:00 Our Stories 7:20 Young, Strong And Proud 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8:30 Trickster (M d,l,v)

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate House- 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy wives (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] NINE News [s] 7:00 NRL: State Of Origin: 7:30 Jamie’s Quick And Easy Food [s] 8:30 New South Wales v Queensland *Live* From ANZ Stadium [s] 10:00 NRL: State Of The Masked Singer USA (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull (M v) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Origin: Post Match [s]

6:30 On Country 6:30 Futurama (PG) 6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The Kitchen 7:00 Our 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain Stories 7:20 Young, (PG) 7:30 Modern (PG) 7:30 The SimpHunt 7:30 The Coroner Strong And Proud 7:30 Going sons (PG) 8:30 Family Guy (M) Family (PG) 8:30 Cold Case (M v) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 9:30 American Dad (M) 10:30 (M) 10:30 Without A Trace (M) Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Jonathan Creek (M v) 11:40 8:30 Occupation: Native (PG) 11:30 Criminal Minds (M v) Family Guy (M v) Disappeared (MA15+) 7:30 Spicks And 6:00 ABC Evening Specks (PG) 8:30 News 7:00 ABC Friday Night Dinner National News 8:00 (PG) 8:55 The IT Crowd (PG) ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 9:20 Rosehaven (PG) 9:45 Frontline (PG) The World 11:00 ABC News

1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 Reputation Rehab [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News [s] 4:10 Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 8:30 Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure [s] 9:20 Death In Paradise (M) [s]

12:00 Movie: “Sundays At Tiffany’s” (M s) (’10) Stars: Alyssa Milano 2:00 Deadly Dates (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Britain’s Got Talent (PG) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 The Amazing Race (PG) [s]

6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 7:30 Movie: Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries “Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince” (M h,v) (’09) (M v) 11:30 Brit Cops (M d,l) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (M) Stars: Alan Rickman

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Grantchester (M v) 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:40 See No Evil (M) 11:40 ER (M v)

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate House- 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be 2:00 Always Was: Widi Homeland (PG) 3:00 wives (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 Advised 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 3:30 Who Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Living [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold Black 5:00 Karla Grant Presents: First News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 School 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:40 Australian 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) Crime Stories (M) [s] 9:50 Westgate Bridge (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance Australia (M) [s] 8:35 Addicted Australia (M) 9:40 Dateline 9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) [s] Disaster: The Untold Stories (M) [s]

7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:00 Bake With Anna 7:30 Spicks And 6:00 ABC Evening 7:30 Movie: “Starsky & Does Count-down (PG) Olson 7:30 Italian Food Specks (PG) 8:30 News 7:00 ABC Hutch” (M l,d) (’04) 8:30 Stacey Dooley: Safari 8:00 Mary Berry Adam Hills: The Last National News 8:00 Stars: Ben Stiller 9:30 Movie: Leg: US Election Special 9:30 Light, Easy And Delicious 8:30 Countdown To Armageddon ABC News Tonight 8:45 The How To Cook Like Heston 9:00 (M) 9:25 We Are Who We Are “Old School” (MA15+) (’03) Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 Ghosts (PG) 10:00 I’m Alan Stars: Luke Wilson (MA15+) (In English/ Italian) Partridge: Watership Alan (PG) Luke Nguyen’s France The World 11:00 ABC News

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:40 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News [s] 4:10 Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Gruen (M) [s] 9:05 Reputation Rehab (PG) [s]

7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero 9:40 Miraculous (PG) 10:00 rage (PG)

6:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 International 7:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Two And A Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa 10:30 Flipping Exes Half Men (PG)

the western weekender » Friday, November 6, 2020

12:00 Movie: “Drew Peterson: Untouchable” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Gruen (PG) [s] 1:30 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point 1:35 Squinters (M l,d,s) [s] 2:00 Parliament (M v,s) (’12) Stars: Rob Lowe 2:00 Deadly Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News [s] 4:10 Dates (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Block (PG) [s] 8:40 Movie: “Quantum Of Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 SAS 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Australia (M l) [s] 8:30 The Rookie (M v) [s] Solace” (M v) (’08) Stars: Daniel Craig 10:50 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] NINE News Late [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 9:15 Media Watch [s] 9:35 Q&A (PG) [s]

7:00 Bake With Anna Olson 7:30 Rachel Khoo: My Swedish Kitchen 8:00 French Food Safari 8:30 A Gondola On The Murray 9:00 Sourced (PG)

7:30 Wok Vs Pot With 7:30 Spicks And 6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Deadly 60 On A Marion And Silvia 8:00 Specks (PG) 8:30 Hard News 7:00 ABC Mission 7:30 Shaun Donal’s Asian Baking Quiz (PG) 9:00 Mock National News 8:00 The Sheep 8:00 The Week (M) 9:30 Reputation Adventure 8:30 May’s Kitchen Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get ABC News Tonight 8:45 The 9:00 Destination Flavour Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero 9:40 Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 Rehab (M) 10:00 Superwog (MA15+) 10:30 Finding Joy (M) Singapore The World 11:00 ABC News Miraculous (PG)

2:00 Dateline 2:30 Peter FitzSimons’ WWI (PG) 3:00 Homefront - A New Kind Of War Memorial (PG) 3:55 Black Anzac (PG) 5:00 Karla Grant Presents: Characters 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads (PG) 8:30 The Royals And The Tabloids (M)

6:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 4:30 Star Trek: The International 7:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Next Generation (PG) House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 7:30 Barnwood Builders 8:30 (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Off The Grid On The Beach 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Frasier (PG) 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt Angeles (M v) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Vox Lux” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Natalie Portman

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:40 Paramedics (M) [s] 9:40 Chicago Med (MA15+) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 A&E After Dark (M v) [s]

6:30 On Country 6:30 Futurama (PG) Kitchen 7:00 Our 7:00 The Simpsons Stories 7:20 Young, (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 The Mentalist Strong And Proud 7:30 Going (M d,v) 10:30 Numb3rs (M d) Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 Insight 9:30 The Point 11:30 Bones (M v)

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:40 Halifax FP (M) 10:40 Uncovered (M v) 12:30 Antiques Roadshow

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 7:30 Paranormal 6:30 Antiques RoadCaught On Camera (M) show 7:30 As Time 8:30 Movie: “Species” Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer (MA15+) (’95) Stars: Ben Kingsley 10:40 Movie: “Species Murders (M) 11:00 The Piketon Family Murders (M) II” (MA15+) (’98)

2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Jamie’s Quick And Easy Food [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 10:30 This Is Us (PG) [s] 12:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

3:00 Four Worlds (PG) 3:30 Barunga Or Bust (PG) 4:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 5:00 Karla Grant Presents: Character (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Great Fire Of London (PG) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Fargo (MA15+) (In English/ Italian) 10:35 SBS World News

6:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 4:30 Star Trek: The International 7:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Next Generation (PG) House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 7:30 House Hunters Inter(PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 national 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Carol’s 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii 9:30 Unsellable Houses Second Act (PG) Five-O (M) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:30 Movie: “Under Does Countdown (PG) Siege 2: Dark Territory” 8:30 The Curse Of Oak (MA15+) (’95) Stars: Steven Island (PG) 9:20 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (MA15+) Seagel 9:30 Movie: “Stealth” (M v,l) (’05) Stars: Josh Lucas 9:50 Robbie Hood (MA15+)

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5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (M v) 9:30 The First 48 (M v) 10:30 Manson: The Women (M) 12:25 My Favourite Martian

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Friday, November 6, 2020 « the western weekender

the western weekender » Friday, November 6, 2020

At the movies... Sequel falls flat THE CRAFT: LEGACY ++ 1 hour, 34 minutes EMILY FESZCZUK

If you were like me and loved the edgy 1996 cult film ‘The Craft’, you might have had high hopes for the sequel, especially as it is produced by horror experts Blumhouse Productions. ‘The Craft: Legacy’ starts strong and the continuation story sees Lily (Cailee Spaeny) and her mum Helen (Michelle Monaghan) move to be with her new boyfriend (David Duchovny). Lily meets three new friends with powers and the teenagers form a coven with their witchcraft proving deadly. The basic spell remains the same, but the magic of the original seems

to be missing even though there are nods to it throughout. Writer and director Zoe Lister-Jones is progressive with socially and politically aware characters but when you must announce that one of them is transgender, it feels like you are trying too hard. There isn’t a lot of spells being cast or scary scenes for that matter, rather it deals with more modern issues of sexuality and feminism. The young actresses do have great chemistry and the electric soundtrack gets some points but, if you are a fan of the first film, you will probably wish the cauldron didn’t get re-lit to brew this one up.

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With Mercury and the New Moon stimulating your career zone, start thinking about strategic ways to create work opportunities and maximise your professional potential. It’s a good week to apply for a job or get feedback from your current boss, colleagues, clients or customers. So shake off any lingering self-doubt and buckle on your invincibility jacket Aquarius!

Are you satisfied with your current trajectory? This week Jupiter, Pluto and the New Moon activate your aspirations zones, plus the Sun forms a fabulous aspect with your ruler Neptune. So it’s a fortuitous time to re-design your dreams, refresh your future, and transform an important part of your life. As Georgia O’Keeffe said: “I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught”.

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Expect some ups and downs this week. There’s a powerful New Moon in your transformation zone that could lead to positive changes. But your ruler Mars is still reversing through your sign until Friday night, which can cause lethargy and lack of motivation. Try to keep things in perspective. As Neil Young said: “As you go through life, you’ve got to see the valleys as well as the peaks”.

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Some vigorous physical exercise will help you bounce through the week with extra Gemini gusto and enthusiasm. But if you don’t communicate clearly on Monday, then misunderstandings are likely. Mercury moves into your sign mid-week, which gives you the motivation to put ideas into practice. Whereas the weekend New Moon signals a fresh start involving health, work habits or pets.

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as you start gradually and slowly increase the amount and practice regularly. 8. Flare-ups of pain don’t necessarily mean you’re damaging your back. Back pain has many different causations therefore if you have a flare up it is important to stay calm and keep it moving. 9. Surgery, opioids and injections usually aren’t the cure for back pain and come with side effects and obvious risks. The research suggests that in most cases conservative management should be considered before even considering other alternative methods of treatment. Most causes of back pain / spinal pathologies can be well managed with non- invasive interventions. 10. A negative mindset, expectations and fear avoidance behaviours are factors that are linked with poorer prognosis and people are more likely to have persistent pain.

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