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blockbuster between Penrith and the Roosters at Panthers Stadium are being urged to consider alternate routes and other modes of travel.

During the closure, the M4 Motorway will be closed to general traffic in either direction at The Northern Road and motorists will be diverted up and over The Northern Road interchange ramps with an alternative detour option via the Great Western Highway.

The demolition of the existing bridge will involve the use of heavy machinery including cranes, excavators and a large number of trucks, which is why a section of the M4 will be temporarily closed.

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Penrith is preparing for a weekend of traffic mayhem with the M4 Motorway to be closed at The Northern Road from Friday night until Tuesday morning.

The Traffic Management Centre has been desperately warning motorists for the past few weeks of the upcoming closure, which will enable the removal of an old bridge that is no longer in use.

But regardless of the advanced noticed, delays are expected to be enormous as locals do their best to get around Penrith over the long weekend.

Motorists are being warned to allow plenty of extra travel time, while those attending events across the weekend including Sunday’s NRL

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Traffic chaos expected as work begins to remove old bridge at The Northern Road west on Friday, June 7 should leave early to avoid the extra travel time.”

NRL fans are also being warned to allow plenty of extra travel time with a blockbuster Sunday afternoon clash between Penrith and the Roosters scheduled for a 4.05pm kick-off at Panthers Stadium.

Ms Prendergast said the June long weekend traditionally had lower traffic volumes than normal, opening up the perfect time to close the motorway.

“Carrying out the work in three days, rather than the alternative of up to 20 weeks of night closures, will minimise disruption to both motorists and residents and improve safety for workers,” Ms Prendergast said.

“We’ll be monitoring the network around- the- clock, there will be traffic controllers on site as well as network operations managing signals and electronic message signs displaying real-time traffic information to keep traffic flowing and to respond to conditions as required.”

The demolition of the existing bridge will involve the use of heavy machinery including cranes, excavators and a large number of trucks, which is why a section of the M4 will be temporarily closed.

Follow us on Twitter for any traffic developments across the weekend: www. twitter.com/wwpenrith.

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otorists are being warned of traffic chaos with the M4 Motorway to be closed at The Northern Road over the long weekend as critical upgrade work continues.

The M4 will shut down at 9pm tonight (Friday, June 7) and re- open on Tuesday, June 11 at 4am so crews can safely remove an existing 40-year-old bridge that does not have the capacity to meet future traffic needs.

During the closure, the M4 Motorway will be closed to general traffic in either direction at The Northern Road and motorists will be diverted up and over The Northern Road interchange ramps with an alternative detour option via the Great Western Highway.

Transport for NSW Coordinator General, Marg Prendergast, said traffic in the area is expected to be heavy and motorists should allow extra travel time and avoid the area if possible.

“The busiest traffic times are expected to be between 10am and 3pm on Saturday, June 8 and between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, June 9,” Ms Prendergast said.

“We’ve scheduled the work to start from 9pm on Friday, June 7, which is after most holidaymakers are off the road and traffic volumes are lower so anyone planning to head to the Blue Mountains or further

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s a true crime buff, I’ve always had a particular obsession with missing persons cases.

There is just something about someone disappearing from the face of the earth and the intrigue and mystery that surrounds such situations that grabs me.

Like many Australians, I’ve been intrigued by the high profile disappearances of the likes of William Tyrrell, the Beaumont children and the Adelaide Oval Abductions (Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon), as well as a host of other lesser known cases I’ve stumbled across over the years.

In recent months, I’ve been addicted to the Australian podcast ‘The Lady Vanishes’, which follows the odd and mysterious disappearance of Marion Barter, as well as ‘Upstate Unsolved’, a US series that takes you inside the desperate search for Suzanne Lyall.

All of these missing persons cases are intriguing and in a strange way, they can become entertaining and addictive.

But they also take on a new meaning when a missing persons situation hits closer to home.

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John plays a mean guitar (something he showcased at a recent New Year’s Eve party), loves his movies (a Midnight screening of the latest ‘Star Wars’ flick was always on his agenda), and like me doesn’t mind the odd PlayStation game, which is how we started to get to know

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I don’t pretend to be best mates with John but certainly we’d spent good chunks of time in each other’s company over the last few years.

On November 25 last year, John boarded a plane from Sydney to San Francisco to meet a friend, and after a few days there headed to Washington DC. He was due home for Christmas, but made a decision to extend his stay in the United States.

John is single and 33, so extending his trip to America on a whim was not necessarily anything to be concerned about.

He was still in contact in the first few weeks of the year but after a brief Facebook Messenger conversation with a family member on January 19, he hasn’t been heard from since.

A young bloke enjoying a good time?

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John has not touched his bank account since mid-December, and does not have a credit card.

Various people have been spoken to in relation to John’s disappearance as his family tries to piece together exactly what happened, but right now things appear to have hit a dead end.

And while John’s disappearance is exceptionally sad and concerning, his case is hardly going to grab international headlines given the circumstances and the reality that missing persons cases in the US, or anywhere for that matter, are much more common than we think.

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Loyal fans saddened by Defqon.1’s demise as organisers confirm the party’s over NICOLA BARTON

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evastated teenager Holli Curtis says she’s “heartbroken” by the news that the hardstyle music festival Defqon.1 won’t be returning to Penrith.

The 19-year-old has attended the festival for the last three years and says the event is misunderstood.

“I felt heartbroken, it was a home for so many like myself, the love of music brought us all together like a huge family and community,” she said.

“Outsiders don’t really get the festival and what it is, everyone thinks it’s a festival only to be involved around drugs which isn’t the case, it’s so much more than that.”

Following a string of drug related deaths, the event was put under great scrutiny last year, leading to the State Government’s introduction of strict safety regulations and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres declaring the festival wouldn’t be welcome back at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Event organisers, Q- dance, were still hopeful of staging the festival but have now confirmed its demise.

“Unfortunately the Sydney International Regatta Centre and its affiliates have

withdrawn their support for the event,” a statement said.

“To our fans, ambassadors, and everyone else that has contributed to the incredible memories we created for the past 10 years – from the depths of our orange heart we would like to thank all of you for your ongoing support, dedication and for creating the most epic family imaginable.”

Fans have voiced their outrage over social media platforms, blaming both the State Government and drug taking revellers who have “ruined it for everyone”.

Mr Ayres said deaths at the festival last year were “the last straw” for the event.

“It just demonstrates that no matter what safety and risk mitigating measures are put in place, the event just isn’t safe and I think the community has said pretty clearly that it’s time for that event to move on,” he said.

Q-dance said it will continue to look for a suitable alternative location but remain uncertain if and when they will return.

On the same day of the announcement, the Berejiklian Government agreed to formally investigate its own music festival licensing scheme, just 91 days after introducing the contentious regulations.

The decision coincides with an upcoming inquiry into controversial lock- out laws in Sydney.

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Holli Curtis at the Defqon.1 festival in Penrith. Photo: Norman Ko Photography

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Put your house on it: No plan for development State Government insists urban development at Penrith Lakes isn’t possible NICOLA BARTON

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he future of Penrith Lakes is again being questioned with plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall coupled with the dumping of over two million tonnes of soil at the site creating what experts say is a “perfect recipe” for urban development.

While sceptics have raised concerns over both the cost and environmental consequences of raising the wall, Nepean Hawkesbury flood study researcher Professor Jamie Pittock believes the State Government is deliberately ignoring the impacts with urban growth in mind.

To date over two million tonnes of WestConnex construction soil has been dumped on the site, which Professor Pittock said can only further flood proof the site for development purposes.

“In my view it’s a strategic decision of the State Government for more urban development in western Sydney as opposed to reducing flood damage to the existing urban development areas, so it’s a very strategic choice,” he said.

“The information that I’ve seen of property developers buying large chunks of the undeveloped land of western Sydney and video footage of Stuart Ayres talking about his desire to see a lot more urban development in those sorts of places does make me think that this is the agenda.”

Penrith Lakes Development Corporation, established in 1979, used the sand and gravel deposited on the floodplain to make concrete for construction projects all over Sydney. This extraction ceased back in 2015.

WestConnex’s Construction Spoil Management Plan states soil dumping at Penrith Lakes is for the purpose of “filling for the rehabilitation of quarry”.

“Some of this surplus material has been transported for reuse on development projects in western Sydney including Penrith Lakes, as per its approved Development Application,” a WestConnex spokesperson said.

The State Government continues to deny any plan for residential development at Penrith Lakes “This initiative is maximising the reuse of clean and usable spoil generated during construction and forms part of the project’s environmental sustainability measures.”

Professor Pittock said regardless of the quarry, this fill will heighten the land, thus reducing the flood risk and displacing it to other areas.

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres continues to deny the State Government plans to develop the land for residential use.

“There’s no residential zoning that exists at the Penrith Lakes, there isn’t an opportunity to do residential development there,” he said.

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epean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s Mental Health Service is calling for donations of clothing for their patients to help them through the winter season.

Acting Director of Mental Health, Beaver Hudson, said they are hoping the community can help and are grateful for any support.

“Good quality, new and near new, modest clothing, especially warm clothes are desperately needed,” he said.

“Practical support such as donating jumpers, warm shirts and new under-

wear allows our patients to get through a cold winter in a bit more comfort.”

Items of clothing in greatest need are plus sized clothing, winter garments including jumpers and long sleeve shirts, with drawstring clothing not being accepted. Pyjamas and men’s t-shirts are also needed along with new underwear for men, women and teenagers, new bras, beanies, socks and gloves.

People are encouraged to call through before dropping off the clothes. Donated items can be dropped off at the Mental Health Centre reception desk at Nepean Hospital campus between 9am- 5pm, Monday to Friday. For more information or to arrange a drop off, call 4734 3201.

he friends and family of the late Kurt Wilson, who was buried under tonnes of rubbish at an Eastern Creek tip last week, are remembering him as a beloved family man.

On Monday, May 27 the 47- year- old long-time Penrith resident was said to be sorting out waste material at the BINGO Industries landfill site when a bulldozer being used to move waste hit him and a co-worker.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene at about 1pm with reports two men had been crushed.

It was reported that onlooking co-workers attempted to dig with their bare hands in a bid to free the men.

After 20 minutes the 30- year - old co- worker was freed and treated by paramedics. 10 minutes later, Mr Wilson was extracted from under two metres of rubbish, but tragically died.

Mr Wilson’s sister, Jackie Shiner, told The Daily Telegraph they were still looking for answers.

“This should not have happened to my brother... I want answers and I want the truth,” she said.

Mr Wilson’s passing follows a string of work- related fatalities over the past few months.

A spokesperson from SafeworkNSW said planned prevention and response

The late Kurt Wilson and his family programs are in place to drive down the incidence rates for fatalities and serious injuries in the workplace.

“SafeWork NSW is investigating an incident at Eastern Creek that occurred on Monday, May 27 where a worker was killed and another seriously injured. A report will be prepared for the Coroner,” the spokesperson said.

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Planning Proposal for the Australian Arms Hotel at 351â&#x20AC;&#x201C;359 High Street, Penrith Council invites you to review and comment on proposed changes to the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP). The Planning Proposal for land at 351â&#x20AC;&#x201C;359 High Street, Penrith (Lot 2 DP 513015 and Lot 9 DP 28199), known as the Australian Arms Hotel seeks to: â&#x20AC;˘ Increase the Height of Buildings control from 12m to 24m over part of the land. No increase in height is proposed over the existing Hotel building portion of land â&#x20AC;˘ Increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) control from 3:1 to 3.5:1 across all of the land A Planning Proposal is a request to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to amend a Local Environmental Plan (LEP). LEPs are legal documents that guide future development through land use zones and development controls.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has issued an authorisation for Council to exercise delegation to make this plan.

The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition until Sunday, 30 June 2019.

The Planning Proposal can be viewed at the following locations: â&#x20AC;˘ Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;˘ &RXQFLO¡V 6W 0DU\V 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Library 601 High Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) â&#x20AC;˘ 6W 0DU\V /LEUDU\ 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.30pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) You are invited to comment by making a written submission to Council by 11.50pm on Sunday, 30 June 2019: â&#x20AC;˘ Email: city.planning@penrith.city â&#x20AC;˘ Post: The General Manager (Attention: Breannan Dent), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 â&#x20AC;˘ In person: At the Penrith Civic Centre If you have any questions, please contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planner, Breannan Dent on 4732 8196 or email city.planning@penrith.city

Planning Proposal for 57 Henry Street, Penrith Penrith City Council wants to hear your views on a Planning Proposal which seeks amendments to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) to facilitate the development of land at 57 Henry Street, Penrith for a mixed-use development in two towers; one at 25 storeys, the other at 41 storeys.

The development would provide approximately UHVLGHQWLDO XQLWV FRPPHUFLDO RIĂ&#x20AC;FH VSDFH and retail space.

The key changes sought to LEP 2010 are to: â&#x20AC;˘ Nominate the land as a Key Site, enabling GHYHORSPHQW RI WKH VLWH WR DFFHVV ERQXV Ă RRU VSDFH in return for the provision of community infrastructure. â&#x20AC;˘ $OORZ IRU DGGLWLRQDO SHUPLWWHG XVHV UHVLGHQWLDO Ă DW buildings, and shop top housing) to occur on the ODQG LI WKH GHYHORSPHQW LQFOXGHV PLQLPXP Ă RRU space for non-residential uses.

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It explains the intended effect of the proposed changes DQG VHWV RXW WKH MXVWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ IRU WKH UHFRPPHQGHG amendment to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010.

The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition until 30 June 2019, online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and at Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civic Centre, Penrith Library, St Marys %XVLQHVV 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH DQG 6W 0DU\V /LEUDU\ )DFW VKHHWV and guidance on how to make a submission are also available.

You are invited to review and comment on the proposed changes to the planning controls by making a written submission by 30 June 2019.

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development with 1 level of basement parking, commercial tenancies to establish a new town centre, loft with mezzanine, childcare centre for 112 children and 3 upper residential levels The proposal is an Integrated Development under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and

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Closing Date: 21 June 2019

Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Sydney Western The Development Application referred to in this notice

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED

and supporting documentation accompanying the

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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subject application may be inspected at the locations OLVWHG EHORZ DW DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ RUGLQDU\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV in the period from 7 June 2019 to 21 June 2019.

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a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the JURXQGV RI REMHFWLRQ DUH WR EH VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH submission. The submission is to include Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reference number DA19/0348.

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Rising property star will be mentored by industry leaders EMILY FESZCZUK

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he search is on for Penrith’s next real estate superstar.

PRDnationwide Penrith is looking to recruit a new member for their sales team, and rather than use the same old interview and resume process, they’ve designed a series of challenges to find the person who fits in best with their culture to be a part of the agency’s Mentorship Program.

Managing Director, Darren Latty, said team culture is one of the key areas they are considering when hiring for this crucial role.

“We’re really looking for someone who’s got a lot of energy, who knows the local area, and really just doesn’t want to be a typical 9-5 agent,” he said.

“The real estate market requires a lot of different personality types, so the mentorship program we’ve designed will help to fast- track you and make you an exceptional agent within a short period of time.”

The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to fast-track their career by working with a group of mentors who would teach them the necessary skills to thrive in tough market conditions and the discipline to excel in their role.

“The program is designed from July 1 to December 31 to have you working with a

group of different mentors to learn all the skills that you need,” Mr Latty said.

“From January 1 next year we’d be launching you straight into a listing agent role so this is a program designed for the best of the best and it’s going to make you the best you can be.”

Whether you are an established agent looking for a new challenge or someone who is new to the industry, you have the chance to apply for this challenging and very rewarding program until midnight on Sunday, June 9.

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The Development Application for the construction of a new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital has been approved.

Somerset Cottage Childcare is within the construction zone for the 14- storey hospital tower and is being relocated to a new purpose-built facility on the northern edge of the hospital campus.

“The new childcare centre will ensure that staff and their young families are supported at Nepean Hospital for many years to come,” said Penrith MP Stuart Ayres.

The new centre will continue to provide childcare services for up to 68 children aged from zero to five years, with an expansion zone to increase the capacity in the future if required.

Construction will begin soon.

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Real estate’s next big thing

Centre approved

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New research reveals Jordan Springs as one of the worst places to invest, with an oversupply of homes extinguishing the market.

With almost five per cent of all housing for sale, investors are being warned to steer clear of the area as current vendors are forced to slash their asking prices.

Head of the research conducted by Select Residential Property, Jeremy Sheppard said it’s time for developers to “pack up and find a different location”.

“It’s a market that’s suffering and its mainly due to too much stock being on the market,” he said.

Mr Sheppard said there was “way too much development going on” in Penrith.

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Would Council step in?

Moral and legal obligations under review after query about Council contractors ALENA HIGGINS

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enrith City Council’s responsibilities when its contractors go belly up will be considered after a recent case highlighted issues with worker entitlements.

Councillor Kath Presdee has asked Council officers to outline Council’s legal and moral obligations to workers of Council contractors, in the event it is ever asked to intervene and foot the bill.

It comes after Cr Presdee, an industrial lawyer, read an article about two Council cleaners in Victoria whose entitlements were left up in the air when the company they worked for folded.

“They worked for a contract cleaning company that had gone into liquidation and there were real fears they would not be able to get their unpaid entitlements for some time,” Cr Presdee explained.

“The relevant union was placing pressure on the Council to see if they could help out – particularly since the cleaners had worked at the Council for several years.”

She said Council may feel a moral responsibility to step in even if there is no legal obligation to do so, and wants all options explored.

“Whether we have a moral responsibility might arise from the circumstances in each case,” she said.

“In my view if we ever contracted out a particular service that we currently perform in house, and the people perform the same functions of Council staff, or may have been Council staff in the past, and that contractor went under, then we should consider helping out if we could.”

A spokesperson for the Office of Local Government said there is “no absolute way” for Councils to ensure the contractors they do business with will not go bankrupt or into liquidation during the life of the contract.

“One way of limiting this risk is for Councils to undertake comprehensive probity and financial checks before entering into the contract,” the spokesperson told the Weekender.

“Councils can also structure their contracts to align payments to project milestones for added protection for ratepayers.”

Cr Presdee confirmed Council does undertake financial checks as part of its due diligence before awarding tenders.

“My understanding is also that we require that the contractors are aware of and abide by their obligations under workplace laws,” she said.

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Worrying winter: Experts plead with locals to consider flu shot as cold snap hits NICOLA BARTON

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ith a huge influx of influenza cases this year, health professionals are urging the Penrith community to get immunised before it’s too late.

So far 462 notifications of influenza have been recorded in Penrith, in comparison to just 51 notifications at the same time last year.

Over the past few months about 30,400 local residents have received the vaccination but, with the cold weather now here, those who are yet to offer up their arm are being reminded to get in quick.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Director of Public Health, Associate Professor Bradley Forssman, said it’s important to not only protect yourself but to prevent spreading influenza to other people.

“Getting a yearly flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself from the flu,” he said.

“Other ways to help stop the spread of colds and flu are to stay home from work or school when you’re unwell, avoid visiting elderly relatives when you’re sick, washing your hands regularly, using tissues and sneezing into your elbow not your hands.”

To date this year there has also been two reported outbreaks of influenza in residential aged care facilities in the Penrith region.

Associate Professor Forssman said free flu vaccinations are available to many people in the community.

“In NSW, free flu vaccines are available for pregnant women, Aboriginal people, those aged over 65, children aged six months to five years and anyone with medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease,” he said.

Free flu vaccines for children aged from six months to under five years of age are being provided under the NSW Government’s $2.6 million program.

The NSW Government has invested about $130 million in the 2018- 19 Immunisation Program budget, including Commonwealth and state vaccines.

Hospitalisation rates for influenza are highest in young children with recent national figures showing about 100 per 100,000 in those aged six to 23 months.

In 2017, more than 650 people died across NSW. So far 75 influenza related deaths have been recorded this year.

Associate Professor Forssman encouraged residents to contact their GP or local pharmacist to talk about getting the flu shot.

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Commencing work last June, the exciting new facility was said to be delivered by the same time this year, but despite the site looking far from finished, a spokesperson from Penrith Council said it is on track for completion by August.

“Construction of the new Tench Reserve boat ramp, jointly funded by the Australian Government and NSW Boating Now infrastructure program, is forecast for completion in late August, subject to weather,” the spokesperson said.

The upgraded facility will see a new three lane boat ramp, 34 boat trailer

parking bays, new access roads and 10 extra vehicle parking bays.

A jetty alongside the shore will also be built, including connection to the existing jetty.

Residents can expect more footpaths, stairs, balustrades and fencing, with additional landscaping and lighting.

“The feature sandstone retaining walls are completed as are the boat ramps and jetties. Work on the stairs and paths have commenced, with work to commence shortly on the pavement and final landscaping,” the spokesperson said.

The upgrades are just another puzzle piece in improving the Nepean River experience.

A new- look river precinct is already underway with the recently opened restaurant precinct and Yandhai footbridge.

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Woman remains behind bars after frenzied stabbing attack

A woman who allegedly stabbed her former partner with a hunting knife has been denied bail.

Penrith Local Court heard the man was forced to take refuge under a trampoline when his de-facto partner of 20 years allegedly unleashed, stabbing him to the left wrist and right forearm.

Moments earlier, the woman had called the man and threatened to attend the house and kill him, police allege.

Arming herself with a hunting knife, she allegedly stabbed the complainant’s tyres before lunging at him when he attempted to take the knife.

The woman, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, then stabbed a number of holes in the trampoline before harming herself.

The frenzied attack is believed to have taken place in front of the couple’s 17-year-old child.

Her matter was adjourned to July 26.

Man took happy snaps with goods he stole from ex-partner

A crook who broke into his ex-partner’s house and took photos of himself with her property before taking off with the goods has been jailed for at least seven months.

Aaron Smith fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘break, enter and steal’ and multiple ‘fail to appears’.

The court heard Smith, who has been in custody since April 11, ransacked the home, sent text messages of him smiling with her property and taunted her when she requested the items back.

He was sentenced to 12 months in jail with a seven-month non-parole period.

He is eligible for release on November 10.

Man spent money on drugs instead of fixing ute

An Oxley Park man who claimed to have become unemployed because he couldn’t

afford to get his ute fixed has copped a serve when he was caught with $500 worth of drugs.

Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis was forced to do a double take when his lawyer detailed Nicholas Brown’s situation.

“You’re saying you paid $500 for cannabis?” he asked Brown, who appeared by video link from custody having been arrested on a warrant for failing to attend court.

“Yeah man,” Brown replied.

“So you’re using money you could have put into the ute on drugs?” Magistrate Tsavdaridis said.

“Do you know how crazy that sounds?”

His lawyer said Brown, who attended court on April 14 and pleaded guilty to the drug possession, assumed the court could deal with the matter in his absence on the next occasion.

He was informed of the warrant when he reported on bail for an unrelated matter.

Magistrate Tsavdaridis said he would issue a three to four month stint behind bars if he was sentencing him today, noting he had eight drug-related entries on his record.

But his matter was adjourned to July 11 to allow for the preparation of a sentencing assessment report.

He was granted bail in the interim with a condition he report to Penrith Police Station twice a week.

Man ordered off the road by frustrated Magistrate

An offender who yawned loudly while being sentenced has been reprimanded for his rudeness.

Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis told Alex Flitcroft he could take a different course if he preferred.

“Am I boring you?” he asked.

“I can make it much more exciting.”

“No Your Honour,” Flitcroft replied.

Flitcroft appeared before Penrith Local Court via video link last Thursday charged with breaching two bonds and

‘driving while disqualified’. He was handed a 12-month Community Corrections Order, fined $800 and banned from driving for six months.

“You cannot drive,” Magistrate Tsavdaridis said.

“I repeat, you cannot drive.”

Drink driver warned he faces jail time if he offends again

A high-range drink driver has been warned it will only be a “mathematical exercise” to determine his jail sentence if he comes back for intoxicated driving again.

Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis told Andre Lee Cartwright, 34, he was in serious danger of going to jail.

“On any day of the week we start to consider full-time jail for 0.181,” he said, referring to Cartwright’s Breathalyser reading.

Magistrate Tsavdaridis said if he came back for another drink driving offence it was “just going to be a mathematical exercise” to determine what his non-parole period would be.

He was convicted, ordered to undertake 100 hours of community service work, disqualified from driving for six months and directed to enter the mandatory alcohol interlock program for 24 months.

Magistrate hopes teenager learns his lesson

A teen caught driving while suspended has been told “you don’t belong here” in a bid to change his ways.

Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis asked the 19-year-old why he wanted to rub shoulders with the likes of drug suppliers and paedophiles.

“Why do you want to bring yourself to a place like this?” he queried.

“All you needed to do was not drive for three months.”

Penrith Local Court heard the apprentice was caught behind the wheel while on the way to the shops.

Magistrate Tsavdaridis found the matter

proved without proceeding to conviction, handing the teen a six-month bond instead.

“I’ll remember you,” he warned.

“You wont get a result like that again.”

Man given another chance after drink driving charge

A man has been told not to “blow this chance” after he was allowed to walk free from court with his driver’s licence.

Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis told the 57-year-old, who blew 0.051, all drink driving matters were the same to him, whether you blew 0.051 (over the limit) or 0.049 (under the limit).

“If you injure someone, if you kill someone, if you destroy property, all bets are off,” he said.

“These offences are just too prevalent.”

Magistrate Tsavdaridis found the matter proved but handed the man a six-month good behaviour bond without conviction, allowing him to retain his licence.

No sympathy: Drivers cough up licences and cash A man has been warned he is playing Russian roulette by drinking and getting behind the wheel.

Penrith Local Court heard the offender didn’t think he would be over the limit after consuming three schooners.

Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis concluded the man’s record and the reading, 0.072, did not entitle him to leniency, saying it was not a matter where he would not record a conviction.

He was convicted of the offence, fined $500 and barred from driving for three months.

Meanwhile, a woman has been stripped of her driving privileges for three months after pleading guilty to drink driving.

The 52-year-old faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with midrange drink driving.

She was convicted, fined $700 and directed to enter into a mandatory alcohol interlock program for 12 months.

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Police Snapshot Penrith: Security guard hurt in attack outside pub

Investigations are continuing following a brawl that occurred on Saturday, June 1 out the front of a licensed premises on the corner of High Street and Lawson Street.

At about 9.15pm a female security officer, who was guarding the entrance, was approached by a group of males before she was struck by one of the members.

Police were called and an investigation commenced. CCTV footage of the incident has been seized and is under review, with police expecting the persons of interest to be identified.

They are currently investigating whether the group were drinking at the premises or at surrounding venues before the time of the incident.

Cranebrook: Police believe arson attacks were targeted

Two Cranebrook residents have awoken to find their cars in flames after a series of arson attacks.

At approximately 1.10am on Tuesday, June 4 police were called to the scene on the corner of Ben Nevis Road and McHenry Road.

Police report that an older model Holden sedan carrying two persons of interest approached a Ford Falcon parked on a nature a strip.

The Falcon was then engulfed in an accelerant and set alight.

The alleged arsonists then targeted a nearby blue Holden Commodore, pouring an accelerant under the vehicle and setting the car on fire.

Investigations are ongoing with police believing the attack may have been targeted.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Nepean Area Command on 4721 9444.

Jamisontown: Crims take a bite out of Apple stock Police are investigating a robbery that

occurred on Saturday, June 1 at an electronics retailer on Mulgoa Road, Jamisontown.

At 12.25pm a group of five men entered the store and removed numerous Apple branded items.

A total of $10,000 worth of goods was taken including iPhones, iPads and laptops.

The group have been described as of an African appearance, 15-18-years-old and were last seen wearing hoodies and sweatpants. The group fled the scene in a black Holden sedan.

Police have obtained the registration plates and are continuing their investigations.

Regentville: Drunk man denies being behind wheel of car

A 22-year-old Quakers Hill man has had his licence suspended after blowing an alcohol reading of 0.197.

At 9.50pm on Monday, May 27 police attended a petrol station on Mulgoa Road, Regentville when they spotted a suspicious vehicle, described as being covered in mud with shredded tyres.

The vehicle’s occupant denied driving the car, despite being seated in the front seat and being captured on CCTV controlling the vehicle.

After blowing a positive breath test, the man was placed under arrest and subjected to further breath analysis.

It is alleged that the accused became violent, with police having to apprehend the man before he was transported to St Marys Police Station.

He was charged with ‘high range drink driving’ and ‘resist arrest’.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, July 18.

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Streaking at the footy Ahh sport, just like ‘The Bold & The Beautiful’, only with more drama.

The National Rugby League sex tape scandal is rearing its ugly head again this week with a video doing the rounds that allegedly depicts a NSW State of Origin player engaging intimately with a woman, in the company of another man.

NSW Coach, Brad Fittler has vehemently denied the reports that the person depicted in the video is one of his players.

These reports come off the back of a sex tape scandal that engulfed the Penrith Panthers earlier this year, resulting in NRL player, Tyrone May being stood down after being charged with criminal offences relating to the recording and dissemination of sexually explicit videos.

A previously unknown amateur model has also made international headlines following a streaking effort in the soccer Champions League final.

Given the newly anointed social media star’s prevalence in the news this week, we thought we would take the opportunity to explain how this type of conduct can result in a person being charged with a criminal offence in NSW. The days of the streaker in Australian sport are largely over, most likely as a result of fairly severe punishments that have been introduced over the years. A streaker at the footy is no longer considered to be the territory of the Aussie larrikin because, for the most part, people consider it a pretty uneven trade off for a criminal record.

A person who strips in public may well find themselves charged with a number

of offences including, but not limited to, obscene exposure or offensive conduct.

Obscene exposure is the more serious of the two charges. This charge usually requires the offender to have exposed some part of their genitals in a public space that would tend to violate generally accepted standards of decency within the community. Such a charge would require the offender to attend Court and face penalties up to a maximum of six months in gaol and fines of over $1,000 if found guilty.

An offensive conduct charge involves a lesser degree of criminality than that of obscene exposure. The general test is whether or not a reasonable person would consider the questionable conduct to be offensive. It can include conduct such as swearing, spitting, and other conduct depending on the circumstances.

The question as to whether or not a person will be found guilty of an offensive conduct charge depends on the community standards of the day. For example, conduct that may have been considered offensive in the 1950s may not even raise an eyebrow in 2019.

A person who is found guilty of an offensive conduct charge can face up to three months in gaol and fines exceeding $500.

Streaking commonly attracts other charges and civil penalties relating to entering enclosed grounds without permission. Penalties for these types of offences can include imprisonment and fines in the many thousands of dollars.

Put simply, a day at the footy becomes much more expensive if you decide to show the crowd your equipment.

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ore families are encouraged to take advantage of the Cost of Living Service at Penrith’s Service NSW Centre, with around $100,000 in rebates and savings having already been accessed.

Open to all, although targeting families, low income earners and pensioners, the service allows you to sit face to face with a worker to go through things such as bills and money saving or Government rebates and discounts.

From gas rebates and sorting energy bills, to creative kids vouchers and pensioner discounts, the Cost of Living Service takes out the hard work of sifting through websites, by selecting the rebates and savings that best suit you.

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres visited the Penrith Service NSW Centre last Friday to spread awareness to families who have not yet given the service a go.

“We know that cost of living is a big issue facing Penrith households, which is why we delivered this free, customer friendly service,” he said.

“This service is helping make life easier for people by saving them an average of almost $550.”

Dee Maharaj, Stuart Ayres and Percy Lewis at the Service NSW Centre in Penrith last week The most popular rebates and savings at the Penrith Service NSW Centre are national parks concession, low income household rebate, pensioner concessions on vehicle registrations, NSW gas rebate and energy switch.

Support Service Specialist Dee Maharaj said her clients have been shocked to find out how much they could save.

“We’ve got appliance replacement offers

with a partnership with the Good Guys, that’s been taking off as a hit also. There’s heaps of variety and the response from our clients has been great,” she said.

Penrith resident Percy Lewis said his appointment with Ms Maharaj helped him realise that he was eligible for a whole range of rebates and discounted activities.

“It’s really helped us in finding out about things, there’s just not enough informa-

tion out there for retired people like me who don’t really use computers, if it weren’t for Dee we’d be living in the dark ages,” he said.

Mr Ayres encouraged locals to check their eligibility before making a booking with a cost of living specialist.

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Special tribute to teacher Edna Dunn remembered with South Penrith reserve named in her honour EMILY FESZCZUK

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enrith City Council has recognised Edna Dunn for her enormous contribution to the community by naming a park in her honour.

The park in South Penrith was re-named the Edna Dunn Reserve in tribute to the dedicated local teacher, who passed away in 1997.

Mrs Dunn worked as an educator for over 40 years at Penrith Primary School, Kingswood Park Public School and Cambridge Gardens Public School, where she also served as Principal.

She was also a swimming instructor for over 20 years, an active member of the Quota Club of Penrith and the Lions Club of Kingswood, working on many community projects.

In 1993 Mrs Dunn was awarded the OAM for Service to the Community for her 50 years of serving Penrith before she passed away in 1997.

Friends, family, teachers and current students of Cambridge Gardens Public School attended this week’s park opening.

Current teacher Julie Cheetham said former staff members remembered Mrs Dunn’s strong leadership, strength of character and wonderful sense of humour.

Mayor Ross Fowler with members of Edna Dunn’s family this week. Photo: Melinda Jane Mrs Dunn’s son, Richard Dunn, told the Weekender that his mother wouldn’t have expected to be recognised for her work but that their family was touched by the recognition.

“She would be shocked I think, she was an outgoing person in a physical sense but all the community work she did she thought was normal and just what you did,” Mr Dunn said.

“I was nearly in tears today and very appreciative that the Council and people in Penrith have gone out of their way to name a park after her and to come out to celebrate her life.”

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Tickets to business awards selling fast Tickets to this year’s Penrith City Local Business Awards are selling fast.

The event will be held on Wednesday, July 3 at Panthers.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call 8363 3333.

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enrith Councillor Bernard Bratusa is demanding supermarkets and shopping centres step up and find a solution to abandoned shopping trolleys, saying they’re an a “absolute disgrace” and “blight” on the community.

Earlier this week, Cr Bratusa counted 20 discarded trolleys on his walk from his car to the train station and said they were littered right across the city.

“They’re cast aside, thrown into bushes, they’re everywhere,” he said.

“I’m sick of seeing them. There was one this morning when I got into my car just across the road and I live in suburbia – it’s a good kilometre to the shops.”

While the issue has been on Councillors’ radar for some time, Cr Bratusa said seeing them dumped in and around High Street and Triangle Park after Council spent an “absolute fortune” beautifying the areas prompted him to declare “enough is enough”.

“It’s got to be in their own best interest to come up with a solution as well,” he said of the trolleys’ owners.

“You don’t want to be buying 20 or 30 trolleys every week.”

The Weekender reached out to Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Westfield and Nepean Village for comment, but only Coles and Aldi responded.

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Description of proposal Development of a warehouse, logistics and industrial facilities hub, comprising: • Demolition of existing structures, site-wide earthworks, landscaping, stormwater and other infrastructure and an internal road network; • Construction and operation of nine warehouses comprising 163,671m2 of floor space; • Intersection upgrade works in Mamre Road; • 754 parking spaces; and • 33-lot Torrens Title subdivision.

Exhibition Details The State Significant Development (SSD) Application, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and accompanying documents may be inspected at the following locations from Friday 7 June 2019 until Monday 8 July 2019 during the ordinary office or opening hours of the agency concerned:

Coles conceded abandoned trolleys are a “nuisance to local communities” but said the installation of electronic wheel lock systems is not always “technically or operationally feasible”.

“We are actively working to make this better across the nation, including regular collections of abandoned trolleys with vehicles on the road daily,” a spokesperson said.

Aldi said its coin deposit system significantly reduces the number of trolleys wheeled away from its stores and almost all of its trolleys are returned as a result.

Cr Bratusa believes the situation and people’s attitude is unlikely to change without intervention.

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Hazard reduction burns How long are we going to be subjected to lung destroying smoke and particles all in the name of bushfires that may or may not occur? So called hazard reduction burns should go! Advice to stay indoors is given. For how many days can we stay indoors?

JOHN ROBERTSON, CAMBRIDGE PARK

You may also view the Application, EIS and accompanying documents electronically on the Department’s website (www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/ projects/on-exhibition).

At the time of publishing this advertisement, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has not directed that a public hearing should be held.

Have your say Anyone can make a written submission about the Development Application during the exhibition period from Friday 7 June 2019 until Monday 8 July 2019.

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To make a submission, use the online form if possible. This is available at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/on-exhibition.

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• An electronic copy may be viewed free of charge at Department of Planning and Environment at 320 Pitt Street, Sydney; • An electronic copy may be viewed free of charge at a Service NSW Centre located near you (see www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre/service-nsw for locations); • A hard copy may be inspected at the locations listed below: – Penrith City Council: 601 High Street, Penrith.

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English and maths are two very important subjects at school but history is crucial too. I fear that our kids of today are not being taught some fairly simple elements of world history, given when they become adults they are following very odd paths including antivaccinations and the like. If these kids, now adults, understood how vaccinations have changed our planet and improved the health of people immeasurably, they surely would not consider for a second not vaccinating their child. Generations of the past have made life better for generations of the future, but we are constantly being taught the opposite.

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street was clean and tidy, but this morning (Sunday) outside my property and on the other side of the road I found a discarded McDonald’s bag and boxes. My view is if you bought this product elsewhere, you enjoyed eating it, so take your rubbish with you and put it in your bin. It is most annoying almost every weekend we find discarded food wrappings.

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AFL in crisis?

I cannot believe only 7,000 people turned up to watch the GWS Giants play in the AFL last weekend. This was despite no Sydney rugby league game clashing with it on Saturday afternoon, not to mention the enormous amounts of money that the AFL has poured into the western Sydney expansion. Quite clearly, something is not working when it comes to GWS. How long will the AFL give this failure before it admits defeat?

STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

All I want is a salad I recently moved to Penrith from the city and find the food choices in this area very concerning. It is hard to get a salad or anything healthy, and there is so many fast food restaurants. It’s not good at all.

AMY HARWOOD, VIA EMAIL

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embers of the Penrith Men’s Bowling Club are coming together to help wheelchairbound superstar Phillip Plackett follow his sporting dreams.

The 44- year- old was diagnosed with myopathy, late onset muscular dystrophy and other comorbidities back in 2008, but three years ago decided to take up lawn bowls – immediately revealing a natural talent for the sport.

Mr Plackett has gone on to achieve many awards including gold at the 2017 Australian Open in the Physical Disability Pairs, state and national titles and was even nominated for the 2017 Bowls NSW Disability Bowler of the Year.

But the damage to the green caused by his heavy 132kg wheelchair has, over the years, limited his ability to play.

After lengthy and unsuccessful consultation with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the club is now fundraising for a lawn bowls specific wheelchair so that Mr Plackett can stay in the game.

Penrith Men’s Bowling Club President, Terry Simmons, said there is no one more deserving and paid credit to Mr Plackett’s positivity and resilience.

“He is heavily involved in community work, he volunteers for disability organisations, mentors for Panthers on the Prowl, he really commits to working with people overcome barriers in their lives,” he said.

“From sitting at home doing virtually nothing to getting out and interacting with people, bowls has really allowed him to become a part of the community again.

I have great admiration for him.”

The club is calling on the community to help raise the $20,000 needed to purchase the lawn bowls wheelchair.

Mr Plackett is hoping to gain selection into the National Para-Lawn Bowls Squad and represent Australia at the World Bowls Championships and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Without the chair, his ability to practice is restricted. He’s also unable to play when it rains due to the delicate green.

Last week he travelled to Mackay for Nationals but wasn’t allowed on the green.

“I know $20,000 is a lot of money for a bloke to drive up and down a bowling green but this could get him to the Commonwealth Games. He certainly has the ability, it’s just a matter of having the equipment,” Mr Simmons said.

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Pawfect way to stay calm How therapy dogs are helping everyone from the elderly to court witnesses EMILY FESZCZUK

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here is nothing nicer than having a cuddle with a cute dog to make you feel better.

Nepean Therapy Dogs has been doing just that for 26 years, providing emotional and mental health support to vulnerable people in western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

General Manager Paula Smith told the Weekender of the work the dogs do in hospitals, nursing homes, schools with children with behavioural challenges, and assisting witnesses giving evidence in court.

“The dogs we select are particularly calm dogs, who are interested in engaging with people, so they are very good at quickly creating connection for people,” Ms Smith said.

“For people that love dogs or semi love them there is a connection that really helps them relax and there is scientific evidence to show blood pressure drops, people calm, so the dogs obviously do have an impact on people.”

The group does offer some free services so relies on fundraisers and donations.

They have been sponsored by Penrith Valley School, Helloworld Travel along

Paula Smith with Chanel, Zahli, Raven and Darci. Photo: Melinda Jane

with Nepean Motor Group and Excite Motorsports to continue their work but are always after more donations.

“In our training centre we have our training room with a mock hospital set up so that we can train our dogs to safely connect with people who are not well,” Ms Smith said.

“Because we have our training facility, we have running costs and it costs a lot of money to facilitate our volunteers and train them, so we are always looking and open for donations and sponsors to support us to keep us operating.”

The charity is also looking for more volunteers to join its team to expand its services for those in need.

“Volunteer- wise we are always looking for more people with calm dogs who like connecting with new people because we do want to expand our volunteer base to visit more schools and other people who are vulnerable and can use a way to help them heal,” Ms Smith said.

“We are also looking to build support with Western Sydney University so we are opening an invitation to speak to them if they would like our services for their students.”

For more information about Nepean Therapy Dogs, visit www.therapydogs. com.au.

Mayor’s News The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor

Volunteers in Penrith I recently had the opportunity to welcome many different local services to the Civic Centre for Council’s Volunteer Showcase. The purpose of the Showcase was to recognise their contribution and give each organisation and their volunteers an opportunity to share their experience of volunteering.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to every single person who volunteers throughout the Penrith Local Government Area. They deserve the thanks of both Council and our community.

It was pleasing to see so many ideas on how to attract volunteers and recognise their contributions being shared among the group.

Volunteering isn’t a one-way street.

In fact, giving back to your community can be very rewarding. As a volunteer you pick up new skills, learn about different cultures and develop longlasting friendships.

Volunteers make a great contribution

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Across Australia there are almost six million ‘formal’ volunteers and many others who volunteer informally, to provide immeasurable support in their communities.

In September Council will hold a Volunteer Expo that will turn a spotlight on the importance of volunteering.

Visitors will be able to meet and speak with the many local organisations who rely on volunteers, and to learn more about the benefits of being a volunteer. Our aim is to help organisations expand their volunteer networks so they can do the best work they can.

Give volunteering a go – even short-term volunteerism can make a significant impact on the community by giving just a little of your time.

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New dance company is the realisation of lifelong dream

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asharna Bourne has dreamed of owning a dance school ever since she was a little girl. Now, with 17 years dance experience behind her, she has finally made that dream a reality.

“When I was a kid, I wanted to be a dance teacher, that was my goal, then when I became one of those it made sense,’’ Ms Bourne said.

“It was just my future and the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”

Her new dance school in Werrington, Mosaic Dance Company, will have a focus on hip-hop for beginner dancers.

“I want to pride myself on starting a studio from scratch, the whole studio is a hip-hop studio just focussing on beginners,” Ms Bourne said.

“I want to be able to provide the foundations for all types of hip-hop eventually when we get enough students, but we are starting off with standard beginners’ hip-hop in hopes to venture out to every style of hip-hop.”

Ms Bourne told the Weekender she is especially excited to be teaching an adult beginners’ hip-hop class and encourages anyone with an interest to try it out and test their boundaries.

“It’s different for kids who want to want to be dancers when they are older but with the adult class it’s more about just having fun and learning those basic moves for when they go out and have

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Josh Mansour Isaah Yeo Brent Naden Brian To’o Jarome Luai James Maloney James Tamou (c) Wayde Egan Reagan Campbell-Gillard Viliame Kikau Frank Winterstein James Fisher-Harris Sione Katoa Liam Martin Moses Leota Hame Sele Kaide Ellis 19 Caleb Aekins

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DODDS There is probably never a good time to play the Sydney Roosters, but if there was, this Sunday afternoon at Panthers Stadium may be it.

After a dominant start to the season in which they stamped their authority on the competition, the defending champions have been a little rattled in recent times.

They’ve lost their last two matches – against Brisbane and Newcastle – and are now dealing with the difficult State of Origin period, which sees coach Trent Robinson carefully managing the workload of some of his biggest stars.

To make matters worse, Luke Keary is on the sidelines as he continues to recover from that harsh concussion he copped against the Knights a couple of weeks

ago, while Jared Waerea- Hargreaves was suspended for two weeks on Tuesday night for that hit on Kalyn Ponga a fortnight ago.

This period will be a test for the Roosters and while Robinson has named a strong side to play the Panthers on Sunday, he’ll have to monitor some of his Origin representatives to see how they back up from Wednesday night’s brutal encounter.

Penrith meanwhile are almost unaffected by the Origin period, with only Nathan Cleary away from the side.

Cleary has been named on the reserve list for Sunday’s game but given the time between Wednesday night’s Origin and this weekend’s game, he is expected to play alongside James Maloney.

With both halves available for the first time in three weeks, a question rises to the surface – what do you do with Jarome Luai?

TRIPLE M ABC 702 The 22-year-old has been waiting for his opportunity to nail down a permanent spot in the Penrith side ever since that memorable performance against the Warriors last year. Whenever he’s been given a chance, he hasn’t let the Panthers down, and it’s only a matter of time before he will enjoy a permanent spot in the halves.

For now, coach Ivan Cleary will be forced to relegate him back to the bench for Sunday’s game against the Roosters, but most would agree he’s almost wasted there, often not used until the game has left Penrith’s grasp.

The Panthers come into Sunday afternoon’s clash on the back of two confidence-boosting wins, with last Thursday’s victory over Manly particularly impressive given Nathan Cleary was on Origin duty and powerhouse forward Viliame Kikau was missing through illness.

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It goes without saying that the Panthers will have to be better than they have been all season if they’re a chance of toppling the Roosters. The victories over Parramatta and Manly were good, but the Roosters operate on a completely different level. If both James Tedesco and Latrell Mitchell back up for the Roosters, they’ll be the players Penrith have to try to control. Mitchell has scored more points than anyone in the competition this year, while Tedesco leads the competition in line breaks and tackle breaks.

This is Penrith’s biggest test of the season and will answer another question all fans are pondering at the moment – is this a side that could create history and still make the Finals, or were the last two weeks simply highlights of an otherwise disappointing season? I think the Panthers may just cause a boilover here.

Tip: Panthers by 2.

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JACK OUT?  The rugby league rumour mill is in full

swing as the June 30 deadline for player movements edges closer. Penrith forward Jack Hetherington, who had a breakout 2018 season but has hardly been seen in 2019, has been linked with the Dragons as Paul McGregor tries to fill the gap left by Jack de Belin. 22-year-old Hetherington, who should consider applying for a permanent parking spot at League Central given his relationship with the judiciary, could add some mongrel to St GeorgeIllawarra’s pack. Despite having one foot out the door, Hetherington was spotted training with Penrith’s first grade squad on Monday.

 The Dallin Watene-Zelezniak saga

appears days away from being over with the New Zealand skipper set to join Wests Tigers with immediate effect. WateneZelezniak, who was still training with Penrith on Monday, wants out of the club after a rumoured falling out with coach Ivan Cleary. It’s understood that Cleary and Tigers coach Michael Maguire have been personally involved in the 23-yearold’s likely transfer to Concord, with the possibility of a player swap also in the mix.

 A major pectoral injury has ended the

career of Penrith forward Tim Grant. The 31-year-old confirmed on Wednesday that he has terminated his playing contract, effective immediately. The decision is a selfless act from a local junior who has given Panthers outstanding service, on and off the field, throughout nine seasons at the club. In the end, Grant will have played 129 NRL games for Penrith.

 Spotted: Reagan Campbell-Gillard

grabbing a meal at Henri Marc in Penrith.

 There’s a real test for footy fans on

Sunday with three grades being played at Panthers Stadium including the NRL clash between Penrith and the Roosters.

Everyone loves to talk about ‘the good old days’ when you could watch all three grades, so here’s a chance for crowds to prove it’s not just a myth and fans do actually want to head to the ground and

Jack Hetherington at training on Monday.

Photo: Melinda Jane experience such a line-up. Gates on Sunday open at 11.45am with Jersey Flegg underway at Midday and Canterbury Cup at 1.50pm, followed by the NRL at 4.05pm.

pearing mid-season. An investigation is underway to find out who granted the annual leave – usually impossible to achieve during the footy season.

 The fun continues after the game too

 Spotted: Former Panther Corey

with members and fans being given the chance to meet the Panthers in TC’s Backyard at Panthers Leagues Club following the game, from around 7pm. Bring your jersey to get signed, grab a selfie and have a chat with your favourite Panthers. The meet and greet is part of the Winterfest Long Weekend Family Carnival which will include a fireworks display at 7.30pm.

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The NRL has admitted The Bunker got it wrong when it awarded a penalty to Manly as part of a controversial ‘no try’ call last Thursday night. While the ‘no try’ decision was most likely correct, Penrith should have been awarded a play-the-ball 10 metres out rather than being forced to defend a set after The Bunker ruled

obstruction. In the end, it mattered little to the end result.

 Spotted: What a difference a year

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Just 12 months earlier he was preparing with New South Wales for the 2018 State of Origin series.

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McKendry confirmed he’d like to play on in 2020, preferably at the Panthers.

“At the moment I’m just taking it week to week but if I play some good footy, not get injured then I would like to keep going. I’ll just have to see how I go, if they want me here I would like to stay,” he said.

In the meantime, McKendry’s main goal is to work his way back into the NRL and with his long-time friend Tim Grant sidelined with a pec tear, there’s every chance the man they call the “Mack Truck” could be powering his way back into first grade sooner than you think. The Sam McKendry story is far from over.

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Three knee reconstructions should have been the end of his rugby league career but Penrith’s longest serving player has defied the odds and is now hoping to play on beyond this season.

After more than 12 months on the sidelines battling away with the all- toofamiliar rehab team, the former New Zealand international returned to the field in reserve grade a fortnight ago with plenty of support in the stands.

McKendry’s mum flew in from New Zealand, while more than a dozen of his teammates as well as his young family were cheering him on too.

It will be a moment that the 29-year-old will remember for the rest of his life.

“That was very special,” McKendry told Extra Time.

“The ‘old lady’ flew over from New Zealand, it was nice to have her there.

All my family and friends were there, my wife and kids too. It’s been a roller coaster ride but it was good to have everyone’s support. It meant a lot.”

Despite a slight head knock during his very first hit up, McKendry got through the game unscathed and backed it up with another promising performance last Saturday afternoon at Panthers Stadium.

McKendry said his knee is feeling much more stable this time around after he opted for a different type of surgery.

“I wouldn’t say this recovery was harder than the previous ones but it was certainly frustrating. I tried to stay positive, my family got me through it,” he said.

“This time I did a different type of surgery, the first two were donor grafts while on this occasion I used my own. I wouldn’t recommend a donor.

“The knee is feeling good now. I just have to touch wood and not get injured.”

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FEATURE Dylan Edwards.

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Not too long ago Dylan Edwards was one of Penrith’s most popular players but after an error- ridden start to 2019, many fans fell out of love with the 23- year- old and couldn’t wait to see the back of him.

However, as the old saying goes, time heals all wounds and Edwards is now enjoying a resurgence in first grade following several weeks regaining his confidence in the Canterbury Cup. Speaking with Extra Time, Edwards opened up on what he labels one of the most challenging periods of his career.

“I was quite down on confidence earlier this year and my performances were definitely showing that. It was a challenging period and the only way I was going to get out of it was just trying to keep my head up,” he said.

“I went back down to Cup and had some alright games there. The coaching staff and boys really looked after me and helped me get through it.”

Edwards returned to Ivan Cleary’s lineup in Round 10 and has enjoyed victory

“I NEVER HAD CHATS WITH ANYONE – MY HEART WAS ALWAYS WITH THE PANTHERS”

and a near error- free run the last two weeks. While the Bellingen Dorrigo junior was always hopeful of an NRL recall, nothing is certain in rugby league and he was a little wary if it would ever come.

“I hoped so, I really hoped so, but I really didn’t know what to expect. I just knew I had to perform well in Canterbury Cup and see what happened from there,” Edwards said.

“There’s a healthy competition for spots at Penrith but obviously there can only be one fullback in a team, so boys are missing out. It’s been a crazy period.”

Not only was Edwards down on confidence playing in front of a smattering of fans in reserve grade, he had to deal with constant rumours that he was on the outer.

Edwards said it never crossed his mind to leave Penrith or ask for a release.

“I saw the rumours and was getting phone calls from family and friends but I

never had chats with anyone – my heart was always with the Panthers,” he admitted.

“My main goal was to get back into first grade, I never looked elsewhere or anything like that.”

Edwards chatting with Nathan Taylor

Have the Panthers finally found their mojo?

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hey say a week is a long time in rugby league and if that’s the case than a fortnight can seem like an eternity.

Three weeks ago the Panthers were on a six-game losing streak and were anchored to the bottom of the ladder, a far cry from where many experts had predicted them to be at the start of the year.

Fast forward to now and the Panthers have scored back- to- back wins over the Eels and Manly and now sit just two wins out of the top eight.

Last Thursday night’s win against Manly may not have been the prettiest win in Panthers’ history, but it was exactly what they needed.

The Panthers showed a steel and determination that has been lacking in previous weeks, the Panthers’ side of the earlier rounds would have allowed the Sea Eagles to snatch victory following a comeback late in the game, but this Panthers side showed plenty of character and composure to get the job done.

The performance of Liam Martin would have put a massive smile on Ivan Cleary’s face.

The Panthers celebrate Liam Martin’s try last week. Photo: Megan Dunn

Added to the Penrith side as a last minute inclusion for Viliame Kikau, the 22- year- old, in just his sixth NRL game, was a standout for the Panthers.

His energy on the ball and his commitment off it was just the tonic the Panthers needed to get their season back on track.

The Panthers welcome back arguably their most potent attacking weapon in Kikau this weekend and will be buoyed by the return of Nathan Cleary from State of Origin duty, but their task won’t be an easy one.

Waiting in the wings for the Panthers is one of their most arch rivals in defending premiers the Sydney Roosters. The week after, it’s the Rabbitohs.

The Panthers and Roosters rivalry dates back to 1995 when a Panthers junior by the name of Brad Fitter left the Blue Mountains for Bondi and it only intensified when the Panthers downed the Roosters in the 2003 Grand Final.

Back- to- back losses will have Trent Robinson’s men well and truly up to the task, but with a host of State of Origin players backing up I can smell an upset in the air.

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Origin and club football just don’t mix

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213… that’s how many people turned up to watch the Bulldogs and Raiders at ANZ Stadium last Saturday night. Sure, ANZ Stadium is a terrible venue for league games and shouldn’t be used for club matches, but the poor crowd demonstrates the problem the NRL has with scheduling State of Origin in the middle of the season.

Meanwhile, less than 8,000 fans turned up to watch the Panthers and Sea Eagles do battle at Panthers Stadium.

Origin is the game’s showpiece but it means the bread and butter of league almost grinds to a halt mid-year.

The four games played over the weekend were of a fairly poor quality and that resulted in a lack of fan interest. Without Origin players turning out for their clubs the standard of play was low but the results also affect the integrity of the competition.

Souths played without Damian Cook, Cody Walker, Dane Gagai and Cameron Murray. Take two players out of any team’s spine and they are going to struggle, yet they remained competitive but couldn’t beat a fairly ordinary Parramatta. Is it fair

for South Sydney fans? If the Rabbitohs miss the Minor Premiership Wayne Bennett could rightly point to this result.

What’s the solution? Game 2 in a few weeks’ time will be played on a Sunday and there’ll be no club football that weekend. Could that be a model for all three games?

The broadcasters wouldn’t be happy as Wednesday night Origin can attract a bigger audience. The season would also have to be stretched another two weeks to accommodate those missed rounds of the NRL. Could you handle three weekends without any club football? Would that bore fans? It would be the fairest solution for all clubs.

A left field idea is to play the Origin series at the end of the year, after the Grand Final. It would certainly mean a very long year for the players, but they probably wouldn’t mind given the prestige of making the Blues or Maroons teams.

Would fans still be interested in late October? Whatever the answer, last weekend demonstrated the current schedule of mixing Origin and club football doesn’t quite work.

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What could have been Winning a premiership is one of the most difficult things to do in rugby league. Winning two of them in a row is nearly impossible.

The Panthers found this out the hard way in 2004, exiting premiership contention just one game short of the Grand Final and leaving the squad wondering what could have been.

After the title success of 2003, expectations were high for another good year.

The squad remained relatively stable and the younger members of the side were only going to get better.

Things got off to a rough start, however, when the Panthers went down 20-14 to Newcastle at Penrith Stadium, stunning the big crowd of 19,936.

The Knights were not coming off a particularly special season, finishing the 2003 regular season in seventh spot, so the loss was a surprise.

Things did get back on track though over the next month, with the Panthers stringing four wins together over the Raiders, Warriors, Roosters and Storm.

It put Penrith back on top of the ladder, but two heavy defeats to the Dragons and Broncos would bring the side back down to earth.

As if on a cycle, the Panthers went through the same process again – four more wins, including a 40- 29 thriller

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Amos Roberts in action for Penrith in 2004 over the Bulldogs in round 12 – before losing two games on the trot.

With just the odd question mark floating around about Penrith’s premiership credentials, the critics were back on board when the side produced three stunning performances to finish the regular season.

First, they thrashed a hapless North Queensland 56- 6 at Penrith Stadium, then defeated arch rivals Parramatta 30-20 at Parramatta Stadium. In round 26, the Panthers gave it to Brisbane 46-20 to ensure they finished fourth.

Fourth was enough to give the Panthers a home final, and they played

the Dragons on a Friday night in front of 21,963 fans. It turned out to be a thrilling contest, with a Craig Gower field goal ultimately getting Penrith home 31- 30 after the Dragons produced a stunning comeback late in the game.

The Panthers went into their Grand Final qualifier against the Bulldogs a little underdone, and lost 30-14.

Penrith led 8- 4 at the break, but the Bulldogs were simply too good in the second half.

It ended the dream of back- to- back premierships for Penrith, and would be the last time they’d play Finals football until 2010.

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The Jillaroos’ most capped player, Tahnee Norris was honoured with a medal in her name, which will be awarded to the Women’s Championship player of the tournament moving forward, while the first ever Jillaroos player, Nat Dwyer will have a medal in her name awarded to the player of the match in the Under 18s Queensland v New South Wales game to be played at North Sydney Oval on June 21.

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PANTHERS JUNE ENTERTAINMENT MENTAL AS ANYTHING & THE RADIATORS

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Once upon a time, a group of art students passed themselves off as a band in order to con the local publican into giving them a gig in exchange for free beer. The deception worked better than intended with the group receiving beer in return for music and came to be known as Mental As Anything.

Four decades later, they are still irritating the public with their highly listenable, idiosyncratic brand of garage pop and to celebrate the anniversary of their first release, Mental as Anything Play at Your Party, the Mentals have released the 7-track EP on vinyl available exclusively at mentals.com.au, as well as releasing a brand new 40 minute, hi-definition, multi-camera film to celebrate the milestone.

The rock ‘n’ roll road to stardom is a dangerous road indeed littered with the corpses of starry-eyed hopeful’s, wannabes, one hit wonders and jagged “if only’s”…while many bands self-implode before they even leave the garage, victims of classic clashing egos and personalities …… Few survive…

One of these survivors is Australian band, The Radiators, who in 2013 celebrated 35 years together since they played their very first show. Iconic in Australian culture, these two epic pop-rock 80s bands will be playing here in EVAN Theatre. Their classic and music has stood the test of time and is still popular and much loved today.

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Paul McGovern developed a love for Don Henley’s music through his exposure to The Eagles and having served as the principal vocalist in The Eagles tribute show “New Kids in Town” in the late 1980s.

Paul was born to sing these songs possessing a voice with an identical range and a slight huskiness akin to Henley’s, lending a feel of authenticity to his delivery.

With a brilliant band featuring Cameron Lees, Glenn Magson, Jerry Ico and Rob Turner (ex-Eagles Show)… this show is world class.

Follow Don’s journey from small-town Texas, and his early exposure to country music and rock and roll, through the heady days of the 1970s as a founding member of The Eagles, to the respected and mature artist that he is today.

It could be said that Don Henley’s songs always get to “The Heart of the Matter.”

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FABBA SAT 22 JUN In 1974, when an unknown Swedish group, ABBA, won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song now famously known as ‘Waterloo’. From there ABBA rocketed to fame bringing with them a range of smash hits that landed on charts around the world selling around 140 million to 500 millions records worldwide making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. But that was short lived when ABBA disbanded in 1982, each going their own way. Even though ABBA ceased to record or tour together, their music continued to entertain, to enthral, to inspire. The countless hits have transcended time to remain as popular today as they were when first released, in some cases more so.

The movies Muriel’s Wedding, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Mamma Mia all featured ABBA’s music and won the group whole new generations of fans. The opening of the musical and the movie versions of MAMMA MIA! have audiences dancing in the aisles, reliving memories…… and for some, discovering the ABBA sound for the first time.

FABBA will take you on a musical journey when life was as good as an Abba song and the only way to travel was on the Priscilla Bus….from Eurovision to Mamma Mia to the Abba phenomenon with all the songs, costumes and comedy combined into one FABBA-ulous show!

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The EUROGLIDERS story begins in 1981, in Perth, Australia……the most isolated city in the world.

Within a decade of forming, EUROGLIDERS had recorded four albums, enjoyed a multitude of charttopping singles and been awarded a swag of awards from around the globe, for both music and video.

But EUROGLIDERS truly began as a love story between a songwriter and a singer, both of whom had their own bands.

With Grace Knight, the ‘manic ballerina’, and Bernie Lynch on vocals and guitar, their performances were a rallying cry of anthems that audiences sung along with till their lungs were bursting. Songs like ‘Heaven’, ‘We Will Together’, ‘Can’t Wait To See You’, ‘Absolutely’ and ‘The City of Soul’ became the songs of a young Australian generation. Life was a long dizzying ride to the top of the charts and ten Top Ten charting singles and albums were the result.

The next decade saw EUROGLIDERS travel the world, charting in countries like Japan and America.

‘Heaven’ was a top five hit on the Billboard USA charts and the band won numerous Countdown and MTV awards. A darling of MTV, EUROGLIDERS performed ‘live’ on MTV’s New Year’s Eve party in New York, broadcast to over 65 million people.

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hen Canadian - born Italia Ricci was a child, she wanted to be a boxer one day and a dancer the next.

This love of adventure led her to acting, which has seen her star in film and television hits such as the ‘American Pie’ movies, ‘CSI: Las Vegas’ and ‘How I Met Your Mother’.

Currently, Italia plays a no- nonsense Chief of Staff in the Netflix political drama ‘Designated Survivor’ alongside Kiefer Sutherland.

“Kiefer is one of the most dedicated, committed, involved and invested people I know,” she told the Weekender.

“I remember being so intimidated when I started the show at how professional and prepared he is.

“He gives so much of himself to everything that he does, I don’t know how he has anything left at the end of the day and I aspire to be able to do 20 per cent of what he does.”

Fans at Supanova, where Italia will be appearing later this month, may know her for her role as the villain in the DC Comics series ‘Supergirl’.

Italia said she loved playing something so different.

“I never really was a comic book person, but I had younger brothers so I was familiar with it, but I had so much fun doing it as I had never played a villain or been in a world where I had to pretend so hard,” she said.

“Watching my co- stars doing their moves I wasn’t sure how I would go but you let everything go and it’s so fun to be like a kid again.”

Italia recalls how movies and television spurred her interest in doing different things, which led to her career.

“I just love telling stories, when I was little, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer one day and a magician the next and a doctor the day after that. I would see something in a movie or a television show and think I need to do that,” Italia said.

“I realised acting was the only medium in which I could be a million things at once and not be diagnosed as clinically insane! I just love being in different universes and getting different perspectives on life.”

Don’t miss your chance to meet the talented screen star Italia Ricci at the star-studded Supanova Expo at Sydney Olympic Park.

Italia Ricci will be at Supanova Comic Con & Gaming at Sydney Showground from June 21-23. Tickets are from $32.50.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, June 7

Iron Lion – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 On The Prowl – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 After Party Band St Marys Leagues Club, 9677 7777 Friday, June 7, 9pm, Free entry

Endless Summer Beach Party – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Peter Powers Naughty Naughty Hypno Show – St Marys Band Club $32, 8pm 9623 1211 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Dwayne Elix The Engineers – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Akinga – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Hype – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 9pm 4736 4466 Rock Oz – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 5764 Jimeoin – Rooty Hill RSL $44, 8pm 9625 5500

DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Bruce – The Joan From $30, 7.30pm 4723 7611 Joseph Tawadros Quartet – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $36, 8pm 4723 5050 Lisa Crouch & Dig This – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Midnight Drifters – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Midsummer Night’s Dream The Joan, 4723 7611 Friday, June 14, 7.30pm, From $30

Mental As Anything & The Radiators Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Saturday, June 8, 8pm, $45.15 DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

Saturday, June 8

Robber Dogs – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Jellybean Jam – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Matchbox – St Marys RSL Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 6555 Urban Stone – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

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Sunday, June 9

Pink Cadilliac – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Take Two Duo – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444

Friday, June 14

Coverpalooza – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060

The Eagles Show – Penrith Panthers $27.25, 8pm 1800 061 991 Midsummer Night’s Dream – The Joan From $30, 2pm & 7.30pm 4723 7611 Big Yard Big Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Groove Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Bruce – The Joan From $30, 7.30pm 4723 7611 Cherry Bombers – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050 Dirty Deeds AC/DC Tribute Show – St Marys RSL Free entry, 9pm 9623 6555

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Session times are subject to change without notice, visit www.hoyts.com.au to check session times or book tickets

Tues: 10:00AM, 12:40PM, 3:40PM, 5:50PM, 6:40PM, 8:50PM, 9:20PM. Wed: 10:10AM, 12:40PM, 3:40PM, 5:50PM, 6:40PM, 8:50PM, 9:20PM.

Troy Cassar-Daley Blacktown Workers, 9830 0600 Saturday, June 15, 8pm, From $20

500 Years Of Music – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $10, 7.30pm 4723 5050 The Suits – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Planet Groove – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Matchbox Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Frocks – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Amber Lawrence – Rooty Hill RSL From $15, 8pm 9625 5500

Sunday, June 16

Matchbox Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Maestro & The Magician – The Joan From $25, 11am 4723 7611 Simon Tedeschi & Orava Quartet – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $15, 2.30pm 4723 5050 Backlash – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 The Wiggles Blacktown Workers, 9830 0600 Sunday, June 16, 12pm & 1pm, $29.50

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Penrith Museum of Printing Saturdays from 10am-2pm Pen Paceway • 0415 625 573 Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Dog lovers unite at Open Day If you are a dog lover, the annual Dogs On Show Open Day is the pawfect free day out. The event will feature demonstrations of obedience, agility and herding along with dancing with dogs. There will also be groomers competing along with registered breeders to chat to. Sponsored by Royal Canin, the first 500 people through the gates will receive a free showbag. It will be a fabulous day of festivities for the whole family. It is at The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs in Orchard Hills on Saturday, June 15 from 9am-4pm.

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rish singer songwriter Aine Tyrrell will be performing her recently released second album ‘Return To The Sea’ in Katoomba, with special guests Smith and Jones.

In true Tyrrell style, recording the album was anything but usual as she returned to her homeland of Ireland, to the places and the people that made her the woman she is today.

Harnessing the energy and emotion of her travels home, Tyrrell explored lounge rooms, front bars, old churches, and remote islands across her Irish homeland, recording and mastering in all the nooks and crannies’ that would adapt to her portable recording studio.

While recorded in Ireland, this

eight- track album still carries the sand of Tyrrell’s adopted home as it was mastered and crowdfunded with one boot in the Australian red dirt.

It is a treasure-trove of contemporary narratives and musical sojourns with a solid respect for tradition, collectively fused with a passion for adventure and travelling to new lands, both real and musical.

Experience the passionate journey of live traditional Irish entwined with soul and rock and roll.

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Paul McGovern developed a love for Don Henley’s music through his exposure to The Eagles and was born to sing these songs, possessing a voice with an identical range and a slight huskiness lending a feel of authenticity to his delivery.

He is joined by a brilliant band featuring Cameron Lees, Glenn Magson, Jerry Ico and Rob Turner.

They follow the journey of the band from small- town Texas, to their exposure to country music and rock and roll, through the heady days of the 1970s to the respected and mature artists that they are today.

Hear the classics like ‘New Kids In Town’, ‘The Heart Of The Matter’ and of course ‘Hotel California’.

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Having grown up a big fan of Disney’s animated ‘Aladdin’ from 1992, I wasn’t sure if I was going to love or hate the 2019 live action version directed by Guy Ritchie.

However, my fond memories were brought back in a fresh take that will introduce new generations to the classic tale.

The story follows the well- known street rat Aladdin, who discovers a magic lamp that leaves him with a powerful genie and three wishes. He must battle evil sorcerer Jafar while trying to win over the sultan’s independent daughter Princess Jasmine.

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diverse cast, the standout has to be Will Smith’s performance of the genie. While Robin Williams was renowned for his performance of the character in the original, Smith keeps the personality but gives his own flair to the role. His modern hip-hop style is reflected throughout with the music and dancing combining new and old to show this ancient story of love and power.

Whether you are a fan of the story of ‘Aladdin’ or a first-time viewer of the musical, you’ll walk away happy.

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Ê 10 will produce an Australian version of ‘The Amazing Race’, which should go to air later this year. With the network struggling for viewers, it’s hoped this reality juggernaut will see them end 2019 on a high. Channel Seven produced an Australian version of the hit US show in 2011 and it ran for three seasons. Ê With ‘Teen Mom Australia’ set to premiere in the next few weeks, MTV has announced the three young mothers that will be featured. The trio are 18-year-old Ammersen Chambers from Melbourne, 19-year-old Akosita Masima from western Sydney and 20-year-old Georgina Manios from the Sutherland Shire. The series will explore the lives of the three as they try to find the right balance between childcare, relationships and teenage life. Ê 10 has announced five new projects for its upcoming Pilot Week. Viewers will again be asked for feedback on the projects in the hope that some may lead to full seasons. Casey Donovan will host ‘Catfish Australia’; ‘I Am… Roxy’ delves into the life of Sydney PR queen Roxy Jacenko; ‘Sydney’s Crazy Rich Asians’

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Ê Still on Pilot Week and one of the success stories from last year is ‘Taboo’, which will return with fresh episodes on 10 from Thursday, June 13 at 8.30pm.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Get set for a frustrating week, as Saturn opposes Mars. Plus motivation levels will be low and you’ll feel as if you’re trying to move forwards with the handbrake on.

You need to adjust the way you communicate with others, especially family members. The more patient and flexible you are, the better. There are also many rewards to be gained from becoming actively involved in a local community project.

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TAURUS

Avoid staying on the same path for too long! This week Mars trines Neptune, which is fabulous for taking new ideas and incorporating them into your hopes, dreams and wishes for the future.

Destiny is around you and the more you combine the creative with the practical, the better the long-term outcome will be.

There’ll be some stumbling blocks along the way though, so learn to be patient.

GEMINI

The week commences in a confusing rush so slow down and get your bearings before you proceed. Convivial Cats – aim to get the balance right between socialising with others and spending some quality time on your own. Plus shine a spotlight on your hopes and dreams for the future. Are they an honest reflection of who you are right here and right now?

If you have an problem that’s worrying you, look to a friend for some advice.

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

This week expect some confusion between relationship responsibilities and work issues. So do your best to maintain strict boundaries between what is personal and what is professional. A relationship with a child, teenager or friend also looks frustrating, as you seem to be heading in opposite directions. Try to find some common ground where you can meet each other halfway.

LIBRA

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

The Sun and Venus are visiting your sign which enhances your charisma, and you’ll need every drop of it! People will be restless and cranky, so power up your communication skills and turn the charm factor up to 10! And do you have to make an important financial decision? Saturn is delaying proceedings so be patient and wait for a more opportune time.

The weekend is wonderful for creative projects and spiritual pursuits.

CANCER

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With Mercury, Mars and your destiny point all activating your career zone, you’re keen to power ahead and achieve more at work. But annoying delays, low motivation levels and tricky time lines are a problem at the moment, as you are diverted from professional responsibilities by a practical domestic matter or an emotional family situation. With plenty of patience, you’ll manage to steer your way through a frustrating week.

SCORPIO

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

With Mercury and Mars in your sign, you’re passionate about getting ahead.

But the more you try to control and rush others, the more they will resist. So slow and steady wins the current race.

When it comes to loved ones, you’ll find communication, consultation and active listening will get you a lot further than bossy behaviour. On the weekend, plan a romantic escape or a heavenly holiday.

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Prepare for a rather challenging week, as circumstances or people frustrate your plans. When it comes to your aspirations for the future, don’t let others hijack your dreams. No matter how difficult things become or how long it takes, you need to be the captain of your own ship and the master of your own destiny! As Tilda Swinton said: “What is any life without the pursuit of a golden dream?”.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Personal projects, business deals, financial matters and joint ventures are placed under the spotlight. You’re in a mad rush to get things done but Saturn is throwing a spanner in the works. So you must knuckle down, do your homework and read the fine print. You prefer a speedy approach but you need to slow down as the devil is in the fine details. If you are too hasty then you could end up heading off in a totally unsuitable direction.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Expect a relationship roadblock, when there is some conflict between what you want and what a loved one needs. You need to re-define the real you. Don’t try to model yourself on others, let your inner voice be your guide. It’s time to reveal the true talents buried deep within! As Judy Garland said: “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a secondrate version of somebody else”.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

A work, health or humanitarian matter is very frustrating and you may feel as if you’re banging your head against a brick wall. The path you are on has some obstacles along the way but don’t give up.

Aquarians love to change the world for the better. So keep going on your chosen trajectory, but at a slower pace. As Anne Frank said: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world”.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Are you feeling overwhelmed by work pressures or relationship politics? You’re keen to escape stressful scenarios and daydream the hours away, as you retreat into your own private world. But this week you’ll be brought down to earth by an unwelcome reality check, as Mars and Saturn demand that you face facts and carefully sort out a confusing and frustrating situation.

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Everything you need to know about ‘cupping’ You may have heard of ‘cupping’, but what’s the real story? Here’s what you need to know...

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What is cupping?

Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China. It involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction may facilitate healing with blood flow. Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed.

This relieves muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.

What does cupping feel like?

Contrary to the commonly-held impression, the suction of the cups does not hurt.

In fact, most people find the sensation very pleasant, a sort of a release. The cups can remain in position for several minutes, or the therapist can glide them over the skin similar to the movements of a massage.

This negative pressure is the opposite to a deep tissue massage – a pulling versus a pushing effect.

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Are you considering buying an iPad? Here’s the rundown...

All iPads operate on the same version of iOS. If you already own an iPhone, then using an iPad is functionally the same.

All iPad models have about 10 hours of battery life.

The most obvious difference between iPad models is screen size and weight.

The three lower models have still had the traditional push button at the bottom of the screen. The Pro models have removed this, and use an upward swipe, allowing for more screen space.

Another factor is whether you want Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi with Cellular. The Cellular versions mean that you can add in a phone or data sim and get Internet reception through your telco provider.

Most Telco providers will supply you an additional SIM card for a low monthly cost; it uses data from your phone plan.

The iPads will auto switch between Wi-Fi and Cellular as required.

Apple has significant price jumps on storage between each model. In today’s cloud - connected environment, you need to think carefully, on the size you want as the price jump is large.

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USB-C connector for charging, the other models still use Apple’s proprietary connector.

If you travel, bringing the one power connector that fits both your phone and your iPad is an advantage.

The iPad Pro 11” is almost identical in physical size to the new 10.5” iPad Air. The difference being the button space on the iPad Air is converted to screen on the Pro. The 12.9” model is large and is aimed at being a desktop replacement. The latest iPad Air and iPad Mini models are compelling; they contain a fast processor, have a fantastic screen and are reasonably priced, compared to the Pro models.

All models have optional keyboards and pens.

The keyboard is responsive, doubles as a cover and if typing a lot is almost a necessity. If the iPad is used mainly for short emails, social or media consumption, then I would save on the cost of the keyboard, and buy yourself a nice cover. If you use a drawing application the Apple Pencil is useful. They are expensive and are not required for general iPad usage.

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Telling people not to overcommit financially seems to go without saying, yet it is still a very common mistake. Most people base their financial decisions on their current situation, and often make commitments that are suitable now – but things change.

Changes to personal and financial situations greatly effect long term financial commitments, these potential changes are often not considered or seriously underestimated.

Lifestyle changes such as starting a family, getting married or buying your first home, significantly influence your capacity to meet ongoing obligations.

All these potentially influence income, expenses and are likely to alter your spending priorities.

There are also likely to be external variations that influence your ability to maintain your investment or to make repayments.

A huge risk a lot of us are currently facing revolves around the future of interest rates.

Currently interest rates are at historical lows. Although there are no signs of them increasing soon, it stands to reason that eventually they will return to long

term averages (or above). Too many are borrowing based on what they can afford now, however, those repayments look very different with rates of two or three per cent higher.

The potential for increased interest rates doesn’t just affect decisions for new borrowings. You also need to be aware that increasing rates will increase repayments on existing debts which reduces cash flow available for investments.

When committing to investments that require a long- term horizon or ongoing contributions (notably loan repayments) it is prudent to address likely changes and

how they will affect the capacity to keep the strategy in place.

When clients are in life stages that are subject to major changes, such as young clients and pre-retirees, generally speaking, we tend to recommend strategies suitable for short timeframes that are easy to exit with little risk or cost.

Factoring in potential changes and avoiding over commitment is an important part of tailoring strategies to individual situations and will ensure that the recommended strategies are still appropriate if changes do occur in the future.

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I recently took my daughter’s youngsters Laylah (7) and Malique (4) on a 10 day Pacific Island cruise aboard P&O’s Pacific Explorer. Let me say right from the start: it was a brilliant holiday.

The kids had a ball, I had a ball. We were able to spend time getting to know each other, sharing thoughts and ideas and exploring new places.

I have done a lot of cruising, but for my grandchildren it was a whole new world.

They couldn’t believe the size of the ship and all the things you could do, from kids’ clubs to water slides and the daily buffet.

From the very afternoon, leaving Sydney Harbour, I watched my grandchildren learn that there is a whole new world to be discovered out beyond the horizon and the best way to explore it is on a cruise ship.

P&O’s staff were fantastic in looking after the kids and, while I had some trepidation beforehand that they would not enjoy the Kids’ Club area, it turned out to

be exactly the opposite: they absolutely loved it!

“Can we go to Kids’ Club” was the daily request from my grandkids, which left me time to unwind, relax and enjoy some pampering after a busy few months.

At our first port of call, Vila, I took the kids to the beautiful Turtle Cove for a hands- on experience with the gentle 100- year- old monsters. Being able to swim with the turtles and feed them was a life changing moment where they learnt that the fascinating creatures they see on TV and movies are real.

I was going to take them to nearby Blue Lagoon for a swim, but we ran out of time.

If you leave early, you can do both attractions in a day and get to the ship in plenty of time.

Next up was the unique Mystery Island, Vanuatu’s gift to the world. I have yet to discover a more beautiful place in the South Pacific. You are tendered to shore through sparkling turquoise waters to a jetty where the cares of the world seem a million miles away.

We found a good spot on the white sands under a coconut palm and then went shopping in the friendly little island style outdoor arcade. Laylah had her hair braided while Malique went off chasing crabs and climbing trees.

The water at Mystery Island is stunning.

It is always blue, always clean and clear and teems with sea life of every imaginable kind.

Back on board, the ship’s attractions continued to win the grandkids over. If they weren’t at Kids’ Club, they were on the water slides.

Pacific Explorer has an excellent water park with two slides and a play area for smaller kids with warm water.

On board are four swimming pools, eight restaurants, five Jacuzzis, seven lounges and bars.

There is literally something for everybody on board.

We enjoyed the specialty dining experiences at the Dragon Lady Chinese, Angelo’s Italian and Luke Mangan’s Salt restaurants, all eye- openers for two kids who had never seen such lavish food and service.

After dinner, we took in the shows in the main auditorium called the Marquee.

Once again, seeing live professional performers up close was fascinating for Laylah and Malique.

Finally, if you are looking for a holiday to share with the grandchildren, I would highly recommend a cruise on P&O Pacific Explorer. It’s an experience you’ll remember forever.

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This is what he says; “Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends.”

When Jesus uses the word friend, he doesn’t mean a casual acquaintance, for example, like we have friends on Facebook, people we rarely see or hardly know. Jesus is talking about a close, trusted, personal relationship.

He is talking about someone like the best man or bridesmaid at your wedding; someone who has helped you in life. Someone, who despite knowing your faults and weaknesses, the foolish things you do and say, who has stood by you, listened to you, cried with you, laughed with you, given you good coun-

sel, good support. Simply, it is someone who is there for you.

This is the kind of friendship Jesus is talking about when he calls his disciples “friends” and this is the magnificent status you can have when you put your trust in Jesus.

Jesus is the friend who will stand by us in all of life. And even at the end of life, Jesus will still stand with you and will take you into eternity with him!

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Dental disease is very common in our dogs and cats...

Does your pet have bad breath? It’s hard to believe that four in five of our dog and cat patients over three years of age have some form of dental disease. While many people believe that bad breath is normal for their furry friends, it can be an indication of a problem and one of the most common diseases that we see in animals.

Any dog or cat can be affected but dental disease is more common in smaller breed dogs with small faces such as Cavaliers, Poodles and Shi Tzus.

When food particles and bacteria are allowed to accumulate in the mouth, it can form plaque. When plaque combines with saliva, it forms a hard substance called calculus. This causes gum irritation and inflammation which is known as gingivitis.

After a period of time, the calculus builds up under the gum line and separates it from the teeth – at this point in time, this is irreversible disease of the teeth and will lead to bone loss and formation of pus between the gum and teeth. Advanced periodontal disease can be very painful for your pet and often the best course of treatment is surgically removing the teeth.

Periodontal disease is best prevented and there are several things that you can do to make sure your dog or cat has a clean and pain- free mouth. The best thing you can do is brush your pet’s teeth daily but many animals will not tolerate this.

There are commercially available diets such as the Hills Science Diet T/D which will reverse the build up of mild calculus and prevent future build up. Also providing your pets with chewable treats such as Dentastix and Greenies are great for reducing plaque build up. Minimising wet food is also great as wet food tends to cling to the teeth and cause a build up of bacteria. Bones are best avoided as they can fracture teeth and cause gastro intestinal upsets and constipation.

Just like we go to the dentist and have our teeth scaled and polished, we can also do this for your pet. Depending on the severity of your pet’s dental disease, they may benefit from a thorough clean under anaesthetic. Scaling and polishing the teeth will reverse the early stages of gingivitis and cure bad breath.

From June through to August Greencross Vet Coreen Ave will be offering discounts on dental procedures including dental checks, treatments and products.

Phone us on 4731 3055 to organise your pet’s free dental check and discuss the best dental options for your pet.

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Leading local car dealership Nepean Motor Group has just added a new car brand to its already impressive line- up, Ram Trucks Australia.

Dubbed the ‘hardest working trucks in Australia’, Nepean Motor Group has acquired the popular American ute manufacturer because it felt the Penrith community needed a vehicle with bigger towing capacity.

“Within our local area, we have a large horse industry as well as a recreation industry on the rise, with locals wanting to tow their larger caravans and boats,” Nepean Motor Group Marketing Manager, Blake Moffat said.

“To do this, a larger towing capacity is needed, so we looked to bring a brand to our customers that can meet their needs.”

Ram has one of the biggest towing capacities available, with up to 6.5 tonne towing.

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mu Heights golfer Wil Arnold says he’s looking forward to competing at the 2019 NSW Open Championship for the first time this November.

The 22-year-old qualified for the prestigious Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club event after claiming a one-shot win at the Forbes Open recently.

The long-time Penrith Golf Club member had to endure a nervous four-hour wait to see if his score was going to hold up after teeing off in one of the first groups out.

His two- under par score of 70 held up all day, to eventually take the title from fellow Sydneysiders Blade Gadd and Reid Brown.

Speaking with the Weekender, Arnold said he was thrilled to represent Penrith on the big stage later this year.

“It was one of my big goals last year to get into the NSW Open but, after some close finishes in the various regional qualifiers, I missed out. I then set myself the same goal this year and I managed to tick that box pretty early,” he said.

“Even though I’ll still be an amateur, this will be my first professional tournament. Earlier this year I signed up to be a member of Twin Creeks as well as Penrith, and I’ve spent a lot of time using the practice facilities there – the course is unreal.”

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Taking after his father, the former St Dominic’s College student has been playing golf ever since he was a young child.

Arnold said he started taking the sport more seriously when he hit his teens.

“My old man got me into it, he’s always been a handy golfer and as a kid I had my own set of clubs and would whack balls whenever Dad went out,” he said.

“I then fell in love with it in my teenage years and started to take it more serious.”

When Arnold finished high school, he moved to the United States and signed up to a community college in Kansas to develop his passion for golf. After two years abroad, Arnold landed a top coach back home and has been progressing his game ever since.

In between working in a bottle shop in the lower Blue Mountains at night, Arnold is hoping to take his game to the lucrative next level within the next two years.

“It’s a pretty big jump into the pro ranks but I’m hoping to turn pro in the next couple of years. I still need to tick some boxes as an amateur first and get my name out there,” he said.

“I’m going to spend plenty of time practicing and travelling around the country playing the big amateur tournaments.

When I think I’m good enough, I’ll head off to tour school and see how I go.”

The NSW Open Championship will tee off at Twins Creeks in late November.

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t Clair netball junior and NSW Swifts vice- captain Paige Hadley will lead the local charge at the 2019 Netball World Cup this July.

The 26- year- old was one of 12 players named in the Australian Diamonds squad that will travel to England next month to battle it out for netball supremacy.

Hadley was part of the victorious Australian team at the 2015 World Cup in Sydney, and recently made her return to the squad after impressing selectors at a training camp earlier this year.

Hadley will be joined in the national team alongside two Giants Netball players in Caitlin Bassett and Jamie- Lee Price. Bassett will once again skipper the Diamonds, while young midcourter Price will play in her first Netball World Cup. After making her international debut in New Zealand late last year, 23- year- old Price has cemented herself as one of the best defensive midcourters in the Super Netball competition.

Diamonds head coach Lisa Alexander said the selection process was one of

the most comprehensive she has been involved in.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled with the final team that has been selected to compete in Liverpool,” she said.

“It’s been a difficult process due to the depth of talent and experience within our Diamonds squad. However, it’s our job to select the team that will successfully compete on the international stage, with consideration for the back-to-back nature and varying game styles within the tournament.

“We’re delighted for the athletes who have been selected, it’s such great recognition for all their hard work and dedication, we are excited to be taking this team to Liverpool to represent our country.”

While much of the focus will be on the Diamonds, a number of fellow western Sydney players will be representing other countries at this year’s World Cup. Giants vice- captain Jo Harten has been named in the English Roses squad, while young Panthers Premier League player Kaitlyn Fisher will represent Fiji.

The 2019 Netball World Cup will be held in Liverpool from July 12-21.

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Praise for local cricketers Annual awards night recognises standout efforts during 2018/19 cricket season NATHAN TAYLOR

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ranebrook local Mikayla Hinkley has capped off her time at the Penrith Cricket Club in remarkable style, winning four awards – including Female Player of the Year – at the club’s annual Presentation Night last month.

Held at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on May 25, nearly 150 players, officials, supporters and family members turned out to celebrate the game and the local individuals who do their best for Penrith every week during summer.

Hosted by club legend and head coach Michael Wholohan, the two major awards for the night were presented to the Male and Female Player of the Year.

Second grade player Kaine Balgowan took out the Male Player of the Year award, while WBBL star Hinkley was crowned Female Player of the Year.

It was a night to remember for Hinkley who not only won the night’s big award, but was also named Women’s Bowler of the Year, Women’s Batter of the Year, and Women’s Fielder of the Year.

The 21- year- old also made the surprise

Kaine Balgowan accepting his award

Mikayla Hinkley with Stuart Ayres

announcement that she was leaving Penrith to pursue a new opportunity with Queensland next season.

“Mikayla well and truly scooped the pool, she was a clear winner, a popular winner and she’ll be missed,” Penrith

Cricket Club President, Paul Goldsmith said.

“Mikayla’s a young woman with a big future and it’s a good way to sign out from Penrith, albeit temporarily we hope.”

Goldsmith said Balgowan was a clear

and deserved winner also after a strong year representing Penrith.

“Kaine’s been with the club since he was a young bloke and has been in and around the top grade for a number of years. He also played five games of first grade this season and is a very good club person,” Goldsmith said.

Brent Williams was another of the night’s big winners, taking home Limited Overs Player of the Year, while Ryan Gibson won T20 Player of the Series.

Star wicketkeeper Tyran Liddiard won PG’s Player of the Year and the Men’s Wicket Keeping Award, Lachlan Pelle took out Colts Player of the Year, Liam Doddrell was crowned AW Green Shield Player of the Year, and Eloise Williams was named Brewer Shield Player of the Year.

For the second straight season Cameron Weir won the Men’s Batting Award, first grade skipper Ryan Smith took out the Men’s Bowling Award and Adam Bayliss took home the Men’s Fielding Award.

One of the biggest accolades of the night went to Goldsmith himself for Club Person of the Year.

“I didn’t see that award coming… I was very honoured to be recognised,” he said.

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Miracle gold for Nepean Never give up: Local hockey side scores major upset to secure Championship win NATHAN TAYLOR

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he recent NSW Hockey U18 Girls State Championships in Taree provided further proof of the glorious uncertainty of sport.

A courageous Nepean team appeared to be out of the running with two unlucky losses on the second day of competition, but an upset loss by one of the top teams opened the door ever so slightly for Nepean to storm into the Final to claim Division 2 gold.

Victory was even sweeter as Nepean edged out the powerful Manning Valley team, which eliminated them in last year’s semi final.

Nepean got off to a hot start with two excellent wins against Lithgow and Bathurst on the opening day. However, day two saw them go down twice with two back- to- back last minute defeats to Far North Coast and Manning Valley.

Nepean’s sombre mood turned to elation when they learned that strugglers Bathurst scored the upset of the tournament, defeating North Coast 2-0 to gift a semi final berth to Nepean.

Nepean celebrate their Division 2 title last month. Photos: Click InFocus Nepean showed tremendous resolve and character during their semi final clash against an undefeated Parkes outfit, overcoming a one goal deficit to win 2-1.

The odds were stacked against Nepean in the highly anticipated Final. Their opponents, Manning Valley, were undefeated in five games and enjoyed successive wins

Nepean pulled off a stunning upset

over Nepean in last year’s semi final and the round game this year.

Nepean pressed well defensively early in the match and finally gained the advantage when Emily Thompson won a turnover and created the opportunity for Mikaela Rushbrook to score the only goal of the match at the end of the first quarter.

Manning Valley attacked strongly on many occasions but superb defence and quality goal keeping from Caitlyn Marais carried the day for Nepean.

The gold medal win was a fitting reward for the talented group, who have served Nepean well in the junior ranks and will now progress to senior hockey.

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BASKETBALL: Penrith have now lost three in a row, smashed by the Sutherland Sharks 95-80 in Round 12 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition. Penrith captain Ben Kearins was an absolute beast in the loss, scoring a team-high 31 points.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team are back in business, belting the Sharks 83-44 last weekend. Sara Matthews top scored for the Panthers with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams will enjoy this weekend off due to the Queen’s Birthday Holiday.

AFL: The Penrith Rams have continued their winning streak, defeating Southern Power 49-42 in Round 8 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Luke Cooke, Phil Aumann and Nathan Wright booted two goals each in the victory. The Rams will enjoy this weekend off due to the Queen’s Birthday Holiday. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes are yet to record a victory this season, going down to the North Shore Bombers 32-14 in Round 8 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Kate Easthope scored two goals in the defeat.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team

have lost the opening game of the new season, going down to the ERNA Hawks 67-48 in Round 1 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition.

Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team went down in their opening game, losing to the Hawks 61-46. Both teams will take on the UTS Sparks in Round 2.

NETBALL: Giants Netball have bounced back from last week’s defeat, too good for the Adelaide Thunderbirds 65-54 in Round 6 of the Super Netball.

The Thunderbirds tried hard for four quarters but couldn’t slow down the Giants, who claimed all eight points to move to fourth on the ladder. The Giants will travel to Perth this weekend to face the West Coast Fever.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 12 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions took place last weekend.

In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys were too good for Blacktown Workers 38-10, while Penrith Brothers defeated the Western Suburbs Magpies 33-14. In the Sydney Shield competition, St Marys narrowly defeated the Moorebank Rams 34-32, while Penrith Brothers went down to the East Campbelltown Eagles 28-12.

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AFL: The GWS Giants have moved to second on the ladder, smashing the Gold Coast Suns 126-43 in Round 11 of the AFL. GWS will look to continue their winning ways when they play the Adelaide Crows on Saturday.

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ore than 1600 competitors hit the ground running at the 10th Western Sydney Marathon, held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre last weekend.

35- year- old Cranebrook runner Alexander Matthews won the men’s marathon in a time of 2 hours, 31 minutes and 19 seconds, while 45-year-old Caringbah runner Magda Karimali-Poulos was crowned the women’s champion in 3 hours, 4 minutes and 32 seconds.

Minister for Sport John Sidoti congratulated Matthews and Karimali-Poulos as well as the record amount of competitors who took part.

“These performances were truly impressive and I want to congratulate Alexander and Magda on winning the marathon, along with everyone that took part in this great community event,” he said.

“The Marathon is a fantastic event for everyone from recreational runners to elite athletes, whose months of training and commitment finally paid off as they crossed that finish line. From mums and dads pushing babies in prams, to a 72-year-old grandfather – the Western Sydney Marathon just gets better every year.”

2019 Marathon winners Magda Karimali-Poulos and Alexander Matthews. Photo: JGRimages The Western Sydney Marathon included a 2km Youth Dash for kids, a 5km Family Fun Run and 10km run as part of the RunNSW/

Greater Bank Series. There was also a Half and Full Marathon for distance runners, which proved very popular.

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