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THE FINAL CHAPTER Heike and Trevor Boughton have been selling books to locals for three decades, but the Dymocks story is coming to an end. Emily Feszczuk reports on page 6

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Are fines over the top? Police crack down on motorists incorrectly using popular roundabout EMILY FESZCZUK

t’s one of those “everybody does it” scenarios, but police are cracking down on motorists who are driving over the top of a busy roundabout in Glenmore Park. An almost flat roundabout that connects Bluestone Drive and Ridgetop Drive in Glenmore Park has left people out of pocket recently, with Highway Patrol officers issuing fines to those not correctly driving around it. Shane Mulley, who has lived in Mulgoa Rise since 2013, said he did not see the police officer before he was pulled over and fined $272. “I do try to go around the roundabout but sometimes my two wheels clip it and go over... it is narrow and difficult to navigate so I know locals do go straight across it,” he said. “The cop came out of nowhere flying up behind me, stopped me about 300 metres away from the roundabout and I knew exactly what it was for.” The Weekender conducted a study last week, counting how many vehicles drove

Shane Mulley was fined for not following the road rules. Photo: Melinda Jane.

on the roundabout within a one hour period instead of going around it. 70 per cent of vehicles drove on the roundabout in the timeframe, with only

three per cent in the category of buses and trucks that are allowed to do so. Mr Mulley said drivers may not realise it is a fineable offence.

“I know I did the wrong thing and have copped it, but they could give warnings first and say we are cracking down on it, so don’t do it again,” he said. “The two demerit points is the worst bit for something so silly, but I definitely won’t be doing it again.” A Penrith City Council spokesperson said these ‘mountable’ roundabouts are installed in lower speed areas and where local roads are narrower. “Roundabouts for local roads are designed to handle the needs of buses and garbage collection vehicles and therefore in some locations must be only slightly raised,” the spokesperson said. “Roundabouts are very effective in controlling traffic with studies showing a reduction of up to 70 per cent in motor vehicle accidents after they have been installed.” Nepean Police Area Command confirmed that vehicles 4.5 tonnes and over are allowed to mount the kerb of the roundabout when turning. However, vehicles under the weight are required to navigate the roundabout as normal. Are the fines fair? Your view: news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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League risks eating itself alive T he NRL’s proposed or gently discussed ‘conference system’ is high on sugar but low on substance. What seems like a reasonable idea on the surface quickly unravels when all the pieces come together. The press and attention around the conference idea seems to be obsessed with all-Sydney blockbusters, ignoring the huge issues it creates in the process. And just on those blockbusters – they become less enticing when they happen more regularly. You don’t automatically double or triple the anticipation just because two particular teams play each other an extra time during the year. Besides, the NRL already ensures its schedule features the most anticipated rivalries twice during the season, and if you try to manufacture rivalries you end up where the A-League has landed, and that’s an almighty fall. The NRL can, if it chooses, easily expand to 18 teams, giving broadcasters an extra game every weekend and generating the revenue some believe the conference system will help it create. The fact there’s a little bit of extra travel involved should there be a new team in Perth or New Zealand is nothing but a side factor. This is professional sport – travel comes with the territory and is hardly on par with what unfolds in American and European sport. Expansion should be legitimate expansion, not splitting the competition in two so Sydney can just focus on Sydney and the rest of the competition can run a distant second. There will be a significant disconnect from fans of a team in the Sydney confer-

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“Isn’t it time we just left the game alone for a little while?”

ence with the other conference, given a game between say Melbourne and Brisbane would have zero impact on your team and conference. That could actually result in lower TV ratings, not more, while the teams in the regional conference would almost certainly be covered less as Sydney became the dominant talking point. Conferences work when the logistics of running a single competition become close to impossible, like in US sport. To suggest we need to split teams that are literally an hour’s flight away from each other into separate competitions is just mind-numbingly absurd. Those pushing the conference system this past week keep repeating similar lines, like “we’ve got to be innovative” and “the game needs to grow”. But we have innovated the game more in the last five years than at any other time in its history.

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Isn’t it time we just left it alone for a little while? Add more teams if the game can sustain it, sure, but let’s not tinker with the fabric of the code just because we can. The NRL’s popularity is immense at present. Allow that to grow and sustain before we start changing structures on the odd chance it might work. Rugby league has a history of eating itself alive, yet continues to survive thanks to its passionate, rusted-on fan base and its ability to continue to attract new fans. Keep putting the pressure on that loyalty though, and you may not get the response you’re hoping for. And another thing... The Australian passport we have hidden away in a drawer somewhere means something to all of us. It is our symbol of home, no matter where we may be in the world. But the Federal Government’s move to stop Australians coming home from India and threatening them with jail and fines if they do derails what that passport is meant to mean. It’s bordering on immoral, and surely far from what we want Australia to be. While the health situation in COVIDravaged India is a major concern, we still have an obligation to get our citizens home, regardless of the circumstances. Most Australians in India would understand if that’s a little more difficult at the moment and that extra rules and precautions need to be put in place. But putting the padlock on the front gate to someone’s own house is an over-step, and a poor move from a Government already facing public backlash.

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“Hypocritical” system More than half of elected Councillors don’t live in the ward they represent ALENA HIGGINS

Penrith Councillor has questioned the merits of Council’s ward system given more than half of Councillors reside outside the ward they represent. Of Council’s 15 current representatives, nine live outside their ward, a Council spokesman confirmed. North Ward Councillor Kevin Crameri labelled it “hypocritical” and claimed the ward structure was being “abused”. “Really, why have a ward system if people don’t live in the ward they stand in? ” the Independent Councillor said. “The idea was to stop a conglomeration, so not everyone would be from Penrith and St Marys wouldn’t be represented, and things of that nature. “I think it’s hypocritical – the system is there for a reason and it’s actually being abused by the political parties to get their number one political people elected.” Council has three wards – North, South and East – represented by five Councillors each. Only two Councillors from East Ward – Greg Davies and Deputy Mayor

Tricia Hitchen – and three from South Ward – Mayor Karen McKeown, Jim Aitken and Brian Cartwright – live within their ward boundary, while Cr Crameri is the sole local North Ward representative. Councillor John Thain disagreed with Cr Crameri’s assertions, saying “at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter where you live”. “It’s how well you know your city, how long you’ve been here, how much you’ve been involved in the community and I guess the ties you have built with the ward as well,” he said. “Having been on North Ward since 2003, I’ve got a pretty good idea what goes on there... and you would be hard-pressed to find someone who hadn’t advocated for their ward if they represent it,” he added. However, he acknowledged parties will move candidates across wards to put them in a winnable position, if need be. “What you’re trying to do is keep good people in that know what they are doing, who have some experience,” he said. Wards have been in existence at Penrith Council since at least 1987. “The role of all councillors is to represent the collective interests of residents, ratepayers and the local community, regard-

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Concerned: Veteran North Ward Councillor Kevin Crameri.

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Shop’s surprise ending Dymocks Penrith to close its doors on Sunday as owners plan retirement our age have good holidays and memories but working in retail we just don’t have the time, so now we finally get to start on our own reading lists,” Mrs Boughton said. “This week though we have had so many people coming in to say they are sad we are closing and that they have been coming to buy books from us for years, so that community spirit has been lovely to see.” One of the oldest Dymocks franchises, it seems it is a fact, not fiction, that it is a great company to be a part of. “Dymocks has this good balance where we have been an independent bookstore as much as part of a brand and being able to tailor our range and order books to suit our community has been great,” Mr Boughton said. “Through Dymocks Children’s Charity we have been able to give $60,000 worth of books, which has helped 10 local schools, Aboriginal communities and other schools around Australia.” Mr Boughton said the bookshop’s story could continue being written in the future. “We will see what happens, but I think it will not be the end of the story for a Dymocks in Penrith, just the end of the first volume,” he said.

EMILY FESZCZUK

fter 31 years Dymocks Penrith has reached its final chapter as its owners look to turn over a new page in retirement. The much-loved store, located in Westfield Penrith, will be closing its books this Sunday with plenty of tales to remember. Owners Trevor and Heike Boughton have sold thousands of books over the years, but their own love story could be a bestseller. “Heike started the business in 1989 in High Street and then moved into Westfield about 15 years ago when they built the extension,” Mr Boughton said. “I actually married into the business as I was a customer. I love the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull and we both love Neil Diamond, who did the soundtrack for the movie, so we got talking about that and I decided to ask her out in the shops.” With a busy schedule that has had them booked out, the couple needing a break was bound to happen. “I am not sad to be retiring because I have been here so long… so many people

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New in blue: Fresh-faced police start work in Penrith EMILY FESZCZUK

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hree new probationary constables have joined the fight against crime across the Nepean Police Area Command after graduating last month. The new recruits are some of the 204 recruits who were sworn in as part of Class 346 at the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn on Friday, April 23. One of the recruits, a 27-year-old male probationary constable, who cannot be named for safety reasons, said the intense eight months of training and graduation invoked mixed feelings. “You make really good relationships living in such close quarters so now we have all been messaging seeing how our first shifts are going,” he said. “Once it was all done, I was so relieved but also excited to have the graduation and then we started work just a few days later, so jumping straight into it brought some nerves.” The new recruits were unable to be photographed by the Weekender due to safety reasons. Two weeks into their duties, a 26-yearold male probationary constable said they are quickly becoming aware of issues in the community they want to help combat.

“It has been exciting because each day is different, something new happens and we are learning how to cope with any situation,” he said. “I have grown up in this area but didn’t know about things such as domestic violence being such an issue, so hopefully, we can help lower that and fix other problems.” Undertaking distance education with Charles Sturt University for the next 12 months while working in the job, the recruits have a lot to learn. “My goal is to work with the dog squad eventually but the thing I want to work on over the next year is nailing my communication skills,” the 27-year-old probationary constable said. “Nine times out of the 10 the team we have been working with can solve any issue just by talking to people, they don’t have to resort to anything else, so learning to communicate in vital.” Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott congratulated the newest recruits in Goulburn. “Police officers perform a crucial role in protecting the community and I commend their choice to pursue a career in policing, where they will serve the community and keep this state safe,” Mr Elliott said. Nepean Police Area Command covers both Penrith and St Marys stations.

Bringing riverbank to life Council confirms plans for new kiosk as part of Regatta Park overhaul ALENA HIGGINS

he Regatta Park revival has reached another milestone, with a Development Application (DA) lodged for a large pavilion boasting a kiosk and children’s waterplay. Submitted late last month, the $3 million DA includes a 112-metre flat-roofed structure that will replace the existing toilet block and picnic shelter within the park, which flanks the Emu Plains side of the Nepean River. Penrith Council will fund and deliver the 88sqm kiosk, providing a cafe-style space with dine-in and takeaway options, slated to open from 7am to 4pm seven days per week. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said the kiosk is an exciting addition to the Regatta Park upgrade and responds to the community’s request to celebrate, activate and enhance the river. “Regatta Park is a much-loved and highly-valued part of the Nepean River precinct, and we’ve worked closely with our community to develop a plan for this space that we can all be proud of,” she said.

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An artist’s impression of the Regatta Park pavilion and kiosk, due for completion in late 2022.

“The kiosk will complement the upgrade of Regatta Park by providing food and drink options for the community to enjoy in this spectacular location along the Nepean River. “The new kiosk is just one of the many projects Council is undertaking to revitalise Penrith and enhance our position as the most liveable city in western Sydney.” A major drawcard for young families, the southern end of the pavilion will include a

covered and open side playground, water play area and concrete seating. Other features include a central walkway and open seating area flanked by landscaped raingarden, while a semi-enclosed community space providing shelter and amenities for informal gatherings of families and groups at the northern end completes the space. No illumination will be provided, limiting the space to daylight periods.

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strategy, which includes the reuse of building elements and high-quality public domain features”. Cr Davies labelled this a “great mother-

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

Approved Development Applications • Group Development Services

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Staged Integrated Development Application to subdivide land into 8 Torrens title lots and construct 8 x 2-storey dwellings and associated landscaping and drainage works DA21/0145

Lot 115 DP 28389 (No. 2) Arnold Avenue, St Marys Retrospective approval for an unauthorised secondary dwelling • JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd

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Lot E DP 163176, Lot 1 DP 164798, Lot 1 DP 252457, Lot 1 DP 526304, Lot 10 DP 553665, Lot 11 DP 553665, Lot 2 DP 556075 and Lot 3 DP 1200790 (Nos. 42–50) Station Street and (Nos. 134–144) Henry Street, Penrith Demolition works and land remediation works to facilitate proposed Penrith City Park

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hood statement” and said it wasn’t good enough. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown confirmed the historic mosaic tiles in

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Lot 4211 DP 1150762 (Nos. 15–17) Garswood Road, Glenmore Park Demolition of existing structures and construction of 200-place child care centre including related car parking, fencing, tree removal, landscaping and drainage and site works

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary RIÀFH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 0D\ WR -XQH Any person may, during the exhibition period, make 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 VSHFLÀHG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLO·V reference number DA21/0262. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Wendy Connell on 4732 7908.

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lans to redevelop the former Council Chambers at 131 Henry Street into high-rise commercial premises have been scrutinised, with Penrith Councillors questioning the concept design and costs. Late last month, a majority of Councillors voted to progress the lodgement of the Development Application (DA) to define planning certainty for the site, but not before a lengthy discussion about preservation of heritage items and DA costs. Councillor Kevin Crameri refused to support the motion, saying it was “a disgusting thing to the people of our past”, especially to demolish the “iconic” foyer. “I feel that what we are doing is wiping out any special things in Penrith just for redevelopment,” he said. While Councillor Greg Davies was “not unhappy” with the modern design, he was critical of the lack of details regarding the protection of specific heritage items. According to the report, “the history of the site is proposed to be celebrated through a robust heritage interpretation

the foyer would be retained. Meanwhile, Councillors Jim Aitken and Mark Davies claimed the report was “light on” with regard to risks and costs. “There’s not one number, not one figure in this report,” a frustrated Cr Davies said, who pointed out even the costs to prepare and submit the DA were omitted. Councillor Ross Fowler was in favour of progressing the previously-estimated $55 million project, which Council has dubbed a “catalyst development”. “Whether we actually build it or someone else builds it or we on-sell it to a developer, I don’t know,” he said. “That decision will be made later, but at the moment we have a concept, we have a proposal to go ahead with that concept, but we’re not committing ourselves to any money other than the DA application fees.” Councillor Kath Presdee sought information on how Council is informing the current tenants of the progress of the redevelopment, and what assistance it will offer the community groups if they are required to move. A capital expenditure review will now be provided to Council for consideration.

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t’s a good time to be heading to the movies with some great big screen flicks on offer. Now showing at Hoyts Cinemas is ‘Wrath of Man’, the new Guy Ritchie blockbuster starring Scott Eastwood, Josh Hartnett and Jason Statham. You can also still catch up with the hit flick ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ or the surprise smash ‘Nobody’, which takes you on a roller coaster ride of laughs and suspense. Opening this week is ‘June Again’ and ‘Locked Down’, while the Manchester United documentary ‘The United Way’ opens next week. And get ready for one of the most hotly anticipated films of the year, ‘A Quiet Place II’, starring the sensational Emily Blunt and directed by John Krasinksi.

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So while streaming services may be great and your lounge is pretty comfy, there’s nothing quite like experiencing the latest blockbusters on the big screen. Plus, who can go past some delicious popcorn or a choc top from the Candy Bar? Hoyts Penrith is located inside Westfield Penrith. Visit www. hoyts.com.au for session times. The Weekender has two family passes (four tickets each) to Hoyts Penrith to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competit ions@ wester nweekender. com.au with ‘Movies’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Sunday, May 16 and the winners will be notified by email. Terms and conditions are available at westernweekender.com.au.

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Mum’s the word on Sunday Last minute unique gift ideas for Mother’s Day EMILY FESZCZUK

f you have left your Mother’s Day present for that special woman in your life to the last minute, there are plenty of Penrith mums that sell products and experiences that will make the perfect gift. Glenmore Park mum of two, Molly Chand, began Belsi Artificial Flower Design at the start of the year and is ready to take orders. “It has been a hobby for some time, but I finally did it. I love getting flowers, but it is a shame when they die, so this way they last and look beautiful forever,” she said. “It is nice to have something on my own since having my girls and I am prepared for last minute orders where I can use their favourite flowers or colours, and I deliver around the Penrith LGA.” Owner of The Day Spa Penrith – Jorja James Spa, Sam Oraya started her business in Emu Plains 20 years ago because of her kids. “My son was ill in hospital a lot so I needed a job where I could juggle that… it was a struggle to balance but it has grown

Molly Chand, Veronica Neal, Elisa Kupresanin and Sam Oraya. Photo: Melinda Jane.

into being internationally recognised,” Ms Oraya said. “Day spa experiences are the most sought-after presents requested by mothers, so we have vouchers available online at www.thedayspas.com.au for that person that has nurtured and mothered you.” If you’re after a unique experience to gift, Elisa Kupresanin runs Salt Therapy Wellness Centre in Penrith with her daughter. “We have vouchers for our salt room

sessions that have health and wellbeing benefits, plus we sell natural soaps, bath soaks, magnesium oils, and salt lamps which are all natural,” she said. “I rely on my daughter a lot with the business and I think the day is a just a nice chance to have time with your family and be appreciated for what you do.” South Penrith resident Veronica Neal sources local products to make hampers for her business, The Gifting Emporium.

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The club is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Model A Ford, often called ‘Henry’s Lady’. A family club, they allow people with the same interests to meet and enjoy their hobby together, often with trips such as these thrown in. The club headed to aptly named Mechanic & Sons café in Jamisontown to round out their visit.

“I like to support small businesses that are often run by mums and create hampers that have meaning, so I carefully curate quality products so you can show mum you love her,” Ms Neal said. “I have five daughters who are great at whipping up hampers, so I will be doing local deliveries up to Sunday and people can get a 15 per cent discount on my website if they use the code ‘mum15’ at the checkout.”

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he Model A Ford Club of New South Wales paid a visit to Vintage FM this week to learn about the inner workings of local radio, and show off some of their classic cars. Having been involved with St Marys Spring Festival and other local runs within the Penrith Council District, they were excited to learn more about the area.

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LOCAL NEWS Woolies goes quiet to help shoppers Woolworths stores across Penrith will introduce ‘quiet hours’ to help shoppers with anxiety and special needs. Stores will lower lights, turn down music or radio and turn off oven buzzers for an hour each Tuesday between 10.30am and 11.30am. Store entry ways will also be cleared. The low sensory initiative was developed in consultation with disability service providers at Life Without Barriers. “Quiet Hour is a fantastic initiative by Woolworths that recognises the different needs of some customers,” said Life Without Barriers Chief Executive Claire Robbs.

RESPECTED DOCTOR DIES Dr Michael Barratt, best known for launching Barratt & Smith Pathology in Penrith in the early 1970s, passed away last week. He was 83-years-old. Dr Barratt is survived by his wife Wilma and 11 children. A memorial service will be held at St Paul’s Grammar School in Cranebrook this Saturday at 1.30pm. A live feed of the memorial will run at www.michaelbarratt.com.au.

Early start pays off Penrith’s 5.30 Club is fuelling ideas and better health EMILY FESZCZUK

hile most people are hitting the snooze button at 5.30 in the morning, some ambitious Penrith locals are choosing to come together at the crack of dawn to kickstart their day. The 5.30 Club, which started in a Cronulla café in 2019, gives people the opportunity to catch-up each weekday morning to work on personal projects. It has now spread to 24 locations around Australia, with Penrith being one of the latest spots to join the movement. Emu Plains teacher Kirstene Ciappara started the Penrith group, which meets at Starbucks on Castlereagh Road. “I learnt of the club in Bondi last year and the idea of a ‘power hour’ seemed interesting, so during the school holidays I left home at 4.30am and went down,” Ms Ciappara said. “Everyone was so welcoming, working on businesses or personal development but I needed one that was more accessible, so I reached out to the founders about starting my own out here.”

Some members of the Penrith 5.30 Club. Photo: Emily Feszczuk.

Still in its early stages, Ms Ciappara said the free group welcomes anyone to come down during the week and focus time on themselves before the morning rush. “I have an online business as well, so I spend my hour doing content creation, but we have some mums who want to do life or business admin before the kids are up, we have others who work on personal development or even just take time to journal,” she said. “You can have a power hour any time of

the day but when most of the world is still asleep you can prioritise things you might not have time for during the day, plus it starts your day off with a momentum that continues.” Ms Ciappara said it is amazing to connect with like-minded people. “You do have to adjust your schedule but the benefits of going to sleep earlier and fuelling your body right, so you don’t feel groggy in the morning, is great,” she said. See ‘the530clubpenrith’ on Instagram.

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A man has been charged after assaulting two people in Penrith last week. About 11.30am on Tuesday, April 27, a 58-year-old Penrith man attended a bottle shop on Station Street, Penrith to purchase alcohol. Allegedly, the man was intoxicated, and the cashier refused to serve the man when he came to the registers. It is alleged the man became argumentative and when another attendant came to assist, the man continued arguing and removed his shirt. The man started to walk away but then grabbed the attendant’s head and rubbed his face against his arm pit hair. The manager then approached and was pushed by the man twice. Police attended and arrested the man who was charged with two counts of ‘common assault’. He will appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, May 18.

Penrith: Teenager injured in car park stabbing incident

Inquiries are continuing into a stabbing that occurred in Penrith last week. About 11.50pm on Saturday, May 1, emergency services responded to reports of an injured man in a car park on Mulgoa Road, near the intersection of Jamison Road, Penrith. Police officers attended and located a 16-year-old with a stab wound to his side. The teen was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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South Penrith: Host of charges following police action

A man has been charged with domestic violence related offences following an incident earlier this week. About 11am on Tuesday, officers were called to Smith Street, South Penrith, following reports in relation to the concern for the welfare of a woman. On arrival, officers spoke with the 22-year-old woman, who indicated she had been injured during an altercation with a man, known to her, at a nearby property. She was taken to Nepean Hospital, where she remains in a stable condition with broken ribs. As a result of further information received, additional police – including the Public Order and Riot Squad – attended a home on Gamenya Avenue, South Penrith, about 2.30pm. A short time later, entry was forced to the property and a 34-year-old man was arrested. He was taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with multiple domestic violence related offences. During the police operation, another man was wrestled to the ground after failing to comply with instructions. Officers deployed a taser to assist with the arrest. Another man at the scene was arrested and charged with drug-related offences.

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EXPLAINER: CIVIL V CRIMINAL LAW Following our article last week explaining how civil litigation (court action) works, we received an enquiry from a local man asking if we could assist him to recover some money that had been stolen from him. On January 14 this year the man attended the Penrith RSL Club to play the poker machines. He had a small win – however the money was stolen from him when he momentarily left the machine he had been playing unattended. While the victim says the RSL Club was extremely helpful in sourcing CCTV of the incident, Police have hit a dead end in that they have not been able to identify the assailant or any witnesses to the offence. We explained to the victim that we would not be able to assist him because private lawyers generally only deal with civil law matters, whereby the man in question had been a victim of a criminal offence. We thought we would take this opportunity to explain the difference between civil law and criminal law. Civil law refers to legal interactions between private citizens. This can include commercial transactions like buying or selling assets and/or disputes and court action like suing someone for a business deal gone wrong or for an act they committed which resulted in you suffering financial or other loss. In these types of cases, the parties to the matter are the relevant individuals to the transaction or dispute, for example buyer and seller, plaintiff and defendant or applicant and respondent. Civil disputes that escalate to court action can be heard in a range of jurisdictions including NCAT, the Local Court, the District Court, the Supreme Court, and in some cases the High Court. Criminal law on the other hand is a

system of rules and regulations designed to punish individuals who commit crimes. Wherein the case of civil matters it is the responsibility of the person who has suffered damage to take action against the offending party, in the criminal law it is the role of the Police and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to establish when a criminal offence has been committed, charge the offender, and convince the court of the person’s guilt. In civil matters, each party usually have a private lawyer. In criminal matters, only defendants or accused persons have private lawyers whereby the Police and/or Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions are the opposing party. Private solicitors cannot assist persons to take action against the person who has committed a criminal offence. For example, a private lawyer cannot take action against the neighbourhood hoon for speeding – this would be a matter for the Police. In some limited circumstances criminal offences can result in a victim being able to take civil action against an offender, for example victim’s compensation or where a criminal offence has resulted in loss or damage to a private citizen. Generally speaking however, a private lawyer will only be able to assist a person in criminal law proceedings if they are the accused. Victims or witnesses to criminal offences must therefore make their complaints to the Police directly. NB: If you were at the Penrith RSL Club on January 14 and witnessed the theft referred to at the start of this article, you are welcome to contact us with any information you might have which we will pass on to Police.

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Time for action is now Survey reveals Penrith locals want climate change plan EMILY FESZCZUK

new survey by Western Sydney University (WSU) has found that Penrith residents are looking to government to lead on climate change issues with the help of First Nations Australians. Led by the University’s Institute for Culture and Society, 6,000 Greater Metropolitan Sydney residents were questioned online from 35 Local Government Areas, including 335 from Penrith. The call for action follows multiple crises from droughts to bushfires, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Lead author of the survey, Professor Juan Francisco Salazar, said it was a rare finding that 100 per cent of respondents said they were impacted by the 2019/2020 bushfire crisis. “We also compared six LGAs which included Penrith, Lithgow, Blue Mountains, Liverpool and Sydney to have a closer look at them specifically,” he said. “Across all 35 LGAs, 100 per cent stated the fires affected their sense of wellbeing, but from Penrith, 73 per cent said

it was through either public health and mental health impacts, and 21 per cent through economic impacts in the area of residence.” Respondents in Penrith were 58 per cent male and 42 per cent female, with 34 per cent claiming themselves to be progressive. “Out of the 1850 people in the smaller sample, over 85 per cent of participants said they see significant environmental changes happening and a little less than that want to do something about it,” he said. “Across the six LGAs, Penrith was the highest with 85 per cent agreeing that adaptation planning should take into consideration community knowledge and preferences and 90 per cent of locals agreed with including First Nations Australians into planning.” Mr Salazar said most residents were less concerned which form of government acts if they address urgent threats. “When asked their opinion on who should lead the climate change adaptation plans, Penrith residents responded with 33 per cent saying a combination of government agencies, 15 per cent for state

and 13 per cent for federal,” he said. “11 per cent of Penrith respondents said local government, but it is clear that the public expect serious actions from the top levels of government before it is too late, so we hope they take this information on board to implement change.” Does more need to be done to tackle climate change? Tell us what you think: Email news@westernweekender.com.au or private message us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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I read in today’s edition a story relating to Penrith’s new heritage walk (Stroll through history, Weekender April 30). I would dearly love to see our Penrith Museum of Printing included in this walk, as we are based on the old Nepean Times newspaper, which was published in Penrith for about 100 years. Our Museum demonstrates Letterpress Printing, which was invented by Johanne Gutenberg, in 1442, and which was practised up until about 1986, when the last HOT metal newspaper was discontinued, and computer type-setting took

over. We are a fully operational printshop of the 1940s and have something for everybody. We have such a fascinating, and educational establishment, in an ancient art which is slowly fading into the past, but we members of the Printing Museum will always strive “to keep the dream alive!” GRAHAM ELPHICK, VIA EMAIL

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I was interested to read the article ‘Flying with pride: Audit into flags across Penrith region’ (Weekender April 9). For many years I worked as a Baby Clinic Nurse located at a school in the Hawkesbury area. During those years I never saw the Australian flag being flown, only the Aboriginal and Torres Strait flags. Obviously reflecting the bias and control some have within our schools! I think it should be mandatory to have the Australian flag flown for any institution that is fully paid by the public purse, especially schools. I fly the Australian flag from my Jacaranda tree in the front yard. My father was a POW for three and a half years in the Second World War and I think flying the flag is a small gesture we can do to show our thanks and respect for the great sacrifice they made for their flag and all Australians. Thank you for this opportunity to give my opinion. JANET KELMAN, VIA EMAIL

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Property Central’s Golf Days have always attracted strong support for local charities.

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roperty Central Penrith is bringing back its Charity Golf Day for 2021 and has chosen to support WestCare with the funds from the day. On Thursday, May 20, sponsors will take to Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club in Luddenham with the hope of raising money for WestCare’s many endeavours. “This will support our domestic violence work, our mental health work, and our suicide prevention,” Andrew Paech, Director of WestCare said. “Because we’re a 100 per cent community funded charity, events like this are

just very special, and they help people far more than most people would realise.” Mr Paech will be present on the day to represent WestCare. “I do swing the stick around on days like this, but I’m not exactly Tiger Woods,” he laughed. Lee Waterhouse, General Manager at Property Central, said WestCare was a logical choice to support. “They are local, non-profit, non-government funded, and their programs assist such a broad range of the community,” he said. Those interested in playing are encouraged to contact Mr Waterhouse at lee. waterhouse@propertycentral.com.au.

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he Year 10 F1 in Schools team from Penrith Christian College is continuing to reach great heights, having just hosted the Nationals component of the competition on April 23. Team Axion, which came in first place at the REA Foundation State Finals last December, virtually competed against other schools across Australia. The competition involves building and racing miniature race cars, but also challenges students to learn a range of other skills. They work with physics, aerodynam-

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ics, design, manufacturing, branding, marketing and sponsorship, among many other practical skills. “Throughout our whole journey we have been growing and maturing, with opportunities building character and equipping us with a new arsenal of skills that will prepare us for our future careers,” Jordan Whiley, Axion Team Leader said. Team Axion was also visited on the day by Penrith MP Stuart Ayres. “Not only is F1 in Schools great fun for students, it will help them land the great jobs too,” Mr Ayres said. Team Axion is now awaiting their results.

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Licence checks critical Checking a builder’s credentials online could save you from a horror story EMILY FESZCZUK

ocals planning to get building work done are being reminded to check that the contractors they hire are licenced and insured. NSW Fair Trading is encouraging people to use its tradesperson and contractor licence check tool to protect themselves by hiring the right person for the job. Emu Plains resident Jan Endicott received a quote from a Penrith-based business for over $26,000 worth of home renovations before her son informed her that she should check its licence. “I contacted a tradie, described what work I needed, which involved incorporating a separate toilet into the bathroom with the removal of a wall, and he submitted a quote but then I checked his licence,” Ms Endicott said. “I discovered his licence did not cover him for work over $20,000, so I emailed saying I did not feel comfortable going ahead without homeowner’s compensation insurance and never heard from him again.” In NSW, tradespeople need a licence for

Steve Rositano from Rositano Kitchens and Joinery. Photo: Melinda Jane.

any residential building work valued at more than $5,000, and all specialist work, such as electrical, plumbing and roof tiling, regardless of the value. Steve Rositano has been running Rosi-

tano Kitchens and Joinery in Penrith for 21 years and said there is a licencing issue in the building industry. “We think it is so important to be licenced, have public liability insurance

and workers compensation because things can go wrong and you need to be ready, but it does mean we have to include those expenses into our cost which makes us less competitive,” Mr Rositano told the Weekender. “I know there are builders in the area that aren’t insured or licenced to remove walls and yet they will do it to not lose the job, but on the off chance something happens they can’t cover the cost for the client.” Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson said it’s vital consumers check who they hire. “Shoddy or unlicensed work can be expensive to fix, not to mention a safety risk for you and your family, so we’re constantly reminding consumers how important it is to be savvy when hiring a contractor,” he said. “We’ve made it easy to know whether someone is qualified or not by developing an online licence check tool, so be vigilant, verify their licence, ask for references and request a written contract for any work over $5,000.” You can check a builder or tradie’s licence online by visiting the Service NSW website.

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Jackson has eyes on 2023 dream EMILY FESZCZUK

ackson O’Mara’s woodchopping career was almost put on the chopping block by a debilitating disease that put him in a wheelchair. Despite the setback, the 10-year-old Glenmore Park resident is now back on track to achieve his dream of competing in the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2023. Jackson’s mum, Rachael O’Mara, said he had been competing in shows since 2016, but had to take a two-year break due to his condition. “Jackson comes from a family history of woodchopping with his dad, pop and uncle all doing it, so he has been doing it since he was young, but he was diagnosed with a disease called Perthes,” she said. “It is a rare disease where blood flow gets disrupted to the hip bone causing the femur to deteriorate and chip away, which caused him to be wheelchair-bound and needing operations.” While the femoral bone is able recover, Jackson will require a hip replacement soon, but Ms O’Mara said that will not stop him from woodchopping. “The surgery will not be ideal for wood-

chopping, but his doctors have said if he works on getting the movement back, he can definitely continue doing it,” she said. “He wants to compete in the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show as he will be 12-yearsold, which is the entry age, so he has started training full-time and practices weekly with his dad.” Ms O’Mara said they are currently looking for sponsorship to help with the cost of equipment and competing. “The axes are expensive, as most come from overseas, then there are costs for the shows along with the logs, which cost anywhere from $15,” she said. “He can wear company names on his clothes and things, so if any local businesses want their name out there, we are more than happy to do something with them.” A unique sport that takes technique, Ms O’Mara is encouraging other people to consider trying it out. “People think it is scary, but it is quite safe, as they wear special mesh chain socks and shin pads… it is fun, it is very family orientated and you get to meet lots of lovely people,” she said. Follow Jackson’s story at www.facebook. com/jacksonomarawoodchopper.

Jackson O’Mara practicing his woodchopping. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Special way to honour mum Celebrate your mum on Mother’s Day with the return of Council’s annual event, Trees for Mum. Back for its twelfth year, Trees for Mum will be planting trees at Grey Gums Reserve in Cranebrook on Sunday, May 9 between 8.30am and 12.30pm. The free event will be divided into 30-minute sessions, with the first session starting at 8.30am and the last session at 12.30pm, with registrations essential to join the day. Email bushcare@penrith.city to secure your spot. The event will be following a COVID safe plan to ensure all participants adhere to social distancing guidelines. The plan includes capping the 30-minute sessions with 35 participants, thoroughly disinfecting tools before and after use, and requesting all participants sign in for planting. Planting a tree is such a simple gesture to honour your mum, grand-

mother or a mother-figure in your life. The act of planting a tree can be a very positive and meaningful experience to share with family and friends on Mother’s Day. Trees for Mum is also a great opportunity to be out in nature and to learn about Penrith’s local environment. Planting a tree is a simple way to help restore our endangered bushland. I encourage anyone who wants to celebrate and remember their mum on Mother’s Day to register for the event and come down and plant at tree in her honour. Participants are encouraged to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen is also highly recommended. More information about the event and the event’s COVID-19 safety plan is available at penrith.city/events.

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Hartley’s time to shine Emu Heights resident begins crowdfunding campaign for watch dream ERIN CHRISTIE

n Emu Heights resident is hoping to make a splash with a range of new watches. Hartley Dhyon is the proud founder of D’HYON Watches, a project he began during the original COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. “I wanted to create something that would be able to interact with someone and connect with someone in a way that I could get great joy out of, but could also tailor to another person,” Mr Dhyon said. “One of the ironies of watches is that they’re timeless. “Even with the advent of digital watches and smart watches, people usually still wear classic designed watches, usually as a fashion piece.” After deciding watches were the avenue he wished to pursue, Mr Dhyon worked with German watchmaker David Bana, who brought his years of experience to the project. After months of work and collaboration to bring together the dream, the result was five original watch cases, described

Hartley Dhyon is hoping to get support for his watch company. Photo: Melinda Jane.

as ‘minimalist but classic’ in their design. Mr Dhyon has just finished his first degree, a Bachelor of Economics and began his Juris Doctor in law.

“It’s nice to have that counterbalance in that sort of more creative element that comes from designing something,” he said.

“Law makes you think in different ways … and sometimes in very creative ways, it helped in that sense of looking outside the box and looking at things from different angles.” The next step for Mr Dhyon is to crowdfund for the project, with a campaign beginning on Thursday, May 13. “The idea is to get the initial capital funding to kickstart the production of the watch, so it’s to really get the ball off the ground,” he said. While he has finished the prototypes and completed assessments for quality control, Mr Dhyon sees this upcoming crowdfunding as the period that will hopefully take the project from a hobby to a side-hustle, and perhaps even more in the years to come. “If they pledge $200, and if it’s successful, they’ll eventually get one of the very first watches made. It’s a pre-order sort of thing,” he explained. “There’s no liability if it doesn’t succeed, it works both ways. In a good sense, that’s why I wanted to reach out – Penrith is a fantastic community, we all come together and support people.” See www.dhyonwatches.com.

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bony Cornelius Mau’u had a tough childhood experiencing domestic violence at home, but she used her imagination to escape. The Penrith artist started putting that imagination on paper and now sells her paintings through her online business, Ivory Art. The 23-year-old got into art as a teenager as a way to deal with what she had experienced. “One of my parents was an alcoholic and we didn’t have the best childhood… mainly verbal and mental abuse which took a toll on us kids, lots of running away from home and poor communication,” Ms Cornelius Mau’u said. “That same parent used to be an artist back in the day, but I got into art once I was in high school and needed to find a healthy outlet because I was in a real negative state of mind and saw the potential to spiral.” Discovering she had a natural talent for art herself, Ms Cornelius Mau’u said she started painting more and more to express herself.

“With our situation I would go outside a lot to get away and then I would live in a dream land in my head to escape, so you will notice my paintings feature nature, and then live on the line of fantasy and reality,” she said. “I also love drawing exotic women as one of my parents is white and one is dark, so when I was young I had a cultural complex and felt I didn’t fit into either but these strong women were how I wanted to express myself.” Starting to sell her art and paint custom pieces a few years ago, Ms Cornelius Mau’u hopes to make her business, Ivory Art, her full-time job. “I started signing my pieces Ivory instead of Ebony as almost an alter ego but it is also a double meaning because my paintings are like my ivory treasures, they are rare and special,” she said. “I find a lot of people that buy my art have had similar stories to me and make a really strong connection with the paintings, my art makes them feel something and becomes their own outlet in a way.” The view the collection and purchase an artwork, head online and visit www. ivoryartstore.com.

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Moses Leota powers through the Manly defence. Photo: NRL Photos.

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he Sharks trade the beaches for the golden west on Friday night when they hit the M4 and head to the foot of the Mountains to tackle a Penrith outfit that continues to breeze through wins at present. Even when Manly got themselves back into the contest on the scoreboard in Bathurst last Saturday, you knew the Panthers were going to get the job done. With perhaps the best game manager in the NRL at the helm, it’s just expected now. In reality Penrith’s biggest test is just around the corner – how it navigates the difficult State of Origin period could ultimately decide whether this side is the real deal when it comes to the Premiership. You can lament the system and how it disadvantages teams at different stages, but the best of the best always manage to get through it and right the ship by September,

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FRIDAY, MAY 7 | 6.00PM | BLUEBET STADIUM | REFEREE: CHRIS BUTLER and now it’s Penrith’s turn to prove they’re in that class. Before then, however, it’s business as usual. A near full strength side will run onto BlueBet Stadium on Friday night in front of what is expected to be another strong crowd despite the 6pm timeslot, enough to ensure NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is shifting some numbers in the upcoming Budget to ensure the stadium’s upgrade is locked in. Cronulla essentially threw the 2021 season in the bin when they dumped coach John Morris in the most farcical of circumstances a few weeks back, resulting in losses to the Knights, Bulldogs and Storm, the latter a second half demolition at AAMI Park last Friday night. The Sharks will win their share of games in 2021 but the disruption caused by the Morris decision has derailed any realistic

chance of them taking out the title, or perhaps even making the Finals. Cronulla just isn’t competing for 80 minutes at the moment, a scary prospect when you consider that is one of Penrith’s most impressive traits – being switched on for the entire game, always feeling in control. It’s been a few weeks since Penrith have put the cleaners through a team and I get the feeling a complete performance is just around the corner – and it could come at Cronulla’s expense. Much of Penrith’s brilliance at the moment is coming from unexpected places and I’m not sure Cronulla can handle it. Winger Brian To’o was barely a lock for a first grade spot 12 months ago but is now a household name, defying his stature and size and absolutely tearing apart oppositions.

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Tyrone May may be far from a fan favourite and you can certainly pick out deficiencies in his game, but he’s delivering in multiple positions at present and quietly going about the hard yards. And then there’s Isaah Yeo – one of the hardest working locks in the game with a superb tackle efficiency rate and a heart that any coach would be proud of. Cronulla just don’t have that spirit at the moment. The club is hoping that incoming coach Craig Fitzgibbon can discover it, but that’s a long way down the road. Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has named the same side that beat Manly last Saturday to face the Sharks, with Kurt Capewell under a slight injury cloud. Braden Hamlin-Uele is out for Cronulla, while Matt Moylan has been named on an extended bench. Tip: Panthers by 30.

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16 Jack Williams

8 Moses Leota

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Sportsbet has installed Nathan Cleary as a $7 favourite to win this year’s Clive Churchill Medal. Cameron Munster is next best as $12, followed by Adam Reynolds and Cody Walker at $13. Two other Penrith players are also in the top contenders, including Jarome Luai ($15) and James Fisher-Harris ($18). “It’s no surprise Nathan Cleary is a clear favourite. His Panthers are unbeaten after eight rounds and even at this early stage look like they are Grand Final bound,’’ said Sportsbet.com. au’s Rich Hummerston.

Panthers halfback and captain Nathan Cleary. Photo: Megan Dunn.

Panthers forward Spencer Leniu ventured to Wollongong last Sunday to support his old team mate and friend Zac Cini, who made his debut for the Tigers against St George-Illawarra at WIN Stadium. “It was good seeing him play, I grew up with him. We played at the same junior club,” Leniu said. “My mum messaged me just before game day saying that Zac’s making his debut and I was over the moon for him. Obviously growing up together I’ve seen all the hard work he’s put in. His whole family are a bunch of legends and I can imagine how proud they were of him. I had to be there. It was pretty hard coming off a twohour trip from Bathurst and then travelling another hour and a half to Wollongong but there was no way I was going to miss it.”

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The Panthers are comfortable enough with Brent Naden’s (pictured right) departure to Canterbury next season. I’m told many key figures at the club remain unconvinced that Naden has learned enough from last year’s Grand Final scandal involving cocaine, and his subsequent clubdriven suspension. It’s unlikely Naden will

find himself back in first grade at Penrith this season, unless there’s a catastrophic injury toll.

Matt Burton took an early guilty plea this week on a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle charge stemming out of Penrith’s win over Manly last weekend. It means he’ll cop a $1,150 fine and will be free to play against Cronulla on Friday night. There’s a few people suggesting Burton was only charged to justify the bizarre decision to go back several plays and penalise the incident – which was barely worth a penalty let alone a charge.

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pencer Leniu is one of the brightest young prospects in the game, with Panthers bosses moving heaven and earth late last year just to keep him on their roster. And while fans, and even TV commentators, can’t get enough of Leniu’s barnstorming runs off the bench, his lack of minutes this year hasn’t gone unnoticed. In eight games this season, the 20-year-old has averaged just 24.8 minutes per game while fellow bench warmers Liam Martin (47 minutes per game), Matt Eisenhuth (33 minutes per game) and Tyrone May (33 minutes per game) have been enjoying significantly more game time on a weekly basis. Over the last two weeks – in wins against Newcastle and Manly – Leniu has played the least amount of minutes among his teammates with 17 and 19 minutes recorded respectively. “I’m not too sure why I’m not getting many minutes. I just go on whenever Ivan puts me on

and go off when he takes me off – I’m just rolling with the punches at the moment,” he said. Initially, injury concerns were mentioned as potential reasons for Leniu’s decreased minutes, however the Minchinbury Jets junior assures Extra Time his body is “feeling pretty good” two months in, but hinted the NRL’s new rules could be a factor. “I haven’t really been getting as much minutes as I would like but the body is feeling pretty fresh, I feel alright,” he confirmed. “My lungs aren’t feeling too well though with all the set restarts, but everything else is sweet.” Leniu shouldn’t worry too much about his lack of game time, most forwards take several years to get used to the rigours of week to week NRL footy. And while James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota are playing heavy minutes as Penrith’s starting props, they certainly weren’t doing that early in their careers. “I just have to keep on doing the extras and, whenever I have my days off, just come in and do the extra work, like getting my legs ticking over and all that sort of stuff,” Leniu said. “I enjoy working out with Moses and Fish, they are pretty hard trainers.”

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o while some teams were busy buying their way to the top, importing top talent and back-ending player deals to achieve instant success, the Panthers were building a relationship with the Central West and nurturing young talent from the age of 15 through their innovative pathways program. The next breed of superstars are on their way. Here’s just a few players to look out for. In Harold Matthews (Under 17s), there are high hopes for both five-eighth Isaiya Katoa, brother of former Panther Sione, and Jett Cleary, yes Ivan Cleary’s youngest son and Nathan’s brother. In Jersey Flegg (Under 21s) two forwards in particular are showing plenty of promise. One is lock Brad Fearnley, who has already won the 2019 SG Ball Player of the Year and recently spent six weeks during the pre-season training with Penrith’s NRL squad. There’s also another name Penrith fans will be familiar with and that’s Mavrik Geyer, a prop and son of Panthers legend Mark. After starting on the bench early in the season, Mavrik was recently promoted to a starting spot and continues to impress. While in the unbeaten reserve grade side the club has high hopes for Lindsay Smith, J’maine Hopgood, Izack Tago and Taylan May. All have a realistic chance to make their first grade debuts later in the season. There are plenty of other players who will make their mark over the next few years,

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however keeping them is another matter altogether. Quite simply Penrith should be rewarded for all the hard work that goes into developing these players… but that’s a column for another day. What caught my eye last week... The fact that no one wanted to talk about allegations made by former Newcastle winger Nathan Ross that he was ‘shamed’ by then coach Nathan Brown who suggested he was ‘weak’ for not wanting to play on with a serious injury. I would have loved to have heard Brown’s side of the story. What game I’m looking forward to... The Cowboys v Broncos was once considered a highlight on the NRL calendar. Recent results have once again made this a game to watch but for all the wrong reasons. This week, it will be to see which side is slowly emerging from an 18-month form slump. How the mighty have fallen. My tips for the week... Storm, Panthers, Eels, Raiders, Titans, Broncos, Sea Eagles. The final word... I’ve never heard a more stupid idea than splitting the NRL into two conferences. It works in the NFL and in the NBA where there are 30+ teams involved. It is a moronic suggestion.

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anthers forward Matt Eisenhuth has heaped plenty of praise on Penrith’s often unacknowledged coaching staff, who have currently guided teams to the top of the table in not one but two competitions. After eight rounds of action, the Panthers remain undefeated in both the NRL and NSW Cup – a huge feat this far into a season. Eisenhuth, who joined the Panthers this season from the Wests Tigers, said head coach Ivan Cleary and his assistants Andrew Webster and Cameron Ciraldo, as well as NSW Cup coach Peter Wallace, deserve to be celebrated. “The coaching staff here is unbelievable, from Ivan down to his two assistants and all the other performance staff,” he said. “From top to bottom they do everything they can to make sure we’re right and ready to go each week – that’s from player one to player 30 – and that’s shown in our performances from our NSW Cup team as well.” Along with sitting on top and undefeated, Penrith also hold the best ‘for’ and ‘against’ in both competitions. Eisenhuth said players buying into a coaching philosophy is hugely important for overall success.

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“It’s the playing group as well buying into that and wanting to get better every week,” he said. “Even though both sides are winning, there’s always areas for improvement. It’s a pretty hard-working group of blokes.”

Since Eisenhuth joined the Panthers in the off-season, he hasn’t missed a game with his new teammates. Ever reliable off the interchange bench, the 28-year-old is running close to 100m per game and enjoying a tackle efficiency rate of 93.2 per cent.

Eisenhuth said he pinches himself every day that he gets to be part of such a successful club. “That’s footy… it’s just worked out in my favour, I guess,” he said. “I’m happy with the time I spent at my previous club but I’m enjoying my time here at Penrith and enjoying each week for what it is. “I’m not getting too far ahead of myself, and that’s the same as the team. It’s week by week, we’re just enjoying the ride.” Penrith will look to continue their recordbreaking winning run when they aim for nine straight victories when they take on Cronulla this evening at BlueBet Stadium. While the Panthers are flying high in 2021, the Sharks are currently on a four-game losing skid. The odds might be very much in Penrith’s favour for tonight’s clash, but Eisenhuth believe the Sharks still pose a huge threat. “You don’t expect any win in the NRL to be easy, but I guess when we’re going as well as we have been, teams that are coming to verse you are going to bring their best to try and knock you off,” he said. “That’s why we’ve got to respect every team that we’re playing. We know they are going to come out and be ready for us. I’m expecting nothing but a good performance from them.”

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e’re now a third of the way through the season and injury tolls are starting to mount throughout the

league. Week by week, we’re seeing team lists released with big names missing across various positions. Some clubs have been hit particularly hard in key areas, so it got me thinking. What if NRL clubs had a $350,000 allowance to spend to poach a player from another club, and who exactly would they target at this stage of the season? Obviously, the teams outside the eight would be most desperate for reinforcements. So, looking at those sides, here’s who I’d target with my hypothetical $350k cheque. The Bulldogs sit bottom of the table and desperately need a dummy-half. I think the Cowboys’ Jake Granville would walk into a starting spot having been relegated to a bench role in Townsville recently. The Broncos need some punch from their outside backs, and the Storm’s Brenko Lee could help add depth in that position. For the Tigers, Michael Maguire would love to be able to raid the Super League and pick up a ball-playing half in Gareth Widdop.

Cronulla also need another outside back, and Braiden Burns could make the move for a starting role after finding himself down the pecking order at Souths. North Queensland have already signed Tom Dearden for next year, he’d love to get up there early to escape his current reserve-grade status at Red Hill. The Knights are sorely missing Mitchell Pearce in the halves and the Storm’s Nicho Hynes has been open in his desire for a starting role. He could make the six jersey his own in Newcastle and move closer to home on the Central Coast. Manly would also love a dummy-half and now that Api Koroisau is back at Penrith, Mitch Kenny could walk into a nine jersey at Brookvale. The Raiders need a ball-playing fullback particularly with the rumours of homesickness surrounding George Williams, and Scott Drinkwater could return to a number one jersey under Ricky Stuart. Obviously top eight sides would also like some reinforcements, but the NRL would need to let the bottom pack have the first pick of the bunch. We’ll have a look at which recruits could make a difference in the Finals next week.

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Surprisingly, this was the only flight Magic Dirt ever missed, despite the hazy nature of the late ‘90s and early 2000s, where Adalita and the band spent much of their time partying at the likes of the Big Day Out, among big-shot rock stars like Garbage’s Shirley Manson, The Clash’s Joe Strummer and Iggy Pop, to name a few. Speaking to the Weekender, Adalita painted an idyllic picture of Magic Dirt’s height of fame, some 20 years ago now. “Watching Neil Young side of stage at the Big Day Out was life-changing, it was incredible … they’re playing on stage to like 40,000 people jumping up and down,” she said. “So many memories, so many after par-

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WHAT'S ON AND WHERE

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Penrith Museum of Fire Open daily 9.30am-4.30pm 4731 3000 • 1 Museum Drive Nepean Potters Society Third Tuesday of the month 9630 6364

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Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce • Regular events penrithchamber.org.au

Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm Coffee Club Nepean River Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 6pm 1300 222 222 Nepean Evening View Club Call for volunteers and new members • www.view.org.au Dementia Carers Support Group • Fortnightly meetings 4751 3033 Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month Headspace • 8880 8160

Live and free entertainment every weekend Live music is back and here to stay, and there’s no better place to see it locally than Penrith Panthers. With live acts every Friday and Saturday night, you’ll see the best local talent. Whether you’re into modern acoustic through to contemporary jazz, there will be an act for you. Head to Squires Terrace Bar to enjoy the experience for free.

Jordan Springs Probus Club New members welcome 0402 699 611

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Suicide Prevention and Support Network 0402 627 696 Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878

Explore historic Fernhill Estate

Bjorn Again comes to Panthers

The 2.6km walking loop of the beautiful Fernhill Estate is just long enough to wear the kids out. Open 10am-12.30pm Saturdays and 1pm4pm Sundays.

This fabulous tribute show will play at Penrith Panthers on Friday, May 14. Don’t miss an ABBA-solutely fantastic night. Visit www.penrith. panthers.com.au/event/bjorn-again to book tickets.

JP Service in Penrith Tuesday and Thursday 7/458-470 High St • 9am-5pm JP Service in St Marys Wednesdays at St Marys Village • 9623 7700

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Glenbrook Community Theatre

ORSON·S SHADOW by Austin Pendleton (conceived by Judith Auberjonois), directed by Josh Stojanovic

14-22 May 2021 www.glenbrookplayers.com.au or (02) 4739 0003 Fri 14 and 21 May 8pm, Sat 15 and 22 May 8pm Sat 15 and 22 May 2pm and Sun 16 May 1pm Tickets for all 8pm performances $26 for all 1pm and 2pm performances $23 Group bookings and credit card facilities available This play contains the use of course language and sexual references

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, Inc New York

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GLENBROOK PLAYERS ARE BACK!

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eet the most delightfully evil man alive, Mr Hyde. The upcoming play, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’, retells the story of the 1886 Gothic novella, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with a team of charmingly ‘French’ performers at the helm. With source material that introduced us to the idea of split personalities, you can expect this will be an interesting ride. Five hilarious performers are here to tell us the terrifying tale of Jekyll and Hyde with a surprising comedic twist –

they promise to make you laugh until it hurts. New Zealand-based production group A Slightly Isolated Dog have been creating ‘new devised theatre’ since 2005. They are famed for their reputation of shaking up well-known stories and injecting outrageous physical comedy and twisted pop songs into their tellings. Described as ‘gloriously silly fun’, their time in town is not one to miss. ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ will play at The Joan from Friday, May 28 to Saturday, May 29, with two evening performances and one Saturday matinee. Tickets begin at $36. Visit www.thejoan.com.au for more information and bookings.

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June Again (M) 6 to 19 May

Raiders of the Lost Ark (M)

Nomadland (M)

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Moon Rock for Monday (M)

Antoinette in the Cévennes (M)

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DINING OUT

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Delicious Italian food in a beautiful atmosphere at Michelangelo’s

Open 7 days a week Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Mon-Fri 11am-9pm Sat-Sun 9am-9pm FULLY LICENSED RESTAURANT OFFERING MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE Functions Birthdays, special occasions Cocktails • Kids menu & much more Westﬁeld Level 1/585 Riley St, Penrith 4722 4444 | sittanos.com.au

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ucked away on a corner block along the Great Western Highway is Michelangelo’s Italian Restaurant, a foodie favourite of those across both Penrith and the Blue Mountains. In a warm and cosy brick house, once used as a milk bar, a tearoom and for other restaurants, you’ll be served hearty, authentic Italian food by delightful and dedicated staff. Run by the same owners for over seven years now, you can trust your experience at Michelangelo’s will always be fantastic. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm, and on Sundays from 11.30am-3pm, you can treat yourself to lunch or dinner on the weekends when

you visit Michelangelo’s. With a mix of home-made pastas, risotto, hearty woodfired pizzas, and elaborate, filling mains, there will be something for everyone, no matter their requirements. They offer takeaway options as well, so you can enjoy their delicious cooking from your own couch. Michelangelo’s can also accommodate small and large groups for work functions, Christmas parties, and even weddings. Michelangelo’s Italian Restaurant can be found at 176 Great Western Highway, Blaxland. You can find them at www. michaelangelosrestaurant.com.au, or on Facebook and Instagram. For bookings, call 4739 0485.

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A new spin-off of ‘The Flintstones’ has been greenlit by FOX in the US. Titled ‘Bedrock’, the animated sequel will be set 20 years after the events of the original series, which ran from 1960-1966. The new series will see Fred on the brink

COMING SOON

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of retirement and 20-something Pebbles embarking on her own career. As the Stone Age gives way to a shiny and enlightened Bronze Age, the residents of Bedrock will find this evolution harder than a swing from Bamm-Bamm’s club. ‘The Flintstones’ was my favourite cartoon growing up, so I must say I’m looking forward to this when it eventually hits our screens! 9Life series ‘Australia’s Best House’ is getting a second season with Megan Gale returning as host. If you think you’ve got Australia’s best house, you can still enter your property by emailing ash@ abode-ent.com. Season one is available to stream on 9Now.

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Ê New episodes of ‘Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell’ will premiere on the ABC

on Wednesday, May 26 at 8.30pm. Along with Micallef, returning cast include Emily Taheny, Francis Greenslade, Christie Whelan Browne, Stephen Hall, Tosh Greenslade and the Kraken.

Ê Season four of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ is currently airing on SBS on Thursday nights as well as SBS on Demand. Ê ‘Physical’, a new 10-episode dramedy starring Aussie Rose Byrne as a 1980s aerobics instructor, is coming to Apple TV+ on Friday, June 18. Ê I gave ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Down Under’ a watch the other night on Stan and I must say, it was easily the worst thing I’ve seen all year. Yes, probably not my cup of tea to begin with, but I thought it may be some lighthearted fun. I was wrong!

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Ê A new dating show with a twist is in the works at the ABC. The national broadcaster is looking for singles to go on a date in an art gallery. “We are looking to find out as to whether art galleries are a good place to visit whilst on a date when looking to learn more about a potential romantic partner,” a casting notice states. Send your name, contact details and age to artworks@abc.net.au with ‘ABC Arts Dating Show’ in the subject.

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Ê It’s about damn time! The third season of acclaimed Netflix series ‘Master of None’ will finally premiere on Sunday, May 23. It’s understood the new season will focus on Lena Waithe’s character as opposed to Aziz Ansari’s, who not only co-created the series but anchored the first two seasons. I do hope Aziz pops up from time to time, judging by the recently released trailer, it looks like he will.

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TV Guide: May 7–13

Sunday 9 May

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Friday 7 May

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:55 Q&A [s] 11:00 Trump Takes On The World [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera (M v) [s] 10:00 Keeping Faith (M) [s] 11:00 ABC Late News [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Thin Ice” (M v) (’09) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Bounty Hunter” (M s,v,l) (’10) Stars: Jennifer Aniston 10:55 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “The Giver” (M) (’14) Stars: Jeff Bridges 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters *Live* [s] 9:50 NRL: Golden Point [s] 10:35 Movie: “American Assassin” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Dylan O’Brien 12:40 New Amsterdam (M mp) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures (M) 8:30 London: 2,000 Years Of History (PG) 9:20 Patriot Brains (M) 10:15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 11:10 SBS World News Late

2:30 Weekender 3:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Border Patrol (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia (PG) 10:30 Property Ladder UK (PG) 1:00 The Fine Art Auction

4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 8: Richmond v Geelong *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts (M)

3:55 The Simpsons (PG) 4:45 Movie: “Garfield: A Tail Of Two Kitties” (G) (’06) Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt 6:30 Movie: “Rio” (G) (’11) Stars: Carlos Saldanha 8:30 Movie: “Spiderman 2” (M v) (’04) Stars: Tobey Maguire

5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 On Country Kitchen 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Kaitangata Twitch” (PG) (’10) Stars: Te Waimarie Kessell 9:15 Bedtime Stories 9:25 Big Name, No Blanket (M l) 10:25 Bamay

2:00 Blue Bloods (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Devil’s Triangle (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 Movie: “Term Life” (M v,l) (’16) Stars: Vince Vaughn 12:30 Home Shopping

1:00 Charmed (PG) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 The Conners (PG)

2:00 Fixer To Fabulous 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Flip Or Flop Vegas 4:30 Renovate To Rent 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Hidden Potential 8:30 Lake Life 9:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Movie: “Early Man” (G) (’18) Stars: Eddie Redmayne 8:25 Jandal Burn 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Fruits Basket 9:15 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG) 9:35 Radiant (PG)

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

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) (PG) 8:35 TBA 11:05 Doctor Who (PG) 11:50 Arts Works 12:20 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 12:50 Insert Name Here (PG) 1:20 Catalyst

5:30 The Cook And The Chef 6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Rick Stein’s Spain 9:40 Mystery Diners 10:05 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 10:35 Come Dine With Me UK

5:35 Shortland Street (PG) 6:05 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible (PG) 9:20 How Sex Changed The World

4:00 Dance Moms (PG) 5:00 The Nanny (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Casper” (PG) (’95) Stars: Christina Ricci 7:30 Movie: “Shrek 2” (PG) (’04) Stars: Mike Myers 9:30 Movie: “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Jason Segel

3:20 Movie: “Eureka Stockade” (G) (’49) Stars: Chips Rafferty 5:30 Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Jack Reacher” (M v,l) (’12) Stars: Tom Cruise

7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds [s] 2:30 Love On The Spectrum (PG) [s] 3:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 3:55 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Finding Alice (M) [s] 9:10 Wakefield (M)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] 12:00 TBA 1:30 AFL: Round 8: GWS v Essendon *Live* From Giants Stadium [s] 4:30 Motorway Patrol (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 AFL: Round 8: Melbourne v Sydney *Live* [s] 11:00 Repco Supercars Highlights 2021: The Bend Supersprint Highlights - Day 1 [s]

12:00 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 12:30 Our State On A Plate [s] 1:00 Desert Vet [s] 2:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 2:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 3:00 Netball: Giants v Magpies *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Mission: Impossible - Fallout” (M v) (’18) Stars: Tom Cruise 11:20 Movie: “The Eagle” (M v) (’11) Stars: Channing Tatum

12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 The Dog House (PG) [s] 2:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 The Living Room [s] 4:30 Living On The Coast [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Advancing Australia [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 8:00 The Savoy (PG) [s] 9:00 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 10:10 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s] 11:10 NCIS (M) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Gymnastics: Artistic World Cup Bulgaria 3:30 Nigella: The Cook Who Made Me 4:35 Planet Expedition: Arctic Ice Mountain (PG) 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (M) 8:30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 10:20 Movie: “Swimming With Men” (M l) (’18) Stars: Rob Brydon 12:05 Movie: “Love And Friendship” (PG) (’16) Stars: Kate Beckinsale

2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep 3:00 Property Ladder UK (PG) 5:30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea (PG)

2:00 Storage Wars (PG) 2:30 American Pickers (PG) 3:30 Heavy Rescue (PG) 4:30 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Megastructures (PG) 6:30 AFL: Pre Game 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Godzilla” (M) (’19) Stars: Kyle Chandler

4:45 Jabba’s Movies (PG) 5:15 Movie: “Lilo & Stitch” (G) (’02) Stars: Chris Sanders 7:00 Movie: “Ice Age: The Meltdown” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ray Romano 8:50 Movie: “The Book Thief” (M l,s) (’13) Stars: Geoffrey Rush

4:55 APTN National News 5:25 Te Ao With Moana 5:55 NITV News: Nula 6:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 6:55 Yokayi Footy 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Long Distance Revolutionary (M l)

2:00 The Doctors (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 I Fish 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 1:10 48 Hours (M)

1:00 TBA 1:45 TBA 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 Friends (PG) 10:35 Movie: “Analyze That” (M) (’02) Stars: Billy Crystal 11:50 The Unicorn (PG) 12:35 Home Shopping 1:35 Charmed (PG) 2:30 Supernatural (M v,d)

2:30 Lake Life 3:30 Pool Kings (PG) 4:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 5:30 Hidden Potential 6:30 My Big Family Farm 7:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 House Hunters Reno

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk (PG) 9:30 Cleopatra In Space

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:00 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 Special: Climate Emergency 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:15 Four Corners

6:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 The Set (PG) 8:30 Unprotected Sets (MA15+) 9:25 Live From The BBC (PG) 10:10 Sammy J 10:15 Insert Name Here (M s) 10:45 Staged (M l)

5:30 Cheese Slices 6:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food 7:30 Jamie’s American Road Trip 8:30 Ainsley Eats The Streets 9:30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 10:35 Flintoff’s Great British Road Trip (PG) 11:35 Heston’s Fantastical Food Big Brew

5:30 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne United *Live* 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The XFiles (M h,v) 9:20 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) 9:50 Cycling: Giro D’italia *Live* Stage 1 1:35 Vice Guide To Film (M)

4:15 Movie: “Pokémon 3 The Movie: Spell Of The Unown” (G) (’00) Stars: Veronica Taylor 5:45 Movie: “Cats & Dogs” (PG) (’01) Stars: Michael Clarke Duncan 7:30 Movie: “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” (M v) (’16) Stars: Charlize Theron

3:35 Movie: “The Big Country” (PG) (’58) Stars: Gregory Peck 7:00 Rugby Union: Preview 7:30 Rugby Union: Reds v Brumbies *Live* 9:45 Rugby Union: Post Match 10:30 Movie: “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (PG) (’69)

10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass (PG) [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Australia Remastered [s] 3:35 Restoration Australia [s] 4:30 Back Roads [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Spicks And Specks [s] 8:30 Wakefield (M) [s] 9:30 Smother (M) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders [s] 1:30 TBA 3:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:30 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Big Brother (M) [s] 8:45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Vixens v Lightning *Live* [s] 3:00 NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs *Live* [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:50 NINE News Late [s] 10:20 Australian Crime Stories (M) [s] 11:20 Shallow Grave (MA15+) [s]

9:00 Australia By Design: Architecture [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 12:00 Advancing Australia [s] 12:30 Vax Live: Concert To Reunite The World *Live* [s] 1:40 TBA 3:50 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 Fishing Australia [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 11:10 The Sunday Project (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 1 7:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: NRS Cycling Highlights 2021 3:30 Cycling: LiegeBastogne-Liege Mens Race Highlights 4:30 True Evil - The Making Of A Nazi: Goebbels (PG) 5:30 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 1 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Virus That Shook The World (M) (In English/ French/ Mandarin) 10:30 See What You Made Me Do (M)

3:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Air Crash Investigations 11:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 3:30 Our Town 4:00 Harry’s Practice

3:00 AFL: Round 8: Western Bulldogs v Carlton *Live* 6:00 Pawn Stars Australia (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Reign Of Fire” (PG) (’02) 8:35 Movie: “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” (M d,l,s,v) (’17) Stars: Taron Egerton 11:30 Tattoo Nightmares (M)

2:30 TBA 4:30 TBA 6:30 Movie: “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (PG) (’19) Stars: Chris Pratt 8:35 First Dates Australia (M) 12:05 Aquarius (M l) 2:00 Deception: Pilot/ Forced Perspective/ Escapology/ Divination (M)

4:30 Football: NT Women’s Premier League 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Behind The Brush 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Jackie Robinson (M) 8:40 On The Record (MA15+) 10:20 A Better Man (M) 11:20 Bamay 12:00 Volumz

2:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 3:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

7:00 The Neighbourhood (PG) 8:00 Neighbours (PG) 10:30 TBA 1:50 100% Hotter (PG) 2:50 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping

2:30 My Big Family Farm 3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones 8:30 Flipping Across America (PG) 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:25 Australian Story

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Louis & The Nazis (M l) 9:30 Last Woman On The Planet (M l,s) 10:30 Catalyst

5:30 Gordon Ramsay Uncharted (PG) 6:30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen 7:00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 7:30 Secrets Of The Factories 8:30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul 9:40 Amazing Wedding Cakes

5:00 Basketball: NBL: Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers *Live* 7:00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 The UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 9:20 Cycling: Giro D’italia *Live* Stage 2

5:30 Movie: “Bill And Ted’s Bogus Journey” (PG) (’91) Stars: Alex Winter 7:30 Movie: “Passengers” (M) (’16) Stars: Jennifer Lawrence 9:45 Movie: “Species” (MA15+) (’95) Stars: Ben Kingsley 12:00 Love Island (MA15+)

2:50 Movie: “Geronimo” (PG) (’62) Stars: Chuck Connors 5:00 Movie: “The Way West” (PG) (’67) Stars: Kirk Douglas 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Chicago PD (M) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M) 10:40 Chicago Med (M) 11:40 Murdered By Morning (M v)

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Monday 10 May Tuesday 11 May Wednesday 12 May Thursday 13 May

12:00 Movie: “Story Of A Girl” (M s) (’17) Stars: Sarah Grey 2:00 Autopsy USA: Steve Jobs (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 9-1-1 (M) [s] 10:00 S.W.A.T. (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:10 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 Law & Order: Organized Crime (M) [s] 9:50 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s]

3:00 Diagnosis Murder 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:20 NITV News Update 7:30 Nulla Nulla (PG) (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 7:40 Through The Wormhole 11:20 TBA (PG) 8:30 Living Black

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (M) 10:30 Autopsy USA (M) 11:30 Cop Squad (M)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Hacksaw Ridge” (M v) (’16) Stars: Andrew Garfield 11:20 Australia’s Hardest Prison (M)

6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Ink Master (M l) 10:30 Ink Master Redemption (M l)

7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

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

6:30 Come Dine With 7:30 Spicks And Me UK 7:00 The Cook Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Up With Adam Liaw Military Matters (PG) 7:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts 8:30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef 9:30 Doctor Unknown 8:30 Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi Who (PG)

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Budget 2021 [s] 10:00 The Business [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Q&A (M l,s) [s]

12:00 Movie: “Lies In Plain Sight” (PG) (’10) Stars: Chad Michael Murray 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:15 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 10:15 Seven News [s] 11:15 Station 19 (M l) [s]

1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n)

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 9:20 Cycling: Giro D’italia *Live*

1:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 1:10 Getaway [s] 1:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 Movie: “Central Intelligence” (M) (’16) Stars: Dwayne Johnson

4:05 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 2 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Darklands (MA15+)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

5:00 Good Bones 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 Bargain Mansions

6:30 Antiques 6:00 Malcolm In The Roadshow 7:30 Middle (PG) 7:00 The Queens Of Mystery Nanny (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Sum Of (M v) 8:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple (PG) 10:30 Law & All Fears” (M v,l) (’02) Stars: Order: Criminal Intent (M) Ben Affleck

2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 How To Say Married (M) [s] 9:30 NCIS (M v)

4:05 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 3 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point 12:00 Taken Down (M) 1:00 Blinded (M) (In Swedish)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping

5:00 Bargain Mansions 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 Restoration Man (M)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v) 10:30 World’s Most Extreme Bridges

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 9:30 Megatruckers (PG)

6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty” (PG) (’13) Stars: Kristen Wiig

3:00 Diagnosis Murder 6:30 Blood Brothers (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) (PG) 7:30 The Point 7:00 Bondi Rescue 8:30 42 To 1 9:30 NBL (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 2021: Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers 11:30 Water Blue Bloods (M v) 9:25 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M) Is Life 12:00 The Point

7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Budget 2021: The Treasurer’s Speech 8:00 Budget 2021: ABC News Special

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Staged (M l) 8:55 Back (MA15+) 9:20 Doctor Who (PG) 10:05 Extras (M l)

7:30 New Tricks (M s) 6:00 Malcolm In The 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:30 Come Dine With 8:40 The Closer (M) Middle (PG) 7:00 The 7:30 NITV News Me UK 7:00 The Cook 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M) Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: Update 7:35 8 Out Of Up With Adam Liaw 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) “Beverly Hills Cop” (M v,l) (’84) 10:40 Law And Order (M v) 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 David 11:40 Shades Of Blue (MA15+) Stars: Eddie Murphy 9:40 Rocco’s Dolce South East Asia 8:30 Patriot Brains (M) 9:25 12:35 Antiques Roadshow Movie: “48 Hrs” (M l,v) (’82) Cycling: Giro D’italia *Live* 8:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Weekly (PG) [s]

12:00 TBA 1:00 TBA 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 How To Look Good Naked (M) [s] 10:00 Reckoning (MA15+) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Murder In The Outback (M) [s]

6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 7:30 The Hunt (PG) 7:30 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M v) 8:30 A Simpsons (PG) 9:00 Family Guy (M) 9:30 American Dad Touch Of Frost (M v) 10:50 (PG) Dog Patrol (PG) 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:10 Driving Test (PG) [s] 1:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 8:30 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News

6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Happening” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 9:30 Movie: “The Grey” (M) (’11)

2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Battle For Britney: Fans, Cash And A Conservatorship (M) [s] 9:30 Bull (M) [s]

4:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 4 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain (PG) 8:30 See What You Made Me Do (M) 9:30 Deadwater Fell (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 Stella Blomkvist (M) (In Icelandic)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:20 NITV News Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Update 7:30 Over The Black NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 2 Dot 8:00 Yokayi Footy 8:30 Broke Girls (M s) NCIS (M v) See What You Made Me Do

6:00 Malcolm In The 7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Grace’s Amazing 4:00 Afternoon Briefing Middle (PG) 7:00 The Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Gino’s Machines 7:30 Spicks 5:00 ABC News Hour Nanny (PG) 7:30 10 Cats Does Italian Coastal Escape And Specks (PG) 8:00 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 8:00 French Food Safari 8:30 Countdown (PG) 8:30 Brooklyn Paranormal Caught On Camera (M) 8:30 Movie: 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 Arts Works 9:00 Tate Britain’s Hemsley & Hemsley: Healthy Nine-Nine (M) 9:00 Cycling: “Hanna” (M l,v) (’11) Giro D’italia *Live* Stage 5 And Delicious The Business 9:00 ABC News Great Art Walks

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Budget 2021 [s] 8:00 7.30 [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 TBA

12:00 Movie: “Relative Chaos” (M s) (’06) Stars: Christopher Gorham 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (MA15+) [s] 9:30 The Clown And The Candyman (M) [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 2:00 Desperate Housewives (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (PG) [s] 9:10 Emergency (M) [s] 10:10 Kings Cross ER (PG) [s] 11:10 NINE News Late [s]

6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Cold Case (PG) 9:30 Without A Trace (M v) 10:30 Numb3rs (M v) 11:30 Bones (M v)

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12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] 2:45 First Nation Farmers [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s] 8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s]

5:00 Restoration Man (M) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Barnwood Builders 8:30 Home Town 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil (M) 11:50 Antiques Roadshow

4:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 5 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Greatest Bridges (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (PG) 9:25 The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 10:20 SBS World News Late

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 2:00 Elementary (M v) 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Friends (PG) 6:30 3:00 Diagnosis Murder Safari 7:00 Our Stories Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:20 NITV News 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Update 7:30 Strait To The Plate 8:00 Going Places With NCIS (M v) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) (M v) Ernie Dingo (PG)

5:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v) 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries (M)

5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Towies (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Transporter 3” (M) (’08)

7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

6:30 Antiques Road6:00 Malcolm In The 7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Grace’s Amazing 4:00 Afternoon Briefing show 7:30 Movie: Middle (PG) 7:00 The Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Strait Machines 7:30 Spicks 5:00 ABC News Hour “Robin’s Wish” (M d) Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: 10 Cats Does To The Plate 8:00 Cook And Specks (PG) 8:30 6:00 ABC Evening (’20) Stars: Susan Schneider “Ace Ventura: When Nature Countdown (PG) 8:30 The News 7:00 ABC National News Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) Like An Italian With Silvia 9:00 Movie: “Patch Adams” (M) Calls” (PG) (’95) Stars: Jim Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 9:20 7:30 Budget 2021: Opposition 9:10 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:40 The Colloca 8:30 Jamie’s Great (’98) Stars: Robin Williams Carrey Cycling: Giro D’italia *Live* Reply 8:00 ABC News Tonight Weekly (M) 10:10 Doctor Who Italian Escape Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

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At the movies... Stunning insight into incredible lifestyle NOMADLAND ++++ 1 hour, 48 minutes ERIN CHRISTIE

Chloé Zhao’s award-winning ‘Nomadland’ is both ambitious and understated, telling the story of Americans approaching their senior years who choose to live in vans instead of regular homes, chasing seasonal work across the country. Although semi-fictional, with celebrated actor Frances McDormand at the helm as Fern, who is new to this free-wheeling lifestyle, the film often feels like a documentary. A lot of the actors involved are true nomads, who linked up with Zhao and McDormand to share their stories. They generously tell their tales, each one giving us insight into why

one might choose to live such a complicated, yet simple existence. It’s light on plot, heavy on stunning scenery, and introduces us to a world that can be joyful but frustrating and challenging. The median age within nomad life skews older, showcasing a range of people who have suffered loss, trauma and timely reminders to spend their lives however they see fit with the small amount of time they have left. These stories are punctuated with stunning landscapes – broad deserts, rocky mountains, raging and angry seas that serve to remind us of the inherent freedom in their chosen lifestyle.

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

The week starts off with a mad rush as the New Moon, Mars and Uranus boost your busy side and you’re desperate to do everything ASAP. Slow down or you’ll come a cropper! Saturn (which is still moving through your sign) has a valuable lesson to teach you. If you really want to succeed, then enthusiasm must be backed up with hard work. As Hollywood icon (and birthday great) Katharine Hepburn wisely observed: “Without discipline, there’s no life at all”.

News bulletins and notifications can be depressing, so steer clear of negative influences that just bring you down. Jupiter jumps into your sign, so make sure the people around you are impacting your life in positive ways. Tuesday night’s New Moon encourages you to reach out and help others, in your circle of family and friends and within your local neighbourhood. You’ll find the close community connections you foster now will prove beneficial in the future.

Rambunctious Rams – you find it difficult to be on your best behaviour and toe the line for a long time. Expect the unexpected this week, as Mars and Uranus stir up your restless (and reckless) side. You’ll balk at restrictions being placed on you (especially at home) but resist the urge to be a disruptive influence. Put your personal wishes aside, and make sure you stay well-informed and fulfil your responsibilities to the wider community for the greater good.

Avoid getting stuck in a static way of thinking and a routine way of behaving. The New Moon and Uranus activate your sign, which shakes up preconceived ideas and you’ll find a current situation (or problem) has more flexible options than you had previously thought. Your mantra for the week is from birthday great, singer and activist Bono: “The world is more malleable than you think, and it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape”. So get busy Bulls!

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Gung-ho Geminis are keen to power ahead at lightning speed but if you make fast moves and hasty pronouncements (or engage in garrulous gossip) then you could end up making things worse. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes that you’re not aware of, so do some detective work (and check the facts thoroughly) before you proceed with your plans. Venus is vamping through your sign (until June 2) so charm, diplomacy and compassion will take you far.

This week the New Moon and Jupiter activate your aspirations zones. So divert your attention from current problems and draw up your wish-list for 2022 and beyond. Don’t waste the opportunity to escape into your imagination, set intentions and dream big, beautiful dreams for the future. With Jupiter transiting into your travel and education zone, it’s important to keep up-to-date with your school friends, college pals and international contacts.

The New Moon and Uranus activate your career zone, so innovative thinking and creative brainstorming will bring benefits. This week has the potential to boost your intuition, ignite your imagination and stretch your work muscles. Jupiter also jumps into your ‘moneyfrom-others zone’. So – some time over the next 18 months – you could benefit from an inheritance, loan, divorce settlement, insurance claim, bumper tax return or superannuation pay-out.

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Virgos are the worrywarts of the zodiac and you can become obsessed with the minutiae of daily life. By all means keep up-to-date with current affairs but aim to limit your exposure (and news notifications) otherwise you’ll just become more stressed. Focus on situations where you can contribute your expertise and influence the outcome. With Jupiter transiting into your partnership zone, try to view a troubled relationship from a more philosophical perspective.

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Saturn amplifies your perfectionist streak, which could lead to a lot of unnecessary angst when you discover that 100 per cent satisfaction is hard to find. So your motto is from Spanish surrealist painter (and birthday great) Salvador Dali: “Have no fear of perfection … you’ll never reach it”. Then Jupiter jumps into your job and wellbeing zone, which is good news for your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Improved work conditions are also likely.

Watch out for stubbornly holding a fixed position: you’re probably not seeing the full picture. If you listen to family, friends and work colleagues (from home and away) then you’ll gain a much wider perspective. Plus pay special attention to a loved one who is feeling down and needs a shoulder to cry on. If you are attached – the New Moon helps you reconnect with your partner. For some Scorpios – a secret relationship takes a decidedly unexpected turn!

Tuesday night’s New Moon suggests a fresh start involving work or health as you commence a new job, devise a more nutritious diet or reboot your fitness routine. And Jupiter (your patron planet) is set to expand your domestic horizons. So Home Sweet Home is the place to be! Over the next 18 months you could buy or sell real estate, move house, get a new housemate, welcome a new family member or renovate your present place so you have more space.

This week the planets activate your creativity and work zones, which encourages you to innovate and collaborate. Then the creative cream will really rise to the top! Other suitable outlets for your earthy energy are sporting pursuits or a challenging personal project. Venus and Jupiter could also send a fabulous opportunity in your direction. Make sure you reach out and grab it though (with plenty of enthusiasm) otherwise it will just pass you by.

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weeteners have become increasingly popular as sugars are becoming commonly known as being unhealthy, yet people still desire that sweet taste. The attractive aspect of sweeteners include being low in energy or calories, with some having no energy, helping people lose weight whilst still eating and drinking versions of what they like, such as sugar-free Coca Cola. It is thought that some people may replace the lost calories through other foods as consumers are not satisfied or full, which could offset any weight loss that would occur from the reduced energy of the sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, aspartame and sucralose, which can be found in many food items and are in the brands Sweetex, Equal and Splenda respectively, should be avoided. This is because evidence suggests high amounts of these hyper–intense artificial sweeteners can retrain taste buds to desire sweeter foods because of overstimulation of sugar receptors. This could lead to a dislike and intolerance to less sweet and blander foods which are highly nutritious and it can cause further cravings for sweetness,

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oung children need fuel for their busy days of learning and exploring. But, when it comes to food, quality matters – it’s nutritious, delicious meals that set kids up for a healthy future.

leading to weight gain from increased consumption of sweets and treats. Nutritive sweeteners, such as erythritol, xylitol and maltitol are sugar alcohols that are a better alternative than artificial sweeteners because they are not intense sweeteners but rather carry the same or slightly less sweetness as sugar, causing taste buds to remain as sensitive as if you were consuming sugar. The consumption of sugar alcohols may cause gastrointestinal symptoms including flatulence, cramping, bloating and diarrhoea. Natural sweeteners including stevia and monk fruit extract are the best option if choosing a sweetener because they are less processed and don’t come with the possible gastrointestinal symptoms as nutritive sweeteners. Overall, moderation is key.

Healthy habits for life Habits created at an early stage are more likely to become long-term tools. While learning new tricks is easy when you’re young, it can be hard to change unhealthy eating patterns in adulthood. This is why having access to good food early can pay off in the future – it makes it easier to follow good nutrition later on. Knowing when to eat, how much and what foods form a balanced diet are crucial for long term wellness.

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Don’t let your good deed on Mother’s Day result in a trip to the local vet

e all want to send a beautiful floral bouquet to mum on Mother’s Day. We do because nothing on the planet says ‘I love you mum’ like a beautiful bouquet of fragrant flowers. But when sending flowers to pet mums, there are plants that are toxic to both cats and dogs. And since our pets often like to chew on inedible objects, especially new additions to their environment, it makes buying greenery for Mother’s Day difficult. Some popular flower choices can be extremely dangerous to cats and dogs if swallowed, even in small amounts. Different flower varieties all have different effects on pets; however, it is important to be aware of the common symptoms to look out for. These may include vomiting, diarrhoea, increased heart rate, lethargy, and weakness, loss of appetite, seizures, muscle tremors and bleeding due to abrasions from ingesting thorns. It is advised to keep any flowers out of reach from curious pets, on a high shelf or separate room that they cannot access. Some of the most common plants toxic to our furry friends include:

Flowers: Lilies, tulips, daffodils, amaryllis, cyclamen and autumn crocus are just some of the popular bouquet bought flowers which are toxic to pets. Lilies in particular pose a significant risk to cats as even a small ingestion can result in acute kidney failure. Signs of lily ingestion include vomiting, weakness, disorientation and seizures. Lily ingestion is an emergency situation and your cat should be seen immediately by a vet. The greenery used in bunches of flowers, such as asparagus fern, can also irritate your pet’s bellies. Succulents: These make lovely indoor plants but the leaves of succulents such as mother-in-law’s tongue, aloe vera, string of pearl, jade plant, and certain cacti can be toxic to dogs and cats, resulting in intestinal upset. Vomiting, diarrhoea and pain are common symptoms. In severe cases, where a large quantity is ingested, you may see tremors and seizures, dilated pupils and abnormal heart rate. Indoor plants: Some of the lovely indoor plants that can cause gut irritation include the fiddle-leaf fig, dieffenbachia, philodendrons and Chinese evergreen. Your pet may

drool, appear in pain, have difficulty breathing, and have swelling of its face or vomiting. Sago palm (cycads): This common backyard palm tree is extremely toxic to dogs and cats, potentially causing liver failure and sadly death. Look out for vomiting, diarrhoea, blood in faeces, seizures or collapse. Restricting your pet’s access to plants and flowers indoors is important and will ensure peace of mind when it comes to them sneaking a leaf or two. We also recommend doing a check of your backyard and identifying the plant species your pet has access to. To keep your pets safe from any health incidents, consider the following safe flowers in your next gift: • Sunflowers, • Roses with no thorns • Waxflower • Freesias • Snapdragons. If you suspect your pet has eaten a plant or flower, we advise checking with your vet immediately to see if they require monitoring or treatment.

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Riders are back on track Riders enjoy the new BMX Track in St Marys at its grand opening last weekend.

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ore than 600 riders from around the state converged on the BMX Track in St Marys last weekend, seven weeks after it was completely flooded by water. Penrith BMX Club held their annual State Series competition last Sunday, which also doubled as a grand opening for their brand-new track. After the floodwater finally receded

in late March, work quickly begun on the track’s $50,000 upgrade, which was funded through grants from both local and state governments. While the track layout remains the same, jumps were slightly adjusted to add to the flow of the track. A happy Penrith BMX Club President Chris Page said the track received glowing reviews from everyone who raced on it. “The State Series was a great event, it’s been a while since we’ve had a track in this good condition,” he said.

“There were over 600 entries and just to have everyone there… everyone was loving it. There were no negative comments about the track or the event itself – it was brilliant.” Male and female riders of all ages took part in the fifth round of last weekend’s State Series, with Penrith BMX Club enjoying several podium finishes in their home event. Page said it’s been a tough month-anda-half to get everything ready for last weekend’s competition, but would soon

be focusing on getting more events, like Come and Try Days, at the Creek Road facility. “We’ve just been so focused on getting this track built and ready for the State Series that we haven’t had time to plan anything else just yet,” he told the Weekender. “Most people who don’t volunteer have no idea what we go through to get it done.” For the latest on Penrith BMX Club and their various events, visit their page on Facebook.

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Western Sydney extended their lead through McDonald’s header in the 74th minute before Sydney FC’s Bobo made for an exciting finish, scoring in the dying stages of injury time. The Sky Blues had their chances to equalise late, but the Wanderers held firm in what was one of the club’s best wins at Bankwest Stadium. “I told the players [before the game] to leave absolutely everything they have out on that field and I think they did that today,” Robinson said. “I thought the first half we were excellent but again some cracks appeared. We conceded off a corner after two minutes and let them back in the game. “We wobbled, we bent a little bit but we didn’t break.” Another huge encounter awaits the Wanderers again tomorrow night when they return to Bankwest Stadium to take on Western United. Both sides are sitting neck and neck in the race for the top six, with United ahead on the ladder on goal differential only.

Softball superstar Teen is latest Sports Star Award winner NATHAN TAYLOR

lenmore Park teenager Ciara Saunby has been playing softball for half her life, and she isn’t planning on giving it up anytime soon. The 14-year-old has been a Penrith City Softball Representative since the tender age of seven, starting out in tee-ball before representing in the U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18 softball divisions. This week the hugely talented youngster becomes the latest recipient of the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Junior Sports Star Award. Ciara may only be young, but she’s already achieved plenty in a short space of time. In 2017 and 2018, she represented Sydney West, winning the competition in her first year. In 2018, Ciara was selected in the NSW U12 Invitational Team, who travelled to Japan for two weeks to play in the country’s school competition. In 2019, she was selected to attend the Hills Sport High School talented sports program for softballers. That same year, Ciara was selected to play in the Blacktown International Sports

Softballer Ciara Saunby is this week’s PVSF Junior Sports Star.

Challenge, competing against teams from Japan and New Zealand. She was subsequently chosen again in 2020, but the event was sadly canned due to the pandemic. At the start of last year, Ciara was a member of the NSW Metro Green Team, winning the National Championship. She’s also been a valued member of the Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS)

for the past two years and was set to play for NSW against Queensland at the 2021 Interstate Softball Challenge in Lismore last month, however the event was called off due to the rise in COVID cases in the area. Nominated by Natalie McClelland from WSAS, Ciara’s Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club.

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Hackney looks to sharpen game NATHAN TAYLOR

ne of Penrith’s most talented young cricketers, Ryan Hackney, will settle in the Top End of Australia next month as he continues to take his game to the next level. The left-hand batsman was one of nine players from NSW invited to develop their games over the winter in the Northern Territory as part of NT Cricket’s innovative new program Cricket 365. The program will bring the best emerging players from around the country to Darwin and Palmerston for 10 weeks each dry season, enabling the next generation of cricketing superstars to play cricket year-round without having to leave Australian shores. NT Cricket has partnered with Cricket Australia and state cricket associations around the nation in a move that will see 30 of Australia’s best young cricketers converge on the Top End from June through to August. These players will join with the Northern Territory’s best players to stage a series of high-level cricket competitions. Cricket NSW Head of Male Cricket,

Michael Klinger, said Cricket 365 presented young players with ongoing developmental opportunities. “Cricket 365 will give some of our best young players a chance to continue playing cricket throughout the winter months and in doing so give them some experience in the rigours of playing cricket yearround,” he said. “All of these guys have demonstrated a desire to continue to improve their games and we are looking forward to them coming back to our setup later in the year having grown as players and young men.” Darwin and Palmerston are considered ideal locations in the north to play during the winter months in Australia with perfect weather conditions, first class standard venues and a winter club cricket ecosystem. Hackney said he was very grateful for the rare opportunity to play in the Territory. “With the shortened season and travel restrictions last summer, the thought behind it was to play as much cricket as I can this year,” he said. “With England and the Northern Hemisphere not really being a safe option and a bit unpredictable, this unique opportunity was the next best choice for me.”

Talented Penrith cricketer Ryan Hackney. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith have suffered their second loss of the season, going down to the Canberra Gunners 100-83 in Round 4 of the Basketball NSW Waratah 1 Men competition. Skipper Ben Kearins top scored for the Panthers, recording 25 points and 11 rebounds. Penrith will hope to bounce back when they take on the Sydney Comets this Saturday night at Comets Stadium. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Waratah 1 Youth Men and Waratah 1 Youth Women teams had mixed results in Round 4. Penrith’s Youth Men side were too good for the Blacktown Storm 81-68, while their Youth Women were no match for the Canberra Nationals Academy losing 71-47. AFL: The Penrith Rams have continued their unbeaten run, embarrassing the South West Sydney Magpies 183-6 in Round 4 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Rams star Mitchell Stevens scored 13 goals in the monster win. The Rams will aim to keep their winning streak alive when they battle the Balmain Tigers this Saturday morning at Greygums Oval. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes are still yet to record a win this season, defeated by the Western Magic 79-14 in Round 4 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. This Saturday afternoon the Ramettes will play the East Coast Eagles in Cranebrook. AFL: The GWS Giants have bounced back from last week’s defeat to crush the Adelaide Crows by 67 points . The Giants banked a third win in four games with their resounding 106-39 victory

last Saturday at Adelaide Oval. GWS will return home to Giants Stadium this Saturday afternoon to battle Essendon. SHUTE SHIELD: Following last week’s historic win over the Two Blues, the Penrith Emus have been given a reality check by Sydney University, thrashed 50-0 last Saturday at Nepean Rugby Park. The Emus will travel to Newcastle tomorrow to face the Hunter Wildfires at 3pm. NETBALL: The Panthers Netball Opens team came awfully close to their first win of the season but ultimately went down to the Capital Spirit 56-55 in Round 4 of the Netball NSW Premier League. Meanwhile, the Panthers Netball Under 23s team have won back to back games, defeating the Spirit 50-38. Both teams will take on the South Coast Blaze in Round 5. SUPER NETBALL: Giants Netball are

leading the competition, defeating the Adelaide Thunderbirds 66-52 in Round 1 of the Super Netball. The Giants will aim for back to back wins when they take on Collingwood this Saturday afternoon at Ken Rosewall Arena. SWIMMING: Congratulations to local

swimmer Peter Genellos, who completed the 1.2km Shellharbour Open Swim last month in a time of 35 minutes and 28 seconds. Genellos swam in the Men’s 70 division. If you have a submission for Around the Grounds, email Nathan@westernweekender.com.au.

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n “advert for football” – that’s how Western Sydney coach Carl Robinson described last Saturday's thriller against Sydney FC at Bankwest Stadium. Desperate for a win to stay in touch with the top six, the Wanderers put in arguably their best performance of the season in a match that had “absolutely everything”. Wanderers recruit Scott McDonald scored on club debut to help his new side extend its unbeaten Sydney Derby run to six games with a 3-2 win over the Sky Blues. “It was passionate, there was emotion, there was a little bit of needle in the game,” an elated Robinson said after the match. “Obviously our fans were absolutely amazing, they’re desperate for us to do well against a very good team, so it had a little bit of everything this one.” The Wanderers went two goals ahead after a four-minute spell in the first half in which Bruce Kamau and Mitch Duke both found the back of the net. The home fans were silenced early in the second half when Alex Wilkinson buried a well-executed header to bring it back to 2-1. Story continues on » p. 62

Wanderers players celebrate their big Derby win last Saturday night. Photo: Steve Christo.

Life starts at Thornton Park Jim moved in to Thornton Park with his little dog, Bonnie. Since then, they’ve been enjoying all the benefits of village life. “It was important to me that I find a pet-friendly home, because I live with my 12-year-old rescue dog Bonnie, a little Tenterfield Terrier. The location is perfect. It’s just a short walk to Penrith train station and the shopping centre’s not much further. From the very beginning, Thornton Park was excellent. I found a beautiful apartment that suited my budget. We have a cleaner who comes once a fortnight, and the social aspect is great too. I’m always meeting new people. What else can I say except that I’m very happy here? And Bonnie’s very happy too.” If you’ve ever thought about retirement living, don’t hesitate to contact us for an information pack and to book your obligationfree tour. It just might be the best thing you ever do.

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