Western Weekender September 9 2022 by Western Sydney Publishing Group

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Penrith City Council has partnered with Destination NSW (DNSW) to launch a new campaign to showcase the unique experi ences the area has to offer. Inviting people to ‘Feel New in Penrith’, the two one-day itineraries aim to welcome visitors and locals to enjoy activities that will boost the Speciallyeconomy.designed to include timing and even how far you have to drive between activities, the ‘Active Family’ tour has eight experiences for kids that you can pick and choose, which parents will enjoy just as much. Start the day in the outdoors at the Rock Lookout in Mulgoa, learn the ropes at the Climbing Centre in Penrith and finish with some Aqua Golf at Panthers. The ‘Very Penrith Adventure’ schedule has four activities that are perfect for a group of friends looking to do something different on theGetweekend.wildatZambi Wildlife Retreat in Walla cia, channel your inner warrior at TruNinja and test your skills at Narrow Escape Rooms. Mayor Tricia Hitchen said people will be surprised at the range of what’s on offer.

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“Penrith has so many unique experiences and activities, from kayaking on the Nepean River and hand feeding lions, tigers, meerkats and baboons, to indoor skydiving and more,” Cr Hitchen said. “We are excited to showcase the beautiful landscape, and amazing attractions our City has to offer through this campaign and invite everyone to Feel New in Penrith.” With COVID-19 impacting Penrith’s visitor economy, Council is currently developing a Visitor Economy Strategy and Action Plan for the area that will draw on the local offerings.

W ith so much to discover in our backyard, Penrith residents are being encouraged to become tour ists in their own city.

“There are big opportunities ahead for our City, including the Western Sydney Airport opening in 2026. Council is committed to investing in our visitor economy and identifies that tourism plays a key role in that space,” Cr Hitchen said. “We continue to work on connecting to opportunities, like our partnership with DNSW, that strengthen Penrith’s position as a destination.”NSWMinister for Tourism Ben Franklin said promoting Penrith is a key part of the govern ment’s roadmap to revitalise the state’s visitor economy.“Penrith is home to some of the most unique and surprising attractions in NSW, so it is vital that we do everything we can to help show case these experiences to a wider audience,” he“Promotingsaid. destinations, products and experiences like those found in Penrith through our Feel New brand is key to driving long-term economic growth and achieving the NSW Government’s vision for making NSW the premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific.”Toview the full itineraries, head to visitpen rith.com.au/feelnew. Get wild at Zambi Wildlife Retreat, just one of the adventures that forms part of Penrith’s new tourism campaign.

With the government in ongoing discussions with the NSWNMA, the spokesperson said the current ‘nursing hours per patient day’ system used under the Nurses Award in NSW Health ensures safe and effective care. “The flexible ratio system used in NSW Health is a multifaceted approach and consid ers the numbers of patients, their complexity, acuity and care needs whilst allowing for the professional judgement of nurses and manag ers to adjust staffing levels to reflect the changing care needs of patients,” they said. “This contrasts with the rigid ratio frame work of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Asso ciation which is based solely on the number of patients per shift.” Ms Rodgers said the display from health staff around the state shows that the current method is not working. “The ratios we need are proven through research to save lives, but we continue to be ignored by those in power. Leaving our workplaces to go on strike means something is drastically wrong,” she said. “NSW is lagging behind Queensland and Victoria who already have safe staffing ratios and South Australia who committed to them earlier this year.”

W ith transport workers and teachers calling on the NSW Government for better conditions, nurses and midwives have led the latest round of indus trialMembersaction. of the Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) walked off the job at Nepean Hospital last Thursday as part of state-wide strikes to have better nurse to patient ratios. A picket line formed around the hospital with staff holding placards that displayed messages such as ‘If we are out here, there is a big problem in there’ and ‘Ratios: 1 to 3 in ED’. A NSW Health spokesperson said that the protest was in defiance of orders from the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) but NSWNMA Nepean Branch Secretary and representative, Alicia Rodgers said it was necessary.“Theorder was placed on us by the IRC but it was considered by the Council of NSWNMA who supported its members to continue with their actions because it is so important,” Ms Rodgers said. “We are trying to get more nurses and midwives out onto the floor in our hospitals and health services such as community and mental health, so we can care for our patients safely.”

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“It’s awful to go home after your shift and not be able to rest because you are worrying if you provided the best care that you could and it’s not down to your skills or passion but it’s down to the resources we have in regard to staffing,” Ms Rodgers said. “We need those in government and those who want to assume government to under stand we need this and we will not rest until it happens.”

With a State Election set for next year, the NSWNMA will continue advocating until change is achieved.

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All the talk about the Dally M Coach of the Year seems to be around North Queensland’s Todd Payten and Cronulla’s Craig Fitzgib bon.Both have produced tremendous, almost unexpected seasons with their clubs – Payten taking the Cowboys to the top four, Fitzgib bon achieving the same in his first season as a head coach. But imagine not giving your Coach of the Year gong to the man who guided his side to the Minor Premiership by four competition points?Imagine not giving it to a coach who produced one of the best regular season Premiership defences anyone can remem ber?Imagine not giving to the person who guided their team through an almost unprec edented representative drain, without losing a single Clearygame?hasnot only delivered the wins on the board but did it in such a way that his management and planning rose to the fore. And he did it with a few significant personal health battles lurking in the background too. The Minor Premiership-winning coach isn’t always necessarily the obvious choice for Coach of the Year and circumstances must of course come into play. But even when the situations of the Sharks and Cowboys are thrown into the mix, it’s hard to argue Cleary isn’t the leader of the pack.Hesimply can’t be ignored and deserves the recognition.

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Regardless, what an occasion it’ll be on FridayThesenight.are special times and special moments, and it is the venue that plays a part in ensuring these moments stay long in the memory bank. The drive in to Homebush back in 2018, the $25 parking and the lack of atmosphere certainly didn’t create a lasting memory, despite Penrith’s victory.

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But that also means 40,000 empty seats, Penrith losing their home ground advantage and fans being forced to travel.

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P enrith’s Finals showdown against Parramatta tonight has very much become the hottest ticket in town. And not surprisingly, it has sparked discus sion over the NRL’s Finals stadium policy and whether the match should have been moved to a bigger venue, like Accor Stadium. How quickly we forget things in rugby league.Itwas only four years ago that Penrith was forced to play its ‘home’ Finals match against the Warriors at Homebush, with a crowd of 17,168 turning up. That’s 63,000 empty seats. Only 15,000 turned up at the old Sydney Football Stadium in 2017 when the Sea Eagles hosted the Panthers in week one of the Finals, a match that could have easily been played at Brookvale Oval. The following day only 16,115 rocked up when the Sharks hosted the Cowboys at the sameHistoryvenue.shows us that week one of the Finals does not necessarily draw sellout crowds. Of course, 2022 has delivered us probably the best series of match-ups possible, with the Panthers v Eels game as well as another chapter in the Roosters v Rabbitohs rivalry to beButwritten.thatwon’t happen every year. Penrith could well play the Cowboys in the opening weekend next year and this won’t even be a discussion.Youcan’t offer flexibility around these things. You either have Home Finals or you don’t. Simple as that. And of course you should have them. The atmosphere at BlueBet Stadium on Friday night will confirm why. I feel terribly sorry for anyone who missed out on tickets to tonight’s blockbuster. But sometimes there’s nothing wrong with creating such intense demand around your product, service or event that people miss out.Iget the argument that the game could have attracted 60,000 people at Accor Stadium, but I also wonder if it actually would have. A more likely scenario is a crowd of around 40,000; still double the capacity of BlueBet Stadium.

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The teams that finish first and second on the ladder deserve every opportunity to play in front of their home fans in the opening weekend of the Finals. It plays into the NRL’s desire for tribalism to be a huge part of the game. We need to remember that from next week end, Finals games move to bigger stadiums regardless. This home stadium policy only applies to the opening weekend. Nobody will miss out on a ticket in week two or three. One thing I will acknowledge is that the online ticketing systems are problematic, and luck often becomes the biggest factor in securing tickets. Gone are the days of camping out at a Tick etek box office the night before to ensure you were first in line for your concert or sporting tickets. They were the days. Certainly the NRL needs to find a way for home fans to be able to buy the same seat they occupy for the rest of the season; rather than allowing that member to buy eight tick ets for various mates and hangers-on.

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The 2017 win against Manly was brilliant, but a half empty SFS didn’t generate too many goosebumps. No matter what happens tonight, we will never forget the buzz we’re about to experi ence. Bring it on.

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W ith fresh cases of meningococcal disease across the state, locals are being warned to act quickly if they contract the potentially deadly illness.

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“Unexplained onset of fever, headache, neck stiffness, joint pain, dislike of bright lights, nausea and vomiting are symptoms all asso ciated with it,” Dr Carey said. “There is also the classic red-purple rash that tends to go away if pushed but it is often a late sign, so if you get any of these symptoms that are quite significant, and you are uncer tain of what it is then you should seek medical attention right away.” With a 10 to 15 per cent fatality rate, even with rapid treatment, Dr Carey said meningo coccal is a damaging condition. “Recovery is not assured but a key thing is acting early because intravenous antibiotics in a hospital setting can prevent the bad outcomes we often hear about,” he said. “Even in survivors it can cause problems with blood that lead to them having to have their arms, legs, toes or fingers amputated.”

“All school kids in Year 10 should have got the ACWY vaccine under the school immuni sation program,” Dr Carey said. “There are other serogroups like meningo coccal B and vaccines, so you should speak to your doctor.” young people are at greater risk of contracting meningococcal

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The past two years COVID-19 has been responsible for a decline in other infectious diseases due to social distancing and better hygiene practices but this year, to-date, there has been 18 meningococcal cases across NSW. With a recent case in the local district, vacci nation is a method to prevent the spread.

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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Director of Public Health, Dr Victor Carey said while the disease is usually associated with babies, 15 to 25-yearolds are at higher risk. “We associate it with children because they are not immunised and have developing immune systems, but young adults are susceptible,” Dr Carey said. “It comes down to the manner of transmis sion which is through saliva, so the sort of social interactions young adults might have can increase that.” With different groups of the bacteria in the community, the disease can impact people differently causing meningitis or septicaemia. “10 to 20 per cent of people carry some type of meningococci in our nose and throat and can be fine,” Dr Carey said. “Those people could be perfectly well but might transmit it to someone else where it causes the invasive disease.” While sharing common symptoms with other illnesses, seeking medical advice is highly recommended to rule out meningo coccal.

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The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) that is now on public exhibition details the proposed works for the final design which incorporates some feedback from residents. It also describes the likely environmental impacts of the works while detailing mitiga tion measures which will be implemented to alleviate any impacts. The project, which is funded by the Federal Government under the Urban Congestion Fund, will aim to alleviate congestion between Richmond Road and the Werrington Road and Christie Street intersection. The upgrade will create a new median separated four-lane carriageway and shared user path along the 4.2-kilometre stretch of road, instead of the current two-way two-lane carriageway.Theproposal also includes upgrades to the drainage network at Orleton Place and Rugby Street, along with three new roundabouts at the Tasman Street and Eton Road intersec tion, Henry Lawson Avenue and Madigan Drive intersection and John Batman Avenue and Ovens Drive intersection.

The existing bridge will be retained and be used during construction to maintain traffic flow and then will be used for one way traffic once the other bridges are completed. Both bridges are proposed to be single span super-T structures. A number of specialist field studies were undertaken to support the REF, including traffic modelling, noise modelling, an ecological survey, a cultural heritage due diligence assessment, a geotech nical investigation and contaminated land assessment.Thesestudies were carried out to guide and determine the proposed impacts to sensitive environments within the area and itsPenrithsurrounds.Mayor Tricia Hitchen said putting the document out for the public is the next step in the delivery of the project, which is an important transport link for the city. “The upgrade of Dunheved Road is a signif icant infrastructure undertaking, and one which requires considered planning to ensure it provides the benefits of reducing congestion while reducing any impact to residents and the environment,” Cr Hitchen said. “Community input during the design stage has allowed us to make changes that will reduce or avoid a number of potential envi ronmental impacts.” The construction procurement should take place by December with work on site expected to begin in early 2023. The exhibition period is open until Friday, September 23. To view the full plans and submit feedback, visit au/dunhevedroadupgrade.yoursaypenrith.com.

Two new bridges will be included, and several intersections will undergo changes to improve traffic flow and safety in and out around busy streets during peak times.

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T he much anticipated $127 million Dunheved Road upgrade has progressed to the final design stage with Penrith City Council calling for more community consultation.

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A s drug offence incidents remain consistent for the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA), the NSW Government appears frozen in its response to changing drug laws. The Law Society of NSW has called out the government for failing to implement recom mendations more than two and a half years since the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug Ice report was handed down. The Inquiry report contained 109 recom mendations taking evidence from experts and more than 250 submissions. “The herculean efforts of the former Ice Commissioner Dan Howard to bring down a report and recommendations designed to address the impacts of illicit drug use have been ignored for too long,” Law Society Pres ident Joanne van der Plaat said. “There is no question that high level drug importers, manufacturers and dealers should be subject to the full force of the law, but the government’s continuing ‘tough on crime’ approach to drug use is failing. “As law enforcement experts told the Inquiry, we can’t arrest our way out of drug problems.”According to the Bureau of Crime Statis tics and Research (BOCSAR), 685 offences related to the possession or use of drugs were recorded by NSW Police for the Penrith LGA between April 2021 and March 2022. The use of amphetamines in the area came in second under the popular use of cannabis. Uniting NSW/ACT Head of Advocacy and Media Emma Maiden said there is evidence to support amendments to deal with those found with small quantities of drugs for personal use. “Late last year we independently polled the Penrith state electorate and 90 per cent of voters supported a non-custodial response for cannabis use and 71 per cent for metham phetamines,” Ms Maiden said. “The public gets that by removing a crim inal justice response and extending a more health and welfare approach we can be more efficient in helping people who may have issues with drugs.” Ms Maiden said now is the time for leader ship by Premier Dominic Perrottet, and she’s urging him to act. “Nearly 30 countries around the world have some type of diversion scheme and NSW is out of step with all states in Australia except Queensland,” she said. “This is sensible public policy. We have the report and evidence, we just need the Premier to lead the way.”

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The government’s interim response in March 2020 rejected a small number of recommendations aimed at harm minimisa tion but promised a complete response.

Penrith City Council has axed this year’s RealOngoingFestival.infrastructure works along the Nepean River will make the September event too difficult to stage, Council says. Council has promised the event will return in September 2023. It is the third year in a row that the festival has been called off. “COVID-19 led to the cancellation of our 2020 and 2021 festival and, with the need to cancel for a third time, we share the disappointment with the community and festival artists and crew,” Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said on Wednesday.“Ourbeautiful festival site on the bank of the Nepean River is undergoing significant infrastructure works. These works will run until the end of the year, and while this means we can’t hold a large-scale event there this year, they will lead to an even better festival experience in 2023!” The Tench Reserve upgrades are being led by the NSW Government as part of the Parks for People program and are now expected to be complete by late 2022. But residents don’t have to wait until next year for a festival vibe in Penrith. Council will stage ROAM Festival in the city centre on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, Novem ber 27. “I encourage you to let yourself ROAM as you explore the city centre and enjoy art installations, music and kids’ activities with entertainment from roving performers and tasty treats from food trucks,” Cr Hitchen said. Troy Dodds Council axes Real Festival yet again ALL ABOUT US

A NSW Government spokesperson provided the same response as when the Weekender previously covered the issue last year (Majority want change to drug punish ments, November 12 2021) “The NSW Government is considering its response to the Ice Inquiry,” the spokesper son said. “It is important the recommendations from the Inquiry are thoroughly considered and the government will make an announcement in due course.”

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It’s time

● Penrith City Council congratulates the Penrith Panthers on their Minor Premiership win and is throwing our support behind the team as the NRL Finals series kicks off this weekend. Let’s go Penrith Panthers, the entire community is backing you to take out the Premiership title once again in 2022!

A draft 7.11 Plan has been prepared for the site to deliver the infrastructure required to support future development within the rezoning area.

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Proposal seeks to rezone the site under Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) from C3 Environmental Management and RU2 Rural Landscape to part R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, C4 Environmental Living, B2 Local Centre, RE1 Public Recreation, C2 Environmental Conservation and SP2 TheInfrastructure.PlanningProposal also proposes controls relating to minimum lot size, height of buildings, maximum dwelling yield, additional permitted uses, urban release area nomination, local provisions and land reservation acquisitions.

You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed changes by making a written submission to Council by Friday, 16 September 2022 via:

● Do you have old, broken and unwanted electronic items you want to dispose of? Pack them into the boot of your car or trailer and bring your items down to our free E-waste Drop-off Day on Saturday, 17 September, to the new location at The Kingsway Playing Fields car park in Werrington. Between 9am and 3.30pm, friendly staff will unpack boots and trailers and arrange for the day’s e-waste to be recycled and disposed of safely and correctly. Residents are requested to remain in their vehicles when arriving at the event. For more information, visit penrith.city/events

Two draft VPA Offers have been submitted to Council from the major landowners. The Offers address how the proponent and Vianello seeks to deliver on its obligations under the draft 7.11 Plan and provide additional public benefits in addition to 7.11 contributions.

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Glenmore Park Stage 3 – Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan, draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Letter of Offer Council invites you to view and provide feedback on proposed changes to the planning controls applying to a 206-hectare area of land known as Glenmore Park Stage 3 (the site), or the rezoning area. The proposed changes are described in a Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan (draft DCP), draft Section 7.11 Development Contributions Plan (draft 7.11 Plan) and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Letter of Offer (draft VPA Offer). The proponent for this project is Mirvac Homes (NSW) Pty Ltd. The site consists of 25 land parcels and is located south of the existing suburb of Glenmore Park, bounded by The Northern Road, Chain-O-Ponds Road and Mulgoa Nature Reserve. The Planning twitter.com/penrithcouncilfacebook.com/penrith.city.council

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The Planning Proposal and supporting information are on public exhibition until Friday, 16 September 2022.

Penrith City Council has more than 40 community facilities across the City available for hire for a range of group sizes, with options to suit every budget including not-for-profit and business rates. EOI applications close on Friday, 23 September 2022. To submit an application visit penrith.city/halls or call Council on 4732 8021.

• Post: The General Manager Penrith City Council PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 Please include ‘Glenmore Park Stage 3 Planning Proposal’ in the subject line of your submission. Council Officers will be available to answer questions throughout the public exhibition period.

At its Ordinary Meeting of Monday, 25 July 2022, Council resolved to place the above documents on public exhibition. The Council report to this meeting identified risks to Council and the community, how these risks are intended to be mitigated, and outstanding matters to be resolved prior to future consideration to adopt the proposed plans and finalise the LEP. Resolution of outstanding matters may result in changes being made to the exhibited documentation following the exhibition.

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The intent of the proposed changes is to facilitate the development of the site for approximately 2,300 dwellings and provision for some shop top housing in the Local Centre, a mix of housing types, local open space, playing fields and environmental corridors.

• Email: cityplanning@penrith.city

A draft DCP has been prepared for the site, providing detailed planning and development controls and guidelines for specific types of development.

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The Planning Proposal, draft DCP, draft 7.11 Plan and draft VPA Offer, along with a Fact Sheet and supporting information, can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and at Council’s Civic Centre, Penrith Library and St Marys Library.

Other works include a pedestrian through-site-link, rooftop plant rooms, landscaping and associated site works. Application is accompanied by a Letter of Offer for community infrastructure to contribute to works at City Park, Penrith. Development is associated with concurrent application DA22/0214.

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

• The Trustee for the Thornton DA22/0213 North Penrith Unit Trust Lot 3003 DP 1184498, 184 Lord Sheffield Circuit, Penrith Proposed demolition of all structures, construction of 2 residential buildings (Towers A and B) over a Shared Commercial Podium, with 1 basement level. Shared Commercial Podium is 5 storeys with above-ground parking, ground floor retail tenancies and supermarket, and first floor child care centre and medical centre. Tower A is 26 storeys above the 5-storey podium, with 241 apartments. Tower B is 8 storeys above the 5-storey sodium, with 75 apartments. Total parking proposed is 453 spaces (333 for residential and 120 for commercial).

• Warwick Paul Marturia DA22/0712 Lot 122 DP 1238043, 146 Forestwood Drive, Glenmore Park Retaining walls

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• Tempo Living Pty Ltd DA22/0668

• Wayne Wilson DA21/0492

Lot 246 DP 1281686, 22 Major Tomkins Parade, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

The following Development Applications have been received by Council: • N. F. Billyard Pty Ltd Rev22/0005 40 Mamre Road, St Marys Section 8.2 review of Refusal Determination of DA20/0860 involving the demolition of existing structures and construction of 12 x 2-storey town houses and associated works Contact: Jane Hetherington on on 4732 8078 Closing Date: Monday, 26 September 2022

Lot 401 DP 262046, 2 Callisto Drive, Cranebrook Swimming pool

• Diamantina Designer Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0627 Lot 80 DP 270417, 34 Twin Creeks Drive, Luddenham Detached studio/gym, attached garage and driveway addition

• The Trustee for Metricon Homes DA22/0710 Unit Trust Lot 20 DP 201965, 26 Pyramid Street, Emu Plains 2-storey dwelling

The Draft PoM is a requirement of both the Local Government and Crown Land Management Acts. Consultation and feedback for the final designs of the Regatta Park precinct concluded in February 2020 and will not form part of this Public Exhibition.

• The Trustee for the Thornton DA22/0214 North Penrith Unit Trust Lot 3003 DP 1184498, Lot 3004 DP 1184498 and Lot 3005 DP 1184498, 184 Lord Sheffield Circuit, Penrith Proposed demolition of all structures, construction of 2 residential buildings (Towers C and D) over a Shared Commercial Podium, with 1 basement level. Shared Commercial Podium is 5 storeys with above-ground parking, ground floor retail and first floor commercial uses. Tower C is 8 storeys above the 5-storey podium, with 74 apartments. Tower D is 20 storeys above the 5-storey podium, with 163 apartments, total parking is 278 spaces (256 for residential, 22 for commercial). works include landscaping and site works. proposal is accompanied by a Letter of Offer for community infrastructure to contribute to works at City Park, Penrith. Development is associated with concurrent application DA22/0213.

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 office hours, in the period from Monday, 12 September 2022 to Monday, 10 October 2022.

• Daniel Anthony Briffa DA22/0397 Lot 78 DP 846098, 17 Bordeaux Place, Orchard Hills

• Mehul Babushankersinh Yadav DA22/0706 Lot 3007 DP 263158, 13 Yeelanna Place, Kingswood Additions and alterations to existing dwelling

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Lot 19 DP 31908, 97 Dunheved Circuit, St Marys Section4.55 (1A) modification to DA21/0566 for an industrial development involving the re-positioning of a shed

The proposed variations relate to the timing for planting works that are required for the creation of a biodiversity corridor, on part of the land the subject of the VPA. A copy of the draft variation and explanatory note can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au The notification period is from Thursday, 8 September 2022 to Thursday, 6 October 2022. Please contact Natalie Stanowski, Principal Planner, on 4732 7403 or email natalie.stanowski@penrith.city for enquiries.

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 grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA22/0214.

• New Edge Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0715 Lot 330 DP 1281686, 73 Major Tomkins Parade, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

• Medhat Nabih Attia Mod22/0137 Lot 20 DP 1197799, 6 Assisi Close, Cranebrook Section 4.55 (1A) modification to DA21/0836 for an approved dual occupancy with brick veneer construction to double brick construction

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• Who Pools & Excavations Pty Ltd DA22/0670

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To view the Draft Plan of Management for the Regatta Park precinct and submit comments, visit: yoursaypenrith.com.au/regatta-park

Lot 115 DP 975322, 20–26 Third Road, Berkshire Park A secondary dwelling

• Chidiac Group Pty Ltd Mod22/0146

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• Ahmet Blako DA22/0699 Lot 203 DP 270417, 7 Doral Grove, Luddenham In-ground swimming pool

• Woodford Homes DA22/0663 Lot 71 DP 261156, 6 Elk Place, Cranebrook Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

• CAS Projects & Design DA22/0654 Lot 1096 DP 1215088, 40 Armoury Road, Jordan Springs Construction of a single storey dwelling

• Masterton Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0352 Lot 10 DP 233641, 31 Linksview Avenue, Leonay Construction of a 2-storey dwelling with attached secondary dwelling and tree removal

Lot 420 DP 789115, 26 Camden Street, Penrith Use of site as a truck depot

PUBLIC NOTICE Deed of Variation to Voluntary Planning Agreement for Glenmore Park Stage 2 Penrith City Council is publicly notifying a draft Deed for Variation to the Glenmore Park Stage 2 Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA). The proponent of this variation is Assunta Vianello, who is among six parties to the VPA.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Sandra Fagan on 4732 7992.

• Claudia Luck DA22/0429

• Firstyle Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0709 Lot 353 DP 1281686, 32 Major Tomkins Parade, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Sandra Fagan on 4732 7992.

In accordance with Section 2.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) for determination. 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 office hours, in the period from Monday, 12 September 2022 to Monday, 10 October 2022.

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Demolition of existing swimming pool, alterations and additions to existing dwelling including installation of an ossm system and solid fuel heater

The Draft Plan of Management (PoM) for Regatta Park is on Public Exhibition from now until Monday, 19 September 2022. This Draft PoM is prepared by Penrith City Council as the next step in the development of the project, to provide direction and inform decisions as to the use and management of Council-owned Community Land and Council-managed Crown reserves, classified as ‘Community Land. in the Regatta Park precinct.

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As Council refused consent for the DA at the end of last month, it said the reasons for the final decision included that the nature of the proposed development was not appro priate on the subject site. Some issues identified with the proposed development included building and land scape setbacks, pedestrian access, and walkability, along with anticipated waste volumes from the planned premises.

The Notice of Determination said the application was not satisfactory as the proposal was inconsistent with provisions of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 and State Environmental Planning Policy (West ern Sydney Employment Area) 2009 It was also found to not comply with the Mamre West Land Investigation Develop ment Control Plan 2016 regarding transport and“Withoutaccess. confirmation of the final and ultimate design of the Mamre Road and James Erskine Drive intersection, and without endorsement of the proposal from Transport for NSW, the proposal under mines the ultimate access strategy and orderly development for the Mamre West Estate,” the Notice of Determination said. “There is insufficient information to ascer tain whether the estate road as proposed is suitable for the expected and future traffic volumes. The proposal does not provide certainty that safe and efficient access and manoeuvrability to the development and throughout the existing precinct.” Council said that the applicant had been afforded numerous opportunities to with draw and amend the application because of issues raised after consultations. It noted that the applicant had declined to withdraw the request and had not responded to corre spondence from Council. The applicant can appeal against the deci sion in court. is back

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Former Lindsay MP Fiona Scott has spoken about her shock 2016 election loss in detail for the first time, reveal ing internal polling had got predictions of where the seat was heading horribly wrong. Ms Scott, who was elected in 2013, went into the 2016 election as a clear favourite, but Labor stole the seat through Emma Husar in a major surprise on election night. “There was a benchmark poll done that was hugely inaccurate and really wrong,” Ms Scott tells the Weekender ’s ‘On The Record’ podcast, to be released on Monday. “It had me with a primary of 54 and a two-party preferred of 60, which meant I would win the seat on primaries. These things weren’t corrected.” Ms Scott said the Liberal Party’s focus suddenly shifted from Lindsay, with fund ing and campaign decisions redirected elsewhere. She said she pleaded with Liberal Party head office to re-poll the seat and question the benchmark result but this never occurred. “For me the really crucial moment was when Bill Shorten announced that he was going to launch the Labor campaign at the Joan Sutherland... Labor wouldn’t launch here in Penrith if they didn’t think Lindsay was up for grabs,” she said.

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The four parcels of land sit on Mamre Road and Distribution Drive and would have included the formalisation of the intersec tion and western fourth leg of Mamre Road and James Erskine Drive connecting into a proposed round-a-bout. With 116 on-site car parking spaces including four accessible spaces planned, the precinct would have had a McDonald’s and Guzman Y Gomez store that would have operated 24 hours, seven days a week.

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Developer Altis Property lodged a Devel opment Application (DA) in December last year for three drive-through food outlets. It also included a two-storey mixed-use building containing two food and drink premises, along with a retail shop on the ground floor and a gym on the upper level.

O rchard Hills residents will miss out on late night food runs with Penrith City Council refusing a $7 million plan for a food and drink precinct.

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A s the weather warms up and the risk of fire increases, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) wants people to be prepared by having a bushfire survival plan. To help keep the community safe, local RFS brigades are opening their doors to welcome the public for Get Ready Weekend events. Held across Saturday and Sunday, Septem ber 17 and 18, different stations will host events to spread advice on how to prepare for the fire season with advice, guidelines, resources and a bit of fun.

Wallacia RFS will invite locals to the station on the Sunday between 12pm and 3pm to become up to date with fire safety. “We will have information about the new fire danger rating and alert levels that came in this month so locals can identify the risk areas and if they need to be prepared,” Wallacia RFS Captain Jody Preston said. “Our main concerns around Wallacia and Mulgoa this year are grassfires which can move much quicker than bushfires, so people need to be vigilant in regard to that.” While all residents are encouraged to attend, Mr Preston said it will be a great day for“Wefamilies.areputting on a free sausage sizzle so you can grab something to eat while you are there having a chat with the fire fighters,” he said.“The kids will be able to look over our fire trucks, use a fire hose and we will have show bags for Presidentthem.”of Orchard Hills RFS, Phillip Walters said the brigade will be offering simi lar activities on the Saturday between 10am and“COVID2pm. has messed us around the last couple of years so it will be good to catch up with the community and help them brush up with Council regulations for when they do things like burning off,” Mr Walters said. “We will have our trucks but we have also invited the hazmat team from Fire and Rescue NSW and the police to hopefully attend.” Mr Preston said it is important for all residents to be prepared in the case of an emergency.“Thenorth side of Penrith is a different situ ation with suburbs like Llandilo and London derry dealing more with more bushfires, but everyone needs to be prepared,” he said. “Whether you live on a rural property or near these areas you need to know where you are going to go if there is a fire in surrounding areas or how you are going to get home from work if there are roads blocked.” To find out more details for local brigade open days, look at their Facebook pages.Wallacia RFS members Keiran Creed and Karleigh Mortimer.

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Δ Cupcake queen: A huge shout-out to Amalia Schafer (pictured right), who raised $500 for Penrith Community Kitchen through a recent fundraiser. Amalia made 165 cupcakes – proving she’s kind, compassionate and an amazing baker too!

Δ New podcast: Veteran Penrith City Council employee and local historian Jim Mason is the latest guest on the Weekender ’s ‘On The Record’ podcast. Check out the fasci nating chat by searching Western Weekender wherever you listen to podcasts, or heading to www.westernweekender.com.au/podcast.Δ

Δ Country Road to return: Westfield Penrith’s Country Road store (pictured below) is currently undergoing a refurbishment and will be back up and running on Thursday, October 20.

Δ KFC to return: Chicken lovers, don’t fear – KFC’s South Penrith restaurant will be back. It’s currently undergoing a major refur bishment and will be closed until October 24.

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Δ Making recycling fun: In the Loop is coming to Lennox Village Shopping Centre, demonstrating to kids and parents alike how to recycle in a colourful, creative and dynamic way, transforming a household chore into a captivating and interactive experience. At In the Loop, visitors will discover five unique educational stations with recycling games, interactive displays, repurposed sculptures, and a first-of-its-kind plastic repurposing machine where attendees can watch recycled plastic transform into fun new objects right before their eyes. Every half-hour, visitors will also get to see the Recycling Rube Goldberg machine in action, with the mega-mousetrap style contraption providing fun for all ages. Built entirely from materials found in a scrap yard, the Recycling Rube Goldberg provides a great example of a fun and unique way to repurpose household junk. In the Loop will be running from 9am-5pm from September 14 to 18 at Lennox Village Shopping Centre.

Δ Beers and burgers: A new food truck is up and running at Squinters Brewing Co. in Penrith. RayRayz Kitchen (pictured above) serves delicious burgers, hot dogs and more –operating out of 19 Peachtree Road, Penrith. Pop in this weekend, you won’t regret it!

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Not so Happy: Popular Penrith restau rant Happy Inn is closing on Mondays for the time being. The High Street institution, like many restaurants, is struggling to fill staff vacancies so will reduce its trade to six days.

P enrith Panthers Leagues Club has again shown its dedication to the community, having announced another year’s worth of funding through the ClubGrants scheme. For the 2021/22 ClubGrants year, Panthers contributed over $500 000 to local community groups. This was announced at a morning tea on Tuesday, made even more special by the return of the event post-COVID. “So much of the great work that you do just carried on during that period of time, and yet normal compensation and normal access to facilities just wasn’t there for you,” Panthers Chairman, Peter Graham said. “So, it’s great that for the first time in three years, we’re able to get together like this.” When selecting the recipients for funding, Panthers determines the successful appli cants by supporting local organisations that, in turn, support the grassroots of the Penrith community, also aligning with its values at the“Weclub.are incredibly proud and privileged to be a part of this community development process that we’re going through here, the ClubGrants process. It does give all of us the opportunity to make a little contribution to the more needy people in Penrith,” Mr Graham said.

“It will provide a lot of opportunity for them to transition into their high schooling expe rience with confidence, a bit more resilience, hopefully some more friends,” Youth Team Leader, Monique Horafios said. Mr Graham also acknowledged the recip ients of Category 2 funding; groups such as Penrith Netball Association, Panthers Social Golf Club and Boronia Bowls, who he said dedicate their time to create the sense of community that they value at Panthers. For the team at Boronia Bowls, this support means another year of fun for participants. “It means so much to the club and to all the players that come along,” Sue Gallagher said. “A lot of people are living on their own, and they need a bit of social contact. Plus, it’s the only exercise that a lot of people get every week. It’s great that they can just come along and be happy, and have a lot of fun.” As part of this scheme, Panthers has also offered support to the Haven over three years, covering the total cost of their rent.

Panthers held a morning tea for various community groups at the club on Tuesday. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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Through its Category 1 ClubGrants funding scheme, Panthers has donated over $283,000 in the last 12 months, supporting nine differ ent programs targeting youth, disability, domestic violence and families at risk, and mental health.

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One of these is Community Junction, who couldn’t be more excited about the opportu nity the renewed funding will give them to support a transition to high school program.

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North St Marys: Motorcycle rider facing numerous charges after chase A man has been charged with a string of offences after a pursuit in North St Marys. About 12.45am on Sunday, September 4, police were patrolling Forrester Road, North St Marys when they sighted a black Kawasaki motorcycle, with registration plates made of cardboard.Policefollowed the bike, which entered a nearby car park and when they activated their lights and sirens the rider took off. The officers called a pursuit and followed the motorcycle where it travelled on Forrester Road and onto Glossop Street.

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If you have ever bought a property you may have had your Solicitor or Conveyancer ask you whether or not you want to obtain a Survey Report. A Survey Report or “Survey” as they are known for short, is essentially a document that tells you exactly where the boundaries of your property are. Such a question may seem to have an obvi ous answer – surely the boundary is where my fences are, right? It is not always that simple. Over the last decade we have assisted thou sands of people to buy and sell properties. By and large our experience has been that most people choose not to obtain a Survey Report when they are buying a property. The result of this is that most properties go many years, if not decades, without ever being surveyed. So, if 50 years ago someone put up a fence that was slightly in the wrong spot, and that fence has been upgraded or changed by subsequent owners over the years, it is very likely that your fence does not sit exactly on theSometimesboundary.this will work in your favour (if for example your fence inadvertently encroaches on your neighbour’s land and you have unofficially had the use of someone else’s land for a period of time), or against you (if you are the person who has informally lost a strip of land due to the location of a bound aryThisfence).issue is exacerbated further on large or rural property where there is often kilo metres of boundaries and fencing. If a fence is five or 10 centimetres out of place it probably does not make much prac tical difference to each owner’s enjoyment of their land. We have seen cases in the past however where a fence in an incorrect location can result in a property owner losing the use of a large amount of square metreage without even knowing it. Survey Reports are completed by qualified Surveyors who review land records and use specialised equipment to identify the exact boundary of your property. Most Survey Reports will also describe what structures are situated on the land and whether or not they appear on Council or other records as known or approved struc tures.ASurvey Report will not tell you if a struc ture on your property is Council approved or built to Australian Standards, but usually it will tell you whether or not at some point of time someone has obtained some sort of approval to construct the structure. For the abundance of clarity, we are not suggesting that you rely on a Survey Report to inform you of whether or not any structures on your land are approved. To do this you need a Building Certificate or records from the current owner to show what Develop ment Approvals are in place. You may also make an application to Council for certain information about the property and review the Council file to see what they have on record when it comes to approved structures and/or improvements.

Some people take the view that if the fence has been in place for a number of years and no one has complained, the chances that there is an encroachment that will cause any problems (particularly in densely populated residential neighbourhoods) are low. Whether or not you should get a Survey Report depends on your particular circum stances, the type of property you are buying, and your location.

Penrith: Man and woman charged after surprising hotel discovery A man and woman have been charged after supplying prohibited drugs in Penrith. About 8.10pm on Sunday, September 4, police attended a hotel in Penrith, where a woman was heard screaming. Police gained entry to the room and spoke with a 39-year-old Wallsend woman and a 37-year-old Penrith man. Whilst officers were speaking with the pair they allegedly noticed several clear resealable plastic bags containing a crystal substance, believed to be methylamphetamines, along with a set of scales, cash, and apparatus for administering drugs. Both the man and woman were arrested. Officers methodically searched the room, and it is alleged they have located four small resealable bags containing methylampheta mines, one medium bag containing methyl amphetamines, over $16,000 in cash located under a pillow and another $550 located in the man’s bag.

The rider attempted to make a U-turn, clipped the gutter and fell from the bike. Police arrested the 40-year-old Parramatta man and searched him. They located a small resealable plastic bag containing methyl amphetamines and several credit and debit cards in other people’s names. Checks revealed that the bike was unregis tered, and the rego displayed did not match that vehicle either.

Where an incorrectly located fence had resulted in one owner losing use of part of their land however, this is understandably troubling to them and often results in disputes. This is known as an “encroach ment” and there are remedies available to landowners at law if the matter cannot be resolved by negotiations. As we said at the outset of this article, most property buyers do not bother with the Survey Report. There are a number of reasons why this could be. They can be expensive compared to other reports like Pest and Building Reports. A Report can take time to complete, often longer than the time allowed for a Pest and Building Report.

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Jamisontown: Man takes police on chase before trying to escape on foot A man has been charged after driving without a licence and not stopping for police inAboutJamisontown.1.40am on Wednesday, August 31, police were patrolling York Road, Jamison town when they saw a silver Mercedes Benz travelling at high speed. Police conducted a U-turn and attempted to catch up with the vehicle while activating their lights and sirens. The vehicle made numerous turns in and around the streets of Jamisontown to South Penrith while driving in a manner dangerous to the public. The driver accelerated harshly several times to evade police and was driving constantly at speeds over the speed limits of the streets. The vehicle continued around Jamisontown to Glenmore Park, and when in Harwood Circuit, the driver pulled over and ran. The 18-year-old Liverpool man jumped a nearby fence while POLAIR, Dog Squad officers and other Police response vehicles attended.Theman was located in the backyard of a nearby residence and arrested before being conveyed to Penrith Police Station. He was charged and bail refused. The man will appear in Penrith Local Court on Tues day, October 18.

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Most Aussies take the attitude that “if ain’t broke don’t fix it”. This means that most people buy a property as is, aware of the existence of their fences, and never bother to check whether or not the fence is in exactly the right position.

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It is alleged that the rider was also not the owner of the bike. The man was charged.

Mount Vernon: Man tried to escape to America after drug discovery A man has been charged after possessing materials to manufacture prohibited drugs. About 6.30pm on Saturday, August 27, police attended an address in Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon for an unrelated matter. At the time they saw a vehicle drive down a common driveway and on sighting the officers, the driver took off into bushland. Officers pursued the man but lost him in bushland before they secured the vehicle. Police attended a nearby residence and contacted the owners who granted permis sion to enter. After entering, the officers located a couple of hundred kilograms of Iodine and more than 400 litres of other chemicals used in the production of Investigationsmethamphetamines.commencedand police identified a 36-year-old Canadian man who was in the country on a visa. The man was located at Sydney Airport on Sunday, September 4 attempting to head to the United States. He was arrested and charged.Itisalleged the amount of precursor items located had the capability to manufacture approximately 160 to 180 kilograms of meth amphetamine.

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Plan for new industrial lots in Jamisontown attract deferred consent from Council

P lans to subdivide vacant land next to Penrith Homemaker Centre for industrial lots are still in the pipeline with Penrith City Council requesting some changes to the proposal. In July 2020, Levadetes Property Group lodged a $1.625 million Development Appli cation (DA) for the 2.5-hectare site at 121-133 Blaikie Road, Jamisontown. The proposal sought consent to subdivide the land which is zoned B5 Business Devel opment into 15 industrial lots, with strata lot sizes ranging from 1,000sqm to 1,075sqm for business and warehouse uses. 122 on-site car parking spaces and the provi sion of a new 13-metre-wide internal roadway that connects Blaikie Road and Pattys Place, which would be given to Council as a public road, was also included. The application was advertised to surround ing properties and publicly exhibited but no public submissions were received. While the site is subject to a minimum 1,000sqm lot size under the Local Environ ment Plan, the Major Assessment Report said that the smaller strata lots failed to provide adequate space for some requirements. As such, the strata title subdivision compo nent was deleted at the request of Council and further recommendations were made which led to them granting a deferred consent condition over the next two years to work on the“Itissues.isrecommended that the proposed five lots be reduced to three lots. Consolidating Lots 1-3 addresses uncertainty as to whether Lots 1-3 can suitably accommodate future built forms which is due to the inadequate depth of Lot 1 and concerns in relation to fill and retaining walls,” the report said. “This therefore also includes a need to delete vehicle crossovers, internal retaining walls and lot benching. This will ensure that the subdivision layout will have flexibility in the future to provide for appropriate build ing pads and building setbacks, adequate landscaping and safe vehicular access and parking arrangements.” While the proposed internal road was in accordance with Council’s civil engineering requirements, the document also identified some“Theissues.submitted Stage 2 Road Safety Audit (RSA) flagged low to medium risks on traffic safety grounds due to the irregular orienta tion of the lots and acute angles of the bend of the internal roadway and proposed vehicular access points to the lots,” it said. “Therefore, it is recommended that the internal road be widened on the bend to permit 0.5 metre clearance for the vehicle body of simultaneously passing heavy rigid vehicles.”Withflooding and bushfire constraints, some additional amendments will be required.Anupdated Stormwater Management Strategy, which deletes the raingardens from the internal road verge, will also need to be submitted to Penrith City Council for approval.Aspokesperson from Levadetes told the Weekender that it will continue to work with Council to address any issues and satisfy all requirements for the proposal.

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A community housing provider has lodged a $1.9 million Development Application (DA) to help vulnerable youth who are at risk of homelessness in Penrith.Ifapproved, Link Wentworth will undertake minor demolition works, tree removal and the construction of a transitional group home. The subject site with two adjacent allotments on 22 Lemongrove Road and 2 Macquarie Avenue, Penrith has a combined site area of 2,488 square metres. Both allotments on the site were originally used for residential purposes, with a large two-storey dwelling known as Lemongrove Lodge built around 1885, which is currently being used as a group home. A single-storey dwelling was built by 1955, which is currently used as an office for Link Wentworth.TheStatement of Environment Effects (SEE) says that the proposal will not alter the exist ing buildings on the site. “Demolition works will be limited to the removal of internal fencing, the removal of existing driveways and car parking facilities, the demolition of metal sheds and awnings adjacent to the southern boundary of 2 Macquarie Avenue,” the SEE said. “The removal of a shipping container that is currently located within the rear setback of 22 Lemongrove Road and the removal of four trees from the site.” The new building that will contain seven single bedrooms will replace an existing car park that will be relocated elsewhere on the property to provide 14 off-street spaces. “The exterior of the group home will comprise largely of exposed and rendered brick/timber-clad surfaces, while the roof is to be constructed of Colorbond metal in a light grey colour,” it said. “All resident rooms will contain internalised bathrooms, cooking facilities, storage/clothes hanging facilities and clothes-washing facil ities. All rooms will also contain furnishings including a bed, seating and a table.”

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I n the 21 years that Peter Boyd has owned High Street Music, he’s well and truly lost count of the number of guitars he’s sold, predicting it to be well into the thousands.

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Michael Coco, sales member and social media manager at High Street Music started posting ‘New Guitar Day Alert’ posts on Face book in November of 2020, with the hope of bringing some joy to their followers. “It was initially just some of our higher end instruments, and then, when the second lockdown happened, me, Ethan, the drum manager, and Glen, the tuition coordinator, we sort of wanted something that we could show to the community to bring a bit of a smile, a bit of happiness in a really uncertain time,” he said. “All musicians remember the first time they bought their first instrument, or they bought ‘the big one’, and we really wanted to convey that to the community, to bring some joy to them.”He’salso seen it bring a smile to the faces of those in the posts themselves, who have been able to share a special moment with other music lovers. “For some of them it’s the pride that they’ve worked so hard to get to this new level, or they’re finally getting to play like their inspi ration, the artists that inspire them,” he said. “You can always see if it’s the first guitar and they’ve just discovered it, just the pure unbridled joy on their face, or even a seasoned professional that’s just picked up that guitar and you breathe on it and it just plays. It’s amazing to see that smile, it’s like a kid on Christmas, opening their presents ever morn ing.”With the positive reception the posts have received, Mr Boyd thinks it’s about time they expand.“It’sbeen great, because people love show ing off their new guitar, and we love the fact that they’ve come to us to have a look and decide whether they want that particular guitar,” he said. “We might have to start thinking about doing not just guitars, it’s bass guitars, maybe we could move into drums as well, because then they wouldn’t feel like they’re missing out!”

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Lions celebrate major milestone

The Lions Club of Penrith was the first to come to the area in 1957, swiftly followed by Cambridge Park and Emu Plains. Since then, the clubs have worked both independently and collaboratively to support local causes, including the purchase of new equipment for Nepean Hospital, running food drives, and supporting local schools.

Steve Gault, secretary of Penrith Lions, says that building friendships internally and between clubs has been a major factor in allowing them to achieve their goals, and have a good time doing it. “Many hands can do big projects,” he said. “When we achieve that with the zone, we can get large ticket items over the line. It’s great to be close enough with other zone clubs and other district clubs that we can reach out to, because we’re not only friends with our own club members, we know many of the other clubs as well.” The Lions Clubs is more than just barbeques, with Jim Devine, Publicity Officer and Treasurer of Emu Plains Lions Club, citing a number of initiatives that have brought a smile to his face.

Cheryl Devine, President of Emu Plains Lions Club, said that over the 75 years, the Lions have built an immense amount of trust within the community.“Wewere running a raffle on Saturday, and we had someone who came up and gave us a donation, and he said ‘The Lions are the only organisation that I’ll make a donation to, because I can trust you, that everything you collect goes back to the community’,” she said. “That was very rewarding to hear.” The Lions will be celebrating their anniversary with a community barbeque at Emu Plains Lions Park on Sunday, September 18 from 10.30am to 1.30pm, joined by the other clubs in their zone, including the Lions Clubs of Mount Druitt, Rich mond and Sydney Nepal Himalaya.

T his month sees Lions Clubs in Australia turn 75, with local clubs coming together to reminisce on all they’ve achieved lead ing up to the milestone.

“We sell Christmas trees over here, and we line the people up from about six o’clock in the morning, and wave the flag and say ‘Go!’. We sold 93 trees in 45 minutes last year – it was crazy, but it was such good fun,” he said.

“Gone are the days where you would shop locally, most of the time,” Mr Boyd said. “Music is a little bit different, because I think people want to feel and listen to the actual instrument. You can go on YouTube and listen to blogs or read those, but there’s still no substitute for picking up and playing.” This feeling is much of the reason why making the decision to purchase the instru ment can be so momentous.

Penrith City Council is also providing a commemorative Lions 75th Anniversary Garden in the park, which will be in full bloom for the celebration.LindaLamond, Chair of Zone 9 Lions Clubs of Sydney District 201N5 and treasurer of Cambridge Park Lions, hopes to see the community out and about on the day. “We want to give back to the community, so we’re going to be down here cooking for free, we’ll have bottled water because it could be a little bit on the warm side,” she said. “We’ll be hoping that our local community will come along if they’re jogging past or visiting over here at the oval, that they’ll come over and say hello and get a sausage sandwich, and help us celebrate 75 years of the Lions.”

Michael Coco and Peter Boyd are always keen to celebrate when someone purchases a new instrument.

“We’d probably sell one a day, when you average it all out,” he said. “It’s a very popular instrument!” Even in an era where many prefer to shop from their phones, this trend hasn’t wavered, with rookies and professionals coming in to ensure they pick the right guitar for them.

“The older generation sees the younger ones having a hard time, so the older ones will generally try to help, but there’s no other option, so they come here to buy a lottery ticket,” he “Hopefully,said.they get lucky and they can help their kids out.” Penrith postcodes have had the most or second most division one wins for the past three financial years, with 2750 taking the cake in both 2022 and 2020. To Mr Xia, this comes as no surprise. “I think it’s time for Penrith. Go Penrith!” he said.“Luck comes around, and I think Penrith hasn’t been lucky, there hadn’t been too many major prizes up until three years ago. Then, from what I can see, we’ve been getting quite a few. Just about every year, we have a first prize winner.”Withtwo big wins last year coming from Mr Xia’s store, he says it’s only a matter of time before somebody hits the jackpot.

“One of them was Monday and one was Saturday, so they weren’t huge, but hopefully we get a major one on Powerball or some thing,” he said. “It’s always good to see smiles on people’s faces when they win, especially those two winners, they were local winners, they helped their kids out. “People should be buying their lottery tick ets here, I think we’re due for a big win!”

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“NSW Lottery has been reconfiguring the lottery products, so there’s more jackpotting happening, prizes are higher,” Mr Xia told the Weekender “Plus, people are wanting to buy homes, especially in a difficult time. People try to see some hope, they don’t have options in other areas, so they’re hoping that they can get lucky.”Ticket buyers aren’t just trying to keep them selves afloat, with many of Mr Xia’s regulars sharing their desire to help their children and grandchildren.

Y ang Xia’s newsagency in Southlands South Penrith boasts quite an impres sive magazine collection – one of the factors which place it in the top newsagen cies in New South Wales. But, the store often sees over 300 customers a day, exclusively purchasing lottery tickets. “A lot of people do come in here looking for a lucky ticket,” he said. “On top of the regulars coming from the local area, who will often come in every day, we have a big group who are coming in when there’s a big prize.” This has only increased in the past few years, with the reconfiguration of lottery prizes and cost-of-living struggles encouraging more and more people to take a chance.

P eople are wary of technology replacing humans, but a robot is helping doctors at Nepean Private Hospital perform advanced surgery with remarkable results.Procedures are now being completed with the latest generation da Vinci Xi surgical robot, the only one of its kind in the Penrith area. While Nepean Hospital has an older model, Nepean Private General Manager Tim Sinclair said the acquisition is to ensure patients get the best possible clinical path ways.“These next-generation technol ogies, coupled with our current multi-million-dollar expansion, will further cement Nepean Private as a world-class healthcare facility,” Dr Sinclair“Purchasingsaid. the robot also high lights our commitment to support our world-class surgeons with leading-edge technology to treat patients from our local area close to home rather than travelling to other parts of GynaecologistSydney.” and advanced robotic surgeon Doctor Naman Dahiya said the technology is safe and offers many advantages for surgeons.“Youget inside the abdomen then the robotic instruments are controlled by the surgeon through the console, and you basically have extra hands, and a 3D view so you can see high levels of detail and can operate in finer spaces,” Dr Dahiya said.“It is good for the longevity of surgeons because instead of stand ing all day you are sitting down with less tension in your shoulders and are able to focus on longer more complicated cases in a comfortable way.”Patients can also benefit with the robot used for a range of surgeries including prostate, bowel and gastric.“Therobot is able to bend and get into areas a traditional laparoscopy might have difficulty with so with less movement in the abdomen it is gentler,” he said. “This means the port sites have less pain and seem to heal quicker which isDrgreat.”Dahiya recently completed a full hysterectomy on patient Sharon Falke who said she was surprised how quickly she recovered from a major surgery.“Ididn’t know what to expect with pain but I was absolutely shocked when I only had some minor tender ness and the incisions have healed up well,” Ms Falke said. “I was up within hours to go to the toilet, walking laps around the ward the next morning and went home not needing pain relief so I would recom mend people to see if it is option.”

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that long COVID was adding to the nation’s labour shortage with Treasury data showing that around 31,000 Aussie workers called in sick each day in June because of the condition.

With more than 150 Nepean Private patients to be operated on by the new robotic technology over the next year, Dr Dahiya said it is the way of the future for surgery.

Chair of the Committee and MP for Macar thur, Dr Mike Freelander and Deputy Chair Ms McIntosh said they are seeking real stories from community members to inform them.“The Committee is particularly interested in hearing from individuals or loved ones of people with long COVID or who have had repeated COVID infections, particularly about their experience seeking diagnosis and treatment,” Ms McIntosh said. “The Committee hopes to engage with researchers, peak bodies, members of the public, mental health organisations, the Australian Government, and state and terri tory governments, about the potential and unknown effects, causes, risk factors, prev alence, management, and treatment of long COVID and repeated COVID infections.”

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Ms McIntosh shared her own experiences when she contracted COVID-19 in March this year, noting breathlessness, however, described the symptoms she experienced as mild. The Committee will also consider the impact to groups that face a greater risk of illness due to factors such as age, existing health conditions, disability and back ground.Submissions will be accepted by Friday, November 18. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/3A JpskA.

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A bi-partisan federal inquiry has been launched this week with the help of Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh to investigate the impacts of long COVID and repeated COVID infections. The Parliamentary inquiry, which will be undertaken by the House Health Commit tee, will examine the health, social, educa tional and economic effects of the virus.

“20 to 30 years ago keyhole surgery was a result of advancement in technology and I think robotics is similar,” he said. He said it was important to move with the times and use the best tech nology available to ensure the best outcomes for patients. “We need to change with the tech nology and choose it for complicated cases,” he said. “There are good patient resources on the da Vinci website and patients can see if their doctor can offer it to them.”

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The golf day has this year made the move to Leonay Golf Club. Ms Hawthorn is asking everyone to come out, enjoy breakfast and lunch, and have fun wearing pink. “I’ve heard BOQ (Bank of Queensland) have got a beer pong hole, and Checho’s are doing shots before you tee off, so there are some quirky things happening, which is really cool,” she said. “You’ll see lots of pink flamingos, people wear crazy stuff on that day, which is fantas tic, but, it gets everyone talking about it. “Other people are watching, so they’re asking, ‘Why are they looking so weird and wonderful’, and so that also starts the conversation, and those conversations are so important.”MsHawthorn assures that this is just the beginning of Pink Up Penrith activities this year.“We’ve got six schools this year on board so far, we’ve got a Pink Up Your Pooch walk day down at St Marys, we’re doing a school pink disco during the holiday season down at Saints Leagues Club, and Panthers have donated a jersey which is fantastic,” she said. “Everyone has gotten behind it, everyone’s doing something, so I think it’s going to be a lot of fun!” For more information on how you can get involved with the Pink Up Golf Day by playing or joining as a sponsor, email beth@penrith cbdcorp.com.au. day helps launch another year of Pink Up Penrith activities

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The community spirit and cooperation that founded Penrith Council all those years ago in 1871 has never wavered, and our awardees are a true testament to that. Find out more about the awards pro gram and our worthy winners at: penrith. city/local-celebration-awards.

The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor I’m delighted to congratulate the recip ients of Council’s 2022 Local Celebration Awards – 12 enthusiastic, compassionate and selfless residents who have, and con tinue to, make outstanding contributions to the people and City of Penrith: Citizen of the Year: Steven Green Mayor’s Local Heroes: Lisa Harrold and Ditte Kozak Making a Difference – Community Service Award: David Andersen, Kenani Banda, Michelle Barnes, Alan Fowkes, Milton Lazarus, Maria Quartiero, Vivienne Ross, Irene Rossetto and Jim Ward. These wonderful people were nominat ed by the community as part of Council’s annual awards program that celebrates people who go above and beyond, volun teering their time to make Penrith a great place to live, or who work tirelessly for the benefit of others and for the community. My councillor colleagues and I were proud to honour these extraordinary peo ple at a special function on Wednesday night, where we also recognised our 2021 Local Celebration Awardees as well as the 2021 and 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours and Australia Day Honours recipients. This event also capped off Council’s 150-year commemorative celebrations in honour of our rich, eventful history. While COVID restrictions reduced our capacity to carry out our full program of 150-year anniversary events, our social media campaign, historical displays, feature stories and City flag, banner and billboard promotional campaign, captivated our community’s attention. In particular, our online historical speak er series has proven extremely popular and I encourage you to take a look at: penrith.city/150yearsCouncilwillalsosoon release a com memorative booklet that will highlight some of the people, places and events that have shaped our City and Council, so keep an eye out on Council’s website and in this column. On behalf of my Councillor colleagues and the Penrith community, congratula tions to all Award recipients – our heartfelt thanks for your incredible dedication and service that makes our City such a won derful place to live, work and enjoy.

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CR TRICIA HITCHEN Mayor of Penrith N ext Friday, September 16, the annual Pink Up Golf Day is back, officially launching Pink Up Penrith for 2022. Though Pink Up Penrith went from strength to strength in its first and second years, COVID lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 threw a spanner in the works, seeing fundraisers for the McGrath Foundation scattered and dimmed.Initsfifth year, the campaign will be back in full force, said committee member, Gai Hawthorn.“We’rereally looking forward to this year, and bouncing back stronger and better, and making up for some lost time over the last couple of years,” she said. As vital as the fundraising aspects are, Ms Hawthorn noted that following the temporary closure of BreastScreen NSW clinics last year, “I love that McGrath has picked that up and used it, because it’s really us, it’s really Penrith, and I think it’s women, I think it’s men, I think

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O ur Community Cares raised $8,214 at its high tea event last month, with the funds going towards enriching the lives of those in the Palliative Care and Cancer wards at Nepean Hospital, and the Nepean Cancer Care Centre. Despite being its eighth annual high tea event, Kristine Gauci said this one had a special twist in the form of a Garden Party theme.“Itwas amazing. The ladies just decorated the hall so beautifully with the paper flow ers,” she said. “The theme was Garden Party, so the guests came dressed with something floral, and it really was just a great afternoon.” The money raised was a record for the event, and a fair jump from what has been raised in previous years.

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This year, the event aimed to fundraise for the rollout of Virtual Reality (VR) technol ogy in the Palliative Care and Cancer wards at Nepean Hospital, and the Nepean Cancer Care Centre. “A few months ago, we happened across something that had VR technology in it, and we thought that might be good for palliative care,” Ms Gauci said. “Palliative care is a real area that nobody does anything for, and we just thought that would be an area where we could make a difference, short term.”

The VR technology would allow for patients to sit comfortably while ticking off their bucket list, visiting their quiet place or overlooking their home – virtually. “How amazing is it that we can send this person off looking at their homeland, walk ing the streets of their homeland one more time? Or, just being calm, in a calm place?” Ms Gauci said. “It’s something that you don’t know how much it would affect them, until you put those goggles on. It is amazing, and that sort of experience is something that is to be experienced, you can’t say how it feels, it’s just amazing, life changing, and if they can get what they haven’t got out of life, to experience something extra, it’s worth everything that we do.”

“We couldn’t do anything without the community support, there’s just no way that we could do anything. The community is what makes it.”

“I think last year was around $6500, so it was quite a lot more,” she said. “We must be doing something right!” Ms Gauci was grateful to see the commu nity come out yet again in support. “We always knew that we had a great support base. I think there was about 20 per cent of the people that hadn’t been before, so that was fantastic,” she said.

Wallacia Post Office was part of the general store operated by the Wallace family after whom the village of Wallacia was named. The postmistress was E Wallace who built a new office in 1907. She left in 1908 and John Fowler was appointed post master.TheFowler family would continue to run the office until 2015 when Margaret Fowler retired. This particular photo was taken in 1950, showing the post office itself along with the riding school and milk bar.In addition to the great flashback, how good are the old cars parked out the front? (Photo thanks to Penrith City Library)

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TROY DODDS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | 7.50PM | BLUEBET STADIUM | REFEREE: GERARD SUTTON | BUNKER: ADAM GEE the final wordv PANTHERS 1 Dylan Edwards 10 James Fisher-Harris 2 Taylan May 11 Viliame Kikau 3 Izack Tago 12 Liam Martin 4 Stephen Crichton 13 Isaah Yeo (c) 5 Brian To’o 14 Mitch Kenny 6 Jarome Luai 15 Scott Sorensen 7 Nathan Cleary (c) 16 Spencer Leniu 8 Moses Leota 17 Jaeman Salmon 9 Apisai Koroisau 18 Charlie Staines 19 Matt Eisenhuth EELS 1 Clint Gutherson (c) 10 Junior Paulo 2 Maika Sivo 11 Shaun Lane 3 Will Penisini 12 Isaiah Papali’i 4 Tom Opacic 13 Ryan Matterson 5 Waqa Blake 14 Makahesi Makatoa 6 Dylan Brown 15 Jake Arthur 7 Mitchell Moses 16 Oregon Kaufusi 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard 17 Marata Niukore 9 Reed Mahoney 18 Nathan Brown 19 BaileyBroughtSimonssontoyouby2GB 873 ABC CHANNEL702 9 FOX BROADCASTLEAGUE « the western weekender • extra time 31Friday, September 9, 2022

This game will be different because there is so much on the line. And while last year's Finals match between these two sides was absolutely epic, the fact this game is at BlueBet Stadium takes it up another level. I'm confident Penrith can win this game purely based on their defensive efforts. The Panthers conceded just 330 points this season, an average of 13 points per game. Compare that to the Eels, who conceded an average of 20 points per game. Both sides have similar attacking averages but defence wins games at this time of the year and with a full complement of players back on deck, Penrith will aim to strangle the Eels out of the game early; aware that this Parramatta side doesn’t like playing from behind. I wouldn’t expect points to flow in the first half and I wouldn't be surprised if we went into the break with only two or three tries being scored. Both sides will turn up, and it’ll likely be an aggressive opening to the game. The forwards will absolutely rip and tear. As the game goes on, it’s hard to see Nathan Cleary – in his first game back – not taking complete control of the contest and guiding his team home. That left edge is just too lethal, and Cleary often bounces back from disappointing situations with first class performances. I can’t see that being any different here. The big question here is how the Eels handle a game of this magnitude. We’ve seen Penrith's Finals run last year and how they just found a way to win, regardless of the circumstance. Penrith go up another level in big games, and when it really matters.

T here has been plenty of talk about which team can win this year's Premiership, with many suggesting this is the year that a side from outside of the top four could make a charge and win the title for the first time in the NRL era.

I'm not sure Parramatta have that fight in them, and they need things to go their way before they can pounce on that momentum to start to take control of games. This Penrith team, with a Premiership behind them and a heap of representative experience this year, will not be overwhelmed by the occasion in the slightest. If anything, they will embrace it. The side is well rested, putting them in a much better position to win this opening Finals game than they were last year when they faced Souths. Mark it down as a Penrith win – but it’ll be wild and ferocious out there, no question. Tip: Panthers by 8. Brian To’o.

Penrith has, as much as the Minor Premiers can, almost flown under the radar in the past month – helped along by the fact that Ivan Cleary hasn't fielded a full-strength team since before Round 20. All that changes on Friday night when Cleary sends his best possible 17 out onto BlueBet Stadium to take on a Parramatta side that is also garnering plenty of talk, given they managed to finish inside the critical top four. The Eels have beaten Penrith twice this season – three times if you count a pre-season trial – but even coach Brad Arthur admitted after last week’s win over Melbourne that it matters little now. And it’s hard to take much from the Round 20 win, albeit comprehensive, given Nathan Cleary was sent from the field early in the first half, changing the landscape of the match.

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Spotted: News Corp journalist Brent Read labelling BlueBet Stadium “archaic” in his ar ticle on home Finals, weeks after telling fellow journalists at a media opportunity in Penrith that there was nothing wrong with the venue and there was no need for a new stadium.

Spotted: Panthers media manager Mi chael Blok catching up with Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua on the field post-game after last Saturday’s match in Townsville. The pair know each other from their time at the Tigers.

Top tipsters: Congratulations to Hans Bor and Leigh Hartog who finished equal first in the Western Weekender Extra Time Celebrity Tipping competition. Both are off to the NRL Grand Final next month. ! Drew set for Panthers return: Former Panthers hooker Brad Drew could be returning to the club next season. He’s the frontrunner to coach the NSW Cup side next year, with Peter Wallace moving into an NRL assistant role.

! Yeo on duty: The Panthers sent Isaah Yeo to the official NRL Finals launch on Monday (pictured below), meaning Nathan Cleary could stay out of the spotlight early in the week he’s returning to the field from suspension. Cleary was put up for interview at Penrith’s media session on Wednesday and not surpris ingly was an extremely popular choice from attending journalists.

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Taylan May. Photo: NRL Images.

! May free to play in Finals: The NRL is struggling to answer confused clubs who are raising concerns over the penalty handed down to Panthers winger Taylan May after he was found guilty of assault in Queensland last week. Along with fines and other require ments, May was suspended for two matches but will be able to serve his time next season, meaning he’s free to play in the NRL Finals. I’m told the phones haven’t stopped ringing at NRL HQ after the somewhat unprecedented move. Truth is, the NRL has generally had some sympathy for May over the issue, believ ing the CCTV now widely shown only tells part of the story. Still, it’s left a bitter taste in the mouths of Penrith’s NRL rivals.

! Peachey’s return to Penrith: It’s now being widely reported that Tyrone Peachey (pictured) could return to the foot of the Mountains next year, in a swap deal of sorts involving Charlie Staines and the Wests Tigers. Peachey is 31 and still has plenty to offer but hasn’t set the world on fire at the Tigers. He played his best footy at the Panthers during his stint between 2014 and 2018. I’m told it’s more than just paper talk and could certainly be pulled off in the off-season. A sticking point could be how much Penrith have to pay of Staines’ contract.

Ticketing trouble: Not even Panthers know the logic that goes into the NRL’s ticket ing process around the Finals. Fans were left bewildered by the decision to hold back West ern Grandstand tickets from the initial stages of the members’ pre-sale, despite this area be ing dominated by season ticket holders. They were slowly fed into the system as Monday progressed. More laughable was the ‘secret’ code that the NRL issued to members – about as simple to crack and share as the word of the day on ‘Sesame Street’. Panthers officials were left just as puzzled and had no control over the ticketing process.

Jersey memories: A new Instagram account is detailing the history of Panthers jerseys through the years. It’s a fascinating look back through the history of the club. Check it out at @everypanthersjersey. !

! Charity’s ticketing coup: Talking of tickets to the Final, I’m told the final two seats in the stadium were expected to fetch a solid amount at the WestCare charity dinner in Penrith on Thursday night. The Chairman’s Lounge tickets were put up as a live auction item.

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! Stadium uncertainty rolls on: Stuart Ayres may no longer be in Cabinet but he continues to push for the new Penrith Stadium to be built on the site of the Showground and is being a loud voice in the ear of anyone who will listen. The Penrith MP is adamant it’s where the new stadium needs to be to ensure the best possible outcome, and is keeping a keen eye on the situation.

! Hadley heads west: 2GB is pulling out the big guns for the Finals, with Ray Hadley to call the Panthers v Eels Finals match on Friday.

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an favourite Viliame Kikau will play his final home game in Penrith colours this Friday night, and he’s hoping to go out on a Whilehigh.the 27-year-old admits he’s not thinking too much about his next chapter at the Bulldogs just yet, the 195cm powerhouse backrower is in the mood to reflect on his time at the foot of the Mountains and the impact the club has had on both his life and career. “I haven’t really been thinking too much about me leaving yet to be honest. I’m just focused on what I have to do at Penrith first and foremost,” Kikau told Extra Time on Wednesday. “It’s been incredible the last seven years here. I played my first NRL game for this club and have played many home games in front of these fans.“Friday is going to be my last one playing at BlueBet [Stadium] wearing the Panthers colours. I’m just hoping when I come around in different colours next year, I still get a good reception from the Panthers fans.” While that remains to be seen, one thing that is certain is that Kikau will get an almighty roar on Friday if he and his Panthers teammates manage to knock off the Parramatta Eels and advance to the Preliminary Finals. Penrith are yet to beat their arch rivals in 2022 – and that includes a trial game back in February and two home and away fixtures. However, despite respecting their recent form and talented squad, the Panthers are not one bit afraid of the Eels and will be out for some sweet revenge come Friday night. “They are a good team, they always turn up and they’ve beaten us twice this year – once at their home ground and once at ours,” Kikau said.“They lift their game whenever we play them, and they’ve been really good in both of those games this year and deserve those wins. It’s going to be a challenge again on Friday.” While Penrith will go into tonight’s Qual ifying Final as favourites with the bookies, many pundits are tipping the Eels to upset the defending Premiers and advance one step closer to their first Grand Final since 2009. Kikau is more than happy for his team to be flying under the radar. “I think the boys know what it takes at this time of year, just from the experiences we’ve had over the last two years,” the big Fijian said while sipping his oat latte from Krispy Kreme. “Parramatta have been playing really well of late and have been scoring heaps of points as well. We enjoy being under the radar, it’s good for us. It’s going to be a big challenge on Friday and I’m looking forward to it.” Kikau will run onto BlueBet Stadium for the final time on Friday night. Photo: NRL Images.

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W hether he leaves with another NRL Premiership ring or not, Penrith hooker Api Koroisau can hold his head up high knowing that he did everything he could during his most recent stint with the Panthers. Koroisau’s signature back in 2019 was argua bly one of the most important in club history. This young Penrith team had just about all the pieces required to be a genuine force except one – an experienced and talented hooker. Manly’s loss was the Panthers’ gain and in those three years since, Koroisau has helped guide the club to two Minor Premierships, two Grand Finals and one NRL Premiership. It’s a safe bet that without Koroisau’s supreme ability and influence, Penrith may not be in the strong position that they are today. Speaking with Extra Time on Wednesday, the 29-year-old Fijian said he’s left no stone unturned since becoming a Panther again in 2020.“Icame here knowing that I had a role to play and Ivan brought me here for that reason,” Koroisau said. “I think I did as good a job as I could. I’m proud of what I did do here and I’m glad to leave this place in the position that it is, know ing that I did play a role.” Not every player gets that fairytale ending when they retire or depart a club, but Panthers fans far and wide will be hoping that Koroisau is one of the lucky ones. Asked whether another Premiership would be the ultimate parting gift? The NSW Blues hooker took a deep breath before responding. “Yeah… that’s probably as good as it gets for anyone,” Koroisau said. “That would be awesome to get but, at the same time, there’s still four weeks to go before we get there and it’s a good thing this team likes playing week to week.” Unlike other clubs playing this weekend, Penrith will go into the opening round of the NRL Finals at full-strength, with not one injury or suspension on their roster. After weeks of preparation in readiness for this point of the season, Koroisau is confident that everything and everyone should click come kick-off on Friday night. “One of the good things is the combinations we have, we’ve held from previous years as well,” he said. “Guys like Nathan (Cleary) just know how to play their role so well… and it makes the cohe sion a lot easier.” All eyes will be on the 2021 Clive Churchill Medallist on Friday night when he returns after serving a five-week suspension.Koroisau said after watching him train virtually non-stop since his suspension, Cleary’s inclusion in the side is going to be a massive boost. “He was pretty much out there every day, “It was good that he was suspended and not injured because it allowed him to do

“Just the quality of Nathan, coming back into this side will pick us up – I have no Along with Cleary, most of Penrith’s team for Friday night’s third Battle of the West will be well-rested after a large majority missed the final game of the regular season

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Koroisau said the team were more than happy to skip the trip to North Queensland to focus on the bigger task “Ivan knew the boys needed a freshen up leading into a big Finals Series and we were more than happy to get that week “It just allowed everyone to freshen up leading into a Finals Series that looks really competitive from teams one through to

W ell it’s that time of the year where dreams become reality. This Friday, the 2022 NRL Finals Series kicks off with a bang and by the end of the weekend, two teams will be eliminated. So, here’s my preview of the four finals games...

Game 4 – Sydney Roosters (6th) v South Sydney Rabbitohs (7th). Sunday, September 11 – Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Kick-off: 4.05pm. I hope this game lives up to the hype and deliv ers even more drama than last week’s encounter. Unfortunately for the Chooks, the absence of a few big names, will give the Bunnies the advantage. They won’t be so passive this time, they’ll take the game to the Roosters and come away with the win. My tip: Rabbitohs by 10. There you go rugby league fans, my thoughts and fearless predictions about what I think will happen in week one of the Finals. Remember, it’s sudden death for every team from next week. You’ve got to love rugby league in September! You can watch every NRL Finals game live on both the Nine Network and Fox League, as well as 9NOW and Kayo. Finals captains James Tedesco, Wade Graham, Jesse Bromwich and Isaah Yeo.

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My tip: Storm by 10.

Game 1 – Penrith Panthers (1st) v Parramatta Eels (4th). Friday, September 9 –BlueBet Stadium, Penrith Kick-off: 7.50pm. The return of Nathan Cleary is the biggest news of this match, as a super-confident Eels side travel down the M4 looking to beat the Premiers for a third time in 2022. Only I don’t think they’ll find the task that easy this week, against 13 men and with their half back and fearless leader back. Back, refreshed, revitalised and looking for revenge. My tip: Panthers by 8.

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Game 3 – Cronulla Sharks (2nd) v North Queensland Cowboys (3rd). Saturday, September 10 – PointsBet Stadium, Sydney. Kick-off: 7.50pm. The Sharks are the real deal and so are the Cowboys, so with very little between the two sides, I’m going to go with home ground advan tage.North Queensland are yet to prove they play as well on the road as they do at home. They’ll never get a better chance than this. My tip: Sharks by 4.

Game 2 – Melbourne Storm (5th) v Canberra Raiders (8th). Saturday, September 10 – AAMI Park, Melbourne Kick-off: 5.40pm. I’d be surprised if the Storm don’t take this game by the scruff of the neck and rip the Raid ers a new Canberraone.will give Melbourne a fright, they might even lead at some stage but in the end, the class of the Storm will be too much for the Raiders.

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The Cowboys have surprised most this season but will need to prove themselves in Sydney against the high flying Sharks this weekend, with a small but parochial crowd to be in the house at PointsBet Stadium.

While last Friday night’s game gave us a preview of this epic Finals showdown, things will be a little different come Sunday afternoon at Allianz Stadium. The Roosters will be without one of the game’s best centres in Joey Manu, who suffered a calf strain last week, while Souths welcome back Damien Cook, who will give them much more energy through the middle. Also back on deck for the Rabbitohs will be skipper Cameron Murray, who is expected to get through required concussion protocols after being ruled out of last Friday night’s game in the opening minutes. Day-time football offers the opportunity for Souths to turn it on in attack, and while the Roosters looked fitter and faster last Friday night, a week is a long time in football. The winner here stays alive, while the loser can start planning Mad Monday.

The captains of the eight teams chasing this year’s Premiership. Photo: NRL Images.

BLACKTOWN will have its own expo experiencewhen WEXPO comes to the Blacktown Workers Club in OcWEXPOtober. will showcase local businesses with more than 100 stalls and specialty workshops on subjects including: health, networking, property, networking, tourism, culture, charity, personal development, professional development andThemore.full day of events includes a breakfast and lunch with two high prole guest speakers. Melissa Paige Wu has been conrmed as the breakfast speaker. Melissa is an Australian diver and silver medal winner at the2007 World Aquatics Championships, the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2008 Summer Olympics. She is an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder and recently competed on SAS Australia. WEXPO Blacktown will also feature two unique round table sessions where up to 100 hand-picked guests will experience presentations about health and infrastructure.Theguestswill then submit their feedback to the presentations which will be formulated into formal summary documents by Australian Catholic University Blacktown.Charity partner for the event is the Better Foundation. The Blacktown News and Western Sydney Business Access (WSBA) are the official media partners.Event Patron, Stephen Bali MP, said Wexpo Blacktown is a unique opportunity for businesses and visitors to interact as we emerge from the impact of COVID.Eventpartner and gold sponsor Blacktown Workers Club has allocated the Diamond Room for stall holders plus three separate function rooms for workshops and seminars WEXPO will be held on October 24 at Blacktown Workers Club. More at www.wexpo.com.au MP Stephen Bali. foresight to discuss with Olympic sports such as diving and water polowhether they could work with the University in delivering pathway opportunities.” Mr Bali said the State Government had overseen trade and non-trade apprenticeships and traineeship commencements plummet by more than half in the past 10 years with dozens ofTAFE campuses across NSW being either sold off or“Whatrepurposed.isthefate of the Nirimba campus? Is the writing on the wall?”

Tip: Rabbitohs by 1.

Tip: Storm by 12.

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Tip: Sharks by 6. Roosters v Rabbitohs Sunday 4.05pm @ Allianz Stadium

The Cowboys are full strength heading into this one, while the Sharks have a couple of injury concerns including over Siosifa Talakai who suffered an ankle injury late in last week’s win over Newcastle.

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“The site would easily be worth a half a billion dollars in its raw form to property developers and it may be too much for the NSW Government and WSU to ignore.” He claimed WSU failed to consult with anyone in 2007 prior to their degree closures, failed to consult with the pool closure, failed to consult with students when their diploma courses were relocated to other campuses. “This is a legacy educational asset for the people of Blacktown City. This is not a cash cow for the State or WSU to sell off to put money into ‘other’ projects outside Blacktown City.” Mr Bali is calling for transparent and community consultation on the future of Nirimba.Aspokesperson for WSU said Western Sydney University has a long and proud history at the Nirimba campus and the surrounding Nirimba Education Precinct.“Western Sydney University is committed to a strong educational presence in Blacktown – continuing to optimise its course offerings at Nirimba to ensure it best meets the current and future educational needs of the local western Sydney community,” the spokesperson said. 3

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It’s do or die in Melbourne on Saturday evening when the fifth placed Storm take on the resurgent Raiders, who secured eighth spot thanks to Brisbane’s epic spiral out of the top eight.The Storm are already without their most potent attacking weapon in Ryan Papenhuyzen, which has hurt them significantly this year. They’re hoping to welcome back star halfback Jahrome Hughes against the Raiders. Canberra coach Ricky Stuart took the opportunity to rest Jack Wighton and Elliott Whitehead last weekend, so both will be raring to go in this match at AAMI Park. The Raiders have won at AAMI Park in week one of the Finals before, so the occasion certainly won’t bother them this Saturday. In fact, Canberra has won seven of the 12 matches they’ve played at the venue.

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The Sharks beat the Cowboys in their only previous meeting this season, winning 26-12 back in mid-July. North Queensland has been somewhat inconsistent of late, losing two of their last five matches – both in Sydney. The Sharks mean while have been on a strong winning streak but haven’t played a top eight side since narrowly pipping the Rabbitohs 21-20 in Round 20.

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Norths went close in the dying minutes, with Tom Carr dropping a pass with the line wide open, leaving the Panthers leading 16-6 at the break.The Bears started the second half stronger, with Keiran Hayman cutting the deficit to six in the 48th minute.

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Another try late in the half gave Newcastle a 16-4 lead at the break. The Panthers started the second half strong, scoring through Elone Taufa, before conceding again to trail 22-8. A Cody Lawson double gave them hope, but it was too little, too late. The Panthers will play Newtown in the KOE Cup major semi at Kogarah on Saturday, while they face the Dragons there in the Jersey Flegg minor semi.

T he Penrith Panthers are one win away from the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Grand Final after stunning the North Sydney Bears 22-14 at St Marys Leagues Stadium. The smile couldn’t be wiped from coach Peter Wallace’s face at full-time after he was forced to select mostly Jersey Flegg and Ron Massey Cup players.TheBears started the stronger of the two teams in cold, windy and wet conditions, going close on a couple of occasions, ultimately opening the scoring through Siua Wong in the 6th minute. Some dazzling footwork from Dolphins-bound halfback Isaiya Katoa in the 14th minute saw him score a try on debut. Quick hands from the Panthers out to Logan Dickson saw him score in the right-hand corner in the 23rd minute off the back of five straight sets.Dickson scored his second late in the half after a dropped bomb bounced straight to him.

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The Panthers, who fielded 10 SG Ball players, gave a good account of themselves, but just lacked the polish of their more fancied oppo nents.The Panthers did well to hold on in defence early and were rewarded with the opening try through Zac Lipowicz. A Knights scrum win against the feed gave them momentum and they quickly scored backto-back tries to take a 12-4 lead.

The Panthers extended their lead to 12 with 23 minutes left when Sam Lane sliced through to score.Norths continued to press, but aside from an unconverted Adam Keighran try, the Panthers defence held solid. In Jersey Flegg, an inexperienced Panthers outfit fell to Newcastle, 22-16.

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hile Adam Harvey’s love for country music came from his Dad, it was a broken gui tar that turned his dream of becoming a musician into a moved into a unit, and the last tenants left behind an old guitar in one of the It had no strings on it or anything, but my aunty brought it around home, and said, ‘Do you want this before I throw it out?’,” he“So,said.I went down to the music shop and they put some strings on it for me, and then I bought one of those chord books and taught myself by strumming along to Dad’s Johnny CashSincerecords.”releasing his first album in 1994, Adam has been nominated five times for an ARIA Award, won nine Golden Guitars at the Coun try Music Awards of Australia, and has sold over half a million records. Throughout his career, Adam has also been known to collaborate with other country icons, like Troy Cassar-Daley, and long-time friend, Beccy Cole. “Beccy Cole says we’ve gotta be friends, be cause we know too much!” he said. “I first met Beccy Cole when we were on a show, there was four artists, and I used to rock Beccy’s little baby to sleep when she was on stage, and he’s now in his 20s.” Their first collaborative album ‘The Great Country Songbook Volume 2’ was a smash hit when it was released in 2017. But, it was COV ID that brought them back together. “[The tour] came out of a really sad time for Beccy, she’s probably had the hardest 12 months of her life on a personal note, and I was starting to get really worried about her mental health, and I didn’t actually think she’d still be here to be honest,” Adam said. “I was ringing her every day, checking in on her, and then out of the blue she said, ‘If I ever get out of this, I’d love to go back on tour with you again. Those tours that we’ve done, they’re the happiest moments of my life’, and I said ‘Oh, mate, I’ll book the tour tomorrow, I’ll tour with you until the end of time!’” The two recorded a new duets album, ‘The Great Country Songbook Volume 3’, to go along with the tour, which will be released on the same day that the tour kicks off, on Friday, September 9. “As Beccy says, we’ll make ‘em laugh, make ‘em cry, scare the hell out of ‘em and send ‘em home, so that’s the idea,” Adam said. “I always think, if people can come out to a show and forget about all the doom and gloom out there in the real world and have a good laugh and a sing-a-long and just kind of escape for a few hours, then we’re doing our job.” Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole will be on at the EVAN Theatre on Saturday, Septem ber 24 at 8pm. Tickets are $59.75. For more information or to book, visit penrith.pan thers.com.au. Their new album is out now on all the usual streaming services.

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Blue Mountains and Penrith Districts Orchid Society will be holding a Spring Orchid Show this wekeend at Melrose Hall. Exotic and Australian orchids will be on display, with a bumper crop of orchids for sale. Experienced orchid growers will be on hand to answer any questions. It opens at 9am each day. Admission is $2, children free. Visit bmpdos.org.au/events. Spring Orchid Show in Penrith this weekend

The Western Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is returning to Penrith Panthers next Sunday, September 18. Well established in the area, Penrith’s annual wedding expo features over 100 of the most prestigious wedding and bridal suppliers from the western Sydney area and surroundings. Entry and parking is free. For more information, visit weddingexposaustralia.com.

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This Saturday, September 10, head to The Joan to see Penrith Symphony Orchestra bring ‘La Bohème’ to the concert hall stage. One of the most popular operas ever penned, ‘La Bohème’ needs no introduction for music lovers. But, it’s im pact on pop culture means that the score will be recognisable to even casual listeners. Visit thejoan.com.au. Orchestra brings a classic to The Joan the western weekender 49Friday, September 9, 2022

Cambridge Park Lions Club Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Henry Sports Club. Call 0484 003 571 for details.

Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

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Crisis Sexual Assault Service 24/7 support available for any sexual assault that has occurred in the last seven days. 4734 2000.

COMMUNITY SERVICES JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

BARGAIN BUYS Op Shop at Kingswood Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood. Morning tea every Friday morning.

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CLASSES AND FUN Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7pm, St Marys RSL. Rhonda 0408 218 965. The Sunset Station Singers entertain residents mainly in nursing homes. The song list is over 130 songs, ranging from their old time favourites to more current songs. Free weekly Tai Chi classes Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594. Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499. Relationships Australia Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic violence support group also available. 4728 4800. 340 High Street, Penrith.

Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook.

THINGS TO DO

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Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River. Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301.

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information. Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia. Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm. 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains. A great place to discover the local history of Penrith.

Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.visit

Penrith Rotary Club Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668. New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am-2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

JP Service Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668.

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground. BUSINESS Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Regular events. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611.

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P ay tribute to the recent passing of female Australian legends of music Olivia Newton-John and Judith Durham, and be prepared to be transported back in time with cabaret powerhouses Amelia Ryan and Libby O’Donovan next Saturday, September 17. The two will bring a celebration of some of Australia’s earliest women of rock, pop and shining lights in the music industry to the Blue Mountains Theatre stage with their show ‘Unsung – I am Woman’.

Being an acclaimed jazz and cabaret performer and award-winning music director, Libby O’Donovan will bring power and sassiness to her performance through her renowned nuanced interpretations and extraordinary voice. Meanwhile, multi-award-winning cabaret artist, writer and presenter Amelia Ryan will deliver a performance worthy of five-star-reviews and standing ovations. Music fans should be ready to be immersed in a show that voices the real story of incred ible women in Aussie music history behind timeless Australian songs through a perfor mance of history, heart and hilarity. ‘Unsung – I am Woman’ by Amelia Ryan and Libby O’Donovan will be on at Blue Mountains Theatre on Saturday, Septem ber 17. Tickets are $48 for adults, $45 for concessions and $40 per person for groups of four or more. For more information, call 4723 5050 or visit bluemountainstheatre. com.au.

‘Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era – Live in Concert!’ will be on at the EVAN Theatre on Sunday, September 18. Tickets are available from $49.90, with $1 from every ticket sold going towards the Guitars for Vets program. For more information, call 4323 3233 or visit www.mellymelody.com.au.

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THE BEST OF AUSSIE MUSIC ON STAGE W hether it’s history buffs or music fans, everyone can find some thing to enjoy at the upcoming ‘Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era – Live in Concert!’ next Sunday.Kicking off their tour of major Queens land regional venues last year, the cast has already won the heart of many rural and regional music fans. Reviews about their energetic and heartfelt nostalgia and the standout performances of the concert’s singers and musicians poured in.The concert boasts a re-imagination of the psychedelic pop, soul, folk music and stirring rock anthems of the 1960s and ‘70s, paying tribute to the Vietnam War period, where music shaped an era and defined a generation.“It’sacelebration of beautiful rock music, but there is also a sense of melancholy, sadness, and the tragedy that war inflicts on people’s lives,” Musical Director and guitar ist, Simon Gardner said. “All great music not only transcends an era but also defines it, and the rock music created during the Vietnam War period was ground-breaking in that it reflected immense unrest as well as the greatest powers of all – peace and love.”

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Adapted from AS Byatt’s novella The Djinn in The Nightingale’s Eyes and direct ed by George Miller of ‘Mad Max’ fame, ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ is now showing in cinemas. ‘After Ever Happy’ is a 2022 American romantic drama film directed by Castille Landon, from a screenplay by Sharon Soboil.Based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Anna Todd, it is the fourth installment in the ‘After’ film series, following ‘After’, ‘After We Collided’ and ‘After We Fell’. As a shocking truth about a couple’s families emerges, the two lovers discover they are not so different from each oth er.Tessa is no longer the sweet, simple, good girl she was when she met Hardin – any more than he is the cruel, moody boy she fell so hard for. Now showing. hour,

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A scholar by the name of Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton), content with life, encoun ters a Djinn portrayed by Idris Elba who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom.Theirconversation, in a hotel room in Istanbul, leads to consequences neither would have expected. What one does with three wishes is a question with endless an swers, that may lead both to places they never thought possible.

Congratulations to my two favourite ‘Bachelor’ contestants, with 2021 Bachelor and pilot Jimmy Nicholson proposing to winner Holly Kingston in Italy last week. Of course, she said ‘yes’, and the pair will now turn to planning their big day. Interestingly, the 10 series has had quite a bit of success, with five couples still going very strong.

A new sitcom with a twist, ‘Reboot’, is coming to Disney+ on Tuesday, September 20. In the eight-episode series, a popular streaming service reboots the early 2000s family sitcom ‘Step Right Up’, forcing its dys functional cast back together. Now they must deal with their unresolved issues in today’s fast-changing world. Ê Disney+ has confirmed several highly anticipated titles are around the corner. The first three episodes of new Star Wars series ‘Andor’ will drop on Wednesday, September 21. The following week, September 28, the second season of ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ will premiere, while two days later on Friday, September 30, the Sanderson Sisters are back with ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.

Ê The Emmys will air live on Tuesday, Sep tember 13 at 10am on FOX Arena.

If you enjoyed the Aussie version of ‘Hunted’ a few months back, 10 is currently streaming the UK and US versions on their 10 Play service. Seasons of each are available now.

Episodes of ‘Extreme Weddings Austral ia’ are finally going to air. Filmed a couple of years ago, Channel Seven is airing the observational series at 9pm on Tuesday nights following ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’. The first episode launched this week and can be streamed on 7Plus.

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Ê It’s breaking records on a weekly basis over at Foxtel, and now ‘House of the Drag on’ fans can celebrate as one after the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel was renewed for a sec ond season by HBO. The show airs Mondays on FOX Showcase.

Ê ‘The Grand Tour’, starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, returns to Amazon Prime Video next Friday, September 16. In the first episode of season five and their first post-pandemic road trip, Jeremy, Richard and James head for the icy wastes of the Scandinavian Arctic Circle.

The fourth and final season of ‘Atlanta’ is being fast-tracked to SBS VICELAND on Friday, September 16 at 8pm. Premiering with a double episode, the series is created, produced by and stars Donald Glover. The ensemble cast includes Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz.

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q+A (PG) 11:05 Extraordinary Escapes 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Savage River (M l,s) 2:00 Death In Paradise (PG) 3:10 Escape From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Baptiste (M l,v) 9:30 Doc Martin (PG) 10:20 ABC Late News 10:35 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 11:05 Summer Love (M) 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret” (M s,v) (’13) Stars: Tania Raymonde 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Patrol (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Last Samurai” (M v) (’03) Stars: Tom Cruise 11:30 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Killer Twin” (AKA ‘A Sister’s Obsession’) (M) (’18) Stars: Lindsay Hartley 1:45 Garden Gurus Moments 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 NRL: Finals: Panthers v Eels *Live* 9:45 NRL: Post Match 10:30 Movie: “American Assassin” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Dylan O’Brien 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) 8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M s) 10:00 Just For Laughs Uncut (M s) 10:30 The Project (PG) 5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Peer To Peer (PG) 9:55 Food Markets (PG) (In English/ German) 10:55 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:10 Secrets Unearthed (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2022 Highlights 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome (PG) 8:30 9/11: The Pentagon (M)

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TV Guide: September 9–15

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2:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 2:30 Sons And Daughters (PG) 4:30 Emmerdale (PG) 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security - International (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 4:00 Pawn Stars South Africa (PG) 4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 AFL Women’s: Round 3: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle *Live* 7:00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown 7:30 AFL: Final: Week 2: Game 1 *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts (M) 4:25 The Simpsons (PG) 4:50 Movie: “Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home” (G) (’95) Stars: Jason James Richter 6:50 Movie: “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (G) (’12) Stars: Aziz Ansari 8:30 Movie: “A Perfect Murder” (M l,s,v) (’98) Stars: Michael Douglas 4:35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea (PG) 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Land Of Primates (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Blinky Bill: The Movie” (G) (’15) Stars: Billy Birmingham 9:10 Bedtime Stories (PG) 12:00 The Code (PG) 1:00 Blue Bloods (M) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue Bloods (M) 10:20 Evil (M) 11:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 10:30 Charmed (PG) 4:00 Flip Or Flop Nashville 4:30 Log Cabin Living 5:00 Celebrity IOU (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Stone House Revival 8:30 Rock Solid Builds 9:30 Building Off The Grid 5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends AwesomenessOf 5:55 The PM’s Daughter (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 3:00 ABC AfternoonsNews 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 Virus 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 Australian Story 9:00 ABC Nightly News 6:05 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Andy And The Band 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Rush” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Chris Hemsworth 10:30 Doctor Who (PG) 11:15 QI (M) 5:30 River Cottage Australia 6:30 Food Safari 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Donna Hay Everyday Fresh 8:30 Royal Recipes 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK 10:00 Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Shortland (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M l) 4:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:30 CyberverseTransformers:(PG)5:45 Movie: “Abominable” (G) (’19) Stars: Chloe Bennet 7:30 Movie: “The Lego Batman Movie” (PG) (’17) Stars: Will Arnet 9:30 Movie: “The Dark Knight” (M v) (’08) 2:30 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:30 Antiques Roadshow 4:00 Movie: “Second Fiddle” (G) (’57) Stars: Lisa Gastoni 5:30 Murder, She Wrote 8:30 Movie: “The Best Of Me” (M) (’14) 11:30 Movie: “Life Or Something Like It” (M l) (’02) 6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Vera (PG) 2:00 Midsomer Murders (PG) 3:30 Great Southern Landscapes (PG) 4:00 Spicks And Specks (PG) 4:50 Landline 5:20 David Attenborough’s Tasmania (PG) 6:10 Extraordinary Escapes (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:30 Marriage (M l) 9:30 Summer Love (M) 10:00 Savage River (M l,s,v) 11:00 rage (MA15+) 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: No Remorse” (M v) (’10) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Independence Day” (PG) (’96) Stars: Will Smith 10:30 Movie: “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (M v) (’06) 6:00 Getaway (PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 The Garden Gurus 12:30 Rivals (PG) 1:00 NRL Women’s: Titans v Eels *Live* 2:50 NRL Women’s: Broncos v Dragons *Live* 4:30 NINE News Saturday 5:00 NRL: Finals: Storm v Raiders *Live* 7:30 NRL: Finals: Sharks v Cowboys *Live* 9:45 NRL: Post Match 10:30 Movie: “The Foreigner” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Katie Leung 12:40 World’s Greatest Islands (PG) 9:00 Australia By Design 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) 12:30 The Living Room (PG) 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia 2:00 Buy To Build 2:30 Planet Shapers (PG) 3:00 What’s Up Down Under (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork (PG) 4:00 Taste Of Australia (PG) 4:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 The Dog House UK (PG) 8:00 Ambulance UK (PG) 10:00 TBA 11:00 NCIS (M) 5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Love Your Home And Garden (PG) 9:55 Our Coast (PG) 11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Gymnastics: Artistic World Challenge Cup 3:30 Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 4:00 Trail Towns 4:30 Cycling: La Vuelta 2022 Highlights 5:35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG)

September10Saturday 3:00 Escape To The Country 4:00 Bargain Hunt 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 5:30 The Amazing Homemakers (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 I Escaped To The Country 2:00 2021 UIM Class 1 ChampionshipsPowerboat 3:00 AFL Women’s: Round 3: Sydney v GWS *Live* From The SCG 5:00 TBA 7:00 AFL: Final: Week 2: Game 2 *Live* From TBA 11:00 Movie: “New Jack City” (MA15+) (’91) 3:00 Movie: “Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home” (G) (’95) 5:00 Movie: “Tooth Fairy” (G) (’10) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 7:00 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) (’15) Stars: Adam Sandler 9:00 Movie: “Turner & Hooch” (PG) (’89) Stars: Tom Hanks 5:50 Songs From The Inside (PG) 6:20 Kriol Kitchen (PG) 6:50 NITV News Update 7:00 The Casketeers (PG) 7:30 First Australians (PG) 8:30 The Wrestlers (M l,v) 9:30 Movie: “Any Given Sunday” (M l,s,v) (’99) Stars: Al Pacino 12:00 The Love Boat (PG) 1:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 2:00 MacGyver (M) 4:00 Roads Less Travelled 4:30 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 8:00 Frasier (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:30 TBA 3:30 TBA 4:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping 2:30 Rock Solid Builds 3:30 Celebrity IOU (PG) 4:30 Australia’s Best Pools 5:30 Australia’s Best House 6:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 5:25 100 Things To Do Before High School 6:00 Malory Towers (PG) 6:30 Fierce Earth 7:05 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 8:00 The Deep 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 8:45 SheZow 9:00 Find Me In Paris 4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Breakfast Couch 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 First On The Ground 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:15 Four Corners 9:00 ABC News 6:05 Kangaroo Beach 6:30 The MagnificentMostThing 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum’s Head (MA15+) 9:55 Sammy J (PG) 10:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M s) 4:30 Food In Our Time 5:30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia 6:00 Cheese Slices 6:30 The Julia Child Challenge 7:30 Hairy Biker’s Route 66 8:35 Jamie’s Food Escapes 9:35 The Wine Show 11:30 The Julia Child Challenge 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Insight (M) 6:30 Domino Masters (PG) 7:30 Impossible Engineering: Airlander 10 (PG) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 9:30 9/11: The Legacy (M) 10:25 Hoarders (M) 12:55 Movie: “Suspiria” (MA15+) (’18) 2:35 World ChampionshipEndurance 3:45 Say Yes To The Dress Australia (PG) 5:15 Mr Mayor (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (G) (’12) Stars: Zac Efron 7:30 Movie: “The Hobbit The Desolation Of Smaug” (PG) (’13) Stars: Peter Jackson 3:00 Movie: “The Amazing Howard Hughes” (PG) (’77) Stars: Tommy Lee Jones 5:30 Movie: “Indiscreet” (PG) (’58) Stars: Cary Grant 7:30 Movie: “Clear And Present Danger” (M v) (’94) 10:20 Movie: “Kiss The Girls” (MA15+) (’97) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) 3:30 Rick Stein’s Secret France 4:30 Win The Week (PG) 5:00 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Savage River (M) 9:25 Silent Witness (M) 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 8:30 Spotlight: Who Killed Michael Jackson? (M) 9:30 Homicide With Ron Iddles (M) 10:35 Undercurrent - Real Murder Investigation (M v) 11:40 Surviving 9/11 (M l) 6:00 Fishing Australia 6:30 Rivals (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 1:00 NRL Women’s: Knights v Roosters *Live* 3:00 NRL: Finals: Roosters v Rabbitohs *Live* 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) 9:30 NINE News Late 10:00 9/11: Minute By Minute (M v) 11:20 Killer Couples (MA15+) 12:10 First Responders (M) 1:00 Postcards (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs 6:00 Religious Programs 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 8:30 The Living Room (PG) 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 TBA 1:10 Everyday Gourmet 1:30 Freshly Picked 2:00 Pooches At Play 2:30 Luxury Escapes 3:00 My Market Kitchen 3:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 9:00 NCIS: Hawaii (M v) 10:00 FBI (M v) 5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 The Autistic Gardener (PG) 9:55 Our Coast (PG) 11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 1:00 Motor Sports: Speedweek 3:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar 3:30 The Rising 4:35 Cycling: La Vuelta 2022 Highlights 5:35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11 (M) (In Arabic/ English/ Pashto) 10:15 Looking For Life On Mars 11:15 Who Gets To Stay In Australia?

3:00 Movie: “The Love Lottery” (G) (’54) Stars: David Niven 4:50 Movie: “The Odd Couple” (G) (’68) Stars: Jack Lemmon 7:00 The Bizarre Pet Vets (PG) 8:00 TBA 10:30 Chicago Fire (M) 11:30 House (PG) 12:30 My Favourite Martian

3:00 Stories Of Bike (PG) 3:30 Snap Happy 4:00 Roads Less Travelled (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Downunder 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Reel Action 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:30 MacGyver (M) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:15 Star Trek: Discovery (M) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 10:30 Friends (PG) 1:30 The Middle (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 5:00 Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 The Neighborhood (M) 2:30 Australia’s Best Pools 3:30 Caribbean Life 4:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Flip Or Flop 9:30 Zombie House Flipping 10:30 Flipping Virgins 5:25 100 Things To Do Before High School 6:00 Malory Towers 6:35 Fierce Earth 7:05 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:00 Find Me In Paris 3:00 ABC News 3:30 Offsiders 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News With Auslan 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Virus 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 6:05 Kangaroo Beach 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Australia Remastered 8:30 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity (MA15+) 9:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) 10:30 Civilisations (PG) 11:30 Movie: “Rush” (M) (’13) 6:00 Mary Makes It Easy 6:30 The Streets With Dan Hong 7:00 The Cook And The Chef 7:30 Cooking With Curtis 8:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 9:35 The Wine Show 11:30 Mary Makes It Easy 12:00 The Streets With Dan Hong 3:55 WorldsUnderground(PG) 5:45 Life After People (PG) 6:40 How Not To Get Cancer (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (M) 8:30 UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 9:20 VICE (MA15+) 10:10 Fear Of A Black Quarterback (M) 3:00 Say Yes To The Dress UK (PG) 5:00 Full House (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Three Amigos” (PG) (’86) Stars: Steve Martin 7:30 Movie: “The Italian Job” (M l,v) (’03) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 9:45 Movie: “Under Siege 2: Dark Territory” (MA15+) (’95)

3:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 3:30 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 4:30 TBA 6:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Steam Train Journeys (PG) 9:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways 4:00 AFL Women’s: Round 3: Richmond v Hawthorn *Live* 6:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Fantastic Four” (PG) (’05) Stars: Ioan Gruffudd 8:40 Movie: “Red” (M l,v) (’10) Stars: Bruce Willis 10:55 Movie: “The Enforcer” (M l,n,s,v) (’76) 3:30 Movie: “Arthur 2: On The Rocks” (PG) (’88) Stars: Dudley Moore 6:30 Modern Family (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Enter The Dragon” (MA15+) (’73) Stars: Bruce Lee 9:45 Movie: “Romeo Must Die” (M l,v) (’00) Stars: Isaiah Washington 4:30 NRL: Women’s First Grade Premiership League 6:00 Amplify (PG) 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Wild New Zealand (PG) 7:40 Who Killed Malcolm X (M v) 8:30 The Kings (M) 9:35 Movie: “Johnny Handsome” (MA15+) (’89)

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Your guide to the week’s television viewing

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:30 tainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M)

6:00 Amelia Parker: Learning By Heart (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:00 The Deep 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News

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12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod (PG) 8:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) 9:30 TBA 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Supervet Specials (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys (PG) 8:30 The Handmaid’s Tale (PG) 10:30 SBS World News Late

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12:00 ABC News 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) 1:25 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Escape From The City 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:20 Media Watch

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Emergency (M) 9:40 100% Footy (M) 10:40 NINE News Late 11:10 Fortunate Son (M d,v) 12:00 Emergence (M v)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (PG) 10:45 ConfessionsCriminal(Ms,v) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Full Custom Garage (PG) 8:30 Movie: “A Good Day To Die Hard” (M l,v) (’13) Stars: Bruce Willis 4:30 Modern Family (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 First Dates Australia (M s) 6:00 Bamay 6:40 NITV News Update 6:50 Land Of Primates (PG) 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (M l,v) 9:55 Superstition (M) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Blue Bloods (M v) 11:15 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House InternationalHunters 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Outgrown (PG) 9:30 Self Made Mansions 6:00 Amelia Parker: Mum’s The Word (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:00 The Deep 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 7:30 Attenborough’sDavid Global Adventure 8:25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:15 Restoration Australia 10:15 Catalyst (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Poh & Co. 8:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Dark Side Of The 90s (M) 9:25 The Casketeers (M) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Assault On Precinct 13” (MA15+) (’76) Stars: Austin Stoker 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Agatha Christie’s Ordeal By Innocence (M) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Marriage (M l) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Great Southern Landscapes (PG) 8:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) 12:00 Movie: “Her Last Will” (M v) (’16) Stars: Rya Kihlstedt 2:00 What The Killer Did Next (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 9:00 Extreme Weddings Australia (PG) 10:00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Emergency (M) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 The Hundred With Andy Lee (M) 9:40 True Story With Hamish & Andy (PG) 10:40 NINE News 11:10 Law & Order: Organized Crime (M) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:30 The Cheap Seats (PG) 9:30 NCIS (M) 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 2:10 Secrets Unearthed (PG) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Supervet Specials (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline (M)

September13Tuesday 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (PG) 12:30 Escape To The Country 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 10:30 Jade Fever (M) 12:00 LPL Pro (MA15+) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l) 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Land Of Primates (PG) 7:30 The Point 8:00 Spirit Talker (M) 8:30 Over The Black Dot 9:00 Feeding The Scrum 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull (M) 10:00 48 Hours (M) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 5:00 Self MansionsMade 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 Dales For Sale 9:30 Restored 6:00 Amelia Parker: Field Tripping (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:00 The Deep 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 9:15 Friday Night Dinner (M) 9:35 Rosehaven 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 8:30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Alone (M) 9:40 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over (MA15+) 6:00 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Conspiracy Theory” (M v) (’97) Stars: Mel Gibson 6:30 RoadshowAntiques7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:30 The Closer (M) 9:30 TBA 10:00 Tennis: Davis Cup Finals: Belgium v Australia *Live* 12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:05 Escape From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 12:00 Movie: “I Am Elizabeth Smart” (M v) (’17) Stars: Elizabeth Smart 2:00 What The Killer Did Next (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Armed And Dangerous (M v) 8:50 The Chernobyl Disaster (M) 9:50 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 The Hundred With Andy Lee (M) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 After The Verdict (M) 9:40 Family Law (M s) 10:40 NINE News Late 11:10 Chicago Med (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 Ghosts (PG) 9:30 Bull (M) 11:30 The Project (PG) 2:00 Dateline (M) 2:30 Insight (M) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Supervet Specials (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Great Wall Of China (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:20 The Stranger (MA15+) 10:10 SBS World News Late 10:40 Vienna Blood (M)

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7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 9:30 Win The Week (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 The Streets With Dan Hong 8:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 10:10 Escaping Polygamy

12:00 Movie: “My Daughter Must Live” (M v) (’14) Stars: Joelle Carter 2:00 What The Killer Did Next (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 9:00 9-1-1: Lonestar (M) 10:00 S.W.A.T. (M) 11:00 The Latest Seven News

7:30 Movie: “Serenity” (M) (’05) Stars: Nathan Fillion 9:50 Movie: “Elektra” (M v) (’05) Stars: Jennifer Garner 11:45 Up All Night (M) 3:30 Movie: “The Bridal Path” (G) (’59) Stars: Bill Travers 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Paramedics (M)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 3:30 Fresh TV 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Storage Wars (PG) 8:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 9:30 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (PG) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Movie: “Big Daddy” (PG) (’99) Stars: Adam Sandler 6:40 Land Of Primates (PG) 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 The Porter (M) 9:25 Movie: “Resurrecting The Champ” (M) (’07) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Bull (M) 10:30 Elementary (M) 11:30 48 Hours (M d) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Celebrity IOU (PG) 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home (PG) 10:30 Bargain Mansions

Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2022 Highlights 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lighthouses - Building The Impossible (M) 8:30 DNA Family Secrets (M)

September14Wednesday 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Hatton Garden (M l) 11:30 Autopsy USA (M) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (PG) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Movie: “Justice League” (M v) (’17) Stars: Ben Affleck 6:00 Modern Family (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2” (M) (’12) Stars: Elizabeth Reaser 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Land Of Primates (PG) 7:30 The Last Land (PG) 8:00 Lost Diamonds (PG) 8:30 Yokayi Footy 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M) 10:20 Blood & Treasure (M) 11:15 Evil (M) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M) 9:20 Two & A Half Men (PG) 6:00 House InternationalHunters 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Boise Boys 8:30 Home Town 9:30 House Hunters Renovation 6:00 Amelia Parker: She Lives In Us (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:00 The Deep 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The 9:00 ABC Nightly 7:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 8:00 Art Works (PG) 8:30 Civilisations (PG) 9:30 Great Southern Landscapes (PG) 10:00 And We Danced: Act 1 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Rachel Khoo’s Simple Pleasures 8:30 John Torode’s Middle East 9:00 Plat du Tour 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (M) 6:00 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Rush Hour” (M v) (’98) Stars: Chris Tucker 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 Chicago Fire (M) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Win The Week (PG) 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Q+A 12:00 Movie: “Tempting Fate” (M) (’19) Stars: Alyssa Milano 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Patrol (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 Crime Investigation Australia - Most Infamous (M v) 9:35 Police Strike Force (M d) 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 After The Verdict (M) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Rugby Union: Wallabies v New Zealand *Live* 10:00 Rugby Union: Post Match 10:30 NINE News Late 11:00 The Equalizer (MA15+)

Sudoku brought to you byWestern Sydney Business Connection Crossword and Word Search brought to you by wsbc.org.au wsbc.org.au Crossword 12 34 56 78 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Last week’s solution Sudoku Fill in all squares so each row, column and each of the nine 3 x 3 squares contain all digits from one to nine. Last week’s solution ACROSS 1. Healthy food plan 4. English comedian & actor, Ricky ... 8. Multiple-birth child 11. Hebrew academic 13. Expanse of land 15. Silver-trail gastropod 17. Gene acid (1,1,1) 18. Regular 20. Long-leafed lettuce 21. Rock guitarist, ... Van Halen 24. Summoned over loudspeaker 27. Repetitive strain injury (1,1,1) 28. Ballad part 30. Ancient Gaelic speakers 31. Symbols 33. Regard favourably 34. Thoughtless 35. Elbow-to-wrist bone 36. Pal 39. Prescribed amount 42. Join 44. Wither & droop 45. Large antelope 46. Unspoilt paradise 48. Enticed 49. Acquisitions 50. Concept 52. Rank-smelling 54. Pretty Woman star, Richard ... 55. Scottish dances 56. Freshest 57. Relaxation routine 60. School principal 62. Reflections 65. Stab 67. Entire scale 69. Concerning ships 70. Crime groups 72. Tree secretion 73. Takes a break 75. Lucky number 77. Crustacean’s eggs 79. Skill 81. Cabin 82. Publicist, press ... 84. Cellulose fabric 85. Sea passage 86. Oven glove 87. Falcon 88. Cottage-pie topping DOWN 1. Music platter 2. Wipe out 3. Chinese exercises, ... chi (1’2) 4. ... the lily 5. Buy back 6. Changes to suit conditions 7. Male deer 8. Senior barristers (1,2) 9. Policy reversal (1-4) 10. East Timor’s capital 12. Make holy 14. Check (accounts) 16. Fiction book 19. Advantage 22. Abhor 23. ‘Frozen’ period (3,3) 25. Rise 26. Housing area 29. Geared up 32. Fitness club 35. Usefulness 37. Sharpshooter, ... Oakley 38. Was real 40. Greater in years 41. Sprites 42. Remove (brooch) 43. Rims 44. Twist (neck) 47. Clay-based 51. Charge with gas 52. Expressive 53. Besmirch 54. WWII monarch, King 58. Church instrument 59. Set sights on 61. Firebug’s felony 63. Cloudy 64. Silk bands 65. Christian minister 66. Suez or Panama 68. Separately 71. Hollywood icon, ... Garbo 72. Read superficially 74. Foundered 76. Hide 78. Inscribe 80. Purring pet 83. Precious stone the western weekender »56 Friday, September 9, 2022

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Crossword and Word Search brought to you by wsbc.org.au Word Search Trivia Quiz PapenhuyzenRoostersMelbourneANSWERS1.One2.3.Sydney4.SydneyFootballStadium5.Ryan6.Four7.GoldCoast Find all the words listed hidden in the grid of letters. They can be found in straight lines up, down, forwards, backwards or even diagonally. Test your knowledge about NRL Grand Finals in our special trivia quiz this week.

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Amber’s big gig Australian country star Amber Lawrence will be joining music superstar Tony Hadley on his Australian tour. Amber will appear at shows right around the country starting on Thursday, September 15. ‘Monarch’ confirmed Paramount+ will show new U.S. country music drama ‘Monarch’ in Australia.Itwill fast-track the debut season from Tues day, September 13.

Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley (pictured) have gone their separate ways and have already released solo music.

Taurus is a fixed sign and Bulls can be a very stubborn bunch. And Mer cury is reversing through your job, wellbeing, and daily habits zone for the next three weeks. So prepare for work chaos, health hiccups or disrup tions to your usual routine. Flexible Bulls will learn to bend and adjust accordingly. On Friday and Saturday, Neptune scrambles communication and common sense. So avoid being extravagant with money and reliant on unreliable friends. This week’s celestial salad throws some frustration into the mix, as your ruler Mercury is retrograde (until Oc tober 2) which slows things down, especially financially. So your stress levels could venture into the outer stratosphere. Calm down Virgo! Your motto for the moment is the Seren ity Prayer (from Reinhold Niebuhr), “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wis dom to know the difference.” Capricorns are feeling frustrated and cranky! With Mercury reversing through your career zone, it’s not a good time to apply for a job, pitch your boss for a promotion or launch a pro fessional project. Instead, focus your attention on a romantic relationship, business partnership or creative joint venture that has real potential. It’s also a suitable time to show loved ones how much you really care via a warm hug, a welcome gift or a thoughtful gesture.

Beauty-lovingmember.Librans are famous for being natural fashionistas and the classiest sign in the zodiac. This week, with Mercury reversing through your sign, you want your innate elegance and sense of style to shine for all the world to see. But don’t become over ly preoccupied with glossy outer ap pearances! Be inspired by legendary Libran fashion editor Diana Vreeland, “The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.” This week Mercury (planet of com merce, communication and trans portation) is retrograde and Neptune (your ruler) opposes the Sun. Which could rev up your restless side and amplify your tendency to become confused or distracted. So be extra careful when walking near traffic, driving, cycling or jogging, and don’t sign an important contract, open a bank account or lodge your tax return. Wait until after October 2, when Mer cury moves forwards again. It’s a good week to review plans and complete tasks as you tick the to-do list. Professional projects and crea tive networking are also favoured. But retrograde Mercury is stirring up your domestic zone. So (over the next three weeks) prepare for a domestic drama or a family fiasco. Explain to loved ones that you need plenty of personal space, and pace yourself. Maintaining a disciplined daily routine and keep ing up to date with domestic chores will also help. With Mercury reversing through your self-sabotage zone, the only per son who’s likely to undermine your efforts this week is you! The best way to utilise the current astro-energy is to turn inward in positive ways. Via solo activities like meditation, contempla tion, prayer, yoga and long walks in nature. On Friday and Saturday, be careful a dubious fair-weather friend doesn’t lead you up the primrose path to trouble. Keep your bulldust detec tor set on high.

Holdstraight.your horses Lions! Mercury is in retrograde mode (until October 2) so, if you are too hasty, you’ll run into obstacles. You also need to be extra careful when you’re communi cating with family, friends and work colleagues (in person and via social media). If you say or write something when you’re feeling rushed, then it could backfire on you later. On Friday and Saturday, resist the inclination to be rash with cash and thoughtless withMercuryfriends.is retrograde and fiery Mars squares Venus, so do your best to avoid being hasty and hot-head ed. And steer clear of argumentative people, especially at work. A goal or dream could also be delayed or de railed, so you may have to reboot your wish list or just be extra patient. Not easy for a spontaneous Sagittarius! Are you single and looking for love? Dynamic Mars is charging through your relationship zone, so you need to be proactive (but not pushy).

With taskmaster Saturn moving through your sign (until March 2023) you may feel as if you are failing to live up to your full potential. And this week, retrograde Mercury also dis rupts travel or education plans. Don’t stress Aquarius! Mistakes will just mo tivate you even more, and challenges will spur you on even further. Draw inspiration from blues legend (and birthday great) B. B. King, “The beau tiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”

Expect some relationship rumbles this week Rams, as Mercury reverses through your love zone and a partner ship may feel as if it’s going backwards. Steer clear of being a selfish Aries who is too demanding! Generous Jupiter encourages you to get the ratio right between your personal needs and those of loved ones. So do your best to reset the balance between giving and receiving. On Friday and Saturday, slow down and take the time to get the facts

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A relationship with a child, teenager, friend or lover is about to go through a frustrating patch as Mercury (your boss planet) moves backwards. And is a cherished dream taking forever to manifest? Forget about airy-fairy fantasies! Jupiter and Saturn encour age you to set a solid and achievable goal and then work towards it in a patient and persistent way. On Friday and Saturday, resist the temptation to be over-indulgent with a selfish or spoiled family

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PET HEALTH WITH DR ERIN SHORT • GREENCROSS COREEN AVENUE • 4731 3055

A bit about me: Starr is a serious princess. One of her favourite things to do is watch the lorikeets feeding from their dishes, dying to chase them. Often, she will eat the sweet powder that Jan feeds them, in addition to chopped bananas. In this photo, Starr had just been to Fluffy and Knuckles, and received a lovely band after her wash, trim and blow dry. 9, 2022

Ticks thrive as weather warms up

Tick paralysis symptoms: • Affected coordination • Weakness or collapse • Vomiting or retching • Change of bark or meow • Difficulty breathing Prevention There are a number of parasite prevention methods on the market. Topical applications, rinses, sprays, and collars can aid in tick prevention, however, these methods do not 100 per cent protect yourRegularpet. tick searches, which involve running your hands through your pet’s entire coat (including down the legs, over their stomach, and to the tip of their tail) is recom mended if you live in a tick-prone region such as Winmalee, Yellow Rock and Castlereagh. These methods, in conjunction with regular vet health checks, are your best bet at keeping nasty ticks away from your beloved furry friends.Formore information, contact us at Green cross Coreen Ave on 4731 3055 and make an appointment.

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My name: Starr My proud owner: Jan Harrison I live in: Jamisontown Email Cassidy.Pearce@westernweekender.com.au with your favourite picture of your pet, and include your name, pet’s name, suburb and a blurb about your favourite furry friend.

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W ith spring comes glorious sunshine, warmer weather – and ticks. Although ticks can occur year-round, their peak period is spring and summer when warm weather combines with periods of rain. What are paralysis ticks? There are around 75 different species of ticks in Australia, but the most common are the brown tick and the deadly paralysis tick. The paralysis tick is by far the most dangerous parasite when it comes to your pet. It is commonly found in bushy coastal areas along the east coast of Australia, from north Queensland to eastern Victoria. Ticks are most prevalent from spring to autumn, however, can occur at any time of year. When paralysis ticks attach to our pets, they inject a neurotoxin which causes progressive paralysis, respiratory depression, and death in animals which have no immunity to the toxin. What does the paralysis tick look like? Paralysis ticks can be identified by their grey body and legs close to the head. Their legs are the feature which best distinguishes them from other ticks that occur in the same regions. Paralysis ticks have one pair of brown legs closest to their head, then two pairs of white legs and then one pair of brown legs closest to the body. It is not always easy to identify paralysis ticks. If the tick is not fully engorged, its body shape and colour will be hard to determine. Often, a veterinarian will be the only person who can accurately identify the type of tick; it is vital that you take your pet to a vet if you have found a tick.

What to do if you have found a tick on your pet? Seek veterinary treatment immediately as the tick needs to be removed. If not already done, your veterinarian will remove the tick so it is unable to inject any more toxin. It is important to take any removed ticks to the veterinary clinic so your vet can identify it. Even if you have removed toe tick yourself and your pet is not displaying symptoms of tick paralysis, it’s important to get them checked over by a professional.

« the western weekender 61Friday, September 9, 2022

HEALTH WITH ZAK LLOYD • ONE POINT HEALTH • 4732 5188

As working from home has become common practice across previously officebased positions, health practitioners have seen a strong and growing trend in associated overuse and work-related musculo skeletal type injuries. While the benefits of reduced costs in travel and other expenses have shown immediate improvements to quality of life, underlying changes to daily movement patterns can produce a variety of lower limb pathologies. Below are two general measures that can be undertaken to ensure your new work environment has a positive impact on your health!

Daily movement Simple activities we perform almost every day, such as commuting to and from work and around an office space for eight or so hours adds up to hundreds, even thousands of steps in a day; without evenTakingrealising!this away can have a significant impact on your overall daily activity.Yourfeet in particular can suffer from such a dramatic decrease in load, which in turn affects their capacity. In the last year we’ve seen a large number of patients present with heel pain and other foot-related issues, primarily revolv ing around the reduced movement and stimulus required by these muscles andYourtendons.bestbet in preven tion is to simply use them! Dedicate 30-60 minutes a day to leave the home office and engage in an activity you enjoy; whether it be walking, swimming, sport, anything that you enjoy will mean you’re more likely to stay consist ent.

Shoes Working from home has nullified the need for a uniform or business attire, with footwear usually being the first to go. While it isn’t necessary to wear shoes for the entirety of your day, predisposing factors such as your foot and ankle mobility, strength and function, as well as the capacity issue mentioned above, can expose you to pain and discomfort.Lookfor a comfortable and supportive shoe (pref erably with the help of your podiatrist!) that you can wear for the majority of your work day, but espe cially for walking/sport activities as discussed above.Ashift in the working environment can have such a dramatic effect on your lifestyle and daily habits, as we’ve seen over the previous year or two. The take-home message from this is to ensure that these habits and routines have a positive influence on your health.

Hidden impact of working from home

T here has been a lot of media about how someone with an Apple Air Tag was able to track down his missing luggage at the airport, despite it being missing for over a week. These devices can accurately track the locations of tagged items both within your home and anywhere in the world. As some one who loses their keys sometimes, they are a great time saver when I’m rushing in the morning. These devices work in two ways: • When close by, they use Bluetooth and an application on your phone to pinpoint the lost item. Your tag can be made to beep, or you can follow the arrows on your app.

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• In Long-distance situations, they use a technology known as Ultra-Wideband (UWB). Ultra-Wideband is a radio tech nology with low energy require ments and provides high-band width communications over a short range. In practice, when used in tracking tags, it relies on third-party devices to detect the missing tag. In Apple’s case, whenever anyone with an iPhone comes within nine metres of the tagged device, it can deliver the device’s location to the Apple network. Using the AirTag applica tion allows you to track the location. Tile Ultra uses the same technology to track missing devices, using phones with the Tile Application loaded to update the device location. Samsung has a solution that uses Samsung Phones to do the tracking. These are great solutions for high-population areas. If, on the other hand, you lose your keys in a field, they are unlikely toApplework.AirTags only work with Apple devices. Tile will work with iOS and Android. Arguably there are likely more active Apple iPhones in use, so the chances of finding a lost item would be higher with an AirTag. However, Tile says they have a greater than 90 per cent return rate on lost items. Tiles have another advantage in that they have a QR code, which will give contact details when scanned.Tilemakes many different track ing tag shapes, including credit card-shaped wallet tags and tags with connectors and stickers. Apple AirTags are circular with no connec tors. You do need to purchase a range of accessories to connect to items. The tags have batteries that last about a year. I know I will throw a couple of tags into my luggage and backpack on my next trip.

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T hings may not have entirely went to plan in her last meet of the interna tional season, but Jessica Fox still managed to do enough to be crowned the overall Canoe Slalom K1 World Cup cham pion in La Seu, Spain, last weekend. Having won all four kayak finals leading into the event, Fox earnt 304 overall points, enough to secure the crown despite not qualifying for last Saturday’s Final. Great Britain’s Mallory Franklin finished second overall on 217 points, with Czech Tereza Fiserova in third on 214 points. The K1 World Cup champion title sees the Penrith paddler add yet another accolade to her ever growing collection, and prove why she is regarded as the greatest slalom paddler of all “It’stime.been an amazing season, I would have loved to be in the mix for that K1 Final… but I’m very proud of the season and thrilled to take the overall,” Fox said. “It’s been a strong season and the girls have been super Meanwhile,strong.”the28-year-old Olympic gold medallist missed out on being crowned over all Canoe Slalom C1 World Cup champion after a big mistake at the bottom of the course – which resulted in a 50 second penalty – cost her big Fiserovatime.won the C1 series with a total of 251 points. Franklin was second with 234 points, and Elena Lilik from Germany finished third with 232 points. “It was an amazing feeling, because I won the World Cup last year as well,” Fiserova said. “I really enjoyed the first World Cup in Prague. After that I was really fighting in the C1. I am glad I finished at the top.” Double points were on offer in the season finale.Agold medal attracted 120 points (compared to the usual 60), silver 110 and bronze 100 points.Spain’s World Cup Final caps off the inter national season of canoe slalom that also saw Fox win the Extreme Slalom gold medal at the World Championships. Fox and the rest of the Australian canoe slalom team will slowly make way their way back home in the coming weeks, following some well-earned time off in Europe, in time for the Australian summer.

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Locally trained golfer Camilla Kim continues to impress.

JNJG even moved her up an age category, meaning she is now competing against 16 and 17-yearold“Atgirls.her age she can already draw, fade and hit straight golf shots totally at will, and does so in tourna ment,” Godleman said of Camilla’s chances of reaching world number one“Herstatus.thinking is incredible. She’s so adaptable to conditions, environment and pressure. She just gets it and fully understands the importance of adaptability over repeatability.”

t’s a huge call, however Tour coach Ian Godleman knows a thing or two about world number ones. After all he has coached three of them in his illus trious career, working on virtually everyManyTour.talented young juniors now come to him from far and wide all hoping to reach the very top, however the Leonay resident will tell you number four is almost certainly already on the way, in the shape of Camilla Kim. Two years ago when they started working together, Camilla presented Godleman with a personal drawing. She had drawn that she would be the number one golfer. Godleman was a little surprised but not anymore as today it hangs proudly in his office amongst signed photos and flags of other stars he has coached in his career.Latelast month Camilla, aged just 11, made golfing history, becoming the youngest ever winner of a Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) Masters Series by remarkably winning the girls gross event at the South Coast Junior Masters in Catalina Country Club.“This is difficult to describe, I am just so happy that I could win this tournament at my age and it makes me very proud of myself,” Camilla said.The primary schooler should be proud after she went out at 1 under par on the front nine of the final day and ended up shooting a level par score of 72. “I wasn’t really nervous until the 16th hole when I had a few butter flies in my stomach. There were lots of people around the last green, however my putting was really good and I was confident,” Camilla said. Godleman, who trains the young ster at Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club, is convinced she is destined for the very top. “Camilla has that star quality, which I have seen before,” he said confidently.“Icoached Lydia Ko in a New Zealand squad and Luke Donald came through the BB&O system and I predicted back then when they were at an early age that both would make world number one. “People said it was too early to tell, but it was clear to me they were on a different level. I have that very same feeling for Camilla now as I did with Luke and Lydia.” Strong words indeed, however Camila shined in the Australian Junior Masters in Adelaide earlier this year, shooting another under par round that sent a huge message out to the golfing world. Camilla said she was more nerv ous at the prize presentation than playing golf. “I was nervous making the speech… I was frozen inside but I tried to talk normally,” she said. Making speeches is something Camilla will have to get used to as she continues to dominate her junior golf division.

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“The pressure was on us for finishing the regular season in first but, on the day, I was impressed with the boys’ effort. “We practice a lot of skill attacking games throughout the year and I think it showed on the day. You can’t play conservative, you’ve got to play to win – there’s no tomorrow.” Established in 2012, the Sydney Shield is the NSWRL's fourth-tier men’s competition, feeding into the Ron Massey Cup for both emerging and senior players. The competition was cancelled in 2021 due to Sydney’s COVID lockdown, but returned this year with seven teams contesting the grandJonesprize.said the Sydney Shield is a great plat form for experienced and rising stars of the game.“There are some guys involved who have gone above that age of reps, which is 18s and 21s, and some guys that may have fallen back from Ron Massey Cup on form,” he said. “The Sydney Shield is still a very good starting point for progression and, the good thing about playing for St Marys is, there’s a clear pathway all the way to the NRL with the Panthers.”Makinglast Sunday’s Grand Final even more enticing for supporters was the fact it involved two proud teams from the Penrith District. A Battle of the West of sorts, it was the first time both sides had met each other in a decider. “There was obviously going to be a lot of mixed feelings and passion between the two local teams because there’s a lot of history there,” Jones said. “That was something we spoke about pre-match – not to get overcome in the emotional side of it because otherwise it will turn on us. So, we had to just maintain character. If we got involved in the emotion, everything could’ve gone out the door. “Overall, the win was great for the club and great for the squad.”

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“We were confident in our preparation, but when I spoke to the boys before the game, I could see a bit of nerves in them,” he said.

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S t Marys have won their second Sydney Shield title since 2017, defeating cross town rivals Penrith Brothers in last Sunday afternoon’s Grand Final. Played at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium in Koga rah, the Saints dominated the opening half, racing out to a 24-6 half-time lead. St Marys kept the points flowing in the second half before Brothers scored a consola tion try late in the game. In the end, it was no surprise that St Marys got the job done 36-12, having only tasted defeat just once throughout the entire 2022 season.Speaking with the Weekender, first-year St Marys coach Glenn Jones said despite some natural pre-game nerves, his side were confi dent heading into the decider.

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LAWN BOWLS: Kingswood Men’s Bowling Club Pennants Round 2: King swood 4.5 vs Penrith 1.5 rinks to 1.5 rinks. Kingswood win 67 shots to 49. Kingswood Men’s Bowling Club Pennants Round 2: Kingswood 4.6 vs Wallacia 0 rinks to 3. Kingswood lose 60 shots to 99.

A triple threat champion and rising athletics star have taken out the big awards at the 2022 Penrith Valley Sports Foundation (PVSF) Awards. Hundreds of people turned out for this year’s ceremony, which was held last Friday night at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club. While 11 awards were handed out overall, all eyes were on the two major categories – Junior Sports Star of the Year and Senior Sports Star of the TakingYear.home the coveted PVSF Junior Sports Star of the Year was hockey, OzTag and netball sensation Summer Knowles. The local teenager has just about done it all in the past 12 months, scoring representative honours in all three sports. The night’s other big winner was athletics star Luke Boyes, who was named the PVSF Senior Sports Star of the Year for his incredible feats on the track. Boyes recently returned from Columbia where he represented Australia in the 800m at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships.

FOOTBALL: Western Sydney’s A-League Women’s squad has just received a huge boost ahead of the upcoming season, with defender and recent Wanderers Medal winner Clare Hunt inking a new contract. Hunt joined the Red & Black at the start of last season from Canberra United and quickly became an integral part of the Wanderers defence. Despite her season being cut short due to an unfortunate injury, Hunt earned plaudits for her performances and was crowned the Wanderers Medal winner for 2021 and was named on the bench in the PFA’s Team of the Season. Returning back now for her second season in western Sydney, Hunt said she’s ready to pick up where she left off. “Despite the challenges presented last season, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the club,” she said. “I was given the opportunity and support to continuously develop over the course of the season and this allowed some consistent game time and performances. I am looking forward to continuing this in the 2022/23 Liberty A-League season. It was a privilege to represent the club and to be recognised for my contribution to the last season through the Wanderers Medal. I am excited to build on this form and continue to push myself, and others, within this environment.” The Wanderers finished the 2021/22 season in a disappointing second last place, with just one win to their name. The 23-year-old said she can’t wait to get back on the pitch, reunite with her teammates and work towards an elusive Finals berth. “I am hoping to build and be part of a cohesive and successful team environment, that thrives off hard work, resilience and a winning mentality,” Hunt said. “With this as a building block, there is every potential to be a Finals team and find further success at that point in the season.” The 2022/23 A-League Women’s season kicks off in November.

GRIDIRON: After last season was cancelled due to COVID lockdown, Gridiron is officially back in Sydney this weekend. The 2022 Gridiron NSW season will kick off on Saturday evening, with the Nepean Ducks men’s team taking on the Northern Sydney Rebels at 6pm at Neptune Park in Revesby. Nepean’s U20’s Colts team have the bye in the opening round.

Following more than 35 years with the Penrith Cricket Club in various roles, Geoff Sullivan was handed the PVSF Volunteer Award.Ongame days Sullivan helps with canteen operations, manages the car parking around Howell Oval, and is also on hand to help and facilitate covers to be laid or removed for play to proceed in inclement weather.

Taking out the PVSF Sports Administration Award was Helen Williams from the St Marys Band Club Rangers Football Club. From secretary to treasurer and canteen manager, Williams has well and truly done it all in her 44 years as a Committee Member.

AFL: The Penrith Ramettes have fallen agonisingly short of their first premiership, going down to the Pennant Hills Demons 21-19 in the AFL Sydney Women’s Division Two Grand Final. Taking place at Henson Park last Sunday morning, the Demons led by just seven at half-time before the Ramettes clawed their way back into the game to lead 19-14 heading into the final term. However, that’s where the scoring ended for the Ramettes, with Pennant Hills laying on a goal and a behind in the fourth to sneak back in front and seal the win. Ainsley Jones, Charlotte White, Eloise Schodel, Emma Nolan, Ammie Vamah and Tamara Mossfield were deemed best on ground for the runners-up. Overall, it was strong season for the Ramettes who not only made their first Finals Series in several years, but their first Grand Final since 2015. A club-wide Presentation Night will be held in the coming weeks where the women’s team will be celebrated.

One of local sport’s most experienced coaches, Vanessa Jackson, took out the PVSF Coach Award for 2022. Jackson has been a representative coach at Penrith Netball since 1995 and is the associ ation’s longest serving rep coach. As well as coaching at the representative level, she also coaches club netball and has been a mentor coach to many. On the back of her Super Netball debut earlier this year, Tamara Welsford won the PVSF Referee/Umpire Award. An umpire at Penrith for the past 15 years, Welsford has risen the ranks and is now eligi ble to umpire international matches, with her first being this October.

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Born with congenital nystagmus, Layla has pushed past her vision impairment to win numerous medals and hold multiple records in short and middle-distance running. Penrith Valley Canoe member Jason Ware took out the PVSF Masters Award after winning Gold at the State Kayak Marathon Championships in Canberra earlier this year. On top of his paddling work, Ware has also played hundreds of games for the Penrith Rams and has competed in numerous Nepean Triathlons.Provingshe has a huge future ahead of her is PVSF Rising Star Award recipient Olivia Harris.Olivia has achieved at a very high level across two sports, rowing and netball, and is a current member of the Western Sydney Academy of Sport and Nepean Rowing Club High Performance Squad. PVSF media partner the Western Weekender presented the PVSF Team of the Year Award to the Penrith Panthers SG Ball Team following their Grand Final-winning season. Despite being down 20-0 at half-time to the Sydney Roosters in May, the young Panthers fought back in the second half to be declared worthy SG Ball Premiers. Finally, one of the most well-known iden tities in local sport, Vince Le Breton, was bestowed the Jim Anderson Memorial Award for his three decades of service to rugby league, netball and cricket.

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One of Penrith’s most inspirational athletes, Cranebrook teen Layla Sharp was crowned PVSF All Abilities Award winner for 2022.

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N ot that long ago Josh Anderson used to be obsessed with playing car racing games on his Mum’s home computer, now the 22-year-old is the toast of the Aussie Racing Cars world after being crowned 2022 Series Champion last month. After first signing up to Aussie Racing Cars as a high school student back in 2017, the Mulgoa resident has just come off his best season to date – claiming overall honours in the 2022 Super Series. The final round of the season took place at Sandown in Victo ria in late August, with Anderson needing a top four finish to secure his maiden Aussie Racing CarsSpeakingChampionship.withtheWeekender, a still overjoyed Anderson said his key to victory in Round 7 was to race smart. “I had to finish fourth for the round or higher to guarantee the Championship, so I just made sure I drove smart the entire weekend,” he said. “I didn’t massively change how I drove, but I always pride myself on driving smart and I knew that if I drove smart in every single race that weekend and did noth ing silly, then I’d have enough points to win the Championship. “It’s definitely an awesome feeling to win; it’s a national category and you’re racing at one of the highest levels.” Most drivers who get into motor racing have a background in go-karts or something similar, but Anderson went down a very different path, which is proving more and more common in modern motor racing. “Unlike a lot of other drivers I didn’t really do go-karting, my background comes from racing on the sim (simulated racing),” Anderson said. “I used to race on Mum’s computer with a steering wheel and pedals set that cost a couple of hundred bucks. I definitely come from more of a sim racing background than most, which I suppose is unusual given that most racers start off in karting. I’ve been sim racing since I was four or five-years-old and given how realistic sim racing is, you definitely get very familiar with the tracks that we race.” With go-karting proving quite expensive for young drivers starting out in motor sport, the Western Sydney University student and current Supercars Eseries driver said sim racing has been hugely beneficial to him and his burgeoning career.“Sim racing is helping to open up the talent pool a little bit and there’s more and more young drivers that are getting real-life opportunities through sim racing, which is great,” Anderson said. “I’m not 100 per cent sure what our plans are with racing next year just yet. We’ve had an awesome time racing Aussie Racing Cars and it is such a great category. I’d love to move up to something like the Super3 Series next year, which is the older generation V8 Supercars, budget permitting.”

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