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ANZAC DAY Chance to reflect and remember SEE PAGES 5, 6, 7

SCOMO IN TOWN Prime Minister talks up local projects SEE PAGE 18

EASTER SHOW We take you inside this year’s spectacle SEE PAGES 22-23

JUSTICE FOR CHERYL She went missing more than six years ago, but last Friday there was finally a breakthrough for police investigating Cheryl Ardler’s murder. Her ex-partner has been charged. ALENA HIGGINS REPORTS ON PAGE 3

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“Bittersweet moment”: Family’s relief and sadness as alleged murderer is found ALENA HIGGINS

ustice for Cranebrook woman Cheryl Ardler took a major step forward last week with police charging a man with murder, six years after she went missing. Police charged her alleged killer, Dennis Andrew French, 39, when he faced Penrith Local Court for unrelated domestic violence matters last Friday. It is understood Ms Ardler and French were known to each other and were at one stage in a relationship. Ms Ardler, 41, vanished in suspicious circumstances on December 12, 2012 after last being seen by neighbours near a bus stop on Greenhalgh Road, Cranebrook. Four years later a Coronial Inquest ruled Ms Ardler had died, and in May 2018, human remains subsequently confirmed as Ms Ardler’s, were found in bushland near Laylock Street, Cranebrook. Following the discovery, detectives from the Unsolved Homicide Unit, with the assistance of Nepean Police Area Command, commenced a renewed investigation under Strike Force Bardsley into Ms Ardler’s suspicious disappearance and suspected murder. Police will allege French assaulted Ms Ardler before killing her and burying her

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Police charge Cheryl’s ex

Cranebrook woman Cheryl Ardler went missing in 2012, and her remains were found in bushland last year in bushland on or about the day she disappeared in 2012. In a statement issued on behalf of the family, Ms Ardler’s mother, Irene, described the breakthrough as a “bittersweet moment”. “It’s very hard to know that our beautiful Cheryl will never be coming home and that she was so cruelly taken from us,” she said. “Cheryl’s smile could light up the room and her love for life was infectious.

“She is so loved by all of us and without her here, our family just won’t be the same. “As we are still coming to terms with this news, our family requests privacy at this time.” Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Scott Cook, praised the work of Strike Force Bardsley officers, who were greatly assisted by the public. “We are continually encouraged by the support we receive from the community,

who regularly provide us with information that helps our investigators,” Det Supt Cook said. “The public should know that their assistance is one of our greatest assets in our pursuit for justice.” A $750,000 reward for information that could track down Ms Ardler’s killer was announced by police in July last year. French, who is currently in Long Bay prison, was formally refused bail to reappear at Penrith Local Court on June 7.

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Sport delivers special weekend T he highs, lows and sheer emotion of sport have been on full display over this past week. And no, I’m not talking about the tears I shed watching Penrith produce another below par performance in the NRL last Friday night. In the space of 48 hours, sport showed us why it unites people better than anything else on the planet – all thanks to a once-in-a-generation horse, a comeback story like no other and the retirement of a legendary sportsman whose body gave all it could to the grind of rugby league. It all started on Saturday at Randwick when an incredible crowd of more than 40,000 packed into the racecourse to watch Winx win her 33rd straight race, and farewell a legion of fans. For a sport battered from pillar to post most of the year and under increasing pressure from animal rights activists, Winx has given racing its greatest possible shot at winning over the next generation of fans. There was plenty of grey hair in the stands at Randwick last Saturday but also hordes of young men and women in their best outfits, cheering as Winx took the lead in the home straight and secured yet another victory. The career of Winx may be over, but her name will live on in immortality alongside the likes of Phar Lap, Kingston Town, Tulloch and Black Caviar. Just when you thought the feel- good story of the weekend was a champion horse, along comes a Tiger. Tiger Woods’ remarkable win at the US Masters on Monday morning was something most golf followers thought they would simply never see again.

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“Sport unites people, even if our team colours so often divide us”

This was a triumph up there with some of the greatest sporting comeback stories of all time. As Neil Breen wrote in The Sydney Morning Herald: “Eighteen months ago it was inconceivable. A year ago it was highly improbable. Today, it is a reality.” Woods claimed his fifth Green Jacket 22 years after winning his first and 14 years since his last one. When he won his first in 1991 at just 21, he was on top of the world; a world that would deliver him 13 more Major championships over the next decade. But after winning the US Open in 2008, the world as he knew it collapsed. We watched on as Woods – one of the heroes of world sport – endured the very public breakdown of his marriage, a range of scandals and then a long list of injuries, including the back problem that very nearly robbed us of a champion for good.

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Woods cannot be proud of everything in his past – none of us is – but the world loves nothing better than seeing a champion get up off the canvas and get back to the top again. The Woods story is nothing short of inspirational, and the completion of a remarkable comeback story the likes of which golf has never seen before. But as Woods knows better than anyone, the highs of sport are so often destroyed by the bitter lows. And so we get to late Monday morning, when a rugby league champion called time on a very special career. Greg Inglis was due to finish his illustrious rugby league life at the end of the 2020 season, but his body wouldn’t allow it. Inglis has known for some time that the end was coming sooner than he had anticipated, and on Monday he made it official. The career of Inglis finishes with 263 first grade games next to his name, 32 appearances for Queensland, 39 for Australia and four matches for the Indigenous All Stars, the latter some of the proudest of his career. Inglis has been no choir boy, and his highly publicised drink driving charge at the end of last year was a stain on the achievements he’s racked up in recent years, but there is no question that the good outweighs the bad in the career of Gregory Paul Inglis. Even if you’re not a Souths or Queensland fan, I think every rugby league supporter would have felt a little sad on Monday, knowing that Inglis was leaving the building. Sport unites people, even if our team colours so often divide us.

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ANZAC DAY 2019

Penrith boy did us proud “He died a hero”: Mertoun Sydney Mills was a cruel victim of first World War On January 14, 1917, he contracted mumps and was admitted to hospital. In February, he was again admitted to hospital with boils. He rejoined his unit on February 16. Mills was attached to the Divisional Ammunition Column, whose role it was to bring ammunition and supplies to the battery positions. He was killed just after the Battle of Messines on June 12, 1917. He was having dinner when a shell hit a house and killed an old woman, a few soldiers, two children and a young girl. He wasn’t involved in the initial incident, but Mills ran to their rescue, and another shell hit and killed him. Rev James McKee conveyed the sad news to his parents. Writing to the Red Cross for more information on Mills’ death, Rev McKee stated: “Young Mills was a good boy – the only son of good parents”. In his letters home, Mills referred to meeting up with other Penrith soldiers including Privates Rickards and Ausburn. Lieut. W J Burnett, with whom Mills was a great friend, wrote to his wife (nee Eisenhuth, of Mulgoa): “I was very fond of him, and he died a hero”. Mills’ name is located on Panel 20 at the Australian War Memorial.

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enrith is littered with stories of young men and women who stood up for their country and did our city proud. One of those men is Mertoun Sydney Mills, who was born on January 30, 1895 in Penrith, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Mills. The Mills family had the family business called Railway House, on the corner of High and (now) Lawson Streets. Mills completed his schooling at Penrith Superior Public School before attending Stott and Hoare’s Commercial College where he undertook courses in typing and shorthand. At the time of his enlistment, his occupation was listed as a drapery salesman, probably in his parents’ store. According to research provided by Penrith City Library, Mills had been a corporal in the cadets as well as a member of the militia at Penrith for five years. He enlisted on February 14, 1916, following a letter of consent from his father. Mills left Sydney on May 13, 1916 aboard HMAT Beltana and arrived at Devonport, England on July 9, 1916. He, like most other members of the AIF, then underwent training on the Salisbury Plains. On November 23, Mills was sent to France and served in the Flanders region before being sent to northern France.

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We pause with respect to honour those who fought, and those continuing to fight, putting their lives on the line for our great country.

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ost of us will stop, remember and reflect on ANZAC Day next week, but for John Foeken the day has extra significance. Mr Foeken spent 20 years in the Royal Australian Navy, and was deployed twice to the Vietnam War. ANZAC Day gives him an opportunity to reflect on that time, and remember the Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Mr Foeken said he started in the Navy displaying that true sense of humour that many Defence personnel have. “I joined the Navy in 1958 when I was 19 because 12 months before my mate joined,” he said. “I came [to Australia] when I was 11 from Holland with my Mum and Dad and seven kids so being an immigrant I didn’t have many friends.” After two decades of service with the Navy, Mr Foeken has always maintained his sense of humour. “I was in the engineering branch and most of my time was spent on the HMAS Melbourne,” he said. “I was on the Melbourne when we hit the Voyager and cut it in half and I was

also on the Melbourne when it hit the USS Evans, the American destroyer. So it’s best to not go to sea with me because it’s not safe,” he joked. Mr Foeken went to Vietnam twice but spent the majority of his time on carrier ships. He said he was lucky he didn’t have to endure what other sailors did. “We were relatively safe on the two trips to Vietnam but there were still people floating down the river and that sort of stuff,” he said. “I was lucky I wasn’t on the ground, those poor buggers had to chase people through rubber plantations. I cannot imagine some of the fear they must have had doing the stuff they did.” Mr Foeken said for some, the theatre of war was shocking and immediate. “One minute some of these fellas are walking down Pitt Street and the next minute they are dropped in the jungle which was very traumatic for a lot of them, so that’s why they suffer from PTSD because they flew straight back from overseas and had no chance to calm down,” he said. Now nearly 80- years- old, Mr Foeken is the current Vice President of the St Marys RSL Sub- Branch and works hard trying to educate people about the importance of ANZAC Day, particularly younger generations.

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Day services in Penrith and St Marys to pay tribute to those who served Australia “I think it’s important we keep ANZAC Day as it’s a very important day to a lot of people,” he said. “We are realising we are losing a lot of our World War II veterans because they are in their 90s now and you find most of the Vietnam veterans are over 70. “There will always be more wars but people don’t learn, nobody wins from wars, even the winners lose and people need to know what their forebears went through, what they sacrificed and how they died for this country.” Thousands of people are expected to attend ANZAC Day services in Penrith and St Marys next Thursday, April 25. Lest We Forget.

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ANZAC DAY 2019

Where you can pay your respects on April 25 St Marys RSL ANZAC Dawn Service 5am service at the St Marys RSL memorial Penrith RSL ANZAC Dawn Service 4.30am march from Penrith RSL to Memory Park for 5am service Sydney CBD Dawn Service 4.30am service at Martin Place John Foeken is ready to commemorate ANZAC Day at St Marys RSL. Photo: Melinda Jane

Tanya Davies MP Member for Mulgoa

ANZAC Day is when our country pays tribute to all our service personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our nation and our values. It is also a time to let our current serving personnel know that they are supported and recognised for their service to our country.

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“The ANZAC spirit was born on the shores of Gallipoli on the 25th of April 1915. We honour the sacrifices of the ANZACS, who fought for our freedoms and values that day. We also pay tribute to all men and women who have served or are serving in the Australian Armed Forces. For those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service, we will remember. Lest we forget.”

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Council is proposing to implement a 3-Tonne Load Limit in Water Street and Gipps Street, Werrington. The imposition of a load limit, unlike a physical closure, will not affect businesses since the load limit does not apply to heavy vehicles which have a destination point on that street. The load limit would however force large vehicles, which do not have a destination LQ :DWHU 6WUHHW *LSSV 6WUHHW EDFN RQWR WKH 6WDWH 5RDG (Great Western Highway) and arterial network (Werrington Road). You are invited to submit any comments you may have about this proposed 3-Tonne Load Limit to Council no later than Monday, 22 April 2019. Comments must be made in writing and emailed to council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or mailed to &RXQFLOÂˇV 7UDIĂ&#x20AC;F 6HFWLRQ 3HQULWK &LW\ &RXQFLO 32 %R[ 3HQULWK 16:

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In accordance with Section 2.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, these development applications will be referred to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) for determination.

Any person may attend the meeting to observe.

NotiďŹ cation under Section 47A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local Government Act 1993 Site Compound over part of 641 High Street, Penrith (Lot 90 DP 1176539) The site located at 641 High Street, Penrith is FODVVLĂ&#x20AC;HG DV Âś&RPPXQLW\Âˇ â&#x20AC;˘ Transport for NSW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sydney Trains have requested to license the above mentioned site for the use of a site compound to temporarily occupy the land while completing the project of the Penrith to Emu Plains Overhead Wiring Modernisation (Upgrade) for Sydney Trains. â&#x20AC;˘ Transport for NSW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sydney Trains have requested Council consider their application to enter into a temporary licence over this site from Monday, 20 May 2019 until Friday, 31 May 2019. Submissions in writing may be made to Council FRQFHUQLQJ WKLV SURSRVDO ZLWKLQ WZHQW\ HLJKW GD\V IURP WKH GDWH RI WKLV QRWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ EHLQJ $SULO DQG

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City &RXQFLO 'HWDLOV RI WKHVH GHWHUPLQDWLRQV DUH DYDLODEOH IRU SXEOLF LQVSHFWLRQ IUHH RI FKDUJH GXULQJ &RXQFLOÂˇV normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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Council set to adopt formal New policy delivers better policy on outdoor dining access to Council meetings ALENA HIGGINS

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enrith Council will adopt an outdoor dining policy to encourage businesses to expand their seating onto footpaths and other public areas. Currently on public exhibition, the guidelines aim to help food- related premises determine whether outdoor dining is appropriate and feasible, while also providing Council with a framework to select suitable sites and best manage potential impacts on neighbours and pedestrians. Key stakeholders, including Vision Australia, Guide Dogs NSW, Liquor and Gaming NSW, and the RMS were

consulted and have lent their in-principle support to the policy, according to a report prepared for Councillors. Vision Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advocacy adviser Susan Thompson said if left unchecked, outdoor dining can pose a significant challenge to people who are blind or have low vision being able to safely and independently navigate footpaths and other public spaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local governments and other authorities must ensure they have a consistent approach to where outdoor dining is allowed and ensure that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enforced,â&#x20AC;? she said. The objective of the policy is to also ensure dining activities avoid nuisance, endangerment or inconvenience.

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. â&#x20AC;˘ Esq1818 Pty Ltd

ver wanted to attend a Council meeting but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to get there? Soon youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to listen to proceedings, dissect the debate and find out exactly how decisions that affect you are made, all from the comfort of your own home. As part of mandatory changes to Penrith City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Code of Meeting Practice, ordinary and committee meetings will soon be webcast and made available to the public. The amendments, directed by The Office of Local Government, must be adopted by June 14 and webcasting introduced within 12 months of the prescription of the regulations. A Council spokesperson said the move would further enhance Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transparency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a Council we have no concern with the directive from the State Government and see the webcasting of meetings as an enhancement to our already accountable and transparent approach with the public,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson said. According to the Code, all meetings of the Council and committees of the Council will be audio recorded and uploaded onto Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x153;as soon as practicableâ&#x20AC;? after the meeting, where they will remain for at least one year.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler Photo: Melinda Jane â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council staff are seeking requests for quotations currently,â&#x20AC;? the Council spokesperson said in relation to costs to install the recording devices. Once installed, attendees will be warned at the start of each meeting and told to refrain from making any defamatory statements to avoid litigious issues arising. Penrith Councillors endorsed the draft Code of Meeting Practice on April 8 during its Policy Review Committee Meeting and it will now be placed on public exhibition for 28 days.

Morley makes three: Law firm produces another Judge

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Lot 54 DP 1246141 (No. 10a) Retreat Drive, Penrith Sub-Torrens (no housing) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no new road The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the ORFDWLRQV OLVWHG EHORZ DW DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ RUGLQDU\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG from 18 April 2019 to 2 May 2019. $Q\ SHUVRQ PD\ GXULQJ WKH H[KLELWLRQ SHULRG PDNH D VXEPLVVLRQ LQ ZULWLQJ WR 3HQULWK &LW\ &RXQFLO LQ UHODWLRQ WR WKH 'HYHORSPHQW $SSOLFDWLRQ :KHUH D VXEPLVVLRQ LV PDGH E\ ZD\ RI DQ REMHFWLRQ WKH JURXQGV RI REMHFWLRQ DUH WR EH VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLOÂˇV UHIHUHQFH number DA19/0194. )RU DQ\ TXHULHV UHODWLQJ WR WKH SURSRVDO SOHDVH FRQWDFW :HQG\ &RQQHOO RQ 4732 7908.

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enrith has produced a string of Judges with a new addition being sworn in recently. Dillon Morley was sworn in as a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and will be sitting in Sydney. Mr Morley was a solicitor at Lamrocks in Penrith for 28 years before going to the New South Wales Bar in 2013 where he practiced as a Barrister. He is sad to be leaving Penrith after a long career in the area but is excited for his new role.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am extremely honoured to have been appointed as a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and I intend to apply myself that I fulfil my obligation to the people of Australia to the very best of my ability,â&#x20AC;? Mr Morley said. It is a great honour for Mr Morley and a remarkable result for Lamrocks in Penrith, which has now produced three Judges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I follow in the great tradition of former Lamrocks solicitors who have gone to the Bench, including Judge Hoy of the District Court of New South Wales and Judge Harman, of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mr Morley said.

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Man changes his mind about appeal after Judge’s warning

A man who brandished a machete, spat on a woman and threatened her baby in a shocking road rage attack in Kingswood has abandoned his appeal after the Judge warned he’d increase his sentence. The 29-year-old was jailed for 13 months with an eight-month non-parole period on March 19 after pleading guilty to the February 28 offence. The father-of-four withdrew his severity appeal last Friday after Judge Sean Grant issued a scathing assessment, describing his behaviour as “inexcusable” and indicating he would increase his sentence if he were to proceed. The frightening incident was sparked when the woman and her partner – who together with their baby daughter were waiting at a bus stop – critiqued the man’s driving, giggling and exclaiming “what an idiot” when the man nearly collided with another vehicle as he attempted to get back onto Jamison Road. When confronted by the driver, the man apologised for laughing, but the offender wasn’t appeased, replying menacingly: “yeah you will be sorry, I will cave your head in and your missus and the baby, too”. A short time later the man’s female passenger entered the fray and a fight between the women ensued. This prompted the man to go back to his vehicle, grab a 40cm machete, which he began waving in the air while yelling “let go of my partner or I’ll dice you to pieces”. When the victim attempted to retreat, the man followed, using a rolled up catalogue to strike her before spitting in her face. He finally got back into his car and drove away when a male motorist intervened. But he didn’t get far, with police stopping him and his passenger along Castlereagh Road following a tip off from a witness.

He is eligible for release on parole on November 18.

Man angry at magistrate for “wrecking his life”

A driver busted high on drugs has thanked a magistrate for “wrecking” his life after she stripped him of his licence for 12 months. Dannyell Ross Dickinson claimed he had a “reasonable explanation” for having cannabis oil and Xanax in his system, saying he used both after being diagnosed with early throat cancer, adding the antianxiety tablets were prescribed. “I felt like live or die,” he said of taking matters into his own hands. Magistrate Alison Viney accepted he had been ill and decided to self-medicate, but said he should not have drove. “It doesn’t assist the rest of the community when they are on the road with you affected by drugs,” she reprimanded, when he faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday. She noted he was charged with driving under the influence of drugs rather than just having trace elements in his blood. Dickinson argued he had “zero criminal history” and a “reasonable traffic history” but Magistrate Viney disagreed, saying his “driving stats” were not good. Dickinson interjected multiple times as she handed down her decision, prompting Her Honour to tell him “you don’t have to speak now”. She reduced the automatic disqualification from three years to the minimum of 12 months. “You just wrecked my life… thank you,” an angry Dickinson said sarcastically as he left the courtroom.

First time offender shows remorse for drink driving

A motorist caught drink driving with an unrestrained child in the car has managed to keep his licence. The man was told he had “abandoned” his responsibility as a father when he

faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with low-range drink driving. His lawyer told Magistrate Alison Viney his client felt “tremendous” remorse for his actions. The court heard the man had consumed two beers and two whiskeys, ceasing at 10.30pm and had slept in his car with his children. But he made the decision to drive home about 4.40am after receiving a call from his wife who had finished shift work and was wondering where they were. Police observed one child with a seatbelt under their arm and another not buckled properly. “I have no doubt you are remorseful,” Magistrate Alison Viney told the first time offender. “The really sad thing is, children don’t question their parents… ‘is my father safe to drive me home?’, they just do as they are told.” Magistrate Viney accepted not having a licence would “dramatically” impact his household “as it should”, she said. “Pity you didn’t think about that when you were consuming the alcohol,” she scolded. He was fined $350 for the unrestrained child matter and placed on the “lengthiest” good behaviour bond of two years without conviction for the drink driving count. “I urge you to consider your children first before you consider your need to get home,” she concluded.

Judge shows little interest in reducing man’s sentence

A man serving five months for unlicenced driving has received little sympathy during his appeal, with the Judge finding he had squandered “numerous chances”. Judge Sean Grant told Duane Thompson there was only one way to stop him from driving and that was to lock him up. He walked Thompson through his lengthy traffic record, painstakingly tal-

lying up 11 driving while disqualified or suspended entries. The court heard the appellant had received suspended jail sentences in the past and was currently on an Intensive Corrections Order at the time of his latest offence. Judge Grant found the sentence imposed in the Local Court was “unduly lenient” and warned Thompson he intended to increase his punishment if he proceeded. He said Thompson had a “flagrant disregard for the law”. “A message needs to be sent to you and others… that this cannot be tolerated,” he said. Thompson abandoned his appeal.

Speeding drink driver admits charges are a “turning point”

A magistrate has told Benjamin Patrick Keehan she doesn’t want him on the road “at all” after he was caught drunk and speeding with four passengers in his car. The 21-year-old faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with highrange drink driving and was slapped with 75 hours of community service work. Magistrate Alison Viney said his irresponsibility was “gobsmacking”, telling the scaffolder the fact he not only put his own life at risk but the lives of four others was “frightening”. His lawyer submitted Keehan was “a kid who has made some dumb decisions in his life” but this was a “turning point”. The p-plater was caught speeding and blew 0.150, the court heard. He was handed a 12-month good behaviour bond, ordered to abstain from alcohol for three months and barred from driving for 10 months. He must also comply with a mandatory alcohol interlock order. Local court and police news as it happens: Make sure you follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ westernweekender.

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St Marys: Man steals taxi, robs driver of personal items

Police are investigating a carjacking of a taxi driver at gunpoint on Sunday, April 14 at St Marys. At 2.25am a man entered a taxi outside St Marys Railway Station and was taken to Oleander Street, North St Marys. The man produced a firearm and threatened the taxi driver before demanding his wallet. The driver handed over his wallet and left his taxi, and the armed man drove away. The taxi was located at around 3am in Queen Street and was forensically examined. The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his mid to late 20’s with short brown hair.

Penrith: Men charged after violent incidents at pub

Two men have been arrested after allegedly assaulting both staff and police officers. In the early hours of Saturday, April 13 a 29-year-old man was asked to leave a hotel on the corner of Union Road and Station Street by staff. He became aggressive, refused to leave and assaulted a staff member. Police were called to the scene and he was placed under arrest. The 29-year-old was charged with ‘excluded person fail to leave when required’, ‘affray’ and two counts of ‘common assault’. He is to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, May 7. At 1am on the same day an 18-year-old punched a security guard after he was asked to leave the premises. A brawl ensued as he began hitting random patrons and eventually attempted to escape via a taxi but was stopped by police. The man then punched a 28-year-old female police officer in the face. He continued to throw punches towards other police officers, hitting another two in the

head and neck. He was wrestled to the ground and arrested. He was charged with ‘common assault’, ‘affray’, ‘resist police in the execution of duty’ and ‘assault police officer x3’. He is to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, May 7.

Emu Plains: Man tried to pawn items he’d stolen from house

A 32-year-old Katoomba man has been arrested and charged after breaking into a property on Gwandalan Street, Emu Plains and attempting to sell the items to a Penrith pawn store. Police responded to the Emu Plains residence on Friday, April 12 at 8.20pm after reports of a home invasion. The man was later caught when attempting to sell the products he allegedly stole at a local pawn store. He was charged with ‘break, enter and steal’, ‘furnishing false information’ and ‘disposing of property’. He was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, April 29.

Glenmore Park: Fire destroys house in early hours

Police are appealing for information from the public after a house was destroyed by fire at Glenmore Park. Shortly after 1.30am on Wednesday, April 17, emergency services responded to the house fire on Kyarra Terrace. A crime scene was established with the cause of the fire yet to be determined.

Caddens: Police investigate after shots fired into house

Investigations are continuing following a shooting at Valencia Street, Caddens. At 2.20pm on Tuesday, April 16 police were called to the scene after reports shots had been fired at a home. Officers from Nepean Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation. No injuries were reported and inquiries are continuing.

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The Israel Folau scandal Professional sport in Australia is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to salacious headlines and legal disputes. Israel Folau has been sensationally sacked by Rugby Australia for breach of contract following allegedly homophobic remarks he published on social media. Folau’s current four-year contract is said to be worth close to $4 million to the star and as such a legal battle may well ensue. Rugby Australia argue that Folau’s conduct in banishing homosexuals to hell on Instagram is a breach of the conduct provisions of his contract. On that basis, and in light of previous breaches of a similar nature, they say they are within their legal rights to terminate the deeply religious star’s contract. The governing body of Australia’s third best oval-ball code say this is simply a case of an employee gone rogue being sacked by his employer. The rules that govern Rugby Union in Australia dictate that Folau is entitled to mount a defence in a Code of Conduct hearing but it is unlikely that this will result in the decision to sack him being overturned. Some experts argue that as a result of his employment contract Folau has all of the protections afforded to an employee under the Commonwealth Fair Work Act 2009 which includes a protection against being sacked on the basis of one’s religion. The question that must be answered then is, was

Folau sacked because of his religion or because he repeatedly breached provisions of his employment contract? Your columnist tends to prefer the latter. Notwithstanding Alan Jones and other media commentators spewing rhetoric about free speech and freedom of religion, this dispute is arguably about neither. It is about whether or not an employer can impose conditions on a person’s employment to prevent them from engaging in behaviour likely to damage the employer’s reputation. Surely the answer must be in the affirmative. Professional sport only survives because consumers have an appetite for it. The product must be palatable or it is valueless. What follows is an obligation on athletes to conduct themselves in a manner conducive to the continued perception of their respective codes as inclusive and non-discriminatory. Supporters of Folau say that athletes are entitled to their personal opinions and should not be punished for them. No-one can quarrel with that. Folau and others like him however rely on the celebrity factor of their respective sports to pocket millions of dollars in salaries and endorsements. Further, Folau’s comments were made publicly, not in private. You can’t be a public figure when it suits you but a private figure when it doesn’t. Something about having one’s cake and eating it too springs to mind.

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PM hits ground running Scott Morrison spends opening days of Federal Election campaign in Lindsay EMILY FESZCZUK

he importance of the Government winning back Lindsay at next month’s Federal Election was obvious last week, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison spending the first two days of the election campaign in the hotly contested seat. After calling the election last Thursday, Mr Morrison spent the evening at Nepean Rowing Club, mainly to conduct interviews with evening news programs. Last Friday, he undertook a guided tour of the Gulf Western Oil factory in St Marys and spoke to construction workers at the Mulgoa and Castlereagh Road corridor upgrade in Penrith. Mr Morrison visited Gulf Western Oil, a family business run by Ben Vickery, to highlight the government’s plan for a stronger economy and to support small and medium sized businesses that hire locals in the community. “You have the choice of our government which has already passed laws and has further plans to get taxes down, to get the tax burden off businesses, small family businesses of hardworking Australians, or the Labor Party under Bill Shorten which the Treasury analysis has shown will

Ben Vickery with Scott Morrison and Melissa McIntosh. Photo: Megan Dunn increase taxes by $387 billion over the next 10 years,’’ Mr Morrison said. “Here in western Sydney and particularly in Lindsay since we came to govern-

ment the unemployment rate has fallen from almost seven per cent to less than four per cent which shows what a strong economy does, so now is not the time to

turn back but to back the small businesses and economy in western Sydney.” The Prime Minister was then joined by Senator Marise Payne and Liberal Candidate Melissa McIntosh to speak to workers who are a part of upgrading Mulgoa and Castlereagh Road. The work is being undertaken to provide better road connections to the Penrith city centre and ease congestion at local intersections. “You combine this work with our City Plan under Penrith Council to connect the new airport and open spaces and it is obviously a very significant investment,’’ Ms Payne said. Ms McIntosh told the Weekender that she was happy for Mr Morrison to be visiting Lindsay and that the roadworks will be beneficial to all residents. “A lot of people commute out of our area for work, whether you are a tradie driving to work or getting on a train in the morning, it is a long commute, so this helps ease a very congested pinch point in our community,” she said. “I use this road all the time so this is an important upgrade to ensure that people can get home safer and quicker and, as the workers were telling us, it is on time and on budget which is fantastic.” Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is yet to visit Lindsay during the campaign.

Funds to tackle violence How technology makes it more difficult for women to flee violent relationships NICOLA BARTON

he Coalition has committed $480,000 to fund two additional case workers and cyber security measures at the Penrith Women’s Health Centre, in an effort to better protect domestic violence victims in the community. As technology advances, the ways in which people are affected by domestic violence is constantly changing. From cyber threats and stalking to tracking and bugging, it is becoming even more difficult to escape violent relationships, with local services under severe pressure. “One of the features of modern life is that we all depend on our technology, most homes will have multiple computers, iPads, smart phones... all kinds of devices and the sad reality is that those devices can sometimes have placed upon them tracking technology,” Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher said. “We know that this is a feature of domestic violence and perpetrators will quite often be using tracking technology to be closely following their former partner, it’s a frightening thing but it is a reality,” Penrith is one of the top three metropolitan areas in the state for domestic violence incidents. The funding for two additional case

Melissa McIntosh and Paul Fletcher met with the Penrith Women’s Health Centre team on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane workers is critical, with services already bursting at the seams. The cyber security measures will ensure workers have the right tools and technicians to assist victims in successfully escaping their violent relationships. Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh met with Penrith Women’s Health Centre CEO Jane Gold several months ago and said she has been advocating for more support ever since.

“One of the things that alarmed me most when I first met Jane was the fast rate of how technology changes and Penrith Women’s Health Centre needing the funding to just keep up with that,” Ms McIntosh said. “This additional support for the Penrith Women’s Health Centre will improve resilience for vulnerable women and children experiencing or at risk of family and domestic violence.”

The Federal Government also announced $15 million over the next three years to be dedicated to Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS). This will include funding for the next round of an important national survey on attitudes to women and women’s safety as well as a range of research programs. Mr Fletcher met with the Penrith Women’s Health Centre on Monday.

Plan revealed for new netball courts, parking and seating at popular sports facility NICOLA BARTON

$15 million overhaul of Jamison Park could be on the cards, with Labor promising to deliver a MultiPurpose Indoor Sport Centre if elected in May. Labor Candidate for Lindsay Diane Beamer, alongside Deputy Leader Tanya Plibersek, met with President of Penrith District Netball Association Rodney Watson and some very excited sportswomen at Jamison Park last Saturday to announce the commitment. Ms Beamer said the funding will deliver four extra local courts to support the growing western Sydney netball community. “Western Sydney loves its sport and we love our netball. That’s why Labor is backing western Sydney and why we’re backing grassroots sport,” she said. “Our commitment means that local netball teams can train safely all year round without having to worry about extreme weather.” Currently there are only eight netball complexes in the Penrith region, with players forced to play wet weather matches that can be unsafe, or have games abandoned in adverse conditions. The Penrith District Netball Association

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Diane Beamer, Tanya Plibersek and Rodney Watson with local netball players and officials at Jamison Park last weekend (PDNA) is the third- largest netball association in New South Wales. In 2018 alone there were 24 clubs registered with PDNA. Five of those clubs have received more than 300 registrations this year from local players keen to get on the court. Ms Plibersek said the Labor Party was supporting the next generation of local netball talent. “This high- performance facility will

support young athletes to take the next steps in their sporting careers,” she said. Two of the four additional courts will be multi-purpose for use by a broad number of sports including basketball, futsal, volleyball and badminton. Labor’s investment will also support the construction of retractable seating for up to 600 people, front of house and administration areas, change rooms for

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n ‘invite only’ community forum about raising the Warragamba Dam Wall has stirred up controversy, with residents fearing WaterNSW ‘cherry picked’ attendees. The meeting, run by WaterNSW, was held last Thursday at the Warragamba Town Hall, inviting particular members of the community to discuss the proposal. Members of the Give A Dam campaign as well as traditional owners of the land, the Gundungurra people, are upset they were excluded and labelled the situation as a “farce”. Warragamba resident, Kazan Brown, said she is in strong opposition to raising the wall and doesn’t understand why her people were not invited. “I was really cranky, it was a community meeting so it should have been open to the community and not just a select few,” she said. As one of the traditional owners of the land, Ms Brown has been fighting hard alongside other members of the community to stop the wall raising in fears of destroying Aboriginal artefacts. “It’s so important to us, the world watched the Notre Dame Cathedral burn

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Kazan Brown is concerned about a plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall. Photo: Melinda Jane down this week and is devastated, that’s what it’s going to be like for us but we can’t just rebuild it, once it’s gone it’s gone,” she said. “Once the dam wall goes up they are going to flood what’s left of our heritage.” Give A Dam campaigner, Harry Burkitt, said every stage of the proposal should be fully transparent to the community. “The Warragamba community deserve full consultation about this dam proposal.

For the government to only be inviting people who agree with its dam proposal is an absolute farce,” he said. A WaterNSW spokesperson said consultation with the traditional owners has been ongoing and that the meeting was attended by a cross-section of the community, representing views from businesses, sporting clubs, schools, Council, residents and emergency services. “The workshops held last week were

focused on better understanding potential impacts of construction,” the spokesperson said. “This is not a standalone activity, but part of broader engagement to inform the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).” The EIS will be placed on exhibition later this year, and the community will again be able to provide feedback. What’s your view? Email your thoughts to news@westernweekender.com.au.

DA lodged for high rise apartments in Thornton ALENA HIGGINS

further 300 apartments have been proposed for Thornton as property developers look to carve out some of the estate’s last remaining land. Urban Apartments Pty Ltd has lodged development applications (DAs) with Penrith City Council, seeking construction approval for two neighbouring high rises at 2 and 26 Lord Sheffield Circuit in Thornton. The DAs propose an eight- storey residential block and 10- storey mixed use building respectively, offering a total of 314 units, 353 car spaces and room for one retail tenancy. The submissions have angered Thornton resident Monique Lacaze, who bought into the estate on the understanding it would only accommodate 1000 dwellings and high rises would be capped at six storeys. “The original plans were for 900 to 1000 dwellings across the whole of the estate, so it has significantly exceeded that already,” she said. If approved, Ms Lacaze holds concerns the buildings will dwarf her townhouse on Fernandez Lane, cause privacy and potential parking issues as well as overshadowing of the streetscape. Located adjacent to Penrith Train Station, the area has undergone a dramatic transformation since Urban-

What the apartments could look like Growth NSW acquired the land from the Commonwealth Department of Defence in 2012 and completed the re-zoning and concept plan. Ms Lacaze, a school teacher, said the North Penrith estate is crying out for more infrastructure and services and wondered how surrounding schools were coping with the influx. Concept plans for the estate provides for predominantly low density housing towards the northern, central, eastern and western portion of the site and higher mixed densities to the southern portion of the estate, predominantly along Lord Sheffield Circuit. According to documents tendered as part of the DAs, the estate is reaching its final development stage, with the subject sites constituting some of the last remaining undeveloped land parcels. If successful, Urban Apartments is expected to fork out more than $66 million to fund the two projects.

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Fun, food and adventure From rides to showbags, farm experiences and weird and whacky food, we take NATHAN TAYLOR

ust a quick disclaimer before I start… I’m an Easter Show tragic and have been attending the popular Sydney pastime since the early ‘90s, so when I was asked by my Editor to review this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show I was more than confident he picked the right person for the job. While I’ll get to some of the main attractions and new things to see a little later in the piece, the first thing on my mind when I arrived was my stomach, and what new and popular Show food I was going to tuck into this time. Another disclaimer… when I was younger I was showbag- obsessed and would often leave the Sydney Olympic Park precinct with upwards of 10 bags in my hands. These days my Easter Show experience revolves around eating delicious novelty food. So with my Show guide in hand, I began my quest for some tasty Easter Show treats. The first thing I decided to try was the World’s Longest Fries. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw these foot-long golden delights in the flesh. While I decided to eat mine plain and simple, you can get these babies loaded with just about anything

your heart desires including 20 different salt flavours! The next piece of goodness I chose to sample was a brand new item to this year’s Show. From the man that brought you Crispy Lasagna on a Stick, comes his latest creation – Crispy Hawaiian on a Stick. While I wasn’t a massive fan of his lasagna option when I tried it a few years’ back, he absolutely nailed it with this one. Basically it’s a ham and pineapple pizza on a stick – that’s it! So basic, yet so good! The next item on my culinary adventure was a hot buttered corn from The Corn Shack. These buttery gems are a classic and my Easter Show experience wouldn’t have felt complete if I didn’t chomp down on one and get bits of corn stuck in my teeth. If you’re a sweet tooth like me, another great new item you just have to try is a Custard Bomb, which is pretty much warm, real custard encased in a crunchy round fritter ball with icing sugar on top. It’s a combination that, when you think about it, was always meant to be. My next stop on my food journey was a visit to the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, which is always jam-packed with food stalls and things to try and buy. One stand that really caught my eye was Mum’s Buns, home to the soon-to-be famous Unicorn Buns.

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A colourful and vibrant twist to the traditional Hot Cross Bun, these beauties have a hint of white chocolate, delivering a sweet and sensational rainbow explosion of fantastical flavour. Before I get to the rides and some of the other things you must see, don’t leave this year’s Show without paying Mick’s Bakery a visit. Here you’ll be greeted with an award-winning range of novelty pies. While Mick’s cheeseburger pie was a huge seller last year, he’s now introduced several new pies for you to get your teeth stuck into. Ever fancied a chicken burger pie or a Big Mac-style pie? How about a donut meat pie or a Reuben sandwich dressed as a pie? Whatever weird pie combination it is, Mick probably has it and, if he doesn’t, you can almost guarantee he will at next year’s Show. I have no doubt your mouth is probably watering like Wentworth Falls right about now but before I finish, I must quickly let you know about some of the non- food related things you should really see when you visit the Show. While the Showbag Pavilion (hint: always go towards the end of the day) and various woodchopping and animal competitions are Easter Show staples, I recommend you try and check out something different this year such as:

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Residents push for pub Glenmore Park locals divided over call for drinking hole in popular suburb EMILY FESZCZUK

group of over 400 Glenmore Park residents are campaigning for a pub or tavern to be built in the area, but the subject has divided locals. Trevor Holmes, a local real estate agent, is advocating that such an establishment would be a great addition to the suburb. “There are a couple of establishments like the Penrith Golf Club but you just sort of feel like you are intruding at the club and there is the Grey Gums down the road but nothing local to us,’’ Mr Holmes said. “We just want a nice establishment with a good eatery, a place to drink, somewhere for the kids and people to relax on weekends with a beautiful view and potentially later just a little music.” He has proposed that the area where the Floribunda Community Centre stands would be ideal with suitable planning permission. “People who are against the idea are working on worst case scenarios. Enzo’s Cucina opening up with their liquor licence have proven over the last 12 months that they have had no issues with crime or abuse and I think that’s because the family community in Glenmore Park wouldn’t let it happen,’’ Mr Holmes said.

Glenmore Park resident Trevor Holmes would like to see a pub in his suburb. Photo: Melinda Jane Resident Adam Goldstein disagrees with the idea and hopes he never sees a pub in Glenmore Park. “Pubs bring pokies, drunks, violence and rubbish along with noise, and alcohol brings domestic violence so if walking to a pub or club was important to residents why did they choose to live in a suburb that is pretty peaceful,” Mr Goldstein said. ‘’There are plenty of places to go for a

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Centre subject to development consent,’’ a Council spokesperson said. ‘’As it is right now, the Town Centre where Coles, Woolworths are is the only location that allows for a tavern/pub to be located, subject to Development Application process.” Should Glenmore Park have a pub or tavern? Tell us your thoughts: news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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drink or a meal nearby... the golf club, Grey Gums, Panthers, Jamison Hotel, Paceway, RSL, Rowers, and all the pubs in Penrith.’’ The issue has left the area divided on social media community groups. Penrith City Council has confirmed that a pub or tavern is possible in Glenmore Park under the right conditions. “In the Penrith LEP 2010, a pub/tavern is permitted within the Glenmore Park Town

School holidays are upon us and there’s no reason to be stuck at home with nothing to do. Penrith’s tourism website visitpenrith.com.au has many exciting, interesting and fun ideas for family outings with the kids. Whether your child has an adventurous spirit, an enquiring mind or an active imagination, there are worldclass attractions, events and activities happening across the city to appeal to all ages and interests these holidays. Thrill seekers can fly above the water on a jet board or explore new heights by joining the iFLY kids flying club while creative types can enjoy workshops at the Penrith Regional Gallery. There’s also free movies being screened at Penrith Panthers. With the Blue Mountains as a backdrop, the Nepean River is an interesting place to visit and enjoy the great outdoors. Many of the tourism operators are running school holiday programs and special deals these school holidays.

Go to visitpenrith.com.au to find out more. Council will also be updating its social media sites with news throughout the school holidays, so make sure you connect with Visit Penrith on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And while you are looking at things to do, why not plan ahead to attend the Sydney Writers Festival event at Penrith Library. Multi award-winning author Steven Carroll will be speaking with Linda Funnell, literary critic, editor and publisher. This is a unique opportunity for Penrith’s bookworms to get up close and personal with these literary legends. I encourage you to join us for the event, learn something new and be thoroughly entertained. Our Sydney Writers Festival event will be held at Penrith City Library on Thursday, May 2 from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. For more information, visit our website.

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ylie King is hoping to scrapbook her way to a Guinness World Record. Ms King is hosting a fundraising event at Penrith Panthers on Saturday, May 4 for the charity ‘Dolly’s Dream’ while trying to achieve the largest number of participants in a scrapbooking class. ‘Dolly’s Dream’ is a charity started last year by Dolly Everett’s parents after their 14- year- old daughter took her own life because of bullying. The aim of the organisation is to change the conversation and bring more awareness about the issue to schools across the country. After seeing a post on Facebook about another young girl taking her life, Ms King knew she needed to help. “I am a mum of two girls, a toddler and a newborn, and I kept thinking I would hate to be in that situation, so I thought what can I do to change this or get out there to make a difference,’’ Ms King said. “I’ve always done scrapbooking as my form of self-care and I find it really helpful to get everything out of my head, to turn my negative mindset around, so I thought I would combine the two and see how it goes.’’

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What did winning mean to you? I could never have been more proud of my team than the moment when the winner was announced! The win was a massive validation and acknowledgment of all of the work and passion that our team have put into making sure that we are providing a service that is warm and welcoming, evidenced based, accessible and cost effective to our families. Why do you love the local Business Awards? We love the business awards because it’s an unbiased means of providing acknowledgment and validation to all the different service providers in the local business district. Businesses who are nominated for the Awards are ones who are constantly trying to improve their service delivery. It’s wonderful to be surrounded by like-minded inspirational people. What is your message to your customers? We are so grateful for your ongoing support and loyalty over the years! Without you we would not be where we are, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for that. We promise to keep doing our best so that we can continue to produce better ways to provide quality of care when helping you and your families. WW37225

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Why do you love the Local Business Awards? The Local Business Awards are a great opportunity to evaluate what you are doing within your business, and challenges you to do it better. It enables you to channel your attention to the important aspects of the business and truly focus on your customers. It is also wonderful to see who else there is in the local area and what they have to contribute to our area, and the potential to work together to make Penrith even greater.

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Zoo Fitness – Outstanding Fitness Services What did winning mean to you? We were so ecstatic to win for the second year in a row - it showed us that we were able to consistently provide a place where Penrith people felt welcome to come and be part of the Zoo Family while getting fit. Why do you love the Local Business Awards? It’s great that they acknowledge the hard work and dedication of local small business owners - plus, of course, they put on a fun night out!

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NEW SKIPPER  James Tamou has been named as

Penrith’s captain for the rest of the 2019 season. The club made the surprise announcement on Tuesday afternoon, after coach Ivan Cleary had originally named a ‘leadership group’ for the season instead of a single captain. The leadership group still exists, and the club is adamant that it was always Cleary’s intention to name a captain from that group at some stage during the season. If you believe that, don’t forget to leave some carrots out for the Easter Bunny on Sunday morning.

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did raise some eyebrows given James Maloney had effectively taken on those duties over the first five rounds. There’s speculation aplenty going around about Maloney’s future at the moment but club sources tell me an early departure from his contact has not been discussed.

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ington can’t make his way back into the first grade side. The 22-year-old played 13 NRL games in his rookie season last year and is contracted until the end of 2021, but has been languishing in reserve grade in recent weeks. He was dropped from the NRL team back in round 3 to make way for Liam Martin’s debut, but hasn’t made his way back into first grade despite injuries and the squad’s poor form of late. The Panthers were originally spinning a yarn about Hetherington suffering a head knock and officials taking extra precautions, but it’s hard to fathom that’s true given how long he’s been in NSW Cup. He’s not even being named in the 21-man squad at the moment.

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things about his disability. The partner of Panthers forward Hame Sele heard about what was going on, and offered the young man and his family tickets to sit in the stadium’s family room to watch the next home game in peace and comfort, and to head to the sheds after the game to meet the players.

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DODDS Rugby league is so often a numbers game and right now the numbers look pretty grim for Ivan Cleary’s Penrith Panthers. Where do we start? Perhaps with the damning statistic that shows Penrith has an average possession rate of just 46.6 per cent in matches this season – worse than any other team in the competition, and perhaps indicative of the side’s poor discipline and lack of respect for the football so far this year. Points? The Panthers are last there too, having scored 63 points in their first five matches, less than teams like the Titans and Bulldogs who many predicted would be in a wooden spoon battle this season. Penrith are also last in completion rates, second last in line breaks, third last in

tackle breaks, second last in offloads, worst in missed tackles and have the highest error rate of any team in the competition. The Panthers are in freefall, and if things don’t turn around quickly, this very talented ‘on paper’ football side could be staring down the barrel of the club’s fifth wooden spoon in its long and proud history. “Can’t happen”, those in the know say. This side is surely too good for that. The first five rounds suggest not, however. We all know that in recent years, Penrith have defied odds and expectations to get themselves out of the gutter and right the wayward ship in time for the Finals. But right now, it’s hard to see the ship doing anything but sinking. Penrith face a difficult and perhaps season defining three weeks ahead. They face Cronulla at Shark Park, South Sydney

at Panthers Stadium and then head to Wagga Wagga to take on Ricky Stuart’s rejuvenated Raiders. Lose all three of those games and it’s goodnight Penrith. Win one or two of them, and suddenly the tide may start to turn. Things can indeed change quickly in rugby league and winning can do remarkable things. The Panthers looked a little better in attack last week against the Titans, but their poor defence and attitude let them down again. Nobody is controlling the flow for Penrith at the moment, and nobody seems willing to stick their hand up to declare they’re the person who is going to lead the team out of the trenches. Hopefully Ivan Cleary’s decision to appoint James Tamou as captain will ensure there’s better on-field leadership. Cronulla has plenty of problems of their

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own at the moment, mainly on the injury front, and they do face a short turnaround after playing the Roosters last Saturday night. Both of these sides are two wins from their first five matches, but you just get the feeling Cronulla are closer to turning it around than Penrith. The Sharks are still without key playmaker Matt Moylan, but welcome back skipper Paul Gallen who at a pinch probably could have played against the Roosters last week. The difficulties of a Friday- published newspaper and the NRL’s schedule means the Panthers may well have already played Cronulla by the time you read this preview. I can only hope they managed to turn some of those awful statistics around. I’m sticking with Penrith again this week – perhaps allowing the heart to overrule the head. Tip: Panthers by 2.

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TAYLOR During Extra Time’s six-minute one-onone interview with under siege Panthers forward Reagan Campbell- Gillard on Monday morning, the 25-year-old uttered the word ‘fix’ on not one or two occasions but an incredible seven times. On a personal front, Campbell- Gillard has endured a shocking start to the 2019 season and it’s not hard to figure out why he has the word ‘fix’ on his mind. The man, simply known as “Reg”, admits he needs to fix plenty about his game in order to give his side the best possible chance of making four consecutive Finals series’. Last week against the bottomed- placed Titans, Campbell- Gillard dished up his worst performance of the year – running just 47 metres in 51 minutes of action. He also missed three tackles in the six-point defeat. Speaking with Extra Time, the Originwinning prop put his hand up and took ownership of his performances of late. “I know personally I’m pretty frustrated with my performances and being inconsistent,” Campbell-Gillard said.

“I hold a very high standard of how I like to play. I’ve probably played a couple of games this season where I’ve thought I’ve done OK but, quite frankly, the last few weeks have been inconsistent.” It’s often rare for players to admit they aren’t performing well, so it’s a testament to Campbell-Gillard’s character for admitting he is doing it tough on the field. “I’ll happily take ownership of that, I know I’m not personally hitting the standards I want to be playing at and my standards are very, very high,” he said. “Even if I do have a good game, I know there’s always more room for improvement and not getting comfortable. I’ll definitely put my hand up and admit I’ve been inconsistent there.” The Windsor Wolves junior isn’t the sole blame for Penrith’s terrible start to the season, with the whole side struggling to find their feet under coach Ivan Cleary. Campbell-Gillard said each video review session sounds like a broken record. “We are still addressing the same stuff. We are trying to figure out what is wrong and only we hold the answer,” he said. “It’s not an attitude thing, it’s probably just the way we’ve been playing. We’re unable to get on a roll and get in the groove of things.

Reagan Campbell-Gillard in action against the Titans. Photo: NRL Photos “On the weekend I gave away two poor penalties and let some tries in – and that doesn’t help. It’s an easy fix and something that I and we can control as a team.” With this year’s State of Origin series not too far away, Campbell- Gillard would be at long odds to make Brad Fittler’s side on current form.

Campbell- Gillard said he hasn’t even thought about wearing the sky blue jersey this year. “I’m not even thinking about Origin, my main focus is right here, right now. I’m honestly not even thinking about that and in the current form I’m in, I wouldn’t be in that team,” he admitted.

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lenty of Penrith fans will still remember the day Michael Gordon scored 30 points in a game – Friday, August 20, 2010. Playing fullback in a 54- 10 win against Souths, he scored three tries and only missed one of his 10 shots at goal. The 30 points remains a Panthers record for most in a game. ‘Micky G’ or ‘Flash’ – call him what you will – spent his first seven seasons at Penrith before moving to Cronulla, Parramatta, the Sydney Roosters and his current home Gold Coast. The last stop is also really home for the now 35-year-old. Gordon has long been one of my favourite players. So, it was a real honour to call his 250th game for Fox League, funnily enough against the Panthers last weekend. Gordon might not have the super skills or amazing athleticism of some NRL superstars, but as Panthers great Greg Alexander said pre- game; “I’ve always loved his ball-running”. Deceptively evasive, always fearless and super effective, that day he put 30 points on Souths, Gordon ran for 267 metres and tallied 16 tackle busts!

Michael Gordon during his days with the Panthers His milestone might have been a little lost this week amid Cam Smith’s all-time points record, the Greg Inglis retirement and the Titans’ slow start to the season, so let’s shine the light on it here. His experience and organisation at the back was crucial in helping Gold Coast

come from behind to beat his former club 30-24. He scored a try – the 90th of his career. There was another perfect kicking performance, 5/5, giving him double figure points in an NRL game for the 77th time. Yes, 77th!

All of that while wearing the socks of his junior club – Tweed Coast Raiders – against his first NRL club and in front of 500 family and friends, who filled multiple buses to be there. After full- time, he headed straight for that support group, sculled one beer they handed to him and poured another into his boot for a ‘shoey’. The story got even better when he spoke after the game. Gordon pointed out he’d never won a milestone game before – indeed losing his 50th, 100th, 150th and 200th. Earlier in the day his two children had won sporting events and Dad joked he was under some pressure to not let the family down. The man who played Origin in 2010 and has been part of some good teams in his 14 NRL seasons has never played in a Grand Final though. So occasions like last Friday are even more special. It’s been some career. It is a well deserved career, given he is one of the NRL’s true good guys. He’ll be at it again on Sunday afternoon against Newcastle and you can watch on Fox League Ch502 from 1.30pm.

Roosters and Storm the teams to beat yet again

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nly five rounds into the season and it’s clear there are already two teams head and shoulders in front of the rest of the NRL’s 16 teams, the Roosters and Storm. Only a fool would write off 14 teams in April but the signs are ominous. The Storm are yet to be beaten, two of the big three are gone yet with Cameron Smith at the wheel it doesn’t seem to matter. The Roosters aren’t suffering any sort of premiership hangover to the point they’ve disposed of 2018 semi finalists Brisbane and Cronulla in embarrassing fashion. Competition for last year’s Grand Finalists was supposed to come in the from of Penrith. Under Ivan Cleary they’ve managed two wins and surprisingly have the worst attack in the league with just 63 points. While St George Illawarra have put on three straight there are still big question marks over their squad without Gareth Widdop and Jack de Belin. The Knights were many experts’ tip to be a contender given the squad they’ve assembled, but with one win from five

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FEATURE Josh Mansour is desperate to find his best form. Photo: Megan Dunn

ROCK BOTTOM MANSOUR: “THAT DEFEAT STRUCK US TO THE CORE” NATHAN

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Struggling Panthers winger Josh Mansour has labelled last week’s loss to the bottom- placed Titans “embarrassing” after his side missed a whopping 67 tackles on their way to their third defeat of the season. The 28- year- old was responsible for three missed tackles at Cbus Super Stadium last Friday night, with five-eighth James Maloney leading the way with 13. Following a video review of the game on Monday morning, Mansour said “the players didn’t recognise ourselves”. “We were all really embarrassed as a team,” he told Extra Time. “Our whole pre- season was based on defence and ruck control but to produce that – 67 missed tackles – was embarrassing.

“We’re not happy with the way we’ve been playing [but] on the weekend, that defeat struck us to the core.” Fans have been beyond frustrated with Penrith’s lacklustre start to the season, expecting better things for a team touted as potential Grand Finalists. Mansour said he sympathises with the supporter-base. “I can definitely put myself in a fan’s shoes and see how frustrating it is. Us as players are frustrated as well with the way we have been playing,” he said. “It starts here, it starts with all of us as a team. We need to take ownership of how we are playing – less talk, more action.” With every loss the pressure on Panthers coach Ivan Cleary will continue to mount. Mass team changes are expected in the coming weeks if Penrith are unable to turn things around. Mansour said some players are nervous they’ll be sent to reserve grade.

“I think that would cross a few of the players’ minds. If you’re not performing, something has to give,” he said.

“WE NEED TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF HOW WE ARE PLAYING – LESS TALK, MORE ACTION” “Ivan is a very faithful person and believes in his players. “The team that takes the field every week, he’s got 110 per cent faith in. At the

end of the day, it’s for him to decide what action to take.” Meanwhile, the former Blues winger has shed some light on the shoulder injury that saw him miss Penrith’s Round 2 victory against Newcastle. Mansour said the AC joint complaint, which doesn’t require surgery and will heal over time, should have kept him sidelined for six weeks. “It’s a very unique injury as to how it happened as well, the club doctor of 20 years has only ever seen one player before me have it,” Mansour explained. “It was initially a six- week injury but I only missed one week. I have been playing through quite a bit of pain but I’m not trying to make any excuses. “If I knew I was going to let the team down, I would put my hand up and rule myself out. It’s been quite painful but every week I’ve been playing it’s getting better.”

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The 1980 season: Rock bottom It’s inevitable in any sport that you’ll have sad lows – seasons that don’t go right, times you just can’t get a result. For the Penrith Panthers, 1980 was one of those years. It was a disastrous season for the club – they secured just two wins and one draw from the entire year. Crowds at Penrith Stadium were terrible.

Penrith drew with Parramatta 19-all and beat Cronulla 15-14 in the first half of the season, but would have to wait until the last match of the year for their second win – a 15-7 defeat of Norths at North Sydney Oval. But while history will show a wooden spoon for the Panthers, the side actually played some competitive football and was beaten by six points or less on no less than 10 occasions during the season. The worst run during the year was of 12 straight losses, starting with a 26-2 loss at the hands of Easts at the SCG on June 1. The crowds very much deserted the Panthers that year. 13,423 was the best crowd of the season at Penrith Park (for the 19-all draw with the Eels), but by the end of the season the crowds had dropped to below 6,000. Penrith’s last match of the year against Norths at North Sydney Oval was played in front of just 2,247 fans, showing just how little interest there was in watching the Panthers. In 1980, three players played 20 first grade games – Darryl Brohman, Jamie Jones and Lew Zivanovic. Brohman, these days known as The Big Marn, even bagged four tries. The club’s leading try scorer was Marvin Hicks (pictured), who scored 12 tries from his 19 appearances that season. 1980 was certainly a season to forget for the Panthers, and things didn’t get much better in 1981 when the side finished 11th, just one position better than the previous year. Times were tough for an emerging Penrith side back then – a period we hope the side will never return to. We all know what happened over the next decade, however. Good recruitment, the emergence of local juniors and quality coaching saw the Panthers become a true force in the competition. By the mid- 1980’s, the rugby league world had its eyes on Penrith and in 1990, a decade after that disastrous 1980 season, the side qualified for its first grand final.

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 Cameron Smith is now rugby league’s

most prolific point scorer, passing the record previously held by Bulldogs legend Hazem El Masri. Smith scored six points in last week’s game against the North Queensland Cowboys, giving him 2,422 points during his career so far. “Cameron is one of the game’s true statesmen and his record – and records – enhance that reputation,” said NRL CEO Todd Greenberg. “He is the game’s most capped player and now he has added another significant milestone, one which is difficult to see being challenged for some time.”

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 North Queensland winger Nene Mac-

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 Thousands of people turned out for a

community open day at Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta last weekend, and it seems all are very impressed with the new facility. The venue hosts its first game this weekend when the Eels and Tigers do battle on Easter Monday.

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Free family fun at Panthers on Easter Sunday The Panthers Easter Carnival is back with a family-friendly event held in The Backyard. There will be a DJ playing plenty of hits, and they’ll also play some musical games with the kids. Don’t miss your chance to paint, see animals, meet the Easter Bunny and join the egg hunt. The big kids can enjoy the pop-up bar and the hot cross bun eating competition. With jumping castles, rides and food trucks, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone. It is a free event on Sunday, April 21 from 12pm-8pm.

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Don’t miss the kids pizza making sessions at St Marys Leagues Club on Wednesday, April 24. Tickets are $13. Call 9677 7777.

‘The Band Played On’, a part of Morning Melodies, is on at The Joan on Wednesday, April 24 at 11am. Tickets are $20. Call 4723 7611.

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he Sydney Consort is one of Australia’s most energetic music ensembles dedicated to the classical music of the 17th and 18th century. The popular ensemble is preparing to present an afternoon of music from the Bach father and sons. Their well - planned performances show their passion for true Baroque music along with contemporary Australian music on period instruments. Their mission is to inform audiences of historic music while highlighting forgotten composers and their unique works. They also present unpublished scores and rarely performed compositions they believe deserve recognition.

They cover a collection of baroque music from Ireland and Scotland including Johann Sebastian, Wilhelm Friedemann, and Johann Christian along with music by Turlough O’Carolan, Thomas Roseingrave, Burk Thumoth, James Oswald, Nathaniel Gow and William McGibbon. They show the rhythm of Irish jigs and the sorrow of harmonies performed on fiddle, flute and harp. Be transported to another time and place with these talented performers. The Sydney Consort will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub on Sunday, April 28 at 2.30pm. Tickets are from $15. To book or for more information, call 4723 5050 or visit bluemountainstheatreandhub. com.au.

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war between North and South Wales and unleashes a chaos of consequences. Conjured from flowers, an intoxicatingly beautiful woman is torn between desire and duty, with fateful results. English and Welsh are woven together to bring to life ancient voices and living landscapes for a truly exhilarating tale of honour, justice, good versus evil, and the deepest of love. Experience for yourself the work that beautifully melds fascinating storytelling with exquisitely haunting live music to evoke the Celtic spirit. ‘Dreaming the Night Field: A Legend of Wales’ will be on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta on Sunday, April 28 at 3pm. Tickets are from $28. To book or for more information, call 8839 3399 or visit www.riversideparramatta.com. au.

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Phil Everly, whose music inspired icons such as The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beach Boys and The Hollies. Get lost in the music as you sing along to classics such as ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ and ‘Cathy’s Clown’. The second half of the show sees the boys pay tribute to rock ‘n’ roll favourites such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Beatles, The Eagles and more. The Everly Brothers & the Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends of the ‘50s and ‘60s will be at The Joan on Saturday, April 27 at 8pm. Tickets start at $54.90. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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Power is nothing if you can’t share it with your family. ‘Shazam!’ follows 14 year - old foster child Billy Batson who, after a strange encounter with an ancient wizard, can turn into an adult superhero by shouting out one word. He has fun with his new superpowers until he must protect the city from an evil villain. Asher Angel does a great job as Billy Batson while Zachary Levi plays the adult kid at heart version. Jack Dylan Grazer is another stand out young actor along with Mark Strong, who plays a solid bad guy.

The movie is the origin story for the DC hero and is an easy storyline to follow for any new fans. It is a very different style with DC taking their superheroes in a new direction towards their traditionally darker take on the comic books. It deals with discovering yourself, power and finding family in unexpected places mixed with funny moments that keep it light hearted throughout. It is full of laughs, action and positive messages that keep you engaged the whole time. Suited for older kids and adults who are big kids that like a little magic, it is an entertaining new take about the power within and using it for good.

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Ê Channel Nine has secured the broadcast rights to the upcoming Netball World Cup in England this July. Live matches will be broadcast across Nine, 9Gem and 9Now. Nine will broadcast every Australian Diamonds game, while all other games will be on 9Now, from 8pm on Friday, July 12. Ê

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Ê The British version of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ will air for the first time in Australia next month. The most recent season of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will hit 10 Peach on Friday, May 3 at 8.30pm. Judges include Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Shirley Ballas.

Ê US comedy ‘Barry’, starring Bill Hader, has been renewed for a third season. Season two currently airs on FOX Showcase on Tuesday nights.

Ê 10 will screen a Melbourne International Comedy special, ‘Stand Up For Christchurch’, this Sunday, April 21 at 7.30pm. The 90-minute charity special sees all proceeds donated to The Christchurch Foundation’s Our People Our City fund. Performers include Dave Hughes, Joel Creasey, Urzila Carlson,

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Ê Season five of ‘Better Call Saul’ has been pushed back until 2020. The show streams on Stan. Ê NBC this week renewed ‘Manifest’ for a second season, which will be a relief to fans who have been following the show’s mysterious plot. Channel 9 pumped plenty of publicity and marketing into this show but eventually moved it to a late night timeslot.

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Ê New 10-part Chris Lilley mockumentary ‘Lunatics’ lands on Netflix today, April 19. The series, which looks hilarious judging by the trailer, examines the lives of six extraordinary individuals through interviews, self-recorded and fly on the wall footage and explores the idea that people are not what they seem at first. It’s been five years since Lilley’s last show aired, the underwhelming ‘Jonah from Tonga’ back in 2014.

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ARIES

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As the resident Warrior Man/Woman of the zodiac, your modus operandi is one where you charge into situations with guns blazing. The long list of Aries hot-heads includes Butch Cassidy, Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Alec Baldwin and Russell Crowe. Rams are also notorious for lacking follow-through – especially this week, when Mars squares meandering Neptune.

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TAURUS

This week boisterous Bulls are raring to go! The Sun/Uranus union activates your dormant adventurous side but slow down before you come a cropper. As birthday great Charlotte Bronte wrote “Look twice before you leap”. You’re keen to get started on a project that excites you but don’t get confused, carried away, and end up way off course or way over budget.

GEMINI

The week starts with a career surprise or a drama with a student, classmate, colleague, client or customer. The more you rock the boat, the more disruptive things will be. Money matters also look rather complicated, especially if your paperwork is chaotic or you are behind in paying bills. Incoming funds are in a state of flux so the more informed you are, the more manageable your finances will be.

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

A romantic, platonic or business relationship looks very confusing. You think you know the person well but you need to walk a mile in their shoes before you really know how they are feeling. As birthday great Harper Lee observed: “You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view”.

LIBRA

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Mars is in your sign, plus Mercury and Venus are visiting your social networking zone. So you’re keen to connect with a wide range of people from a variety of places as you talk, text, tweet, post or publish. Many Geminis are versatile writers and performers (like Mike Myers, Stevie Nicks and Russell Brand) so start writing that story, script, song, blog, book, report or essay.

CANCER

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Librans can be a rather complacent bunch, as you become preoccupied with life’s little luxuries and avoid venturing out of your comfort zone. Mars is moving through your adventure zone which encourages you to be more intrepid, as you learn something new or travel somewhere off the beaten track. Some discretion and common sense are required though.

SCORPIO

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

This week the Sun and Uranus encourage you to explore new horizons. The wider your circle of friends and acquaintances, the more influence you will have in the big world outside your door. Being confident and decisive are the keys. Plus, with harmony planet Venus visiting your career zone (until May 15) do all you can to bypass workplace dramas and fix professional problems.

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

A surprising partnership or a creative joint venture looks promising but you must be realistic about what you can bring to the table. Fabulous professional and/or financial opportunities are around but you need to work out the perfect time to strike. Plus avoid getting half-baked financial information from a flaky friend. Smart Scorpios will look to a successful colleague for some astute business advice.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Don’t be a spontaneous flash-in-the-pan Sagittarian! With Jupiter charging through your sign you’re full of enthusiasm and are keen to start an ambitious project. Just make sure your fabulous promises and well-meant intentions can last the distance, so you finish what you begin. This week you’re also keen to assist someone in need but don’t offer more help, time or money than you can deliver.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

When it comes to a social event or a complicated friendship, hold onto your hat and prepare for some surprises! It is a good week to spruce up your domestic abode and entertain at home, as you enjoy fine food and convivial company. However, when dealing with a fractious family member, you’ll find some sugarcoating will help to convey your message.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Freedom-loving Aquarians can only be on their best behaviour and toe the line for so long. So expect the unexpected this week, when the Sun and Uranus stir up your restless side. You’ll balk at restrictions being placed on you by others but resist the urge to be a disruptive influence. Aim to be smart and selective as you fulfil your basic responsibilities then go off and do something exciting somewhere else!

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Some Fish will bump into an old friend, re-connect with a relative or tangle up with a former flame. But are you living in Pollyanna Land? Remember – memories are so seductive because they’re so selective. You intuitively know what’s right for you – even though you may appear to be confused to others. So don’t let a loved one push you around or persuade you to do something you really don’t want to do.

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Reverend John delivers his annual Easter message, this year focusing on hope... It is well known that without hope, people are soon crushed and fall into despair. The Bible’s New Testament book of Hebrews describes hope as an “anchor for the soul, firm and secure”. This means that without hope we can drift and lose direction, often ending up making a ship wreck of our lives. But where do we find real hope? Most times today when we speak of hope we speak of a dream or a wish or a desire, a bit like crossing your fingers and toes and wishing for the best! “I hope that I won’t get sick.” “I hope that things will work out well.” “I hope the Panthers will do well in the footy!” Easter is a great time of year because it is the birth of real hope. The Apostle Peter in his first New Testament letter describes it this way; “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded

by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice.” This is truly brilliant! On Easter Sunday Christian people all over the world remember and celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, an amazing event in history which changes everything. Jesus’ resurrection is THE event which gives people hope – real hope, sure and certain hope, the hope of new birth, new life with God, the hope of the inheritance of heaven.

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it be working, sitting or sleeping. Therefore, implementing exercises and postural awareness techniques can all help alleviate symptoms. Mobilisation • Addressing any dysfunction around the neck whether it is from tight muscles, joints or nervous system involvement. Soft tissue work • Using various massage techniques to help release muscles that could be associated with causing headaches. Stress and tension management • Stress causes muscle tension and can lead to a heightened nervous system response therefore contributing to an increase in your headache. Physios can recommend relaxation strategies, breathing techniques or make modifications to lifestyle management to enhance recovery. Exercise • Strengthening exercises to target muscles that stabilise and control the affected area of the neck. If you’re regularly experiencing headaches don’t hesitate to come in for an assessment so we can help you alleviate your symptoms! You don’t have to put up with headache pain, and if it is something you get regularly, it’s definitely worth getting it checked out by an expert.

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How your pet can live happily in its senior years As our cats and dogs get older, it’s important to realise they have different needs and wants...

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For your senior pet, the olden years can be golden years. Did you know that dogs and cats age around seven times faster than humans? Like us, their needs change as they get older. Knowing when your pet is considered senior will help them to get the best out of their retirement years. The approximate age where a pet is considered senior is when they’re older than seven. We also need to consider their breed – sometimes, larger breed dogs can age faster and have a shorter lifespan than smaller dogs. Because they age so rapidly, their risk of developing disease or illness increases. Senior pets require a different level of care to their younger counterparts. The signs of ageing can be subtle in our pets, especially our feline friends. You may notice the physical signs such as: • greying around the face • less energy and sleeping more • trouble toileting • difficulty rising or walking • reluctance to jump from heights • appetite changes There are also internal signs that can go

unnoticed without a veterinary examination. The key to a long and healthy life is early detection. Our senior pets are more susceptible to a number of health conditions including: • dental disease • diabetes • kidney and liver disease • heart disease • arthritis • cancer Visiting your vet regularly and discussing your pet’s changing needs can help slow down and even prevent the development of diseases. Adopting a proactive care plan not only improves the quality of your pet’s life, it adds years to it. During a senior health check, we can perform a thorough examination of your pet’s joints, eyes, ears, teeth, skin, coat, and respiratory system, and also an assessment of their dietary requirements. A sample of your pet’s urine and blood can be taken for diagnostic testing, to help determine any underlying or early signs of health issues that are not visible to the naked eye. Diagnostic testing can identify changes in your pet’s body that may require close monitoring or early treatment. Making small adjustments to your pet’s home environment can assist them as they start to show signs of ageing.

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Whether you’re a local or travelling from afar, an autumn weekend away to the Blue Mountains is exactly the refreshing and breathtaking experience you need to unwind. While it is only an hour’s drive from Penrith, stepping out into the crisp icy air of Katoomba really does feel worlds away from home. From old school shop fronts, to boutique cafes and antique dealers, the classic time warp is an experience in itself, so it’s safe to say staying at the Carrington Hotel was exactly the grand 19th century setting I predicted it to be. From magnificent detailed ceilings, to elegant dining and luxury suites, the Carrington has truly been restored to its former character and glory. And of course, the number one destination for any tourist travelling to the Blue Mountains is The Three Sisters. Admittedly, I had not visited the Sisters, or Scenic World, since I was a child, so to see it now as an adult, was a captivating experience, one that I may not have truly appreciated until now. Scenic World has undergone some serious renovations and upgrades from the last time I was here. To say it is a booming tourist hotspot is an understatement. To access the forest I boarded the Scenic

Cableway, a new $4 million addition to the park, which descends 545 metres into the valley, offering a unique vantage point for viewing the Sisters. For me, there’s something about the picturesque views of the Blue Mountains that makes you stop and think, and the current exhibition ‘Sculptures at Scenic World’ mirrors just that, with a mesmerising forest escape displaying some truly innovative and thought provoking pieces (one of which is pictured below). As an art lover, I was completely taken aback by the bold and metaphoric works, reflecting real life issues such as violence, poverty, and climate change. Even my partner, who may consider himself a philistine when it comes to the arts, was to my surprise intrigued and enjoying every minute of the 2.4km exhibition walk. I definitely recommend taking a guided

tour, as hearing the background story to the pieces really allows them to come to life. One piece in particular that I admired was a life-size waterfall made completely from recycled pallet wrap plastic. The confronting piece by Elizabeth West wants individuals to consider their relationship with plastic and the effect it has on the environment. Now in its eighth year, ‘Sculptures at Scenic World’ really is a great way to unplug and take in your surroundings. There are a number of tours and activities for both adults and children as well as the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway, which really needs two days if you want to get everything out of the experience. ‘Sculptures at Scenic World’ is a mustsee this season, even if you aren’t an art enthusiast. ‘Sculptures at Scenic World’ runs until May 12.

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Simple steps can help you reach your housing goals sooner... Purchasing your first home can seem so far away, but a financial planner can help you achieve your goal by establishing processes to keep you disciplined and consistent and work towards your goal. The first step is to identify the cost of your home, it is important not to over extend. It is best to identify what you would like to pay in repayments each month and work backwards to determine how much that repayment translates to in total borrowings; this should be your upper limit. Once you have identified what your mortgage payment will be each month, we compare this to your current housing costs; this should be less than your repayments for your home. Future Financial Services call this difference the mortgage savings gap. This mortgage savings gap is used to save for your deposit and legal costs. The theory behind this is clear, if you want a home, you will have to be making these payments shortly, so if you can’t afford to put this money aside now, you won’t be able to when you purchase your home.

The plan is simple, set up a low risk investment, ideally a cash management trust or another fixed interest investment and each month contribute the mortgage savings gap into this investment. In addition to the mortgage savings gap, many couples are able and prepared to make some short term changes to their lifestyle to save for a house, changes they are happy to make for the short term to achieve their goal, but not for the length of the loan. Some people are willing to sacrifice the occasional dinner at a restaurant or their annual holiday. Some people have lots of “fat” in the budget they are prepared to temporarily cut out, others do not. As our clients forego these “luxuries” we encourage them to immediately save the funds into the “home account”, that will prevent the temptation to spend it down the track, and if clients can see why they are making the sacrifices and can see their “Aussie dream” getting closer, the sacrifices are easier to make. The final area for saving is the “ongoing surplus”, the money that will be left over after a client makes their mortgage payment (or current housing costs plus the mortgage savings gap) with their normal lifestyle. Not everyone has this gap, but if you do, use it wisely!

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epean Regional Security from Penrith has been named Champion Business of the Decade at the Australian Small Business Champion Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, April 6 at The Star in Sydney, with over 1,100 guests in attendance. The Australian Small Business Champion Awards is the only national recognition program for Australian small businesses. The program aims to recognise outstanding Australian small businesses and encourage high standards of excellence in small business practice. “The Australian Small Business Champion Awards is a way to recognise the efforts of small business people whose efforts contribute to the prosperity and vitality of communities across Australia,” said Steve Loe, Managing

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Business of the Decade Nepean Regional Security

Gina Field and her team from Nepean Regional Security have successfully been named the 2019 Australian Small Business Champions “Business of the decade” at Star City Casino on Saturday 6th April. Nepean Regional Security started from humble beginnings as a homebased business from a bedroom of a house 21 years ago. An operational security officer herself for 31 years, Gina has built the business up to a multi-award-winning business, winning over 28 industry awards, an international award, recognised in the Australia Day awards and the Australian Business Awards. In her speech Gina referred to how tough it has been as a woman in a male-dominated industry and the challenges faced for women. As much as people like seeing women succeed in business you get pulled down the next, stating that she likes to embrace the challenges and grow from it, rather than see it as a negative. She was extremely thankful to the clients that have allowed the business to grow through their loyalty and her team of staff that have travelled

the journey through the years with Gina allowing the company to be successful as it is. “We are a family and we have grown together,” she said. The speech was heartfelt, humorous and to the point, shedding a tear as she walked to the stage. “I can’t believe that out of 2500 entries, we won, it’s a pinch yourself moment,” she said. “A business from Penrith is the best in Australia! I held that statue so high, it was a moment that I will never forget.” Gina has been featured in magazines, public speaking, mentoring engagements, TV business programs, radio and was once referred to as a ‘business tycoon’ by a fellow newspaper. Whilst still working in her business as the managing director, she is still an operational security officer working at ground level with her personnel. Nepean Regional Security is located in Penrith supplying security services to commercial and domestic clients.

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ince she started playing netball as a young school girl, Giants star Jamie- Lee Price has always dreamt of representing her country on the biggest stage. As the 2019 Super Netball season fast approaches, the 23- year- old will be hoping a strong start to the year will put her in contention for July’s Netball World Cup in England. Price, who plays Wing Defence and Centre, has already represented Australia on a handful of occasions but nothing will compare to the opportunity

well for the Giants first. If I play well for the Giants then national selection will come,” Price said. Price and her Giants teammates will be aiming for three consecutive Finals appearances when the 2019 season gets underway next weekend. Following the loss of a number of netball stalwarts to retirement at the conclusion of last season, the Giants will be somewhat of a new side in 2019 – headlined by the addition of Diamonds captain and two- time Super Netball champion Caitlin Bassett. The 30- year- old Goal Shooter joins the western Sydney club after two very successful years with the Sunshine

to don the green and gold in the United Kingdom later this year. “I would be so excited, I’ve played netball since I was six- years- old, so to play in a World Cup would be pretty special,” she told the Weekender. “Getting a taste of being in the Diamonds environment last year and at the start of this year was so good for me.” However, as Price very well knows, national selection isn’t delivered on a silver platter and she’ll have to work very hard over the course of the next few weeks and months to prove she is deserving of a ticket on the plane. “The World Cup is this year but I can’t focus on that, I have to focus on playing

Coast Lightning, winning back to back titles. Price said the new additions to the team have been “refreshing”. “We’ve got the likes of Caitlin Bassett and a few young girls, which makes it exciting,” she said. “All the young ones are really keen and full of energy, it’s refreshing. Unfortunately we haven’t seen much of Caitlin in pre-season because she’s been recovering from a broken arm.” Bassett is expected to be fit for next Sunday’s season opener against the NSW Swifts. The Giants have a strong record against their crosstown rivals. The Giants battle the Swifts at 1pm next Sunday, April 28 at Qudos Bank Arena.

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ocal racing team Western Sydney Motorsport have enjoyed an outstanding start to this year’s Aussie Racing Cars Championship, sitting in pole position after the first two rounds. Western Sydney Motorsport were the form team at last week’s second round meet in Tasmania, with Justin Ruggier taking the overall spoils for the race meeting and teammate Bryce Fullwood coming third. Western Sydney Motorsport owner

Craig Thompson also enjoyed a great weekend on the Symmons Plains Raceway, winning the Gold Cup – a class for older drivers. It was the second consecutive round win for Mustang driver Ruggier, who also finished on top in Adelaide in March. Unfortunately it wasn’t all smooth sailing in Tassie for fellow Western Sydney Motorsport lead driver Blake Sciberras, who suffered two non-finishes to finish the round further down. Round 3 of the Aussie Racing Cars Championship will be held in Darwin from June 14-16.

he Western Sydney Wanderers are yet to snap their losing streak to Sydney FC but they are inching closer and closer following a thrilling 1- 1 draw last Saturday night. In front of nearly 22,000 fans at ANZ Stadium, the Sky Blues got off to a hot start with Alex Brosque scoring after seven minutes. However, Western Sydney weren’t going down without a fight and managed to equalise early in the second half through Alexander Baumjohann. The German’s 57th minute strike was a heartbreaker for Sydney FC who needed

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all three points to keep their slim Premiers Plate chances alive. Tony Popovic’s Perth Glory ended up securing the coveted silverware for first past the post after defeating the Newcastle Jets on Sunday. Meanwhile, Wanderers legend and foundation player Mark Bridge is just one game shy of reaching a major A- League milestone – his 250th match. With just two games in the regular season remaining and nothing but pride left to play for, it’s hoped Wanderers coach Markus Babbel will give the 33- year- old former St Clair resident the honour he most definitely deserves. The Wanderers play the Central Coast Mariners this Saturday night in Gosford.

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Growing sport is on a roll Locals urged to head up the Mountains to experience action of Roller Derby NATHAN TAYLOR

he second round of the 5x5 Roller Derby Championships is making its way to the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre next Saturday, April 27, with several local teams and players set to take part. The well- established 5x5 Roller Derby Championship is a six-month round robin roller derby tournament. Now in its seventh year, the 5x5 features 12 teams across three divisions (Armageddon, Battlegrounds and Cataclysm) battling it out for three trophies as well as roller derby bragging rights in NSW. A shuffling of division brackets sees Blue Mountains Roller Derby League (BMRDL) team, Free Sisters, competing in the Battlegrounds division in 2019. The Free Sisters are enjoying a wave of new up and coming skaters, and mixed with seasoned veterans, are certain for an exciting tournament ahead. In the Battlegrounds division, the Free Sisters will take on teams from the Penrith- based Western Sydney Rollers and the Central Coast.

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BMRDL President, Rapid Dash, encouraged the local community to head up to Katoomba next weekend and check out all the action. “I urge anyone interested in the fastest growing full contact sport for women in Australia, to take this opportunity to come along and check out these competitive teams in action,” she said. There will be three bouts across the afternoon with teams travelling from Maitland, Newcastle, Wollongong and the Northern Beaches to compete. Doors open from 1.30pm, with the first bout commencing at 2pm. Tickets start at $12 and will be available at the door. Starting next month, BMRDL will also be running an Introduction to Roller Derby Program for anyone interested in getting involved in the sport as skaters, referees and officials. No skating experience is necessary. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/5x5derby or www.facebook. com/bmrdl. Do you have a sports story to share? Let us know by calling 4722 2998 or email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Breast cancer survivors hit the water for Championships EMILY FESZCZUK

group of breast cancer survivors, who have won the fight against cancer, are set to compete in the Australian National Championships for Dragon Boating. The team of 12 female members from Penrith, Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains will travel to Canberra to compete against a dozen teams from all over Australia in the breast cancer survivors category on Easter Sunday and Monday. Chairperson of Dragons Abreast Penrith, Janette Fry, said she joined the group as part of her recovery. “I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and then again in 2010, which resulted in me having a mastectomy,” she said. “During the course of recovering I did a water- based exercise program and met two ladies who were so enthusiastic about dragon boating and the benefits of it after a breast cancer diagnosis.” Ms Fry said dragon boating allowed her to get back into sport, as well as enjoy the company of new friends.

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“Once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer a lot of ladies think you can’t do sport or get back into an active life but that’s very untrue because getting back into it and exercising is the best type of therapy and I am hooked on it,” she said. The team was formed in 2004 and they train and paddle on the Nepean River and at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, which is their home ground. Doctors have found that the act of rowing in dragon boating is beneficial to reduce lymphedema, which is fluid in tissue that causes swelling and is common for breast cancer survivors. The team is also important for its members as it provides a social group for those with shared experiences. “The spirit of friendship and camaraderie in the pink sisterhood is amazing. It is a very special thing to be a part of,’’ Ms Fry said. “We would all love to come home with medals but, at the end of the day, we consider that we are already the biggest winners because we are still here. “We are alive and have made it in the boat.”

David’s unique fundraiser will see games of tennis played continuously for 24 hours. There will also be raffle tickets on sale with some great prizes to be won. “I decided to come up with this particular fundraising idea because it’s a good way to get Scott and the entire Penrith community involved,” David said. “Everyone is invited to come down to the courts and it’s a gold coin donation to participate. “It will run from Midday Saturday to Midday Sunday – Nepean District Tennis Association have never held anything like this before.” David’s goal is to raise $10,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Fortunately for David’s friend Scott, he’s recovering well and will be attending and participating in the event early next month. If you can’t make it to next month’s Tennis-A-Thon at Woodriff Gardens but still want to donate, visit www. gofundme.com/pcgap-a-cause-icare-about-needs-help.

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Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith have won back to back games, defeating the Norths Bears 84-73 in Round 6 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition. Sean Weekes and Viliami Foketi top scored for the Panthers with 18 points. Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team can’t buy a win at the moment, hammered by the Bears 75-57. Penrith’s Meg Jefferson was on fire, recording 20 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams will return home next weekend to battle the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. AFL: The Penrith Rams have notched up their first win of the season, defeating the Balmain Tigers 84-55 in Round 2 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Zachary Lange was in fine form for the Rams, booting four goals in the huge win. Following a week off due to the Easter long weekend, Penrith will return home to Greygums Oval next Saturday to face the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes are still searching for their first win of the year, thumped by the Manly Warringah Wolves 72-8 in Round 2 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Bryony Corless was the lone goal scorer for the Rams. Penrith will hope for a much-improved effort when they battle the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas next Saturday morning at Greygums Oval. AFL: The GWS Giants have moved to second position on the AFL ladder

following a nail biting 79-75 victory over Geelong in Round 4 of the AFL. The undermanned Giants strengthened their premiership claims with a brilliant come-from-behind win over Geelong, their first ever at the Cattery. The only downside to the thrilling win was the season-ending ACL injury to Giants co-captain Callan Ward. GWS will be aiming for three straight wins when they take on Fremantle this Saturday afternoon in Canberra. RUGBY LEAGUE: Penrith are through to week two of the Harold Matthews Cup Finals following a 40-16 victory over the Cronulla Sharks last Saturday. The Panthers will now face the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Balmain Tigers or Newcastle Knights in this weekend’s elimination final. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Tarsha Gale Cup team have been officially eliminated from the Finals following a tight 18-12 loss to the Sharks last Saturday. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 5 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions took place last weekend. In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys defeated the Guildford Owls 44-16, while Penrith Brothers enjoyed a rare win over the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles 32-12. In the Sydney Shield competition, St Marys went down to Guildford 46-20 while Penrith Brothers enjoyed the bye. To make a submission to Around The Grounds, email Nathan.Taylor@ westernweekender.com.au.

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