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Coming together to support Penrith’s homeless community during cold winter NICOLA BARTON

enrith is putting comfort back into the community with special initiatives during Homelessness Week.

In an attempt to combat the cold, Penrith CBD Corporation’s Project Warmth will see a variety of donations for those sleeping rough.

Penrith Local Area Command is donating their old police boots, which will be distributed via Penrith Community Kitchen later this week.

ANZ bank has also donated bags for the shoes to be put into.

“It’s really showing that the community cares, it makes me extremely proud, the pride and passion shown to the homeless is fantastic. I wear warm shoes every day in winter so I think that the next person has every right to as well,” said Penrith CBD Corporation CEO, Gai Hawthorn.

“When we hand them out, they’re instantly blown away. They could never afford leather boots. The opportunity to be given something so valuable to them is lovely to see.”

In collaboration with Mission Australia, officers from Police Area Commands and Police Districts across the state are donating their second-hand boots.

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Last year’s drive saw a total of 300 pairs collected across New South Wales.

Running for the third consecutive year, Project Warmth is supported by a variety of local groups who all do their bit to support the homeless community.

From knitted blankets to beanies and scarves, residents are getting on board to give back.

CEO of The Creative Fringe, Debbie O’Connor is donating knitted blankets to the cause. In her second year of running the ‘Think Outside The Square’ initiative, Ms O’Connor holds sewing bees and has community members drop off knitted squares that are later made into larger blankets.

“It’s a vital part of our community, it makes people who are privileged enough to have a roof over their head actually acknowledge those who don’t and reach out to them to make a significant difference in their lives,” Ms O’Connor said.

The Homelessness Week awareness campaign began on Monday, August 6 and continues until Sunday, August 12.

Project Warmth initiatives will continue until the end of the month. The participating organisations thank community members for their contributions and will continue to extend this generosity for years to come.

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redibility and trust can be dirty words in rugby league, never more so than this week with the coaching saga at Penrith having more twists and turns than my stomach after a dodgy curry.

This whole drama will sort itself out, as rugby league soap operas inevitably do, but there will be some casualties along the way.

The first confirmed casualty is that of Anthony Griffin.

In the end it took just seven days to end months of speculation and bring the Griffin era at the Panthers to an end.

While fans and the media were celebrating Penrith’s remarkable comeback win against Manly at Lottoland last Monday, Phil Gould was preparing the final nail for Griffin’s coffin.

Griffin was a dead man walking heading into Sunday’s game against Canberra at Panthers Stadium. The decision to terminate him had been made. Penrith could have won by 50 and it wouldn’t have mattered.

By all reports Griffin took the news of his sacking on Monday poorly. ‘Hook’ feels dudded, and understandably points to the results of the last two seasons and what’s been achieved in 2018 with a hugely disrupted squad as proof that his old school methods work.

Regardless, he’d lost the dressing room.

He’d lost the support staff and Board.

More importantly, he’d lost Gus. Talk to anyone in the know at Panthers this week and they’ll tell you that Griffin had to go. The stories hidden from public view over the last few months are starting to emerge and they don’t paint a pleasant picture.

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Gould didn’t axe Griffin for fun. His reasons were strong and the club had legitimate cause for major concern.

The optics though... well they don’t look good, especially for Gould.

Griffin was Gould’s man.

He was head coach at the Broncos when Gould fell in love with Brisbane’s facilities, structure and philosophy and set about emulating it at the Panthers.

When Griffin was on the market it allowed Gould to bring a little of that Brisbane culture to Penrith. Gould knew Griffin was old school, and a tough task master. Now, Gould says those old school methods were part of the problem.

Gus has suffered some reputational damage here. Success will ensure it recovers but if you’ve been listening to talkback radio or watching the Internet explode this week, you’d know that the rugby league fraternity sees this as a blow to Gould’s prestigious place in the game.

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Gould is more knowledgeable about rugby league than anyone else in the code. He is the greatest asset Penrith has but also potentially its biggest liability – he is so respected that often his decisions don’t get questioned.

You only have to look back at the bizarre and short-lived appointment of Corey Payne as CEO in 2016 to know that Gus can deliver you rocks and diamonds in quick succession.

And so what of Ivan Cleary?

He’s likely to return to Penrith once the Tigers stop playing hard ball.

The problem for Cleary is that his reputation as one of the game’s most respected and liked coaches will be somewhat fractured.

Linking up with his son is a great story that will ultimately be the real headline, but walking out on a club you’ve only partly re-built is hardly a good look.

In a game with bitter rivalries everywhere, Cleary has done well to steer clear of drama and splits. That stops now.

As for the Tigers, there’s plenty of coaches to choose from but that’s hardly the point. This is a huge setback in what has been a strong return from the misery of the last five or six years.

Penrith? Well, in the end, they’ll come out of this pretty well. The playing roster is all but sorted for the next couple of years and looks strong, Ivan Cleary will most likely be back at the helm and son Nathan will ink a new deal.

All that will be left is to repair the reputational damage the club has suffered.

The best way to do that is to win. Gould and co are banking on success to overshadow this whole saga. Simply, the club will be judged on its results.

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Nicole Kullen passes away at 38

Penrith restaurant open for now but chain is falling flat LAUREN SUTTIE

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According to the recent documents filed with the corporate regulator, the company Hotr Australia Pty Ltd and its additional companies that run Hooters restaurants in Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and the Gold Coast, have been put on the market.

Appointed administrator for the companies, Veritas Advisory, said in a statement that their main objective now was to try and keep the chain afloat.

“Australia’s branch of the well-known American food chain Hooters has been placed into voluntary administration in order to give the company some ‘breathing space’ and help the owner re-assess the business and his involvement moving forward,” the statement said.

“The director has advised that legacy issues as well as changes in the conditions required to meet working visas has added to the challenges in recent times faced in the competitive hospitality industry.”

A former employee at Hooters Penrith, who asked to remain anonymous, said she was surprised it took so long.

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Nicole Kullen Penrith’s Nicole Kullen, who suffered meningococcal meningitis septicemia when she was 16 in 1996, has passed away aged 38.

Nicole, a former Jamison High School student, went on to become an Australian equestrian paralympian.

The story of her illness was a major community talking point in the mid-90s.

She spent six weeks on life support in an induced coma, and a further six months in hospital recovering from the illness. Both her legs were amputated.

She faced ongoing health complications throughout her life, but inspired her family and friends by competing in dressage competitions right around the world.

At the 2007 FEI World Para Equestrian Dressage Championships, she won a silver and bronze medal.

Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Nicole on social media this week.

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“I’m actually surprised that it stayed opened as long as it has.”

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Griffin hooked in week of • Panthers sack coach just four weeks out from NRL Finals • Ivan Cleary set for TROY DODDS

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Sacked: Anthony Griffin has left Penrith. Photo: Megan Dunn

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nthony Griffin arrived at work on Monday morning as normal.

Concerned over his side’s performance the previous day but relieved they’d won, he set about planning the week ahead. He even liaised with the club’s media team about which players would front the press at 8.30 on Tuesday morning.

As late as 2pm that same day, Panthers boss Phil Gould was denying that a rugby league storm was brewing at the foot of the Mountains. In a reluctant phone conversation with the Weekender, he said it was “business as usual” and that Griffin was still the side’s coach.

But Gould knew that the final touches were being put on Griffin’s dramatic exit from the club. Just after 5pm, the Panthers made it official via CEO Brian Fletcher.

“There has been much speculation and rumours about the club and head coach Anthony Griffin over the last few weeks,” Fletcher said.

“After discussions with Anthony Griffin it is time to end that speculation. By mutual agreement, the club and Anthony have agreed to part ways, effective imme-

diately.”

The ‘mutual agreement’ sees Griffin walk away with a significant payout given he was contracted to the club for the 2019 and 2020 NRL seasons. It is believed to be in the vicinity of $800,000.

It is somewhat unprecedented that a coach would be sacked four weeks out from the Finals with his side still in top four contention, but the Panthers determined Griffin’s role was untenable after making the final decision last week that they would go in a different direction beyond this season.

“We decided last week that we were going to take a change in coaching philosophy going forward into next year, and I said if we were going to do that we needed to tell the coach straight away,” Gould said.

“There was a number of things we had spoken about during the year that weren’t improving. We just got the feeling that everything that Anthony had brought to the club over the last three years... we’d probably seen the best of it and that with a young group and a group we wanted to develop further we felt that we needed a change in coaching philosophy going forward.”

Gould said there had been extensive discussions with Griffin over the past

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“We’ve had a number of meetings and talks over the last 12 months. It’s not a recent thing,” he said.

“People can come up with a lot of reasons why we shouldn’t make this decision but we did and we did because we had strong reasons to.”

Griffin’s ‘old school’ mentality and desire to be involved with every aspect of the side is believed to have been the catalyst of the problems at Penrith. He had fallen out with a number of the club’s medical and support staff and apparently lost the playing group in recent months.

“Anthony’s very old school. He likes to do everything himself but in the modern day the head coach has got to rely on the expertise, knowledge and information they get from assistants but Anthony wanted to control everything,” Gould said.

“We just felt we needed a more collaborative and communicative approach to coaching an NRL football team.”

Assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo will take over for the rest of the season with guidance from Gould, former captain Peter Wallace and 1991 premiership winner Greg Alexander.

Ciraldo is touted as a future NRL coach but he is not a contender for the position in 2019 with the Panthers on the verge of producing a major power play and luring Ivan Cleary back to the club.

Gould would not confirm the approach to Cleary but said the club did have a particular target.

“We have a preferred choice at this stage but that’s not to mean that’s the one we’ll end up with,” he said.

“We have in mind who would be the best coach for us at the moment.”

The Wests Tigers however have confirmed that the Panthers are targeting Cleary.

Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe is adamant that Cleary won’t be released from his contract to join Penrith. He still has two years to go at the Tigers.

“So Ivan Cleary came to me late yesterday [Monday] afternoon and informed me in a discussion that he had been approached by Penrith — that they were keen to get him to go out there and coach,” Pascoe said on Tuesday.

“We had a really open and frank discussion around that. Since then, we met with Ivan this morning and we were very adamant in that meeting that there is really no option other than to continue on as Head Coach of the Wests Tigers.

“Certainly, we engaged in a contract nearly 18 months ago now under good faith and we expect that contract uploads and continues on.”

Gould addressed the players on Tuesday morning, with most of the squad finding out the news via the media.

On Wednesday night, Griffin appeared on ‘NRL 360’ in his first interview since Monday’s stunning decision.

Griffin confirmed his relationship with Gould had broken down.

“My relationship with Gus was very good at the start... one of the main reasons I came down [to Penrith] was to work with

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Panthers General Manager Phil Gould and CEO Brian Fletcher at Panthers HQ on Tuesday. Photo: Melinda Jane him,” he said.

“Our relationship broke down on coaching philosophy. I’m a strong personality and he’s a strong personality.

“The suggestion that I didn’t involve staff is totally untrue.

“We had a difference in philosophy on how the team should be coached. Not the structure or the use of staff or anything like that.”

Griffin said he believed his time at Penrith had been “very successful” and that he had done the job he’d been asked to do.

He rejected claims that his ‘old school’ methods were problematic.

“I’ve got my own methods, I’ve been in the business now for six or seven years and part of being a coach is you need to have belief in yourself and your strengths... I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you today if I didn’t know what I was doing.

“Gus hasn’t coached for 20 years...

If I’m in the conversation about being ‘old school’ then he’d need to be in the conversation as well.”

“Our relationship broke down on coaching philosophy.

I’m a strong personality and he’s a strong personality.”

Griffin said it was after the round five match against Parramatta that the relationship between he and Gould really started to turn sour.

“We clashed again on philosophy. He thought it was a really disgusting performance,” he said.

Griffin said he believed Penrith were capable of winning this year’s competition and that the club’s recent success had happened earlier than expected.

“I’m very proud of the achievements of the club over the last three years,” he said.

“I was brought here to do a job and I’ve done that job. The club’s in very good shape.”

When pushed on his relationship with Gould, Griffin said: “We don’t get on”.

Griffin also denied that he had ‘lost the dressing room’ and said he believed he had the respect of the playing group.

He said many players had contacted him since his shock departure on Monday and that he had been “overwhelmed” by their comments.

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Devastated Husar quits after weeks of pressure “Enough is enough”: Lindsay MP won’t re-contest the seat at next Federal Election TROY DODDS

indsay MP Emma Husar says she doubts her reputation will ever recover after what she says has been a smear campaign against her.

The 38-year-old first-time MP announced on Wednesday that she would not re-contest Lindsay at the next Federal Election, scheduled to be held next year.

It comes following weeks of intense pressure after details of an internal Labor investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment were made public.

Speaking with the Weekender, an emotional Ms Husar said she made the decision to quit politics earlier this week.

“I made a decision a couple of days ago,” she said.

“There’s a few faceless, nameless people who are hellbent on just driving the screw in as far as they can.

“They’re just going to keep going, and going, and going.”

Ms Husar denies the vast majority of the stories that have been published about her in recent weeks.

She has also launched defamation action against several publications.

“It’s just smear, it’s innuendo and I think it goes to show how precarious the media landscape in this country is,” she said.

“I don’t think reputationally I will ever recover .”

Ms Husar said she “absolutely knows” she has not done the wrong thing in regards to expense claims, which formed part of the intense media coverage in the past few weeks.

She maintains that complaints against her “came as a shock”.

She is also eager to keep working hard during what time she has left in the role.

“I certainly didn’t see it ending this quickly and I had a lot things to do and a lot of things to get through before I left so I’m incredibly sad... I can’t say how sad I am because I don’t have the words for that,” she said.

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Lindsay MP Emma Husar will not contest the next Federal Election “I’ve loved and will still love being the Federal Member for our community. It’s the greatest privilege of my working life, but enough is enough. I’m sure as one door closes another one opens.”

Ms Husar said the support from many in the community had been “overwhelming” but in the end, the pressure had taken its toll.

She revealed to the Weekender she had vomited every day for the last three weeks.

“I’ll take a little while to figure out the direction I want to go in,” she said of life after politics.

“One of the things that I was working on is women’s shelters and how we’ve reformed how we help victims and survivors of domestic violence... obviously that’s something I’ve always been incredibly passionate about and I want to make some more headway in that space.”

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Ms Husar said she never considered standing down and forcing a by-election.

“I don’t want to go now. I think the people of our community elected me to do a job,” she said.

“Innuendo, smears and reputational carnage is not their fault. They shouldn’t be forced to go to a by-election.

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Ms Husar said she spoke to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten on Wednesday prior to making her decision public.

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“You meet a lot of people in politics, some of those people will remain your friends for a long time into the future and some people you will probably erase and never talk to again, but Bill and Chloe are certainly people who I will remain close with after all this is over.”

Ms Husar described the intense interest in the story surrounding the investigation into her as “traumatic”.

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op darling Samantha Jade is hitting the road with the ‘Best Of My Love – Live’ tour, to celebrate the release of her third studio album ‘Best Of My Love’.

The Australian songstress is set to perform a series of shows across the country, transcending the nostalgic disco sounds of the 70s and 80s – and into 2018 – with a sparkling new and vibrant live show.

Much like the album, Jade’s live show will be a shimmering homage to the disco era, filled with incredible tributes to disco’s iconic greats.

The set list will bring to life renowned songs and moments from the era, re-imagining ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’, The Bee Gees’ ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’ and Donna Summer’s ‘Hot Stuff’.

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Glenmore Park FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH: Zen Noodle Bar in Panthers FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH: The Shed Cafe, Glenmore Park FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH: Penrith Golf Club FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH: The Bridge to Bridge walk at the beautiful Nepean River WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH: The social and friendly interaction with the Upper and Lower Wisteria ladies from Glenmore Park. We choose a different restaurant in Penrith to eat at each month. We’ve been doing this for many years now.

WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET: The development of all the new restaurants near the Nepean River

Well done to local radio station Vintage FM, which has been running a food drive for Penrith Community Kitchen this week. The ‘Drive in the Drive’ initiative concludes today.

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Luddenham’s transformation begins as work on Sydney Science Park commences NICOLA BARTON

uddenham’s $5 billion smart city is officially underway after the first sod was turned at the Sydney Science Park development on Monday.

Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities, Paul Fletcher as well as Penrith MP and NSW Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres was on hand to mark the occasion.

The Sydney Science Park is set to deliver more than 12,000 smart jobs, educate 10,000 students and provide over 3,000 homes as part of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

Dialogue Chairman, Christopher Brown AM said it’s exactly what the State and Federal Government had envisioned.

“We are now seeing the economic impact of the Western Sydney Airport in full effect,” he said.

“The Sydney Science Park is the culmination of years of collaboration with industry and key stakeholders in the region and is the first one to spring to life on the back of the biggest infrastructure project in the nation. The City Deal promised western Sydney 200,000 new knowledge jobs and today signals that green light on this smart employment crusade.”

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The development, which will be delivered by western Sydney based property group Celestino, will include a mix of residential, commercial and education buildings as well as open green space.

Celestino CEO, John Vassallo said the development will provide more educational opportunities for western Sydney.

“Science, research and technology will be at the core of our site but we are not putting any limits on what we can achieve here,” he said.

“Our goal is to cement Sydney Science Park and western Sydney as the nation’s leader when it comes to education, innovation and sustainable communities.”

The first stage includes over 170 homes, a one-acre central park and the STEM inspired school.

Celestino anticipates that the first of its commercial buildings along with the STEM school will be operational by 2021.

Penrith Mayor John Thain welcomed the start of construction.

“It exemplifies our New West thinking, our attitude that in Penrith – anything is possible. We are a place of limitless opportunities, a thriving city with the space, the people and the vision to make things happen,” Cr Thain said.

“This ‘city of science’ will be truly innovative.”

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Closing the gap: New funds for Aboriginal health services NICOLA BARTON

epean Hospital is getting a $140,000 boost as the State Government strives for improved Aboriginal health services.

In an effort to close the gap, new frontline staff will be recruited to enhance cultural inclusivity.

The funding is set to improve workforce training, mental health service planning and clinical care for Indigenous people in the community.

State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres welcomed the announcement and believes it will greatly strengthen the quality of care.

“Aboriginal staff help make services more accessible and culturally safe for Aboriginal people who experience mental illness,” he said.

“This expansion will see new Aboriginal mental health clinical leaders improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people right here at Nepean.”

The grant is part of the Government’s $1 million investment to expand the Aboriginal mental health workforce across NSW. Currently, non-Indigenous Australians are estimated to live 10 to 17 years longer than Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. They are also 50 per cent more likely to die by suicide or to be hospitalised for mental health reasons.

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Beyondblue’s lead clinical advisor, Dr Grant Blashki, said culturally safe and trustworthy services can save lives.

“As a GP who has worked in an Aboriginal health centre, I have a sense of the critical role of Indigenous health workers who make community members feel comfortable and trusting of a service,” he said.

Earlier this year, Beyondblue called for a specific focus on suicide prevention to support closing the gap between the life expectancy of Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians.

“Although there is still a lot that needs to be done, I am delighted to hear of the new funding for Aboriginal health workers in New South Wales hospitals,” Dr Blashki said.

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Moment of frustration in car park lands man in court

A Kingswood man who ploughed his ute through a shopping centre boom gate when a faulty machine refused to take his ticket, has walked away from court without a criminal conviction.

It was after trying numerous times to insert his parking ticket to exit Penrith Westfield about 10.50pm on February 16 last year, that David McAlister finally gave up.

But instead of buzzing for help, or reversing and trying another exit, the 26-year-old accelerated his Mitsubishi Triton and smashed through the boom gate, then drove off into the night.

He made no attempt to pay for parking, nor did he stop to speak to staff, court documents disclose.

A clearly puzzled Magistrate Margaret McGlynn grilled the local resident when he fronted Penrith Local Court for sentence last Tuesday.

“What causes someone with no criminal record at all to do that?” she asked.

“I put it down to a brain snap and lack of thought at the time,” McAlister said.

Magistrate McGlynn said he was fortunate no one had sought a compensation order.

“You’re a very lucky man, Mr McAlister,” she said.

“Someone has to pay for this.”

She told McAlister, a cabinet maker, “everyone gets frustrated”, and said as someone with a career and an education, he should know better.

“This is ridiculous,” she said.

“I’m feeling a little frustrated now,” she added, though it was unclear if this was due to the absurdity of McAlister’s offending or the particularly long list of matters that still confronted her.

“Because you’ve never been before court before, I’m not going to convict you today – not because it’s not a serious offence,” she clarified, before handing him an 18-month good behaviour bond.

She said she hoped he would take

advantage of the mercy, and dwell on the fact that he would not have to disclose a criminal record when applying for a job, entering a country, or applying for a visa – though she reminded him it would always appear on his court record.

Night on the drink turns violent for group of friends

An Emu Plains man who racked up more than $13,000 in dental reconstruction bills after he turned on his mates following a night out in Penrith, has been dealt another blow to his hip pocket.

Mitchell Lyons, 29, was slugged a $2,200 fine and handed a two-year Section 9 good behaviour bond, with supervision for anger management, after pleading guilty to affray.

Court documents reveal a night of drinking took a turn for the worse after Lyons and his co-offenders, Justin Farkash-Ridings, 26, and Michael Luker, 28, were ejected from a licenced premises for fighting with male patrons.

Out on the street, tensions continued to simmer, with the trio turning on one another when Lyons punched FarkashRidings, prompting him to retaliate.

But the violence didn’t end there.

When his co-offenders walked away, Lyons chased after the men and a second fight occurred, resulting in Lyons being treated by ambulance paramedics.

Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said it was clear Lyons was the instigator.

“You have no one to blame but yourself,” she chided.

She said the maximum penalty for affray – 10 years imprisonment – was put in place in an attempt to give courts enough leverage to stop “generally drunk young men who are violent in public”.

“It’s frightening,” she said.

She said he was lucky he was not facing a more serious charge, referring to one punch attacks.

“I hope it’s the last time we see you at court,” she said.

“It will be your honour,” Lyons replied.

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Coronas and brandy cost man his driver’s licence

A self-employed gyprocker will have to find alternative ways to get to work after he was caught drink driving.

The 36-year-old man faced Penrith Local Court last Tuesday charged with mid-range drink driving.

The court heard the offender consumed two coronas and some homemade plum brandy, his lawyer acknowledging the

latter could have been “any strength”, before receiving a call for help and dashing home to be with his terminally ill wife.

Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said while she understood his family was going through a difficult time, she noted he was “driving well over the speed limit” when detected, and it was his second time before court for the same type of offence, clocking up a low-range offence in 2013.

“The problem is, you’re putting people’s lives at risk,” she said.

He was convicted, fined $1,000 and stripped of his driver’s licence for six months.

No more discharges for repeat offender

Good fortunes have run dry for Lochelan James Priestley, who faced court for damaging property.

Magistrate Margaret McGlynn noted he had been given the benefit of three conditional discharges in the past, but he would not be so lucky this time around.

She said the other magistrates “no doubt” had been hesitant to taint his future, but he could not continue to reoffend without consequences.

“It’s a big thing to impose a criminal record of a young man who has his whole life ahead of him,” she said.

“Today you’ll leave court with a criminal conviction.”

He was fined $800.

Woman’s good record sees her escape drink driving conviction

A woman has retained her licence despite pleading guilty to low-range drink driving.

Magistrate Margaret McGlynn determined the woman’s “particularly good driving record” entitled her to leniency when she faced Penrith Local Court last Tuesday for sentence.

“I am perfectly satisfied… it’s out of character,” she said before finding the offence proved without proceeding to conviction.

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A disqualified driver who provided a false name and address in an attempt to avoid detection has been ordered to pay $880 for the crime.

Richard De Jesus will also be forced to sit on the sidelines for an additional 12 months after he was busted driving while banned at a road-side breath test.

During sentencing at Penrith Local Court, Magistrate Margaret McGlynn was critical.

“It’s a pretty poor driving record you’ve got, which shows a complete lack of regard for the provisions of your driver’s licence,” she said.

“If you’re taken off the road, you’re taken off the road for a reason,” she added, noting it was initially for drink driving.

Despite his lawyer submitting he made the “foolish” decision to give false particulars, Magistrate McGlynn said there was no excuse for it.

“It just compounds a very sorry tale, really,” she said.

The father-of-three claimed his wife had been trying to get work for many years, and on the day of her interview, the couple had slept in, prompting him to get behind the wheel.

“Fortunately, she got the job, but he could have taken a taxi,” his lawyer conceded.

The court heard the offender was an electrician by trade, but had been unable to work for some time due to his loss of licence.

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Glenmore Park: Truck carrying fuel rolls on busy street

A tanker carrying 34,000 litres of aviation fuel rolled on the Glenmore Parkway on Thursday, August 2 at 3pm.

Emergency services were called to the incident near Kenneth Slessor Drive to block vehicle and pedestrian access.

No persons were injured, although houses within a 200 metre radius were evacuated after a minor petrol leak occurred.

Fire and Rescue NSW came to the scene to contain the spill before the truck was righted and towed from the scene.

The operation took many hours to complete due to its potentially volatile nature.

Police inquiries with the driver in relation to how the accident occurred are continuing.

Werrington: Drugs and firearm found during search of vehicle

A man has been arrested in Werrington after police found a loaded firearm and prohibited drugs inside his vehicle on Saturday, July 21.

Police, who pulled over the man on Dunheved Road due to erratic driving, later discovered that he was already on bail with a suspended licence.

A search of his vehicle located the prohibited substances and the firearm was found under the driver’s seat.

The man was charged with a number of offences and has been refused bail.

Cranebrook: Woman requires surgery after dog attack

Police responded to a vicious dog attack in Cranebrook on Thursday, August 2 at 2pm.

On arrival, the dog was being held down by three neighbours with the owner’s arm still locked inside its mouth.

The owner suffered severe lacerations to the wrist and was transported to Nepean Hospital.

She then underwent surgery for nerve and tissue damage.

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The dog, who was in an uncontrollable vicious state, was quickly euthanised at the scene due to the imminent threat to the public.

Erskine Park: Police search for man after break-in

Police are still searching for a man who was part of an alleged break-in at Blue Star Global Logistics on Friday, August 3 at 3am.

Security cameras detected two persons breaking into the Erskine Park premises who fled the scene after being met by security guards.

Police and the Dog Squad searched for 45 minutes before locating a 23-year-old Mt Druitt man on Swallow Drive.

Although he denied any knowledge, police found items that identified him as one of the offenders.

He was then subsequently arrested and charged with ‘Attempt Break and Enter’.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Penrith: Police investigate frightening home invasion

Police are investigating a home invasion incident that occurred on Markham Avenue in the early hours of Saturday, August 4.

A number of males entered the premises, assaulting the occupants, with one offender using a small axe.

The occupants sustained a number of injuries, however emergency services were not called.

Police patrolling the area came across one of the occupants sitting in the gutter, bleeding from his wounds.

The other victims came to confront the police where one person was arrested for hindrance.

Police are conducting further investigations into the nature of the incident.

The offenders for the home invasion are still unknown. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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While the Anthony Griffin / Penrith Panthers divorce appears to have been settled amicably (at this stage), a bigger legal storm is brewing between fierce rivals Panthers and Wests Tigers.

In the days since Griffin was sacked speculation has been rife that the Panthers have a made a play to return Ivan Cleary to the foot of the Mountains as head coach.

With Cleary’s contract with the Tigers not set to expire until the end of 2020 however, the Tigers have replied with an emphatic “hands off!”.

Reports suggest however that a coup has been weeks in the making with a dialogue between Cleary and the Panthers regarding a possible return to the club having commenced a fortnight ago.

Now that Griffin has been officially dismissed, it is understood the Panthers have tabled an offer to Cleary notwithstanding he is mid-contract with the Tigers, and relevantly, there are whispers that Ivan wants to return to his old club to coach his son Nathan Cleary, Panthers’ boom halfback.

Reports suggest that the Tigers are ready for a fight and are currently taking legal advice on whether or not they can resist the Panthers’ raid in court.

Under Australian law if a person or entity induces another person or entity to breach a contract the second person or entity has with a third party they may be guilty of the tort of inducing breach of contract.

The tort of inducing breach of contract requires that the plaintiff prove that the defendant intended to cause the third party to breach its contract.

In this case, the Tigers would need

to prove that the Panthers intended to cause Ivan Cleary to breach his coaching contract.

Reports suggest the Panthers commenced discussions with Cleary Snr some weeks ago to sound out his attitude to a return to the club before Griffin was sacked.

The fact that Griffin has now been officially dismissed coupled with rumours that Ivan Cleary is set to ask the Tigers for a release from his contract imminently makes for an interesting legal argument. This is especially the case in circumstances where Justin Pascoe, the Tigers CEO, has come out swinging stating publicly that any request for a release will be denied.

What the Panthers have working in their favour is the cut-throat nature of professional sports. While the saga is a big headline for the game, coaches and players are regularly sacked and released.

Further, if the matter were to escalate to court action, the Panthers would likely argue in their defence that they were going to sack Griffin anyway, so their intention was simply to get a new coach, whether it be Ivan Cleary or some other candidate. No doubt the Panthers have started a dialogue with other coaches too, evidence of which would only help their case if the Tigers try to sue them.

Even if the Tigers do mount a legal argument to keep Cleary however, what would be the point? If the coach makes it clear that his heart isn’t in it because he wants to coach his son that should be all the motivation the Tigers need to release him.

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Bunnings helps bring project to life

Funds for children’s centre Grant will help improve learning space and buy equipment

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A volunteer, alongside her mini apprentices, has created a mosaic Torres Strait Islander flag on a stepping stone.

As part of their Reconciliation Action Plan, the centre believes the project will extend their learning in a fun and hands on way.

“It’s so important for the children to feel connected to Australia’s heritage,” said Judi Donaldson, who has taught at the facility for 17 years.

“We want to demystify Aboriginality and be respectful of the culture in a way that is incorporated throughout the entire program and not just focused on for one week.”

Bunnings donated all of the materials needed, from tiles and grout right down to the gloves for the children.

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Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies visiting staff and children from the Gumbirra Children’s Centre in St Clair NICOLA BARTON

umbirra Children’s Centre will benefit from $8,530 of State Government funding towards improving their learning space.

Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies visited the St Clair centre to announce the grant, which was provided by the NSW Government’s Quality Learning Environments Fund.

“Gumbirra Children’s Centre has shown an ongoing commitment to ensuring

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children in the St Clair area have access to top quality early childhood education which, as the local member, makes me extremely proud,” Mrs Davies said.

The grant will be used to improve outdoor spaces, access new equipment and create a kitchen garden.

NSW Minister for Early Childhood Education, Sarah Mitchell said she is extremely proud of the Quality Learning Environments fund and the response from the sector has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Not only will this funding improve the

quality of the learning environment for children right across the state, parents can also rest assured that their children are having the best start to their educational journeys as possible,” she said.

The program, which was first introduced earlier this year, is part of the NSW Government’s $332 million Start Strong program, which provides families with the ability to ensure access to an early childhood education program for 600 hours in the year before school. This initiative, which began in 2016, has been extended until 2021.

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afety for volunteers is now a bigger priority with equipment upgrades announced for the State Emergency Service (SES).

Penrith is to see $132,000 of the $53 million that the State Government has invested as part of a new five year project.

Minister for Emergency Services, Troy Grant said the funding aims to protect volunteers.

“In a state the size of NSW, technology can reduce the tyranny of distance and as better technology becomes available, we want to make sure our volunteers stay connected when it counts,” he said.

The Penrith unit has received eight vehicle based radios, 23 handheld radios and a variety of new antennas and batteries.

27-year-old Rescue Officer, Michael Faccin said he’s seen significant improvements in radio range.

“Up and down the Nepean is where we have the most communication issues.

It used to be a waiting game once they went into the black spots but now we can have live updates,” Mr Faccin said.

On hand to help out when mother nature strikes, the SES is dedicated to assisting the Penrith community. The new funding aims to both safeguard volunteers and promote quicker responses to emergencies.

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“More than 9,000 volunteers are being trained to use the new radios, which are lighter and more robust and have an emergency duress capability, GPS location, and longer battery life,” Mr Smethurst said.

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Festival fun for all in Werrington LAUREN SUTTIE

earing the end half of the year, it can be easy to become caught up in the tasks and stress that everyday life can bring.

It’s for this reason that locals are being encouraged to take a break and have some fun at the annual Werrington Festival.

Run by local not-for-profit organisation, Community Junction Inc, the festival will be held on Saturday, August 18, where the local community will be able to enjoy a family fun day out.

Community Development Worker from Community Junction Inc, Nicole Devine, said the day had something for everyone.

“We try and organise it so we have activities for pre-school age, all the way through to adults,” she said.

“It’s all about families engaging together for a happy purpose and having a bit of fun because life is too serious.”

With the fun starting at 11am, there will be a jumping castle, go-karts, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, a visit from Rooby Roo as well as pass the ball competitions run by the NRL. The best part though, is that entry and activities are free.

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But it’s not just all fun and games, with Community Junction Inc joining forces with community organisations such as Ability Links, which Ms Devine said would further strengthen community ties.

“By meeting the people, they get to see our face, so if they are in crisis or in need or if they need information they are getting to know us through having these types of fun events,” she said.

Supa IGA Werrington County, Hog’s Breath St Marys and Kennard’s Hire Penrith have also come on board to sponsor the event, which will be held at the Namatjira Neighbourhood Centre in Werrington County.

For more details, call 9673 6133 or email nicole@communityjunction.org.au.

There will be fun for everyone at the Werrington Festival on August 18

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Historical events, they say, always happen twice: the first time as tragedy, the second as farce. The tragedy happened in 2016 when the NSW Government went to water on its principled decision to ban the vile greyhound industry. That decision followed an investigation that found widespread use of live piglets, possums and rabbits to “blood” the dogs.

It found also that these highly social and sensitive dogs are sentenced to life in cramped cages or kennels, and that many are shot, bludgeoned to death or simply abandoned when they’re deemed too old, injured, slow or exhausted to continue racing profitably. It was tragic that this well-reasoned and widely supported action was overturned due to a noisy minority intent on making money from this misery. The farce was the announcement last week that NSW taxpayers will give this industry $500,000. Farce arises from absurdity, and this decision to throw away public funds on that cruel industry plumbs new depths of senselessness.

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Mental Health Prize: Your chance to nominate someone The majority of Australians are touched by the impact of mental health in some way. Many live with the daily burden

of anxiety or depression, or care for a loved one. Devastatingly, thousands of Australians die by suicide each year and many more make an attempt. It is the leading cause of death for Australians between 15 and 44 years of age, but it can be prevented. There are thousands of people working tirelessly to make a difference in this field and their efforts could not be more urgent. Anyone who knows of such a person would no doubt appreciate their achievements, but I would encourage them to take it one step further and nominate them for the Australian Mental Health Prize. The Prize was established to acknowledge those who are doing innovative work in this area, whether they are involved in the industry as a vocation or are advocates because they have been touched by mental illness. Acknowledging those who work or volunteer in the industry is an important part of the process to destigmatising mental illness. Nominations are now open and I urge people to nominate people in your area. More information and nomination forms can be obtained online from www.australianmentalhealthprize. org.au. Entries close on September 7. For those who are living with the burden of mental illness every day, thank you for your support.

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Lions roar at awards night Local clubs celebrated for incredible work and dedication to the community LAUREN SUTTIE

hree local Lions Clubs have proved that the best is definitely in the west after cleaning up at the recent Annual Changeover Dinner.

Held at Bankstown Sports Club, the Lions Clubs of Cambridge Park, Emu Plains and Penrith all received awards for their contribution within the local area.

Cambridge Park Lions Club President, Alan Bideleux, was the recipient of the Follow Your Dream Foundation Australia award for exemplary leadership. He said the awards spoke volumes about all three clubs.

“I heard along the grapevine that there was something coming to the club, but I didn’t realise that it was coming straight to me,” Mr Bideleux said.

“Awards like this are presented to one person, but one person can’t do the job without the support of the members, so I consider it to be an award to the club.”

Joining Mr Bideleux as award recipients was Penrith Lions Club’s Steven Gault, who was awarded the runner-up Secretary of the Year for 2017/18 and the Club’s President, Steve Holley, who received the runner-up prize for the prestigious Best Club Competition in 2017/18.

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Lions members Steven Holley, Alan Bideleux, Alan Cooper and Jim Devine But it didn’t end there, with the Emu Plains Lions Club also taking out the Ted Tricker Memorial Trophy Bulletin Award for the best newsletter for 2017/18, making it two years in a row for Lions editor Jim Devine.

Topping the night off, the Emu Plains

Lions also took home an Excellence Award for the club’s public relations.

All three clubs were unanimous in thanking their club members, Friends of Lions, sponsors and supporters that enabled them to perform their various functions including the necessary fundraising to

assist those in the local community that need a helping hand.

The local Lions Clubs of Cambridge Park, Emu Plains and Penrith are situated in Zone 14 of Lions District N5, which comprises 86 clubs in the Sydney Metropolitan District and Norfolk Island.

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Did you know there are more trees on Earth than stars in our galaxy? Or that oxygen is a pale blue in its liquid state, and that it’s impossible to burp in space?

To celebrate the Sydney Science Festival and National Science Week, The Joan and Penrith Library are hosting three out of this world events in August, so the community can explore the weird and wonderful world of science.

On August 15, The Joan is hosting a free hands-on science exhibition.

There’ll be food and drinks available from the Borland Foyer bar and the Bean & Bun food truck will be set up outside.

The exhibition includes film screenings, music performance of DNA sequences, and interactive installations throughout The Joan.

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and his famously loud shirts will also be at The Joan for his ‘Karl, the Universe and Everything’ talk.

Unfortunately, tickets for Dr Karl’s talk are sold out, but you can still get your Dr Karl fix as he’ll be signing books and chatting to the crowd from

7.30pm on August 15, as part of the exhibition.

And there may be an opportunity to get some last minute tickets at the door for Dr Karl’s talk.

On August 16, Penrith Library is hosting a free event, ‘The Hidden World in your Gut’ with microbiologist Alison Luk. It’s a unique opportunity to learn all about how you can keep your gut microbes healthy by eating the right types of food, and how your microbes return the favour by making you healthier.

It’s really exciting to have these science events come to Penrith as part of the Sydney Science Festival, and celebrating National Science Week, which are both about bringing science to life and sparking people’s curiosity.

Dr Karl’s talk sold out in record time, proving that the people of Penrith have an incredible appetite for science, innovation and exploration.

To find out more, visit penrithcity. nsw.gov.au/SydScienceFestival.

Have a great weekend and hopefully I’ll see you at one of the events.

CR JOHN THAIN Mayor of Penrith

Bloomin’ marvellous: Orchid society takes out big awards LAUREN SUTTIE

vercoming the extremes of summer and the recent sub-zero conditions of the west, the Blue Mountains and Penrith Districts Orchid Society (BMPDOS) have bloomed at Australia’s biggest orchid show.

The recent 21st Australian Orchid Council Conference and Show 2018, saw the local club take out ‘Best In Show’ for their innovative design and display of 160 plants.

President of BMPDOS, Neil Minter, said it was an unbelievable achievement for the members, who grow their plants in bush houses or on their verandas.

“We weren’t expecting to do as well as we did because we were competing against some very big societies,” he said.

“It was an amazing feeling that all of the work that we had put together had culminated in a win.”

But that wasn’t the only award the club walked away with.

“From the display we had 14 first places, nine second places and we also had two champions that were awarded by the Australian Orchid Council,” Mr Minter said.

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Teacher Amanda Joseph with students from St Mary MacKillop Primary School LAUREN SUTTIE

local teacher is set to further enhance and empower her students for the future after taking out an educational grant.

St Mary MacKillop Primary School teacher, Amanda Joseph, was recently announced as the NSW winner of the inaugural OfficeMax Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) Grants program.

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starter kit equipped with essential products to drive STEAM learning, Ms Joseph said the whole school was thrilled.

“Our school has only just begun its journey into STEAM, however, already everyone on board from the teachers, students and even the parents are truly passionate about the development of our new science syllabus,” she said.

Ms Joseph said the grant would allow the school to create more opportunities for students.

“We are very excited by the possibilities this grant will create,” she said.

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Some of the society’s members “It was an outstanding achievement from a number of people who put in a lot of time and came away with a welldeserved award.”

Held every three years, this year the conference saw the local club compete against metropolitan, national and international orchid societies and exhibitors at Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium.

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New car park Construction of a new, modern and open car park at North Street commenced on Monday.

The new car park will support the city’s local businesses, workers, shoppers and visitors, delivering up to 230 car parking spaces.

The car park will have easy access with a new pedestrian ramp linked to Lemongrove Bridge and a convenient driveway at the car park’s entrance at Henry and Doonmore Streets.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said that Council was delivering on its commitment to provide more parking right across the city.

“Weather permitting, the new car park at North Street will be fully completed by early 2019,” he said.

Beauty crackdown The increasing popularity of cosmetic services as well as recent complaints to Fair Trading about poor quality beauticians has prompted a new Fair Trading education campaign.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said Fair Trading received 287 complaints about beauty services in 2017 alone, with almost half relating to defective or unsatisfactory services.

“It’s not good enough when shady beauticians perform botched procedures on people, who think they are being treated by reputable operators,” Mr Kean said.

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It’s definitely true love Cambridge Park couple to celebrate 65th anniversary LAUREN SUTTIE

he old saying goes that a happy wife equals a happy life and Ken MacGillivray has upheld this rule for the past 65 years.

Well, except for when the footy is on.

“Lesley and I met at a football function in Melbourne and we were both supporters of the Bulldogs,” he said.

“But when we moved to Sydney I became a committed fan to the Sydney Swans and have been ever since.

“When the Bulldogs play the Swans, this is a war zone,” he laughed.

The Cambridge Park locals will be celebrating their blue sapphire anniversary next month as September 12 marks the day they said “I do”.

Meeting at a dance, Mr and Mrs MacGillivray said it was pretty much love at first sight. They were engaged and married within a year.

“We had to wait outside the church because there was a wedding that was running late and my Dad turns around and says ‘are you sure you want to go on with this?’ and I said ‘yes’,” Mrs MacGillivray recalled.

Five children, nine grandchildren and four great-grand children later, Mr MacGillivray joked that he had served his time and should be allowed to walk free.

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Ken and Lesley MacGillivray have been married for nearly 65 years But all jokes aside the couple, who are both 87, said they’re still in love and thanked their different interests for being one reason they were still going strong.

“Lesley’s real big interest is horse racing and I am an AFL fan and a chess player, so the fact that we have totally different interests is good,” Mr MacGillivray said.

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with their family, Mr and Mrs MacGillivray had some words of advice for those set to embark on their own life commitment.

“Listen to everything that people say and then you ignore it and do it your own way,” Mrs MacGillivray joked.

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sually when coaches get sacked at this time of the year, their team is languishing towards the bottom of the ladder and the interim coach’s job is to restore a little bit of pride on the long journey back to redemption.

For the Penrith Panthers, it is an entirely different scenario.

Cameron Ciraldo replaces Anthony Griffin with the Panthers still fighting for a top four spot, just a month out from Finals football. It is as much an exciting opportunity for Ciraldo as it is a daunting one.

Such is the nature of first grade football these days, not much would have changed for the players this week despite the enormous disruption happening in the

club’s coaching ranks. They would have trained as normal, albeit with different eyes watching over them.

Just 24 hours into the job, Ciraldo made the decision on Tuesday to stick with the same team that beat Canberra last Sunday, with the only tweak being Reagan Campbell-Gillard’s promotion into the starting side.

Ciraldo would want to harness the confidence of last week’s win with the reality that once again they let a weaker opposition score too many points against them.

Recent victories are hiding poor performances and against the better sides in September, Penrith will be annihilated unless things improve.

In the back half of last week’s game, and against Manly the week prior, Penrith seemed to throw away their structure and toss the ball around more, gaining confidence every time a pass stuck, a break was

made or an error was forced. Ciraldo will surely want to see more of that enthusiasm throughout the entire contest rather than when the scoreboard looks daunting.

While we shouldn’t expect a major overhaul, I would tip we’ll see slight tweaks to the game plan and a little more risk as opposed to structured, safe football.

The Titans were poor against Parramatta last weekend but really turned it on against the Warriors a fortnight ago and if they bring that type of game to Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday this will be no easy task for Penrith.

You can expect the Titans to target Penrith’s left-side defence like Canberra did for much of the game last Sunday – there’s no hiding from the fact that James Maloney is a liability on that side of the field (though he certainly makes up for it in attack and in his leadership).

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that up more and offering better protection to Maloney. Maloney is hardly the only five-eighth in the competition that struggles in defence, it’s all about how you hide him and manage the defensive line.

Campbell-Gillard will be better for the run after returning from a broken jaw last week and with James Tamou in solid form I’m expecting the Panthers to really take it to the Titans through the middle during the first half. A patient but fun game plan should pay dividends as the game goes on with the Panthers likely to have plenty of opportunities to score points against a tiring Titans defence.

The Gold Coast are no easybeats but with the players seemingly happy with Penrith’s coaching switcheroo during the week, I’m thinking the visitors will get home here and kick off Cameron Ciraldo’s coaching career with a win.

Tip: Panthers by 4.

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BENNETT RULED OUT » While we all know that Ivan Cleary

is Penrith’s number one target for the now vacant head coaching position at the club, there’s plenty of speculation floating around about other candidates who would be in the mix should the Cleary deal fall over. I can tell you one thing – Wayne Bennett is not an option.

Phil Gould and Brian Fletcher both played nice when Bennett’s name came up during the week but I can tell you a big red line has been crossed through his name.

I’m also told Michael Maguire isn’t an option, but his name keeps popping up so you never know, he might find himself back in the mix.

» Senior figures at Panthers were flabbergasted this week when Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe claimed he was sacked by Penrith in 2015. It’s simply not true – Pascoe resigned after successfully courting the job at the Tigers.

» The public signs of Anthony Griffin’s

departure from the club started last Friday when he wasn’t invited to the club’s media opportunity for the donation of $200,000 to drought relief. All the big players were there including Chairman Dave O’Neill, CEO Brian Fletcher and General Manager Phil Gould. Griffin was nowhere to be seen.

» Perhaps there were even more public

signs about a split between Griffin and the players during last Sunday’s match against Canberra at Panthers Stadium.

Reagan Campbell-Gillard was blowing up deluxe when he was interchanged midway through the second half. Both he and Trent Merrin were clearly frustrated at the decision to pull them off the field when Penrith were starting to win back the momentum.

» 2010 premiership winner and former

Panthers playmaker Jamie Soward harbours a desire to get back involved with a footy club. He’s even happy to run the water as a trainer.

» The Panthers are about to hit the go

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Panthers players relaxed on Tuesday by hitting the movies in Penrith to see ‘Chasing Comets’

metropolitan viewers, forcing it out of the top 20 shows of the day. Boosted by 184,000 regional viewers, Nine’s total ended up at 439,000.

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They’ll be on sale ahead of the first week of the Finals in early September.

» The Parramatta Eels have signed

» While no decision has been made about

impressive Fijian high-flyer Maika Sivo for two years. The Penrith lower grader is stuck behind Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Josh Mansour and Tyrone Phillips at the Panthers and is likely to get a chance to prove himself in first grade at the Eels.

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» Only Channel Nine’s regional audience

» After being addressed by Phil Gould

» Penrith fans certainly had their hearts

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anthers legend Mark Geyer has strongly thrown his support behind Penrith’s pursuit of Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary.

After parting ways with Anthony Griffin on Monday afternoon, the Panthers have narrowed their coaching search down to one man – a man they already had under contract until they sensationally sacked him in 2015.

On Monday night, the Weekender exclusively revealed that Penrith bosses were on the verge of producing a major power play by bringing Cleary back to the club.

On Tuesday morning it was reported that Penrith were tabling Cleary a lucrative four-year deal to switch from Concord back to Penrith.

Speaking with Extra Time, 1991 Premiership winner and Triple M personality Mark Geyer said he was excited by the prospect of welcoming Cleary back to the Panthers.

“I would be excited by it, I think Ivan Cleary is a fantastic coach… it makes sense,” he said.

“It was always thought Nathan would go join his father at the Tigers but no one thought it would be the other way around.

“I feel for the Tigers because they are starting to build something really strong out there – a lot of players would’ve signed there because of Ivan Cleary. Sometimes blood is thicker than water.”

In the early 90s, Geyer was let go by the Panthers only to return five years later, to finish his career. Geyer said if Cleary does return to Penrith, he would need to patch up his differences with Panthers boss Phil Gould first.

“I remember it being very strange for me.

I left Panthers in ordinary circumstances and the people who I left from – the Board and the management – were still there when I came back,” he said “I had to build a lot of bridges before I got that tick of approval and I would imagine there’s a big bridge that needs to be built between Ivan and Gus as well.”

Ivan Cleary is contracted to the Tigers until the end of the 2020 season Penrith are desperate to keep Nathan Cleary, a winning Origin halfback and likely superstar of the game for the next decade. They know landing his father Ivan will go a long way in keeping him at the foot of the Mountains.

“Penrith will do everything they can to keep Nathan and if that’s getting his dad back then so be it,” Geyer said.

“Players like Nathan don’t come around every year, they come around once in a generation.”

But the Wests Tigers stand in the way of Ivan Cleary’s return to Penrith.

Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe said the club would not be “bullied” or “railroaded” into releasing Cleary from his contract.

“Giving our Head Coach to a rival club is not a decision that is in the best interest of the fans or stakeholders,” he said.

“Certainly, we engaged in a contract nearly 18 months ago now under good faith and we expect that contract uploads and continues on.”

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he Penrith Panthers are the first NRL club to put their hands in their pockets and support drought-stricken farmers in the state’s central west by donating a whopping $200,000 to The Big Dry Drought Appeal.

The incredible donation consists of a $100,000 contribution from Panthers Group and a $100,000 commitment from Panthers Rugby League.

The Big Dry Drought Appeal was launched by Fairfax Media and Macquarie Media in aid of the Buy A Bale program, which provides much-needed supplies and support to farmers affected by the drought.

“Given the gravity of the situation our farmers currently face, we felt compelled to make a contribution,” Panthers Group CEO, Brian Fletcher said.

“Panthers has always shared a strong affiliation with central west NSW, given the significant number of players who have emerged from the region to pull on the Panthers jersey.

“While our donation will make a small difference for the farmers doing it tough,

we hope it helps draw attention to the critical need for further assistance.”

One Panthers player who is no stranger to central western NSW is star backrower Isaah Yeo. The 23-year-old Dubbo product knows first hand just how tough farmers have been doing it in recent months.

“While the drought doesn’t affect me directly, it does affect a lot of my family members,” he told Extra Time.

“I have family members who are solely in the farming business, who are doing it very tough at the moment. They are in the beef industry and have been outlaying a lot of money for feed, but not getting anything in return.”

Yeo often heads out west during his weekends off to visit family and friends.

The former Country Origin star said he’s been witnessing the heartache for a while.

“I have noticed it, it’s not very green when you head out there lately. You probably realise it more when you see it first hand,” Yeo said.

“It’s been like that for a while now and it’s only now starting to get the exposure it needs.

“I understand the money will be used for feed and hay bales at the moment, which is very much needed for the livestock

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farmers out there who are struggling the most. Hopefully this can save some lives, not just the animals’ but people as well.”

Panthers are the first NRL club to give back to farmers since news of the devastating drought became a national story last month.

Yeo challenged other clubs around the league to do their bit too.

“This donation goes a long way to helping you sleep at night and hopefully

there’s a few other clubs that can step up and do what we’ve done,” he said.

“I’m certainly proud to be a Panther today, more so than ever.”

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A stunning week at the foot of the Mountains

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tunning? No doubt. Unprecedented? Definitely. The right move?

We’re about to find out.

Anthony Griffin’s removal from the Panthers head coaching role on Monday has been sliced and diced every which way, but the one thing that is apparent is that despite being painted by Penrith General Manager Phil Gould as a move for the future, this is very much about the present.

“I’m not worried too much about winning the premiership,” Gould said when he fronted the media on Tuesday.

“In this whole process here that we’ve been through over the last few years, it’s been about developing young talent and bringing through a roster that is home grown and that have come to us at an early age and who want to stay with the club for a long time.

“And we’ve been doing that very, very successfully.”

Gould admitted at the same media conference that the club has been managing the situation with Griffin for the last 12 months, deflecting and denying regular stories in the media along the way, which

begs the question: If the coach and his approach to the job have been a concern for that long, what was the rush in ending the relationship four weeks out from the Finals?

The Panthers have made great ground in re-shaping the club from where it once was, and the juniors coming through the system are some of the best in the NRL, but pushing Griffin off the cliff now has nothing to do with what may happen in 2019 and beyond with the kids advancing through the ranks.

At some point in the past few weeks, Penrith’s powerbrokers decided that the opportunity to win a premiership this season was too good to ignore.

They could see themselves sitting together in late-September, the team knocked out of the race short of a Grand Final appearance once more, and ruing the fact that they didn’t grab the chance to take Griffin out of the equation.

So the coach went at a peculiar time – just like the coach before him.

Ivan Cleary, as it now is for Anthony Griffin, was a victim of unfulfilled expectations.

The bar was set to a height for Cleary that was almost certainly unrealistic.

Having taken the team to an unexpected Preliminary Final in 2014, hopes for the following season were high, but despite that campaign being ruined by injuries to key players including Matt Moylan and Peter Wallace, Gould decided Cleary’s tenure needed to come to an end.

Shockingly, the hot tip to replace Anthony Griffin is none other than Ivan Cleary.

That is a stunning story that only rugby league could produce, but is gaining traction by the day.

If he decides to take the role and move back west, he’ll at least be re-joining forces with Gould with his eyes wide open, because as he knows only too well, you might arrive at the dance with Gus, but it doesn’t mean you’re leaving with him.

Stay up to date with all the Panthers’ coaching developments on Fox League.

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Ciraldo is the perfect caretaker coach to guide Panthers

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hat a week it’s been at the Panthers. Not only does the side pull off another epic comeback win but – exactly 24 hours later – they sack their coach.

Rugby league at its best.

To be honest, Anthony Griffin’s departure had been coming for a while and those two recent performances against Manly and Canberra probably sealed his fate.

Coaching is a mighty tough job but sometimes a club needs someone new that can unlock the next level.

While it’s probably unlikely caretaker coach Cameron Ciraldo will get the head coaching gig at Panthers long-term, he should be able to right the ship for the remainder of the season.

I can’t see Ciro making drastic changes to the make-up of the side but he may tinker with a few of their game plans.

This is purely my opinion, but watching the Panthers of late it looked like it was a lot of Ciro’s voice but Anthony’s game plan.

Now that the shackles have been taken off, expect to see the side play a lot freer. I

reckon we’ll see Nathan Cleary and James Maloney put in more short kicks. Sione Katoa will jump out of dummy half more.

I think the side as a whole will back Ciro’s game plan fully off the back of being freer.

Now that Ciro is the main voice in the dressing room, you may see Penrith go on a run deep into September.

Phil Gould and the Panthers Board recognised through multiple reviews that Griffin’s voice and old school ways was becoming tiresome.

On top of having plenty of success in Penrith’s lower grades, Ciro’s young, energetic and he understands that a lot of his players have young families to look after.

As players, footy takes up a large percentage of our lives but now, more than ever, you need a coach that understands that guys have a life away from footy as well.

I think the old school ways Anthony lived and coached by didn’t wash over with the playing group.

The best coach of all time, Wayne Bennett, understood there were times when you needed a kick in the ass and times when you needed a cuddle. I think Ciro has that mix.

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t was the controversial win that not only created TV history, but also saw the beginning of an Internet meme sensation and a true-blue country bloke emerge as an Aussie

icon.

And now 15 years after taking out second place on ‘Australian Idol’ and the start of the “Shannon Noll was robbed” movement, Noll admits that his recent stint on ‘I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here’ hasn’t helped his case.

“I didn’t help the situation by coming second on ‘I’m A Celebrity’,” he told the Weekender.

“I think that sort of reinforced the old ‘always going to be the bridesmaid never the bride’ type of thing, which is very funny.”

With over 40 Facebook pages dedicated to the Orange-born singer, Noll has faced his fair share of criticism, but he admits his recent outburst at the Duck Creek Picnic Races wasn’t his finest moment.

“The one thing that I want to get across about it is that it wasn’t just one can, there was upwards of 30 cans at one stage, and I was so rattled and frustrated because security wasn’t doing anything,” Shannon said.

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first and foremost and we’ll just walk off, which is sad that it has to come to that.”

Looking to put the well-publicised incident behind him, Noll said he had a lot of positives to focus on, which includes the recent announcement that he and his wife, Rochelle, are expecting their fourth child.

“I think the detox in the jungle was a bit more thorough than I thought it was,” he laughed.

“Because we totally thought the boots were hung up on that side of things but we’re absolutely over the moon and the kids are ecstatic as well.”

Since leaving the African jungle, Noll has also been touring his new album, ‘Unbroken’, his first album released in seven years.

“It’s a much more personal album that I have ever done before, so I am really proud of it,” he said.

“It is a great feeling after listening to them in demo form for so long and then being able to listen to the crowd sing along to them, it’s just amazing.”

With a legion of local fans, tickets for Noll’s performance in Penrith next weekend are expected to sell out.

He’ll be performing his new songs as well as a few classics.

Shannon Noll will be performing at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, August 18 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $42.55. To book or for more information, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.

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ug band blues, political satire and lunatic on-stage antics combine when Mic Conway’s National Junk Band head to the Blue Mountains.

The new-vaudevillian comedy cabaret will create a live stage experience that has to be seen to be believed.

With audiences already familiar with Mic Conway’s tongue-in-cheek style displayed in the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band and Circus Oz, they can expect no less from this comedy theatre veteran.

Performing at the Byron Bay BluesFest to Port Fairy, Woodford Folk Festivals and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, the National Junk Band have become fan favourites for their unique collision of

fire, illusion, passion, irreverent satire, magic, singing saws, flying chooks, musical mayhem and some very funny songs.

Wielding actual garbage cans, metal sinks, guitars and ukuleles, it’s safe to say that you won’t come across another show as unique as this.

Mic Conway’s National Junk Band will be playing at the Metropole Guesthouse in Katoomba on Friday, August 17 at 6.30pm. Tickets start from $25. To book, call 4782 5544.

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Telling the tale of two lovers separated between culture, oceans and time, this ageless classic will be accompanied

by Puccini’s magnificent score including the famous ‘Humming Chorus’ and heartbreaking ‘One Fine Day’, performed with the chamber orchestra conducted by Warwick Stengårds.

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making their Opera Australia debuts will be Chinese-born Sharon Zhai as Cio-Cio-San, also known as Madame Butterfly, and western Sydney-born tenor Matthew Reardon as Pinkerton, a Lieutenant in the US Navy.

Young locals will also be involved in the show at Riverside thanks to Opera Australia’s Children’s Chorus program.

Directed by one of Australia’s greatest theatrical minds, John Bell brings to life this production complete with Opera Australia’s top singers, an 11-piece chamber orchestra and beautiful costumes and sets.

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Roger Woodward Riverside Theatres, 8839 3399 Sunday, August 12, 1pm, from $45

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ĂŠ New Aussie crime drama ‘Bite Club’ will premiere at 8.40pm this Wednesday, August 15 on Channel Nine. After surviving a shark attack, homicide detectives Dan Cooper (Todd Lasance) and Zoe Rawlings (Ash Ricardo) join forces to hunt the ultimate predator, a serial killer who is also hunting them.

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ĂŠ The new season of ‘Gogglebox Australia’ returns to Foxtel and Channel Ten later this month. New episodes will premiere on Lifestyle first, starting on Wednesday, August 29. Channel Ten will then broadcast the episode the following night on Thursday, August 30 at 8.30pm.

The cast will remain the same from the previous season. ĂŠ Another week, another classic TV show could be on its way back. This time it’s 1980s sitcom ‘ALF’. The original series about a hairy, sarcastic extraterrestrial, who is taken in by a middle-class American family, ran for four seasons. A new series is currently in development.

Stay tuned! ĂŠ A ‘24’ prequel is in development at FOX, to look at how the show’s main character, Jack Bauer, became the action hero prior to his time at CTU. Original series creators Joel Surnow and Bob Cochran are currently working with executive producer Howard Gordon on the new project. ĂŠ Producers of ABC drama ‘Rake’ have confirmed the upcoming fifth season will be the last. ĂŠ Channel Ten has a new drama series in the works, titled ‘Five Bedrooms’. The

eight-part romantic comedy sees five unlikely friends take a bold leap onto the property ladder by buying a house together – it could be genius, it could be disaster. The series will be filmed in Brisbane.

ĂŠ New LGBTQI drama ‘Pose’ will premiere on Showcase on Tuesday, September 11 at 8.30pm. The Ryan Murphy (‘Glee’) series, which is set in the 1980s, has attracted rave reviews and has already been renewed for a second season. ‘Pose’ is a dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York City. ĂŠ

‘Fear The Walking Dead’ has been renewed for a fifth season. Season four returns to Showcase this Monday, August 13. Meanwhile, Stan drama ‘Better Call Saul’ has also been renewed.

ĂŠ Foxtel has extended its partnership with the WWE for a 19th year. FOX8 will continue to air ‘Raw’ and ‘SmackDown’, while FOX Sports will air one-hour versions of ‘Raw’ and ‘SmackDown’ each week. Pay-per-view channel Main Event will also screen live wrestling events, like ‘Wrestlemania’ and ‘Royal Rumble’. ĂŠ The sequel to ‘Sons of Anarchy’, ‘Mayans M.C.’ will premiere on Showcase at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 5.

The 10-part series deals with the Reaper’s rivals-turned-allies, the Mayans Motorcycle Club. ĂŠ The final ‘Sharknado’ film, ‘The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time’ will air on SyFy on Monday, August 20 at 8.30pm. ĂŠ The final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ will premiere in the first half of 2019.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Dynamic Mars reverses through your career zone until August 27. So the next two weeks is not an ideal time to kick-start a promotion, initiate a work project or look for a new job. If you do, then expect plenty of annoying delays and frustrations. The more creatively and generously you share financial ideas and collaborate with others, the more successful you’ll be in the future.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Action-planet Mars is retrograde until August 27. So slow down and reflect on where you’re going, and where you’ve been. When it comes to a future holiday, be patient and plan carefully. On the weekend, lucky Jupiter and mystical Neptune activate your partnership zone.

Single Bulls – if you trust your instincts and follow your intuition, then it will (eventually) lead you to your soul mate.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Mars reverses into your shared finances zone. So the next two weeks is not a good time to lend cash, borrow money or initiate a joint financial partnership. Instead, be patient and wait until after August 27, when Mars finally turns direct. On the weekend Jupiter and Neptune stimulate your wellbeing and life direction zones.

So aim high as you strive to be the healthiest and fittest person you can possibly be.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Relationships will be challenging, as people find it difficult to express themselves directly. Avoid taking it personally! Be inspired by birthday great, actress Halle Berry. “Don’t take yourself too seriously. Know when to laugh at yourself, and find a way to laugh at obstacles that inevitably present themselves”. Jupiter and Neptune activate your self-expression and visionary zones.

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Lions love to leap at life with fiery relish! But – when it comes to your daily routine – slow and steady wins the race this week. Motivation and energy levels will also be low so plan accordingly. With Jupiter and Neptune highlighting your home zone on the weekend, there is much love and happiness to be experienced from improved relationships with your extended family.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

This week (with Mars and Mercury both retrograde) a relationship with a child, teenager, lover or close friend will be confusing and frustrating. The best way to handle the situation is with plenty of patience and unlimited understanding. On the weekend, Neptune and Jupiter encourage you to contribute your versatile Virgo talents to a worthy cause within your local neighbourhood.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With reactive Mars reversing through your domestic zone, tread gingerly with a grumpy house-mate or a frustrated family member. You’ll find the more patient and diplomatic you are, the less stressful the next two weeks will be. Prosperity planet Jupiter and inspiration planet Neptune fire up your finance and work zones on the weekend. So make it a priority to find some new creative ways to make more money.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Be careful when talking and driving over the next two weeks, as Mars reverses through your conversation and transport zone. Otherwise you could find yourself smack bang in the middle of an argument or accident! Bountiful Jupiter is visiting your sign until November 8 (and it won’t be back there for nearly 12 years). So make sure you capitalise on any awesome opportunities that come your way.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Are you living in financial fairy-land?

With Mars reversing into your money zone, you’re in the mood to spend up a storm. But make sure your personal finances are solid before you commit to a major purchase. And are you feeling stressed? On the weekend Neptune and Jupiter stimulate your spirituality zone.

So there is much inner peace to be found via activities like meditation and yoga.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Mars is reversing through your sign until August 27. So it’s time for active and ambitious Capricorns to pace yourself, as some plans backfire and confidence levels are lower than usual. You could also question your current trajectory and look to others for feedback and approval. Don’t overdo it though! As Madonna said: “If your joy is derived from what others think of you, then you’re going to be disappointed”.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Aquarians usually love to party! But avoid planning too many social activities over the next two weeks. With Mars reversing through your solitude zone, rest and relaxation are just what the doctor ordered. Neptune and Jupiter activate your career and money zones on the weekend. So there is the potential for fabulous professional and financial opportunities to manifest in the future.

You must have confidence and patience.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

This week the celestial message for smart Pisceans is patience. If you look to the future with a positive attitude, then fabulous opportunities will manifest … eventually. But you must be extra patient over the next two weeks, as retrograde Mars slows things down. Jupiter and Neptune both activate your adventure and travel zone on the weekend. Take some time to plan a dream escape.

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Should I accept the group insurance on offer?

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One of the changes in the May Budget that received very little attention was that, for those under 25, guaranteed acceptance group insurance for employee super funds became opt-in. The current situation is that, everyone receiving group cover are automatically opted-in and those who are not interested have to actively opt-out.

My initial thought was that this was a good thing; most young people probably don’t need insurance. This is only partially true in itself but, after chatting with colleagues, this change might have some long-term negative consequences.

Firstly, no one is going to think about opting-in when they join a new employer super fund; it is unlikely they will make an active choice. As it currently stands, people aren’t actively choosing to take insurance, and virtually everyone is being passively insured. This is exactly why the change is being made. Initially, I thought this was a positive change as we won’t have people paying for insurance they don’t need. However, we have a massive underinsurance problem in Australia; this automatic opting-in of group insurance alleviates this issue.

The area I didn’t consider was the Total

and Permanent Disability (TPD) aspect of group insurance. Arguably, young people, who have the highest rate of accidents, are probably one of the higher risk categories for becoming permanently disabled.

A simple car accident can financially ruin not only the individual but their family.

At least having insurance cover would provide some relief.

Furthermore, young people grow up.

When the time comes that they have financial commitments and dependants and require life insurance, they are not able to simply opt-in to their existing group insurance. They will be required to apply for cover on an individual basis.

In general, this is not a bad thing, unless they don’t qualify for insurance as they are unable to be underwritten.

When applying as an individual, your medical history, claims history and work history is all considered before you are accepted for cover. A lot of people who perhaps need insurance cover the most won’t be able to be insured.

My new opinion is to encourage the young people you know to opt-in to the group insurance associated with their super when they start working. Far better to have insurance they don’t need than be uninsured in the future when they need it the most.

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Why desexing your pet has huge health benefits

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Desexing your furry friend is not just about preventing pregnancy...

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Most people associate desexing with prevention of pregnancy. While this is important, there are many more benefits that far outweigh any risks.

Desexing is recommended for all pet animals even if kept alone.

Australia has relatively high desexing rates but we still have issues with unwanted litters, overpopulation and unwanted animals being surrendered to shelters and pounds.

Dogs and cats will reach sexual maturity from about six months of age, ferrets from four to eight months and rabbits from four to 10 months.

Females can have multiple litters in a year especially cats and rabbits who breed rapidly. Generally, the recommended age for desexing is just before or at sexual maturity.

The desexing procedure for female animals is an ovariohysterectomy, surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.

This prevents pregnancy and the animal cycling (also termed being in heat or being in season).

The desexing procedure for males is castration where the testes are surgically removed. This prevents testosterone and sperm production.

When a female cycles a large amount of oestrogen is produced and causes a range of physical and behavioural signs. In dogs the vulva becomes swollen and a clear to bloody discharge is produced for three weeks. Female cats will show no physical signs but their behaviour changes dramatically. They will become overtly affectionate and will vocalise constantly.

They will continue to cycle until they become pregnant. This behaviour can be prolonged and very frustrating.

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What do you think of prayer? Some might think of prayer as only talking to the “sky fairy” and a waste of time.

Others pray as a “last resort”; an attitude which says, “If all else fails, then, just pray!”

Jesus passionately believed in prayer.

In the Bible’s gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened.”

Jesus makes his point with a powerful example; “Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

If you... know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”

This helps us understand, how in His time, and, in His wisdom, God will give you the good things you need.

Just as a loving parent wouldn’t give their young child the keys to the family car, so too does God not give us everything we ask for.

God’s answer to our heartfelt prayers can be “yes”; “no” and “not yet”.

This calls for patient humility, recognising that God, who knows the big

Prolonged oestrogen exposure can cause issues later in life. Dogs are prone to getting mammary cancers, uterine cancers and pyometron. Pyometron is a life threatening uterine infection.

Cats can suffer from mammary cancers.

Desexing prevents all uterine diseases and dramatically reduces the incidence of mammary cancers.

Once males reach puberty they constantly produce testosterone, affecting their body and behaviour. The most significant clinical effect of prolonged testosterone exposure in males is prostate disease. This is seen mostly in dogs. Over time the prostate enlarges, causing painful issues with urination and defecation.

It is more prone to infection and without castration the infections can be difficult to resolve. In entire males, testicular cancer is another serious issue. It is most commonly seen in dogs but can be seen in other species.

Desexing also reduces a range of unwanted behaviours. For male dogs and cats, it dramatically reduces mounting behaviour, aggression and urine marking.

It also reduces roaming, which in turn reduces the incidence of trauma and infection from fighting and being hit by cars.

Cats will have reduced risk of FIV (feline AIDS) that is contracted by fighting. It reduces the odour of urine.

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God is not like a slot machine, in which we keep putting coins to hopefully, one day, get the right answer!

Prayer is a humble, growing trust in our good God, who always keeps His promises to those who ask Him. Have a great weekend and I’ll see you next week.

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Luxembourg is as charming as it is historical and laid back

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It may not be on top of your travel to-do list, but it probably should be...

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Charming and romantic, you’ll find it hard to come across a more laid back capih ttal city of the same name as the country.

While it doesn’t have the same wealth of attractions like its giant neighbours France and Germany – Luxembourg, – F where French is the dominant language, whe has a rich cultural heritage and is pulling all the stops to lure long-haul travelout a as visitors from Asia, Australia lers, such s and the United States, to the only Grand Duchy in the world.

First-time visitors head straight for the Grand Duke’s official residence – the grand-ducal palace – to see the changing of the guards, which happens every two hours in fine weather and every 40 minutes to one hour in snow or wintry weather. A late 16th century Spanish Renaissance-style building, the grandducal palace – with its conical shaped turrets that look like witches hats – served as a concert hall and tavern under the Nazi occupation of Luxembourg. It was not until April 14, 1945, that the people of Luxembourg could once again cheer Grand Duchess Charlotte on the palace balcony.

The Grand Duke’s city residence is open to the public during the summer only, with guided tours from mid-July to September, except on Wednesdays.

A few hundred metres away in the heart of the city is Luxembourg’s ‘Golden Lady’.

Called the Gelle Fra monument, it commemorates the thousands of Luxembourgers that volunteered for service in the armed forces during World War II. Gelle Fra is the nickname given to the Monument of Remembrance, which is situated in Constitution Square – in the Ville Haute quarter of Luxembourg City.

The centrepiece of the monument is a 21-metre tall granite obelisk on top of which stands a gilded bronze statue of a lady – representing Nike, goddess of victory or ‘Queen of Freedom’ holding out a laurel wreath as if placing it upon the head of the nation.

When Luxembourg was occupied by the Nazi forces in World War II, the Germans dismantled the memorial in 1940. Several parts of the monument were rescued and, after the war, the monument was partially

restored. However, the bronze statue (she’s painted in gold) of Gelle Fra herself was missing until 1980 when she was found hidden beneath the main stand of the national football stadium.

The monument was not fully reconstructed to its original design until 1984.

Today, it symbolises freedom and resistance for the people of Luxembourg.

Another fascinating Old Town drawcard are the famous Bock Casemates – one of the most envied fortresses in Europe.

Carved from the city’s rocks, the first casemates, or underground tunnels, were built in 1644, in the era of Spanish domination, with the enlargement of the 23km long network of underground galleries taking place 40 years later under the direction of the military engineer and fortifications builder, Vauban, and later, in the 18th century by the Austrians. The fortress ramparts and the historically impressive Old Town were registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.

From the Bock Promontory, there are panoramic views of the pretty riverside

town of Grund, where you can visit the ancient Abbaye de Neumunster – transformed into a current cultural centre – or explore the cobblestone streets and take a walking break at Scott’s Pub bar.

For an insight into the changing dayto-day life of Luxembourg’s population – it currently stands around 590,000 – the city’s History Museum is home to a comprehensive permanent exhibition which illustrates the country’s history that spans over a thousand years.

The museum occupies four patrician houses, which were built from the 17th to the 19th century and still reveal some medieval structures. In just a few minutes, visitors are introduced to 1000 years of history as they pass the various layers of the city’s history – from the naked rock foundations on the lower levels to the panoramic views of the Grund on the upper levels.

For further details on Luxembourg City, visit www.lcto.lu.

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Shoes are such a crucial part of our outfits, but sometimes we don’t get it right. Here’s some tips to get your shoe game back on point...

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Pair your kitten heel with raw cut straight leg jeans, and a white frilly off the shoulder top.

I love Ganni’s Sabine pumps, an update on a classic silhouette with black suede and a large bow on the back of the heel.

If it’s an upcoming wedding you are prepping for as a guest or as the lucky bride, your shoe choice will be very important.

You can’t go past a little sparkle. Singer Rihanna was spotted wearing the Saint Laurent Swarovski covered slouch boots and a number of celebrities followed suit snatching up the coveted boots to wear themselves.

The bling bling shoe trend usually calls for a special event but really any excuse to wear princess heels will do.

At Wittner Westfield Penrith, check out in store the Henshaw Pink Satin Embellished Stiletto with a bejewelled strap embellishment, you will feel like absolute royalty.

For a beachy relaxed vibe for the weekend, opt for cute woven flats, the trend has taken a breathable approach to footwear and the look can be seen growing rapidly all over Instagram.

Leather or raffia in any neutral tone are easy to style, just throw on a pair with your favourite vintage denim or feminine flowy midi length skirts.

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There is no better feeling than buying new shoes.

Whether your ‘shoedrobe’ is a small or a mighty collection, these latest kicks will catch your eye and be sure to update your look.

Casual street wear calls for an on trend sneaker. Cool and comfy is the motto for new school “dad shoes” which were an unexpected trend to take over the fashion world this year.

Supermodel Kendal Jenner (pictured) often picks the chunky undeniably comfy shoe over mega heels, so we don’t need any more convincing to try the trend.

Pull off the look by wearing jeans and a t-shirt or a sweater dress if you want to really show off your new kicks.

Fila Womens Disruptor II fits the bill being a thick soled dad vibe sneaker, wear with a camo jacket and white satin shorts.

Another shoe that has come back to stay (this time without the nana vibes) is the kitten heel.

Wear your small heeled pumps with confidence and think European vacation,

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As a podiatrist it is not uncommon that we have new patients come into the clinic with no idea why they have been referred by their GP to see us!

Also not uncommon is that they have been recently diagnosed with diabetes.

What is interesting is the alarming rate of people diagnosed with diabetes that have no idea of its effects on their feet.

Our role as a podiatrist is to educate patients on the effects of diabetes on their feet, and to perform regular neurovascular assessments to determine an individual’s risk status and provide care and advice accordingly.

So what exactly is a neurovascular assessment and why do you need to get it done?

It is performed to analyse both the neurological and vascular status of a patient, which is particularly important for those with all forms of diabetes as well as those who suffer from arterial disease.

When assessing an individual’s neurological status, we test with a 10g monofilament (similar to a piece of fishing wire) and also a 128 Hz tuning fork.

Both of these instruments allow us to determine whether there is any damage to the peripheral nerves.

Symptoms of paresthesia can sometimes be indicative of such damage.

In regard to vascular status, we are looking at whether pulses in the feet are palpable and strong, whether blood flow on the doppler ultrasound is clear and regular, but we also assess skin integrity, colour and temperature as well as nail integrity and growth as these are all affected by blood flow.

It is important to have an annual assessment at a minimum if you are a diabetic – this also includes Type 1 diabetics, as well as for those who already have compromised arterial flow so that we can monitor any changes that may occur over time.

Those that are placed into a higher risk category based of their results require more regular assessments, for instance every six months instead of every 12 months.

The goal of conducting regular assessments is to ultimately reduce diabeticrelated complications within the lower limb, which include loss of sensation, ulceration and also amputation.

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Penrith’s triple threat NATHAN TAYLOR

t may have been a while since Angus Brandt, Josh Green and Tahlia Tupaea have graced the floors of the Penrith Basketball Stadium, but even as the years pass, they are still doing the local association proud.

Last week, the trio were selected as squad members of two national basketball teams.

Brandt and Green were among 24 men named in Australia’s Boomers squad for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers, while Tupaea is among those vying for a spot in the final Australian Opals

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“While Angus and Josh now live away from the area, Tahlia is currently involved with sharing her skills in local primary school basketball clinics until her commitments take her elsewhere.”

28-year-old Brandt, who currently plays for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL, is no stranger to Australia’s national team, having been a part of the set-up since 2014.

Brandt recently represented Australia at the now infamous ‘Basketbrawl’ in the Philippines last month, but thankfully stayed out of trouble.

17-year-old Green, meanwhile, is a shock newcomer to the Boomers team.

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team for next month’s FIBA World Cup in Spain.

Penrith Basketball Association Manager Leonie Moore said the local basketball community is extremely proud of the local trio.

“It is exciting and rewarding to see three talented young athletes from our Association, who have worked through the pathway provided by grassroots basketball programs and development opportunities, reach the pinnacle of our sport,” she told the Weekender.

“Angus, Tahlia and Josh were all loyal, hard working Association members and Penrith is very proud of their achievements.

teenager is one of the hottest young prospects in basketball. He currently has a number of American colleges chasing his signature for the upcoming NCAA season and is predicted to be a first round pick at next year’s NBA Draft.

Green is also good friends with fellow Aussie basketballer and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Ben Simmons.

Tupaea is perhaps Penrith’s best female basketball export ever. Currently playing for the Sydney Uni Flames in the WNBL, the 21-year-old has represented Australia since 2013.

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Dan’s the man for WSW Finals push: Barrett to guide Wanderers’ W-League side into new era NATHAN TAYLOR

estern Sydney will have two new head coaches at the club next season, with Dan Barrett taking charge of the Wanderers’ W-League team.

A Bankstown product, Barrett played in the Bankstown and Canterbury region during his youth before turning his hand to coaching, rising up the ranks in western Sydney and then on NSW’s Central Coast.

A respected and well credentialed coach, Barrett has a wealth of coaching experience in the women’s game, most recently as Head of Female Performance at the Central Coast Mariners.

Barrett, who was mentored by current Matildas coach Alen Stajcic, has had five years’ experience coaching in the W-League – two as assistant and three as head coach.

Barrett said he was passionate and focused on the women’s game and is looking forward to bringing a strong competitive edge to his team this season. “One motivation for me coming to the Wanderers is it’s where I came from and I

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Dan Barrett is Western Sydney’s new W-League coach for the 2018/19 season want to see the Wanderers be successful,� he said. “I want to bring a real steel to this side, I want to make sure teams don’t like playing

us. That’s going to be the most important thing, and that we win games, because that’s what this competition is all about. “I’ve always been in finals; that’s a record

I’d like to keep, that’s just something that I always set for myself: number one finishing in the top four and then look to go beyond that. “The plans are set and we just need to get on the park now and start putting things together to have a successful run.�

Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said the appointment marked a new chapter in the history of the club’s ‘Wander Women’. “We have had a strong focus on our Westfield W-League team since our inception and with the appointment of Dan we look forward to continuing the growth and development of our program,� he said. “Dan’s deep knowledge of the women’s game and his connection and history in western Sydney makes him the perfect fit for this club. “We welcome Dan and look forward to supporting him for a successful season in the Westfield W-League.�

Barrett is the second new head coach the Wanderers have appointed this off-season. In May, they signed German Markus Babbel as head coach of the club’s A-League side.

The Wanderers played their first game under Babbel on Tuesday night.

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Cricket club’s united front Seniors and Juniors come together as unity rules at Penrith RSL Cricket Club NATHAN TAYLOR

he Penrith RSL Cricket Club has enjoyed a rich history that dates all the way back to the late 1940s, but a big change is on its way that is set to benefit the club well into the future.

Among the treacherous battlefields of New Guinea in World War II, two local young men made a pact to form a cricket club if they made it safely back home to Penrith.

Fortunately, Jack Rattenbury and Jack Parkes did return and the first meeting of the new club was held in the old Drill Hall in High Street in July 1948.

Nearly a decade later, in 1956, the decision was made to form a Junior club that would operate separately from the already established Senior club.

Since that very day, both clubs ran independently with their own committee and constitution.

In April this year, a combined AGM of both clubs was held and a motion was passed to amalgamate the Junior and Senior cricket clubs.

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full circle and will be one club again. From the 2018/19 season and beyond, the club will officially be known as the Penrith RSL Cricket Club.

Speaking with the Weekender, long-time committee member and life member Ian Bowman said the decision to combine the two clubs was due to the challenges of availability.

“It’s a problem that’s occurring throughout most sports – people are time poor,” he said.

“People have work commitments, it’s just the way it is. Finding people to run a committee is always a challenge.

“You need Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, and with the inability to often get people in those positions, it just seemed like a logical decision.”

Penrith RSL had been working towards amalgamating the clubs for two seasons, and now that it is done, they are expecting plenty of advantages and some changes.

“I think it will create an advantage as it will give us a better conduit of the juniors through to seniors,” Bowman said.

“We have also tidied up the senior logo and will be using that logo for the united club.”

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The Penrith RSL Cricket Club is looking forward to a bright future With player numbers down in recent years, the club is hoping the fresh new direction will be a way to attract more talent to the game.

“Numbers have dropped off in junior cricket of late and that comes back to

people being time poor. We are always looking for more players – juniors and seniors. We’d like to build that up again,” Bowman said.

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Panthers look to create history Story continued from » p.64 Despite last week’s shock loss, Penrith have been red-hot all season. Not only did they win 17 games, losing just five, they were also the best attacking team by a country mile.

Across 22 games this season, the Panthers recorded 1942 points – an average of 88 points per game.

“If you look at the competition table, we are absolute scoring machines,” Sardi said.

“While we’re not the best threepoint shooting team, our guard Lachlan Charlton is our main man as far as scoring is concerned. Lachlan is averaging 24 points per game and he’s been in the top five scorers since the start of the season.”

It’s been a long time between drinks in terms of Finals for the young Panthers. The last time the Youth League Men’s team qualified for the post-season was way back in 2015 when they also finished second.

“I know the guys are chomping at the bit to get into the Finals and hopefully reach the Grand Final.

Some of them have never been involved in Finals before, so for those guys it’s awesome,” Sardi said.

“Hopefully we can go one step further than back in 2015.”

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Netball’s big coup Prestigious sports program secures new major partner NATHAN TAYLOR

he Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) has announced Digital Realty has become the official naming rights partner of the Academy’s highly successful netball development program.

The Academy’s netball program is one of the most successful programs provided to young athletes throughout western Sydney with many of the athletes going on to play professional netball, including Paige Hadley and Kim Ravaillion, who have been members of the Australian Diamonds netball team.

To be known as the Digital Realty Netball Program, the high quality squad of 25 athletes will take great pride in representing one of the region’s most exciting businesses.

“As a not-for-profit community-based organisation, the Academy relies on the support of its corporate partners to provide the best quality holistic development programs to over 200 athletes annually,” WSAS CEO, Martin Bullock said.

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AFL: The GWS Giants have moved into the top four, hammering Carlton 151-46 in Round 20 of the AFL. Unfortunately for the Giants, they did suffer a number of injuries to some key players including Brett Deledio, Toby Greene, Dawson Simpson and Sam Taylor. It’s unknown whether those players will be available for this Saturday night’s clash against Adelaide in Canberra.

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BASKETBALL: Penrith’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will be glad the 2018 season is over after both sides lost their respective games during the final round of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) competition. Penrith’s men’s team were no match for the Sydney Comets, losing 103-92. Centre Sean Weekes top scored for the Panthers with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Unfortunately, Penrith failed to make the playoffs, winning seven games and losing 13 to finish ninth. Meanwhile, Penrith’s women’s team also went down to the Comets 61-49. Penrith finished the season in last place, recording just one win and 15 losses.

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this Saturday at Rosedale Park.

Meanwhile, the Auburn-Penrith Giants have bounced back from last week’s loss, defeating the Newtown Breakaways 54-21 in Round 15 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. The Giants will take on the UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs this Saturday at Trumper Park.

NETBALL: Giants Netball have finished the regular season as Minor Premiers, defeating the West Coast Fever 69-66 in Round 14 of the Super Netball competition. The Giants withstood a furious final quarter from West Coast to seal the minor premiership and a home major semi final. For the second consecutive week, the Giants will face West Coast for a spot in the Super Netball Grand Final. The Giants will take on the Fever this Saturday, August 11 at 3pm. The non-elimination match will be played at Quaycentre in Sydney.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have now lost back to back games, going down to the Central Coast Heart 70-49 in Round 10 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 20’s team also went down to the Heart 50-37. Both teams will take on the Sutherland Stingrays in Round 11.

RUGBY: The Western Sydney Barbarians have fallen to Manly 33-27 in Round 17 of the Bill Simpson Shield.

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he Penrith Panthers Youth League Men’s basketball team are just one win away from a Grand Final after finishing the regular season in second position.

The high-flying Panthers had the chance to

end the season as Minor Premiers but narrowly went down to the Sydney Comets last weekend 94-90.

Along with first placed Central Coast, Penrith will now enjoy the first weekend of the Finals off before they meet the winner out of this Saturday’s elimination semi between Manly and Maitland next weekend.

Panthers coach Steve Sardi said while he was

disappointed to not finish the season first past the post, he and his young side know there are bigger fish to fry.

“The boys were disappointed but we talked about it and realised there’s a bigger picture we have to focus on,” he said.

“These next two training sessions will be crucial on where we need to be.”

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