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hree men have been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a house party in St Clair in 2015. A jury at the Downing Centre District Court found Tristan Carlyle-Watson, 26, Kurt Stevenson, 26, and Andrew Waters, 25, guilty of ‘aggravated sexual assault in company’. Two other men, including a minor, pleaded guilty to their roles in the sexual assault. The teenage victim, who was 16 at the time of the incident, was unaware she had been raped until footage of the sickening assault was uncovered by police as part of a separate investigation into an unrelated matter.

The footage, recorded on a GoPro camera, provided the jury a graphic insight into what happened on the night in question. At one stage during the video, one of the men can be heard saying, “one by one we will all get a f***.” The defendants claimed the teenager was an active participant in the group sex at the St Clair house, but the Crown argued she was too drunk to consent. It was also suggested the victim may have been drugged via a spiked drink. All three men will remain in custody until they are sentenced in October.

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Car was “being followed” before crash Woman suffers minor injuries after crashing into a house during bizarre incident in St Marys something similar will be installed on the street to prevent future incidents like this on the dangerous corner at Caines Crescent. Thankfully nobody was seriously injured in the incident on Tuesday. Police are investigating the possibility this is a domestic violence related incident. Anyone with information is urged to call St Marys Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. More police news: See our Law & Order spread on page 14-15.

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woman who was being followed by another driver has crashed her car into the side of a house in St Marys. Shortly before 1.30pm on Tuesday, police were called to Caines Crescent where they found a car had crashed into a residence causing significant damage. It is believed the female driver lost control of her vehicle before mounting the kerb and crashing into the side of the house. Officers from St Marys Local Area Command have been told a 21-year-old woman was in her vehicle, allegedly being followed by a 23-year-old man in a second vehicle. Security footage that captured the incident shows the man leaving his vehicle briefly after the accident to check on the woman, before then going back to his car to drive a short distance away. The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics for minor injuries and the man has been arrested by police. While home owner Jaye Ratnayake was at work during the incident, his wife and son were inside when the car slammed into the side of their house.

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The car caused extensive damage to the house in St Marys. Main Photo: TNV “My wife was in the kitchen and my son was studying inside for the HSC trials,” he said. “My son was a little bit shocked because he hasn’t experienced anything like this before.” The damage to the house is extensive, and will take a long time to repair. “We think it’s very bad. There are cracks everywhere,” Mr Ratnayake said.

He says it’s not the first time the street has experienced car accidents, with another p-plater recently running up the kerb and into a telegraph pole. “A month and a half ago there was another accident at the same corner,” he said. “The people who are not used to the road here take the corner quickly.” Mr Ratnayake hopes that guard rails or

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alcolm Turnbull was desperate to be Prime Minister. So desperate in fact that he stabbed a sitting leader in the back to get the top job. Perhaps we should have known then that listening to the people was not going to be his government’s best asset. After all, Turnbull created turmoil by getting rid of Tony Abbott despite the public’s disdain for parties dumping leaders mid-term. After years of the Rudd/Gillard war, people were sick of it. Instead of heed that message, Turnbull pushed ahead, turfed Abbott and showed little regard for public opinion. We shouldn’t be all that surprised then that Turnbull appears to be blocking his ears when it comes to the public’s view on same sex marriage. What a shame that Turnbull will end up on the wrong side of history on this issue. Even if he was to do a remarkable backflip, allow a free vote in the Parliament and ultimately be in charge when the sensible decision to legalise same sex marriage is made, it’s all too late to save his damaged reputation. For supporters of marriage equality, Turnbull is dead and buried. For those who don’t support the legalisation of same sex marriage, Turnbull is still dead and buried because he’s allowed the issue to become the major talking point in Australian politics and has fumbled his way through trying to sort it out. It is not only embarrassing for Turnbull, it is fatal to his leadership. The fact that Turnbull could ultimately be turfed as leader as a result of same sex marriage is quite incredible.

“This whole thing is no longer about marriage equality. It’s about Malcolm Turnbull’s failure as a Prime Minister” How did it possibly come to this? It can only come down to the utter incompetence of the current Liberal Party and its lack of ability to listen to the people – and it’s lack of backbone. They say that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is a sign of insanity and trying to push through the plebiscite again was certainly on the verge of madness. Just plain crazy. A postal plebiscite? What’s that going to achieve? It can’t be binding nor compulsory which means you might get 30 or 35 per cent of the public voting (if that!). If 51 per cent of that number are in favour of changing our marriage laws, can Turnbull really then say he has a mandate? This is just an absolute mess. With the world on edge, fearing Islamic State and terrorism, we’re somehow still debating the same issue we were debating years ago and getting nowhere fast. At the end of the day, we elect our politicians to make decisions on our behalf, that reflect our beliefs and ideals. As time goes on, more and more polls suggest that most Australians are in

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favour of marriage equality. It is the right thing to do. You only have to speak to people in the street, in pubs, at the footy or browse through social media to know that public support is with the ‘yes’ campaign. So why can’t we just get on with it? What is Malcolm Turnbull so scared of? Surely it is not alienating the Liberal support base, which are already sick of Turnbull’s handling of this issue. Turnbull, ego and all, had an incredible opportunity to be part of history by being the Prime Minister when marriage equality was approved in this country. He had the opportunity to be the Prime Minister who backed love over hate; who backed progression over backwards thinking. Now he’ll be remembered as the Prime Minister who was in charge when Australia embarrassed itself on the world stage over this issue. And he’ll be remembered for somehow losing his job over it. Bill Shorten isn’t totally free of blame either – he’s playing plenty of politics himself. But he is indeed on the verge of being the Prime Minister on the day that the Australian Parliament comes to its senses. And that is incredible to believe given most believed Shorten had no real hope of ever taking the top job. The seat warmer has become the likely next PM. This whole thing is no longer about marriage equality. It’s about Malcolm Turnbull’s failure as a Prime Minister. And if marriage equality does somehow get through Parliament when Turnbull is in charge, he’d better not take any of the credit. This is just an absolute farce.

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Worst of flu season is still to come EMILY NEWTON

f the flu has knocked you around this season you’re not alone, with almost three times the confirmed influenza cases in Penrith this year compared to 2016. It’s expected to get worse as we survive August, traditionally the worst month for confirmed influenza cases as NSW experiences one of the worst flu seasons on record with 21,412 confirmed influenza cases this year – more than double the same period last year. The highest rates were across the Nepean-Blue Mountains, Western Sydney and Northern Sydney local health districts. Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager Ray Morgan said Nepean Hospital is experiencing incredibly high demand this flu season. “Winter always sees an increase in presentations of respiratory illness, however the demand we’ve experienced recently is unprecedented,” he said. “We always prioritise treatment for people who need lifesaving care. “The extra demand unfortunately does mean waiting times for non-urgent care during particularly busy periods could be longer.” Mr Morgan said on some days this winter over 200 people are seeking care in the ED.

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NSW Shadow Health Minister Walt Secord said the health and hospital system is at breaking point. “Unfortunately, we seem to be heading full-speed ahead towards the worst flu year in NSW on record,” he said. “The flu season is smashing NSW emergency departments and it is only going to get worse. August is traditionally the worst month for flu in Australia and NSW. “The last thing that the NSW health and hospital system needs is to see hundreds of extra patients pouring into emergency departments with preventable flu symptoms.” Mr Morgan urges the community to look at alternatives to coming to the ED when you have minor injuries and ailments such as coughs, colds and other flu-like symptoms. “Not all roads lead to emergency when it comes to navigating your healthcare options. Some medical conditions don’t require urgent care. Often your GP, local medical centre or pharmacy can provide the care you need more quickly,” Mr Morgan said. “When you do have a cold or the flu, you can help us and your friends and family by reducing the risk of spreading the infection. Stay home from work or school, use single-use tissues, sneeze and cough into your elbow if you don’t have a tissue and wear a mask.”

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• All presentations over the week ending July 6 to the Nepean Hospital emergency department in 2017 hit 1500 compared to the same period in 2016 of 1221. • The number of respiratory presentations over the week ending July 6 to Nepean Hospital emergency department in 2017 was 178 compared to the same period in 2016 of just 46.

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Grants for Music Therapy Penrith Mayor John Thain has presented two $1000 grants to the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre, a centre that uses music therapy to engage children with a disability in new creative experiences. The grants will help in funding the Music Club and Key Word Sign Choir.

Fight to save historic property Council urged to intervene and stop apartment proposal ALENA HIGGINS

ressure is mounting on Penrith City Council to rescue a historic piece of real estate currently under threat of destruction. Rodley House, a brick villa located at 12 Vista Street, Penrith, has stood proudly for 130 years, but its days could be numbered if Council approves a developer’s plan to tear down the property to make way for two high-rise apartment blocks. Nepean Archaeology Group Vice President, Richard Ward, said it would be a “shame” to see Rodley House demolished “just to erect a block of units”. “You have to be realistic – you can’t save everything, people have to live somewhere, but there are only a few houses left in Penrith of this era and calibre,” the Penrith native said. “Having this house saved would truly benefit future Penrith residents, as the entire history of this house is documented and it has been continually occupied, unlike most historic houses.” Surprisingly, the 19th century structure, which has housed three former Penrith Mayors and stands on Captain Daniel Woodriff’s original land grant of 1,000 acres by Governor King in 1804, “is not State Heritage Listed and does not appear to have ever been local heritage listed by Penrith Council”, an Office of Environment and Heritage spokeswoman confirmed. If approved, the recently-lodged development application (DA) would see two six-storey buildings containing 82 apartments and basement car parking

Notice of Public Meeting Sydney West Planning Panel The Panel will meet to determine the following: •

2017SWT002 – Penrith – DA17/0125 46-50 Belmore Street Penrith – Demolition of Existing Structures & Construction of Eight (8) Storey Commercial Building including Three (3) Levels of Basement Car Parking.

When: Thursday, 24 August 2017 at 3pm Where: Penrith City Council, 601 High Street, Penrith Relevant documents will be available on the Planning Panels website (www.planningpanels.nsw.gov.au) at least seven days before the meeting.

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● There is only one week remaining for local non-proﬁt

Community Assistance Program (CAP).

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The annual funding round for CAP closes on Friday,

contractors for Bank Stabilisation & Stormwater Quality

18 August 2017 and offers grants of up to $1,200 for

Treatment, River Road, Leonay.

non-proﬁt community groups to use towards holding a

Pre-Tender Brieﬁng at 10am Tuesday, 22 August 2017.

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Penrith Mayor John Thain said the grants will help community

Provision and Implementation of an Information Management System

groups deliver valuable programs to those in the Penrith area.

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Management System. Including supply, design,

Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). Grafﬁti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 14 August 2017 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee) 28 August 2017 – 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting)

● Last week the Mayor of Penrith Cr John Thain attended the ofﬁcial opening of the Out of School service (OSH) at Braddock Primary School.

Pre-Tender Brieﬁng at 10.30am Friday, 18 August 2017.

year is managed by Penrith City Council’s Children’s Services.

Supply and/or Distribution of Compostable Bags

It currently provides before school care to 16 children and

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of compostable and biodegradable bags and/or distribution of

stimulating education programs to close to 4,000 children

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aged 0–12 years across 43 services and projects.

Pre-Tender Brieﬁng at 9am Monday, 21 August 2017.

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make

Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental

grounds of objection are to be speciﬁed in the

The purpose of this Notice is to advise the

Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below

submission. The submission is to include Council’s

community that the Development Contributions Plan

lists applications recently determined by Penrith

reference number DA17/0675.

for Erskine Business Park is repealed.

City Council.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please

The repeal of the Plan takes effect upon the date of

Details of these determinations are available for

contact Belinda Borg on 4732 7505.

public inspection free of charge during Council’s

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Repeal of the Development Contributions Plan (S94 Plan) for Erskine Business Park

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a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the

normal business hours at the Civic Centre, Council resolved to repeal the Plan at its meeting of 30 September 2013. Repealing the Plan was

601 High Street, Penrith.

associated with the NSW Government’s Special

Approved Development Applications

Infrastructure Contributions program.

s LSJ Constructions Pty Ltd

delayed due to contribution credits for the estate

Lots 1–4 DP 1229889 & Lot 6 DP 1229889 (Nos. 185–189a) Caddens Road, Caddens; CD17/0015

Lot 58 DP 35566 (No. 15) Ross Place, St Marys

please contact Council’s Anthony Milanoli on

Demolition of existing dwelling s Matthew Freeburn Surveyor

DA17/0086

Castlereagh

DA17/0665

DA17/0135

St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction

35–65 Derby Street, Kingswood

of 10 x townhouses, basement car parking,

6-storey split level hospital car park, rooftop

landscaping and stormwater drainage works

servicing, landscaping and soil remediation works Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078

allotment yield

Service – Rural Fires Act 1997, Department of Primary Industries – Water Management Act 2000 Sections 89, 90 & 91.

Lot 1 DP 1114090, Nepean District Hospital,

helipad and related stormwater drainage,

layout including lot sizes, lot conﬁgurations and

application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire s Rise Projects Pty Ltd

Lots 1 & 2 DP 513584 (No. 27) John Street, s Health Infrastructure NSW

Section 96 Modiﬁcation to an approved staged

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The

Boundary adjustment x 3 allotments received by Council:

(Nos. 143A & 143B) O’Connell Street, Caddens;

subdivision development to amend the subdivision

DP 1209152 (Nos. 210–218) Church Lane,

The following development applications have been

(Nos. 207–211) Caddens Road, Caddens;

Lot 754 Caddens Road, Caddens

Lot 4 DP 252745, Lot 5 DP 252745, Lot 1

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Lots 2 & 6 DP 502333 & Lot 101 DP 564332 Lot 754 DP 1180111 & Lot 1 DP 1225593

If you have any questions regarding this matter

4732 8073 or Wayne Trew on 4732 7548.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS

locations listed below at any time during ordinary

Penrith City Council has received Development

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make

Applications in respect of the subject properties. The

a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in

consent authority for these development applications

relation to the Development Application. Where a

is Penrith City Council.

submission is made by way of an objection, the

ofﬁce hours, in the period from 11 August 2017 to 11 September 2017.

Closing Date: 11 September 2017 In accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Development Application will be referred to the Sydney West Planning Panel (SWPP) for s Maryland Development Company

determination. s Spiros Stamatis

DA17/0646

DA17/0675

grounds of objection are to be speciﬁed in the

Pty Ltd

submission. The submission is to include Council’s

Lot 1003 DP 1215087 Wianamatta Parkway,

reference number DA16/1166.04.

60 Hobart Street, St Marys

Llandilo

For any queries relating to the proposal, please

Demolition of existing structures and construction

Torrens title subdivision x 53 residential

contact Belinda Borg on 4732 7505.

of 5 x town houses with associated landscaping

allotments and associated landscape and civil

and drainage works

works (Stage 3B1 of the Central Precinct,

Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726

St Mary’s ADI Site) The proposal is an Integrated Development. The

Closing Date: 26 August 2017 s SK Investment Corp Pty Ltd

DA17/0674

111–113 Canberra Street, Oxley Park

application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997, Department of

Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ DATracker. Alternatively the applications can be viewed during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Ofﬁcers of

Primary Industries – Water Management Act 2000

Council’s Development Services Department will be

Sections 89, 90 & 91.

able to assist with your enquiries.

The Development Application referred to in this

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts

notice and supporting documentation accompanying

Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith

the subject application may be inspected at the

Housing) 2009

Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or

locations listed below at any time during ordinary

gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning

Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726

ofﬁce hours, in the period from 11 August 2017 to

application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit

Closing Date: 25 August 2017

11 September 2017.

penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 14 x town houses and associated landscape and civil works under the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental

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In 1952, Penrith’s Ken Kearney was instrumental in Australia’s 27-7 win over England in an epic rugby league Test match. Kearney had the unique honour of representing Australia against England in both rugby league and rugby union during his career.

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Cranebrook FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? El Jannah FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Gloria Jean’s Cafe FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Penrith Panthers Leagues Club FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? The Nepean River WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? There’s a lot to do in the area WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? None! Nothing stays a secret in Penrith

Good luck to wheelchair athlete Nathan Pentecost, who will push his way around the Regatta Centre next weekend to raise money for youngster Cooper Randall, who is suffering from kidney disease.

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roviding a welcome relief to locals, Penrith Station’s upgraded commuter car park has officially opened after 10 months of construction. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres celebrated the opening last Friday morning with more than 450 new spaces now available. “What we originally announced was around 350 spaces, this is going to deliver over 450,” Mr Ayres said. “There’s even a little bit of capacity as we go through all of the line marking to maybe squeeze out a few more. “This is what you might consider as the first opening of the full station redevelopment which is tracking quite well, we’re on track to have that completed by the end of 2017, weather permitting.” Mr Ayres also acknowledged that as station developments continue, there is still a need for the temporary commuter car park in Thornton and aims to continue its operation for as long as possible. “We know that we’re in a significant growth phase of our city, and the NSW Government is absolutely committed to delivering the infrastructure that this city needs to keep going,” he said.

Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres officially opened the upgraded commuter car park on Friday, August 4. Photo: Kate Reid While the total car park upgrades cost $8.7 million, locals are still encouraged to leave the car at home for their morning commute if possible. The construction of the Northwest Metro will see future changes to train timetables at Penrith and across the Sydney network, Mr Ayres confirmed. “We still want to encourage people to use other modes of transport to get to the

station rather than just their car,” Mr Ayres said. “We will continue to refine bus timetables, in conjunction with upgrades to the train timetable. “What we’ve worked on is having closer coordination between buses and trains so people don’t have to get in their cars. “But for those people that do, we’re already expanding capacity.

“This is a tremendous boost for Penrith Station customers who will now have access to more than 1,170 untimed and free spaces.” The upgraded car park was also originally designed to allow for a continuation of an upgrade to meet further demand in the future. In a detailed submission to the State Government’s inquiry into commuter car parking in NSW, Penrith Council has highlighted the community’s need for increased, convenient and safe commuter car parking options around our key rail stations. Mayor John Thain said that the need for parking often outweighs supply and access to commuter parking helps assure a better quality of life for our residents. “It’s important to recognise the role Penrith plays as a regional centre and the attractiveness of the Western Rail Line to commuters from across the broader region. Parking at Penrith, St Marys and Emu Plains Railway Stations is in high demand,” he said. “Providing commuter parking solutions across our city is at the forefront of Council’s mind. However, we also recognise that it is not the only answer – we need to create local jobs for local people.”

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Man opts not to apply for bail after drug bust

A 33-year-old man accused of largescale drug manufacture and supply following searches at Jamisontown and Jordan Springs late last month has briefly appeared before court. Mathew Borg, 33, spent less than a minute in the dock at Penrith Local Court as his lawyer indicated he would not apply for release. Borg, wearing a grey hoodie, remained silent during the mention as Magistrate Roger Clisdell confirmed his lawyer’s instructions and formally refused bail. He adjourned his matter for initial brief service orders, informing Borg his next court appearance was September 15. “You have a right to make a bail application at any time between now and then,” Magistrate Clisdell said. Borg and a 30-year-old woman, who can’t be named until her first court date, were arrested following a vehicle stop on Abel Street, Jamisontown about 1.20am on July 26. Following inquiries, officers executed a search warrant at a home nearby where police allegedly located a large amount of tablets and powder, believed to be methylendioxyamphetamine. A short time later, police executed a search warrant at a home on Landsborough Street, Jordan Springs where they located a large amount of equipment believed to be used in the manufacturing of drugs. Borg is charged with ‘manufacture prohibited drug – large commercial quantity’ x2, ‘manufacture prohibited drug – commercial quantity’, ‘supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity’ x2 and ‘supply prohibited drug – commercial quantity’. The woman, who was charged with ‘conceal serious indictable offence of another person’ was granted bail.

Brothers to appeal jail terms following Penrith assault

A mother has been left reeling after her two young sons were jailed in a shock determination. Latrell Isaiah Harvey, 20, and Denzel Harvey, 19, were expecting to be handed Section 9 bonds or community service work for their involvement in an alcoholfuelled attack that spilled onto the streets in March, but Magistrate Georgia Knight found neither would “adequately reflect” the seriousness of offending. Penrith Local Court heard the brothers, each charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, laid into the victim outside a Penrith eatery after they were evicted from a nearby pub when the victim “shoulder barged” Denzel to the ground and punched him to the face over a dispute about a female. While Magistrate Knight accepted the actions in the pub were the responsibility of the victim, she noted the two incidents were completely separate. “The action by these two offenders was payback, retaliation, punishment, whatever you want to call it,” she said. The court heard once they spotted the victim, the older Harvey brother ran up to him, hitting him to the back of the head while the victim was being restrained by a security guard. Then, while he was “particularly vulnerable”, Denzel approached the victim, who had fallen to the ground, and kicked him to the head. When the brothers’ lawyer requested Her Honour deal with the matter by way of Section 9 bond, Magistrate Knight made it clear she would not entertain anything other than full time custody. “No, no,” she interjected firmly, “it has to be jail. Address me on that,” she said, eliciting a sob from the men’s mother. Their lawyer argued it was not a long or sustained attack, that there was no weapon involved and asked Magistrate Knight to take into account their young age, lack of previous criminal history and that they were both gainfully employed. But Magistrate Knight refused his sec-

ond request to suspend their sentences. “When you kick someone it’s like using a weapon,” she said. “As a result of some of these assaults the victim could have been killed. You’ve heard of one-punch attacks?” Denzel was sentenced to 14 months with nine months non-parole, while Latrell received 12 months with a sevenmonth non-parole period. They were also ordered to pay $1,932.50 each in compensation for the victim’s dental work. The brothers will appeal the decision at Penrith District Court on August 25.

Jyran Tahtali has been released on bail, despite breaching a condition not to consume drugs. Tahtali appeared in the dock of Penrith Local Court late last month after being called up for breaching his bail. He pleaded guilty to smoking cannabis but not to drug possession, despite being found with 0.4g of meth-amphetamines on his person. “He knows he shouldn’t be smoking drugs, but he’s addicted,” Magistrate Roger Clisdell said before agreeing to release him on his original bail conditions. His matter was adjourned to September.

Man released on bail set to “hotly contest” facts of case

Woman found with taser has conviction annulled

A Hazelbrook man accused of assault and stalking has been granted strict bail. Andrew Culverston, 34, faced Penrith Local Court via video link and gave two thumbs up when he learned he would be conditionally released. The accused is charged with a number of offences, including ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’,’ stalk or intimidate’, ‘use/possess or attempt/threaten to use offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence’, and ‘intentionally or recklessly destroy/damage property’. Despite acknowledging the facts were “extremely serious” and involved allegations Culverston punched the victim five times to the head and may have possessed a nail gun, Magistrate Roger Clisdell said their was nothing to suggest he wouldn’t turn up to court and also noted there were suggestions of an independent witness who could refute the nail gun claim. “Nevertheless, at this stage there is still the presumption of innocence,” he said. Culverston’s lawyer formally entered not guilty pleas and indicated the facts will be “hotly contested”.

Man addicted to drugs remains free despite breaching bail

Rhonda Evelyn Robinson has had her conviction annulled despite pleading guilty to possessing a taser to restrain her dogs. The 45-year-old appeared before Penrith Local Court last month after she was found with the device following a vehicle stop at Cranebrook in May. Robinson, a passenger at the time, was located with a black taser with a knuckle duster handgrip, agreed facts show. She made admissions to being in possession of the taser and that she didn’t know it was prohibited, informing police she used it to assist in controlling her American staffy dogs as she doesn’t have the strength to control them without it.

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Dean Edward Taylor has been slapped with an intensive corrections order (ICO) and ordered to pay a stiff amount of fines after pleading guilty to a string of offences. Taylor was handed a 12-month ICO for a police pursuit, while he received monetary penalties and disqualifications for driving on an expired licence and speeding in excess of 30 and 45km/h. As part of his sentence, Taylor must complete 32 hours of community service work, among other conditions. He was also fined $2,700.

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Werrington: Cannabis haul found in man’s vehicle

A man has been found with almost half a kilogram of cannabis in his vehicle. On Thursday, August 3, police were patrolling Christie Street, Werrington when they stopped a vehicle. Following a conversation with the driver, a 24-year-old man from Lethbridge Park, police searched the vehicle where it is alleged they located 495 grams of cannabis. The man was arrested and charged with ‘Possess prohibited drug’ and ‘Supply prohibited drug’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on August 24.

St Marys: Man to appear in court over break and enters

A man has been arrested following recent aggravated break and enters in the St Marys Local Area Command. At 12.20pm on Tuesday, August 1, St Marys police executed a search warrant at an address in Camira Street. Police had a conversation with the occupants and further information was obtained and they then obtained and executed a search warrant at a neighbouring property, where a 40-year-old St Marys man was arrested. He was charged with break and enter offences with bail refused to appear in Penrith Local Court today (Friday, August 11).

Glenmore Park: Teenager facing multiple charges

A teenager violently resisted arrest in Glenmore Park last week. Police officers were executing a crime scene warrant around 3.25pm on Wednesday, August 2 at a shed at the rear of a property on Knox Street related to an aggravated break, enter and steal. Police located a quantity of prohibited drugs alleged to be cannabis. During this time a 16-year-old male has returned home and began to threaten po-

lice at the scene. He refused to removed his hands from his pockets and then made a gun lock gesture when he did remove them. He violently resisted arrest and will appear in Parramatta Children’s Court on Wednesday, August 23. He was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’, ‘offensive language’, ‘intimidate police in execution of duty’ and ‘resist officer in execution of duty’.

Cranebrook: Woman drove because she needed smokes

A woman has locked herself in a toilet in an attempt to avoid arrest after Highway Patrol officers noticed her unregistered vehicle. At 1.28pm on Friday, August 4, the 46-year-old female from Cranebrook was driving along Callisto Drive when she passed a stationary Highway Patrol vehicle. The car’s plates were picked up by the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system that revealed the vehicle was unregistered, and the plates did not match the description of the car. The Highway Patrol officers conducted a U-turn and began following the driver, who then took off. Officers were then unable to locate the car. Police then attended an address in Cranebrook where they saw the vehicle parked behind the property’s gates. They spoke to a female, who was revealed to be a disqualified driver. She began pacing around furniture to avoid arrest, and then ran to the toilet and locked the door. Police kicked the door in and arrested the female who thrashed about and allegedly told officers that she only drove the vehicle because she “needed cigarettes and some pet food.” She was taken to Penrith Police Station where she was charged with traffic matters and resisting arrest to appear in court on Tuesday, August 15.

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The new Container Deposit Scheme is set to be a winner for the environment “It will make a huge difference to the amount of rubbish on our streets, parks and waterways across our community,” Mr Ayres said. NSW Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton said the scheme will be a convenient and rewarding system, providing opportunities for fundraising. “It will provide a fundraising opportunity for charities, schools, community and sporting groups, which share in millions of dollars every year in places where similar schemes have been running for decades,” Ms Upton said. Eligible drink containers can be refunded for 10 cents from December 1 when the Return and Earn 10-cent Container Deposit Scheme commences.

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rustrated motorists wondering when the speed freeze on Wallaciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blaxland Crossing Bridge will be lifted will have to sit tight after a neighbouring councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineers knocked back a request to reinstate the 60km/h limit. The temporary 40km/h speed reduction has been in place since June 2016 when it was found the bridge bearings had come to the end of their usable life and required replacement. But 12 months on, no restoration works have taken place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Following an inspection and testing report from our structural consultant, it was recommended that a 40km/h and 38-55 tonne restriction be placed on the bridge,â&#x20AC;? a Wollondilly Shire Council spokeswoman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The restrictions are implemented to minimise the dynamic loading impacts on the bridge structure so that further damage to the bridge bearings is prevented.â&#x20AC;? In an attempt to scale back some of the inconvenience, Penrith Councillor Ross Fowler recently asked for a memo investigating the possibility of ratcheting up the

Motorists are forced to slow down to 40km/h over the Blaxland Crossing Bridge at Wallacia. Photo: Melinda Jane speed zone to 60km/h for cars but keeping it at 40km/h for trucks. But Wollondilly Council, who are the lead on the project, refused, saying the move could prompt even further frustration and cars potentially trying to unsafely overtake trucks while on the bridge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just been a long, drawn out process,â&#x20AC;? Cr Fowler said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why is it taking so long?â&#x20AC;? The spokeswoman said there has been significant consultation with third parties who have assets crossing the 100m bridge, also known as the Wallacia Bridge or Silverdale Road Bridge, with changes to the design as part of the approval process from these stakeholders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had to reject all tenders due to

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esidents wanting to offload household waste banned from garbage bins will no longer have to wait for a special chemical drop off day, with Penrith City Council recently unveiling a new recycling station. Located at 42 Charles Street, St Marys, the Penrith Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is open six days a week and allows households to dispose of problem wastes such as paints, oils, gas bottles, e-waste and batteries for free. Penrith Mayor John Thain described the centre as “a great fit for Penrith”. “Our city is a leader in terms of sustainability,” he said. “We already divert huge amounts of waste from landfill through our Three Bin System and have initiatives and programs in place to encourage our residents to recycle and reuse.” Cr Thain said the popularity of the Council’s chemical drop off days was evidence of the need for the new centre. “I’m confident it will be embraced by our community as well as residents from our neighbouring council areas,” he said. Council established the CRC after receiv-

Ian Parkes, Tracy Chalk, Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen, Cr Greg Davies, Penrith Mayor John Thain and Jesse Brown at the opening of the new centre ing $161,850 from the NSW Government’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. Member of the NSW Legislative Council, Shayne Mallard, who officially opened

the centre, said establishing the recycling facility helps the State Government keep problem wastes out of landfill and reduces illegal dumping.

“We want to encourage communities to recycle problem wastes to help prevent contaminants from entering the environment,” Mr Mallard said. “The centre will complement the community’s existing recycling services, minimise waste and increase recycling.” Open 8.30am to 2pm weekdays and 8am to 12pm Saturdays, the CRC accepts the nine problem household wastes outlined by the Environmental Protection Authority. These include paint, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, motor and other oils, car and household batteries, smoke detectors, and fluro globes and tubes. Needles or sharps are not accepted under any circumstances. Council is also providing drop off of additional waste, including cardboard, polystyrene, mobile phones, TVs and computers. One-off drop off days at Jamison Park will still continue for the time being. The NSW Government has dedicated $127 million to establish new systems, such as the community recycling centre network under the Waste Less Recycle More initiative and the local CRC forms part of a network of 100 facilities being built across NSW.

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Werrington Festival provides fun for the entire family EMILY NEWTON

he annual Werrington Festival is almost here, providing a day for residents to come together for a great time. Nicole Devine, Community Development Worker at Werrington’s Community Junction, said the festival provides disadvantaged families with the same opportunities for social events that families in higher socioeconomic areas experience. “It’s a family fun day and our whole goal is to provide as many free activities as we can so families don’t have to spend money on the kids having fun,” she said. “We have done something from literally the age of zero up to 18 for kids.” The day also embraces the diverse cultures of the area by offering henna art and food trucks from different cultures, as well as face painting, motorised go karts and a rock climbing wall. “Our community members have told us that they want more events in the area,” Ms Devine said. “We’re just trying to give back to them and show that we are hearing them, but also highlight that Werrington does have quite a high disadvantaged population and we want to help them.” A high percentage of residents in

The Japanese students and Caroline Chisholm College students taught each other about their different cultures. Photo: Melinda Jane EMILY NEWTON

tudents at Caroline Chisholm College are celebrating Japanese culture thanks to a visit from a group of Year 10 students from their sister school, Tokyo Junshin Catholic Girls High School. The group of 11 were hosted by the school community in an exchange program that promotes life-long friendships. “We feel there can be no greater motivator for language learning than to learn to speak to each other in real life situations,” said Leader of Learning for Languages at Caroline Chisholm, Wendy Merriman.

“We find the relationships formed between students and families at both schools are long lasting and offer many benefits beyond the classroom. “Our students were surprised to learn that a number of the students are studying until 1am every night.” The visiting students enjoyed seeing famous tourist locations in the city and the Blue Mountains, and also got to experience ‘ordinary’ Australian family life as well. Marianne Todd from the Australian Institute of International Understanding said the experience shows local students the difference in cultures.

The Werrington Festival is back bigger and better next weekend with free activities for the whole family Werrington live below the poverty line, and the area is home to a variety of middle classed, working class and disadvantaged families. Among the fun and festivities, the day will feature services from community support networks including Life Start and Ability Links, to help to develop relationships between residents, business and local community services. The festival will be held at the Namatjira Neighbourhood Centre on Henry Lawson Avenue, Werrington County, on Saturday, August 19 from 11am to 3pm.

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New life for St Marys Safety is the important first step (Reviving St Marys, Weekender August 4). Once people feel safe and comfortable, then you need to work on better shops and some modern restaurants. Good food and good shopping is what people want. MATT SMITH, VIA FACEBOOK

Safety is the key I need to feel safe before anything. I don’t go down there during the day, I sure as hell won’t be going at night. Then there needs to be better shops, more restaurants and decent shops instead of the hock shops, $2 shops and rent to buy shops. That strip doesn’t even interest me at all. DE-ANNE VAN BERGEN, VIA FACEBOOK

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St Marys needs to be brought back to its former glory. Need big name shops back and services that brings people back. Service Centre NSW would be great. Telstra, Optus, general shops etc to bring the customers. Better policing for sure as it’s always good to feel protected in any suburb. There is always good and bad everywhere. St Marys needs people back shopping and catching up to bring life back to the struggling small businesses in the street. I will always shop local if I can. Always have. I don’t and have never felt

uneasy in Queen Street. Unfortunately, like every suburb, there will always be undesirables hanging around. It’s not as bad as it’s being rated. BERNICE WILLIAMS-HOAD, VIA FACEBOOK

Parking crisis The Council doesn’t put commuter car parks in place but you do issue fines for exceeding the time (We need to give them some relief, Weekender August 4). If you really supported the community then just don’t send the rangers to that car park! MELISSA GRAHAM, VIA FACEBOOK

Not so local Extremely disappointing (Not so local, Weekender August 4). Just another money saving opportunity by a big corporate. It’s a real shame. CHONTELLE WEYMAN, VIA FACEBOOK

Local papers are informative So often people say to me, “I didn’t know about that” or “why didn’t they tell somebody”. My response is usually, “it was in the Weekender!” Even in today’s digital age, people need to read their local newspapers if they wish to stay informed. Don’t complain about not knowing about things if you don’t look for the info. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

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Late night train services to and from the Sydney CBD to Penrith will be doubled on the T1 Western Line. It’s part of a raft of train changes announced by the State Government earlier this week. There will be more trains in the AM peak for Penrith, Kingswood and Werrington stations, with a service, on average, every seven and a half minutes, instead of every 10 minutes today. St Marys and Mount Druitt will get a train on average every six minutes in both the AM and PM peaks, instead of every seven and a half. “We know that customers travelling longer distances want faster services and those closer in want to just turn up and go – we can achieve this,” said Transport Minister Andrew Constance.

Bitcoin craze finds its way to Penrith Burger restaurant allows customers to pay using peer-to-peer method EMILY NEWTON

ou might have never heard of it before, but Downtown Brooklyn is pushing Penrith into the future by accepting Bitcoin as a payment method for your favourite burgers, desserts and drinks. Since the start of this financial year, Downtown Brooklyn General Manager Christopher O’Shea made the decision to accept Bitcoin as a payment method. “I’ve been in Bitcoin since 2012, but the laws around it in Australia with a double GST tax were abolished on July 1, so we started accepting it,” Mr O’Shea said. “We probably get about four to five customers a week paying in Bitcoin, so it’s slowly building but it’s still very unheard of.” Mr O’Shea believes that interest in Bitcoin is growing in Australia, and while every now and again people make odd comments, the reception is positive. “Over 300,000 businesses around the world now use Bitcoin as a payment method,” he said. “You can jump on Expedia or Webjet and book a flight overseas with Bitcoin, so it’s slowly building. “It’s a decentralised digital currency that you can use.

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Call for volunteers The Cancer Council is encouraging Penrith residents to show support for someone affected by cancer by volunteering their time on Friday, August 25 for Daffodil Day. Daffodil Day is one of the largest fundraising events in the Southern Hemisphere and the Cancer Council is calling on people to join the volunteer team. Volunteers can help sell fresh daffodils and Cancer Council merchandise at stalls across Penrith and the Nepean. Last year, Cancer Council raised $2.1 million for vital cancer research, prevention programs and support services. To volunteer in Penrith or elsewhere, visit www.daffodilday.com.au/volunteer.

Downtown Brooklyn General Manager Christopher O’Shea says the interest in Bitcoin is slowly growing. Photo: Kate Reid “People know what Bitcoin is, but I don’t know if they understand what Bitcoin is.” Operating since 2009, Bitcoin is a peerto-peer system where transactions take place between users directly, without an intermediary like a bank. Mr O’Shea praises Bitcoin as a different way of sending money that allows for privacy free from financial institutions that track all your details.

“Banks have all your details, whereas using a coin is kind of anonymous, and you can’t be traced,” he said. “But there’s also less fees. In Eftpos transactions [businesses] are charged 1.5 per cent, where this is nothing, you just tap and go.” Every day, there are different forms of ‘coins’ created as more users jump on the digital bandwagon.

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25 years of invaluable parenting help Tresillian Nepean celebrates a special milestone as a quarter of a century of assistance is recognised EMILY NEWTON

ne of Penrith’s not-for-profit organisations is celebrating a quarter of a century providing expert parenting advice to families in the area. Tresillian Nepean, located on the Nepean Hospital campus, has assisted over 125,000 families over the last 25 years. Tresillian CEO Robert Mills and Chairman of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Peter Collins attended celebrations last Thursday, August 3, and acknowledged staff’s loyal service over the years. “What you do for the community in giving babies and young mothers a start is invaluable, you can’t put a price on that,” Mr Collins said at the celebrations. “The service you provide, I just can’t praise you enough.” Mr Collins was instrumental in planning for the centre when serving as the NSW Health Minister in the late 1980s and early 1990s. “We’re very proud to be part of this community, and I will do everything I can to squeeze every dollar I can out of the State Government,” he said. “We’ve got over half a billion dollars for

Anne Thomas, Leanne Daggar, Sue Bemmer and Sue Bruhm have all worked at Tresillian Nepean since it opened. Photo: Kate Reid Stage 1 of Nepean Hospital… in five years when that money is spent and Stage 2 is announced, and there will be a Stage 2, I want the best hospital we can possibly

have with all the bells and whistles. One of those bells and whistles is Tresillian.” Operational Nurse Manager Leanne Daggar is one of five staff members who

have been a part of Tresillian Nepean since it opened. “It’s unreal, it’s gone so quickly,” she said. “It’s really exciting to have a lot of old staff here to celebrate with us.” Ms Daggar said that while there has been many changes to how Tresillian supports families over the years, the presenting issues of unsettled babies and toddlers remain the same. “I think families are much more complex these days,” she said. “We’ve moved away from just looking after the child to actually looking after the whole family.” Tresillian is a not-for-profit organisation that assists around 80,000 Australian families each year by providing evidencebased education and support on issues such as breastfeeding, sleep, settling and nutrition. Mr Mills said it has been terrific to see the real support provided to families in the local area. “Literally thousands of young families have benefited from Tresillian’s services at Nepean,” Mr Mills said. More photos from Tresillian’s 25th anniversary celebrations can be found on page 48.

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August 7-13 is Homelessness week. Homelessness is a term we’re all familiar with, but it’s also something that’s frequently misunderstood. The picture we most often see of homelessness is someone sleeping rough. But the truth is that homelessness is not limited to those who sleep rough, they’re just those we can see. In fact the majority of homeless Australians stay with friends, couch surf or hop from shelter to shelter, and are consequently invisible to the rest of the community. And none of us are immune to becoming homeless. Homelessness can affect anyone; young and old, single people and families with children, as well as older people. And research shows that just a few unfortunate events have the potential to turn our lives around completely – like the loss of a partner, unexpected expense or eviction at short notice. The most common cause of homelessness in Penrith is housing crisis, which can be triggered by loss of income through illness, unemployment or family separation.

Domestic and family violence is the second highest cause of homelessness. Mental health issues are both a cause and consequence of homelessness, with mental health issues rating as the third most common reason people seek assistance from adult homelessness services. Sadly the level of homelessness in Australia is increasing. But thankfully help is available for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. If you need a place to stay right now, or you need help with your current living situation call The Right Door on 1800 760 071 and they will put you in touch with the services you need in the local area. For after-hours help, call Link2Home on 1800 152 152. Council also provides a Service Resource Card that lists services for anyone needing meals, emergency food parcels, accommodation, health care and mental health services. Call 4732 7777 to ask for a card, or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/homelessness to find out more.

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Local firefighters step up to the challenge EMILY NEWTON

rchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) firefighters Emily Dal Santo and Gage Pitt are stepping up to help raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease. On Saturday, October 14, the duo will race teams of firefighters to climb all 1504 stairs, or 98 floors, of the Sydney Tower Eye, each carrying an additional 20kg of gear. Ms Dal Santo said she was looking forward to taking on the enormous task. “What made me do it was it was for a good cause and because I wanted to challenge myself to do something so gruelling,” Ms Dal Santo said. “This is my first time doing something crazy like this. “Our fundraising goal is $1,504 because it’s the amount of stairs we have to climb, so it’s a dollar per step, and I think we will achieve it.” Having attempted nothing like this before, Mr Pitt joked that he had been “suckered” into participating in the challenge by Ms Dal Santo. “I’m looking forward to the challenge,” he said. “I just want to make it to the top.”

The challenge will be difficult but it’s nothing compared to the challenge patients with Motor Neurone Disease face on a daily basis. Passionate about helping people, Mr Pitt has been at Orchard Hills RFB for nine years, joining when he was about 15-yearsold with his neighbour. “I’ve sort of become a permanent fixture to the place,” he laughed. The now 17-year-old Ms Dal Santo has also been at Orchard Hills RFB for years, starting as a cadet at 12-years-old. “I honestly love it, it’s like my second family, my second home,” she said. “All the guys at the station are like my big brothers. “When I finish school I want to become a PE teacher, but the dream is to join Fire & Rescue NSW in a paid position.” The pair said training has been very difficult but is going very well so far. They’ve been training vigorously by climbing any stairs they’re able to find, frequenting the stairs near Knapsack Bridge. Every dollar raised will directly support vital research at the Macquarie University Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre. To support the Orchard Hills RFB team as they fundraise for Motor Neurone Disease, visit firiesclimb.gofundraise.com.au/ page/OrchardHillsRFBforMND.

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» There was an unusual sight at the

post-match press conference after last Sunday’s match, with Nathan Cleary joining Anthony Griffin and Peter Wallace to speak to the media. There was so many interview requests for Nathan after the game, given the ‘Cleary showdown’, that the club’s media team decided putting him in front of everyone at the same time was the best option. It’s hard to believe Cleary is only 19-years-old – his maturity in handling the build-up to last Sunday’s game and all of the attention afterwards is to be admired. Cleary also appeared on Fox League’s ‘League Life’ program on Wednesday night.

» Ivan Cleary also handled all of the

attention well and rather than brush it off, admitted that it was a rather bizarre feeling coaching against his son. “It was different... I’ve never really wanted him to miss a goal but I wanted him to miss a couple today,” he said last Sunday. “I’m glad it’s over in one sense but I guess I’ll have to do it a couple more times yet.”

» Congratulations to Panthers centre Waqa Blake. He and his partner are

expecting their first child early next year – further proof Phil Gould may need to offer babysitting services at the Academy with so many players expecting new additions in the next six months.

» Penrith boy Mat Thompson certainly

did the hard yards for Channel Nine last week, calling three games for the network on three consecutive days. Thompson finished his trifecta by calling Penrith’s victory over the Tigers at Pepper Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Sitting in the next box was Fox League’s Andrew Voss, who remains unsigned for 2018 and if rumours are to be believed, could be in line for a return to Nine. If Voss and Nine can put their highly publicised differences aside, it would be a sensible move for the freeto-air broadcaster with Ray Warren now calling very few games during the regular season. A Voss-Thompson combination could put Nine back in favour with plenty of fans who have deserted the network for Fox’s slicker coverage.

» Talking of TV coverage, the Panthers

v Tigers match was a big winner for Fox League on Sunday, attracting an average

audience of 252,000 (the most watched pay TV show of the day). The game also attracted an average audience of 291,000 on Channel Nine.

» Trent Merrin has admitted that players

were extremely unhappy at Phil Gould’s ruling that they couldn’t wear green tape symbolising their support for the Rugby League Players Association in the Bulldogs game last month. “Obviously everyone wasn’t happy with us not jumping on board with it but it happened on game day so we didn’t really want to muck around too much with everything on game day,” Merrin told Sky Sports Radio’s Big Sports Breakfast. “It was a pretty tough call. A lot of the players were pretty filthy about it but that’s out of our hands, that’s something we can’t control.”

» It was a Watene-Zelezniak-a-thon at

Pepper Stadium last weekend with the brothers’ extended family in fine voice watching Dallin and Malakai do battle on the Pepper Stadium turf. A huge group of extended family cheered the brothers on, with club loyalties split right down the middle.

» Penrith hooker Peter Wallace has been

named in the provisional Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby League World Cup, alongside youngster Lachlan Stein. Stein, who came to Penrith from Cronulla, lists ‘playing for the Kangaroos’ as a career goal on the Panthers’ website. The Bravehearts will have to do for now!

» Talking of the World Cup, Josh

Mansour wasn’t named in the Lebanon 40-man squad announced last week as he pushes for Kangaroos selection. He’ll need a big finish to the year to impress Mal Meninga.

» A copy of rugby league journalist Steve

Mascord’s new book landed on my desk this week. Rugby League, Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Road And Me is an insightful look into the life of a rugby league journalist who seems to have been around forever, but Mascord’s personal story is a remarkable one in itself and unfolds throughout the book. Touchstones is out now via Stoke Hill Press.

» Expect the Panthers to announce a new deal for Dylan Edwards very soon.

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he legendary US football coach Vince Lombardi once said: “They call it coaching but it is teaching. You do not just tell them, you show them the reasons.” Such a message about coaching perhaps explains why Anthony Griffin was at the Panthers Rugby League Academy on Monday morning less than 12 hours after Penrith’s win over the Wests Tigers. It was still dark, but Griffin couldn’t sleep. With his side moving into the top eight after 22 long weeks, Griffin knows he has much to teach his football team in the next month.

A September dream has now very much become a reality. While there is still a fair bit of work to do with this squad on the training paddock to get them to Finals standard, Griffin’s real job over the next month is to mentally prepare his side for the journey ahead. A lot of that work will almost certainly be video sessions – learning from the little mistakes will go a long way to putting Penrith on the correct course. As Lombardi said, show them the reasons. The Panthers have now won five games in a row and don’t let anybody tell you the opposition was sub-standard. Manly are heading towards a top eight berth while the Warriors, Titans and Bulldogs were all fighting to keep their seasons alive against Penrith, but the Panthers managed to find a way to win. Against the Tigers last Sunday, the Panthers again ‘did enough’ to get the two competition points – it wasn’t

pretty but winning is the most important thing at the moment. A line has now been drawn and with Penrith in the top eight, the mission is to stay there. And it’s improving those little things that will keep Penrith in line for September – better last tackle options, more kick pressure and a better completion rate would be at the top of Griffin’s list. Last Sunday’s game was one of only a handful of NRL matches this year that didn’t feature a single line drop-out. That doesn’t say much for the Tigers’ kicking game either but more importantly it shows that Penrith aren’t building the type of pressure to earn repeat sets and possession – both of which win football games. Against the better sides, like the Cowboys this Saturday, the Panthers would be punished for such issues. While Tyrone May has held his own

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filling in for five-eighth Matt Moylan, the skipper’s likely return this Saturday night (albeit wearing jumper number 18) will hopefully ignite some more spark into Penrith’s attack close to the line. Too often last week Nathan Cleary got caught with the ball on the fourth tackle, taking him out of action for the last play. Moylan’s return will relieve some of that pressure and hopefully result in better last tackle options and more pressure on the opposition. The Cowboys have lost Antonio Winterstein and Gavin Cooper to injury, while Te Maire Martin is reportedly in some doubt. This is probably Penrith’s biggest test in their recent winning run, but with Moylan returning and plenty of confidence being gained from last Sunday’s win, I think victory number six is looking like a pretty good chance. Tip: Panthers by 8.

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fter scraping through the past month with some unconvincing wins, Penrith will need to be at their very best this weekend and for the remainder of the season, if they’re to hold their place in the all-important top eight. While winning “ugly” is sometimes all you need to do at this point of the season, Penrith will need to lift their game this Saturday night to overcome a strong Cowboys outfit who are also out to cement their spot in the Finals. Speaking with Extra Time, Panthers backrower Isaah Yeo said while his side haven’t been playing their best footy of late, they are doing enough to get the points on the board.

“It’s been a good little period for us, it’s been a little bit scrappy but we are still finding a way to win which is the most pleasing thing,” he said. “I think we are going to have to rise to the challenge this week. When you are versing teams like the Cowboys you have to stand up a little bit more and I think we do that well as a side.” Ironically, North Queensland were the team to snap Penrith’s five game winning streak when they got the job done in Townsville in the dying minutes back in Round 16. On Saturday they’ll look to break the current streak of five wins and halt Penrith’s late season run. Yeo said revenge will be sweet if they get the points over the Cowboys in what is Penrith’s fourth straight home game. “Defence-wise it was our best game all year, we had almost no ball the whole game and they scored from a kick in the last two minutes after we defended our line for so many sets,” he said. “The way that game finished wasn’t

Isaah Yeo running out for the Panthers against the Tigers last week. Photo: Megan Dunn ideal but we took a lot of confidence out of that game and it’ll be nice to get one back on them this weekend.” The following week Penrith were embarrassed by lowly South Sydney but haven’t lost a game since. Yeo said the side always had plenty of belief they would turn things around.

“It wasn’t an ideal performance against Souths, probably our most disappointing of the year, but it may have been a good wake-up call for us and we’ve had a good patch since then,” he said. “The next month will be a real good test to see where we are at and to see if we deserve to be playing Finals footy.”

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JAMIE SOWARD The NRL has seen some outstanding young talent debut in first grade this season with plenty of kids making their way onto highlight reels. For this week’s column, I’m listing my five best rookies of 2017 and declare who will win the NRL’s Rookie of the Year… Dylan Edwards (Panthers) Dylan has been fantastic since returning to first grade this year. I was there for his debut game last year against the Sharks and we knew he had some talent back then but what really has taken his game to the next level isn’t his attack, it’s his defence. The Panthers are a much better side when he’s defending at fullback. Any time there’s a half break Dylan’s able to stop it and put himself in a position to get his team back on side and rescue the situation. To be a premiership-winning side you need a defensive fullback and Dylan may already be one of the top two or three defending fullbacks in the competition. Corey Harawira-Naera (Panthers) I’ve known Corey for a while now and he’s always been the fittest forward at the club. When you watch Corey play he is no nonsense, he gets up and makes his tack-

les. He also runs a beautiful line and any halfback who can drift across and hit him early will reap the rewards. It’s a different back-row than the one we thought we would see from Penrith this year but it appears Corey has cemented his spot there for a while to come, pushing the likes of Bryce Cartwright to the bench. Jayden Brailey (Sharks) If Sharks hooker Jayden Brailey didn’t break his jaw back in June, he would have been Rookie of the Year. To come in and replace Mick Ennis, this kid has done an outstanding job for Cronulla. He hasn’t tried to overplay his hand too much, he’s got great service out of dummy half and he’ll be a real x-factor for the Sharks when he returns in time for the Finals. Brock Lamb (Knights) Young Brock has had a tough season with the struggling Knights. Since that blunder against the Bulldogs a month ago, Brock has come a long way and been pivotal in the Knights’ last two wins. Brock is someone Newcastle can build around next year and when they get their more professional and experienced players in, they will start to fire, I have no doubt about that.

Nick Cotric (Raiders) Nick has been outstanding for the Raiders in his debut season. At only 18 years of age he’s already one of Canberra’s main go-forward players at the back. He’s already scored 13 tries in his rookie year and when you watch him play, he’s always involved. Nick actually reminds me of Josh Mansour with the way he gets

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through his work and how big and strong he is. I think his combination with Jarrod Croker will be lethal over the next five or six years for the Raiders. For me, he will be the NRL’s Rookie of the Year in 2017.

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e’s fast becoming every Penrith fan’s favourite player but boom young fullback Dylan Edwards says he just wants to make his teammates happy. A certain Rookie of the Year candidate, the 21-year-old has been very impressive during Penrith’s current five game winning streak. Not only is he getting more and more comfortable under the high ball every week, his defence and support play has a lot of rugby league experts very excited about his long-term future in the game. And no wonder he is going so good – on Wednesday afternoon Edwards, along with Nathan Cleary and Tyrone May, were getting specialised training from none other than Panthers great Greg Alexander. “Brandy’s a Penrith legend and it’s awesome to be able to listen to him and get some tips and tricks,” Edwards told Extra Time. “Brandy’s been working with Nath and our little spine a lot lately, working on combinations we can bring to a game.” While the 1991 Premiership winner has been the ideal mentor for Penrith’s young

brigade, Edwards revealed he’s also been modelling his playing style on many current fullbacks in the game including Panthers skipper and teammate Matt Moylan. “You do a fair bit of video on the top fullbacks like Tedesco, Boyd, Slater and Moyza, and you try and take as many tips and tricks off them as you can,” Edwards said. “Every chance I get I ask Moyza a question and he’s more than happy to answer them and help me out if I need it.” Edwards has been so impressive during his 11 games in the top grade this year that he’s every chance of winning the NRL’s Rookie of the Year title at next month’s Dally M Awards. However Edwards, as humble as he is, strongly believes another Panthers player deserves the attention come Awards night. “I’d give it to Corey Harawira-Naera, if it were me,” he said. “Corey’s killed it this year and has worked really hard, doing plenty of extras.” While Edwards still has another year to run on his current contract with Penrith, there have been whispers of late that the Bellingen Dorrigo junior could be in line for a well deserved extension. “I’m I am just going to keep playing and see what happens. I definitely want to remain here 100 per cent,” he said.

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t’s inevitable in any sport that you’ll have sad lows – seasons that don’t go right, times you just can’t get a result. For the Penrith Panthers, 1980 was one of those years. It was a disastrous season for the club – they secured just two wins and one draw from the entire year. Crowds at Penrith Stadium were terrible and at away grounds, very few fans were keen on watching the Panthers play. Penrith drew with Parramatta 19-all and beat Cronulla 15-14 in the first half of the season, but would have to wait until the last match of the year for their second win – a 15-7 defeat of Norths at North Sydney Oval. But while history will show a wooden

spoon for the Panthers, the side actually played some competitive football and was beaten by six points or less on no less than 10 occasions during the season. The worst run during the year was of 12 straight losses, starting with a 26-2 loss at the hands of Easts at the SCG. The crowds very much deserted the Panthers that year. 13,423 was the best crowd of the season at Penrith Park (for the 19-all draw with the Eels), but by the end of the season the crowds had dropped to below 6,000. Penrith’s last match of the year against Norths at North Sydney Oval was played in front of just 2,247 fans, showing just how little interest there was in watching the Panthers. In 1980, three players played 20 first grade games – Darryl Brohman, Jamie Jones and Lou Zivanovic. Brohman, these days known as The Big Marn, even bagged four tries. The club’s leading try scorer was

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Marvin Hicks, who scored 12 tries from his 19 appearances that season. 1980 was certainly a season to forget for the Panthers, and things didn’t get much better in 1981 when the side finished 11th, just one position better than the previous year. Times were tough for an emerging Penrith side back then – a period we hope the side will never return to. We all know what happened over the next decade, however. Good recruitment, the emergence of local juniors and quality coaching saw the Panthers become a true force in the competition. By the mid-1980’s, the rugby league world had its eyes on Penrith and in 1990, a decade after that disastrous 1980 season, the side qualified for its first grand final. A year later, they won the premiership and any lingering memories from those days at the bottom of the ladder were washed away.

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ou’d be hard pressed to find an Aussie who doesn’t know Daryl Braithwaite’s hit ‘The Horses’. But what many of those voices that sing along enthusiastically to the classic track probably don’t realise is that it’s not an original. In April this year Daryl took to the stage with the song’s writer, Grammy Award winning artist Rickie Lee Jones, to perform the iconic track together for the first time. “It was exciting and it was nerve-racking to say the least,” Daryl said. “I really didn’t know if her audience were going to accept me, but they were very accommodating. “Not only that but it was just amazing being able to talk to Rickie Lee and get her feelings about the song.” ‘The Horses’ has experienced a certain resurgence in recent years – no doubt boosted by music streaming services which give younger audiences access to a huge catalogue of past hits. This ebb and flow in popularity is something Daryl has experienced since releasing the track in 1991 – more than a quarter of a century ago. “When it first came out it was definitely

a grower before it finally became successful in the charts,” he said. “It didn’t seem to have the effect it’s had for the last decade, in the last 10 years it’s gradually grown into something again. “I don’t know why, I’m flabbergasted as to whether it’s the melody, the musical aspects of it, the lyrical content or just all those things put together.” Along with ‘The Horses’ Daryl is also known for hits including ‘One Summer’ and ‘As the Days Go By’ and for his work as the lead vocalist of the Aussie 70s rock band Sherbet. More recently Daryl has lent his voice to the track ‘Up on the Roof’ on the tribute album ‘Beautiful – A Tribute to Carole King’, and is currently in talks to do a duet with fellow rocker James Reyne. Daryl attributes his success and longevity in the industry to one particular song off his 1987 album ‘Edge’. “The first single off that was ‘As the Days Go By’, if that hadn’t had been successful, if it hadn’t have worked, then we probably wouldn’t be talking right now,” he said. “I’ve been thinking about it over the last couple of days and I thought ‘god it’s nearly been 50 years’.” Despite his long career, Daryl is showing no signs of slowing down and retirement isn’t even part of his thought process. “We’re just about to start touring again and we go through till April,” he said. “Sometimes I look at it in amazement

that we have so much work available and there’s audiences there that still like what I do.” Daryl Braithwaite will be performing at

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amisontown actress Patricia Pemberton takes on the role of a young woman struggling with an unwanted pregnancy in the Australian premiere of ‘Dry Land’ at The Kings Cross Theatre. The riveting play – which premiered on Friday, July 28 – is the brainchild of much-heralded American newcomer Ruby Rae Spiegel. The story is based around Amy and Ester who meet in the locker room of a Florida high school. It takes a frank look at the subjects of female friendship, abortion and resilience. “After I’d read the script the first time I just knew this was something that I needed to do,” Patricia said about the role. “I was really drawn to the fact that Amy is going through such an internal struggle, but was putting on such a fierce outside persona.” ‘Dry Land’ features a host of emerging stars of the Sydney theatre scene and is led by acclaimed director Claudia Barrie,

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Patricia Pemberton (left) in ‘Dry Land’. Photo: Michael Booth who says she has a great admiration for the honesty and complexity of the story. “It captures female adolescence on the cusp of change with hilarious, harrowing and profoundly moving authenticity,” Claudia said.

‘Dry Land’ will be on at The Kings Cross Theatre in Kings Cross until Saturday, August 19. Tickets are $25-$35. For more information or to purchase tickets to the production, visit www.kingsxtheatre.com.

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ulti-award winning entertainer Adam Scicluna is saying goodbye to the stage, but not before one last hurrah. Over the last 17 years Adam has kept audiences entertained with that huge voice and plenty of laughs, and now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bidding adieu with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Adam Scicluna: Back to Brass Farewell Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Evan Theatre this September. It comes as no surprise that Adam chose the Evan Theatre as the site of his final performance, having been a Panthers favourite for many years. The eight-time Male Performer of the Year winner has performed at NRL season launches, Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinners, Christmas functions and more, earning

him a place in the heart of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulars. So grab your friends and family and head down to Panthers to help celebrate and make this a performance to remember. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Adam Scicluna: Back to Brass Farewell Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be on at the Evan Theatre on Sunday, September 10 at 4pm. Tickets start at $11.90. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit panthers.com. au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

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alented performers from across Penrith are joining the Richmond Players to bring something truly magical to the stage. To celebrate its 65th anniversary the local theatre group, in collaboration with Richmond High School, will perform an adaptation of Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The talented cast and crew, students of Richmond High School, staff and the production team have been working hard to create a truly spectacular array of sets, scenes, props, exquisite costuming, sound, music and magic to bring to

life this much-loved classic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been an amazing journey collaborating with Richmond High School utilising students from the school in every facet of the production,â&#x20AC;? Director Josephine Dwyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity for the students to learn more about how a musical production of this scale comes together and for them to be a part of this is simply awesome.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be on at Richmond High School on Friday, August 11 and 18 at 8pm, and Saturday, August 12 and 19 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets start from $29. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.richmondplayers.com.au or call 8006 6997.

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Ê Foxtel is axing LifeStyle YOU and downgrading two of its channels, Smooth and Foxtel Arts. From October 11 Foxtel Arts and Smooth will share the same broadcast signal, while still occupying two channel numbers (133 and 806) but be day-parted, with Smooth programming throughout the day and overnight from midnight to 6pm and Foxtel Arts content scheduled from 6pm to 12am, daily. There is no change in pricing however Foxtel Arts will be available to all customers, irrespective of their subscription package. Meanwhile, LifeStyle YOU content will be moving to The Lifestyle Channel, Arena and On Demand. Ê Foxtel Movies will launch a James Bond pop-up channel today, August 11 until Sunday, August 20. The pop-up will broadcast a stellar lineup of 24 movies in the iconic series from EON Productions and MGM plus two additional movies, the James Bond spoof ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Never Say Never Again’. The 10-day movie marathon will launch with the first film in the Bond series released 55 years ago, ‘Dr No’ and will run through to the very latest Bond film and box office smash, ‘Spectre’. Ê Legendary Channel Nine political reporter Laurie Oakes has announced his retirement after 52 years in the business. The 73-year-old, who has been with Nine since 1980, is officially retiring on August 18. Oakes broke some of this nation’s biggest political stories and leaves massive shoes to fill. I wish him well! Ê Will Channel Seven launch a new show to rival ‘Ninja Warrior’? It’s understood the network is keen on a sports

WILL & GRACE SEPT 29 • STAN entertainment show and is looking at airing an Australian version of ‘Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge’. The format sees teams of five tackle a 1.6km obstacle course in a bid to win a huge cash prize. The teams are comprised of two men and two women who are matched with an “elite Spartan athlete” who is picked by the show and is the team captain.

pay-per-views, including ‘WrestleMania’ and ‘SummerSlam’.

Ê Streaming service Stan will air the new series of ‘Will & Grace’. New episodes of the revived sitcom will be seen exclusively on the platform from September 29.

US comedy ‘The Middle’ has been axed after nine seasons.

Ê Katy Perry will host the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, August 28 at 9am.

Ê Foxtel has renewed its deal with the WWE for a whopping 18th year. The deal covers WWE programming live in Australia, including WWE’s flagship shows ‘Raw’ and ‘SmackDown’ as well as WWE

Ê Netflix has announced ‘Anne with an E.’ will return for a second season. The retelling of the famous ‘Anne of Green Gables’, the second season sees an increased order from eight hours to 10.

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the truth is far more disturbing than he ever could have imagined. ‘Get Out’ has received overwhelming critical praise for its smart, funny and thought-provoking narrative, which addresses the issue of modern day race relations. This unique spin on the horror genre is the brainchild of actor, comedian and filmmaker Jordan Peele, who both wrote and directed the film.

CINEMA Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

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Rated M One of Australia’s favourite artists comes together with Australia’s most iconic music venue in this week’s new release. Kate Miller-Heidke recorded her new album in March this year, bringing fans a live recording of some of her greatest hits and fan favourites, including ‘The Last Day on Earth’, ‘Sarah’ and ‘O Vertigo!’ With the singer-songwriter’s beautiful operatic vocals blending seamlessly with the sounds of The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, this album is a must-have!

For sci-fi fans the wait is finally over with the much-anticipated ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ hitting cinemas this week. Set in the 28th century the story follows special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) who are given the unenviable task of maintaining order throughout the human territories. The duo are sent by the minister of defence on a mission to Alpha, a vast metropolis where species from thousands of planets gather and share both culture and knowledge. Things take a nasty turn when a dark force threatens the peaceful city, and

Valerian and Laureline must help to find and destroy the menace that puts the whole universe at risk. ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ is based on the French comic series Valerian and Laureline, and was directed by Luc Besson, the legendary director responsible for the sci-fi cult hit ‘The Fifth Element’. The film has been praised for its stunning visual effects, so this is one flick you’ll want to experience on the big screen. ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ is now showing at Hoyts Penrith in the Westfield complex. For session times, visit www.hoyts.com.au.

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With Mercury now in retrograde motion proceed carefully with a complicated professional project this week. If you are too hasty then you’ll experience communication problems with a work colleague, client or customer. Strong feelings could resurface in close relationships too, as loved ones push your emotional buttons. Simmer down and settle down, otherwise you run the risk of turning a minor matter into a major obsession.

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With the fiery Sun and Mars both charging through your sign, it’s time for largerthan-life Leos to let your hair down, express yourself and indulge your senses. Be inspired by movie star Mae West “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful”. But Mercury is now retrograde. So make sure you process information thoroughly, especially involving personal finances. Otherwise things will quickly become very confusing.

Expect some dramas this week, as Pluto stirs up old grievances with a friend or relative. By all means use your diplomatic talents to help find solutions but, if you sit back and let others make decisions, then you’ll just feel paralysed and powerless. So strive to be much more self-sufficient, especially at work and home. Getting the ratio right between your public and private lives is challenging.

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Are work or school worries on your mind? Does a relationship with a colleague or friend feel as if it’s going backwards? Mercury is now reversing through your sign. So, with patience and persistence, you can turn things around. It’s also a suitable time to redefine the persona you are presenting. Coco Chanel: “How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone”.

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Mercury is now reversing through your travel zone for nearly three weeks. So expect some mix-ups and mayhem involving cars, buses, trains, planes, commuting and/or holiday plans. And does the gap between your ambitious dreams and your daily reality seem to be incredibly wide at the moment? Gradual progress is being made behind the scenes. You need to slow down and calm down.

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Be careful your spontaneous spirit doesn’t land you in unexpected trouble! You’re keen to communicate but, if you rush in and say the first thing on your mind then you could find yourself regretting your haste. With the Sun and Mars transiting through your travel zone, many adventurous Archers will soon head off on an overseas trip, interstate interlude or weekend getaway. Remember Mercury is retro, so double-check your itinerary!

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Are you feeling hemmed in at home? This week’s stars favour cleaning, de-cluttering, renovating and/or extending your present living space so it’s more open and spacious. Twins need room to breathe! With Mercury now reversing through your home zone, expect some domestic dramas over the next few weeks. Relationships and extra responsibilities go hand in hand, don’t try and escape from commitments.

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

This week there may be conflict between domestic and professional responsibilities. You’re keen to plunge into a personal project ASAP but make sure you do your homework first. Otherwise there’ll be major mix-ups and general mayhem over the next three weeks. You could also experience problems with a work colleague, family member or close friend who is jealous of what you are achieving. Just flash them a lovely Libran smile.

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Mercury is retrograde until September 5. So expect communication chaos, relationship rumbles and/or financial frustrations over the next few weeks. It’s also a time when unresolved issues from the past could be dredged up all over again. Don’t let it stop you from being adventurous and taking on challenges. As Madonna said: “If I can’t be daring in my work or the way I live my life, then I don’t really see the point of being on this planet”.

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Avoid getting drawn into a pointless power struggle with a loved one on Tuesday. With Mercury now in retrograde mode expect some frustrating disruptions and delays involving commerce, cars, computers, travel or phones. And make sure you are especially careful with what you put on social media, as it will be very easy for others to completely misinterpret your true meaning.

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Tuesday’s tempestuous stars highlight your inclination to jealous, possessive or overbearing behaviour. It’s time to loosen your intense grip on a loved one Scorpio! Otherwise you’ll just drive them away with your dramatic and demanding behaviour. On Thursday you’re in the mood to text and tweet; socialise and circulate. But are you sending confusing mixed messages?

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Expect some communication mayhem over the next few weeks, as Mercury reverses through your relationship zone. Loved ones will certainly test your patience. If you are firm and flexible – a tricky balance – then you’ll be able to navigate your way through the constantly changing landscape. Don’t dismiss financial matters. The devil is in the detail, as you research, revise and re-do.

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Why income protection insurance is a must-have

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As I’ve said a few times in this column (and everywhere else), insurance although not sexy, is a vital part of the financial planning process and I would like to share a client experience that really illustrates this point. A couple came to see me as they had got themselves into financial difficulty and were at the point that if unable to re-finance, losing their house was a real possibility. I sat down with them to solve their problems long-term, they had a budget, which they had stuck to permanently, did not have credit cards and their only debt was for each of their cars. They were hardworking and earned good income, were fiscally responsible, so how did this happen? One partner got sick, nothing dire, but they were unable to work for three months, no income for three months and they nearly ended up in financial ruin. When we hear of people losing their house, our normal reaction is to assume they did something foolish, a gambling problem, lived beyond their means etc.

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This allows us to convince ourselves it would never happen to us. The truth is that the biggest risk of losing a house is due to lack of income, the primary reason for sustained long-term loss of income is usually health related, and none of us are immune to injury or illness. Ask yourself, if you or your partner was unable to work due to injury or illness, how long could you forego income before you were exactly like these clients and at risk of losing your house? Would it be one month, three months, one year?

In today’s society very few people could last much longer than a few months without an income, and this is why income protection is vitally important. Income protection is designed to pay the insured an income in the event they are unable to work due to injury or illness, and in the case above had the client have had income protection insurance they never would have found themselves in the situation where losing their house was a possibility. Food for thought.

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The power of positive thinking is an important part of education and achievement... It is true that life is short, so it is important we enjoy every moment of this great adventure that we call life. Every day we are surrounded by wonderful experiences and opportunities and these are balanced problems and setbacks. One of our first opportunities in life is education; perform well at the HSC and a wealth of prospects present themselves. This column seeks to show how our philosophy and mental state are important drivers to our success. Some people see life through the small end of the telescope, and thus they enlarge even the smallest hurdle to an immovable obstacle. As Robert Kennedy said at the eulogy to his brother John, “some people see things as they are and ask ‘why?’, he (JFK) saw things as they could be and asked ‘why not?’” Children start life facing competing thoughts, philosophies and the mundane that block them from the state of happiness and success that is their legacy at birth. Too often we focus on what has

happened to us, on how “unfair” it seems, and how this event or that circumstance is preventing us from obtaining our desired state of grace. The late Dr Stephen Covey realised the tragedy in this line of thinking when he explained the meaning of response. Take courage, it matters NOT what happens to you, all that matters is your response. “Between stimulus and response there is a gap, a time when you decide how you will respond, within this situation, this is the kernel that separates a successful life from the life of ‘what might have been’.” Life is short, so it should be exciting. Don’t moan the “paper-cut” but look to the example of others who have suffered horrific injuries and yet are able to lead exciting and fruitful lives. Paralympians offer many concrete examples of the power of positive thinking.

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The lowdown on iron: What it does and why you need it

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Iron is crucial to our health, but how much do we really know about it, and are we getting enough of it?

Kate Reid Nutritionist kate.reid@ westernweekender.com.au @kate_reid6

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By now most of us are familiar with iron, but other than the fact that it can be found in meat how much do we really understand about this important mineral? This week I thought I’d provide an overview of what it does, how much we need, and where to get it. Iron’s job is to help transport oxygen around the body. Without enough iron deficiency occurs, which can lead to symptoms including fatigue and lack of concentration. As with any nutrient certain groups are at higher risk of iron deficiency including young children, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, vegetarians and vegans. When it comes to how much iron we need each day women require more iron than men due to blood loss during menstruation. Women aged 19 and over require 18mg of iron per day (this number decreases to 8mg over the age of 50), while men aged 19 and over require 8mg of iron per day. So now you know how much you need

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to aim for let’s take a look at the best food sources of iron. Though there is a myth that you need animal foods for iron the truth is it can be obtained through either animal or plant sources. Red meat, tinned tuna, salmon, chicken and other meats are all sources of a type of iron known as haem iron. Plant sources – including tofu, nuts, beans and lentils, green leafy vegetables, and wholegrain breads and cereals – contain what is known as non-haem iron. Haem iron is better absorbed than nonhaem iron, but this doesn’t mean you have to eat meat. For those that don’t consume animal

products it helps to consume plant-based iron sources with foods that are high in vitamin C, think citrus fruits or red capsicum, as this helps to aid iron absorption. On the other hand calcium tends to inhibit absorption, so try to avoid consuming calcium rich foods with iron rich foods i.e. have a glass of milk between meals instead of with meals. If you think you may not be getting the iron your body needs it’s important to speak to your GP who can assess your iron levels through a simple blood test. Supplementation is an option for those low in iron but this should only be undertaken after consultation with your GP or dietitian as excess iron can cause harm.

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Dangerous plants that could be lurking in your garden

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Nicole McMillan Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

With spring just around the corner, it is a great time to refresh your garden. We thought we would discuss some of the most common plants that are toxic to pets. We will be discussing three common plants that can be fatal if ingested. Lilies are often used in floral arrangements, however, many cat owners and florists are unaware that lilies are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. Indoor cats and especially kittens are drawn to flowers as they are a novel feature in a familiar environment. The toxic chemical in lilies that causes injuries to the kidneys is unknown but all components of the plant are toxic – this includes the petals, stamen, leaves and pollen. As little as two leaves or part of a single flower have been reported to cause death. Even a kitten mouthing a plant should be considered a potentially fatal ingestion. If you suspect your cat may have ingested lilies it is vital that you seek immediate veterinary attention as early detection and treatment is vital. The prognosis for a full recovery is excellent if treatment is started before kidney failure develops.

Another plant that is toxic in both dogs and cats is Brunfelsia – commonly known as Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. This beautiful plant is very common in suburban areas and has violet, lilac and white flowers. This is perhaps the most toxic plant to dogs and is commonly associated with death. All parts of the plant are considered toxic, especially the fruit which drops after flowering. The toxins can cause seizures, paralysis/weakness and a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. This plant can affect multiple organs of the body and treatment of the animal can be challenging. One of the

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What are the changes and steps that you need to know when it comes to Menopause? What do you need to know that isn’t discussed but will successfully improve adapting to this new stage? There seems to be two profound and intrinsically complex stages, that occur over a woman’s life. Entering menstruation and the ceasing of it. The starting transition into the start of fertility, is a far from pleasant experience and moreover the ceasing of it, seems to be an even greater physiological revolution. But perhaps the unfavourable physical experience encountered, when trying to adapt to either menstruation or menopause has less to do with the physiological alterations, and more to do with the lack of knowledge enforcing how to accommodate the changes. Menopause is not a singular change but rather a course of several physiological adaptions which occurs over several years. The transition is often accompanied by hot flushes, headaches, increased sweating, dizziness, shortened breathing and mood fluctuations.

The physical symptoms alone, do not highlight the magnitude of the biological changes that occur. It should be better understood that the transition includes physiological variations to insulin sensitivity, blood plasma volume, core temperature and rate of bone density loss. These changes increase the risk of fatty liver, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol for women entering or dealing with menopause. What’s more is menopausal women are more likely to store fat around the belly region. This is because the body stores certain foods differently post-menopause compared to pre-menopause. Particularly, premenopausal women will store fructose predominantly in the backside and thighs; enter menopause and storage occurs around the belly. The decline in estrogen means muscle recovery as well as injury recovery is lessened. Therefore, the active woman needs to ensure proper nutrient balance to support recovery. Applying diet accordingly is most essential and works well in avoiding weight gain around the belly and reduces the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver and hypertension. Specific diet inclusions will successfully help to mitigate unwanted menopausal symptoms.

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Blockbuster movie can teach us lessons about life

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Imagine being without hope, then being rescued. Your hope and your life would be restored, and all it took was a little bit of belief...

Rev John Lavender www.glenmorepark anglican.com.au and on Facebook

‘Dunkirk’, the latest movie by Christopher Nolan, is an intense, extraordinarily powerful movie about rescue, survival and sacrifice. The movie tells the story of how in World War II, over 300,000 British and allied troops, in the face of either certain death or capture by the advancing German army were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk on the coast of France by an armada of over 700 small pleasure craft, yachts and fishing boats. The sacrifice of those who sailed across the British Channel meant that the rescued solders were able to live again. Stuck on the beach at Dunkirk they were without hope; once rescued, hope was restored. How much more the death and resurrection of Jesus! Hear the praise and celebration of the Apostle Peter in his letter in the Bible as he describes the benefit, the living hope that comes through Jesus’ death and resurrection; “Praise be to the God and Father of Lord Jesus Christ! In his great

mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you”. What are you hoping in? Is it “living” or will it “perish, spoil or fade away”? Jesus’ death and resurrection not only gives us real, sure hope for the future, but

it also gives us confidence and courage to deal with so much that is uncertain and so much that does not and will not last in our world today. No wonder Peter is full of praise, celebration and thankfulness to God for his great mercy and kindness. Today, may you know this truth and joy for yourself.

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ugby fans young and old will get up close and personal with some of the best players in the world this weekend when the Wallabies come to Penrith. Nepean Rugby Park will be buzzing with excitement this Sunday, August 13 when Wallabies players meet and greet supporters at a special Bledisloe Cup Festival Fan Day. Fans can get their Wallabies gear signed or snap a selfie with their favourite player as well as test their rugby talent in a Skills and Drills zone.

Children will have a blast in the Kids Zone, which will feature jumping castles, colouring in, a photo booth and face painting. Fans will also have the chance to take photos with the famous Bledisloe Cup trophy, ahead of the opening match of the series against New Zealand next Saturday at ANZ Stadium. Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu said he’s looking forward to mingling with fans out west. “It’s a massive occasion, I’m personally excited about going out west,” he told the Weekender. “I think it’s a great opportunity to engage as well as mix and mingle with the fans

out there. It’ll be great for kids to meet the players they look up to.” The 31-year-old prop, who currently plays for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition, has made 80 appearances for the Wallabies since 2008 including two World Cups. Kepu said he’s very passionate about rugby in the west and often helps out at grassroots level. “I live in Prestons, near Liverpool, but have a lot of family in western Sydney,” he said. “I’ve been doing some work with a couple of junior clubs in Penrith and believe there’s a lot of hidden talent and potential out there.”

With rugby union not as popular as rugby league and soccer in the Penrith area, Kepu said it’s important for players like him to continue to promote the sport at a local level. “It’s a matter of guiding and giving young kids a pathway to pursue the dream and stay in rugby union,” he said. “Obviously rugby league is massive out west but if we can plant the seed and make those kids stay interested in rugby, that’ll go a long way in keeping kids in our game.” Catch Sekope Kepu and the entire Wallabies squad this Sunday, August 13 at Nepean Rugby Park (off Andrews Road in Penrith) from 12pm to 4pm. Entry is free.

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The Weekender’s Meet The President series introduces you to the people in charge of our local sporting clubs. This week, we chat with Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club President, Neil Joines... How long have you been the President of the Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club for? Just over three years after the previous President needed to vacate the role for personal reasons. How long have you been involved with swimming and what were your previous roles? My daughter was introduced to the pool when she was six-months-old and continued to develop her swimming skills through participation in the Nepean Aquatic Centre Learn to Swim program. At the age of seven she began swimming squads and commenced competitive swimming. My first roles within the club were primarily as a timekeeper and supporting club night in the area of equipment set-up

always looking to its members for donations. In the modern day of running a sport, time keeping and development equipment comes at a cost that needs to be continually supported. We are lucky enough to be affiliated with a very modern swimming facility (Nepean Aquatic Centre) but as our club continues to grow the ability to run effective club night racing will be challenging – however growing pains are good for any organisation.

and packing away at the end of the night’s racing. As President, explain what your role entails? Primarily ensuring that our club maintains a strong constitution and set of bylaws which are aligned to Swimming NSW and Swimming Australia, and that support the development and welfare of our athletes. As a blue ribbon sport it is very important for our club to be aligned with policy and programs that support the corporate strategy of both entities. My role as President enables me to work with committed volunteers at club night and, also represent our club within our area, Swimming Metro South West and Swimming NSW organisations. Tell me about your swimming background, how did you fall in love with the sport? In my younger years I was always aligned with rugby league in various capacities but with my daughters’ interest in swimming I soon discovered how much of a personal sport it was. The discipline around training is second to none and the character building that I

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“Our club prides itself on developing a team of swimmers that swim at state and national events across several age groups” have seen displayed amongst a number of athletes as they develop is very, very satisfying. The other advantage swimming gives to its athletes is the high level of fitness achieved, which then supports other sports and endeavours the children chose to participate in. What are some of the challenges/issues facing swimming locally? Finance is obviously the toughest challenge as fundraising tends to see the club

If you could improve one area of your sport on a local level, what would it be? I think recognition! We are lucky enough to have elite athletes that swim at a state and national level but without large facilities within the greater western suburbs we tend to take our larger events to Homebush. Any investment in world-class facilities would always be welcome to display local talent. Are you happy with the amount of Local and State Government funding your club receives or could you do with more financial help? We have been lucky enough to win some

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across the Nepean continues to rise amongst all age groups funding over the last couple of years from programs offered by the NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres, however funding to support elite swimmers from all clubs would be a huge benefit in junior development. There are always plenty of success stories about swimming in the Western Weekender, what is the one thing you are most proud of? Our club prides itself on developing a team of swimmers that swim at state and national events across several age groups, and this year to have a swimmer selected for the Australian development squad is personally very satisfying and brings a lot of motivation for all of our swimmers within the club. How many registered members does the Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club currently have and how do you plan to grow the sport? Approximately 340 members make up the Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club which consists of swimmers, swim officials, coaches and parents. In growing the sport we continue to look towards children progressing through the Learn to Swim programs at Nepean

Aquatic Centre and Eva Bory’s Swimming School and help to transition these young swimmers into the swimming club environment. With the increase in housing development occurring throughout the Penrith region, our plan is to attract swimmers through our reputation and facilities. Looking into your crystal ball, where do you see the sport locally in five years’ time? Continuing to grow in both pool and open water swimming. The sport has great support from the area, Swimming Metro South West and Swimming NSW, with good strategies designed to keep more swimmers in the sport and seriously look at avenues to keep swimming fun. The club’s success will be measured in our continued success at a state and national level as well as by our ability to encourage more children to become involved in competitive swimming. Would you like your sporting club to be included in our Meet The President series? Send an email to Nathan.Taylor@ westernweekender.com.au or give us a call on 4722 2998.

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Story continued from » p. 64 “You didn’t really know which way the game would finish but everyone pitched in, did their jobs and we came out with the win,” Offner said. Penrith will head to Maitland today to battle Manly Warringah, who enjoyed last weekend off after finishing the regular season in second position. If the Panthers manage to knock off the high flying Sea Eagles, they’ll advance to their second straight Grand Final, which will be held this Sunday also in Maitland. With plenty of new players in Penrith’s line-up, Offner said it’s been a challenging year trying to defend their title. “We haven’t had the same team every single week and we’ve certainly had our up and down moments,” she admitted. “We lost games we should have won but we’ve just had to work with what we’ve had each week, which is what Penrith is all about really.” The Panthers certainly have the wood over tonight’s opponents of late, defeating them in last year’s decider as well as on both occasions this season. “Manly are an unpredictable team, you don’t know what you are going to get,” Offner said. “If we can stick together as a team and try not to let anything rattle us, we’ll go a long way to winning.” Tonight’s game tips off at 7pm.

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he Sydney Thunder Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) side have been a staple in Penrith for the last two years but will cricket fans see them back again this season? That’s the question local cricket lovers are asking after Penrith’s iconic venue Howell Oval was left off the initial WBBL fixture released last week. The Thunder women will play six home games this season with North Sydney Oval the only venue locked in to host one of those games. The Thunder are still looking to confirm WBBL venues for home fixtures on December 12, 16, 22 and 23 as well as January 24 in the coming weeks. After success hosting WBBL matches in recent years, the Weekender can confirm Thunder bosses are currently in discussions with Penrith Council to hold another WBBL fixture at Howell Oval. A Council spokesperson said talks have progressed and an announcement could be made within the next few weeks. “Council is in talks with the Thunder to host another WBBL game at Howell Oval for the 2017/18 Big Bash season and looks forward to making an announcement in the coming weeks,” he said.

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“Howell Oval is an outstanding venue for the games and with the support of the Penrith Cricket Club and the community Council is excited to play a part in the Thunder’s success. “In addition to hosting a WBBL game, Council is looking to bring one of three Sydney Thunder Super Clinics to Penrith to further develop the sport.” In 2015, Howell Oval hosted the first WBBL match on the east coast when the Thunder battled crosstown rivals, the Sydney Sixers. Last year, Howell Oval was due to host

back-to-back WBBL games against the Adelaide Strikers but one of the fixtures was sadly washed out. The Men’s Big Bash League regular season has increased to 40 matches, up from 32 matches last season. The expansion means that more than 100 BBL and WBBL matches will be played this season. The expanded competition will see each BBL club allocated an additional home match per season (moving from four to five) and increase each club’s regular season fixtures from eight to 10.

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AFL: The GWS Giants have recorded back to back victories, defeating Melbourne 97-63 in Canberra last weekend. The Giants have moved up to second place and will take on the Western Bulldogs tonight in Melbourne. NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team

have finally won a game, defeating the Manly Warringah Sapphires 51-48 in Round 10 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 20’s team have won five in a row, hammering the Sapphires 60-41. Both teams will take on the UTS St George Sparks in Round 11. SWIMMING: The Nepean Aquatic Centre have received a State Government Local Sports Grant worth $3300. The money will be used on new equipment for the popular swimming centre. BASEBALL: Penrith Baseball Club will once again be running their All Needs Program this season. Launching last year, the program for kids with additional needs was very successful and it’s hoped more families will take advantage of it this season. To register your interest, contact Danielle on 0452 510 040 or email allneeds@penrithbaseball. com.au. GRIDIRON: Gridiron NSW have released the draw for the upcoming 2017 Division 1 season with the Nepean Ducks taking on the Central Coast Sharks in the opening round on September 2. It’s not too late to join the Ducks for the upcoming season, visit their Facebook page for more information on how to register. Submissions to Around The Grounds: Nathan@westernweekender.com.au

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