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Darren Latty, Gai Hawthorn and Greg Davies in the Penrith CBD. Photo: Megan Dunn

HIGH STREET END Louis Vuitton and Gucci in Penrith? Why not not, says Penrith Councillor Greg Davies and the Penrith CBD Corporation, who believe high end retail on Penrith’s main street could be a reality in the years ahead.

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Pub may extend its Arms Council decision allows for potential high rise development alongside iconic hotel ALENA HIGGINS

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he Aussie Arms’ beer garden could soon be rubble after Penrith Council altered local planning controls to make way for future high-rise development of the land.

The site, which includes the heritage hotel, covered beer garden, car park and an electrical substation, is currently subject to a 12-metre building height restriction to ensure future development does not overwhelm heritage buildings.

But this will be doubled to 24 metres after a majority of Councillors rubberstamped changes to height controls as well as an increase in floor space ratio from 3:1 to 3.5:1.

No increase in height is proposed for the existing hotel, which is intended to be retained.

While there is currently no development application (DA) pending, the amendments allow for future uses such as the concept design – a 120- room, four- star hotel with conference and function facilities – which was included in the Planning Proposal.

During Monday night’s Policy Review Committee Meeting, Penrith resident Sylvana De Filippis spoke against the

An overhead view of the Aussie Arms, which may undergo a major transformation motion, imploring Councillors to reduce the size of the Proposal.

Ms De Filippis, who will be personally impacted by the changes, said a high-

rise would obstruct her Blue Mountains views, depreciate property values along The Crescent and “steal the integrity of Penrith”.

She also expressed concerns about overshadowing, noise pollution and contended the envisaged development, to be located opposite the Allen Place car park on Lawson Street, would “put more pressure on our roads”.

An outdoor entertainment area incorporated in any new development is still permissible under existing controls, and is consistent with Council’s strategies to improve the night- time activation of Penrith City Centre, according to a Council report.

However, any future development proposed to generate noise impacts will be required to complete a noise strategy as part of the DA process.

There are also controls to ensure the new development is “sympathetic” in design to local heritage items.

The Heritage Advisory Committee generally supported the proposed amendments, particularly as they facilitate conservation of the heritage hotel.

Councillors Karen McKeown, Kevin Crameri and Robin Cook voted against the recommendation. Councillors John Thain and Aaron Duke were absent.

The Planning Proposal was on exhibition from May 31 to June 30 and received three submissions during the consultation process.

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Penrith couple’s lucky escape after stolen car crashes through their bedroom NICOLA BARTON

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Penrith couple escaped injury after a stolen car crashed into the bedroom of their Kareela Avenue home last weekend.

At about 2.20am on Sunday, August 11 officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a red Mazda 3 after it was seen leaving a home on Coreen Avenue, Penrith with its headlights off.

After the driver failed to stop and instead accelerated, a pursuit was initiated with speeds of more than 100km/h in 50km/h streets reached before police lost sight of the vehicle.

A perimeter was established and, a short time later, the car was found crashed into the bedroom.

The 23 and 24-year- old occupants, who were in bed at the time of the crash, said it sounded like a bomb went off.

“We only recently purchased the property as our first home at the start of the year,” the female resident, who wishes not to be named, told the Weekender.

“At first we couldn’t fathom what had happened to us and how close it could have been to a disaster. But now the adrenaline has worn off, we realise just how lucky we really are.”

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“Like a bomb went off ”

The damage left behind by a stolen car that crashed into a house in Penrith. Photo: Megan Dunn The driver left the scene before police arrived and remains on the run.

Inquiries revealed the car had been stolen from the home on Coreen Avenue, along with personal items.

Investigations are now underway into the identity of the driver and if there was anyone else in the car at the time.

The car has been seized for forensic examination and inquiries are continuing.

As for the house, it’s facing an extensive repair bill.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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ack when I was in high school in the 1990s, most kids in the playground were showing off their Discmans, and later MP3 players. Only a few were still getting by with a Walkman.

Not me though.

All I needed was the ability to pick up AM radio. The signs of me being a wideranging news geek were obvious early in life.

In those days it was all about 2UE and the powerhouse line- up that included the likes of Alan Jones, John Laws, John Stanley and Mike Carlton.

I would listen day and night.

I still remember tuning in intently to 2UE on the morning of December 2, 1999 when the Glenbrook train disaster occurred. No idea what Mr Cupples was on about in Maths class, I was too focused on the news coverage coming through my strategically placed headphones.

I was in Senior Science class (luckily not in charge of the bunsen burner) when the news broke that South Sydney had been kicked out of the NRL. I announced it to the class. News breaker.

At night, the often controversial but always entertaining Stan Zemanek was the last voice I heard before going to bed.

And on weekends, it was all about the Continuous Call team.

Some of the names and voices that dominated radio through that period are still on air today, while others have fallen victim to the fading nature of time and memories.

One person who unfortunately, and as it turns out tragically, fell into the latter category was Malcolm T Elliott.

I wasn’t around when Malcolm was dominating their airwaves on 2UW in

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tive is, given how infrequently men talk about the issues that may be impacting upon their lives, whether they be medical problems, mental health or simply the odd challenge that we all confront from time to time.

Having someone to talk to is perhaps the greatest and most successful first step to solving a problem you can take.

In the last few years in particular, we have largely removed the stigma that existed around mental health for decades. In part, that’s thanks to initiatives like R U OK? Day, and on the ground concepts like the Men’s Walk & Talk.

So often when we hear of tragic deaths through suicide, the first question we ask is whether or not we could have done something. Were the signs there?

Asking the ‘are you OK’ question is difficult, especially for blokes. We’d rather talk about craft beer than our feelings. But it is just so bloody important.

Ask it of somebody this weekend, you never know the difference it could make.

And another thing...

While we may be successfully peeling away the stigma surrounding mental health, the mental health system itself is still under extreme scrutiny.

The tragic circumstances in Sydney on Tuesday afternoon, just a month after an unthinkable murder in St Clair where a woman allegedly beheaded her own mother, prove that we still haven’t got our thoughts around exactly what needs to be done for those who are deeply troubled.

Clearly, a better approach from our health system, our politicians and our justice system is desperately required.

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the 1970s but I certainly remember his long- running stint on Sunday mornings on 2UE from 1993 until 2004, dominating the ratings for much of that time.

When he left their airwaves in the mid2000s, he took with him decades of radio experience and memories.

But as we as listeners tuned in to his replacements, the downfall of one of the great media talents would begin.

First it was his health. He underwent quintuple bypass surgery in 2004, and battled prostate cancer in 2012. In 2015 and 2016 he suffered further health issues and faced more surgery.

But it was his cryptic Facebook post in the days prior to being found dead in a motel room last Thursday that tragically exemplified what had become of Malcolm T Elliott.

“Can Anbody (sic) HELP I am alone and homeless in Lismore and need a home or board for three months,” he wrote.

“I am a victim of a false AVO and am coming on desperate.”

In the end, Malcolm’s cries for help, it would seem, came far too late.

I’m told members of the radio fraternity tried in vain to assist Malcolm in those final days without success.

Truth is you can never, ever truly know what’s happening in somebody else’s life, behind closed doors.

As it happens, the day Malcolm died I caught up with a friend for lunch.

The conversation turned to mental health, mainly about the Men’s Walk & Talk group, a new weekly Thursday night event in Penrith that is growing in numbers every single week. In fact, its success has been extraordinary.

We both agreed how critical this initia-

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Councillor wants premium retailers to consider moving to Penrith’s main street ALENA HIGGINS

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here’s potential for high-end retailers like Louis Vuitton and Gucci to call Penrith’s High Street home, according to one local Councillor, who has suggested key stakeholders reach out to the couture houses to gauge their interest.

Deputy Mayor Greg Davies said Penrith has “come of an age” and there was “definitely a market” and “no shortage of money” to support luxury brands.

“I think there’s a potential to at least talk to them,” he said.

“Say ‘this is what we’ve got, we’ve done the street up, we’ve got a lot of new shops open there’, and to me, it doesn’t hurt to approach some of these guys and ask ‘hey are you interested?’.”

Cr Davies disagreed with the argument that high-end retailers would prefer to be located in Westfield Penrith.

“It’s all about advertising for [luxury brands], that’s what it is,” he said.

“It’s not so much about the sales – ‘we put a shop in here we’ve got to make money to cover the cost’ – sure they’ve got to make a quid, but it’s more about advertising.”

Penrith CBD Corporation CEO Gai Hawthorn said it was not out of the realms of possibility given the city’s transforma-

Councillor Greg Davies with Gai Hawthorn and Darren Latty from the Penrith CBD Corporation. Photo: Megan Dunn tion over the past 10 years, which continues to evolve.

“I really feel we have changed as a city and you know, the word ‘city’ is definitely the direction we are heading in now,” she said.

“We’re not the small town that we used to be so I do believe in the future we will

be able to entice the right businesses, whether it is Gucci or whatever the demand may be.”

Ms Hawthorn said they recently had to turn away several franchisees seeking space due to a lack of appropriate accommodation and infrastructure.

“In other words there are some really

tired old buildings, hence we’re working with the property owners to change that,” she said.

“The more we modernise and work towards that we have that opportunity to go out there with Council to try to bring in those guys that people will want in the future.”

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Locals work to restore pride and respect into one of Penrith’s oldest suburbs EMILY FESZCZUK

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group of locals from Kingswood have banded together to transform public spaces in their neighbourhood and breathe life into the once-vibrant community.

The ‘Do It Ourselves’ project uses creativity to engage the community.

Proud Kingswood local Robert Rayner said there is a need for projects in the area.

“I am a retired minister of the church and needed something to do with my time so when I met Julia Suh, who runs Small Shift and gets grants from Council, I had some ideas,” Mr Rayner said.

“I’ve been living here 23 years and it was a nice, quiet area but now there are some issues and we need to care more about the community and make the area better.”

The project includes the installation of a seat, book exchanges, a street library along with planter boxes and a food pantry.

Once painted they will be in front of the post office at the intersection of Bringelly Road and Orth Street.

Mr Rayner hopes the project is a success and can spur on more in the future.

“If the area is nice and friendly people can sit out in the sun, have a talk and hopefully feel better in general,” he said.

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Reimagining Kingswood

Kingswood locals Jai, Jean, Leigh, Julia, Phil and Robert are working to restore pride in their suburb. Photo: Megan Dunn “I hope more people use it and respect it, but we will see what eventuates. If it works out and lasts maybe we can do more in the area.”

The project was funded by Penrith Council’s Magnetic Places grants program.

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Construction and Refurbishment of Sporting Facilities Reference RFT19/20-04 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors for the Construction and Refurbishment of Sporting Amenities and Associated Works at Werrington, Roper Road and Hunter Fields.

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Visit penrith.city/tenders to register and download tender documents free of charge. Alternatively, a hard copy is available for a non-refundable fee of $75 (inc GST) by arrangement.

For queries please contact Allyce Langton on 4732 7657 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, 11 September 2019 (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Closing Dateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;).

Tenders received after will not be considered.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION The following development application has been received by Council: â&#x20AC;˘ NSW Land And Housing DA19/0449 Corporation C/Tom Zeaiter Constructions & Morson Group 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25 Lethbridge Street, St Marys 1HZ VWRUH\ DIIRUGDEOH KRXVLQJ UHVLGHQWLDO Ă DW building comprising 26 apartments, with basement parking for 12 cars Contact: Lucy Goldstein on 4732 8136 Closing Date: 30 August 2019 In accordance with Section 2.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) for determination.

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Lot 2 DP 235175 (Nos. 255â&#x20AC;&#x201C;279) Fairlight Road, Mulgoa Telecommunications Tower Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications that have been recently determined by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel.

In accordance with Section 4.34 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) has been directed by the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) to Refuse development application number DA17/1092 (as listed below).

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Lot 512 DP 1079728 and Lot 2 DP 1108408 Wallacia Golf Course (Nos. 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15) Park Road, Wallacia Proposed cemetery with 88,000 burial plots, chapel, crematorium, function centre, administration building, services building, internal roads, car parking, landscaping, site servicing and stormwater works

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Lot 123 DP 778162 (No. 241) Mulgoa Road, Jamisontown Alterations and additions to existing carpark including demolition of an existing building, tree removal, signage relocation, landscaping and stormwater works, boundary realignment and ancillary activities The proposal is an Integrated Development.

The application seeks approval from the: Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR).

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Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrith.city

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enrith Panthers Precinct will be the new home of Australia’s biggest Christmas festival, when the much-loved Sydney Santa Spectacular returns with a winter wonderland extravaganza from November 23 to December 27 this year.

Now in its fifth year, the North Poleinspired family festival is set to run for an entire month for the first time in 2019. The extended festival dates and venue change follow unprecedented attendance to last year’s event, as well as growing public demand for early Christmas celebration kick-offs, parties and after work evening sessions.

“We’re excited to be heading to a new venue at Penrith Panthers for our fifth year of the Sydney Santa Spectacular.

The move to Penrith allows us to kick off the event two weeks earlier, which is something our customers have been asking for over the past few years,” said Sydney Santa Spectacular Founder and Director, Jade Evans, who organises the

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event alongside her husband Josh, six children and a team of tight-knit family and friends.

“It will be every bit as big and magical as it has always been – but with some fun new additions and more choice around session attendance.”

The Sydney Santa Spectacular will deliver the city’s coolest silly- season celebration – complete with one of Australia’s largest portable ice skating rinks, imported direct from Italy.

Tickets are on sale now at www. sydneysantaspectacular.com.

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Council backs Collect and Return service but residents question need for bin bays ALENA HIGGINS

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here’s more drama surrounding Penrith City Council’s bin collection service with claims that older strata complexes have been “tricked” into paying thousands of dollars for unnecessary bin housing bays.

And complexes also say there’s been a lack of adequate consultation about forcing residents onto a communal bin service.

Daniel Woolcock and Peter Hunt were left fuming when Council suddenly stripped their townhouse strata complexes of half their bins and forced them onto the new Collect and Return waste service – which sees garbage collectors manually take bins from a communal area at the front of the property to the garbage truck before returning them.

Mr Woolcock contends Council has “deceived” residents by writing to olderstyle strata complexes – built before bin housing structures became compulsory for new multi-unit developments – advising them that a “dedicated bin storage area will be required” to implement the new service.

“It is an abuse of the Council system and abuse of what the public require and need,” he said, adding nothing in the letter

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Stink over bin overhaul

Aine Hamilton and Daniel Woolcock are unhappy with Penrith City Council’s Collect and Return bin service suggested the installation of the bin bays was voluntary.

“We are being expected to pay for bin bays that Council cannot legally impose.”

Mr Woolcock said there is adequate and unimpeded street frontage at his complex, which allows garbage trucks to collect every bin presented on the kerb. Despite this, the property was allegedly assessed

by Council as requiring the change.

Similarly, Mr Hunt said he is “appalled

at the level of unprofessionalism and total disregard” shown by Council on the issue.

Despite repeated requests to see Council’s detailed assessment of his property, Council has failed to comply, Mr Hunt said.

Nor has it addressed ancillary costs issues, including associated lighting, plumbing and insurance increases.

However, Council contends the new system provides greater amenity and improved service delivery at a reduced

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“While bin bays would further increase the amenity of multi-unit dwellings, that is a decision for residents to make with their strata operator.”

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Woman accused of mother’s murder fronts court via video

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he woman accused of savagely killing her mother at St Clair last month has fronted court again.

Jessica Camilleri, 25, appeared before Penrith Local Court via video link from custody last Friday and consented to police carrying out a further forensic procedure.

The court heard Camilleri had blood, nail clippings and hair samples taken on July 21 but due to her injuries police were unable to obtain her fingerprints.

The 25- year- old, who appeared on screen sitting next to a female support person, sported a cast on her right forearm that extended over her fingers.

Similar to previous court appearances, Camilleri, who it was revealed last month had previously suffered mental health issues, was talkative and forthcoming.

When asked if she understood the application, Camilleri replied “yes and no”.

“I have a disability and it’s very hard for me to comprehend and understand things,” she explained.

When Magistrate Peter Thompson clarified police were applying to take copies of her fingerprints, she confirmed her acceptance.

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The 25- year- old is facing one count of murder after allegedly killing her 57-year-old mother Rita Camilleri at their St Clair Avenue home on July 20.

Police were called to the residence about 11.40pm and found the body. It is understood the victim was decapitated.

Magistrate Thompson was asked to confirm interim orders to allow police to begin examining the samples already taken, and to provide a final order allowing them to take the suspect’s handprints, fingerprints, toeprints and footprints.

Having engaged with Camilleri during the application, Magistrate Thompson was satisfied she had a basic understanding of the requests and she consented to the same, which corroborated earlier submissions made by her Legal Aid lawyer, Rachel Howell.

“I’m satisfied she is not an incapable person and can provide informed consent at this stage,” he said.

Camilleri, who darted several looks of confusion to her support person during the short hearing, also expressed concerns about her injury.

“I still can’t use this hand,” she said.

“It’s been like this since the night it happened,” she added, prompting Magistrate Thompson to warn against divulging anything further.

Camilleri is due to reappear at Penrith Local Court on September 20.

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Sarah Afram thought her career was over when she fled Iraq EMILY FESZCZUK

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hen Dr Sarah Afram had to flee her home in Iraq in 2014 she thought she would have to leave behind her medical career as well.

But the refugee has now been given a second chance to practice her passion at Nepean Hospital.

Dr Afram arrived in Australia in 2016 via Jordan, where she applied for an Australian visa in 2015 but the process for overseas trained doctors to become registered to practice medicine in Australia is lengthy.

“Five years ago, I couldn’t imagine that I would today be practicing medicine in an Australian hospital,” Dr Afram said.

“Now I am working in Nepean Hospital everyone has been really supportive, friendly and welcoming.”

Director of Medical Services at Nepean Hospital, Dr Peter Thomas, said Dr Afram will complete a 12- month internship as part of the registration process.

“Nepean has a long tradition of being a teaching hospital and we welcome the opportunity to help doctors like Sarah make the transition to practising in Australia,” he said.

“Together with her medical knowledge, Sarah brings with her a fresh perspective and different life experience that

Penrith CBD Corporation has received its annual contribution from Council totalling $442,862.

CEO Gai Hawthorn and Chairman Darren Latty gave a presentation on the annual report 2018-2019 and business plan 20192020 during Council’s Policy Review Committee Meeting on Monday night.

Attendees heard it was a challenging year, with the High Street upgrade construction works and economic downturn impacting CBD businesses.

During the last 12 months, the Corporation held 30 events and initiatives to activate the CBD. Penrith City Council works with the Penrith CBD Corporation and St Marys Town Centre to jointly manage the centres to support their ongoing vitality and viability. Council collects rates from nonresidential properties in the city centre and returns these to the Corporations.

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Open Mic Night Sarah Afram is now working at Nepean Hospital. Photo: Megan Dunn enriches our hospital workforce and helps us to deliver health care to our diverse community.”

She doesn’t focus on the dangers of the past, the frustrating waits for paperwork to be processed or the challenges of setting up a new life in a new country, instead she talks about her new opportunities.

“In Iraq the resources are limited but

at Nepean Hospital I have many more options to treat patients and I feel much more supported by the team,” Dr Afram said.

“I’m so lucky to practice medicine again.

There are many refugees in Australia who are highly qualified, but they can’t get jobs where they can use their skills and experience. I really wish more refugees had the same opportunity as me.”

Following on from two successful Open Mic Nights held in Penrith’s Triangle Park, an evening of outdoor music and performance is now slated for St Marys.

Held in Coachmans Park on Thursday, September 19, the evening will feature local emerging and established talent.

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Woman found with fake cash in Cranebrook sentenced

A woman busted with thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit notes inside a Cranebrook bedroom last year has been sentenced to 12 months in jail.

Codie Louise Porter, 26, will maintain her liberty and serve her sentence in the community however, after successfully participating in residential rehabilitation.

Porter fronted Penrith Local Court last Friday having already been formally convicted of possessing counterfeit money, a counterfeiting machine and goods suspected of being stolen.

On March 14, she was given the chance to stay out of custody by entering residential rehabilitation.

Porter, who was on an ICO for ongoing drug supply at the time, was caught redhanded when police stormed a Kington Place address with firearms drawn about 2pm on September 1, 2018.

They found her sitting on a bed inspecting an Australian $50 note through a magnified light.

73 counterfeit $50 notes in different stages of the counterfeit process, plus two ink printers and a number of stolen credit cards were also found in the room.

Her lawyer told the court Porter was only a “beneficiary” and not the “mastermind” behind the operation.

Magistrate Peter Thompson noted she appeared happier and healthier than their last encounter.

“Had you not done as well as you have today, I would have been imposing a [fulltime] jail sentence,” he said.

“You’ve not only done well but exceeded at the course.”

As part of her bond, Porter must abstain from illicit drugs and complete the remaining three-and-a-half months of her residential rehabilitation program.

Driver who sparked police chase sent to the slammer

A man who took police on a high speed chase through Penrith before crashing

and fleeing the scene has been jailed for at least eight months.

Police first spotted James Vasilevski, 33, travelling in his Mitsubishi Lancer on The Crescent and were forced to give chase when the offender took off, reaching speeds of up to 100km/hr in a 50km/hr zone.

Vasilevski ran a red light on Parker Street and was driving so dangerously the highway patrol vehicle struggled to keep up with him.

But a decision to turn off his headlights at King Street to avoid detection backfired a short time later when he slammed into a metal fence in the Parker Street Reserve car park.

Vasilevski fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday and was handed a 14-month aggregate sentence for the pursuit and for one count of perverting the course of justice.

The court heard the 33-year-old called police in June 2018 shortly after the incident and reported his vehicle stolen.

Vasilevski, who works full-time as storeman and has sole custody of his young son, was eventually arrested and granted bail in late September, 2018.

He maintained his innocence until the day of his hearing on July 21 where he entered guilty pleas.

Magistrate Peter Thompson said the facts were objectively serious and the offending required “condign punishment”.

“It was an exceptionally dangerous course of driving,” he said.

“The false report added to the delay.”

Later in the day, Magistrate Thompson also refused to grant the offender bail while he awaits his severity appeal.

He is currently eligible for parole on April 7, 2020.

Man tried to steal appliances from new townhouse

A drug addict and would-be thief who attempted to steal kitchen appliances from a Werrington home will remain behind bars for another two months.

Christopher John Dobbie, 37, was jailed for 18 months with a 10-month nonparole period last Thursday after pleading guilty to break and enter and for receiving stolen prescription notepads.

The court heard Dobbie, who had previously worked as a tradesman in the refrigeration industry, entered the vacant, newly constructed townhouse on Lloyd Street overnight on December 10 and attempted to unsuccessfully remove the stove and other appliances.

He was subsequently arrested and bail refused.

Both offences were aggravated as he was on bail at the time and also subject to a number of good behaviour bonds.

His lawyer requested a sentence of time already served, noting he had already spent eight months behind bars and had a “terrible” ‘ice’ addiction at the time of the offending.

She said the father-of-two was “deeply embarrassed and ashamed to even have his children know where he is”.

Magistrate Peter Thompson said only time will tell if his punishment had hit the right chord.

“It’s either you’ve learnt your lesson or you haven’t,” he said. “It’s up to you.”

He is eligible for release on October 9.

High-range drink driver claims he only had three beverages

A Magistrate has slammed a recidivist drink driver, telling him there is no way he could have wound up more than three times over the limit having only consumed three drinks.

Daniel Kenneth Moyle fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with high-range drink driving.

The court heard the latest offence was his fourth involving alcohol, having previously been dealt with for one highrange and two mid-range offences.

Magistrate Peter Thompson refused Moyle’s assertion that he had only consumed three drinks on the day in question.

“The court’s not stupid, Mr Moyle,” he said.

“That’s just preposterous.”

He was convicted, ordered to undertake 180 hours of community service work and directed to enter a 16-month good behaviour bond with supervision.

He was also fined $2,000, disqualified for 12 months and ordered to enter the mandatory interlock program for 48 months.

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An unlicenced driver who narrowly missed an elderly pedestrian when she failed to give way at a crossing in Penrith has been slugged with $900 worth of fines.

Penrith Local Court heard the woman was driving with an expired licence at the time of the offence but had since made amends and renewed her licence.

The irony wasn’t lost on Magistrate Peter Thompson, noting the offence took place on the zebra crossing directly outside the court house.

She was convicted and fined $400 for failing to give way and $500 for driving without a licence.

Teen escapes conviction after being found with cannabis

An 18-year-old found with 84.6 grams of cannabis in a Tupperware container has been allowed to maintain his good name.

Magistrate Peter Thompson took pity on the teenager and pardoned him when he fronted Penrith Local Court for sentence last Thursday.

He noted the teen was someone of otherwise good character and volunteered with the local bush fire brigade.

“You should continue with that,” he said.

“You shouldn’t continue smoking cannabis – it’s illegal.”

He was handed a six-month good behaviour bond and left court without conviction.

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Glenmore Park: Man found with burns after shop fire

Investigations are continuing after a man set both himself and a real estate agency office alight in the Glenmore Park Town Centre complex.

At 4.40am on Monday, August 12 an unknown male carrying a hammer and a jerrycan approached the premises, smashing the front window and pouring liquid accelerant inside, which he ignited.

Both the shop front and parts of his body were caught alight. Firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze and police attended to establish a crime scene.

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At about 7.30am on Thursday, August 8 police attended the home and detained the five people inside before searching the premises.

During the search two hand guns, a rifle, ammunition for a shotgun and illicit drugs were located.

A prescription pad, stolen number plates, counterfeit $50 notes and a number of mobile phones were also discovered.

A 56-year-old man was arrested and charged with ‘possessing counterfeit money’, ‘possess unauthorised firearm x2’ and ‘owner occupying and knowingly allowing use as drug premises’.

A 39-year-old man was also arrested and was charged with ‘supply prohibited drug’, ‘deal with proceeds of crime’, ‘possess ammunition’ and ‘goods in custody’.

Both were refused bail by police to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, August 27.

Cambridge Park: Drug charges after police search house

A man and a woman have been charged after a search of their residence led police to find a number of illicit drugs.

On Tuesday, August 6 police obtained a search warrant for an address in Cambridge Park. The 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old female occupant were at home at the time of the search.

During the investigation, police located a black bag which belonged to the male occupant that contained a small clear bag with MDMA capsules inside.

An amount of cannabis was also discovered inside the premises.

The man was charged with ‘supply prohibited drug’ and was granted bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, August 27.

The woman was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and was granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, September 23.

Penrith: Man charged after assaulting restaurant worker

A man has been charged after assaulting a female worker at a fast food restaurant on High Street, Penrith.

At about 9.10pm on Tuesday, August 6 a male passenger of a car in the drive-thru became aggressive.

He exited the vehicle and abused staff at the window before entering the premises and yelling more obscenities.

He then punched a 23-year-old female worker to the temple, forcing her to collapse on the ground.

The offender proceeded to knee her in the head before he was restrained and escorted out by patrons.

Officers from Mt Druitt Police located him the next day and identified him as a 28-year-old Jamisontown man and arrested him for separate offences.

The man was then charged with ‘assault’ and ‘affray’ and was refused bail to appear at Mt Druitt Local Court earlier this week.

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Springing into action 2019 has been all about the property market shrugging off the doom and gloom of a year or so of negative growth, with auction clearance rates on the increase and property values growing for the first time since the end of the boom.

We do not profess to be economic experts, but our observation has been that the decline in the property market has been less about a market crash and more about a return to a stable, cyclical property market.

We have over a decade’s experience in conveyancing and property matters, and generally speaking the patterns we have observed are that the local property market is buoyant in spring and summer, with a slight slowdown in autumn and a somewhat dormant winter.

We are seeing plenty of action throughout this winter however, on the back of a Federal and State election and the finalisation of the Banking Royal Commission bringing some certainty back into the market.

Whilst there is limited stock on the market locally, we have had a bullish winter in terms of conveyancing transaction numbers and are excited by the prospect of the local property market heating up heading into the warmer months.

It is only two weeks until spring so if you are thinking about buying or selling a property now is a great time to begin preparations.

As the winter frost dissipates and lawns and gardens come out of hibernation, buyers become much more enthusiastic about hitting the open

home circuit. With increased demand comes an inevitable influx of supply.

This, coupled with record low interest rates, means we are headed for a busy finish to the year.

If you are gearing up to buy a property why not give us a call to talk through the process? We will talk with you over the phone or in our office absolutely free of charge so that you understand how the process works well before your first open home.

If you are thinking about selling a property, talk to us about what you need to do to prepare. This includes things like obtaining a Compliance Certificate if you have a swimming pool, digging out those old Council Plans from the filing cabinet, and maybe making a few running repairs to your property that are likely to pop up in a Pest & Building Report. (And if you are a lawn enthusiast like me, it might be time to bounce your lawn out of winter with an application of Shirley’s No. 17).

Preparation is key when it comes to buying or selling property and the time to talk to us is now so you are ready to hit the ground running when spring rolls around. You should also be speaking with a mortgage broker to get a pre-approval in place and/or a real estate agent if you are thinking about selling. If you need help finding either, feel free to get in touch and we will put you into contact with some people in our network who we trust.

To celebrate the onset of the warmer months we will also be offering a $250 discount on our legal fees for conveyancing (buying and selling) until the end of September.

Combine the raw beauty of Mayfield in winter with a delicious roast meal from our renowned paddock to plate café.

Amazing value at $40 adult, $35 conc. $25 kids, covers ticket to the garden, roast meal and a glass of mulled wine (or hot chocolate).

Walk-ins are limited, book online at www.mayfieldgarden.com.au or phone 6336 3131.

Family packages available.

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Trade jobs set to boom New airport will help create more employment opportunities closer to home

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ith the construction of the new airport and the increased growth of western Sydney, Penrith is set to explode with job vacancies for apprentices and qualified tradespeople.

Opportunities for trades are particularly sought after with electricians, plumbers and estimators at the top of this list.

And tradies will benefit not only from working closer to home, but the opportunities for growth and career development.

An example of this is Justin Walker, who started in 1997 with local business Hix Group at the age of 16 as their very first, First Year Electrical Apprentice.

Through loyalty and hard work Mr Walker was able to progress to a licenced tradesman, supervisor, manager and finally a senior manager.

“It’s not often that companies can keep a staff member for two years, let alone 22 years,” Hix Group owner Ian Hicks said.

“Justin has been a major contributor to the growth of Hix Group throughout his time here and we are very proud of his achievements, including his new job offer at a tier one electrical company.”

Hix Group General Manager Lea Hicks said the opportunities for growth have helped the business keep such valuable staff.

Ian Hicks, Lea Hicks and Justin Walker at HIX Group “We will miss Justin but know that he will be an asset to the new company he is moving to,” she said.

“We are equally as excited to welcome new staff and nurture our current team and watch them all flourish.”

Mr Walker may be moving on from Hix but he feels that he would never have been able to achieve what he has if he had been working for a city-based company.

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Local security firm owner Matthew Saxby from Platinum Security is in agreement, supporting local job opportunities for apprentices and qualified tradespeople.

“It’s not easy finding the right staff to grow your business, so we like offering apprenticeships for young blokes to get in at ground level,” Mr Saxby said.

“This way we can teach them how we

like things done and we find that they stick around for longer as they know exactly how to do their job.”

The airport will support almost 28,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2031, five years after it opens in 2026.

Jobs across a range of sectors, especially in construction, manufacturing and retail will be needed on site and around western Sydney to support the project.

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Progress has been made and further improvements to the M4 Motorway are underway with the introduction of new technology to monitor traffic conditions, manage the flow of vehicles entering the motorway and respond to incidents in real time.

The first of this new technology, ramp signals, will be tested on the M4 Reservoir Road on ramp to Penrith from 14 to 27 August 2019. This is part of a tailored technology solution using real time information, communication and traffic management to create a better travelling experience and more reliable trips for drivers on the M4.

Ramp signals on motorway entry ramps manage the flow of vehicles entering the motorway. This will help smooth traffic on the M4 during peak periods or in heavy traffic. The signals run on a fast cycle, with only a few seconds between amber, red and green lights. When the lights turn green, one vehicle per lane will be able to drive along the ramp and merge onto the motorway.

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This is all part of a larger plan designed with people in mind, improving our motorways and connecting Sydney.

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The end of lost school clothes NICOLA BARTON

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here’s no doubt that at some point most parents will find themselves waist deep, digging through a lost property bin in a desperate bid to find their child’s jacket.

With the winter school term this can only worsen as the more clothes worn simply means the more that are able to be lost.

Luckily, RagTagd Founder Eugene Holdenson has come up with a simple, tech savvy solution that is the answer to all parents’ prayers.

It works by using sensors in the lost property bin and sewing electronic Smart Tags inside uniforms.

Once activated, parents receive an instant text message when the item is put in lost property.

“One day I walked past lost property and noticed a huge pile of stuff there and to be honest it was a bit of a eureka moment,” Mr Holdenson told the Weekender.

“I thought that’s a lot of stuff and every primary school around Australia is probably the same, so I quickly counted over $1000 worth of clothing in there and thought there’s an opportunity here to help a lot of families.

“Families say to us, ‘I didn’t even know the jacket was lost until I got the text’, which is great and creates a lot of value because the longer a jacket sits in lost and found, the more likely it is that another kid who really needs one that day will take it.”

Tags can be used on virtually anything from jackets and jumpers to lunch boxes and school bags.

Cambridge Park mum Jayme Victoria knows all too well how quickly the cost of replacing items adds up after her son lost multiple jackets within this most recent school term.

“Overall I think I’ve spent upwards of $50 replacing clothes, which doesn’t seem like much in the scheme of things, but as a single parent you can’t afford to keep replacing everything,” she said.

“I believe this new RagTagd would be absolutely amazing for my family, the idea of a message being sent to your phone when an item of your child’s clothing gets put in lost and found is genius!”

Currently more than 100 schools around the country are using the technology.

Schools can have the sensors installed for free and the tags cost parents $1.50 each.

To get your school on board, contact your P&C or enquire at bit.ly/2H0FXOi.

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We had Special Constables at Nepean for many years (Jason Morrison, Weekender August 9). Yes we still had the odd assault and things, but they stopped a lot too and were able to deal with issues quite quickly and efficiently. I tried to

highlight these issues back in the early 2000s when we noticed violence starting to increase then. Our story made it to the front page of a major newspaper then, the government just ducked and weaved and buried their heads in the sand. We got nowhere, hence, I jumped ship before it got too bad. Having the uniformed and trained Constables walking the area was a great deterrent, you’re not going to stop everything, but give them back the tools they need to at least try and minimise the impact.

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Patients need protection too As a parent of two young children frequent-flying in emergency departments, I’ve never felt safe in the waiting room. It’s not just the staff at the hospitals that need protection. Patients who are sick enough to go to emergency are equally vulnerable. I’ve never been to hospital where there hasn’t been some raving lunatic or junkie carrying on.

REBECCA SIDRAK, VIA FACEBOOK

Forgotten Australians I couldn’t agree more with Troy Dodds’ column last week (Editor’s Desk, Weekender August 9). It’s made even worse by the fact that the pension age has risen, meaning a 66-year-old still has to go out there and find work.

ROBERT BURKE, VIA EMAIL

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As well as the landscaped pathways, picturesque lake and Jordan Springs' many other attractions, residents will have exclusive access to private facilitiies including an indoor heated pool, clubhouse and cinema.

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Walk to fight rare cancers Navy divers swap one challenge for another as they prepare to take on Kokoda NICOLA BARTON

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lenmore Park Navy diver Steve Palu is trading his flippers for walking shoes as he takes on the Kokoda track to help raise funds for Rare Cancers Australia.

Trekking alongside four other Navy divers, the group decided to take on the challenge after Chief Petty Officer, Cameron Schmid, lost his father, grandmother and grandfather to various forms of rare cancers.

Determined to ignite important conversations, Chief Petty Officer Schmid decided to lead the 10-day trek.

The group hope to raise both awareness and funds for the organisation that helps support and treat Australians living with rare cancers.

Mr Palu said he felt honoured when Chief Petty Officer Schmid asked him to accompany him and said he actually had a great uncle who was killed at Kokoda.

“He reached out to Rare Cancers Australia and said we were interested in supporting the cause and that this is what we wanted to do, I was honoured when he asked me and accepted the challenge,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to getting out with

Able Seaman Joshua Lee, Chief Petty Officer Cameron Schmid, Rare Cancers Australia Community Engagement Manager Zachary Hulm, Petty Officer James Williams, Able Seaman Steven Palu, and Petty Officer Ashley Semme the boys and having that teamwork as well as the challenge and just knowing we are doing it for such a great cause.”

As one of the most difficult treks in the world, the group has been training together in preparation.

“Our job role is pretty physically demanding so we are well off in that sense

but we’ve been doing some long walks with packs on to get our conditioning up,” Mr Palu said.

There are over 52,000 rare cancer diagnoses, and 25,000 deaths annually in Australia with the death rate for rare cancers being four times higher than more common cancers.

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“Through my team and the exposure of this walk, we hope to not only fundraise the required money but also raise awareness and help put a spotlight on the nature of rare and less common cancers,” Chief Petty Officer Schmid said.

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avier College in Llandilo has held an international event to deepen the cultural understanding between Korea and Australia.

‘Ride the Korean Wave!’ was a one- day incursion event held at the school for students to enjoy various aspects of Korean culture.

Ms Sojeong Park, Director of Korean Cultural Centre Australia, told the Weekender that the program – launched in 2013 – provides many things for students to learn from.

“The students watch an array of cultural performances such as Korean traditional music, K- pop dance and the Korean martial art Taekwondo,” Ms Park said.

“They are given the opportunities to do hands-on experiences by making Korean food, trying out traditional clothing called Hanbok and traditional craft activities.”

The day of activities also serves to help students understand and build a connection to Asia, which Ms Park says is important.

“Many Asian countries including Korea are closely connected with Australia politically, economically and culturally so enhancing understandings of each other

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is important as it will further promote to the mutual development,” Ms Park said.

“Learning Asian languages is fast becoming an essential part of the study for Australian students, so the event is a good opportunity to spark interests in learning another language other than English.”

The travelling cultural program is run by the Korean Cultural Centre of Australia, which is delighted to introduce both traditional and modern culture to school students.

“Korean culture has been garnering steady attention amongst the younger demographic of Australia due to the rise of Korean pop culture and more students that are learning the Korean language,” Ms Parks said.

“I hope the opportunity introduced more vibrant facets of Korea and enhanced the general understandings of Korea.”

Sonia Shin, one of the Korean language teachers at the school, said they were honoured and excited to host the event.

“We believe studying a language is increasingly recognised as important to prepare young people to live in an everchanging global environment,” she said.

“We encourage students to become more accepting of diversity, more respectful of others and more aware of their place in the international community.”

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Opening eyes to the world

Mayor’s News The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor

This week I attended the Export Finance Australia and AusTrade workshop. With the Western Sydney Nancy Bird-Walton International Airport under construction and government investment in rail and road infrastructure in our region at an all-time high, there has never been a better time to learn about export opportunities.

Penrith is the closest City Centre to the future airport – a facility that will connect us to a global marketplace like never before.

What this means, is that Penrithbased businesses will be able to send their goods or produce anywhere in the world in just 36 hours.

Primary producers will be particularly well placed to capture the Asian market, which is expected to represent a population of 3.5 billion by 2030. This ties in well with the rise of Agribusiness and the emerging industry of advanced manufacturing – which Council recognise as target sectors for growth.

With a growing population, great connections to the future airport and rural land available in the Northern Gateway Precinct of the Aerotropolis,

Penrith is well positioned to attract investment in these sectors.

Importantly, Penrith Council already has strong, long standing relationships with cities in China, Japan and Korea.

Local exporters can harness the competitive advantage offered by these relationships and a new airport that will be connected to our city by improved roads and rail.

Ensitech in Emu Plains is just one of many export success stories in our city. As an Australian-owned manufacturing company they export to more than 25 countries and have a worldwide network of distributors.

Among our city’s other successful exporters are Go-Shu Sake Brewery and Nova Spring Water.

Penrith Council is committed to making our city a great place to do business, to fostering a strong economy and stimulating local jobs growth.

We are confident the airport will help existing exporters increase their sales, and allow many other businesses to take their first step into overseas markets.

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Local generosity shines Knitters think outside the square to make blankets for people in need this winter NICOLA BARTON

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he Creative Fringe’s ‘Think Outside the Square’ initiative concluded last week, sending 93 knitted blankets to the community’s most vulnerable just in time for the cold winter snap.

Both local and interstate volunteers have spent months dedicating hours upon hours to knitting and crocheting 20cm by 20cm squares, which have been made up into beautiful coloured blankets.

Distributed through Westcare Community Services and Penrith Community Kitchen, the blankets go beyond simply providing warmth but act as a gesture that shows just how much the community cares.

Penrith CBD Corporation CEO, Gai Hawthorn, said giving these gifts allows people to realise they are worthy and not forgotten.

“It’s about everyone, it’s great for people to get together to knit, which is great for mental health and prevents isolation but also shows the homeless or underprivileged who don’t always like to ask for help that people really do care about them,” she said.

“All of our volunteers and the Caddens Knitting Group in particular have been

Gai Hawthorn, Rienna Kroh, Debbie O’Connor, Margaret Seumanu and Lyndy Waddington at The Creative Fringe last week. Photo: Nicola Barton spectacular this year and they’ve allowed us to probably double what we’ve done in the past, which has been great. It really brings the community together.”

Over the past three years, the initiative has seen a total of 220 blankets donated to struggling locals.

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Manager, Margaret Seumanu, detailed an experience she had recently when she gave some of the blankets to a single mother and her six children.

“They had just moved into their own home after escaping domestic violence and needed assistance and when I delivered it to her she was surprised and very grateful,” she said.

“When people are fleeing domestic violence, they flee with next to nothing and they need as much help as possible so having the blankets is great help but also makes them feel valued.”

Community Services Coordinator, Lyndy Waddington, helps distribute the blankets to a number of local organisations like Nepean Hospital and Adele House, which she said makes an enormous difference in the recipient’s lives.

“Adele offers drug and alcohol support and they value them so much, a lot of these guys come out without anything, they feel like they are worthless and they want to turn their lives around and to get these hand knitted blankets makes a real impact for them,” she said.

Creative Fringe CEO, Debbie O’Connor, said she was blown away by how many blankets were made this year and thanked the community for their continued generosity.

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THE SHANNONS SYDNEY CLASSIC Sunday 18th August 2019 Gates open to the Public at 10am x Over 1900 Veteran & Classic vehicles from over 150 clubs on display and on parade, including cars, motorbikes, scooters, military vehicles, police vehicles, ambulances & fire engines. AND it’s on rain, hail or shine. There’s plenty to see and do indoors. x The CMC Raffle for Prostate Cancer Foundation will be drawn at 2.30pm 1st Prize a $2,000 Cruise Voucher from CRUISE EXPRESS plus lots of other prizes.

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Lone Star confirms return to Penrith at river precinct TROY DODDS

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one Star Rib House and Brews has confirmed it will open a new restaurant in Penrith before the end of the year.

The restaurant will open at the East Bank precinct on the Nepean River, alongside The Coffee Club, Maldini’s, Goji and Tella Balls.

General Manager Gary Blyton said around 50 new local jobs would be created.

“We think locals are going to love our Lone Star Rib House and Brews concept with all-you-can-eat ribs and wings, and an extensive offering of craft beers, tap beers, tap wines and our Moonshines and cocktail range,” he said.

Lone Star Rib House and Brews is expected to open in October or November offering a new United Tastes of America themed menu with slow cooked ribs, steaks, burgers, a little bit of Tex Mex and much more.

Mr Blyton said he anticipates locals will lap up the wonderful food on offer and enjoy the nostalgia of the free peanuts at the door, which Lone Star is so well loved and remembered for.

“We are excited to come to Penrith,” he said.

Lone Star last existed in Penrith a decade ago, located inside the Panthers

Lone Star is returning to Penrith Complex at the site currently occupied

by Outback Steakhouse.

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The team raised a record-breaking total of over $93,000 to help improve care of people affected by cancer.

‘Nepean Cancer Carers’ team leader, Leanne Hunter, said the choice to participate in the event was an easy one to improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of patients.

“Every day you come to work and see the effect cancer has on people’s lives,” she said.

“Dry July allows us to give up something as simple as alcohol to help improve the lives of others.”

In previous years Dry July donations have allowed the centre to renovate patient rooms, acquire palliative care beds and purchase specialist equipment. Items on the Centre’s wish list this year included new gowns for radiotherapy patients – which are more comfortable to wear when compared to the traditional white hospital gowns – and a major renovation to their blood collection room.

The team at Nepean Cancer Care Centre raised more than $93,000 during Dry July Clinical Director of the Nepean Cancer Care Centre, Dr Amanda Stevanovic, said she was humbled by the community support and the opportunities it will bring to improving the overall experiences patients have at the centre.

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“The room is currently very clinical, and we hope to create a more relaxing and ambient environment for our patients.”

Participant Deme Karkios added over $12,000 from his donations alone.

The team also held fundraising BBQs and bake sales to raise as much money as possible through the month.

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DODDS With a month to go in the regular season, the Finals picture remains extremely unclear with the Panthers, Broncos, Sharks, Tigers and maybe even the Warriors fighting for the final two spots in the top eight.

While every game over the final four weeks of the season is worth two competition points, there’s an extra advantage up for grabs whenever any of the sides involved in that battle for the last two positions play each other.

Such an example presents itself tonight with Brisbane hosting Penrith at Suncorp Stadium. Should the Panthers win it would put them three points clear of the Broncos, but if the home team gets up they’ll leapfrog Ivan Cleary’s side and start

to seriously believe that September footy is a realistic prospect.

Penrith are coming off a tremendous 26- 20 victory over Cronulla last Friday night, with the victory highlighted by the performances of the club’s next generation of stars.

Brisbane meanwhile narrowly escaped with the points over the Cowboys, scoring in the dying moments of what was one of the year’s more mundane contests.

If you think you know what’s going to happen in this game, you’re lying.

Here we have perhaps the competition’s two most inconsistent teams, with every result believable given the way they’ve gone up and down like yo-yos this season.

Both sides would have grabbed plenty of confidence out of their victories last weekend. Brisbane desperately needed the win after being spanked by competition leaders Melbourne the previous week, while

2GB 873 ABC 702 the Panthers were still stinging from that disappointing loss to Canterbury when they took the field at Panthers Stadium last Friday night.

Penrith’s young guns certainly stole the show, but with youth comes inconsistency and there’s certainly some concern that the likes of Darius Boyd, Anthony Milford and Andew McCullough could expose some of the team’s weaknesses.

That’s why the return of James Maloney is so important. Despite Matt Burton’s excellent debut, a clash of this nature on the grand Suncorp Stadium stage needs good game management, and Maloney certainly offers that.

For me it’s the battle of the forwards that offers the contest’s most intriguing subplot. The likes of Matt Lodge, Payne Haas and Tevita Pangai Junior have been dominant in Brisbane’s victories this season, while James Fisher-Harris, Viliame Kikau

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and James Tamou have really stood up for Penrith. You can even throw Moses Leota into that mix – he’s gone from a fringe first grader to one of the first blokes you’d select each week, and most importantly he appears to be having fun doing it.

Suncorp Stadium hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for the Panthers, including earlier this year when the Wests Tigers blew them off the park in Magic Round.

Brisbane also put 50 on Penrith at Suncorp last season.

That home ground advantage could be enough to get Brisbane home, but I’m willing to back that the Panthers will take this opportunity to go three points clear of the Broncos with open arms.

If the Panthers can survive the first 20-25 minutes, I’m confident they’ll do enough as the match draws on to win. There’s just too much enthusiasm there at present.

Tip: Panthers by 8.

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the rounds that former Manly coach Trent Barrett could be returning to Penrith next season, potentially as an assistant to Ivan Cleary. Barrett and Cleary worked together during Cleary’s first stint as coach of the Panthers. Watch this space.

 Talking of strong whispers, I’m hearing former Panthers captain Peter Wallace could end up in the coaching box next year too, potentially in the lower grades.

 It seems obvious that the next veteran

Panther to have his future at the club questioned is Dean Whare. The 29-yearold is still contracted for the 2020 and 2021 seasons but his demotion to reserve grade last weekend could signal signs of an early departure. Whare was told as early as last Monday that he wouldn’t be playing against the Sharks last Friday night, with Steven Crichton being handed his debut in the centres. The Panthers did reasonably well to keep Whare’s demotion under wraps until a few hours before kick-off, though I did hint at it in last week’s column.

 Last week’s three debutants – Matt

Burton, Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu – certainly had plenty of support from friends and family. All three were given 120 tickets each by the club to distribute to those wanting to cheer them on, and every single ticket was snapped up quickly. Pictured is Burton with his group of friends, who probably cheered louder than anyone last Friday.

 I’m told a phone conversation between

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg and Panthers Chairman Dave O’Neill about the consistency of the judiciary last week got rather heated. Greenberg was left with no doubt about Penrith’s thoughts on the current system, which has become nothing more than a lottery.

 For the first time in a year former

Panthers boss Phil Gould and ex-coach Anthony Griffin found themselves just metres from each other last Friday night.

Gould was working for Channel 9, now

free to commentate on Panthers games, while Griffin was in the commentary box for Fox League. There’s no love lost between the pair and we doubt they caught up for a Scotch Finger in the media kitchen.

 The Tyrone Peachey rumours keep

going up and down like a yo-yo. A few weeks ago it was almost certain that Peachey was coming back to the Panthers in 2020, but over the weekend reports emerged that he may be willing to stick it out on the Gold Coast under new coach Justin Holbrook. This week however I’ve heard that the Peachey deal is still on.

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night? It was the first time in years they stayed behind closed doors, adding to the atmosphere for both the fans and players.

It wasn’t the only shake-up to the matchday routine for the Panthers, with Ivan Cleary coaching from the touchline for just the second time this season and the first time at home.

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TAYLOR Hardworking Penrith Panthers backrower Isaah Yeo says he can understand why the club is going through a mini makeover under coach Ivan Cleary.

Since Cleary’s return to the foot of the Mountains late last year, the former Tigers and Warriors coach has moved on several players for various reasons including performance and pay packet.

Veteran lock Trent Merrin was the first to get cut loose, taking up a rich offer with Leeds in the English Super League last November.

In June, both Waqa Blake and Dallin Watene- Zelezniak were granted an early release from their contracts to continue their careers at the Eels and Bulldogs respectively.

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eighth James Maloney announced he would be leaving the Panthers a year early to take up a lucrative deal to end his career in France.

Unsurprisingly those four big names may just be the start with Reagan Campbell- Gillard, Jack Hetherington and Dean Whare all in the mix to be moved on as well.

While Penrith fans are frustrated at the prospect of another rebuild, it has opened up numerous opportunities for a wave of new and exciting talent to make their mark.

This year alone Penrith have debuted eight players in first grade, with Matt Burton, Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu the latest to hit the big stage.

Speaking with Extra Time, Yeo said Penrith’s poor start to the year was probably the catalyst for many players being told to look elsewhere.

“Ivan inherited this squad from Gus (Phil

Gould) and Hook (Anthony Griffin), he’s blooding some youngsters and it’s probably fair enough,” the 24-year-old said.

“We weren’t playing so well and I think the players he’s brought in have really injected some life into the team and were a major part in us going seven- in- a- row recently.

“All credit to Ivan for having faith in them and giving them an opportunity.”

While supporters often get upset when their favourite player departs ahead of time, the stars of the game see it very differently.

Yeo said players understand the business of rugby league and that there are often no hard feelings when they move on to greener pastures.

“That’s football, it doesn’t last forever and a lot of players that have been moved on were getting into the latter parts of their careers and had opportunities to extend their careers elsewhere,” he said.

“Trent Merrin was fortunate enough to go to Leeds on good coin and he’s the captain over there at the moment. Jimmy Maloney also got a wonderful opportunity at the only club he wanted to play at over there, Catalans.

“THAT’S FOOTBALL, IT DOESN’T LAST FOREVER” “Obviously you’d love to see everyone stay while you’re here but that’s just not how it happens in rugby league. I’m sure at some stage in the future it will happen to me and I’ll be moved on – I’d like to hope not – but that’s just the life of a footballer.”

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TAYLOR With hundreds of friends and family in the crowd watching on, two of Penrith’s latest debutants – Spencer Leniu and Stephen Crichton – kicked off their NRL careers in style last Friday night.

Barely old enough to drink and vote, the pair took their opportunity in first grade with both hands and have been rewarded with a second outing in Brisbane tonight.

While 18-year-old Leniu had been on the cusp of making his NRL debut for the last few weeks, it was Crichton’s late inclusion over experienced centre Dean Whare that really shocked the league.

The 18- year- old St Clair junior recalled the conversation he and coach Ivan Cleary had before his selection in the top grade.

“I looked up to Dean Whare and when Ivan came in and said he wasn’t in form, I thought ‘that’s big shoes to fill’ – I did my homework straight away,” Crichton said.

“Dean’s been alright about it. He still came and talked to me and wished me luck throughout the week. He kept me comfortable.”

While Crichton’s inclusion was kept secret from the public right up until game

day, Leniu was able to celebrate his selection all week. Crichton said he discovered he was making his debut alongside his former school friend over a surprise video call.

“Spencer FaceTimed me for the first time in a long time and when I answered it he was crying. Spence said ‘I’m making my debut with you’ and then we both started crying,” Crichton admitted.

“To debut with him was unreal. I grew up with him, we went to the same high school and ever since I met him he’s been that humble kid always putting others before himself.”

After a gruelling 80 minutes of edge of your seat action, the pair couldn’t help but get emotional one more time as soon as the full-time siren sounded.

“That’s just 18 years of hard work paying off in that moment. To see all my family and friends there, that was a real special moment for me. As much as I’ve sacrificed for this game, they’ve sacrificed even more,” Leniu said.

“All those years of hard work and training went into that moment, it was unreal,” Crichton added.

Leniu is expected to get more minutes against the Broncos tonight as coach Cleary slowly eases the young Kiwi wreck-

Some of Penrith’s 2019 rookies celebrate a try. Photo: Megan Dunn ing ball into the rotation. The Minchinbury junior said he’s looking forward to putting in work with his new teammates.

“I still pinch myself every time I drive into these facilities, just being around this

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icky Stuart’s performance with the Canberra Raiders this season is a lesson for other clubs in thinking ‘outside the box’. As we near the end of the season the unfashionable side is heading for a top four finish, few critics predicted a Finals appearance let alone the Green Machine being a threat to the Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm.

So how has coach Stuart done it?

It pays to look back at the history of the Canberra Raiders. When they came into the competition their performance was anything but stellar, like most new clubs they finished towards the bottom of the ladder over their first few seasons. The club has always been well backed financially and had access to quality juniors from not just the ACT but the surrounding New South Wales regional areas, but it wasn’t enough to compete with the powerful Sydney clubs.

It wasn’t until the Raiders employed some ‘outside the box’ thinking when it came to recruitment. They looked towards Queensland and discovered an untapped wealth of talent. Mal Meninga was brought to the nation’s capital. Already

Genius? Raiders coach Ricky Stuart. Photo: Megan Dunn an Origin and Test star, the then Brisbane Souths centre was keen to test himself in the Sydney competition. Other top level Queensland talent followed him including

Gary Belcher and Steve and Kevin Walters.

With the addition of a then untried coach in Wayne Bennett, they made the 1987 Grand Final. As the Queenslanders passed

on their knowledge to local juniors like Stuart and Laurie Daley they won the big one in 1989, becoming one of the dominant clubs of the era.

However the introduction of the Brisbane Broncos meant Canberra’s access to Queensland- bred talent dried up, the success of the Melbourne Storm’s Queensland junior recruitment was a further blow and the Raiders have struggled for success ever since.

Enter the club’s similar ‘outside the box’ recruitment strategy a few years ago, England. The recruitment of Josh Hodgson was inspired, he’s quickly developed into one of the NRL’s leading playmakers.

Along with Elliott Whitehead he showed Raiders management there was gold to be found in the UK Super League. John Bateman and Ryan Sutton followed their Pommy mates and Bateman in particular has quickly established himself as one of the comp’s leading forwards. Next year they add test half George Williams.

It’s taken a very different recruitment strategy but it is one that could see the Raiders enjoy a period of success they haven’t had since the 1990s.

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the NRL from News Corp Australia, where she is the current General Manager, Corporate Affairs and Relationships.

 Roosters coach Trent Robinson has

questioned the NRL’s stripping rule, pondering what advantage it has added to the game. “What is it, has that added to the spectacle of our game?” Robinson asked after his side’s narrow win over Canberra on Sunday. The Raiders have become the masters of one-on-one strips since amendments to the stripping rule were introduced.

ey Jones, Ruben Wiki and Danny Buderus have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

NRL Chief Executive Todd Greenberg said the four inductees were all worthy recipients of the honour. “All four of our player inductees will stand proudly alongside the 106 players who they will join in the Hall of Fame,” Mr Greenberg said. “These are some of the best players of their generations, and they will now join the best of the best. They each dominated their respective eras and commanded enormous respect. They still do.”

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 Eels captain Clint Gutherson says the

newly created executive role of Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at the NRL. Ms Deegan will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic communication strategies which will work collaboratively across all core areas of the business, especially in relation to brand, people, broadcast, content and media. She joins

quarie Sports Radio on Tuesday morning.

Breakfast host Mark Levy was off for a scheduled medical procedure, while his sidekick Mark ‘Piggy’ Riddell only made it half-way to work before calling in sick.

Clinton Maynard filled in. side is desperate to play a home Finals match at Bankwest Stadium. “If we can get a home Final at Bankwest that’s going to be special,” he said. “We had 21,000 there on the weekend and if there was to be a Finals game the whole west would be behind us and it would go mental.”

The whole west? Settle, Clint.

Channel Nine commentator Ray Warren has been inducted into the Hall of Fame

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Junior Kangaroos hooker Reece Robson has agreed to a four-year deal with the

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This month brings some exciting news to the local community, with Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital relocating to bigger premises. The vet has moved from 377 Wentworth Road to 49 Wentworth Road in Orchard Hills and are now just further down the road.

With many customers travelling from Emu Plains, Leonay, Emu Heights and the Lower Blue Mountains with their pets, the new premises have been renovated to accommodate a veterinary hospital. The premises are huge! There are double brick walls, 3m high ceilings and a green, bull-nosed verandah around the front of the building.

They even have a concrete driveway and car park.

There is an off-leash park in the front yard for you and your dogs to enjoy.

Camille purchased the veterinary hospital business nearly 9 years ago and there has been steady and continual growth of the business in this time. They started off with four staff and have now grown to 16 staff members and have definitely outgrown their previous premises.

This is a wonderful achievement for a successful, local small business.

They are so excited and cannot wait for you to visit their large country practice! The staff look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, so please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team.

For more information, you can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ orchardhillsvethospital, visit their website at www.orchardhillsvet.com.au or call them on 4736 2027.

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what we think is funny and we just want to keep giving them more and more laughs.”

After performing their favourite characters in their sold out 2017 show ‘Fake it Till You Make it’, the brothers are returning with their biggest and most uncut show yet.

“It will be a hilarious, fast-paced series of never before seen live sketches and videos with all the favourite characters,” Theodore said.

“We’ve worked so hard on this show and we’re really excited for Penrith to see it, so the audience can enjoy over one hour of sketches with the most ridiculous characters and situations.”

While the boys found fame online, they

love performing live and the non- stop laughs along the way.

“We love recording videos but performing live allows us to connect with our fans in a different way, we could never get sick of hearing them laugh,” Theodore said.

“The only problem is that I can’t edit out when I laugh on stage which I have a tendency to do.”

‘Superwog’ is constantly at the top of the YouTube comedy charts and are one of the hottest names in Australian comedy, so don’t miss your chance to see this outrageous show live!

‘Superwog’ will be on at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Friday August 23 at 7.30pm. Tickets are from $59.90. To book, visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

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omic duo Theodore Saidden and his brother Nathan are the forces behind the YouTube series ‘Superwog’.

Their edgy videos have landed them with 195 million views, more than one million subscribers, a hit series on ABC TV and now the boys are coming to Penrith with their new live show.

Theodore told the Weekender how they drew inspiration from their GreekEgyptian mother and Egyptian father to create the characters of Superwog, his family and his friend Johnny as their ethnic heritage clashes with suburbia.

“My brother and I have always drawn inspiration from those around us, both in our childhood and in adult life,” Theodore said.

“My favourite character to play though has to be Superwog because he has absolutely no filter and he says whatever he wants, when he wants.”

The boys are extremely grateful for their rise to fame and getting to work in comedy and acting full-time.

“It really is the best feeling ever to know that so many people share the same sense of humour as us. I think it’s because comedy can connect more when it involves shared experiences,” Theodore explained.

“We’re lucky because we just follow

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Antiques and Collectables Fair Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Saturday, August 17, 9am, $8

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Steve Edmonds Classic Rock Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Wild Cherry – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Mr James Band – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ignition Fridays – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4736 4466

Fleetwood Nicks Show – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Big Radio Dynamite – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 No Brakes – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ignition Fridays – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4736 4466

Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Queen Forever Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Saturday, August 24, 8pm, From $39

Peter Asher & Albert Lee Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 4723 5050 Friday, August 23, 8pm, $69.90

Kitty Flanagan The Joan, 4723 7611 Friday, August 16, 8pm, $54.90

The Rockin’ Mustangs – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Frocks – Workers Sports Free entry, 9pm 8822 2444 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4734 5555 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Urban Stone – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 9pm 4736 4466

Sunday, August 18

Saturday, August 17

Geoff Bull & The Finer Cuts – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Soul Nights – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Oils Tribute – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050 Pink Chevys – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Soweto Gospel Choir – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $49.90, 7.30pm 4723 5050 Endless Summer Beach Party – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Big Way Out – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211

The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Odd Angry Shot – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub $25, 3pm 4723 5050 Cascade – Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 The Westies Markets – Nepean CAPA High School Free entry, 9am www.thewesties.com.au Cascade – Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 Antiques and Collectables Fair – Panthers $8, 9am 1800 061 991

Friday, August 23

Superwog – Penrith Panthers From $59.90, 8pm 1800 061 991 Foo Fighters Tribute Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Sunday, August 25

Saturday, August 24

The Jack Wiard Quintet – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Rock City Saints – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 NSW State Band Championship – The Joan From $18, 8am 4723 7611 Desperado Eagles Tribute – St Marys RSL From $10, 9pm 9623 6555 Celebration Mix – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Toxic Dolls – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Abbalanche – Blacktown Workers From $12, 8pm 9830 0600 Ipanema Latin Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Groovin Hard – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 The Angels – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4734 5555

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Tall Timbre – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 NSW State Band Championship – The Joan From $18, 8am 4723 7611 Acoustic Autograph – Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 Live Pro Wrestling – Penrith Gaels From $10, 2pm wrestlestrongdojo@hotmail.com Psychic Cruise – Nepean Belle $59, 4pm 4733 1274 Muscle Car Show St Marys Leagues Club, 9677 7777 Sunday, August 25, 9am, Free entry

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Nepean Evening VIEW Club 3rd Monday of each month 4735 4982 Leonay Probus Club Third Friday of the month 4735 5157 Penrith Showground Markets Every Wednesday 8.30am Penrith Paceway • 4721 0509 Penrith Museum of Printing Saturdays from 10am-2pm Pen Paceway • 0415 625 573

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

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

Delicious food on offer at Penrith Bites this weekend Penrith Bites is the food market you won’t want to miss. A variety of food vendors tantalising your taste buds. Dinner is sorted with everything from dumplings, gnocci, gozleme and fried chicken. Don’t forget about dessert with churros, gelato and retail stores to shop up a storm. It is at Penrith Paceway on Saturday, August 17 from 5pm-9pm. Entry is free.

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Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7.00pm St Marys RSL • 0408 218 965 Penrith Red Cross Branch Second Thursday of the month • 9623 6702 Penrith Men’s Shed New members welcome Wednesdays • 0439 646 942 Penrith Rotary Club New members welcome Mondays • 0407 077 143

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e prepared for a tidal wave of talent and energy as three of Australia’s top cabaret acts blow you away with their high- powered performances at this month’s Morning Melodies at The Joan.

Don’t miss your chance to see Nathan Foley (pictured) of Hi- 5 and ‘The Voice Australia’ fame.

Foley will return to The Joan for an unforgettable experience where he’ll belt out classics like ‘Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll’, ‘Beyond the Sea’ and more.

Lisa Crouch is Australia’s powerhouse

diva, capable of delivering anything from the most moving ballad to the raunchiest rock song, including ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’.

Danny Elliott plays more than a dozen different musical instruments and is the ultimate showman.

All three performers have the ingredients for one incredible morning, so make sure you head to The Joan to get the party started!

‘Get This Party Started’ will be on at The Joan in Penrith on Wednesday, August 28 at 11am. Tickets are $20. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600, go to The Joan box office or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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he Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival invites the best writers and thinkers from around Australia to share ideas, spark conversations and inspire creativity.

Do you love books, writing and hearing writers talking about their work? A celebration of place, writers, writing and reading, this festival offers something for everyone, including author talks, panel presentations, literary dinners, children’s and young adult events, musical events, writing workshops, book launches and more.

With a welcoming setting and a bold, playful and literary focus, the Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will celebrate the unique qualities of the Blue

Mountains environment, including their spectacular physical surroundings and their talented artistic community.

The festival will be held across several venues, including Varuna House, the iconic Carrington Hotel, the Cultural Centre, Katoomba library, and other cafes and galleries around town.

The festival is hosted by Varuna, the National Writers’ House, an icon in Australia’s literary community. Varuna is Australia’s only national writers’ residence, hosting over 200 writers per year. Varuna is deeply loved by writers and readers all around Australia.

The Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will be held across various venues in Katoomba from August 23 to 25. Tickets are from $17.50. To book, call 4782 5674 or visit www.bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au.

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ans of Queen, get excited, because one of the best tribute acts in the world is coming to Penrith.

Queen Forever recreates the music and performances of the British rock band whose fusion of heavy metal, glam rock, and camp theatrics made it one of the most popular groups of the 1970s.

The essence of Queen is captured perfectly with incredible costumes, a stunning portrayal of Freddie Mercury

by Gareth Hill, and a stage show that will blow you away. Whether you’re 16 or 60, this show is for you.

You will hear all the biggest and most popular Queen songs including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Somebody to Love’, ‘Another One Bites The Dust’, ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’, ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’, ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘We Are The Champions’ and many, many more.

Whether you are an ultimate fan or just

love a good night out, Queen Forever is the closest you will ever get to a classic 1980s Queen concert, so don’t miss it later this month!

Queen Forever will be on at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Saturday, August 24 at 8pm. Tickets are $39. To book or for more information, call 1800 PANTHERS or visit penrith.panthers. com.au.

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Ê Archaeologist and explorer Josh Gates returns to Discovery with a new season of ‘Expedition Unknown’ on Tuesday, September 3 at 8.30pm. The new season starts in the jungles of Central America where Josh explores the legend behind the crystal skull which was discovered in the 1920s by archaeologist and adventurer F.A. Mitchell-Hedges, who was the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Ê Producers are searching for contestants to be part of ‘The Block’ in 2020. The Channel Nine show is seeking “enthusiastic, motivated, hardworking teams of two” to renovate its next homes. To apply, visit www.castasugar.com/castingnow/block2020.

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Lewinsky affair, it follows on from ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’. Beanie Feldstein will play Monica Lewinsky, while the role of the former US President is yet to be announced.

Ê The fifth season of comedy drama ‘Ballers’ premieres on FOX Showcase on Monday, August 26 at 7.30pm.

Ê US comedy and SBS Viceland series ‘Atlanta’ has been renewed for a fourth season.

Ê Drug drama ‘Snowfall’ will return for a fourth season. The series, which airs on FOX Showcase, deals with the crack cocaine epidemic that swept through South Central Los Angeles in the 1980s.

Ê Netflix drama ‘The OA’ has been axed after two seasons. The mystery thriller starred Brit Marling as a blind woman who disappeared seven years ago only to suddenly return with her sight restored.

Ê ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’, the third tale in the Ryan Murphy anthology series, will screen on Foxtel in late 2020. Based around the Clinton-

Ê Channel Nine has confirmed it’ll soon show US drama ‘The Fix’. The series was axed after one season, but is well worth a watch and doesn’t end with a cliffhanger.

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Ê Rove McManus is returning to live television on Saturday, August 24 at 7.30pm on 10. Airing live for six weeks, ‘Saturday Night Rove’ will be filmed in front of a studio audience and is described as a freewheeling comedy hour with some of Australia’s funniest comedians. ‘Saturday Night Rove’ marks the third Pilot Week project to return in 2019 following ‘Taboo’ and ‘Kinne Tonight’.

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TV Guide: August 16-22 Your guide to the week’s television viewing

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Crossword ACROSS 1. Intended victim 4. More grating 8. Picked up the tab 11. House 13. Anticipate 15. Love 17. Caress 18. Nutmeg or paprika 20. Snooze 21. Unfasten 24. Overthrow, coup ...

(1’4) 27. Circuit 28. Charmer, ... fatale 30. Evil spirit 31. Produces coins 33. Stage whispers 34. Aplenty 35. Russian leader 36. Duty 39. Espied 42. Thyme & sage 44. Swiss mountains 45. 1988 Olympics venue 46. Current (1,1/1,1) 48. Aff ray 49. Actress, ...

Witherspoon 50. Beware the ... of March 52. Goliath’s foe 54. S African currency 55. Peanut (sauce) 56. Rids of lice 57. Straggly 60. Purple fl ower 62. Devours (4,2) 65. Sweetest 67. Garden barrier 69. Bread retailer 70. Majestic 72. Begin to sprout 73. Court attendant 75. Fourth Greek letter 77. Expression of indiff erence 79. Most socially popular group (1,4) 81. Triumphant cry 82. Plain writing 84. Shout for joy 85. Stone builder 86. Aff ected (of attitude) 87. Don fi nery (5,2) 88. Non-government aid agencies (1,1,2)

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You can look forward to a positive week, as the planets highlight creative hobbies, sporting activities, social shenanigans and romantic hijinks. The Mercury/ Jupiter trine particularly favours travel and education as you start a study course, expand your international connections or plan a heavenly holiday. Don’t rush work, business and financial matters though.

Do your best to be focused and unusually fastidious.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Uranus is moving through Taurus (which only happens once in a lifetime). Therefore, the time to be your authentic self is now! If you don’t accept yourself (warts and all) then why should anyone else? If you don’t develop your talents and follow your dreams, then others won’t do it for you. As Coco Chanel said: “How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone”.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Prosperity planet Jupiter trines your ruler Mercury. So it’s time to find fresh ways to connect with others. Short trips and education are highlighted, plus expect plenty of phone calls, snail mail, texts, tweets or emails. You could also strike it lucky via a beneficial online connection or a social media post that goes viral.

Just make sure you capitalise on any fortuitous opportunities that come your way.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Expect a busy week where you travel, book a holiday or experience a communication breakthrough with a relative or friend. The focus is also firmly on money matters. If you can get the balance right between being canny with cash and entrepreneurial with your ideas, then you could really go places. Crabs have a good business brain so make sure you are using it. Ignorance is no excuse!

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Mercury is moving through your sign and it also forms a positive aspect to Jupiter.

So it’s a wonderful week to exercise your brain cells via study, debate, teaching, reading, writing, public speaking and generally expanding your mind in all sorts of challenging directions. So your motto for the moment is from witty Leo writer (and birthday great) Dorothy Parker: “The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity”.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Have you been selling yourself short?

This week positivity planet Jupiter forms a fabulous connection with your ruler Mercury. Stop being a critical fusspot who sabotages success. It’s time to be the creative, clever, bold and beautiful Virgo you were born to be. Inspiration for the week comes from actress and entrepreneur Blake Lively: “The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence”.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

It’s time to retreat, review and restore.

Enjoy solo activities like meditation, yoga, spiritual pursuits, journal writing and long walks in nature. You’ll also be surrounded by innuendo and intrigue.

What others say won’t necessarily be what they mean, so make sure you read between the lines to uncover what’s really going on. The weekend is wonderful for a friendship refresh or a secret romantic rendezvous.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Group activities and nifty networking are favoured and it’s a fabulous week to socialise with work colleagues and close friends. Attached Scorps – Uranus is throwing some spanners into the relationship mix. If you are flexible and open to change, then the partnership will develop and grow. Singles – crank up your computer, and refresh your dating profile because true love is waiting online.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The Mercury/Jupiter trine favours local, interstate and overseas travel. If you can’t go on an actual trip, then go travelling in your mind via reading an adventure novel or watching a movie set in an exotic foreign location. Catching up with international friends or work colleagues will also add a cosmopolitan flavour to your usual weekly routine. Whatever you do, you’re in the mood to let your hair down and have some fun.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Slow down, cool down and calm down Capricorn! Don’t make major mountains out of minor molehills, and waste precious time worrying about inconsequential problems this week.

Things should run reasonably smoothly and, if there are complications, then clear communication will help you sail through any temporary turbulence. Wednesday is terrific for education and research.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With Jupiter in your hopes and wishes zone, be proactive about creating your preferred future. Positive changes are coming, as you focus on projects that make your heart sing. But don’t take short-cuts – ensure you do all the behindthe-scenes research that’s required.

Attached Aquarius – your partner is acting as a mirror, reflecting back your strengths and weaknesses. Unhappily single? You’re in the mood to flirt up a storm!

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

This week powerful Pisceans are ready to sparkle and shine! Lucky Jupiter and clever Mercury activate your public and reputation zone. So there’s much to look forward to as you attract good fortune, acknowledge a success, appreciate accolades or celebrate a major milestone.

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During week one, Carl was mindful not to push us too hard and had us performing mainly gentle reps and exercises.

As someone who is fairly unfit, I was grateful for the controlled pace as I was able to back up each session without feeling too stiff.

One thing I’m really enjoying about the program is the focused breathing we practice.

Each morning, we start and conclude our session with breathing techniques – firstly to activate our workout, and again to slow down our heart beat.

These breathing exercises are fantastic for everyday situations and are particularly good to help “pep up” before a big event or calm down when you’re stressed.

During week one, Carl also had us iden-

tify our current “state” on a confidential form. We also listed our strengths and weaknesses and outlined our goals for the program, which he’ll use to customise our support.

On Monday, we stepped up the intensity and the group rotated between five different cardio machines, spending time on the mat activating and strengthening our core in between.

I also had my appointment with OnePointHealth dietitian, Candace Sciberras, which is included in the cost of the program.

Candace and I discussed my goals and reasons for joining the program, and went through the foods I should increase and alternatives to some of the more sugary options hidden in my diet.

Despite the early morning starts, I’m feeling re- energised and positive about the weeks ahead!

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Include low glycemic index (GI) foods Low GI foods take longer to digest, and the glucose is released slowly and steadily into our blood stream, which helps keep your blood glucose levels stable.

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I have written about Bali previously over ov the years and expressed the many o different moods and emotions that it has dif d always bestowed upon me. alw a When you combine its magnificent Wh mountains, rugged coastlines, volcanic mou hillsides, and black sandy beaches, with hillsid the beautiful spirit of the Balinese locals be it’s no surprise I have always left feeling more coupled to the universe than when I arrived.

My mission on this particular sojourn was one that would keep me closer to the action zone of Bali as I ran the rule over a possible honeymoon venue for my upcoming nuptials!

The plan is to immerse ourselves in the Hindu spirit with a traditional Balinese Ceremony at Komune Resorts on the east coast and then spend a few days in Seminyak and celebrate.

My wife to be loves it there and I do understand why. It’s not my preferred Bali destination but it has all the fashionable shops and cool bars and chic restaurants that we don’t often frequent at home. Think Bondi Beach and the eastern suburbs of Sydney, just replace the activewear with bikinis and the budgie smugglers with European- style bathers and board shorts. It certainly has a more sophisticated clientele than say Kuta and Legian.

Bali sunsets are just superlative so we definitely wanted a beach-front property.

We didn’t want to be in one of those massive resorts that can become a little frantic and overrun with those smaller humans, and we were also after somewhere that wasn’t too uber modern that would be void of that special Balinese architecture and spirit.

Once again, I went searching with a tried and true performer that has rarely ever failed me. Accor hotels have an evergrowing collection of properties offering such a diverse range of accommodation choices so I knew there would be one just perfect for me to impress my betrothed.

The Royal Beach Seminyak, which was once the grand and luxurious Sofitel Seminyak, ticked all the aforementioned

the sand at sunset. Still, you don’t have to leave the resort to experience that and more.

The Royal Beach has a number of enchanting food and beverage possibilities for you to muse over during your stay and I suggest you do your best to dive deep into them all if you can.

Starting your day with a massive beach walk will set your mind into guilt- free mode as you contemplate all possible options at breakfast, and there are so many! The grand buffet at Husk is just mind- blowing, in fact, you really shouldn’t need lunch if you give it the nudge it deserves.

Capris Bar and Bistro on the beachfront offers something a little different in the way of its cuisine. In saying that, I mean, a little something to tempt everyone.

Local Nasi dishes, Sate Campur, lots of Mediterranean styled tapas. Pizza, pasta and some of those standard resort temptations like the good old club sandwich.

My suggestion is to live large and indulge yourself with the pork belly baguette with cucumber, coriander, jicama, chili, and mint. If you like a little entertainment with your fare you can always head to the popular Teppanyaki restaurant.

I don’t expect to see the real royals relaxing poolside anytime soon, but if you want to be treated like one yourself then you should pack your tiara and royal robe and visit Royal Beach Seminyak.

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Quite a sight!

While the resort rooms were inviting enough, I chose to park myself in a villa, knowing that would be the right choice if I wanted the best honeymoon experience. Happy wife, happy life, no strife, don’t they say? Each villa is designed in true Bali style with thatched roof and incredibly spacious internals.

Having your own little oasis is extremely special and I believe the bonus is knowing you have all the facilities of the resort on hand if you choose to engage or you can keep to yourself and venture out only when necessary. Sun beds by your own private pool with the overhanging flora not only provide a little respite from the sun but also delivers a nice dash of nature and beautification to boot.

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Fighting human instincts to keep our investments strong Human instincts can often cause us to make bad decisions when it comes to our investments...

Alex McKenzie Principal Financial Planner Future Financial Services futurefinancialservices.com.au

When it comes to investing human instincts force us to make bad investment decisions, as an advisor our role is often encouraging our clients to ignore some of these instincts and stick to their plan.

I had a classic example of this during a recent client review, after discussing the client’s circumstances and goals we had a look at the progress of their superannuation, with the markets performing poorly over the past months, the value of the portfolio had fallen by about two per cent.

The client was quite concerned about this loss and was immediately thinking about safer options. Under closer inspection, the client over the previous three years had made over $40,000 and averaged around 10 per cent return. This is above the long term expectations for the investment.

Once viewing the longer timeframe, the client was comfortable with the investment and was happy to continue with the long term investment strategy.

But what makes us forget the three good years of return and focus on the negative month, that the client was more than aware was going to happen at some point?

There are two human instincts that have been drilled into us through years of evolution that have helped the human race survive and thrive, but hurt us when making investment decisions.

The first is “recent event bias”, this is essentially giving the most recent event greater importance than all previous events. This normally helps us, as it allows us to adapt to changing environments. For example if over time a road gets busier and busier we take caution close to the last time we crossed the road, not the long term average. This of course makes sense with most things. Our most recent encounter with something is usually the most relevant to how we deal with it in this encounter.

What happens with investing, this causes us to look at short timeframes and assume that recent returns are most likely to replicate upcoming returns. This is of course not true, and in fact quite the opposite, after a reasonably sustained period of growth, we are likely to experience a correction and the market will fall to its “true value”, and the reverse is also true, often a market loss is followed by an above average gain the following year.

Looking at these shorter periods is likely to do exactly the reverse of the common mantra, we are likely to buy high and sell low. Definitely not what we know we should do.

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There have been numerous studies which indicate that most humans are far more motivated by fear of loss, than they are by the opportunity to make a gain.

This of course stops us from doing stupid things and really increases life expectancy.

When it comes to investing, this can really lead to panic when markets fall. The fear of losing more money far outweighs the opportunity for the investment to bounce back. This often leads to panic selling. All of a sudden the client has forgotten about the three years of great returns that have seen the investment grow and can only see the loss.

Although I can logically tell you, that if you put your money in a balanced investment for 10 years, and leave it, we can predict with reasonable accuracy a range your investment will end up, in leaving it for 10 years we have to at times fight our instincts and remember the long term plan.

Easier said than done at times.

Thursday, August 15 recalls the 50th anniversary of the landmark Woodstock music festival.

If you don’t know (or don’t remember!), Woodstock was billed as a three- day music festival of love, peace and music.

Organisers anticipated a crowd of around 180,000 but in fact a huge 500,000 turned up!

For three days those 500,000 listened to 32 bands such as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jimi Hendrix, while it rained, mud built up, food ran out and the crowd consumed huge quantities of drugs!

The slogan of the 60’s, with events like Woodstock, was “make love not war.”

While the aim to create a more peaceful, loving world was somewhat ambitious, it was a good goal.

Yet, many of the Woodstock generation look back in despair, realising that though they tried to change the world with words like love and peace and freedom, nothing of real significance happened.

Sadly, war and violence continue.

Peace seems just as unattainable, leav-

ing you thinking, is real peace possible?

Peace between countries, people, and in your life.

But see Jesus’ words in the Bible’s book of John; Jesus says to his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Jesus speaks of the peace anyone can have with God. Peace of sins forgiven; knowing nothing will separate you from God’s love; knowing God is working for your good and never your harm; knowing your eternal future is secure in God. God’s peace flows across your whole life, taking away fear and bringing calm in all your circumstances.

This is Jesus’ wonderful promise.

See you next week.

Allan Hamlin www.allanhamlin.com.au Want to connect with someone you have lost? Or would you like some guidance? Email Allan.Hamlin@westernweekender.com.au and include your full name, date of birth and your question. Please note your first name plus your question and reading may appear in print.

Connecting with a loved grandmother and sister Hello Allan, I would like to connect with my grandmother.

Megan, Penrith Your Nan is a very strong woman, Megan! She was the type of lady that could carry many people’s burdens in her stride and then offer words of encouragement, even if things were a little tough for her also. Her home life brought her great enjoyment and she loved minding her grandchildren, including you, on a regular basis.

To me, she feels like more of a mother than a grandmother and she tells me she was famous for her chicken roasts!

As I connect with her, I do get a sense of a strong medication that she took that made her a little dizzy and unsteady on her feet.

Her first message to me is that “people do not need to be blood to be family” which implies bonds around you and her that are friendships for life. She shows me her jewellery and indicates the gift of a ring that is relevant to you.

I am also drawn to a dance school where she is watching the young girls in your family do rehearsals and learn dance steps. She speaks of making your own luck and to not step down from the career that you have worked so hard at. She also warns of a dishonest male around you that needs to take responsibility for his actions and for you to trust your instincts in that situation.

Your Nan also speaks of a girl she loves with a name sounding like ‘Amy’ or ‘Amelia’. Your Nan shows me that this young lady is good at netball and sport as I can see many trophies.

Your Nan has met with her family in the Spirit World and has united with friends also. She wants you to remember her with joy as these reunions have brought her much love and happiness.

She indicates an important object in your room at home that would be handmade and by holding it, it helps you to feel closer to her. She says she is sorry for not waiting which would relate to family visits before her passing.

Thank you for sharing her name and memory with your family, I know it’s important to her that you speak her name often. Neither gone, nor forgotten because of you Megan.

Hello Allan, I would like to connect with my sister.

Antonio, Penrith When I link in with this reading, I can’t help but feel a great deal of emotion and sadness for a life that has gone that did not live to its fullest potential.

Life may have changed very quickly for your sister because she gives the impression that she felt that life was very valuable and to cherish every precious moment. I know this lady has a strong religious faith and she may have worn a

cross around her neck. She is not alone in the Spirit World as I do feel a lot of energies supporting her and a woman that belongs to a family of eight, and who is also connected to your mother is with her.

The name ‘Robert’ or ‘Roberto’ indicates a male with her in the Spirit World and he would have been from a smaller village near the water.

I know you miss her and she also makes me feel you have seen Angels or had a ‘visit’ (through a vision or dream) from her that you hold dear.

When she passed donations were made in her name to one of her favourite charities that she was very passionate about. I think she might have been a little bossy and very straight forward with her words, which would have been appreciated most of the time!

I can hear laughter and she shares a memory of a wedding ceremony you attended with her and shows me a photo that you have of the occasion.

I also want to speak about a family member with a name sounding like ‘Rina’ or ‘Roma’ that would be looking after you from the Spirit World.

Make sure that you keep your body weight down and look after your lungs as you still have a lot to do. She remembers the day when “we got the house”, it may have stayed with the family for many years or was part of an investment.

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The new sharper pricing for the Audi A5 45 TFSI quattro Sportback, Coupé and Cabriolet comes despite more than $9,000 worth of safety, assistance, technology and comfort items added.

New standard equipment inclusions in the A5 45 TFSI quattro models include S line exterior package, 19- inch alloy wheels, Memory function, Phone box light with wireless charging, heated front seats and USB outlets for rear passengers.

Driver assistance features like Audi active lane assist, high beam assist, and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist are also now standard, as well as park assist and 360-degree cameras.

“The stunning A5 is an Audi design icon that perfectly fits the brief of a contemporary sports coupe,” said Shawn Ticehurst, Product Planning and Pricing Director at Audi Australia.

“On the other hand, the five- door Audi Sportback concept offers similarly distinct styling, sporty performance and a uniquely versatile body concept, luring buyers that might have traditionally looked at a sedan instead.”

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The Western Sydney Rollers want you to join one of the roughest and toughest sports in the Penrith area

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f you thought rugby league or ice hockey was tough, wait until you see some of the rough and tumble in roller derby.

The Western Sydney Rollers are looking for skaters to join their growing league and will hold an information session tonight (August 16) in Werrington to try and woo some new recruits.

“The information session will be held at The Colonial Hotel from 7pm. People can find out what roller derby is, what the costs are and what gear you need,”

Western Sydney Rollers veteran, Rachel Dimitri told the Weekender.

“If people like what they hear and want to get involved, an orientation day will take place on Sunday, August 29 where you can watch us train and meet the players.”

Following the orientation and meet and greets, the real thing begins.

Newbies will learn how to skate as well as all the ins and outs of this high action sport.

“From Thursday, September 5, you’ll start building your skills week by week and become part of the fun-loving roller derby community,” Dimitri said.

“We are a great bunch of weirdos that encourage every person to find space for themselves, skate until you sweat and build some superb new friendships.”

In recent years, numbers for roller derby on a local level have dwindled but the Western Sydney Rollers are hoping to put the sport back on the map this summer.

The Rollers meet twice a week at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, where they train and compete against other teams from around Sydney.

“We only have 20-25 members now but we’d love to get another 40 more to sign up,” Dimitri said.

“Derby is a lot of fun and you get plenty of exercise. It’s a full-on sport in terms of the contact but it’s friendly at the same time.

“Some people say it’s a bit rough but I say if you want to play something softer, go play netball.”

While the Western Sydney Rollers are itching for new skaters, they are also on the hunt for officials as well. All genders are welcome and you have to be 17 and above to get involved.

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Wanderers ready for return to Parramatta NATHAN TAYLOR

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The Wanderers will kick off the new season at the family- friendly time of 5.15pm against last year’s cellar dwellers Central Coast.

The match will mark Western Sydney’s official return to Wanderland and is a homage to the club’s very first fixture at the venue back in 2012.

The Wanderers will host all 13 home fixtures at Bankwest Stadium over three Friday night, three Saturday afternoon, five Saturday night, one Sunday and one mid-week fixture.

Western Sydney will host two Sydney Derbies at home this season – the first in Round 3, the second in Round 24.

Melbourne City will come to town on Friday, November 22, with the club using the match to raise awareness for White Ribbon.

A- League newcomers Western United will make their only visit to Wanderland

for the club’s Christmas fixture on Friday, December 20, with the Wanderers set to put on a festive Red and Black show.

Traditions will continue with the Wanderers taking on Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Friday, December 27 before returning home to take on Brisbane on New Year’s Day. The final regular season blockbuster Sydney Derby will see the Wanderers promote inclusivity and multiculturalism at their annual Harmony Day clash.

The Wanderers will wrap up the season in Round 29 with an ANZAC Day fixture against Wellington on Saturday, April 25.

FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, said he was excited to release the latest edition of the A-League draw.

“The A- League 2019/20 season draw is all about accessibility for fans whether at the ground or through our broadcast partners,” he said.

“This is a product of genuine collaboration of all stakeholders of the game. The outcome is a draw that delivers the best games, at the best grounds, at the best times for our fans.

“Along with all the traditional derbies and rivalries, we will welcome the return of the Western Sydney Wanderers to Bankwest Stadium and with the addition

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“With the clubs recruiting well during the off-season, I know that I speak for all fans when I say I am genuinely excited

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he Western Sydney Wanderers have progressed to the next round of the FFA Cup and will face- off against Sydney United 58 FC later this month.

The Wanderers will take on the semiprofessional Edensor Park-based club on Wednesday, August 28 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

The FFA Cup Round of 16 clash will be broadcast live on FOX Sports.

The Wanderers qualified for the second stage of the prestigious knockout competition after taking down reigning A- League Premiers Perth Glory 2- 1 in extra time last week.

After a tense 90- minute battle, young Wanderers attacker Mohamed Adam broke the deadlock only for Perth defender Tomislav Mrcela to hit back.

But with the game headed for penalties, Wanderers striker Kwame Yeboah pounced to put Markus Babbel’s side into the Round of 16.

Western Sydney’s opponents, Sydney United 58, also enjoyed a strong win.

The Wanderers celebrate their FFA Cup win over Perth Glory Meanwhile, one of the goal scorers for Western Sydney last week, Mohamed Adam, was rewarded for his efforts with a highly sought after two-year scholarship contract.

A product of the Wanderers Academy, the 19- year- old striker has been a force to be reckoned with, scoring goals in 21 games for the club’s National Premier League 2 side.

The western Sydney resident has already featured in several pre- season games, including an appearance as a substitute in the recent international friendly against Leeds United.

Adam said he was thrilled to be given his first senior contract at a club.

“I feel the hard work has paid off. I am definitely stoked and honoured to wear the red and black,” he said.

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Blockbuster clash this Saturday Story continued from » p. 72 “While we again started the game sluggish, we managed to get back on track following a time-out. From there we never looked like losing to be honest,” Sardi said.

“The weapons they had were nullified by some of the stuff we were doing, and it was a fantastic effort from the boys.”

Tomorrow morning’s game against Central Coast will be a re- match of the 2018 Youth League Men’s Grand Final, where the ‘Beach Boys’ defeated the ‘Mountain Men’ 86-67.

The blockbuster clash will also mark the second time in a fortnight the two sides have done battle. In the final game of the regular season, Penrith shocked the entire league on the eve of the Finals with a 108- 77 victory over Central Coast.

“Without a doubt… they are going to have their home crowd cheering and screaming, and it’ll be a Grand Final-like atmosphere,” he said.

“While they are out for revenge against us, we are out for revenge against them after they beat us in last year’s Grand Final.

“Central Coast are a solid team and our 31-point win over them a couple of weeks ago is not a true indication of what they’re capable of doing.”

Sardi is expecting to have his entire roster on deck for the spicy clash.

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Rovers in hunt for titles Penrith side keeps up gruelling schedule as more potential trophies loom NATHAN TAYLOR

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young Penrith Rovers FC team, who are already enjoying the season of their lives, will compete in not one but two Grand Finals over the coming weeks.

After finishing the regular season as minor premiers in back to back years, the Penrith Rovers U16 Division 1 team will look to end their incredible year on a high with victories in the Nepean Football Association (NFA) Grand Final next weekend as well as the Nepean Cup Grand Final in early September.

The Rovers qualified for the NFA U16 Division 1 Grand Final after trouncing Penrith FC 4- 0 in last week’s semi- final.

They’ll now meet crosstown rivals Penrith RSL in next weekend’s decider.

Meanwhile, the very same group of teenagers will take on Blaxland in the Nepean Cup Grand Final on Thursday, September 5.

The Nepean Cup is an NFA-run tournament for U15 and U16s teams. The Rovers qualified for their second straight Nepean Cup decider following a 2- 1 victory over

The Penrith Rovers U16 Division 1 team have had a year to remember competition favourites Blue Mountains FC. If the Rovers manage to pull off the Grand Final double, it will be regarded as one of the most incredible individual seasons by a team in the club’s 20- year history.

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Team Manager Todd Hackett said it’s been a sensational season to date.

“Not only are we back to back minor premiers but we’ve made our second Nepean Cup Grand Final and the Grand Final for our regular competition,” he said.

“Myself and the coach Danny Bagnall have coached this side for years and we’ve

enjoyed plenty of success so far. This side won the U13 Grand Final and U14 Grand Final a few years’ back; were U15 minor premiers in 2018; played at the Fiji Soccer Cup last December; and are now minor premiers again and have two grand finals coming up.”

While the Rovers are having fun riding the wave of success, the long and tiring season is starting to take its toll on the players. The side have been playing nonstop since early 2018 and even played an international tournament in Fiji late last year.

Hackett said he and coach Bagnall have been tinkering with training sessions to help the squad out.

“It’s been a long two years, we haven’t stopped. The boys are getting a little bit tired as well as some niggling injuries but now we are into the Finals, it’s a whole different ball game,” he said.

“The boys are trying to put injuries and tiredness aside because they desperately want to win these titles.”

Win or lose over the next few weeks, the team of champions plan to remain intact for at least another season to try and do it all over again.

Around the grounds AFL: The Penrith Rams have won four on the trot, belting the South West Sydney Magpies 108-10 in Round 17 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Rams veteran Phil Aumann kicked five goals in the emphatic victory. Penrith will return home this Saturday afternoon to face Macquarie University at Greygums Oval.

Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes have finally scored their first win of the season, defeating the Camden Cats 20-10 in Round 17 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Paige Pirotta and Lauren Lennox scored a goal each in the rare win. Penrith will aim for back to back wins to end the season when they battle the Wollongong Saints this Saturday at Greygums Oval.

AFL: History was made in Canberra last Friday night as snow fell for the first time at an AFL game, and the GWS Giants were held to its lowest ever score by an impressive Hawthorn outfit.

There was snow, sleet, rain, strong winds and it was slippery underfoot as the Hawks stayed in touch with eighth-placed Adelaide, putting a huge dent in the Giants’ top four hopes with a 85-29 triumph in front of 11,741 brave fans. GWS will hope to bounce back when they take on the Western Bulldogs at Giants Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have lost eight consecutive games, walloped by the Manly Warringah Sapphires 78-50 in Round 10 of the Netball NSW Premier League competi-

tion. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team have lost three straight matches, defeated by the Sapphires 48-42. Both teams will take on the GWS Fury in Round 11.

NETBALL: Giants Netball have failed to win three straight games, going down to old foes Sunshine Coast Lightning 60-56 in Round 12 of the Super Netball competition. The Giants remain in fourth position and will take on the Adelaide Thunderbirds this Sunday afternoon at Priceline Stadium.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 21 of the Ron Massey Cup competition took place last weekend. Penrith Brothers went down to the Asquith Magpies 22-16, while St Marys had the bye. In the Sydney Shield competition, all teams had the bye.

GOLF: Three annual Pennant Golf series’ commenced in August, with the cream of NSW male players over 65 competing in the Super Seniors, while the T.L. Warren (B Grade) and W. Gibson (C Grade) competitions feature equally enthusiastic but perhaps not as richly talented players. Super Seniors Pennants features 58 clubs broken up into nine divisions. Division 4 features Penrith, Wallacia, Glenmore Heritage Valley and Springwood, with the first round hosted at Glenmore and the second at Wallacia. Key players in Division 4 include: Laurie Cupples (Glenmore Heritage Valley), Dave Limbach (Springwood), Colin Neil (Penrith) and Denis Dale (Twin Creeks).

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enrith’s Division 1 Youth League Men’s team is just one win away from back to back Grand Final appearances after taking care of business against Newcastle in last Saturday’s Elimination Final.

In front of a huge crowd at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, the Panthers easily disposed of their opposition 85-75 to advance to tomorrow morning’s semi- final against Central Coast.

Young gun Lachlan Charlton notched up 30 points in the victory.

If Penrith manage to overcome the Crusaders in Terrigal this Saturday, they’ll return to the same venue the following day to take on either the Hills Hornets or Sydney Comets for Grand Final glory.

Speaking with the Weekender, Panthers coach Steve Sardi said last weekend’s do- ordie match against Newcastle was one of the best performances of the season.

“We had supporters in the stands cheering us on and the atmosphere was really good on the weekend,” he said.