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he relationship between the Penrith Panthers and CEO Corey Payne has ended in tears and a shock resignation. After just four months in the top job, the man described by Phil Gould as a “natural fit” for the Panthers has walked away from the gig “to pursue overseas business opportunities”. But it’s a story nobody is likely to believe. The Western Weekender understands that Payne was essentially told to pack up his desk after a range of issues made his position untenable. The “resignation” story is about as believable as the Tooth Fairy but is designed to protect Payne’s reputation and allow the Panthers to move forward. Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher confirmed to the Weekender on Tuesday that he would assume the vacant role left by Payne moving forward. Story continues on » p. 3

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Payne gone after just four months Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher to assume Payne’s vacated role Story continued from » p. 1 “I will now also be acting as the CEO of Football, which I did back in March and April when I first joined Panthers. We’ll be going back to that structure moving forward,” Mr Fletcher said. “The matter will be reviewed at the end of the football season but long term we’ll probably continue with myself in that role pending there are no hiccups in the short term. “The football structure, under the leadership of Phil Gould and coach Anthony Griffin, is in very good hands. “I don’t anticipate it to be too strenuous to oversee the lot of it.” The Weekender broke the news that Payne was set to part ways with the Panthers on Saturday night. Payne was appointed as one of the youngest CEOs in the game’s history in April, with much fanfare surrounding the appointment. “I’m very excited by the opportunity to join the Panthers,” Payne said at the time. “Over the last five years Phil Gould has put the club back in a financially viable position, ensured the salary cap is in good shape and established solid foundations on which we can build for the future. “There is a fantastic feeling about the

Panthers CEO Corey Payne “resigns” after just 123 days in the role. Photo: Megan Dunn club and I’m looking forward to being part of it.” The relationship between the Panthers and Payne quickly began to sour and the Weekender has learned that several staff members voiced their concerns about Payne’s management style. It is believed a number of other issues are also at play. When he appointed Payne, Gould said:

“Panthers is a club of the future. We are delighted that Corey Payne will now be the man to help guide that future and achieve the high aspirations we have for this club.” Payne joins a long list of high profile departures from the Panthers in recent times including previous CEO Justin Pascoe, who joined the Wests Tigers, and Group CEO Warren Wilson.

Nine-monthold drowns in tub A nine-month-old girl died in hospital this week after she was found in the bathtub of her North St Marys home unconscious. Just after 10am on Friday, August 12, emergency services were called to a home on Birch Street, after the nine-month-old girl was found in the bathtub unconscious. The infant was taken by ambulance paramedics to Nepean Hospital in a serious but stable condition and remained that way over the weekend. She sadly passed away in hospital on Tuesday morning. “The condition of the deceased deteriorated until a decision was made by her next of kin to discontinue mechanical ventilation,” a police spokesperson told the Weekender. It was reported to police that she had been submerged in water for some time. Her ventilation was discontinued at about 10.57am on Tuesday, August 16, after the infant succumbed to her injuries. Police attached to St Marys Local Area Command said they will continue to make inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A report has been made for the coroner. The incident is a reminder to parents to be vigilant when their child is in or around water. Bathtubs are especially dangerous for infants six months to one year of age, who can sit up straight in a bathtub but may lack the ability to pull themselves out of the water if they slip under the surface.

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Sometimes it doesn’t work out About 12 years ago, I met a girl at a bar and after chatting for about an hour, it seemed we really clicked. A week later, the first date appeared to be going well, but then some vital information started to leak out. She hated rugby league, couldn’t stand country music and thought pizza was overrated. Sometimes, it just doesn’t work out. On paper, Corey Payne seemed like a dynamite selection as CEO of the Penrith Panthers. As a former player, he knew the game of rugby league inside and out. He’d left the code to explore a career in business and had already built an impressive resume. It’s the kind of potential CEO any rugby league club would die to have. The appointment of Payne made sense but as the months went by, it’s clear that things started to unravel. One thing I will say is this – if the ‘resignation’ story is to be believed, then what a kick in the guts to Phil Gould who took a huge gamble by bringing Payne on board at the club and giving him a remarkable opportunity (and a rather impressive salary). Payne essentially turned his nose up at Gus and the result of such behaviour will surely see him never return to rugby league. However it actually ended, one thing is for sure – Payne was clearly not what he presented himself as four or five months ago and it seems ending the relationship sooner rather than later was without doubt the best course of action for the club to take.

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he notoriously overworked Nepean Hospital has found itself caught in the latest hospital mix-up. The hospital has apologised to the parents of a breast milk mix-up last Friday, August 12, where one baby was given a bottle of another mother’s expressed breast milk. Health Minister Jillian Skinner’s office refused to provide comment to the Weekender on the incident, instead deflected the responsibility to the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Brett Williams, Nepean Hospital’s Acting General Manager, has confirmed they are launching an investigation into the matter. “We are very sorry for what has happened and the distress this has clearly caused the family. We are investigating how a baby in our care received the wrong breast milk,” he said. “The health risks are very low for the baby and we are taking all necessary precautionary tests, and are staying in close contact with the parents. “We have launched a full investigation of how this could have occurred.” An infuriated Shadow Health Minister Walt Secord said Ms Skinner needs to stop

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petition has officially been launched to garner community support and push the NSW Government to build a primary school in Jordan Springs. Shadow Minister for Education Jihad Dib met with long-time school advocate, Member for Londonderry Prue Car, and Labor candidate for Penrith Council John Thain at the vacant site on Tuesday. They hope their petition will put pressure on the Baird Government to detail when the school’s construction will begin, after a pre-election promise for a school was made in March 2015. “Whilst there is provision, there is no realisation of that commitment,” Mr Dib said. “This road doesn’t even have a bus drop-off zone... this school has been an afterthought to this development.” Mr Dib believes Jordan Springs residents have every right to be upset. “Many people would have bought in Jordan Springs based on the expectation of a school,” he said. The State Government has been contacted several times in the past over their commitment to the school, and stand

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t’s like the first day of school – meeting new people, learning new places and getting accustomed to new protocols, but for incumbent Lindsay MP Emma Husar, there’s a lot more at stake. Ms Husar spent her first day in Canberra as a Federal Member fetching the keys and opening the door to her new office in the House of Representatives wing, where she will be back and forth for the next four years. Ms Husar is one of 150 Federal MPs from across Australia, and one of 39 ‘newbies’ that were taken for their first tour of Australia’s Parliament House. “I’ve spent the day at ‘MP school’ – learning the rules and procedures of the House and meeting the staff who keep the Parliament working,” she said. “It’s also been great meeting other MPs who have just recently been elected – particularly those from ‘Fortress NSW’ where we saw a flood of support for the Labor Party and against Malcolm Turnbull’s Liberals at the last election.” In a two day crash course in parliamentary rules and procedures, Ms Husar quickly learned some of the House of Representative’s strictest rules – like no ‘selfies’ on the floor of the house. Ms Husar is the fifth person to enter

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rave Glenmore Park toddler Bobby Webber saw what community support is really like on Saturday night at his very own Gala Ball. The two-and-a-half-year-old was allegedly beaten by his non-biological uncle in 2014 at just seven-months-old, leaving the healthy baby boy blind and a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Over 230 people attended the special event in honour of ‘Bobby the Brave’, as he is affectionately known as, with the count at $45,000 raised so far.

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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ocal residents and business people brightened up Penrith on Tuesday when they took to the sidewalks of Tench Reserve armed with chalk. For the first time in Australia, international event Chalk The Walks was held, thanks to the organisation skills of local blogger of Living Next Door To Sydney Kim Portman and Founder of ‘The Westies’ Katrina James. Over 150 metres of side walk along the Nepean River was given a burst of colour. “We wanted to do something really cool and creative and we found Chalk

The Walks,” Ms Portman said. “I have been absolutely blown away by the community support from businesses, schools and locals.” Businesses pre-purchased squares on the concrete and locals donated gold coins to help raise funds for local charity ‘For Poppy Pete’, that helps raise funds for pancreatic cancer. “It’s an amazing initiative and I don’t know why anyone in Australia hasn’t done it sooner,” Ms Portman said. “It’s been all about raising awareness, raising money and having fun – I’ve walked around with a huge smile on my face all day because it’s just been really fun.”

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd

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The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary ofﬁce hours, in the period from 19 August 2016 to 19 September 2016. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be speciﬁed in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA15/0299.02. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Belinda Borg on 4732 7505. Viewing of Development Applications

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hen a visit to a school ends up with students sending this journalist home with snow peas, you know something very special is going on. Emu Heights Public School has been teaching their students science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by taking their pens off the paper and sending them outdoors. The Year 5 students just harvested their first crops in the school’s garden, that were sent to the Penrith Soup Kitchen. The project taught students the STEM

behind an everyday process such as gardening, while helping others in need. “We saw our own garden and thought we could grow vegetables to help others that don’t have much money,” said Year 5 student, Dakota. During the project, students studied the science of fertilisers and water cycles; used technology such as tablets to research; engineered their own trellises; and used maths to determine their garden’s size and spacing of plants. The garden was funded by the Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club, who delivered the vegetables to the Penrith Soup Kitchen.

The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Ofﬁcers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries. 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 penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). Grafﬁti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182 Children’s Services: 4732 7844 Rates: 4732 7676 Development Services: 4732 7991

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 22 August 2016 – 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting) 10 October 2016 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

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COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Community groups and businesses are encouraged to express an interest now in regular hiring of a community centre or hall for next year. With some 40 community facilities across Penrith, community groups can nominate their preferred regular meeting space for next year. Local businesses can also use facilities offering affordable ofﬁce and meeting space. Applications are open between 29 August and 23 September. An application form can be downloaded from Council’s website at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 4732 8021. ● Young children in Penrith Council Children’s Services have access to some of the best early education in Australia according to results under a nation-wide rating and assessment system. The latest results for Penrith Council’s Children’s Services under the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care system are excellent. One hundred percent of Council services were rated as meeting or exceeding the standard with all of Council’s services undergoing assessment including long day care, preschool, occasional care and out of school hours services. If you are interested in enrolling a child or going on the wait list for a place in Council’s services please call 4732 7844. ● Do you have a great idea on how to transform, boost or make a public space in your neighbourhood special? Make sure you apply to the Magnetic Places Grants program, a community placemaking program, which activates public spaces with and for the local community. Grants open on Monday, 29 August 2016 and close Monday, 3 October 2016. For more information visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ MagneticPlaces

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Town Terrace, Glenmore Park Shopping Centre Temporary closure of Town Terrace, Glenmore Park, is proposed in association with the construction of Stage 2 of Glenmore Park Town Centre (including shopping centre) for a period of approximately 17 months. The proposed closure is to be from the roundabout with Glenmore Parkway, at the north of the site, to the northern side boundary of Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre, for a total distance of approximately 110m. Access to Glenmore Park Shopping Centre and sporting

ﬁelds will be solely via the two existing entries at the west of the site (adjacent to the Caltex Service Station and McDonalds, respectively), which will be unaffected by the changes. The closure is to take effect as soon as practicable following this notice. Enquiries in relation to the proposed road closure can be directed to Council’s Trafﬁc Section by calling 4732 7998.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following Development Applications have been received by Council: s ICD DA16/0827 919–945 Londonderry Road, Londonderry Construction of a research station for investigations into the capture of ventilated air methane ( temporary operation) Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078 Closing Date: 2 September 2016 s Louise Saab DA16/0781 36 Manning Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 2-storey boarding house containing 13 rooms Contact: Clare Aslanis on 4732 8195 Closing Date: 2 September 2016 s The Universal Property Group Pty Ltd DA16/0789 Lot 102 DP 1140594, 16 Chapman Street, Werrington Proposed subdivision into 3 x allotments and construction of 4 x residential ﬂat buildings (138 apartments) in proposed Lot 3 with associated basement car parking, landscaping and drainage works Contact: Mahbub Alam on 4732 7693 Closing Date: 2 September 2016 In accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for the Sydney West Region for determination. s The NSW Department of Education DA16/0787 Lot 1 DP 861103, 6 Endeavour Avenue, St Clair Proposed 2-storey school building incorporating 16 classrooms and open learning areas as well as associated works including demolition, landscaping and re-conﬁguration of car parking areas. Contact: Lauren Van Etten on 4732 8222 Closing Date: 2 September 2016 In accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for the Sydney West Region for determination.

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Call for residents to vote for mayor Should Council’s top job be decided by public or within Council chambers? DALE DRINKWATER

ith less than a month until Penrith locals go to the polls to elect their 15 new Councillors, one Penrith Councillor is calling for an overhaul of the system. Controversial conservative Councillor Marcus Cornish wants Penrith Council to allow the community to vote for their mayor, who would then serve for the whole four year Council term. The change would replace the current system where Penrith’s mayor changes yearly, after being elected internally by Councillors. “It’s time the people of Penrith choose who their mayor will be, not political parties,” he said. “The people of Penrith have a moral right to choose their mayor democratically as it is their future and the future of their children at stake.” Cr Cornish said yearly mayoral elections are distractions, and don’t give enough time to achieve goals. “The visions stated at the beginning of a mayor’s one year term are rarely achieved in part, let alone to completion,” he said. However, Cr Cornish has not officially brought the issue up with Penrith Council during this Council term, according to current Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler.

Councillor Marcus Cornish is running in the September 10 election for North Ward. Photo: Megan Dunn

“To change to having a popularly elected mayor you have to take it to a referendum at a general election, and you would have to get the majority of people to agree,” he said. “That can only happen having been moved by a majority of Councillors, and no one has raised that over the last four years. Cr Cornish has made no recommendations or suggestions to Council.” Cr Fowler was reluctant to provide his opinion on the matter, but said the system is working perfectly well. “We are a Westminster style government and not a presidential style... The Premier isn’t elected by the people, and the Prime Minister isn’t elected by the people,” he said. He said issues with popularly elected mayors arise when, although they have the support of the community, they don’t have the support of other Councillors. “That doesn’t do well for achieving things because you don’t have the support on the floor,” he said. “If you have the support of the floor, you have the confidence of the majority of Councillors of people who support you – that makes for a less conflicting circumstance.” In September 2015, Minister for Local Government Paul Toole announced a plan to extend the mayoral term from one year to two years from next month.

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Vote early for Council election Penrith locals can vote at either 205 High Street, Penrith, or the St Marys Memorial Hall on Mamre Rd for the September 10 council elections. Both locations are assisted wheelchair accessible, and will be open from Monday, August 29 to Friday, September 2 from 8.30am to 5pm. They will also be open on Saturday, September 3 from 9am to 4pm; Monday, September 5 to Wednesday, September 7 from 8.30am to 5pm; 8am to 8pm on Thursday, September 8; and 8.30am to 6pm on Friday September 9.

The Weekender would like to clarify a story in the August 12 edition of The Western Weekender titled ‘Glenmore Park residents prepare for battle with education giant’. It may have given the impression that residents were fighting against the Diocese of Parramatta. Residents are actually fighting against a Development Application submitted to Penrith City Council by the Padre Pio Parish. The Weekender acknowledges Padre Pio Parish is a part of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, and the Diocese is not limited to being involved in education alone.

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Man’s ‘cheeseburger trick’ doesn’t pay off

A South Penrith man who “shoved a cheeseburger” in his mouth to delay a random breath test has been stripped of his licence for 10 months. Joshua John Martin fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with mid-range drink driving after failing a road-side bust at Jamisontown on July 15. In a candid admission, the court heard the father had been out drinking and had ordered a cab, but caved when things got chilly. “I did book a cab but it was freezing,” Mr Martin said. “I got in the car purely to warm up and talked myself into it. It’s just a minute up the road. I thought, ‘she’ll be right’.” Magistrate Georgia Knight questioned how long it would have taken to walk. “10 or 15 minutes but it was freezing,” he stressed, “and I just wanted to fall into bed, but like I said it was stupid.” “It was dangerous, that’s what it was,” Magistrate Knight replied. He was convicted, fined $1,500 and ordered to enter into an 18-month good behaviour bond.

Man epically fails in request for lighter sentence

A negligent motorist who cheekily requested a reduced sentence has been left wanting. A persistent Dominic Pedulla appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with drive manner dangerous and not keep left of the dividing line. Magistrate Roger Clisdell told the defendant he was looking at a minimum 12 months off the road. “Can you reduce it to six?” Mr Pedulla asked. “What’s the chance of that your Honour?” “The best I can do is 12 months,” Magistrate Clisdell replied, noting the maximum penalty was a three-year ban and $2,200 fine. He suggested the accused “take it up”

with his local member if he wanted the legislation changed. “I’d like them to change lots of laws,” Mr Pedulla said. “I bet you would,” Magistrate Clisdell chuckled. He was hit with a $500 fine and barred from driving for 12 months.

Former footy player suffers huge fine for string of crimes

A former Penrith Panthers player has been hit with a stinging set of fines after pleading guilty to a number of crimes. Penrith Local Court heard Anthony Enzo Capasso, 31, had been nabbed behind the wheel three times in as many months, totally ignoring his suspension. “This all came about because he didn’t comply with a three-month disqualification for speeding,” Magistrate Roger Clisdell said. “Does he understand the sentencing options today?” Mr Capasso’s lawyer told the court his client would suffer deep “ex-curial punishment” for the “mishap and mismanagement of his personal life”, including the loss of his carpentry business and home. Magistrate Clisdell warned he would be putting more than dollars at stake if he failed to comply with his fresh orders. “You are going to put your liberty at peril, forget about your money,” he said. He was slugged $3,250 worth of fines and ordered off the road for two years.

Man suffers severe punishment for driving while suspended Brett William Caldwell has been barred from driving for two years after pleading guilty to driving while suspended. “How are we going to stop you driving while disqualified, Mr Caldwell?” Magistrate Roger Clisdell asked when the defendant faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday. “Do you know you can go to jail? I thought that would have been enough incentive.”

“Oh, it is,” Mr Caldwell said. “I’ve got two kids. I want to stay out.” “You’re already disqualified to 2018 and as a result of these offences you’re disqualified to 2022,” Magistrate Clisdell said. “If you drive again you’re going to serve some form of custodial sentence.” He was convicted and ordered to enter into a two-year good behaviour bond.

Man heads to slammer after failing to address his problems

A man whose colourful rap sheet began in 1994 has been told the “time has come” to serve his first stint behind bars. Maher Chmait faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday after breaching two good behaviour bonds. The court heard the defendant had failed to comply with Community Corrections’ supervision and had a “misguided belief” that he could cure his drug addiction on his own rather than go to rehab. Magistrate Georgia Knight noted he had been given “many, many opportunities to address his problems” in the past but continued to ignore them. “I think it will have to be full-time jail,” she conceded. The court heard the defendant had been placed on the bonds after he stole a woman’s car and helped himself to $500 worth of her possessions after she left her keys on a pub counter. The bond was revoked and he was sentenced to seven months jail with a non-parole period of three months.

St Marys man fined after damaging ex-lovers car

A man who damaged his ex-partner’s car in a fit of rage has been slapped with a heavy fine. Dylan Pagliari fronted Penrith Local Court on Tuesday to face the music after he was charged with damaging property at St Marys on July 15. Magistrate Stephen Corry acknowledged he may have been upset after his ex allegedly damaged his property first,

but reminded him it was not a “tit for tat thing”. “I appreciate you might have been angry… but that doesn’t mean you take matters into your own hands,” Magistrate Corry said. He was convicted and fined $800.

Man suspended from driving after speeding incident

Karl Seckold has been ordered off the road for three months after his appeal was dismissed. Mr Seckold fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday in a bid to have his threemonth suspension lifted or reduced after he was booked speeding. “137km/h on Blacktown Road is inexcusable, “Magistrate Roger Clisdell said. “He disputes that. He was slowing down,” his lawyer responded. “When you see red and blue lights behind you that makes you slow down pretty quick,” Magistrate Clisdell said.

Man to learn fate of drink driving charge

David John McAlister will learn his fate next month after pleading guilty to drink driving. Mr McAlister faced Penrith Local Court last week charged with low-range PCA. Magistrate Roger Clisdell noted he was 12 days shy of completing a Section 9 bond for mid-range drink driving and called up the bond. He is due to be sentenced on September 26.

Man threatened with jail-time for being too angry

Paul Carter has been ordered to get his anger in check or risk being locked up. Mr Carter fronted Penrith Local Court on Tuesday charged with [damage property and intimidation]. He was convicted, fined $2,000, ordered to pay $1,998 in compensation and handed two supervised 18-month good behaviour bonds.

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Two men were charged earlier this week after police allegedly uncovered a hydroponic cannabis house in Colyton on Tuesday. About 2pm on Tuesday, August 16, officers from the North West Metropolitan Enforcement Squad – Penrith, attended a home on Dalton Street and executed a search warrant. Inside, police allegedly located cannabis plants and six rooms converted into a large hydroponic setup. A total of 134 cannabis plants and hydroponic equipment were seized by police. All items will undergo forensic examination. The cannabis plants have an estimated potential street value of more than $400,000. Two men, aged 33 and 31, were arrested at the scene and taken to Penrith Police Station. The pair were both charged with ‘cultivate prohibited plant – commercial purpose’, and ‘use electricity without authority’. They were both refused bail and were due to appear at Penrith Local Court on Wednesday, August 17.

St Marys: Two people assaulted after man jumps out of car

A man and woman were allegedly assaulted by an unknown man in St Marys last week, with police calling for any witnesses to come forward. About 1.10pm on Thursday, August 11, a 24-year-old Willmot woman and a 43-year-old Whalan man were walking on Forrester Road, St Marys. A vehicle, described as a silver Subaru Forrester, stopped next to them. It’s alleged a man jumped from the vehicle and approached the Whalan man and, in the process, pushed the Willmot woman out of the way. The alleged offender allegedly punched

the Whalan man several times, and demanded money from the man. The offender stopped punching the Whalan man and proceeded to grab the woman’s handbag, allegedly hitting her in the face. The offender ran off. He is described as Caucasian, in his mid 30’s, wearing a black singlet top, black pants and joggers, with a bald head and blonde shaved hair on the side. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Leonay: Man faced with knife after dangerous car mix-up

Police are searching for a vehicle described as a white Hyundai five door hatch, or something similar, after two separate incidents on the same day that they believe could be linked. Just before 3am on Sunday, August 14, a 19-year-old man got into a white vehicle on Mulgoa Road, Penrith, thinking it was his friends picking him up. The driver drove him to River Road, Leonay, where he then demanded the victim to get out of the car before he produced a weapon, believed to be a small knife. The alleged offender demanded the man’s wallet and phone. About 15 minutes later, a white car stopped on the Great Western Highway near Peachtree Creek Bridge with two men exiting the vehicle. They approached a 21-year-old victim and produced a weapon, believed to be a small knife. They demanded the victim’s wallet, phone and watch. Police are urging any witnesses with any information to come forward and contact Penrith Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The offender is described as 18-yearsold, 50 to 60kg, with brown short hair and an olive complexion. Investigations are continuing.

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People selecting ‘No Religion’ is growing DALE DRINKWATER

researcher at Western Sydney University (WSU) in Werrington is finding out why people choose to dump religion and become atheists. In the 100 years leading up to the 2011 Census, the number of people in Australia with no religion increased from one in 250 people to one in five, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). PhD student and researcher Rhys Gower from the Religion and Society Research Cluster at WSU, believes that number will continue to rise, and wants to know why. “This study will investigate the factors that compel an individual to not only reject the religious norm, but in many cases fights for non-religious perspectives to be recognised,” he said. “Campaigns such as [the Atheist Foundation of Australia’s ‘Mark No Religion’ campaign] indicate active atheists are mobilising to ensure that religious views are not over-represented within government decision-making.” This Census, the ABS places ‘no religion’ as the first option to choose, that Mr Gower said is symbolic of a shift in society. Mr Gower has attended large atheist gatherings, and has spoken with Steve

Marton, President of Sydney Atheists, a group that holds a monthly social meeting in Penrith. “When people come to the realisation they have been defrauded all their lives, they need a sanctuary, and they look for like-minded people,” Mr Marton said. “We are interested in knowledge that’s real rather than imaginary. We focus on morality and ethics instead of following some 2000-year-old book.” He said over 80 per cent of their members belonged to a religion at some point in their lives. “Their enlightenment comes from two causes, one is education when they realise the world and universe have come about the reasons they have,” he said. “The other is because they actually read their religious scripts. There’s an old saying that the best way to become an atheist is to read the bible.” Founder of homelessness support group StreetMed, Chris Cleary, is Christian and has come across quite a few people who said they would choose atheism in the 2016 Census. “It came down to the fact that a lot of people are sick of religion, because of issues that surround it,” she said. The next atheist meet up is on September 21 at 5.30pm at the Red Cow in Penrith.

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six-year-old St Clair boy is one of nine people in the world battling an extremely rare and degenerative disease where he can’t eat, walk and will never be able to talk. Suffering from Aicardi-Goutières syndrome, Richard Abboud has suffered substantial damage to the motor skills of his brain, and has been left completely immobile. His mother, Anastasia Panagakos, is his carer and said her son’s condition is monstrous. “He’s the most significantly effected of all the nine cases in the world, according to his neurologist,” she said. Richard will never be able to talk, walk or play with other children due to the impacts his disease has had on his brain, immune system and skin. He is fed through a gastronomy tube peg for around 22 hours a day, needs a nebuliser twice a day and home oxygen to help him breathe. He also needs to have excess secretion of mucus build up suctioned from his body, which can happen up to 40 times a day. Transporting the secretion unit, Richard and his new wheelchair is getting more and more difficult for Ms Panagakos, who has now teamed up with Penrith Rotary

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amisontown Uniting Church will celebrate National Op Shop Week soon with half-priced items and raffles. Any funds raised during the week will be donated to charitable organisations who need extra funding, instead of the funds going back into the church. Operations Manager, Irene Rossetto, said all they want to do is help people. “Usually the funds from the op shop go straight back into the church but with Op Shop Week we really want to try and help

those who need the funds too,” she said. “Op shops are all about reuse, recycle and reinvent, and National Op Shop Week is the perfect time to show people that.” The team at Jamisontown Uniting Church are also celebrating the church’s 125th year. “We are working at building the church to be faithful to those who started it 125 years ago,” Ms Rossetto said. Jamisontown Uniting Church Op Shop will have half-priced items on sale from Sunday, August 21 to Sunday, August 28, with a raffle running all week. The shop is located at 3 Stuart Street, Jamisontown.

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Fresh blood in Council It would be good to see some young blood stand for election as councillors at the upcoming Penrith Council elections as we have been stuck with the same old faces and factions for so long now and it’s about time we had a good clean out (Weekender August 12). I am sure that Penrith would benefit from the addition of younger people but it is interesting to note that it looks like many of the ‘old guard’ will be standing once again and I’m not sure that any newly-elected councillors would be able to act independently having been tied to one ticket or another. Maybe I’m a born skeptic but I doubt it. KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

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this. I hope you have a guilty conscience. CHERYL SULLIVAN, VIA EMAIL

Roo reprieve Far out this country has become a bunch of sooks, some of you need a few weeks out in the bush to harden up, it’s well known that there is an overpopulation of roos in Australia and culling is a normal thing out west (Reprieve for roos, Weekender August 12). BEN GIBBARD, VIA FACEBOOK

Nice to find a solution There is no doubt that no matter how Penrith Anglican College sells this, the intervention of the Western Weekender has potentially saved these kangaroos from dying and being strangely buried in a mass grave at the school. Perhaps the end result won’t be the saving of the kangaroos, but at least the coverage by our local paper has made the school step up its efforts to find other answers. Well done to all involved including the school who it appears are in a difficult position. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, VIA EMAIL

Cobham stand-off These little criminals should have been forced down by any means necessary (Nine hour stand-off with inmates, Weekender August 12). CHRISTIE MACGREGOR, FACEBOOK

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CLAUSE 300 (2) NOTICE OF CONTESTED ELECTION 10 SEPTEMBER 2016 | PENRITH CITY COUNCIL I, Alan Stoneham, Election Manager, Penrith City Council Elections, notify that the candidates named below have been duly nominated for election to the office of the above Local Government as indicated below and that a poll for election to the said office will be conducted by ballot. Voting is compulsory for residential electors. For the New South Wales Local Government elections being contested on 10 September 2016, a poll will be taken in Penrith City Council Area, in respect of 5 Councillors for East Ward, 5 Councillors for North Ward and 5 Councillors for South Ward. The information relating to the following is available at the Council’s office and on the Election Manager’s internet website.

Election candidates The names of the candidates and persons who have been nominated as candidates for the election and the registered political parties of which they are members are – (Candidates for election as Councillor): FULL NAME OF CANDIDATE

REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTY OF WHICH THEY ARE A MEMBER (If Applicable)

FULL NAME OF CANDIDATE

SOUTH WARD

EAST WARD GROUP A

GROUP A SMITH, Gavin William

THE GREENS

REARDEN, Patrick Arnold

LIU, Kingsley

THE GREENS

DI NOIA, Alexandra

COLLETT, Stephen Anthony

THE GREENS

SHEENS, Darren James Bridle

HATHAWAY, Katie

THE GREENS

MARTIN, Barbara Ann

SENN, Liesel Jean

THE GREENS

REARDEN, Shane Leslie

LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY

GROUP B

DARLEY-JONES, Patrick John

THE GREENS

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

DARLEY-JONES, Gertrude Patricia

THE GREENS

PHILLIPS, Samara

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

BEST, Nicholas William

THE GREENS

MIFSUD, Edwin Jack

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

KEITH, Christopher

THE GREENS

LENNON, John-Paul

THE GREENS

DAVIES, Gregory Colin

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

CARNEY, Todd Anthony

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

PRICE, Benjamin Rhys

GROUP C HITCHEN, Patricia Anne

LIBERAL PARTY NSW DIVISION

GROUP C

BRATUSA, Bernard Franz

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Division)

BENTVELZEN, Jeremy Adam

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Division)

DAVIES, Mark De Beaumont HOOLE, Joshua Paul

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Division)

SHIPLEY, Victor Brian

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Division)

GREEN, Alexander Thomas

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Division)

HILL, James Raymond

LIBERAL PARTY NSW DIVISION

NEALE, Jessica Jane

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Division)

CARTWRIGHT, Brian

LIBERAL PARTY

NORTH WARD GROUP A

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Division)

Pre-poll voting will be available at the following offices during the times indicated:

OFFICE LOCATION Penrith Returning Officer Office Old Blockbuster Video Site, 205 HIgh Street, PENRITH NSW 2750

GROUP D

TORMEY, Michelle Samantha

THE GREENS

HOLMES, Peta Susan

THE GREENS

COLLETT, Joan

THE GREENS

COOMBS, Sophie Charlotte Victoria WESTWOOD, Kate Osmers

GIROTTO, Maurice

CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY, FRED NILE GROUP

HUTCHISON, Ross Mervyn

CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY, FRED NILE GROUP

THE GREENS

SCHOLFIELD, Jennifer

CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY, FRED NILE GROUP

THE GREENS

KERLIN, Joycelyn Ann

CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY, FRED NILE GROUP

KERLIN, Bernard Norman

CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY, FRED NILE GROUP

GROUP B CORNISH, Marcus Arthur CORNISH, Margaret Moya

GROUP E

PUTRA, Richard

AITKEN, James Ashley

McCAFFREY, Tracy Lorraine

RABIE, George

Monday 29 August – Friday 2 September: 8.30am - 5pm

BUCKLEY, Corrina Ann

GROUP C

CULLEN, Allen James

FOWLER, Ross Bernard

LIBERAL PARTY

GARDINER, Glenn Robert

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA

HILL, Belinda Lee

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW DIVISION)

HAYNE, Glynis Dorothea

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW DIVISION)

GOLDING, Dennis Richard

LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (NSW DIVISION)

GROUP D CRAMERI, Kevin Douglas

GROUP F McKEOWN, Karen Anne

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

PRESDEE, Kathryn Louise

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

HEART, Stephen

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

FORDHAM, Lorraine Helen

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

KESSEY, Phillip Noel

LABOR PARTY

GROUP G

BROWN, Geoffrey David

DAY, Susan Leanne

RAE, Kathy Anne

CARROLL, Shannon David Lyons

BAGNELL, Lawrence Kenneth

SKINNER, Faithe Louise

REARDEN, Darryl Keith

SMITH, Dorothy Jessica

GROUP E

TOPP, Jo-Anne Maree

THAIN, John Lawson

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

DUKE, Aaron Phillip

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

COOK, Robin Gail

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

GRAY, Peter Christopher

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

SMULLEN, Celine

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (NSW Branch)

St Marys Memorial Hall, Cnr Mamre Road & Great Western Highway, ST MARYS NSW 2760 TIMES OFFICE IS OPEN

BAKER, Majorie Elizabeth

DE ZWART, Nicholas John

REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTY OF WHICH THEY ARE A MEMBER (If Applicable)

Locations of pre-poll voting offices and the hours and days that the pre-poll voting offices will be open for prepoll voting.

Saturday 3 September 9am - 4pm Monday 5 September – Wednesday 7 September: 8.30am - 5pm Thursday 8 September: 8.30am - 8pm Friday 9 September: 8.30am - 6pm WW23804

Locations of polling places where the poll will be taken on Election Day 10 September 2016 Voting on Election Day on 10 September 2016 will be available at the following polling place locations. Voting will commence at 8:00am and close at 6:00pm Polling Booth Name

Location

Accessibility

Polling Booth Name

EAST WARD

Location

Accessibility

NORTH WARD (cont.)

Banks Public School

Banks Drive, St Clair

Assisted wheelchair access

Kingswood Park Public School

Caloola Avenue, Penrith

Bennett Road Public School

Bennett Road, Colyton

Assisted wheelchair access

Not wheelchair assisted

Blackwell Public School

Blackwell Avenue, St Clair

Assisted wheelchair access

Llandilo Public School

Seventh Avenue, LLandilo

Assisted wheelchair access

Londonderry Public School

Londonderry Road, Londonderry

Caddens Baptist Church

Morello Terrace, Caddens

Assisted wheelchair access

Nepean High School

Great Western Highway, Emu Plains

Assisted wheelchair access

Clairgate Public School Claremont Meadows Public School

Colorado Drive, St Clair

Assisted wheelchair access

Penrith PCYC

Station Street, Penrith

Assisted wheelchair access

Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows

Assisted wheelchair access

Samuel Terry Public School

Grays Lane, Cranebrook

Assisted wheelchair access

James Erskine Public School

Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park

Assisted wheelchair access

St Dominics College

Copeland Street, Kingswood

Assisted wheelchair access

St Marys Memorial Hall

Mamre Road, St Marys

Assisted wheelchair access

Werrington County Public School

John Batman Avenue, Werrington County

Assisted wheelchair access

Werrington Public School

Heavey Street, Werrington

Assisted wheelchair access

Kemps Creek Public School

Cross Street, Kemps Creek

Assisted wheelchair access

Kingswood Public School

Second Avenue, Kingswood

Assisted wheelchair access

Orchard Hills Uniting Church (Mt Hope)

Kingswood Road, Orchard Hills

Assisted wheelchair access

Oxley Park Public School

Adelaide Street, St Marys

Assisted wheelchair access

Penrith PCYC

SOUTH WARD Emu Plains Public School

Emerald Street, Emu Plains

Glenmore Park High School

Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park

Assisted wheelchair access Assisted wheelchair access

The Lakes Drive, Glenmore Park

Assisted wheelchair access

(Principal Polling Place)

Station Street, Penrith

Assisted wheelchair access

Glenmore Park Public School

St Clair Public School

Timesweep Drive, St Clair

Assisted wheelchair access

Jamison High School

Evan Street, Penrith

Assisted wheelchair access

St Marys Memorial Hall

Mamre Road, St Marys

Assisted wheelchair access

Thurwood Avenue, Penrith South

Assisted wheelchair access

St Marys North Public School

Debrincat Avenue, St Marys

Assisted wheelchair access

Jamisontown Public School

Assisted wheelchair access

Monfarville Street, St Marys

Assisted wheelchair access

Jamisontown Uniting Church

Stuart Street, Jamisontown

St Marys South Public School

Kingswood South Public School

Smith Street, Kingswood

Assisted wheelchair access

NORTH WARD Berkshire Park Hall

Sixth Road, Berkshire Park

Not assessed

Braddock Public School

Laycock Street, Cranebrook

Assisted wheelchair access

Cambridge Gardens Public School

Trinity Drive, Cambridge Gardens

Assisted wheelchair access

Cambridge Park High School

Harrow Road, Cambridge Park

Cambridge Park Public School

Oxford Street, Cambridge Park

Castlereagh Public School

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CLAUSE 300 (2) NOTICE OF CONTESTED ELECTION 10 SEPTEMBER 2016 | PENRITH CITY COUNCIL

Leonay Public School

Buring Avenue, Leonay

Assisted wheelchair access

Luddenham Public School

Jamison Street, Luddenham

Assisted wheelchair access

Nepean High School

Great Western Highway, Emu Plains

Assisted wheelchair access

Mulgoa Hall

Littlefields Road, Mulgoa

Not wheelchair assisted

Assisted wheelchair access

Orchard Hills Uniting Church (Mt Hope)

Kingswood Road, Orchard Hills

Assisted wheelchair access

Penrith PCYC

Station Street, Penrith

Assisted wheelchair access

Jamison Road, Penrith South

Assisted wheelchair access

Post Office Road, Castlereagh

Assisted wheelchair access

Penrith South Public School

Emu Heights Public School

Wedmore Road, Emu Heights

Assisted wheelchair access

Regentville Public School

School House Road, Regentville

Assisted wheelchair access

Emu Plains Public School

Emerald Street, Emu Plains

Assisted wheelchair access

St Marys Memorial Hall

Mamre Road, St Marys

Assisted wheelchair access

Jordan Springs Information Centre

Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs

Assisted wheelchair access

Surveyors Creek Public School

St Andrews Drive, Glenmore Park

Assisted wheelchair access

Kingswood Public School

Second Avenue, Kingswood

Assisted wheelchair access

Wallacia Public School

Mulgoa Road, Wallacia

Assisted wheelchair access

Further Information Information relating to the election is available on Council’s website or by contacting the Returning Officer’s Office on 0439 025 977. Alan Stoneham - Election Manager

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Must bring a copy of the ad into the Penrith store. Not to be used in conjunction with any other store or promotion.

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Community

Lions look for your help

Members from Emu Plains Lions Club at one of their collection boxes. JADE ALIPRANDI

he Emu Plains Lions Club will be participating in an international initiative to help the less fortunate overseas called SightFirst. Members of the Lions Club are urging locals to get behind them by donating their old prescription glasses to the cause, so the Lions Club can recycle them and donate them to the less fortunate in developing countries. Secretary of Emu Plains Lions Club, Sue Hunt, and her husband Jack will be collecting and sorting through the glasses at home. “The organisation has participated in this initiative since around 1925 by allocating part of its service activities towards sight, whether it’s blindness prevention, sight restoration or other related matters,” she said.

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“You can assist by looking around the house and locate any old glasses and donate them by dropping them into the Lions collection boxes around Penrith.” Locals can donate their glasses at Max Pharmacy at Lennox Village in Emu Plains; Optical at Emerald Street Emu Plains; Specsavers in Westfield Penrith; Penrith RSL Club; Edinglassie Retirement Village in Emu Plains; Precision Specs in St Marys; Helloworld in High Street, Penrith; and Lennox Shopping Village in Emu Plains. All glasses will be carefully packed and then forwarded to the sorting house in Queensland. Once they arrive at the sorting house, they are then graded by trained opticians, and are then packed for distribution overseas to third world countries. For more information, contact Sue Hunt on 0409 393 711 or Jack Hunt on 0408 208 747.

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Providing a safe place to sleep Fundraiser aims to help the most vulnerable people in our community DALE DRINKWATER

estCare is setting a goal to deliver 1000 nights of safe, warm and comfortable accommodation to locals in need in the space of just one year. The organisation’s Assistant Director and Manager of its Emergency Relief Service, Andrew Paech, is launching the ‘1000 Safe Sleeps’ project during a charity dinner on Thursday, September 8. “Our goal is to provide one thousand safe sleeps per year for those who are homeless or at the risk of homelessness in our community,” he said. “This is very much a community oriented initiative, it doesn’t get much better in our view.” In the project, WestCare is refurbishing a pair of two bedroom units in Kingswood to deliver emergency short term accommodation to four people, from one to three days. It will play an important part in the wider Heading Home – Ending Homelessness Here! project coordinated by Wentworth Community Housing. Locals can get involved, such as tradespeople and labourers, who are willing to supply goods or physical work towards the units’ construction.

Westcare’s Sonya De Martin and Andrew Paech are trying to prevent homeless people form sleeping on benches by providing 1000 Safe Sleeps. Photo: Melinda Jane Otherwise tickets for the WestCare Annual Fundraiser Dinner at the The Coffee Club Nepean River cost $150 per person and include canapés on arrival,

main meal, dessert and beverages. For more information, visit www.WestCare.org.au or contact Andrew Paech 0407 000 067.

ICAC to investigate man A man responsible for ensuring the Penrith area was clear from illegal dumping of waste, like deadly asbestos, is under investigation for illegal misconduct. Craig Izzard, an enforcement officer for the Western Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping Squad (RIDS) from October 2010 to March 2016, was responsible for investigating illegal dumping incidents and penalising offenders. However Mr Izzard, who was based at Penrith Council, is alleged to have ignored the illegal dumping of waste materials in areas under his supervision in return for corrupt payments. He is also alleged to have impeded investigations of illegal dumping by other RIDS officers in return for payment, with offences alleged to have occurred between January 2015 and March 2016 in Liverpool and Blacktown council areas. A spokesperson for Penrith Council said Council assisted the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in the lead up to their public inquiry, that will commence on Monday, August 22, and continue for around three weeks. RIDS across NSW are funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and member councils, and in Western Sydney RIDS case includes Fairfield, Penrith, Liverpool, Blacktown, Hills, Parramatta and former Holroyd. A spokesperson for the NSW EPA said they will not be providing specific comment while the inquiry is ongoing. - Dale Drinkwater

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

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he Ettamogah Hotel is dedicated to creating a unique and enjoyable environment for families and is the ideal venue for a fun day out with the kids. Newly renovated, the venue features a large undercover courtyard, a children’s play centre with a jumping castle, and a stateof-the-art rock climbing wall. With live music on a weekly basis, the Ettamogah offers entertainment that caters to all ages and a dedicated functions team to assist in planning your social events, birthdays, corporate functions, Christmas parties and many more things. General Manager of the Ettamogah Hotel, Eric Lim, said there is a great energy at the hotel that families love. “I’ve been the General Manager for a little over a year and love working at the Ettamogah,” Mr Lim said. “It’s a very busy hotel with plenty of excitement and something always happening.” The Bistro is open seven days

a week with an extensive yet affordable menu. “The Ettamogah prides itself on its very friendly staff ready to serve you at any of our three unique and versatile bars,” Mr Lim said. The hotel also boasts three dedicated function rooms with individual bars suitable for any occasion. Catered functions are a great way to celebrate any occasion with the ability to fully tailor your night to suit your family, friends and guests. With over 5000 people stopping at the hotel weekly, Mr Lim said Penrith locals should pop in for a bite to eat. “We are a family-friendly hotel and pub that provide so many activities for the kids, as well as great entertainment and quality food at competitive prices,” he said. Thirsty Merc will be performing at the Hotel on Friday, October 7, with tickets available at the hotel or via www.moshtix.com. Contact the team on 9629 1130.

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If our satisfaction and happiness is completely tied up in the achievement of ‘winning’, rather than in the day to day journey of aiming for the ‘win’, life is going to be pretty miserable. I am sure all Olympic athletes have days where they have to drag themselves to early morning training sessions. Or times when injuries plague them. Or periods where sheer exhaustion has them questioning if they should continue. But speak to any elite athlete, and they will usually tell you that they genuinely enjoy the challenges and small achievements along the way. Of course they are focused on the prize at the end, but few last the distance if they do not also enjoy the years leading up to that success. Kim Brennan was also quoted as saying “You can walk away incredibly happy if you know you’ve given the best show of yourself”. And in this case, it resulted in a gold medal which she was “so chuffed to have”. So by all means have big goals. But take pleasure in the process and the striving that comes along with being the best you can be.

mporting handicrafts may seem like a good idea. But like any business it is a matter of doing the right research. Firstly, you need to see if your product is subject to Biosecurity Import Conditions. You would be surprised at what may be subject to these conditions. This can be done by visiting the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. This will identify restrictions based on the materials used, or the location they were sourced. The second government department you need to visit will be the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. This department oversees the importation of goods to ensure that the goods conform to existing standards and that they come from approved locations. Both government departments must be informed of your products’ arrival. And all incoming products must be cleared through the border. If this is your first time importing then it is helpful to use the services of a customs broker. Customs brokers will help you complete

required forms, advise you of the relevant fees and ensure your orders smoothly pass through customs. Before fully committing to importing the product it is worthwhile doing some research to determine if the product appeals to your local market. Talk to family and friends, and then complete strangers. If you want to wholesale your product, then talk to retailers who are good matches for your product. The final task before importing is to see if somebody else is importing your product. For that search, use the Industry Capability Network to identify your competition. Like any business activity, it is best to do the legwork now, rather than after you’ve started importing the product. It costs little to do the research, but lots to pay for fees and corrections after the fact. If you want assistance researching in this area then call your local business advisor at the Western Sydney Business Centre.

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Get set for a frustrating week. Saturn and Neptune both stymy your motivation and energy levels, so you’ll feel like a car trying to move forwards with the handbrake on! You’ll also become confused about a current issue as too many options cloud your judgement. Pace yourself Rams. With patience and perseverance, you’ll eventually get ahead. On the weekend, spend time in the great outdoors having fun with your partner or favourite four-legged friend.

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Don’t dismiss financial matters. The devil is definitely in the detail, so make sure you research, revise and re-do. Your business partner or spouse will appreciate your due diligence. When it comes to a cherished dream, you may suddenly question your goals or mistrust your motives. That’s OK. Some confusion is likely before you can recalibrate your plans. Positive aspects promise a playful weekend, as you connect with children or have fun with your creative inner child.

GEMINI

The week starts well when you travel, enrol in a new course of study, book a holiday or experience a communication breakthrough with a family member. Mercury and Jupiter also expand your domestic horizons. So – over the next few months – you could buy real estate, move house, get a new housemate, or renovate your place to gain more living space. Don’t let a slap-dash approach trip you up! You’ve got exciting plans but they’ll only work if you can get others onside.

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With Mercury, Venus and Jupiter linking up in your sign, it’s time to be the vibrant and vivacious Virgo you were born to be. Confidence and positive thinking are the rocket fuel that will take you places. But don’t just focus on facts, figures and the minutiae of daily life. Strive to expand your creative horizons as you do your best to make the world a more beautiful place. Be inspired by birthday great Mother Teresa “The world is hungry not only for food, but also for beauty.”

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

This week Saturn [your ruling planet] links up with mighty Mars, so you need to get the ratio right between being patient and being proactive; between showing restraint and taking action. A tricky balance! There’ll also be plenty of situations [and people] that ‘get your goat’ but trying to coerce or control others could lead to confusion, so step back and reassess the situation. And find appropriate ways to expel your frustrated energy via physical activity in the great outdoors.

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With four planets moving through your self-sabotage zone [including your power planet Venus] are you your own worst enemy at the moment? Is the only person undermining your efforts actually you? Stop trying to please everyone else and instead, start focusing on what really matters for your future happiness and success. So your motto for the coming week is from Florence Welch “You should have high expectations for yourself, and others should come second.”

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Aquarians usually have many adventurous dreams and avant-garde schemes. But make sure you also have the discipline and persistence to make those aspirations an actual reality. If you are involved in a group dynamic this week, then expect challenges and confusion as people have conflicting agendas and head off in totally different directions. At least life won’t be boring! Plus avoid talking about a property sale or joint financial transaction until it’s signed, sealed and delivered.

SCORPIO

Your daily routine won’t run smoothly this week. Expect annoying delays and frequent disruptions, as Neptune confuses communication and Saturn raises frustration levels to high. The best approach for cranky Crabs is to cool down and re-calibrate. And don’t worry if you are full of niggling self-doubts. The Universe is urging you to confront your fears, question your motives, and re-formulate your goals for the future.

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Sagittarius is the sign that rules horses. And this week Saturn tightens the reigns so – just when you want to charge fullsteam ahead – you’ll promptly be pulled back into place. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it teaches you to walk before you can run. Then your ruling planet Jupiter joins up with vivacious Venus, so expect a wonderfully social weekend. But it’s also important to balance fun, flirting and frivolity with some special solo time, where you can relax and reboot.

LIBRA

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The focus is firmly on money matters including cost cutting, fundraising and financial investments. If you can get the balance right between being canny with cash and entrepreneurial with your ideas, then you could really go places. But a relationship with a child, teenager, parent, lover or friend may temporarily go backwards as you place difficult or unrealistic expectations on them. Try to step back and view the current situation from a much wider perspective.

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Your peer group is set to expand as you become involved with a group, club or organisation involving like-minded souls. But Mars and Saturn stir up your financial zone so, if you are wasteful or extravagant, then you’ll pay the price further down the track. Neptune also confuses money matters, especially if your finances are linked with a friend or family member. The weekend is a wonderful time to party with pals or network.

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Teamwork and networking will get you where you want to go. Look for a special person you can collaborate with, on a project that’s close to your heart. Expect some hiccups and holdups along the way though! And be particularly careful what you ingest this week. With Mars squaring Neptune [on Friday] you’re sensitive constitution is more inclined to food allergies, medication mix-ups or adverse reactions to alcohol. Pace yourself Pisces!

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savings. You can set up goals, have the app alert you via text when you’ve overspent on a certain aspect of your budget and even use it to help plan your financial future. Are you spending too much money when you go shopping? Particularly during any holiday season, it’s a good idea to comparison shop to make sure you are getting the absolute best deal on all your goods. There are heaps of apps that allow you to use your phone as a barcode scanner right there in the store. There are too many apps to mention here, but simply typing in “Price Comparison” into the search bar on the iTunes store or GooglePlay Store will help you find a good fit. Envelope budgeting is not a new concept and there is a reason why envelope budgeting continues to be a tried and true method – it works. Put simply, when you receive your weekly/ fortnightly/monthly pay income, you put aside a certain amount of money for certain expenses. Envelope budgeting is a system where you put this money aside in an ‘envelope’ and only use the money in that envelope for that expense. Goodbudget is an effective online tool which uses the envelope system.

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in the Bible, the Olympics were also big news. Paul wrote, “I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me.” Just as an athlete focuses on their event and will not let anything distract them, as Paul was nearing the end of his life, he was able to say he had finished the race, he had kept the faith. Wouldn’t it be great if you could say this of your life – you have run the race – a race greater than the Olympics? If you keep your faith firmly in Jesus you receive an even greater prize than an Olympic gold medal and you receive it from the Lord God himself! Eternal life! What an honour!

ent as well. There were poets, fire-eaters, street theatre, and famous philosophers debating points of interest. Yet, many of the events were the same; running, wrestling, boxing, javelin and discus. And the aim of the athletes was also the same – to finish the race or event as the winner and receive the prize. When the Apostle Paul wrote his letter of 2 Timothy

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ound 23 really couldn’t have played out much better for the Penrith Panthers. The Tigers losing to the Titans, the Rabbitohs upsetting the Warriors and the Panthers themselves demolishing Newcastle is exactly what the doctor ordered. It sets the Panthers up to play finals football and in the process lines up a blockbuster Friday Night Football clash against the Wests Tigers at Pepper Stadium. Penrith can all but confirm their spot in the finals if they beat the Tigers while Jason Taylor’s men will find it very difficult to play in the post-season if they don’t get the two competition points at Pepper Stadium. It sets up a battle that should go down to the wire and is likely to feature plenty of points.

Tigers fans and neutral viewers will be disappointed to hear that James Tedesco’s broken jaw will keep him out of this game, as well as the rest of the season, but Panthers fans are most likely thanking the rugby league Gods for a little bit of luck going their way. Penrith welcomed back Reagan Campbell-Gillard from injury last weekend and he’ll be much better for the run – it’s important he is fit coming into the final few games of the season especially considering his front row partner Sam McKendry won’t be back this year. The scoreboard looked pretty for the Panthers against Newcastle last week but despite the 42-6 win, the performance still had plenty of holes in it. Penrith gave away too many penalties in what was an ill-disciplined first 40 minutes and were lucky not to be behind at half-time. After the break, Matt Moylan put the Panthers in front with a superb try but then the team spilled the ball in each of the next four sets – again, they were

lucky the Knights didn’t take advantage of it and get themselves back into the game. When things clicked, however, the Panthers ignited – tries in the 55th, 59th, 65th, 70th and 80th minutes to put more salt into the Knights’ 2016 wounds. So often this season the Panthers have produced a dynamite 20 minutes that has been enough to secure them victory, and left fans wondering why they can’t do the same for the entire 80. Certainly it will be an issue in September but for now, the Panthers are just happy they’re winning. There is a confidence about this Penrith team they probably don’t deserve to have, but that’s youth for you. In the stands, we take this footy caper pretty seriously. But for the likes of Bryce Cartwright, Nathan Cleary, Leilani Latu and co, they’re just having fun. Don’t get me wrong – they know there’s a serious side to the 80 minutes of football each week, but as a young group that is slowly being thrust into the spotlight,

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Corey Payne has departed the Panthers are flowing in faster than Usain Bolt in the 100 metres. From bizarre punishments handed out to Holden Cup players through to the way he spoke to staff and that infamous letter about the Rugby League World Cup, the list of reasons behind the relationship souring is a long one. Exactly what the final straw was is unknown, but I can tell you this much – staff at Panthers HQ are thrilled that the Payne era is over. Things didn’t end smoothly, with lawyers getting involved in the process on Monday. If Payne really did resign, I can assure you it was a ‘jump before you are pushed’ scenario.

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cali had been appointed by Payne as the club’s new sponsorship manager. That appointment may well have played a role in Payne’s ultimate departure from the club, as Micali himself parted ways with Panthers at the end of last week after just two weeks in the new role. This was Micali’s second stint at Panthers and obviously some weren’t happy to see him back.

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» Penrith ground announcer Scott McRae had a bit of a fright during a recent trip to Vietnam. The legendary voice behind the Panthers had his mobile phone snatched right out of his hand while walking down the street. Thankfully McRae himself was not harmed during the incident.

» Centre Waqa Blake’s bizarre brain snap in the first minute of last Sunday’s clash with Newcastle could have cost him a week on the sidelines. He was charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact for his hit on Jake Mamo, and while the charge carries a one week suspension, he’ll be able to play against the Tigers tonight thanks to an early plea.

» It would seem unlikely that Zak

Hardaker will find himself a permanent role at the Panthers. Hardaker has been used sparingly off the bench by Anthony Griffin and isn’t making all that much of an impact. The experiment is likely to come to an end at the conclusion of the season with the Englishman likely to return home.

» Nathan Cleary technically qualifies to play for the Panthers in the Holden Cup finals, but he won’t be dropping back when the first grade side finishes their 2016 run. While Cleary helped get the

Under 20’s side to the top of the table, Panthers boss Phil Gould confirmed that the teenager won’t take part in their path to the premiership even if the NRL side is out of play.

» We hear that former Panther Luke

Walsh is looking to return home and hoping to get a start with an NRL club. The 29-year-old won’t be returning to Penrith but there’s a few clubs that could really benefit from the service of the experienced halfback.

» It’s the curse of the promo poster.

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“It was an ugly injury but everything is getting back on track now.” Campbell-Gillard made his return from injury during Penrith’s massive 42-6 victory over the Newcastle Knights at Hunter Stadium. The former Fijian representative made a triumphant return, playing 36 minutes off the bench for 64 metres and 26 tackles. Campbell-Gillard said although he was happy with his performance, there was still a lot to improve on. “After missing three games the fitness kind of went out the window, so I’m just trying to get that back into the lungs and the legs as well,” he said. “I’ll slowly just try and ease my way back into it and put some more good performances on the board.” This Friday night the Panthers will play one of their biggest games of the year when they tackle the Wests Tigers in front of more than 15,000 people at Pepper Stadium. With both teams needing a win to help their finals chances, Campbell-Gillard said it’s important the Panthers turn up ready to play. “We’re fighting to stay in the eight and the Tigers are fighting to get into the eight. I think it’s going to be an absolute cracker of a match,” he said. “It’s an exciting time of year but the boys aren’t talking about finals footy just yet. “I think if you look too far ahead that’s when your mind starts to wander a bit.” The Tigers will be without NSW Origin fullback James Tedesco.

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NO TEDDY NO WORRIES The form of Jason Taylor’s Wests Tigers has had many people talking in recent weeks. After dealing with the fall out from dropping club legend Robbie Farah to reserve grade, the team has been in fantastic form and each week the return of Robbie to the first grade side seems to become far less likely, with other NRL clubs now thought to be in the hunt to secure the Origin hooker for the 2017 season. One of the shining lights of the team in recent weeks has certainly been James Tedesco and, with each match he plays, he becomes more dominant in his contribution to the side. Sadly, with the jaw injury sustained last weekend there is every chance that Tedesco will not return to action for the remainder of the season. So, can the Tigers now carry on with their great form in the final three rounds

leading into the semis? As dominant as James has been, I am reluctant to say that the season is over for them. With the likes of Mitchell Moses and Aaron Woods also in great form, there is every chance that the Tigers will still finish strongly and give the finals a real crack. The issue will be if all 17 players selected for the next three rounds can really stand up and set the team up as well as possible for what the finals may throw at them. That all starts tonight when they take on Penrith in front of what should be a packed house at Pepper Stadium. The Panthers are coming off two straight wins and will be hoping to repay fans who made the trek to Newcastle last Sunday. I am tipping another solid performance from Nathan Cleary after leading the

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t’s never easy to give a coach his marching orders, but even more difficult when that coach has brought your club a premiership. This was the problem facing CEO Glenn Matthews in 2006, as he pondered the future of 2003 premiership-winning mentor John Lang. Lang’s Panthers had gone from the heights of that premiership in 2003 and a finals appearance in 2004 to falling off the radar in 2005 – finishing outside of the top eight despite winning their final five games of the season. During the 2005-2006 offseason, things weren’t looking good for the Panthers. The Board had been forced to strip Craig Gower of the captaincy and fine him $30,000 over an off-field issue, disrupting preparations for the season ahead. With things looking a little shaky at the Panthers, Mr Matthews sprung into action and before a ball had been kicked in the competition proper, he sacked John Lang. Lang remained in charge for the 2006 season to warm

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the chair for Matthew Elliott, who would take over in 2007. “We all learned a lot from John but it’s time for our organisation to change,” Mr Matthews said. The situation turned somewhat sour with the manner in which Lang was sacked becoming the major issue. Lang had always

believed he would be the first to know if there was an issue regarding his future at the Panthers, but media reports suggested that Mr Matthews was already negotiating with Elliott in the weeks leading up to the Lang sacking. Despite the pre-season drama, Lang

coached Penrith to wins over the Bulldogs and Dragons in their opening games of the season, but inconsistent form saw Penrith miss out on the top eight. Lang’s last win with the Panthers came in round 23 when they beat Cronulla 32-28 a t

Toyota Park, with losses to the Knights and Bulldogs to round out the season. Despite losing to Canterbury in the final home game of the season, Lang was given a fitting farewell by the fans he had brought so much joy, with a deserved lap of honour. In the Men in Black book, Lang talks about the difficulties he faced after the success of 2003.

“In 2003 we had a great year, in 2004 a good one,” he said. “You go through highs and lows. We started ‘05 not believing it was going to happen for us, but hoping it would. “Then when it wasn’t happening for us we weren’t able to put things right. We were feeling that pressure from day one.” Earlier this year Lang was present at the Penrith Panthers 50th Anniversary Dinner, proving time heals all wounds. While John Lang’s departure from the Panthers could have been handled better, he will forever be remembered as the man that brought the club its second premiership and for that, he will forever be a Penrith Panthers legend. Thank you, John.

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the sport deserves,” Mr Ayres said. “The first stage of the build will provide a full size training field next to the Athletic Centre and a new building for specialised support facilities and the offices of the NSW Rugby League.” NSWRL Chairman Dr Peponis said Wednesday marked a historic day for NSW Rugby League. “This Centre of Excellence provides one of the highest performance facilities of any sport in the country and everyone in the NSW Rugby League family will benefit from being able to use this and other specialist sports grounds in the precinct,”

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“It’s good for our for and against with that logjam on the ladder,” he said. He said his side proved against Brisbane a few weeks ago that they can grind out an 80 minute win, and the team needs to play like that more often. Panthers coach Anthony Griffin was pleased with the performance, despite some shaky discipline. “Clearly we dug a bit of a hole for ourselves at times with our discipline with the ball but across the game I thought we had a really good energy and our defence for 80 minutes was as good as its been all year,” he said. Griffin is carefully planning training this week given Friday night’s game against the Tigers is Penrith’s third match in 11 days.

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

Breathing fire into classic hits KATE REID

elevision’s ‘Countdown’ was undoubtedly one of the greatest music programs Australia has ever produced. It was also the show that gave numerous iconic bands their big break, including New Zealand rockers Dragon. To celebrate 40 years since their first live performance on the show, the band have been on the road with their tour ‘The Countdown Years’. For Todd Hunter, bassist and founding member of Dragon, Countdown was the

platform that launched the band into the hearts and minds of Aussie audiences. “Before there was any TV exposure we were really struggling,” Todd explained. “And as soon as you’re on ‘Countdown’ basically all the venues [you play] are crowded, so the effect was very direct.” As part of the tour, Dragon will be heading to the Evan Theatre to give Penrith audiences a taste of those classic years. The show will be split into two sets, one featuring Dragon’s hits and the other featuring top 10 Aussie hits from the 70s. Todd explained that the process of selecting the right tracks to cover came down to which songs the band felt they could reinterpret best.

“There has to be a way of playing these songs where you can pull them apart and see what was great about them and put them back together in a way that we can do it,” he said. It’s clear that Todd is enjoying being back with the band which was originally fronted by his brother Marc Hunter, who passed away in 1998. Before Dragon’s reformation in 2006, Todd worked on soundtracks for shows like ‘Heartbreak High’. After years away from live music it was a performance at his kids’ school that reminded the musician that his true home was on stage. “It was a parent teacher thing and I was

the bass player and Mark Lizotte (Diesel) was another one of the parents,” he said. “Halfway through that night I just thought ‘you’ve forgotten you’re a bass player, you idiot’. I wasn’t playing any bass at all at the time and it slowly become a thing of getting it all back together.” It was this performance that brought Dragon back to the music scene and its legion of fans. “I got everyone together in the one room and started playing and we just haven’t stopped.” Dragon will be performing at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, September 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $33.60. For tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.

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oung actors from across Sydney will come together at The Joan for a theatrical retelling of Yeat’s poem Leda and the Swan. The show, which features eight up and coming artists aged 16 to 26, is based on a mythological story which explores the themes of beauty, violence and history. “The ensemble, in collaboration with myself and assistant director Prudence Cullence, have been riffing on these themes in the rehearsal room for the past two months,” Director, Nick Atkins said. “The result is a quirky, off beat, funny and inevitably sad performance about

the dangers of making violent acts beautiful.” ‘Leda and the Swan’ is the annual young artists ensemble project from The Q, a contemporary theatre production program based at The Joan. It allows young artists to show off their skills in a unique theatre experience. “This is a fresh work from a group of diverse and dynamic young artists,” Nick said. ‘Leda and the Swan’ will be on in the Allan Mullins Studio at The Joan from Thursday, August 25 to Saturday, August 27 at 7pm along with a 12pm performance on Friday, August 26. Tickets are $16-$20. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Tall Timbre Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Hot August Night with Peter Byrne Venue: Evan Theatre $55, 8pm 4720 5555 Johnny Young and Normie Rowe Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $40, 8pm 9677 4916 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Urban Stone Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Skyz The Limit Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Jack Horner Venue: Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Monkey Wrench – Foo Fighters Show Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Jazz Express Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 McCauley Raiders Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Stephanie Lea Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Karaoke

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Safari Suits Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm

4731 3881 The Wharf Revue Venue: The Joan $65-$70, 8pm 4723 7600 Jalepeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Lets Groove Tonight Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Jack Thompson Twins Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Cambo Venue: Oriental Hotel,

Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 The Frocks Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Maree Montgomery Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 7.30pm 4721 5764 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm

4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Mixtape For The Drive w/ special guests Colytons and This Time Only Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Doug Parkinson Does Joe Cocker Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $44, 8pm 9677 4916 The Wharf Revue Venue: The Joan $65-$70, 2pm and 8pm 4723 7600 Urban Stone Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Jellybean Jam Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Paul & Taryn Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Soundproofed Venue: Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9670 3050

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 The Endless Summer Beach Party Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Denise Drysdale Venue: Evan Theatre Members – free, Visitors – $26.65, 2pm 4720 5555 Matt Lyon Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 2pm 1800 061 991

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t’s not often we get the chance to taste a $150 bottle of what is obviously up there with the very best of the best, so when that opportunity did come our way recently it proved not only one of our most memorable tasting experiences, it decided us on just what we’ll be putting with the family Christmas turkey this year. We’re talking about a Wynn’s Michael Shiraz from the best-of-vintage fruit off their best vineyards in Coonawarra, and made only in exceptional years when the most extraordinary of fruit is available, in this case 2013. First labelled in 1955, company proprietor David Wynn released the wine as a one-off in that year after noticing the outstanding quality of two particular barrels, and naming it Michael after his son. It has since gone on to become something of a legend of the Australian industry, and one of the most highlyregarded of Aussie Shiraz – which is saying something. Endless layers of fruit, spice and texture are centre to this 2013, together with powdery tannins, nutty oak and suggestions of ginger. And all of which make for it being the perfect partner with the Christmas turkey, and why all our family will be pitching-in for a couple of bottles with ours this year. One to note: It’s hard to believe that it is 45 years since Yellowglen first hit hotel and bottle-shop shelves across this country, and since then showing that Australia can be up there with the best when it comes to making stand-out bubblies for all-occasion celebrations. One such that’s now available and worth looking at for special events is their 2009 Perle Vintage, made from the classic sparkling wine grape varieties of Pinot Noir (60%,) Chardonnay (30%) and Pinot Meunier (10%). RRP is $25.

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Rated M // KATE REID Blake Lively takes centre stage in this ocean thriller that will have audiences on the edge of their seats. Nancy (Blake Lively) is a surfer who heads out to find her next perfect wave off the coast of a secluded section of beach. But things take a dangerous turn when she’s attacked by a great white shark. Only 200 yards from the shore Nancy must use her wits to help her survive. If the setting looks familiar to some viewers it’s because ‘The Shallows’ was filmed in our own backyard on Lord Howe Island, off the coast of NSW. While there’s certainly been plenty of animal attack movies over the

years, the critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes seem to suggest that ‘The Shallows’ is one of the better films in the genre. Critics have also praised Blake for her engaging on screen performance. Director Jaume Collet-Serra is no stranger to thrillers having worked on actions films including ‘Non-Stop’ with Liam Neeson and horror films like ‘Orphan’. The movie did reasonably well at the US Box Office, raking in US$70.6 million. If you loved the suspense in ‘Jaws’ then check out ‘The Shallows’. ‘The Shallows’ is currently showing at Hoyts Penrith. For more information and movie session times, visit www.hoyts.com.au.

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Rated G • XBox One and PS4 Experience life in the fast lane with the release of ‘F1 2016’ on XBox One and PlayStation 4. Get in the drivers seat and take on your very own Formula One challenge in the eighth installment of the F1 franchise. In ‘F1 2016’ gamers will immerse themselves in the world of the most prestigious motorsport there is. The game includes the full 2016 season calendar, which features 21 tracks including the new Baku circuit in Azerbaijan. All 11 teams and 22 drivers feature in this high octane game, where players can work alongside a team including an agent and engineer to create the ultimate career racing experience. Being the official video game of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship this is one release that racing enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on. It’s available in stores and online now!

When it comes to childhood favourites it doesn’t get much better than Disney. Towards the top of the list of classic Disney flicks is ‘The Jungle Book’, with the 2016 live action remake available now on DVD or Blu-ray. Orphaned boy Mowgli (Neel Sethi) has been raised by a family of wolves in the remote jungles of India. But his world is turned upside down when a threat by the tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) forces

him to leave his home. Joining him on his adventure of self-discovery is Bagheera the panther (Ben Kingsley) and Baloo the bear (Bill Murray). The journey takes Mowgli through the wild jungle environment as he meets some friendly, and not so friendly, creatures. While it’s always risky adapting a much loved story, ‘The Jungle Book’ has been a

clear hit, with critics praising the film for its story and visuals. Review site Rotten Tomatoes even suggested the film improves on the original, thanks in part to the stunning CGI. With the Disney classic animation released in 1967 there’s likely several generations of ‘Jungle Book’ fans out there. So round up the family and relive the magic in this live action retelling.

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Ê US drama ‘Zoo’ has been renewed for a third season. The Channel Ten series is based on the best-seller by James Patterson, and centres on a wave of violent animal attacks against humans. Also renewed for more seasons is ‘The Musketeers’ and ‘Safe House’. Ê Foxtel has announced it invested in new local film production ‘Australia Day’. Directed by Kriv Stenders, it will be released in 2017 and have its Australian TV premiere on Foxtel. Exploring diverse Australians whose worlds collide on our national holiday it stars Bryan Brown, Shari Sebbens, Sean Keenan and Matthew Le Nevez. Expect to hear a lot about this production in the coming months.

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Attention: Bike lovers This weekend in Castlereagh

The City of Penrith Motorcycle Club Classic Charity Weekend will be held this weekend. Day 1 consists of two 25 lap races, Evolution and Pre 75 bikes, followed by a presentation, overnight camping and some good old fashioned entertainment. Day 2 is a club day with heat races in Dirt Track, Sidecars and Speedway disciplines. All proceeds go to CareFlight. It will be held at Nepean Motor Sports Club Sports Complex at 112 Rickards Road, Castlereagh. Contact 4721 4439 for details.

Free first aid course Starts on August 24

A free first aid course will be held for local people from next week. Participants must attend all sessions. It will run from 9.30am to 2.30pm on Wednesday, August 24, August 31 and September 7 at Jordan Springs Community Corner. Contact 9673 1225.

Wednesdays in North St Marys

Penrith City Council’s Mobile Playvan visit’s Community Junction at North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre each Wednesday morning between 9.30am to 11.30am. The mobile Playvan is a free service for parents, carers and children under sixyears-old. Children will have fun in a friendly learning environment, and it is also a great way for parents and carers to meet others from the local area. Enrollment is not necessary, you can just turn up to the session and meet the staff. Make sure you bring along a hat, drink and a piece of fruit for your child. Contact Kim at North St Marys Neigbhourhood Centre for more information on 9673 3908.

Ice hockey back in town This Saturday night in Penrith

Local Rural Fire Brigade collects big cheque

The Sydney Bears will be taking on the Melbourne Mustangs at the Penrith Ice Palace tomorrow night. The Bears will be fighting for a spot in the playoffs in the 2016 Australian Ice Hockey League, the highest form of the sport in Australia. Doors open at 4.30pm for a 5pm puck drop. Tickets start at $10 for kids and $20 for adults. If you’ve never seen an ice hockey game live before, here’s your chance to do it in your very own backyard. Visit www.bearsshop.com.au for tickets and more information.

The Luddenham Rural Fire Brigade (LRFS) was lucky enough to receive a cheque from the Workers Hubertus Country Club for $4,200. The Director of Board of the Workers Club Group presented the cheque to the brigade to thank them for all the hard work carried out by the team. “Rural Fire Brigades are often more than just an emergency service,” the Director said. “They are a vital community service, provide a community meeting point or offer assistance with non-emergency roles. “These men and women spend countless hours serving our community and we hope this donation will make a difference.” The LRFS have assisted the Workers Hubertus Country Club over the years and will again volunteer their time for the group’s Oktoberfest celebrations on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2. You can check out the Workers Hubertus Club on their Facebook page. For more information, contact 4773 4444 or visit www.workersclub.com.au.

Luddenham Brigade recieves $4,200 from Hubertus Club

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eonay’s Jessica Fox may have missed out on Gold at the Rio Olympics, but she managed to snare a Bronze Medal in the Women’s K1 event last Friday morning. The 22-year-old world champion completed the tricky course in 100.49 seconds and was briefly in the Gold Medal position, but judges implemented a two

second penalty on her time after reviewing footage of her run. It mattered little anyway, with Spain’s Maialen Chourraut stunning the field by completing the run in 98.65 seconds. Chourraut claimed the Gold while New Zealand’s Luuka Jones took home Silver. Fox qualified fifth fastest for the Final, getting through her Semi-Final unscathed despite windy conditions on the Rio course. It meant that after moving into the lead

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Paralympics Archer sets high target ahead of Paralympics in September NATHAN TAYLOR

ulgoa resident Jonathon Milne will make sporting history next month when he becomes the first Australian athlete in more than a decade to compete in archery at the Rio Paralympic Games. Not since Athens in 2004 has Australia sent an archer to the Paralympics, with Milne officially announced in Australia’s Paralympic Team earlier this month. Milne, who finished fourth in the compound bow open classification at the 2015 World Archer Para Championships, has experienced a whirlwind of a sporting career since taking up archery in 2014, after acquiring a spinal cord injury just two and half years earlier. Having dabbled in the target sport as a teenager, Milne rediscovered his love for archery while enjoying the challenge of mastering the art of his sport as a wheelchair user. Milne is currently the highest ranked Australian athlete in his class, which means everything to him he said. “I feel honoured I get to represent Australia in the Paralympic Games, and to be the only Australian archer on the team is an amazing feeling,” he said.

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Olympics Packard helps lift swim team to prized Bronze Medal in Rio NATHAN TAYLOR

enrith-born swimmer Jake Packard will leave Rio with Olympic Bronze after he and his Aussie teammates finished third in the Final of the 4 x 100m Medley Relay. Packard, who swam the breaststroke leg last Sunday, teamed up with Mitch Larkin, Kyle Chalmers and David Morgan to finish the swimming program’s final event in third place behind the United States and Great Britain. 22-year-old Packard, who now lives and trains on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, enjoyed a memorable debut Olympics after he also qualified for the Semi Final of the Men’s 100m Breaststroke on Day 2. But Packard’s aim before Rio was to win an Olympic medal and he did just that. He posted a photo of his Bronze Medal on Instagram immediately after the Medal Ceremony, which also saw American champion Michael Phelps collect his 23rd and final Olympic Gold Medal. “I think I might sleep with this tonight,” Packard captioned the photo. Also doing Penrith proud at the Rio Olympics was local runner Ben St Lawrence, who finished 28th in the Men’s 10,000m event.

Rio was the 34-year-old’s second Olympic Games after he finished 20th in London in 2012. It’s unlikely the Blue Mountains resident will return for a third Olympics in Tokyo in four years time. Meanwhile, Penrith’s boxing talent enjoyed mixed experiences at their debut Olympic Games. Londonderry’s Daniel Lewis made it through to the Round of 16 after defeating Poland’s Tomasz Jablonski in the opening round. However, the 22-year-old Penrith-born middleweight wasn’t able to match it with the world number two from Uzbekistan, who defeated Lewis 3-0 in the second round. Commonwealth Games champion Shelley Watts, who trains in Penrith, went into her debut Olympics as a real medal chance, but instead was eliminated after her opening fight. Watts took on Italy’s Irma Testa in the first round, only to go down 2-1 in a controversial split decision. Watts put in a strong performance but was denied the win after the judges deemed the Italian put up a better fight. Penrith-born diver Melissa Wu was the final local Olympian to compete at the Games. She competed on Thursday.

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Story continued from » p. 72 “It was great to see everyone come together on the weekend and work together as a team – it’s what we worked for all year.” Offner, who plays guard, scored eight points in the decider and assisted on a number of other plays. She was crowned Grand Final MVP for her strong performance and leadership. Offner said she was immensely impressed with each of her teammates but reserved a special mention for Ella Tofaeono, who scored a teamhigh 22 points and was also named Youth League Defensive Player of the Year. “Ella is a tall body and is really good at positioning herself in the right places, which definitely helps,” she said. “She’s also a good shooter from outside the arc, which makes her even harder to guard. She’s been a huge asset to our team this year.” After a gruelling season, Offner and her teammates will rest their bodies for a few weeks before preparing to go back to back in 2017. Offner said she hopes most of her teammates return to the team, so they can continue their successful run. “We only have one player that we lose next season due to age but I’d love to see this team stick together and go back to back,” she said.

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Around the grounds NETBALL: The Panthers Under 20’s Netball NSW Premier League team have won their opening finals match, defeating North Shore United 55-51. The Panthers will now take on the Sutherland Stingrays for a place in the Grand Final. The winner will take on the UTS St George Sparks who have already qualified for the decider. AUSSIE RULES: The Penrith Rams’ winning streak of 13 has come to a shock end after they lost their final game of the season to the Camden Cats 71-55 in Round 18 of the AFL Sydney Division 2 competition. Penrith’s Phillip Aumann led the way with five goals. This Saturday afternoon the Rams will take on the North Shore Bombers in the Qualifying Final. AUSSIE RULES: The Penrith Ramettes have won their Elimination Final, defeating the Manly Warringah Giants 31-5 to progress to the Semi Final stage of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. This Saturday morning Penrith will battle the Western Magic at Henson Park. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have bolstered their squad with the double signing of Jacob Melling and Jack Clisby. With over 100 A-League caps between them, the pair add experience and depth to the Wanderers.

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he Penrith Panthers have enjoyed a triumphant return to the Women’s Youth League competition after their Division 1 side were crowned 2016 premiers last weekend. Penrith were crowned premiers following a thrilling 66-61 victory over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles last Sunday afternoon. The Panthers, who finished third during the regular season, qualified for the decider after they disposed of the Northern Suburbs Bears 66-61 on Saturday. This season was the first time in years that the Panthers had a team in the women’s Youth League competition – and they didn’t disappoint. Speaking with the Weekender, Panthers captain Dominika Offner said winning the Waratah Youth League premiership is one of the greatest moments of her young career. “I’ve played Youth League twice now and we’ve won it both times, it was great to have a Penrith team back in the program,” she said. “Honestly, this season has been a rollercoaster ride but it certainly paid off in the end. Story continues on » p. 70

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SPECIAL FEATURE PENRITH SHOW Reptile World will amaze the kids Steve McEwan’s Reptile World is an informative, entertaining and educational display featuring a variety of local lizards, pythons and venomous snakes. Hear from Steve on how best to avoid snake bite and see the first aid demonstration, as well as seeing some of the world’s most venomous snakes in complete safety at this year’s Show. Take the opportunity to pat some of the lizards or a python before each exciting show starts and learn about Australia’s unique reptiles. Proudly sponsored by Emu Signs.

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Rarely has the description “Fireworks Spectacular” been so rightly used. The Penrith Show fireworks display starting at 7.30pm on Saturday, August 27 will be an absolute treat. Anyone who saw the display last year knows just how good it’s likely to be.

t’s not the size they say, it’s how loud and fast it is – and the real life pocket rocket, a Daihatsu Mira turned jet car, certainly wins in that regard. Although the tiny custom built car may look like it can’t fit your weekly shopping, its owner, builder and operator, David Nicotra saw it’s real potential as the casing for a high-powered jet engine. Both Mr Nicotra and the Turbomeca Marbore IIC jet engine in the Daihatsu’s

boot will be firing up at the Penrith District Show on August 27 and 28. “The crowd love the giant 100 foot high smoke cloud, which then bursts into a gigantic ball of light,” he said. It took Mr Nicotra two years to build the jet car (AKA Combat Dragon), and he has been burning cars and grass with it at shows around the country for a decade. It’s even been racing down runways at airstrips, and in Bundaberg in 2011 it

recorded an insane 300km/h racing a Holden Maloo ute. The jet engine is fitted with an aftermarket air burner, that even without it pushes out around 2600 horse power. It also has an original 660CC three cylinder engine pushing approximately 30kw on the front wheels to keep it roadworthy. Get ready to feel the ground shake and watch the fire with the jet car at the Show!

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Carol is the voice of the Penrith Show in 2016 arol Heuchan is a lady of many hats. She has been a professional horsewoman for most of her life, training riders and show horses, and competing successfully in 35 Sydney Royal Easter Shows. She is also a highly qualified national judge and has judged internationally. In 2003, her first book was published and led her to the world of bush poetry, which she took by storm, amassing a swag of awards. Twice Australian champion and nine times Laureate Award winner, and with five books and five CDs (all award winning), she is the winner of the richest prize in poetry history (a $34,000 tractor!). Carol has been on the winning team in the World Poetry Debate, and has been

a part of numerous Australia-wide radio programs and featured in an ABC television series ‘Bush Slam’ shown several times on national prime-time television. In January 2015, she left for her sixth US/Canada concert performance tour. Needless to say, she is in great demand as an entertainer, writer, guest speaker, judge of horses and poetry, compere and announcer. She brings a ‘breath of fresh air’ to the Sydney Royal Easter Show where she has been the main arena commentator for the last five years. Her long association with and passion for Agricultural shows (even serving on the committee for this very show over 40 years ago) and her talent at the microphone will make this Penrith Show worth listening to!

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