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construction worker has tragically died after falling from a building site in Jordan Springs.

Just after lunchtime on Wednesday, emergency services were called to Lakeside Parade after reports that a 38- year- old

man had fallen seven floors from the top-level of the construction site.

It is understood the man may have fallen through a void reserved for a lift well, directly onto a concrete floor.

A number of police resources were deployed to the site as well as five ambulances and a CareFlight rapid response rescue helicopter.

The man was unconscious when paramedics

arrived, and it is understood he suffered “traumatic injuries”.

Specialist paramedics set up an abseiling rope to gain access to the man. He could not be saved despite the massive emergency response. Police Rescue officers worked to retrieve his body.

A spokesperson from Safework NSW said they are investigating the incident to find out

the circumstances surrounding the workplace death.

“SafeWork is responding to a fatal incident at a worksite in Jordan Springs. SafeWork’s investigation is ongoing,” the spokesperson said.

NSW Police have stated there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident and that they are working in conjunction with SafeWork NSW.

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enrith has been named as one of the worst suburbs for sexual assaults on railway premises, with commuters feeling more uneasy than ever about travelling alone at night.

So far this year eight people have been sexually assaulted on trains in Penrith, according to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.

22- year- old Shannon Rice, who undertakes work placement at Nepean Hospital, said she is afraid to travel alone at night, back to her Warrimoo home in the Blue Mountains.

Having being assaulted on a train in the past, she said it’s something she wouldn’t risk anymore.

“I was coming home around 11pm at night on the train, I had sat on a seat by myself, a man probably in his early 30’s came onto the train and asked to sit on the seat across from me and I reluctantly accepted,” she said.

“He started up a conversation and started to ask very invasive questions and began to rub my leg.

“There were two women sitting across from us who spoke up and told him to leave me alone and offered me to sit with them for the rest of the train ride.”

Ms Rice catches the train to her placement, due to the restricted parking options available at the hospital.

Due to the unpredictable nature of the job, she isn’t always certain of what time she will be finishing. Because of this, she often finds another way home, or follows certain personal safety procedures.

“I try to avoid empty carriages, sit close by to other females that are travelling on the same train and I also keep my phone close at hand, keeping my boyfriend updated on my whereabouts,” Ms Rice said.

“It makes me feel extremely unsafe, my use of public transport when I am alone has decreased a lot due to the constant stories I hear of my friends and family members and because of my own experiences.”

A NSW Police Force spokesperson said they conduct regular proactive patrols to focus on the public’s safety.

“It is believed an increase in sexual offences can be attributed to an increased population and commuters on the network, as well as increased reporting, which is part of an ongoing effort to instil confidence in victims to come forward,” the spokesperson said.

“There has also been an increase in police apprehending those responsible for these offences and placing them before the courts.”

The spokesperson said the Police Transport Command is committed to investigating and preventing these assaults and acts of indecency on public transport.

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Here’s what’s on my mind Premier must take control NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is back from a sojourn to the UK and has entered a political storm back home, with the abortion debate and the Ritz Carlton debacle at Pyrmont both at the forefront.

The next few weeks could be a defining period in Berejiklian’s leadership. She must ensure the fractures within her party do not become full breaks, and must show she is in control.

I won’t comment on the ongoing abortion debate. Not my body, not my opinion to have.

As far as the Ritz Carlton goes, it’s obvious we need to start allowing Sydney to become the international city our leaders so often purport it to be.

Patient Sydney- siders have watched our city become arrested by foolish lockout laws, be torn up by late and overbudget transport projects and slip behind the rest of the nation in world class hotels and tourism facilities.

It’s time we grew up and allowed Sydney to shake off its shackles.

Time for Beattie era to end Nobody should be surprised that Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter Beattie stuffed up the name one of the code’s pioneers, J J Giltinan, at the NRL Hall of Fame ceremony last week.

Beattie is a goose and yet we keep feeding him and asking for more.

The bloke thinks he is running the local A- Grade competition and that his stuffups mean little in the long term.

Thankfully his tenure is nearing its conclusion. He has done little to benefit rugby league.

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Part-time transport system I’m sure there’s a logical reason for all the trackwork that takes place on the Sydney Trains network, but seriously, it feels like we’re running a part- time transport network at the moment.

Barely a weekend goes by without the ‘buses replacing trains’ notice for the Western Line.

No wonder the local roads in Penrith are so busy – nobody wants to go anywhere on the weekends. They’ll either be stuck on replacement bus services or paying huge tolls to head into the city.

Missing mate found I’ve written in this column previously about my friend John Regan, who went missing in America.

I’m happy to report that John has been found alive.

There’s still many unanswered questions and a lot to work through, but it is a massive relief to his family and friends.

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A Sunday obsession I realise that 2GB broadcaster Alan Jones attracts plenty of interest from other media outlets, but I can’t fathom the obsession that Sunday newspaper columnists Peter FitzSimons and Annette Sharp have with the talk radio veteran.

It seems barely a weekend goes by without FitzSimons or Sharp finding some sort of mud to throw at Jones or 2GB. Each to their own, but surely readers are growing sick and tired of it.

I also doubt, given the nature of their comments, that either columnist actually listens to the Jones program, which surely makes their criticism even more irrelevant and often ill-informed?

Banking blunder?

So last week, for the first time, I became a victim of credit card fraud.

The bank believed me straight away because the clothing retailers I’d apparently shopped at were not Kmart or Lowes.

My shiny new credit card arrived within a few days, but I noticed that the expiry date was the same as my old card – May next year. I’m told this is pretty common across all of Australia’s banks.

It might be a minor thing, but why wouldn’t banks send out new cards with an extended expiry date, so customers didn’t have to update their details everywhere again in just a few months’ time?

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It’s part of a wider campaign, which includes TV advertisements, promoting the remarkable fact that AGL will ensure your power is switched on the day you move in to a new property.

In other words, you ask AGL to activate your power on August 25 and start paying for it that day and, believe it or not, AGL turns your power on that day.

What will they think of next? Petrol stations launching advertising declaring ‘we have fuel’?

Feel free to correct me if my expectations are over the top here, but isn’t it a pretty basic expectation of an electricity provider that they would, you know, provide electricity?

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Glenmore Park residents say proposed aged care facility will create major issues “However, Nepean Private has 264 parking spaces and it has restricted visiting hours.”

Ms Spencer said parking will invariably spill out onto the street, effectively turning quiet and narrow residential streets into crowded and dangerous one- way lanes.

“It will also prevent access to the neighbouring F45 gym, childcare centre and community centre as their car spaces will be used by visitors and employees of the proposed facility,” she said.

Ms Spencer claims residents not affected by the parking issue will also suffer, with the “steady stream” of visitors and facility staff expected to put further pressure on the “bottle neck” leading out of the already traffic-congested suburb.

She said the group is not against an aged care facility on the site, despite an argument that it did not meet the community’s needs, which is made up of predominately young families.

But she said it must be scaled down to a sustainable size for the area so that there will be “zero impact” on traffic, parking issues, noise and environmental damage “to any part of Glenmore Park”.

The Weekender reached out to Opal for comment but it did not respond prior to deadline.

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major aged care facility proposed for Glenmore Park is ruffling feathers, with residents up in arms about the size of the development and shortage of on-site parking.

Opal Aged Care (Opal) has lodged a development application (DA) for a 24-hour, 142-bed residential facility at 5-7 Floribunda Avenue, which is currently occupied by the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.

Despite having at least 34 staff rostered on per shift, the proposed plan only provides for a total of 42 car spaces for visitors, employees and consultants.

Glenmore Park resident May Spencer declared this “totally inadequate” and formed the Glenmore Park Community Action Group to fight the developer head on.

She suggested 260 car spaces are required for the facility, which will have unrestricted visiting hours, and anticipates the parking shortage will “blow out” during annual holidays.

“To get a perspective of the size and scope of the proposed development, we compared it to the existing Nepean Private Hospital which has 109 beds,” she said.

Angry Glenmore Park locals are protesting over a planned aged care facility

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Heading for headaches Motorists warned of delays across Penrith as crucial upgrade work continues NICOLA BARTON

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emporary road closures on The Northern Road and Castlereagh Road are set to cause motorists plenty of headaches in coming weeks.

Commuters will have to grit their teeth from today, August 23 with representatives from Transport for NSW warning residents to allow extra travel time to work and school.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said work is continuing to deliver the important upgrades which will provide easier, faster and safer travel for motorists in western Sydney, once complete.

“A section of The Northern Road will be temporarily closed between Glenmore Parkway and Elizabeth Drive in late August to safely install a large water main across the width of the road,” the spokesperson said.

“While work is carried out, motorists will be detoured via Park Road, Mulgoa Road and the M4 Motorway. A secondary detour will also be available via Mamre Road, Luddenham Road and Elizabeth Drive.”

The spokesperson said the temporary closure will be in place from 8pm on Friday, August 23 to 4am on Monday, August 26.

Upgrades to The Northern Road are continuing Motorists are advised to allow an extra 20 minutes of travel time while The Northern Road is closed.

In particular, motorists should allow extra travel time between 9am and 2pm this weekend, August 24 and 25.

The spokesperson said motorists should also plan ahead for the temporary closure of Castlereagh Road between Jane Street and Thornton Drive in early September.

“Castlereagh Road will be temporarily

closed from 10pm on Friday, September 6 to 5am Monday, September 9, weather permitting,” the spokesperson said.

“This full closure will allow essential work to be carried out ahead of the new bridge being installed in December.

“During the closure, motorists will be detoured via The Northern Road to Andrews Road on the northern side and Jane Street on the southern side of the railway line.

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man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly made death threats to Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies in response to her stance on the The Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill.

Whilst the abortion debate has been ferocious inside and outside of Parliament, it has taken a turn for the worse with Ms Davies stating she is â&#x20AC;&#x153;deeply grievedâ&#x20AC;? by the violent treatment she has received since voting against the Bill.

Earlier this month, investigators from Nepean Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the threats that were made.

Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 47-year-old Kemps Creek man at about 5.30pm on Wednesday, August 14.

He was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass and offend.

The man, Wayne Pound, fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday and did not enter a plea. His case was adjourned until next month.

It is alleged that Mr Pound left an expletive - ridden voicemail in which he threatened to â&#x20AC;&#x153;slit the throatâ&#x20AC;? of the Mulgoa MP.

Ms Davies has since made a statement in relation to the incident, thanking the Nepean Police Area Command for their efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish to thank the police for the professional and speedy actions they have taken to ensure the protection of myself, and my family,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Ms Davies has been vocal about her opposition to the Bill, which sought to discriminalise abortion, since it was first introduced by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am deeply grieved that people feel they have to react in such a violent way. I am simply standing up for what I believe in and working hard to get this Bill into a more humane and compassionate framework,â&#x20AC;? Ms Davies said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abortion is a very complex, emotive and highly sensitive topic. We need to have a civilised conversation without threats of violence or death. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once again I wish to thank those brave men and women who serve in the police force for all they do to keep our community safe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The matter is currently before the court and I await the outcome of their decision.â&#x20AC;?

The Bill cleared its first hurdle last Thursday after passing through the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lower house 59 votes to 31, with the upper house debating it this week.

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A new housing initiative for young people living with disabilities is coming to Jordan Springs in a bid to reduce the amount of people being inappropriately placed in aged care facilities.

Currently 50 young Australians are admitted to nursing homes each week due to injuries or disabilities that make them reliable on full-time care.

This leads to significant deterioration in the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental and social health as they are prohibited from living their life in a dignified and age appropriate manner.

Situated just off Jordan Springs Boulevard, the Youngcare housing complex aims to provide a convenient and age appropriate lifestyle for residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to give individuals the opportunity to live the way they always hoped they could live and provide the dignity and the choice and independence for people to live the way that they deserve,â&#x20AC;? said Youngcare CEO, Anthony Ryan.

New housing app A new social housing app will save time, drastically reduce paperwork and improve customer service for thousands of tenants in NSW. Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said the new mobile phone app would revolutionise customer service in the housing space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having to queue up in an office or wait on the phone is frustrating and time consuming,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ward said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to this new technology, our customers will be able to easily access services at the touch of a button.â&#x20AC;?

The MyHousing app provides tenants with a simple way to manage and view accounts including rent and water, as well as to make payments, lodge maintenance requests and connect to a range of support services.

The Department of Communities and Justice manages 100,000 tenancies and 60,000 applications for social housing assistance.

Jobs available Dozens of aged and disability care jobs are available locally with leading care support organisation Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; close to home, with flexible hours and opportunities to link into training to help build a career.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual recruitment blitz emphasises life experience, character and attitude, not just qualifications, and targets those seeking meaningful work that helps their community yet also gives them an ideal work/home balance.

An information session will be held at the Penrith Library Theatrette in Penrith on Wednesday, August 28 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our staff are the best in the business, which is why we have such demand for our services. We just need more of them,â&#x20AC;? said Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Care General Manager Alannah Norman.

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Concern over high numbers of foxes and deer in Mulgoa The Mulgoa Vertebrate Pest Group (MVPG) is calling for residents to help tackle pests that are threatening native wildlife in the Mulgoa area.

The group formed by Cumberland Land Conservancy (CLC) and Sydney Local Land Services is launching their spring campaign targeting foxes and deer.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a long battle over the last three years trying different methods but when we first started it was around 60 per cent fox and deer and only 40 per cent native animals but we have seen a change with those numbers swapping,â&#x20AC;? CLC Member, Mark Fuller said â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot more running around at

TENDER Cook and Banks Oval Floodlights Reference RFT19/20-10 Penrith City CouncĹ is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors for the provisĂ&#x161;n of the supply, installatĂ&#x161;n, testing and commissĂ&#x161;ning of Cook and Banks Sports Field Lighting.

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

For queries please contact Allyce Langton on 4732 7657 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissĂ&#x161;ns should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructĂ&#x161;ns contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, 18 September 2019 (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Closing Dateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;).Tenders received after wĹ l not be considered.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following development applicatĂ&#x161;ns have been received by CouncĹ : â&#x20AC;˘ Public Works Advisory on Behalf DA19/0525 of NSW State Archives & Records Western Sydney Records Centre, ² 2¡&RQQHOO 6WUHHW .LQJVZRRG The installatĂ&#x161;n of roof mounted solar panels to an existing buĹ ding Contact: Paul Anzellotti on 4732 8606 Closing Date: 26 August 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ Worldmark Investments Pty Ltd DA19/0535 *UHDW :HVWHUQ +LJKZD\ .LQJVZRRG DemolitĂ&#x161;n of existing structures and constructĂ&#x161;n of a 12-room boarding house Contact: Mahbub Alam on 4732 7693 Closing Date: 6 September 2019

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to SectĂ&#x161;n 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applicatĂ&#x161;ns recently determined by Penrith City CouncĹ . DetaĹ s of these determinatĂ&#x161;ns are avaĹ able for public inspectĂ&#x161;n free of charge during CouncĹ â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Approved Development Application â&#x20AC;˘ Freeburn Surveying DA19/0426 Lot 2 DP 710639 & Lot 1 in DP 710639 (No. 96) Nepean Street and (No. 119) River Road, (PX 3ODLQV Boundary adjustment between 96 Nepean Street and 119 River Road, Emu Plains

night than people think, and they play by different rules killing wildlife and livestock just for the sake of it.â&#x20AC;?

The group are trying to get more landholders involved to spread their presence in reducing the numbers.

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Pursuant to SectĂ&#x161;n 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applicatĂ&#x161;ns that have been recently determined by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel. DetaĹ s of these determinatĂ&#x161;ns are avaĹ able for public inspectĂ&#x161;n free of charge during CouncĹ â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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Approved Development Applications â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Rugby League Club Ltd DA18/1260 /RW '3 1R 0XOJRD 5RDG 3HQULWK Stage 2 of an approved concept plan comprising of a 6-storey hotel and ancĹ lary civĹ and landscape works â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Rugby League Club Ltd DA18/0340.01 /RW '3 1R 0XOJRD 5RDG 3HQULWK ModificatĂ&#x161;n of an approved Stage 1 and concept proposal including alteratĂ&#x161;ns and additĂ&#x161;ns to approved Stage 1 functĂ&#x161;n centre, basement parking and landscaping areas, and amendments to the approved height of buĹ dings under the concept plan

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City CouncĹ has received a Development ApplicatĂ&#x161;n in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for this development applicatĂ&#x161;n is Penrith City CouncĹ . â&#x20AC;˘ Cityscape Planning & Projects DA19/0531 Lots 72â&#x20AC;&#x201C;101 DP 2721 and Lot 300 DP 1234560 1RV 6W 7KRPDV 5RDG 0XOJRD AlteratĂ&#x161;ns and additĂ&#x161;ns to an existing chĹ dcare centre including an increase in capacity to 54 chĹ dren The proposal is identified as Integrated Development and approval is sought from the NSW Rural Fire Service as the subject land is Bush Fire Prone.

The Development ApplicatĂ&#x161;n referred to in this notice and supporting documentatĂ&#x161;n accompanying the subject applicatĂ&#x161;n, may be inspected by attending Penrith City CouncĹ Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith between 8.30am and 4pm weekdays (except public holidays) or via CouncĹ â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DA Tracker bizsearch.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ HSODQQLQJ &RPPRQ &RPPRQ WHUPV DVS[ in the perĂ&#x161;d from 23 August 2019 to 20 September 2019.

Any person may, during the exhibitĂ&#x161;n perĂ&#x161;d, make a submissĂ&#x161;n in writing to Penrith City CouncĹ , in relatĂ&#x161;n to the Development ApplicatĂ&#x161;n. Where a submissĂ&#x161;n is made by way of an objectĂ&#x161;n, the grounds of objectĂ&#x161;n are to be specified in the submissĂ&#x161;n. The submissĂ&#x161;n is to include CouncĹ â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reference number DA19/0531.

For any queries relating to the Development ApplicatĂ&#x161;n, please contact Paul Anzellotti on 4732 8606.

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he business end of the NRL season has arrived and Penrith’s season goes on the line at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground next Saturday night when they play the Roosters.

It’s a great opportunity to take the family out to the footy, not only to see the mighty Panthers and the defending Premiers do battle, but to experience the SCG in all its glory.

The Panthers and Roosters have plenty of history together, including the 2003 Grand Final, which was won 18- 6 by the Panthers at ANZ Stadium.

Earlier this year, Penrith upset the Roosters at Panthers Stadium, which means Trent Robinson will be looking for revenge next Saturday night at the SCG. The Panthers and Roosters do battle at the SCG on Saturday, August 31 at 7.35pm. Grab a $50 Steggles Family Pass from Ticketek.com.au. Get a free upgrade to Category 1 seating using the code word ‘QUALITYTIME’. Family Pass is for two adults plus two children or one adult plus three children. Pre-purchase only.

The Weekender has five double passes to Panthers v Roosters to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘SCG’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Tuesday, August 27. Authorised under NSW Permit No LTPM/19/04131. Terms and conditions are available at www. westernweekender.com.au.

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The world’s media was watching the George Pell appeal verdict on Wednesday, but for the most part all they saw was the Victorian Supreme Court’s live stream buffering. The court wouldn’t allow a pool camera inside the hearing, backing their stream instead.

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FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? La Notte Uno. FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Coffee Club.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Mr Watkins.

FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? Nepean River.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? The lively atmosphere on the weekend in the evening.

WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? The amount of excellent eateries along High Street.

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Women urged to take breast cancer risk more seriously

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t is estimated that more than 286 women across the Penrith and Blue Mountains areas will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, but many are living in ignorance.

Statistics show nine out of 10 women do not know they are at risk of having breast cancer or had misconceptions over what the dangers were.

Nepean Cancer Care Centre Breast Cancer Medical Oncologist, Dr Ana Vasista, said there is a need to continually urge women in the area to have a mammogram every two years.

“One in eight women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime and less than 10 per cent of them will have a family history,” she said.

“Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer before it can be seen or felt, which allows for less invasive treatment and better recovery.”

Almost two-thirds of women surveyed by the Cancer Institute NSW think they

are not at risk of developing breast cancer because they don’t have a family history.

Dr Vasista said by detecting breast cancer early you can reduce the likelihood of a woman needing invasive treatment, such as a mastectomy or chemotherapy.

“We’re encouraged by the fact that more than 25,883 women aged 50 to 74 across the district have received a free, state- of- the- art mammogram through BreastScreen NSW over the past two years,” she said.

“However, there are still a little over 27,500 women who haven’t had a screening yet.”

Dr Vasista encourages people to make simple lifestyle changes to help reduce their breast cancer risk.

“Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly is important,” Dr Vasista said.

“Trying to reduce alcohol intake and quitting if you are a smoker will reduce your risk.”

To book a mammogram call BreastScreen NSW on 13 20 50.

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Storm over dessert A Penrith burger restaurant has doubled down on a controversial Facebook advertisement for a new dessert, refusing to apologise despite widespread criticism.

Downtown Brooklyn posted an advertisement for its new Reese’s Bowl on Tuesday, declaring: “Get those Epipen’s ready, because this is going to be worth it!”

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, which supports and assists people affected by severe allergy and anaphylaxis, labelled the post “abhorrent”.

“Ignorant and disrespectful,” the organisation said on Twitter.

“We will be contacting Downtown Brooklyn Penrith and reporting this abhorrent advertisement this morning.”

Others on social media labelled it “sickening” and accused the restaurant of joking about a serious medical condition.

On Wednesday, the restaurant doubled down – issuing an “apology” on its Facebook page.

“We’re sorry that this world is so easily offended by the use of words,” the post said.

“We’re sorry people no longer know how to take a joke.”

Downtown Brooklyn says it won’t be deleting the original post.

Drop off old waste Penrith City Council will hold an Electronic Waste Drop Off Day on Saturday, September 7 at Jamison Park.

Old televisions, computers, small kitchen appliances, stereos, mobile phones and other electronic waste can be dropped off between 9am and 3.30pm.

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Sign of troubled times: The big problem on our roads I f there’s one thing we must be better than anyone in the world at, it’s making traffic signs.

It’s a boom industry in New South Wales.

We have signs that contradict other signs.

Parking signs so complicated you need a law degree to decode them.

Speed limits painted on roads that differ to ones on the sign posts.

Arrows pointing to places that no longer exist and ignoring the major suburbs that do.

The vast majority of warning signs are just an insult to your intelligence – ‘slippery when wet’ … really?

It is so distracting and often so confusing it’s a miracle anyone knows what’s going on.

If you drive the Great Western Highway between The Northern Road and

Parramatta, the speed limit changes 42 times – not counting the school zones.

That’s a speed change, on average, every 700 metres – about once a minute.

A few years back, a wise politician in London ordered an audit into stupid

“Do they want people watching the road or watching their speedo?” street signs. They found that there were more signs in the city than there were people to look at them.

The number of street signs had doubled in 20 years.

To quote the report, “the overuse of pointless signs had become so widespread that it is verging on national humiliation”.

Most were installed without any consideration to drivers or even road safety but more often placed to protect government… covering the backside of the bureaucrats.

In Sydney we have the Department of Transport competing with local councils, and the toll- way companies, along with the growing speed camera industry all at war with each other for your attention.

Do they ever talk to each other?

The point is, there’s no excuse.

Government has never been so big and so useless.

It does make you wonder, do they want people watching the road or watching their speedo?

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Act of bravery saved man Emu Plains local honoured for her efforts in rescuing drowning man at Tuncurry EMILY FESZCZUK

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hen Emu Plains resident Aimee Carlin saw a man drowning at Tuncurry Beach in 2018, she knew she had to step in and help.

She put her own life on the line to save the man, and has now been honoured for her efforts in going above and beyond in a time of crisis.

Last week she was presented with a bravery award, recognition for the quick thinking and amazing skills she showed on that day.

“We spend every summer holidays in Tuncurry and while walking the dog we could hear someone yelling out for help and they were going underwater with the waves,” Ms Carlin told the Weekender.

“There were a lot of people around but they were older so I ran down to the beach and with the help of a boy named Lucas, who had a surfboard, we managed to get him above the water and back to shore while we waited for an ambulance.”

Despite being scared, Ms Carlin, who is a local learn to swim instructor and triathlete, knew that she needed to help the man.

“At the time I didn’t think of it as a bravery thing, he was drowning and someone

Aimee Carlin with Governor for NSW, Margaret Beazley, at Government House last week had to help him. At first when it was on the News, I didn’t want the attention but as I get older, I realise it is amazing that I was there and made that decision to help him,” Ms Carlin said.

Ms Carlin attended an event at Government House with other courageous people from around NSW. She was awarded High Commendations by the Governor of NSW, Margaret Beazley.

“I didn’t think much of it until I got nominated by Royal Life Saving NSW,” she said.

“It was a big event, so I was nervous but I am proud of what I did.”

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The Trees for Dad event is the first of its kind in the community where people can plant a tree for their Dad or take part with their Dad to celebrate.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said after the success of the Trees for Mum event over the years, Council wanted to roll out a version for local Dads.

“Planting a tree is such a simple gesture to honour your Dad and can be a very positive and meaningful experience to share with family and friends on Father’s Day,” he said.

“This event is also an important opportunity for residents to learn about our local environment and help restore our endangered bushland by planting native trees or shrubs.”

The free event will be held on Sunday, September 1 from 9am to 12pm at Hollier Reserve in Tattersall Place, Emu Plains.

To ensure there are enough trees for everyone to plant, register by emailing justine.vella@penrith.city.

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A Penrith teen who almost mowed down a group of plain-clothes officers on their lunch break has been granted bail.

Penrith Local Court heard Toby Baker was allegedly riding his bike along the footpath on High Street, swearing at the officers, all police prosecutors, to get out of the way.

The 18-year-old was initially denied release following the incident, which saw him allegedly spit in the face of one of the officers.

Last Thursday, a prosecutor not involved in the matter submitted attending police had no other option but to arrest the teen when Baker was told to stop and allegedly became confrontational.

Baker, who had not long turned 18, is charged with ‘riding on a footpath’, ‘not wearing a helmet’, ‘offensive language’, ‘possess prohibited drug’ and ‘assault police’.

His lawyer argued a full-time sentence was not a foregone conclusion given it was his first adult matter and he had a complex subjective case.

However, the prosecutor labelled it an “exceptionally strong prosecution case” and claimed a jail sentence was “highly likely” given his blemished criminal history and the fact he was on bail at the time.

“It was totally unprovoked, irrational, he instigates the incident,” the prosecutor said.

But Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt was satisfied strict bail conditions, including daily reporting, a curfew and random drug and alcohol testing could be implemented to mitigate the unacceptable risks.

But he reminded Baker he wasn’t in the Children’s Court anymore.

“I want to make it perfectly clear, you’re in the adult jurisdiction now,” Magistrate Hiatt warned.

His matter was adjourned to September 9 and will be transferred to avoid any conflict of interest.

Woman “very close” to jail sentence, magistrate warns

A shoplifter responsible for stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods has been ordered to cough up the cost of the unrecovered items and perform 150 hours of community service work.

Paige Hitch, 26, faced Penrith Local Court last Friday charged with four counts of ‘larceny’ after she fleeced goods from four separate stores.

The court heard the mother-of-two used a pram and secreted $639 worth of alcohol with a nappy bag at an Emu Plains bottle shop.

On another occasion she targeted an electronics store, taking off with a Dell laptop worth $2,899.

During the month-long crime spree, she also stole $900 worth of hair equipment and attempted to rob a South Penrith store of $535 worth of tools but was caught in the act.

The court heard Hitch used the money to predominately support her ‘ice’ habit and was on a number of good behaviour bonds at the time of the offending.

Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt determined she hadn’t crossed the threshold for a full-time custodial sentence but warned she was getting “very close”.

“You come back again, you come back before me... upon conviction, I will actively consider a full-time jail sentence,” he said.

She was handed four, two-year good behaviour bonds and ordered to pay $4,438 in compensation.

Man claims Return and Earn assault was self defence

A man who fended off a glass-wielding attacker at the North St Marys Return and Earn machine has walked free from court without a criminal conviction.

Vincent John Ross, 62, fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday and pleaded guilty to ‘common assault’ but claimed he acted in self defence.

The court heard Ross thrust a shop-

ping trolley into the shins of the Ashley Scott Phillips when he started behaving aggressively after Ross protested to him cutting in.

“When I pushed the trolley, I done it in fear,” Ross said of the March 27 incident.

“I thought he was going to smash the bottle on my head.”

Ross’ fears proved founded when Phillips smashed the bottle and threatened him with the jagged bottle neck.

Onlookers were forced to physically intervene to prevent any further violence.

Phillips was sentenced for ‘armed with intent’ in June and received a nine-month Intensive Correction Order.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen found Ross’ matter proved but dismissed the case without recording a conviction, suggesting he pick his battles in the future.

Man fined after relieving himself in police cell

Marjano Ivan Ruzich has been ordered to pay $308 in cleaning costs after spitting and urinating in a police cell.

Penrith Local Court heard Ruzich was arrested for intoxication after police held concerns for his welfare.

But rather than show his gratitude, Ruzich spat in the cell and urinated twice, the second time after officers had reiterated where the toilet was.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen didn’t hide his revulsion.

“That’s pretty disgusting, Mr Ruzich,” he said.

“Somebody from the community has to clean that up.”

He was convicted and also fined $600 for damaging property.

Man who stole 18 pairs of sunnies gets jail time

A thief who stole 18 pairs of sunglasses from Sunglass Hut Penrith has been jailed for at least seven months.

Penrith Local Court heard Adam Bell, 47, had an “appalling record for crime, particularly stealing” prompting Magis-

trate Brian van Zuylen to conclude there was no other appropriate penalty than full-time custody.

“It deserves and merits a prison sentence, and a substantial one,” he said.

The court was told it was just on closing time on a Thursday night when Bell struck, pocketing just under $5,500 worth of designer sunglasses on August 17, 2017.

The court heard Bell, who went into custody on October 12, 2018, had a drug issue at the time but was finally getting his life together.

He was handed a 13-month head sentence with a seven-month non-parole period, making him eligible for parole with time already served.

Man became abusive towards police officers at train station

A fare evader who became abusive when confronted by police officers has copped $200 worth of fines for his troubles.

Brian Edward Hunter faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘spitting’, ‘not carry a valid ticket’, ‘offensive language’ and ‘assault police’.

The court heard the father-of-one demanded to be let go and lashed out, throwing a punch at the police officer who was conducting ticket inspections at Penrith Train Station before spitting on a train timetable.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen said it was fortunate for everyone that he didn’t connect.

“First of all, you should have just calmly accepted the fine,” he said.

“If you had got him with the punch, you would have been going to jail.”

He was fined $50 for spitting, $50 for no ticket, $100 for offensive language and handed a 12-month good behaviour bond for assault police.

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A 16-year-old North St Marys youth has been charged after a string of armed robberies in Thornton Estate.

At 8.45pm on Monday, August 19, a 24-year-old Penrith man was walking on Lord Sheffield Circuit, Penrith when he was approached by two males wearing bandanas.

Cash was demanded and the man, in fear of his life, handed over his wallet.

He returned home, shaken and contacted police.

On the same street at about 9.50pm the same offenders approached a 31-yearold man, again demanding money and threatening him with a knife.

The victim ran and contacted police immediately.

At 10.20pm a 48-year-old Penrith man was approached by the same offenders on Woodman Street, Penrith where he was threatened to be stabbed if he didn’t hand over cash.

The victim handed over his phone and headphones before the 16-year-old offender pushed the blade of the knife into his ribs, threatening him and demanding his engagement ring.

He handed it over and fled to a nearby home to contact police.

Following inquiries, police located the 16-year-old at a nearby train station and located the engagement ring on his person.

He was charged with ‘robbery in company’, ‘demand property in company with menaces and intent to steal’ as well as ‘aggravated robbery’ and ‘inflict actual bodily harm’.

He is to appear at a children’s court at a later date. Investigations are continuing.

Kingswood: Woman caught driving with ice pipe, drugs

A woman has been charged after being caught in possession of prohibited drugs on Wednesday, August 14.

At 3.35pm an undercover officer was

patrolling on Victoria Street, Kingswood.

At the same time a fully marked police vehicle was travelling east past a vehicle, with the driver of that vehicle slamming their foot on the brakes.

The undercover officer spotted the vehicle and proceeded to pull it over.

The driver, a 26-year-old Cambridge Park woman spoke to the officer but appeared extremely nervous.

It is alleged she was holding an ice pipe between her legs. The officer removed her from the vehicle and conducted a search where he located the ice pipe and a small resealable bag with a crystal substance inside believed to be methylamphetamine.

She was arrested and charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, September 16.

Werrington: Women charged after drugs discovered

Two women have been charged after police conducted a search warrant at a home on Danny Street, Werrington.

At 2.25pm on Friday, August 16 police attended the address and had a conversation with the 34-year-old female occupant.

A search of the premises was conducted with police locating eight sealed packets of buprenorphine, a bag with 0.175 grams of methamphetamine and a sum of money.

The occupant was arrested and charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’, ‘deal with proceeds of crime’, ‘supply prohibited drug less than or equal to a small quantity’ and ‘organise/conducts drug premises, exposing child’. She is to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, September 3.

Another 27-year-old woman was charged after she was caught fleeing the premises by car. Once located by police she was searched, with methamphetamines located on her person. She was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and fronted court this week.

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Last week in our column we discussed the process of buying and selling generally. This week we continue with that theme delving deeper in what is required to prepare a Contract of Sale.

The Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2017 sets out that certain documents must be included in a Contract for Sale.

A real estate agent cannot legally market your property for sale without a Contract, so it is important that you discuss the preparation of a Contract with your solicitor well before you decide to go to market.

Your solicitor or conveyancer is usually able to obtain all of the prescribed documents required for your Contract for you and they include: • a sewer diagram depicting the location of the sewer line relative to your property; • a Planning Certificate providing information about the zoning that relates to your land; • a Title Search confirming that you are the owner of the property and providing other important information; • a plan of the land; • copies of any documents that relate to any easements or restrictions that apply to your land; • if your property is a strata title property, a copy of any By-laws in force for the relevant strata scheme and a copy of the Strata Plan and Common Property Plan; • if you have a swimming pool, a Certificate of Compliance or Non-Compliance that specifies what is required to bring the swimming pool up to standard.

The inclusion of all of these documents is designed to make sure that the purchaser has all of the information at hand to make an informed decision about whether or not to purchase your property.

Most purchasers will also obtain a pest and building report for your property before deciding to proceed to purchase.

This will involve a building and pest inspector coming to your property and taking photos of any minor or major defects. This includes things like cracked tiles, leakage or moisture in your bathroom, broken door handles, broken roof tiles and cracks to bricks and masonry, cracked windows or glass and a range of other defects.

The inspector will usually want to inspect any sub-floor that exists at your property as well as the roof void and will inspect your yard and gardens to determine if there is any evidence present of termite or other pest infestation.

Usually the purchaser will consider the Contract of Sale and the documents contained therein and arrange a pest and building report during the cooling off period. This is because once the cooling off period expires, the purchaser cannot withdraw from the deal and takes the property “as is”.

There are some exceptions to this rule but they come up only rarely and are not discussed in any detail in this column. As you can see, getting your property ready for sale involves some preparation and planning ahead.

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Lauren Mazzetti, from Glenmore Park, became involved as her nearly two- yearold son Benji was born deaf.

“I struggled to find social things where I could connect with parents instead of just therapy sessions encouraged for Benji’s development so when Pastor Belinda Varlow asked me to join, I asked if I could bring an Auslan aspect,” Ms Mazzetti said.

“Benji loves attending music group even though he is deaf, he really loves dancing, using instruments and copying the actions. He can feel the vibrations through the floor and just thrives every week.”

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Participants from the Mainly Music playgroup gather at Orchard Hills. Photo: Megan Dunn tions and words to the songs. The group is also encouraged to practice signing and use Auslan signs as some of the actions to the songs,” she said.

“We feel it’s a more inclusive way of learning for both deaf and hearing families and also integrates sign language in a fun and exciting way.”

While the group is beneficial to Benji, Ms Mazzetti said it plays an important role for parents as well.

“Parenthood can be very isolating and even parents who don’t have kids with special needs can feel lonely and challenged trying to get out of the house,” she said.

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Formerly only available at train station fare gates, bus users can now also tap their credit cards on Opal readers.

Services operating in Penrith, Blacktown, Windsor and Mt Druitt will have access to this feature.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said it’s a huge win for regular customers who now have another convenient payment option.

“Customers travelling on Busways services in these areas now have a simple new way to pay thanks to the latest, Australian first, innovation in transport payments,” the spokesperson said.

“Busways Western Sydney is the latest operator to have the contactless payment technology meaning customers can now simply tap on and off using their credit card.”

Last month, Transport Minister Andrew Constance announced contactless transport payments would be rolled out on Opal-enabled buses in stages from August.

“Launching this technology on buses

Penrith commuters can now pay their bus fare by credit or debit card marks the final piece in the contactless payments puzzle and we expect all buses on the Opal network to be able to accept credit and debit cards by the end of September,” Mr Constance said.

Customers who choose to tap on with their credit or debit card will now receive the same travel and fare benefits as an Adult Opal card, including the weekly

travel reward, transfer discount and off peak pricing for Metro and trains.

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Call for new health centre Londonderry MP gets behind campaign for important facility at Jordan Springs NICOLA BARTON

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ondonderry MP Prue Car is calling on the State Government to fund a Community Health Centre at Jordan Springs, as the growing population puts pressure on services in surrounding suburbs.

Jordan Springs currently has more than double the percentage of children under four compared to the state average.

The idea was brought to Ms Car’s attention by Founder of Mama Love Connect and Jordan Springs mum, Melanie James.

The pair met in Jordan Springs this week to discuss the possible centre.

The centre would mirror that of the Cranebrook Community Health Centre and offer services such as mothers groups, child nurses, midwives and other informative parenting programs.

Ms Car said having the services to support the high population of young families is crucial for the area.

“My mothers group was at Cranebrook Community Health Centre and my child is now six and I’m still in touch with all of the mothers,” Ms Car said.

“For your first child, having other mothers to talk to to make sure you’re doing it right is really empowering.”

Ms James proposed that the service should be run from the Jordan Springs Community Hub. The Hub, which is managed by Penrith Council’s Community Facilities and Recreation team, is currently used for weekly activities including programs run by the University of the Third Age. As a mother of a child with a disability, Ms James said having services like this reduce isolation and promote education and support within the community.

“Having such a beautiful hub where people would know they can come and talk to each other, I think will bring people out of the woodwork and it’s going to spread support, awareness and have the ability to educate parents,” she said.

“Isolation is definitely something that I experienced and if I can bring my children somewhere, a playgroup or somewhere where I know if they have a meltdown it doesn’t really matter, I think that’s great.”

Ms Car raised the idea in Parliament this week, questioning the upcoming budget estimates about the capacity of the Cranebrook centre with pressures of a growing local population.

While there’s no firm plans for the Health Centre at this stage, it’s hoped the Government will respond to the call for the facility swiftly.

Londonderry MP Prue Car met with Melanie James this week. Photo: Megan Dunn

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Western Sydney Airport CEO, Graham Millett, said Western Sydney International (Nancy- Bird Walton) Airport has the potential to become Sydney’s most important freight hub, generating many of the airport’s thousands of jobs.

“The airport’s unrestricted 24/7 operations will be the key to unlocking new export opportunities for businesses and producers across western Sydney and NSW,” he said.

“Goods produced in NSW will no longer have to be trucked to Brisbane or Melbourne in order to reach lucrative Asian markets overnight.”

Freight companies signing up to work with Western Sydney Airport on concepts for the air freight hub include Australia Post (including StarTrack), DB Schenker, DHL Express, DSV Air and Sea, FedEx, Menzies Aviation, Swissport, Qantas Freight, Skyroad Logistics and Wymap.

“The ongoing growth of online shopping as well as demand from Asia for Australian fresh produce, has had an enormous influence on the international freight market,” Mr Millett said.

“Growing demand for pharmaceuticals, temperature- sensitive and perishable products will also play a key role in the future of air freight.”

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esidents of Caddens are concerned their home insurance cover is rising as a result of an influx of crime in the area.

Whilst new estates have always been a shiny target for petty thieves, with an increase in break-ins on top of the recent drive- by shooting, Caddens has certainly borne the brunt of undesirable visitors.

After getting married and then moving into a brand new home just 12 months ago, Caddens resident Bianca Coppola said money is relatively tight, which was the driving force behind her choice in insurance providers.

She initially chose Budget Direct but was shocked when she went to renew the policy that it had risen considerably.

“We didn’t go for the most expensive package, just the basics, so we paid around $900 and then a couple of weeks ago I got another quote which was around the $1400 mark,” she said.

“They didn’t give us a reason but I definitely think it could be due to crime. We’ve had quite a lot in the past 12 months, which is expected in new estates, but still scary how it can affect us like this financially.”

Ms Coppola said since moving into the area she has seen a lot of neighbours posting about thieving incidents on the community Facebook page, although she has been lucky to not experience it herself.

The Weekender contacted Budget Direct for comment but they declined.

A number of circumstances can inflate premiums such as inflation, the number of claims made, and the value or quantity of what is being insured.

A reassessment of the individual’s risk can also be a contributing factor, which does include an increase of reported crime in the area.

A spokesperson from the Insurance Council of Australia said crime makes up a small component of many things that can cause an increased premium.

“Insurers will review the premium each year and this can go up or down depending on the factors that the insurer needs to take into account and that could be based on whether the householder lodged a claim or whether there has been more crime,” the spokesperson said.

Some insurers offer discounts for items that reduce this risk such as house alarms, window locks or deadlock doors. It is recommended residents shop around to find the most suitable policy for them.

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indsay MP Melissa McIntosh has launched a new program aimed at promoting healthy and active living within the community.

The Lindsay Healthy Active Living Network will involve a quarterly forum where local health professionals and organisations can come together to discuss the issues that affect the region and suggest methods of approach.

Topics such as preventing disease, child obesity and mental health will be at the forefront of these conversations.

Ms McIntosh met with Minister for Health, Greg Hunt on Wednesday to officially launch the initiative.

Ms McIntosh said healthy living is something she is extremely passionate about and looks forward to having these important discussions in the near future.

“The Lindsay Healthy Active Living Network is a collaborative forum that I will host quarterly, and I am inviting our local health, community, sporting and lifestyle organisations to participate,” she said.

“We will focus on topics such as creating active and healthy lifestyles, mental health, preventative health and education such as tackling childhood obesity, and

Mayor Ross Fowler, Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh and Health Minister Greg Hunt the utilisation of our natural resources such as the Nepean River, and our local sporting and recreation facilities.”

Mr Hunt said he was proud to join Ms McIntosh in launching the Lindsay Healthy Active Living Network and said it

will be deeply beneficial for the future of the region.

“From children to our older community, the Network will aim to promote healthy and active lifestyles across Lindsay and collaborate on ways to bring more programs and infrastructure to deliver these outcomes while connecting with local residents in Lindsay,” he said.

During Mr Hunt’s visit to Penrith, he and Ms McIntosh also paid a visit to Wentworth Healthcare to discuss a new youth health program and invite them to take part in the forum.

Ms McIntosh said supporting services like this are crucial in early intervention and recovery for young people experiencing addiction or significant mental health issues.

“The Morrison Government has provided funding to Wentworth Healthcare who has commissioned the delivery of early intervention services addressing alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues for young people and the Minister and I look forward to seeing the benefits of this firsthand,” she said.

Wentworth Healthcare CEO, Lizz Reay, said she is excited to bring this innovative youth service to Penrith and was honoured to be part of the Lindsay Healthy Active Network.

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Malcolm calls it a day after 23 years of volunteer work

Malcolm Towle has clocked up 19,000 hours of volunteer work. Photo: Megan Dunn

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alcolm Towle volunteered for St John Ambulance NSW in 1996 to learn first aid for his children. 23 years later the Superintendent from Kingswood is retiring from his role with many memories of helping the community.

Mr Towle managed to work full- time, raise a family and amass 19,000 hours of first aid duty in Penrith during his time with St John.

He told the Weekender he has achieved many things he will not forget.

“Managing first aid at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and London Olympics was great but the Invictus Games was so inspirational to see people handling

their disabilities with such joy, it brought tears to my eyes,” Mr Towle said.

“In 2013 during the big fires at Springwood we looked after 1400 firefighters over eight days which was full on but so fulfilling.”

While stepping back to spend more time with his family, Mr Towle said he is most proud of the progress his division has made.

“When I first started, we had a pop top trailer that leaked and an oxygen machine, so all we basically did was sit on the sideline with a first aid kit and a bottle of water,” he said.

“Now we have highly trained clinical people who can do advanced life support and two ambulances stationed here. I’m so pleased Penrith has these modern capabilities.”

Roads and Maritime Services

Closure of The Northern Road between Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park and Elizabeth Drive, Luddenham – from Friday 23 August 8 pm to Monday 26 August 4 am As part of The Northern Road upgrade between Littlefields Road and Glenmore Parkway, a number of large Sydney Water mains are being upgraded.

To complete this work safely we need to temporarily close The Northern Road between Glenmore Parkway and Elizabeth Drive. We need to close The Northern Road for a period of 56 hours from 8pm on Friday 23 August 2019 till 4am on Monday 26 August 2019, weather permitting.

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s a child Lisa Perry would dance around singing to American heavy metal band Megadeth.

Now the Emu Plains singer-songwriter is releasing a song with one of her idols, the band’s former guitarist Jeff Young.

Perry had a love of music from a very young age and always found her way back to the spotlight.

“I started singing opera at the age of two with my nana then the first time I stood on the stage and sang was at eight-years-old at Panthers as a part of Ross Hutchison’s show group,” Perry said.

“I sang in a band with my dad Neil Perry, who is a retired drummer, then sung on dance albums but gave up for about 10 years until an old band member asked me to fill in at a gig.”

After reigniting her love of performing live, she was back in the industry under the name of “Hellz Bellz” where she established a following online.

This led to a chance connection that changed her career when she started talking to Young.

“Jeff listened to my vocal covers of Megadeth and David Bowie and loved them so he sent me a song that he had been work-

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Lisa Perry has rediscovered her passion for music. Photo: Megan Dunn ing on and asked if I could write a melody and vocal part,” Perry said.

“I wrote it overnight, sent it to him and he loved it. He said he has been waiting for me since he left Megadeth.”

Before she knew it, Perry was teaming up and putting together a band called Fleshy

with some big names while recording the vocals for their debut single ‘In The Flesh’.

“We have Jeff Tortoura on drums, who is currently doing a world tour with Blue Man Group; Ric Fierabracci on bass, who is a three time Grammy nominated artist; and I recorded with former Rat Cat bassist

Marc Scully in his amazing studio in Taren Point,” Perry said.

“Within the next few weeks the single will be hitting the ears of the world. I feel extremely amazed by what has happened, and I thank the universe every day for this opportunity.”

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Doctor that saved my life He was told he had the flu, but one doctor accepted it was something more serious NICOLA BARTON

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magine being sick for six weeks, attending doctor after doctor but being brushed off and told it’s probably just the flu.

Your gut feeling tells you otherwise, so you decide to try one more doctor – a decision that would go on to save your life.

This is the story of 42- year- old Cranebrook man Anthony Grieco, who in a stroke of luck caught what would have been a terminal illness, thanks to Dr Reza Hayatbakhsh from First Care Medical in Cranebrook.

“I was sick for about six weeks, I went to this doctor and said something is wrong, do what you’ve got to do to figure out what the hell it is because I’ve had enough and I can’t do this anymore,” he said.

Dr Hayatbakhsh listened to his heart and instantly sent him to the hospital for blood tests.

“He wrote down on my papers exactly what he thought it was, and that’s exactly what was wrong with me,” Mr Grieco said.

“They found out that I had an infection that was attacking my heart valve, strep in the blood, so I was left in the hospital for two weeks and then they sent me down to Westmead for open heart surgery.

Anthony Grieco will be forever grateful to Doctor Reza Hayatbakhsh. Photo: Megan Dunn “The doctors and cardiologists said he must have good hearing because it’s almost impossible to pick that up without specialised training.”

To make things even more bizarre, the day he went to Dr Hayatbakhsh, he tried to book a different doctor, who turned him away.

“The growth that was on my heart valve, put it this way, if it broke off or if I didn’t go to the hospital two things would have happened, I would have had a stroke or the valve would have ripped apart and basically even if I was on the operating table, they wouldn’t be able to save me,” Mr Grieco said.

Since his surgery three weeks ago, Mr Grieco has been recovering at home and said he is extremely grateful to be alive.

“When I went back there, I thanked him [Dr Hayatbakhsh] and I started to get a bit snuffly, the fact is if it weren’t for him I would have gone home thinking it was the flu and I wouldn’t be here today,” he said.

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Shooting for the stars Kemps Creek teenager edges closer to her dream career thanks to scholarship EMILY FESZCZUK

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eenager Katie Forster from Kemps Creek is shooting for the stars, hoping to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.

The Emmaus Catholic College student is one step closer to her dreams, receiving a scholarship to go to space camp in America later this year.

16-year-old Katie told the Weekender that her interest in space has developed over the last few years.

“I went to a women’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camp at Wollongong University which showed us all the different pathways from engineering, which built up my interest,” she said.

“Then my school got the opportunity to go to a STEM event called Destination Imagination, where I did an engineering challenge which I really enjoyed.”

Jackie Carpenter, who is involved in Destination Imagination, is the Founder and Director of One Giant Leap Australia, a foundation that provides opportunities and educational programs for students.

They have named Katie their 2019 Ambassador and recipient of a fully funded scholarship to pursue her dream.

Emmaus Principal Robert Nastasi with Katie Forster and One Giant Leap Australia Founder Jackie Carpenter. Photo: Megan Dunn “Ever since I found out that space camp existed, I’ve wanted to go, so when I found out that I would be going to Alabama in October, I was so excited I could cry,” Katie said.

“It is a six-night camp on a big property with real artefacts from NASA and we

have mock situations that are supposed to train us how they would astronauts.”

Katie is so happy to have the opportunity to further develop her skills for her future.

“I feel really special to be able to do something like this, actually experience the practical side of it all along with meet-

ing likeminded people. As I’m starting Year 12, I will be working really hard doing physics and maths which are pathways to that career,” Katie said.

“The school is very excited for me and supportive of my aspirations in regards to this.”

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

The Penrith District Show is on this weekend in what has become an annual highlight, not just for our residents, but for visitors, exhibitors and competitors from across the state.

It is a much anticipated annual event, and for good reason. Now in its 176th year, the Show continues to be a wonderful way to foster traditions, celebrate talent and skill, and bring the community together.

The Penrith District Show captures the elements that make our city such a great place to live, work and play, and distils them into a fantastic weekend of fun and entertainment.

Of course, without the Show Society and the strong support of local businesses this event would not be possible.

This support and dedication is indicative of the community spirit alive and well in our city.

This year, I would like to give my particular thanks to Penrith Paceway’s outgoing CEO Lorraine Pozza for her

outstanding contribution to the Penrith Show over the past 20 years.

I have always admired the way Lorraine and her fellow Show Society members blend the traditions of a country show with modern day features.

What this means, is that whether you are drawn to events like the wood chop or the dog trials, newer elements like the Food and Wine Expo or the raft of entertainment on offer, the Penrith District Show has something for everyone.

As Mayor of Penrith and Show Patron, I’d like to thank the Show Committee for so expertly bringing us this annual celebration of our city and our region.

Penrith Show opens from 9am on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend, with a fireworks spectacular on Saturday night at 7.30pm.

See you at the show.

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oll up, roll up! The show is back in town and better than ever. Penrith Paceway will be hosting the annual Penrith Show, now in its 176th year, on August 24 and 25.

When the show started in 1843, Penrith was a very different place and as it has evolved so has the show.

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Penrith Paceway, Tash Greentree told the Weekender that the heart of the show remains the same.

“Community is really the key as people prepare months in advance to enter their jams, cakes, artworks and handicrafts and they get a lot of pride in receiving ribbons and acknowledgement of their work but also community in terms of our Show Society members and volunteers who commit lots of time and also take pride in the handling of each of these exhibits, from receiving to judging and displaying each piece beautifully and with great care,” she said.

“People come from miles to view these sections and enjoy the

events over the weekend, which is a huge celebration of the area.”

Mrs Greentree promises that the weekend will be packed with fun for the whole family.

“For the little ones, we have farm animals, an interactive T-Rex plus reptiles and sideshow alley is perfect for the teens and thrill seekers with all the rides,” she said.

“There is of course the food pavilion which has a little bit of everything, school agriculture displays, art, craft and horse events.”

Crowd favourites such as D-MAX Precision Utes, Freestyle Motocross along with Demolition Derby, Sydney Bricks LEGO Display and the spectacular night-time fireworks show should attract thousands of locals to join the festivities.

“The Penrith Show Society has grown with the Paceway and to think we are holding it 176 years later is exciting and a real honour,” Mrs Greentree said.

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DODDS With three games to go in the regular season, the Penrith Panthers find themselves exactly where the statistics tell us they deserve to be: outside of the top eight.

An impressive winning streak midseason may have revived Penrith’s Finals hopes, but in the end the numbers speak for themselves.

This Penrith side has scored just 343 points this season. To put it into context, that’s just a solitary point more than the last- placed Gold Coast Titans. They’ve missed 845 tackles this year, more than any team in the competition, and have conceded a competition- high 164 penalties.

James Maloney has missed more tackles

than anybody else in the NRL. Nobody has made more handling errors than Dylan Edwards. Josh Mansour has made 31 errors, the second worst in the competition.

Eventually, the numbers just have to catch you out.

Maloney, Edwards and Mansour are experienced NRL players with plenty of highlights littering their careers, but to put it as simply as possible, it just hasn’t clicked in 2019.

The mid- season re- build ordered by coach Ivan Cleary – which included farewelling the likes of Waqa Blake and Dallin Watene- Zelezniak – saw some exciting youth come through, but with youth comes inconsistency, which can only be improved with more game time and matches under their belts.

In short, Penrith’s season has become a horror combination of experienced play-

ers not delivering and inexperienced ones showing their, to use Ivan Cleary’s word, immaturity.

The Panthers have a chance to keep their season alive when they take on a North Queensland side that was expected to fire this year but will miss the Finals for a second consecutive season.

While Paul Green’s side was humiliated by the Knights last weekend, they’ll be a much tougher prospect at home, but are vulnerable with Jason Taumalolo likely to miss another week with a foot injury.

For Penrith the equation is simple, win two of the final three games and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll play Finals football. Win all three and you should definitely be there.

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for Cleary’s side. Lose this and the players can visit the travel agent first thing Saturday morning.

The Panthers didn’t respect Brisbane enough last Friday night. They tried to go around them rather than do the hard work through the middle, and didn’t trust each other enough in defence. Despite having 50 per cent of the ball, Penrith only completed 70 per cent of their sets and missed 50 tackles. Produce those sort of numbers again and Penrith will most likely be leaving Townsville without the competition points.

Improving on those numbers is easier said than done but Penrith must find a way. Each individual needs to find 10 per cent more in their game – one less error, one less missed tackle, one more run. 10 per cent more heart, too.

Everything is on the line here.

Tip: Panthers by 10.

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MAD MONDAY  This year’s Merv Cartwright Medal

event is on the move. The club’s annual presentation night is moving inside Panthers to the EVAN Theatre, and has been switched to a Monday night (September 16). In the past few years the event has been held on Wednesday evenings at the Panthers Exhibition Marquee. You can’t read too much into the date as the event has been moved around considerably over the years.

Matt Burton has signed a new deal with Penrith.

Photo: Megan Dunn

 There’s rumours swirling around

that the Panthers could make a play for Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch, especially if Reagan Campbell-Gillard is moved on at the end of the season. The Daily Telegraph reported last week that 25-year-old Welch was himself a target of the Eels prior to suffering a recent ACL injury.

 Scoop confirmed: I told you last week

that Trent Barrett was likely to re-join the Panthers as an assistant coach to Ivan Cleary next year. It’s since been widely reported that Barrett and Cleary have settled any past differences and that the former Manly coach will definitely be headed back to the foot of the Mountains next year.

 Despite doing a good job as Penrith’s

Canterbury Cup coach over the last few years, the drums are beating that Guy Missio will be replaced as reserve grade coach in 2020. Rumour is the position will go to a former Panthers player who the club has a high opinion of and believes will develop into a very good coach. No word on what will happen to Missio.

Watch this space.

 Youngster Matt Burton, who made his

NRL debut to much fanfare against the Sharks a fortnight ago, has signed a twoyear contract extension with the Panthers. The new deal will ensure there’s plenty of competition for halves spots next year with Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai and Burton all of NRL standard.

Expect Cleary and Luai to start the season in the halves next year with Burton the most obvious back-up. Of course, Pen-

rith’s forgotten man, Tyrone May, could also be in the mix, pending the outcome of his court case.

 An inspiring documentary about

Panthers on the Prowl and Kokoda will have its red carpet premiere at the EVAN Theatre this Sunday, August 25 at 6pm.

The event is free to attend and everyone is welcome. The documentary ‘Kokoda: Walking With Legends’ was made by Daniel Meyer and follows Major Charlie Lynn, Brad Waugh and Royce Simmons with seven local high schools students and their mentors as they take on Kokoda. I’m told it is a stunning and inspiring film.

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Bad news for Jed Cartwright with the rookie suffering a shoulder injury that will rule him out for the rest of the 2019 season. Cartwright made his NRL debut this year and is expected to play more top grade footy next season.

 Talking of the Cartwrights, it was great

to see Panthers legend John Cartwright sit down with Andrew Voss on ‘The Fan’ on Fox League on Tuesday night to talk about his illustrious NRL career.

 I mentioned earlier this year that there

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 Nathan Brown’s departure from the

Newcastle Knights opens the door for Anthony Griffin to potentially return to an NRL coaching role. I’m confident ‘Hook’ will be amongst the contenders for the vacant position in the Hunter, but probably not the favourite.

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FEATURE

ROOKIE WANTS FINALS FINISH NATHAN

TAYLOR Panthers backrower Liam Martin says he’s still hungry to reach the NRL Finals in his rookie season despite his side being on the ropes.

If Penrith lose tonight’s important clash against the embattled Cowboys in Townsville, it’s highly likely they’ll miss playing Finals footy for the first time in four years.

Desperate to stop that from happening, 22-year-old Martin, who is still licking his wounds following Penrith’s 24- 12 loss to the Broncos last week, said it was important to get things right over the final three weeks of the regular season.

“It was extremely disappointing [last week] because we knew how important that game was and we weren’t where we needed to be,” he admitted.

“We weren’t playing our style of footy, we were making errors and missing tackles.”

Penrith’s 12-point loss to Brisbane prob-

ably didn’t surprise many Panthers fans, who have had to endure a rollercoaster ride of performances all year.

With so much on the line against the Broncos, Martin admits he and his teammates likely panicked at the enormity of the task at hand.

“You’d like to say that pressure didn’t come into it but it probably plays on your mind a little bit,” he said.

“We just needed to flush that and get on with the game, which we couldn’t do.”

Penrith still have a chance of playing deep into September but they needed to beat the 15th placed Cowboys tonight to help make that happen.

North Queensland are in the midst of one of their worst seasons in decades and are staring down the barrel of six straight losses. Despite all the Cowboys’ troubles in 2019, Martin knows his side have well and truly had their fair share this season as well.

“The hunger is definitely still there for us, we know how important this game is and it’s driving us all,” he said.

Liam Martin is confident the Panthers can still make the Finals. Photo: Megan Dunn “The Cowboys will come ready to fire especially in front of their home crowd.

They will want to end the year with a bang and try and upset as many teams as possible leading into the Finals.

“I’ve never played up in Townsville before, it’ll be a massive game I reckon.”

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FEATURE Nathan Cleary speaking with the media on Monday afternoon.

Photo: Megan Dunn

ALL ON THE LINE PANTHERS MUST DELIVER AGAINST COWBOYS NATHAN

TAYLOR

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Panthers star halfback Nathan Cleary has labelled tonight’s must-win clash against the North Queensland Cowboys as their Grand Final come early.

If Penrith manage to defeat the lowly Cowboys in Townsville and the outof- form Rabbitohs bounce back over Brisbane in the later game, the Panthers will be back in the top eight with just two matches of the home- and- away season remaining.

Speaking with the media on Monday, 21- year- old Cleary said his side need to bring their A- game in tonight’s do- or- die clash.

“It’s pretty much like a Grand Final week for us but, in saying that, the last two weeks we’ve been preparing like that,” he said.

“That’s what was so disappointing about last week’s loss to the Broncos – we prepared really well and knew it was a game we needed to win but let it slip.

“We’re in a tough position now and obviously it’s a must-win game.”

While Panthers supporters are busy fiddling with the NRL’s Ladder Predictor trying to get their side into a fourth straight Finals, players are having none of that, preferring to focus on what only they can control.

“WE’RE IN A TOUGH POSITION NOW AND OBVIOUSLY IT’S A MUST-WIN GAME”

“Our destiny is in our own hands and has been for a couple of weeks,” Cleary said.

“The idea is to go in and win games and that’s what we need to do especially in the position we are in at the moment – with not a very good for and against – it doesn’t matter what other teams do around us, we just need to focus on ourselves and play better footy.”

Penrith could receive a huge boost tonight with both Jarome Luai and Wayde Egan named on Tuesday to return from injury.

Both players, who were spotted training this week, have missed the last two games with a banged- up eye and sore shoulder respectively. Cleary said he’s excited to see both players back in the side.

“They should both be fit for Friday, which will be good for us,” he said.

“It’s good to have men back on deck, especially two players like that who are versatile and bring a bit of x-factor.”

A defining round where anything is possible

ANDY RAYMOND T

rying to get a form line heading into Round 23 of the NRL is like trying to pick a broken nose!

With two wins separating positions seven to 12 on the ladder and three teams fighting it out for the final spot in the top four, literally every game this weekend has an impact on the Finals.

The round kicks off with the Eels trying to keep their top four hopes alive against arguably the form side of the competition, the Bulldogs, who have won their last three games.

A win for the Eels keeps them right on the heels of the fourth-placed Sea Eagles, a loss and they face an elimination final in week one of the Finals.

The Panthers had a chance to cement their spot in the top eight last weekend, but failed miserably against the Broncos and now face a season- defining clash against the Cowboys this week.

Speaking of the Broncos, they face a Wayne Bennett- inspired Rabbitohs side, a win for the Broncos all but secures their spot in the top eight, while a loss for the Rabbitohs all but snuffs out their hopes of making the top four.

The Broncos could potentially secure a Finals spot with a win. Photo: NRL Photos In a twist or irony that only the NRL can throw up, Shaun Johnson has the chance to end the Warriors’ season when he leads the Sharks against his former side on Saturday.

If Johnson can spark the Sharks into action and get his side the win it will also do wonders for their Finals aspirations.

The Wests Tigers and Newcastle Knights face- off in the Do- Or- Die Cup at Camp-

belltown, with the winner of the match getting out the calculator and crunching the Finals sums, with the loser to start planning Mad Monday.

The Storm’s loss to the Raiders last weekend has kept the Roosters’ Minor Premiership hopes alive and you can guarantee that the tri-colours will be gunning to keep the pressure on Melbourne with a big win over the Dragons.

Craig Bellamy’s men don’t make a habit of losing back- to- back games and will know that a win over the Titans will all but secure them the J.J. Giltinan Shield.

Round 23 wraps up with a top four shoot- out between the Raiders and Sea Eagles, that could very well prove to be a Preliminary Final preview.

The Raiders were outstanding against the Storm and proved that they’re a genuine premiership contender, while the Sea Eagles have proven time and time again that they’re the real deal in 2019.

I have no doubt that Round 23 will be an incredible round on the field, but will be an absolute nightmare for tipsters… good luck trying to pick the broken nose this weekend!

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If we didn’t realise Tom Trbojevic was a top liner in 2018 we certainly do in 2019.

Along with Des Hasler the fullback is the biggest reason for Manly’s remarkable revival. He might well be the most influential player in the game this season but given he spent much of the first half of the year on the sidelines, winning the Dally M might be a bridge too far this season.

The Raiders are genuine contenders this year and the man behind the charge towards the Finals is English hooker Josh Hodgson. He’s taken his game to a new level this year, he kicks, tackles, strips the ball and runs the team, not much he can’t do.

Melbourne’s Cameron Munster has been brilliant however the favourite

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New Zealand Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won last year’s award. RTS flies under the radar as he’s playing across the ditch, however watch any Warriors game and it’s clear he is head and shoulders above the rest of his teammates.

While New Zealand will miss out on the Finals this season, RTS can’t be ruled out.

Mitchell Pearce was leading the count before voting went behind closed doors, but that was also the point when Newcastle lost form and began losing games.

Damian Cook was also high in the count but the plight of Souths in recent weeks will also count against him.

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Kierran Moseley A Queensland talent considered one of the game’s next big things, Moseley was a star in Penrith’s junior system and finally was handed his first grade debut by coach Ivan Cleary in 2014. It was round 25 against Manly and the Panthers lost 26-25 in a thriller. Moseley would go on to join the Gold Coast Titans in 2015, playing 20 first grade games across two seasons before his NRL career came to an end. He remains on a long list of Panthers players to have only worn the famed jersey once.

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Graham Rogers Graham ‘Buck’ Rogers has been involved in rugby league for more than 40 years. His mother, Dot Rogers, was one of the pioneers of rugby league, particularly when it comes to the female game. Rogers fits into our ‘One Hit Wonder’ category as he’s credited as coaching just one NRL game for the Panthers. It was back in 1992, on August 29, when Penrith played the Gold Coast Seagulls. The Panthers lost the match 12-8.

Joe Williams Joe Williams started his NRL career in 2004 with South Sydney, playing 46 games with the club before heading over to Penrith at the end of the 2007 season. A Cowra junior, the halfback was named for Penrith’s opening game of the 2008 season against the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. The Panthers lost 48-12, with Williams kicking two goals.

Williams would never play for Penrith again, leaving his tally at one match. He would join the Bulldogs later in the 2008 season.

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EXTRA MINUTES  The schedule for the 2020 State of

Origin series has been confirmed with Adelaide to host the opening match on Wednesday, June 3. Sydney’s ANZ Stadium will host the second game on Sunday, June 21 while Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane gets the third and potentially deciding game on Wednesday, July 8.

ARLC Chairman Peter Beattie visited Adelaide Oval during the week to promote next year’s series, alongside South Australian Premier Steven Marshall, as well as Queensland Maroons Coach Kevin Walters. Blues coach Brad Fittler was due to be there but flight delays out of Sydney saw him cancel the trip.

 The Sydney Roosters have announced

that Mitchell Aubusson has signed an extension which will keep him at the foundation club until the end of 2020.

“My heart is with the Sydney Roosters.

I’m a Rooster through and through, and everyone who’s a part of this club means the world to me,” Aubusson said this week. “There’s a strong bond among the group here, and I’m really proud to know that I’ll have the honour of wearing the Roosters jersey for another year.”

 Huawei Australia is partnering with

the Canberra Raiders and Deaf Australia

to attempt to break a World Record at the Raiders v Manly Sea Eagles game this Sunday in Canberra. Prior to the special Charity Round game the Raiders match day staff will help to facilitate the expected 20,000 strong crowd to do a coordinated signing of ‘We are Huawei Raiders’ using Auslan sign-language – thereby breaking the existing World Record of 8,054 for the largest ever public usage of sign-language.

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Bad news for Newcastle hooker Slade Griffin, who won’t be returning this season. Griffin suffered his fourth serious knee injury in a match against Canterbury last year and was initially seeking a return later this year. That’s no longer the case with Griffin now forced to look at 2020 for a return.

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Newcastle and coach Nathan Brown will part ways at the end of the season.

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The NRL says The Bunker was right to award a match-winning try to Cronulla’s Bronson Xerri on Sunday afternoon against the Dragons. While acknowledging Wade Graham touched the ball in the lead-up, Head of Football Graham Annesley says the ball went backwards and Xerri’s try was fair.

Peter Beattie, Steven Marshall and Kevin Walters at Adelaide Oval earlier this week

 North Queensland Cowboys prop Matt Scott suffered a mild stroke on Sunday and may have played his last game of rugby league. The retiring Cowboys

legend was hospitalised on the way back from Newcastle last weekend and was later diagnosed with the stroke. He is expected to make a full recovery.

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

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osentino became a household name in 2011 when he appeared on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ with his magic act.

He has since become a major player on the world magic stage and, for the first time in over a decade, is touring regionally and bringing his brand new show to Penrith.

The performer has been keeping himself busy in the past few years travelling the world and working on many projects.

“I’ve been in South East Asia such as Thailand, Bangkok, Indonesia, Phillipines and Taiwan doing live shows and I also filmed my last television series called ‘The Elements’,” Cosentino told the Weekender.

“In Australia I’ve been working on a children’s book series, an autobiography, shot a Jackie Chan film and some stuff with ‘Neighbours’ plus I just came off a national tour before jumping right into this regional one.”

The 36- year- old Victorian’s new, more intimate show ‘Cosentino Live’ is a mix of escapes, illusions and close-up magic, which takes a lot of planning and preparation.

“Each illusion takes three months to put together and each escape takes six because of all the parts,” he said.

“Then it comes back and doesn’t even work so we have to start again.

“It’s a really long process to get two minutes of material but amazing when each act gets a different response like the audience gasping or covering their eyes.”

While he is a natural on TV, Cosentino said on stage is where he shines, promising a unique and entertaining show for local audiences.

“This is where the craft is and where I’m at my best, it’s not just trick after trick but stringing it together to make it seamless, coming up with a narrative, the costuming, the choreography and the music, when you put all that together it becomes art,” he said.

“I’m not a comedian by any means but people do laugh, and I dance and add my personality.”

Cosentino said it’s important to point out how unique his show is, with neverbefore-seen inclusions.

“The stuff I am doing no one else can do because they are my own creations and you really do need to see it to believe it, but you need to expect the unexpected,” he said.

Make sure to grab some tickets because they’ll disappear soon!

Cosentino will be performing live at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Wednesday, November 6 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $83.65. To book or for more information, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit penrithpanthers.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, August 23

Queen Forever Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Saturday, August 24, 8pm, From $39

Muscle Car Show – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9am 9677 7777 Live Pro Wrestling Penrith Gaels, wrestlestrongdojo@hotmail.com Sunday, August 25, 2pm, From $10

Foo Fighters Tribute Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Fleetwood Nicks Show – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Peter Asher & Albert Lee – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub $69.90, 8pm 4723 5050 Big Radio Dynamite – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 No Brakes – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ignition Fridays – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4736 4466 Superwog Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Friday, August 23, 8pm, From $59.90

Sunday, August 25

Abbalanche – Blacktown Workers From $12, 8pm 9830 0600 Ipanema Latin Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Groovin Hard – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 The Angels – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4734 5555 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

Tall Timbre – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 NSW State Band Championship – The Joan From $18, 8am 4723 7611 Acoustic Autograph – Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 Psychic Cruise – Nepean Belle $59, 4pm 4733 1274

The Robertson Brothers – Penrith Panthers From $49, 8pm 1800 061 991 Laurie Bennett – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Black Velvet – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 U2 Tribute – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050 Roc A Tac – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 The Suits – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 John Fiedler: Open Sesame Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 4723 5050 Saturday, August 31, 8pm, From $32

Matchbox 20 Tribute – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Hitler’s Daughter The Joan, 4723 7611 Friday, August 30, 7.30pm, From $20

Saturday, August 24

Soundproofed – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Dwayne Elix & The Engineers – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Bandits – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4734 5555 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

Sunday, September 1

Hoedown – O’Donoghues Free entry, 5pm 4735 5509 Everyday People – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

Angel Has Fallen (MA15 Strong violence)

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NSW State Band Championship The Joan, 4723 7611 Saturday, August 24, 8am, From $18

Queen Forever – Penrith Panthers From $39, 8pm 1800 061 991 The Jack Wiard Quintet – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Rock City Saints – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Desperado Eagles Tribute – St Marys RSL From $10, 9pm 9623 6555 Celebration Mix – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Toxic Dolls – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211

Dwayne Elix – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ignition Fridays – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4736 4466

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Rockin Mustangs – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Father’s Day Lunch – O’Donoghues Free entry, 10am 4735 5509 The Suits – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Rob O’Brien – Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444

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

Fly high at Skydiving Championships in Penrith Bring the whole family to the third annual Australian Indoor Skydiving Championships in Penrith. Held in the biggest indoor skydiving tunnel in the Southern Hemisphere, flyers of all levels are welcome to take part or come along to watch all the action. With a café to grab some food and drinks, it makes for a great day. Make sure you watch the unique sport and see if you can fly. It is at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Penrith on August 23 and 24 from 10am. Entry is free. Call 1300 366 364 for more information.

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Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7.00pm St Marys RSL • 0408 218 965 Glenmore Park Probus Club Third Wednesday of the month • 9673 2580 Penrith Men’s Shed New members welcome Wednesdays • 0439 646 942 Penrith Rotary Club New members welcome Mondays • 0407 077 143

Great music at The Joan

There will be rides, sweets and of course showbags at the Penrith Show. It is at Penrith Paceway on August 24 and 25 from 9am.

Don’t miss Lisa Crouch in Morning Melodies at The Joan on Wednesday, August 28 at 11am. Tickets are $20. Call 4723 7600.

Penrith RSL Travel Club New members welcome 0405 332 464

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DISCOVER THE CBD THIS FATHER’S DAY DINE LOCAL – Let Dad take his pick of cuisine in the Penrith CBD. Head out to breakfast, lunch or dinner with the many amazing café’s, restaurants and bars on offer and treat him to some family time and a great meal to boot.

SWEET SURPRISES 458-470 High St, Penrith www.sweetsurprises.com.au Spoil Dad’s tastebuds with the biggest variety of candy and the tastiest groceries from around the world!

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Buy the Number 1 Footy Fan in your life some Penrith Panther’s gear.

20% off all Penrith Panthers NRL Clothing 2019*! *Offer ends Sunday 1st September 2019, 4pm.

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Powerful piece of theatre comes to The Joan EMILY FESZCZUK

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ased on the book by Jackie French, ‘Hitler’s Daughter’ is a multi - award winning, 60- minute theatre work for 10- 17- yearolds that poses powerful questions about society’s prejudices in a fresh, compelling light.

Today, in an age of fake news and fact manipulation, extreme ideologies and rising nationalism, there has never been a more important and relevant time to present this work. ‘Hitler’s Daughter’ asks its young audiences to question the reality of truth, and notions of personal responsibility and prejudice.

It tells the story through the eyes of four Australian children Mark, Ben, Anna and Tracey. As the friends wait

for the school bus in country Australia one rainy morning, Anna begins to tell the tale of Heidi, daughter of the most hated man in history. As Mark becomes engrossed in Anna’s story, the play switches between 1940s Nazi Germany and contemporary Australia.

After the play, the audience is left with the lingering question; did Hitler’s daughter really exist?

‘Hitler’s Daughter’ will be on at The Joan in Penrith on Friday, August 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets are from $20. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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Abbalanche will take you on an entertaining ride through the hits you know so well. A visually stunning and incredibly energetic show with plenty of crowd participation, it is a timely celebration of the dazzling costumes, exciting eye- catching choreography,

sing-along ballads and dance-floor hits of ABBA. Complete with the intricacies of the “perfect” Swedish accent and a dash of humour, they will take you back to a time fondly remembered.

Recreating the quintessential ABBA sound, totally live, blending beautiful harmonised vocals with an exciting six- piece band, you will not be disappointed.

Don’t miss your chance to dust of your flares, don your platforms and get down and get funky with these sexy singing Swedes from Stockholm.

Abbalanche will be on at Blacktown Workers Club on August 24. To book, visit www.workersclub.com.au.

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he Eagles are one of the most popular bands worldwide, and their melodic country - rock sound has spawned numerous hits that are constantly played on major radio stations all over the world. ‘Desperado, The Eagles Show’, was created to fill the void left by this prolific band.

Arguably the best Eagles tribute, this award- winning show has six talented musicians who pay attention to every detail and authentically recreate the sound of The Eagles. They capture that sound of the timeless classics that have

won the hearts of millions of fans all over the world.

You will hear hits likes ‘Hotel California’, ‘Heartache Tonight’ and ‘Tequila Sunrise’ as they combine awesome vocals and harmonies with great musicianship so that audience members witness that unique sound as heard by the original band.

The show appeals to a wide age group, if you’re a music lover, or a music critic it will convert you with the classic sound.

Desperado will be on at Blacktown Workers Club on Saturday, September 7 at 8pm. Tickets are from $15. To book or for more information, call 9830 0600 or visit www.workersclub.com.au.

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Tragic tale on stage 3 WEEKS IN SPRING  2 hours, 15 mins EMILY FESZCZUK

I was of course excited to see a new piece of theatre on stage, especially full of local talent, but I will admit I had my hesitations at how the tragic tale of Gallipoli could be transformed into a musical.

Drawing on my knowledge from school history class I knew this was going to be an emotional and somewhat tragic ride.

The State Theatre in Sydney provided the beautiful platform to tell the unique story of Private John Simpson, who helped wounded soldiers alongside his donkey.

Writer Ian Gerrard, who is from the Blue Mountains, and Russell Tredin-

nick have really crafted scenes that tell the story but also show the cheeky side of the soldiers, with catchy songs that took all my doubts away and had me tapping my feet.

Matthew Herne from St Clair, who narrates the story as war historian C.E.W Bean, really shone with his strong voice and Lincoln Elliott was well cast as the larrikin Simpson.

Director Linda Aubrecht, another Mountains resident, has tied it all together with an energetic, emerging cast of new talent. Choreography and visual elements really worked together to keep me engaged.

While it only had a small run, I hope to see ‘3 Weeks in Spring’ return to the stage soon for a full season.

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At the theatre...

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7mate is reviving cult comedy series 

‘Fat Pizza’. Previously screening on SBS, the Paul Fenech series about the perils of life as a pizza delivery guy enjoyed six seasons and two feature films. Much of the former cast is set to return alongside some brand-new faces. ‘Fat Pizza: Back In Business’ will screen later this year.

Stan drama ‘City on a Hill’ has been  renewed for a second season. The onehour weekly drama, set in early 1990s Boston, stars Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge.

The eighth and final season of US 

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drama ‘Homeland’ will go to air in February 2020. The final season was originally slated to screen in June but was pushed back. The hit show’s 12-episode finale is currently being shot on location in Morocco, with the north African country doubling as Afghanistan.

The second season of Jim Carrey 

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Season two of European crime drama 

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‘Riviera’, starring Julia Styles, will return to SBS on Thursday, August 29 at 8.30pm.

The show’s highly anticipated return picks up in the immediate aftermath of the explosive first series finale, where the Clios family is faced with the tragic death of one of their own.

Generation Q’ will premiere on Stan on Monday, December 9. Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey will resume their original roles.

The ABC has confirmed much-loved 

Season three of hugely popular Net flix series ‘The Crown’ will premiere on Sunday, November 17.

music quiz show ‘Spicks and Specks’, hosted by comedian Adam Hills, will return for a one-off special this November to celebrate Ausmusic Month. There will also be three more specials in 2020.

‘Gogglebox Australia’ returned to our 

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screens last week with many fans disappointed that, despite a recent casting call-out, no new couples were added this season. It’s understood producers have the Goggleboxers watching a lot of reality TV this time around.

‘The L Word’ reboot ‘The L Word: 

Gregory David Roberts’ best-selling novel Shantaram will commence filming in Melbourne this October. The series is based on his dramatic and extraordinary true story of life on the run after escaping a Melbourne prison. The book has been published in 39 languages and sold over six million copies worldwide.

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TV Guide: August 23-29 Your guide to the week’s television viewing

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1. Which NFL team has appeared in the most Super Bowls?

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3. In what season did NBA team Seattle SuperSonics relocate to Oklahoma City?

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You’re also full of enthusiasm about a work project or a domestic matter but don’t jump to half-baked conclusions.

Take the time to check the facts thoroughly first. Impulsive behaviour now could just lead to unforeseen problems further down the track.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Your life is expanding in exciting new directions, as the planets energise your entertainment sector. So clear your throat, polish your maracas and find yourself a captive audience as you perform or party like a pro! You’re in the mood to fall in love or nurture and nourish close friendships, as you enjoy connecting via shared hobbies and common interests.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

The New Moon highlights your home zone so – over the next few months – you could buy or sell real estate, move house, get a new housemate or renovate your place to make more living space. Don’t let a slap-dash approach trip you up though!

You’re also keen to help a family member in a practical and hands-on way. As Mother Teresa (who was born on August 26, 1910) said: “Love begins by taking care of the closest ones – the ones at home”.

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Communication is the buzz word Crabs!

So it’s a wonderful week to improve close relationships and community connections as the New Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars boost your conversation skills, creativity and concentration. Plus do your best to capitalise on any lucky opportunities that come your way. But be careful you don’t make a hasty comment that could be misconstrued.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

It’s an excellent week to expand your professional influence, as the planets boost your public profile. With Uranus showcasing your unique talents, you’re ready to sparkle and shine! Money matters and business projects are particularly favoured, as long as you are financially astute and live within your means. Friday is a fabulous day to initiate a work project, launch a website or venture into innovative new territory.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Sagittarians are bright and breezy, but are you really confident enough for big time professional success? Don’t sell yourself short! The coming week is your time to shine, as the planets activate your career zone. A friend or work colleague is enthusiastic about a project but make sure you check the facts, figures and finances thoroughly before you commit. With passion, precision and planning, you can make your dreams come true.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars are moving through your sign, so it’s time to be the vibrant and vivacious Virgo you were born to be. Confidence is 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 very best to make the world a more beautiful place.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Uranus sends an unexpected opportunity your way. Just make sure you are smart enough to recognise it, and enterprising enough to utilise it for maximum benefit.

You’re feeling impatient but slow and steady wins the race. With Saturn still moving slowly through your sign, it will take a while to reach your goals. So make sure you stay keen and keep moving forwards!

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With five planets (including the New Moon) stimulating your self-sabotage zone, are you being your own worst enemy? 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. As singer Florence Welch said: “You should have high expectations for yourself, and others should come second”.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

The New Moon indicates a shift of gear in an important area of life. This week the heavens signal a fresh start for adventurous Aquarians involving an intimate relationship, a trusted friendship or a joint financial matter. If you are attached, your partner could surprise you with an unusual request. Are you sick and tired of being single? Venus trines your ruler Uranus, which is fabulous for falling in love very fast.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Scorpios are strong, sexy, passionate, powerful, resilient and resourceful. You’re also pretty good at holding onto grudges against others, but then the only person that actually ends up hurting is you. As Mother Teresa said: “If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive”.

Platonic relationships are favoured, as you gain insights into the previously hidden motivations of a friend or acquaintance.

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Uranus urges you to get a personal project or a joint venture moving ASAP. As Mother Teresa said: “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin”. When it comes to a close relationship, do you have unrealistic expectations? Perhaps it’s time for a reality check. Attached Pisces … are you searching for love? Be on the lookout for a creative thinker who is a good talker.

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• Pain may be felt at the back of the pelvis near your buttocks or at the front near your pubic bone.

• It can be sharp and at times stabbing pain which can extend down into the hips and legs.

• It can be aggravated by activities such as turning over in bed, walking, stairs, dressing and getting in and out of the car.

• Pain often eases with rest.

• It can begin as early as the first trimester but more typically towards the 2nd and 3rd trimester.

There are a few reasons for the pain.

These include: • The pelvic area is an area under constant change during pregnancy.

• Hormonal changes soften the soft tissues which can increase the mobility in the pelvis.

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• Changes in your alignment can also create non optimal; loading of the pelvis.

There are many things that can be done to reduce or eliminate the pain.

You often will need to change some of your movement habits and take ownership of the problem by seeking professional advice and completing some exercises.

This is not a dangerous condition for you or your baby and most likely you will make a good recovery by implementing good management strategies.

The checklist below is a guide for you to follow: • Maintain correct alignment in standing, sitting and walking.

• Always stand on two feet.

• Use your core muscles with transfers and when you feel your symptoms.

• Remain active but combine this with restful periods.

• Use pillows between your legs when sleeping.

• Avoid heavy lifting.

• Watch how you carry objects such as groceries and children.

• Commence a pregnancy exercise class to regain strength and mobility and to prepare you for your labour.

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struggled through our Monday morning session this week after fighting off a bug at the weekend.

Things have definitely stepped up another notch since my last update and my legs were groaning over the weekend from our efforts last Friday.

Carl put us through our paces utilising cardio machines with ominous names such as the ‘assault bike’ – my favourite, not!

Last week, Penrith Panthers legend Craig Gower also joined the group for a session and did the circuit alongside us.

While the groups participating in the six- week Body and Mind Transformation Challenge meet for one hour, three times a week, we’re encouraged to exercise on our days off.

And on Tuesday, I performed a quick morning warm-up, which Carl suggested we all make a ritual.

Although I was running a little late for work, I took the time to do the routine.

It felt good to switch on and start the day in such a positive way, it got the heart pumping and I felt much better

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for it. It’s definitely something I want to continue to do moving forward.

For those of us who wanted to monitor our weight, we checked our progress against last week’s results.

I’m making in-roads, no doubt thanks to the newfound exercise and sticking to my healthy eating.

Thankfully, a niggling wrist injury that appeared during week one has seemingly disappeared.

Carl ensures any participant with an injury is accommodated, providing alternative exercises or machines when necessary so it doesn’t hinder our progress.

This week we were also given some feedback from Carl to help with our mental transformation.

While the sessions continue to be hard, we’re all now seeing the benefits and the early starts especially during winter are becoming worthwhile!

Until next week!

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In the ‘70s and ‘80s an investment bond, also known as an insurance bond, was a very popular investment vehicle that went out of vogue as the popularity of the managed fund increased.

But there is still a place for the investment bond and a few product providers have recently focused on developing quality options in this space.

Investment bonds should be viewed as a tax structure as opposed to an investment choice, not dissimilar to superannuation. Earnings within the bond are taxed internally and if withdrawn after 10 years are considered tax paid. There is a formula used to calculate the tax applied to any withdrawals from within the bond within 10 years.

This is particularly useful for children as they are penalised for all unearned income above $416pa with tax rates as high as 66 per cent. The investment bond is a very effective strategy for investing on behalf of a minor as the earnings are taxed internally and not subject to these penalties.

Those with high marginal tax rates that wish to invest for the long-term but are unwilling or unable to invest in the super system would also benefit from

a tax paid investment at the end of the 10-year period.

Most investment bonds these days offer a reasonably wide range of investment options that should enable a satisfactory, if not perfect, investment portfolio in line with the goals and risk appetite of the investor.

In addition, the investment bond can be used as an estate planning tool. The investment bonds are subject to the regulations associated with the insurance act, and, as such the proceeds of an investment bond do not form part of the estate. Therefore, an investment bond can be used to ensure that a desired beneficiary inherits an asset.

Furthermore, conditions can be placed on the inheritance. This is useful if the beneficiary is a minor or perhaps not responsible with money. It is possible to set conditions on how the money will be received. For example; to delay lump sums until a certain age or date is reached or, to provide a regular income over a set period of time.

There are also bonds especially designed for educational purposes that allow for funds to be withdrawn from the bond to cover costs associated with a child’s education without losing the tax benefits.

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It’s an early start in Sydney for our group of wine and food lovers, but no g one’s complaining. In fact, there’s an air o of o anticipation as we board the late model coach and settle in for the two- hour cco journey north to the Hunter region. After jo ou all, a we’re headed for three exceptional estates in the country’s oldest wine esta producing region and lunch at an awardprod winning restaurant. And when the wine winn tasting tastin is over, we won’t have to worry about driving.

Taking a day tour makes sense in other ways too. With over 150 vineyards in the Hunter Valley, some expert guidance is needed. A lot has happened here since James Busby came back from Europe in 1832 with 20,000 vine cuttings and inspired the founding of vineyards that currently boast some of the oldest vine stock in the world. And while most wine buffs know that the Hunter has long been renowned for a unique Semillon and famous Shiraz, a new breed of young winemakers is now producing Sangiovese, Fiano and Tempranillo styles as well.

After turning off the Pacific Motorway, we enjoy the attractive Hunter landscape of rolling hills, endless vines and numerous olive groves.

Soon there are several sightings of kangaroos.

Reaching Pokolbin, we enter the treelined driveway at Tintilla Estate and are soon greeted by our hosts, John and James Lusby (pictured left). Here we taste a range of whites and reds, starting with a Spritzanti and moving on to a Semillon called The Angus. Tintilla also boasts a highly rated Shiraz, an excellent Merlot and a distinctive Cabernet Merlot.

The Lusbys were central in pioneering Sangiovese in the Hunter, producing a Rosato di Jupiter and a blended style. The tasting is accompanied by some delicious Tintilla olives.

The striking thing about our next stop, Bimbadgen (pictured above), is undoubtedly the amazing view. In fact, the name itself derives from an Indigenous word for ‘place of good view’.

Bimbadgen is well known for several other reasons too, including worldclass concerts in the ‘Day on the Green’

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Our lunch choices at Esca are matched with appropriate wines, so the Char Siu Duck, for example, is matched with a Bimbadgen Fiano and the delicious St Agur dessert of figs, lavender, honey and meringue is accompanied by a Merlot.

Our last stop is Leogate Estate, which needs no introduction to wine connoisseurs.

The original Brokenback Vineyard was planted under the direction of a syndicate headed by the late wine writer Len Evans, and what is now Leogate Estate produces some of the finest examples of Hunter Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz.

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Allan Hamlin www.allanhamlin.com.au Want a reading? Email Allan.Hamlin@westernweekender.com.au and include your full name, date of birth and your question. Please note your first name plus your question and reading may appear in print.

Kind messages of love and support from the spirit world Hello Allan, I would like to connect with my grandfathers who have passed.

Bethany, Blaxland Immediately I feel that you share a distinctive facial feature with the grandfather energy that makes himself known to me – perhaps his nose.

This man was a good husband and may have been married for 50 years to his wife.

I also feel that he has gone ahead to the world of Spirit and left his wife here but now watches over her. A nursing home or aged care facility may also have been part of his journey.

The name ‘Donna’ or ‘Debbie’ links in with him as being important and the age of 88 comes to mind as a major transition point in his health. I do get a sense of him not enjoying life like he would want too, due to pain. The effects of medication may have added more issues than what they were worth and he may have been disagreeing strongly with nursing staff over his treatment.

He appears to me to be young now in the world of Spirit and presents in his early 20s. He now speaks of your work ethic and is proud of you being career minded and an independent thinker.

You are quite intelligent and have a flare for design so you would be suited to working in event management with travel opportunities. Being at a desk all day, every day, would probably not be ideal for your energy or your creativity.

Your grandfather’s message is to encourage you and the family on making life an exciting adventure. Take the challenge to move outside your comfort zone and make special memories that last a lifetime.

I feel that you have a close family that can share in the ups and downs of life and that’s just perfect.

Your grandfather is a proud man, proud of you and his family both when he was here and now as he resides in the World of Spirit. Please tell your mum and dad they made the right decision in getting the help for him when they did. He sends you much love Bethany.

Hi Allan, I would like to connect with my cousin Jordan Melissa, Penrith When I link in with this energy, I get thoughts of travelling and wanting to see the world and this man shares a passion to visit exotic places with you.

Hopes and dreams were a part of this man’s mindset but there may also have been an internal battle with an issue that concerned his thoughts at the time of passing, perhaps about love or his relationship.

A person named ‘Mick’ or ‘Matt’ would have been an important connection for him and you also. I don’t feel he had children when he passed and the passing would have been considered as leaving

this world very quickly. I do feel however he left behind a family still coming to terms with his passing and I am drawn to his parents when I feel his concern for the family.

There may have been a very large funeral for this man because I can see all the people connected to his life and these people are in shock at the loss. I can see that two services or a private service may have also been held to commemorate his life. I can also see balloons being released with messages of love. I want to mention that living a clean and healthy lifestyle would have been a discussion topic with Jordan.

Although his passing was sudden, I get a sense of peace around the actual transition into the spirit world. This means his spirit has been welcomed with open arms. He talks about your family and calls you “crazy” in a way that makes me feel you are willing to try dangerous things or get involved in areas that are considered to be very physically demanding. I sense that your own life and work career is surrounded by community and communicating is your skill. There are long- term work opportunities evolving for you that will have been earned due to your dedication. Congratulations, your family is beautiful. The memories you share of Jordan still keep you close, and please know that Jordan is safe in spirit.

Love and blessings to you, Melissa.

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This month, the popular TV show ‘Sea Change’ returned to our screens after an almost 20-year absence. When it began way back in 1998 its great popularity reflected the desire of many people to get away from the city rat race, seeking change by escaping the pressure of life and hopefully to make things better.

The show echoes this desire to make a fresh start in life.

So many people wish their life could be better, different.

So many people hunger for a ‘sea change’ but the question is where will it come from?

One of the truly great things that comes from knowing and following Jesus is an opportunity for a fresh start.

Jesus gives people a real chance to make that ‘sea change’ – to start life all over again – and without the cost of having to sell and buy a new house!

In the Bible’s book of 2 Corinthians, the writer spells out the significance of Jesus.

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so many are looking for. New life! A fresh start! Forgiveness with God! Having your guilt washed away! The confident, sure hope of a glorious new life with God! The promise of peace with God! The secure knowledge that nothing will separate you from the love of God! Although living by the sea has a lot to offer, you can have that ‘sea change’ a long way from the sea!

The ‘sea change’ you have been looking for is found in Jesus.

Don’t leave it any longer – make the change now and say “yes” to him.

Have a great weekend.

With spring upon us, it is a great time to refresh your garden. We thought we would discuss some of the most common plants that are toxic to pets. We will be discussing three common plants that can be fatal if ingested.

Lilies are often used in floral arrangements, however, many cat owners and florists are unaware that lilies are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. Indoor cats and especially kittens are drawn to flowers as they are a novel feature in a familiar environment. The toxic chemical in lilies that causes injuries to the kidneys is unknown, but all components of the plant are toxic – this includes the petals, stamen, leaves and pollen. As little as two leaves or part of a single flower have been reported to cause death.

Even a kitten mouthing a plant should be considered a potentially fatal ingestion. If you suspect your cat may have ingested lilies it is vital that you seek immediate veterinary attention as early detection and treatment is vital. The prognosis for a full recovery is excellent if treatment is started before kidney failure develops.

Another plant that is toxic in both dogs and cats is Brunfelsia – commonly known

as Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. This beautiful plant is very common in suburban areas and has violet, lilac and white flowers. This is perhaps the most toxic plants in dogs and is commonly associated with death. All parts of the plant are considered toxic, especially the fruit which drops after flowering. The toxins can cause seizures, paralysis/weakness and a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. This plant can affect multiple organs of the body and treatment of the animal can be challenging. One of the problems with this plant is that toxicity can take over 12 hours to be revealed and pet owners may not realise that the plant is the problem.

Another popular plant which is gaining popularity is the Cycad plant – commonly known as Sago Palm. It is a common indoor plant due to its hardy evergreen palms and tropical look. This plant is toxic to many species including humans, dogs, cats, sheep and cattle. All parts of this plant are poisonous especially the seeds which contain a large amount of the poison. This plant can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, seizures and liver failure. Toxic signs may start to develop from as little as 15 minutes to a few hours.

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Ready for action: Ducks players Lachlan Bignall, Tegan Chandler and Rob Duncan. Photo: Megan Dunn

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istory will be made this Saturday when the Nepean Ducks launch the 2019 Gridiron NSW (GNSW) season with not one, not two but three teams.

For the first time ever, the Ducks will field a Men’s team, Colts (U19s) team and Women’s team when the season officially gets underway tomorrow morning.

To make the occasion even more special, the Ducks will play all three opening round fixtures at Doug Rennie Field in Kingswood.

Speaking with the Weekender, Nepean Ducks President Darren White said he’s

looking forward to witnessing Nepean gridiron history.

“I’ve been pushing for a long time to have the home opener involving all three teams at Doug Rennie Field and we’ve managed to make that happen,” he said.

“Anyone who has never experienced the game of gridiron before should come and see what it’s like. We’ll have a BBQ as well as a bake sale, so come on down.”

While the Men’s and Colts sides will be entering their sixth and fourth GNSW season respectively, this will be the first time a women’s gridiron team has been based in Penrith.

White said fielding a women’s team under the Ducks banner has been a long time coming.

“We’ve wanted a women’s team for a while but we couldn’t get coaches on board,” he explained.

“Fortunately we managed to secure Miro Williams, who is a Penrith gridiron legend and former Legends Football League coach, to coach our women’s team for 2019.

“All up we have around 90 players and coaching staff at the Ducks this season – the most we’ve ever had.”

The Ducks will be aiming to get all three teams into the Finals, with only Nepean’s Colts side making it to the post-season last year.

While the Ducks will be patient with their women’s side this season, they are expecting big things from their Men’s and Colts outfits.

“Our goal is to get both male teams into the post- season, while the goal for the women’s side is for continued improvement,” White said.

“If we manage to get all three teams into the Finals that would be an amazing achievement, but ultimately we just want to keep growing the sport in western Sydney.”

All the action kicks off this Saturday, August 24 at Doug Rennie Field in Kingswood.

The Nepean Ducks women’s team will play the Central Coast Sharks at 12pm, with the Ducks Colts team to do battle at 2pm against the Northern Sydney Rebels. At 6pm, the Ducks Men’s team will look to get their season off on a good note when they also face the Rebels.

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Great clubman to finish up at Panthers Story continued from » p. 80 In 1989/90, Hawkins took over the role as Club President and, during his 28 seasons up until 2016/17, guided the Panthers through many premiership wins and defeats.

As a player, Hawkins was a winning team captain, taking an astounding 1055 wickets. In 1980, he commenced the recording of batting and bowling statistics, which allows players past and present to compare and celebrate personal milestones.

As an umpire in the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA), Hawkins was regarded as one of the best by his peers. He is also a Life Member of the NDCA and has been on the Committee as Secretary since 2006.

“Keith was also at the forefront of the social side of the Panthers club,” Willmington said.

“Following the golf day held every Australia Day, it was back to his house for a BBQ, a few beers and backyard cricket.”

While Hawkins won’t be at the club in a formal capacity moving forward, he will still be available to offer support and advice to current President Greg Yates, who is entering his third season in charge.

The 2019/20 cricket season will get underway on Saturday, September 21.

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enrith City Softball Association junior Taylah Tsitsikronis is one step closer to representing Australia at next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The 25- year- old catcher was one of 20 ladies selected in the Aussie Spirit national women’s softball squad, which will compete at the WBSC Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifier in Shanghai from September 24-28.

No stone will be left unturned as the group will battle to claim the final spot available at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

30 players have spent the past 10 weeks competing in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league under the banner of the Aussie Peppers of Minnesota, where they faced elite level competition over a gruelling 46-game schedule.

“There’s no replacement for game time against top level athletes and that’s what we’ve been able to put our players through over the last few months with the Peppers,” Aussie Spirit and Peppers head coach, Laing Harrow said.

“The coaching staff and I were able to try out a few things over the course of the season and give ourselves a good idea of what we can improve on between now and the Qualifier.”

For the last two seasons, Softball Australia has sent the Aussie Spirit squad to compete in the NPF and in 2019 developed a partnership with the Aussie Peppers of Minnesota to compete within their system.

Of the 30 players selected for the Aussie Peppers, 20 have been named to travel to Japan ahead of the September 24- 28 winner-take-all tournament in Shanghai.

A team of 15 will be selected to compete with the remaining five invited to assist the final team during the Qualifier.

Speaking with the Weekender earlier this year, Tsitsikronis said she would do everything in her power to chase her Olympic dream.

“This year is a big year for me with an Olympic qualifying event in September, but I have to keep doing my thing and not think too much about it all,” she admitted.

“Of course, I want to be in the team that goes to the qualifying event and

Olympic bound? Taylah Tsitsikronis ultimately the Olympic Games, but we will see.”

Six national teams from the Asian Softball Cup final standings and two national teams from Oceania will play for the last spot in the Tokyo 2020 competition.

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Showing plenty of courage and determination, Penrith’s Division 1 Youth League Men’s side fought back from a 19- point deficit to defeat the Sydney Comets in thrilling fashion.

The 88- 87 overtime win was Penrith’s first Youth League Men’s Division 1 title since way back in 1995.

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“It blew my mind to discover Penrith hadn’t won since 1995, it really hit home as to what we achieved.”

Penrith celebrate their thrilling Grand Final win. Photo: Narelle Sprangher Penrith qualified for last Sunday’s decider after defeating the Central Coast Crusaders by the skin of their teeth the previous day.

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which saw them down by as much as 19 points in the second quarter, Sardi and his experienced team of coaches quickly began to devise a plan to get back in the game.

“We tweaked some things defensively and with some of our personnel and then just chipped away at Sydney’s lead

one quarter at a time. If it wasn’t for my incredible coaching staff we probably wouldn’t have got there,” Sardi said.

“Graham Pares, Tim Lewis and my son Curtis, they all contributed to helping me stay calm and finding ways to nullify the opposition’s weapons.”

After missing last year’s Finals due to serious injury, Panthers small forward Josh Kalwy made the most of his return to the court – named the game’s Most Valuable Player with 13 points and a host of important rebounds. Sardi said he was immensely proud of not only Kalwy’s impact but the entire team.

“I’m grateful Josh got the Grand Final MVP award because watching him sit on the sidelines injured last year was horrible to watch,” he said.

“This is probably one of the best groups I’ve coached as far as cohesion is concerned. You can have great players but if they don’t gel as a team you’re not winning.”

The Penrith Basketball Association and its associates have celebrated last Sunday’s victory long and hard all week, with a well- earned off- season now well and truly in order.

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xperienced batsman Callum Ferguson will replace Shane Watson as captain of the Sydney Thunder this season.

Joining the Big Bash League franchise in 2017, Ferguson has played 21 games for the Thunder, scoring 544 runs.

The Mike Hussey Medallist has also represented Australia in all three formats of the game and is well respected among his peers.

Thunder coach Shane Bond said the 34- year- old was the obvious choice to lead the team.

“It’s a natural progression. He’s got a really calm head, he’s a good communicator and is very well respected within the group,” he said.

Ferguson, who is currently playing in England’s domestic T20 competition, said he’s honoured and excited by the opportunity.

“It means a lot to me. It’s obviously a huge honour to take over from such a great captain in Shane Watson, they’re big shoes to fill but certainly I’m really excited about the challenge and the chance to lead a group of players I love playing with,” he said.

Ferguson will be supported by Chris Green, who will remain vice-captain.

Popular hockey program Little Flickers is coming to Kingswood

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ids hockey program Little Flickers is coming to Kingswood for the first time next week.

Kicking off on Thursday, August 29 and running for four weeks, the Little Flickers program is designed for kids aged between two and four-years-old.

The free program will see kids learn basic hockey skills as well as play fun warm-up games. For added safety, kids will play on a smaller surface and utilise soft balls.

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If you ever wanted to get your little one into hockey, this is the perfect way to start.

The Little Flickers program will be held at Western Sydney Hockey Fields (Field 1), O’Connell Street, Kingswood. Beginning at 6pm, each session will run for one hour.

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Rams remain grounded Red-hot Penrith not over-confident heading into season-defining Finals match NATHAN TAYLOR

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resh off securing the minor premiership, the Penrith Rams are brimming with confidence heading into this weekend’s AFL Sydney Finals.

The Rams finished first past the post after defeating Macquarie University by 35 points in the final round of the Platinum Division competition last week.

The defending Premiers are in red- hot form, currently on a five- game winning streak heading into Sunday afternoon’s non-elimination semi-final.

Speaking with the Weekender, Rams coach Kevin Kirk said his side are hitting their straps at just the right time.

“The boys have been really solid over the last month and we are hitting the end of the season in fairly good nick at the moment,” he said.

“While you don’t win a physical trophy, the minor premiership was a good reward for them. It’s a good nod to their performances thus far.”

For the second straight weekend the Rams will once again face Macquarie University, this time for a place in

Penrith and Macquarie University will do battle again on Sunday. Photo: Christian Triffitt the Preliminary Final. While Penrith certainly had their measure last Saturday at Greygums Oval, they are expecting a much tougher game this time around.

“I’m hoping the strengths that got us through on the weekend will get us through again but it’s very difficult to win Finals games because they are a different

animal. Our main thing for this Sunday is not rest on what happened last weekend and think that’s going to help or influence us because it’s not,” Kirk said.

“We don’t think we’re over the line by any means, it’ll be a tough gig.”

While Jordan Ware performed outstanding last week kicking a team- high four goals, the Rams will be boosted by the return of champion goal scorer Phil Aumann for the clash.

If Penrith do manage to get over Macquarie University for a second straight week, it’ll put them in good stead to defend their 2018 title.

“The boys aren’t over- confident but there is a sense of confidence that if we bring our work and our game, that we can beat any of the other sides if we do,” Kirk said.

“To be honest, I think any of the top four teams can beat the other. It’s very close at the top of the tree. I’m expecting some fairly close results in the Finals.”

After finishing on top of the ladder the Rams have earned two bites of the cherry, but will still be hoping to get the job done this Sunday afternoon when they take on Macquarie University at Henson Park.

Around the grounds AFL: The Penrith Rams have won five straight games, defeating Macquarie University 70-35 in Round 18 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition.

Penrith’s Jordan Ware was on fire, booting four goals in the huge victory.

Penrith ended the regular season as minor premiers and will face Macquarie University in this Sunday afternoon’s semi final. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes have lost their final game of the season, smashed by the Wollongong Saints 68-6 in Round 18 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Kate Easthope kicked the lone goal for the Ramettes. Penrith finished the regular season in last place, with just one win and 16 losses to their name.

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AFL: The GWS Giants are officially in big trouble, belted by the Western Bulldogs 126-65 last weekend at Giants Stadium. For the second consecutive week the Giants have failed to score a goal in the second quarter – a worrying sign with the Finals just one game away.

GWS will hope to end the regular season on a high when they face cellar dwellers the Gold Coast Suns this Saturday night.

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NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have lost nine consecutive games, hammered by the GWS Fury 82-65 in Round 11 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team have lost four straight matches, defeated by the Fury 58-44. Both teams will take on the Central Coast Heart in Round 12.

NETBALL: On the eve of the Super Netball Finals the Giants are back in business, smashing the Adelaide Thunderbirds 54-40 in Round 13 of the Super Netball competition. Giants Netball remain in fourth position and will take on the West Coast Fever this Saturday afternoon at Qudos Bank Arena.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 22 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions took place last weekend. In the Ron Massey Cup, Penrith Brothers were obliterated by the Wentworthville Magpies 64-4, while St Marys defeated the Western Suburbs Magpies 42-32.

In the Sydney Shield competition, Wentworthville United were too good for Penrith Brothers 32-14, while the East Campbelltown Eagles won a thriller over St Marys 26-22.

GOLF: 139 golfers from eight clubs teed off in the latest Western Sydney Region Veteran Golfers Association (WSRVGA) Inter-Club event, which was held at Springwood Country Club last Friday.

Despite grabbing its second win of the season, Leonay Golf Club were unable to progress up the points ladder in the race for Club of the Year honours, remaining in fifth spot behind Penrith (1st), Dunheved (2nd), Wallacia (3rd) and reigning Club of the Year Richmond (4th), whilst Springwood (6th), Stonecutters Ridge (7th) and Glenmore Heritage Valley (8th) rounded out the placings.

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n the eve of the new local cricket season, the Panthers Cricket Club is paying tribute to respected Life Member and former President Keith Hawkins.

After more than four decades at the club, the man known as “Hawkeye” is officially stepping aside from most of his formal duties.

Hawkins has not only had a huge impact on the Panthers club over the years but the entire cricket community on a local level.

He won’t be entirely lost to the game – Hawkins will remain a member of the club’s General Committee, so they can continue to utilise his expertise and experience into the future.

“Clubmen like Keith don’t come along too often and, while not doing the job for any accolades or pats on the back, it seems to be an understatement that ‘thank you’ can sum up all the efforts he has put in over the years,” Panthers Publicity Officer, Glenn Willmington said.

Over his 40- plus years at the Panthers, Hawkins has notched up an incredible list of accomplishments.

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Panthers cricket legend Keith Hawkins at his beloved Dukes Oval. Photo: Megan Dunn

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