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ore parking, retail options and community spaces, as well as Penrith’s tallest ever residential buildings, are being planned for the Union Road car park in the city’s CBD. The proposed development will feature six high-rise residential blocks, ranging in size from 17 to 34 storeys, and 1,406 apartments. The project will take nearly 20 years to complete.

Penrith Councillors have unanimously resolved to enter into a project delivery agreement with Frasers Property Australia to build the towering urban precinct. “It’s important to remember that while this phase of negotiations have ended there’s still a long way to go,�

Penrith Mayor John Thain said of the development. “Frasers need to refine their concept and prepare a planning proposal for which there will be extensive community consultation.�

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From car park to towers Penrith’s tallest ever buildings planned as part of new-look Union Road precinct ALENA HIGGINS

he transformation of Penrith’s City Centre into a bustling metropolis is one step closer following successful negotiations to develop a prime parcel of Council-owned land.

Councillors unanimously resolved on Monday night to enter into a project delivery agreement with Frasers Property Australia (Frasers) to build a towering urban precinct on the Union Road car park site.

The proposed development will feature six high-rise residential blocks, ranging in size from 17 to 34 storeys, and 1,406 apartments.

Under the landmark development, Frasers must also integrate five levels of public parking, offering a minimum of 1,434 spaces in addition to required residential parking.

Currently, the 1.94 hectare site provides 631 at-grade public parking spaces, 459 all-day.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said extensive community consultation had lead to this moment.

“The community told us that they want bold and innovative ways to change our City Centre, we’ve listened and today’s

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An artist’s impression of what the new precinct in the Penrith CBD could look like “It’s important to remember that while this phase of negotiations have ended there’s still a long way to go,” Cr Thain said.

“Frasers need to refine their concept and prepare a planning proposal for which there will be extensive community consultation.”

The next steps include seeking approval to amend planning controls to increase density and height restrictions to allow for

the buildings, which will be the tallest in the city and could reach up to a staggering 110 metres.

To offset any parking loss during development, Council will reallocate funds towards other parking projects within the city, and provide a further 1,000 additional parking spaces through work already underway at various locations.

The project is expected to be completed over 12 to 18 years.

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Discussions began last year after Frasers, a leader in sustainable development, was chosen as the preferred proponent.

As part of the deal, Frasers must also deliver complementary retail space, a childcare centre, public plaza, landscaped community spaces, as well as take on the development risk and be responsible for all costs relating to the project delivery.

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Making sense of the madness T he bruised and battered Liberal Party are trying to put the smashed pieces of the Government together again after the bizarre and tumultuous overthrowing of Malcolm Turnbull. Here’s my two cents’ worth on some of the key elements of this story...

The rise of Scott Morrison The knifing of Malcolm Turnbull seems even more strange now that Scott Morrison has won the nation’s top job.

Morrison’s policy views don’t differ all that much to Turnbull and it now seems this whole saga has become like the proverbial shuffling of the deck chairs.

Morrison may enjoy an initial spike in popularity and certainly won’t be dogged by claims of elitism or not being in touch with the electorate, but in the end he’ll most likely suffer a bitter fate.

Sick of the leadership challenges and changes that have dominated politics in this country over the best part of the last decade, voters will most likely turf the Government out at the next election.

Had Morrison patiently waited for his turn, the public’s perception of him may have been different. But as it stands today he’s simply another knife-wielding pollie who pledged solidarity to his leader one minute, and plunged that knife deep in his back the next.

Make no mistake, Morrison’s win was a victory of sorts for Turnbull given the leadership ambitions of Peter Dutton were scuttled, but it’ll do little to save Morrison’s reputation amongst voters.

The legacy of Malcolm Turnbull Lefties will try ever so desperately to wipe Malcolm Turnbull’s name from

“Turnbull will be remembered more fondly by history than the current climate suggests”

the historic legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia, but the former PM can proudly claim it as a major legacy of his time as the nation’s leader.

Turnbull did what Labor had failed to do while in power for six years, and while the method was far from conventional or even appropriate, he did what he had to do to guide his conservative party through the process.

Without the postal vote, we’d still be arguing and with Morrison in power, we’d most likely be further away.

Turnbull was never going to win over the Australian people long-term given the way he got the top job, but he will be remembered more fondly by history than the current climate suggests.

Business confidence is strong while the economy, employment figures and infrastructure investment are all ticks.

What history may struggle to explain is why Turnbull was turfed pre-election at all. The case for his knifing was weak and poorly executed.

The media’s role According to some, the role of the media in Turnbull’s demise was strong with accusations of a lynch mob mental-

ity headed up by Sky News, Radio 2GB and News Corp.

If a major political party is seriously so easily swayed by perceived agendas in the media then perhaps they don’t deserve to be in power at all.

The argument doesn’t really stack up anyway.

Sky News has a tiny, rusted-on audience with its top rating news program barely attracting more than 50,000 viewers.

Radio 2GB is without doubt a powerhouse and leads the way in Sydney with 14 per cent of the available audience. But that means some 86 per cent of the radio listening audience aren’t tuned to Jones, Hadley and co.

As for News Corp, it has been harsh on Turnbull particularly in recent times but it should be remembered that newspapers are more often than not a reflection of their readers and of society.

The media is a powerful beast, but to suggest it played a significant role in Turnbull’s demise would be accepting a weak excuse from his supporters, the Liberal Party itself and his favourite journalists who regularly gave him a soft run.

Where to from here?

Scott Morrison should call an early election but that is unlikely given preselection has not been finalised in several seats, including Lindsay.

Time will tell just how harshly the voting public treats Morrison.

As for the future, both major parties need to take a deep breath.

The leadership merry-go-round needs to stop and it needs to stop now.

If it continues, both parties are asking to be blasted into oblivion.

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Councillor’s “common sense” plan to reduce traffic snarls across the Penrith area ALENA HIGGINS

or many motorists, there is nothing more frustrating than being stuck in traffic. Except perhaps, having to wait when no one is there.

That’s the bugbear of Councillor Marcus Cornish, who has requested a report back to Council to make all suitable intersections with traffic lights in the Penrith LGA, left turn permitted after stopping.

He said allowing left hand turns at a red light when safe to do so was a “common sense approach”, and also suggested seeing if left arrows could be turned off during non-peak times.

“How many times at night do you pull up to the lights and there is no one there and you’re thinking, ‘why am I sitting here?’,” he said.

But according to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), sweeping change is not that simple, with a proposed site having to pass strict tests and checks.

“Left turn on red (LTOR) signs cannot be used in conjunction with left turn red arrows and where pedestrians have walk crossing signals,” an RMS spokesman said.

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the safety of pedestrians is of the highest priority and a key factor in determining the installation of a LTOR sign.”

Cr Cornish has asked the report to include the benefit to peak and non-peak hour commuters, the cost savings in land and construction by not having to build slip lanes, the reduction of stress on the community, and also asked Council officers to investigate other countries that use a similar option, such as the USA, and its effectiveness there.

He said while it didn’t address all traffic woes, it was a good start to easing unnecessary congestion.

“I can’t see why any logical person would vote against it,” Cr Cornish said.

Positives of LTOR include less delays and less fuel consumption, while disadvantages include the potential for motorists to develop a disrespect for red signals at other approaches, as well as increased conflicts between left turn vehicles and “through” vehicles, an RMS document says.

Appropriate locations for LTORs include minor T-junction legs to main arterial routes, areas where traffic is light for significant periods during the day, and areas where conflicting pedestrian activity is light for significant periods.

What do you think of the idea? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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cott Morrison will lead the Coalition to the next Federal Election after Malcolm Turnbull was ousted as Prime Minister last Friday.

Mr Morrison, who has been serving as the nation’s Treasurer, is now Australia’s 30th Prime Minister after a face off against Peter Dutton and Julie Bishop.

As Mr Morrison was officially sworn in to lead a rather bruised and battered government, he assured the Australian people that the Liberal Party “are on your side”.

“There has been a lot of talk this week about whose side people are on in this building and what Josh [Frydenberg] and I are here to tell you, as the new generation of Liberal leadership, is that we are on your side; that’s what matters,” Mr Morrison said.

“We’ve all got to live by the rules of this country, the law of our land. These are values we uphold. And it’s important that we do that right across our areas of policy.”

Drought relief, electricity prices, economic management and health care are to be some of Mr Morrison’s immediate priorities as the new Prime Minister.

It is unlikely that Mr Morrison will take Australians to the polls before Christmas.

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What are your thoughts on Australia’s new Prime Minister following last week’s leadership spill?

Vicki, 43 “He seems like a people person, down to earth, but I don’t know much about him really and the whole situation is absolutely ridiculous.”

Charles, 36 “It doesn’t matter who we have in Parliament, things are always the same.

If it’s a democracy we should all have a say in it, it’s about time we had some stability in this country.”

“We intend to be governing and we have got to be able to do so as a fresh new team.

I don’t think anybody should be making any plans for any elections any time soon,” Mr Morrison said.

Mr Dutton, who is returning to his role as

Neil, 54 “I don’t think he is as good as Malcolm Turnbull, it was all a bit nasty. There’s so much factionalism in Australian politics, with politicians pandering to those factions rather than really showing true leadership.”

Greg, 66 “He seems like he might be alright but it would probably be good if the public could vote for the Prime Minister.

Politicians seem to be mainly on about self interest.”

Home Affairs Minister, pledged his loyalty and said that he had no regrets despite his tilt for the leadership crumbling in spectacular fashion.

“I think it’s a turning point and I think it’s a healing point for the Liberal Party, we

Greg, 60 “He is only new in the job, so we have to wait and see how he goes.

He seems to have a good head on his shoulders, I think he might do a good job.”

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Natalie, 34 “I think they’re all just as bad as the last one but it’s supposed to be people’s choice, it shouldn’t be up to 40 people sitting in a room deciding what all of Australia wants.”

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“My course from here is to provide absolute loyalty to Scott Morrison, to make sure that we win the election and that we defeat Bill Shorten.”

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epean Hospital’s massive upgrade continues with the first concrete slab poured for the new multistorey car park.

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies were on hand for the occasion and announced the launch of a new education program, which will see five Aboriginal Year 10 students assist in the construction of the site.

The 600-space car park, on the corner of Parker Street and Barber Avenue, is part of the State Government’s $1 billion commitment to redevelop Nepean Hospital, one of the most under-pressure hospitals in New South Wales. “This will completely change the way people engage and interact with the hospital, the big challenge is Nepean Hospital has just run out of space and for so many years it was just band-aid solutions,� Mr Ayres said. “We are making sure we deliver on what the hospital needs today and well into the future, and that’s something that has never been done before here.�

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Mrs Davies said the education program will provide mentorship and career pathways for Aboriginal Year 10 students wanting to learn a construction trade. “The Diz Footprints program provides a unique opportunity for students to continue their high school education while gaining hands-on construction experience at one of the biggest infrastructure projects in western Sydney,� she said. “It’s an excellent head start for students who are interested in a rewarding career in construction trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, electrics and plumbing.�

Kingswood High School student, AvaGrace Monck, is one of five students who will complete the program by working at the hospital site. “I’ve always wanted to do something with construction and building, basically anything to do with our community, this opportunity popped up and I’m very excited to have been selected,� she said.

The students will pilot the program at the start of Term 4 this year, with plans to extend the opportunity to more teens in the future.

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Whether it’s a date night, a catch up with mates, a family adventure or a solo escape, there’s nothing like watching flicks on the big screen. Grab yourself some popcorn and get lost in the world of cinema.

Don’t miss ‘Smallfoot’, ‘Night School’, ‘The Predator’ and ‘Christopher Robin’ through September, great movies to enjoy and savour forever.

A number of other movies have also recently opened including ‘Mile 22’ and ‘The Flip Side’.

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Penrith FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH ? Stir Crazy or Sittanos FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? High Street Maccas for their hot chocolate FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH ? Panthers FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? The Regatta Centre or Nepean River WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? The location is perfect – not too far from the city or the mountains WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? The emus that live in Jordan Springs

We spotted Radio 2GB presenter Alan Jones at Sydney Airport on Sunday. As always, Jones was impeccably dressed and despite his tough radio persona, was respectful and polite to all around him.

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2GB confirmed its status as Sydney’s number one radio station, with WSFM in second spot. The real loser of the pack at the moment is Macquarie Sports Radio with just 0.5 per cent of the available audience.

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Panthers announces almost $340,000 in grants for local community organisations NICOLA BARTON

enerosity is at the heart of our community, and Penrith Panthers isn’t letting this go unnoticed.

This year, $338,900 will be donated as part of their category 1 ClubGrants initiative, with the funding announced at a special morning tea on Tuesday.

15 support services targeting youth, disability, domestic violence, families at risk, homelessness and the elderly are to benefit from the funds.

Panthers Chairman, David O’Neill, said he was humbled to present the grants.

“At Panthers we are incredibly proud and privileged that we can develop and influence the lives of people in our community,” he said.

“When selecting the recipients for the funding, Panthers determines successful applicants by supporting local organisations who are the grassroots of our Penrith community, which we believe are in line with our core values.”

One of the recipients, Adele House, was recognised for their invaluable support to men living with addiction who are homeless, or are at risk of homelessness.

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Penrith Panthers officials met with members of the community on Tuesday to announce grants as part of the ClubGrants initiative a lot of donations, we aren’t sick kids or animals so we do really struggle for support. We’re extremely grateful for Panthers reaching out to us,” Adele House General Manager, John Gilmore said.

“Our service is not just about repairing the person’s life that we’re dealing with, we’re repairing that whole family network, it’s a chain reaction.”

Adele is a nine to 12 month residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment program for men over the age of 18.

Their goal is to return their clients back to the community in full-time work, by focusing on living and vocational skills alongside mental and physical health programs.

“It protects the rest of the community,

when people are in the grip of addiction they do commit crime, if we can help them live a law-abiding, productive life it has far reaching ramifications to the whole community,” Mr Gilmore said It is community organisations like Adele House that the Panthers’ ClubGrants program assists, with a range of different initiatives supported annually.

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A Jamisontown man who allegedly armed himself with a sledgehammer and forced his way into a St Marys home, assaulting an occupant, has been refused bail.

Magistrate Stephen Corry determined Mitchell William Warburton posed a “significant concern” to the victim’s welfare if left at large, and denied his release when he faced Penrith Local Court via videolink last Thursday.

The police prosecutor told the court the accused disguised himself before forcing his way into the property, saying it was a “planned” and “violent attack” that occurred in the victim’s home.

“If convicted, a custodial sentence is inevitable,” the sergeant submitted, saying failure to appear was also a concern.

He said it was an “extremely serious set of facts before the court” and a “very strong prosecution case”, with the Jamison Road resident “found at the scene still in possession of the sledgehammer”.

The defence told the court Warburton had spent the last three days in hospital after sustaining a broken arm and having the end of his finger bitten off, which required surgery.

She said he needed strong pain medication which would be difficult to receive in custody.

Despite the accused agreeing to forfeit $50,000 without security, Magistrate Corry found no bail conditions could be put in place to mitigate the risk that Warburton may commit further serious offences.

Warburton appeared visibly upset as the news sank in, resting his head in his hands and running them slowly through his hair.

His matter was adjourned to October 26.

Man thought he was being attacked, not arrested

A Kingswood man who claimed he assaulted plain clothes police in a case of

mistaken identity has had his assertion challenged in court.

Alexander Thomas Alsop fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with assaulting and resisting police, who were tasked with collaring him over an outstanding arrest warrant.

His lawyer told the court the offender had initially thought he was being attacked, but Magistrate Stephen Corry said he had “some difficulty” in accepting his claim, given police have to identify themselves and he would have been aware of the outstanding warrant.

Magistrate Corry said he needed to address his drug use, saying “a good start” would be to steer clear of the location where he was arrested, which was a known drug area.

He was fined $1,500 for possessing multiple drugs and $2,000 for resisting and assaulting police.

He was also ordered to enter an 18-month Section 9 bond and accept Community Corrections’ supervision.

Man told to consider his future choices after being jailed

A man with a rap sheet littered with dishonesty offences has been sentenced to 12 months jail for credit card fraud.

Penrith Local Court heard Bidong Duong, 36, was a longstanding drug addict and had reverted back to his old ways less than two months after being released from custody.

Magistrate Stephen Corry said while the transactions themselves were separately small amounts, credit card fraud impacted the rest of the community who were forced to cough up additional costs.

He told Duong he risked institutionalisation if he failed to alter his lifestyle.

“Ultimately, Mr Duong, you need to make a decision whether you want to spend the rest of your adult life in corrective services custody or the community,” he said.

After time already served, he is eligible for release on parole on February 11, 2019.

Magistrate urges man to question his drinking habits

Faitele Teo has been slugged $1,500 worth of fines after acting “disgracefully” at a football match.

Teo fronted Penrith Local Court charged with assaulting police and using offensive language.

“Have you read the facts,” Magistrate Stephen Corry queried, after asking him what caused him to behave in this fashion.

“It’s all true,” came the softly spoken reply.

“If this is what alcohol causes you to do, you should seriously consider whether you continue to drink alcohol or not,” Magistrate Corry said, noting he had never been in trouble before.

He was convicted, fined $1,000 for the assault matter and $500 for using foul language.

Woman pleads with magistrate to keep driver’s licence

Pleading her case has been unsuccessful for Michelle Annette Ulrich, who was disqualified after being nabbed drink driving.

Ulrich faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with mid-range drink driving and failing to stop at a random breath test site.

The single mother-of-two begged Magistrate Stephen Corry not to take away her licence, saying she needed it to drive her children to school and to resume working.

But while he had “sympathy” for her predicament, Magistrate Corry said the legislation was there to specifically deter people from drinking and driving.

He also noted her non-compliance.

“You went through an RBT site and didn’t stop, so police had to pursue you to pull you over,” he said.

“It’s not just a case that you tipped over the limit,” he added, referring to the fact she blew 0.84.

Ulrich said she “honestly didn’t think I

was over the limit” when she got behind the wheel.

She was convicted, fined $200 and disqualified for the minimum period of six months. She was also fined $250 for failing to stop.

Man fined for breaching AVO and given stern warning

Daniel Jonathon Altmann has been hit with a $750 fine for contravening an apprehended violence order.

Sporting a black eye and wearing a blue buttoned up shirt, the 26-year-old faced Penrith Local Court via videolink last Thursday after he was picked up on a warrant when he failed to attend court.

His lawyer said it was not a violent breach and involved him being at the protected person’s property, in contravention of a no contact order.

He also said his client had been the victim of an assault, which is why he hadn’t fronted court.

Magistrate Stephen Corry said what had to be “borne in mind” was the protected person had an acquired brain injury and was vulnerable, noting Altmann had been found to be “overbearing his will in the past”.

“Just stay away from him,” he demanded.

Man given second chance after drug supply charges

An apprentice plumber has been handed a 12-month good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to drug supply.

Penrith Local Court heard the 29-yearold, who had no previous criminal antecedence, was thought highly of and unlikely to re-offend after he was caught with 0.74 grams of drugs.

Magistrate Stephen Corry told the man that being involved in the supply of drugs was a “serious matter, especially the ongoing trade of drugs”, but accepted he did not fit into that category.

He was handed a Section 9 good behaviour bond with supervision.

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Penrith: Man produces knife after being caught with phone

Two males, one aged 23 and another 17, manipulated a cabinet in a High Street electronics store, stealing a Samsung S8 on Thursday, August 23 at 10.30am.

Stopped by people inside the store, they were then approached by security, when the 23-year-old produced a knife.

Police were called to the address.

The 17-year-old received a caution and the 23-year-old was charged with attempted theft and custody of a knife in a public place.

He is to appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, September 11.

Penrith: String of charges after man’s night out at hotel

A male has been arrested following an incident at a hotel on Station Street on Wednesday, August 22 at 7.40pm.

The 18-year-old was highly intoxicated when he was spoken to by staff about his behaviour and language.

Due to his disorderly conduct, the man was asked to leave.

As security approached the man he became aggressive.

Police, who were driving by, attended the incident where they received offensive slurs.

The man was charged with failure to leave when required, behaving in an offensive manner in a public place and resisting police in their duty.

He is to appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, September 18.

Police disappointed with behaviour of drivers

Police were very active in the community last Friday, August 24, targeting drivers with drug and alcohol tests.

Three people revealed a positive result and now await further results from a secondary test.

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Spate of fake $50 notes across the local area

A number of counterfeit $50 notes have been reported to police within the last week.

On Saturday, August 25 a number of counterfeit currencies were found on two licensed premises with the serial number EF10933116.

A group of young people were also stopped on River Road, Leonay with 25 counterfeit notes.

Another was found at Jordan Springs Shopping Centre on Sunday, August 26 with the serial number 1L08183746.

On the same day, an incident was reported at a nearby bank with more counterfeit $50 notes with the serial number IG09023166.

Police urge the public to hand in any counterfeit notes they come across to their closest police station.

Oxley Park: Police spot woman who stole petrol

A 23-year-old woman from Doonside has been arrested following two incidents of petrol theft.

On Saturday, May 19 at 9pm the woman went to a service station on Richmond Road at Marsden Park where she obtained an amount of fuel and left without paying.

On June 27 in the same black Mitsubishi Lancer she went to another petrol station on the Great Western Highway near Minchinbury where she repeated the same offence.

On Friday, August 24 at 10pm police were driving on Durham Street in Oxley Park where they spotted the vehicle.

They then stopped the car, spoke to the woman and identified her as the perpetrator. She was then arrested and given a court attendance notice.

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One of the casualties of the spill is Julie Bishop, Australia’s Foreign Minister. Bishop contested the leadership but was knocked out in the first round of voting with details later emerging that she may have been a sacrificial lamb used to drag votes away from Scott Morrison. Ultimately, her failed leadership bid has resulted in rumours that she will quit politics and is line to become Australia’s next Governor General (GG).

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Penrith resident’s frightening experience with fake telco worker NICOLA BARTON

enrith resident Leanne Marie is warning the community about potential scammers.

Alarm bells rang for the 39-year-old when answering the door to a man dressed in a Telstra uniform, demanding to fix her Internet, which wasn’t broken.

When Mrs Marie assured the man he had the wrong address, he wouldn’t take no for an answer.

“I kept saying no, I looked at my phone and it was connected perfectly. I thought they don’t normally come inside, they normally just fix the box down the street, that’s when I knew something was wrong,” she said.

After tirelessly convincing the man that he had the wrong address, he left for his car.

Peering out the window, she noticed the van had no logo on it but couldn’t write down the number plate before he sped off.

“A few minutes later I heard someone trying to open the door, I looked out the window and thought ‘oh my gosh, he’s back’. I went to the door, leaving the screen locked between us and he demanded that I let him in and that this was in fact the right address,” she said.

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Refusing to open the door, Mrs Marie repeatedly told the man to leave. She then rang Telstra to see if they had sent someone to her address.

“They said that there was no call out made, so that’s when I rang the police but they couldn’t do much because I didn’t get the number plate or ask for his ID card,” she said.

Fearful for other community members, Mrs Marie put up a Facebook post to share her experience and warn others about the potential intruder.

The status received around 2,500 shares, with another resident claiming the same happened to him.

“I don’t even want to think about what he would have done if I had let him in, the thought of elderly people believing it is really terrifying,” Mrs Marie said.

Detective Chief Inspector, Grant Healey, has urged the community to contact police if they experience suspicious behaviour.

“It is actually really positive what she did and how she handed it. People should try to write down a description of the person and their licence plate number,” he said.

Telstra asks customers to be hyper aware of scammers, and to double check by calling the company if in doubt.

Reports of incidents can be made on their website.

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Country connection Local students help drought ravaged school by donating new books LAUREN SUTTIE

hey live over 500km apart and have never met, but students from Jamisontown Public School and Pilliga Public School now share a special bond thanks to a few hundred books.

Hosting their annual Book Week fundraiser with a twist, students from Jamisontown Public School raised $500 worth of books to donate to students attending drought affected Pilliga Public School.

Organising the fundraiser, TeacherLibrarian Tracey Jones said it was great to see local families getting on board for the cause.

“We thought that it would be a great idea if our school could this year put our thoughts into those in the drought and donate books to a drought school,” she said.

“Our families have always been very helpful and generous, and it was quite lovely to see.”

Located in rural NSW, with just nine students currently enrolled, Pilliga Public School has felt the impact of the drought with many of the students’ parents doing it tough.

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Chance to pay it forward New van needed so vital service can continue helping rough sleepers in Penrith NICOLA BARTON

fter watching a YouTube video with her family, Gen Jagt knew she needed to do something about the homelessness crisis in Penrith.

Now, six years on, her organisation Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc. is feeding hundreds of rough sleepers all over the community.

“For us it’s not just about the meal, it’s the social aspect to let them know that they’re still a part of the community,” Ms Jagt said.

“We get to know these guys so well, they’re like our family.”

Every Sunday Ms Jagt, along with volunteers, creates a buffet style feast in Jamison Park. It’s here they provide information about other support services, perform medical assessments and hand out donated comfort items.

“The services are essential because they allow people to come and get a meal and use their money on other things like medication, especially throughout winter,” she said.

Volunteers deliver anything from blankets and lozenges to sunscreen and ice water. Providing comfort during extreme weather is one of their main priorities.

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“The ones who know us are always so appreciative, very excited and always greet us with big hugs,” Ms Jagt said.

“For the ones who don’t, we have to approach them a lot differently, they can be a little bit hesitant just through fear and protecting themselves. We just drop some things close by, let them know it’s there and watch them dive in once we’ve started to drive away.”

Operating solely out of their personal vehicles, they are now fundraising through GoFundMe for a professional service van.

“With 32 volunteers it’s hard to keep track of where all the equipment and items are,” she said.

“The van will allow us to not only have everything in one place, but to make us more mobile and accessible to other areas who need help.”

Currently $2050 of the $5000 has been donated.

The group also has a donation table at Jamison Park every Sunday.

“Until we have more affordable housing there is going to just be more and more people on the streets, it’s hitting everyone,” she said.

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Century of helping kids Tresillian celebrates 100 years of service and confirms exciting new partnership LAUREN SUTTIE

ustralia’s largest child and family health organisation, Tresillian, has celebrated a significant milestone after reaching 100 years of service.

Starting in 1918, the not-for-profit organisation has grown to assist more than 80,000 Australian families each year, providing advice and support services to parents navigating the often challenging and complex journey of raising children.

Celebrating the milestone at Tresillian Nepean earlier this week, CEO Robert Mills said that the organisation’s mission has developed significantly to meet the changing needs of parents today.

“When we started 100 years ago our main goal was to prevent the illness and death of a lot of babies due to poor sanitation and nutrition,” he said.

“We’ve progressed now to a strong focus on education and families and moving forward we are now doing a lot of parenting work around sleep and settling, but also in the area of mental health.”

With seven centres already established around NSW, a grant from the State Government earlier this year will see five more family and child health centres open across regional NSW, which Mr Mills said

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But the good news for the local organisation doesn’t stop there, with the recent announcement of a new partnership between ALDI and Tresillian.

Displaying Tresillian’s logo and parent

helpline on all packets of ADLI’s Mamia Nappies Australia-wide, Mr Mills said the partnership will ensure more families around Australia had access to support.

“The parent helpline will help 35,000 parents annually, they call us up and ask for advice from an expert child and family

health registered nurse. Aldi are also providing some funding for our parent helpline as part of the sponsorship agreement, so it’s actually helping us see more families,” he said.

“We can actually see ALDI really care about the families attending their stores.”

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I am proud that Penrith Council is again a Gold Sponsor of the Nepean Disability Expo, which returns to the Panthers Exhibition Marquee on September 14 and 15.

This popular event attracts crowds here every two years, and it’s always a great opportunity for people with disability and their carers to see what services, equipment and support are available and most appropriate for them. This year the free event boasts over 100 service providers and businesses, showcasing the latest products and services that help to enhance the lives of people with disability.

There are approximately 36,000 residents living with a disability in the Penrith area, including 11,000 with a profound or severe disability who need assistance with daily activities.

With the National Disability Insurance Scheme now in place, people with disabilities in the region have greater control over their lives and the services they choose.

I’d like to acknowledge the other organisations that make up the Expo organising committee: NADO, 4 Community, Afford, Thorndale Foundation, NDIA, Uniting – Ability Links, Beyond Abilities, NDCO, and Penrith Council.

Council is focused on making our city more accessible and inclusive for everyone. We launched Penrith City’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-21 last August, after extensive consultation with a wide range of people with disability, their families and other stakeholders. The priorities for action to improve the amenities and services we offer are incorporated in Council’s Delivery Program 2017-21. So access and inclusion are now part of our dayto-day business, and we can monitor and report effectively on our progress.

We know that simple changes can sometimes make a big difference to a person’s quality of life. We’ve had feedback along those lines from local residents who use the new pool hoist at Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre, or the adult change facilities we have installed in Penrith and St Marys.

I encourage you to come along and see what the Expo is all about, enjoy some food, live performances and kids entertainment. There will also be presentations from the NDIS, government agencies and disability organisations.

Visit disabilityexpo.org.au.

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Keeping it in the family Three generations working together – and they all still get on!

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local Emu Plains business is keeping things in the family with three generations working together to help create a better community.

Director of DDC Architecture + Interior Design, Geoff Ferris-Smith, admits when he opened the firm in 2012, it hadn’t been intentional that it would turn into a family affair.

But with his 75-year-old father, Bill Ferris, in charge of accounting, his son, Jarrah Ferris-Smith, a specialist in their computer program, and his sister, Megan Gennari, the office secretary, Geoff said it was an opportunity they didn’t take for granted.

“We feel it is a pretty nice thing to be able to happen because it can’t work for everybody,” he said.

“I guess it’s just a commitment to family brand and values.”

Drawing inspiration from his grandfather, who was an architect from the 1930s to ‘60s, as well as other family members, Geoff said working in architecture was his calling.

Building up the business to be one of the biggest firms in western Sydney, Geoff said they were proud to be investing in

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“My grandfather would be fascinated but he wouldn’t know what we were doing in many regards because we don’t use pens, paper, rulers or set squares. That is all gone now and everything we do is virtual reality,” he said.

And while working with your family can go either of two ways, Geoff said they hadn’t run into any trouble... yet.

“My dad always says that his dad talked him out of being an architect and he holds to that, but I know that he is very proud to see his son and daughter be able to work closely together, and he gets a huge

amount of joy working with his grandson,” he said.

“It is rewarding to be able to work with them and also still enjoy a personal relationship that doesn’t get affected by working. That is something we are proud of, we can all work together all week and still have a normal father-son relationship.”

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Fair Work inspectors to target businesses in Penrith The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit at least 200 businesses across outer west Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Wollondilly in its latest proactive compliance and education campaign.

Targeted areas include Penrith, Springwood, Picton and Katoomba.

The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting regional hotspots of non-compliance,

with the outer west Sydney and Blue Mountains region reporting high numbers of young workers in workplace disputes.

Inspectors will be checking time and wage records for compliance with workplace laws. Audits will cover a crosssection of industries, including but not limited to construction, retail, manufacturing and accommodation.

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said that young workers are vulnerable to underpayment and poor working conditions due to their lack of experience and awareness of rights.

“As in all our campaigns, we are keen to work closely with key stakeholders in the region in building a culture of compliance,” Ms Parker said.

WE’RE POWERING FORWARD MAKING ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE FOR BUSINESSES As Australia’s energy system transitions the Australian Government is making energy more affordable for businesses. We’ve turned the corner on electricity prices and reined in the power of the network companies. We’ve secured agreements with retailers to give business owners a better deal. And we’ve ensured there’s enough gas for Australians before it’s shipped off shore.

It’s actions like these today that power a more affordable energy future.

Hot water flows at The Haven

A brand new hot water service has been installed at The Haven in Penrith thanks to Rinnai and local company Hix Group.

The Haven is a refuge for women and their children fleeing domestic violence or who are at risk of homelessness.

“Hix Group are proud to be able to support The Haven by banding together with Rinnai to arrange for the installation of a brand new 400L Hot Water Service, to make sure there were no more cold showers for the residents at the house,” said Hix Group General Manager, Lea Hicks.

“Our incredible teams from Hix Plumbing Services and Hix Electrical & Data Services, two of Hix Group’s divisions, worked together to upgrade and install not only the huge tank, which was donated

by Rinnai, but to ensure the electrical services could handle the load.”

Mrs Hicks said it was always a priority of Hix Group to support local charities in need.

“Hopefully this will make life much more comfortable for the families who find themselves at The Haven, especially during these very cold winter days,” she said.

Church milestone St Thomas’ Anglican Church at Mulgoa will recognise its 180th anniversary in September.

To celebrate this milestone the church will be holding a special service at 9.30am on Sunday, September 16 to which members of the local community are warmly invited to attend.

A special morning tea will follow immediately after the service.

The first Anglican Bishop in Australia, the Right Reverend William Broughton consecrated the newly finished St Thomas’ Anglican Church on September 13, 1838.

The church building was designed by architect James Chadley.

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Penrith Mayor John Thain helped officially open the show on Saturday, with the event’s 175th anniversary being celebrated.

Penrith Paceway CEO Lorraine Pozza said the show was a great success.

“The Show Society would like to thank all of the section heads and volunteers who gave up their time to contribute towards this important annual event,” she said.

“A special thanks to the numerous sponsors and donors who continue to support our annual Show.”

Penrith High’s winning chess team hopes to call ‘checkmate’ on rivals LAUREN SUTTIE

eti or not, Penrith Selective High School’s senior grade chess team are on their way to the Sydney Inter Regional Finals after recently being crowned regional champions.

Year 12 student Kashish Christian and her Year 11 peers Neil Chan, Ashley Xia and Maninder Singh, have spent the last 10 weeks battling it out in the NSW Junior Chess League (NSWJCL), Metropolitan West Region Division.

Beating the Girraween High School’s B team 4-0 at the start of the month, the students secured the win. Team leader Kashish said the team were now looking forward to their next challenge. “It was just nice to win, and we are really excited for the future because now we get to play the big teams and hopefully win,� she said.

Finishing up the competition with a total of 38 points, teacher and Chess Coordinator from Penrith Selective High School, Helen Leis, said the win was a credit to the team who have balanced exams, study, sport and illness with playing. “I find it really amazing that they got through things like the exams and just managing their study,� she said.

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Maninder Singh, Ashley Xia, Kashish Christian and Neil Chan. Photo: Melinda Jane “They don’t even practice because they are so dedicated to their study, that is what they put all their effort into, so their chess playing is natural.�

The team is now set to compete in the Sydney Inter Regional Finals, where they

will go up against the winning school teams from Sydney’s north, south, east and south-west, with the winner being crowned the Sydney School Chess Champions for 2018. “The games will challenge us because

we will be playing with people who have played chess competitively before,� Kashish said.

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James grew up in Sydney and graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry in 2011 at the University of Sydney. Prior to this he graduated with a Degree in Adv. Science with 1st class honours in Neuroscience.

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For the past six years festival organisers, Q-dance, have run various projects within the Penrith area to say thank you to the local community and organisations that support it.

This year Q-dance put out a call to the

community to come up with a fundraising idea, which was answered by local Louanna-Rose Johnson, who decided to ask her family and friends to join in a birthday charity walk instead of giving her presents.

Joining 30 friends and family members last weekend, Ms Johnson raised $1,200 for House With No Steps.

“Louanna is a true inspiration for us and our whole community,” a Q-dance spokesperson said.

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ome-grown indie filmmaker, Andrew Gordon is fighting his way to the top after receiving awards for his feature-length work that was filmed in Penrith.

The 27-year-old has recently received the ‘Best First-Time Filmmaker’ award at the Auckland International Film Festival and was a semi-finalist at the Phoenix Film Festival in Melbourne. “It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, first time around you’ve got no credit history or followers so you just don’t know how people are going to respond to your work,� Mr Gordon said. ‘Memories of Michael’ centres around an MMA fighter, who finds out he has a terminal illness. His last dying wish is to beat a rival competitor as he doesn’t want to be remembered as second best.

The film took a total of three years and $60,000 to produce. “The money that went into it is equivalent to going to film school for three years but I figure I’ve learned so many things that you wouldn’t get from a degree, I just wanted a more practical approach,� he said.

As a student at Blaxland High School, where he completed an Entertainment course, Mr Gordon knew that this was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.

In the off hours of his retail job, he wrote, produced, directed and played the lead role in the film. “The process was quite different than

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Show your support to Legacy on ‘Badge Day’ next week

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Legacy Juniors Stanley Massam, from South Penrith, and Kaylea Allcroft, from Sydney Legacy. Legacy’s ‘Badge Day’ will be held on September 7.

Andrew Gordon what I thought it would be, filming went rather smoothly but getting into postproduction and seeing it come together step by step was a real eye opener,� he said.

Throughout the month of September, $5 from every DVD purchased will be donated to the Buy a Bale initiative, to provide support to struggling farmers. “As struggling artists trying to get a foothold in the industry, we understand what it’s like to struggle in this country.

We know how hard these guys are doing it at the moment, so we saw this as a great opportunity to support them,� Mr Gordon said. ‘Memories of Michael’ is available for purchase on eBay.

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t started out in 1942 with the sale of buttons and stamps and, while the merchandise has evolved, the message during Legacy Week has remained the same; for every serving Australian there is more than one life at stake.

That is why locals are being encouraged to show their support to the families of ill or fallen veterans by buying a badge, bear or other merchandise during Legacy Week on September 2 to 8.

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To donate, visit www.legacy.com.au/ sydney or you can buy Legacy merchandise on ‘Badge Day’, September 7 at Westfield Penrith, Bunnings, Penrith RSL, and at shopping centres and train stations.

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enrith face one of the NRL’s toughest tasks this Friday to finish the regular season and while it’s a brilliant test of strength ahead of the Finals, there’s legitimate fear this could be a massacre at AAMI Park.

The Panthers are stumbling towards September, losing their last two matches and struggling to match the intensity of their opponents at the pointy end of the season.

Melbourne meanwhile are looking to confirm the Minor Premiership on Friday night, and will farewell Billy Slater in what will be his last regular season home game at AAMI Park. It is a formidable mountain Penrith must climb.

This match has been made even tougher with the loss of one of the game’s best defensive centres, Dean Whare, to a broken arm. It makes that right hand side vulnerable to Melbourne’s superior attack.

But Penrith have been boosted by the return of James Maloney, who should add some structure to Penrith’s attack.

On paper, Penrith should be a good chance in this game but as we’ve seen too many times this season, it’s just not translating to strong showings on the field. The side is ill-disciplined, lacking cohesion and takes too long to click into gear. The Warriors proved last week you can lock Penrith out of a game in the first 15 to 20 minutes and Melbourne is certainly capable of doing just that, perhaps even quicker.

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tackle rate. It shows a complete disrespect for the game, their opponents and most importantly themselves. It is also reflective of a side playing without confidence and a clear direction.

Melbourne aren’t necessarily playing their best football despite sitting on top of the ladder and in fact don’t really top any of the key statistics heading into the final round. But as always, their game management is superb and it’s what won them last week’s scrappy match against the Titans on the Gold Coast.

There’s no doubt the Storm will make errors in this game (in fact, they’ve made more handling errors this year than any other side in the competition) but it’s all about Penrith capitalising on those mistakes and the side has shown nothing in recent weeks to prove that they will.

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complete their sets strongly, kick well and show a legitimate intent from the moment the game kicks off.

If you beat Melbourne in Melbourne, you complete at over 85 per cent and you frustrate them out of the game. Penrith has it in them, but for most of the season it has remained bottled up.

I do believe Maloney’s return will make this more of a contest than it originally seemed to be, but you just get the feeling Penrith is waiting for the Finals.

I said last week I had almost reached the point of frustration when it came to the Panthers, but gave them the benefit of the doubt against the Warriors.

There’s no benefit of the doubt this week. I’ll still be flying the Panthers flag proudly and boy do I hope they cause a monumental upset, but I just can’t see the Storm dropping this.

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PANTHER RUMBLINGS

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PEACHEY NOT STAYING » There’s plenty of speculation around at

the moment about Tyrone Peachey wanting to stay at the Panthers next season despite signing a lucrative deal to join the Gold Coast Titans. I’m told by key officials at Panthers that there’s been no formal approach by Peachey or his management to Penrith regarding the possibility of staying at the foot of the Mountains.

Even if that did happen, Penrith would be unlikely to be able to accommodate him due to salary cap constraints. As I understand it, Peachey is still committed to the Titans deal but with a young family, he’s concerned about moving away from the support network he has in Sydney. Watch this space but as it stands Peachey is still heading to the glitter strip in 2019.

Tyrone Peachey and Dylan Edwards

» There’s also been rumours floating

around about James Maloney’s future at Penrith. The 32-year-old, who is set to return from a knee injury tonight against Melbourne, has been linked to the Gold Coast with reports he’s unhappy at Penrith after just one season. However, I’ve been told there’s no truth to the story and Maloney will definitely be at the club next season. The Titans apparently made a casual approach to Maloney’s manager about his availability but were quickly told to look elsewhere.

» Panthers General Manager Phil Gould

certainly raised some eyebrows this week when he suggested injured fullback Dylan Edwards could make a shock return if Penrith reached the Preliminary Final.

I’m told the club’s medical staff were a little bemused by the claim as while Edwards would most likely be physically fit for such a return, all his rehabilitation plans have been focused around a 2019 comeback. Edwards suffered a serious shoulder injury back in April and the Panthers haven’t been able to adequately cover the fullback position since.

» All is quiet on the search for a new

coach at the moment but I can tell you the club remains very confident that Ivan Cleary will switch from the Tigers to the foot of the Mountains in time for the 2019 season. Penrith are treading care-

fully given the Tigers’ initial response to the Cleary rumours but with the Tigers playing their final game of the season this weekend and now out of Finals contention, you can expect the topic to reignite through September and October.

» Horrible news for one of the game’s

best defensive centres with Dean Whare ruled out for the next month of football with a broken arm. Best case scenario for the 28-year-old would be a return for the Grand Final, if the Panthers manage to turn their fortunes around and make it that far. It was better news for hooker Wayde Egan, with his knee injury not as bad as first thought – ensuring he’ll play again this season.

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» The schedule for week one of the Finals will be released by the NRL on Sunday night with the final game of the season – Brisbane’s clash with Manly at Suncorp

Stadium – likely to have some bearing on the final finishing positions. Tickets to Finals games will go on sale on Monday morning to Members. Meanwhile, club captains of all eight teams participating in the Finals will gather at Allianz Stadium on Monday for the annual media session.

It’ll be the third year in a row the Panthers have attended the media call and incredibly Penrith will send their third captain along in as many years. Matt Moylan did the duties in 2016, Peter Wallace in 2017 and James Maloney will be sent this year.

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anthers Stadium will host a whopping seven games this weekend as the NSWRL Finals Series officially gets underway.

The local venue will be home to all four Intrust Super Premiership (ISP) Finals, while Panthers Stadium will also host three Jersey Flegg Cup Finals this Saturday and Sunday.

Penrith will take part in two Finals games on Saturday afternoon. The minor premiership-winning Panthers will take on the Canterbury Bulldogs in an ISP Qualifying Final at 1.10pm, while immediately after Penrith will take on the Cronulla Sharks in a Jersey Flegg Qualifying Final at 3.15pm.

If both sides manage to win their respective week one Finals games, they will each advance to the Preliminary Final and will be just one win away from a Grand Final appearance.

Speaking with Extra Time, Panthers ISP captain Kaide Ellis is excited to be playing the first week of the Finals at home against the Bulldogs.

“It’ll be good not to travel and stay local.

Having Finals at your home ground is pretty cool,” he said.

“The Bulldogs are a really tough side, every time I’ve played them they’ve always been the hardest games.

“They are just a big side and have a strong power game, we can’t underestimate them. They are always close games, always tough games.”

After a strong regular season where they only dropped four games, Penrith are in a very strong position to become back to back ISP Premiers.

Ellis, who made his NRL debut earlier this year, said it’s still been a tough season for his young side despite their consistency at the top of the ladder.

“That’s always the hard thing after winning the competition last year, every game everyone is coming for you,” he said.

“At the start of the season we knocked that on the head, we said ‘last year is last year and this year is this year’. We can’t expect our success last season to get us over.

“It’s a completely different side and I think everyone’s just bought in, and it seems to be working.”

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anthers superstar Nathan Cleary has admitted he’s not currently playing to his potential, which he says is having a detrimental effect on his side.

With Penrith limping towards the Finals, the 20-year-old has accepted the blame for his side’s poor form in recent weeks.

Cleary said he isn’t happy with how he’s playing at the moment.

“My form is not where I want it to be, it’s been a bit inconsistent and I’m working hard to turn that around,” he said.

“My form’s had an impact on how the team is playing and that’s disappointing for me to know that I’m letting the boys down.

“I’m working hard to turn it around and hopefully I can do it this weekend leading into the Finals.”

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“As a halfback of a team you are always going to get targeted more, it’s just something you’ve got to deal with and move forward,” he said.

“I just have to keep working hard and try and add things to my game to try and counter that.”

Penrith have an almighty road trip to end the regular season, a date with the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park.

Not only will it be champion Billy Slater’s last official home game at the venue, the Storm will also be playing for the Minor Premiership.

The Panthers haven’t won in the Victorian capital since 2005, but Cleary believes there’s no better time to end that hoodoo than the present.

“I think that’s motivation enough there,” he said of Penrith’s record in Melbourne.

“I think the way we’ve been playing the last six weeks, no one’s happy about it

Star halfback Nathan Cleary chats with the media on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane but it’s a massive opportunity this Friday night to turn it around and put in a really good performance.”

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Despite their rough record of late, Cleary

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“I think we can. I think this weekend is a very good opportunity to prove ourselves and turn our season around,” he said.

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Will Maloney be the difference for Penrith?

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e’s back. And just in the nick of time.

James Maloney, who, to paraphrase John Cleese and his Monty Python friends, can switch very easily from being the messiah to a very naughty boy, is here to save the day for the Panthers.

Not that anybody inside Panthers HQ will be talking in those terms, of course.

Cameron Ciraldo, along with any player who walks anywhere near a microphone before the game against Melbourne, will be making all the right noises about not relying on Maloney’s return to spark the Panthers’ season back to life.

The reality, however, is that the one-time ladder-leaders need something, anything, to remind them of how good they can be after two straight losses have seen them drop outside the top four entering the final round of the minor premiership.

And when it comes to providing that elusive x-factor, there are few players who can bring the swagger back to a team the way Maloney can.

At his best, it looks like he’s cornered the market in confidence. The ball sings from his hands and he puts players into holes

with ridiculous ease.

But having sat out two weeks with a knee injury, will he be able to slide straight back into the combinations that were working so well for the Panthers earlier in the season?

The upside of that oversupply of confidence is a belief that he can throw any pass, at any time, and hit a teammate squarely on the chest. The downside is that the same belief leads him to throwing more intercepts to opposition players than any other five-eighth in recent memory.

It gave Brad Fittler heartburn in the State of Origin series. It probably caused Anthony Griffin to deal with an extra ulcer or two before his tenure came to an end, and Cameron Ciraldo was given an immediate introduction to the double-edged sword that is the Maloney passing game when the veteran playmaker threw yet another pass for an intercept try against the Titans in the new coach’s debut in Round 22.

Throw in the defensive misses that were coming at an alarming rate while Maloney played with injury before being forced onto the sideline, and there’ll be some

nervous men in the coach’s box come kickoff time at AAMI Park.

It might turn out that playing against one of his old clubs is precisely what Maloney needs to help re-ignite their season.

Playing against Melbourne as a Shark in

2017, the two-time premiership winner kicked a decisive field goal in a Cronulla victory at AAMI Park, and if the scores are close on Friday night, you know he’ll have no hesitation in stepping up and saying to his teammates, “Boys, I’ve got this”.

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A few surprises in my team of the year

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nother NRL season is almost over and it’s time to select my Team of the Year for 2018. The players I’ve selected have enjoyed outstanding seasons for their respective clubs and deserve the recognition. My Team of the Year is…

1. Kalyn Ponga (Knights) What an outstanding true rookie season!

Kalyn had all the pressure on him and lived up to the hype.

2. David Fusitu’a (Warriors) David’s not only an incredible finisher but his starts to sets have helped the Warriors gain plenty of success this season.

3. Latrell Mitchell (Roosters) Latrell was in devastating form leading into Origin and became an even bigger threat after it. For a 20-year-old, he’s the elite centre in the world right now.

4. Esan Marsters (Tigers) I like the way he’s trending. Esan is a great goalkicker, he made his Test debut for the Kiwis, and had a very good season for a Tigers team that missed the top eight.

5. Blake Ferguson (Roosters) You need wingers to get your sets started

these days and there wasn’t many better than Blake this season.

6. Cameron Munster (Storm) Cam is probably the form player of the competition at the moment. He competes on every single play and I love watching him do his thing.

7. Luke Brooks (Tigers) Luke had a very good start to the year for the Tigers and I think relished having the leadership of an older guy around him in Benji Marshall.

8. Andrew Fifita (Sharks) Andrew is probably the premier front rower in the NRL. He gets his metres up, is hard to tackle and has played more minutes per game this year than he has his whole career.

9. Cameron Smith (Storm) I could have picked Damien Cook but reputation and how he manages games gives Cam Smith the slight edge for me.

10. David Klemmer (Bulldogs) For a side that was struggling all year, David’s constant metres, effort and leading from the front has been inspirational for the Bulldogs this season.

11. Tyson Frizell (Dragons)

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12. Boyd Cordner (Roosters) Boyd captained NSW to an Origin series win. He plays 80 minutes each week and is tough, hard-nosed and uncompromising.

13. Sam Burgess (Rabbitohs)

Sam’s led from the front all year and is always involved in the game. He’s probably the best Englishman rugby league’s ever seen.

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EXCITEMENT BUILDS AHEAD OF WOMEN’S COMPETITION » The countdown is on to the inaugural NRL Holden Women’s Premiership, with matches to run alongside the NRL Finals, which begin next week. The trophy has now been revealed, with players from all four teams competing in the competition gathering in Sydney to check it out last weekend. NRL Senior Manager of the women’s elite competition, Tiffany Slater, said the excitement and anticipation amongst fans and players alike was growing by the day. “Some of the best female athletes across Australia and New Zealand will be on show as part of our first ever Premiership,” she said.

» In a landmark decision, the New

South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) and Country Rugby League (CRL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will involve formal discussions in relation to a possible merger that would see rugby league in NSW governed by one body for the first time in more than 80 years. The merger would allow for significantly more com-

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hile today’s generation are wondering if Kiki loves them, there is still a generation of people out there wondering if Annie is OK. Before Drake, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and today’s chart toppers, there was Michael Jackson, one of the world’s greatest all-round performers who seemed to be able to create a hit song every time he put pen to paper.

And while Michael had his fair share of admirers, there has been no shortage of tributes to the late singer since his passing in 2009.

One of the ultimate tribute acts that has enabled Michael’s legacy to live on is the world-class production, Michael Jackson – The Legacy Tour, produced and directed by Texan, William Hall.

Embodying the voice, the dance, the character and persona of the legendary performer, Hall said his love for MJ started at a young age.

“I might have been maybe five-yearsold when I heard him and that was it,” he said.

“He was just so unique, there was no one like him.”

Performing since the age of three, it was a chance visit by a concert promoter that led Hall to the path that would ultimately

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make him one of the world’s best Michael Jackson tribute artists.

“Long story short I was in college and I was singing in a band at that time and we would sing and do sets in between classes,” he said.

“One particular day there was a concert promoter and he walked up to me after the group finished and invited me to go on the road as a Michael Jackson act.

“At that time I said ‘no’, I was really young and I was just having fun, but then I went home and I thought about it and I said ‘why not?’ So I put together a show and took it on the road and one thing led to another.”

Having met the King of Pop a few times, Hall said it was meeting and performing for Michael’s mother in 2011 that would forever be one of the most special moments of his unique career.

And while there might not ever be another performer like Michael Jackson, Hall said being able to let his legacy live on was the ultimate reward.

“That is my favourite part, just being able to do that, especially knowing that he is no longer here and being able to keep his legacy alive like that... I absolutely love it,” he said.

Michael Jackson, The Legacy Tour will be at the Evan Theatre at Penrith Panthers on Friday, September 7 at 8pm.

Tickets start from $49.35. To book or for more information, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.

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lassical music fans are in for a very special treat as Penrith Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming performance is set to feature some of the most sensitive and emotional compositions to ever be penned.

The local orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s sixth symphony, ‘Pathétique’ and Mozart’s ‘Sinfonia Concertante for Violin & Viola’, which will be featured alongside new work from the winner of PSO’s Young Composer Prize, Kezia Yap. PSO Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Paul Terracini, said he found Tchaikovsky’s sixth symphony one of

the most complete symphonies of all.

“The work takes us from the extremes of human elation in the third movement, with some of the most exhilarating music ever written, to the depths of human tragedy in the final movement, with some of the saddest music ever penned,” he said.

The journey of the symphony fully tests the musicians of the orchestra as they interpret Tchaikovsky’s grand final offering with the music exploiting the colour, power and versatility of the symphony orchestra.

Penrith Symphony Orchestra will be performing at The Joan this Saturday, September 1 at 8pm. Tickets start at $25. To book, visit thejoan.com.au.

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Taking the classic story of love and revenge, the young local artists from notfor-profit GradCo.Studio, have re-imagined the play as a western-Sydney family drama, focused around a strong female hero, Hannah.

The tale opens with the audience meeting Hannah, who has just received a visit by the ghost of her father who pleads with her to seek revenge on his murderer.

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Written through the eyes of western Sydney, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking piece that poses the question – is it better to be or not to be?

‘Hannah’ will be performed at The Emerging Artist Sharehouse in Erskineville from Tuesday, September 4 to Saturday, September 8 at 8.30pm. Tickets start at $20. To book, call 9550 6087 or visit www.sydneyfringe.com.au.

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Mozart and Tchaikovsky – The Joan From $60, 8pm 4723 7600 Blake Tailor – Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5pm 1300 PANTHERS Empire – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Angels, Oils and Divinyls Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4545 0428 M7 Band – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 B2M – The Joan From $30, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Aurora Li w/ Breathing Underwater – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Confetti Disco Band – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 St Marys Spring Festival – Queen Street Free entry, 9am 9833 3433 The Fortunes – Blacktown Workers $30, 8pm 9830 0600 The Westies Markets – Glenmore Park Town Centre Free entry, 9am www.thewesties.com.au Plenty Serious TALK TALK – Riverside From $28, 8pm 8839 3399

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The Frocks – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Mulgoa Road Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 From Screen To Stage – St Marys RSL $25, 8.30pm 9623 6555 Alive in the 70s – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 9pm 8822 2444 Where Were You…? – John Lees Centre From $20, 8pm 4735 5422 Kevin Bloody Wilson – Blacktown Workers $55, 8pm 9830 0600 The Unbelievable Truth – Gang Gang Gallery From $45, 10am 4782 5674 Blue Bazaar – Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre Free entry, 10am 0423 140 163

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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

Triangle Park comes to life with music and food Witness the brand new Triangle Park come to life today (Friday, August 31) for its first event, ‘Alive After 5’. Helping you to kick off the weekend with a bang, the park will be transformed with ambient tunes and mouth watering foods from local favourites: High Street Social, Siam Cuisine, Cook’s Castle and Underground Coffee Roasters. The event itself is free to attend, with the fun starting at 4.30pm.

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Ê Channel Seven’s new dating show ‘Take Me Out’ will premiere this Monday, September 3 at 7.30pm. Hosted by comedian Joel Creasey, ‘Take Me Out’ sees a single male player introduced to a panel of 30 girls, who he tries to persuade to keep their lights on so he can choose one for a potential date on the Gold Coast.

Sounds cringeworthy but I’ll give it a watch!

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‘TAKE ME OUT’ CHANNEL SEVEN SEPTEMBER 3

Ê Popular US sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory’ is ending after its upcoming 12th season. Despite a slow start, ‘Big Bang’ has been ratings gold for Channel Nine in recent years. The final season will go to air next year. Ê Channel Seven drama ‘800 Words’ has been axed after four seasons. The series will wrap up in October. Ê Channel Ten is casting for a new renovation show titled ‘Reno Swap’. Producers are on the hunt for sets of neighbours, friends or relatives in Sydney to redesign and decorate three rooms in each other’s houses. The catch is applicants must know others, living either next door or very close, who are also looking for a renovation. To apply, visit go.mycastingnet. com/Apply/Show/RenoSwap. Ê ABC comedy ‘Back in Very Small Business’ premieres on Wednesday, September 5 at 9pm. The series is a revival of ‘Very Small Business’, which went to air about a decade ago. Ê Still on revivals, and MTV is bringing back ‘The Hills’. A spin-off of ‘Laguna Beach’, ‘The Hills’ focused on the lives of six young women from California. The

original series ran from 2006 to 2010.

‘The Hills: New Beginnings’ will reunite original cast members, alongside their children and friends, and follow their personal and professional lives while living in Los Angeles. The series will premiere in 2019.

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I watched every new show during Channel Ten’s Pilot Week last week and, I must say, I really enjoyed a few of them.

While ‘Skit Happens’, ‘Disgrace’ and ‘Drunk History’ were off the mark for me, I really liked ‘Taboo’, ‘Dave’, ‘Trial

By Kyle’ and ‘Kinne Tonight’. We should know in the next couple of months which shows will come back with a full series next year.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

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Rambunctious Rams – you’re keen to call the shots but remember there’s a big difference between leading others and just being plain bossy. Domineering behaviour will lead to unnecessary dramas. So slip on your humility hat, as Venus encourages you to be a consultative Lamb (especially in close relationships). Then the New Moon urges you to establish a regular exercise routine and make healthier food choices.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Personal projects plus romantic and platonic relationships are favoured and it’s a wonderful week to mix business with plenty of pleasure. You’ll also gain some useful insights into the previously hidden motivations of a child, teenager, lover or friend. If you’re feeling restless, get out of the house or office and into the great outdoors so you can tune into the world around you.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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When it comes to financial arrangements and shared resources, you need to be proactive and practical. Mars encourages taking action, while Saturn cautions you to do your homework thoroughly first.

And are you utilising your mercurial talents? Make it a priority to showcase your marvellous mind this week. It’s also time to talk things through with a trusted family member, as Friday’s Grand Earth Trine inspires clever conversation.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

It’s a wonderful week to improve close relationships and community connections, as the Grand Earth Trine increases your communication skills, creativity and concentration. So do your best to capitalise on any lucky opportunities that come your way. But be careful you don’t make a comment (in person or online) that can easily be misconstrued. Your sense of direction is also scrambled.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

It’s a wonderful week to initiate work projects and expand your professional influence, as the Grand Earth Trine boosts your public profile. With Uranus showcasing your unique talents, you’re ready to shine! Be inspired by Freddie Mercury: “I always knew I was a star. And now, the rest of the world seems to agree”.

But with Neptune scrambling your business acumen, get a second opinion before making a financial decision.

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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

This week the Sun, Moon and Mercury move through Virgo, so you’ll be bold and extra brainy as you dazzle others with your methodical mind, broad general knowledge and close attention to detail.

It’s the perfect time to analyse, research and problem-solve in proactive ways.

Plus, with a boost from the Grand Earth Trine, you can climb any mountain and sail any stormy sea.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

This week Venus visits your sign, and there’s a powerful and productive Grand Earth Trine. So you’ll be able to put a positive spin on a perceived failure, as you metaphorically transform an ugly pig’s ear into a beautiful silk purse! And do you feel stuck in the middle of a complicated family problem? If you want to get a recalcitrant relative onside, then tap into your natural diplomatic talents as you answer queries and clarify concerns.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22 Education, joint ventures and group projects are favoured this week, as you display your leadership skills for all to see. There are opportunities for advancement via connections within your local community, but it will take creative teamwork and sustained effort to turn a lucky break into a long-term success. It’s also time to get some firm direction, as you formulate and articulate your goals.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Spontaneous Sagittarius – you have a natural knack for putting your foot firmly in your mouth. With Mercury and the New Moon activating your career zone, patching up problems with students, colleagues, clients or customers will be easier now than at other times. Your communication skills are firing, so make sure you’re using them. Friday’s Grand Earth Trine is fortuitous for business and financial matters.

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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Are you smack-bang in the middle of a major stuff-up (and feeling super stressed?) With Saturn moving slowly through your sign (until 2020) avoid the tendency to be a nit-picking perfectionist.

And don’t be afraid of making messy mistakes … and learning from them. As Beyonce observes: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow”.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

This week there is a powerful Grand Earth Trine between your ruler Uranus, Mercury and Saturn. Which encourages you to bite the bullet and make a definitive decision. In order to make the best choice, look for smart, innovative strategies that can co-exist with the current status quo. Old and new can work well together! Sunday’s magical New Moon indicates a major shift of gear involving an intimate relationship or property issue.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Perceptive Pisces – your intuition will help you find the appropriate way to handle a delicate situation with a worried loved one or a frazzled friend. Don’t underestimate your ability to calm and console others. But promising more than you can deliver is a danger this week. If you pace yourself and take practical baby steps, then you’ll get things done without too much confusion and chaos.

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The important difference between price and value Developing a budget requires answering some important questions...

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When developing a spending plan (or budget), an easy trap to fall into is focusing on the cost of something as opposed to the value. Quite simply, just because something is cheap, doesn’t mean purchasing it is OK and, conversely, not all high cost expenses should be avoided.

My golden rule with developing a spending plan is that money spent on things important to you is, in general, money well spent. It is actually likely that the things that add most value to you are also going to be more expensive.

When we focus on the cost of something as opposed to the value it brings, it will result in a bias towards low cost expenditure. This can also lead to death by a million cuts; “it’s only a few dollars”, over and over again, adds up pretty quickly.

With this focus, a lot of your expenditure will be on things that add no real value to your life. It can also lead to purchasing poorer quality items and false economy; the cheaper item may not last as long or be as useful as a more expensive but higher quality item.

If we change our focus and base our decisions on the value that it brings to us rather than the cost, it will reframe our spending decisions. It is likely that we

will make fewer purchases that may cost more, but will be more meaningful to us.

If we look at each transaction with the first priority of how this adds value to my life, most times the answer will be that it doesn’t. This mindset will remove a lot of meaningless spending. It will also free up income to be spent on more expensive, but more meaningful items. It will see us allocating our income to the things that we deem most important. This usually results in a higher standard of living.

Bringing lunch from home three days a week instead of spending $15 per day on something that provides little enjoyment, will save $45 a week. That $45

could be used to have a lovely lunch with your partner on the weekend that you will both enjoy and value. Although they are both essentially ‘just buying lunch’, they are not the same thing. This is an example of basing the decision on value rather than cost. The cost of the weekend lunch is more, but the value is much greater.

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Pets are often attracted to plants and flowers, but some pose a potentially fatal risk...

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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.

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We know good government is vitally important but events in recent weeks and months, even years, have left many of us feeling deeply frustrated, even despairing at how events have played out.

Governments, no matter who they are, are given responsibility by God, to rule for the good of all.

Issues of justice, fairness, equal distribution of resources, and protecting the weak and vulnerable, should be at the very centre of the list of a government’s charter of care.

Of course some do this better than others, but in recent times many of us have expressed great disappointment at what we have seen.

At least in Australia we have the privilege that we can participate in the democratic process so that through either elections or petitioning our elected representatives, we can remind them of their responsibilities.

Yet, we have an even bigger privilege!

The Apostle Paul in the Bible’s letter of 1 Timothy writes these important words; “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, and intercessions be made for everyone – for kings and all those in

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.

Unfortunately there is generally no antidote to any plant toxins. Treatment is generally supportive and involves decontamination and fluid therapy. Prevention is always far better than cure.

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How valuable this is! Praying to God for good, godly government so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives!

Sadly, for many, prayer is the last thing they do when all else has failed, but the Bible has a very different perspective.

Prayer for those in authority should be the first thing we do; humbly calling on God to raise up governments who work for peace and justice.

Looking to God who loves and sustains us, praying for godly government, for those who have authority is an important responsibility in which every person can play a part.

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New Zealand’s South Island is just waiting to be explored

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Christchurch, known for its English heritage may have been shaken by a series of tectonic occurrences, but the resilience of the people has not been stirred. The heart of the greater Canterbury region, albeit bruised and battered, welcomes visitors who now experience an extraordinary entrepreneurial spirit, by combining urban regeneration and innovation with heritage, culture, exhilarating activity and large doses of fun.

Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city.

On its banks are cycling paths, Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. Sadly many historic stone buildings were destroyed in the earthquakes.

Kilmore Street’s Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn, a traditional English-style pub, continues to dispense a munificent range of hand-picked beers, groaning plates and wonderful hospitality.

Venture out of town along narrow roads hugging the curvaceous cliffs to Governors Bay, and give in to temptation at She Chocolat, a chocolaterie and restaurant, before passing cheeseries, dodging cyclists and joggers, up hills and down dales to harbourside Akaroa.

Nestled in the centre of an ancient

volcano, this former home to early whalers and sealers, has morphed into myriad galleries, knick-knack shops, sidewalk cafes featuring ‘fush ‘n’ chups’ and just a stagger up the hill is the Giant’s House, built in 1880. The former bank manager’s house, a folly-bizarre work-in-progress by artist Josie Martin for more than 20 years, began with digging up shards of old china, mirror, glass and mosaic-ing the front step area. It turned into an obsession of flamboyance, whimsical and totally eccentric, often monolithic theatrical displays.

Along every kilometre there’s something to take your breath away. Ooh and aah at dinky villages, lush fields carpeted with flowers, gamboling lambs and frisky deer. Queue for a Jimmy’s pie at Roxburgh and stop for refreshments at Alexander, before arriving at the tourist town of Queenstown, a magnet for ardent adventure seekers even out of ski season, as well as gallivanting food heads and wine aficionados.

Arrive at Rees Lakeside Residences and be prepared for a beautiful surprise.

Superbly positioned, just steps away from the shores of the dazzling blue Lake Wakatipu, with the snow-capped aptly named Remarkables as a backdrop, are over-generous three-bedroom villas.

They are adjacent to, but separate from The Rees Hotel main building.

Stroll around Queenstown’s waterfront where the vintage steamship TSS Earnshaw docks, call into Patagonia

Chocolates and dine at Fishbone where chef/owner Darren Lovell boasts fish fresh off the local boats, local vegetables some from Fishbone’s kitchen garden and cooking so every ingredient sings in perfect harmony.

Walk around the historic gold town of Arrowtown and discover Glenorchy, a small settlement nestled at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, where the mosscovered forests received worldwide attention as one of the settings for Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’.

For an unforgettable experience including the journey, Milford Sound and the 1.25 million hectare Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu World Heritage area, book an overnight cruise. From still dark waters loom sheer rocky cliffs, forests clinging to the slopes, raging water falls everywhere, fur seals basking on rocks, rare crested penguins, tiny blue penguins and bottlenose dolphins.

Excitement of a different kind can be found at Kawarau Bridge, the birthplace of bungy jumping where adrenalinejunkies trust their lives to lengths of rope and elastic, diving 43m below. Not your thrill? How about the exhilarating Shotover jet boat ride travelling at 85km/h precariously close to walls of the narrow Skippers Canyon, twisting, spinning out and around at a full 360 degrees and often in just 10cm of water.

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Fungal nails are annoying and unsightly, but there’s plenty of ways to tackle them...

Kaitlin Harms Podiatrist OnePointHealth 4732 5188 onepointhealth.com.au

Onychomycosis, or a fungal nail infection, are extremely common amongst the general population.

Coming up to the warmer months we will begin to see an increase in people coming into the clinic concerned about their fungal nails. There are a number of reasons why people want to get rid of them – most common is due to the fact it changes the nail colour often to something that people consider ugly!

A fungal infection of the nail can also cause the nail to become thickened, or alternatively brittle and crumbly depending on the type of infecting pathogen.

There are a few options when it comes to treating these nasty looking things: • Natural anti-fungals such as tea tree oil • Medicated topical treatments such as Loceryl or Daktarin • Oral medication • Laser therapy A lot of people that come in have already trialled the topical agents, usually with little success and we tend to find a lot of people use it for a short period of time and then stop. The success of topical treatments depends largely on usercompliance. It sounds simple only putting

a treatment on a few times a week, but it’s surprising how hard it can be to stick to it! The reason why it is so important to be diligent with treatment is the fact that our toenails grow slowly.

For example, the big toenail can take over 12 months to fully grow through, and it is necessary to use the treatment until all of the infection grows out.

Laser therapy is a relatively new treatment option that we offer at OnePointHealth. The Lunula laser that we use

takes 12 minutes to complete on each foot and requires weekly treatments for 6-8 weeks. The aim of this treatment is to increase the speed of nail growth whilst killing off fungal spores. As the nail grows faster, we are able to clip away the infected portions and monitor the new nail growing through.

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DAY TRIP: Hornsby Nestled within the busy streets of west Hornsby, Lisgar Gardens Garden is a peaceful hillside garden overflowing with flowers. flowers The gardens cover an area of 6.5 acres and are built on o a steep hillside, with more than 90 varieties of camellia camell blossoming among the stunning green landscape. scape While the camellias are undoubtedly the garden’s biggest bigges drawing point, they are complemented by other species speci including rhododendrons, azaleas and gardenias along with native trees and ferns. This lovely floral setting setti is very popular for weddings, and also features a covered pavilion area, with the garden available for hire cove for special occasions. There’s plenty to explore in the gardens, with a shade house containing fish ponds, a gard gazebo, three waterfalls, informal lawn areas, picnic gaz tables and even a rainforest walk. Lisgar Gardens is tab rich ric in history, with the site originally purchased in 1917 by Dr. Max Cotton from his brother Leo, with the 19 specific plan of creating the gardens. They were sold sp to Hornsby Shire Council in 1967, with some of the original camellias still existing today. o

Welcome from Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock I invite you to join us Hornsby is known as the Bushland Shire because of the vast areas of national parks that exist here.

The Great Northern Walk runs directly through our community and, with spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to visit it and the many other bushwalking trails that exist here.

The best part of our bushwalking trails are their variety. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll down to one of our secluded swimming holes or a calf-stretching slog up to one of our spectacular lookouts, it’s waiting here for you.

Meanwhile, if you’re a mountain biker there’s really no option – you have to come and check out the recently upgraded Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail. Don’t take my word for it. There are plenty of clips on Youtube showing off how excellent it is.

Of course, not everybody is keen for a weekend of physical activity.

If you’re looking for something more leisurely there is also plenty on offer.

I suggest a cruise on the historic Hawkesbury River, a picnic at our beautiful Lisgar Gardens or a visit to Fagan Park’s Gardens of Many Nations.

Whatever you are looking for to make a great weekend, I guarantee you will find it here in Hornsby Shire. I invite you to join us.

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Learn more about Hornsby Shire’s spectacular ular history on the Pioneers’ Track, an easy bushshwalk path that traces our area’s early European an history through Epping, Beecroft and Carlingngford. The area also has a rich indigenous history ry of the Wallumeda clan, one of the many clans ns of the Darug people. Along with the fascinatting historical importance of this track, walkkers can also see important tree communitiess and local fauna including the Powerful Owl and Sugar Glider.

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Whether you want to challenge yourself with new tricks, meet other skateboarders in the community or just have fun with some mates, Hornsby Shire has plenty of options. Cherrybrook Skate Park is one of the best equipped facilities in Australia after major upgrades were undertaken last year. Designed by international skatepark company Convic, with input from local skateboarders, the s park has been created to suit the needs of everyone from kids learning p to skate right up to professionals. Features include a deep bowl, taco extension with granite coping, mogul roll-over, vanishing quarter-pipe ex with refurbished handrail, corner pocket, flatbank hip, down/up rail, w banked level change, manual pad and kicker to kicker over mogul. ba There are also skateparks at Berowra Oval, Brooklyn Oval, Galston Th Recreation Reserve and Brickpit Park in Thornleigh.

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Rich Ric in Aboriginal and European ean history, this uninhabited island is well hist worth wor a visit. Among the historic sites tes are a cottage, church and cemetery, ry, as well w as Aboriginal middens. Enjoy oy the native flora and fauna, making g sure to keep an eye out for the e threatened glossy black cockatoo o and whistling kites.

Bar Island Dangar Island is rich in indigenous, colonial and natural D history. Home to over 250 people and one his ne of the few Sydney suburbs without cars, the island boasts pleasant parkland, su beaches, natural bushland and spectacular views of the be Hawkesbury River. Over 100 animal species (mostly birds) H and over 90 plant species have been recorded on or near a tthe island and it contains the only known location of the endangered ecological community known as Blackbutte Rough-barked Apple Forest.

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Explore a beautiful pocket of rare unspoiled bushland right ht next door to suburbia with the Terrys Creek Walk. An important nt waterway that flows into the Lane Cove River, Terrys Creek was as named after the first mayor of Eastwood, Edward Terry. Located d in Epping. The length of the walk is as follows: 1.5km Essex x Street to Pembroke Street approx 30 mins, 1.5km from Essex x Street to the Cascade (Point of Interest number 7) approx 30 mins, or 7km for Abuklea Road to Browns Waterhole approx 3hrs.

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Former Panthers and Tigers winger Shane Elford will coach the St Marys Ron Massey Cup team next season

The job he didn’t want NATHAN TAYLOR

hane Elford hopes to continue the good work friend and former teammate Brad Drew leaves behind when he becomes the new coach of St Marys’ Ron Massey Cup team next year.

Despite initially turning down the job, the former Panthers and Tigers winger will take charge of the side following the conclusion of the current rugby league season.

After three successful years in the head coaching role, Drew resigned last week due to family reasons.

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Speaking with the Weekender, Elford admitted he was hesitant to take on the role as head coach at first.

“I’m really good friends with Brad [Drew], I played with him at Penrith and at Huddersfield in England. He recently informed the club he was stepping aside and threw my name in the ring,” Elford said.

“St Marys then approached me about the opportunity and I initially declined.

The club and I then had a few meetings and it ended up sounding really good.

“St Marys is my junior club and the fact I’m employed at Panthers as well, means the relationship between the two clubs will be really nice.”

Elford has been working behind the scenes at Panthers for nearly at decade.

He’s currently the club’s Welfare Manager and houses many youngsters coming through the system at his home dubbed ‘Panther House’.

The 40-year-old father said he never imagined being a coach but believes he now has the qualities and knowledge to do the job.

“I remember having a conversation with Ivan Cleary a few years’ back (former Panthers coach) and he was talking about potential role changes at Panthers and what I wanted to do – I said I could do anything but coach,” Elford recalled.

“I’ve been the Welfare Manager at Panthers for nearly a decade and I still look after the club’s rehab too, so you pick up a few things along the way.

“I never really thought I could coach, but I enjoy coaching kids and I’m looking forward to giving this a crack.”

St Marys Rugby League Manager, Adam Przybyla, said Elford was the “perfect fit” for the position.

“He has a clear understanding of what makes Saints tick and will bring a wealth of experience, having played under and worked with some of the game’s best coaches,” he said.

Elford will begin his new role at St Marys in November.

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he Sydney Thunder have added English duo Jos Buttler and Joe Root to their roster for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season.

Buttler, who has inked a two-year deal, returns to Spotless Stadium after playing six games with the Thunder last season, while Root will be making his first appearance in an overseas T20 competition.

27-year-old Root is a huge signing for the Thunder, with the English Test captain named in the ICC Test Team of the Year on three occasions and the ODI Team of the Year once.

“Everyone you speak to that has played in the Big Bash finds it a really interesting tournament and watching it you can see that,” Root said.

“You want to be involved in it and I’m really excited to get that opportunity with Sydney Thunder.

“I’ve had some really good experiences with Shane Bond in the past when I’ve worked with him and I’m looking forward to doing that again.”

Root will be joined in the lime green by fellow Englishman Jos Buttler, who scored his maiden Test century last week.

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The 27-year-old became a Thunder favourite after last year’s performances saw him average 33.66 and score two half centuries in six games.

“I loved my time there, there’s a great atmosphere in the group,” Buttler said.

“It’s a great part of the world and a really fun dressing room. I’m delighted to be back with Thunder Nation.”

Buttler and Root are expected to be available for the first half of the season including four home matches, with Thunder coach Shane Bond confident the club now has one of the strongest batting line-ups in the BBL. “It’s brilliant for the club to get two players of their quality to join us,” Bond said.

“I think you look at the team and the batting order, and it’s a team that is going to be a force in the competition.

“Our fans want to see us put a squad together that can win the competition.

We had a young team last year that is developing and when you put a couple of world-class players in the line-up, it totally changes the look of the team.”

The Thunder are expected to make more player announcements in the coming weeks. They will open the 2018/19 BBL season against the Melbourne Stars on December 21.

Jos Buttler will return to the Sydney Thunder this season along with Joe Root

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In Col’s memory

Story continued from » p. 80

Memorial Golf Day at Leonay a major success yet again NATHAN TAYLOR

field of 139 players teed off at Leonay Golf Club recently in the annual Col Roffe Memorial Golf Day, which this year raised nearly $4000 for the Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group.

The four-person Ambrose event saw two of Leonay’s top-ranked A Grade players, David Moore and Daniel Worthy, join teammates James Markham and Peter Walker, to scorch around the course with a strong 10-under par score of 57, two shots clear of their nearest rivals on 59.

Terry Flynn, Andrew Brockbank, Gillian Gordon and John Gallagher were declared Nett Division winners with a score of 49.37, while Andrew Summers, Eric Summers, Ben Crilley and Greg Crilley finished closely behind in second.

Others winners included Briane Metcalfe, Peter Homan, Peter McFarlane, Greg Crilley and Andrew Taylor, who were nearest to the pin.

This year’s Col Roffe Memorial Golf Day raised a whopping $3900 for the Nepean/

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Some players went to great lengths to support the Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group including a couple of ‘Blue Men’.

Photo: Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au) Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group.

“Leonay Golf Club has donated in excess of $50,000 to various charities since 2004, and 2018 marks the second consecutive year it will support prostate cancer survivors,” Support Group President, David Wilkinson said.

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“Leonay Golf Club is aware that this insidious cancer kills an average 3200 men per year in Australia, yet there is often still a disturbing reluctance in the community to not only recognise the illness but also take proactive steps to tackle the problem in the early stages,” he added.

Kocbek began refereeing junior games as a favour for her local football club, Penrith RSL, before joining the then newly established Nepean Referees Group in 2014.

Kocbek never thought she could make a career out of refereeing but others certainly did.

“I was advised by Graham, the boss of the Nepean Referees Group, of the various pathways for female referees and that I could go anywhere with it,” Kocbek said.

“I really admired Sarah Ho, who is from western Sydney and is a W-League Assistant Referee. I wanted to be like Sarah but it wasn’t until I was picked up by the Football NSW Referees Academy that I realised I could eventually make the big time.”

To get her prepared for what’s next, Kocbek spent the weekend at a pre-season seminar in the nation’s capital, where she learned exactly what to expect during the season ahead.

And while the W-League is a major achievement in her career, Kocbek has dreams of going even higher.

“My ultimate goal is to get my FIFA badge, which will allow me to do international games, and to become an Assistant Referee in the A-League,” she said.

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Working with world’s best Two Penrith youngsters head overseas to sharpen their ice hockey skills NATHAN TAYLOR

wo students from Penrith Christian School will travel to the Czech Republic next month, to attend an exclusive International Ice Hockey Camp run by an Olympic gold medallist.

Year 7 student Isaac Cavanagh and Year 6 student David Quinn will spend three weeks in the small Central European nation, learning everything they can from former NHL player and 1998 Winter Olympic gold medallist Jan Caloun.

The talented local pair were among a team of 13 players chosen from around NSW to attend the prestigious camp.

While the duo have attended the camp in previous years, they are looking forward to returning and gaining new skills and building on what they already know.

“I’m excited to head back over. We learn lots of fundamental drills and have lots of fun training on the ice at least two hours a day,” Isaac told the Weekender.

“It’s a really good experience. The camp usually goes for two weeks but this year they want us there for three. We train

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Caloun spent several years playing in the United States before winning gold with the 1998 Czech Olympic Team in Nagano, Japan.

Despite a bit of a language barrier, Isaac said he learns plenty from the now 45-year-old.

“It’s a really good experience learning from Jan, he teaches us as much as he can,” Isaac said.

“The only tricky part is the language barrier, you have to sometimes figure out what he’s saying.”

When Isaac and David are not travelling the world, the pair are valuable members of the Flyers Ice Hockey Club, who play out of Penrith Ice Palace.

Despite playing defence, David is currently in the top 15 scorers in the league due to his devastating slapshot that gives him a fast and accurate long distance shot.

Isaac, a goalie, is currently top of the goalie leader board with a save rate of 84.7 per cent, which includes six shut-outs.

The boys believe their game goes to another level when they return home from camp to play for their local club side.

“When you come back you feel like a god,” David said.

“I feel like I come back a heaps better player,” Isaac added.

The boys depart in the school holidays.

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The Rams will now face Macquarie University this Saturday afternoon at Henson Park for a spot in the Grand Final. It wasn’t good news for Penrith’s Platinum Division Reserves team who also went down to the Western Magic 54-16 last weekend.

The Rams have now been eliminated and will take no further part in the Finals. Penrith also lost their opening Finals game in the U19s Division 2 competition, narrowly losing to the West Goannas 54-51. The Rams

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NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have won back to back games, defeating the UTS Sparks 62-57 in Round 12 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 20s team went down narrowly to the Sparks 50-49.

Both teams will take on North Shore United in Round 13.

GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks have announced their captains for the upcoming Gridiron NSW season.

The Division 1 captains are: Ben Cummins, Darren White, Emil Johansen, Wade Chandler, Aaron Coffill, Jack O’Donnell. The team will be coached by Stuart Etcell and Glen Bowes. The Colts captains are: Lachlan Bignall and Jonny Gaudiosi.

The team will be coached by Craig Upton.

FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the signings of Leena Khamis, Kylie Ledbrook and Georgia Yeoman-Dale for the upcoming W-League season.

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n just a couple of months Emma Kocbek’s hard work, commitment and determination will finally come to fruition when she officiates her first ever W-League game.

Following an extensive and gruelling selection process that dates back to last year, the 21-year-old was recently selected by the FFA to be an Assistant Referee in W-League matches this upcoming season.

The Werrington County resident has only been involved with refereeing for five years, but the impression she has made during that short time gave FFA officials literally no choice but to give her a chance to shine on Australia’s biggest stage for female footballers.

Speaking with the Weekender, Kocbek said she was overcome with emotion when she learned she had finally made the cut.

“I was told over the phone and I cried,” she recalled.

“I called my mum, Graham Chapman from Nepean Referees Group and my refereeing mentor. It’s been such a long process and I was very relieved.”

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