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ews Corp will close the High Street office of the Penrith Press in a shock move that will see local staff relocated to Parramatta.

The Press will continue to publish its print edition but staff will not be located on the ground in Penrith – ironic given it runs under the News Local brand.

“Our Penrith office will be closing in coming months as we consolidate our suburban offices in Sydney, from eight to five,” a News Corp spokesperson told the Weekender.

“The staff from Penrith will relocate to our Parramatta office.”

The Press has been based in Penrith since 1947 and

the decision to centralise staff will raise questions about the publication’s connection to the local community.

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Gina Field, said she was disappointed with the decision.

“By closing the Penrith based operation, I believe that this publication is doing themselves an injustice which will not only have an impact on the way local news is being delivered and portrayed, I think in the long term advertising opportunities may drop considerably,” she said.

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Calls for nine-hour parking limit at Woodriff Gardens car park to be dropped ALENA HIGGINS

t was supposed to bring relief to commuters left stranded following the State Government’s temporary take-over of Penrith’s Belmore Street car park, or so it was thought.

But the restrictive nine-hour parking limit at Woodriff Gardens car park has been branded “ridiculous” by one Penrith Councillor who wants to do away with the time frame or have it urgently extended to at least 12 hours.

Councillor Todd Carney said it was inconceivable to expect city workers to commute to Sydney and back within nine hours.

“At the moment 60 per cent of people go outside Penrith for work,” he said.

“Roads are congested, the trains are packed, people are fed up and we need to give them some relief.”

But Councillor Marcus Cornish contends the car park behind the tennis courts was built for the benefit of Penrith CBD workers and shoppers.

“Commuter car parking is put in by the State Government, not by us,” he said during Council’s July 24 meeting.

Cr Carney said he and a number of other Councillors were of the understanding that Council pushed the construction of

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Labor Councillor Todd Carney wants commuters to be given more parking options the Woodriff Gardens parking lot forward to help with the loss of spaces brought about by the Penrith Station upgrade.

Mayor John Thain agreed, saying this was also his “understanding” and concurred a report investigating the possibility of amending the current time limit was in order.

Cr Carney said the car park could be reverted back to a CBD parking lot when

Belmore Street is “handed back”, but in the meantime suggested the time limits be “covered up”.

The western end of Belmore Street car park is anticipated to be closed until 2018.

In May, Council provided in principal support to enter lease negotiations with Penrith Paceway to permit public parking spots on the site until a new parking structure is built in the Penrith CBD.

“As the President of the business Chamber I am aware that business owners are extremely invested in our local area and do like to support local [businesses],” Ms Field added.

News Corp’s decision means that the Western Weekender will be the only weekly home delivered newspaper in the area with a locally-based office. Fairfax closed the office of the Penrith City Gazette several years ago, however a limited number of staff still work out of Penrith in a hot desk environment.

“Any loss of employment in our area is a significant loss regardless of the number,” Ms Field said.

“It is disappointing that this is happening.”

The Weekender understands that News Local will vacate its iconic white office on High Street in early September.

With the Macarthur Chronicle office in Campbelltown also set to close, an online petition has been launched by Federal MP Michael Freelander to stop the move.

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Editor’s Desk

riter J.K. Rowling has an impressive 11.4 million followers on Twitter.

Good on her, but having such a powerful voice on social media comes with responsibility.

This week, the popular ‘Harry Potter’ author called out US President Donald Trump after a video popped up online appearing to show him ignoring a young disabled toddler in a wheelchair on stage at a press conference about health reform.

“How stunning, and how horrible, that Trump cannot bring himself to shake the hand of a small boy who only wanted to touch the President,” scorned Rowling in one of an array of scathing Tweets about the incident.

It didn’t take long for the truth to come out – the video had been edited and the real footage showed Trump approaching and embracing the toddler.

Rowling didn’t check the facts – but she certainly isn’t the first person and won’t be the last to make such an error.

Her mistake was an innocent one, I’m sure, but it took several days for her to retract her claim and delete the tweets (and there’s still no apology to Trump).

The concern here isn’t J.K. Rowling, who clearly has very strong views on American politics (despite being British), but moreso the dangerous world of social media, where more and more young people are choosing to get their news.

Survey after survey shows you that younger generations are turning to Twitter and Facebook to get their information, but it’s who they are following that is of concern when it comes to news consumption.

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“All of a sudden you’re consuming public relations, not news”

Celebrities rule the social media world, with the likes of Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian having millions more followers than respected news sources like CNN and the New York Times.

It’s why celebrities – like it or not – have a responsibility to ensure that what they’re Tweeting, if it’s in the news sphere, is accurate. And if it’s not, they need to make sure appropriate corrections are Tweeted to the same audience.

You see technology hasn’t just sounded the warning siren for daily print newspapers, talkback radio and traditional news bulletins, but it’s also declared war with the traditional expected fact checking that came with such media outlets.

The other issue is that when it comes to social media news consumption, people are more likely to only follow accounts and people that deliver the news they want to hear.

A Labor voter may follow Bill Shorten,

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but not Malcolm Turnbull, and vice versa.

Independence and variety is thrown out the window when you only read news that aligns with your beliefs and ideals and all of a sudden you’re consuming public relations, not news.

So while we may be able to accept the digital evolution of news, we need to realise it doesn’t come with the same principles of fact checking and independence that we grew up with.

That’s a dangerous thought for a generation about to grow up in a digitalonly news world, relying on social media, celebrities and citizen journalists to inform them.

Where is the outrage?

Women should be appalled by ‘The Bachelor’, but for some reason the show continues to rate well for the struggling Channel Ten and is showing no sign of losing its mostly female audience.

But why? Here’s a show that puts a group of women at the mercy of one man, pits them against each other in a bitchy environment and invites its audience to sit back and put the sisterhood to one side for a couple of hours a week.

The lack of diversity, that’s another issue altogether, but despite initial howls of protest, it doesn’t appear anybody is turning off.

This is demeaning television that treats women as objects, yet it creates barely a ripple that some of the confected outrage does when it comes to equality.

I really don’t get it.

(But for the record, I’m in the office sweep so here’s hoping Elora, Leah or Akoulina survive the Barbie Battle of 2017 – there’s a free lunch at stake).

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Locals do the hard yards to get results for Penrith EMILY NEWTON

onstruction on Penrith’s latest set of apartments is almost ready to begin, as local companies band together to make it happen.

Located at the top of High Street, Home on High offers two and three bedroom units that overlook the Blue Mountains and Penrith’s growing CBD. Darren Latty, Managing Director of PRDnationwide, said the $30 million project is great news for locals.

“It’s two local building companies that have come together, which I haven’t come across before,” Mr Latty said.

The project is a partnership between Devcon Partners and Astina Group, who are both long term builders in the Penrith area that employ local people, trades and suppliers.

As banks tighten their policies, it’s becoming more difficult for development finance to be approved.

“It’s a difficult climate out there to get finance for development at the moment,” Mr Latty said.

“There’s a lot of talk about units being approved, but there’s not many starting construction.

“If you look around, there’s about 12

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cranes on the horizon, but they’re all well into development. This is the next phase of building.”

Thomas Schrumpf of Astina Group said that it’s no surprise that it’s the “local boys delivering the goods”.

“We’re delivering the project, and it’s locals delivering it,” Mr Schrumpf said.

“Local buyers, local investors, local tradies. The biggest thing is having a track record of delivering projects. We’re delivering where others can’t.”

Through this project Mr Latty has seen the nature of what people want from a home change, many now opting for a secure block.

“The majority of buyers are local business owners or families,” Mr Latty said.

“There’s actually quite a few of them who have bought as an investment in the short term but to move into once the kids leave the house.

“There’s a couple of buyers who said they would never buy a unit, in fact they were emphatic about that, but when they looked at the project and realised what was on offer, they changed their mind.

“We’ve definitely seen a change in what people consider a home.”

For more information on the project, which is now 75 per cent sold, visit www. homeonhigh.com.au.

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Better thinking needed to solve crisis Parking Australia CEO says technology and smarter planning can help alleviate Penrith’s parking woes EMILY NEWTON

ocals continue to be slugged with parking fines as they rush to make their morning commute, and Lorraine Duffy, Chief Executive at Parking Australia, says things need to change.

Ms Duffy visited Penrith Station on Tuesday to witness the parking problem, where within seconds half a dozen cars with fresh fines could be seen.

“As the government develops new infrastructure, certainly there is a stretch on parking and it is happening along all popular rail corridors,” she said.

“From what I can see here, they are all commuter parkers.

“They’re running to get a train, they’re not really thinking about where they’re parked.

“They’re stopping in areas where it does look like they’re not hindering anyone, they’re not hurting anyone.

“They’re just parking in a spot where it looks like it could be a space.”

Ms Duffy believes there are a number of other solutions that can help alleviate our parking woes, but it has to begin with an open conversation between local Council and the State Government.

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Lorraine Duffy, Chief Executive at Parking Australia, visited Penrith Station this week to see the problems commuters face first hand. Photo: Melinda Jane “It is a collaboration between the two of them,” Ms Duffy said.

“Transport for NSW was founded to look after the integrated transport network, bus, ferries and rail, and make it work seamlessly.

“The Council has to report to its ratepayers. The ratepayers that are getting the notices are the ones that obviously aren’t happy, and they want to have a better experience in their car park and in their local community.”

Ms Duffy believes only through better parking management, greater collaboration and adoption of new technologies will the lack of parking at Penrith Station be properly addressed.

“They really have to take technology into consideration and not just build something for today, it’s got to be built for the next 10 to 20 years,” she said.

She listed examples such as car sharing vehicles at train stations, land banking to identify vacant land near stations to be leased for short term benefits and better use of technology, such as mobile parking solutions.

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Submissions from the public close today, Friday, August 4. More information can be found at www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/ transportandinfrastructure.

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Rookwood Cemeteries will push ahead with its plans to purchase Fernhill Estate, despite Penrith Council moving to prohibit burial sites in the Mulgoa Valley.

CEO George Simpson said the company would persist with its due diligence process and have engaged architects to

develop a site that is “environmentally sensitive and in keeping with the visual aesthetics of the land”.

“We fully understand that Fernhill is the largest intact colonial Sydney parkland estate and we believe a cemetery would ensure its preservation,” he said.

“Unfortunately Councillor [Ross] Fowler and other Penrith City Councillors have not yet viewed our plans for the site or met with us to discuss them.

“We have since managed to organise a meeting with the Council and look forward to discussing our proposal.”

Councillors recently voted to amend local environmental plans to preserve the historical landscape, telling Rookwood in no uncertain terms to “back off”.

Under Rookwood’s plan, the homestead and vistas would be conserved and the risk of sub-development within the central precinct would be eliminated, Mr Simpson said.

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A man has been charged after police allegedly located stolen items and a firearm in a hotel in St Marys this week.

About 10am on Tuesday, August 1 police from St Marys Local Area Command searched a room in a hotel on the Great Western Highway.

Police will allege they seized several fraudulent identification documents, credit cards and personal identification cards which were allegedly stolen.

A shortened shotgun and drug paraphernalia was also allegedly seized from the room.

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the hotel and taken to Penrith Police Station.

He was charged with ‘goods in custody’, fraud offences and ‘possess shortened firearm without authority’.

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Part Francis Street, Cambridge Park Under Section 35 of the Roads Act 1993, notice is given that the Minister for Lands and Forestry will consider the closing of a road in connection with a road closing application proposed by Council.

The road under consideration comprises Council public road known as Carlyle Lane, Cambridge Gardens NSW 2747 as indicated by black fill on the diagram above.

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Under Section 35 of the Roads Act 1993, notice is given that the Minister for Lands and Forestry will consider the closing of a road in connection with a road closing application proposed by Council.

The road under consideration comprises Council public road known as Part Francis Street, Cambridge Park NSW 2747 as indicated by black fill on the diagram above.

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Under Section 35 of the Roads Act 1993, notice is given that the Minister for Lands and Forestry will consider the closing of a road in connection with a road closing application proposed by Council.

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Submissions for the above closure proposals Council (acting on behalf of the Minister) will receive submissions regarding these proposals. All submissions received will be referred to the Minister’s delegate for a decision regarding these proposed road closings.

All interested persons are invited to make submissions concerning any of these proposals to the General Manager, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement.

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Penrith City Council is asking residents and business owners to share their local knowledge and experiences of flooding in the Peach Tree Creek and Lower Surveyors Creek catchment, which includes the suburbs of Penrith, South Penrith and Jamisontown.

Information and a questionnaire will soon be distributed to residents and businesses in the study area, and is also available online.

This will inform a flood study to help Council identify where measures might best be implemented to reduce the risk and cost of flooding to the community and assist with emergency management.

“Flooding is naturally a concern for our region, and many local residents have unfortunately experienced the heartache, stress, cost and inconvenience of previous floods. We’re being proactive so Council and the community can be as prepared as possible for future flood events,” Penrith Mayor John Thain said.

The study is concerned with mainstream flooding from the Nepean River and local creeks.

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Congratulations to Jim Devine and the Emu Plains Lions Club. The Club recently won the Ted Tricker Memorial Trophy for the best bulletin/newsletter for 2016/17.

A great recognition of Jim’s hard work.

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Kia Customer Loyalty Program David and Heidi Jenkinson are not quite sure what to expect when they fly to Seoul in September, they just know that if Kia are involved it will be a positive experience.

The Jenkinsons are one of three Kia customers and their partners in Australia being rewarded for their loyalty to the brand through the global Kia Motors Corporation promotion. “It is not somewhere I would have thought of for a holiday,� David said of the five-day all-expenses paid trip, “But we are excited and certainly looking forward to it. It is quite humbling to think they have chosen us from all Kia’s customers.�

Since buying their first Kia Rio in 2004 the Jenkinsons have remained unflinchingly loyal to a brand many questioned in their early days. “Like everyone then, we came for the price and have never regretted a day of it,� David said. “Over the time we have owned our four cars they have just got better and better. “The price is still important but there is so much more to the experience.

There is so much in the cars, the warranty, the service and certainly the people _ they are so friendly.�

All of the Jenkinson cars _ including one for their daughter and three for their grandchildren _ have been bought through Great Western Kia. “They are just good people,� Great

Western Kia Dealer Principal Garth Butler explained. “They are part of the Penrith community and for years have enriched that community.�

For many years Heidi Jenkinson was a prime mover in a Christmas light display which brought visitors to their

street from far and wide. “Long before I had met them I remember walking my kids down that street in what was a local Christmas tradition,�

Butler said. “Through circumstances it doesn’t happen anymore, but it was a wonderful example of community.�

The Jenkinsons, along with Glenn Thomas (Cardiff Kia) and Frank Williams (Fern Tree Gully Kia) will fly to Seoul on September 4 for five days as guests of Kia Motors Corporation, with an insight into Korean life and cultural activities

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Development Application for a multi-storey car park and rooftop helipad was lodged with Penrith City Council last week as Stage 1 of Nepean Hospital’s redevelopment presses ahead.

It comes as large signs were unveiled across the Nepean Hospital campus on Monday to help familiarise the community with the project and keep them abreast of its progress.

“There is a lot happening behind the scenes with the redevelopment at the moment that we can’t tangibly show the community,” Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Board Chairman, Peter Collins explained.

“These signs will be updated as the project progresses through different stages of planning, design and construction to help take the community on the journey with us.”

In November 2016, the NSW Government announced $550 million for Stage 1 of the Nepean redevelopment and an additional $26 million for a multi-storey car park to support the hospital’s expansion.

In conjunction with planning, the initial stage of construction will include the new six-storey, split level car park and helipad, which is being prioritised to free up space on campus for a new clinical tower, scheduled for completion in 2022.

Construction of the car park at 35-65 Derby Street, Kingswood is expected to begin in late 2017.

When complete, Stage 1 will include a new and expanded Emergency Department, at least 12 new operating theatres, 10 more birthing suites, a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, more than 200 overnight beds in new accommodation, 15 additional chemotherapy chairs, expanded and upgraded medical imaging, new community health services and a new clinical services block.

Mr Collins said designing the upgrade has been a team effort with staff from across the hospital involved.

“Since the NSW Government’s funding announcement, our clinicians, nurses and community representatives have been working closely with the NBMLHD and Nepean redevelopment project team to determine the best layout and design for our new facilities,” Mr Collins said.

“This extensive planning and consultation phase will continue into next year, to ensure our dedicated staff can continue to provide high-quality patient care for years to come.”

Residents can have their say on the re-development by visiting www.nbmlhd. health.nsw.gov.au/nepean-redevelopment.

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ith the upgrade works nearing completion and summer approaching, it’s time to look at boosting Queen Street’s nightlife, two local representatives say.

Penrith Councillor Aaron Duke and Londonderry MP Prue Car say it is time for Penrith Council to give St Marys’ Town Centre its “fair share of attention” and have begun agitating to enliven evening activities for businesses and residents alike.

“The reality is, works along Queen Street have been going on for some time, which has been frustrating for local businesses to say the least, and I think Council owes it to businesses to look at ways to improve the night-time economy,” Cr Duke said.

“All these new suburbs like Ropes Crossing are essentially next to St Marys... there are so many new young families and new apartment buildings on Queen Street, why wouldn’t we be giving these people the opportunity close to home to go out at night?”

Ms Car also pledged her support, recently writing to Council calling on it

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to be “as equally encouraging of Queen Street’s night-time economy as we are of High Street in Penrith”.

“I have written to the Mayor John Thain to ask how Penrith Council can work to activate Queen Street, which I believe has true potential to be a thriving night-time economy,” the State MP said.

“Penrith has night markets and a dining precinct, but what do we have in Queen Street?”

The pair say Coachman’s Park as well as Queen Street’s wide berth lend themselves to replicating Penrith Panthers’ Aussie Night Markets or even a nighttime version of the iconic Spring Festival, due to be held next month.

“I would love to see night markets in Coachman’s Park and I will be working with Penrith City Council and the St Marys Town Centre to see this come about,” Ms Car vowed.

Meanwhile, a Council spokesman told the Weekender Council is working with Spring Festival organisers to ensure Queen Street will be safe, accessible and ready to host this year’s festival.

“Any remaining construction within Queen Street will be away from the main area of the festival,” he said.

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School teacher to remain behind bars until trial

The former St Marys school teacher accused of indecently assaulting four of his students has had his last ditch attempt at freedom thwarted.

On remand since July 2016 when he was bail refused at Penrith Local Court, Matthew Brunel George Thomas faced the Supreme Court Sydney late last month for a further bail hearing.

However, his bid for release was again rejected, meaning he will likely remain behind bars until his November trial date, unless fresh facts or circumstances come to light to justify a further application.

Thomas, 50, is alleged to have committed seven counts of ‘aggravated assault of a person under 16’ and two counts of ‘incite act of indecency’ against three female students, two aged 11 and one aged nine.

It comes after he was charged in May last year with three counts of indecent assault of a student, 12, which resulted in his suspension from duty.

He has pleaded not guilty to all of the alleged crimes.

His trial, estimated to take in excess of two weeks, begins at Parramatta District Court on November 13.

Magistrate urges man to get help with drinking problem

A drunk man found slumped over the driver’s seat of his still-running car has been told to dig his head out of the sand and face up to his alcohol problem.

Penrith Local Court heard Gary Paul Lyshak, 59, was “cold to touch” and uneasily aroused when police busted him behind the wheel in January this year.

The court was told the father-of-two had purchased alcohol to while away the time waiting for a St Marys medical centre doctor to become available, and had left the key in the ignition to keep the air conditioning on.

Despite never putting the car in motion, his lawyer conceded the St Clair resident satisfied the drink driving charge because

he was technically in control of the vehicle.

Magistrate Roger Clisdell noted in the space of two-and-a-half hours the offender, who has three previous drink driving offences to his name, the last 11 year ago, managed to consume enough to blow 0.177.

“You denied having an alcohol problem to Community Corrections... I’m telling you, you have a problem with alcohol which you need to address or you’re going to end up in jail,” Magistrate Clisdell said.

He was stripped of his licence for six months and ordered to attach a breathalyser to his car for 24 months.

Big fines and jail warning for man who spat in salad

A man who spat at his ex-girlfriend’s back, with some of the contents landing in her lunch, has been slapped with a suspended jail sentence.

Magistrate Roger Clisdell described the facts as “absolutely disgusting” when Jakeob Fantuzzi faced him at Penrith Local Court via video link last Thursday.

“She was eating a salad for lunch, he spits in it, in my view he should be locked up,” he told his lawyer.

“I’ve got a new job, I can’t get locked up,” a clearly distressed Fantuzzi countered.

The court heard the 21-year-old, charged with ‘common assault’, had spied the victim sitting outside a coffee shop and proceeded to spit at her back.

He then ran from the scene and entered an unknown ute, sticking his middle finger up as he drove past, according to agreed facts.

Magistrate Clisdell ignored Fantuzzi’s pleas.

“I see bonds haven’t worked in the past, he doesn’t turn up to court when he’s meant to – he’s run out of chances,” he said.

He warned his suspended sentence was his “last chance”.

“Stuff up and it’s six months jail,” he said.

Fantuzzi was also hit with $1,900 worth of fines as retribution.

“You’ve got a job, now I’m going to empty your pockets,” Magistrate Clisdell said.

Magistrate “takes a chance” on man who breached AVO

A St Marys man arrested for allegedly breaching his AVO has been granted strict conditional bail.

Magistrate Roger Clisdell said while the 36-year-old self-employed builder had made a number of calls and threats after his relationship went sour, none of the breaches involved actual physical violence.

“I’ve taken a bit of a chance here and granted you bail,” he told the man.

“If you contact her you won’t get bail from me again.

“And... I’m a man of my word, you’ve been warned,” he parted.

Magistrate Clisdell found while the messages were clearly “revolting and threatening”, they came against the backdrop of the accused wanting to see his child, which he said was “not unusual”, noting also that he made no attempt to hide the messages.

His conditions include a complete “blackout” from contacting or attempting to contact the person in need of protection, daily reporting, a residence condition plus an agreement to forfeit $1,000 without security if he fails to turn up to court.

His matter was adjourned to August 8 for plea or mention.

Teenager faces jail if she gets behind the wheel again

A young Kingswood mother has dodged a further seven years off the road, despite pleading guilty to another ‘driving while suspended’ charge.

Magistrate Roger Clisdell told Sarah Godwin, 19, he should send her to jail so

to teach her a lesson, but determined to do the “exact opposite” not because he was a “soft touch” but to give her incentive to stop re-offending.

“She’s going to be disqualified until the child’s old enough to drive her,” he told her lawyer.

“We’ve got to get her off the merry-goround or she’ll end up going to jail.”

He told Godwin, who had no previous criminal history before she started driving, if she stayed out of the driver’s seat until May 2019 she would be “safe”.

“If you’ve got nothing between your ears and you drive in the next two years, you’ll go to jail,” he cautioned.

She was conditionally discharged upon entering a two-year good behaviour bond and had her habitual offender declaration quashed.

Arrest warrant issued after man fails to turn up to court

A warrant is out for Brendan Coster’s arrest after he failed to turn up to court.

Penrith Local Court heard Coster had previously been convicted of ‘driving while suspended’ but was a no show again last Thursday.

Magistrate Roger Clisdell noted his nonappearance and issued an arrest warrant to force him to court.

Man ordered off the road after missing court appearance

Austin Wallace Lynch has been hit with a hefty fine and barred from driving after having his mid-range drink driving matter dealt with ex-parte.

Lynch failed to front Penrith Local Court last Thursday, with Magistrate Roger Clisdell implementing the automatic 12-month disqualification penalty as a result.

“If he doesn’t bother turning up to court... he can have a bit longer,” he added, after declining to make an order allowing Lynch’s time already spent off the road to go towards satisfying his ban.

He was convicted and fined $1,000

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December 2019, and that his motor bike was unregistered and uninsured.

The man was charged with many offences, including ‘Use unregistered registrable Class A motor vehicle on road’, ‘Use uninsured motor vehicle’, ‘Not lodge completed/signed application for transfer’ and ‘Class A vehicle displaying altered number plate’.

He will appear in court on Monday, August 14.

A man has been charged after dangerously pointing a laser at PolAir crew.

At about 8.30pm on Saturday, July 29 officers attached to the NSW Police Force Aviation support branch were assisting St Marys Police with an aerial patrol of the St Marys CBD. As PolAir was conducting their aerial patrol, a laser pointer with a green beam has began to shine up and enter the cockpit area of the aircraft.

The laser light hit the occupants in the eyes causing discomfort and dangerously obstructing their vision.

Enquiries were quickly conducted to determine the location of the laser pointer.

Police from St Marys attended an address on Victoria Street, Werrington were they located a 30-year-old and had a conversation with him.

The man was charged with ‘Do act to threaten safety of aircraft/persons on board’ and ‘Possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit’.

He was granted bail to appear in Penrith Local Court on August 21.

A dog owner has been fined after his pet escaped his yard and killed another dog.

At 3.30pm on Sunday, July 9 an Alaskan Malamute escaped from the yard of a residence at Penrose Crescent.

The dog was then chased by young kids who tried to catch it, as it continued to run into the front yard of a premises on Jamison Road.

There, the escaped dog attacked another smaller dog that died from its injuries.

The police were called, and Council was notified.

The owner was issued an infringement for ‘owner of attacking dog’.

Kingswood: Motorcyclist hit with range of charges

Penrith: Woman tries to bring weapon into court

A man has been charged with a raft of offences after a patrol stop at Kingswood revealed a motorcyclist’s altered licence plates.

On Saturday, July 29 at around 10am, police were patrolling Parker Street when they stopped a motor bike and had a conversation with the 26-year-old rider from Kingswood.

Police allege that a physical check of the registration plate of the motor bike was conducted, where they noted that the first two letters of the plate had been cut off and the plate affixed to the vehicle.

The man was then asked to supply his driver’s licence and he could not.

Checks conducted on the man revealed that his licence was disqualified until

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A woman was refused bail after she attempted to enter court with a prohibited weapon last week.

On Friday, July 28 a 27-year-old female from North St Marys was attending Penrith Local Court with her partner.

At the time she was carrying a hand bag that was run through the metal detector.

An x-ray revealed a black cylindrical item that looked suspicious and was determined to be an expandable baton.

Police subsequently arrested and interviewed the woman where she allegedly denied it was hers and could not provide an explanation for it.

She was charged with ‘possess prohibited weapon without permission’ and appeared in court this week.

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Council not behind controversial flyer Penrith Council has moved to clarify that it is not behind a “say no to the burqua in Penrith” flyer that has been distributed across the area.

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Michael’s generosity comes full circle Real estate agent’s support for Luke Priddis Foundation has a personal twist after unexpected diagnosis EMILY NEWTON

ot all superheroes wear capes, and Michael Ball and the team at MBR Realty have been quietly helping the local community since January 2014.

Since then, for every house MBR Realty sold, they would donate part of their commission to the Luke Priddis Foundation (LPF) and they’ve just passed the $25,000 milestone.

“I was looking to give back to the community in some way,” Mr Ball said.

Mr Ball started donating to LPF after knowing friends who have children on the autism spectrum.

In an interesting twist of fate, his family has grown and his now three-year-old son Maximus was diagnosed with autism about six months ago.

“It’s a little bit ironic... it’s really bizarre how it has all worked out,” Mr Ball said.

“It’s not until now that I really understood what the parents go through and how tough it is.

“It’s all these little things that you think about, before they never crossed your mind.

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I’m sure that some people are just thinking ‘sort your kid out,’ but it’s not that easy, you can’t just sort it out.”

Tamara Van Antwerpen, General Manager of the Luke Priddis Foundation, said Mr Ball’s donations have come full circle as they now help support the man who has been supporting them.

“Michael has been supporting the Foundation for many years, his child wasn’t even born when he started,” she said.

“The social skills programs and the groups that we run directly to support families couldn’t run without sponsors like Michael.

“We don’t get any Government funding, so what we do is done for the community, and we say, by the community.”

Ms Van Antwerpen said that early intervention is key to helping the children and their families.

“If we can get in early, and have that therapy and support and services, and access to people at an early age, that’s when it will make such a difference.

“The important thing whenever we talk about a disability, we’re not here to try to fix these kids, we’re not here to try and change them, we’re just here to give them strategies to cope in the world.”

Mr Ball plans to continue to donate.

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ore than a year since flooding devastated the site, today (Friday, August 4) marks the official grand re-opening of the Riding for the Disabled Association Nepean Centre (RDA).

President Sara Dautzenberg took the Weekender on a tour of the facility to explain the amazing upgrades while reflecting on the tragic floods.

“It was like a tidal wave,” she recalled.

“It came here and it literally just pushed everything away.

“The water couldn’t go any further than the M4. We have since found that there were drains that were blocked.”

Despite best efforts from Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and the SES, not all horses were able to be saved as water inundated the Orchard Hills paddocks.

“We lost three that night, one of them survived for 36 hours but he succumbed to his injuries,” Ms Dautzenberg said.

“Another one we put down about four to five months later because... she kept getting scared and hurting herself.”

While horses no longer roam in the furthest paddock that remains prone to

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Shetland ponies have joined the team at the RDA Nepean. Photo: Kate Reid

flooding, the space won’t be wasted as RDA look at utilising the area for a carriage driving program.

The infrastructure damage and items destroyed in the floods was extensive, but work thanks to Council funding means the three metre water marks on some trees and buildings is now a memory.

“The arena was completely taken down and dug out, completely re-done from scratch,” she said.

The indoor arena was similarly affected, and needed to be re-done.

“It was completely gutted, the walls were fine because they’re metal but all the wood around the edges needed to be taken out and replaced,” The building that contains the office and kitchen was also destroyed internally, but has been renovated with new benches and stove. Ms Dautzenberg doesn’t know the total cost of the works, but is certain it was “a lot of money”.

Founded in 1983, RDA Nepean at Orchard Hills is an accessible rural paradise where riders have the opportunity to experience contact with horses in a relaxing, natural bushland setting.

Today, RDA has 10 horses and another three shetland ponies that have also joined the site since the floods last year.

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Law

Girl power as legal world evolves Female lawyers outnumber men for the first time and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no sign of the trend slowing down and combined law degrees consistently show more females applying than males.

This year alone, there were 1,389 female law students compared to 958 males enrolled in law programs at WSU. WSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Law Dean, Steven Freeland, believes the figures follow a steady evolution of the industry as people are interested in more than just traditional commercial law. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The broadening of the law curriculum and the realisation that law is an empowering degree for a whole range of careers and interestsâ&#x20AC;Ś is attractive to females as it has opened the door to a broader range of people to do law,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really good thing because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reflection that law opens up so many opportunities to so many different people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are tailoring the offering of a law degree to meet the challenges of the 21st century.â&#x20AC;?

The Law Society of NSW CEO Michael Tidball said the growth in the number of female lawyers emphasised the need for law firms and law societies to increase their efforts and strategies to boost the number of women in leadership positions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The legal profession must assist men and women to better balance their professional and other commitments,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Of the total 71,509 practising solicitors in Australia, females make up 35,799 or 50.1 per cent.

Chantille Khoury, Principal Lawyer at Law Partners, which operates in Penrith, said that in recent years the industry has shifted and the journey to becoming a lawyer has changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It did start out as very male orientated, but things started to shift and for whatever reason we ended up female orientated,â&#x20AC;? she said of Law Partners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 70 per cent females here now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think since the pathway to actually becoming a lawyer has opened up other avenues to get in, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opened the way for a lot of females to get through.â&#x20AC;?

From her experience, female solicitors show great attention to detail and empathy with clients.

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Terrorist threats to Australia are indeed very real as we all know, even in recent days we heard of a plan to blow up a domestic plane, and all I can say is this; there is a terrorist 5th column at work in this nation, has been for decades. Only problem as I see it is this; years ago we hanged those who would murder us in our own country, it was treason during war time, spies for the enemy at work planing to kill us, we are at war in our homeland and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about time we started hanging again, not only for terrorists but murderers and paedophiles also. It will not happen because of weak craven folks who have no spine for justice.

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Their community engagement has been nothing but one-way spin. This Council needs to listen to its community and not dismiss the very valid concerns raised around noise pollution, environmental pollution, jobs, knock-on effects on infrastructure as well as the disgraceful lack of curfew. They should be ashamed.

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Shame on Penrith Council (Airport forum not on agenda, Weekender July 28). When time passes we will see who benefited from the sale of land, and whose lives were destroyed. Who will get the jobs? Not the people paying the price, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bet. This Council once stood strong against the then Howard government to stop what they knew then was a foul dumping of fuel tanks on our clogged roads, fuel on our backyards and noise on our children all day and night. No amount of infrastructure will counteract whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming. This time round thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no leadership from the Council despite the brave

After reading your article regarding plastic bags being discontinued at Woolworths and Coles, I thought how great it will be reduce the amount of plastic bags going into landfill from these two companies, but why would it take 12 months? And I hope the money they save from this can be spent on fixing the other problem they have in regards to the dumping of their trolleys all over the area.

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Free fitness classes prove a smash hit Excuses out the window as Live Life Get Active program encourages locals to lead healthier lives EMILY NEWTON

ith more than 14 million Australians either overweight or obese, a new fitness program in Penrith aims to tackle the problem head on.

Last week, Live Life Get Active launched their free daily fitness program at Tench Reserve on the Nepean River.

Trainer Noah Hafer said the first week has been incredible as locals are embracing the exercise classes.

“Everyone really enjoyed it, it’s been a fantastic week,” he said.

“We’ve had about 20 people each time, we haven’t had a maxed out class as of yet.”

Classes are run outdoors and include boxing, cross-training and yoga and are run by qualified professional trainers that cater for all fitness levels.

“It’s for absolutely anyone,” Mr Hafer said.

“It’s a very wide range of fitness levels, you’ve got activities for people who have been doing stuff for a very long time, or stuff everyone can do if you haven’t done anything for a while.”

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The aim is to get people active in the local community, providing them with a free service to remove the barriers preventing people from leading a fitter, healthier and happier life.

Live Life Get Active also offers free health and nutritional education online.

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“It was a fantastic opportunity, it really sparked an interest in me,” he said.

“It’s been great to be able to put this fitness program together. You get a lot of value out of this free service.”

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History

Our first tourist attraction turns 35 Locals invited to share memories of the Nepean Belle as Penrith icon celebrates a special birthday EMILY NEWTON

rom weddings and baptisms to birthdays and the spreading of ashes, many of us hold a fond memory of the beautiful Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler.

This year the iconic boat, considered Penrith’s first tourist attraction, turns 35.

The paddlewheeler was the dream of John Wakeling and his wife Helen who moved to the area in 1976.

The design was based on the Mississippi sternwheelers, and the Wakelings owned and operated the Nepean Belle for over 30 years before selling it to local couple Chris and Carol Bennett in October 2013.

“It is largely due to the tenacity of John Wakeling that Penrith has had the Nepean Belle for the past 35 years,” Mr Bennett said.

“John held on to his dream despite immense opposition and initially not even being allowed to put her on the water.

“We are very proud of the Belle and all she means to the people of Penrith.”

The Nepean Belle was launched on the river on October 21, 1982 and welcomed her first passengers on November 14 that year.

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The iconic Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler turns 35 in November

Ms Bennett said the Nepean Belle is an iconic sight on the Nepean River, and has a special place in the heart of all Penrith locals.

“She is the gateway to the magnificent Nepean Gorge, providing access for people who don’t have a boat and wouldn’t normally be able to see this amazing natural attraction,” Ms Bennett said.

“We have been privileged to be part of some really special and important events.

“We have had people come on a cruise who tell us they have memories of going on the Belle when they were children and they are now bringing their own children on to experience it.”

To celebrate the milestone birthday in November, local residents are invited to share their memories, photographs and videos to create a living history of the Penrith icon.

The best contribution will win a Christmas party for 10 people valued at $1000.

“They don’t have to be professional stories, photos or videos, they just need to come from the heart,” Ms Bennett said.

“The Belle is not a floating restaurant, she is an experience.”

Head to www.memoriesofthebelle.com. au or contact the Nepean Belle on 4733 1274 for further information.

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Last week I presented at the Dangerous Ideas for Penrith forum to discuss what can be achieved in our city.

I began by embarking on a journey to a place that’s thriving and sustainable – with happy, well connected people who work close to home, enjoy a lifestyle that gives them time to play with their children or attend after school sport.

It’s close to essential services, world class education and well paid jobs.

Housing is affordable but not diminished.

Public transport is such a basic service that no one considers it a privilege to get from A to B on a train or a bus and using cars is for holidays or longer trips outside this place, but then there’s also an airport not far away, so perhaps there’s even less reliance on cars.

This place may sound a touch idealistic but I believe it’s waiting to be discovered.

It lies along the north south growth corridor that stretches from Campbelltown to Marsden Park.

It’s a place that can potentially add more than $33 billion to the economy over 16 years from 2024.

Aside from the direct economic ben-

efit, the north south growth corridor can provide jobs, housing, education, a good lifestyle and transport options for the growing population of western Sydney.

But only if it has a north south rail link.

Recent work by Deloittes estimates that north south rail could provide a 300 per cent uplift in jobs and 480 per cent more dwellings than a business as usual scenario.

Currently we are working collaboratively with seven western and south western Sydney Mayors and the Federal and State Governments on City Deals. And we are in sync with what we want for our region.

We also lobby with the Western Sydney Rail Alliance for the North South rail link. In fact, it’s rail that changes everything.

It takes courage to step away from easy options when a bolder decision can yield a much better result. So I invite you to join us, to make the bold decisions and to make this future, connected and sustainable place – a reality.

CR JOHN THAIN Mayor of Penrith

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Kathy Reidy, Emu Plains resident and teacher of Animal Studies at Richmond TAFE College, organised a four day workshop for dog trainer students and industry professional trainers to advance their skills through a unique chicken training event held in Penrith last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are training them, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more that the chickens are training us,â&#x20AC;? Ms Reidy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the workshop our trainers learn to have good timing to reinforce the behaviours that we want. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more about us being better animal trainers, because the chickens are really good teachers.â&#x20AC;?

Unlike dogs or horses, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible for a trainer to punish, correct, reprimand, intimidate or force a chicken to do anything.

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Kathy Reidy with one of the chickens The chickens are trained to weave through poles and walk through tunnels.

To keep a chicken motivated, wanting to work and to learn new behaviours, the trainer must rely on a high rate of food reinforcement as well as good hand-eye coordination, correct timing and keen criteria.

Renowned American animal trainer Terry Ryan also attended the workshop, three years since the last chicken training event was held in Sydney.

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Adriana’s super chance at stardom Orchard Hills teen finds confidence and maturity as she aims for glory at major modelling competition EMILY NEWTON

ur very own Kendall Jenner lookalike, Adriana Maltese, has her eyes set on the world stage.

The 19-year-old Orchard Hills beauty has been named as a finalist in the Australian Supermodel of the Year competition.

“From a young age I was always told to pursue a career in modelling,” she said.

“So I thought I would just give it a shot, it doesn’t hurt to try.”

At 167cm tall, Ms Maltese realised her dreams could have been shattered before they even began.

“I was actually knocked back from a lot of agencies,” she said.

“To be an international runway model you need to be 171cm.”

But these setbacks encouraged her further, and she was signed to Neon Model Management earlier this year, being scouted to enter the competition.

“This is the first prestige competition I am entering. I was actually approached by the founder to enter this,” Ms Maltese said.

“She said she thinks I have great potential, and it sounded great, but I had to do my research on it beforehand.”

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Ms Maltese has been chosen as one of the top 50 entrants, making it through to the local auditions which will be held in Sydney later this year before a Grand Final for the top 20 in Bali.

“It sounds pretty great to me,” Ms Maltese laughed.

“Ever since I started modelling, I’ve noticed I’ve gained a lot of confidence.

“I wasn’t very confident in my younger years, and modelling has helped me because the key to modelling is confidence. It’s pushed me even further.”

Since entering the competition, Ms Maltese is giving her chance at modelling her best shot and hopes it may emerge as her full-time career.

“This is work, but I also work at St Marys Rugby League Club as a bar tender,” she said.

Prior to that, like many local teens, Ms Maltese worked at McDonald’s for five years.

She is also currently studying to become an animal welfare officer given she’s had what she describes as a “passion for animals” since she was a child.

You can show your support for Ms Maltese by liking her photos on the competition’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/AustralianSupermodelOfTheYear.

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Research is the first vital step. This includes market research to ascertain whether people actually want or need your product, and whether they are willing to part with their money to obtain it. You and a few friends might think your product is great. But if there is no market for it, you won’t turn a profit. Research into the specifics of your product or service is also necessary to ensure that you have investigated all the risks, pitfalls, potential problems and existing competition.

Assuming you have undertaken as much research as possible, and your sales are still stagnant, you may need to look at whether you are clearly conveying the value of your product or service.

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latu's year over » Penrith’s forward pack has taken a hit

with prop Leilani Latu (pictured) ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken jaw. Latu came off the field early in the second half of Penrith’s win over the Bulldogs last Thursday and was clearly in trouble – with scans later confirming the bad news. The 24-year-old required surgery but should be fully recovered by the time pre-season training commences in November.

» In some better injury news, Trent Merrin is determined to be back for Penrith’s trip to the nation’s capital to take on Canberra in round 24. Penrith’s medical team think a round 25 comeback against the Dragons is more likely but Merrin is working to be back as soon as possible.

Either way, he’ll be firing for the Finals should the Panthers make it.

» A third party deal is believed to be at

the centre of Nathan Cleary’s potential new contract, which would see him remain at the club until at least the end of the 2024 season. Signing a player for such a huge length of time is always a gamble, but the Panthers believe they can build a side around Cleary for the next decade. Negotiations between Phil Gould, Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher and Cleary’s management are well advanced.

» One brave punter placed a bet of

$12,000 on the Panthers to win the 2017 Premiership through the TAB earlier this week. He got the juicy odds of $17.

» Penrith players wanted to wear the

green Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) arm bands against the Bulldogs last weekend but were asked not to by Panthers head honcho, Phil Gould. Players across the NRL are trying to make the league-loving public more aware of their pay battle with head office.

» Spotted: Channel Nine NRL host James Bracey feverishly writing notes inside the James Squires Lounge at Panthers Leagues Club last Thursday afternoon.

Preparation is everything and Bracey was there a number of hours before Nine’s coverage of the Panthers / Bulldogs clash went to air.

» Corey Harawira-Naera paid a visit to

Ivan Cleary’s house prior to re-signing with Penrith to hear about the offer on the table from the Wests Tigers. Nothing strange about that, except for the fact that Harawira-Naera’s team mate, Nathan Cleary, was home at the time. Awkward.

» Panthers winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has vowed to continue volunteering at junior games despite being attacked by another official last month. “Everyone has their bad days and it happened to be that guy’s bad day on that Saturday and I happened to be the trigger,” DWZ said

earlier this week. “It’s going to take a lot more than that for me to stop helping out the junior league.”

» The Panthers smartly made Nathan

Cleary available to any journalist who wanted to speak to him on Monday morning, ensuring they got ahead of the mounting media interest ahead of his showdown with dad Ivan on Sunday afternoon.

» Channel Seven has confirmed their

commentary team for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. As suggested last week, Triple M’s Dan Ginnane and the ABC’s Andrew Moore will head up the team, which will also include former Panthers stars Ryan Girdler and Scott Sattler as expert commentators.

» Mitch Rein continues to be linked with

a move to the Newcastle Knights, who are desperately searching for an experienced hooker for next season. It’s understood the deal hinges on how much the Panthers would be willing to tip in to Rein’s potential deal at Newcastle, given he’s already under contract with the Panthers for 2018.

» Don’t forget you can listen to Troy

Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview all the Panthers action on ‘The Week’ every Saturday from 8am on Vintage FM. A little birdie tells me the boys will be giving away tickets to next Saturday night’s game between the Panthers and Cowboys on this weekend’s episode. You can also download the podcast at www.westernweekender.com.au or on iTunes.

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he top eight is calling, but will Penrith answer?

The Panthers’ victory over Canterbury last Thursday night combined with the Dragons and Sea Eagles both losing has well and truly opened the door for Anthony Griffin’s team to slip into the Finals.

In fact if all goes to plan Penrith will be in the top eight by 6pm Sunday night and will then control their own destiny as far as qualifying for September football is concerned.

But as we all know, very little goes to plan in rugby league.

And this Sunday’s battle of the big cats at

Pepper Stadium is without doubt a danger game. Not only did the Tigers manage to produce one of their best performances of the season against the Titans last Sunday, but this game has plenty of added intrigue especially when it comes to the ‘Cleary Showdown’, with Tigers coach Ivan plotting against son Nathan. There’s even more family rivalry at play with Dallin and Malakai Watene-Zelezniak facing off against each other for the first time.

Truth is this will be a story much more interesting to the media and fans than the players – it may feel a little ‘weird’, as Ivan Cleary described it during the week, but all in all it’ll be business as usual come 4pm Sunday afternoon.

Despite the impressive scoreline in the Tigers’ favour last weekend there can be no doubting the Titans simply failed to turn up with their season on the line – producing a 59 per cent completion rate

and a whopping 17 errors. But the match stats or the opposition won’t worry Ivan Cleary – he’d just be happy that his side found some much-needed confidence that he can work with in the remaining games of 2017 and the long pre-season that is to come.

James Tedesco proved against the Titans that he plans to leave the Tigers on a high, and his light feet will be a worry for a Penrith defensive line that hasn’t always been steady this season, and was dealt a further blow last week when Leilani Latu was ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken jaw.

One thing without doubt in Penrith’s favour is the long break between games – especially for skipper Matt Moylan, who continues to battle a persistent hamstring injury but has been named on an extended bench this week and is a good chance of playing.

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It may only be a little thing but the extra three days of preparation could make the world of difference, especially given the Tigers had to throw in some travel back from Queensland as well.

With the Tigers well and truly out of Finals contention this game provides an opportunity for the Panthers to really put the cleaners through an opposition.

While a 30 or 40 point drubbing is not necessarily needed (although it would help given for and against is currently keeping Penrith out of the eight), it would be nice to walk away from Pepper Stadium convinced that the Panthers have what it takes to compete in the Finals.

With a fifth win in a row on the line, I can’t see the Panthers slipping here, but they’ll need to be on alert at all times especially in broken play where Tedesco in particular is most dangerous.

Tip: Panthers by 10

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f you ever watch a Nathan Cleary highlights tape on YouTube, you’ll notice Panthers rookie Tyrone May a fair bit also.

The talented pair combined so well during Penrith’s premiershipwinning Holden Cup season in 2015, that their combination in first grade has been relatively seamless in the absence of injured five-eighth Matt Moylan.

In fact, some would argue that 19-yearold Cleary plays better alongside the Minchinbury Jets junior than the Panthers captain.

Speaking with Extra Time, 21-year-old May said working with Cleary comes “easy” and “natural”.

“We don’t really have to work on our combination too much because we’ve had it for a while,” he said.

“I know what he’s going to do, so I just follow what he does. You don’t really know coming through the ranks who’s going to play grade and who is going to go the other way; it’s just good to see Nath came through early last year and I get to make the step up and play off him again.”

May made his unexpected first grade debut three weeks ago during a cold and miserable winter’s night in Auckland.

With Moylan unavailable due to a niggling hamstring injury, May got the tap on the shoulder from Panthers coach Anthony Griffin.

“I’d been playing a few positions in reserve grade including back-row, centre and fullback but when Te Maire [Martin] left I got to play five-eighth,” May said.

“When Moyza went down, Hook said I was next in line. I was like ‘oh yeah sweet’.

“My mum and dad came over on a last minute flight to watch me play. It didn’t hit me that I was playing first grade until the warm up.”

Rookie Tyrone May in action against the Bulldogs last week. Photo: Melinda Jane With May’s immediate place in first grade dependent on the health of Moylan, he is hopeful of finding a place in the side in whatever position is available.

“I don’t know what the plan is… I’ll just have to see what Hook has in store for me going forward,” May said.

“If I can get bigger in size I might play more in the forwards or become a utility.

I don’t mind where I play; if I get a shot I’ll try my best.”

May, who is contracted to the Panthers until the end of 2018, is a good chance of

filling in for Moylan again this Sunday against the Wests Tigers.

May said while his confidence at the top level continues to grow with every game, coach Griffin wants him to put a lot of focus on his defence.

“All the attack will flow naturally because I’ve played with Nath before, so it’s really about getting my defence right and talking to my edge players in Yeo, Peach and Sauce,” he said.

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he relationship between a father and son is always very special.

Dads teach their boys how ride a bike, drive a car and even talk to girls but never before in the NRL era has a father ever coached against his son in a first grade rugby league game.

This Sunday afternoon it’ll be Cleary vs Cleary when father Ivan coaches against son Nathan when the Wests Tigers battle the Panthers at Pepper Stadium.

All the attention was on the 19-year-old Penrith halfback on Monday as he began to prepare for what no doubt will be an awkward week at the Cleary residence.

Nathan, who still lives at home with his parents and siblings, said it will be an interesting week at their Emu Plains home.

“I’m sure there will be a bit of banter…

I don’t know if he’ll cook anything for me this week, I’ll have to leave that up to mum,” he said.

“Na [I won’t move out], I’ll just get on with life as it is. I don’t think it will have too much of an impact on our lives but it will be pretty funny.”

When Ivan took over as Tigers coach earlier this season, many fans couldn’t wait for the Round 22 clash between Penrith and the joint venture club to roll around.

And while Nathan won’t be carpooling with his father to the game on Sunday, his mum Bec isn’t quite sure who she’ll be cheering on come 4pm.

“Mum’s sitting on the fence at the moment,” Nathan revealed.

“She doesn’t know who to support, she’ll be the equalizer throughout the week.”

While both Nathan and Ivan will be treating the week as normal as possible, there’s no denying that it’s a very unique and weird situation.

“I’m just trying to think of it as any other game with any other coach,” Nathan said.

“It does make it a bit weird because my dad knows my game the best and he’s the one trying to take me down this week.”

Ivan agreed saying it was rather odd and that he was almost dreading the experience.

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Nathan Cleary (above) and Ivan Cleary (below) will go head to head this weekend “You’ve got to enjoy it, but I’ve got to say I haven’t really been looking forward to it; it’s pretty weird on a number of fronts,” he said.

“At least I know a lot about the opposition halfback and I know a fair bit about the Panthers too – I’ve basically watched every game for the past six years.

“We won’t work too hard on the scouting report this week.”

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Blues coach Laurie Daley needs to walk the plank

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he time has come for Laurie Daley to walk away from coaching the NSW Blues.

After winning just one series from five attempts, I think deep down even he knows his time is up.

You can’t coach Origin forever, especially when you have been as unsuccessful as Laurie has been over the years.

Don’t get me wrong, I like Laurie as most people in rugby league do. He coached me in the All Stars game and brought some really good stuff to the team. But coaching Origin can take a lot out of you and it’s very stressful.

In terms of a replacement? I don’t know who the best option is or who is willing to even do it for that matter.

I know Ricky Stuart and Phil Gould have had success in that arena in the past but I’m sure those two are quite content with what they have on their plates at the moment.

Ricky coached me back in 2011 and I’d love to see him get another crack.

Ricky ‘got’ Origin and understood short preparations and how to get guys up for

Blues coach Laurie Daley should walk away from the job, according to Jamie Soward

the game. He’d be a great choice.

People have raised the topic of an NRL club coach coaching Origin again, which I’m also quite happy with.

Craig Bellamy would be a viable option but whether he wants to do it, we’ll have to wait and see.

Whoever comes in next – whether it’s Laurie or someone new – that coach needs to be comfortable within himself, put together his own team and not let any senior players in the squad (except for the captain) get in the way.

We need to have someone come in that has a clear vision of where they want to take NSW in the future.

No one is denying that those pesky Queenslanders have had a luxury over the past 12 or so years but it’s time NSW worry about themselves.

At the end of the day, the NSWRL can conduct as many reviews and investigations into off-field dramas as they want but the simple thing is: NSW lost the series because they got beat on the field.

What the NSWRL should be doing is bunkering down and plan for next year instead of conducting these reviews three weeks after they lost.

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t’s only the second edition of Fox Sports’ Retro Round, but if leather footballs, black and white candystriped corner posts and 1980s mullet haircuts were a big part of your formative rugby league years, then this is one weekend you’ve had circled on the calendar since Round 1.

There’s something about the memory of what was a far more simple time in footy – no video refs, no scrum clocks, no penalties for stripping the ball – that never fails to bring a smile to your face.

Footy cards smelt like bubble game and sounded great flicking through the spokes of your bike’s front wheel after you’d wedged one into the forks of a Malvern Star.

The Panthers were on the rise, the Tigers were actually a very good team and Canterbury’s forward pack gave birth to the ‘Dogs of War’ tag.

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notable for the clash of the Clearys. Can you imagine what it’s like this week in the Cleary household as Ivan plots against his son Nathan, the 19-year-old rising star who has helped carry Penrith back into Finals contention?

Ivan, at some stage in the past, would have dared dream of the day he coached the Panthers with his son, Nathan, steering them around the old Penrith Park turf in the number seven jersey.

Fate dictated that the dream remains just that, and now he has to find a way to negate the skills he helped mould in the son who might just determine whether the Panthers’ push for the playoffs remains alive.

It should ensure there’s a packed house at Pepper Stadium, and if you’re headed there, put some big shoulder pads on, wrap some black electrical tape around your ears, and think back to the great days of the Eighties, a time when MG provided the muscle and Brandy produced the magic!

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he John Cartwright story is more about the journey than how it all ended – but the story of his final game deserves to be told.

A legend of the Panthers, Cartwright played his final game for the club in front of just 3,870 fans on a wet and windy night at Penrith Football Stadium in 1996.

It was far from the glamorous departure that he deserved. But those in the crowd that last night would remember Cartwright’s vintage performance as he turned back the clock to produce a stunning game that helped the Panthers to a 24-16 win over Parramatta.

When the famous Penrith Stadium siren sounded that night, Cartwright was in possession of the ball.

It seemed fitting.

Earlier, he’d taken an attempt at goal, as so many retiring players do in their last game, but missed.

Cartwright held it together during a lap of honour, watched by only the most loyal of Penrith fans, but when he saw his father Merv in tears on the sideline, he lost all composure “I promised myself that I wouldn’t get choked up,” he said later.

“But seeing Dad crying made me break down too. I realised then that it was all over.”

In 1996, the Panthers had an awful season – they won just seven matches and finished 15th in the competition.

It was a tough year for Cartwright, who had been there during the glory days of the early 1990s.

In fact, when the Panthers won the premiership in 1991, Cartwright was in his best form – he represented New South Wales in eight games between 1989 and 1992, and played 18 games for Australia between 1990 and 1992.

When he finally walked off the Penrith Stadium turf on that lonely night back in

1996, he’d played 184 first grade games for the Panthers.

Like many others, he would have a swansong in England – via the Salford City Reds – but Cartwright was forever a Panther.

The Cartwright name is synonymous with the Penrith Panthers.

Until recently, it was probably John Cartwright whose name was most famously connected with the club in terms of the wider public. But Cartwright’s nephew, Bryce, must be on the verge of taking over that crown.

John Cartwright would go on to join the rugby league coaching ranks, working with the Gold Coast Titans until the back end of the 2014 season. He is now an assistant coach at the Manly Sea Eagles.

The 3,870 fans who saw John Cartwright play his final game at Penrith Stadium back in late 1996 witnessed the departure of a true legend of the club.

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5. In what year was Peter Wallace born?

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t seems that audiences just can’t get enough of Australian Crawl.

After putting together the All Crawl show in 2014, the band’s iconic frontman and acclaimed singer-songwriter James Reyne will be doing it all again this August and September.

“I didn’t know it would be as popular as it was last time, but that’s why we’re doing it again,” James said.

“When people say ‘by public demand’ this really is, people loved it when we went out last time, so we’d be crazy not to do it again.”

While this tour will feature those classic hits like ‘Reckless’, ‘Boys Light Up’ and ‘Beautiful People’ James is certainly not one to rest on the popularity of classic 70s and 80s tracks.

At 60 years of age he is still a prolific songwriter, putting out a new solo album or EP every couple of years.

“I’m always working on something,” James said.

“I’m a songwriter, so I’m always writing songs, I’m just drawn to it.

“I’ve got lots of new songs up my sleeve so we might make another record next year.”

Along with a healthy touring schedule James has also been focused on family

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life, having tied the knot in May with his partner Leanne Woolrich during a combined 60th birthday party/wedding.

“This is the first time I’ve ever been married and I thought, you know what I’ve never done it before so why not now,” he said.

“We were going to have a big party for my birthday and we just thought seeing as we’re having a party and we’ve got all our friends there we might as well do something.

“It was a really good party, we had a great time, we have a great bunch of friends and people came from all over the place so it was a great day and night.

“To be honest in terms of my relationship it doesn’t really make much difference, you wake up the next day and go ‘right, well we’re still here’,” he laughed.

James also became a grandfather last year with his son Jaime-Robbie Reyne and partner Louise van der Vorst welcoming baby Roosevelt to their family.

“I definitely don’t see him as much as I’d like to but that’s just the nature of the beast,” James said.

“But he’s lovely, he’s very handsome, I think he’ll be knocking them back with a big stick,” he laughed.

James Reyne plays Australian Crawl will be on at the Evan Theatre on Friday, September 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $61.40.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.penrith.panthers.com. au or call 4720 5555.

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Backed by a full band, Drew – along with Seleen McAlister and The Smoking Willies – will be heading to the Oriental Hotel in Springwood for ‘Drew’s Car Park Party’ – a community event that brings together rocking tunes, delicious eats and great company.

While the bands are providing the perfect country soundtrack, guests can keep themselves well fed with tasty treats from the Ori Cafe and mouthwatering meats from Hops & Co BBQ. There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids as well with a free jumping castle and face painting.

For those making the trip up the Mountains a free 50 seater bus will be leaving from and dropping back to Panthers.

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‘Drew’s Car Park Party’ will be on at the Oriental Hotel in Springwood on Saturday, August 19 at 2pm. To purchase tickets visit https://www.trybooking. com/PWWS.

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Back by popular demand the guys will bring their brand new show ‘The Secret Fantasies Tour’ to the Evan Theatre for a night that will feature some of the most charismatic performers the male revue world has to offer.

Meet the Hot as Hell Fireman, the ‘Lock Em Up’ Policeman, the Mile High Pilot and more in this two hour production which features high-powered dance numbers set to iconic music from a range of genres and decades.

The show will also feature state-of-theart costumes and some cheeky humour, making this the ultimate naughty night out.

Perfect for a girls’ night out or a hen’s night, this is a great chance to enjoy a few drinks and have a great night out on the town.

A handful of lucky audience members will also get the chance to get up close and personal on stage with the guys so don’t miss out, grab your tickets now.

Sydney Hotshots will be performing at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, September 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $38. This is an over 18’s show. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.penrith. panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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The hilarious satirical minds of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott – aka The Wharf Revue – are returning to The Joan and they’re taking no prisoners.

In this acclaimed show, none of the nation’s political and cultural leaders are safe from the witty dagger of the Sydney Theatre Company funsters.

Relive all the highs and lows and the weird and wacky stories from the last year through hilarious sketches and great musical numbers.

With plenty of laughs and a large helping of foolishness, this is the best way to commemorate all those moments we’d rather forget.

The Wharf Revue is always a popular event on The Joan calendar, so gather your friends and family and grab your tickets ASAP! ‘The Wharf Revue’ will be on at The Joan on Thursday, August 31; Friday, September 1; and Saturday, September 2 at 7.30pm, along with a matinee performance at 2pm on Saturday, September 2. Tickets are $70-$75. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Marty’s Place – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Opera Gala Concert – The Joan $52-$60, 8pm 4723 7600 The Blue Mountains Elvis Festival – various locations Free-$195, various times www.bluemountainselvisfestival.com.au Crawl File: Australian Crawl Show – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Ezio De Angelis Psychic Medium Evan Theatre 4720 5555 Saturday, Aug 5, 8.00pm, $44.50

The Blue Mountains Elvis Festival Various Locations www.bluemountainselvisfestival.com.au Friday, Aug 4, Various Times, $195

My Friends the Chocolate Cake The Blue Mountains Theatre 4723 5050 Friday, Aug 11, 8.00pm, $45-$49

How to make a happy meal – The Joan $16-$20, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Urban Stone – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Iron Lion – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Backlash – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Live music – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 K.P –Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Jellybean Jam – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384

Saturday, August 12 Alan Solomon Jazz – Penrith RSL

Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Batchmates – Rooty Hill RSL $70, 8pm 9677 4916 Doug Parkinson Honours Joe Cocker – Evan Theatre $42.50, 8pm 4720 5555 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 How to make a happy meal – The Joan $16-$20, 7.30pm 4723 7600 M7 – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Frocks – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Shaylee Wilde – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4722 8180 Brad Myers – Milestone Hotel, Kingswood Free entry, 9pm 4721 2999

Sunday, August 13 K.P – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Sunday Sessions presents The catholics – Blue Mountains Theatre $32-$36, 2pm 4723 5050 The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live from the Joan: Fine Music 102.5FM The Joan 4723 7600 Sunday, Aug 13, 2.00pm, $5-$10

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Mulgoa Road Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 House of Fun Comedy Nights – Rooty Hill RSL Members: free, Visitors: $20, 8pm 9677 4916 After Party Band – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Cover Me Crazy – Penrith RSL

Acoustic Soloist – Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Mary’s DJ – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night – Evan Theatre $50+, 8pm 4720 5555

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Ê Channel Seven’s new cooking series ‘Hell’s Kitchen Australia’ will premiere this Sunday, August 6 at 7pm. Featuring our very own Jessica Fox, the apprentice chefs will face skills-based challenges under the immense pressure of delivering a complete dinner service at the exclusive Hell’s Kitchen restaurant.

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Ê Straight after ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Seven is the highly anticipated Aussie production ‘Blue Murder: Killer Cop’. Richard Roxburgh reprises his heralded portrayal of Australia’s most notorious former detective Roger Rogerson in this true to life film. It airs at 8.30pm. Ê No surprises here, Channel Nine has officially renewed ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’ for a second season. Despite a controversial Grand Finale where the show ended without crowning a winner, ‘Ninja Warrior’ raked in over two million viewers during its final episode. Nine also announced that season two will feature $200,000 in prize money, rolling over the $100k from this season that wasn’t awarded. To apply, visit www.ninjawarriorcasting.com.au. Ê If you haven’t watched ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ on SBS Demand as yet, no fear because it will soon get a broadcast on SBS. The 10-part series will premiere on Wednesday, August 16 at 10.25pm. Ê One of my favourite reality shows that I haven’t been able to watch in recent times (because it screens on 9life, which isn’t on Foxtel) has been renewed for a fourth season. It’s been confirmed that saucy UK dating series ‘Love Island’ will be back after yet another successful sea-

son ratings-wise. If you’ve never seen the show, it’s basically ‘Big Brother’ for hot, young English singles.

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Channel Ten will finally screen the new series of ‘NCIS’ from this Tuesday, August 8 at 8.30pm.

Ê The latest documentary on Princess Diana ahead of the anniversary of her death will be ‘Diana: In Her Own Words’ on National Geographic. This one is fully narrated in her own voice, using rarely heard recordings, with no interviews. It airs Tuesday, August 15 at 7.30pm. Ê The latest season of ‘Project Runway’ premieres on Arena on Thursday, August 24 at 9.30pm. For the first time in the

show’s history, the series incorporates ‘size inclusive’ models on the catwalk.

Ê If you’re single and looking for love, a new dating series wants to hear from you.

Screentime is now casting for Sydneybased singles who would be willing to let friends and family come along for the ride and help them make the decision… to date, or not to date? To apply, visit go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/DatingShow. Ê Finally, Australia lost a broadcasting icon during the week with ‘Mr Football’, Les Murray, passing away at the age of 71 following a long illness. Les made a name for himself on SBS where he brought football in Australia to life. RIP.

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MUSIC Dan Sultan Killer

It only takes one listen to realise that Dan Sultan’s latest album lives up to its name.

Highly personal lyrics mix with Dan’s impossibly soulful and gritty vocals to create an emotional gravity that’s hard to ignore.

Tracks like ‘Kingdom’ offer a strong political message in a musical package that’s both immediate and powerful – this is not one of those albums that needs repeated listens to suck you in.

With music this good to his name, it’s certainly not a stretch to call Dan Sultan one of this country’s most talented contemporary musicians.

‘Killer’ is available now!

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Prepare to live life a quarter mile at a time with the release of ‘The Fate of the Furious’.

With Dom (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) on their honeymoon, and Mia and Brian focusing on family life, it seems like the team are living a relatively normal existence.

But it’s not long before Dom is seduced back into the world of crime by a mysterious woman (Charlize Theron).

As Don and those closest to him are taken on an action-packed ride around the globe, they will be put to the test like never before.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Elsa Pataky and Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges have all returned to the series, along with a couple of new faces including an unexpected appearance

by Oscar winner Helen Mirren.

‘The Fate of the Furious’ was box office gold, go out and grab it now!

CINEMA Atomic Blonde Rated MA

Charlize Theron kicks proverbial ass in the latest spy blockbuster ‘Atomic Blonde’.

Set in the late 80s, the film follows the story of Agent Lorraine Broughton, MI6’s most lethal assassin.

Using equal parts savagery, spycraft and sensuality, Lorraine is sent on a mission to Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier from the destabilised city.

There she meets up with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through a deadly game of spies.

The film’s director, David Leitch, had a hand in directing scenes from the action blockbuster ‘John Wick’ and has worked

as a stunt double for Brad Pitt.

Leitch was the perfect match for Theron, who did much of her own stunt work on the film, including a series of intense fight scenes.

‘Atomic Blonde’ is getting mostly positive reviews with movie review site Rotten Tomatoes praising the film for its stylish action sequences and Charlize’s performance.

However, there has been some mention that the film’s narrative isn’t quite as hard-hitting as the film’s star.

‘Atomic Blonde’ is currently screening at Hoyts Penrith in the Westfield complex.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

your horoscopes

This week the Sun and Mars activate your creativity zone, which encourages you to improvise and be as spontaneous as possible. Then the creative cream will really rise to the top! Other suitable outlets for your fiery energy are vigorous sport, extreme travel or a personal passion project. And is your current peer group in a state of flux? Over the coming month – courtesy of the Lunar Eclipse – a friendship could end suddenly.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Monday night’s Lunar Eclipse lights up your Brilliant Career zone. But are you making the most of the numerous opportunities that are buzzing around at the moment? Don’t be a bashful Bull!

It’s time to step up to the professional plate and show others what you are really capable of. Amusement and entertainment are highlighted on Thursday, so look out for that!

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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When it comes to social media and networking, avoid procrastinating. It’s time for a creative and proactive approach that makes you stand out from the crowd.

The Lunar Eclipse urges you to focus on your goals and aspirations for the future.

Plus involve a loved one in your long-term plans. They have an alternative perspective that will open up your options considerably. You could also play gracious Gemini host to family or friends.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Do your best to avoid being a snappy Crab, as the Lunar Eclipse magnifies your mood swings and heightens your emotional sensitivity. If you’ve been burying your head in the sand, then a financial problem could come to a head and demand to be addressed. The planets encourage you to be direct about dealing with challenges. Definitely no side-stepping allowed!

LEO

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Razzle-dazzle Lions love to hog the limelight. But this week the focus is off you for a change and it’s loved ones who will demand your undivided attention.

So find the time to give it gladly. Attached Cats – is there a tug-of-war between you and your partner? Do you want more freedom, while they yearn for more commitment? The only satisfactory solution is to meet them half-way. Singles will experience a cosmic connection.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The Lunar Eclipse encourages you to explore and experiment as you study, travel or venture into brave new personal territory. It’s also very important to capitalise on your current international contacts. With careful nurturing, who knows where they will lead in the future?

The weekend is a wonderful time to patch up a misunderstanding with a family member. If you walk a mile in their shoes, then you’ll have more understanding.

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CAPRICORN

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Virgos thrive on a robust and reliable daily routine. But this week a domestic matter, work situation or professional relationship is likely to veer off in a totally unexpected direction. So be open to timetable changes and keep your adaptability muscles well-flexed. On Thursday, Mercury boosts your brain power and Venus revitalises your confidence. So it’s a terrific time to read and research.

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

With the Lunar Eclipse lighting up your cash zone, look for innovative solutions to current money problems. If you develop a second stream of income, then you’ll feel much more secure about your financial future. Communication planet Mercury is visiting fellow earth sign Virgo, which suits critical thinking; research work; facts and figures; plus practical projects.

Don’t let minor details blind you.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Under the influence of Monday night’s Lunar Eclipse, a platonic relationship could take a surprisingly romantic turn.

Or a creative new friend may come into your life. You can be dazzled by outer beauty though, so make sure you’re not deceived by glossy outward appearances.

Look beneath the surface to evaluate a person’s true inner worth. On the weekend, put aside some special ‘me time’.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Monday night’s loopy Lunar Eclipse amplifies your avant-garde nature and revs up your restless streak. You’ll feel like instigating some major changes but be careful you don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! Ensure the modifications you make are a progressive improvement on what you are replacing. Listen to writer Lewis Carroll: “I can’t go back to yesterday, because I was a different person then”.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You have ambitious plans and goals for the future but sometimes you hold yourself back for fear of making a mistake. Monday night’s Lunar Eclipse urges you to be passionately proactive as you reach for the stars! But – when it comes to a child, teenager or close friend – all is not as it appears. On the weekend, a loved one turns to you for some insightful words of wisdom.

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Investors start looking for an alternative to Bonds

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A usually safe investment is showing signs of concern...

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We currently have the ironic situation where, the asset class which is supposed to be our safe option, designed to protect our capital, is a risk.

Bonds, which are the most common defensive asset (along with cash), are in a very precarious position both domestically and internationally. Given that Bonds are used to offset the risk associated with growth assets such as shares and property, it is making us reconsider our investment portfolios.

The risk associated with current Bonds is to do with the possibility of interest rates rising. When interest rates rise, the capital value of Bonds decrease.

The reason for this is that, why would someone buy a Bond that is paying 1.5 per cent when they can buy one that is paying 1.75 per cent? Therefore, the value of the Bond with the lower interest rate falls.

While this is not a new issue with Bonds, it is exaggerated due to very low interest rates. A rise of 0.25 per cent actually represents quite a large portion of the overall return, resulting in a sharp fall in the value of a Bond.

Worsening the situation, as the overall interest rate is so low, the reduction in capital value takes longer to recoup.

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Furthermore, the risk of interest rates rising isn’t just likely, it is virtually inevitable.

A best-case scenario is that interest rates stay the same or fall over the mediumterm.

But again, this then results in

perpetually low returns from Bonds, well below expectations. This is still a bad result.

We usually accept a level of risk with shares and property as we are comfortable that the likely long-term upside justifies the potential short-term volatility. With Bonds, we use these to limit the risk of the growth assets. At the moment, they are actually increasing the risk. This is the problem we now face.

The challenge is how to protect the portfolio from downside risk in this current environment. There is no perfect answer here. Most solutions are going to introduce different potential risks or forego opportunities for growth.

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this is to remove all funds from Bonds and place in cash.

This removes further downside risk that is possible, even likely, with Bonds.

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nately, this doesn’t provide an opportunity to offset any potential losses from growth assets.

Another method which is likely to be the most popular is to introduce investments that are non-market linked to the portfolio as an alternative to Bonds.

There are a number of funds that serve this purpose with wide ranging strategies. The theme being, that their returns are not linked to the performance of the markets.

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Tackling complicated maths questions can be done with ease with a little knowledge...

In my last column we showed you how to mentally multiply two numbers such as 96 x 93 and we left you with a problem to find the highest common factor (HCF) of four numbers: 5040, 5058, 5076 and 5094.

The solution to the problem (18) is simple to derive; Greek mathematician, Euclid, knew the method over 2000 years ago.

The (HCF) of 5040 and 5058 is also a factor of 5058 – 5040 = 18. The difference between any two of the adjacent numbers is 18 and it will be the HCF, if it is a factor of any of them. 18 was the required solution.

The next wow factor that we show to students to encourage them to have a love of numbers is the ability to square numbers ending in a five (5).

Squaring numbers that end in either “5” or “0.5” is easy using the following trick.

For e.g. to evaluate 652 (this means 65 x 65) you perform the following steps.

1. Multiple the “6” by the next number after the “6”, i.e. perform 6 x 7 = 42.

Place the two digits “25” after the 42,

thus 65 x 65 = 4225.

The logic behind this result is a direct application of (a + x)2 = a2 + 2ax + x2 which can be re-factorised as (a + x)2 = a(a+2x) + x2.

In the above example a = 60, x = 5, a + 2x= 70 thus a(a+2x)= 60×70 = 4200, giving the first two digits formed by 6 x 7 and the last two digits are obtained thus: x2 = 52 = 25.

This expansion can also be used to mentally square any number from 1 to 100 because for all such numbers n we can find an a such that the difference between has a & n has a maximum absolute value of 2. Two examples are given below: 67 x 67 = 65 x 65 + 4 x 65 + 4 = 4489 note: 672 = (65 + 2)2 = 652 + 4×65 + 4.

68 x 68 = 70 x 70 – 4 x 70 + 4 = 4624 note: 682 = (70 − 2)2 = 702 − 4×70 + 4.

The beauty about mathematics is incremental development of knowledge.

The above results applied to Pythagoras’ Theorem with sides a & b and hypotenuse c, if a, b, & c are all integers with no common factor, then the hypotenuse can never be an even number. Why? The first person to email the answer to the Western Weekender via news@ westernweekender.com.au will receive by return email a selection of Master Coaching’s gifted and talented student notes valued at $50.

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Find the breakfast routine that works best for you Getting out of bed in the morning can be tough, but finding the right breakfast can be even harder...

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

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I have a confession to make – I really struggle when it comes to breakfast.

Yes, I know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and as a nutritionist I definitely believe in a healthy morning meal. But I’m also not a morning person, and eating is the last thing I’m thinking about when I roll out of bed after hitting the snooze button an unreasonable number of times.

That being said I still manage to fit a nutritious morning meal into my routine, so this week I thought I’d share some tips that I’ve found useful.

Think portable Most days my breakfast consists of some combination of fruit, nuts/seeds and a muesli bar (not all bars are created equal, so keep an eye on those nutrition panels).

Find portable options that you can keep in your bag/car, or that are easy to grab on your way out the door of a morning. This way you’ll have food on hand wherever you are.

Plan ahead Start to get into the routine of planning your breakfast while doing dinner.

Killing two birds with one stone is the

perfect way to streamline your routine.

Once dinner is finished put together some overnight oats, muesli or keep some leftover veggies from dinner to heat up in the morning.

Bring your kitchen to the office Mornings can be hectic, and often we just don’t have time to sit down and eat.

Which is why those minutes before you start work for the day are the perfect time to fit in a quick breakfast. Keep bread, cereal, milk and other breakfast items at work and you won’t have to worry about missing your morning meal.

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Find what works for you If you don’t feel particularly hungry in the morning, or have just never been able to stomach food before 9am, then go with what works best for you.

This may mean having a smaller breakfast and a nutritious snack later in the morning, or pushing breakfast back to a later time.

Everyone is different and it’s more important to get nutritious foods into your diet, than to be too strict about your breakfast routine.

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What surprises about the world around you are still waiting to be discovered, and how will it change your thinking?

What a surprise to discover that your belief about something you long thought to be true is wrong. It can shake you to your very core.

In the 1500s people believed Earth was the centre of the Solar System.

You can see why.

They woke in the morning to see the sun go from one side of the sky to the other.

At night they’d see the stars and moon move across the sky.

It was easy to assume Earth was the centre, until Nicholas Copernicus came along.

Copernicus, based on careful research, made a discovery so revolutionary that today we sometimes use the expression “Copernican Revolution” to describe similar monumental discoveries.

What was the discovery?

Copernicus discovered that Earth was not the centre of the Solar System, but in fact, it was the sun!

Whereas everyone previously thought everything revolved around Earth, Copernicus discovered that despite how

things appeared, everything revolved around the sun.

Christians are people who’ve discovered that despite how things appear, they are not the centre of everything, but in fact, the Son, Jesus Christ, the living Son of God, the one from whom all life, meaning, purpose and hope comes from; he is the centre of all things.

The Bible’s book of Hebrews says, “in these last days God has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word”.

The writer of Hebrews says that putting your hope in Jesus is better than anything you could imagine!

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The Penrith area is known for having high cases of a worrying virus that we all need to be aware of...

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Despite effective vaccinations we still regularly see cases of parvovirus in dogs in Australia and particularly in the Penrith region.

Over the last three years there has also been a re-emergence of feline parvovirus in cats in Australia. This disease had been previously well controlled and not reported in Australia for years.

Canine Parvovirus (CPV) and Feline Panleukopaenia virus (FPV) are related to each other.

FPV was first reported in the 1920s, but CPV was not seen until the 1970s. It is thought that CPV came from multiple cross infections and mutations of FPV in wild carnivore species. There are now four recognised strains of canine parvovirus (CPV2, CPV2a, CPV2b, CPV2c). There is only one strain of FPV. CPV2a, 2b and 2c can all infect cats and dogs.

Infection with parvovirus causes severe illness and can be fatal even with treatment. Some animals can act as carriers for the viruses and can spread it without showing signs of illness. The virus is shed from infected animals in their saliva, vomit and faeces.

The CPV viruses are shed for about four weeks but FPV can be shed for up to 16 weeks. The viruses are extremely hardy and can resist most household disinfectants and survive in soil. It can be transported on shoes, clothes, flying insects and tyres.

Isolating animals reduces exposure risk but due to the way parvovirus is spread isolation alone is not guaranteed to fully protect your pet. Unvaccinated animals with poor maternal antibodies are at the highest risk of becoming sick. Maternal antibodies are transferred from vaccinated mothers to their babies. They only

last up to a few months and the levels can vary widely in puppies and kittens.

The best protection from parvovirus and panleukopaenia viruses are vaccination. Puppies and kittens require a series of vaccinations. Adults require boosters to maintain their immunity. Most dogs that are affected are either unvaccinated with no immunity or not fully vaccinated with only partial immunity, that is puppies being exposed while they are still receiving their vaccination course and adult dogs that miss their booster vaccinations.

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If you are lucky enough to be like many of my annoying friends lately you are probably escaping the Australian winter and currently jet setting off to Europe for a much needed holiday in the sun.

Beauty prep is key as air travel can be pretty harsh and damaging, sucking the life out of your skin.

Long haul flights are not easy at the best of times. You are lucky if you manage to get some sleep or find a movie you don’t mind watching for a few hours, definitely the last thing you need is your skin drying out or worse getting flaky before your big Instagram worthy Santorini vacation has even begun.

If you want to touch down in the northern hemisphere ready to go, use these little travel beauty secrets.

For the week leading up to your flight make sure you are using a gentle facial exfoliant two or three times.

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If what you are doing hasn’t worked, it is time to consider a new approach.

There are a number of helpful forums, blogs and talks, illuminating the agony of living with this condition.

And while I can certainly attest, it is fantastic having the reality of this condition surfacing, it doesn’t answer the out-of-reach question. How do I treat it?

Endometriosis is a silent condition with not enough information or treatment options available.

Can you support it naturally? Is medication the only option? Will the pain ever get easier? Will the periods ever get lighter?

This condition is a result of excess estrogen and its proliferation of uterine tissue in a pathological manner.

A delicate and positive way to supporting and managing Endometriosis includes delving into a multidisciplinary approach.

The first approach is to target inflammation.

Inflammation in the tissue encourages estrogen-producing enzymes, which upregulates the activity of localised estrogen. This then causes heavy

periods, pain and abnormal uterine tissue growth. Targeting the inflammation has encouraging results in helping mitigate these symptoms.

The second approach is enabling optimal detoxification and metabolism of estrogen.

Poor detoxification can trigger nausea, low mood and fatigue. Supporting liver activity will assist in balancing out these symptoms and will help to improve metabolism of estrogen.

The third approach is supporting digestion.

Providing the body with essential nutrients and minerals, that will help to reduce the over-growth of endometrial cells outside of the uterus.

And finally, collectively, incorporating some specific dietary inclusions to balance the hormones; progesterone and estrogen, replenish any mineral deficiencies as well as ensuring blood sugar levels and the thyroid is composed.

Personally, being diagnosed with endometriosis, I have found this multidisciplinary approach very effective!

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Daily Exfoliant, just make sure you follow up with a deep moisturiser.

The day before your big adventure you might want to get a fake tan session in to save yourself from baking under those damaging rays while trying to catch up with the bronzed locals.

You could get a professional spray but a mouse tanning formula and a tanning mit will work just as nicely. Try Minetan My Moroccan Foam, an express one-

hour tan. It leaves you more time for last minute suitcase packing. Starting at your legs, work the colour into the skin upwards in large even strokes. Leave for an hour then wash off in the shower for a natural dark chocolate brown finish.

Carry on a few miniature sized skin savers onto your flight to be prepared.

The old favourite Papaw Ointment works amazing as a rich cuticle balm, treatment for chapped lips and even taming flyaways. Think about packing an in-flight face mask into your beauty bag for heavenly skin. Cloth face masks are ideal for topping up hydration levels and smoothing fine lines and plumping. Fold the cloth sheet mask out and gently lay onto your face, any leftover serum works nicely. Pat onto your neck and hands.

Relax while they dim the lights during your flight or use your cloth mask even earlier if you don’t mind a few odd looks from the flight attendants.

Lastly, pack in your bag a versatile product to use during your trip to help keep you moisturised and also top up your colour when necessary.

Napoleon Perdis at Westfield Penrith has the Whipped Dream Tan Enhancer, this tub of bronzy goodness is packed full of skin enhancing ingredients like almond oil, olive oil and shea butter. Just slather on when you need a pick me up and go grab your sundress.

Don’t forget your sunscreen!

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As we spend a lot of time in our kitchens preparing meals and gathering with friends and family it makes sense that you would want your kitchen to look fantastic, suit your style and have functional and accessible storage.

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Your trusted cabinet maker should discuss your work-style, and provide you with advice on how you can make the most of your space. There are many new mechanisms on the market which can assist to make a small space functional. Drawer cabinets are a popular and effective way as they can easily be adjusted to suit your needs and you can even add drawers into the kickboards for additional storage.

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In some people’s opinions a bathroom can “make or break” a home. Often colour scheme is seen as being the most important factor to consider in a bathroom, but in reality it doesn’t matter what colours there are as long as it’s FUNCTIONAL. Things to consider are what you need for a young family, who will soon be teenagers, what’s easy to maintain, and also what a buyer might find attractive if you decide to sell. You don’t renovate a bathroom very often, so it’s important to choose items that will not date easily.

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Ceramic is a generic name for tiles that are relatively thin in relation to surface area, made from clay or a mixture of clay and other material. Porcelain is a type of tile having specific properties and is more dense and generally impervious with low water absorption. Porcelain may be glazed or full body (coloured through).

Can I use a floor tile on the wall? Yes but a wall tile on the floor is not recommended.

My tile has an Arrow on the back, is this a guide for installation? Generally no. This is a guide for loading molds into the kiln for firing.

Can I buy a chip-proof tile?

No. By their nature any tile may chip under particular circumstances. Some porcelain tiles are less prone to chipping and it may mean chips are less visible.

PREVENTION OF FROST DAMAGE TO PLANTS • Mulch the root area of evergreens, conifers, tender shrubs and tender perennials with a thick layer of organic matter to prevent the ground becoming frozen.

• Move container –grown plants to a sheltered part of the garden in cold weather and provide some extra protection by wrapping the pot in bubble wrap.

• Leave the previous seasons growth on more tender plants until spring, for example penstemon, as this provides valuable frost protection during the winter.

• Tender plants can be lifted or moved to a more sheltered position or greenhouse. If this is not practical then protect them by wrapping examples include bananas and tree ferns.

• Lift tender perennials such as dahlias, cannas, pelargoniums and fuchsias before the first frost.

If you’re looking to put a brand new ducted A/C system in an existing house, you’ll need to take into account a whole lot of details about the structure, inside and out.

Size and design depend on a range of parameters and have to be determined by the supplier for your individual situation. Central systems shouldn’t be bought “off-the-shelf” .

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A coat of paint can really transform the look of a room, but when you see paint ranging from $8/litre all the way to $20 or more, it starts to raise questions. Are more expensive paints REALLY worth the money?

Things to consider: Type of Paint - Oil or Water based.

Oil is a lot more durable, but is very hard to clean. Water based can be cleaned with soap and water.

Coverage - Higher grade paint contains a titanium, giving the paint more coverage and smoother finish. Lower grade paint, you may need 3-4 coats to get the same effect. Higher-quality paints provide smooth, one-coat coverage meaning less time and usage.

Durability - More expensive paints are washable and offer greater scrubresistance. If you try washing dirt off a cheaper paint, you’re likely to wash off some of the paint itself.

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That’s just how they roll Amy Fell, Robert Karp (top), Alicia Brown (bottom) and Alexandra Mulvey are ready to take on the World Roller Games EMILY NEWTON

fter a run of very bad luck, Penrith’s very own skating quartet Cylindro have been selected to represent Australia at the 2017 World Roller Games.

Cylindro began in 2015 when they debuted at the Australian Championships, taking home third place.

But their celebrations were cut short when team member Kathryn Christensen sustained a traumatic leg break to take her out of skating indefinitely.

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The quartet was left unable to compete the following year with only three members able to skate: Alexandra Mulvey, Amy Fell and Robert Karp.

In 2017, Alicia Brown was welcomed as a fifth member, only to see their bad luck roll on when Mulvey was injured and out of skating for three months.

“After my injury this year, it felt like we just couldn’t catch a break,” Mulvey said.

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represent Australia at the inaugural World Roller Games, to be held in Nanjing, China in September.

“It’s incredible. As cliché as it sounds, it’s a dream come true,” Mulvey said.

“After all the dramas and injuries from 2015 onwards, I can’t believe we even managed to re-form let alone be selected for World Roller Games.”

Fell, who first began her love of skating following a birthday party at Penrith Skatel when she was seven-years-old, said the games will be like a “Roller Olympics”.

“12,000 competitors from all different events including derby, hockey, speed and artistic,” she said.

“Our quartet event is one of the most exciting. It is fast, synchronised and dramatic as you have the freedom of using props and really acting out your theme.”

Through skating, the team has made lifelong friends as they’ve grown up together as competitors, a team, and now as a second family.

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Meet The President

Growing individual talent and finding Tiny Tots program to play a huge role in the growth of athletics as Penrith Valley Athletics Centre looks Tell me about your athletics background, how did you fall in love with the sport?

I personally have no athletics background but love to watch our girls achieve in areas that they didn’t know they were going to excel at.

I think I bring fresh and innovative ideas to athletes.

Before I started we had a manual system for letting athletes know of their achievements, we now use an online database called Timing Solutions which records all their results and personal bests.

NATHAN TAYLOR

The Weekender’s Meet The President series introduces you to the people in charge of our local sporting clubs. This week, we chat with Penrith Valley Athletics Centre President, Ian Hand...

How long have you been the President of the Penrith Valley Athletics Centre for?

This season will be my second year as President.

How long have you been involved with athletics and what were your previous roles?

I have been involved with athletics for five years. I was Vice President for one year and prior to that I was a committee member but helped out as BBQ cooker.

As President, explain what your role entails?

As President, I oversee all other roles and help where required.

I help the equipment officer mark the track and set up for competition night.

I chair the monthly Committee meetings and listen to new ideas and also present ideas of my own.

Ian Hand. Photo: Melinda Jane I attend monthly Zone committee meetings where we plan for the annual Zone carnival. This year Penrith Valley will be hosting the Zone for the first time since I became President.

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Our Committee is made up of more knowledgeable members than myself in athletics and I use their skills to make our Centre function. It is absolutely a team effort.

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stars of the future to build youngsters into world class performers also require at least two starters and two time keepers for both the straight and the circular track events.

To make athletics enjoyable and well run as possible for the children, we encourage and need parents/carers help.

Parents/carers are asked to actively participate in the operation of the centre by assisting in the running of events at our regular weekly competitions.

If you could improve one area of your sport on a local level, what would it be?

Advertise how great this sport is and encourage more children to come join in and realise their individual potential Are you happy with the amount of Government funding your club receives or could you do with more financial help?

We received a grant to upgrade lighting at our track and this grant will only cover half of the required poles. It is currently under construction and hopefully ready for the start of the new season.

We have also received a grant for the upgrade of our long jump run-ups and are in the process of seeing what and how much this will cover.

There are always plenty of success

stories about athletics in the Western Weekender, what is the one thing you are most proud of?

We are a small centre, mostly because our centre is in the middle of three other centres in our zone.

We have an amazing Tiny Tots group run by our own senior athletes, which has been growing every year.

Our aim is to make athletics fun for all abilities.

How many registered members does the Penrith Valley Athletics Centre currently have and how do you plan to grow the sport?

We had 185 registered last season with 40 or so of these being Tiny Tots.

Our aim to grow this sport is to retain as many Tiny Tots as possible and to get their carers to become more involved to enjoy the experience of seeing their little athletes perform to the best of their ability.

Looking into your crystal ball, where do you see athletics locally in five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time?

I think Little Athletics in our area will grow bigger and stronger as we keep making it fun for our athletes and as the Tiny Tots grow older and turn into stars.

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Good crowd tipped for charity game Story continued from » page 80 “This year’s charity, Cure Cancer Australia, raises vital funds for cancer research. Their logo is orange and white, so we decided this year’s theme was orange Jedi Fighters vs white Storm Troopers.”

Five of the best players from each of the five ECSL teams were specially handpicked to participate in this weekend’s event.

Penrith residents Paul Bond and Jim Zvonicek will be two of the local players taking part.

“It truly is the best of the best,” Kelly said.

“This will be the first time the game will be played in Penrith – a great venue – and we’d love to have as many people as possible there.”

While the game will no doubt be the main attraction, Australian ice hockey star and former NHL draft pick Nathan Walker will also be in attendance signing autographs and taking selfies with fans.

There will also be a delicious BBQ, raffles and plenty of merchandise on sale.

Don’t miss Ice Wars: Team Jedi Fighters vs Team Storm Troopers at 6.30pm this Saturday, August 5 at Penrith Ice Palace.

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State pride on the line as Tomkins prepares to make history in first ever Women’s Origin clash NATHAN TAYLOR

enrith and GWS Giants Aussie Rules star Renee Tomkins has been selected to feature in the first ever AFL Women’s State of Origin match, to be played in Melbourne next month.

The highly anticipated match, which will be played at Etihad Stadium on September 2, will see a squad of Victorian-born players take on an Allies team made up of players born in other states.

Tomkins, who will represent the Allies, said she was surprised to be selected in the representative team.

“I didn’t see this coming at all, I was heaps surprised to actually see my name down for that team,” she told the Weekender.

“I think it will be a unique and special event especially considering this will be the first. It will be amazing to be a part of.”

Tomkins isn’t the only Giants player selected to compete in the blockbuster clash with Erin McKinnon and Emma Swanson joining her in the Allies team while Alicia Eva and Jess Dal Pos are named for the Victorians.

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Penrith’s Renee Tomkins will take part in next month’s AFLW State of Origin match Giants teammates.

“There will be no friends on the field that day,” she assured.

Despite finishing the inaugural AFL Women’s season at the bottom of the ladder, Tomkins said she took plenty out of her first year in the big time.

“My first season was amazing. Coming into it I didn’t know what to expect but we all picked up some really good lessons along the way,” she said.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to use what we’ve learned in the season ahead.”

Before GWS Giants pre-season begins in November, Tomkins is busy trying to qualify her Auburn-Penrith team into the Finals of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division.

“We’re doing well this season, we are currently sitting in fourth,” she said.

“There are not many rounds to go, so we should make the Finals.”

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Just as the game looked certain to head to penalties, Riera nodded home the winner from a Roly Bonevacia corner to send the Phoenix out of this year’s cup.

It was a deserved result for Tony Popovic’s side on the balance of play, though Wellington held their own with what was a young, depleted side.

The Wanderers will now have to wait until the conclusion of next week’s games to find out who their opponent in the Round of 16 will be.

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FOOTBALL The Western Sydney Wanderers and defender Aritz Borda have parted ways by mutual consent.

“Borda has departed the club with immediate effect and will pursue an opportunity overseas,” the Wanderers said in a statement.

The Spaniard arrived at the club in July 2016 and made his debut against Melbourne City in the Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32.

The defender went on to make 19 appearances across all competitions.

“The club wishes Aritz all the best in the future,” the statement said.

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Last week Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres joined Kingswood Sports Club General Manager Nathan Lowe to thank local bowlers who helped install new shades around the bowling greens. $10,000 was provided to the club through the NSW Government’s Local

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The 11-year-old took the initiative to personally write to Mrs Davies asking for assistance.

“I was very impressed with Nathan’s initiative and courage to ask for help on behalf of his school,” Mrs Davies said.

“Nathan has shown himself to be a leader and positive role model. His family, school community and Principal Justine Blackley are all deservedly proud of him.”

Around the grounds RUGBY: The Penrith Emus fought hard but ultimately went down to table toppers Manly 48-38 in Round 17 of the Shute Shield competition.

With Penrith down 22-19 at half-time, one of the biggest upsets in Shute Shield history was on the cards before Manly pushed out in front.

With the Marlins sitting atop the competition in first place, this would easily be regarded as Penrith’s best performance of the season. This Saturday afternoon the Emus will travel to T G Millner Field to battle Eastwood in the final round of the regular season.

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“With our increased awareness of the damage the sun can cause, this shade will provide bowlers with welcome relief and protection,” Mr Ayres said.

“It was great to meet with the bowlers who dedicated their time to install the new shades at the club.”

Meanwhile, Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies presented Mulgoa Public School P&C with a grant worth $5000 for the upgrade of soccer goals and the purchase of sporting equipment.

AUSSIE RULES: The Penrith Rams have lost their first game in weeks, defeated by the North Shore Bombers 59-55 in Round 15 of the AFL Sydney Division 2 competition. Mitchell Stevens top scored with four goals for the Rams. Penrith will take on the Western Suburbs Magpies this Saturday afternoon at Greygums Oval.

Meanwhile, the Auburn-Penrith Giants weren’t able to secure back to back wins, going down to the UNSW/ ES Stingrays 83-34 in Round 14 of the AFL Sydney Premier Women’s Division competition. Kate Easthope and Melissa Brydon kicked two goals each for the Giants. The Giants will battle Southern Power this Saturday morning at Greygums Oval.

AFL: The GWS Giants have recorded their first win in more than a month,

overcoming Fremantle 98-86 at Spotless Stadium last weekend.

The Giants remain in third place and will take on Melbourne this Saturday afternoon in Canberra.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have gone down to the Sutherland Stingrays 43-38 in Round 9 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 20’s have won four in a row, hammering the Stingrays 64-40.

Both teams will take on the Manly Warringah Sapphires in Round 10.

BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers have missed out on a spot in the playoffs, beaten by the Norths Bears 101-86 in Round 20 of the Division 1 Youth League Men’s competition.

Corey Wright drained a team-high 24 points for the Panthers. After a strong start to the year, Penrith finished the regular season in eighth place with nine wins and 13 losses to their name.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s Division 1 Youth League Women’s team are playoffs bound after defeating the Central Coast Crusaders 65-46. Meg Jefferson top scored for the Panthers with 24 points. The Panthers finished the regular season in third place, recording 12 wins and eight losses.

Penrith will take on the Norths Bears in an Elimination Final this Saturday.

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ave you ever wanted to see Jedi Fighters and Storm Troopers battling it out on cold, hard ice?

An ice hockey game with a difference will be played at Penrith Ice Palace this Saturday night, to raise money for charity.

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Now in its fourth year, the East Coast Super League (ECSL) will host a Star Wars themed All Stars charity ice hockey game, which will see the best players from around the competition teaming up for a battle of Good vs Evil.

Players from Team Jedi Fighters and Team Storm Troopers will be suited up in specially made jerseys, resembling costumes from the hit movie franchise.

“In the first year we decided to do a fundraising event because a few people we knew, including my mum, were fighting cancer at the time,” said ECSL Secretary Sharon Kelly.

“We raised nearly $10,000 that year, so the following year we chose to raise money for Bear Cottage, which saw Team Batman take on Team Spiderman.

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