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Husar’s exit opens up a political mystery ahead of next year’s election

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here’s more denials than anything else, but rest assured the Penrith political scene is buzzing with rumours surrounding who will contest next year’s Federal Election for the Labor Party after Emma Husar’s decision to stand down.

The Liberal Party is also without a candidate at this stage, creating an epic political jigsaw to determine who will contest one of the most marginal seats in the country. Both major parties consider the seat winnable. Read more on page 3

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Report’s mixed findings Husar cleared of serious allegations but questions linger after Labor investigation TROY DODDS

n internal Labor investigation has cleared Lindsay MP Emma Husar of sexual harassment allegations and misleading Parliament, but has raised concerns with her management of staff. Barrister John Whelan’s investigation for the NSW Labor Party found allegations of sexual harassment “on the balance of probabilities” were not supported. It also found allegations of lewd conduct in the office of a fellow MP were not supported. But the report did find that complaints regarding staff performing non-work related and personal duties for Ms Husar did have merit, and should be referred to the Department of Finance for advice. It found that complaints that staff were subjected to unreasonable management including unreasonable communication, demands, practices and disciplinary methods did have merit. Mr Whelan also suggested allegations of misuse of public entitlements should be referred to the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority for audit, although Ms Husar has already self-referred these issues. While the report does raise serious ques-

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tions, it does not support Ms Husar being forced to resign her position. Prior to the report’s finalisation last week, Ms Husar announced her intention to stand down at the next election. In response to the report’s findings, Ms Husar said she always has been and would remain willing to take guidance and help, and would “take some time before returning to work to do this”. “I note the report has cleared me of the most malicious and damaging of allegations, which were not only baseless but leaked to media,” she said. “Having only seen the summary findings in the form of a media statement, I don’t believe any of these should have cost me my reputation, my job, or humiliated me and my children.” Ms Husar said she had been the victim of a “trial by media, gossip and innuendo”. “I am gutted that the willingness of certain individuals, and certain parts of the media, to defame me on vexatious and unfounded accusations, has caused so much personal, emotional and professional damage to me, so much hurt to those close to me, and political harm to the party I have supported and worked so hard for,” she said. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said: “I respect the decision she’s made.”

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Mystery over who will represent the major parties at next year’s Federal Election NICOLA BARTON

ystery surrounds the seat of Lindsay in the wake of Emma Husar’s decision to stand down at the next election, with both major parties without a candidate. Lindsay is one of the country’s most marginal seats, held by Labor by just 1.1 per cent, and is now considered seriously winnable by the Liberals in the wake of the Husar saga. Speculation surrounding Ms Husar’s future may be over but rumours about who will replace her as Labor’s candidate, and who the Liberals will put up, is running rampant. Penrith Mayor John Thain has ruled himself out of leading Labor’s campaign, despite putting his hand up in similar circumstances eight years ago as a State candidate when Karyn Paluzzano was forced out of Parliament. “I’ve never had an interest in a Federal seat, not to mention my family circumstances would make it impossible for me to do so,” Cr Thain said. State Londonderry MP Prue Car has also ruled herself out, telling the Weekender she is focused on the State Election in March.

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“I am 100 per cent committed to serving the community as the Member for Londonderry, I will not be running for Lindsay,” she said. Councillor Karen McKeown is also a potential choice for Labor. Mulgoa candidate Todd Carney is also considered a possibility, as is rising Penrith Councillor Aaron Duke. Cr Carney denied the rumours and said he “won’t be going anywhere near Lindsay”. Cr Duke has also denied he’ll run. The Liberal Party has also yet to confirm its candidate. Former Hawkesbury Councillor Michael Creed and recent Penrith City Council by-election candidate Belinda Hill are considered chances. The Weekender has also been told that Melissa Grah-McIntosh, a former senior Liberal staffer who now works in the community sector, is also being talked about as a possible candidate. Meanwhile, former Lindsay MP Fiona Scott was coy when asked about the possibility of a return to contest the seat. “I love western Sydney and I see there’s so much work that needs to be done of quality representation particularly with the growth and development in the area,” she told Sky News. “At the moment there’s a lot of water to go under those bridges.”

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hen I spoke to Lindsay MP Emma Husar on the phone last week, she spoke of the “precarious state of the media” in Australia. There is a common feeling in the Husar camp that the media is to blame for much of the saga that has engulfed the firsttime MP in the past month. And they probably have a point. This sorry tale has raised some questions in relation to how the media deals with serious allegations against individuals. The Husar story followed a very familiar path. Original story, outrage, follow-up stories (often called the ‘pile-on’), opinion pieces galore and finally resignation. The fact that Emma Husar announced her intention not to re-contest Lindsay before the report at the centre of this whole drama was even finalised shows just how big of a role the media played in all of this. We are quite lost when it comes to media coverage in this country at the moment. And that’s not to say the media is totally to blame, because we as a society seem to be at a crossroads in regards to what we want journalists to deliver. One could quite strongly make the argument that Alice Workman’s original story on BuzzFeed that started the Husar saga was fine journalism. The story was thorough, brought about by a leaked report and largely accurate given it focused on what was being alleged, not if those allegations were true or false. Husar was given the opportunity to respond, as was NSW Labor. There are some however that believe too much damage is done by simply reporting the allegations, especially given the ‘pile-on’ that followed.

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Out-scooped, News Corp and Fairfax set about finding whatever they could to match Workman’s exclusive. That’s when we got stories like the Bruno Mars angle in The Daily Telegraph, and it’s also when this story started to take a nasty turn with camera crews setting up camp outside Husar’s home. Still, journos will claim they were simply doing their job and they’re responding to what the public says it wants. Hard to argue. And readers will always make assumptions that are not necessarily true, which makes fair and balanced coverage even more difficult to achieve. Even at the Weekender we’ve had readers claim that we have some sort of agenda against Emma Husar, which is simply not true. In some ways it comes down to what you think a journalist’s job is. If someone claims it’s raining outside and another person says it’s not, is it the journalist’s job to print both versions of the story, or is it their job to go outside and check?

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If it’s the latter, a whole new set of challenges emerges – access, resources, legal ramifications. Should the journalist not report it at all until we have a 100 per cent factual version of events? Of course not. That just promotes cover-ups and manipulation of the story. My point here is that while it’s easy to bash up the media and journalists, being on the other side is not so easy either. But I do think sometimes the media forgets the human element at play. Emma Husar is a strong woman. She has documented many of the enormous challenges she has faced in her life and managed to overcome. Others may not be so strong. When nurse Jacintha Saldanha took her own life in 2012 after that infamous radio prank call, many thought some lessons would be learned about just how careful the media needed to be. The prank calls may have stopped but the overall media has marched on with a sometimes careless attitude. The Cliff Richard saga from the UK is another case in point. His very strong reputation was tarnished and dragged through the mud as a result of baseless, historic allegations, and the media played a very serious role – as has been shown through a recent court battle. As the #MeToo movement rolls on, and as social media becomes more and more part of our society, the media needs to show more care and caution than ever. Somehow, however, it also needs to have the bravery to investigate, to report and to demand justice. It is a delicate balance that has never before been so precarious.

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Animal activist group says Stardust’s trip to St Marys should be banned NICOLA BARTON

tardust Circus is coming to St Marys but not everyone’s ready to snap up tickets and celebrate. Animal activist group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), says the Circus visit shouldn’t go ahead. The group, which has more than 6.5 million members, is calling on Penrith Council to ban exotic animal shows. In 2016, Council backflipped on a decision to prohibit circuses on Council land after eight Councillors voted to revoke the original decision, which was welcomed by many in the community. PETA spokesperson, Emma Hurst, said Penrith Council needed to “wake up�. “It’s impossible to understand why Council took a step backwards. However, it still has a chance to protect the animals from constant confinement by re-introducing the ban,� she said. PETA operates under the principle that animals are not to be eaten, worn, experimented on, used for entertainment, or abused in any way. Their main concern for Stardust’s animals is the way they are trained and transported. “Animals in circuses are denied

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Stardust Circus is due to visit St Marys later this month everything that’s natural and important to them, which leads many to develop neurotic behaviour like bar-biting, circling or pacing, or self-mutilation,� she said.

But Stardust Circus ringmaster, Adam St James, said this is simply not the case. “Australia leads the way when it comes to the welfare of circus animals,� he said.

“We have an incredibly strict code of practice that we must adhere to, not to mention we are also licensed by the State Government and Department of Primary Industries.� Operating since 1893, the circus has never had a conviction of animal cruelty and claim that their yard size exceeds what is required in the Australian code of practice. “The animals are our number one concern and we’re around Sydney, so the travel times are nowhere near as bad as these organisations think they are,� Mr St James said. “I wish they would target genuine animal cruelty and not just general animal captivity.� Penrith Council meanwhile stands by its 2016 backflip. “The motion was assessed by the full membership of Council who rescinded the decision to ban circuses on Council land. This was in part due to circuses being regulated at a State level through various acts and regulations and agencies such as the RSPCA and the NSW Department of Primary Industries,� a Council spokesperson said. The show is set to commence on Friday, August 24 and will run until Sunday, September 9.

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“Lifestyle he couldn’t afford”: Man’s reaction to windfall ALENA HIGGINS

Werrington man who defrauded a food company of more than $186,000 when the funds mysteriously landed in his bank account has been ordered to repay the amount in full. Wearing white-washed jeans and a black top, Joshua Nathan Steele bowed his head as he was spared a full-time jail sentence last Thursday. The 26-year-old, who had previously pleaded guilty to ‘dealing with property reasonably suspected of being the proceeds of crime’, spent the entire amount on holidays and rent, Penrith Local Court heard last month. Despite the seriousness of the offence and large sum of money, Magistrate Stephen Corry agreed to the allow Steele to serve his 12-month jail sentence in the community, saying it was more beneficial for the community and the victims if he was able to work and continue to repay the money. The court heard Steele spent the entire loot funding “a lifestyle he couldn’t afford” after two unauthorised transactions in the sum of

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$100,000 and $86,000 were credited to his account by Five Am Life Pty Ltd on February 1, 2017. Steele maintained he was unaware how the money got into his account, but admitted he thought it was “dodgy” and should have reported it. But instead he deliberately moved the money and tried to cover his tracks. Magistrate Corry was scathing, saying there were “real people” out of pocket behind the company he fleeced. “It wasn’t an impulsive offence by you,” he said. “It wasn’t as though you suddenly won Lotto or Santa Claus dropped the money on your house. You knew you shouldn’t have it.” His lawyer said his offending had “created a big toll for him personally” and he was “very remorseful” and “eager” to pay back the funds. “Through this offending he lost his partner, who was a justice of the peace,” she said. Steele, a habitual disqualified driver, was also sentenced to six months jail for driving while banned, which he will serve concurrently. His parents were in court in support.

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Ambitious plans revealed to build major winter sports facility in Penrith NATHAN TAYLOR

ocal developer and resident Peter Magnisalis has unveiled plans for an Australian-first ‘Winter Sports World’ in Penrith, featuring an indoor ski slope designed to be one of the top 10 of its kind in the world. The $200 million centre is proposed for a 2.35ha site at the corner of Jamison Road and Tench Avenue, and is expected to generate around 896 direct and indirect jobs during construction and $145 million to the local economy. When operational, it would generate around 759 direct and indirect jobs and contribute approximately $74.9 million to the NSW economy per annum, with a forecast 231,000 people expected to visit the centre and Penrith by 2025. Lodging a planning proposal with Penrith City Council, Mr Magnisalis said Winter Sports World (WSW) would help strengthen Penrith’s claim as the ‘Adventure Capital of NSW’. “Underpinning this concept is an indoor ski centre with a ski slope designed to be one of the top high performance training centres in the world,” he said. “To achieve this, the building must be designed to a certain length and height,

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An artist’s impression of what the new facility could look like which we’ve done – creating a dramatic and architecturally significant addition to the precinct, and city generally.” Key features would include a 300 metre indoor downhill ski slope; an 80 metre slope for dedicated learning; winter wonderland snow play area offering fun activities for adults and kids of all ages and abilities; an ice skating rink; ice climbing and rock climbing areas; and fitness facilities including gymnasium and altitude training.

A 170+ room hotel and function centre, along with a range of cafes, restaurants and bars would also be integrated to complement WSW in a building designed to set new environmental benchmarks for a structure of its kind. Designed by leading sustainable architecture practice Environa Studio, WSW aims for statement architecture that enhances its setting and the user experience, while being carbon neutral and setting new environmental benchmarks.

“We wanted a building that contributed positively in every way to its surroundings,” Architect, Tone Wheeler said. “The winter use areas have been designed essentially as a giant ‘esky’, with multi-layered levels of insulation and few – if any – windows, with a high efficiency mechanical plant making both chilled air and snow or ice.” If approved, construction of WSW is expected to be completed by 2020 and the venue open by 2021.

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The Mount Druitt and St Marys communities have thrown their support behind local businesses with thousands of nominations received for this year’s Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards. Nominations for the awards have closed and counting is underway to determine this year’s finalists. Precedent Productions Managing Director and Awards founder Steve Loe said Mount Druitt and St Marys residents had taken particular advantage of the opportunity to lodge nominations via the Awards’ website. “This year, more people than ever took the opportunity to nominate their favourite businesses online,� he said. “Coupled with the printed coupons, we were inundated with thousands of nominations. “The Mount Druitt St Marys community is close-knit and parochial in the very best sense of the word as they support each other and celebrate everyone’s achievements. “That’s just one of the many reasons why so many people choose to live, work and operate businesses in the area.� The outstanding local businesses will be announced at the Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards presentation evening on Tuesday, October 16. The presentation evening is a welldeserved time in the spotlight for outstanding local businesses. The event will be held at Rooty Hill RSL Club, and will be a great networking opportunity for all businesses involved.

Foundation clarifies statement from earlier this year Local charity Queen of Hearts has moved to clarify a statement it put out earlier this year regarding the use of funds donated to the Foundation. An email to supporters in June said: “Since taking over, the Board can thoroughly confirm that every dollar the community donates will now be used to fully support the survivors and provide the services the community needs.�

This week, the Board moved to clarify their words, saying: “We understand that this statement may have suggested or inferred that prior to the Board assuming its current role, Foundation funds were being used for purposes other than to support survivors of sexual abuse and provide services to our community. We wish to retract that statement and apologise for the unintended inference.�

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Draft Amendment to Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 Council invites you to inspect and comment on proposed changes to the Penrith Development Control Plan (DCP)

More than 13,000 drivers have claimed $6 million in free vehicle registration in the first six weeks since the NSW Government’s Toll Relief program took effect on July 1. St Clair drivers are among the top 10 to benefit, with 108 drivers claiming a total of $46,450 in rego savings. “Each day more and more drivers benefit from free rego, which can be claimed easily either online or face to face,� Premier Gladys Berejiklian said. “The average saving so far is $423 and we expect more than 100,000 drivers to benefit, especially from western and northwestern Sydney.� More info: www.service.nsw.gov.au.

• Property Innovations Group

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to the following matters:

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6 x 2-storey town houses with associated landscaping and drainage works

• Multi-dwelling housing: Proposal to increase the lot frontage width required for multi-dwelling housing

Contact: Kathryn Sprang on 4732 7834

developments and ensure stacked car parking spaces

Closing Date: 31 August 2018

are provided in new developments to reduce on-street parking. • Boarding houses: Proposal to create clear development FRQWUROV IRU ERDUGLQJ KRXVHV IRU WKH EHQHÀW RI WHQDQWV and neighbouring properties, and to align with the Affordable Rental Housing State Environmental Planning Policy 2009. The draft amendments to the DCP and supporting information is on public exhibition from Monday, 20 August 2018 to Monday, 17 September 2018.

• Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au • Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday: 8.30am–4pm) • Penrith Library 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday: 9am–8pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; Sunday: 10am–5pm) • St Marys Library 207–209 Queen Street, St Marys (Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm; Friday: 9am–5.30pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; Sunday: 10am–5pm) You are invited to comment by making a written submission to Council by 5pm on Monday, 17 September 2018 by: • Email: cityplanningteam@penrith.city

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The following Development Application has been received by Council:

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Penrith Council’s work to grow the economy and deliver more local jobs is paying off with recent data showing more than 10,000 new jobs have been created in Penrith over the last five years. The data, from Australia’s leading economic modellers, the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR), shows that between 2012 and 2017 the number of jobs in Penrith City surged from 70,076 to 80,662. “This means 10,000 more opportunities for people to work locally instead of leaving our City each day, which is a very welcome change,� Mayor John Thain said. “It’s the result of Council’s commitment to create more jobs and a more vibrant local economy.�

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2014. A draft amendment has been prepared that relates

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Queen of Hearts has gone through a transformation phase following the exit of founder Michele Ellery in April. The Foundation provides support and services to survivors of child sexual abuse and domestic violence. The current Board says it has streamlined a number of processes in recent times resulting in reduced administrative costs within the organisation.

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INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. • Lendlease Rl Jordan Springs Holding Pty Ltd

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Lots 3990 & 3991 DP 1190132, Lot 3990 Jordan Springs Boulevard, Jordan Springs Torrens title subdivision x 3 lots and ancillary drainage works The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997 and NSW Department of Industry – Water Management Act 2000. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below DW DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ RUGLQDU\ RIÀFH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG from 17 August 2018 to 17 September 2018. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of the objection DUH WR EH VSHFLÀHG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ is to include Council’s reference number DA18/0714. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078. Viewing of Development Applications

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The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker Alternatively, the applications can be viewed during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, 3HQULWK 2IÀFHUV RI &RXQFLOҋV 'HYHORSPHQW 6HUYLFHV Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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Dwelling Housing’.

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Dent), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751, or • In person: Penrith Civic Centre

For further enquiries please contact Breannan Dent, Planner on 4732 8196.

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A number of local business people have been showing their political colours of late, particularly in the midst of the Emma Husar story. It’s a peculiar move and hardly good for business.

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New Penrith centre set to address health needs of the local Aboriginal population LAUREN SUTTIE

enrith is set to become the home of a new primary health care service that will help to address the health needs of the local Aboriginal community. Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) recently announced the opening of the new Penrith Aboriginal Medical Service clinic, which is set to help fill the gap in the health needs of Aboriginal locals. WACHS’ Executive Manager of Business Services, Adam Stuart, said the clinic will deliver a comprehensive primary health care service, similar to the services offered at their Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service centre in Mt Druitt. “We look forward to establishing a new service to really address something that is probably a gap in the health needs of the Aboriginal population in that area,” he said. “There is a whole range of access barriers sometimes to the hospital system, so this is about a service that provides a culturally safe service for that area and that community.” The new clinic will create six positions with a GP, nurses, Aboriginal health workers and transportation aids set to

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Helping youth to ‘rise up’ Unique initiative aims to reduce youth crime and increase employment NICOLA BARTON

CYC’s new ‘RISEUP’ program is raising the bar for youth employment opportunities in Penrith. NSW Police Commissioner, Michael Fuller APM, introduced the statewide initiative as a way to help disengaged 15 to 18-year-olds remain on the right side of the law. State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, said this has the potential to make a real difference in young people’s lives. “As a community it is vital that we work with vulnerable teens so they can develop into thriving, civic-minded individuals,” he said. “I am delighted that our community has the chance to be involved in this extremely worthwhile initiative and help boost the employment prospects of our local young people.” The program links with businesses so that young people receive real-life, on the job training in the workforce. Workshops on relationship building, nutrition and leadership will assist to tackle the underlying causes of crime. “In a community that once had record unemployment, we’ve gone from needing to find people jobs to now needing to

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Cultural ignorance blamed for woman’s assault on daughter

A Samoan woman who slapped her teenage daughter to the face multiple times in an attempt to discipline her has been convicted of common assault. The woman’s lawyer argued her client acted out of “the goodness of her heart” and “overstepped the mark” out of cultural ignorance when she feared her niece, whom she had adopted some years earlier, would “stray” and get caught up in the wrong crowd. While Magistrate Georgia Knight conceded one sequence of events – which saw the almost 50-year-old push and slap the girl to the back – could be seen as reasonable chastisement, she determined the other two sequences were substantially too serious not to record a conviction. The court heard the 15-year-old was slapped to the face three times on one occasion when she disobeyed the offender’s strict “no boys, no phones” policy. Magistrate Knight told the woman she had abused her position as a parent and the matters were aggravated because they occurred in the teen’s home where she was “entitled to feel safe”. “I accept you come from a different background and culture, but that is not an excuse for breaking the law in this country,” she said. “Parents have a duty to protect the children in their care and not assault them.” Magistrate Knight also cast doubt over the submission that the woman simply struck the teen out of “concern” and to discipline her. “I can’t avoid the conclusion that you were angry... and teenagers do make us angry,” she said. “But you’re the parent,” she added, saying discipline needed to be done in a “controlled and legal way”. As part of her Section 9 bonds, the woman, who had no prior criminal record, must participate in the Pacific Health and Wellness domestic violence

program. The teen is now residing elsewhere.

Man’s pizza run has nasty end, with jail time a possibility

A Jamisontown man’s determination to eat pizza has landed him in strife after he racked up a slew of offences when his online order fell through. Penrith Local Court heard Geoffery John Gray had consumed eight schooners of full strength beer at a nearby watering hole before he walked home and unsuccessfully tried to order pizza online. Unperturbed, the 44-year-old used his phone to order it instead, but things hit a snag when he decided to drive to the High Street store to collect it. After parking erratically in an Australia Post restricted parking zone, his wheel up on the gutter, Gray walked off to get his takeaway, determining there was no reason to give his particulars to the taxi driver whose car he bumped as he was trying to park. When police arrived, they breath tested the offender, finding him almost three times over the legal limit, his second high-range PCA offence in five years. His status as a suspended driver and the small amount of cannabis in his possession were also revealed. “You decided to drive while you’re suspended, and not for a pressing reason,” Magistrate Georgia Knight said wryly during his sentencing at Penrith Local Court last Thursday. “You seem to lead a double life – work through the day and become a monster at night. “You were clearly drunk and unpleasant... and obscene,” she added, referring to him exposing himself to a female officer after his arrest. She said “given the raised culpability” of his drink driving, his penalty had to be a jail sentence, but was willing to allow him to be assessed to see if he is eligible to serve his sentence in the community. He will learn his fate on October 26.

“Aggressive” behaviour from man who almost crashed car

A drunk driver who nearly collided with a police car when he cut them off at a roundabout has been ordered off the road for 18 months. Penrith Local Court heard police were forced to “take evasive action” when Bryce Caldwell failed to give way to them, despite the fact they had their sirens on. Magistrate Georgia Knight described his behaviour on the night as “appalling”. “Your behaviour was aggressive and bizarre and that was reflected in your driving,” she said. “You could have had an accident, no less with a police officer. “You were clearly well affected by alcohol, there’s no doubt about that.” The court heard Caldwell had tried to submit to a breath test, but excessive mouth alcohol prevented the machine from taking a proper reading. He was convicted of ‘driving under the influence’, fined $1,500 and an additional $200 for refusing to produce a driver’s licence. He was also handed a 12-month Section 9 good behaviour bond.

Only luck prevented fatal accident on motorway

A disqualified driver who slammed his tipper truck loaded with an excavator into a broken down car on the side of the M4, has been given one last chance to keep out of jail. Magistrate Georgia Knight told Daniel Paul Joseph Refalo he was fortunate the occupants had just gotten out of the car or they would have been killed. “If you’ve got a good excuse to drive while you shouldn’t, it probably won’t be,” she warned. He was convicted of negligent driving, fined $1,000, $2,000 for driving while disqualified and ordered to enter a two-year Section 9 good behaviour bond. He was also disqualified for the automatic period.

Woman lucky to avoid jail after drug smuggling attempt

A woman who attempted to smuggle a small quantity of drugs into a correctional centre has been given the chance to prove she can stay out of trouble. Penrith Local Court heard Julie Russell was motivated by self-interest and had no prior convictions when she tried to infiltrate the contraband. “There was an offer of money and she was a drug user at the time and behind on her rent,” her lawyer explained. Magistrate Georgia Knight said it was only Russell’s four children that saved her from being locked up herself. “Normally I’d send her to jail, and I’d send her to jail if she didn’t have the children,” she said. “It completely undermines the whole jail system. “That’s why it’s serious.” She was convicted and ordered to enter a two-year Section 9 bond. “I hope I don’t see you again,” Magistrate Knight said.

Man told to be more careful after blowing over legal limit

A motorist who blew just over the legal alcohol limit has been told to “err on the side of caution” in the future. The man appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday after blowing 0.051. Magistrate Georgia Knight noted the low reading was just on the cusp of the legal limit for full licence holders and accepted the man could have made an “error of judgement”. “Of course, it’s still an offence, still a crime,” she said. “One should err on the side of caution, or if you drink, don’t drive.” He was conditionally discharged pursuant to entering a six-month good behaviour bond. For court and crime news as it happens, make sure you visit our website at www. westernweekender.com.au.

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Jamisontown: Manager arrested over fraud offences

A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged by Nepean Detectives with 283 fraud offences on Wednesday, August 8. The offences related to his employment with a company in Jamisontown between 2012 and 2018 whilst he acted in a senior management role. Investigations into the extent of the fraud had been running for a number of months. The male presented himself to St Marys Police Station at the same time police executed a search warrant on his residence. The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, August 28. Enquiries are still continuing.

Colyton: Truck crash causes chaos for morning peak on M4

A truck towing a trailer fitted with a large Hiab crane crashed on the M4 whilst driving under the Bennett Road overpass on Thursday, August 9 at 2am. The incident caused damage to the bridge with an amount of cement debris falling to the roadway. The driver had been delivering items to various construction areas along the freeway and had failed to lower the Hiab boom sufficiently. Due to the damage caused, engineers were called to the scene to examine the bridge to ensure the structure was sound. Two lanes of the M4 Motorway were closed for a large portion of the morning, which caused major traffic congestion during the peak hour period. The driver was breath tested and returned a negative result with further action pending against the driver.

Penrith: Man charged after indecent assault on nurse

A 50-year-old male has been charged with indecent assault after attacking a nurse at Nepean Hospital on Thursday, August 9.

It is alleged that the man, whilst being attended to by the nurse, indecently assaulted her and then produced a knife that he had secreted from a prior meal. The man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged and is due to face Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, September 4. The nurse was not injured as a result.

St Clair: Man charged with murder after stabbing

A man has been charged following a fatal stabbing on Dutch Place in St Clair on Saturday, August 11. After an argument became physical, the 31-year-old man produced a knife with which he stabbed the victim a number of times to the chest. The 34-year-old victim died at the scene. Police attended and instantly declared a crime scene. The offender was located about two hours later at his home address in Bellini Place where he was then arrested. He was charged with murder and bail was refused. He is due back in Penrith Local Court on Friday, October 12. It is understood the incident is domestic related.

Penrith: Emergency crews respond to building fire

Early in the afternoon of Tuesday, August 7 emergency services responded to reports of a building on fire on the corner of Henry and Evan Streets. Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Regentville were called to the scene of the blaze. The first arriving crews observed large volumes of smoke issuing from the rear of the building, however the fire was quickly knocked down and the incident was scaled back. Henry Street was closed for the duration of the incident with Police diverting traffic to surrounding streets.

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Nobody is above the law Philip Wilson, former Archbishop of Adelaide, has avoided jail following his conviction in July for concealing child sex abuse. Wilson became the most senior Catholic clergyman the world across to be convicted of concealing child sex abuse this year with decades-old systemic abuse of children within the Church finally being punished. Newcastle Local Court Magistrate Robert Stone determined on Tuesday that the former Archbishop’s 12 month jail sentence should be served by way of home detention as opposed to prison. In the Magistrate’s remarks to the Court in handing down the sentence, the Magistrate commented that Wilson had shown no remorse and his primary motive had always been to protect the Church. Magistrate Stone cited Wilson’s age, medical conditions and the fact that there was evidence before the Court that he was otherwise a person of good character in determining that home detention was an appropriate punishment for his crime. No allegations of child sex abuse were levelled at Wilson himself, however in one of the first of its kind, a trial in the Newcastle Local Court found that Wilson had failed to go to the police to report the repeated sexual abuse of two

altar boys by paedophile priest James Fletcher in the 1970’s. The ABC has reported that abuse survivor Peter Gogarty had the following to say following the former Archbishop’s sentence being handed down: “My personal view is that… is probably letting him off a little bit too lightly… I am disappointed that it is not a custodial sentence”. One of the challenges the Police and Director of Public Prosecutions face with these types of cases is the time between the offences occurring and being reported. Most of these cases don’t get reported by victims until decades after the offences were committed meaning the victims’ recollection is often scant with detail and hard to prove. In other words, many offenders, and those who cover up these horrific crimes, go unpunished. The tide may be turning for offenders within the Catholic Church and other institutions however. In May this year Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most senior Catholic, was committed to stand trial regarding allegations of historical sex offences. This, when coupled with former Archbishop Wilson’s conviction, sets the precedent that no-one is above the law. The Pell case is ongoing and we will update readers in future columns as more information comes to hand.

Car fire closes busy motorway A car fire forced the closure of the citybound lanes of the M4 Motorway on Monday night. By the time emergency crews arrived

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The silent career killer? Menopause has a big impact on women in the workplace, report finds LAUREN SUTTIE

rom hot flushes, fatigue, memory loss and mood swings, symptoms of menopause can often have a significant impact on women’s lives. Now new research suggests that it is also affecting women’s careers. Recently labelled as a ‘silent career killer’, a report released by the ‘Women, Work and the Menopause Project’, revealed that while menopause didn’t directly impact job performance, there was a strong link regarding dissatisfaction with work. But Dr Margaret Stellingwerff, a clinician from Family Panning NSW Penrith, said it wasn’t always that black and white. “No, I don’t think it is a silent career killer, I think that is a little bit of a sensationalist comment, it’s more complex than that,” she said. “It’s very individual and I think each woman has a different experience of menopause, with some people finding it liberating that they don’t have periods anymore, while for some women it is a feeling that they are getting older.” Agreeing that menopause was still a taboo topic around the water cooler, Ms Stellingwerff said the lack of discussion in the workplace about the natural trans-

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ussies are known for helping each other out, and these blokes are no exception. When Jamisontown’s Trevor Clague and his mates were out for a beer at Grey Gums Hotel, they made a decision that would change the life of a struggling farmer. This Saturday, the five men will drive 3.5 hours to a small farm in Cowra, where they will deliver 76 bales of hay at their own expense. Woolworths Southlands is also on board and will be donating a trolley load of staple food items. “It’s just simple humanity, you hear about how tough everyone’s doing it out in the bush and you know you’ve got to do something,” Mr Clague said.

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“If I were in dire straits I would want people to do the same for me.” The men initially reached out to a farmer that one of their friends knew. He told them that he knew a young farmer that was doing it worse and would benefit from their generosity more. Although he knows the group will be visiting, he doesn’t know the extent of what they plan to bring. “Farmers are very humble people, we didn’t want to tell him exactly what we are doing because we were worried he wouldn’t accept it. A few cold beers, 76 bales of hay and a trolley load of goodies should help him out,” he said. Mr Clague and Jeff Shearin, who both own a Jim’s Mowing franchise, have loaded their trailers for the trip. Another group member is bringing his son and his friend from St Dominic’s College.

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The group said that they plan to buy all of their groceries once they get there to support local businesses. “If a few simple blokes who drink at a pub can make a difference in one farmer’s life, anyone can do it and everyone should get on board,” Mr Clague said. “Make a fun weekend out of it, see Australia and help a farmer.” Other initiatives to assist in drought relief are also taking place in the coming weeks. Penrith’s Bavarian restaurant will donate all profits on Sunday, August 26 to help struggling farmers. Coles supermarkets are matching customer donations dollar-for-dollar during August, while Woolworths donated all profits from sales in the fresh departments at its supermarkets last Saturday.

John Cootes Furniture in Penrith will shut its doors for good by the end of the year. It is one of 12 stores that will close, with the curtain coming down on the 35-year-old business. While 135 people across NSW and the ACT will soon be out of a job, 77-year-old Hazel Tutty, who works at the Penrith store, isn’t worried. Mrs Tutty, who has worked with the company for 24 years, told her upset colleagues to stay positive. “The other workers couldn’t understand why I wasn’t upset but listening to the announcement put forward really showed how they’re going to honour the store and provide us with everything we need, a lot of other companies would just close their doors and not care,” she said. Mrs Hutty was first employed by the company in 1994, where she met and worked closely with the original founder, John Cootes. She said that Mr Cootes visited the store at least once a week and treated all of his staff like family. “John was a very generous man, I think that when you work for somebody like that you just want to work hard,” she said. “He even paid for the funerals for some staff members that passed away.” Mrs Tutty travels 45km to work every day from her home in Bilpin. After working in the store for so long, she said she predicted the news. Comparing sales from the ‘early days’ to now showed a significant decrease. Chief Operating Officer, Paul Siviour, said the closure is due to fierce competition in the retail market. “The increase in the competitive environment sees a combination of new entrants coming into NSW, with large chains opening new stores and also an increase in the marketing spend by those large retailers,” he said. Workers will receive full entitlements including redundancy payouts. – Nicola Barton

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Take cover! It’s swooping season LAUREN SUTTIE

espite taking out the title of Australia’s bird of the year in 2017, the magpie is a creature that strikes fear into many. And thanks to the recent warmer weather Australia has experienced, swooping season is already upon us. Varying from state to state, nesting season normally starts in spring and lasts for four to six weeks. A spokesperson from Penrith Council said locals will start to see appropriate signage erected in areas of concern. “Signage will be put in place when the birds begin to swoop. The locations tend to vary each year as the birds nest and depend on the aggressiveness of their actions,” the spokesperson said. With over 40 swooping spots in NSW already reported on the Magpie Alert website, 33 Firestone Crescent in Glenmore Park has been identified by one walker, who was swooped from behind earlier this week. But a spokesperson from NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) said that not all magpies are prone to swooping.

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“A swooping magpie is protecting its territory and nest, it will only act in this manner at breeding time and you will find that it is only some birds that will do this,” the spokesperson said. “It is usually as a result of previous perceived intrusion on its territory.” And while getting swooped can be distressing at the best of times, WIRES has reminded locals that it is against the law to collect eggs, harm their young or kill the native birds. “Magpies are territorial and cannot be relocated,” the WIRES spokesperson said. “In springtime, when they have eggs or young, if a swooping adult bird was to be relocated, one parent could not manage to feed the young on its own and the chicks would starve to death. “Always remember that magpies are great visitors to your garden, as they eat a variety of destructive insects.” Already people have been spotted across the local area protecting themselves, including bike riders with makeshift spikes sticking out of their helmets. Locals are urged to be on alert, and to do their best to avoid areas where it is known magpies are swooping. How do you avoid getting swooped? Tell us: news@westernweekender.com.au.

BEST STRATEGIES TO AVOID SWOOPING MAGPIES: If possible avoid the area for the short time while the magpie is nesting Carry an open umbrella Wear a hat Carry a stick just above your head but do not attempt to hit the magpie as this will only make it even more aggressive If possible, use the other side of the road or garden during breeding season, and enjoy watching the young as they learn from their devoted parents Erect a temporary sign alerting people in the area to the fact that a magpie is nesting nearby For more information, visit www. wires.org.au. There’s already been reports of magpies swooping local residents this year

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My problem with all this is that it comes off the back of the Matt Moylan saga last year (Editor’s Desk, Weekender August 10). Again publicly we are told nothing is happening here, it’s all a media beat up. I know a lot of other fans had it in for Matt Moylan and Griffin, but I was a fan of Moylan and still am though I don’t like the Sharks, and although I thought Griffin had a few issues, I think he should have had a chance to see out the season. I can accept decisions have to be made but I don’t like being lied to. I have been a life long Penrith fan and always will be, but I am a little embarrassed by this affair. ROB DUNN, VIA FACEBOOK

This is so disappointing to the people of this electorate (Devastated Husar quits after weeks of pressure, Weekender August 10). She appeared to be a wonderful role model to women and girls and an example of achieving against all odds. The last rep was a joke who thought the congestion on the roads was caused by asylum seekers and the woman before that had a husband who put flyers in letter boxes, that claimed Arabs were taking over. What is it about us that attracts this kind of stuff? I am not prejudging Emma, but I just wish the citizens of western Sydney received the respect, from all sides, that we deserve. CLAIRE CARTER, VIA FACEBOOK

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I’ve been a Penrith supporter since I moved out west in 1979. I’ve suffered through the chocolate soldier era, and one of my best mates played for Penrith during this time but the arrogance of Phil Gould is beyond belief. This is not the way we won two premierships, this is not what Penrith people do, it’s what other teams did such as Manly and Easts. We don’t need to buy a premiership, we shouldn’t think we just poach Ivan Cleary back and besides who in their right mind would work with Gould. We have the players, get rid of Gould, send him back to the eastern suburbs, he’s no good to us. BILL, VIA WEBSITE

Thanks to Emma Thank you Emma. Good luck in your future endeavours. Our electorate has been enriched by your service COLLEEN NISBET, VIA FACEBOOK

SOS David Bradbury Labor’s only chance of holding onto the seat of Lindsay is to convince David Bradbury to give up his job in France and return. He may not be interested, but Labor needs to at least try. He was without question the best MP for Lindsay we have ever had, and the last couple of MPs we have had to endure proves this. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

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hree local students have embarked on a quest and are helping those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), one page at a time. Lily Morris and her brother, William, have joined forces with friend, Charlotte Hodges, to participate in this year’s MS Readathon. Starting on August 1, the Readathon encourages students around Australia to read as many books as they can during the month, to help raise money to send children and their families on special MS Family Camps. Having already read over 260 books combined, Lily and William’s mum, Jessica Morris, said the challenge was

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also a great way to encourage kids to read in today’s digital world, while also helping others. “It is a good feeling and I think it’s good for them to know that there are other kids in need and that they can do something to help them,” she said. With the trio attending York Public School in South Penrith, the school is currently sitting in 32nd place out of 100 other schools. And while the three readers have already reached their fundraising goal of $800, both Lily and Charlotte said they were planning on raising as much money and reading as many books as possible before August 31. To donate to the cause, visit www. msreadathon.org.au and search ‘York Public School’.

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Reflect and remember Meet the men preserving the honour of those who fought in the Vietnam War LAUREN SUTTIE

he local Vietnam veterans’ community is set to gather this weekend to pay their respects, remember old friends and reflect on what was some of Australia’s darkest days. Originally known as Long Tan Day, Vietnam Veterans Day is held each year on August 18, to commemorate those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice in the long and bloody war. With this year’s service marking 50 years since the Battles of Coral and Balmoral, the St Marys Vietnam Veterans’ Outpost is inviting locals to pay their respects at a commemorative service this Saturday at 5pm. Secretary of the St Marys Vietnam Veterans, Sam Vecchio arrived in Vietnam in 1970 and was there for 10 months driving soldiers to and from battle. “It’s just a reflection of what happened back in Vietnam, each one of us has a different story and a different experience,” Mr Vecchio said. The longest military engagement in Australia during the 20th century, the Vietnam War saw 60,000 Australians fight, with more than 500 losing their lives.

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It was also the first ever war that was televised for all to see, which President of St Marys Vietnam Veterans, Tony Mullavey, said turned a lot of people against them, with returning soldiers often met with hostile protestors. “It is a different time and it’s something that is hard to talk to people about, but yet it’s harder for people to understand what you’re living with,” he said. “Policemen have a certain way with each other, nurses have a certain way with each other and to put it plainly, we are the only ones who can put shit on each other and laugh about it.” With almost 300 local members made up of veterans and their partners, the Outpost has been providing support to veterans since 1995, ensuring that people of this war will never be forgotten. “The Korean veterans, it’s a story that has never really been told, they’re called the forgotten war,” Mr Mullavey said. “This war was going to be swept under the carpet but because of this organisation, we have made sure that it is still out there.” Saturday’s memorial will be held at the Corner of Hall St and Mamre Rd in St Marys from 5pm. For more information on the service, visit www.vvaastmarys.com.au.

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Council is pleased to announce that the annual Community Assistance Program (CAP) funding program opened on Monday, August 13, with applications invited from local nonprofit organisations and community groups until Monday, September 10 2018. Council understands the considerable challenges faced by small community groups, especially those who rely on volunteer support and receive no other government funding. Now in its 24th year, Council is proud of the significant role CAP grants play in supporting these organisations to provide vital social services that directly benefit the residents of the Penrith LGA including children, seniors, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Last year, close to $30,000 was distributed to 31 separate projects across the City for cultural, educational and

health initiatives. Eligible non-profit community organisations can apply for grants of up to $1,200 for delivery of one-off activities and projects such as the purchase of equipment or supporting a community event or function. I encourage all local volunteering and community groups to seize this opportunity and consider applying for those extra bits and pieces that go a long way to helping get worthwhile ideas off the ground and help your group to thrive in the long-term. I look forward to seeing the range of great projects we can help deliver for the community this time around. How to apply: For details of how to apply, visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/grants. For more information please contact Celia Bishop on 4732 7838 or email casey.holtom@penrith.city. See you next week.

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Emu Plains Public School students embrace braille in support of inspiring friend LAUREN SUTTIE

iving life legally blind can be difficult at the best of times, but a local primary school is breaking down barriers and embracing their students’ abilities, one Braille Club at a time. Emu Plains Public School has been running a Braille Club for three terms, which legally blind Year 3 student, Cooper Campbell, helps run. Vision Support Teacher, Wendy Murphy, said that it was fantastic to see Cooper, also known as “Super Cooper”, being a role model for the alternative print format. “Because Cooper is learning braille at school we thought it would be a great way to connect his friends with his braille, and for the other students to have the opportunity to actually learn some of the basic codes,” she said. Learning numbers, the alphabet, as well as creating braille readers, up to 15 children choose to forgo their lunch play time to take part. Cooper’s dad, Alan Campbell, said the interest from the kids had been amazing. “Cooper gets really excited to be able to share that sort of knowledge of braille and the nice thing is, that it gives the other students an insight that this is another

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Cooper Campbell and other students learning braille at Emu Plains Public School. Photo: Melinda Jane way that we can view the world around us,” he said. “It’s phenomenal the extra effort that the staff put in here, to understand how things can be done to make life a little bit easier for Cooper.” Braille Club isn’t the only thing that the school has embraced, with students also learning the Paralympic sport, Goalball.

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Family the focus as Penrith Show promises a weekend of fun for everyone LAUREN SUTTIE

ld and new are set to collide next weekend as the Penrith Show celebrates a milestone year. For 175 years the Penrith Show has been bringing people from far and wide together to celebrate Penrith’s rich agricultural history, and this year is expected to be its biggest yet. Chief Executive Officer of Penrith Paceway, Lorraine Pozza, said while a few traditions have gotten smaller over the years, Penrith’s past and its growth will be showcased at this year’s show. “We started in 1843 and of course Penrith was a very different place,” she said. “Agriculture was very big and of course we have come from that and gone more into suburbia as we watch our city grow. “We will be stepping back through time and coming up to the future and we really encourage everyone to come along and be part of this great event.” Starting next Saturday, August 25 and continuing on to Sunday, locals will be spoilt for choice this year with both days jam-packed with activities. “There will be mini trots with all our up and coming harness racing drivers,

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The past will be celebrated at this year’s 175th anniversary of the Penrith Show they’ll be putting on a great display,” Ms Pozza said. “Up in our Members Room we’ll have Devonshire tea with our ladies that volunteer, who are decking out the room in yesteryear memorabilia.

“And we will still be hosting a lot of agriculture with a grand parade.” Crowd favourites will also be back this year, with the D-MAX Precision Driving Team and the Demolition Derby sure to get the adrenaline pumping.

There will also be a few new additions, with a food and wine pavilion for the adults and the Sydney Brick Show for the kids. “And for the little ones we have McDonald’s Farm, reptiles, face painting and children busking, so it will be a hive of activity,” Ms Pozza said. The traditional fireworks display, which has been moved to a more family-friendly slot of 7.30pm on Saturday, will end the night with a bang. “For the 175-year celebration you’re going to see something quite spectacular go up in fireworks,” Ms Pozza said. With tickets starting at just $10 for kids and $20 for adults, Ms Pozza said it was the perfect family fun day. “It is a very important year, we have put so much into it and we are just really looking forward to it being a great weekend for the whole community,” Ms Pozza said. “Our long standing President, Max Laughton, would have loved to be here celebrating this show with us, he put so much work into the show society, and I’m sure he will also be here with us in spirit.” Mr Laughton sadly passed away earlier this year. For more information about this year’s Penrith Show, visit www.penrithshow. com.

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ell, at least they’re consistent. For three weeks in a row now, Penrith have come from behind to win in dramatic circumstances when it appeared that all hope was lost. This is not sustainable, we keep saying. And yet every week, the Panthers defy belief. They find a way to win, and perhaps against the competition’s better sides, they will still find a way to win – albeit most likely not from a couple of tries behind late in the game. This is, after all, a team not short on belief. Mirroring five-eighth James Maloney’s attitude, this side just gets on with the job no matter what.

Of course that job is a little harder now that Maloney himself won’t be there for a few weeks after picking up a nasty knee injury. The Panthers will miss him dearly, but it could be a blessing in disguise given he’ll be fresh for the Finals. Last week’s performance against the Gold Coast was about as exciting as an M4 traffic jam but the two points was critical, catapulting the side back into the top four. It’s now their spot to lose. This Saturday, Penrith will for the last time this season play a team outside of the top eight. After this clash against Newcastle it becomes very serious with games against the Warriors and Storm away from home before the Finals commence. The Knights will be no easybeats and as Penrith have proven in the last three weeks, teams outside of the eight do give them plenty of trouble. Newcastle weren’t good against the

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Warriors last Friday night but they did their best to hang in, and were really only a piece of Mitchell Pearce or Kayln Ponga magic away from making a real game of it. The Knights may be out of the premiership race but Penrith will need a far better completion rate than the 65 per cent they dished up against the Titans last Saturday. The 17 errors didn’t look pretty either. The real question as far as Penrith’s premiership credentials are concerned is how quickly they can make it click. We all know the side looks strong on paper and has what it takes to blow teams off the park, but just three weeks out from the Finals the Panthers can’t find consistency for 80 minutes. In this competition however, you can find what Penrith need very quickly – sometimes in a matter of minutes, not necessarily weeks. This has been Cameron Ciraldo’s first full week in charge of the team, and while you

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shouldn’t expect to see any major differences immediately, the subtle changes will hopefully start to creep in. Individually, the Panthers are looking mighty good. Waqa Blake and Viliame Kikau are looking so dangerous on that left hand side, while Dean Whare is finding some form on the right. Nathan Cleary is getting over his Origin hangover and with Maloney out has a chance to step up and take charge, while up front Reagan Campbell-Gillard is starting to fire again and Isaah Yeo simply never stops trying. Penrith just needs the individual brilliance to come together – the errors need to stop, the silly penalties need to stop, the moments of madness need to stop. A complete 80 minute performance is all Penrith need at the moment to ensure this rocky old train has some legs come September. Tip: Panthers by 10

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NO TRENT FOR PENRITH » Despite Trent Barrett's likely departure

from Manly at the end of the season, he won't be anywhere near Penrith in 2019. The Panthers aren't interested in a Barrett comeback, although I understand he did make contact with the club when he heard Anthony Griffin had been let go. You can also keep Wayne Bennett off the list of coaching prospects at the Panthers. I told you last week it was absolutely no chance of happening and that remains the case.

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rivalry with Phil Gould and Anthony Griffin rocketing up the list of great rugby league feuds. There is no question that the Gould v Griffin storyline of the past fortnight has been ugly, and most people will tell you the truth lies somewhere in the middle. The Panthers took great exception to plenty of things Griffin said on ‘NRL 360’ last week, and while initially Gould had rejected the idea of responding on ‘The Footy Show’, he ultimately went ahead with his rebuttal. It should also be noted that Cameron Ciraldo was aware Gould was going to reveal that he had resigned twice in the past year – it was not a case of Gus throwing him ‘under the bus’ as some have suggested.

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the media and in fact was rattled several times when speculation about his future would arise.

make a switch to Penrith is forward Tim Grant, who is re-joining the club from the Wests Tigers next season. Cleary and Grant no longer see eye to eye. An interesting side note – Grant watched the live stream of Phil Gould’s press conference about the Anthony Griffin sacking last Monday on the Western Weekender Facebook page.

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Sydney media last weekend and flew to Rockhampton to visit his elderly father Vince. Reportedly, they watched Penrith’s great escape against the Gold Coast on TV together.

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Griffin say on ‘NRL 360’ last week that he didn’t read the papers. I’m told a very different story – Griffin was a keen reader of

remained untouched for almost a week after his dramatic sacking. Cameron Ciraldo is sticking with his current office for the time being.

Panthers’ media session on Monday when the club’s media manager brought a press conference with Tyrone Peachey to an abrupt halt after a number of TV networks suddenly switched focus from Peachey to hounding Nathan Cleary, who had just arrived at training. It was the right call to pull the interview – the camera crews were highly disrespectful to Peachey.

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» Still on James Maloney and he's hoping

to be fit for the Finals after suffering a knee injury against the Titans last week. Maloney bravely played on despite suffering the painful injury prior to half-time. He is considered a slim chance of being back for the Melbourne game in round 25.

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» Spotted: Moses Leota doing a spot of

shopping at Woolworths South Penrith on Tuesday night.

» More judiciary trouble for forward Jack Hetherington, who has copped a two game suspension after submitting an early guilty plea to a Careless High Tackle charge stemming out of last Saturday’s game against the Titans. Penrith love Hetherington’s passion but know he needs to get his discipline under control.

» Spotted: A number of former Panthers cheerleaders enjoying a mid-year break to Hawaii.

either Trent Merrin or James Tamou will switch clubs at the end of the season to ease salary cap concerns at the Panthers. Both are contracted to the club next season.

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PEACHEY WANTS SWEET FAREWELL NATHAN TAYLOR @natetaylor87

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yrone Peachey has enjoyed many spectacular moments at Panthers Stadium during his five-year career at Penrith, but this Saturday afternoon the NSW Blues utility will play his final game there as a Panther. The 27-year-old excitement machine will be aiming to pull out one more scintillating performance on home turf before he links up with the Gold Coast Titans from next season. Speaking with Extra Time on Monday morning, Peachey is confident he can notch up one final win at Panthers Stadium ahead of Penrith’s final home game of the 2018 season against the Newcastle Knights. “I’ve had a lot of good moments there, hopefully we can get that win, finish on a good note and I have a good game,” he said. “It’s going to be sad… I never thought

about it being my last game there until now.” While it’s unknown whether the club will give Peachey a farewell lap of honour, the Origin winner said it wasn’t necessary. “Nah, I’m not Josh Mansour,” Peachey joked. Despite not being able to lock down one position all year, Peachey has enjoyed arguably his strongest season to date. He made his State of Origin debut – playing all three games – and has currently scored nine tries this season for Penrith – his most since 2016 (13). This Saturday against Newcastle, Peachey will run out with the number ‘1’ on his back for the fourth consecutive game. He said he’s enjoying his new role at fullback and expects to keep it until he “stuffs up”. “I’m loving the fullback role, you get a lot more ball and we keep winning, so I haven’t stuffed up that bad, which is all that matters really,” he said. “I played fullback in high school, so it’s not as if I haven’t played it before. I knew I

Tyrone Peachey will play his last game at Panthers Stadium on Saturday could do a good job, but when I stuff up I’ll probably lose the spot.” Peachey has been a fan favourite at Penrith since he joined the club in 2014. When news emerged in the off-season that Peachey would be leaving the foot of the Mountains at year’s end, many supporters were disappointed. While Peachey doesn’t regret his impending move up north, he knows

Penrith probably had to move on from him if they were going keep some big names who were off-contract. “I know the situation the club is in and how they have to keep a couple of players in Reagan and Nathan – and it’s not going to be cheap,” he said. “I’m a realist and I understand what they have to do to keep them, I’d do the same thing if I was Gus.”

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anthers players have spoken out for the first time since the axing of their coach Anthony Griffin. Speaking at their first media session since the news broke last Monday afternoon, Panthers stars Josh Mansour, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Dean Whare all supported the club’s decision to sack the man known as ‘Hook’ in favour of his assistant Cameron Ciraldo. After constant speculation over Griffin’s future for the majority of the season, Mansour had an inkling the writing was on the wall. “We heard some whispers here and there but we definitely didn’t think it was going to happen right there and then,” he said. “I haven’t been in touch with Hook because it all happened so suddenly, I just wanted to focus on last week’s game.” Whare also confirmed he hadn’t spoke to Griffin either since he was shown the door by Panthers boss Phil Gould last week. “No I haven’t spoken to him at all, I think that’s just part of the business these days – coaches come and go, and players come and go,” he said.

“If I see him around I would probably have a chat with him, but no I haven’t spoken to him.” Always honest in his appraisal, Campbell-Gillard said he wasn’t too concerned about the constant speculation surrounding Griffin like others at the club were. “It may have affected a few people in the club and in the team but we addressed it very quickly and the boys got a bit of clarity,” he said. “There’s always three sides to a story: their side, the other side and the truth. We’re moving forward now and we’ll back Ciro.” A former Panthers player himself, Ciraldo enjoyed a first-up win as Panthers caretaker coach during last Saturday’s thrilling match against the Gold Coast Titans. After guiding the club to two consecutive Holden Cup Grand Finals in 2015 and 2016, current players have thrown their support behind ‘Ciro’ and back him to lead the club deep into the Finals. “He’s very honest and doesn’t beat around the bush in what he’s trying to get across,” Campbell-Gillard said. “Even as an assistant he was brutally honest in what you needed to fix and how you needed to fix it.

“The boys are full of confidence and there’s probably a different vibe around the club now as well.” Mansour said Ciraldo’s guidance and care for players was one of his top attributes. “He puts a lot of time and work into his philosophy and how he wants the boys to play,” he said. “Ciro sits down with each player and

goes through their game, and that’s awesome for a coach to do.” Whare said Ciraldo is a huge reason why Penrith is sitting inside the top four. “He’s been the main person for us in getting to where we are today,” he said. “He could definitely be a head coach one day, the boys are definitely backing him.” Ciraldo coaches his first NRL game on home soil this Saturday afternoon.

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hey say that cats have nine lives and if the Panthers’ season is anything to go by then they’ve still got three lives left! The Panthers have made a habit of winning the unwinnable this season. It all started in Round 1 against the Eels when they went into the half-time break down and seemingly out of the game at 14-0, but somehow turned it around in the second half to run away 24-14 winners. Penrith found themselves in the same position in Round 2 when they went into the half-time break trailing Souths 14-0 before rallying in the second half to steal the win 18-14. Fast forward to Round 15 against the Raiders and the Panthers used yet another ‘get out of jail free’ card when they piled on three tries in 15 minutes to beat the Raiders 23-22. It was a similar scenario when the Panthers faced Manly at Lottoland in Round 20. The Panthers headed into the final quarter of the game trailing Manly 24-6, but managed to cross for four tries in 13 minutes to escape 28-24 winners.

The Raiders again had the rug pulled out from under them in Round 21 when the Panthers scored three tries in the final 10 minutes to not only steal the win, but end the Raiders’ chance of making the top eight. And the Houdini act continued last weekend when the Panthers pulled themselves off the canvas with two late tries and a golden point field goal to secure the most unlikely of victories. There’s no doubt that the Panthers have rode their luck this season, but they’ve also showed that they’re never beaten. While it’s been entertaining to watch, coach Cameron Ciraldo will be stressing to his team the need to tighten up their defence heading into the Finals. On paper the Panthers have a side capable of winning the competition, but if they give away leads to sides like the Roosters, Rabbitohs and Storm, they’ll be packing for Mad Monday before they know it… although by my calculations the Panthers still have three more lives to spare! On another note… the knee injury to experienced playmaker James Maloney could be a blessing in disguise.

If the Panthers are to make a run for this year’s premiership, they need a fresh and injury-free Maloney. Maloney is a born winner, his energy on the field is infectious and his experience invaluable to a young Panthers backline.

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yrone Peachey and I both joined the Panthers together in 2014 and, I must say, from the moment I saw him, he instantly caught my eye in terms of talent. I watched a couple of his games during his days at Cronulla but it wasn’t until we did a pre-season together that I witnessed just how hard he works. Tyrone quickly became the most gifted footballer I have ever played with. He’s a player that can literally play anywhere in your side and do a job for you. I will say it again, I have never played alongside someone as talented and as gifted as Tyrone Peachey. Tyrone’s time at the foot of the Mountains is nearing an end, and he plays his final game at Panthers Stadium this Saturday afternoon against the Newcastle Knights. It’s a real shame he’s moving on, I know he really enjoyed playing with Penrith and he absolutely loves the community. But Penrith needed to make some decisions regarding their future moving forward, and it’s clear they’ve made

Nathan Cleary their number one priority, which is fair enough. You can’t keep everyone and it basically came down to the Panthers putting their eggs into Nathan Cleary’s basket, so to speak. The thing is, when you look at Penrith’s squad, they’ve almost got a like for like replacement: Cleary-Luai, Maloney-May, Edwards-Watene-Zelezniak, KotoaEgan… but the Panthers don’t have anyone to replace Tyrone Peachey. They don’t have that next utility player coming through, who could play anywhere in the 17. That’s what makes Tyrone so great. I think he’s going to prove a more costly loss going forward over the next few years as we see him blossom into one of the best players in the game. I congratulate Tyrone for getting the contract he did for his family, the Titans will absolutely love him and don’t be surprised if he’s the buy of the year next season. Whether he’s playing at left centre, right centre, backrow, five-eighth, hooker, fullback or off the bench, Tyrone is just a true

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t was the song that filtered through your TV, on your drive home, and even at the dentist while getting your yearly check-up. And now four years after Melbourne band Sheppard released their infectious multi-platinum hit ‘Geronimo’, the band’s music is once again getting stuck in the heads of people all over the world. Continuing to master the art of a catchy indie pop tune in their new album, ‘Watching The Sky’, lead vocalist George Sheppard said the band gave themselves

the freedom to try new things in order to evolve from their debut album in 2014. “After the first album, most bands only get a year after that to try and release the second album, but the second album never turns out to be as good, it’s called the second album blues,” he said. “But we really wanted to take our time with it and make sure that every song we were putting on it was up to our fans’ expectations. “I feel like it’s an evolution of ‘Bombs Away’, for me personally I think we delivered an album that our fans really enjoy, we’ve got some new sounds on there and we’re really proud of it.” And while working with your siblings

can either go one of two ways, George said being in a band with his sisters, Amy and Emma, was something they didn’t take for granted. “I think it’s different when you’re working on something like this,” he said. “We feel like we’re really lucky to be doing this, it’s not an opportunity that everybody gets and the fact that we are doing it with our family is cool.” Since taking off, the six-person band has also caught the eye of high profile artists, touring with and opening for Megan Trainor, Justin Bieber, Keith Urban and Little Mix. But it was UK pop legend Robbie Williams, that George said reinforced a

valuable lesson for the band that they will always remember. “The guy was so humble and down to earth, like for the level of superstardom that he is at,” George reflected. “He came out to say hello to everybody and my grandma was there, and he gave her a big hug and kiss on the cheek. “I think that was one of most important things that we have learned in our time as a touring band, it’s so important to stay grounded, humble and real because as soon as you lose that people notice and no one wants to work with you.” Sheppard will be performing at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, September 8 at 8pm. To book, call 9625 5500.

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t has been a big year for frontman Dave Gleeson. Not only did he recently tour with The Angels for their 40th Anniversary tour of their second album ‘Face to Face’, but he has joined his other band, The Screaming Jets, as they rock out with Boom Crash Opera for their current Rock Radio Riot Tour. Oh, and not to mention The Screaming Jets have also just released their eighth album, ‘Gotcha Covered’, a collection of the band’s favourite hits from the last 50 years. “We have our 30th anniversary coming up, the dirty 30, so we’ve got a few things in the works for that and I said just in the meantime we should put all our old covers we’ve recorded together and release that,” Gleeson told the Weekender. “Our bass player said that is the most half arsed idea he has ever heard, so we then decided to do all Australian artists that we love, and we ended up with a short list of 30 that we ended up cutting down to 15.” Saluting an eclectic collection of Aussie artists with their own trademark

interpretation, ‘Gotcha Covered’ plays homage to hits from acts such as The Easybeats, Men At Work, Paul Kelly, The Angels, You Am I, Hoodoo Gurus, INXS and AC/DC, just to name a few. “We got Triple M listeners to give their thoughts of what they wanted to hear and of course at the top of their list was ‘Gimme Head’ by The Radiators, so it speaks volumes about The Screaming Jets fans I think,” Gleeson laughed. Playing all their greatest hits from the late 1980s to early 1990s, as well as new material and some other Aussie classic rock staples revitalised by the Jets, Gleeson said he was looking forward to rocking out in Sydney’s west this weekend. “Doing it with Boom Crash Opera is going to be fantastic, they are a great bunch of guys with so many huge radio songs,” he said. “All we are hoping for at this tour is that we just get people out there, even people who don’t know all the Jets songs will still know the covers we’ve done, so I’m really looking forward to it.” The Screaming Jets and Boom Crash Opera will be performing live at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, August 18 at 8pm. Tickets start at $50. To book or for more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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Food lovers’ delight at Aussie Night Markets Looking for a mid-week pick me up? Then look no further than the Aussie Night Markets. Held every Wednesday evening at Panthers Penrith, the markets are a great place to indulge your taste buds and ears, as local talent come together for the perfect family fun night out. From huge mouth watering burgers, juicy kebabs to Mexican tacos, there’ll be something to get everyone’s taste buds watering.

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Ê Channel Ten’s highly anticipated Pilot Week begins this Sunday, August 19. It all kicks off with ‘Skit Happens’ at 8pm followed by ‘Disgrace’ at 8.30pm. On Monday, ‘Drunk History’ will air at 9pm, while ‘Taboo’ will air at the same time on Tuesday. On Wednesday at 9pm, ‘Kinne Tonight’ begins, while ‘Trial By Kyle’ airs at 8.30pm on Thursday. On Friday, ‘Dave’ airs at 8.30pm before Pilot Week wraps up with ‘Bring Back… Saturday Night’ at 7.30pm on Saturday. All eight shows will be vying for full seasons in 2019.

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Channel Seven has announced ‘The Real Full Monty’ will return in 2019 but this time with eight female celebrities stripping to raise awareness for women’s health. ‘The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night’ follows strong numbers for the men’s version recently.

Ê Next year’s Oscars is facing a major shake-up to win back ratings. The 91st Academy Awards will have a strict threehour time limit and a new category for ‘Most Popular Film’ will be introduced. Some awards will be handed out during commercial breaks, to cut down the length of the broadcast. Smart move. Ê Former ‘Friends’ star David Schwimmer is set to guest star on the upcoming season of ‘Will & Grace’. For five episodes, Schwimmer will play Grace’s new flame.

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US drama ‘Homeland’ will wind up after its eighth season in 2019.

Ê The sixth and final season of ‘House of Cards’ will premiere on Friday, November 2 on Netflix. The final season sees Claire Underwood assume the role of US President following Kevin Spacey being written out. Ê Still on Netflix, and it’s been revealed the streaming service has 9.8 million viewers in 3.9 million Australian households. Its nearest competitor, Stan, has one million subscribers. Ê Channel Nine has announced their Australian Open coverage line-up, with John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Jim Courier, Alicia Molik, Jelena Dokic, Sam Groth and Dylan Alcott all signing on. Ê If you’re a fan of Channel Seven’s new action drama ‘9-1-1’, good news! Season 2 premieres next month in the US.

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With Mercury now direct in your creativity zone, make sure you capitalise on your fiery creative talents. But don’t power ahead with actual projects until next week, when Mars finally moves forwards. You can easily become totally self-absorbed with your ideas, moods, dreams and daily dramas. But, with the Full Moon and Neptune highlighting your humanitarian side, it’s a wonderful weekend to re-connect with others.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Now that Mercury is moving forwards again, a frustrating family matter should get better. Avoid being stubborn though! You’ll find the more flexible and understanding you are, the more quickly things will improve. Then the weekend Grand Earth Trine and Full Moon bring friendship, your peer group and your social circle into focus. Think about how you can network with sympatico people.

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Hallelujah and praise the stars! After a long and exceedingly exasperating three weeks, Mercury (your patron planet) is finally moving forwards. So your natural talent for endless questioning, constant chatter and continual movement will start returning in spades. As Dorothy Parker said: “The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity”. So put your mercurial mind to work with a stimulating new job, project or activity.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Mercury is now direct but disruptive Mars is still reversing through your relationship zone. So communicating with loved ones will continue to be frustrating until next week. You’ve certainly got inspiring aspirations for the future. But don’t commit to an ambitious new plan unless you’re sure you have the time, energy and motivation to follow through on your well-meant intentions.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Thank goodness Mercury is finally moving forwards in your sign! So communication should start to improve and projects that have been delayed will receive a welcome nudge. But personal energy levels won’t pick up until next week, when Mars moves forwards in your wellbeing zone. The weekend looks wonderful, as the Sun trines Uranus and Saturn. Which will boost your charisma and heighten your creative touch.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Over the last three weeks, many Virgos have been in hermit mode. You’re starting to feel more sociable but things won’t really pick up until next week. Under the influence of the Full Moon, the weekend is a wonderful time to start reconnecting (in meaningful ways) with family and friends. Plus – under the influence of the Grand Earth Trine – it’s also a fortuitous time to formulate a practical new plan.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Communication should gradually improve, as Mercury moves forwards in your friendship and networking zone. So do all you can to smooth over disagreements and get things moving in a positive direction. Sunday’s Full Moon highlights your health and wellbeing zone. So choose an exercise that you really enjoy. As Blake Lively said:“I really don’t like the gym. I like experiences. So I take any chance to ride a bicycle or go on a hike”.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Don’t waste precious time worrying, especially at work. Mercury is direct so connect with colleagues, tell them what’s on your mind, and keep them up-to-date with your plans. The weekend Full Moon (and Grand Earth Trine) encourages you to look at a relationship with a child, lover or friend in a perceptive new light. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting!

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Adventurous Archers … it’s time to start planning your next holiday. Exotic destinations with colourful cultures will appeal to your restless gypsy gene. Family matters take centre stage on the weekend, when the Full Moon shines a bright spotlight on a domestic drama. Avoid being superficial and slap-dash. Smart Sagittarians will look for an innovative approach that leads to a satisfactory long-term solution.

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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

With Mercury now direct, plus the Full Moon activating your conversation and international zones, it’s time to link up with people from all over the place. The weekend’s powerful Sun/Uranus/Saturn Grand Earth Trine also provides a golden opportunity for you to influence people in a positive and productive fashion (both in person and online). Which is what Capricorns can do so well!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Has a relationship been rather stressful over the last three weeks? With Mercury moving forwards, things are set to improve as you work together to achieve a win-win outcome. However, the weekend is not a good time to go on a shopping spree or lend money to others. You’re liable to make financial decisions based on your emotions, which will fluctuate wildly under the full moonbeams. Take a sensible and steady approach.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Mercury is now moving forwards in your daily routine zone. So the pace of life will gradually pick up, and communicating with other people will improve. Then the Full Moon lights up your sign on the weekend. So it’s the perfect time to be the most confident, creative, perceptive and persuasive Piscean you can possibly be. As Blake Lively said: “The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence”.

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The power of purring: What it means and how it evolved

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Who can resist the purr of a beautiful cat? But what does that delicious sound actually mean?

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Purring is one of the most endearing and unique qualities of domestic cats. Most people cannot resist smiling when they hear a cat purr and will happily sit with a purring cat beside them or on their lap. Purring is normally regarded as a sign of pleasure or being content, however cats will also purr when they are stressed or in pain. Purring is used to communicate between mothers and kittens, between cats within social groups and as a means of communicating with us. Kittens can purr before they open their eyes. It has been suggested that purring may have evolved as a means of communication that cannot be heard by predators. It is often reported that only domestic cats purr, but this is not correct. All cats belong to the Felidae family, consisting of two subfamilies, the Pantherinea and Felinae. The Pantherinae subfamily contains the big cats including the tiger, lion, leopard and jaguar and they have evolved to roar. They can purr when exhaling but the vocal cords are used for roaring and cannot be used for a true constant purr.

The Felinae subfamily contains cats that vary from the domestic cat, lynx, ocelot up to the puma and cheetah. These cats produce the constant purr we hear from our domestic cats. The Guinness Book of Records says the loudest purr from a domestic cat belongs to a cat in England, Merlin, whose purr reached 67.8db, this is higher than normal conversation between humans. There is still confusion about exactly how a cat purrs. The purr is made up of both noise and vibration. It is thought to originate from a central nervous signal that causes oscillation of the vocal cords.

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“I’m free to do what I want any old time.” At least that’s what the words of the song say. But are these words true? Are you free to do whatever you want? While we might not be as blunt as the young child who boldly stamps their foot on ground, shouting; “You can’t tell me what to do! No one is the boss of my life!” as adults, so often this is exactly how we do live. We go about our day to day life confidently thinking we are in charge, thinking that we are free to live our life pretty much the way we want it. But is life really like that? Are we free to drive on whatever side of the road we like? Are we free to rob and steel from whoever we want? Are we free to do or say whatever we want? Of course not! Another song asks “What does it mean to be free?” This is a common question. Everyone wants to be free. Freedom is a good and valuable thing. People even sacrifice their lives to try and gain freedom. So what does it mean to be free? In the Bible’s New Testament gospel of John, Jesus said “If you hold to my teaching you really are my disciples.

Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” This might seem surprising, but according to Jesus, true freedom is found in holding to his teaching. True freedom is not being free to do whatever we want but true freedom is being free to do what we ought to do, that is, to live the way that God intended for us to live by following his Son Jesus.

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Pain in your calves when walking? Here’s why!

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If you suffer cramps or pain in your calf muscles, there’s probably a very good reason for it...

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Have you ever wondered why you develop pain or cramping in your calf muscles when walking that goes away when you rest? You may have something that is known as intermittent claudication. Intermittent claudication refers to pain and/or cramping that develops in the muscles of the legs in response to exertion (often walking). The calf muscles are most commonly affected, however it can also affect the thighs and buttock region. Intermittent claudication is a result of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). This causes narrowing or hardening of the arteries and consequently reduces blood flow to affected areas. During physical exertion such as with walking, our muscles require more oxygen, however due to this reduction in blood flow, the supply of oxygen that is provided to the muscles does not meet the demand and cramping occurs. Symptoms can often be worse when walking uphill or being barefoot or in flat shoes as in these instances the muscles of the leg have to work harder and therefore require more oxygen. The phenomenon is referred to as ‘intermittent claudication’ because symptoms resolve

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not everyone who has PVD will also experience intermittent claudication. Risk factors for developing intermittent claudication are similar to those of PVD. These include smoking, high cholesterol and being diabetic. Intermittent claudication is also more common amongst men and the risk of developing it increases with age.

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DAY TRIP: Liverpool Railway Railwa Street in Liverpool CBD will host a feast for the on August 25, from 2-9pm. senses o The festival will combine amazing food, live music and fe performances, market and art into a jam-packed event that perform feed your stomach and your soul. will fee This year’s food line-up includes restaurants, food trucks with a range of international food offerings. and pop-ups p Western Sydney favourite Dirty Bird Food Truck is Wes returning to this year’s festival alongside Berlin Bangers, retur Feast of the East, Kalye, Dutch Poffertjes House, Classic Feas Soft Serve and Pimp My Chimney. Macquarie Bistro is hosting a pop-up restaurant in a Ma shipping container with its very own restaurant and ship bar. bar Entertaining the audience on the main stage will E be musicians Thandi Phoenix, Turquoise Prince, Manutabu, The Strides and Gang of Brothers, with M dance troupe Shaun Parker & Co performing their d latest production, The Yard. la On top of all this will be a giant heart sculpture by Melissa Carey, giant board games with Garden b Games and markets powered by The Westies.

Welcome from Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller Liverpool is a city on the move Rapidly stepping into its role as Sydney’s ‘third city’, Liverpool has been on the radar of the business community for several years, but locals also know it for its natural beauty, cultural diversity, arts scene and heritage. The Georges River meanders through our LGA, providing an important environmental corridor, with parklands lining either side. Our premier arts institution, and the hub of the burgeoning cultural scene in South West Sydney, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, is situated on its banks. Our city centre is a melting pot of cultures from around the world. People from 150 countries have brought cuisines, products and business acumen from their home countries and woven them into Liverpool’s rich social fabric. Those dining and shopping in our Local Government Area are sure to find hidden gems. This month, we’re celebrating our CBD with its biggest festival – Eat Your Heart Out Liverpool. On August 25, one of the gateways to our city will light up with food, music and art. It’s a great opportunity to come and see what a vibrant place it has become.

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Liverpool is home to people from 150 different ent countries and this is immediately evident from m the huge variety of local restaurants and busi-nesses in the Liverpool city centre. Feel the heat of an Indian curry, sample the rich flavours of Afghanistan, Lebanon and the e Middle East, or go for the fresh, fragrant tastes es of Vietnamese or Thai cuisine. Liverpool has long been the home of amazing ng Italian food. Café culture is alive and well with h a new crop of eateries and bistros serving up the latest trends. But it’s not just the food – stroll down George ge St, popularly known as ‘Sari Street’, and browse or visit one of Liverpool’s European or Asian grocery stores or Balkan butchery. Best of all, in Liverpool the walkable city, all of this is within a short stroll of the train station.

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Lookin for a lovely spot for a picnic? Looking Chipping Norton Lakes is the largest water body in South West Chipp Sydney, complemented by an extensive foreshore parkland which Sydney can cater ca for a variety of activities. There are plenty of picnic tables, children’s play equipment, Ther exercise exerci equipment and paths winding through this lovely leafy reserve. reserv Ab bustling farmers’ market attracts crowds of people hunting fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, meat, flowers and more. The markets are open early Saturday morning and are located next to Chipping Norton Public School. nex For active souls, there is Parkrun, starting 8am on Saturday Fo morning from Black Muscat Park. The free, weekly 5km event mo attracts parents with prams, walkers, joggers, right through to att competitive runners. co

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Situated on the banks of the Georges River on 22 hectares of parklands, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is a cultural facility of Liverpool ol City Council offering a diverse and exciting range of exhibitions, theatre, film, music, festivals, workshops and much more. Every year there are more than 400 things to see, do, taste and learn. n. Explore works from local and international artists in the centre’s six x gallery spaces or watch a performance in the 322-seat theatre. Events and exhibitions cater for all ages and abilities, including many events for those with different needs. Bellbird Dining and Bar is far more than an onsite café. Find a contemporary blend of modern influences ranging from French and Asian through to South American on Bellbird’s seasonal menu. Gallery admission is always free, as are many of the programs. Almost all ticketed offerings are less than $30 per person, with many under $20. There is extensive free parking and the centre is immediately adjacent to the Casula train station. Details: www.casulapowerhouse.com or 8711 1234. Open 9-5pm Monday to Friday and 9-4pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Thoroughbred racing has had a home at Warwick Farm since 1889 Thoro and, backing onto the Georges River, the racecourse still carries a hint ba country experience. of a cou Racing Racin action is on Wednesdays at Warwick Farm, with highquality fields enticing racing enthusiasts out of the city for an exciting exciti race day experience. Conveniently close to the Hume Highway and 30km from the Con CBD, the venue has the style and ambience of its metropolitan neighbours without the crowds and congestion. neig Australia’s leading bloodstock auctioneers William Inglis & Sons Au relocated its operations to the Riverside Stables Complex, where it relo now hosts its multi-million dollar thoroughbred auctions. Co-located with the state-of-the art stables complex is a brand C new luxury hotel – The William Inglis, which has already become ne an attraction in itself for conferences, weddings and other events. ev Its restaurant, Newmarket Room, has a dining philosophy ccentred on paddock to plate produce, creating a modern menu with rural influences. w

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What your itinerary should look like in one of the world’s greatest cities really depends on if you’ve been there before. New York is indeed magical, busy and a little crazy – and you’ll have an entirely different experience on your second or third visit compared to your first. For first-timers, the classic tourist icons are obviously a must. The Empire State Building is a brilliant experience (day or night) and a great way to get a complete view of the city. Upgrade to the VIP experience to skip the lines – you won’t regret it. Tickets are flexible too and operate on a voucher-like system so you don’t have to be too worried about the weather. Everyone wants to see the Statue of Liberty and you can of course head out to the grand lady herself for a guided tour but one of the best ways to see the Statue itself is simply by catching the free Staten Island Ferry, you’ll see it heading to and from the Island and often that’s enough. Otherwise, guided tours will cost you around $80. See New York City at your feet with admission to the One World Observatory, a three-storey destination on top of the western hemisphere’s tallest building.

On the day I attended the weather was poor but the views were still incredible, however you’d be wise to choose a clear day for the best experience. It is in this part of town (in the financial district) where you’ll also want to visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum. This is an incredible experience that will really touch your emotions – it is so beautifully put together, and you will spend hours here looking through what is a remarkable tribute to those who died in the 2001 terror attacks. You can also pay a solemn visit to the incredible memorial that sits where the two World Trade Centre towers once stood. On two of my three New York visits, I’ve also undertaken a guided walking tour of the 9/11 site – these are usually hosted by first responders, survivors or people who were in some way personally impacted by the attacks. It’s affordable and well worth doing, but make sure you book in advance. First timers should of course also walk the Brooklyn Bridge, stroll in Central Park and check out the ‘Top of the Rock’ and of course visit Times Square. Check out a Broadway musical or two as well, but do yourself a favour and look at some of the shows you may not have heard of. Why see ‘Jersey Boys’ when you can see it in Australia? There’s some fantastic, unique productions that will probably never make it to Australia. If your heart is not set on a particular show, you can visit the half-price ticket

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Giants netballer Kristiana Manu’a with local players from the St Nicholas Netball Club. Photo: Melinda Jane

Kids get Giant visitor NATHAN TAYLOR

iants netballer Kristiana Manu’a has returned to Jamison Park Netball Complex for the first time since she was a youngster, mentoring kids from St Nicholas Netball Club. As part of her role as a NetSetGo Ambassador, the 22-year-old New Zealand-born defender mingled with the stars of the future, offering tips and advice. It was the first time in a long time that the Liverpool City junior had visited the local facility after playing there regularly as a kid.

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and Mo’onia Gerrard, and just how exciting it was for them to come down. “Hopefully the kids are just as excited as I was when I was younger.” After missing out on the inaugural Super Netball season last year due to serious injury, Manu’a has been back to her best this season, helping the Giants lock down the minor premiership. As the Giants prepare for this weekend’s must-win Preliminary Final against the Sunshine Coast Lightning, the former Australian Diamond said she’s keen to end the 2018 season on a high. “I’m super excited, it’s been such a good feel in camp the past couple of

“I used to play against Penrith often and I used to play at these courts when I was younger,” Manu’a told the Weekender. “It’s my first time out here in a while and it’s bringing back a couple of memories.” Despite being her first year as a NetSetGo Ambassador, Manu’a said she enjoys giving back to the grassroots, just like her netball idols did when she was younger. “I actually remember very fondly coming down to netball each weekend as well as during the week and having players come and visit us,” she said. “I remember the likes of Catherine Cox

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It’s do or die for Giants Finals slip-up puts Giants in precarious position against last year’s champs NATHAN TAYLOR

n order to make next weekend’s Super Netball Grand Final, Giants Netball will need to overcome the team that broke their hearts in last year’s thrilling decider. The Giants will take on Sunshine Coast for a place in next weekend’s Grand Final after they went down to the West Coast Fever 63-57 in last Saturday’s Major Semi Final in Sydney. If the Giants defeated the Fever last weekend, this season’s Minor Premiers would have advanced straight to the decider and enjoyed this weekend off. Instead, they are fighting for their lives and will now take on last year’s Premiers. Fever won the opening centre and immediately grabbed the lead. The Giants’ efforts to chase down the deficit by capitalising on turnovers was largely interrupted by a huge defensive effort from West Coast. The Giants were trailing 18-10 at the end of the first quarter. As the margin continued to increase in the second quarter, Giants coach Julie

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The Giants went down to the West Coast Fever last weekend. Photo: Narelle Spangher Fitzgerald made some key changes to her side. The move was effective almost immediately, with GK Kristiana Manu’a winning an incredible tip to clear the ball safely out of the Fever circle. Another tip from WD Serena Guthrie

gave the Giants yet another turnover. With a massive second quarter comeback in front of a home crowd, the Giants only trailed by three at half-time. The Giants started to slip again on the scoreboard at the start of the second half.

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However, an intercept on the defensive transverse line from GA Jo Harten gave the Giants one in their favour. Then another turnover saw Harten alone under the ring to sink the conversion. As if on cue, Manu’a swooped out of the circle onto a pass to Fever’s Verity Charles to produce another turnover. Suddenly, the Giants found themselves within one point of West Coast on the third quarter whistle, 45-44. Victory was within reach of either side, but the visitors were on song with their shooting, managing to pull away in the final few minutes to win 63-57. Giants coach Julie Fitzgerald said a slow start ultimately cost her team. “We just didn’t play well in that first 10 to 15 minutes of the game,” she said. “We were very tentative, we didn’t let the ball go, we didn’t do the work before the game and it really cost us in the end. “We worked really hard last week to get the second chance and now we have to take advantage of it.” West Coast will now await the winner out of this Sunday afternoon’s clash between the Giants and Sunshine Coast Lighting.

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Five of the best for Rovers More trophies for proud local club as Premier League side wins fifth straight title NATHAN TAYLOR

enrith Rovers FC has double the reason to celebrate after their Premier League team and Premier League Reserves side were both crowned Premiers of their respective divisions. Incredibly, this is the fifth consecutive year that Penrith’s Premier League team have taken out the hotly contested Nepean Football Association (NFA) competition. The Rovers’ Premier League side won 13 games this season along with one draw and two losses, to finish first past the post. Interestingly, the club’s Reserves team also finished with the exact same record, to finish on top. Speaking with the Weekender, Penrith Rovers President Ray McKeown said the Premier League team were on the edge of their seat upon hearing the news they had won. “We had a bye in the last round and we needed Hazelbrook to either lose or draw their final match and they did, so we won it,” he said. “We all just waited for the results to come through and then when the news

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Penrith Rovers players celebrate another year of success was confirmed, the team went up to the Penrith Gaels Club to celebrate.” But success for the Penrith Rovers is nothing new, with their Premier League team amazingly winning nine out of the past 11 seasons. McKeown said he was beyond proud of how the Premier League side coped with

the pressure of another gruelling winter season. “There’s a lot of pressure to win but when you do, it still feels very special,” he said. “In any sport to win once, twice or three times is amazing, but to win it five times in a row – I can’t describe it.”

McKeown said the Rovers were now a target of other clubs, unable to fly under the radar given their success over the past five years. “Each year, every team tries to knock us off our perch but the boys just go out there every week and put in,” he said. “Their motivation at the start of the year is to go out and win another.” Unfortunately, not everything went the Rovers’ way with both the Premier League and Reserves teams failing to make the Grand Final after losing last weekend. The Premier League team lost 1-0 to Blue Mountains, while the Reserves team were beaten by Glenmore Park 2-1. Fortunately, Penrith’s Premier League team will have one more opportunity to add to their crowded trophy cabinet when they travel to St Marys’ Cook Park on Thursday, September 6 to take on Glenmore Park in the prestigious Nepean Cup Final. The Penrith Rovers, one of the smallest and youngest teams in the local association, will celebrate their 20th season next year. A big year of celebration is planned and it’s hoped even more continued success will come their way.

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Summer 2018/19 Registrations Tuesday Evenings – MIXED Wednesday Evenings -MIXED Thursday Evenings - MENS Registrations forms and further information available at www.penrithoztag.com.au or call 0421 448 158.

Competition Starts Tuesday 9th October 2018 for Mixed Wednesday 10th October 2018 Wed Mixed Thursday 11th October 2018 for Men’s

Registration Dates

The Kingsway Fields Werrington from 10am - 1pm Saturday 25th August and Saturday 1st September OR ANY GAME NIGHT Call us on 0421 448 158 to organise registrations if you cannot make the above dates Cost is $110 per senior player and $80 for U/18 (min 10 players per team) Only 1 Rep/Premier tag players in Wednesday mixed allowed

All players must be 15 to play in senior comp Call Sue if you cannot make the above dates

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE AT www.penrithoztag.com.au Anyone looking to referee in the Summer Season we are looking for refs If you would like to ref ring John on 0412485709 You can get fit and earn some Money while you ref. Check out www.penrithoztag.com.au for further details or contact Sue on 0421 448 158

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Wanderers add another German to new-look team NATHAN TAYLOR

anderland will be known as Jägerhaus before you know it after Western Sydney announced the signing of yet another German last week, attacking midfielder Alexander Baumjohann. The 31-year-old arrives in Australia following a recent spell in Brazil with Coritiba FC and most recently Vitoria in the Brazilian Serie A. A product of the FC Schalke 04 youth system, Baumjohann signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2007 where he made a name for himself with a wonder goal against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga in 2008 before joining the likes of Bayern Munich, Hertha Berlin and FC Kaiserslautern. Hailed for his ability to unlock defences, Baumjohann has spent his career playing in attacking midfield roles and is comfortable on both the left and right side of the midfield. The club’s latest German recruit is sure to excite the Wanderers faithful and brings with him a wealth of experience playing on the world stage. The former German U17 and U21 inter-

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national joins countrymen Patrick Ziegler and head coach Markus Babbel as one of the Wanderers’ new faces this season. Baumjohann said he was looking forward to the new challenge and experience in western Sydney and has kept a close eye on the A-League for some time. “I started to follow the A-League a long time ago,” he said. “Australia has nice stadiums, great supporters and it is a very competitive league. A lot of big players have already played in the A-League and I am very excited and proud to play for the biggest club.” With fellow German Babbel at the helm, Baumjohann said that made his decision to join the Wanderers a lot easier. “Of course Markus Babbel played a big role for my decision to sign with the Wanderers but I already knew a lot about the club because of this incredible history of winning the ACL (AFC Champions League) in just the second year of the club,” he said. “I want to help to bring this great club back to where it belongs. The Wanderers supporters deserve trophies and I hope we can play for the title this season.” The 2018/19 A-League season gets underway in October.

Markus Babbel with new signing Alexander Baumjohann

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AFL: The GWS Giants have moved to third position, defeating Adelaide 106-92 in Round 21 of the AFL. Unfortunately for the Giants they suffered more injuries to key personnel, with veteran defender Heath Shaw (knee), All Australian midfielder Josh Kelly (concussion) and Sam Reid (hamstring) all failing to see out the match. The Giants will look to continue their winnings ways when they take on the Sydney Swans this Saturday at Spotless Stadium.

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BASKETBALL: After enjoying the first weekend of the Finals off, Penrith’s Youth League Men’s Division 1 basketball team will take on the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles this Saturday morning for a place in the Grand Final. If the second-placed Panthers manage to knock the Sea Eagles off their perch, they will advance to the Grand Final, to be played this Sunday at Hills Basketball Stadium. In the other semi-final, Central Coast will take on the Newcastle Hunters.

AFL: The Penrith Rams have recorded three straight victories, belting the South West Sydney Magpies 105-16 in Round 17 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division. Penrith’s Mitch Stevens booted six goals in the huge win. The Rams will aim for four wins in a row when they face Southern Power this Saturday at Greygums Oval. Meanwhile, the Auburn-Penrith Giants have endured a tough weekend,

losing to the UNSW Eastern Bulldogs 76-33 in Round 16 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. The Giants will take on Southern Power this Saturday at Greygums Oval. NETBALL: After the entire competition enjoyed a week off, the Panthers Opens and Under 20’s teams will return to the court this week to battle the Sutherland Stingrays in Round 12 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. The Panthers Opens team currently sits in last position with one win, while the Under 20’s team is also in last with two wins. RUGBY: The Western Sydney Barbarians have defeated West Harbour 28-0 in Round 18 of the Bill Simpson Shield (Third Grade Colts). Despite starting the season a little late, the Barbarians finished the year in ninth position, with six wins and eight losses. GRIDIRON: Gridiron NSW have released the schedule for the upcoming 2018 season. The Nepean Ducks have been granted three home games, which will be played on October 6, November 10 and November 17. CRICKET: The Thunder Foundation and HomeWorld have joined together to provide support for the drought ravaged farming community in NSW. The contribution of $15,000 will enable 460,000 litres of water and 250 hay bales to be provided.

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Special tribute to trailblazer NATHAN TAYLOR

THE PENRITH DISTRICT

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enrith Baseball Club will celebrate their 50th anniversary by naming a diamond at Andrews Road Sporting Complex after the club’s first life member and inaugural President. The main diamond at the popular Cranebrook facility will be named after the late John Dewbery, who passed away earlier this year. To mark the 50th year of Penrith Baseball Club, it was decided that Dewbery’s name would live on with the club forever. “John was the first life member of Penrith Baseball Club. He was our first President and also helped established the club,” current Penrith Baseball Club President, Shaun Bowen said. “John also served on the committee as well as various other positions including Secretary, Treasurer, Groundsman and Gear Steward. His name was put forward by another life member.” This is the first time Penrith Baseball Club has named a diamond after anyone – such is the legacy Dewbery left behind. “We have never named a diamond after anyone before,” Bowen said.

“This is a one-off occasion to mark our 50th anniversary and to remember John’s legacy.” The official diamond naming ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, September 22 at Andrews Road Sporting Complex and is tipped to be an emotional occasion. Dewbery’s family members are expected to be present at the special occasion, which will also mark the start of the 2018/19 Baseball NSW State League season. “John’s son Warren, another life member, will throw out the first pitch,” Bowen revealed. “We will also have a plaque and naming ceremony on the same day.” But the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations won’t end there, with Penrith Baseball Club planning a jam-packed day of fun and activities on Sunday, September 23. Established in 1968, Penrith Baseball Club is one of the oldest baseball clubs in greater western Sydney. The club is one of the largest in the region and caters to baseball players of all ages and abilities. The Andrews Road Sporting Complex, located in Cranebrook, has been the club’s home since 1988.

John Dewbery’s legacy will live on forever

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