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Wallacia cemetery saga takes dramatic twist

Penrith Councillor Ross Fowler has welcomed news that the long-running Wallacia cemetery story could be over, with another rejection looming. Alena Higgins reports on page 3

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10-year-old girl hit and killed by truck on busy road

ucinda King’s family should have been finalising her Christmas presents this weekend. Instead, they’re left with the devastating task of arranging her funeral.

The beautiful 10- year- old was tragically hit and killed by a truck on Monday afternoon at Cambridge Gardens in an accident that has rocked the community. The parents of Lucinda, who was riding a

scooter when she was hit at the intersection of Boomerang Place and Richmond Road, rushed to the scene – breaking down as they learned she couldn’t be saved. “The poor little girl was still out on the road

and was covered with a green cloth while her family were sitting to the side of the road, hugging each other,” a witness said. Emily Feszczuk reports on » p. 5

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Council rejects latest proposal for Wallacia Country Club, potentially ending saga ALENA HIGGINS

he campaign to save Wallacia Country Club from morphing into a cemetery has received a major win, with Penrith Council recommending the latest proposal be refused. While the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) will have the final say when it meets to determine the matter next week, those crusading against the development hope it is the final nail in the coffin for the long-running saga. Wallacia resident and Penrith Councillor Ross Fowler welcomed the recommendation, saying the Development Application (DA) “just didn’t stack up for a number of reasons”. “It’s a decision that recognises the importance of Wallacia, the importance of the Mulgoa Valley and the heritage values that are within that area,” he said. “It’s certainly a decision that is well supported within the community and within the golfing fraternity.” Submitted in December 2019 by the Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (CMCT), the $25 million DA proposes to slash the 18- hole course to nine to make way for 27,000 burial plots, a chapel and administration buildings.

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Cemetery plan’s fatal blow

A long-running campaign has fought against the development of a new cemetery at Wallacia. Sweeteners, including alterations and additions to the existing clubhouse are also slated, as are a new bowling green, pool and gym. CMCT’s original plan for the site, which included up to 88,000 burial plots, was knocked back by the Independent Planning Commission and is currently subject to an appeal. In its lengthy assessment report, Council

points to multiple areas where the DA is unsatisfactory or inconsistent with environmental and local planning controls. “In its current form, the proposal will result in negative and unsupportive impacts on the significance and contributory values of nearby and adjacent heritage items and conservation areas, and on surrounding scenic and landscape values and the character of the area,” it states.

Mr Fowler said it is now up to the SWCPP to either accept the recommendation, defer consideration or change the recommendation. “There’s no way they’ll change the recommendation,” he said. “They might defer it, generally I think they’ll probably accept it.” CMCT said it was looking forward to the SWCPP meeting next week.

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Handing out the Woke Awards T he end of the year is almost here and that means it’s time for annual awards and lists, and plenty of them. We’re about to be dominated by “top five [insert subject here] of 2020” articles over the next month, and I’m kicking things off with a brand new annual event – the Woke Awards. 2020 saw the ‘cancel culture’ reach all new heights, and it’d be wrong not to honour it in all its woke glory. Let’s count ’em down . . .

5. Oscars no longer about movies The Academy Awards come in at fifth spot after the decision to implement diversity rules, which means a film is no longer purely judged on its . . . well . . . quality as a film. The rules are pretty long-winded but in short, films must ensure at least one of the lead actors or significant supporting actors is from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group, or at least 30 per cent of the general ensemble cast is. Crew and technical roles also have quotas that need to be reached, while movies must also ensure there’s ‘industry access opportunities’ such as paid internships or training programs. Even the marketing and PR teams of films fall into the new rules. In short if you tick the right boxes you’re now a better chance to win an Oscar. We’ll worry about the quality of the movie once the correct forms have been filled out. Without question we need more diversity in the film industry, but I’m not sure the ethnicity of the marketing manager should come into the award process. It’s a cheap stunt with no winners.

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4. The Red Skins debacle Snowflakes were triggered every time they walked down the confectionary aisle at Coles and Woolies, so Nestle moved to re-name their Allen’s Red Skins and Chicos lollies. We can now safely walk into the supermarket without the risk of being offended, as Red Skins are now Red Rippers and Chicos are now Cheekies. By the way, the Red Ripper is also the name given to the Soviet serial killer Andrei Romanovich Chikatilo. Our lollies aren’t racist anymore, they just share a name with a bloke who killed more than 50 people.

“Our lollies aren’t racist anymore, they just share a name with a bloke who killed more than 50 people” 3. Now nobody can play A late entrant has skyrocketed to number three at this year’s awards, after the musical ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ was postponed last month because the lead actor wasn’t transgender. That’s right, we’ve reached the point where a transgender character can only be played by somebody who is transgender, which I presume means a gay man can no longer play a straight man on stage or screen and vice versa.

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Now the show is off, so dozens of people from an industry that has screamed the joint down for help during the pandemic are now back at out of work. The overseas creators of the show have since come out and said the lead character, Hedwig, isn’t necessarily transgender anyway, adding to the farce of it all. 2. Gone to the dogs A streaming service in the US removed ‘Gone With The Wind’ (albeit temporarily) because the 1939 movie, set in the late 1800s, has “racist depictions”. It, along with many other movies and TV shows from the past, now runs with a warning at the start, just in case we thought ‘Gone With The Wind’ might be a fresh 2020 Netflix drama. I guess we’re no chance of some ‘Kingswood Country’ re- runs over the summer, then? 1. We actually re-named cheese Those same snowflakes in the confectionary aisle eventually made their way to the cold food section too. Coon cheese may have been named after American cheesemaker Edward William Coon, but sorry mate, your name has an unfortunate alternate use. Rather than stand up against the use of that word, it’s easier to just change the name of the cheese. And so Saputo did just that, banishing the brand from the shelves and sending customers elsewhere while they scratch their heads trying to come up with a name that doesn’t offend anyone. What a year it’s been for cancel culture. What does 2021 have in store?

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Lucinda King’s tragic final moments: Family left distraught just before Christmas

itnesses have described the distressing scenes in the moments after a tragic accident on Monday afternoon in which a 10-yearold girl was killed. Lucinda King, a student at Werrington Public School, was hit and killed by a truck at the intersection of Boomerang Place and Richmond Road. “There were emergency services everywhere and I saw the driver of the truck sitting inside an ambulance talking to police and he looked quite upset,” said April Williams, who witnessed the tragic aftermath of the incident. “The poor little girl was still out on the road and was covered with a green cloth while her family were sitting to the side of the road, hugging each other.” Lucinda’s family has paid tribute to their “sweet” and “cheeky” little girl, who has been taken from them just weeks before Christmas. “Lucinda was excited about presents, she wanted a doll, Christmas won’t be right this year, she was the most beautiful soul, full of energy and just a sweet, sweet cheeky child,” her brother Jacob told The Daily Telegraph.

Werrington Public School Principal Christine Avery said extra counsellors were on-site this week to assist students to understand and deal with the tragedy. “It is with great sadness that I write this post to inform our community that Lucinda King, one of our Year 4 students, tragically passed away in an accident yesterday,” she posted on the school’s Facebook page. “The thoughts and deepest sympathies of the staff, students and community of Werrington Public School are with Lucinda’s parents, family and friends at this time of sorrow.” It has been confirmed that a Penrith City Council truck was involved in the accident, with Council saying they are deeply saddened and shocked. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim and those involved and impacted, and we understand that this tragedy will be felt by many in our community and beyond,” a Council spokesperson said. “We are unable to comment further on the circumstances surrounding the incident due to it being an unfolding Police investigation.” Witnesses have suggested that the truck had the green light at the intersection in the lead-up to the accident.

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Christmas shoppers hit with ‘breach notices’ for not registering their stay ALENA HIGGINS

hristmas shoppers are being warned a popular Penrith CBD car park has become a registered car park after a number of customers were stung with ‘breach notices’. InterPark confirmed the undercover parking behind Skiptons Arcade transitioned from being a free, unregistered car park to a registered car park about eight weeks ago. “The owner of the parking site noticed that there were many cars taking advantage of the parking spaces by using them all- day, without necessarily visiting the shopping plaza that it was intended to support,” an spokeswoman for InterPark, which manages the private car park, said. “The new policy still allows for up to 1.5 hours of free parking upon registering the vehicle, with the option of purchasing additional time if the customer feels that it is necessary.” However, customers can be slapped with a $65 breach notice – despite not overstaying the free parking period – for simply failing to register their details, which is done by either downloading the ParkMate app or manually entering plate details into the machine next to the TK Maxx

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entrance, sparking anger from unsuspecting shoppers. The spokeswoman said InterPark had no plans to install boom gates at the Henry Street entrance to avoid confusion as there was physically no room to do so. “To help guide customers through this transition, signage was installed prior to the change in parking policy and we issued warnings during the first two weeks of the site’s change in parking policy,” she said. “Since the policy has changed only recently, we are evaluating the efficacy of the signage.” Daniel McKinnon of Complete Legal and Conveyancing said InterPark was well within its rights to issue breach notices, even for failing to register details. “People are entitled to derive an income from privately owned property,” he said. As for enforcement, Mr McKinnon said although it can be “cost prohibitive” to prosecute matters when there is so little money at stake, it does happen. “If the person refuses to pay the fine the car park owner can sue them for breach of contract – which is how some recalcitrant parkers end up in court,” he said. It comes after Penrith Westfield dropped its free parking from three to two hours in July unless shoppers download the centre’s free app.

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Strengthening property prices as well as forecasts of more to come next year have yet again proved the resilience of Australian real estate during troubled times, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). The CoreLogic Home Value Index for November showed national dwelling values up 0.8 per cent over the month with every capital city, apart from Melbourne, posting positive results as well as regional areas performing even more strongly. PIPA Chairman Peter Koulizos said the results were in stark contrast to some of the more alarmist property price forecasts at the start of the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big banks and some property commentators were predicting property price falls of anywhere from 10 to 30 per cent,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the same time, PIPA produced research to show that house prices had increased by as much as 100 per cent in the five years after the most recent recessions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For some reason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even though our analysis looked at every downturn or recession over the past 50 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plenty of people were still expecting property prices to fall off a cliff this time around.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss Western Property magazine inside todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekender.

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Congratulations to local accountant Chris Ayling from Arum Advisory and his wife Hannah who welcomed a baby boy, Frederick, into the world last Thursday night. We hear the entire family are doing well.

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Fresh look Panthers jerseys revealed

The Penrith Panthers have revealed their 2021 jerseys, with a throwback to the famous 1991 Grand Final strip part of next year’s kit. The 1991 jersey is officially listed as the club’s ‘alternate’ jersey and is likely to be used on multiple occasions next season. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Penrith’s first ever Grand Final victory, a 19- 12 defeat of Canberra at the Sydney Football Stadium. The club is said to be planning a major celebration to commemorate the anniversary when Penrith and Canberra meet at Panthers Stadium in April next year. Penrith’s home jersey is a primarily black strip, with traditional red, yellow and green lines across the chest. A light pink jersey is also part of the 2021 kit and is listed as the club’s ‘away’ jersey. Halves Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary along with powerful forward James Fisher- Harris showcased the new jerseys this week. Fans were given their first glimpse of the strip at 6pm on Wednesday night and there’s expected to be a rush on orders heading into the Christmas season. O’Neills remains the club’s apparel supplier for the 2021 season.

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pgrades to Cranebrook High School are on the cards in a bid to accommodate more students and

staff. The Department of Education recently lodged a Development Application (DA) seeking approval for three new general learning areas, a new covered walkway and covered outdoor learning area (COLA). As part of the $3 million upgrade, alterations to the existing art workshop will be undertaken, while a new covered walkway through the existing Building D will be built. A single level building containing three new learning spaces, as well as a seminar room, shared learning space and communications room, will also be constructed on vacant land behind Building D. According to the DA, the school has been singled out due to a need for increased capacity. “The increased school population is a reflection of increased residential densities and population in the school catchment,” the Statement of Environmental Effects reads. “Therefore, the school has been identified as requiring upgrades to accommo-

An outline of the proposed upgrade at Cranebrook High School. date this forecast increase in enrolments.” If approved, the proposal will allow for an additional 75 students, taking the total school population to 939.

The staff headcount will also swing upwards, with an additional seven staff proposed to support the growth of the school.

No change to the main vehicular access from Hosking Street is proposed and no additional parking is slated as part of the application, however 20 bicycle parking spaces have been included in the DA. The maintenance access driveway located on the southern side of the school will be altered to facilitate the new building works and six trees will be required to be removed. According to the accompanying Traffic Impact Assessment, Hosking Street provides approximately 108 pick- up and drop-off spaces and the increased student population can be easily accommodated within this area. The existing car park at the school is also able to meet the increased parking demand for 89 staff, the Traffic Impact Assessment concludes. Penrith Council will determine the DA, with the applicant saying the proposal is expected to result in “positive social impacts”. “It will improve teaching facilities at the school with state-of-the-art contemporary learning environments thereby enhancing the educational infrastructure available to families in the area,” supporting documents state. Cranebrook High School first opened in 1989.

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Man who can’t learn from his past to stay behind bars

Anthony Charles Morgan will spend Christmas behind bars after his bid for freedom, while he awaits his severity appeal, was rejected. Morgan appeared before Penrith Local Court via video link on Tuesday after being jailed for high-range drink driving on Monday. His lawyer said the 48-year-old had strong ties to the community and the time spent on bail awaiting his appeal would be used to get a Sentencing Assessment Report and also seek his eligibility for an Intensive Correction Order (ICO), otherwise known as a community-based jail sentence. But Magistrate Brian van Zuylen indicated it wasn’t the risk of him failing to appear that was the main problem before the court. “It’s the risk of him high-range drink driving and driving while disqualified because he’s done it five times now,” he said. The court heard Morgan came to the attention of police when his intoxicated passenger was seen with his foot fully extended out the window. Morgan was subjected to a roadside breath test and returned a reading of 0.216 – more than four times the legal alcohol limit. Magistrate van Zuylen noted Morgan had racked up one mid-range, two highrange and one ‘driving under the influence of alcohol of other drugs’ offences since 1989. “Three times he’s received alternatives to prison,” he said, referring to periodic detection, a suspended jail sentence and most recently an ICO. “And he’s doing it again.” He took into account his lengthy criminal history and likelihood of a custodial sentence before refusing bail. His appeal is expected to be heard at Penrith District Court early in the new year.

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A man who sent 229 abusive texts to his then partner after a male answered her phone late at night has avoided a criminal conviction. In the barrage of texts the man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, called the woman a “f**king dirty fat c**t” and said he hoped she got raped and was “left to die”, Penrith Local Court heard on Tuesday. The court heard the man, a truck driver, also sent 50 emails to the woman and contacted her son and daughter following the incident. When asked why he sent such “appalling texts”, the offender said another man was involved and he was “very, very upset”. “The relationship was still current and I called and a male answered saying ‘f**k off, they’re busy’,” he said. The man claimed it was in the “heat of the moment”, but Magistrate Brian van Zuylen refuted this. “No, it wasn’t the heat of the moment,” he said. “It wasn’t just one text.” Magistrate van Zuylen took into account the man pleaded guilty straight away and had never been in trouble with the criminal justice system before. He handed him a Conditional Release Order without conviction for 18 months, telling the man his clean record “saved” him from heavier penalties. He is also subject to an AVO not to approach the woman at her Penrith address or anywhere she works.

Man says he used marijuana to help handle back pain

A North St Marys man busted cultivating a prohibited plant has been slapped with an $800 fine. Mark Allan Maissin faced Penrith Local Court on Tuesday and told the court he had suffered from chronic back pain for 20 years.

“I use marijuana to help suppress the pain,” he said. However, Magistrate Geoff Hiatt said it was not a lawful drug or a lawful excuse. “It’s still an offence,” he said. Maissin told the court he was scheduled to have surgery on his back next year and was also investigating medical marijuana. “You need to explore those types of avenues... instead of committing criminal offences,” Magistrate Hiatt said. Magistrate Hiatt noted police spotted the pot plant containing four small cannabis plants when they attended Maissin’s house on a separate matter. The court heard he made full admissions to seeding and watering the plants regularly. He was convicted and fined $800.

Naughty driver facing prison time if he gets behind wheel

Lee Graham Antonialli has been warned he is at a “cross roads” after he was caught driving while disqualified at Cambridge Park less than a month after being convicted of the same offence. An unrepresented Antonialli appeared before Penrith Local Court on Tuesday and sought a two-week adjournment to get “a couple of references”. But Magistrate Geoff Hiatt said that wouldn’t assist him, preferring to deal with the matter then and there. “You obviously want to go to jail,” he said, to which Antonialli admitted getting behind the wheel was a “stupid” mistake. “Lots of stupid people go to jail,” Magistrate Hiatt said matter-of-factly. “You’re not going to be able to help your partner if you go to jail,” he added, after Antonialli indicated he was his partner’s carer. Magistrate Hiatt noted there were a number of offences of a similar nature on his record, indicating that Antonialli was at a “cross roads” in terms of jail after continuing to “thumb his nose” at court orders. He was particularly critical of the latest

offence, pointing out Antonialli was only dealt with on October 9 and was detected behind the wheel again within the space of just 18 days. “I’ll never get behind the wheel again,” Antonialli promised. But Magistrate Hiatt wasn’t convinced by the commitment. “If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, Mr Antonialli, I’d be a very rich man,” Magistrate Hiatt retorted. Magistrate Hiatt warned him if he came before the court again for a similar offence, the court would actively consider a jail sentence. He was convicted, fined $1,000 and banned from driving for a further 12 months.

Man promises to pay for damaged property

A man who damaged a telephone and television has dodged a criminal conviction. Matthew James Simpson faced Penrith Local Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of ‘damage property’. “I’m sorry Your Honour, I shouldn’t have done what I done,” he said, adding he “just snapped”. Magistrate Brian van Zuylen noted he had promised to replace the damaged goods but that he was currently unemployed. “Phones and TVs can be expensive, and if people are on Centrelink benefits it’s a lot of money to replace it,” he said, adding he should have thought of that before he lashed out. He took into account Simpson had no convictions as an adult before handing down his decision. He was handed a Conditional Release Order without conviction for 12 months. More police and court news: Make sure you check out our website at www.westernweekender.com.au and our social media pages to keep up-to-date with the latest crime news.

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Cambridge Park: Man faces court after tip-off from Interpol

A man faced court this week after being charged over alleged threatening content posted online and the possession of replica assault rifles. On Tuesday, November 10 the NSW Police Force received information from Interpol in relation to concerning online content, which was believed to have been posted by a person in NSW. About 11am that day, officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended a home at Cambridge Park, and spoke with the 31-year-old male resident. During a search of the man’s home, police seized two AR-15 gel-blasters with ammunition and a mobile phone, which will undergo forensic examination. The man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with four counts of ‘use carriage service to menace, harass or cause offense’, and two counts of ‘possess unauthorised prohibited firearm’. Anyone with information about extremist activity or possible threats to the community should come forward, no matter how small or insignificant you may think the information may be. The National Security Hotline is 1800 123 400.

Penrith: Man chooses bad place to relieve himself

Police returning from attending a job on High Street in Penrith were shocked when they spotted a man urinating on the wall of Penrith Police Station. The incident happened on Monday, December 7 about 1pm. Police approached the 23-year-old Penrith man, who at the time was in company of his three-yearold daughter. The man was spoken to in relation to urinating on the wall and was subsequently searched. It is alleged located in the man’s backpack was a resealable plastic bag containing cannabis. The man was arrested and taken into the Police Station. The young child was

looked after by staff until the arrival of the child’s grandparents. The man was charged with ‘Possess prohibited drug’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on March 3. A notification was also made to Family and Community Services.

Glenmore Park: Woman blows over limit after accident

About 8.15pm on Sunday, December 6, police were called to a single vehicle accident on the Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park. Police spoke with the driver, a 39-yearold Glenmore Park woman. The woman was breath tested, which proved positive. The woman was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station, where she underwent a breath analysis, that returned a positive reading of 0.111. The woman was charged and her license was suspended on the spot. She will appear in Penrith Local Court on January 23.

Oxley Park: Man busted with marijuana plants at his home

Police have busted a man for growing marijuana after attending his property on an unrelated matter. About 2.00pm on Wednesday, December 2, police attended a residential address on Constance Avenue, Oxley Park and noticed five pots, containing five plants located near the front door of the location. Police will allege that the plants were in fact, marijuana plants. Police have spoken to the occupant, a 46-year-old man. It is alleged the man had admitted to watering and tending to the plants every day. Police seized the plants and obtained consent to search the residence for any more marijuana plants. It is alleged the man has shown police a sixth plant located in the rear yard. The man was charged with ‘cultivate prohibited plant – small quantity’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on January 23.

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The discharging of juries Another high profile criminal law case has resolved in a jury being discharged in NSW this week. A few short months ago the jury in the trial of 22-year-old Sydney swim instructor Kyle Daniels, who is accused of inappropriately touching young female swim students, was discharged by District Court Judge Kara Shead on the second day of trial. In that case, it was not disclosed as to why the jury was discharged. Last week we saw the NRL Jack De Belin rape trial saga roll on, with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict following the completion of the trial – accordingly the Judge discharged the jury and the De Belin will face a fresh trial with a new jury in April 2021. Former rugby league superstar Jarryd Hayne suffered a similar fate in his sexual assault trial this week, with the jury failing to arrive at a unanimous verdict and Hayne being discharged as a result. Hayne is accused of performing oral sex on the alleged victim without consent, resulting in an injury to the woman in question. Juries in NSW can only be discharged in unique circumstances. These circumstances include: • A juror was mistakenly or irregularly impanelled. • A juror has become excluded from jury service. • A juror has engaged in misconduct in relation to the trial or coronial inquest. • In relation to individual jurors, a juror becoming ill or incapacitated. • A juror being unable to give impartial consideration to a case because

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“People need to keep up their fluids by drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcoholic, sugary and caffeinated drinks,” he said. “Reducing physical activity during the heat of the day is another thing you can do to stay healthy in the heat and out of your local emergency department.” Heat can also make existing chronic illness worse and this can have equally serious consequences such as inducing a heart attack in someone who has a heart condition. With heat affecting everyone differently and some people being at greater risk than others, Dr Carey said he encourages everyone to check on the welfare of others on hotter days. “Pregnant women, those who are overweight, babies and young children, people with a chronic health condition and the elderly are more susceptible to heat related illness,” he said. “Please regularly check in on your family, friends or relatives who may be vulnerable or who are already unwell to see if they are managing well.” If you or someone you care for is showing signs of severe heat related symptoms, please visit a GP or the emergency department. In an emergency, call 000 for an ambulance.

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n December 17, 2010 David Moylan took a leap of faith to become the Franchisee of The Coffee Club Nepean Village. 10 years on, he is celebrating providing good food, great service and excellent coffee to locals. Having a passion for hospitality, Mr Moylan said he loves being a part of Australia’s largest home- grown café group that has around 400 stores in nine countries. “I used to work for The Coffee Club and realised there was a good site in Penrith so decided to take the chance and take it on 10 years ago,” Mr Moylan said. “My business and the whole brand grew so I acquired the Westfield Penrith store last year and both are going really well.” Having been in the business for the last 10 years, Mr Moylan said he has seen a real shift in the food scene. “Over the year a big change has been people switching to takeaway and the introduction of food delivery services such as Uber Eats and Menu Log,” he said.

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Charity hits right notes Local school students help record song that raises money for rural kids in need EMILY FESZCZUK

ast year country music artist Jason Owen started ‘Doin it for Rural Aussie Kids’, a charity to help children from rural communities in need. This year, to support the 2020 appeal, Jason has enlisted the help of three local Year 6 students to sing back-up with him on a very special song. As part of the initiative, Jason has released a cover of the John Lennon classic ‘So This Is Christmas’ to help the appeal that delivers money, toys, gifts and groceries to children around the country. Helping towns affected by bushfires, drought and now COVID-19, Jason said he wanted to get some special kids on board. “My producer found three amazing singers in Hannah, Brodie and Jayden whose school was near the Blue Mountains bushfires but luckily wasn’t affected,” he said. “They, like other kids around Australia, have gone through a scary time due to last year’s events and I’m glad they had such a great experience singing on the track.” It was the first time that identical twins Brodie and Jayden Miles and their classmate Hannah Selby from our Lady of the Way in Emu Plains have sung professionally on a single.

Jayden and Brodie Miles with Hannah Selby. Photo: Melinda Jane. 11- year- old Hannah from Emu Heights said she loved the experience of being in the recording studio for the first time. “I felt quite at home in the studio and I had to record the chorus eight times, as they needed to put an echo like effect on it as part of the song,” she said.

The 11-year-old Orchard Hills twin brothers said it was nice to give back to kids going through a tough time. “It was a very scary time for us last year because we were worried the fires might reach where we were, but we were lucky that it didn’t hit us,” Jayden said.

“It’s nice to be able to help kids by singing on a charity single so they can have Christmas presents to look forward to, especially if their homes got burnt down.” You can download ‘So This is Christmas’ via iTunes or other music streaming platforms.

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ocal bus operator Busways is decking the halls of its buses this festive season with bright and colourful decorations all for a good cause. Spreading Christmas cheer around the community with its dressed up buses, Busways will be raising funds for local charity WestCare Community Services. The annual Christmas Bus initiative is spread across Busways’ 18 depots from Yamba on the NSW north coast to Londsale in South Australia and of course Penrith for western Sydney. Busways Penrith Operations Manager, Andrew Robertson, said each depot chooses a local charity to raise money for, with Penrith selecting WestCare Community Services, which helps people from the area who are in need. “Our Christmas Bus Initiative is driven by the people working at our depots who chose a local charity to support and have taken pride in decorating their buses,” Mr Robertson said. “Our Christmas buses get behind a

great cause and create a good feeling for everyone, our drivers can’t wait to see the smiling faces of their passengers when they hop on the bus each day.” With a selection of Busways Penrith buses showing off their merry looks on a range of different routes, Mr Robertson said they are asking customers to get on board and support the fundraising ‘drive’. Busways will then add to donations received with its own $5,000 donation spread across all the selected charities. “Busways wishes all our customers a happy and safe festive holiday season and we encourage the community to enjoy and donate,” he said. “We’d love to top funds raised in previous years after what has been a challenging year for many to say the least.” The buses will be decked out and around town until Tuesday, December 22. Customers can donate on-board by scanning a QR code located within the Christmas buses. People can also donate at www. gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-forwestcare-community-services . Donations will be accepted until Monday, December 21.

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The buses of tomorrow The St Marys company leading the way in manufacturing electric buses EMILY FESZCZUK

he NSW Government will be rolling out 50 new electric buses across Sydney over the next year, to transition the state’s fleet of 8,000 buses to zero emission technology. Aiming to complete the whole process by 2030, Transport for NSW is calling for local manufacturers to get on board, but a St Marys company already has its wheels in motion. Custom Bus Group National Contracts Manager, Grant Mascord, told the Weekender that they are already doing final testing on their first prototype. “Transport for NSW released an expression of interest earlier this year and we applied, but we actually had already started the process of building electric buses in late 2019,” he said. “We knew that electric buses are the way of the future and there is a need for Australian-built products so we were confident that different operators would want them.” A part of the Custom Denning group, Mr Mascord said they have plans to be delivering buses next year. “We are expecting to go into production to allow delivery to customers from mid-

Atish Chand and Grant Mascord working on new electric buses in St Marys. Photo: Melinda Jane. March or early April subject to Transport for NSW approval,” he said. “We are going to trial two buses, with one being at Busways Penrith depot, and another at another Sydney operator and these will have the first marking of the Custom Denning brand.” While electric buses are more expensive than traditional diesel buses, Mr Mascord said the benefits outweigh the price. “We are using solid state battery technol-

ogy that whilst a little dearer than current lithium-ion batteries have a better service life and will lower the overall costs over the life of the bus,” he said. “No other manufacturer in Australia has built with this technology, but it means they have lower maintenance cost overall.” With production expected to ramp up next year, Mr Mascord said it will be a great thing for the local community.

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“We are already talking to TAFE about training more people on how to build and, if orders for the buses are confirmed, we will have the capability to increase staff to help get up to 400 buses a year manufactured,” he said. “We have already outgrown our site and moved manufacturing to a new site as we build a lot of the parts ourselves, so keeping it all in the local area is very important for us.”

The summer issue of Our Place community newsletter will be delivered to households across Penrith City over the coming days. Make sure you keep it in a handy spot, as it’s packed with information to help your holidays go smoothly. Waste initiatives are a strong point for Penrith Council, and this Christmas is no exception: we are providing extra bin collections, drop-off days and tree recycling points to assist residents in disposing of extra waste conveniently. These are all listed in the latest issue of Our Place, along with information on responsibly donating unwanted items. As the weather is heating up, we’ve included timely articles on new shade structures in our City’s playspaces, tree planting and removal, plus a summer reading guide. All the books featured in Our Place can be found at Penrith Library. In each issue of Our Place, we update residents about upgrades underway.

In this issue we focus on the innovative and green new development at Soper Place. We have also included details on how to nominate someone you admire in the new Local Celebration Awards. Especially in times of adversity, our resilience as a community shines through; these new awards are a fantastic way to recognise someone who has gone above and beyond to support others. You will notice that Penrith Proud is our cover story, showcasing local businesses in Penrith and St Marys. Particularly now, as the gift-giving season is upon us, it’s never been more important to support local enterprises. As always, we encourage residents to opt out of receiving the print version of Our Place and sign up to receive it digitally instead at penrith.city/OurPlace. See you next week.

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uring a year plagued with drought, bushfires, floods and the COVID- 19 pandemic, volunteers have stepped up to help those need in the community. St Marys Rugby League Club wanted to acknowledge some of those who made a difference in the area by holding a Christmas luncheon this week for local charity members. St Marys Rugby League Club Marketing Manager, Cathy Rowley said the idea to host a free event was to simply say thanks. “We were sitting down in a Board meeting and saying wow what a year we have had, these events have affected families, communities, businesses, livelihoods and occasionally our spirits,” Ms Rowley said. “Michael Lau, the owner of our new seated buffet restaurant Signatures, said he wanted to give back to those at Christmas time who had worked really hard this year, so we made it happen.” Holding the lunch at Signatures Buffet, the club hosted volunteers and board members from six local organisations including The Salvation Army Youthlink Reconnect Program, PCYC, and The Haven Women’s Shelter.

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Local volunteers at the Christmas luncheon. Photo: Melinda Jane. Penrith Community Kitchen, Mama Lana’s Kitchen and Your Community Needs St Marys were also invited and attended. Ms Rowley said she hoped the hardworking volunteers enjoyed a delicious lunch and shared in the spirit of Christmas. “We did a raffle and got gift bags for all the children with items donated from

local businesses which was nice,” Ms Rowley said. “Our plan was for everyone to walk away with a nice full belly and a gift and I think we succeeded.” Penrith PCYC President and Penrith Community Kitchen Secretary, Gai Hawthorn said recognising the volunteers was a beautiful gesture. “To have someone like Saints who

reaches out and says we want to celebrate together is amazing and including charities from St Marys and Penrith shows how much of an inclusive LGA we are,” she said. “These volunteers don’t want to get thanked, they do the work because they have a passion for the community and they care about the charities, but it is lovely to recognise them.”

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Big man in red checks in on kids at Nepean Hospital via wonders of technology EMILY FESZCZUK

ach year Santa makes a special visit to sick kids at Nepean Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer to those who cannot join festive celebrations. Due to COVID- 19 visiting restrictions, Santa had to move with the current times and chat with the children’s ward via video conferencing. Santa’s helper from Colyton, Santa George Asciak said that talking through an iPad was a different experience but the event turned out great. “The kids didn’t know what to say at first but when I explained I had to visit them virtually from my workshop they were OK and it went off well,” Mr Asciak said. “There were lots of high fives through the screen and smiles when I told them I was dealing with elves everywhere because we had to socially distance them.” Nepean Hospital Children’s Ward Registered Nurse, Sarah Lewis said it has been tricky this year with COVID restrictions in place, but they are keeping spirits high.

“Normally we would have lots and lots of Christmas decorations and a big Christmas tree up, but we are very limited in what we can do but we’re still trying to do what we can,” Ms Lewis said. “We’re putting lots of baubles on the ceiling and keeping the kids happy with lots of ice cream and jelly and reminding them that it is still Christmas time and that we still care.” Along with helping with visits, Mr Asciak donates money from his dazzling home Christmas light display to Nepean Hospital each year but said it has been a much quieter year for Santa. “This would have been my 18th year dressing up and my fourth year supporting Nepean Hospital, but I haven’t been allowed to go big as I cannot draw crowds to my Arcadia Place display,” he said. “Santa’s electricity bill will be a lot less this year, but I am still trying to raise money for the hospital so if people want to donate, they can do it directly online.” To donate visit www.makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/ George-52613626.

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The Distillery Woodfire Restaurant was a winner at the Local Business Awards.

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A huge success.” That is how Steve Loe described this year’s Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards following the spectacular awards ceremony held on Tuesday, November 24. “It was a magnificent, highly emotional night for all concerned,” the Awards founder and Precedent Productions Managing Director said. “Not only was the event a huge success, but the entire program was our best ever.” Mr Loe said the presentation ceremony, held at St Marys Band Club, was emotional and heartwarming as winners took to the stage to receive their trophies. “Some speeches were hilarious while others were tear-filled,” he said.

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“The one thing they all had in common was the genuine gratitude all recipients felt towards their staff, family, friends, customers and supporters.” The Western Weekender was on hand to capture all the excitement as the finalists in each category were announced and, as the official media partner for the Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards, publishes this winners’ feature, that recognises all category winners from the presentation evening. “The awards are only possible with the support of our Major sponsors: Blacktown City Council and NOVA Employment and Support sponsors: Plumpton Market Place, Station Plaza and White Key Marketing,” Mr Loe said. “I would like to thank them for their support of the awards, which proves their commitment to their community and the businesses that thrive there.” Mr Loe also thanked St Marys Band Club for providing such an outstanding venue for the event. “I’d like to particularly thank the amazing staff for providing such wonderful service and excellent food, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed,” he said. “My special thanks also to the St Marys Band Club management team for their support and hard work in ensuring the presentation night was a success. “I would also like to acknowledge the fabulous entertainment provided by Stefanie Jones, Aaron Tsindos and Monique Montez and our amazing and ever-professional MC Paul Hancock.” Businesses can register for the 2021 Local Business Awards at www.thebusinessawards.com.au.

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CATEGORY

WINNER

Automotive Services

Scott Doney Autos

Professionals Services

SMG Group

Bakery/Cake Shop

Sharon’s Superb Slices

Real Estate Agency

Starr Partners - Erskine Park Shopping Village

Beauty Services

Aqua Skin Clinic - Plumpton Marketplace

Café

XS Espresso Plumpton

Restaurant

The Distillery Woodfire Restaurant

Early Childhood Centre

Bright Beginnings Learning Centre

Service & Trade

Ages Build

Fast Food/Takeaway

Atlantic Fish and Chips - Westfield Mount Druitt

Sole Operator

Mel’s Beauty on the Run

Fitness Services

Elite Martial Arts and Fitness Centre

Specialised Business

Go To Driving School

Florist

Your Flower Boutique

Fresh Food

Plumpton Fruitworld

Specialised Retail Business

Toy Deals

Hairdresser

Sharney Beauty Mark

Business Person of the Year Joao Viana & Sons Painting, Joao Viana

Health Improvement Services

St Marys Dental Surgery

Youth Award

INT Nurse Training, Aliza Budhathoki

Most Inclusive Employer

Laser Wizard

Business of the Year

The Distillery Woodfire Restaurant

New Business

GForce Demolition

Little Graces Childcare Centre

Newsagency

Station Plaza Newsagency - Station Plaza

Environmental Sustainability

Performing Arts

Static Dance Studios - Glendenning

Environmental Sustainability – Highly Commended

Emersons Envirocare

Pet Care

Spoiled Rotten Dog Grooming

Pharmacy

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Environmental Sustainability – Highly Commended

All Metal Products

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LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS

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Being a Winner in the Business Awards is very rewarding knowing that our commitment to customer satisfaction and providing an unrivalled quality service to the people of Sydney is paying off. We have been servicing all suburbs of Sydney for over 20 years and pride ourselves on the best level of pest control available in the industry. We constantly consult with the manufacturers of the products we use to ensure we are maintaining the most effective products available whilst being able to be environmentally friendly and keeping our customers safe. Our customers are our business model so as an LBA winner our customers show us we are doing things right. WW43057

P: 1800 600 760 W: emersonsenvirocare.com.au

We would like to congratulate our team and thank our amazing community for all their support especially in 2020 in what has been the hardest year ever. Supporting our community for 15 years. Please have a great, happy & healthy festive season.

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A: Plumpton Marketplace, Jersey Rd & Hyatts Road, Plumpton P: 9625 2908 | W: plumptonfruitworld.com.au

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Open Monday-Friday 6am-10pm, and 7am-10pm on weekends. A: Shop 19a, Plumpton Marketplace P: (02) 9832 3487 | W: xsespresso.com.au

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HAIRDRESSER Sharney Beauty Mark is a small homebased salon owned and found ed by myself Sharney. I am a mother of three beautiful girls so working from home suits my lifestyle perfectly. I have had my salon running for three years and continue to build and grow my business as each year passes by. A big thank you to all the community and supporters who got behind me and helped win the Local Business Award for the most outstand ing haird resser 2020. I couldn’t have made it to where I am without you all. Thank you very much.

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HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

St Marys Dental & Periodontics

The team at St Marys Dental & Periodontics would like to thank all of our patients for their support over the years. We are extremely grateful and honoured to win the award for most outstanding Health Improvement Services 2020. We can’t wait to see all our patients for a happy and healthy 2021.

“The Local Business Awards acknowledge outstanding local business and their people who go above and beyond – providing an exceptional customer service experience” – Local Business Awards Laser Wizard were honoured to attend the Annual Local Business Awards Ceremony as one of the nominees for the Mt Druitt/St Marys “Most Inclusive Employer” for 2020. Laser Wizard are grateful to be involved in an event full of Local Businesses who are recognised for outstanding achievements across 28 different categories. Laser Wizard’s Kellie Knight (Business Development Manager), Muir Thomson (Director) and Chris Paton (Estimator) pictured above, were present for the ceremony and were ecstatic to be awarded winner of the “Most Inclusive Employer” on the night. The “Most Inclusive Employer” Award seeks to recognise the efforts of those Organisations and Businesses in the Local Area that have created a business which is inclusive of the entire community, enabling people with limited mobility and/or disabilities an equal chance within their Local Business District. We would also like to congratulate all the businesses nominated and awarded in 2020 and look forward to continuing our commitment to inclusivity. WW43113

A: 197A Queen St, St Marys | P: 9623 3908 W: stmarysdentalsurgery.com.au

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

I would like to thank all my clients, friends & family for your ongoing support. To be the winner of best pet care two years in a row is just amazing. I am overwhelmed and deﬁnitely feeling proud as I have worked so hard for the past few years to get Spoiled Rotten up on its feet to be able to offer high quality pet grooming & much more to every furclient I can. I have worked in the pet care industry for many years now so it has never just been a job for me, it is my passion to want to help take care of your fur babies the best way that I can whether its a simple bath & d ry to a full groom with extras like ﬂea treatments, worming or helping sooth itchy irritated skin with medicated shampoos. Spoiled Rotten d oesn’t just offer grooming we offer much much more; we care for your fur babies as if they were our own. We value your business and we look forward to many more years in helping & guid ing you to take care of your furkids. WW43122

P: 0436 034 280 W: www.facebook.com/Spoiled.Rotten.Dog.Grooming/

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PET CARE

A: Shop 3/39 Rooty Hill Rd North, Rooty Hill P: 9832 2078 W: www.smggroup.com.au

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

The Distillery Woodfire Restaurant is an enchanting rustic food destination on the very grounds of the former Minchinbury Winery Heritage Estate dating back to 1860. The Distillery Woodfire Restaurant took birth in September 2014 and since then it has attracted numerous accolades including the 2020 Business of the Year Award and has been known as a hidden gem of Western Sydney. The Distillery Woodfire Restaurant also presents itself as a spectacular museum showcasing the forgotten culinary history. Together with owner-operators Sydney JP Borg, his daughters Chanel and Lauren Borg, and staff; diners can experience highest level of service and a meticulously crafted fresh contemporary menu, which pays homage to the sanctity and rich heritage of the very place it was built upon. We thank our many wonderful customers for supporting us and welcome the new customers who want something different.

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A: 55/44 Barossa Drive (cnr Minchin Dr), Minchinbury P: 9675 3000 | E: info@thedistillerywoodfire.com.au

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BUSINESS

YOUTH AWARD

Business lessons we learned from COVID-19 Katina Beveridge // Digital Business Solutions Advisor Western Sydney Business Centre | 4721 5011 | reception@wsbusiness.com.au

to every comment, review, or message. Social media, forums, review sites, and your blog comment section are the best venues to engage with your customers. Lesson #3: Optimise your website. Your website is going to be your lifeline, especially during difficult times. Customers rely on your website for information about your business — from your products to current promos to changes in your operating hours. Make sure that the information on your website is always updated and that it loads quickly —three seconds or less. Lesson #4: Explore new market. Exploring new niches is always beneficial for your growth. Look for other industries that might benefit from your products and services. You can also try coming up with new products that you can market. Lesson #5: Don’t cut down your marketing budget. No matter what happens, marketing will be the one thing that keeps your business afloat. And it is all the more important to invest in marketing when your business is facing some difficulties.

INT Nurse Training distinguishes itself from other training schools by placing at its central focus of its education a strong regard for the elderly and the disabled, with a vision of providing the best care for the vulnerable members of the community, now more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being the winner has been a great boost for us and has encouraged us to do better. We would like to thank everyone who have voted for us!

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A: Shop 5/40 Phillip Street, St Marys P: 1800 046 846 | M: 0411 811 625 | W: int.edu.au

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ost businesses are still reeling from the impacts of the pandemic and some may not recover at all. As the year 2020 comes to a close, it is important to look back at what happened a few months back and analyse the lessons that this year has taught us. Lesson #1: Create a crisis response strategy. Although 2020 is one-of-a-kind, you’ll never know when another crisis will happen. The best way to lessen the impact of these negative events is to be ready for it. Draft a general crisis management plan that you can use when an unexpected even turns up. Lesson #2: Maintaining customer relationships is crucial. Your loyal customers will be your saviour in times of crisis, so it is important to nurture a relationship with them. Minimise customer churn from dissatisfied customers by improving your customer service. Ditch the script and talk to them personally. Answer all your customers’ questions and respond

The Western Weekender wish to congratulate the Local Business Award Winners of 2020. westernweekender.com.au • 9722 2998

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SNIPS AND SNAPS

BEST RESTAURANTS HONOURED Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) has announced the winners of the 2020 NSW/ACT Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence. The Awards for Excellence program formally recognises hospitality operators across a broad range of categories who consistently provide exceptional service and demonstrate culinary excellence in their respective fields. R&CA CEO Wes Lambert congratulated each of the winners on behalf of the Association, recognising

their significant contributions to the hospitality sector. “The NSW/ACT Awards for Excellence is one of the most important nights in the state’s hospitality calendar. It is always such an amazing experience to recognise some of the state’s finest hospitality businesses who showcase the very best our industry has to offer,” Mr Lambert said.

“This year’s winners include household names such as Tetsuya’s, winner of the Sydney Restaurant of the Year, The Tea Room QVB who won Sydney Casual Dining of the Year and Luna Park Sydney who won Sydney Caterer of the Year”. Chin Chin in Surry Hills won Asian Restaurant of the Year, while Black inside The Star won Best Steak Restaurant.

A FULL LIST OF WINNERS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.RCA.ASN.AU

ONLINE CAROLS

Organisers of the Penrith City Carols have confirmed a virtual event will go ahead this weekend in lieu of the traditional in-person celebration. It was announced in September that this year’s major carols event in Penrith would not go ahead due to ongoing COVID- 19 restrictions. But organisers say they still wanted to spread the Christmas spirit this year, and will hold a virtual night of festive fun. On Sunday, December 13 Julia Parashko, Jim Aitken and Nicki Morton will be going live from the You Can Dance Studio in Emu Plains. Visit the Penrith City Carols Facebook page to check it out.

PODCAST REECE MAKES US LAUGH Reece Boyall is a comedian, and producer at Stand Out Comedy – a comedy club he has built from scratch. Through years of toil and honing his craft, Reece has embraced the journey and gets his gratification through extrinsic channels, making others happy through his work. Reece is the latest guest on the Weekender’s Passion & Perspective podcast. Search ‘Western Weekender’ wherever you listen to podcasts to listen.

TOP JOURNO

Court and Council reporter Alena Higgins (pictured) was named Western Sydney Publishing Group’s Journalist of the Year last week. “Alena has had another strong year delivering some of our most engaging content,” said Western Weekender Managing Editor, Troy Dodds. “This award is testament to her work ethic and the strength of her writing.” Megan Dunn won the Peer Award, voted by fellow staff, for her efforts in going above and beyond through the year. Andrew Harris and Jay Lowe were recognised for their Sales efforts.

“Talk Radio has led the charge throughout this COVID year.”

2GB’S GREG BYRNES REFLECTS ON A YEAR OF RADIO DOMINANCE

VETERAN JPS RECOGNISED

50 YEARS OF SERVICE

SLIDE, SWING AND CLIMB AT IRONBARK A whirly gig spinner, frog rocker and birds nest swing are just some of the fun new elements added to Ironbark Reserve Playspace through a recent upgrade. The upgrade has brought new life to the Cranebrook reserve, making it more inviting for young and old. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said as well as the new play equipment, extensive landscaping, a picnic shelter and other shaded seating had turned Ironbark Reserve into a refuge for the community. “Council recognises that to make Penrith more liveable we need to create more shade in our open spaces and make our city greener,” Cr McKeown said.

John Cowen, James Mason, Raymond Carlin and Stuart Ayres at this week’s ceremony. State Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres this week presented three of the state’s longest serving Justices of the Peace with their commendation certificates for 50 years of service. “It is a wonderful achievement to have provided this important voluntary service to the community for such a long period of time and today’s certificate recipients are well deserving of this recognition,” Mr Ayres said. “Most people require the services of a JP at some point in their life and these JPs have been on hand to offer their assistance.” Local Penrith recipients include: Gordon Neil, John Cowen, Raymond Carlin, Robert Sheridan, Rhonda Crimston and James Mason. Justices of the Peace serve as an independent witness to documents people use for official or legal purposes. Their duties include witnessing the signing of statutory declarations and certifying copies of original documents. JPs provide their services on a voluntary basis. For more information on JPs or to find one in your local area please visit www.jp.nsw.gov.au.

MORE TREES PROMISED FEELING GREEN

New green life will be breathed into Penrith with new trees to be planted across the region. The State Government’s Greening Our City program will provide $10 million in grants to 30 councils and two partner organisa tions across two funding streams – Cooler Suburbs and Green Innovations. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said the program supports the ‘Premier’s Priority’ to increase the tree canopy

and green cover across Greater Sydney by planting one million trees by 2022. “Tree cover is so valuable for lowering heat, providing protection and enhancing our lives,” Mr Ayres said. Penrith City Council will receive funding of more than $1.5 million to implement the Cooling the City Strategy which involves planting approximately 3,000 trees in our local parks and 2,000 trees

along footpaths in key road reserves. Additionally a Junglefy Breathing Wall will be installed to adorn the Soper Place car park façade as part of its revitalisation and redevelopment. Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils will receive $275,000 to plant over 200 trees across the Penrith and Blacktown LGAs focusing on areas in critical need of additional canopy cover.

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

Cinema classics under the stars oonlight C i n e m a ’s bean beds have been f luffed, the lawns m a n i c u r e d , and the silver screens are sparkling as it makes a grand return for summer. The country’s biggest outdoor cinema chain is celebrating 25 years and is welcoming back movie lovers to its beautiful inner-city spots.

Moonlight Cinema Marketing Manager, Nicola Whiteside told the Weekender that it’s amazing how the event has grown over the years in the major cities. “The first season started in Melbourne in the Royal Botanic Gardens in 1995 which was just two guys setting a screen up and it grew into something much bigger and exciting,” she said. “Centennial Park was the second venue to launch in 1996 and they were always accommodating as they knew how great an outdoor cinema would be for the community.” Ms Whiteside said the film line- up will feature a lot of retro classic titles to celebrate the 25th anniversary.

“We have a lot of classics like ‘Dirty Dancing’ along with favourites such as ‘The Greatest Showman’ and in the lead up to Christmas, festive fun with ‘Love Actually’, ‘Elf’ and ‘Home Alone’,” she said. “We’ve also got a lot of family content with some big films like ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘Trolls’ which we will show on the big screen.” Ms Whiteside said it is a very family friendly event. “We have noticed families really like it as it is quite affordable, you get tickets then you can visit the food trucks to get popcorn and cider or we are BYO so you can bring your own picnic,” she said.

“We are licensed and in a fenced, safe area so parents can let kids run on the grass while they enjoy a glass of wine and then snuggle up as a family for the movie.” With options for date nights and catch ups with friends, Ms Whiteside said it really is a night for all. “We have our premium seating sections coming back with lots of rom-coms which are perfect for a date night or you can have a picnic with a group of friends before the film starts,” she said. Moonlight Cinema is on at Centennial Park in Sydney until Sunday, April 4, 2021. For more information or to book visit www.moonlight.com.au. WW38935

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WHAT'S ON AND WHERE

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Penrith Museum of Fire Open daily 9.30am-4.30pm 4731 3000 â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Museum Drive Nepean Potters Society Third Tuesday of the month 9630 6364 Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce â&#x20AC;˘ Regular events penrithchamber.org.au Penrith Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm Coffee Club Nepean River Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 6pm 1300 222 222 Gamblers Anonymous Mondays at 7.30pm 0433 018 484 Dementia Carers Support Group â&#x20AC;˘ Fortnightly meetings 4751 3033 Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month Headspace â&#x20AC;˘ 8880 8160

Perfect place to ďŹ nd a unique Christmas gift Luddenham Country Markets will be transformed into a Christmas Twilight Market. Grab those last-minute Christmas gifts, fit in a pony ride and a visit from Santa as well. With over 100 small businesses showcasing their products for you, there should be a present for every family member. Shopping is hard work so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks. It is at Luddenham Showground on Saturday, December 12 from 5pm to 9pm. Call 1300 385 838.

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Relaxing way to end the week

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ollowing months of COVID related cancellations, the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre has resumed its much- loved Morning Melodies concert series. For over 30 years Morning Melodies has entertained a loyal community of followers who have become a vital and ongoing part of The Joan’s history in Penrith. To celebrate the return and to finish off the year on a high note, there will be a sparkling package of exciting talent to be unwrapped in ‘A Jolly Holly Christmas’. Making a welcome return to The Joan will be songstress Grace Rizzo with her

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powerful voice and demanding stage presence. Popular instrumentalist Amber Jade will also jolly up your Christmas with her sizzling rendition of ‘In the Mood’ and other big band favourites accompanied by the John Keating Trio. Classically trained tenor, Graeme Wright will wrap up this Christmas spectacular with his renditions of Pavarotti, Bocelli, Lanza and Caruso favourites. This highly anticipated concert is in a COVID-Safe format so make sure to get tickets quickly to avoid missing out. ‘A Jolly Holly Christmas’ is on at The Joan on Wednesday, December 16 at 11am. Tickets are from $22. To book or for more information call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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Ê A new game show hosted by Andy Lee is coming to 10 next year. ‘The Cube’, which is based on a UK format, sees players placed in a small, enclosed 4m x 4m x 4m Perspex cube, to take on deceivingly simple tasks. From throwing to catching, estimating to balancing, memorising to reacting, contestants have nowhere to go and nowhere to hide once inside The Cube. $250,000 in prize money will be up for grabs when filming gets underway in January. Ê New Channel Seven mini golf series ‘Holey Moley’ is expected to premiere in the week of January 31.

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Ê With the royals all the rage at the moment thanks to ‘The Crown’, a two-part UK special will premiere on History this Monday, December 14 at 7.30pm. ‘Royals in Wartime’ will reveal how the House of Windsor risked life and limb to help the Commonwealth through wartime. Ê US magic series ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’ has been renewed for an eighth season. Hosted by actress Alyson Hannigan, the series sees aspiring magicians

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performing their best trick to US duo Penn & Teller. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform in their show in Las Vegas. ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’ airs on ABC Comedy and Netflix. Foxtel has announced a new 10-part local drama series ‘The Twelve’, set around a murder jury. Based on a Belgian series of the same name, ‘The Twelve’ tells of 12 ordinary people who are selected for jury duty in a murder trial as traumatising as it is controversial, in which a woman stands accused of killing a child. Behind the façade of their anonymity, these 12 ordinary people bring with them their own histories. Lives that are as complex as the trial, full of fractured dreams, shameful secrets, hope, fears, personal trauma and prejudice. Through the multiple lenses of these jurors, we see the

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fragility and imbalances of the law, and the chaotic and flawed way we attempt to determine justice in our society. Shooting will commence in mid-2021.

Ê An Australian version of ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’ is coming to LifeStyle and 10 in 2021. As long as producers cast it well, it should be a hit for both channels. Ê With many people likely stuck at home on New Year’s Eve, the ABC (unfortunately) will once again be the place to catch all your New Year’s Eve festivities. The ABC will screen events hosted by Zan Rowe and Charlie Pickering, with music from both Sydney and Melbourne, while Rove McManus, Kiki Masella and Chenelle Carr will host a special for the kids. It all kicks off on Thursday, December 31 at 8.30pm.

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 10:30 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) [s] 2:00 Countdown To Disaster [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery [s] 5:00 Escape From The City [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera (PG) [s] 10:05 Mum (M l) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “My Christmas Love” (PG) (’16) Stars: Meredith Hagner 2:00 The Secret Daughter (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat *Live* From Manuka Oval [s] 11:00 Movie: “Soldier” (M v,l) (’98) Stars: Kurt Russell 1:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Country House Hunters Australia [s] 8:30 Movie: “Bad Moms” (M l,d) (’16) Stars: Mila Kunis 10:30 Movie: “Friends With Benefits” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Mila Kunis 12:35 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Three Veg And Meat [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M l,s) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Michael Mosley: Great Intelligence Test (M) 3:05 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:35 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 7:30 Scanning The Nile (PG) (In English/ French) 8:30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 9:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 10:15 SBS World News Late

2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 River Monsters (PG) 4:30 The Real Seachange 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia

4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Mega Marine Machines (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Planet Of The Apes” (M v) (’01) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 8:55 Movie: “Alien Alie Al ienn ie Resurrection” (M l,s,v) ,v)) (’97) ,,v (’(’9 ( 97) Stars: Sigourneyy Weaver Weaver

4:30 Movie: “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” (PG) (’11) 6:30 Movie: “Home Alone 3” (PG) (’97) Stars: Macaulay Culkin 8:30 Movie: “Flight Plan” (M v) (’05) ((’(’05 05)) Stars: 05 Star St ars: ar s Jodie Foster 10:30 Movie: “Murder “Muurd rdee By Numbers” (M) (’02) Stars: Sandra Bullock Sa

5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 Karena And Kasey’s Foreign Flavours 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari (PG) 7:00 Our Stories (PG) 7:20 I Am Numamurdirdi 7:30 Movie: “Monkey King: The Hero” (PG) (’16) Stars: Jackie Chan 9:00 Bedtime Stories (PG)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) ( 7:30 NCIS (M)) 8:30 8:30 Law Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 Evil VU (M ) (M) 12:30 2:3 :300 Home Shopping :3

1:30 Medium (M) 2:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 3:00 Seinfeld (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) ((PG)) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory 9:30 Seinfeld (M) Theoory (PG) (

2:00 Restored 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 House Hunters USA 5:00 Love Your Garden (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Stay Or Sell 8:30 100 Day Dream Home 9:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 10:30 Pool Kings (PG)

5:25 All Hail King Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly 60 (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 Good Game Spawn Point 8:45 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 9:10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 9:30 Degrassi

10:000 The The World With Beverley eve verleyy O’Connor 11:00 11 ABC Nightly g y News 11:30 11 The Business: Busines ess es Summer mer Series 12:00 ABC A Latee News 12:30 Friday Frida da Briefing rie iefingg 1:00 ABC Late La News 1:15 1: The Drum 2:155 ABC Late News News 2:30 New Normal No

5:35 PJ Masks Maskks 5:55 Go Jetters 6:25 Heyy Duggee D gg Du ggee 7:00 Sir Mouse Mo 7:30 Spicks (PG) cks And Specks ck p ((PG PG 8:30 Gruenn XL (PG) ( ) 9:15 Absolutely Fabulous Fab a ulous 20th Anniversary (PG) PG)) 9:45 The IT Crowd (PG) 10:15 0:1 : 5 The Catherine Tate Show Show (M l)

7:00 Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys 7:30 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea 9:00 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 10:10 Poh’s Kitchen chen ch 10:40 The Cook And The Chef Chef 11:40 Ready Steady Cook ok UK 12:30 Rick Stein’s Fruitss Of 1 The Th Sea

4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Smalll Business Bu in sss Secrets (PG) (P 5:40 The Joyy Of Painting Paintinng With Bob Ross (PG) ( ) 6:10 Alone Alo (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! p y (PG) (P 7:30 NITV News Update Upd pd 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Doee Countdown (PG) 8:30 Hoarders (M) Hooa oa

5:00 (PG) 00 Clarence C 5:15 Movie: “Chicken M Run” (G) (G)) (’00) Stars: Julia J lia Sawalha 7:00 Ju 7:00 Movie: “Hotel “H Transylvania” Transylvani y ia (PG) (’12) Stars: tar a s: Adam Sandler Sandleer 8:50 Movie: ovi v e: “Transformers: “Transformerss: Age Of Extinction” nction” (M) nc ( ) (’14) ( Stars: Stta Mark Wahlberg Wahlberg

3:05 Movie: “Where No Vultures Fly” (G) (’51) Stars: Anthony Steel 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Earth From Space 8:50 Movie: “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (PG) (’86) Stars: Leonard Nimoy

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 W Weekend eekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 1:00 rage g Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 2::00 ABC News [s] [ 12:30 Call The Midwife (M) (M)) [s] [ ] 2:00 The Sound [s] 3:00 Dream Garden Garden [s] [ ] 3:30 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:00 :00 Searchingg For Superhuman: (PG) [s] s]] 5:00 Australian Story ryy (PG) [s] 5:30 Midsomer mer Murders (PG) ( ) [s] [] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7:30 Midsomer Murders Murderr (M v) [s] 9:00 Endeavour eavour (M v) [s] 10:35 ea Sherlock (M v) [s]

2:00 Surf Patrol [s] 2:30 Movie: “Christmas mas ma With The Andersons” (G) (’16) Stars: Christy isty is Carlson 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer: Countdown To Christmas [s] 5:000 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers *Live* From Blundstone Arena [s] 11:00 Movie: “Ride Along” (M v,l) (’14) Stars: Bruce McGill 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Award Winning W g Tasmania Tasmania [s] [ ] 12:30 Rebound [s] [ ] 1:00 1:000 Thee Healthyy Cooks [s] [] 1:30 Small Gift,, Big B g Heart Heart [s] [ ] 2:00 World’ss Greatest Journeys yys (PG) (PG)) [s] [ ] 3:00 CMA Countryy Christmass (MA15+) ( ) [s] [ ] 4:00 Thee Perfect Serve [s] [ ] 4:30 The Garden Gurus Guruu [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] [ ] 5:30 RBT R (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 6:00 NINE News Saturdayy [s] [ ] 7:00 7 A Current Affair (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 7:30 Christmas Christmaa With Delta [s] [ ] 8:50 Movie: “Love Actually” Actuaa (M n,l,s) (’03) Stars: Keira Knightley

12:00 The Living Room [s] 1:00 Left Off Off The Map [s] 1:30 Freshly Picked [s] 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:30 TBA 3:30 Roads Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 Taste Of Australia alia With Hayden Quinn [s] 4:30 Fishing Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Family Feud (PG) [s] 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 9:50 999: What’s Your Emergency?: Knife Crime me (M) [s] 11:00 Movie: “In Like Flynn” (MA15+) 5+) (’18) Stars: Thomas Cocquerel

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Worlddw Figure g Skating: Skattin i ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix China 4:10 4:: Gourmet Farmer 4:40 Tony Robinson’s Hidden Britain By Drone 5:35 Hi Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World Megastru g u News 7:35 Secrets Secc Of Our Cities (PG) 8:30 Portillo’s Greatest Greatee Railway Journeys (PG) 9:25 Movie: “Shutter “Shhu Island” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio 12:00 The New D Pope Italian) 1:15 Great p (M ( l)) (In ( English/ Engg Irish Railway Journeys Journn (PG)

3:00 Sydney neyy Weekender de 3:30 Creek der To Coastt 4:00 Weekender 4:300 Buildingg The Dream 5:30 Greatest eatest Outdoors (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Yorkshire Vet In Spring (PG) 8:30 :30 Escape p To The Country 11:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute inute Makeover

4:00 Desert Collectors (PG) 6:00 Ultimate Factories (PG) 7:00 Building Buildin n Giants (PG) 8:00 Mysteries Myste y e Of The Abandoned ((PG)) 9:00 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 12:00 Inves s Hardcore Pawn (M) 12:30 Hard d Storage Stor ra Wars Canada (PG)

5:00 Movie: “Jinglee All The Way” (PG) (’96) 6) 6:45 Movie: “The An Ant Bully” (G) (’06) Stars: Brucee Campbell 8:30 Movie: “Alexander” (MA15+) (’04) Stars: Anthony Hopkins 12:155 Movie: “The Yellow Canary” (PG) (’44) Stars: Albert Lieven enn

5:20 Bamayy 6:00 Going Goinn Places With Ernie Dingo g (PG) ( ) 7:00 Red Earth Uncovered (PG) ( ) 7:35 Through g The Wormhole (PG) ((PG G 8:25 Follow The Rock 8:35 Sammyy Davis Jr: I’ve Gotta Be Me (M ( l)) 10:20 Movie: “Beyond “Beyy The Lights” (M l,s,v) (’14)

3:30 All 4 Adventure 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Seal Team (M v) 12:15 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 1:10 48 Hours (M v) 2:10 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

1:30 Broke oke (PG) ( ) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) (PG)) 3:30 Friends (PG) PG)) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) ( ) 10:30 The Middle (M) 12:30 2:30 2 Broke Girls (M v) 1:30 Charmed Cha h rmed (PG) 3:30 Dr Quinn Medicine dicine Woman (M s) 4:300 Home Shopping

2:30 100 Day Dream Home 3:30 Pool Kings (PG) 4:30 Lakefront Bargain g n Hunt 5:30 Stay Or Sell 6:30 Texas Teex Flip N Move 7:30 Open Australia 8:30 p Homes Ho House Hunters USA 9:30 H House Hunters International Hu 10:30 House Hoou Hunters

5:25 All All Hail Kingg Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To g The Edge Edge g (PG) ( ) 6:30 The Crystal Maze 7:20 Mighty g Mike 7:35 Doctor Doctor Who (PG) ( 8:20 Danger er Mouse 8:45 Teenage Boss Boss 9:15 Teenage g Mutant Ninja njja Turtles (PG) 9:35 Degrassi (PG) (PG)

3:30 The Breakfast Couch 4:00 ABC News 4:30 Dr Charles Perkins Oration Oraa 5:00 ABC News 5:30 Thee Mix 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 ABC News Wee Regional 7:00 ABC News Ree Weekend 7:30 Stan Grant’s Wee One Onn Plus One 8:00 ABC News

6:10 Dog Loves Bookss 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:055 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Stephen Merchant - Hello Ladies(MA15+) 9:50 QI (PG) 10:50 Mock The Week (PG) 11:25 Penn And Teller: Fool Uss

5:30 The Cook Andd The Chef Christmas 6:30 6:33 The Bigg Familyy Cooking Cooo Showdown 7:35 Cheese Slices S 8:35 Heston’s Great British Britiss Food 9:30 The Hairyy Bikers’ Bikee Food Tour Of Britain 10:30 10:33 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Ann Puds

4:20 PBS Newshour 5:20 Most Expensivest (PG) 5:45 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 6:55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle (PG) 7:50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (M)

5:15 Movie:: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” lagge” (G) ( ) (’17) Stars: Demi Demi Lovato 7:00 Movie: “How To To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden Hidden World” (PG) (’19) Stars: ars: Jay Baruchel 9:00 Movie: e: “Spiderman 2” (M v) (’04) ( Stars: Tobey Maguiree

2:10 2:11 Movie: “The Rat Race” Raac (PG) (’60) 4:20 Movie: Moov “It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World” (PG) (’63) W Stars: Milton Miltoon Berle 7:30 Movie: “In The Linee Of Fire” (M v,l) (’93) ( ) Stars: Clint C Eastwood 10:05 Movie: Moviee “Cop Land” (MA15+) (’97) (’977

12:00 ABC ABC News [s] [ ] 12:30 Landline Landlinn Summerr [s] [ ] 1:00 Back Roads [s] [ ] 1:30 1 Gardening ing Australia [s] [ ] 2:30 The Mix M [s] 3:00 Basketball: asketball: WNBL: Canberraa Capitals v Southside de Flyers y *Live* [s] [ ] 5:00 War W On Waste [s] [s] 6:00 The Sound (PG) ( ) [s] [[ss 7:00 ABC News ews Sundayy [s] [ ] 7:40 Climate Climaa Change: The Facts cts [s] [ ] 8:40 Movie: “Dannyy And The Human Zoo” ((M)) (’15) Peter ( ) Stars: Pete e Bankole 10:10 Total Killing Total Control (MA15+) ( ) [s] [ ] 11:00 1 Eve (MA15+) A15+) [s] 11:45 No Offence Offencc (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Surf Patrol [s] 1:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 2:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes *Live* [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades *Live* [s] 11:00 Movie: “The Town” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: Ben Affleck

12:10 Girls” (PG) 10 Movie: “Uptown p ((PP (’03) Stars: rss: Brittanyy Murphy p y 2:00 Movie: Moo “Blizzard” zzard” (G) ( ) (’03) ( ) Stars: LeVar LeVaa Burton 4:00 Tipping pingg Point [s] [ ] 5:00 NINE News: Nee First At Five [s] [ ] 5:30 Territoryy Cops p (PG) (PG G [s] 6:00 NINEE News Sundayy [s] [ ] 7:00 600 Minutes (PG)) [s] [s] 8:00 8: RBT (PG) ( G) [s] (P [s] 8:30 8:3 Movie: 8: “Sully: Miracle On The Hudson” (M l) (’16) Stars: Tom Hanks 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Killer On The Line (M v) [s] 11:50 Grand Hotel (M v,s) [s]

12:00 Destination Dessert [s] 12:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 1:00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 1:30 Freshly Picked [s] 2:00 4X4 Adventures [s] 3:00 Emmylou’s Christmas Table [s] 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 9:30 Blood And Treasure (M v,d) [s] 11:20 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 3:00 Fig5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek Spee p e ure re Skating: g ISU Figure g Skating Skaa Rostelecom Cup Cupp 5:05 Travel Man: Lisbon Lisboo 5:35 Nazi Megastructures Meggastructures (PG) ( ) 6:30 SBS S World News 7:30 :30 Blood Of The Clans (PG) ((PP 8:35 Inside The he Ritz Hotel 10:20 Marryy Me, Marry My Family Hindi/ amilyy (PG) ( ) (In ( English/ g Hinn Maori/ Urdu) 11:20 1:20 Civilisations: Colour And A Light/ The Cult The Vital Spark (PG) 2:35 ult Of Progress/ g S Inside nside Hitler’s Killingg Machine Machinn (M) (In English/ sh/ French) 3:35 Life After The T Oasis (M)

3:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Blood Work” (M v,l) (’02) Stars: Clint Eastwood 10:50 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 11:50 Wedding Surprises: Caught On Camera (M) 12:50 River Monsters (M l)

4:00 Bushfire Wars (PG) 4:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 5:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Detroit Steel (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Prometheus” (M v,l) (’12) Stars: Noomi Rapace

4:15 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) (’06) Stars: Bruce Campbell 6:00 Picker Sisters (PG) 6:30 Make You Laugh Out Loud (PG) 7:30 My Crazy Birth Story (M) 8:30 First Dates Australia (M) 10:30 Say Yes To The Dress (M) 11:30 Bridezillas (M l)

3:50 Ladies Gaelic Football 4:00 AFL: NTFL 5:45 African News 6:00 APTN National News 6:30 Art + Soul (PG) 7:35 College Behind Bars (M) 8:35 BB King: On The Road (M) 10:30 Songs From The Inside 11:30 Meeting Place

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Healthy Homes Australia 4:00 Fishing Edge 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:20 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

1:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 2:30 Broke (PG) 3:30 Man With A Plan (PG) 4:00 The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:00 Man With A Plan (PG) 11:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:30 Mom (M) 2:30 Charmed (PG)

2:30 Texas Flip N Move 3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 Open Homes Australia 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 You Live In What? 8:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home

5:30 All Hail King Julien 6:05 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 The Crystal Maze (PG) 7:20 Mighty Mike 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 Danger Mouse 8:30 Almost Naked Animals 9:10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:35 Degrassi

3:30 Offsiders 4:00 ABC News 4:30 ABC News Regional 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC News

6:10 Dog Loves Books 6:35 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Sammy J’s 2020 Dumpster Fire Spectacular (M l) 10:10 Gruen XL

5:30 Donal’s Kitchen Hero Christmas Special 6:30 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good 7:00 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food 7:30 Gourmet Farmer 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:40 Born To Cook: Jack Stein Down Under

4:10 The Future Of Work (PG) 5:10 Running Wild (PG) 6:00 Years Of Living Dangerously (PG) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:35 Lost Gold Of World War II (PG) 9:20 United Shades Of America (M)

5:15 Movie: “The Golden Compass” (PG) (’07) Stars: Daniel Craig 7:30 Movie: “Downsizing” (M) (’17) Stars: Matt Damon 10:10 Movie: “Suburbicon” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Matt Damon 12:10 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time (MA15+)

1:35 Movie: “Mayerling” (PG) (’68) Stars: Omar Sharif 4:30 Movie: “Sayonara” (PG) (’57) Stars: Marlon Brando 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M) 10:40 Chicago Med (M mp)

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5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin: Movement (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War: Plan Of Attack (M) 10:40 Killer Tapes (M)

12:00 Movie: “Merry Kissmas” (PG) (’15) Stars: Karissa Lee Staples 2:00 The Secret Daughter (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat *Live* [s] 11:00 Station 19 (M) [s]

3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Gold Coast Cops (M v,l) [s] 8:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade” (PG) (’89) Stars: Harrison Ford 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Generation X (M) [s]

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5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks: Father’s ’s Pride (M) 8:40 Movie: “Runaway “Runaw wa Jury” (PG) (’03) Stars: John Joo Cusack

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7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 The Mentalist (M v) 10:30 Numb3rs (M v) 11:30 Criminal Minds (M) 12:30 Fringe (MA15+)

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3:00 3 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 3: Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:35 Alex Alee Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) Italia ia 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News Mastte 7:30 Great G British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:35 Inside Inss Aldi (PG) 9:30 Where Are You Really From? Frro (PG) 10:00 The Feed 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 7::3 My Big Family Farm (PG) 8:30 8:33 Escape To The Chateau (PG) (PG G 9:30 Building Off The Grid

12:00 Movie: “A Cinderella Christmas” (PG) (’16) Stars: Emma Rigby 2:00 Funniest Ever Crazy Cats (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars *Live* [s] 11:00 The Amazing Race (PG) [s]

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons sonn (PG) 8:30 Family Guy (PG) 9:30 American Dad (PG) ((PG G 10:30 10::3 Golden Boy (M)

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7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 4:00 6:00 Dragons: Race To 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 30 Spicks And Specks 5:00 The Edge 6:300 Horrible 5:00 ABC Newshour (PG) 8:30 Adam Hills: 6:00 Histories 7:000 Deadlyy 6:00 ABC Evening ls: Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun Shaun The News 7:00 7:00 ABC National News The Last Leg (M) 9:10 Ghosts sts Sheep 7:35 Doctor Who Who (PG) 8:00 ABC C News Tonight 9:00 (PG) 9:40 Would I Lie To You ou At Christmas? (PG) The Drum 8:20 Danger Mousee m 10:00 The World

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4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:30 The Supervet (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich (PG) 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:30 Life And Birth (M) 10:40 SBS World News Late 11:05 Hamilton Agent (MA15+) (In Swedish/ English)

4:00 Everybody Loves 4:30 Star Trek: The Raymond (PG) 5:00 Next Generation (PG) Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 2020 The Big Bang Theory (PG) Formula 1 Grand Prix

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7:30 Spicks And 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 6:00 Dragons: Race To Specks (PG) 8:30 5:00 ABC Newshour The Edge 6:30 Horrible Whose Line Is It Any6:00 ABC Evening Histories (PG) 7:00 News 7:00 ABC National News way? (M l,s) 8:50 The Office Deadly 60 7:30 Shaun The Crow (PG) Sheep 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:000 (M) ((M) 9:35 9:35 Upstart U 10:20 Detectorists (PG) The Drum 10:00 The World 8:20 Danger Mouse Worlrlrldd Wo Dete tect tect ctoo

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3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Royals Revealed: Harry And Edward - Princes In Exile (PG) [s] 8:30 Bull (M) [s] 10:30 The Masked Singer USA (M) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News

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2:00 Rake (M l,s,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One [s] 8:30 Attenborough’s Wonder Of Eggs [s] 9:30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip [s]

7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Ferris 7:30 NITV News Bueller’s Day Off” (PG) Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) (’86) Stars: Matthew Broderick 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island 9:45 Movie: “American (PG) 9:15 Full Frontal (MA15+) Reunion” (MA15+) (’12)

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5:00 Beach Around The World 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (M v) 9:30 The First 48 (M v) 10:30 The Price Of Duty (M) 11:30 Westside (MA15+)

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At the movies... Festive flick with a twist HAPPIEST SEASON +++ 1 hour, 42 minutes EMILY FESZCZUK

Planning to propose to your girlfriend at an annual family Christmas dinner is a lot of pressure, especially when they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gay. Welcome to the premise of the new festive rom com, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Happiest Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, out just in time for the holidays. When Abby (Kristen Stewart) finds out that Harper (Mackenzie Davis) has kept their relationship a secret, she starts to question her girlfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intentions. Obviously, the big point of difference in this movie to traditional festive tales is that the leads are a lesbian couple. Despite Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past awkward

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Keith Urban announces tour Country superstar Keith Urban is getting back on the road, announcing a new tour for 2021. He’ll perform across the country in December next year, before taking the show around the world. He’ll be at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on December 4 and 6. Tickets are on sale now.

Radiothon raises big cash The biggest country music radio show in America, The Bobby Bones Show, last week raised $2.25 million for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital via a radiothon. Some of the biggest names in country music including Sam Hunt and Chris Stapleton performed. Podcasts are available on Spotify.

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For the first time since 1962, Jupiter and Saturn both transit into your sign. So it’s a momentous week as the world heads into a mini Age of Aquarius, where the primary focus is on community, diversity, equality and change. It will also give you the determination and courage to be the authentic you. As Margaret Mead said: “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else”.

Saturn shifts into your self-reflection zone. Do your best to consolidate your strengths and work on your weaknesses. You could also take up yoga, meditation or some sort of metaphysical study, as Jupiter broadens your spiritual perspective. Be careful you don’t become a martyr to the needs of others. J.Austen: “The more you do for some people, the less they will do for themselves”.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

This week’s stars encourage you to make some firm and focused decisions about your goals, hopes and dreams for the future. You’ll also shun superficial encounters with others, preferring serious and philosophical conversations with family, friends and colleagues. Jane Austen: “My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation”.

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The times are changing and so are you! Saturn moves into your career zone on Thursday, so get serious about your professional ambitions. Then Jupiter shifts into your career zone on Saturday, which bodes well for a promotion, new job or professional break over the next 12 months. Just make sure you are thoroughly prepared for change when opportunity knocks!

Hey Gemini: get ready for a relationship renaissance as Mercury, Venus and the Solar Eclipse kick-start your love life. Attached Twins will shift into an important new phase of an established partnership, while some singles will go on a promising first date. Then Saturn and Jupiter jump into your travel and learning zone. So 2021 is looking good for a local, interstate or overseas trip.

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The Solar Eclipse encourages you to eat well and get your body moving via a gym membership, a new exercise program or a vigorous workout in the great outdoors. Then Saturn and Jupiter shift into your ‘money-from-others zone’. So – over the coming year – you could benefit from a gift, inheritance, loan, divorce settlement, insurance claim, bumper tax return or superannuation pay-out.

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Have you been having problems with a relative? Monday night’s Solar Eclipse signals a fresh start involving a domestic matter or a family member. Mercury and Venus also encourage you to hold out the olive branch of peace as you crank up your diplomatic skills, sympathise and compromise. Then Saturn and Jupiter jump into your wellbeing zone, which is good news for your physical health.

Mercury, Venus and the Solar Eclipse activate your communication and neighbourhood zone as you make plans to study, teach, travel or do community service next year. Some lucky singles could also find their soul mate online. Then Saturn and Jupiter charge into your love, romance, children and friendship zone. So your relationships will expand and bring you much happiness in 2021.

You’re ready to sparkle and shine, flirt and have fun, as Mercury, Venus and the Solar Eclipse all light up your sign! With Saturn and Jupiter moving into your education and communication zone, you could find yourself studying, teaching, publishing or podcasting over the coming year. Your online presence could also really take off, as Jupiter boosts your social media profile.

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Saturn shifts into your partnership zone. So – over the coming year – you could end a relationship that’s no longer working. With Jupiter also jumping into your partnership zone, aim to be more positive and generous towards loved ones. Plus try to view a troubled relationship from a more philosophical perspective. And are you looking for love? A sudden attraction could come from out of the blue.

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After a stressful year (and in the frantic lead-up to Christmas) are you feeling tired and fragile? Saturn and Jupiter shift into your domestic zone, so plan to spend the weekend at home, complete with yummy food, relaxing music and your favourite books or TV shows. Follow the sensible advice of writer (and birthday great) Jane Austen: “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort”.

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Prepare for a busy week of endings and beginnings. It’s the last few days that Jupiter and Saturn will be travelling through your sign for many years. So make sure you capitalise on any lucky opportunities that appear. Keep focused on your personal inner journey. If you approach people, projects and challenges in your usual straightforward way, then you’ll make pleasing progress.

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ntestinal worms commonly cause disease in dogs and cats. There are several types of worms including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Intestinal worms are parasites that can be present ‘silently’ and generally will not cause disease until they are present in large numbers. The best approach is to prevent large worm burdens before animals become unwell. Can parasites be life threatening? YES! Hookworms are the most dangerous. They feed on blood and can cause life threatening anaemia. The blood loss is not only from what they ingest but also due to secondary blood loss from gut ulceration. This can cause permanent damage to the bowel and some ani-

mals require a blood transfusion. They can also migrate out of the intestine and cause damage to other organs. They can go into stasis and then recur at later stages in life especially in pregnancy. Roundworms and tapeworm feed on the nutrients in the intestines. The most common clinical signs include poor growth, dull hair coat, lack of energy, bloated abdomens and diarrhoea. There are two main types of tapeworm, the flea tapeworm and the zipper worm. Whipworm infestation, which only affects dogs in Australia can also be life threatening. It often causes a waxing waning illness and intermittent diarrhoea. In large numbers it can cause alterations in the body’s ability to conserve salt, leading to severe dehydration. Where do the worms come from? Worm eggs are shed in faeces of infested animals but there are several ways new animals can be infected. It is very important to understand that puppies can have severe infestations even at very young ages. Roundworms can cause infection

through ingestion of eggs in the soil, puppies can get worms from their mother while they are developing in the uterus and from drinking her milk. Eating a pray animal like a rodent can also cause infestation. Hookworm eggs hatch into larvae and they enter another host by being ingested in contaminated soil, faecal contamination, suckling from an infected mother and they can even burrow directly into the skin. They can also be transmitted from ingestion of almost any other animal including rats, lizards and cockroaches. Whipworm eggs take a while to develop so infected soil is the most common cause of infestation. The flea tapeworm is only passed into dogs and cats through fleas. The flea larvae eat the tapeworm eggs, the worm develops in the flea, the flea is ingested when an animal grooms itself and the tapeworm is released into the gut when the flea is digested. The zipper tapeworm can be passed from hunting almost any vertebrate (most commonly rats and lizards).

How can we diagnose intestinal worms? Roundworm and tapeworm are large enough to be seen in the animal’s stool, but the majority of parasites are very small. A ‘faecal float’ test is used to diagnose the worm eggs under a microscope. Unfortunately, the worms can shed eggs intermittently and a false negative result may occur. Sometimes we elect to treat on suspicion of intestinal worms. It is also important to note that intestinal parasites in dogs and cats can be transmitted to adults and children and these can make people very sick. Fortunately, by using worming medication for your pets frequently, practicing good hygiene by washing hands after playing with your pets and cleaning faeces from yards and homes, infection with intestinal parasites can generally be avoided. If you are worried that your pet may have worms or just want some general advice about parasite control please contact Greencross Vet Coreen Avenue on 4731 3055.

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hen local teenager Emma Matthias isn’t kicking around a soccer ball with Cranebrook United, you’ll find her breaking several records in track and field. At just 14- years old, Emma is hugely talented in an array of sports and, as a result, has become the latest recipient of the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Junior Sports Star Award. The Emu Plains resident began her soccer career at the tender age of four and has just wrapped up her 10th season. Emma, a striker, not only plays for her club on a weekly basis but represents her school and the Penrith area in soccer as well. She is so far and above the rest in her age group, that she currently plays two years up in her club team. When Emma isn’t playing like the next Sam Kerr on the soccer pitch, you’ll find her at the local athletics track with either a shot put, javelin or discus in her hand. Emma has been participating in Little Athletics for the past eight years with Emu Plains, but she also competes with people older than her as a member of Nepean Senior Athletics. As a result of her impressive strength and ability, Emma currently holds several club records.

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At the start of the athletics season, Emma broke a 17- year- old U14 shot put record (9.95m) when she threw an incredible 11.21m. Determined to break it even further, Emma broke the record for a second time when she heaved the shot put a massive 13.18m. Not content with breaking just one record, Emma then proceeded to break another in discus – smashing the previous record (29.55m) set in 2018 with an almighty throw of 33.05m. Not only has Emma dominated at club level, but she’s also broken athletics records at school, zone and regional competitions. Earlier this year, Emma was due to represent her state in shot put at the Australian National Athletics Championships, but the event was cancelled due to COVID-19. Emma is now focused and determined to come back next season just as strong or stronger to again qualify for Nationals and hopefully claim the title of National Champion. Nominated by her mum Heather, Emma’s Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club. If you or someone you know has achieved in their chosen sport, send in your nomination to Penrith Valley Sports Foundation. Nomination forms are available at www. pvsf.org.au.

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ith the opponents, dates and venues finally set, the countdown is officially on to the start of the 2020/21 W-League season. After months of player recruitment and tough training sessions, Western Sydney’s quest for back to back Finals appearances will begin in just over two weeks’ time. The Wanderers have four Sunday, three Saturday and three Thursday night fixtures this season, with home matches played across Bankwest Stadium, Marconi Stadium and the Wanderers Centre of Football. The Red & Black will open the season with an historic double header, with the W- League side taking on Melbourne Victory in a blockbuster clash in Parramatta on December 27. The Wander Women will then travel to Melbourne City on January 2 for a match against last season’s champions. The first Sydney Derby will be held in Round 4 as part of an away double header at ANZ Stadium on January 16. Returning home the following round, another double header will follow with the Wanderers facing Newcastle at Bankwest

Stadium in the afternoon of January 24. The Wanderers will then travel to Lions Stadium for a Sunday afternoon fixture against the Roar before two back-to-back Thursday night games against Canberra United and Melbourne City at Marconi Stadium. On the road, Western Sydney will face Adelaide United for the first time in Round 9 at Marden Sports Complex and will be back at home the following week for the Sydney Derby at Marconi Stadium on February 28. An away match, bye, away match pattern will follow with the Wander Women taking on Newcastle and Canberra at their home grounds before wrapping up the regular season on March 27 at the club’s Centre of Football against Perth Glory. “This year’s Westfield W- League is packed full of young, Australian talent as the players battle for places in the Westfield Matildas squad ahead of the rescheduled Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo and the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup,” Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke said. “The world is watching women’s football in Australia, and we know how much fans want to be a part of the action too.” For the full schedule, visit www.wleague.com.au.

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NATHAN TAYLOR The winning Twin Creeks team. Photo: Noel Rowsell.

win Creeks Golf & Country Club have claimed bragging rights over near neighbours Penrith Golf Club, in the Division II Metropolitan Major Pennant Final. Led by wins from Matt DeVries (4/3), Tyrone Emtage (7/6), Justin McMilan (6/4) and Jeremy White (4/3), Twin Creeks took an early lead in the Final and could not be run down by a plucky Penrith team. Jeff Gadd (4/3) was Penrith’s only winner, with both Wil Arnold and Dan Smyth’s matches declared as halvers after Twin Creeks registered the required four wins to claim the Pennant. The full Twin Creeks squad was: Matt

Devries, Chris McMillan, Tyrone Emtage (captain), Justin McMillan, Jeremy White, Wayne Loveridge, John Glasheen (vice captain), James Tolomeo, Paul Borg, Jordan Bratusa, manager Glenn Johnston. Twin Creeks and Penrith have both won promotion to Division 1 in 2021, for the first time in the history of both western Sydney Clubs. Penrith’s squad in 2020 was: Dale Hughes, Craig Montgomery, Chris Lawler, Jeff Gadd, Alex Platts, Wil Arnold, Daniel Smyth, Peter Morris, David Bishop, Blake Murray, Michael Organ, Blade Gadd, manager Ian Gallagher.

enrith Valley and Nepean Little Athletics centres have been given a much- needed funding boost for their upcoming season thanks to grants from Coles. The Little Athletics centres in Penrith and St Marys were two of 158 grassroots sports clubs from around Australia to share in $521,000 for sports equipment from the latest round of the supermarket’s Little Athletics Community Fund. Penrith Valley Little Athletics President Michelle Hayes said the $2900 grant to buy new carts, trolleys and modified equipment will help get its athletes and volunteers back on track. “The new equipment will help expand our Tiny Tots program for three to five-

year-olds. It will also allow us to cater for a larger group of tots and provide more variety to their weekly program,” she said. Penrith Valley athletes and committee members thanked Coles Penrith Store Manager Matthew Grundy last Friday evening at Parker Street Oval. Meanwhile, Nepean Little Athletics Centre was awarded $5000 in funding. President Heike Forth said the grant will provide much-needed relief after the volunteer-run club was hit twice by floods earlier this year. “We lost a great deal of equipment from the floods and we had to use second-hand gear to tide us over to finish last season,” she said. “Thanks to the grant, we’ll be able to purchase new discuses, shot puts and hurdles to give our athletes greater opportunities to develop their skills.”

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CRICKET: The Sydney Thunder will kick-off their Big Bash League campaign this weekend when they take on the Melbourne Stars at Manuka Oval in Canberra. The game will get underway at 4.05pm and will be broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo, with a radio call on SEN. This year’s Big Bash started on Thursday night.

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Around the grounds last week, leaving behind her husband and three children. Special tributes were held to Alicia at The Kingsway on Tuesday evening. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Alicia’s family during this difficult time. Visit www.gofundme.com/f/support-foralicia-magus-family to help out and make a donation.

CRICKET: Round 8 of the First Grade cricket competition will get underway this weekend with Penrith taking on Fairfield-Liverpool in a two-day match at Howell Oval. The action gets underway on Saturday at 10.30am, with the second day on December 19. It’s the final game for the first graders before a brief Christmas break.

OZTAG: Everyone at The Western Weekender would like to pass on their condolences to the family of Alicia Magus, who was a regular in teams at Penrith OzTag over the last decade, including the Red Ninjas – a team featuring plenty of Weekender staff past and present. Alicia passed away suddenly

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Rising star Daine Laurie may have played his last game for Penrith. Photo: NRL Images.

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