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Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown, Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres this week revealed the final designs for Regatta Park. See more on page 3 and the designs on our website

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Final designs revealed for spectacular $24 million transformation of Regatta Park

egatta Park on the Nepean River is set to become the new focal point for nature, leisure and recreation in western Sydney with the final design for a $24 million upgrade showcasing a spectacular transformation. The final design released on Tuesday features two new playgrounds, an accessible pathway to the river foreshore, overwater viewing platforms, a kiosk with outdoor dining areas, junior cricket oval, functional car park and green open space areas for a variety of activities. A key feature of the new Regatta Park is a new inclusive play space which was designed by the community using an interactive online tool earlier this year. The play space is fully fenced and includes high-quality play equipment for kids of all ages. An additional 400 trees are set to be planted throughout the precinct. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said the Regatta Park project showcases collaboration between all levels of government and the community to deliver a city- shaping project which will be enjoyed for generations to come. “Regatta Park is an important and much- loved part of the Nepean River precinct and it’s wonderful to see all levels of government and our community

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An artist’s impression of the new water play area at Regatta Park. work together to create an iconic park for Penrith that we can all be proud of,” she said. Federal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh said this significant investment will not only create a fantastic space for local families to enjoy, but also a unique area that will attract visitors from all over western Sydney. “Our community took an active role in

designing an interactive play space which is fully fenced and includes play equipment for children of all ages which is a key feature of Regatta Park. This is a fantastic display of community spirit and I look forward to seeing the project when it is underway,” she said. Minister for Western Sydney and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said Regatta Park was already a destination for Penrith residents

and the planned upgrade would make the most of the open space. “This massive investment will transform the experience of a visit to Regatta Park and make it a valued local asset for generations to come,” he said. Construction of the project is due to start in June 2021. The upgrade is set to be complete at some point in 2022.

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Reflecting on another big year F or the last decade or so I have written this column in our final edition of the year, reflecting on the preceding 12 months and the ups and downs it has delivered. But 2020... that was something else. The curtain is about to come down on an extraordinary year, one that started with the nation engulfed with bushfires and escalated significantly when the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, effectively shutting down the economy and changing the way we live. Just 12 months ago Corona was a beer you enjoyed with lemon or lime and social distancing was the choice of introverts, not a requirement dictated by government. It has been a wild ride and one with a largely happy ending, at least for Australia, which has set the gold standard in dealing with the pandemic and, as we head into Christmas, has managed to effectively return to ‘normal’. Pandemic aside, 2020 also delivered another surprise closer to home – the Penrith Panthers reached the NRL Grand Final off the back of a remarkable season, emerging from the disruption of major sports shutting down to win the Minor Premiership and set new club records along the way. The successful year came at the perfect time. The rest of the year as anticipated delivered what I like to call ‘expected surprises’ – we know there’s going to be political dramas, serious crimes, tragedies, triumphs, wins and losses, we just don’t know when and how they’re coming. One thing that was evident in 2020 is the important role the traditional media

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A huge thanks to our sales team, led by the Weekender’s ultimate all-rounder Chris Pennisi. Chris, Andrew, Linda, Jay, and Kate navigated a challenging year with passion and enthusiasm. To our production team – Kacey, Claire and Ian – thank you for ensuring we get out every week, no matter what the stumbling block, and to Jen for being the glue that keeps everything together through the week. I’d also like to thank all of our regular editorial columnists and contributors this year across both the Weekender and Western Property magazine. Advertising is our lifeblood – it’s what ensures we can provide a print edition for free and a digital coverage without a paywall – so a massive thanks to all our advertisers and partners this year, we appreciate every single one of you. To our readers, our appreciation for you is monumental. We can’t applaud you enough for your ongoing support (and constructive feedback, at times!). On behalf of the entire team here at the Weekender, I’d also like to thank our CEO and publisher Kathryn Garton, whose commitment to this publication and to providing a localised news service to the people of Penrith is to be admired. We’re taking a break for a few weeks, and this is our final print edition for 2020. Our office will re-open on Monday, January 11 and our first print edition for 2021 will hit the streets on Friday, January 15. I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and all the best for the holiday season and New Year. Please stay safe, and we’ll see you for our massive 30th birthday year in 2021.

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played through the big stories. Newspapers, TV and radio – full of experienced, trained and professional journalists – took the reigns from the wannabes hanging out in digital and social and dominated the coverages we relied on. Here at the Weekender, we finish the year as Penrith’s only weekly newspaper, and only home- delivered publication. News Corp’s decision to axe the Penrith Press mid- year completed an incredible storyline you would have been laughed at for considering a decade ago – the newspaper you’re reading now, independent and locally owned, has outlasted the media goliaths it first took on three decades ago. The Weekender enters its 30th year in 2021 with a print edition that defines us, and a growing digital news service that ensures we deliver content that crosses generations, preferences and barriers. And Penrith deserves and needs a strong news service given the extraordinary growth and change the city is experiencing at present, growth that will continue as we get closer to Western Sydney Airport opening in 2026. To finish the year, a few thank-yous. First to our dedicated news team who searched high and low this year but couldn’t find ‘pandemic reporting’ in the news guide. They did an exceptional job to provide a localised coverage of the year’s biggest story, plus countless others. A huge thanks to Nathan, Alena, Nicola and Emily for their ongoing dedication. And thanks to Melinda and Megan for the brilliant images that accompany those thousands of pieces of content throughout the year.

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year. A spokesman for the developer, Sunshine Property Investment Group (Sunshine), said construction of 160 independent living apartments would finally start following a marketing campaign. “A sales and marketing campaign is likely to commence in the first half of 2021 with construction to follow soon after,” Matthew Fisk of Luxeland Group said. “The project has taken a considerable amount of time but we are thankful to the Seven Hills RSL, Penrith Golf Club and Penrith Council for supporting our vision for a quality seniors living project in western Sydney.” Plans by the former board and management to sell off a section of the 59ha Northern Road site in a bid to solve the golf club’s financial problems were originally flagged with Council back in 2009. A Development Application (DA) was lodged by Sunshine in 2017, which was formally approved in June 2018. The project inched closer to fruition last month after a second DA was lodged to

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subdivide the site in order to allow for the sale of the subject land to Sunshine. Joseph Bayssari, General Manager of Seven Hills RSL, which purchased Penrith Golf Club about two years ago, confirmed the popular course will remain 18 holes. “Two holes, three tees and three greens will be affected and we are currently working with our course architect on re-configuring the course,” he said. Mr Bayssari said the sale proceeds will be used to relocate the greenkeeper’s shed and to relocate and build new fairways, tees and greens due to the sale. The development, which will include seven buildings, will be constructed adjacent to the existing clubhouse and will optimise fairway views, Mr Fisk said. “The project has been designed by the highly acclaimed Jackson Teece architects and will feature extensive resident facilities, manicured landscaped gardens and a large number of amenities including communal areas, swimming pool and direct access to Penrith Golf Course and clubhouse,” he said. Sunshine is a private, Sydney-based property developer behind the Colebee Residences subdivision and the Koi development in Burwood. Seven Hills RSL has invested about $8 million on improvements since purchasing the club.

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Keg site to be transformed Developer reveals plan for hundreds of apartments on vacant Henry Street land ALENA HIGGINS

lans to transform the former Keg restaurant site into 445 apartments and a 100- room hotel have edged closer to reality. Situated on the corner of Henry and Evan streets, Penrith, the subject site contains two lots and lies immediately east of the Lemongrove Bridge. Following public exhibition of the Planning Proposal in late 2018, Penrith Council negotiated a reduction of the proposed floor space ratio with the proponent, Trifalga Property Group (Trifalga). The currently proposed redevelopment could be up to 34 storeys high and contain 445 apartments, a 100- room hotel and ground floor commercial and retail premises. In response to concerns raised during community consultation, Council officers also negotiated a contribution from Trifalga to undertake road improvement in the vicinity of the site. These include the delivery of a new 40-metre left turn lane on Evan Street and a new 55-metre right turn lane on Henry Street. Before endorsing the Planning Proposal last week, allowing it to progress to the

An artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impression of what the proposed development would look like. final stages, several Councillors expressed concerns. Councillors John Thain and Marcus Cornish stressed the need for quality control to avoid a potential Opal- like disaster. However, Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Development and Regulatory Director Wayne Mitchell

Developer to buy back damaged homes Developer Lendlease will effectively buy back Jordan Springs East, delivering hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation to residents of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become known as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sinking suburbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The Daily Telegraph reports that Lendlease will offer to repurchase every home that has been marked by Penrith City Council as susceptible to significant damage caused by subsidence, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

shown the homes are actually damaged. It equates to more than 800 homes and some $600 million. Stressed residents have been dealing with major cracks inside and outside their home, as well as sunken driveways and crumbling roads. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understood Penrith City Council has issued notifications on 841 homes in the suburb.

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confirmed it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;totally up to the applicantâ&#x20AC;? to appoint the certifier, though he added quality could be controlled through the design jury and other processes. Councillor Mark Davies bet Trifalga would scrap the hotel in favour of more apartments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the way these developers work...

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they know Councillors hope they make hotels, right, so this is what they stick in to get it over the line,â&#x20AC;? he said, citing Lendlease replacing slated employment land with residential in Jordan Springs East as a prime example. On the other hand, Councillor Greg Davies was sceptical the development would even get off the ground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would suggest if [Councillor Bernard Bratusa] wishes to hold his 100th birthday on a vacant block of land at that site, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be cancelling it,â&#x20AC;? he joked. Councillor Brian Cartwright questioned if the road works were going to be enough to manage the traffic at the notorious intersection, with a Council officer saying more improvements could be triggered by a DA. Councillors Cornish and Kath Presdee voted against the motion, with Cr Presdee questioning community infrastructure contributions. Any DA would be subject to consent. The site has stood vacant for years, and is best remembered as the Keg restaurant, a popular family haunt in the 1980s and early 1990s. The Keg eventually closed in 1995, and a variety of other businesses used the site before it became derelict, now a popular site for graffiti vandals.

he first step towards an upgrade of Panthers Stadium has been taken with the State Government confirming it would allocate funding towards a business case for the project. It was originally hoped funding for a feasibility study would be confirmed in last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Budget, but last Friday Acting Sports Minister Geoff Lee opened the door for a potential overhaul of the home of the Penrith Panthers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know there is interest in communities to overhaul community grounds so we are firstly doing the planning work to make sure the costs stack-up,â&#x20AC;? Mr Lee said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are serious about continuing our investment into community infrastructure and the business cases for these suburban grounds will give us the best insights on the community benefits for revitalisation.â&#x20AC;? Funding will also be allocated towards the development of a business case for the upgrade of Brookvale Oval, while funding had already been announced for Kogarah Oval in the Budget. The State Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to abandon plans to upgrade Stadium Australia at Sydney Olympic Park means suburban grounds have a chance to access much-needed funding. The NRL, once heading towards a big stadium strategy, is also backing suburban ground renewal.

That beach tan could come at a cost: The warning every person must listen to EMILY FESZCZUK

ith many locals spending their summer holidays outside, the risk of sun damage is always a

risk. Experts are warning people to be sun smart with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation being responsible for 95 per cent of skin cancers. Cancer Council Community Programs Coordinator, Natalia Arnas, said the risks of sun damage apply to people of all ages, so younger people should not ignore the safety pleas. “Nearly one in two Australians reported having a tan from sun exposure last summer, but two in three Australians are also diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime,” she said. “Damage from sun exposure builds up over time, but it is really important for kids to be sun aware because if you get sunburnt as a child it increases your risks of developing skin cancer.” With people being at different rates of risk, Ms Arnas said it is important to be mindful anytime you are outside. “Even on cloudy days UV rays will cause damage so you should check how high the UV index is for the day and if it is anything

Dr Xiaoping Zhang from Medeco Skin Cancer Clinic Penrith. Photo: Megan Dunn.

above five you should protect yourself,” she said. “People need to slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, slap on a hat, slide on sunglasses and seek shade plus remember your skin that is not normally exposed like the soles of your feet if you are laying on the beach.” Dr Xiaoping Zhang from Medeco Skin Cancer Clinic in Penrith said everyone should be aware of changes to their skin and seek advice when they spot something out of the ordinary. “You need to keep an eye on any new freckles or moles or ones that change in colour or shape, skin that scabs or weeps or lumps that might be red,” Dr Zhang told the Weekender. “If you have a concern, make an appointment with your GP for a check-up and then you may need a referral to get a 15-minute skin check from a local skin cancer specialist.” With melanoma being the most dangerous skin cancer that can cause death, Dr Zhang said early intervention is vital in regards to treatment. “Our youngest patient is four- years- old then we treat a lot of 20- year- olds right through to seniors, so you must protect yourself and get treatment to prevent anything serious,” he said.

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China ban avoided A notice of motion seeking Penrith Council suspend ties with China has been lost. The motion, moved by Councillor Marcus Cornish on Monday night, was defeated by the vast majority of Councillors, with only Cr Cornish and Councillor Kevin Crameri voting in favour. The notice of motion sought that Council immediately suspend its international partnership arrangements in China, specifically with the Xicheng District and Kunshan City, with a review of the suspension in 12 months’ time. It comes after a Chinese official posted a doctored image of an Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to a Afghan child’s throat late last month, in reference to the Afghan war crimes report.

Council takes stand Penrith City Council has been officially recognised as a White Ribbon Australia Accredited Workplace after successfully completing the White Ribbon Australia Workplace Accreditation Program. The program, facilitated by community service organisation Commu nicare, champions a culture of respect and gender equality at all levels of an organisation, and supports organisations to respond to and prevent violence against women. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said Council was developing a strong culture that calls out any forms of violence, bullying or harassment, no matter who is experiencing it.

New radio station to launch Jason Bouman back on air as new 80’s station arrives

ith the new year comes a brand new radio station, with My88 to launch on January 1. As the year concludes, we reflect on what a challenge 2020 has been. People lost jobs, businesses struggled to stay open, and the everyday lives that we took for granted changed dramatically. However, with the increase of people staying at home, the radio industry thrived and grew, which has led to the creation of something new and exciting for Penrith. General Manager of Vintage FM, Richard Mills, has announced a brand new radio station broadcasting right here from the heart of Penrith; My88. My88 is Penrith’s home of the 80s, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, launching from 8am on January 1, on 88FM. Jason Bouman will host the weekday breakfast show starting from 7am on January 11. Vintage FM will continue to play the music you grew up with, moving back to 87.8FM in Penrith, and staying on 88.7FM in the Blue Mountains and Camden Valley. Online listeners won’t be affected, they can still stream the best of the 60s and 70s from the Vintage FM website and app. For more information about the new station, contact Richard Mills on mobile 0403 090 606.

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he Heart Foundation has released new data that reveals Penrith is a hot spot when it comes to lifethreatening heart issues. The Outer West and Blue Mountains region, which includes the Penrith Local Government Area, has been ranked third highest in the state for rates of deaths from coronary heart disease, and the highest rate in metro Sydney. The Heart Foundation NSW and ACT Heart Health Manager, Anna Flynn, said this rate being 29 per cent above the state average is a concern. “People living in the Penrith area are dying from coronary heart disease at a rate that is higher than those in other parts of NSW and Sydney, for example the region’s rate is about 1.8 times higher than that of the North Sydney and Hornsby region,” she said. “This is a concern for those living in Penrith and surrounding areas, but the good news is that heart disease is largely preventable and there is a lot people can do to reduce their risk.” Residents from Penrith are also reported to be above the national average for physical inactivity, smoking and

obesity, but Ms Flynn said everyone needs to improve on their health. “The Heart Foundation would like all Australians to take action to reduce these risk factors because even in areas where the rates are below the state or national average, we think they are still too high,” she said. “Right across NSW, around one in five adults have high blood pressure so yes, people in Penrith need to work on this, but so does everyone and tackling these risk factors is a key way to reduce heart disease in the community.” With the statistics being a part of the latest update to the Heart Foundation’s Australian Heart Maps, Ms Flynn said the message is clear. “Our Heart Maps show there is a great divide in heart health across some communities and they also highlight areas in greatest need of heart health services and investment,” she said. “Our message to Penrith residents would be to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, go to your GP for a Heart Health Check and if you think you are having a heart attack, call Triple Zero without delay.” – Emily Feszczuk

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Jessica Camilleri found guilty of manslaughter of mother

The St Clair woman who beheaded her mother in a frenzied knife attack last year has been found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter. A NSW Supreme Court jury last Thursday found Jessica Camilleri’s “substantial mental impairment” contributed to the incident, acquitting her of the more serious charge. The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty to murder, with her lawyer arguing her complex psychiatric disorders coupled with a build up of stressors caused Camilleri to fly into a rage and lose control. Camilleri decapitated her 57-year-old mother Rita, who was also her sole carer, with multiple kitchen knives following an argument inside their St Clair Avenue home on July 20. The jury heard Ms Camilleri was at her wits’ end and had threatened to send her daughter back into the mental heath care system in the moments leading up to the horrific killing. When police arrived at the property about 11.45pm, they found a bloodstained Camilleri outside, her mother’s head lying nearby. She immediately told officers what she had done and repeatedly asks if doctors could sew her mother’s head back on. Due to her mental health diagnoses, which included an intellectual disorder, autism, and intermittent explosive rage disorder, Camilleri was prone to outbursts and aggression, the jury heard. She also had an obsession with horror movies featuring violent killings and dismembering, and would repeatedly prank call strangers threatening decapitation. The jury heard Camilleri had turned to natural remedies and stopped taking her psychiatric medication in the six months leading up to the attack. The jury took two days to decide her fate following a five-day trial. She will be sentenced before Justice Helen Wilson in February.

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A Cranebrook father-of-five caught up in an elaborate drug ring will spend Christmas behind bars after he was refused bail. Kenneth Neal, 30, appeared before Penrith Local Court last Friday charged with ‘supplying a commercial quantity of a prohibited drug’ and ‘participating in a criminal group or contributing to criminal activity’. Neal was among four people arrested on December 10 after 15kg of cannabis, worth nearly $120,000, and $900,000 cash was seized from properties across Sydney following an investigation by Penrith Regional Enforcement Squad. Despite offering up a $10,000 surety from his father, daily reporting as well as a house arrest condition, Magistrate Geoff Hiatt was unable to overlook the “overwhelmingly strong prosecution case”. The court heard Neal had made admissions following his arrest and claimed to have been struggling with a gambling addiction. The prosecutor described Neal’s involvement as “not minor or passing”, saying he was “a major supplier in this operation”. Magistrate Hiatt said Neal would serve a significant custodial sentence – “not in terms of months, but in terms of years”. Police allege that between October and December, the group acquired over 160 kilograms of cannabis from South Australia via domestic mail services and supplied it across Sydney, with an estimated potential street value of approximately $1.2 million. Officers seized electronic storage devices, laptops, mobile phones, documentation, clothing and equipment consistent with the supply of prohibited drugs as part of their haul. A 59-year-old woman and two men, aged 28 and 32, were also arrested in Glendenning as part of the sting. Neal, who has no previous criminal

record, is due to face Penrith Local Court again in February.

Man involved in sex abuse case may make fresh bid for release

The St Marys man accused of the ongoing sexual abuse and kidnapping of a woman may apply for release again, Penrith Local Court has heard. Geoff Freeman, 43, was arrested at his Monfarville Road home on August 14, after police allegedly found him hiding in a wall cavity behind a bookshelf. Police allege Freeman sexually assaulted and physically abused a 37-year-old woman on an ongoing basis between July 2020 and August 2020. He is facing a host of charges, including ‘sexual intercourse without consent’, ‘aggravated sexual assault’, ‘take/detain person with intent’, ‘stalk/intimidate’, ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, two counts of ‘common assault’ and three counts of ‘resist police’. Last Friday, his lawyer confirmed the brief of evidence was not yet compliant and indicated Freeman may make a second bid for freedom early this week. To be eligible for a subsequent bail application, Freeman must show a change in circumstances or raise new material or evidence. His matter was adjourned to February 5.

Ice addict jailed after using scissors in attempted robbery

A scissor-wielding offender who demanded cash from a man in a parked car has been jailed for a minimum of 16 months. Penrith Local Court heard Quinton Shepherd, 30, was on parole when he circled the student’s car several times, striking the window with the implement about 8pm on June 30. His lawyer submitted it was an “opportunistic” and “impulsive” act and Shepherd, an ‘ice’ and heroin addict, carried the scissors around to cut up “yarndi”. While Magistrate Geoff Hiatt accepted

there was no physical violence occasioned to the victim, he said it would have been “undoubtedly a terrifying experience”. “Trapped in one’s car on a suburban street with someone wielding a weapon outside,” he said. The court heard Shepherd was only released on parole in April after serving time for ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, ‘damage property’ and ‘contravene AVO’. He was jailed for two years with a 16-month non-parole period. He is eligible for release on October 29, 2021.

Man jailed over assault and rantings in front of child

A man on bail who spat on his neighbour and abused her in front of her young child has been jailed for a minimum of six months. Clayton John Bradney faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘common assault’ and ‘stalk/intimidate’. His lawyer told the court Bradney had not been taking his bipolar medication at the time as he sometimes struggled to afford it. He noted this was Bradney’s first time in custody, saying it had been “very difficult for him”. However, Magistrate Fiona Toose said the woman was entitled to feel safe and suggested the eight-year-old would have been “absolutely terrified given your rantings”. She said despite the spit landing on the victim’s leg, it was nevertheless “absolutely revolting” and “obviously reckless” during the current pandemic. She said given Bradney had not complied with his bail condition to be of good behaviour, she had no confidence he would abide by a community-based jail sentence. Magistrate Toose also noted his criminal history did not assist him. “The protection of the community is paramount,” she said. Bradney will be eligible for release on April 20, 2021.

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Regentville: Local man charged over stolen mountain bike

Between 7.00pm on Tuesday, December 8 and 1.00pm on Wednesday, December 9, an unknown person has broken into the underground car park of the town house complex at 33 Ocean Avenue, Double Bay. A number of items were stolen from this address including a Kona brand mountain bike. A similar mountain bike was listed for sale on Facebook marketplace. About 11.00am on Friday, December 11 Police have attended a service station in Regentville. Police stepped in when a 37-year-old Regentville man handed over the similar looking mountain bike. Serial numbers were checked, and it was confirmed that it was the bike stolen from the Double Bay address. The man was charged with ‘Goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on January 19.

Werrington: Man busted after random breath test

About 11.40am on Thursday, December 10, Police were patrolling the Great Western Highway, Werrington where they stopped a vehicle for a random breath test. Police have spoken with the driver, a 42-year-old Penrith man, who was subjected to a test. This test was negative. The driver was asked for his driver’s licence and it’s alleged the man stated he did not have one. Checks were performed that revealed the man was the holder of a MR driver’s licence, that had expired in 2013, but also endorsed disqualified until 2040. Further checks on the man revealed he was wanted for other offences. The man was arrested and charged with ‘Breach ADVO’ x 2 and ‘Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on January 17.

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St Marys: Police uncover drugs during search of vehicle

About 7.15pm on Saturday, December 12 police were patrolling the Oxley Park and St Marys area. Police have stopped a motor vehicle on Chapel Street, St Marys. Police have spoken to the driver, a 58-year-old Enfield man. The man was subjected to a random breath test, which proved negative. The man was informed that the vehicle and his person were going to be subjected to a search. During the search it is alleged police located a cigarette packet in the glovebox of the vehicle. Upon opening the cigarette packet, a clear resealable bag containing vegetable, suspected to be cannabis was located. The man was arrested. Police re-commenced the search of the motor vehicle. Located in the rear was a plastic bag which contained a further three cigarette packets. Located within these cigarette packets were an additional six clear resealable bags containing green vegetable matter, suspected to be cannabis. The man was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on January 19.

Penrith: Speeding man caught with drugs in pocket

About 3.10pm on Friday, December 11, police were patrolling Cox Avenue, Penrith. Police have stopped a motor vehicle that is alleged to have been travelling above the speed limit. Police had a conversation with the driver, a 41-year-old Penrith man. The man and vehicle were searched when police located one clear resealable bag containing a small amount of green vegetable matter believed to be cannabis in the man’s pocket. The man was charged with ‘Not stop at stop line (intersection with no lights)’ and ‘possess prohibited drug’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on February 16.

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No holiday for COVID-19 Locals urged to get tested if they develop Coronavirus symptoms over the holidays EMILY FESZCZUK

eople are wrapping up work for the year and getting ready to unwrap presents with loved ones, but health professionals are pushing the importance of getting tested for Coronavirus over the holiday period. With NSW recording a new locally acquired COVID-19 case on Wednesday, it is vital for people to be mindful of symptoms to stop the potential future spread of the virus. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Nurse Manager Kim Maddock said COVID isn’t taking a holiday this summer and neither is her team. “If you find over Christmas and New Year that you develop any symptoms please get tested as now is not the time to be complacent,” she said. “Getting tested and self - isolating straight away when you’re unwell are simple things you can do to help protect your family and the community.” People are being reminded if they have even the mildest of symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms, to get tested and to selfisolate. Local COVID- 19 testing clinics will

Testing clinics remain open over the holidays, but may operate under changed hours. remain open over the Christmas and New Year period, including on Christmas Day. During this time there may be some operational changes, so the community is asked to check the www.nbmlhd.health. nsw.gov.au website for up- to- date time and locations of local clinics. If you are travelling over the break and experience any symptoms, a full list of

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COVID- 19 testing clinics across the state can be found on the NSW Health website. Residents are also being urged to follow the NSW Government’s recently eased restrictions on gatherings. Up to 50 people can visit a residence, however NSW Health strongly recommends having no more than 30 visitors at a time if the residence has no outdoor area.

50 people can also gather in an outdoor space and small hospitality venues are allowed one person per two square metres. “I hope these changes provide a boost to the hospitality industry and give people certainty in how they can celebrate safely with family, friends and colleagues over the Christmas and New Year period,” NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said.

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A message to blokes I write to ask men in particular in your local area to help Royal Life Saving in its mission to prevent drowning this summer. We know that too many men are taking unnecessary risks. They over-estimate their abilities and under-estimate the risks, and this continues to be our greatest challenge. Men are over-represented in the drowning statistics, particularly men aged 25 to 44. In the past year, over 90 per cent of those who drowned in this age group were males. Too many lives are being lost. It’s heart-breaking. We know that drowning impacts families and communities. Research shows alcohol consumption is a significant contributor to drowning. Almost one in five (19 per cent) drowning deaths among men aged 25 to 44 recorded a blood alcohol content of .05 per cent or more. That’s over the legal limit to drive a motor vehicle. We highlight that in the past decade, most drowning deaths of men aged 25 to 44 have happened at inland waterways. Rivers are the leading location for drowning and account for 31 per cent of all drowning deaths among this high-risk cohort. Make no mistake, alcohol consumption in, on or around waterways increases risk taking behaviour, reduces coordination and impairs judgement. Too many Australian men are drowning as a result. We ask readers to “Make the Right Call”. That means avoiding alcohol

around water, always wearing a lifejacket when boating, kayaking or canoeing and please avoid going alone. We want people to enjoy our beautiful waterways. This summer, we’re asking men to look out for their mates when they are holidaying, camping and boating. Know your limits and swim sober. JUSTIN SCARR, CEO ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY

Good one, Richard Why all the fuss over a cemetery at Wallacia Golf Club? (Final nail, Weekender December 11). I fail to see much difference between a hole in one and one in a hole. RICHARD MERRELL, PENRITH

Parking pain And they want you to spend locally (Beware of car park change, Weekender December 11). I hate going up the main street of Penrith, parking is hard to get at the best of times and certainly inadequate time allowance. There certainly isn’t enough close by and I have trouble walking with a bad knee which takes me longer to get to the shop so I guess I won’t be going to the shops then, it’s not worth the trouble of trying to park, they may as well just put up another high rise apartment block. ANN CRUICKSHANK, VIA FACEBOOK

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Current arts students Olivia Want, Teri White and Emily Lane. knowledge around the industry.” With the growth of art focused jobs, Ms Barcan said the demand for creative skills were surging. “We recognised the growth of professions in the arts in terms of arts therapy, which has a role in nursing homes, aged care and hospital settings,” she said. “People might want to make their art their business or use art in galleries or at

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festivals as an economy driver, so these combined skills are vital.” Run as a pathway from previous courses, Ms Barcan said the degree would be suited to a range of people. “TAFE is a mixture of people in classroom with different ages, experience and backgrounds who come together, and this will be no different,” she said. “With the previous qualifications of a

Diploma of Visual Arts and an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, you can do three more semesters and have your bachelor’s degree, which is amazing.” The Bachelor of Creative Practice will commence at TAFE NSW Kingswood from semester one, 2021. To find out more information, visit www. tafensw.edu.au/courses/art-and-designcourses.

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rowth in the arts sector has led TAFE NSW to launch a landmark first ever dedicated arts degree at its Kingswood campus. The state-of-the-art Bachelor of Creative Practice aims to equip creatives with real skills, so that they can forge a career in the arts. According to a new report by the BYP Group titled NSW Creative Industries: An Economic Snapshot, NSW holds 42 per cent of the nation’s creative jobs and produces 70 per cent of Australia’s creative industry exports. It also found that over the past five years, employment growth in the NSW creative industries was almost double the average growth rate of other professions. TAFE NSW Head Teacher of Visual Arts, Cath Barcan, said the degree has been in development for many years. “We have delivered a degree previously in partnership with a university, but this is a first for TAFE to have written its own creative practice degree,” she said. “It has all the hallmarks of TAFE with small class sizes and a hands- on emphasis, so students learn practical skills, but it has the business side and underpinning

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Charities lend festive hand Support still available to people in need across the Christmas holiday season EMILY FESZCZUK

ith COVID-19 impacting people both financially and emotionally, community support over the holiday season is needed more than ever. Local charities have come together with their Christmas appeals to make sure that no one who is in need gets forgotten. Mama Lana’s Community Foundation volunteer Operations Manager, Amy Basman, said they will continue to stay open six days a week including on public holidays. “People are still hungry and need support over the holiday period, so we are open every Monday to Saturday with a takeaway meal service,” she said. “On Christmas Day our only meal service will be lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm and we will have a table of unwrapped gifts, so people can choose what they like.” WestCare’s Andrew Paech said they will provide hundreds of Christmas hampers to local organisations. “The WestCare Christmas Appeal is our annual 100 per cent community donation funded project, so it has been great that in a COVID affected year people are supporting it,” he said.

Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh, members of the community and business owners packing hampers at Penrith Community Kitchen. “We equip services who reach our most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents to help provide some level of Christmas cheer that otherwise they may not experience.” Penrith CBD Corporation CEO and Penrith Community Kitchen Secretary, Gai Hawthorn, said while COVID has affected charities’ plans, they will carry on helping people. “We can’t do our usual big Christmas

lunch for 300 people, but we are doing a week of cheery takeaway food up until Wednesday, December 23 with places like Sittano’s, Avli Restaurant and Café Fred supporting us,” she said. “Local businesses like Hix Group and ABCOE have also donated money, so we have put together hampers to go to different groups and people in need.” Ms Hawthorn said anyone struggling this festive season should reach out and

access support from those who are keen to help. “The community kitchen is only closed on public holidays, but we are making sure to give everyone extras where we can to get them through,” she said. “You don’t have to be homeless for our doors to be open, you could just be doing it tough because of COVID or if you know someone who needs support then give us a call on 4721 1444.”

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All the best for Christmas Christmas is a time that brings people together in the spirit of harmony and happiness. For many it is a significant religious occasion, for others it’s a celebration of family and friends, and an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to the new one just around the corner. 2020 has been a difficult year for many in our community with the COVID-19 pandemic, but I have never been prouder to call myself a Penrith resident or a Penrith Councillor. I have been so inspired by the stories within our community which have really come to the fore this year in difficult circumstances. There have been programs about neighbours helping one another, local businesses coming up with innovative solutions to challenges and our com-

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fter years of begging for more sauce on ‘My Kitchen Rules’, celebrity chef Manu Feildel has created his own line of condiments. Last week the 46-year-old launched his new range of sauces that are available at ABCOE with a special meet and greet. Manu told the Weekender that ‘The Sauce by Manu’ range has been a long time in the making. “I thought of making my own sauces around five years ago but, after doing research, I realised it needed to be high quality with no additives, preservatives or sugar,” he said. “After lots of work we came up with sauces made just like I would at home but in a larger quantity then put in a pouch and closed, so they are as fresh and delicious as they can be.” Releasing three sauces, Manu said he already has three more planned if people like them. “The three flavours so far are the Peppercorn Sauce, which is quite spicy; Mushroom Sauce, which has button

mushrooms and porcini; and the Red Wine Sauce,” he said. “All the sauces go great on a beautiful piece of steak but can also be used on pork and chicken. I have a lot more to come if Australia loves them.” ABCOE owner, David O’Neill, said they were thrilled to host the chef and to be stocking his products. “It is exciting to have an international star, such as Manu, come out and launch his sauces to the local area and we hope our great customers support him,” he said. “We currently have them on special for $4.99 each or five for $20, so you can get the premium quality sauces every day.” On-site butcher at ABCOE, Jason Beckhaus, said the sauces will pair perfectly with fresh meat that is prepared daily in store. “At ABCOE all our products are made fresh daily from our schnitzels that would go well with the peppercorn sauce or roast beef with the red wine,” he said. “We have plenty of stock, like ham and pork, for Christmas, so don’t miss out and the sauces will finish it all off to make a delicious festive feast.”

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hile Avli Restaurant in Cranebrook is only three- years- old, the heritage listed church that the Greek restaurant resides in is close to celebrating its 90th birthday. With COVID- 19 cancelling the team at Avli’s end of year plans to celebrate, they are looking forward to a big fat Greek party in the new year. Opening as the dream of local business owner Kiriakos (Kerry) Tsaparopoulos, his daughter Sophia Griggs said a lot of work was done by the family to transform the church into a unique venue. “We didn’t know much about it except that it was Anglican and opened on December 20, then it was a private residence for many years when we took over,” she said. “It was very run down, but we made sure to refurbish the internal church aspects in accordance with the heritage listing to give it a beautiful antique ambience.” A Penrith Library Research Services Librarian said the former St Thomas’ Church on Cranebrook Road has had many facelifts over the last nine decades. “It was rendered brick with steeply pitched gabled roofs sheeted in corrugated

The church in 1986. Photo: Penrith Library.

Kiriakos Tsaparopoulos outside Avli Restaurant in Cranebrook. Photo: Megan Dunn. metal before a weatherboard ancillary hall was added in the ‘60s, then a demountable building was added around 1999,” she said.

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Church’s incredible past became a private home before becoming Avli.” Ms Griggs said it is amazing to operate out of a building with such a rich history. “We have met customers who knew someone who helped build it or attended Sunday school there and we love hearing these stories,” she said. “A lot of people have got a history with the church and now we have given it a new life and we hope to make many memories for the future.” To celebrate the milestone, along with Avli’s third birthday, Ms Griggs said they will be holding a special celebration early next year filled with all things Greek. “On Saturday, January 30, 2021 we will have a traditional Greek live band playing, stalls selling Greek goods while showcasing our delicious cuisine to celebrate,” she said.

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t Nicholas of Myra Primary School has been awarded $80,000 in funding for a new playground to be constructed for students. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres met with Principal Anita Knezevic and school captains to announce the grant under the Community Building Partnership Program. “The new adventure playground at St Nicholas of Myra will encourage outdoor fun and recreation with a new safe, level playing surface with shade covering,” Mr Ayres said.

“This new playground will ensure students can enjoy outdoor play and fun activities for years to come.” Ms Knezevic said the school was grateful for the funding, which would help towards the reimagining of the playground. “COVID has taught us the importance of being active outside with family and friends. Without the addition of these funds, we would not be able to enhance our students’ wellbeing and laughter,” she said.

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each week the night before their normal collection day. The recycling drop-off days are for residents to properly dispose of household recyclables at their convenience. The drop-off days will be available at Jamison Park from 3pm until 6pm every weekday from Monday, December 21 through to Thursday, December 31, excluding public holidays. The special Christmas tree drop- off on Saturday, January 9 will be at Jamison Park from 10am until 2pm.

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BUSINESS There’s always a solution, you just have to find it Bob Green // Western Sydney Business Centre 0490 251 615 | bob@wsbusiness.com.au

hile the international situation with COVID-19 is hotting up, albeit a vaccine is on its way, we have the Chinese bullying Australia and the rest of the countries around the Pacific rim, there is still no definite arrangement with Brexit and certain Middle Eastern countries are waiting for Joe Biden to take over the reins of government to go rogue again, we businesspeople are expected to get on with it. The previous paragraph is a rehearsal of all the reasons we should just go to bed, pull the sheets over our head and wait for everything to pass us by. Or we could see the turmoil as a challenge and rise to meet it! But how? The answer is not simple but will be better for us in the long run. If you run a non-food business, then look around Australia for alternative items. If there are none, look for a small manufacturer who might be able to supply the goods. Believe it or not, there are many small businesses who manufacture

items around the Penrith area and are a success story in themselves. Go talk with them, see if they are interested in working with you to develop a product and share the profits with you. Look further afield into the industrial areas of other suburbs and towns to see if there is someone there you can work with. And don’t forget, our major regional centres are full of innovators waiting for the call to arms. You never know, you might even end up with an export! Need help? Go to the Business Connect website, look at the Western Sydney Business Centre advisor bios and book a call back from one of them or call Western Sydney Business Centre direct on 4721 5011. I can also help NDIS providers. The Weekender is a media partner of the Western Sydney Business Centre. This column will return in 2021, with the Centre’s advisors providing local business advice and tips.

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t’s been Penrith’s restaurant success story of 2020 and now the team behind Chechos – the area’s popular contemporary Mexican restaurant – are preparing for a huge 2021. From bottomless brunches to a huge celebration for Cinco de Mayo, the next 12 months promise to be huge for the Woodriff Street restaurant. And if you haven’t been able to score a booking yet, now is your chance – Chechos can now serve more people thanks to the recent lifting of State Government restrictions. “It’s been incredibly humbling how many people have visited Chechos and wanted to support a new local restaurant,” said Chechos owner Josh Wiles. “We pulled the trigger on this project at a time when nothing was guaranteed and we’re still living in that period, but everything has really fallen into place.” Chechos delivers a Mexican experience unlike anything else in Penrith. “We wanted to create a hub that

stopped the need for people to travel into the city for a good Mexican experience,” Mr Wiles said. “Our whole idea is to be contemporary Mexican. We steer away from what people would expect Mexican to be from a takeaway point of view. “There’s a spot for that, absolutely, but we consider what we do to be the next tier.” Locals who haven’t had a chance to experience Chechos yet are encouraged to book in for lunch or dinner across the holiday period and in January, with the restaurant continuing to trade – keeping locals full during the break. And for those who’ve already been – stand by for news on those bottomless brunches, which will feature bottomless tacos and margaritas. With delicious cocktails and food that will delight, a night out at Chechos is an experience you won’t forget. Visit www.chechos.com.au or email hola@chechos.com.au to treat your tastebuds to something new this summer.

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r ig i na l ly streamed as ‘Friday Night Live!’ during the great lockdown of 2020, ‘FNL… Alive and Unlocked!’ will debut on an actual stage in Parramatta this January as part of Sydney Festival 2021. Performer Catherine Alcorn will be joined by her comedy legend co-host Paul McDermott along with maestro Daniel

Edmonds. Resident goddess Verushka Darling will also be with the gang to wrangle an array of guests in a night of music, comedy and cabaret. Born out of the COVID- 19 pandemic, Catherine said it is amazing to see the idea turned into a live stage show. “When COVID stopped my work as a touring artist I knew I had to do something, so we built a virtual venue and hosted an old school variety show each Friday night for a five-week season,” she said. “We were going to present a second digital season, but the world started to re-open again, so we are playing across a week for the festival instead.”

Featuring some familiar faces from the original series and some fresh new talent, Catherine said it will be jam-packed full of special performances. “My co- host for the season will be master of mischief Mr Paul McDermott, who will be premiering brand new material and we have some stars of screen and stage such as Ben Mingay and Marney McQueen,” she said. “Comic legends Wendy Harmer and Jean Kitson will be reprising some roles and characters they played 30 years ago, so we will see where they are, what and who they have been doing, which will have me fan-girling.” Directed by TV comedy legend Ted

Robinson, Catherine said there will be surprises in every show. “The first season had fans from all around the world tuning in so we will be streaming three of the performances for those who can’t watch in person,” she said. “We will have a core cast but special guest appearances all week, so audiences will never see the same show twice and could come back multiple times if they pleased.” ‘FNL… Alive and Unlocked!’ will be on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta from Thursday, January 7 to Saturday, January 9. Tickets from $49.90. To book, visit www.riversideparramatta.com.au.

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inings and their stunning new music, including ‘Nobody Just like You’. Since signing to Sony Music over two decades ago, this incredible band have earned their place as one of the world’s finest vocal groups of the modern era. Travelling around the world, including residencies in Las Vegas, the boys know how to perform. COVID- 19 halting international travel will give fans the amazing opportunity to see the energy and class that this group brings to the stage. ‘Human Nature’ will be on at Sydney Coliseum Theatre on Saturday, January 2 at 8pm. Tickets from $80.90. To book, visit sydneycoliseum.com.au.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Nepean Evening VIEW Club 3rd Monday of each month 4735 4982 St Marys Probus Club Second Tuesday of each month • 0411 248 149

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Penrith South Probus Club Third Thursday of each month 4729 21199 Penrith Museum of Printing Saturdays from 10am-2pm Pen Paceway • 0415 625 573 Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith St Marys Stitch and Sew Tuesdays 1pm St Marys Parish Hall Penrith Red Cross Branch Second Thursday of each month • 9623 6702

Great way to party into the new year Celebrate the end of the year with a dose of girl power from the ‘60s. The Starliners will pay tribute to the female acts of a wonderful and unique musical time, from the pioneering stand out individuals to the wonderful harmonising singing groups of the era. Watch the talented ladies shimmy and shine as you revel in the memories of a time gone by. It is on at Panthers’ EVAN Theatre on Thursday, December 31 at 7pm. Tickets are $22.20. To book or for more information, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

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Wishing everyone a safe & happy Christmas & holiday season. Here’s to an exciting 2021!

UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS If you still haven’t come up with that perfect present, we’ve got your Christmas gift shopping all wrapped up. Penrith offers plenty of experiences and products that are guaranteed to please any person, so here are some of our top picks… 5. For the Wildlife Warriors Everyone knows an animal lover, but chances are they haven’t visited Zambi Wildlife Retreat. A unique animal welfare charity, you can book an exclusive visit to see exotic animals, such as retired circus big cats, up close and personal. If cats aren’t their thing, Dingo Den Animal Rescue allows you to interact with dingoes including puppies, while helping to support these amazing animals’ lives. 4. Sit back and relax There is nothing better than a chance to just take it all in, so why not book that special someone a scenic cruise of the stunning river on the Nepean Belle (pictured below). Phil’z Harley Tours also lets people do a tour around Penrith on the back of a 2013 Limited Edition Heritage Softail Classic Harley-Davidson. If they want to be entertained as well, get them tickets to a superb performance at The Joan.

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Penrith is known as the ‘Adventure Capital’, so the options are endless. Fly through air and water at the Sydney International Regatta Centre with a Jetpack Adventure flight. For an even bigger rush, let them experience being weightless at iFLY Indoor Skydiving (pictured above). Get their adrenaline pumping at Luddenham Raceway with paintball and go-karting available. 2. For the foodies Everyone loves a nice meal out and many of Penrith’s restaurants and cafes can organise gift vouchers if you contact them directly. You can also purchase them online from different gift card websites for places such as Mr Watkin’s Bar for a drink or Talking Tables for an Indian meal. The Union and The Bavarian both offer gift cards straight from their websites to make it super easy. 1. Penrith- made products Penrith producers are sure to have a gift to please and what better way to show local pride than to shop local. Visit Zokoko to pick up some goodies for chocolate and coffee lovers, or Clover Fields for a range of body care and toiletry products. If you have a bloke you need to buy for, look no further than Australia’s only Sake Brewery or Rusty Penny Brewing for a gift that will go down a treat.

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Ê Best Aussie Reality Show: ‘Australian Survivor: All Stars’. For the fifth consecutive year ‘Australian Survivor’ remains the undisputed king of Aussie reality. This year 10 delivered viewers an All Stars version and boy, it was so bloody good. From the contestants we love to hate, to some unbelievable challenges and game-playing, this was by far my favourite season of ‘Australian Survivor’ to date. The selfproclaimed ‘Golden God’, David Genat, winning it all was the cherry on top! Ê Surprise Hit of the Year: ‘SAS Australia’. Never have I been more wrong about a show in my life than I was with ‘SAS Australia’. The promos were cringe and I really expected it to tank, however I ate my words as soon as I watched the first episode. I know I’m not alone in say-

‘The Last Dance’ will go down as one of the best ever sporting documentaries. ing this, but I have never been captivated by a reality series like I was with ‘SAS Australia’. Channel Seven knocked it out of the park by bringing this show Down Under and I’m already eagerly anticipating its follow-up next year. Bravo!

The former ‘A Current Affair’ reporter handled himself with incredible professionalism and class despite being surrounded by absolute chaos and carnage. Arvier was teargassed, detained by police and covered it all during a deadly pandemic as well. What a legend!

Ê Best Streaming Series: ‘The Last Dance’. Whether you were an avid basketball fan or not, everyone was watching Michael Jordan documentary ‘The Last Dance’ earlier this year. Netflix sure struck gold when they won the rights to stream this extraordinary 10-part series detailing Jordan’s incredible life and career with the Chicago Bulls. With unique insights and never-before-seen footage, ‘The Last Dance’ will go down as one of the greatest sporting docos of all time.

Ê Comeback of the Year: Big Brother. No one knew what to expect from a pre-recorded season of one of Australia’s original reality shows, but Channel Seven delivered in spades when they brought ‘Big Brother’ back to life earlier this year. With familiar host Sonia Kruger at the helm and a great cast of housemates on deck, the all-new ‘Big Brother’ was a runaway success and I can’t wait to see it return in early 2021.

Ê Best News Coverage: 9News, George Floyd riots. While what happened in the US earlier this year was horrific to watch, the way 9News’ US Correspondent Tim Arvier covered the George Floyd riots in Minnesota was downright extraordinary.

Ê Worst Shows of 2020: ‘Plate of Origin’, ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘NRL 360’, ‘Pooch Perfect’, ‘My Kitchen Rules’, ‘Married at First Sight’, ‘Drunk History’, ‘Kinne Tonight’, ‘The Project’ and ‘Celebrity Name Game’.

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Ê Channel of the Year: 10. Like most years, I found myself watching 10 more than any other channel in 2020. I couldn’t take my eyes off ‘The Masked Singer’, ‘I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here’, ‘Australian Survivor’ and ‘The Bachelor’ franchise while, for the first time in my life, I watched the entire series of ‘MasterChef Australia’ and ‘Junior MasterChef’ purely for the fresh, new judges alone. But 10 didn’t just do reality well this year, they also lead the way in the comedy department too with ‘Have You Been Paying Attention?’, ‘Gogglebox’ and ‘Hughesy We Have A Problem’. A more than worthy winner!

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Ê Well it’s that time of year again when I hand out my famous Chatter on the Box Awards for 2020. These awards dictate what I think have been the hits, misses and surprises of television this year…

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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] 1:50 Rake (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery [s] 4:55 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia Christmas Special [s] 8:30 Vera (PG) [s] 10:05 Mum (M l) [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Puppy For Christmas” (G) (’16) Stars: Cindy Busby 2:00 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 2 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 5:00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 5:40 Test Cricket: Day 2 [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 2 [s] 7:40 Test Cricket: Tea Break [s] 8:00 Test Cricket: Day 2 [s] 10:30 Movie: “Live By Night” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Ben Affleck

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s]12:00 Movie: “Hometown Christmas” (PG) (’19) Stars: Beverley Mitchell 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast (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 2” (M l,d) (’17) Stars: Mila Kunis

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 Inside The Children’s Hospital [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 TBA 9:30 The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History (M) 2:55 Great British Railway Journey (PG) 3:30 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

4:00 Christmas With The Salvos (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 10:30 Property Ladder UK (PG)

5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 2 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid” (PG) (’69) 9)) Stars: Robert Redford rd 9:50 9:50 Movie: “Boar” (MA15+) A155+) (’17) A1

4:10 Movie: “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” (PG) (’17) Stars: Alicia Silverstone 6:00 Movie: “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York” (PG) (’92) Stars: Macaulay 8:30 Movie: M ca Ma caul ulay ul ayy Culkin C “Jack Frost”t” (PG) (PG P (’98) Stars: Michael Keaton

5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 Off The Grid With Pio 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari (PG) 7:00 Our Stories (PG) 7:20 Hand Talk Bush Hunt 7:30 Movie: “Gundala” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Tara Basro (In Indonesian) 9:20 Bedtime Stories (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 Law & Order: SVU (M M v)) 9:30 9:30 Movie: Movie ie:: ie “Escape Plan” Plan Pl an”” (MA15+) an ( ) (’13) ( Stars: Sylvester Stallone Sylvester yl

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) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld Sein Se in (PG) 10:30 Nancy Drew w (M (M v)

3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 House Hunters USA 5:00 Beach Hunters 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Stay Or Sell 8:30 One Of A Kind 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 Pole To Pole (PG) 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:40 Good Game Spawn Point 9:00 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 9:25 Boruto 9:45 Degrassi (PG)

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5:30 A Gondola On The Murray 6:00 Ready Steady Cook UK 6:50 Destination Flavour 7:00 Tales es From River Cottage 7:30 Secrets Of The Factories 8:25 8: Poh & Co. Bitesize 8:30 Rick Rick Stein’s S ein s Long Weekendss 9:40 9:40 Asia As Unplated

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5:15 15 Movie: “Free Birds” (G) ( ) (’13) (’(’13 Stars: Woody Harrelson Harrelsoon 7:00 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania Transylvan y n 2” (PG) (’15) 8:45 (’(’15 1 ) Stars: Adam Sandler S Movie: ovie: “Transformers: “Transformeers The Last Knight” (M) (’09) Stars: Mark igght” ( ) ( ) Starrs Wahlberg hlbe hl b rgg 11:45 The Top To 100 Videoo Games Of All Time Tim me (M)

3:20 Movie: “Private’s Progress” (G) (’56) Stars: Terry-Thomas 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Planet Earth II (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” (PG) (’89) Stars: William Shatner

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 Royal Variety Performance 2018 [s] rf rformance [] 2:20 The Sound [s] 3:25 25 Dream Gardens [s]] 25 4:00 Climate Change:: The Facts [s] [ ] 5:00 Basketball: WNBL: Preliminary reliminaryy Final *Live* From TBA [s] 7:00 ABC ABC News [s] [ ] 7:30 Midsomer Murders (M (M v)) [s] [ ] 9:00 Endeavour Endeavoo (M v) [s] 10:35 Sherlock erlock (M) ( ) [s] [ ] 12:05 ragee Guest Programmer err (MA15+) [s]

10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) G) [s] 11:00 Cricket: BBL: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers *Live* From Blundstone Arena, Hobart [s] 2:30 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 3 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 3 [s] 10:30 Movie: “Jack The Giant Slayer” (M v) (’13) Stars: Nicholas Hoult 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Easyy Eatss [s] 7:00 00 Weekend Today [s] [ss] 10:00 Todayy Extra Exxt Summer ummer [s] [ ] 12:00 Kellogg’s gg Nutri-Grain Nutri-G G ainn Ironman And Ironwoman Seriess [s] [s] 2:00 Light g Upp Xmas as Appeal pp *Live* [s] [ ] 5:00 5: NINE News: First At A Five [s] [ ] 5:30 RBT (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 6:00 NINE News Nee Saturdayy [s] [ ] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) ( ) [s] 7:30 Movie: “The Grinch” (PG) ( ) (’18) ( ) Stars: Staa Benedict Cumberbatch 9:10 Movie: “Christmas With The Kranks” (PG) (’04) (’044 Stars: Tim Allen

12:00 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown down [s] 1:00 Left Off The Map [s] 1:30 Emmymylou’s Christmas Table [s] 2:00 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 2:30 10 Travlr Northern thhern Territory [s] 3:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 3:30 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 The Livingg Room [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Family mily Feud (PG) [s] 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s]] 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 9:30 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s] 11:00 Movie: “Mary Magdalene” (M) (’18)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:15 Worlddw Motor Sports p ts 3:10 Cycling: NRS 2020: Brisbane Classic Claas 4:10 Gourmet Farmer 4:40 Tonyy Robinson’s Robinsoo Hidden Britain By Drone 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS Megg World News 7:30 7:33 Secrets Of Our Cities (PG) 8:30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys G (PG) ( ) 9:25 Movie: Moviee: “No Country For Old Men” (MA15+) ( ) (’07) ( ) Stars: Staa Javier Bardem (In English/ Spanish) g p ) 11:40 Movie: “Silence” (MA15+) (’16) (In English/ Japanese) E

2:30 Weekender ekender 3:00 Property Ladder Ladder UK (PG) 5:300 Greatest Outdoors (PG) 6:30 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet Inn Spring p g (PG) ( ) 8:30 Escape Too The Countryy 11:30 Peter Andre’s ndre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) G) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (M) M)

4:00 Desert Collectors (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Dayy 3 7:00 Building Giants (PG) ( ) 8:00 8 Mysteries Of The Abandoned (PG) 9:00 Air Abannd Crash Crassh Investigations (PG) 12:00 12:000 Zoltan The Wolfman (PG)) 1:00 Mine Kings (PG)

3:30 Britain’s Got Talent: Audition 3 (PG) PG)) 5:00 Movie: “Gone With With The Wind” (PG) (’39) Stars: Clark Gable 9:45 Movie: “Alll The President’s Men” (M l) (’76) Stars: Dustin Hoffman 1:00 Home Shopping 2:00 Smallville (M)

5:00 NITV On The Road 6:00 Goingg Places With Ernie Dingo g (PG) ( ) 7:00 Red Earth Uncovered (PG) ( ) 7:35 Through Througg The Wormhole (PG) ( ) 8:25 Headdress 8:35 BB Kingg Onn The Road (M ( l)) 10:30 Movie: Moviee “Crooklyn” (M d) (’94)

3:30 All 4 Adventure 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Road Less Travelled 5:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 11:20 MacGyver (PG) 12:15 Law & Order: SVU (M v)

11:00 Everybody verybody y y Loves Raymondd (PG) ( ) 11:30 Charmedd (PG) ( ) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian ian News 1:00 TBA 1:30 Two And nd A Half Men (PG) 2:30 Seinfeldd (PG) ( ) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:000 The Bigg Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (M)

2:30 One Of A Kind 3:30 Pool Kings (PG) 4:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 5:30 5:: Stay Or Sell 6:30 Texas Flip F N Move 7:30 Open Homes Australia 8:30 House A Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 I House Hunters Renovation Huu

5:25 All All Hail Kingg Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To g The Edge Edge g (PG) ( ) 6:30 Movie: “Bruno no & Boots: Go Jump In Thee Pool” (PG) ( ) (’16) ( ) Stars: Jonny ny Grayy 7:55 Shaun The Sheepp 8:35 The Demon Headmaster er 9:05 Almost Never: Managers anagers

4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Business: Summer Series 5:00 ABC News 5:30 5:33 The Brief: 2020 In Review 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 6:00 ABC ABB News Regional 7:00 ABC News Nee Weekend 7:30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One 8:00 Grr ABC ABB News Weekend

5:20 Go Jetters 6:10 Dog Loves Books 6:255 Hey Duggee 7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Speckss (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You?? (PG) 8:30 Insert Name Here (M) 9:50 QI (PG) 9:30 Live At The Apollo (M l) 10:20 QI (PG) 10:50 Mock The Week (PG)

5:35 Heston’s Feasts Feass Christmas 6:30 Thee Big Familyy Cookingg Showdown 7:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food 8:30 Heston’s Hess Great British Food 9:30 The Thh Hairyy Bikers’ Food Tour Of O Britain 10:30 Paul Hollywood’s Hollyw wo Pies And Puds

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) 11:05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (M) 12:15 Movie: “The Fly II” (MA15+) (’89)

4:45 Movie: “Harryy And The Hendersons” sons” (PG) ( ) (’87) Stars: Kevin Kevin Peter Hall 7:00 Movie: “The he Croods” (PG) (’13) Stars: Ryan a an Reynolds 9:00 Movie: e: “Spiderman 3” (M v) (’07) ( ) Stars: Tobey Maguiree 11:50 Stunt Science (MA15+) 5+)

3:05 3:00 Movie: “The Syndicate” (PG) (’68) Syyn Stars: Staa William Sylvester 5:00 Movie: Moviee “The Horse Soldiers” (G) ((G G (’59) Stars: John Wayne y 7:300 Movie: “Man On Fire” (M ( v,l)) (’04) Stars: Denzel Washington g 10:30 Movie: “16 Blocks” (M l,v) l,v ,v (’06)

11:00 Compass Comppass [s] [ ] 11:30 Songs g Of O Praise [s] 12:000 ABC News [s] [ ] 12:30 Landline Lann Summer er [s] [ ] 1:00 Back Roads [s] [ ] 1:30 1 Gardening [s] ingg Australia Christmas Special Spp 2:30 Everyone’s veryone’s y A Critic ((PG)) [[s]] 3:00 3 Basketball: *Live* ball: WNBL: Grand Final *L L From TBA [s]] 5:00 War On Waste: The Battle Continues ues (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 6:00 The Sound Sounn (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC And BC News Sundayy [s] [ ] 7:40 Spicks S Speckss (PG) Mad ( ) [s] [ ] 8:35 Shaun Micallef’s Micaa As Hell Pagan Holiday Special (M) (M M [s]

6:30 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 11:00 Cricket: BBL: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers *Live* [s] 2:30 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 4 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 4 [s] 10:30 Movie: “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” (PG) (’85) Stars: Chevy Chase 12:30 Home Shopping

12:00 And 00 Kellogg’s gg Nutri-Grain Ironman Ironn Ironwoman woman Series [s] [ ] 2:00 Movie: Movv “A Very Merry ry Toyy Store” (PG) ( ) (’17)) Stars: Staa Melissa Joann Hart 4:00 Tipping pp g Point [s] [[ss 5:00 NINE News: Cops ws: First At Five [s] [ ] 5:30 Territory Te (PG)) [s] [ ] 6:00 NINE News Sunday Sundd [s] 7:00 60 Minutes ute tess (PG) ( G) [s] (P [s] 8:00 8: A Very Veery Royal R Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Deck The Halls” (PG) (’06) Stars: Danny DeVito 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Killer On The Line (M v) [s]

12:00 Destination Dessert [s] 12:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 1:00 Farm To Fork [s] 1:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 2:00 4X4 Adventures [s] 3:00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly [s] 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 Family Feud (PG) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Blood And Treasure (M v,d) [s] 12:20 NCIS (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 3:00 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek Spee p e Figure Figure g Skatingg 5:05 Travel Man 5:35 Nazi Megastructures M ggastructures (PG) Me ( ) 6:30 SBS S World News 7:30 :30 Blood Of The Clans (PG) ((PP 8:35 Inside The he Savoyy Hotel (PG) ( ) 9:30 Secrets Of Harrods Store (PG) 10:25 Marry arrods Department p ( Me, Me, Marryy Myy Familyy (PG) ( ) (In ( English/ Filipino/ ilipino/ p Urdu)) 11:30 Police Custody: Love Thy (M hy Neighbour g ( l)) 12:30 How H To Lose Weight 3:20 Dying Weight g Well (PG) ( y g Laughing (M) 4:55 :55 Food Safari Fire Bitesize Bitesizz

3:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “3:10 To Yuma” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Logan Lerman 11:00 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 12:00 Holiday Horrors: Caught On Camera (M)

4:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 5:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 4 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Alien: Covenant” (M v,l) (’17) Stars: Katherine Waterston

4:45 Instant Hotel (PG) 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) 12:30 Smallville (M v)

3:30 Rugby Union 2020: Ella 7s 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 Hip Hop Evolution (M d,l) 8:35 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark (M)

3:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:30 Reel Action 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) 3:00 Elementary (M v)

11:30 Charmed (PG) 1:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 2:30 Man With A Plan (PG) 3:30 Saturday Night Takeaway UK (PG) 5:00 The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:00 Man With A Plan (PG)

3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 House Hunters USA 5:30 Open Homes Australia 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 10:30 Flip Or Flop

5:30 All Hail King Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 Movie: “Bruno & Boots: The Wizzle War” (G) (’17) Stars: Matt Baram 7:55 Shaun The Sheep 8:35 The Demon Headmaster 9:05 Almost Never: Do The Fandango

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 ABC News Weekend 8:30 The Brief

5:25 Wallykazam! 6:10 Hey Duggee 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) 9:15 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 10:00 Gruen XL (PG)

5:35 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown 6:35 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good 7:05 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food 7:35 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 8:05 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul 9:45 Born To Cook

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) 10:10 Couples Therapy: The COVID Special (M) 11:10 Sexplora (MA15+) (In French)

4:50 Movie: “The Nutcracker” (PG) (’10) 7:00 Movie: “Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (G) (’00) Stars: Taylor Momsen 9:00 Movie: “Love Actually” (M) (’03) Stars: Keira Knightley 11:45 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time

1:30 Movie: “How To Stuff A Wild Bikini” (G) (’65) Stars: Annette Funicello 3:30 Movie: “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (PG) (’65) Stars: Max von Sydow 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M)

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12:00 Movie: “Spirit Of Christmas” (PG) (’15) Stars: Thomas Beaudoin 2:00 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 5 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 5 [s] 10:30 Station 19 (M) [s] 11:30 Criminal Confessions (M v,l) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

12:00 Movie: “Four Christmases And A Wedding” (G) (’17) Stars: Arielle Kebbe 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast (PG) [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 A Very Royal Christmas (PG) [s]

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Killer Tapes (M) 11:50 World’s Most Amazing Videos

6:00 How I Met Your 5:30 Storage Wars Mother (PG) 7:00 The (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 5 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) Hell’s Kitchen USA (M l) 9:30 7:30 SAS UK (M l) 8:30 Movie: Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (M l) 11:30 Bridezillas (M l) “Winchester” (M h,v) (’18)

6:30 Movie: “The Boy In The Dress” (G) (’14) Stars: Billy Kennedy 7:35 Horrible Histories (PG) 8:00 Shaun The Sheep 8:35 Shaun The Sheep

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC News Tonight 9:30 Foreign Correspondent

2:00 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) PG) [s] [ 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) G) [s] [ ] 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 7:00 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] [s] 8:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s]

12:00 Movie: Movvie ie: “Angels In The Snow” now” (PG) no ( (’15) ( ) Stars: Star arss Jaeda Lily Miller 2:000 Better ar Homes And A Gardens Summer [s] 3:00 3 00 The 3: Chasee UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] [ ] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News C N ws Ne [s] [ ] 7:00 7::0 Border Security - Australia’s Front F ont Fr Linee (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Wonder Woman” oma m n” (M v) v (’17) Stars: Gal Gado

6:00 6:00 ABC Evening News Nee 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 Naa ABC News New w Tonight 9:00 ABC News Tonight Ton on 9:30 Foreign Correspondent Correspoo

2:00 The Queen’s en’s Green Planet [s] [ ] 3:00 00 ABC News [s]] 4:00 The Heights g (PG) ( ) [s] [[s 4:30 Back Roads oads (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 5:00 Escape pe From The Cityy (PG) J’s ( ) [s] [ ] 6:00 Sammyy J’ ’ 2020 Dumpster 7:00 ter Fire Spectacular p [s] [ ] 7: : ABC News [s] s] 7:30 Hard Quiz (PG) ( ) [s] [s] 8:00 The Yearly With With Charlie Pickeringg 2020 2022 [s] 9:00 Nigella’s a’s Cook, Eat, Repeat Christmas Chrii 4:30 The Real Seachange ngge 5:00 Under The Hammer mmer (PG) ( ) 5:30 Escape To The Countryy 6:30 Bargain Hunt unt 7:30 The Coroner (M v) 8:30 Lewis (M v)

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC News Tonight 9:30 Foreign Correspondent

5:00 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG)

7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps” (PG) (’00) Stars: Eddie Murphy 9:40 Movie: “Another “Ano “A no 48 Hrs” (M l,v) (’90)

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Grantchester Christmas Special (M v) 9:00 DCI Banks (M) 11:00 See No Evil (M)

2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] Ent nte nt [s] 2:30 Inside The Children’s Hospital [s] 3:00 Ch 00 Judge g Judyy (PG) ( ) [s] [ 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork F [s] 4:30 The Bold And The h Beautiful (PG) ((PG G [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 00 WIN News Ne [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s]] 7:30 7 30 The 7: Big B Bang Theory (M) [s] 8:00 Movie: e: “Red 2” (M ( v,l) (’13) Stars: Bruce Willis

2:00 2 Pope - The Most Powerful Man In History (M) 2:50 Great British Railway Hi Journeys (PG) 3:25 Nigella: The Cook Who Joou Made de Me 4:25 The Search For The Last Supper Supp ppe 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 pp Goingg Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 6:30 P SBS World Wo News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeyss (PG) 8:35 Inside Aldi At Christmas

7:00 The Nanny 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 Tales From River 5:55 PJ Masks 6:255 N nnyy (PG) Na 7:30 Movie: 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Cottage Hey Duggee 7:00 Sir Sir g 7:30 Food e: “The Grinch” (PG) Does Countdown (PG) Safari 8:00 Indian Food Mouse 7:30 Spicks And A d An G) (’18) ( ) Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch 8:30 Escaping Polygamy (M) Specks (PG) 8:30 Insert Name me Made Easyy 8:30 Rick Stein’s batch 9:15 9:20 The 2000s (MA15+) 10:10 Movie: “Bad Santa” Here (M l,s) 9:00 Ghosts (PG) G) Seafood Odyssey y y 9:35 Luke a” (MA15+) ( ) (’03) Stars: Billy Bob Locked Up Abroad (M v) Nguyen’s Vietnam 9:35 Upstart Crow (PG) ob Thornton

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) ( 8:40 Call The Midwifee Christmas Special (M) 10:20 Christmas At Chatsworth Chh

12:00 00 Movie: “Myy Christmas Prince”” (PG) (’17) 7) Stars: Alexis Knapp ppp 2:00 Bondi Bondd Vet Coast ast To Coast (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 3:00 Tipping Tippin p n Point pp (PG)) [s] [ ] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News New w [s] 5:000 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] [ ] 6:00 NINE N News ws [s] [ ] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) ( ) [s] 7:30 Paramedics amedics (M) ( ) [s] [ ] 8:30 The Inbetween Inbetw w (M) [s] 9:30 :30 Chicago Med (MA15+) [s]

6:00 How I Met Your Mother (PG) 7:00 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 The Mentalist (M v) 10:30 Numb3rs (M) 11:30 Criminal Minds (M v)

12:00 Movie: “Finding Father Christmas” (G) (’16) Stars: Erin Krakow 2:00 Cutest Ever Puppy Party (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 The Secret World Of Toys At Christmas (PG) [s] 8:00 Movie: “Elf” (G) (’03) Stars: Will Ferrell 10:00 Movie: “Fred Claus” (PG) (’07)

5:30 Storage Wars 5:00 Under The Texas (PG) 6:00 Hammer (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Open Water 3: Cage Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Dive” (MA15+) (’17) Mysteries (M v)

4:00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK (PG) 5:10 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

5:00 Christina On The Coast (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 7::0 House Hunters USA 7:30 Our Ouu Yorkshire Farm (PG) 8:30 Escape Escc To The Chateau (PG)

3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [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 Big Bang Theory (PG) [s] 8:00 Jamie: Easy Meals At Christmas [s] 9:00 Movie: “Jack Reacher” (M v,l) (’12) Stars: Tom Cruise

2:00 Man In 2:00 Pope p - The Most Powerful Poo History Historyy (M) ( ) 2:50 Great British Brriri Railway Journeys From Planet ourneys y (PG) ( ) 3:25 Greetings Greett Smurf French/ German) Sm (PG) ( ) (In ( English/ g Frre 4:30 :30 The Monopoly p y Storyy 5:30 5 Letters And Numbers umbers 6:00 Goingg Places Placee With Ernie Dingo ingo g (PG) ( ) 6:30 SBS Worldd News 7:30 London’s ondon’s Great Bridges (PG) (PG G

4:00 Saturday Night 4:30 Star Trek: The 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Night g Takeaway UK (PG) Next Generation (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories Storr PG)) 5:10 Frasier (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 7:20 Treatyy 7:30 Death Dee G) 6:00 (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours Row Chronicles (M ( d,l,v) , , ) 8:30 8:33 hbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Memphis Majic (M) 10:00 p j ( ) The Big Bang Theory (PG) Angeles (M v) |Away From Country (PG) PG)

7:00 Hugh’s 6:05 Noddy Toyland g Three Hungry Detective 6:25 Hey g y Boys y 7:30 Rachel Khoo: Myy Duggee 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Swedish Swedish Kitchen 8:00 French Frenn 8:30 The IT Crowd (PG) 8:55 Food Food Safari 8:30 Adam Liaw’s Liaa Road Rosehaven (PG) Road Trip For Good

6:00 ABC Evening 6:30 30 Movie: “Blinkyy Bill: News 7:00 ABC Thee Movie” (G) ( ) (’15) ( ) National News 8:00 Stars: ars: Billyy Birmingham g ABC 8:00 Shaun un The Sheepp 8:40 ABB News Tonight 9:00 ABC The Demon on Headmaster 9:05 News Nee Tonight 9:30 Foreign Correspondent Almost Never ever Coo

6:25 Secret Life Of Boys 6:30 Movie: “Leap!” (AKA ‘Ballerina’) (G) (’16) Stars: Elle Fanning 8:00 Shaun The Sheep

12:00 122: Movie: “The Christmas Consulul-ltant”(PG) (’12) Stars: David Hasselhoff tantt”(”(PG) ( Has elh lhoff 2:00 lh Bondi Bonddi Vet - Coast To Coast (PG)) [s] [s] 3:00 Tipping pp g Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s E’ Afternoon E’s News [s] [s]] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat Se [s] [ ] 6:00 NINE News [s] New w [s] 7:00 A Current nt Affair (PG) ( 7:30 20 Too One (M) [s] 8:30 Kath Kath & Kim (PG) [s] 9:40 40 Hamish & Andy’s dy Gap Year dy’s

2:00 Pope - The Most Powerful Man In History (M s) 2:45 Restaurant SOS (PG) 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:35 The Supervet (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Monaco (PG) 8:40 Inside Harrods At Christmas (PG) 9:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

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7:00 Our Stories 7:20 6:00 How I Met Your Treaty 7:30 Black As Mother (PG) 7:00 The (PG) 7:40 American Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 The Soul (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Rare Ex-ports: A Christmas Tale” Mentalist (M d,v) 10:30 Numb3rs (M) 11:30 Bones (M) (M) (’10) (In Finnish)

4:00 Saturday Night 4:30 Star Trek: The Takeaway UK (PG) Next Generation (PG) 5:10 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) 8:30 Hawaii The Big Bang Theory (PG) Five-O (M)

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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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Jupiter and Saturn hook up in your hopes and wishes zone on Monday. So it’s time for proactive Rams to dream big dreams and take practical steps to make them come true. Then your bossy side goes into overdrive, as you take charge of festive preparations. You want things done your way but, if you try to steamroll others into submission, then you’ll just meet with resistance and plenty of problems.

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Taureans are in a festive mood, as you enjoy the Yuletide revelry. This week a streamlined approach is the key to successful preparations. If you plan carefully and prioritise, then you’ll get everything done without too much stress. But if you eat and drink too much on Christmas, then you’ll be grumpy on Boxing Day. Jupiter and Saturn will link up in your career and life direction zone.

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Worrying about all the things you have to do this week won’t help matters so do your best to prioritise tasks, delegate jobs and pace yourself. Then you’ll get everything done without having a veritable Virgo brain snap! Additional tact is required on Tuesday and Wednesday, otherwise you could find yourself smack bang in the middle of a feisty Christmas feud.

With Venus visiting your communication zone, you’re in the mood to socialise with close friends and enjoy convivial conversations. Then the Mars-Pluto square stirs up your domestic zone so additional tact is required mid-week, otherwise you could find yourself in the middle of a family feud. Do your best to help loved ones enjoy the Yuletide celebrations in a pleasant and peaceful way!

Enthusiasm and hard work will take you far on Monday, when Saturn links up with your ruler Jupiter. From Tuesday, you’re likely to overdo the festive celebrations especially eating and drinking. If you slow down and pace yourself, then you’ll enjoy the week even more. You’re also keen to bag some bargains at the post-Christmas sales but stay away from tempting buy now/pay later schemes.

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Sociable Lions love to party and celebrate in style. With vivacious Venus visiting your entertainment zone, you’re ready to chat up a storm as you have fun with family members and close friends you haven’t seen for a long time. There’s so much to catch up on! Hopefully you’ll pace yourself so you’re not worn out before that delicious Christmas dinner is on the table!

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uring the warmer months we all opt for open footwear or barefoot with minimal cushioning and lots of friction. Unfortunately the consequence of this can be unsightly cracked heels. If left untreated, the skin can crack causing pain and risk of infection. If you want to find out how to prevent cracked heels, the below is just for you! Moisturise A daily application of moisturiser helps to increase skin integrity and improve moisture in the skin. 20 per cent urea based emollient helps to re- hydrate the skin cells more actively when compared to other standard moisturisers and increases skin cell turnover. Avoid foot care products that contain alcohol, as it dries the skin out. The key to success is consistency. Exfoliate/debridement A pumice stone or file can be used after showering when the skin is softened to help exfoliate dead skin cells.

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Australia recently conducted research and was shocked to discover over half of Australian children are not learning to swim, and only 40 per cent of adults rated themselves as proficient swimmers. 18 per cent said their skills were poor and six per cent claimed they didn’t know how to swim at all! The main reason for this lack of skill was because close to half of the people surveyed did not receive swimming lessons when they were young. Fence the pool and shut the gate Check the fence is safe and cannot be climbed, and that the pool gate is self latching. Watch your mate The message is simple: wear a lifejacket when on the river, avoid consumption of alcohol and drugs around water, know your limits and abilities and never swim alone.

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ast week we discussed intestinal worms. Heartworm is another parasite that can easily be forgotten and is very difficult to treat but easy to prevent. What is heartworm? Heartworm is a parasitic worm that can infect your pet through a mosquito bite. An infected mosquito injects a larval stage of the worm under your pet’s skin. These larvae mature in the pet’s organs for five to six months, travelling through the organs to the heart and blood vessels of the lungs. These adult worms then breed to produce microfilaria (baby heartworm) in the bloodstream which is drawn up by a mosquito when it feeds on the pet, continuing the cycle once again. Mosquitos are hard to keep out of both the yard and house, so even your indoor-only pals are at risk. What are the signs of heartworm? Dogs – Initially, it’s tough to tell that anything is wrong with your pet at all. Heartworm is a slow onset disease, so months or even years may pass before the signs become obvious. When symptoms do

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ost 19-year-olds probably have a PlayStation 5 or the latest Xbox console on their Christmas wish list this year, but Lochlan Constable has just one thing jotted down – an A-League debut this upcoming season. The talented Glenmore Park resident has been part of the Western Sydney Wanderers set-up for the past five years, rising up the ranks each season. After a tough and gruelling pre-season with the A- League squad, Constable believes with new Wanderers coach Carl Robinson at the helm, his dreams

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defends well but has a strong left- foot kick. Giants National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso said despite some challenges, he was thrilled with the club’s acquisitions at this year’s national draft. “This has been one of the toughest years for recruiters with our ability to watch live football limited and our usual ability to meet and get to know potential draftees severely impacted,” he said.

ormer Penrith cricketer and powerful top-order batsman Ryan Gibson is the newest member of the Adelaide Strikers, replacing Aussie star Travis Head who is on Test duty. A Penrith RSL junior, Gibson was a valued and highly respected member of the Penrith Cricket Club for more than a decade before he relocated to Adelaide ahead of the Premier Cricket season. An impressive right- handed talent, Gibson has more than a dozen BBL games under his belt after making his debut with the Sydney Thunder four years ago.

With a high score of 53, the 26-year-old – also a handy leg-spinner – has proven he can perform at T20 level. Gibson had held a NSW contract for five years before turning to South Australia for more senior opportunities this season. “We’re extremely pleased that Ryan is able to join us while our captain Travis Head fulfils his Test duties against India,” Strikers coach Jason Gillespie said. “He is a fine inclusion for us with his ball-striking, and general cricket nous that will greatly benefit the group.” The Strikers kicked off their latest BBL campaign with a narrow loss to Hobart last Sunday. Gibson scored seven runs.

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CRICKET: Penrith have lost their first innings against Fairfield Liverpool in Round 8 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a Two-Day match at Howell Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat first. The home side had a few bright moments during the morning but, in the end, were dismissed for just 137. Penrithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adam Bayliss topscored with 48, while Ryan Smith notched up 35. When Fairfield Liverpool hit the crease later that day, they passed Penrithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total with relative ease and were 6/151 at stumps. Ryan Fletcher was the best of the bowlers for Penrith, taking 3/45. Play between the two sides will resume tomorrow morning at Howell Oval. CRICKET: Round 9 of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) is in the books, with Panthers Cricket Club having a mixed weekend of results. In first grade, Panthers put Emu Plains under pressure with the ball, but failed to capitalise with the bat, losing by 27 runs. In sixth grade, Panthers set a competitive total and Colyton St Clair looked like overhauling it after a whirlwind start, until a late collapse of wickets gave Panthers the 53-run win. FOOTBALL: A huge blow for the Western Sydney Wanderers before their season opener next week against Macarthur FC, with goalkeeper Daniel Lopar departing the club. Lopar played 20 games for the Wanderers last season, keeping three clean sheets. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understood the Swiss veteran walked out on

the club due to his refusal to accept a pay cut in line with the reductions to this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A-League salary cap. GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks have been hammered by the UTS Gators 39-2 in Round 10 of the Gridiron NSW Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition. Meanwhile, Nepeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colts team were also no match for the high-flying Gators, losing 14-6. Both teams will enjoy the Christmas break off before returning to action against the West Sydney Pirates on January 16. BASEBALL: The Greater Western Warriors first grade team have gone down to Baulkham Hills in the latest round of the NSW State Baseball League competition. Greater Western failed to get any runs on the board last Wednesday evening, losing 6-0. The Warriors will face Blacktown Workers in this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final games before Christmas. PHYSICAL CULTURE: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a tough 12 months for the team at BJP Physie with Zoom lessons and outdoor classes, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve managed to rise above it all to cap off a remarkable year. The Nepean club had their best results yet, with 11 State Placegetters, 21 State Finalists and nine State Competitors. The Nepean Open Over-33 Ladies team also won the Overall State Cup in the Championship Division last month. And, in further good news, Ashleigh Hampson, Lauren Perry and Mia Fahy were all named NSW State Champions in their respective age groups.

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local father and son team have taken out first and second place in the Motorsport Australia Formula Vee NSW State Championship that concluded last weekend. Castlereagh resident Aaron Pace became the NSW Formula Vee State Champion after beating his father to the title by just 11 points. Contested over five rounds, Aaron beat 25 competitors after a consistent performance throughout the season finishing every race in the top five, including many first and second place finishes. The 24-year-old has been racing the popular single seat open wheel race cars for five years and was thrilled to secure his first State title. “Coming into the last round I knew that the title was within reach and all I had to do was finish every race,” he said. “After five years I am over the moon to win my first title but what made the victory even sweeter was that I beat my dad who is the current National Champion. “I started racing Formula Vees at the age of 19 and before that I had no racing experience at all, so this result shows that anyone can get involved in this competitive race category and

Aaron Pace celebrates his State title win. Photo: Campbell Armstrong. secure a title if they put their mind to it.” Aaron’s father and current Australian Champion, Simon Pace, said his son put up a good fight and deserved to take the title home. “This year has been challenging for many people and to see Aaron put in such a solid ef-

fort and secure the Championship after racing was suspended between March and July is a wonderful result,” he said. “I’m not one for giving up and I was determined to fight for the Championship, but Aaron was just too far in front on points.”

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