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LIBS PICK MELISSA Melissa McIntosh has been tasked with the mission to bring Lindsay back into Liberal hands at the 2019 Federal Election.

Nicola Barton reports on page 3

Meanwhile, Labor set to confirm Diane Beamer’s political comeback

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he political future of Lindsay MP Emma Husar is set to be decided today, with NSW Labor to confirm its plan for Lindsay ahead of next year’s election.

The party will either confirm former State Mulgoa MP Diane Beamer as its candidate, or put the matter to branch members.

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Either way, if Labor officially abandons Ms Husar, it will likely set off a dramatic chain of events.

Ms Husar could confirm she’ll run as an independent, or even quit Labor before the election and sit on the crossbench.

Labor’s Lindsay campaign is likely to be anything but smooth as Ms Husar is refusing to exit quietly.

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Melissa McIntosh hits the ground running as the battle for Lindsay heats up NICOLA BARTON

ew Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh has wasted little time getting down to business, as the battle for the marginal seat gets underway.

The community housing executive was selected as the Liberal candidate last Saturday at a preselection meeting.

On Wednesday, she was out and about speaking with locals at Penrith Markets as she tries to wrestle the seat back from Labor.

Born in Penrith and attending Western Sydney University, Ms McIntosh said she has a deep connection to the community.

“There’s no stronger connection to an area than being born there. Along with my husband Stuart, our family enjoys the many benefits of this great community, including our local schools and sports clubs,” she said.

“In my current job in a Penrith not-forprofit, I know that people in Lindsay are concerned about issues like the cost of living and housing affordability. They also want to ensure that we are getting the best out of all that is coming for western Sydney.”

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homelessness services, Ms McIntosh has worked in the not-for-profit and corporate sector for decades.

She said she is looking forward to being a strong voice for Lindsay and has a keen interest in the wellbeing and development of the community.

“Ensuring that our jobs are local and the economic benefits we create are local is important to me and something that I’ll be focused on as the Liberal Candidate for Lindsay in the 2019 election,” she said.

“Over the coming months I look forward to getting out and about, and hearing directly from local families, businesses and community groups on how we can continue to better support them.”

Ms McIntosh faced a four-way preselection battle last weekend, winning 51 votes to 36 over Ray King, eliminating Belinda Hill and Michael Creed after the first two voting rounds.

“We face a very important decision at the next election, between the Morrison Liberal Government whose strong economic leadership has delivered more jobs, a growing economy, tax relief for individuals and businesses and lower energy costs or a higher spending, higher taxing Bill Shorten-led Labor government that will drive up costs for local families, seniors and businesses,” she said.

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The issues that will win NSW F orget the Christmas and New Year reset period, the State Election campaign is well and truly underway, with the first shot fired via a Gladys Berejiklian TV advertisement that first aired last Sunday.

It took a matter of hours for Labor to fight back with an ad of its own, tearing apart the Coalition campaign and signalling that it will fight with ‘it’s time for a change’ style messaging.

So what will be the key issues, outside of the specific local promises and commitments, that will decide who leads NSW for the next four years? Let’s take a look at a few of the battleground issues.

Infrastructure: good or bad?

Nobody, not even Labor, could deny that the State Governments led by Barry O’Farrell, Mike Baird and now Gladys Berejiklian have put cranes in the sky and bulldozers to work, creating significant pieces of infrastructure right across NSW. The problem is so much of it has been delayed, and so much will be unfinished when voters go to the polls in March.

Labor will say the whole thing is just a mess, with many projects poorly managed and not properly planned.

The Coalition will hope voters see the bigger picture. The electorate will need a reminder from the Government about the extraordinary list of projects they’ve undertaken, but with each reminder comes a risk of Labor pouncing on the issues and costs.

Tolls This is a big one for western Sydney and perhaps not quite taken seriously enough by the State Government.

Sure, we all know how good the newlook M4 and WestConnex will be.

But right now all voters see is reduced speed limits along much of the M4, and they’re paying for the privilege.

It was only a few months ago that a Penrith resident could travel all the way to the city without paying a toll. Now, every time that little beep goes off, it’s a potential vote-killer.

The extraordinary line-up of cars to exit the M4 at Church Street is indicative of the community anger.

I’m certainly not applying for a job in Labor’s campaign team but they’d be silly not to have billboards up reminding people how much they’ve paid to use the M4 this year compared to previous years without the toll.

A fumbling train system The Coalition will be keeping everything crossed that the train system doesn’t descend into meltdown in the days leading up to the election.

While internally the State Government would know it stuffed up the introduction of the new timetable last year and left many commuters with longer travel times, I’m not quite sure they’ve accepted the gravity of the problems it caused.

Right now, the entire Sydney Trains system is hanging on by a thread.

Memories are short, however, and I think we’d need a catastrophe in the campaign’s final days for it to be a real election changer.

Stadiums Despite the anger from some sections of the media, I actually think Labor has misread the room somewhat on the whole stadium debate.

I think most people can accept that Allianz Stadium needs to be re-built and

are comfortable with the ANZ Stadium re-build.

However, the conundrum here is how much the Government pushes back on what will be a ferocious Labor campaign on this issue.

I almost think the Coalition would be better off letting Labor fight itself on this one – there’s no winner and it would be silly to make the election a referendum on stadiums.

Cost of living Regardless of whose fault it is and what is being done about it, there’s always an element of good old fashioned cost of living issues on election day.

Electricity prices will be a big one this time around.

The Coalition has some positive messaging here in terms of rebates, cheaper rego and the like.

Personality Say what you like, there’s always an element of personality over policy when it comes to elections.

There’s a reason Gladys Berejiklian is so prominent in the first Coalition TV ad: Strategists are convinced that she is likeable and comes across as safe and caring.

Labor’s Michael Daley has almost zero profile in the community, which means the party will need to focus on a soft introduction – the electorate doesn’t need someone it doesn’t know lecturing it on day-to-day issues.

In the end, this election is unlikely to be won on a singular issue, but it is shaping up to be a referendum on the last eight years of the Coalition government.

Can the Government sell their “look what we’ve done” message positively, or will Labor wear that down?

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Union hits out at Ayres But Penrith MP fires back at “schoolyard games” over Warragamba Dam wall NICOLA BARTON

enrith Valley Community Unions (PVCU) launched its latest petition on Wednesday, protesting against the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall.

Addressed to Penrith MP Stuart Ayres, PVCU hopes to make noise as they gather signatures calling for flood mitigation plans to be revised.

Concerned for floodplain development and the potential threat to species, PVCU Chairperson Peter Mason said this is the community’s chance to be heard.

“The raising of the Warragamba Dam wall is a developer-driven move to make it easier to build on flood-prone areas in western Sydney. It will not protect and maintain our environment but will impact severely on threatened species,” he said.

“It is outrageous that Stuart Ayres shows total disregard for his electorate, favouring the big end of town. He is the lynchpin of the community’s woes and has a lot to answer for.”

PVCU is demanding that the State Government halt plans for the dam and hold a community interest forum before the election in March.

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Local union members launched their ‘Give a Dam’ campaign on Wednesday. Photo: Melinda Jane a reminder to him – don’t mess with the west,” Mr Mason said.

Mr Ayres called the campaign “irresponsible” and shut down rumours that the flood prone land will be used for development.

“Raising the dam wall is the best way

to reduce flood risk in the Hawkesbury/ Nepean Valley,” he said.

“Not one new house could be built beyond what is already allowed if the dam wall is raised. The development line is a complete furphy from Labor. We are trying to reduce flood impacts not increase

them. Flood awareness and resilience is at an all-time low. Local unions would be better off explaining risks and raising flood awareness than playing schoolyard political games.”

The State Government has a $670 million plan to raise the dam wall.

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he Queen of Hearts Foundation Board has declined a proposal to continue the organisation under a revised business plan because it would not ensure the long-term viability of the foundation.

The Penrith-based child sexual abuse and domestic violence support service will instead be placed into the hands of a liquidator.

Last month it was reported that the foundation established in 2014 had been unable to raise enough funds through community donations to successfully implement the pre-funded counselling services model.

A meeting of foundation members was called to consider a resolution to place it in the hands of a liquidator.

A proposal from two local counsellors to continue the service was submitted to the Board before the November 15 members meeting.

The members adjourned that meeting until November 27 to allow more time to work through the new proposal, which was seriously considered by the Board and discussions held with Penrith City Council, one of the major stakeholders in the foundation.

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efforts, the successful awarding of grant applications as well as charging clients for the provision of counselling services albeit on a proposed sliding scale”.

The Board was not confident that funds would be raised through fundraising activities or of successfully winning grant applications, and a fee-for-service model was not in line with the Queen of Hearts Community Foundation stated mission.

“From the experience of the Board and those in attendance, we did not believe it would be a viable long-term solution given the struggle it has been the past 12 months to fundraise enough funds to implement the pre-funded model for the provision of the counselling and advocacy services and programs,” the spokesperson said.

“Should the Queen of Hearts Foundation stay trading, we believe it would likely be in the same, if not worse, position than it is now in another 12 months’ time.

“On that basis, and with heavy hearts, the members resolved to place the Queen of Hearts Foundation into the hands of a liquidator to wind up.”

Surplus funds will be donated to the national Bravehearts Foundation and unfulfilled grants will be returned to their respective government agencies and providers.

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New social housing complex given tick of approval as tenants prepare to move in NICOLA BARTON

enrith’s most vulnerable are to have a new home by Christmas as the State Government delivers a new Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF) site.

In Partnership with the St Vincent De Paul Society, the 68-unit Coplex development, which sits on Doonmore Street, is the largest in the SAHF program since its inception.

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Minister for Social Housing Pru Goward joined representatives from St Vincent De Paul and Coplex to tour the building on Wednesday.

Ms Goward, who met with some of the new tenants, said the completion brings phase one of the program to the halfway point.

“The NSW Government’s record building program is evident in Sydney and across NSW, more social housing, more opportunities for tenants and a better experience for people in social housing,” she said.

“The SAHF is not just about putting a roof over someone’s head, each tenant is linked to tenancy management services as well as a job, training and medical support services.”

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building is now ready for new tenants to move in. The 68 units will see a variety of families and singles who seek a mix of both affordable and social housing.

Mr Ayres welcomed the announcement and said the complex will be the perfect Christmas gift for the tenants.

“This state-of-the-art complex will assist close to 100 people who are struggling in the private market,” he said.

“These homes are fit-for-purpose, contemporary and well designed, close to schools, employment and vital services so people can be involved, not isolated.”

65-year-old tenant Janette Watts said moving into the complex will allow a bigger family to move into the three bedroom house she’s lived in for the past 35 years.

“I think it should go to a family, it was just me in there for most of the time, but now I am a carer for my sister, this apartment is going to be a great size for the both of us,” she said.

The SAHF is a key initiative of the Future Directions for Social Housing in NSW, as part of the State Government’s plan for social housing.

It is expected to deliver 27,000 social housing, 500 affordable housing and 40,000 private housing dwellings over the next decade.

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Husar likely to run as independent if Labor pulls support Continued from front page Ms Husar wants to remain as the Labor candidate for Lindsay but the chances of that happening appear slim.

She also appears to have lost the support of many of her local Labor colleagues.

State Londonderry MP Prue Car, for

example, is backing the push for Ms Beamer to be appointed as Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lindsay candidate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Di is the real deal,â&#x20AC;? Ms Car tweeted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When she won Badgerys Creek she swept the Carr Government to victory.

She can do it again for Bill Shorten. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a privilege to support her.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Husar wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confirm that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll run as an independent should Labor not back her, but it is almost certain that she will.

That could split the Labor vote and make the Liberals favourites to snare Lindsay, currently held by a 1.1 per cent margin.

Labor is likely to make some sort of announcement today.

DESIGNATED & INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property seeking consent for the LPSRUWDWLRQ RI FXELF PHWUHV RI Ă&#x20AC;OO PDWHULDO EXON earthworks, dam de-watering and haul road construction.

Penrith OzTagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jamie Howard As the heart of local sport, The Kingsway Playing Fields is set to receive a $3 million facelift with Penrith City Council striving to extend the facility.

The popular spot sees up to 7,500 people play per week in a variety of sports including OzTag, cricket and touch football â&#x20AC;&#x201C; copping the wear and tear of each game.

The first stage of the upgrades will feature a new amenities building at the west end of the fields featuring a new canteen, admin area, store room and toilets. The stage two extension will include new fields, car park modifications and lighting to car parks and fields. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to get new facilities, but they need to start maintaining the current assets, what about the other fields with poor lighting and ground surface?â&#x20AC;? President of Penrith OzTag, Jamie Howard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new fields, if we have access to them, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even that beneficial to us. We could potentially have more games, but on a Thursday night weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got all the fields down there and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even use them all, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough referees to go around.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Howard said a study was conducted about six years ago to evaluate the quality of lights on the field. The study found the lights to be below training level recommendations, although they are yet to be fixed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got even more fields to maintain, where does that leave us in three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time once itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done? The money weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got for The Kingsway then gets spread across these extra facilities as well,â&#x20AC;? Mr Howard said.

As it stands, OzTag, touch football and cricket run out of the same small administration building. Council hopes the new building will provide the clubs with more space, although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undecided as to who will be allocated to the new building.

A Council spokesperson said the extensions are to support population growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council has identified and continues to support the need for upgrades at The Kingsway Playing Fields. Work is undertaken each year to ensure that playing fields are in the best condition possible, given the level of intense usage across the summer season,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson said.

Council has submitted a grant to the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018 Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program to upgrade the current lights. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nicola Barton

â&#x20AC;˘ Celestino Developments SSP Pty Limited DA18/1162 Lots 201 & 202 DP 1152191 (Nos. 565â&#x20AC;&#x201C;609) Luddenham Road, Luddenham The application is for the importation of 1,650,000 cubic PHWUHV RI Ă&#x20AC;OO PDWHULDO EXON HDUWKZRUNV GDP GH ZDWHULQJ and haul road construction The consent authority for the Development Application is the Sydney Western City Planning Panel in accordance with Section 2.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The proposal is Designated Development under Section 4.10 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The proposal is also Integrated Development under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000.

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application, including the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), may be inspected at the locations listed below at DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ RUGLQDU\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 7 December 2018 to 1 February 2019.

Penrith City Council â&#x20AC;˘ Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith â&#x20AC;˘ Queen Street Centre 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street, St Marys â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith City Library 601 High Street, Penrith NSW Department of Planning and Environment â&#x20AC;˘ 6\GQH\ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 320 Pitt Street, Sydney Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a

submission in writing to Penrith City Council in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reference number DA18/1162.

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Any submission made in respect of the application will be provided to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel and may be viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so.

Unless the proposed development is development about which the Independent Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing, any person who makes a submission by way RI REMHFWLRQ DQG ZKR LV GLVVDWLVĂ&#x20AC;HG ZLWK WKH GHWHUPLQDWLRQ of the consent authority to grant development consent, may appeal to the Land and Environment Court under Section 8.8 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. If the Independent Planning Commission conducts a public hearing, the Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s determination of the DSSOLFDWLRQ LV Ă&#x20AC;QDO DQG QRW VXEMHFW WR DSSHDO Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 requires the disclosure of reportable political donations or gifts by a person or persons who make a relevant planning application to Council or submission on a relevant planning application to Council.

Further information is available on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au and the Department of Planningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at planning.nsw.gov.au Under the legislation, Council is obliged to maintain a register of any disclosures in relation to political donations or gifts. To obtain information from the register, please FRQWDFW &RXQFLOŇ&#x2039;V 3XEOLF 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU RQ Any queries regarding the proposal, please contact Lauren Van Etten on 4732 8222.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following Development Applications have been received by Council: â&#x20AC;˘ Pretech Properties Pty Ltd DA18/1160 125 Cox Avenue, Penrith Construction of 3 x town houses pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 Contact: Lucy Goldstein on 4732 8136 Closing Date: 1 February 2019

â&#x20AC;˘ Eco Factor Architects

DA18/1181

70 Reid Street, Werrington Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6 x town houses and strata subdivision x 6 lots Contact: Kathryn Sprang on 4732 7834 Closing Date: 1 February 2019

Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker.

Alternatively, the applications can be viewed during Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, 3HQULWK 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHUV RI &RXQFLOŇ&#x2039;V 'HYHORSPHQW 6HUYLFHV 'HSDUWPHQW ZLOO EH DEOH WR DVVLVW ZLWK \RXU HQTXLULHV Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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prize cupboard he school holidays are just around the corner, and keeping the kids entertained is always a challenge for parents and grandparents.

Thankfully Hoyts is here to help with a range of great movies showing at the moment and a few school holiday specials just around the corner.

‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ is on the way, as is the highly anticipated ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ (pictured), which will both be great family flicks.

For kids who are a little older, ‘Instant Family’ starring Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer and Mark Wahlberg opens in January and is set to be one of the hit movies of the holidays.

For session times at Hoyts Penrith, visit www.hoyts. com.au or check out their weekly advertisement in the Weekender.

The Weekender has two family passes to give away to Hoyts Penrith. For your chance to win one, email competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘Hoyts’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details.

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? The people of Penrith and the community spirit. Everyone in Penrith loves the Panthers.

WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? The bridge to bridge walking track around the Nepean River

Wayne Bennett’s first press conference as South Sydney coach on Tuesday was a cracker. He may qualify for the age pension, but Bennett is showing no signs of losing his shine as a key NRL figure.

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Detective Inspector and Crime Manager at Nepean Police Area Command, Grant Healey, said the community need to be on high alert for thieves when facing the shopping centre rush.

“It’s warming up now to that time of year so watch your property, we see a lot of steal from persons at this time of year so if you’re shopping make sure your handbag is kept nice and close and locked up – don’t leave it in the end of the trolley,” he said.

“People need to be constantly checking their credit card statements each day, make sure you’re aware of everything that is being spent on the card to ensure it’s not being used by someone else.”

As frantic residents dash for those last minute gifts, Detective Inspector Healey said it is critical to watch your bags. He also reminds locals that shopping should not be left visible inside your vehicle to avoid break-ins, whether at home or out and about.

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“Always remember, crooks go shopping too, so don’t leave things on display on the back seat of your car.”

Whilst theft rates soar during the festive season, police also noted concern for intoxicated behaviour at Christmas parties.

“Every year cops get called to Christmas parties for those who just have one too many drinks,” Mr Healey said.

“If the security guard tells you to go home or you’re cut off from drinking more, it probably means it’s time to go home and if you stay out you’ll end up getting picked up by police.”

Detective Inspector Healey prompted party-goers to know their limits and said such protective measures are put in place to ensure everyone can enjoy the holidays.

“Pubs and clubs have the right to choose who they have in their venues, if you are argumentative or troublesome you will be thrown out. It’s not your right to get served, it’s their right to keep you safe,” he said.

Meanwhile, locals are also being reminded that double demerits will be in force across the upcoming holiday season.

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Woman sent to prison after two violent assaults

A violent offender has been jailed for 21 months following two serious assaults.

Susan Makerita Leota-Lu will spend at least 14 months behind bars after assaulting her flatmate in August this year.

She was also sentenced for another assault after lashing out at a fellow prisoner causing their nose to bleed.

Penrith Local Court heard Leota-Lu’s life “spiralled out of control” in July 2017 when she started taking illicit drugs, which coincided with the deportation of her husband to New Zealand.

Her lawyer told the court the defendant had “refreshed her commitment to religion” and wants to do missionary work upon her release.

Leota-Lu, who the court heard has an “extensive criminal history”, was also subject to Section 9 good behaviour bonds at the time of the attacks.

She will be eligible for release on parole on October 24, 2019.

Speeding driver fails in Mental Health bid

A man caught travelling almost 100km/ hr over the speed limit has been refused the chance to have his matter dealt with on mental health grounds.

Magistrate Vivien Swain found the community would not be best served if Daniel Benivento was diverted under the Mental Health Act, deciding to sentence him in the normal course instead.

Penrith Local Court heard the offender was nabbed travelling 172km/hr in an 80km/hr zone and had refused to undergo a blood test at hospital.

During the Section 32 hearing, the prosecution opposed the application, saying the “consequence of any collision at that speed speaks for itself”.

He said police noticed Benivento appeared drug-affected, but they would never know given the offender’s refusal to provide a blood or urine sample.

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Benivento was already subject to a mental health treatment plan following a separate successful Section 32 application in February this year.

“Clearly it hasn’t worked,” Sergeant Farrow said.

Magistrate Swain determined it was a particularly serious matter given the community were put at risk and rejected the application.

He will be sentenced at a later date.

Woman caught with drugs at festival faces the music

Defqon.1 revellers busted with drugs at this year’s event continue to face the music, with another offender fronting Penrith Local Court last Thursday.

Thao Hien Tran, who came to Australia from Saigon to study business and English about four years ago, was caught with four capsules, which were for her personal use, her lawyer submitted.

Magistrate Vivien Swain said she was fortunate to have been stopped given the number of casualties from suspected drug overdoses.

“Ms Tran, really, you’re very lucky the police found you,” she said.

She took into account Tran’s clean criminal record before handing her a 13-month Conditional Release Order without conviction.

“Stupidity”: Man caught riding more than 30km/hr over limit

A disqualified motorist caught riding more than 30km/hr over the speed limit along Batt Street has been ordered to undertake 150 hours of community service work.

A dumbfounded Magistrate Vivien Swain questioned why Todd Douglas Robinson, 48, continued to re-offend, noting he had been handed a suspended sentence for driving unlawfully in the past.

“It was absolute stupidity in every way,” he answered.

Penrith Local Court heard Robinson got

swept up in the moment when he took a motorbike for a test ride.

“Understand, if you don’t control your impulses... you’ll end up in jail,” Magistrate Swain warned.

He was handed a 12-month Intensive Correction Order, disqualified for 12 months and fined $700 for the speeding matter.

Man’s licence suspended after drugs found in his system

Yucel Oxturk has been stripped of his licence for 12 months after pleading guilty to driving with an illicit drug present in his system.

Oxturk fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday where he again requested to attend the Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment program.

But Magistrate Geoff Hiatt told him he had had plenty of opportunities to be assessed and the matter would be proceeding.

He noted Oxturk’s case had been on foot since April and that the offender had originally pleaded not guilty, only admitting guilt on the day of the hearing.

He was convicted and fined $800.

Early morning drink driving arrest leads to ban

A man has been banned from driving for three months after pleading guilty to drink driving.

The man fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘special range prescribed concentration of alcohol’.

The court heard the man, a provisional driver, blew 0.038 about 5.40am on November 2 at St Marys.

He was convicted and fined $400.

Man re-sentenced after failing to complete community service A man who failed to complete his community service work has been resentenced to a three-year good behaviour bond.

Benjamin Thomas Gillett faced Penrith

Local Court last Thursday after breaching his community service order.

The court heard the father-of-two failed to complete the unpaid work due to a lack of appropriate care arrangements for his children.

Magistrate Vivien Swain revoked the order, handing him a three-year Community Corrections Order with supervision instead.

Man’s Corona session puts him over the limit

A man has been told to do the Traffic Offender Intervention Program to increase his chances of retaining his licence.

The man fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday having been caught driving with a low-range prescribed concentration of alcohol at Jordan Springs on October 30.

He told the court he thought he would have avoided being over the limit given the length of time he had been drinking.

The court heard the 29-year-old had drunk six Coronas over four or five hours.

Magistrate Vivien Swain suggested the man do the Traffic Offenders Program so he could then tell everyone “that calculation was full of error”.

He will be sentenced later this month.

Harsher laws in place for drink driving offences in NSW

New laws surrounding drink driving have been implemented.

Under the new laws, mid-range drink drivers will now spend at least three months disqualified and need to have an alcohol interlock installed in their vehicle for 12 months.

If you are a repeat, high-risk drink driver, Police will also have the power to take your number plates or vehicle on the spot.

Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey said drivers have had almost 38 years to get used to the 0.05 limit on NSW roads. It’s simple – if you drink, have a Plan B.

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Erskine Park: Investigation launched after smokes stolen

Police are appealing for public assistance after a ram raid, break, enter and steal on Tuesday, December 4.

At about 2.45am police were called to IGA on Peppertree Drive and Erskine Park Drive, following reports of a break-in.

It is alleged that two men driving a Toyota Hiace with stolen registration plates, forcefully gained entry to the building and proceeded to steal a large number of cigarettes.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended and have commenced an investigation.

Detectives would like to speak with two men that may be able to assist with inquiries. The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, wearing a blue hooded jumper, dark coloured tracksuit pants and green sneakers. The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, wearing a grey hooded jumper, blue jeans and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

St Clair: Man slapped during road rage incident

Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred at Banks Drive, St Clair on Monday, December 3 at 3.20pm.

The victim was travelling through a roundabout on the corner of St Clair Avenue and Banks Drive when they collided with a grey Mazda ute.

Following an exchange of hand gestures, both cars came to a stop at the intersection on Banks Drive and Mamre Road.

The driver of the ute got out of the car and approached the victim with a long metal object, urging him to engage in a physical confrontation.

The offender slapped the victim in his face and got back into his car, following him to St Marys Police Station. The offender then sped off.

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St Marys: Police search for dog owner after attack on Monday

Police are trying to locate the owner of a pitbull after an alleged dog attack on Monday, December 3 at 10am.

A mother and her five-year-old were walking to a local shopping centre at the cross of Monfarville Street and Lonsdale Street in St Marys when they were approached by two dogs who were roaming the area, a grey pitbull and a Chihuahua.

The cantankerous pitbull bit the child’s left forearm, which he was treated for at the scene and not conveyed to hospital.

Police arrived a short time later and located the dog on Stanley Street where the dog became aggressive, forcing police to release OC spray.

A Council dog catcher attended and placed him in a nearby pound.

If you are or know the owner of the dogs please contact Nepean Police Area Command on 4721 9444.

Silly season: Alcohol leads to incidents at local hotels

Two men have been charged for refusing to leave a licensed premises when required.

On Sunday, December 2 at 2am police were called to Tattersalls Hotel on Station Street after a male became violent when refused entry.

He kicked a door, causing the glass to smash and spat in the face of a security guard.

The 23-year-old Penrith man was arrested and charged with ‘assault’, ‘damage property’, ‘resist officer in the execution of duty’ and ‘excluded person refused to leave premises’. He will appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, January 1.

The second incident occurred on Saturday, December 1 at 10.35pm at the Colonial Hotel in Werrington. Police were called to assist with the removal of an alleged intoxicated person. He was issued with a move on direction and issued an infringement notice for ‘fail to quit licensed premises when required’.

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The ‘Lawyer X’ scandal There is huge legal news coming out of Victoria this week.

It has been reported that a prominent Victorian criminal barrister, known only as “Lawyer X” or “Informant 3838”, was a registered police informer between 2005 and 2009, informing on high profile criminals while at the same time representing various accused in criminal court proceedings.

The matter has made its way to the High Court, which has described regulatory breaches by police and the supergrass lawyer as “appalling”.

A client’s ability to confide in their lawyer confidentially goes to the very heart of the profession. While a lawyer’s primary duty is to the Court and one cannot mislead the Court or lie on behalf of a client, the confidentiality obligations on lawyers across the country are one of, if not the most, important rules of the legal profession. In addition to this, lawyers have to act in the best interests of their clients within the regulatory framework of the profession.

One must question how a lawyer can properly execute these duties while at the same time fulfilling the somewhat duplicitous role of police informant.

The High Court has indicated that the appropriateness of each conviction involving Lawyer X is now in question and must be re-examined.

High profile criminals such as drug kingpins Tony Mokbel, Carl Williams and Pasquale Barbaro are included in the list

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of clients for whom Lawyer X acted and/ or informed on in the mid-2000s.

Following the revelations, the Victorian Director of Public Prosecutions, Kerri Judd QC, has reportedly written to 20 criminals in relation to their prosecutions with dozens more cases being assessed as this article goes to print.

The controversy has also prompted Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew to announce a Royal Commission to examine the recruitment of police informants.

One of the major challenges of the police informant system is that many informants are criminals themselves, often trading their information for preferential treatment by police. On the one hand, it is a necessary function of the police force that provides them with rare insights into the criminal world. On the other hand, it is arguably completely at odds with the tenets on which the legal profession in Australia is built.

The High Court begrudgingly ruled that the lawyer’s identity should remain a secret for safety reasons while also acknowledging that there is a public interest argument that supports her identity being made public. It has been reported that Lawyer X and her family have been offered witness protection, but declined.

It remains to be seen as to exactly what action is taken in reviewing the convictions at the centre of this legal storm, however many of the criminals concerned are no doubt licking their lips at the prospects of any type of review.

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enrith solicitor Janis DonnellyCoode has seen the worst of domestic family violence, so she took it upon herself to start the conversation with young students in the community.

Offering a free 40-minute talk to local schools, Ms Donnelly-Coode hopes that educating high school-aged teens will help to eradicate violence in the future.

With a long history in family law, Ms Donnelly-Coode said promoting respectful relationships to this age group is paramount.

“I’ve spent a long time working as a family lawyer and seeing domestic violence cases, there’s so many woeful suggestions of how people should deal with it so I knew we needed to raise awareness about this,” she said.

“Not all disrespectful relationships end in domestic violence, but all domestic violence relationships start from a lack of respect.”

Her talk varies for different age groups, typically targeting Year 8 to 12 students.

Ms Donnelly-Coode is calling out to all Penrith high schools to take up her offer and get the students thinking about these important topics.

“The average student assumes domestic violence only happens to dumb, poor alcoholics who don’t have a good family, so the main point I want to get across is that it can happen to anyone,” she said.

“The danger being then when they turn 18 and go off to uni they aren’t looking for it, I knew there was a gap so that’s why I wanted to talk to teenagers before they get into those committed long relationships.”

Wanting to make sure her talk was relevant, she joined an online family lawyer group and asked other industry professionals about what trends they have seen.

The majority of them said that the worst types of domestic violence in the area aren’t just physical abuse alone and are emotional, psychological and financial.

Ms Donnelly-Coode wants to start a conversation and while she knows it’s just a small piece of the puzzle, hopes the message gets through.

“One conversation isn’t going to prevent anything, but I just hope this starts a line of thinking,” she said.

“I also really want to make them aware that it’s both men and women, we all need to respect our partners.”

To find out more or to request a talk, email Ms Donnelly-Coode at janis@coodecorry.com.au.

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Safety is gym’s priority Rule change means 15-year-old can no longer participate in yoga class NICOLA BARTON

local gym says it raised the minimum age limit for participation in a unique yoga class for safety reasons, denying any claim of discrimination.

Penrith resident Trudy Scanlin obtained a Fitness Passport, allowing her to attend multiple local gyms to encourage her whole family to get active. She said Atmosphere Health and Fitness Club’s antigravity yoga class was a winner for her daughter, Jade, and herself.

After taking the class for several months, Ms Scanlin said her daughter was a standout, but when she went to book their weekly class last month, the gym had changed their policy, booting out anyone under 16-years-old.

“They said it’s an insurance and legal issue, but I signed a waiver to say we accept the risks before starting the class as well as accompanying her to each lesson,” she said.

“They came back to say it was actually because complaints were made about delays in the class, but it wasn’t from Jade.

She’s never asked for help and there’s people with disabilities and the elderly doing the class also.”

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The class has been running since 2015 and prior to the changes insisted persons under 16 could participate but with an adult present.

“Of course they can have their own policies and if we signed up with that it would be a different story, but to kick us out after coming here for so long is wrong,” Ms Scanlin said.

An Atmosphere Health and Fitness Club spokesperson said the rules were changed after complaints brought safety issues to their attention.

“While a member under the age of 16 may be in the company of a parent or guardian during the class, there is no way for the parent or guardian to be directly responsible for the teen member during the class, while wrapped up in a hammock themselves,” the spokesperson said.

“Atmosphere holds the safety of our staff, members, Fitness Passport members and guests in the highest regard. We have a duty of care to prevent harm and mitigate risk in all fitness activities.

“There is no upper age limit for joining Atmosphere, however all new prospective members are screened with an industry standard physical activity readiness questionnaire, or PAR-Q, prior to exercising.”

Ms Scanlin’s petition against the club has garnered 133 signatures.

Jade and Trudy Scanlin at Atmosphere in Penrith. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Pio raises more than $22,000 for families battling disease NICOLA BARTON

he Pioneer Tavern is helping to beat blood cancer with the venue crowned the NSW and ACT winner of the U.G.L.Y Bartender Awards.

The hotel’s Rebecca Passlow raised a life changing $22,536, which the Leukaemia Foundation will put towards vital accommodation for families affected by the disease.

It is the third consecutive year that Ms Passlow has taken part.

“All ALH hotels take part in the U.G.L.Y Bartender every year to raise funds for the Leukemia Foundation and every $80 raised goes towards one night’s accommodation for families who travel far distances to seek treatment for their loved ones,” she said.

“I really wanted to organise this, Leukemia has touched members of my family so to have something that creates awareness and the community gets behind is great.”

On Sunday, November 4, Ms Passlow organised a family fun day which featured raffles, auctions, rides and a free performance by Elvis impersonator Darren Armstrong.

“We’ve received such amazing support from local businesses, Mark from Penrith Mower Shop donated a four-piece garden package and a quad bike valued at $3500,” she said.

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The money raised by the Pioneer Tavern will provide almost 300 nights of accommodation.

Ms Passlow thanked members of the community for their generosity and said she hopes to raise even more money next year.

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Summer safety warning Locals urged to ‘Respect the River’ as stats reveal sad number of water deaths NICOLA BARTON

oyal Life Saving Australia is urging locals to be safe on the water this summer as rivers, creeks and streams continue to claim more lives.

Recent research reveals that 403 people have drowned in rivers during the past decade, 10 of which were in the Nepean River.

Royal Life Saving Australia, with support of the Federal Government, is educating the public about inland waterway safety through the Respect the River program.

“Rivers can be very hazardous environments and the public often underestimate the dangers,” Royal Life Saving Society NSW CEO, Michael Ilinsky said.

“Often you cannot see ice cold water, rocks, snags like tree branches or strong currents.”

The program hopes to change people’s attitudes.

“Through the Respect the River program, Royal Life Saving aims to educate the community about the dangers in these environments and how to stay safe,” Mr Ilinsky said.

Since the launch of the Respect the River program in 2015, there has been an 18 per cent reduction in river drowning deaths.

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Local water lovers are being urged to take extra care in rivers, creeks and streams this summer Research shows males are most at risk, accounting for 80 per cent of all drowning deaths. Alarmingly, of the adult males who drowned in rivers, 56 per cent had a contributory level of alcohol and/or drugs in their system.

“Australian rivers are a great place to enjoy whether boating, swimming or hanging out along the riverbank. We want everyone to enjoy these beautiful natural environments, but to do so safely,” Mr Ilinsky said.

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“Be prepared when you go out on the water, wear a life jacket, avoid alcohol and drugs around water, never swim alone, and learn how to save a life.”

Mr Ilinksy suggests to bring a phone, ensure your first aid and CPR is up-to-date and to make sure people know where you are.

“There has been great progress in the reduction of drowning in inland waterways over the past few years and, with the continued support of the Federal Govern-

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The Respect the River program initiatives include swimming and water safety programs for children in various aquatic environments, a national awareness campaign, community events, risk assessments of blackspot locations and lifesaving training.

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Penrith has a long and varied history.

Many of us have strong ties to our city that go back generations. But how much do you know about how we have grown?

Our colonial past begins within 20 years of Captain Cook’s discovery landing – we have been here a long time.

In 1789, Captain Watkin Tench led an exploration party west and the group became the first European people to sight the Nepean River.

In 1826 a convict farm provided crucial labour that boosted local development, and by 1859, planning for a rail line to Kingswood had begun along with construction on a second bridge to cross the river.

This dramatic change early in our colonial history is one of the reasons that so many local families have deep ties to our town.

It’s no wonder our people are affectionate for Penrith and passionate

about where we have come from and where we are going.

In recognising the history of our city, it’s of great importance that our Library holds a treasure trove of clues to our past, telling us who we were, how we lived and how far we have come. Our Research Services staff are available to help with requests and in the new year the Library will open a refurbished Research Room to house the local and specialist collections, providing an exceptional opportunity for our residents to get hands on with history.

The Research Services Librarians have created a local history calendar for 2019 that is available now.

Calendars are available at the Library and the Nepean Family History Society from December for $10, which is charged to cover the cost of producing the calendar.

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Culture boost Japanese language students at Penrith Selective High School have a new way to practice their linguistic skills thanks to a Skype Exchange Program facilitated by Penrith Council with Hirohata Junior High School in Fujieda, Japan.

The program allows students to digitally meet with students at Hirohata to practice their language skills and conversation, and share experiences of living that are unique to their home countries.

“This program will give Penrith students the chance to expand their world views and learn about another culture first hand,” said Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler.

Penrith has had a long and fruitful relationship with Fujieda since signing a Sister City agreement with them in 1984.

DiG Space is back Penrith Council has opened Expressions of Interest for the third round of the innovative DiG Space Program, which will run from March 4 to June 21 next year.

The DiG Space Program assists emerging artists to further develop their practice and profile in the industry by helping them build their professional and creative capacity through formal mentorship with an experienced creative professional.

“The DiG Space Program showcases the breadth and quality of talented creatives we have in our region, and highlights the economic value of supporting creative enterprises in western Sydney,” Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said.

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Remembering loved ones Memorial service to honour those no longer with us NICOLA BARTON

or many, Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, but for others it can be a reminder of those who are no longer with us.

White Lady Funerals acknowledges this can be a tough time for some, so they are hosting a special memorial service to remember loved ones this festive season.

Taking place in the North Chapel at Pinegrove Memorial Park in Minchinbury, members of the community are invited to a tribute service for those who cannot be with us at Christmas time.

“Christmas is such a joyous and festive time of the year, though if you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one, the festivities can be tinged with sadness,” White Lady Funerals Penrith Manager, Jan Conti said.

“This annual Christmas memorial service is a way to celebrate the lives of loved ones, pray for all the souls we love, yet no longer see and include them in your Christmas celebration.”

Locals across the district are encouraged to come along to the service, light a candle and connect with other community members over light refreshments that will be provided on the evening.

“The special service is a symbolic way to turn a sense of loss and grief into a

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Locals are being invited to a special Christmas memorial service next week celebration of life during a time of year that is all about celebrating togetherness,” Ms Conti said.

The service will be led by celebrant,

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To register your interest, contact White Lady Funerals on 4731 4385.

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New exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery examines history of home and family NICOLA BARTON

enrith Regional Gallery with partner institution the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences (MAAS) will examine various experiences of home and family life in a new exhibition titled ‘The Ideal Home’.

On display now until Sunday, March 24, The Ideal Home will present a history of the 20th century Australian home told through household objects, furniture and design classics from the MAAS Collection as well as new artworks by nine contemporary Australian artists.

The exhibition will explore experiences of home across the past 100 years, delving into social issues which threaten the fabric of our intimate lives including domestic violence, homelessness, housing affordability and the notion of Australia as refuge.

Director of Penrith Regional Gallery, Dr Lee-Anne Hall, said the works are both confronting and nostalgic, making it a very special exhibition.

“This exhibition will appeal to a broad audience, having both nostalgic appeal and points of interest for fans of modernist architecture, furniture and contents design,” she said.

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‘The Ideal Home’ exhibition is currently running at Penrith Regional Gallery “This diverse and interactive exhibition offers a fantastic opportunity for our audience to engage with themes and

issues that continue to define home life in Australia today.”

The exhibition will take over the

entire Penrith Regional Gallery site. On display will be 70 objects from the MAAS collection of post-war furniture, home appliances, architectural models, interior design, and everyday domestic objects, with an emphasis on mid-century Australian design.

Commissioned artworks by artists Catherine O’Donnell, eX de Medici, Blake Griffiths, Richard Goodwin, Karla Dickens, Eliza Gosse, Cope Street Collective, and Victoria Garcia will also be showcased.

MAAS Director of Curatorial, Collections and Exhibitions, Peter Denham, said the project was a true collaboration between the partners.

“MAAS’ partnership with Penrith Regional Gallery began in 2016 as a way to bring communities together to explore art and design practices,” he said.

“This year’s ‘The Ideal Home’ will showcase objects from the state collection as well as recent acquisitions and artwork commissions to explore the notion of home and what that means in contemporary Australia.”

‘The Ideal Home’ exhibition will be supported by a public program, including free and paid events that will run across the four-month exhibition period. Highlights include special program talks and community meals.

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Local dancer meets her idol after winning competition NICOLA BARTON

ocal dance talent Sophia Silvy was no exception to the thousands of ballet goers who were mesmerised by the Ballet Under the Stars performance at the Sydney International Regatta Centre recently.

Attending the show, hosted by The Australian Ballet, the 17-year-old decided to vote for her favourite dancer in the Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards, submitting herself into a draw to win the experience of a lifetime.

When Sophia got the phone to call to say she had won, she was overcome with excitement as she prepared herself to meet her idol.

“I got a backstage meet and greet with Rina Nemoto, who I voted for and I got a tour backstage to see the dressing rooms and costumes as well as a signed program from the dancers,” she said.

“Rina Nemoto is one of my favourite dancers, I asked her what pointe shoes she wears and what she’s done to get where she is and I found out we wear the same pointe shoes, which was exciting.”

Now in its 16th year, the Telstra Ballet Dancer Award is one of the longestrunning arts partnerships and most prestigious ballet prizes for rising stars in the industry.

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Japanese dancer, Ms Nemoto was one of six talented stars from The Australian Ballet to be announced as a nominee for the award, with Senior Artist Jade Wood taking away the title.

“It was incredible to see all of the dancers backstage, I didn’t know what to expect going into it, these are idols of mine, but I had the best time,” Sophia said.

As part of the prize, Sophia was able to watch the Australian Ballet’s performance of ‘Spartacus’ at the Sydney Opera House.

“It was amazing to watch, it was very dramatic and enticing. I was blown away and couldn’t take my eyes off them the whole time,” she said.

Dancing since the young age of three at the Greater Western Sydney Academy of Classical Ballet and Musical Theatre, Sophia now does full-time dance in the hope to one day be employed by a ballet company.

“I love ballet, my dream is to get into a ballet company somewhere in the future, but I also love showgirl dancing, my teacher was in ‘Moulin Rouge’, so that’s something I aspire to do in the future also,” she said.

Sophia said she has attended Ballet Under the Stars for the past four years and hopes to one day be up on the same stage, Rohan Furnell, Sophia Silvy and Rina right here in Penrith.

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A development application was submitted to Penrith City Council this week for construction of a new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital to support staff with young families.

Somerset Cottage Childcare Centre is within the construction zone for Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment and will be relocated to a new purpose-built facility on the northern edge of the hospital campus.

“Supporting staff with young families is vital to ensure we can continue to attract and retain highly-skilled health professionals to Nepean Hospital,” said Penrith MP Stuart Ayres.

Construction of the new childcare service is likely to start in mid-2019 following development approval.

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School’s big win The students at Cambridge Gardens Public School are preparing to grow their own vegetables with a community garden set made from recycled oral care waste, after winning a national school recycling competition that has diverted hundreds of toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers from landfill.

By taking part in the competition, Cambridge Gardens Public School were one of the two lucky winners to win one of five recycled community garden sets, each including three garden beds, two custom-made benches, one rubbish bin and one sign, plus a $500 gardening voucher to buy seeds, plants and required gardening supplies.

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embers of the Penrith Paceway will have the chance to win great prizes thanks to a new promotion between the club and The Western Weekender in 2019.

Club members have the opportunity to pick up a free bumper sticker from the club. The stickers are specially numbered and available to members only.

Each week, the Paceway’s spotters will be out and about in the community.

Three spotted bumper sticker numbers will be printed in the Weekender each week from January 18.

The winners need to report to the Paceway to verify their bumper sticker number and collect their prize.

The idea is the brainchild of Penrith icon and Paceway Director Ross Hutchison, who says the Paceway is ramping up its entertainment offerings and benefits to members next year.

“The Paceway is a wonderful club for the community and this promotion will provide even more great benefits for club members,” he said.

“We’re really excited about seeing all the bumper stickers out and about in Penrith and beyond.”

For more information about the bumper sticker promotion, see the team at Penrith Paceway.

Don’t forget to check out the Weekender from January 18 2019 to see if your car and bumper sticker has been spotted!

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Mark Fitzpatrick and Gai Hawthorn present a cheque to Penrith Community Kitchen he Nepean Business Network (NBN) has presented a cheque worth almost $40,000 to the Penrith Community Kitchen.

The funds were raised as part of the Network’s annual Melbourne Cup breakfast, held last month.

“We chose Penrith Community Kitchen out of four potential recipients as they only had enough funds in the bank to stay open until March next year,” said Mark Fitzpatrick from NBN. “We were also all very touched about the customer demographics of the Kitchen.”

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The Nepean Business Network also plans to continue supporting the important Kitchen project by making weekly food donations.

“We hope that our efforts have raised some awareness within our community as to the work the Kitchen does and that people might be able to make their own food donations or volunteer their time in the Kitchen,” Mr Fitzpatrick said.

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ocal tradies are the backbone of our community. They build our homes, workplaces, everything! Why then, are they treated poorly? We hear stories of tradies keeping you waiting, but what about their horror stories? If you’re going to be hiring tradies soon, on behalf of all the wonderful tradies out there, here are some truths!

1. A quote may be free for you, but it’s not free for tradies. Tradies visit, assess your needs, prepare a quote, and respond to your queries, so be prepared.

2. Be home at the time you’ve booked. Answer the door! Don’t get cranky when tradies can’t return because you forgot!

3. Don’t ask for an 8pm quote time.

Tradies also have families they’d like to see before they go to bed.

4. It’s okay to reject a quote. Let the tradie know: “Thank you, but we’ve decided to go with someone else”. Ignoring calls is annoying.

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price to match someone. Save the higher priced tradie’s number, so you’ve someone to call to fix the job. Same for “oh, we’ll try fixing it ourselves”… Often it will cost less to do it right.

7. Don’t call a tradie at 10pm on Sunday night! Is it really an emergency?

8. Tradies can’t do the job and pay for it at the end when there’s $15k worth of materials. Out of pocket expenses are upfront.

9. Pay bills when due. Tradies have bills and families to feed.

10. Just because an apprentice is on site, doesn’t mean they’re free.

11. Tradies can’t answer the phone 24/7. When they’re knee deep in it, they can’t answer the phone. Allow tradies a chance to reply.

12. Changing your mind about colour or style is not the tradie’s fault. You need to pay again!

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A variety of entertainment and attractions for all the family will be available including traditional horse and carriage rides, pony and donkey rides, jumping castle, animal farm, face-painting, and food stalls including pizza, gelato, fairy-floss, popcorn and coffee.

There will be a visit by Santa Claus on his sleigh and an opportunity for families to take photos with Santa on his chair.

Santa will be bringing some sweet treats to all the kids that are nice and a fantastic fireworks display by Foti Fireworks, that will close the event at 9pm. So feel free to round up your family and friends, pack a blanket and join in the spirit of Christmas next Friday.

Entry to Carols by Candlelight is free and parking is available.

All money raised from food and activities will go to the Charlie Teo Foundation. The Charlie Teo Foundation helps bring hope to all people affected by brain cancer.

Kemps Creek Cemetery is part of the local community and holds several community events during the year such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and All Souls Day at the cemetery. Please note that Carols by Candlelight is held around the pavilion area, which does not contain any burial lawns.

Feedback from community groups and families who attended last year was overwhelmingly positive, with many saying it was an enjoyable evening and how special it was to have loved ones close by.

There is also special Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Cathedral to commemorate our loved ones who are not with us during the Christmas period on Sunday, December 16, which will allow attendees to enjoy the spectacular Lights of Christmas following the mass in St Mary’s Cathedral Square.

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You can stay up to date with Council news and events by following Council on twitter and liking Council’s page on facebook.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE My fourth term as Mayor of Penrith is proving busy but full of variety, wonderful people and proud moments. As we approach the end of 2018, it is a good time to reflect on the many highlights the year has brought for our City, community and Council.

It is great to see so many shoppers and diners enjoying Penrith’s recently upgraded High Street and Triangle Park. I also particularly enjoyed this year’s REAL Festival which attracted 25,000 people with a range of unique, free activities for all ages.

I continue to be amazed at all the different services, projects and facilities Council manages. My calendar is often filled with celebrations. Whether it is to celebrate a new playground or facility, a special milestone, or the achievements of an individual or community group, these occasions constantly remind me of how lucky I am to be part of both a community and an organisation that are full of innovative, caring, passionate and hardworking people. The pages of this newsletter reflect this too.

The new Penrith Community Profile, available at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ communityprofile, is a useful resource for anyone wanting to find out more about the people of Penrith. It includes data about where we live and work, our education, health and lifestyle, the strengths of our communities and the challenges we face as

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Council continues to encourage everyone in our community to get involved and help us shape our City’s future. In recent months we have talked with residents about a range of issues and projects including community safety, tree planting, playground and park upgrades and flood management. I encourage you to register at yoursaypenrith.com.au to stay up to date and make sure you do not miss out on opportunities to have your say in the City’s future.

I wish everyone a safe and happy festive season. I hope to see you at our Australia Day celebrations at Jamison Park in January and our many other community events throughout the year.

Cr Ross Fowler OAM Penrith City Mayor

eMAGAZINES from RBDigital

25 December 2018 to 7 January 2019 Council is providing extra bin collections for two weeks to help with the additional waste and recycling produced over Christmas and New Years Eve. During the weeks highlighted, place all bins at the kerbside the night before your normal collection day.

Collections will run late into the night, so please do not bring your bins in until they have been emptied.

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PENRITH HISTORY CALENDAR OUT NOW This photo of Penrith’s Riley St in 1963 is one of the gems in the 2019 history calendar.

Penrith Library’s Research Services team have once again unearthed treasures in the archives of Penrith’s rich history to put together the 2019 Penrith history calendar.

gatherings were prohibited and all hotels closed due to the outbreak of pneumonic influenza. Ten years later, a cat was the subject of controversy at a Council meeting.

The calendar captures key moments as Penrith grew from an outpost to a city, bringing together ‘then and now’ pictures to show who we were and how we’ve grown. A modest Henry Street shot, which was first established in 1879, is contrasted with today’s very different streetscape.

The Library’s photographic collection and the Research Services team play an important role in preserving our history. In early 2019, our refurbished Research Room will open, making it even easier to get hands on with history through the local and specialist collections.

Delve into our past with historical notes that provide an enlightening, colourful commentary of the city’s past. In February 1919, all outdoor

Calendars are available at the Library and the Nepean Family History Society for $10. You can contact our Research Services staff on 4732 7777.

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KEEP YOUR COOL THIS SUMMER WITHOUT THE BILL SHOCK bedroom no one is using.

• Draught proof your home. Weather strips and door snakes are cheap and easy to install, and help seal gaps under doors where hot air can get in.

This summer promises to be another hot one for our area. Here are some tips to keep cool without blowing out your energy bills.

• On hot days, keep your blinds and curtains closed. On those nights where it cools down, open up windows on both sides of your house to encourage a cooling breeze through.

• If you’re worried about your energy bills, try reducing how much you use your air conditioner. Ceiling fans and standing fans help you feel cooler, with far less energy use. For even better results, try moistening your skin with a damp cloth.

• When you do use your air conditioner, the temperature you have it set on makes a big difference to how much energy you use. Setting it to 23ºC or higher is ideal. Each degree lower can add 10% to the running cost.

• Close off some of the house. It doesn’t make sense to cool that spare

• Compare your energy retailer. The Federal Government has a great resource called Energy Made Easy, so grab some of your old energy bills and head to energymadeeasy.gov.au to see if another company might be cheaper.

Even if you would like to stay with the same energy retailer, it’s worth calling them to see if they can do you a better deal.

• Borrow a Power Mate Meter from a Council Library. The meters are simple to use, and allow you to check how much energy any plugin appliance such as the fridge and TV in your home uses. Many appliances use ‘standby’ power even when switched off. If you find an appliance using lots of standby power, it might be worth switching the powerpoint off.

• Consider visiting a cool place on those really hot days like a local library, pool or shopping centre.

Don’t forget to check on any elderly or sick family members and neighbours during periods of extreme heat. People like these are more vulnerable to this heat, so we need to make sure they’re doing okay when the temperatures rise.

KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE THIS SUMMER website for details.

Most of us look forward to the holidays and long summer days… but how does your pet feel about them?

Remember animals need companionship and exercise, not just food. Arrange a pet sitter or book your pet into a boarding kennel if you’re going away.

It’s a risky time of year for furry friends. Heat, storms, being left alone, perhaps the sound of fireworks, and even eating festive foods can be harmful or fatal.

Never leave an animal in a hot car - if you see an animal in distress, you can contact the NSW Police, RSPCA 9770 7555 or Animal Welfare League (AWL) 8899 3333.

Preparation is the key. Make sure your pets have access to a cool retreat, shady areas and cool fresh water at all times. Make sure dogs and cats are microchipped, and your details are up to date on the NSW Pet Registry – visit the Office of Local Government

LIVING PLACES ST MARYS PROJECT LAUNCHED

If you lose or find a pet, contact the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter on 4560 4644.

VOLUNTEER TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW! WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN, WHILE HELPING TO PROTECT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT? Your local Bushcare group needs you!

Bushcare is open to all ages. No experience is required and it takes just a few hours of your time each month.

For more information contact the Bushland Management Coordinator on 4732 8088 or email justine.vella@penrith.city

BUSHCARE GROUPS IN PENRITH CITY Bellbird Reserve Bushcare

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Cnr Barina Crescent & Kaloona Drive, Emu Plains Justine Vella 4732 8088 justine.vella@penrith.city Second Saturday of the month 8am - 12pm (odd numbered months) 2

Living Places is an exciting new project that will see around 400 beautiful street trees planted on nature strips across the southern section of St Marys. The tree planting project will improve the look of these streets, making them nicer places to live, walk and ride. Importantly the trees will also provide much needed shade and cooling in summer, creating a cooler place to live.

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Mature street trees provide a wide range of benefits for suburban streets. Trees have been shown to improve the value of local homes, while also making it cheaper to keep them cool in summer. The local environment also benefits through the capture of air pollution and stormwater runoff, and local birdlife will appreciate the new habitat. Trees have also been shown to improve mental wellbeing by increasing people’s connection with

nature and improving the health of the community by encouraging people to get outside and be more active.

The trees will be planted in March to April 2019, after the heat of summer.

The project is a pilot, and Council hopes to continue this work in other suburbs across the Penrith region. For more information visit yoursaypenrith.com.au/ livingplacesstmarys.

The Living Places St Marys project is in line with Council’s Cooling the City Strategy. Taking action to cool the city is very important given consistent projections of increasing heatwaves and extreme heat days for the Western Sydney region. Tree planting and landscaping has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to cool our suburbs.

Clissold Reserve Bushcare

Cnr Wedmore Road & Litton Street, Emu Heights Justine Vella 4732 8088 justine.vella@penrith.city Second Saturday of the month 8am - 12pm (even numbered months) 3

Mountain View Reserve

Nepean Street, near Camelot Drive, Cranebrook Steve Norman 0431 524 833 Last Saturday of each month – various locations 8am – 12pm 4

Friends of Ropes Creek

Cnr Sycamore St & Boronia Rd, North St Marys www.friendsofropescreek.org/our-work Third Saturday of the month 9am - 1pm 5

Kanangra Reserve Bushcare

Glebe Place, Kingswood Justine Vella 4732 8088 justine.vella@penrith.city Third Sunday of the month (April – September) 8am – 12pm

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Mulgoa Valley

Last Saturday of the month - 9am - 12pm various locations Lisa Harrold 0411 487 512 First Wednesday of the month - 9am - 12pm Gow Park, Littlefields Road, Mulgoa Justine Vella 4732 8088 7

Peppermint Reserve Bushcare

Bringelly Road, Kingswood Justine Vella 4732 8088 justine.vella@penrith.city Third Sunday of the month (October – March) 8am – 12pm 8

School House Creek Bushcare

NE End of Martin Street Regentville Justine Vella 4732 8088 justine.vella@penrith.city Second Sunday of the month 8am - 12pm 9

Bass Sydney Fishing Club

Russell Street, Emu Plains Alan Izzard – alan.izzard.2159@gmail.com First Saturday of the month 8.30am - 12pm 10

Wianamatta Bushcare

Far eastern end of Samuel Marsden Road, Orchard Hills Peter Mobbs 0414 512 884 First Saturday of each month 9am- 12pm

Our 2019 line-up of theatre, music and comedy has something for everyone.

From symphonies to circus, puppetry to stand-up comedy to charismatic stories and fire, The Joan’s 2019 Season explores the finest in music, both contemporary and classical, and features some of the greatest new theatre works in Australia. Featuring a cracking bunch of talented artists, including Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Kenny Broberg, Naomi Price, Lisa Crouch and an entirely new solo show

by Jonathan Biggins, The Joan’s 2019 Season is not-to-be-missed!

Annual subscriptions are again available in three sizes with respective discounts on pricing for shows for those who subscribe; a four pack saves you 10%, six pack 12% and an eight pack 15%. Bigger packs are available by contacting The Joan’s Box Office.

Subscriptions are on sale now at thejoan.com.au or by phoning 4723 7600.

The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is located at 597 High Street, Penrith. Nearby parking and public transport is available.

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FUN | CLASSIC | ADVENTUROUS

18 & 19 January Sun Rising: The Songs that Made Memphis

14 & 15 June Bruce

23 February Orava Quartet with Greta Bradman

18 June Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

8 & 9 March The Gospel According to Paul

20 July Taikoz The Beauty of 8

16 March Christine Anu In Conversation and Song

2 & 3 August Diplomacy

6 April I Want To Know What Love Is

7 September Kenny Broberg

13 April Constant Craving: The Music of k.d. lang, Lisa Crouch

11 & 12 September Spencer

31 May Sydney Symphony Orchestra with Emma Matthews

21 September John Bell & Simon Tedeschi: Echoes of the Jazz Age

1 June Concertos on Fire

18 & 19 October Lady Beatle

14 & 15 June A Midsummer Night’s Dream

31 October, 1 & 2 November The Wharf Revue 2019 – Sydney Theatre Company

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2019 AT THE JOAN

DISCOVER AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CHILDCARE WITH COUNCIL

GET THE BEST CARE AND EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD Places available - enrol now

Council owns and operates 26 childcare centres and preschools across the Penrith region.

of our centres offer an all-inclusive fee, meaning there are no additional or hidden costs.

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Our centres offer affordable, quality care and a safe environment for all children.

And because our centres are owned and run by Council, they’re not-forprofit, which means all we care about is providing the absolute best care and education for your child.

Our staff are highly qualified, and all of our centres meet or exceed the standards set by the National Quality Framework.

We have competitive prices and most

Find out more about our services and secure your child’s place now at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.

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FUNDING LOCAL PROJECTS

WOULD YOU LIKE US TO EMAIL YOUR RATES NOTICES? Receiving youU rates notices by email instead of paper means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have faster and easier access to them with less impact on the environment.

To register, visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/rates and provide some details from a recent rates notice.

More than 8,000 property owners have already opted to get their notices electronically, saving more than 30,000 sheets of paper and envelopes each year.

For more information about why you pay rates or how they are calculated, visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/rates or call us on 4732 7676. penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/rates

Children, young people, seniors, people with a disability and residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are just some of the groups to beneďŹ t from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018-19 Community Assistance Program (CAP). For 24 years this program has provided assistance to community groups to run activities and projects that beneďŹ t local residents.

Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM presented grants worth over $30,000 for 37 separate projects at a special presentation on 30 November, with each project chosen because of the positive contribution it would make to the social and cultural life of our City.

The funded projects include: â&#x20AC;˘ Community Junction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reactivate neighbourhood centre space for gathering and reconciliation through knowledge sharing and Aboriginal artwork creation â&#x20AC;˘ Empowerability Inc â&#x20AC;&#x201C; co-design and create a safe space for people with a disability to explore their sensory needs, with Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed support

â&#x20AC;˘ Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; equipment for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group to give back to the community â&#x20AC;˘ Paying It Forward Homeless Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; emergency relief for homeless community members in extreme summer weather â&#x20AC;˘ Platform Youth Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; free accredited ďŹ rst aid training for individuals who have previously experienced barriers to training and education â&#x20AC;˘ St Marys North Public School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; facilitator and Christmas excursion costs for group supporting young people with autism to develop social skills â&#x20AC;˘ Thornton Community Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; establish a community garden with a strong commitment to social interaction and community connectedness.

Council is pleased to be able to recognise and support the valuable work of local organisations like these.

PENRITH SUPPORTS OUR FRIENDS IN NEED Members of the drought-stricken Lachlan Shire community accepted the donation from Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM.

/ Ă&#x161; T â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Festival was the best yet and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to acknowledge the sponsors who helped make the event possible.

We look forward to bringing more world-class entertainment to Penrith when Real Festival returns in 2019.â&#x20AC;?

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Penrith Councillors and Council staff recently joined together to raise $8,400 for drought affected farmers in Lachlan Shire, in the NSW Central West.

funds for our rural friends.â&#x20AC;?

Penrith and Lachlan signed a Friendship City Agreement in 2006 and have enjoyed 12 years of partnership including community programs, events and exchanges between Council staff, local schools and sporting groups.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The funds will be donated to drought stricken community members by way of vouchers that can be used to purchase goods at local storesâ&#x20AC;?.

Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM said supporting Lachlan Shire during the drought was an easy decision given the close bond between the two communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Penrith has an incredibly fruitful relationship with Lachlan Shire. Hearing the stories of hardship ďŹ rst hand from Lachlan Shire Mayor Cr John Medcalf inspired us to come together and raise

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lachlan Shire Council is touched by the generosity and support,â&#x20AC;? Cr Medcalf said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The longstanding friendship between Lachlan and Penrith is incredibly valuable, there have been many highlights and good times over the past 12 years. On behalf of my fellow Councillors I thank Penrith Council for being there for us in these challenging times,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Cr Fowler has pledged Penrithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing support for the Lachlan community as it continues to face drought conditions.

THINKING OF LEVELLING YOUR LAND OR FILLING IN DRAINAGE LINES ON YOUR PROPERTY?

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MAKE THE MOST OF SUMMER IN PENRITH

PHONE BEFORE YOU FILL! Property owners are responsible for any fill they accept onto their land.

Illegal fill can contain contaminants like asbestos or chemicals, which can be harmful to your health and the environment.

Illegal landfilling could also permanently devalue your land, and you could end up facing hefty fines and clean-up costs.

Contact Council to check what you can and can’t do and make sure you get approval for any earthworks.

For more information, call Council on 4732 7777 or visit penrith.city/cleanfill penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

There’s something for everyone in Penrith these school holidays.

With school holidays fast approaching there is only one place you need to look for fun things to do with the family. The Visit Penrith website is full of great ideas for your next family day out; you’ll find the best places to eat across the city as well as upcoming events for all ages to enjoy.

Christmas is covered too with unique gift ideas, festive events across the region and suggestions for a delicious Christmas lunch – no cooking required!

And if you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve, the Visit Penrith website has all the details of where to go for the best local fireworks.

Sign up to the Visit Penrith enewsletter to be the first to know about what’s happening across Penrith. Each month you’ll get all the best news and ideas delivered straight to your inbox.

To subscribe, just head to visitpenrith.com.au. It’s that easy.

DOWN YOUR WAY NEW PATHS We recently added a total of 1.5km of footpath to our City’s path network - in Millstream Rd, Werrington Downs; Regentville Rd, Jamisontown; Newmoon Pl, St Clair and Victoria St, Werrington. We also completed 500m of shared path in Coombes Drive, Penrith.

BETTER DRAINAGE We recently completed drainage improvement works in Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa and Monfarville St, St Marys as part of the annual Drainage Construction program.

SAFER, BETTER ROADS We have built a new roundabout at the intersection of York Rd and Ikin St, Jamisontown to improve safety as part of Council’s Traffic and Transport facilities program.

We recently reconstructed a total of 3.2km of road in Mulgoa, Llandilo, St Clair, Londonderry and Orchard Hills as part of the Road Reconstruction

and Roads to Recovery Program.

Another 5.3km of road in Colyton, Glenmore Park, Jamisontown, Mt Vernon, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills, Penrith, South Penrith, Werrington and Werrington Downs was resurfaced as part of our annual Road Resealing program.

NEW BUS SHELTER We recently installed a new bus shelter in Tench Ave, Jamisontown.

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YOUR COUNCIL Everyone is welcome at Council meetings, which are held at the Civic Centre. Ordinary meetings of Council and Policy Review Committee meetings are held on Monday nights, usually every three weeks. For meeting times and dates visit our website: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

WE CAN HELP WITH:

PENRITH CIVIC CENTRE 601 High Street, Penrith

QUEEN STREET CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE 207-209 Queen Street, St Marys 4732 7777

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HAVE YOUR SAY

Register online at yoursaypenrith. com.au to keep up to date with Council plans and projects, and opportunities to help us shape the future of Penrith.

PENSIONERS

If you are a pension card holder, you may be eligible for a pensioner concession on your rates. Please call us on 4732 7676 to discuss.

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INTERPRETING ASSISTANCE If you do not understand the information in this document, please come to Council and ask staff to arrange interpreter services.

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

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about our world, how it’s changing, it’s about technology, about marriage, my marriage,” he said.

“I recently got married about a year ago so it’s about relationships, classic stuff. It jumps around a lot of topics, but it’s about laughing, and it’s about people coming and having a great time, forgetting all their troubles.”

While local supporters may have been left disappointed after Barker postponed the show’s original date, they’ll be excited to know that it was all in the name of a new long-awaited collaboration with his ‘Flight of The Conchords’ co-star Jemaine Clement, something for fans to look forward to well after this tour is over.

“I had to reschedule the show in Penrith, so I’m really glad that I’m able to get out there and I really do apologise for any inconvenience that it caused anybody,” Barker said.

“I tried so hard to save it but I got an acting role in a US TV series, so I had to fly out.

“It’s called ‘What We Do In The Shadows’, it’s a spin-off of the movie that my buddies Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi created. It’s about vampires living together in a house, they offered me a substantial role and I don’t get that many opportunities to act, so I took it.”

Arj Barker plays at Panthers on Thursday, December 13 at 8pm.

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Whether he’s touring the country, playing televised comedy festivals, or acting in a TV series, Aussie audiences cannot seem to get enough.

“They are excited to see me and that’s the most you can hope for as a performer.

I get along well with the people here, and I enjoy the audiences but a big part of it is that there are people here who are excited to see the show and that makes it a real pleasure,” Barker told the Weekender.

Following last year’s successful ‘Organic’ tour, the adopted Aussie is bringing a brand new show to Panthers later this month, and Barker is calling ‘We Need to Talk’ his best work yet.

“I think my performance improves with time, I become a better writer. In this profession you like to think you improve as you get more experience and so I bring a little more to the table each year I hope,” he said.

As for the show, Barker says it’s a melting pot of topics skipping from subject to subject with the ultimate goal of giving audiences a mindful night of entertainment.

“It’s about a lot of different things. It’s

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scape the heat this summer and experience something cool for the whole family, Sydney Ice Theatre’s latest production ‘Mary Poppins on Ice’.

Running for one weekend only, be sure to book your tickets for either of the two matinee performances at 3pm on Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9.

Featuring a spectacular cast of over 50 skaters, Sydney Ice Theatre’s retelling of this classic story is jam-packed full of theatrical skating and fan favourite

songs such as ‘Supercal’, ‘Chim Chim Cheree’ and ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’.

Directed by Springwood local Linda Aubrecht, the show also features residents from Penrith and surrounding areas including Emily Feszczuk, Katie Hensley, Mel Hensley, Tylah Lew, Simone Vickery, Sylvia Quinlan, and Emily Imber as the show’s lead, Mary Poppins.

‘Mary Poppins on Ice’ will be showing at Penrith Ice Palace this weekend.

Tickets are $15 per person and $50 for a family of four with kids under the age of two free. To book, email sydneyicetheatresit@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the door via cash.

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mong the most popular events on the Sydney Olympic Park summer entertainment calendar, Movies by the Boulevard will return for its 18th year of free cinema under the stars during January 2019.

Held at the iconic Cathy Freeman Park on Olympic Boulevard, the 2019 series of free Movies by the Boulevard will be presented by Sydney Olympic Park Authority in partnership with City of Parramatta Council, and will operate from Wednesdays to Sundays, between January 12 and 27.

Features will commence screening at 8.30pm on all 12 nights. A quality selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase, or movie-goers can utilise the Uber Eats drop off zone to have their favourite meals delivered to Cathy Freeman Park from 6.00pm.

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Siriusly Fun Times are a solely Harry Potter event company run by huge Harry Potter nerds who know everything there is to know about the Wizarding World, and are dedicated to putting on great events based around the famous books and the adoring fans.

There will be an entertainment filled family-friendly afternoon lunch

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session, and an adults only Christmas dinner. The price of each ticket includes delicious Harry Potter style Christmas food and desserts, wizard themed activities, a take home gift, prizes for best dressed, and a lucky door prize.

Frothing butterbeer, pumpkin juice, and themed cocktails and mocktails will also be available to purchase on the day.

‘Yer a Wizard, Christmas Feast’ will be held at The Village in Penrith on Sunday December 16 from 12pm to 3pm, with an adults only (18 and over) Christmas dinner from 6pm to 9pm.

Tickets start at $59.11. To book or for more information about the event visit www.eventbrite.com.au.

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Attendees will also find a great range of cafés, bars and restaurants trading across Sydney Olympic Park.

Pre-movie activities will be on offer from 6.00pm on selected nights and people attending Movies by the Boulevard are welcome to bring packed picnics as well as cushions, rugs or low chairs to the event.

For more information about events at Sydney Olympic Park, visit sydneyolympicpark.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, December 7 Ciao, Compare: An Italian Christmas – Riverside Theatres, Parramatta From $39, 7.30pm 8839 3399 The Screaming Jets – O’Donoghues $45, 7pm 4735 5509 Glenn Skarrett – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4.30pm 4735 1100 Steppin Out – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 British India Tattersalls Penrith, 4744 2002 Friday, December 7, 8pm, $30

Powerhouse Dance: Future Tribe – Blacktown Workers Club From $35, 2pm 9830 0600 Think Baby Think – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Mary Poppins on Ice – Penrith Ice Palace $15, 3pm 4733 2611 Australian Fleetwood Mac Show – Panthers Penrith $32.35, 8pm 1300PANTHERS Tamika and Cameron – O’Donoghues Free entry, 6pm 4735 5509 Karaoke – Greygums Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4734 5555 Carols in the Park – Cranebrook Park Free entry, 6pm 4730 3434 Us Too – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 The Italian Tenors – Rooty Hill RSL $50, 8pm 9625 5500 Blackstar – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211

Sunday, December 9 Toys Alive Dance Concert – Panthers Penrith $32.40, 10am 1300PANTHERS Adam Van Eyk – O’Donoghues Free entry, 4pm 4735 5509 Tomkins Honky Tonk Band Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Santa’s Christmas Party – Panthers Penrith Free entry, 1pm 1300PANTHERS Penrith City Carols – Penrith Paceway Free entry, 6pm 4721 2375 Glenn Bidmead & Dave Wiikins – The Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 4pm 4545 0428 Sounds Of Them – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Christmas Lights Event – Krispy Kreme Penrith Free entry, 8pm 4789 2043

Saturday, December 8 Saturday Afternoon Jazz and Swing – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Carols on The Course – Emu Plains Sports Club Free entry, 5.30pm 4735 5300 House DJ – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Rough Stock Country Rock Show – The Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4545 0428

The Vallies Windsor RSL, 4587 6900 Friday, December 14, 8pm, from $15

Lenny Duff – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Rolling Stones Christmas Party – Hawkesbury Hotel From $15, 8.30pm 4545 0428 Kids Christmas Disco – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 5pm 9623 1211 Soundproofed – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 All Access 80s – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Sunday, December 16

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Cyclone Rose – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 4pm 4545 0428 Andy & The Cruisers – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mulgoa Valley High Tea – Mulgoa Valley Receptions From $25, 12pm 4773 8095 Community Christmas Carol Event – Penrith Salvation Army Free, 4pm 4733 1133 The Snow Ball – Llandilo Hall From $32, 4.30pm Whodunnit – EVAN Theatre $47.70, 6.30pm 1300PANTHERS The Radiators St Marys RSL, 9623 6555 Sunday, December 16, 9pm, from $10

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Score a free doughnut and enjoy the Christmas spirit What’s better than doughnuts? Free doughnuts! On Friday, December 7 from 8pm until midnight, Krispy Kreme Penrith drive-thru will be lighting up with a festive makeover in celebration of this year’s Krispymas season. Each customer will be treated to one free Original Glazed doughnut and a performance from the Penrith City Choir. Come on down and enjoy this great Christmas giveaway!

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Penrith Paceway’s annual Carols by Candelight event will be held this Sunday, December 9 at 6pm, ending with fireworks at 9pm.

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Ê Nick Cummins will return to TV for the first time since his ‘Bachelor’ stuff-up when he fronts a travel doco titled ‘Meanwhile in Australia with Nick Cummins’.

After exploring the far south of Australia in the first instalment, Cummins will now set his sights on Far North Queensland.

The one-hour special event program follows the “Honey Badger” on a road trip along the top end of Australia from the Whitsundays to Cape Tribulation. It premieres at 8.30pm this Sunday on Foxtel.

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Hosted by the very funny Steve Harvey, ‘Little Big Shots’ can be seen every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Ê The list of the highest paid hosts on TV has been released with Judy Sheindlin topping the list with US$147 million per year. Ellen comes in second with US$87.5 million, Dr Phil third with US$77.5 million, Ryan Seacrest fourth with US$74 million, and Steve Harvey fifth with US$44 million. Ê Network 10 has appointed Peter van Onselen as its network political editor.

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Ê SBS has confirmed airdates for its ‘Slow Summer’ marathon events to screen on Sunday nights in January.

These three-hour events will include two new Australian commissions, ‘The Indian Pacific’ and ‘The Kimberley Cruise’.

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At the movies...

Bigger and better CREED II +++ 2 hours, 10 mins CHLOE KAY RICHARDSON

It’s not often that a sequel surpasses its predecessor but ‘Creed II’ hits heavy, hard, and with a whole lot of heart.

The film, starring, co-written and produced by Sylvester Stallone in what will be his final round as Rocky Balboa, sees Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) take on Viktor Drago (Florian Muneanu) following a fatal fight between their fathers three decades earlier.

As the past comes calling the men must take control of their futures and decide what’s worth fighting for and what’s not.

In many ways ‘Creed II’ treads familiar ground but honours the Rocky/

Creed franchise with a poignant storyline, thrilling cinematography, and an exhilarating soundtrack.

Director Steven Caple Jr. shot the fight scenes beautifully, building pre, mid and post fight tension and emotion superbly. Each blow sends you reeling back in your seat, swearing you could almost feel the blood, sweat and tears.

This adrenaline boosting flick is a nostalgic throwback to all the Rocky films before it (notably ‘Rocky IV’) and sees Stallone go the distance with class. A great end to his long-running bout as Rocky Balboa, and another knock-out lead performance from Jordan. There’s something in ‘Creed II’ for everyone to enjoy.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

your horoscopes

With unique Uranus transiting through your sign have the courage and passion to be the authentic you (and let loved ones be themselves too). Be inspired by birthday great, anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else”. Coupled Rams – it’s time to connect with your lover on a much deeper level.

Singles – if you meet someone special, avoid frivolous superficialities.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Your ruling planet Venus is visiting your relationship zone, so a problem with a loved one should start to improve, as you see things from their point-of-view.

When it comes to your glorious goals for the future, don’t just talk about them.

Long-term plans require action to turn them into robust reality. The weekend stars highlight steady conversation and creative communication.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Geminis can easily become preoccupied and side-tracked by the busyness and minutiae of daily life. But the more you concentrate on the needs of others, the better the week will be. With no less than six planets stimulating your relationship zones, you’re in a romantic and flirtatious frame of mind. So it’s the perfect time to pamper your partner with lashings of love and extra TLC. Are you sick of being single? Sparks could fly with a Leo!

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Attached Crabs – this week’s Saturn aspect is perfect for cementing your commitment to your partner, while Venus helps you find extra romantic ways to show your affection. Singles – give superficial suitors a wide berth. Look for lasting love with a Scorpio or a Capricorn.

Don’t just talk about improving your fitness. Jump off the comfy couch and get physical in the great outdoors!

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SAGITTARIUS

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Monday is marvellous for making amends with a family member who you may have offended. If you eat some humble pie, then the relationship will head in a positive new direction. It’s also time to share pleasurable activities with a loved one. Whether it’s a movie, a concert, a delicious meal or stimulating conversation, make it a priority to have fun together. Resist the urge to pontificate about your opinions.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The Sun, Jupiter and Mercury all move through your sign this week, which activates your spontaneous Sagittarian side. But avoid overcommitting and promising more than you can deliver.

The weekend stars encourage you to tie up loose ends before you launch new projects. The more energy and focus you put into financial and business affairs, the more successful you’ll be. But you must do your homework before you proceed.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

This week – despite domestic dramas and ongoing shenanigans – home is definitely where the heart is. Family matters and DIY projects are favoured, as your ruler Mercury joins the Sun and Jupiter in your home zone. So do your best to keep the lines of communication wide open with relatives from near and far. Also, a troubled person is waiting to hear some sensible advice from the heart.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Avoid being a cynical, over-critical and over-committed Capricorn. You’ve got a lot on your plate but don’t struggle on alone. Family, friends and colleagues are happy to help – if you let them. When you pool your talents with like-minded souls, magical things will happen! Venus boosts your charisma on the weekend, so make the most of it and try and call in a few old favours.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With Mercury moving into your communication zone, you’re keen to enjoy plenty of stimulating conversations with interesting people. So it’s a wonderful week for flashes of inspiration as you fraternise with local, interstate or international friends. Putting off domestic duties might seem like a good idea but you’ll pay the price further down the track. Sunday’s positive Venus-Saturn link helps you sort out your priorities.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

The more creative you are at work, school or college, the better the week will be.

And the more you help others, the more connected you’ll feel. With Mercury moving into your networking zone, it’s also time to boost your social media profile by communicating with more family, friends, colleagues, clients and/ or customers from around the globe. You have the ability to influence people in positive ways.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Saturn and Pluto are visiting the area of your horoscope that rules the Internet, education and communication. So you could encounter problems with online trolls or other unpleasant people on social media. Don’t waste time worrying or retaliating! As birthday great Taylor Swift reminds us: “Haters gonna hate”. Just shake it off and get on with the business of living a passionate and positive life.

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Mercury joins the Sun and Jupiter in your career zone. So aim to be more curious, creative and enthusiastic at work. Sunday’s Venus/Saturn connection encourages you to have the confidence and discipline to turn your abstract ideas into a tangible form. But remember there’s a fine line between communicating your ideas with plenty of passion … and being completely misunderstood.

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Make insurance part of your goals for the new year We can’t ignore the need for insurance...

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Insurance and financial protection are never “party talk” and no one ever gets excited about a great insurance policy. It therefore, stands to reason that most of us rarely think about what insurance we have in place if any, and assess whether it is still appropriate.

When we are young, we like to think we are bullet-proof and things like life insurance and income protection are far from the top of our priority list – some of us just flat out think we don’t need insurance at all. I understand this thinking for sure, no one likes paying insurance premiums!

A colleague of mine has a great line to put this into perspective; he says “what would you say to a mate who bought a brand new car and didn’t take out insurance on it?... we’d all call them an idiot!”.

The financial consequences of being unable to work for six months or more are potentially far greater, yet only a small percentage of Australians have income protection insurance.

The amount of people financially exposed in Australia due to underinsurance is frightening. According to TAL 55 per cent of people acknowledge they are underinsured and the death or disablement of them or their partner would result in significant financial stress.

Australia has prided itself on the “she’ll be right” mantra, and this certainly runs true in personal insurance. We all acknowledge that unfortunately people pass away unexpectedly, and some suffer serious sickness or injury that prevents them from working for a period of time – we just never think it will be us. We can’t prevent these things from happening but we can protect ourselves and our family financially.

A good financial planner will be able to assess your situation and determine the types and level of cover you require based on your individual needs.

The main reasons why most of us don’t

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Podiatrists play a huge role in managing diabetes, but it’s also important for individuals to be vigilant...

Diabetes is a serious, complex condition where the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is elevated due to the body being unable to utilise it effectively.

The body either does not produce insulin (Type 1) or the body’s cells are resistant and do not respond to insulin (Type 2). Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the whole body including the feet, which is why we as podiatrists play a vital role in preventing diabetic-foot related complications.

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have insurance is apathy and the belief that it won’t happen to us, the other is the cost.

Many of us simply do not have the spare cashflow to pay the premiums and others would like to direct any spare cash to other things such as investments or reducing the mortgage. In this case, premiums funded by superannuation may be the answer. This does have some consequences that should be discussed with a financial advisor, but it is an option to make insurance possible.

Although not the sexiest part of achieving our financial goals, insurance plays an important role in financial planning.

How does Diabetes affect the feet?

With uncontrolled blood glucose levels, our nerve fibres are prone to becoming damaged which can develop into peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathy is the loss of feeling, or abnormal sensations in the feet which can include numbness, pins and needles, burning and tingling pain. When this occurs the protective sensations in your feet begin to diminish which means your feet may not receive a pain signal even if something is harming you.

Blood circulation may also be impaired. This occurs when the blood vessels narrow, decreasing the blood supply to the legs and feet. This can result in cramping or intermittent pain in the legs along with wounds that struggle to heal.

With the combination of peripheral neuropathy and reduced circulation there is increased risk of infection and delayed healing times. Consulting a podiatrist is vital in order to prevent these complications.

So how can a podiatrist help?

It is recommended that all people with diabetes have their feet assessed every six to 12 months.

Podiatrists are trained to perform diabetic foot assessments that assess blood flow and nerve function to determine your risk of diabetic foot complications. This form of assessment is completed through pulse palpation, Doppler Ultrasound and testing pressure sensitivity.

Podiatrists assist with general nail care and removal of corns and callus without the risk of infection. It is very important to visually inspect your feet daily for any cuts or abrasions.

In the unfortunate event that a diabetic foot ulceration develops, podiatrists are also able to assist with wound management.

Not just for safety: Swimming can be so much more!

Taking up swimming has plenty of benefits, including the possibility of sporting achievements...

Julie Fletcher Nepean Swim and Fitness julie@nepeanswim.com.au nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au and on Facebook

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Whilst most parents start their child’s swimming journey with safety as the top priority, for some children the swimming skills achieved will be just the start of their involvement with a sport that will see them develop a love for competitive swimming and go on to perform at an elite level. Whilst we have too many young athletes who have learnt to swim with us to mention all of their achievements, it is particularly gratifying to see three of our customers reach great heights this year!

All started with us as Water Babies, progressing through all levels of Learn to Swim, into our coaching program and swimming club. Recently these three athletes have all achieved their first National Qualifying times for Australian Championships to be swum in 2019.

Lucas Bentley (15) started lessons at five-and-a-half-months-old in our Water Babies program, and has not had a break from swimming since. In October this year Lucas achieved his national qualifying time to compete in the 5km event at the Australian Open Water Swimming Championships at Glenelg, SA in January.

Ryan Slaughter (14) started lessons at

High achievers: Lucas Bentley, Jordan Amies and Ryan Slaughter six-months-old, also in our Water Babies program. In October, Ryan achieved his national qualifying time to compete in the 200m Butterfly at The Australian Age Swimming Championships which will be held in Adelaide, SA in April.

Last weekend Ryan also achieved his National qualifying times for both the 100m and 200m freestyle events.

Representing the girls is Jordan Amies (14) who started in our Water Babies program at 20 months of age. Jordan has also recently qualified for The Australian Age Swimming Championships in the 200m Individual Medley and the 200m Backstroke.

If your child is thinking beyond safety to sport, why not join our swimming club? The sport of swimming provides our young swimmers with valuable life skills such as goal setting, discipline, friendship and belonging, teamwork, and

pets

As the weather heats up, the risk of heat stroke in pets rises. Heat stroke is a syndrome that occurs when an animal’s body temperature exceeds 40 degrees – this can cause problems with blood clotting and organ function. Heat stroke can result in shock, internal bleeding, organ failure and eventual death.

Cats and dogs are very different to humans because they cannot sweat from their skin. In humans, air circulating past sweaty skin cools the blood internally, so a person can still function on a 45 degree day. Dogs and cats only sweat through their foot pads, and with their bodies covered in fur, they cannot easily cool down.

Animals will pant, to try and cool their internal body temperature but this is not very effective in extreme weather conditions. Dog breeds with short noses have a reduced ability to cool themselves with panting. Small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs are also very susceptible to heat stroke, especially if kept in outdoor enclosures.

As with children, DO NOT leave pets in cars, even briefly, especially in the warmer months. The internal temperature of a car can rapidly reach extreme temperatures greater than 50 degrees.

the most obvious benefit, the ability to potentially save one’s own life, or others if difficulties are encountered in an aquatic environment.

Anyone can join a swimming club no matter what fitness or ability level they are currently at, and swim club night is a chance to have fun with friends and practise swimming competitively.

Swimming clubs provide the opportunity for individuals to swim recreationally, ie for fun and fitness, and for those who want to swim competitively to achieve their personal best!

If you would like to learn more about our swim club, visit www.nepeanaquaticcentreswimclub.com. Congratulations to all of our high achieving athletes representing their local area at Nationals next year, and we look forward to seeing your results! Until next week, stay safer and just keep swimming!

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Keep your pet cool during hot weather...

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Exercise heats a dog and they cannot cool well when the ambient temperature is warm. Never let a dog do strenuous exercise when the temperature is above 25 degrees. It is sensible to only exercise dogs early in the morning, or in the cool of evening during summer.

If extreme temperatures are predicted, then providing areas of shade or the cool of under the house will help. When temperatures greater than 40 degrees are predicted, leaving pets indoors with air conditioning is the best option.

If this is not possible, then you can provide a child’s wading pool or plastic shell (left in a shady area) with only a few centimetres of water for dogs to lie in. Freezing water filled plastic bottles and placing them at the bottom of pet beds can also help cool down resting pets.

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Staying active is important in your retirement years Retiring from work gives you time to focus on things you enjoy, such as staying active...

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People’s expectations of retirement have changed a lot in recent years. Gone are the days when the focus was on slowing down and having a well-earned rest.

Today, with increased wealth and better health, retirement is seen as a new and exciting stage of life, with the opportunity to enjoy new experiences.

This has given rise to the idea of an active retirement – not just physically active, but mentally too. And there is growing evidence that the more active you are, the more likely you are to be happy, healthy and maintain your independence.

You could build an enjoyable routine around a simple activity such as a morning walk. There are fantastic walking trails around the Nepean River and the Lakes. Or take up golf (did you know that there are 10 golf courses within 15 kilometres of Penrith?) or go for a bike ride with some friends.

Is there something you always wanted to learn but never got around to? This is your chance to do it, or take up a hobby or polish an old skill.

If you’re planning a trip overseas, why not learn some of the language first?

Big news for your big retirement Stage 1 at The Royce has almost sold out, but don’t worry our new release of Stage 2 will give you another opportunity. There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments with an exceptional level of finish, available from just $590,000. So think big and reserve yours now.

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We haven’t even touched on arts and crafts and hundreds of other things. The secret is to do things you find stimulating and enjoyable – after all, you’re doing this for you!

The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors, please consult your own legal or financial advisors before making any decisions.

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Another activity many retired people find both stimulating and rewarding is volunteering. You may have skills that a community group or organisation would really value – getting involved with their committees could also help you make the transition from work into retirement.

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Solar Man is our true superhero!

The Solar Man Australia team are superheroes who are trained and ready to help you move towards a greener and healthier life.

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Solar Man is the new brand name of Hook-Up Electrical Services.

Locally based and established in 2003, they have been serving the Nepean and Sydney area for years. The team specialises in providing the solar power systems that local homes and businesses need in order to become more energy self-sufficient and more sustainable. For years they have sourced only the very best materials and modern, state-of-the-art equipment to guarantee a superior level of workmanship and service to all customers.

Every team member has been subject to a rigorous recruitment protocol and training system to guarantee that absolutely every job they do will be conducted to the highest possible standard. Solar Man offers a wide array of products that suit every budget. Call them today on 1300 338 804.

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GWS Giants players mixing with students from Kurrambee School on Tuesday. Photos: Melinda Jane

Students love footy stars NATHAN TAYLOR

tar players from the Greater Western Sydney Giants put smiles on dozens of local kids’ faces on Tuesday afternoon when they visited Kurrambee School in Werrington for a footy clinic.

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I said yes straight away. This is now our second clinic with the boys and it’s awesome,” she said.

“The players are amazing with the kids, a lot of our students are hard not to engage with because they are so happy and social.

“They just get in, help the kids and get photos.”

More than 50 students took part in Tuesday’s clinic at Werrington, which also visited kids in the Blue Mountains and Cranebrook later that day.

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special needs and disabled children.

Giants players and students mingled for one-hour, participating in a range of footy-related activities as well as shooting hoops on the school’s basketball court.

Huge AFL fan and Deputy Principal, Kim Waters, said she jumped at the chance to have the Giants visit Kurrambee School.

“I’ve been here 18 years and we’ve had soccer and cricket players visit in the past but never AFL. When we got approached to have the Giants here,

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“It’s amazing that big name players come to our school,” she said.

“The kids love it because the clinics are really structured and they provide activities with short and sharp instructions that they can understand.

“At Kurrambee, we try and provide experiences that our students’ siblings have and it’s just amazing to have some big names from GWS come to our little school in western Sydney.”

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James Fisher-Harris has secured his future with the Panthers

Members of the Nepean District Athletics Club. Photo: Melinda Jane

enrith have fended off a huge offer from Canterbury and have re-signed rampaging forward James Fisher-Harris.

The new deal means the 22-year-old Kiwi international will remain with the club until at least the end of the 2022 season.

“I’m really excited and grateful for the club to give me this opportunity,” FisherHarris said.

“It’s surreal when I think about where I’ve come from and where I am today.

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“Penrith has become my second home.

My family loves living here and all my mates are here too.

“It’s crazy how much talent we have at the club.”

The Weekender understands the Bulldogs made a huge play for Fisher-Harris, but the Panthers got their man in the end.

“James has come through the Panthers development system to now be an integral part of our NRL team,” Panthers boss Phil Gould said.

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f you ever feel like reliving your youth or just have that competitive urge burning inside of you, Nepean District Athletics Club will be hosting a Masters Gala Day next weekend for people over 30.

To be held at Blair Oval in St Marys on Sunday, December 16 at 8am, the Gala Day will be a chance for locals to meet other Masters athletes and try new events in a non-competitive environment.

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It’s hoped the Gala Day, which is strictly for people 30 and above, will help attract new competitors to the sport.

“A lot of people don’t realise Masters athletics exists, so we thought we’d put on a Gala Day to get people together and encourage them to take up the sport,” long time club member, Bianca Keehn said.

“We have two sprints planned as well as some middle distance events, jumps, throws and a race walk.

“We’ll also have some Masters members on hand to provide some information.”

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Cheers to great success Get Excited: Local dance and cheer school wins big at Nationals event NATHAN TAYLOR

he team from Excite Dance and Cheer have pulled off their best performance yet, crowned champions in 13 categories at last month’s Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) Nationals on the Gold Coast.

The South Penrith-based studio sent a whopping 83 members to Australia’s largest cheerleading competition, which included junior, youth, senior and stunt teams.

For an incredible four consecutive years, juniors from Excite Dance and Cheer were crowned Grand Champions, while their senior team was bestowed the same honour for the very first time.

The studio were also crowned Pinnacle Champions in Level 1 Junior, Level 2 Senior and Level 3 Senior.

Excite Dance and Cheer Owner and Principal Teacher, Kerry Richardson, said overall it was their best result ever.

“We took Level 1 and 2 Grand Champions and we took Level 1, 2 and 3 for Pinnacle – we had four teams competing in Pinnacle and only one team didn’t get it,” she said.

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Dancers from Excite Dance and Cheer had a successful visit to the Gold Coast last month “We were all really happy and never dreamed of doing this well… everyone went home on a high.”

While collecting spectacular banners and trophies is amazing, the most memorable

feat of the whole weekend for Richardson was a near perfect score for her Level 2 Senior team, which placed first.

“Our Level 2 Senior team recorded 39.9 points out of 40 – that really will be my

most memorable moment I’ll ever take away,” Richardson said.

“The team hit zero, which meant they had no deductions, legalities or falls.”

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Wanderers hit rock bottom with horror 4-0 loss to Victory NATHAN TAYLOR

n his first major blow-up since taking charge of the side, Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has admitted he blasted his team at half-time after being down 3-0 to Melbourne Victory last Saturday.

With the Wanderers languishing at the tail-end of the A-League ladder with just one win to their name after six rounds, the former German international said his side feared last season’s Champions as soon as they hit the pitch. “[The fear set in] after just one minute…

I know my team, I know them,” Babbel admitted.

“In the first half we were non-existent on the pitch, we lost every challenge and we had too much fear for them – it was like a rabbit in front of a snake.

“The second half was a bit better but even then it wasn’t really good. It’s sad because we had a good game plan. Today it was men against boys and it wasn’t good from our side.”

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Wanderers coach Markus Babbel is unhappy with his side. Photo: Melinda Jane the 4-0 win, with Keisuke Honda, Raul Baena and Kosta Barbarouses all getting goals in the opening half. Melbourne’s Terry Antonis put the cherry on the top with a goal of his own late in the second half.

Babbel will hope his troops turn things around quickly because they face a Central Coast Mariners side tonight at Spotless Stadium also pushing to get off the bottom of the ladder. The Mariners are winless after six starts.

“I actually haven’t spent a full day with him while he’s been my coach, so it’s good to get away from that so we’re not in each other’s ear all the time,” he said.

“Mum and Dad still live up the road, so I still see them a lot.”

And while Cleary’s teammates, like Reagan Campbell-Gillard, have already started with the ‘Dad jokes’, the champion NSW Blues half said the players have warmed to his father rather quickly due to pre-existing relationships.

“They are all sweet… most of them worked with Dad before anyway, so it was lucky in that aspect. I think that was one of the reasons why Dad took the job here again,” Cleary said.

“Hopefully no one talks smack behind his back to me – it would be quite awkward if that happened,” he joked.

After making his Origin debut midway through last season, Cleary had a very taxing 2018 which included two months on the sideline dealing with injury.

Cleary recently underwent an ankle reconstruction.

“I’m looking to be back to full training after Christmas. Hopefully I get the moonboot off next week and I can start doing the AlterG and running again,” he said.

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Sharing her knowledge St Marys martial arts instructor attracts huge attention in India NATHAN TAYLOR

t Marys-based instructor Cheryl Lynch-Gardner led a team of four to teach martial arts and self-defence in India recently.

Along with Lynch-Gardner, who was the Chief Instructor on the trip, the team included black belts and fellow locals Sue Soury, Dayne Souter and Steve Saville.

The two-week tour of intense seminars began in the southern state of Kerala before shifting north to the Jammu area for even more seminars.

The seminars were very well-attended, with a whopping 1200 students showing up to one location alone. Some seminars were even televised and featured in local newspapers.

Speaking with the Weekender, LynchGardner said she visits a new part of India every couple of years to meet and teach local men, women and kids.

“We have people over there that study our martial art, Budo Ryo Kemp, that set up everything for us before we arrive,” she said.

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A local martial arts group visited India recently to teach locals self-defence students, we also teach women selfdefence. It’s for anybody that wants to learn.”

The Budo Ryo Kemp style of martial arts isn’t new to India, with the discipline taught in many schools over there.

Lynch-Gardner said her trips to teach martial arts to Indians spawned following an infamous gang rape in the country’s capital, Delhi, a number of years ago.

“Years ago there was a terrible gang rape in Delhi that made international

headlines. Following that the Red Brigade Trust was formed, who were a group of women sick of being treated badly, teaching self-defence.

“Someone saw a show about it on the ABC and rang me to see if I’d be interested in heading over to help them out. We ended up being the first foreigners to get involved and they are still going strong over there to this day.”

Lynch-Gardner said she offers all her classes for free, with a massive 3000 people taking advantage of her seminars on her latest trip.

The St Marys resident said it’s always an “amazing” experience and the locals are very grateful to learn new skills and experiences.

“I’ve been to places up in the mountains hidden away where tourists don’t usually go, and people will walk up to you in the street and shake your hand and say ‘thank you’ for coming here,” she said.

“It’s awesome, incredible and they are so appreciative of everything we do.”

Lynch-Gardner and her team hope to return to India again for more teaching seminars in 2020.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith have posted an incredible score on Day 1 of their Round 7 clash against Sutherland in the NSW Premier Cricket competition. Playing in a Two-Day match at Howell Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat first. Penrith put on a strong batting display before being dismissed for 316.

Young gun Tyran Liddiard was best with the bat scoring 95. When Sutherland hit the crease later that afternoon, they managed 0/20 before stumps.

Suspended Aussie cricket captain Steve Smith will likely hit the crease this Saturday when play resumes at Howell Oval from 10.30am.

GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks Colts team have been eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the West Sydney Pirates 32-18 last Saturday afternoon.

The match, played at Doug Rennie Field in Kingswood, featured a decent crowd for the first week of the playoffs but unfortunately the home side weren’t strong enough to advance to week two.

BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade team were back to their old ways against the Canterbury Vikings in Round 10 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. In the mid-week game, Penrith’s match against the Vikings was washed out, while in last Sunday’s match they were beaten 10-7.

The Panthers will battle Manly in Round 11.

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W-LEAGUE: Melbourne Victory have blasted their way to outright first on the ladder after a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers at

Latrobe City Stadium. First half goals to Natasha Dowie and Christine Nairn got the ball rolling, before a Kylie Ledbrook screamer from outside the box gave Victory fans an anxious final 20 minutes. The winless Wanderers will face Canberra United tonight at Spotless Stadium.

Y-LEAGUE: The Western Sydney Wanderers got back to their winning ways in the Y-League last Sunday morning, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in a hard-fought Derby contest. Marley Peterson’s first half penalty was enough to separate the sides with the Wanderers defending bravely to see off a late onslaught from Sydney FC. The third-placed Wanderers will take on the Newcastle Jets this Saturday at Valentine Sports Park.

GOLF: Leonay Golf Club held its Presentation Night late last month, acknowledging the outstanding performances of members during the calendar year. Long-hitting David Moore had been in impressive form during 2018, particularly during the second half of the year and played outstandingly during the Club Championships to finish as Club Champion. Andrew Moore finished the year as runner-up. Jarrod Fil won the Joe Harsham Trophy for best nett score over all grades.

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anthers halfback Nathan Cleary has admitted it was “weird” hearing his father, Ivan, address his teammates for the first time, but has since gotten used to the fact that his Dad is now in charge.

Speaking publicly for the first time since his father landed Penrith’s head coaching role in October, Cleary said after a turbulent three months – where his younger siblings were getting bullied at school – he was glad it was business as usual again.

“Some of the headlines were ridiculous… one article said Dad was ‘unAustralian’ for doing what he did (leaving the Tigers),” he said.

“It was kind of tough at the time, more so for my Mum and little siblings because the Cleary name was getting put in a dish pit constantly, but Dad and I are used to it.

“My little brother and sister were copping flack about it at school and Mum was reading all this stuff on social media, but we came together as a family and sorted it out.”

The day before Panthers pre-season training began last month, Cleary moved out of his parents’ Leonay home and into his own pad nearby.

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Nathan Cleary chats with the media on Wednesday. Photo: Melinda Jane

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