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Our fabulous five Dedicated local residents honoured as part of Australia Day celebrations DALE DRINKWATER

Tree removal angers local business owners p.10

Emus rescue mission p.52 CAPTAIN MATT Shock move: Moylan to lead Panthers in 2016 Back page

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ive outstanding Penrith locals received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on Tuesday as part of the Australia Day 2016 Honours List.

John Farragher, Christopher Holden, Norma Thorburn, David Trist and Rodney Watson were five of 604 award recipients across Australia, recognised for outstanding contributions.

Penrith’s local award winners have made diverse yet equally important contributions to our community.

John Farragher OAM was Penrith’s 2007 Citizen of the Year, and is most recognised for his significant service to rugby league and Penrith over the last 40 years.

Mr Farragher suffered a severe spinal injury at 21 that left him a quadriplegic, and has since worked at Panthers Leagues Club where he is still undeniably one of the area’s most popular characters.

“It’s very humbling, and I feel a little embarrassed as there seems to be a lot more deserving people in the community,” he said.

“But it’s nice, as there’s a lot of people who have been in my life past and present that I can share this award with.”

South Penrith resident Christopher Holden OAM has been a Rotary Club member for 47 years, and a dedicated volunteer in the community.

Mr Holden was involved in the establishment of Hope Cottage at the Nepean Hospital, and was on the Board of the Nepean Medical Research Foundation for 10 years.

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David Trist, John Farragher, Norma Thorburn, Rodney Watson and Chris Holden. Photo: Megan Dunn

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Council plans ‘Mondo’ overhaul New vibrant space in the heart of the Penrith CBD to be completed by middle of 2016 DALE DRINKWATER

he ‘Mondo’ will soon provide shoppers, workers, performers and local government staff a place to sit in the shade outdoors and eat their lunch.

Strategically located between Westfield Penrith, Penrith Library, Penrith Council and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, the high traffic pedestrian area sees thousands of people walk through the space each week.

However, Penrith Council said they want to create a place where people want to stop and enjoy their surroundings, rather than just walk through.

Already a popular hang out spot for youth on a Thursday night, Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said the Mondo will be a modern space for everyone to meet with friends and family.

“The new Mondo will contain a series of spaces for you to stop, rest or meet with others,” she said.

“It’s all part of Council’s vision to make our City Centres more vibrant, lively and attract investment while offering spaces for people to stop and enjoy being outside.

It’s right in the heart of our city.”

The upgrade aims to improve the amen-

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ity of the area, particularly during winter when the existing shaded grass surface turns to dust.

Works will be completed by June this year, transforming the fairly standard grassed area into a more inviting, attractive space, complete with shade and seating.

“There will be a diversity of custom designed seating arranged for people who want to sit alone or meet in small groups and ‘umbrellas’ as well as more trees to provide shade to help beat the heat on hotter days,” Ms McKeown said.

“This work, combined with new paving, more lighting and artificial turf will make the space look vibrant all year round.”

In line with Council’s sustainability goals, many of the features will be made with recycled products including low garden beds to help cool the area and channelling water for tree irrigation.

A future water sculpture is also included in the Final Concept Plan, fitting into the corner of Westfield and its car park.

Council acknowledges pedestrian access may be affected during construction and said every effort will be made to minimise disruptions.

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Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown at the current grassed ‘Mondo’. Inset: The new look

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Marcus Cornish A better future

know this is a hard thing to do, but just for a minute or two, put yourself in Tony Abbott’s shoes.

Do you retire from politics at age 58, put your feet up and enjoy the perks that come to ex-Prime Ministers?

Of course you’ll be widely criticised, with people claiming you’re taking the taxpayer for a ride with the staff, offices, airfares and the like that you’re afforded as a former Prime Minister.

The other option you’ve got is to stay in politics, recontest your seat at the next election and follow your belief that you’ve still got something to offer.

Of course you’ll be widely criticised for this too, with people claiming you’re just power hungry and you’re looking to reclaim the top job in some sort of revenge power play against Malcolm Turnbull.

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

Let’s be honest here, most of us would choose the first option. The opportunity to relax, travel, spend time with family and stay out of the public spotlight.

That’s why I’m surprised that there’s actually been a fair bit of criticism surrounding Mr Abbott’s decision to stay on and contest the seat of Warringah at the Federal Election later this year.

Good on the bloke.

Would we really prefer that Mr Abbott took the same route as Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, who both took their bat and ball and went home – refusing to stay on to represent their local communities after the leadership of the country was torn away from them?

Tony Abbott is no Kevin Rudd.

I’d be stunned if there’s a legitimate plan involving Mr Abbott thinking he could regain the leadership.

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“Tony Abbott still believes he has something to offer and his decision to stay on is a good one”

It’s a media beat-up.

When Mr Rudd was stabbed in the back

by Ms Gillard, it was the result of significant issues internally within Labor.

Ms Gillard never recovered from the move (orchestrated in a large part by Bill Shorten, by the way) and the public still had time for Mr Rudd when he eventually regained the leadership.

In the case of Mr Abbott, he was so on the nose with the Australian public that most believe Malcolm Turnbull did the country a favour.

I’m still not a fan of how it happened, but there would simply be no appetite for a return of Mr Abbott as leader. That ship has well and truly sailed.

Mr Abbott still believes he has something to offer and his decision to stay on, albeit as a backbencher, is a good one.

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Batty deserves plenty of praise We have a new Australian of the Year in David Morrison but the week shouldn’t pass without us recognising the remarkable work of Rosie Batty, who was given the prestigious title in 2015.

Nobody – including governments – has done more to raise awareness of domestic violence and the need for action than Rosie Batty.

Ms Batty is a tremendous example of somebody who really took the bull by the horns after being given the Australian of the Year honour, using it to ramp up the fight against this true national crisis.

Too often the Australian of the Year honour has gone to celebrities or those who, in my view, have enough vehicles to spread their messages and don’t need a vanity gong thrown in.

Thankfully it seems the states have got the message and have started to nominate people who can actually make a difference as a result of receiving the honour.

When it comes to Rosie Batty, we can only be grateful to her for getting everyone talking about tackling domestic violence and for putting the issue on the national agenda.

Let’s hope it stays there.

Can’t we just be happy?

I don’t know about you but I’m sick of people using Australia Day as a chance to bash up this great country we live in.

January 26 should not become national whine and moan day every year.

What a sad little world you must live in if all you want to do on Australia Day is bag the joint.

Just for a little while, try to be happy and grateful that you live here.

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More local jobs to go as office closes Exclusive: Trustee and Guardian services dumped from Penrith

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obs will be lost and access to services will go online, as Penrith’s local Trustee and Guardian services confirm their closure.

The Weekender understands four of the nine staff members at the Station Street office will be made redundant, and current services will be moved to Parramatta.

Jennifer Black, NSW Trustee and Guardian’s Communications Manager, said the changes to NSW Trustee and Guardian services are essential for two reasons.

“The current operating model limits our ability to meet the needs of our clients in a responsive and timely manner,” she said.

“If the changes are not made, the organisation will not be able to continue to deliver services as they stand today, nor meet the increase in demand from an ageing population.”

Under the new model, Penrith residents will only be able to access the service online, over the phone or by attending specially organised days planned in the area.

“We currently offer several hundred outreach events each year at our Plan Ahead Days or community education

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SMITH STREET AUTO CENTRE talks, held in local venues such as libraries or community centres,” she said.

“The public can book in advance to attend a Plan Ahead Day to make their will, power of attorney or enduring guardianship. This service will continue and expand in all areas of NSW.” While more services will be available online, there are concerns for residents, especially the elderly, who do not have

Internet access and cannot drive or catch public transport to Parramatta.

“Improving our online facilities is not at the expense of personal service – it is an additional benefit,” Ms Black said.

The NSW Trustee and Guardian has not confirmed a specific date for closure, but said between the next six to nine months.

The Service NSW office in High Street will also be able to help locals.

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The Penrith branch of NSW Trustee and Guardian is closing down. Photo: Megan Dunn

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Penrith: Man charged for offering to wash windscreens

Penrith: Creep facing charges over multiple incidents

A man was charged with an unusual offence last week after he was allegedly offering to wash people’s car windscreens.

The 46-year-old, from Strathfield, was charged with ‘pedestrian stand on road and wash or offer to wash windscreen’ after being arrested by police at about 6.30pm last Saturday, January 23.

Police were given the information by a motorist who saw the man near the corner of Castlereagh Road and the Great Western Highway in Penrith.

He was granted bail and is due to appear in Penrith Local Court on February 29.

The maximum penalty for the offence is a $2000 fine.

Despite being a common occurrence, the activity is illegal.

A man was charged with an array of offences after it was reported to police that he was allegedly assaulting a young woman.

At about 2.50pm on Tuesday, January 19, the 28-year-old man was sitting next to a 21-year-old woman in a doctor’s surgery in Penrith when he allegedly started telling her she looked beautiful and placed his hand on her knee.

The woman was wearing her work uniform at the time prompting the man to go down to her workplace on at least two occasions in the next few days to get her number.

Police were called to the workplace in Penrith on Friday, January 22, but eventually found the man at St George Bank in the Penrith CBD, prompting police to arrest him on the fact he was breaching his conditions of bail. While in custody, the man allegedly exposed himself to a female officer.

He is facing numerous charges.

Emu Plains: Motorcycle rider seriously hurt in crash A 29-year-old man is lucky to be alive after he crashed into a retaining wall while riding his motorcycle this week.

Just after 10pm on Monday, January 25, the man crashed into the retaining wall on Jamieson Street, Emu Plains.

He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital where he underwent surgery.

He remained in a serious but stable condition on Tuesday.

Police from Penrith Local Area Command are investigating the full circumstances surrounding the incident and are requesting any witnesses to come forward.

Penrith: Woman to front court after threatening officer A female officer was threatened with a large bread knife while she was attending a call out about an alleged break and enter.

Police attended a unit block on Thornton Drive in Penrith just after 11.55pm on Sunday, January 24.

A 38-year-old woman, who initially made the call to police, approached the female officer while she was inspecting the property and produced a bread knife.

No injuries were reported and the woman was charged with ‘assault police officer’.

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Group Homes have a true family feel Exclusive: New homes in Emu Plains give disabled residents a sense of independence and family DALE DRINKWATER

inister for Disability Services John Ajaka visited Group Homes in Emu Plains on Wednesday to see how residents have settled in since moving in exactly six months ago.

Moving from Large Residential Centres into one of the state’s newest Group Homes has increased their level of care, and given them a new found sense of home and independence.

Mr Ajaka said the two specially designed buildings fit into the neighbourhood discreetly but provide high levels of care and comfort.

“The buildings fit into the community, but at the same time are all inclusive and provide easy access to residents,” he said.

“They have very wide hallways, wide doors and are already built with reinforcement beams to support a winch in every bedroom, and even in the bathrooms.”

The homes in Emu Plains cost $1.6 million, and a further 19 in western Sydney and 69 statewide are being built to help change the lives of residents and their families.

Each resident has their own bedroom they and their family can decorate, have

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had individual bank accounts opened, and families have a say in the day to day activities for their family member.

Mr Ajaka said this choice by individuals and their families ties into the concept of the new National Disability Insurance Scheme.

“As individuals receive individualised funding, it allows them to bring more home into their own bank accounts and have their own individualised lives,” he said.

“That’s something that could not have happened at a Large Residential Centre.”

Maureen Schenau’s brother Billy moved into the Group Home from a Large Residential Centre in Rydalmere, and said he is now closer to family who can visit him more.

“I speak on behalf of our mum who just turned 90, and she thinks it’s absolutely beautiful and fantastic for Billy here, he is a part of a family,” she said.

Jane Penfold, the Group Homes’ Residential Unit Nurse Manager said nurses at the home encourage active support of residents, like holding the pegs while hanging out their clothes.

“One resident has progressed far enough that he hands the pegs to us and once we finish he throws them on the ground.”

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NEWS CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: 4732 7777 F: 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

Celebrate World Wetlands Day in style with a light breakfast and bird song by the Nepean River, Penrith’s most important waterway.

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Saturday 27 February and Saturday 5 March at 8am

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Sturdy shoes, a hat and sun screen, water and binoculars.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: 4732 8055 or mitchell.nobbs@penrith.city places are limited.

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Heritage Drive takes you on a journey through time Penrith is a City with a rich and colourful history. Visitors can see, learn about and experience this for themselves as they travel along the Penrith Heritage Drive in the comfort of their car.

The Penrith Heritage Drive is approximately 50km in length and takes in some of the oldest buildings, structures and locations in St Marys, Penrith, Castlereagh, Emu Plains and Mulgoa.

There are 27 sites to visit, some are well-known such as the Victoria Bridge, but others including Mamre House are hidden historical gems.

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Mondo gets a makeover

Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735

The popular Mondo space will be transformed into a more inviting, attractive space.

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Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

The high traffic pedestrian area is strategically located between Westfield Penrith, Penrith Library and the Council Chambers and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

Graffiti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182 Children’s Services: 4732 7844 Rates: 4732 7676 Development Services: 4732 7991

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 8 February 2016 – 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting) 15 February 2016 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

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Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown, said the Mondo would now be a more contemporary cosmopolitan space to meet friends and family with better seating, shade and lighting.

Works start later this month and are scheduled for completion in June 2016.

Pedestrian access may be affected during construction works and every effort will be made to minimise any disruptions.

More information: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/mondo or call 4732 7777.

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Names

Penrith City Council by 29 February 2016. For further information please contact Mrs Cindye Russell on 4732 7617.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following development applications have been received

by Council: s Blue Sox Developments Pty Ltd

DA16/0053

Lot 12 Water Gum Drive, Jordan Springs Construction of a residential flat building development with 35 x residential apartments and associated car parking, landscaping and drainage works

Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Roads Regulation 2008, notice is hereby given that an application has been received for the naming of the following roads.

NAME Xavier Crescent Emmaus Road Bethany Circuit Nagle Street Agnes Way Delany Circuit Cerdon Place

Written submissions on the proposed name/s may be made to

LOCATION Jordan Springs Jordan Springs Jordan Springs Jordan Springs Jordan Springs Jordan Springs Jordan Springs

Contact: Donna Clarke on 4732 7991 Closing Date: 15 February 2016 s Blue Sox Developments Pty Ltd

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1 Caribbean Promenade, Jordan Springs Construction of a mixed-use development with 23 x residential apartments, restaurants and associated car parking, landscaping and drainage works Contact: Belinda Borg on 4732 7505 Closing Date: 15 February 2016

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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Approved Development Applications s Pretech Pty Ltd

DA15/0715

Lot D DP 29892, (No. 17) Cronin Street, Penrith Demolition of existing structures and construction 5 x 2-bedroom town houses (In-Fill Affordable Housing) with associated car parking, landscaping and drainage works under the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 s Property Innovations Group

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Lot 19 DP 2264, (Nos. 13–20) Gibson Avenue, Werrington Demolition of existing structures, vegetation removal and construction of 7 x town houses (multi-unit housing) and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works s N F Billyard Pty Ltd

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Lot 154 DP 16330, Lot 155 DP 16330, (No. 71) Adelaide Street, Oxley Park Demolition of existing structures, tree removal and construction of 12 units (multi-unit housing) with associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works under the Provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009

NOMINATED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council. s FDC Construction & Fitout Pty Ltd

Humbled by honours for doing community work that they love “You never do anything like this expecting recognition, you just do it for the pleasure of helping other people,” he said.

“It was only through joining Rotary you realise the pleasure in helping other people and that started it – all the other activities I did stem from my association with Rotary.”

St Marys resident, Norma Thorburn OAM, is a passionate St Marys history buff, and has received notable community awards including Penrith’s Citizen of the Year in 2005.

“You get involved in things that you’re interested in, and when people start giving you an award for it, the only thing you can take from it is that people think the job you did is OK,” she said.

Another St Marys resident, 90-year-old David Trist OAM, has been in the Nepean Legacy since 1960, and was awarded 2003 Penrith Senior Citizen of the Year.

“Now after 55 years I’m on the reserve list of legacies. But I’m only 90, when I’m 100 I’ll probably retire,” he said.

“I came here just after World War II in 1947, a lot has happened since then. I’m certainly very pleased I’ve been able to help the widows and children of the ex-services.”

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OAM recipient John Farragher spent decades contributing to the local sporting landscape through the Penrith District Netball Association and Penrith Valley Sports Foundation.

“To provide an opportunity for people to get out of houses and play sport, and live a happy and healthy lifestyle is a great achievement,” he said.

“It’s such an incredible feeling that someone has nominated you in the community for work that you love doing.”

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The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Office of Water under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000.

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 29 January 2016 to 12 February 2016.

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 specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA15/0843.

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.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Mathew Rawson on 4732 7522.

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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Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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Tree removal cuts deep for St Marys businesses DALE DRINKWATER

usinesses and customers in Queen Street, St Marys, are all hot and bothered after trees were cut down along the street.

One side of the street in St Marys’ town centre had a third of its fully grown trees removed last Wednesday, with the rest of the trees seemingly marked for future removal.

Brenden Brown from A Step Ahead Podiatry in Phillip Street, St Marys, was furious to arrive in Queen Street to see just the stumps of trees remaining, leaving the concrete and bitumen in direct sunlight.

“Yesterday I saw shoppers had all flocked to the other side of the road where there were trees. Without exaggeration, it was 10 degrees hotter where there were no trees,” he said.

“Plus, the trees that are still there are tagged with yellow tape to be cut down, that will be every single tree in Queen Street gone then.”

Mr Brown said while he admires much of the work Penrith Council has done in the area, he is worried for the future of businesses in Queen Street.

“As you know this is a heat bowl, in summer we reach over 40 degrees dozens

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of days a year. Shoppers are flooding to areas that are cooler,” he said.

“We have beautiful 20-plus-year-old trees, why are we tearing them down to replace them with saplings that are going to take another 30 years to provide the shade we have now?

“St Marys needs to have things going for it, and those trees were one of them.”

A Council spokesperson said there were risks associated with having a mono-culture of the existing trees, and confirmed all of the trees will be fully replaced.

“Almost all of the Plane Trees currently are stressed by diseases,” he said.

“All the trees are being replaced and there will be three main species of trees which will be more suitable and slightly smaller growing species.”

St Marys Town Centre is getting a $6.7 million upgrade replacing footpaths, lighting and trees.

St Marys Town Centre Manager, Paulette Adams, said it will be fantastic once completed.

“Upgrading the Town Centre to make it a safe and inviting place to visit will attract people to area, as well as potential new businesses looking to make their mark in a modern and fresh environment,” Ms Adams said.

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Family grateful for huge support

Warning over fake collectors Concerns raised about charity collectors in the Penrith CBD

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enior Constable Luke Warburton has a long road to recovery ahead after the double shooting at Nepean Hospital earlier this month.

Sandra Warburton, Senior Constable Warburton’s wife, addressed the media last Friday to not only thank the community for their generosity, but to also provide an update on her husband’s condition after he was shot in the leg during a scuffle with a patient at the hospital.

“As you know Luke required several life saving blood transfusions,” Mrs Warburton said.

“We are incredibly grateful that his condition is improving and the children and I can’t wait to have him home.

“He still has a long journey of recovery ahead and it will be challenging for the whole family.”

Mrs Warburton, who has three young children with her husband, said the incident was terrifying and unexpected.

“It was a terrifying thing to receive that phone call – it was just really surreal because you never think it will happen,” she said.

“While I know every time that he leaves for work that he could be injured when helping someone else, I never thought it would really happen.”

The family have received an enormous amount of support.

“A big thank you to the NSW Police and the Association for their well wishes over the past week,” she said.

“The most incredible part of this has been the support Luke and our family have received from the community.”

Senior Constable Warburton also received a surprise visit from 2GB’s Ray Hadley earlier this week.

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ocals are being urged to be cautious when it comes to donating to charities after a spate of incidents involving alleged fraudulent collectors.

It’s understood a number of businesses along High Street in Penrith have been asked by collectors to donate money to help children with Autism, and there’s fears the collectors may not be legitimate.

General Manager of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kerrie Reeder, said it’s a big worry.

“A few businesses have told me they have been approached by these collectors,” she said.

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money is going to ensure they are doing it the right way.”

Ms Reeder said she has been told the collectors have been around in the last few weeks and appear to be approaching areas where there are large groups of people.

Tamara Van Antwerpen, General Manager at the Luke Priddis Foundation in Penrith, which works to help children with Autism, expressed her concern about the issue.

“It’s very disturbing if this is true, especially because we are currently developing a premises in High Street to move into this year,” she said.

“While I don’t think this will affect us directly, the last thing anyone needs is something inappropriate going around.

“Unfortunately, it is a part of our society and can affect all charities.”

The Luke Priddis Foundation doesn’t have on-the-ground collectors, but instead works closely with the families they are helping and run large events.

Ms Van Antwerpen said it’s important for locals to recognise a registered charity, especially one that collects donations.

CEO of the Penrith CBD Corporation, Gai Hawthorn, said there a number of ways you can tell if a collector is registered.

“Always asking for identification is important as a registered collector will carry a card, and if they have been given permission by Penrith Council there will be a permit listed with Council,” Ms Hawthorn said.

For more information and for ways of confirming a collector is from a registered charity, you can visit www.fairtrading. nsw.gov.au/ftw/Cooperatives_and_associations/Charitable_fundraising.page.

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Hard working Willmo our top citizen Local business and community champion honoured with major Penrith City Council award DALE DRINKWATER

hen it comes to Penrith, nobody is more passionate than Wayne Willmington.

That was recognised last week when ‘Willmo’ was named our Citizen of the Year at a formal dinner at Penrith’s Civic Centre.

Born in Penrith Hospital in 1959, Mr Willmington has lived in Luddenham his whole life after his family first moved there in 1850.

Mr Willmington received Youth Citizen of the Year in 1984, but as possibly the only person in Penrith to have received both awards, he remains modest.

“I am overwhelmed, Penrith has so many great people and to think that I have been put on a pedestal is very humbling,” he said.

“I was told it was because of my longterm community and business involvement.”

From charity to community and to business, Mr Willmington has been involved in all aspects of the region that he has raised his family in.

These days, he’s best known as the owner of local radio station Vintage FM.

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Wayne Willmington was named Penrith’s 2016 Citizen of the Year. Photo: Megan Dunn Golfer Joshua Gadd was named Sports Person of the Year while Local Appreciation Awards were given to Michael McConnell, John Campbell, George and

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as outstanding citizens. They richly deserve recognition for their work in our community,” said Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown.

Mr Willmington served for 22 years at the Luddenham Bush Fire Brigade and 40 years in the Luddenham Show Society, where he was nominated for the award by the Secretary, Harley Woods.

He has been a champion in community pursuits in the Luddenham Progress Association, and has remained an active member of the Badgerys Creek Anti Airport group since 1981.

Passionate about his local area and its history, he was instrumental in writing Luddenham, The Story, and continues to connect its local residents with updates on the future airport.

A real entrepreneur, he introduced 24 hour video rentals into local service stations, and set up Australia’s first chain of service stations that only changed fuel prices once a week.

Since 2011, Mr Willmington and his wife, Ann, have organised the ‘Music For Life Ball’ to raise money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, and have since raised a whopping $288,000.

Mr Willmington is currently expanding his Target Radio Network.

I would like to acknowledge and congratulate those Penrith residents who received the City’s recognition for their outstanding achievements and service to our City and its residents.

Council awarded Mr Wayne Willmington the Citizen of the Year Award for his expertise in many areas – business, charity and community pursuits.

Sixteen year old golfer, Mr Joshua Gadd was awarded Penrith Sports Person of the Year after a successful year where he won the Jack Newton Junior Golf, Harvey Norman Week of Golf Tournament and has twice been crowned Age Champion runner-up.

Seven Local Appreciation Awards were awarded to people who demonstrate excellence in their field and are considered inspirational role models for the community.

Mr Michael McConnell is the current president of the Penrith RSL Subbranch and has been instrumental in the organisation of local special events, such as the Cooee March and Poppy Park.

Until his retirement Mr John Campbell was a permanent fixture of the NSW Scouting groups in the local area.

Together with a small group of

volunteers, Mr George and Mrs Carol Tsiavos spend many hours organising activities, speakers, transport, food and refreshments for a local Greek seniors support group, Enosis.

Mr Mario Pace is a passionate advocate for Penrith’s northern rural areas volunteering much of his time ensuring the interests of the community are represented and is proactive in ensuring the community have a voice.

A retired Royal Australian Air Force Officer Mr John Vickers has been an active member of the NSW State Emergency Service since 1998.

Mrs Caroline Volkiene joined the St Marys & District Historical Society in 2001, quickly becoming an integral part of the society. In 2011, after 10 years with the Society, Caroline was elected President, a position she still holds today.

Originally a member of St Marys Lions Club, Mr John Chorma became the driving force for the formation of the Emu Plains Lions Club. John has always been the “go-to” person at Emu Plains, providing valuable support for all those undertaking new roles.

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Love is in the air as Lindsay MP Fiona Scott ties the knot

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Lucy Turnbull, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Fiona Scott and her new husband Aaron Parnell at last Saturday’s wedding. Photo: Luke Fuda Films & Photography DALE DRINKWATER

ven politicians deserve a break, especially when it’s the biggest day of their life – their wedding.

Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott married her fiancé, Aaron Parnell, last Saturday at the Sydney Polo Club.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was among the guests on the special day.

Ms Scott met Mr Parnell at a get together at Canberra’s Parliament House several years ago and now lives locally with him.

Mr Parnell proposed to Ms Scott on the most romantic day of the year, Valentines

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Ms Scott arrived with her dad in a 1919 Rolls Royce, Regina, that has been in the family for generations, and left with her dad driving her and her new husband.

A game of polo was played, and afterwards, Mr Parnell picked up his bride and carried her back across the indoor polo field, and entered the reception with AC/DC playing in the background.

Vince Capolupo from the Lakeside Restaurant catered, who by request from Ms Scott, placed all the food on the table to share to replicate a family feel, like a celebration at Christmas.

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Plug pulled on Masters I feel very sorry for the people who are currently working at the new Masters Home Improvement store in Penrith, who had every reason to look forward to a career in the retail trade, only to find out now that the rug has been pulled out from under them by Woolworths’ decision to either sell the business as a going concern or to wind it up. It makes the grand opening brouhaha just a week ago, look very much like a farce. I hope Woolworths does find some venture capital investors prepared to take on the business as it is, so that the current employees can have some sort of certainty in their lives.

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You nailed it Troy (Editor’s Desk, Weekender January 22). What has become of the society we grew up in, when everyone could have a laugh at themselves. I can only imagine how miserable everyday life must be like, for this ever expanding group of ultra sensitive petals in our midst.

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Australia Day T-shirt message, “If you don’t love it, leave”. It is the catchcry of every redneck racist in the country. We see it on social media, on bumper stickers and hear it from certain politicians. There is no mistaking the sentiment of that particular phrase and there is nothing humorous about racism.

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Council mergers Premier Baird’s announcement just before Christmas about forcibly merging local councils was totally without any basis or merit. The Government keeps talking about ‘four years of consultation’, but they have now overturned the recommendations from all these earlier reports. Professor Graham Sansom, who was the government’s expert adviser on council reform, has said these latest forced merger proposals ‘fail the test’ of good reform. The last four years was just a pseudo-consultation, just like the legalistic ‘tick the box’ paperwork currently underway with their so-called ‘delegates’. Premier Baird will obviously get the answers he expects from this pseudo-consultation. Local communities should make their views known. But the Government is not really interested in what local communities have to say.

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From Emu Plains to Facebook HQ Now that’s something to ‘like’: Local resident joins world’s most powerful social media organisation DALE DRINKWATER

rom Emu Plains to California’s hightech Silicon Valley, Luke Martin is now a driving creative force behind one of the world’s most influential social media platforms – Facebook.

After studying a Bachelor of Design at Western Sydney University (WSU), he is now an Associate Creative Director at Facebook’s new in-house creative agency, The Factory, producing advertisements for the company.

From Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, Mr Martin pointed to passion and dedication for his current career success.

“I try to complete every job I receive with complete passion, to make the most of every situation and opportunity, as you never know where it will lead,” he said.

“Being positive and working hard is the best way to thrive in the industry, and in life.”

It’s been 10 years since Mr Martin graduated from WSU, and the decade brought him an array of jobs both big and small.

From a graphic designer at News Limited, to working for an advertising agency in Los Angeles, Mr Martin then scored a job

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with technology powerhouse, Apple. His work there caught the eye of Facebook, a company he said is open and collaborative and has given him the best year of his career.

“The office layout is entirely open so we can see what each other is working on. Out of the 2000 staff members, no one has an office, not even Mark Zuckerberg,” he said.

“Everyone is young and enthusiastic and it’s reflected in the culture. It’s very different to other places I’ve worked, though easily the most enjoyable.”

However, the biggest twist in this success story is the path Mr Martin’s life was heading down before he was introduced to design.

At 16, Mr Martin was in an induced coma after a near fatal accident during a BMX competition, that upon recovery reshuffled his priorities towards his own BMX clothing brand, Tyme.

“After the accident I focused my attention on design... I started my own brand and found out about the course at WSU, and the rest is history,” he said.

After growing up in Emu Plains and attending Emu Plains Public School and Nepean High School, Mr Martin said he made the right decision to continue his tertiary studies in western Sydney.

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On Wednesday, the halfway mark of the Werrington Arterial upgrade at Claremont Meadows was recognised by State Minister for Roads, Duncan Gay and Federal Minister for Major Projects, Paul Fletcher.

The upgrade that began in March last year is a 50/50 project between State and Federal Governments, that Mr Gay said was long overdue.

“This particular project is an investment which should have been made decades ago and we’re getting on with the job,” he said.

“We need to be putting the infrastructure in ahead of the people, and that’s why we are building roads like the Werrington Arterial.”

Mr Gay said he was impressed with how the project was progressing.

“It is great to see this project powering ahead so quickly, getting benefits to motorists sooner,” he said.

Mr Fletcher said the upgrade is an important part of the $3.6 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan to improve key

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arterial roads in western Sydney and cater for population growth.

“Western Sydney will grow from two million to three million people over the next 20 years,” he said.

“It’s so important that we have the roads to meet the growing levels of activity, to support economic activity, to reduce congestion, to create employment, to get freight and people moving more efficiently, and most importantly so that people are safer.”

Over 50 per cent of the project is now complete, and traffic has moved into a new section of Gipps Street and Kent Road, north of Sunflower Drive and south of the Caddens Road intersection.

State Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies said she is looking forward to seeing the ribbon be cut to conclude the project at the end of the year.

“For over 10 years the community has been asking for this road, and it’s just a pleasure to be here today to see that 50 per cent of the road has been built,” Mrs Davies said.

The upgrade includes widening two kilometres of the Kent Road and Gipps Street corridor to four lanes, and at this stage, the ramps connecting the M4 will only be on the eastern side of the arterial.

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number of shops in the Penrith CBD have suffered significant damage after they were flooded by vandals earlier this week.

Most of the circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown at this stage but police estimate the repair bill will cost well above $50,000.

At some stage between 6pm on Monday, January 25 and 9am on Tuesday, January 26, a person, or people, managed to gain access to the private car park above the Trade Secret store.

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The drains in the car park were then closed off, and the five fire hydrants were turned on.

The water poured through the roof of several businesses that are located under the car park including Trade Secret, Bank of Queensland, The Hair and Beauty Academy and Paul’s Warehouse.

There was damage to stock as well as the buildings.

Police are calling for anyone with information in relation to the incident to come forward.

Contact Penrith Police Station on 4721 9444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you know anything.

Kids face technology pains children slouching over their tablets, laptops, mobile phones and computer games for many hours at a time.

“Many children haven’t had a ‘technology break’ over the Christmas holidays and will now be returning back to the classroom with their tablets or laptops,” he said.

“While these devices have many benefits, it’s important to remember they need to be used in moderation.

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President of the CAANSW, Dr John de Voy said hundreds of young children and teenagers are visiting chiropractors each year with repetitive strain injuries, poor posture, muscle aches and pains more commonly seen in an adult.

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Heart disease is Australia’s number one killer with two out of three families affected.

The annual fundraising campaign, REDFEB, is back again this year calling out for support from local residents.

Director of Cardiology at Nepean Hospital, Dr David Coulshed, said this awareness month is an important one.

“Awareness months, such as REDFEB, that encourage the community to contribute towards or participate in research are very important as locallybased research helps us to develop solutions especially suited to our local population,” he said.

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“Penrith is a growing area with a young population at high risk of heart disease but still with time to do something about it,” Dr Coulshed said.

“It is already well understood that smoking less is an important factor in decreasing the risk of heart disease.

“Losing weight also carries great benefit as it reduces the risks which come with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.”

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For more details on class times, contact Leonie on 0439 511 969 or Ruth on 0407 235 216.

Day Club on the move

Penrith Valley Seniors Centre After two-and-a-half successful years at Glenmore Park, Nepean Valley RSL Day Club is moving to a new premises having outgrown the previous venue.

The meeting day has also changed from Wednesday to Friday.

Commencing on Friday, February 5, the meeting will be held at Penrith Valley Seniors Centre, in Station Street, Penrith from 10am to 2pm.

The weekly fee for 2016 will be $8, covering morning tea and a two course lunch plus entertainment.

Contact Jan Eaton on 4704 8506.

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Programs on offer

Peer support group available The team at Community Junction Inc. in Werrington County will be providing some programs of interest to all ages.

A peer support group will be run for people who have recently lost an aged person or have a loved one in an aged care facility. Also on offer is a Clean Up Australia Day program on March 7 at Werrington Lakes with Community Junction Inc. calling for volunteers.

Children aren’t left out either with an art and craft workshop on offer for children between eight and 12-years-old for six weeks from February 16.

For more info, contact Bree on 9673 6133.

Community classes

Do you live in Erskine Park?

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Community Junction Inc. based in Erskine Park have some exciting classes coming up this term.

Most classes start from next week.

You can contact the team on 9834 3006 for more information.

Cheerleader auditions to be held Sunday, January 31 If you’re a great dancer, involved in the community and are a supporter of the Penrith Panthers NRL team, then you might want to try out to be one of the new cheerleaders for the Pantherettes.

Auditions for the 2016 Pantherette Squad are being held from 10am this Sunday, January 31, at the Evan Theatre inside Penrith Panthers Leagues Club.

Manager of the Pantherettes, Laura Harrison, said they had a great squad last year and are looking forward to finding some more talent this year.

“The main thing we love about a person is if they’re local and supporters of the Penrith Panthers,” Ms Harrison said.

“They need to be able to dance really well and be prepared to do things throughout the year within the community.”

Applicants must be at least 18-years-old, must provide a current photo ID, provide a standard size photo with full make-up and have dance experience.

Midriff dance gear and shorts must be worn on the day and applicants must have full make-up on and their hair done.

You can just turn up on the day to audition.

For more information you can email westsidepa@bigpond.com.

Computer classes

Tuesdays and Wednesdays Classes at Penrith Valley Seniors Computer Club begin next week.

From Tuesday, February 2, seniors can head down to 86 Station Street from 1pm to learn how to operate a computer.

The class runs until 3pm on both Tuesday and Wednesday every week.

For more information, contact John Craft on 0413 267 993.

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or the past few months I’ve been really enjoying a new relish I found at the supermarket.

I fleetingly wondered why each product had a different person’s name on it (for example ‘Steve’s Balsamic Beetroot Relish’).

I recently discovered that after five years of service, staff members of this jam and relish company have a product named after them.

So it’s not just a random name that’s been placed on each product: there is a real person and a real story behind it.

When you go to their website, you can look up the person and read about them.

I think this is genius on a number of levels: • It is great for staff morale. Staff know they are truly a part of the company’s history and are rewarded for loyalty and service.

• It relays the company’s values of being a family run business, and treating their staff like they are part of the family.

• It makes the consumer feel like they

are part of the company in a small way. That is, I can get to know the employees in a fun and somewhat personal manner.

• It provides the company an opportunity to share their story.

The way to keep customers loyal is not only about their satisfaction with your specific product or service.

Yes, I really like the balsamic beetroot relish. But I also love buying from an Australian, family owned company who has a sense of fun. So my loyalty has moved from just liking the taste of a product, to wanting to continue to support this company with my purchases.

There are many different ways to tell your story.

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We have seen crowd funding become a more mainstream option over the last six months, a question we are getting more and more at our business centre.

Crowdfunding is a way of financing your business through donations of money from the public. This is commonly done online through crowdfunding websites.

In short, you post your business idea as a ‘campaign idea’ onto the website, with a description of your project. If people want to support your campaign, they can donate money to help you achieve your goal. These supporters are often called backers. On some websites, you need to set a monetary goal, and a time frame to reach this goal by.

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Crowdfunding has its advantages and disadvantages. You can end up with a customer base who are committed, opportunity for feedback and you still own your business in full. On the flip side there is no guarantee you will reach your funding goal, the need to be very creative and the competition with other businesses seeking the same dollars you are.

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Hooters Penrith General Manager, Grant Howard, is looking forward to bringing Hooters Penrith back to life, and to offer the experience to the community once again.

“It’s great to be back at Penrith Hooters with great owners who look after their staff and who want to grow the business,” he said.

“We are looking forward to a busy 2016 with many new and exciting things to happen with Penrith Hooters, and we are taking bookings now for Super Bowl 50, February 8 opening at 9am.”

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“What we have that no other restaurant has is our ‘Hooters Girls’. Come on down and try our world famous chicken wings and ribs, as well as some line dancing with our girls.”

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HISTORY

Turning back Time

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Photo: Memories of Penrith and Surrounding Suburbs Facebook page This time of the year cities across Australia award deserving locals for their commitment and hard work.

The front page of the Weekender’s January 30, 2015, edition did just that as Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Minister for Women Pru Goward awarded Jessica Fox as Penrith’s 2015 Local Woman of the Year.

It was Ms Fox’s impressive work on and away from the water that landed her the title, and positioned her as an inspiration for women to work hard.

“Jess’ is the story of ‘work, work, work and you can get there’ and I think Jess is a great role model for women in this region,” Ms Goward said.

“We have a young woman who is not only at the top in her sport, but also recognises that she’s got to set herself up to be independent.”

We also congratulated other members of the community like Barbara Mitchell, David Bentham and Mark White who received Order of Australia Medals for their work and contributions to Penrith and surrounding suburbs.

We also celebrated as Penrith was the first city in NSW to open a LikeMind Centre, a mental health facility that provides one-stop access for people living with complex illnesses.

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hen flares were rife and tobacco companies could still sponsor sporting events, the roar of dragsters filled the

air around Castlereagh.

The Castlereagh International Dragway was a former airstrip, that entertained large crowds filled with men, women and children during the 1970s and 80s.

Before it was an internationally acclaimed drag strip, the airstrip was originally used as an emergency landing

and take-off strip for the Richmond RAAF base during World War II. The faint outline of the airstrip can still be seen from above crossing Sheredan Road and Hinxman Road, Castlereagh in a south-west to north-east alignment.

Drag racing began enticing rev-heads as early as 1947, but it only became an official organised sport from 1959 onwards.

Secrets of a Sydney Past suggests this was the year that Australian Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) took over the sport and recorded the first ever instance of ‘US style’ drag racing in Australia.

From around 1971, the track was host to fast cars and leg flares, but faced a bleak

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future in 1982, after a development application to Penrith Council sought to take gravel from a section of the land.

The 40 hectare area was saved after a resubmission of the application excluded the drag strip, but just two years later, an era came to a sad end.

The lease of the land expired in April 1984, with the owners choosing not to renew the lease, but rather subdivide the land.

The owners entered into a joint venture to develop 115 hectares into 54 five acre blocks, and named it Castlereagh.

What are your memories? Email news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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s a child growing up in north Queensland Dayen Zheng loved watching Hi-5.

Throughout her primary school years the show helped South Korean born Dayen learn English and offered plenty of hours of fun spent dancing around to hits like ‘L.O.V.E’.

Today she’s the longest standing current member of the group which, along with The Wiggles, is one of the most successful children’s entertainment groups to come out of Australia.

“It’s a bit surreal. Even to this day I’m like ‘what do you mean I’m in Hi-5?’” Dayen laughed.

Though she may have trouble believing she is now a member of the same group she grew with, Dayen is no stranger to the world of performance.

Before joining Hi-5 the talented entertainer trained as a ballerina for six years at the Royal Academy of Dance as well as starring in the TV series ‘Lightning Point’.

“I love working with children and teaching children, so Hi-5 just fits right into that,” Dayen said.

Along with her fellow cast mates, Dayen will be heading to the Evan Theatre on Friday, February 26 for Hi-5’s ‘Summer Songfest’.

This musical extravaganza will feature all the Hi-5 hits, including ‘It’s a Party’, ‘Underwater Discovery’ and ‘L.O.V.E’.

Dayen, Ainsley, Mary and Tanika will also

have a special surprise for their young fans.

“We are introducing our newest member Lachie who has replaced Stevie,” Dayen said.

“So it’s a chance for all our fans out there to be able to meet him. He has this great bubbly new energy and it’s going to be fun.”

Being with the group for five years now Dayen said she loves having the opportunity to head out on tour and especially enjoys watching her fans grow up.

“Every time I come back and I see them they’re just that little bit older, a bit more mature, and that part’s really special to me,” she said.

The group has been lucky enough to tour extensively across both Australia and overseas and Dayen said that no matter where they perform, audiences are the same.

“I really thought there would be a big difference,” she said.

“But honestly children are just children. That’s the biggest thing that I’ve learnt, they’re just all the same no matter what language you speak.”

Hi-5 will be performing at the Evan Theatre at Panthers on Friday, February 26 at 11am.

Tickets are $29.10 and children under 12 months are free on adult knee. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. penrith.panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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fter the success of his original musical, ‘The Things I Could Never Tell Steven’, which premiered in Newtown in December, local composer Jye Bryant is bringing his talents back to Penrith with the upcoming production of Henry Lawson Theatre’s ‘The Oldest Profession’.

Directed by Joshua Crew, the show revolves around five ageing workers who have made a living in the ‘oldest profession’.

Mae, Lilian, Ursula, Edna and Vera started their careers over half a century ago and, while they used to be the belles of the ball, they are now struggling to

compete with the younger generation in New York.

This musical comedy offers plenty of laughs, along with cabaret and a touch of burlesque.

So treat yourself to an evening of local theatre this February with this funny and slightly naughty show, created by a very talented local resident.

‘The Oldest Profession’ will be on at Henry Lawson Theatre in Werrington County from Friday, February 12 until Sunday, February 28 with evening and matinee performances. Tickets are $15-$18 for concession and $21-$25 for adults. For more information on performance times or to book tickets visit www.hltheatre.com.au or call 9851 4710.

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he life of a carer isn’t an easy one, nor is it one many of us truly understand.

But a new work by The Joan’s contemporary theatre production program The Q is looking to change that.

‘Teacup in a Storm’ will premiere this February, giving audiences a glimpse into the lives of the 2.5 million carers in Australia who provide 1.9 billion hours of unpaid work each year.

The show draws on detailed interviews to explore the experiences of carers in our local region.

‘Teacup in a Storm’ sees local circusmaker, carer, teacher and artist Therese Cook join forces with acclaimed playwright Noëlle Janaczewska under the direction of award-winning artist Nick Atkins. The team will be joined by emerging performer Marie Chanel.

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‘Teacup in a Storm’ will be on at The Joan on Thursday, February 25 at 8pm, Friday, February 26 at 12pm and 8pm and Saturday, February 27 at 8pm. Tickets are $45-$50. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan. com.au or call 4723 7600.

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reat yourself to the ultimate girls’ night out when ‘How To Be Single’ hits cinemas this February.

On Wednesday, February 17 Hoyts Penrith will be holding a special Girls’ Night Out advance screening of the film, which stars Australia’s own funnywoman Rebel Wilson.

Set in New York City ‘How To Be Single’ follows a group of single friends navigating their way around dating and relationships.

Whether you’re married, in a relationship or still on the market, you’ll have a great laugh with your friends at this new comedy flick.

Joining Rebel in this fun movie is Dakota Johnson (‘50 Shades of Grey’), Leslie Mann (‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’) and Alison Brie (‘Community’).

For just $30 guests will enjoy the ultimate movie experience, which includes the latest copy of WHO magazine and an exclusive beauty parcel valued at $50.

So grab your friends and check out the latest Hoyts Girls’ Night Out event.

Tickets are available now at www.hoyts.com.au.

The Weekender has three double passes to Hoyts’ Girls’ Night Out advance screening of ‘How To Be Single’ on Wednesday, February 17 at Hoyts Penrith. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘SINGLE’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, February 3.

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Miller and Dominic Purcell are both confirmed to reprise the roles of brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Prison Breakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (the death of Michael Scofield will be addressed).

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The change will come into effect on Monday, February 8.

To submit a gig, email the details to kate.reid@westernweekender.com.au or call us on 4722 2998

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Sips & Sounds Venue: Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4pm 4735 1100 Soundproofed Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Glen Esmond Trio Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Steppin Out Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Smokin’ Willies Venue: Oriental Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 The Frocks Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Mulgoa Road Jazz Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Jalepeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Urban Stone Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm

4728 5200 Show Pony Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Big Way Out Venue: The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 2119 Matt Lyon Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 1800 061 991 Stephanie Lea Venue: Menu 33 at Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 6.30pm 9625 5500 Matt Stillert Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 The Cowboy and the Yodelling Drag Queen Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $7.50-$10.50, 8pm 9830 0600

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Feral Swing Katz Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Mike Miller Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211

FEBRUARY

Sips & Sounds Venue: Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4pm 4735 1100 Lennon: Looking Through A Glass Onion Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $45, 8pm 9677 4916 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Funkstar Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Release The Hounds Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Radiators Venue: Colonial Hotel

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Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Evie Dean Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 5.30pm 9625 5500 Rose Carleo Venue: Oriental Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Laurie Bennett Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Divas of Motown & Soul Venue: Evan Theatre $26.60, 8pm 4720 5555 Abbalanche 2016

Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $15-$22, 8pm 9677 4916 Confetti Disco Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Jellybean Jam Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Cath & Him Venue: Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Forever Young Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $20-$25, 8pm 9830 0600 Sarah Paton Venue: Menu 33 at Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 6.30pm

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Chris Connolly Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Jed Zarb Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 The Shuffle Boys Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Stephanie Lea Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 3.30pm 1800 061 991 Bananarama Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $67-$69, 8pm 9677 4916

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DVD Everest

Rated M // KATE REID Another in a long line of ‘based on a true story’ flicks, ‘Everest’ takes a fictional look at the real life events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster and the fight for survival by two expedition groups caught in one of the fiercest blizzards ever experienced by man.

The two groups, led by Scott Fischer (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Rob Hall (Jason Clarke), are starting the final ascent to the summit of Mount Everest when the violent blizzard hits the mountain.

The climbers must battle against harsh conditions and freezing temperatures in an attempt to make it off the world’s tallest mountain in one piece.

Joining Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason

Clarke are big name stars including Josh Brolin, Sam Worthington and Keira Knightley.

‘Everest’ has been praised for its stunning cinematography and has had a mostly positive reception, earning a 72 per cent positive rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes.

If you love action packed thrillers then this is one film you won’t want to miss.

Running right on two hours, this movie is packed with stars, action and adventure. It’s definitely worth seeing, especially with the sound up and the lights out.

However, if you’re planning an adventurous holiday in the near future, you might want to give it a miss!

CINEMA The Hateful Eight Rated R // KATE REID

David Bowie

Blackstar // KATE REID Just days before his passing David Bowie released one final album, ‘Blackstar’.

While the public were unaware of his cancer diagnosis, the hints of Bowie’s battle with the disease and his own mortality are littered throughout the album. This is never more clear than on the single ‘Lazarus’.

On top of a melancholic instrumental Bowie opens the track with the words ‘look up here I’m in heaven, I’ve got scars that can’t be seen’.

It’s as chilling as it is beautiful.

The rest of ‘Blackstar’ offers everything that fans have come to love from this groundbreaking artist. It genre hops through jazz, pop and everything in between and is one of those rare albums that’s all hit, no miss.

While each track has its own charm, for my ears two of the standouts on the album are ‘Girl Loves Me’ and the title track ‘Blackstar’.

As one of music’s most versatile and creative forces it’s only fitting that Bowie said goodbye to his fans with one hell of an album.

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Known for his use of violence, non-linear timelines and pop culture references, Tarantino has achieved cult status among film lovers, while no doubt

ruffling a few feathers along the way.

His latest release is ‘The Hateful Eight’ (which is also Tarantino’s eighth film), a western mystery film, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

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Base Pasta Sauce

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I use the base tomato pasta sauce a lot!

Here is my recipe for it, plus what to do with the left overs as it is best cooked in a big batch.

Ingredients • 2 carrots, diced • 1 leek, diced

• 2 table spoons of crushed garlic • 4 tins of crushed tomatoes (400 grams)

Preparation 1. Sauté the onion, carrot and leek in olive oil on medium heat until soft.

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3. Add tomato and cook for one to two hours on low heat.

4. When the sauce is complete, remove half and blitz it in a blender and then add it back into the sauce. If this is just a base, don’t season. Salt and pepper is much better to season the final dish.

5. Sauce is fine to defrost over the heat in a saucepan.

Here are a few things I use the sauce for:

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10 Minute Dinner Cook the pasta and toss it through the sauce.

Use two cups of the base sauce and add half a cup of chopped parsley, half a cup of chopped basil seasoned with salt and pepper and two cups of cooked pasta.

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15 Minute Bolognese Use 300 grams of pork mince, 300 grams of beef mince, half a cup of chopped parsley, half a cup of chopped basil, three cups of the base sauce.

Sauté the mince, add the sauce and cook it for 15 minutes. Then mix through fresh herbs and serve on pasta.

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30 Minestrone Soup Add three cups of base sauce, one red onion chunky diced, two carrots roughly diced, three celery sticks diced, one table spoon of garlic, two cups of green beans,, one litre of chicken stock, one tin of mixed beans (400 grams) and one cup of baby y shell pasta.

Sauté the onion, carrots, celery and garlic until soft.

Add three cups of base sauce, stock beans and pasta and then bring to simmer for 20 minutes.

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SPECIAL FEATURE DANCE

WESTERN ZONE PHYSICAL CULTURE & DANCE • Physical Culture is a modern low impact exercise • Promotes good posture and presentation • Open to all ages beginning from 3 years • Exercises are structured according to the ability of the age group and modern, popular music is used • Fun and Friendly clubs

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Cheering all the way to America: Cheer Dance Travel launched

Come along and learn Latin, Modern and new Vogue.

No partner required. For children and adults.

Make new friends while getting fit and having fun.

enrith has just hit international territory, with cheerleading.

Founder and owner of the Institute of Dance and Penrith District Cheerleading (PDC), Kirsten Jude, has just launched her own travel company Cheer Dance Travel.

The only company within Australia with exclusivity to attend workshops and training sessions within America’s elite cheer gyms and dance studios, the option is open to other cheerleaders Australia-wide.

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Ms Jude said the growing demand for cheerleading in the area is something that led her to begin Cheer Dance Travel.

“It’s nice to give the team, and other cheerleaders, the opportunity to travel to the US and to train in some of the best gyms in the world,” she said.

Cheerleaders are able to choose from one of three gyms situated in Texas, California and Florida.

PDC is located at 3/31 Coombes Drive, Penrith. For more details, call 4722 8207.

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You’re impatient to make some snappy decisions this week Rams but resist the urge to be too blunt. If you blurt out something inappropriate today, you may regret it tomorrow! Think things through before you speak … and realise that your first thought isn’t necessarily the best one. The more you try to control others, the more woeful the weekend will be.

You’re keen to impose your ideas on loved ones, but maybe they’re not buying what you’re selling?

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The focus is on improving partnerships [whether of the romantic, platonic or business variety] as you kick-start a stale marriage or freshen up a long-term friendship. It’s also a wonderful week to envision your dreams for the future, formulate your goals, plus consolidate any travel plans you have in the pipeline.

But you must be flexible … and realise that current situations are in a state of flux, and the plans you make now may need to be altered at a later date.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

The week starts with a rush as the Mercury/Uranus square revs up your motor and speeds up your mind. But – if you are in too much of a hurry – you could make a messy financial mistake, or upset the applecart with a ridiculously rash statement. The week ends well when the Mercury/Jupiter trine boosts your spirits and stimulates your study gene. With the power of positive thinking on your side, you can climb any mountain and sail any stormy sea.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Mars and Pluto help you view a problematic partnership in a deeper and more profound way. With a few strategic tweaks, the relationship can be turned around and transformed. You’re also keen to show loved ones how much you care. Avoid being too overprotective. All relationships need room to breathe and there’s a big difference between loving and smothering. Charles Dickens: “A loving heart is the truest wisdom.”

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Stimulating conversation and careful research are the keys to a pleasantly productive week. But are you bored to bits with your domestic situation? Has your home life become too rigid and routine?

Mars is charging through Villa Leo so get ready for changes and hold on tight.

And your fiery temper – or an impulsive outburst – could set the Cat amongst the pigeons on the weekend. The current situation is complex, so calm down and try to keep a sense of perspective.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

The stars favour being proactive and making connections with others, especially involving work projects. But don’t be too quick to say exactly what’s on your mind. And avoid making impulsive financial decisions … take the time to think things through. Curiosity is high on the weekend so add some variety to your usual routine. If you have an ongoing problem that’s got you perplexed, try a completely different approach. Utilise your vivid Virgo imagination!

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Avoid the temptation to make hasty financial decisions, as impulsive money moves could land you in a heap of debt over the next few weeks. So avoid window shopping and Internet browsing, which could lead to a spontaneous spending spree. Friday or Saturday is the time to nurture and feather your nest as you clean, tidy and decorate home and hearth at Villa Libra. When your domestic environment is sorted, then you can cope better with relationship and work issues.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

When communicating with others on Monday, stick to the facts. Otherwise you’re likely to blurt out something silly that you immediately regret. On Wednesday, Mars and Pluto intensify your need to communicate with others. So it’s a good day to express your feelings in person or via a timely post, text or tweet. But you need to relax your grip on something – or someone. If you try to control everything, then it’s going to be a stressful weekend!

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

You’re keen to get your point across on Monday but strive to communicate clearly otherwise you’ll be misunderstood. If you are organised and enthusiastic mid-week, then you can catch up on unfinished business. It’s also the time to make positive connections, as you communicate with movers and shakers. On the weekend you’re in curious mode and are keen to travel or learn something new. But resist the urge to be wasteful with cash and careless with credit.

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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Whatever you do, you’re in for the long run. But, if something isn’t working out, don’t be afraid to change horses midstream. Mercury and Venus encourage you to be flexible and adaptable, as you compromise and negotiate with heaps of Capricorn class and style. The stars also put you in the mood to nurture and reward yourself with some of life’s little luxuries. Whether it’s gourmet food, fine wine or prestige personal-care products, it’s time to pamper yourself to the max!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With Uranus [your ruling planet] squaring Mercury and then squaring Venus, you’re apt to make some hasty half-baked decisions this week involving work and/ or relationships. Don’t worry too much if you make a messy mistake though. As birthday great James Joyce reminds us “Mistakes are the portals of discovery” as we live and learn through the choices that we make. On Sunday, spend some quality time on your own so you can slow down, calm down and re-calibrate.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

This week, make sure you surround yourself with positive people who boost your confidence and encourage your dreams. But avoid getting drawn into discussions about money or politics, as misunderstandings are likely. It’s a wonderful weekend to network with family and friends in a variety of stimulating ways. You have much to learn from a loved one who has a wealth of knowledge to share with you.

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ing these purchases can be incredibly difficult, as the ’60 per cent off’ deals and ‘buy one get one free’ offers create a sense of urgency that make us feel like we’re somehow cheating the company.

3. Reward yourself without breaking the bank Consider rewarding yourself with free or cheap experiences such as guilt-free time off work or taking a day trip out of the city to immerse yourself in nature.

4. Learn how to invest A high interest rate savings account is an excellent place to start. Investing in more advanced channels such as stocks, bonds, real estate and businesses can be highly lucrative, though you’ll want to ensure you have a thorough understanding of the risks involved before you start laying down capital.

5. Pay off your credit card The Australian Securities and Investments Commission explained that one of the most effective ways to do this is by paying off your credit card in consistent increments, rather than trying to clear it in one lump sum. This enables you to steadily move towards paying off your outstanding debt, without it having too much of an impact on your day-to-day life. You will feel great when it’s all done, too!

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Advanced periodontal disease can be very painful for your pet and often the best

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Periodontal disease is best prevented and there are several things that you can do to make sure your dog or cat has a clean and pain free mouth.

The best thing you can do is brush your pet’s teeth daily but many animals will not tolerate this.

There are commercially available diets such as the Hills Science Diet T/D which will reverse the build up of mild calculus and prevent future build up. Also providing your pets with chewable treats such as dentastix and greenies are great for reducing plaque build up. Minimising wet food is also great as wet food tends to cling to the teeth and cause a build up of bacteria. Bones are best avoided as they can fracture teeth and cause gut problems such as constipation.

Just like we go to the dentist and have our teeth scaled and polished, we can also do this for your pet. Depending on the severity of your pet’s dental disease, they may benefit from a thorough clean under anaesthetic. Scaling and polishing the teeth will reverse the early stages of gingivitis and cure bad breath!

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With one month remaining of our summer, it is a sad and disappointing fact that, despite the water safety messages, we are not doing well so far this season.

According to figures just released by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia, the number of drownings this summer compared to last has increased by 16 per cent, with 59 people having lost their lives since December.

In addition to the fatalities, there have been 66 near drownings, many of which have involved young children and backyard swimming

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pools, which we have discussed at length previously.

With inflatable or portable backyard pools being a popular Christmas gift, it is important to know that changes to the law in New South Wales to improve safety are now in place.

If a pool or spa holds 30cm

of water or more, the owner is required to both register the pool with local council, and fully fence the pool, complete with a selfclosing and self-latching gate.

A ‘cheap’ pool can end up being very expensive if you do not comply with the law… $69 for the pool, plus a $550 fine if it is not fenced, a further $220 fine if it is not registered, and another $1,500 fine if the pool holds over 2,000 litres of water and has not been granted development consent.

More importantly, an unfenced pool could cost a child’s life.

Inland waterways were responsible for the largest number of drowning deaths this summer, with 20 to date.

In a recurring trend, men represent 20 per cent of overall drowning deaths.

In light of these alarming statistics, the Royal Lifesaving Society of Australia have once again urged swimmers to adhere to the following rules: • Avoid alcohol when swimming • Wear lifejackets when boating or rock fishing • Never swim alone, and look out for friends and family in the water It is so important to follow these rules.

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It is one of the most common diseases that we see in animals. Any dog or cat can be affected but dental disease is more common in smaller breed dogs with small faces such as Cavaliers, Poodles and Shi Tzu’s.

When food particles and bacteria are allowed to accumulate in the mouth, it can form plaque. When plaque combines with saliva, it forms a hard substance called calculus. This causes gum irrita-

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Sometimes in an attempt to eat well we forget that food is about more than just nutrients.

Food can be a social activity, a pleasurable experience and a way to celebrate life’s milestones.

Unfortunately this is something that tends to get lost in among the calorie counting and food shaming.

So this week I thought I’d offer some ideas to bring some enjoyment back to healthy, balanced eating.

Make an effort to try new foods: Being more adventurous with what you eat is a great

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way to add variety to your diet and may also help you to discover a new favourite.

When you go to the supermarket instead of just heading straight for the usual items on your shopping list, have a bit of a look around and see what’s new.

When eating out try a new cuisine or a new restaurant, or if you’re a bit strapped for cash organise a dinner party with

friends and have everyone bring a different dish.

Focus on inclusion not exclusion: Often our focus is on what we feel we shouldn’t be eating.

Instead, why not focus on including more nutrient dense foods in your diet.

For example you could up your vegetable intake, eat more whole grains or add more fruit into your diet.

By eating more of the good stuff first you’ll have less room for the nutrient poor foods.

Take a cooking class: I will admit, I’ve never been much of a cook.

But one of my favourite memories from a trip to Cambodia a few years ago was taking a cooking class at a local restaurant.

Pick a cuisine you love, grab a friend and make a day out of it.

Avoid diet shaming articles: Healthy eating should be about variety and balance, but unfortunately that message doesn’t tend to be quite as marketable as ‘how to lose 10 kilos in a week by living on green bananas’.

If you come across information that is advocating restrictive dieting, just keep moving.

It’s a hard thing to navigate but it’s important that you don’t get sucked in.

Happy eating!

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There’s all types of insurance to protect our wealth and health in times of uncertainty.

There’s all sorts of gadgets to supposedly make life easier and comfortable.

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Into the middle of this comes Jesus’ powerful words found in the Bible’s Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”

We know that Jesus is right.

Jesus continues with what is probably the most obvious statement ever made; “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”

This is SO obvious isn’t it?

We all know worry cannot add even a single second or minute to life, let alone a day or year, yet we continue to worry as advertisers keep telling us we need more.

The result is that our worries actually shorten our life rather than adding to it!

What is the answer? What is Jesus’ answer?

“Seek first his (God’s) Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

In other words, by seeking God first in your life, He will give you the things that really matter.

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Celebrated on January 26 every year, it marks the anniversary of the First Fleet arriving on Australian shores in 1788 and the beginning of Australian civilisation.

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he all-new Mazda MX-5 has been awarded Wheels Car of the Year for 2016.

Considered Australia’s most prestigious motoring award, the MX-5 is now a three time Wheels Car of the Year winner having also won in 1989 and 2005.

This year’s win means three of the four MX-5 generations have been awarded Car of the Year.

The first-ever Mazda MX-5 (NA) was launched at the Chicago Auto Show in 1989 and collected its first Wheels Car of the Year soon after. It was also voted as one of Wheels’ ‘Top 10 cars’ every year between 1989 and 1997 and judged the ‘Most Significant Car of the 1980s’.

When the third generation MX-5 (NC) was unveiled in 2005 it took out that year’s Wheels Car of the Year, it also received Wheels magazine’s ‘Outstanding Auto Design’ award.

“The Mazda MX-5 is motoring at its purest,” Wheels editor, Glenn Butler said.

“It proves that you don’t need brute power and insane speeds to have a momentous time behind the wheel.

“The MX-5 roadster is a stunning achievement. It’s smaller on the outside but more practical on the inside, it’s lighter than its predecessors but is also stronger, and it is quite simply better than ever.

“It’s an exhilarating experience and the driver is the true winner here.”

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Double success: The men’s and women’s Sydney Thunder sides both won BBL titles last Sunday. Photo: Getty Images NATHAN TAYLOR

he Sydney Thunder have played out a real life rags to riches story by winning both the men’s and women’s Big Bash League (BBL) titles last Sunday at the MCG. Since the BBL’s inception in 2011, the Thunder have largely been the joke of the league, finishing last in three of the previous four seasons.

However the Thunder’s run of bad luck finally came to an end last Sunday evening when their team, lead by all-round nice guy and captain Mike Hussey, turned on a brilliant performance to defeat the Melbourne Stars by three wickets.

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Exciting batsman Usman Khawaja once again starred for the Thunder, hitting an outstanding 70-run innings while, with the ball, Shane Watson and Chris Green took multiple key wickets to see western Sydney’s team to a maiden title.

Despite only winning five games in the BBL’s first four seasons, the Thunder went into the 2015/16 competition as favourites, having put together a well rounded side made up of youth and experience.

With names like Hussey, Khawaja, Watson, Andre Russell and Jacques Kallis at the helm, the Thunder won four regular season games on their way to their first semi final appearance where they defeated the Adelaide Strikers to book their place in the decider.

The Thunder’s fairytale Sunday actually began much earlier in the day when their women’s team became the first ever WBBL champions, following a thrilling three wicket win over crosstown rivals the Sydney Sixers.

The Thunder, who feature two Penrith Cricket Club locals in Naomi Stalenberg and Mikayla Hinkley in their squad, successfully chased 116 runs to secure cricket’s first WBBL title.

Although Stalenberg and Hinkley played important roles in getting the Thunder to the decider, they didn’t have much of an impact on the game with 21-year-old Stalenberg getting out for a duck and 17-year-old Hinkley not selected to play.

Fortunately, an outstanding effort with

the ball from player of the match Erin Osbourne (3/21), and fellow Thunder bowlers Maisy Gibson (2/21) and Rene Farrell (2/22) put their team in prime position to secure victory in front of 5000 fans.

The inaugural WBBL competition has been a huge success for women’s cricket in Australia with excellent crowds and television ratings, making it the big surprise packet of the summer.

“We are absolutely delighted that the BBL has grown to become an established feature of the Australian summer,” Cricket Australia CEO, James Sutherland said.

“While it has been a record breaking year for the BBL, we were just as pleased by the formation of the Women’s Big Bash League.”

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Rugby Union Meet the man who wants to save the Penrith Emus NATHAN TAYLOR

t’s a familiar story: a new coach with a determination to save the struggling Penrith Emus.

This time, however, the story may very well have a different ending.

When former Wallabies hooker Jeremy Paul signed up as new head coach of the Penrith Emus in September last year, he knew what he was getting himself in for.

But despite the club’s recent history of blown out scorelines and unwanted headlines, that hasn’t deterred the Rugby World Cup winner from taking on one of the most challenging roles in Australian sport.

The Emus have been the battlers of rugby in Sydney for some time and last season hit rock bottom, failing to win a single game in the Shute Shield.

Having turned Central Coast club the Terrigal Trojans around in recent years, 38-year-old Paul said he was the right man to achieve the same results at Penrith.

“We’ve got to take a real hard look at ourselves and start from the start. We have to take all our bad habits and put it in the bin and start fresh,” Paul told the Weekender last week.

“When I first started I wanted to find out

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what sort of numbers we had, and we are struggling to get numbers – that’s a result of many years of disappointment.

“My job will be to bring structure to this club, these boys need structure and once they understand the structure and how to play properly, they’ll improve out of sight.”

If anyone knows anything about winning it’s Jeremy Paul who, across a decade-long professional career, won just about every team accolade in the game as well as the prestigious individual honour of the John Eales Medal in 2005.

“Over the years there’s been a turnstile of players [at Penrith] but I’m confident I’ll be able to attract some new players with my name alone,” he said.

“We’ve currently got a good group of about 30 guys who have been training since last year.

“I took a massive pay cut to play for the ACT Brumbies because I enjoyed playing there and it was the best thing for my rugby. If you create that culture and bond within the club, the players will stay.”

Paul and Emus management are still on the hunt for players for the upcoming season with anyone interested encouraged to visit www.penrithrugby.com for information on recruitment and training nights.

Jeremy Paul. Photo: Megan Dunn

2016 REGISTRATIONS PLAYERS & COACHES WANTED The Penrith Waratahs are calling out to any and all interested players (BOTH MALE and FEMALE) to join our proud club.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Jamison Hotel, Smith Street, South Penrith - 10:30am to 2:30pm (all players registered U/6s to U/17s and paid by this day will enter the draw to win a $100 Amart Card)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Amart Sports, Henry Street, Penrith – 10.00am to 2.00pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Doug Rennie Fields, Paskin Street, Kingswood – 10.00am to 2.00pm.

ALL NEW PLAYERS REQUIRE ORIGINAL ID PLUS COPY OF ORIGINAL ID: Birth certificate/Driver’s Licence/Passport

All players require ID photos. These can be taken on the day at no extra charge.

Registration costs start from $130.00 and includes: • Insurance, shorts and socks • 12 KRISPY KREME DONUTS Please note that there is a $10 sibling discount when 2 or more family members register • EFTPOS available Contact Sharon on 0401 446 454 (after 5:30pm) to organize a time to register or for assistance

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Where will new skipper play?

Moylan admits he’s been training in the halves ahead of 2016 season NATHAN TAYLOR

Matt Moylan and Anthony Griffin s he prepares to enter his fourth season in the NRL, new Panthers captain Matt Moylan isn’t quite sure what position he’ll be playing come the club’s opening game against Canberra in March.

While the 24-year-old has well and truly made a name for himself in the fullback role, there’s growing speculation Moylan could finally make a move to the halves sooner rather than later.

With uncertainty surrounding Peter Wallace’s future in the side, the St Clair junior admits he doesn’t even know where new coach Anthony Griffin will play him this season, but confirmed he has been training in the halves as well as his customary fullback role.

“I’m not sure where I’ll be playing at the moment, I’ve ran at both positions throughout the pre-season but I’m not too sure where I’ll end up,” he told the Weekender.

“There’s a few different ideas but we’ll just have to wait and see. I’m excited to play and wherever I’m playing at, I’ll be excited to step back out there because it’s been a long time since I last played.”

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Panthers star Matt Moylan is ready to return from injury. Photo: Megan Dunn Moylan sat out more than half of the 2015 NRL season after suffering a serious ankle injury against the Eels in round 12.

“I’ve probably been doing everything for about six weeks now, it’s good being back out there with the first grade squad building combos ahead of the first round,” he said.

Moylan said new coach Anthony Griffin has been working the side hard.

“Hook’s been tough but he makes his points clear of what he wants and expects, and I think that’s a good thing – it makes everything simple,” he said.

Moylan won’t play in the Nines but will be back for the pre-season trials.

“We’ve got a lot of local juniors here and going forward as a club we want to promote as many local juniors as we can as NRL players and future captains,” Griffin said.

Moylan, a St Clair Comets junior who made his NRL debut in 2013, revealed he was approached by Griffin last week to take on the important gig.

“I had to keep it under wraps, which wasn’t too hard, but it was hard keeping it from my family,” the fullback said.

“Growing up you want to play first grade and being from the local area it’s a massive achievement and I’m really honoured to be named captain for this year.”

Moylan is expected to captain his first game when Penrith take on the Canterbury Bulldogs in the first of two trial games at Pepper Stadium in February.

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Moylan had to keep news a top secret

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Football Teagan’s future still up in the air after mixed W-League year NATHAN TAYLOR

f anyone knows the meaning of hard work and persistence, it’s Western Sydney Wanderers W-League goalkeeper Teagan Micah.

After making her W-League debut in Round 1, the 18-year-old was dropped from the starting side just a game later and forced to watch the majority of the season from the bench before making a spectacular comeback in the final three rounds of the season.

“I started the first two games and then the coach decided to play the second keeper, Jade Whyman, for the Sydney Derby in Round 3 and she stayed in that position until I got my spot back against Melbourne City in the third last round,” Micah told the Weekender.

The teenager admits it was a tough time.

“During my time on the bench I kept asking myself ‘what can I do to get back to starting again?’,” she said.

“So I worked hard, and when I finally got back into the team I knew it was my time to shine.”

And shine she did.

Micah was so impressive in the final few weeks that she was up there with the club’s best players.

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“It sucked sitting on the bench but when your time comes you have to take the opportunity, and I did,” she said.

Micah joined the Wanderers with plenty of promise, having represented Queensland and Australia during her junior career.

After wining Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the NTC Challenge, Micah was called into the Brisbane Roar squad and also won a selection into the U19 Young Matildas team for the 2015 AFC Women’s Championships.

In October last year, Micah announced she was leaving her hometown of Redcliffe and was moving to St Marys to link up with the Wanderers.

“It was hard adjusting at first but it was worth it,” she said.

“The Wanderers have a huge fanbase and the RBB is insane. It’s a quality club.”

While Micah’s immediate future in the game is unclear, she hopes to spend the off-season making the next move in her career.

Whether that will be at Western Sydney or abroad, time will tell, but she’s certainly got big goals.

“At the moment I’m looking to go to Los Angeles to play in college but I also want to represent the Matildas in a few years time,” she said.

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the western weekender » Friday, January 29, 2016

Around the grounds CRICKET: The second day of Penrith’s Round 10 two day match against Fairfield-Liverpool got underway last Saturday after day one was washed out the previous week.

Penrith won the toss and elected to send Fairfield-Liverpool into bat.

On the back of a brilliant bowling display by Jake Wholohan (5/28), Fairfield-Liverpool were dismissed for a lowly 92.

When Penrith hit the crease later that day, they managed to reach Fairfield-Liverpool’s target after just 36 overs, finishing on 7/96. Batsman Jonathon Sammut was best for Penrith with 24.

This weekend the third-placed Penrith will travel to Raby 1 to take on the fifth-placed CampbelltownCamden in a two day match.

BASEBALL: Penrith’s Round 15 match against Macarthur was washed out last weekend due to bad weather.

The Panthers will hope for better weather this weekend when they battle Ryde in Round 16 of the NSW State Baseball competition.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s first grade side will celebrate the return of their Sydney Blue Sox players, who will re-join the side this week.

BASKETBALL: Penrith’s Youth League men’s team played in the opening pre-season event of 2016 last weekend, competing in the Sydney

City Invitational Tournament with excellent results. Penrith lost their first game 74-48 to Blacktown before finding some form against Newcastle 76-66 and backing it up with another great performance against Maitland 68-59.

Sean Weekes, Mark Isichei and Corey Wright were among the standouts for the young Panthers.

FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced a oneyear contract extension for assistant coach Andrés Carrasco.

Carrasco joined Tony Popovic’s coaching staff during the off-season and has added significant expertise in his short time with the club.

Having previously coached in Spain, Georgia and Angola, Carrasco said he adjusted well to Australia and settled in quickly.

Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas was pleased Carrasco would remain with the club moving forward.

“We are thrilled that Andrés has extended his time with us and will continue his great working relationship with our head coach Tony Popovic,” he said.

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FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers are now back on top of the A-League table after a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners last weekend.

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hen the lift on level 2 of Pepper Stadium opened on Wednesday morning, some of the gathered media thought Matt Moylan had popped up to watch the announcement of the Panthers’ new captain, along with other staff.

As it turns out, Moylan was at the centre of the announcement.

At just 24, he was the surprise choice by coach Anthony Griffin to lead the Panthers in 2016, replacing Peter Wallace as skipper and beating out experienced campaigners Trent Merrin and Elijah Taylor to the role.

Griffin said Moylan’s composure and strong ties to the area made him the ideal candidate as Penrith’s next captain.

“Matt’s a local junior, he’s been in the area his whole life and is now a central part of this team,” he said.

“Matt’s a very composed young man, he’s already achieved a hell of a lot in his short career and he’s looking forward to the role.

“I think it’s a great thing for the Panthers to have a local junior but that’s not the sole reason why Matt’s in this position.”

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