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SYDNEY TEETERS ON THE EDGE OF LONGER LOCKDOWN TROY DODDS

he next few days are likely to decide whether or not Sydney comes out of lockdown next weekend as planned or if the pain will be extended.

With tens of thousands of Penrith people out of work, health officials are hopeful the latest tough restrictions implemented last weekend will start to bear fruit in the daily case numbers soon. It comes after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian took the unprecedented step of shut-

ting down all construction and non-urgent maintenance until July 30, stopping one of the key industries that had powered on through the pandemic to this point. It’s left everyone from sole trader electricians to massive housing developers at a sudden standstill.

On Wednesday, NSW recorded 110 cases of COVID-19, 43 of which had been infectious in the community. Ms Berejiklian wants that latter number close to zero before she’ll lift the lockdown. Story continues on » p. 7

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Councillor’s loud exit Brian Cartwright claims “party politics” drove him to quit Liberal Party ALENA HIGGINS

Brian Cartwright’s tenure on Council will be short-lived, after he announced he would not contest the September 4 election.

saying it was a matter entirely for the Liberal Party. When asked if he denied any sort of drama behind the scenes, Cr Davies said: “There’s always the rough and tumble of politics”. “That’s just the nature of it, but when someone doesn’t end up getting a guernsey on your ticket and they expected to, obviously he’s not happy, I understand that, but that’s politics, it’s not my decision on everything,” he said. “I’ve been on Council for 17 years so far, and I think Brian’s been on for two years, so I think I’ve got a longer track record of getting along with my colleagues than what he does.”

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Cr Davies revealed he had withdrawn his nomination to challenge fellow Liberal Melissa McIntosh for the seat of Lindsay, and said his political aspirations were “to get elected in September”. Labor veteran Councillor Greg Davies, who flagged earlier this year that he would not contest the elections on a Labor Party ticket, said that decision had nothing to do with his political allegiance but rather uncertainly about whether he would run at all. “There’s no dramas in the [Labor] Party,” he said. “I hadn’t made my mind up by preselections.” He disagreed with the notion of remov-

ing party politics from local government, suggesting it would create difficulties in decision making. It is unclear who the Liberal Party will endorse to replace Cr Cartwright’s position, with Cr Davies saying it was yet to be confirmed. Cr Cartwright said he did not go public to “lecture the Liberal Party on how to do its job”, but said it was important the public was aware of the issues. “It’s just to raise awareness within the community about what’s happening in the upcoming elections,” he said. The Weekender understands the Liberal Party will finalise its candidates for the election in the coming weeks.

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sitting Penrith Councillor has quit the Liberal Party ahead of the September elections, declaring there is no place for party politics in local government. Councillor Brian Cartwright, who was elected during the 2018 by-election, recently left the party blaming factional politics for his exit. “I don’t believe there should be any party politics in local government, I don’t think that’s necessarily good for the community,” he said. “But there’s absolutely no place for factional politics at any time, and that’s what we’re finding at the moment – backroom deals, potential branch stacking, it’s not good for anybody and I just don’t want to be a part of that.” While he was “not naive to the world of politics”, Cr Cartwright claimed factions within the party over the last few months, which saw him “blindsided” and dumped from Councillor Mark Davies’ ticket, had taken their toll. “We’ve got Council, State, Federal elections all coming up in the next 12 to 18 months or so, so they’re playing the long game, they’re trying to position their pieces on the board so they can get control of the branches and the conferences so then they can determine who gets preselection,” he said. “So if they can control pre-selection, then they can control who the candidates are going to be for all the upcoming elections. “They don’t care if there are sitting Councillors or sitting State or Federal members, these people... they’ll burn the village just to achieve their own objectives regardless of the damage they cause along the way.” Cr Cartwright, who has also opted not to contest the September 4 election as an independent, suggested reforms were needed across the board. However, when the Weekender approached the Office of Local Government for comment, it dodged the question,

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14 COVID lockdown thoughts S ome COVID-19 and lockdown thoughts that have entered my head this week...

1. I’m not convinced we’ll get down to zero cases of COVID-19 being infectious in the community any time soon. Is it an impossible ask? Given so many people don’t have obvious symptoms, surely we’ll keep seeing ultimately positive cases who’ve done essential shopping or work during their infectious period? 2. We will at some point reach a stage where the ramifications of lockdown on people’s financial state and mental health will dwarf the impacts of the virus. I’m not suggesting we need to ‘let it rip’, but lockdown can’t go on forever nor can it keep happening. Perhaps the Premier’s previous stance of ‘living with the virus’ will need to come into play in some form. 3. It appears the shutdown of the construction industry was something of a captain’s call from Premier Gladys Berejiklian. I suspect she’s opted to give NSW Health every chance to get on top of the outbreak before potentially taking a different approach after July 30. However, the flow-on impacts here are enormous. I’m far from convinced it was the right call, but time will tell. 4. We really need an ad campaign targeted at the vaccine hesitancy that is running rife through the community. These people aren’t traditional antivaxxers, but they’re falling into the hole of social media and weird web links their mate sent them. We need a campaign that targets some of the myths.

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5. On the subject of anti-vaxxers, after struggling to figure out what to say to these people, I’ve settled on this: “You can have your view, but it’s not based on scientific or medical fact, so let’s just not have the discussion”. 6. Short, sharp lockdowns don’t actually work. They’re simply an insurance policy. As Victoria is proving, if you’ve got cases, they’ll continue to rise and the short lockdown will become a longer one. If there’s actually no cases, you pat yourself on the back as if the short shutdown worked, when no new cases were going to emerge regardless. 7. The fact that Annastacia Pałaszczuk pushed against the enormous backlash and flew to Tokyo this week is one of the great middle finger salutes I’ve ever seen a politician give. Australia is hurting, Queensland is in a precarious stage of the outbreak and Tokyo is COVID-central. She’s an utter disgrace. 8. I’m not sure Scott Morrison can win the next election. Any prospect of an early election is now definitely off the agenda, but Australia must head to the polls by September next year. While we’ll be much further along the road in terms of the vaccine roll-out by then, the damage has largely been done. ScoMo may have run out of miracles.

9. Everyone will have different opinions on COVID-19, but Sky News allowing Alan Jones to go on prime time television every night sprouting untruths is a real concern. Someone needs to step in. It’s wildly irresponsible.

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10. Governments can’t pretend they’ve made everything better for businesses with the current support packages available. Paying 40 per cent of payroll is great, but it’s like putting a Band-aid on a broken leg. Forking out the other 60 per cent, as well as all other expenses, is what will send so many businesses to the wall during this lockdown. 11. I can’t decide whether I love or loathe NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. His slap-downs of journalists are often superb, particularly when a silly question has been asked. But he’s clearly angry, tired and frustrated at the moment, and perhaps a break is needed. 12. Live sport still going ahead is one of the things keeping us sane during this period. I’m sick of hearing people complain about “overpaid footballers” being given special treatment. If the likes of the NRL and AFL can operate safely, then of course they should continue. It’s not just the footballers’ livelihoods at stake, there’s literally thousands of people earning basic wages connected to working in major sport. 13. There’s enormous anger from the arts community at the moment, which feels like it’s being ignored during this lockdown. The comparison some try to make with sport is silly, but clearly the arts needs a ‘hero’ (think Peter V’landys in the NRL world) or a better advocacy group to fight for them and to have a louder voice in the ear of government. 14. Let’s talk about Channel Seven and Katie Hopkins. Actually, let’s not.

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he NSW Government’s decision to put a ‘pause’ on construction and renovations across Greater Sydney until July 30 has shocked the building industry. Penrith-based business, Better Built Homes is one of the building companies that is left at a standstill while its constructions sites are closed. Better Built Homes Pre-Construction Manager, Mel Rivera said the business that specialises in building new homes and knock-down and rebuilds had survived the previous lockdowns last year. “We had been fortunate enough to have held solid during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns and since those restrictions were lifted we had seen an increase in building new homes,” Ms Rivera said. “Restrictions were imposed on all display homes being appointment only, which saw our walk-in traffic deplete but there was still a strong online presence and plenty of interest in building a new home.” When NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian

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Ms Berejiklian said it was more important than ever for people to be safe when they’re moving around the community for essential reasons. “Every time you have contact with another human being you risk getting the virus or passing the virus on,” she said. “We need to work harder. Every time you leave your home please assume you have the virus or someone else has the virus.” The harsher restrictions announced last weekend mean even more businesses have closed down, with non-essential

retail ordered to shut and provide click and collect services only. Car pooling has also been banned, while the construction stoppage has seen major projects, like the Western Sydney Airport, grind to a halt. Mr Berejiklian said with vaccination rates so poor and supply issues continuing, quashing the outbreak was the only option. “Our vaccination rates are so low and yet we’ve done really well at stemming the growth of the virus. What we need to do now is quash it,” she said. “We won’t be able to live freely and safely unless we quash this current outbreak.”

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Penrith City Automotive is going full throttle by offering incentives for its workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and is encouraging other businesses to get on board. The car dealership in Kingswood is paying its 130 employees $500 each if they receive two doses of a Coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year. Penrith City Automotive Dealer Principal, Garth Butler told the Weekender that his staff were a little shocked about the offer, but that the majority have been receptive to the idea. “They were a little surprised with what we were prepared to pay them but car sales have been good over the last year and we wanted to give them a decent incentive to encourage them,” Mr Butler said. “It will cost us a little money now but it is our hope to provide our guests and staff with the utmost confidence that they’re visiting a completely healthy and safe environment.” Employees who have already been vaccinated will also receive the bonus when they provide an official vaccination certificate. Mr Butler said no one is being forced to get vaccinated but the team is working to help those who are interested. “We have a large team so you will always get some skeptics and there is no pressure, if they don’t want it that is fine, but I do believe in the future there will be benefits for people in the community who are vaccinated,” he said. “In our staff we have a mix of staff who are vulnerable, ones that can’t find the vaccine yet and then some that are half vaccinated or fully vaccinated so we are working with them to find appointments to keep them safe.” Penrith City Automotive is encouraging other local business owners to consider incentives to work together to protect the Penrith community. “I would encourage other businesses to work towards vaccination with their teams with whatever means they have got, it might not be monetary but could be leave entitlements or what fits them best,” he said. “It seems the only way to get back to normality is everyone being vaccinated so if I can encourage all of my staff to do it then that is already 130 people in Penrith done.” – Emily Feszczuk

‘Telephone Tree’ where each of the committee telephones a group of our members each week to make sure they are coping OK. “We did this last year too, and back then we identified certain members who were not coping at all well, being on their own.” Mr Davis said most of their

members have been obeying the lockdown rules “to the letter”, as would be expected. “Many of our members are living alone, often widowed,” he said. “Some even have no children or family to have contact with, or have family who live away.” – Alena Higgins

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Residents are being urged to reach out to older citizens during lockdown, with many experiencing extreme isolation and loneliness. Glenmore Park Probus Club members Barbara and Glen Davis said there appeared to be a lack of messaging about checking on your elderly neighbours.

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Doors closed: The lockdown has unfortunately forced two restaurants to close for the time being. The Birdhouse and The Savoury Dining have both pulled up stumps for now. Panthers Leagues Club has also now completely closed, with the takeaway cocktails and cafe no longer in operation. Check-in ignorance: It’s disappointing to still see people failing to check-in using QR codes at supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths. Given it takes less than a minute to achieve, it’s not much to ask.

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COVID CRISIS

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ocal businesses have been severely impacted by lockdown but some owners are thinking outside the box when it comes to adapting. Owner of Morphett Place Café in Erskine Park, Tanya Koutroumbas has started serving different delicious food for those staying at home. “We are an industrial café so our business has been impacted with a lot of workers in this hub now working from home,” Ms Koutroumbas said. “We recognised there were a lot of parents working from home with kids that were doing home learning in St Clair and St Marys which we are close to, so we decided to adapt and offer some products for those people.” The café is now providing options for a meal time treat for the whole family. “We thought making some boxes would take the pressure of cooking off people and create a service on our end so we have southern fried chicken, beef or chicken burgers, a fisherman box, and kids’ meals plus chips and drinks to choose from,” she said. “We are available on Uber Eats and

are operating COVID-safe takeaway, so people can call ahead on 9194 2969 to pre-order so it is ready to just pick up and go.” Bianca Jones had to close her Emu Plains salon, Beauty Lane by B, but said she needed to keep busy. “I realised last lockdown that I depend on work to keep going so I am working behind the scenes on things like my business budget and website which gave me some inspiration,” Ms Jones said. “I started selling some beauty products and made facial kits where I set up a step by step YouTube video so people can do it at home or on someone in their household as a fun activity to make time go past.” Patiently waiting for restrictions to ease, Ms Jones said creating a take home option during these times has been beneficial for her and the salon’s clients. “Creating a job for me during this time off has really helped my mental health and the feedback on the kits has been amazing,” she said. “I am not making a great deal of money from them but people deserve to spoil themselves and have something to do so I want to be a part of that.” To order, visit www.facebook.com/ beautylanebyb.

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NEPEAN CLINIC REACHES HUGE VACCINE MILESTONE

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Racing to protect the community against COVID-19, the Nepean vaccination clinic has now delivered 25,000 doses. NBMLHD Director of Public Health, Dr Victor Carey said everyone should be congratulated for reaching the milestone and urges people to book in if they are not vaccinated. “Our vaccination clinic and the staff have been extremely busy vaccinating the local

community and it’s been encouraging to see so many people attending to receive their doses,” Dr Carey said. “If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, now is the time to make that appointment and book it in.” To find a clinic location and appointment bookings visit, https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility.

More under 40s opt for AstraZeneca

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Local school teacher Ben Cummins is among the thousands of people under 40 rolling up their sleeves and getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. When Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that AstraZeneca would be opened up to under 40s with informed consent, 37-year-old Mr Cummins jumped at the opportunity. “With the past few weeks and being in a career where I deal with hundreds of children a day and with the new Delta strain showing the risk to staff and students, I didn’t want to wait,” the Ropes Crossing resident said. “I made a phone call to my local GP who wouldn’t do it as they’re busy with those over 60, so I found another GP who was fantastic, he asked me questions about my health history, asked what I know about the risk and then away we went. The fact is the more people who get vaccinated the sooner we can end this zero-COVID madness and the potential of lockdown.” Mr Cummins said the ever-changing advice around AstraZeneca and talk of side effects, which are rare, did not overly concern him. “With every medication there is a risk involved, it’s very much a matter of risk/reward,” he said. “I did the reading, I assessed the risk and with both my parents having the AstraZeneca and my father and fatherin-law both with heart/blood pressure issues I wanted to do my part to help protect them, my wife and my friends and family.” Mr Cummins is hoping vaccination rates continue to rise in Australia, knowing it’s the key to avoiding future lockdowns and opening up international travel in the future. “This idea of ‘COVID isn’t here’ is a myth and something which cannot be maintained long term, life needs to get back to normal,” he said. “People cannot stay home, we need social interaction, we need an income, kids need school, and we need to open up to the world. I look at Europe, USA and other countries with high vaccination and while cases still happen, deaths aren’t and that’s the key.” Mr Cummins said he understands why there’s concerns from some around the vaccines, but says it’s important to be properly informed: “Speak to your GP, know the risk, don’t just get sucked into a fear campaign.” Anyone under 40 considering getting the AstraZeneca vaccine should talk to their doctor. – Troy Dodds

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Life starts at Thornton Park

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Jim moved in to Thornton Park with his little dog, Bonnie. Since then, they’ve been enjoying all the benefits of village life. It was important to me that I find a pet-friendly retirement home because I live with my 12-year-old rescue dog Bonnie, a little Tenterfield Terrier. From the very beginning, Thornton Park was excellent. I found a beautiful apartment that suited my budget. We have a cleaner who comes once a fortnight to help keep the place looking good, and the social aspect is great too. I’m always meeting people. There’s a bus trip every week. There’s a movie night. We have our happy hours and our get togethers so we can catch up and talk about life. If you want to go out, the location of the village is so convenient. You’re only about 500 metres from Penrith train station and about 600 metres from the big Westfield. The village has a residents’ lounge and function areas which are free to hire if you want to have a birthday party or a family get-together. Next door, there’s a residential care home, which is comforting to know in case your circumstances ever change and you need more support. What else can I say except that I’m very happy here? And Bonnie’s very happy too. If you’ve ever thought about retirement living, don’t hesitate to contact us for an information pack and to book your obligation-free tour. It just might be the best thing you ever do.

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LONG-TIME LOCAL CONFIRMS SHE’LL CONTEST EAST WARD

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Another Independent candidate has emerged to challenge Penrith Council’s hotly-contested East Ward. Businesswoman and East Ward local Melanie Holdsworth has announced she will run in this year’s Penrith Council elections. “We live in a democracy and one

of the most powerful ways to use your voice is when you vote,” she said. “Penrith is a growing and developing city at a crossroads. “It is important that the community has a choice to support someone who will listen to and understand them.”

Ms Holdsworth, who first moved to St Clair in 1987 when her family migrated to Australia, said she holds a special place in her heart for the City she still calls home. “I am grateful for the opportunities I have had as a result of living in Penrith,” she said. “I believe I offer diversity and will

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Locals interested in running for office in the upcoming Penrith Council elections have less than two weeks to apply, with nominations closing on Wednesday, August 4. Local government elections are due to take place on Saturday, September 4 when voters will elect 15 Councillors to represent the City over the next three years. The Penrith Local Government Area is made up of three wards – North, South and East – with five representatives from each ward. “Following the Saturday, September 4 election, the 15 men and women who are voted in will work together over the next three years to make decisions about what Council will do to meet community needs and how money should be spent in the best interests of the whole community,” a Council spokesman said. Normally a four-year term, the next Council cycle will be shortened to three years after last year’s elections were postponed due to COVID-19, resulting in a lengthy five-year term for sitting Councillors. However, the highly infectious Delta variant sparking Greater Sydney’s current lockdown has again cast doubt over the viability of this year’s election. When the Weekender reached out to the Office of Local Government (OLG) to see if it had plans to postpone the elections again, a spokeswoman said it was monitoring the current situation closely. “The OLG is continuing to closely monitor the situation and will follow health advice,” she said. However the OLG failed to address whether it would implement other forms of voting, such as postal voting, and did not indicate what measures it would take to ensure voters remained COVID-safe at polling booths. It is possible that electronic voting will be opened up to more people. Voting is compulsory and fines apply if you fail to vote. The situation is in stark contrast to last year’s deferral, which was announced by Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock in March 2020, six months before the original elections were set to take place. During Council’s Ordinary Meeting on September 27, Councillors are scheduled to elect Council’s next Mayor and Deputy Mayor, currently held by Labor Councillor Karen McKeown and Liberal Councillor Tricia Hitchen respectively, who were both elected for a one-year term last year. To find out how to nominate as a candidate go to penrith.city/CouncilElection. – Alena Higgins

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why reform is needed in the “just terms” acquisition space. The Orchard Hills Conundrum For over a century Orchard Hills has been made up of sprawling farmland unaffected by large scale residential development like many of its neighbouring suburbs. Today, many of these farms have been carved up into five-or-so acre lots and are home to a variety of dwellings including small shacks for hobby farmers and large homesteads with established gardens.

“The landscape in Orchard Hills is set to change dramatically”

The landscape in Orchard Hills is set to change dramatically however as the government has started acquiring land to build the Railway Project. Transport for NSW began knocking on the doors of local landowners in late 2019 armed with their copies of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (the Act) to start discussions about buying about 65 acres of land for the public purpose. The Act commenced about 30 years ago and is the piece of law that sets out the process for compensating landowners with the aim of balancing the need for the government to be able to build important infrastructure and a person’s right to just compensation for their asset having been forcibly acquired. Section 5 of the Act sets out that it applies to the acquisition of land by any “authority of the State”. In other words, the Act

applies to the compulsory acquisition of any land by government at any level. The Act aims to ensure that landowners receive “market value” for their land defined as, “The amount that would have been paid for the land if it had been sold at that time by a willing but not anxious seller to a willing but not anxious buyer.” Critically, the definition of market value goes on to say that such an assessment must disregard “any increase or decrease in the value of the land caused by the carrying out of, or the proposal to carry out, the public purpose for which the land was acquired.” Herein lies the problem for our Orchard Hills residents. Prior to the announcement of the Railway Project a property of about five acres in Orchard Hills had a market value of circa $3,000,000 – $3,500,000 depending on the state of the land and the improvements thereon. This price point also reflected the current rural zoning of the area which restricts subdivision and large-scale residential development. This is also the price range currently being offered to landowners by the government to acquire their land to make way for the Railway Project. Wander a couple of doors up from the properties being compulsorily acquired however, and the actual market tells a different story. Since the announcement of the Railway Project and speculation that the land immediately surrounding it would be rezoned, properties that were valued at $3,000,000 – $3,500,000 in 2020 are now selling for $5,000,000 and beyond – an increase of more than 40 per cent. The reason for the increase is the expectation that as a result of the Railway Project land in Orchard Hills will be rezoned, opening the doors to significant residential and commercial development. Dave Reardon of LJ Hooker Commercial Penrith recently oversaw a number of properties coming on to the market in the Railway Project precinct. “The confirmation of the railway station at Orchard Hills pushed a number of properties in the near vicinity onto the market,” he said.

“We were fortunate enough to be able to achieve a great result for our owner. However, due to media exposure and some indecision from government in terms of timing, the momentum in the marketplace dropped significantly and now we seem to be seeing a ‘wait and see’ attitude from most owners. Once there is clarity from the government on timing and zoning we would expect to see interest in the area on the rise again.” The increase in prices has not been restricted solely to the epicentre of the Railway Project precinct. Core Logic data reveals the sale of a five acre property on Wentworth Road, not far from the metro station site, with a purchase price of $4,750,000 in March 2021. It would appear that interest in Orchard Hills was piqued following not only the announcement of the Railway Project, but publication of a document titled Penrith Local Housing Strategy in 2019 and the exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Project in December 2020. Both are arguably precursors to rezoning. The 2019 report, commissioned by Penrith City Council, speaks specifically to the fact that rezoning is or will be inextricably linked to the completion of the Railway Project. The report references Orchard Hills as a rezoning site slated for residential housing development contingent on the completion of Railway Project multiple times throughout. This, coupled with the EIS in late 2020, saw interest in the suburb from developers soar, and with it, property prices. This has left landowners scratching their heads as to why the government hasn’t increased its offers in light of recent, comparable sales showing that the market has improved dramatically since confirmation of the Railway Project and evidence that this trend is likely to continue in the future. So what does this mean for Orchard Hills residents? Where to from here? We’ll continue looking at this in part two of our special report in next week’s Western Weekender.

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Penrith: Man busted by police had ‘ice pipe’ hidden in his undies A man has been charged after possessing prohibited goods, suspected stolen property and breaching an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) in Penrith. About 6.50pm on Friday, July 16, police were patrolling and followed a vehicle from a Kingswood address to Richmond Road, Penrith. Police allegedly noticed significant movement within the vehicle so they pulled the vehicle over to speak with the driver. It is alleged the driver and passenger informed police they had driven straight from a COVID testing clinic but police knew this to be false. Checks of the occupants revealed they were all out of their residential areas so they were asked to exit the vehicle. A 28-year-old North Richmond man was allegedly very nervous and shaking profusely. When searched an item was removed from inside his underwear, which police allege was an ‘ice pipe’. Also hidden in his pants were two small bottles of hand sanitiser, which had a liquid inside that did not move like a gel. Police allege the substance inside was Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and they also located a credit card that was not in the man’s name in his wallet. Further checks made on the woman in the back seat revealed that there was a current ADVO between the parties.

The man was arrested and charged before being bail refused and appearing at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, July 20.

St Marys: Unmasked man charged after assaulting police officer A man has been charged after using offensive language and assaulting a police officer in St Marys. About 12.45pm on Sunday, July 18 a police Sergeant was at a shopping centre in St Marys. It is alleged the officer saw an interaction between a woman and a man, who was not wearing a mask. The man and woman started arguing, and the 42-year-old Erskine Park man was heard swearing and verbally abusing the woman. The Sergeant allegedly approached the man to intervene and he began verbally abusing the Sergeant before walking away. The Sergeant then attempted to question the man in relation to not wearing a mask and he continued to abuse the Sergeant and walked to his vehicle. Attempting to arrest the man for the offence of ‘Offensive Language’, it is alleged the man pushed the Sergeant to the chest with force, pushing him onto the bonnet of a nearby vehicle. Members of the public intervened before further police arrived and the man was arrested. He was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Friday, August 13.

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ealth Services Union (HSU) security officers have been banned from entering the Nepean Hospital mental health unit following four serious injuries in less than a week. The union is calling for more resources and support as officers are being advised to only enter the facility for code black emergencies. HSU NSW Secretary, Gerard Hayes, said the frequency and intensity of hospital assaults is worsening, with Nepean being a prime example. “On June 30 one of our members fractured four ribs after a random attack by a mental health patient, then on July 1 a security officer sustained a back injury while dealing with a highly aggressive male patient in the Mental Health Triage and Assessment Centre,” Mr Hayes said. “A HSU security officer was punched in the face by a male patient on July 4 and suffered facial and dental injuries, and we also had two officers injured on July 5, with one admitted to emergency with head injuries.” With nearly all of those officers now off

work, Mr Hayes said HSU is demanding the employment of at least three additional full time security officers for the unit. “Hospital security officers are sick of putting their own physical safety and wellbeing on the line just to do their job and employers have an obligation, both legal and moral to provide a safe workplace,” he said. “We are simply fed up with our members being treated like punching bags and this campaign is not going away, we will work to gain better resources and the right powers for officers to do their jobs properly and more safely.” A Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District spokesperson said the hospital will continue to work with security staff to discuss the concerns they’ve raised. “We do not tolerate violence towards our staff or our patients and all staff who are affected by violent or aggressive behaviour are provided with immediate care and follow-up support,” the spokesperson said. “As part of the 2021-22 Budget, the NSW Government is committing $69.7 million over the next four years to fund vital programs to improve security in NSW Hospitals.”

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NoƟce of ElecƟon and Call for NominaƟon Proposals I, Richard Kidd, Elec on Manager for Australian Elec on Company hereby give public no ce that the Elec ons for Penrith City Council are to be held. Accordingly, Proposals for Nomina on for the Elec on of five (5) Councillors for each Council Ward are invited, from 26 July 2021. Nomina on forms may be obtained from the Returning Officer or from the Australian Elec on Company website at www.austelect.com I further no fy that the date for the NominaƟon Day will be 4 August 2021. Completed Consented Nomina ons must be made to be received by the Returning Officer at 216 Queen Street, St Marys, NSW 2760 by 12 noon, 4 August 2021. Intending Candidates should consult and understand the requirements under the Local Government Act 1993, No 30 [NSW] Chapter 10; Division 3, Nomina ons and elec on, Sec ons 306-311 inclusive together with the Local Government (General) RegulaƟon 2005 [NSW], Division 4 clauses 285 – 296. The onus is on a candidate to ensure that their fully and correctly completed Nomina on is made to the Returning Officer by 12 noon 4 August 2021. Separate Nomina on Forms are required for each Posi on contested. A person cannot self-nominate in any Elec on. Nomina ons must be in Form 2 or Form 3 and must be given to the Returning Officer at 216 Queen Street, St Marys, NSW 2760 before 12 noon on Nomina on Day, together with payment of the deposit fee of $125 for each candidate. Should five (5) or more candidates wish to form a Group and receive the nomina on deposit discount cap of $625.00, a “Claim for Grouping of Candidates” must be lodged with the Returning Officer at the same me as the completed, consented, Nomina on Forms, prior to the close of Nomina ons. Where candidates for Councillor lodge with the Returning Officer a “Claim for Grouping of Candidates”, the claim incorporates a Request for a Group Vo ng Square on the Ballot Paper; but there must be at least two (2) Groups reques ng Group Vo ng Squares, for Group Vo ng Squares to be included on the relevant ballot paper. The Nomina on Deposit must be paid in cash or by a cheque drawn by an authorised deposit-taking Ins tu on. The payee should be Australian Elec on Company – Council Elec on Account. The Elec on Manager has also approved EFT as an alterna ve method of deposit payment. PLEASE NOTE: PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The completed Nomina on and Deposit must be accompanied by a completed Candidate Informa on Sheet, a completed Sta s cal Informa on Sheet and, if relevant, a completed “Group Request Form”. A Nomina on is not valid unless the person proposed has completed a Candidate Informa on Sheet. Nomina ons will be rejected if the appropriate Nomina on Deposit, in full, has not been received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon 4 August 2021. Nomina ons may be lodged with the Returning officer in person to 216 Queen Street, St Marys, NSW 2760; by post to PO Box 371, St Marys, NSW, 2760; by fax to (07) 5428 1355 or by email to penrith.ro@austelect.com . Where lodged by fax or email, the Deposit must be delivered to and received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon, 4 August 2021. If the Elec on(s) are contested, polling will be conducted by A endance and Postal Vo ng and Elec on Day will be Saturday 4 September 2021.

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omance has made a return with the latest season of ‘The Bachelor Australia’ kicking off on July 21 and viewers might have spotted a familiar face. Glenmore Park resident, Tamlyn Hoskins is one of the 23 contestants who will be competing for 31-year-old First Officer, Jimmy Nicholson’s heart. The fun and filter free 25-year-old, who is originally from South Africa, decided to give the experience a go after being unlucky in love. “I have very high standards and I’m not willing to settle for anything less than I want,” Ms Hoskins said. “I just haven’t found the right guy that I can see myself spending the rest of my life with, plus I also haven’t found anyone who is as funny as me.” Hoping to see herself with the Bachelor 10 years from now, she said the family orientated action man ticks all of her boxes. “My ideal man is confident, outgoing and extremely funny with a little bit of sarcasm. He is family orientated, goal driven and someone who has wholesome morals and values,” she said. ‘The Bachelor Australia’ is on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on 10.

Michal Gabriel has been honoured with a Stevie Award. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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mall businesses have struggled over the past year but Emu Plains beauty therapist, Michal Gabriel was not going to let that deter her. Dedicated to her business, she has been recognised for excellence in customer service by winning an international award for Michal Gabriel Beauty and Brow. With two decades of experience, Ms Gabriel said she didn’t think to apply for a Stevie Award for her business, where she specialises in natural eyebrows.

Looking for love: Tamlyn Hoskins.

“The Stevie Award is the world’s premier business award that has become a coveted prize, which spans across 29 nations,” Ms Gabriel said. “It was Donna, my colleague, who motivated me to apply for it and not even in the wildest of dreams had I ever thought I would bring home the silver award, it took a few days for it to sink in.” Ms Gabriel said she is honoured and humbled to be highlighted. “To be globally recognised is a reassurance that I am on the right path and I need to thank my mentor Elle for supporting me and certainly my clients who appreciate quality service,” she said.

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I want to express my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the whole Penrith community as we work through the latest lockdown. The community’s resilience through these challenging times is nothing short of amazing and I am continually inspired by the stories of support for each other. The most recent spread of COVID-19 into the Penrith area has yet again had a significant impact on our community. Some of our most loved places and destinations have been affected and with that comes both the financial and social impacts as businesses are forced to shut, and the flow on effects to staff and their families. Council is providing financial relief to a number of cafés and restaurants in the Penrith and St Marys CBDs. The relief package will see Council waive all charges relating to outdoor and footpath dining permits for 33 businesses in the Penrith and St Marys CBDs. Community sports groups and their participants have also been provided relief as the lockdown has interrupted many sports across Penrith. When the virus first hit over a year

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uch is the weirdness of COVID-19’s impact on the NRL, the Penrith Panthers will call Suncorp Stadium home for the first time this Saturday night when they face the venue’s usual permanent tenants, the Brisbane Broncos. There is a huge test at play here, not so much for the lowly Broncos, but for Ivan Cleary’s one-time Premiership favourites. Earlier this season plenty of people were prepared to call this year’s competition a one horse race, with the Panthers looking near-certainties to lift the trophy at Stadium Australia on the first Sunday in October. The Melbourne Storm had lost two games in a row early in the campaign and were adjusting to life without Cameron Smith, so they probably wouldn’t be there at the business end, many said. Fast forward to Round 19 and Melbourne have bolted. Sure, the Panthers share the

SATURDAY, JULY 24 | 7.35PM | SUNCORP STADIUM | REFEREE: BEN CUMMINS competition lead but Craig Bellamy’s side is carving up opposition teams like it’s a training run, taking over as Premiership favourites and looking more and more likely to go back-to-back as the weeks march on. Penrith meantime have been winning, but not convincingly. I think we can all accept that a 30-16 scoreline last weekend was far from impressive given the Warriors played the entire second half without any available interchange players, while the victory over Parramatta a fortnight ago was shaky at best. But as the competition ladder shows, you get two points for a win regardless of how impressive it was – and with Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary missing, it’s somewhat acceptable that Penrith haven’t been as crisp as the Storm during this middle part of the season. That, however, needs to change. Ahead of a showdown with the Storm

next weekend that is shaping as the Minor Premiership decider, this Penrith team simply must put the cleaners through Brisbane. They must show their superiority, and sound a warning sign to the Storm that they are well and truly still in this fight. The Broncos are shot – letting the Wests Tigers put 40 points on you is evidence enough of that. They’ve got some decent young players but it’s clear things aren’t clicking at the moment and there’s likely some serious questions coming coach Kevin Walters’ way in the off-season. Once a side pressures Brisbane, the house begins to collapse. Penrith have the players to provide almost 80 minutes of pressure and there’s no question they should be able to put Walters’ men to the sword on Saturday night. Jarome Luai returns for Penrith and while it’ll be Nathan Cleary’s comeback that

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HOW PANTHERS LANDED TPJ ! By the time the Tevita Pangai Jr to Penrith story broke on Tuesday morning, it had been dead and buried for at least a week. Then, within 24 hours, it was not only revived, but a deal was done. The Panthers were somewhat interested when the prospect of signing the 25-year-old popped up a few weeks ago, but couldn’t make the deal work. However, COVID-19 and the Queensland relocation changed things dramatically. James Fisher-Harris is about to exit the camp for the birth of his child, and will need to quarantine upon his return. That will leave Penrith without their best forward for up to three weeks. Talks dramatically escalated on Wednesday and it was confirmed that Pangai Jr would leave Brisbane, join Penrith for the run towards October and then head to Canterbury for the 2022 season and beyond. It’s a huge coup and a great signing for the club. ! Panthers fans won’t be asked to pledge their membership this season, with the club to instead offset any lost matches for season ticket holders against next year’s pricing. So far that’s two games – against the Eels and Broncos, but there’s an expectation that scheduled games against Souths and Wests Tigers won’t go ahead at BlueBet Stadium either. The credits will be applied at the end of the season once 2022 memberships go on sale. ! There were a few raised eyebrows when Penrith’s ‘home’ game against Brisbane this Saturday night got scheduled at Suncorp Stadium, the home ground of their opponents. A simple switch of the 5.30pm and 7.30pm games would have allowed a double header at Sunshine Coast Stadium, where Penrith are based, instead of Suncorp. Given the NRL’s enormous challenges at present, nobody kicked up a huge stink, but it was a curious call. ! Nathan Cleary will be named to make his comeback from a shoulder injury against Melbourne when team lists for Round 20 are revealed on Tuesday afternoon. However, he’ll still have to go through a number of final tests before being given the green light to play in the all-important clash.

Tevita Pangai Jr is heading to Penrith. Photo: NRL Photos.

! Spotted: The Panthers copped a mention on American sports podcast ‘The Sore Losers’ this week. After initially thinking the Panthers were an AFL team, Lunchbox, Eddie and Ray now know all about the mighty team from Penrith.

! Spotted: Nobody was taking any chances at last week’s clash between Penrith and the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium – even the coin toss was undertaken with masks on!

! Spotted: Viliame Kikau producing a first class post-try celebration, drinking some Kava after bagging an early fourpointer against the Warriors. ! Despite the tough circumstances for business at present, Penrith’s corporate team is still working hard. Last week they confirmed the signing of Turner Freeman Lawyers as a sponsor for the next two seasons, extending their current deal.

series was special for all New South Wales players, but perhaps none more so than Brian To’o. The young Penrith winger will use his match payments to help his parents financially, just like he did when he signed his most recent, more lucrative club contract. The humble winger is quickly becoming one of the most liked players at Penrith and continues to be one of the club’s great feel-good stories.

! Penrith’s relocation to Queensland is not a usual away trip for the players, who are used to having roommates to contend with in small hotel rooms. Not only are the boys enjoying resort style living, but there’s no roommates in sight – players have a room each, mainly to cater for partners who will soon join the camp. They travelled up earlier this week and will enter quarantine before joining the players. !

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nstead of rolling up to BlueBet Stadium tomorrow night to watch one of the most lopsided matches of the season, local Panthers supporters will be parked on their two-seater couch catching Penrith v Brisbane live on TV. With Greater Sydney in lockdown and the state border shut off, there will be roughly 500 Panthers supporters at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow evening for what should be a Panthers home game. To make matters worse, there will be thousands of Broncos fans in the stands essentially giving them two home games against Penrith this season. Speaking via Zoom from the Sunshine Coast this week, co-captain Isaah Yeo said crowd support makes a huge difference and he’s calling on all south-east Queenslandbased Panthers supporters to buy a ticket. “Fan support helps. We have a good record at home (BlueBet Stadium) over the

last 18 months and I can’t remember the last time we lost there,” he said. “I think every team prefers to play at home – that’s where you are most comfortable – but at the moment this is our new home and it’s something we have to adapt to. “It’s disappointing not to be playing at Penrith with all the fans, but I’m sure they’re happy the game is still going and they can sit at home and watch it.” Last Sunday afternoon, during Penrith’s sloppy 30-16 win over New Zealand, it was the Warriors fans outnumbering their opponents. Yeo is hopeful more Panthers supporters will join the chorus this weekend. “The Warriors had the majority the other day and I’d expect a pretty big crowd on Saturday night, and I’d probably assume there won’t be many Panthers fans again,” the Blues lock said. “The situation we’re in is obviously disappointing not just for Penrith but Sydneybased fans as a whole. It’s disappointing they don’t get to see their teams play in the flesh, you’ve got to feel for them, but we’re

Isaah Yeo in action against Melbourne earlier this year. Photo: NRL Photos.

fortunate the game is still going and the fans can watch from the comfort of their home back in Sydney.” Following this weekend’s game against 15th-placed Brisbane, the equal competition leaders have an incredibly tough run home, which includes games against Melbourne, the Roosters, South Sydney

and Parramatta. Yeo said the next seven weeks, while definitely intimidating, will set Penrith up for an exciting Finals Series come September. “I think it helps because you want to be versing those teams and you want to be battle hardened for the semi finals,” the 27-year-old said.

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hether it be a game of chess or a swim in the pool, Panthers players are settling into their new Sunshine Coast home nicely one week in. While there were some teething issues early, they are quickly getting used to their tropical surroundings and making the most of their opportunity. Speaking with Extra Time via Zoom on Tuesday, newly re-signed hooker Mitch Kenny was full of praise for the NRL and how they were able to keep the game alive despite so much uncertainty around the country. “The NRL has done a fantastic job getting us all up here and we’re very fortunate to be on the Sunny Coast with beautiful weather and great facilities,” he said. “It’s a privilege to keep doing what we’re doing and being able to play. Massive hats off to the NRL to be able to pull this off.” While on social media it might appear the Panthers are running amok around the Twin Waters resort like they’re on Year 8 camp, Kenny confirmed the

players know when it’s time to put the pool toys away and get down to business. “Maybe there were a little bit of teething [issues] the first day around training and stuff like that, but we’re trying to make sure we’re not treating it like a holiday and we’re not taking for granted the opportunity we have,” he said. Unlike other away trips, on this occasion each Panther has their own room at the fabulous Maroochydore resort. But that’s all expected to change in the coming weeks when the players’ partners and families arrive in town. On Monday night, the families of NRL players were finally given clearance by the Queensland Government to head north. The families will spend the next two weeks in hotel quarantine on the Gold Coast before reuniting with their loved ones at the various hubs around south-east Queensland. Kenny, whose girlfriend Isabella will join him in paradise shortly, said it was a nervous wait for information on when families could fly up. “I’ve got my girlfriend coming up to join me, which will be really good and I’m looking forward to that,” the 23-year-old said.

“It’s been a pretty anxious wait to see what’s happening there with families and people with partners who are pregnant. It’s nice to know that we’ll be able to get our families up here, but unfortunately I have to leave the dog at home.” Kenny is one of the most popular members of the Panthers’ playing group, with the hardworking Windsor Wolves junior inking a new one-year contract to remain at Penrith just last week. “I’m happy, I just feel like this is the best place for me,” Kenny said. “Panthers is my home and these are the guys that gave me the opportunity to play first grade and live out my childhood dream. “They’ve been nothing short of awesome working with me and my development over the last few years. I want to repay the faith and do good things for this club.” Those thoughts were echoed last week by Panthers General Manager of Rugby League, Matt Cameron. “He’s always made the most of his opportunities in first grade and we’re delighted he agrees Panthers is the best place to continue to develop his game,” Cameron said.

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ith three wins, two losses and a ‘bye’ the Panthers navigated their way through a player draining State of Origin series reasonably well. The two losses came when all Origin players were out, except for Liam Martin against the Sharks, so the coaching staff would be reasonably happy.

ences showed he was learning a little on the run and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. They’ll handle this period better next year. GRADE: B OVERALL GRADE: B+ What caught my eye last week: It would have to be the courage and resilience shown by the Warriors against the Panthers last Sunday. If they could play with such spirit and heart every week, they would easily be a Top 8 team.

Attack: With so many players out, at times, the Panthers’ attack did look clunky but it’s only to be expected. Still the team managed to score 105 points in five games. Not as impressive as the first two quarters but given the circumstances still an average of 21 points per game. GRADE: B+

What game I’m looking forward to: After their last-start win against the Broncos and an excellent ‘fly-on-the-wall’ documentary series about the Tigers on Fox League, it’s now time for Madge’s Men to take down a top team like the Sea Eagles. If they can do that, they’ll show that they’ve finally turned the corner and may just be Finals bound in 2021.

Defence: Apart from the 26 points the Tigers scored against a decimated Panthers outfit, over five games the side conceded 85 points at an average of 17 a game. Well up on the single digits of the first 12 rounds but again understandable. GRADE: BPanthers coach Ivan Cleary. Photo: NRL Photos.

Player performances: All Origin players who backed up played extremely well with Liam Martin, Brian To’o and Isaah Yeo being the three standouts. Having so many stars out gave the Panthers an opportunity to blood some new players with Izack Tago impressing the most. GRADE: B+

Who needs to lift: Stephen Crichton, Tyrone May and Spencer Leniu have all played well at times but didn’t really lead the way when the Origin players were out. May showed some improvement against the Warriors and Leniu has been hampered a little by a lack of game time but Crichton,

who has been solid, simply needs to ramp it up over the final eight weeks. Coaching: The coaching staff definitely did their best during this difficult Origin period but the fact that coach Ivan Cleary talked about it so much in press confer-

My Tips for the week: Eels, Roosters, Storm, Rabbitohs, Sea-Eagles, Panthers, Dragons, Sharks. The final word: Despite being a Panthers supporter, I have to say I agree with coach Ivan Cleary that the Melbourne Storm are now the benchmark in the competition. They are simply brilliant.

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id you see Tom Trbojevic carving up the Maroons in the first two games of the just completed State of Origin series? Of course you did, and what a sight it was. The Sea Eagles superstar was nominally playing at right centre for the Blues, but with a green light from NSW coach Brad Fittler, Trbojevic took hit-ups through the middle of the field, linked up with Latrell Mitchell on the left hand side and generally terrorised the Queensland defence with his blend of speed, power and pure athletic ability. Giving Turbo Tom free reign to play wherever he wanted in attack wasn’t exactly revolutionary, but in the age of structured football it was a breath of fresh air to watch a supreme talent switch lanes and attack the opposition from angles they never expected. It’s not something that every centre in the game could do, but if there’s another player who could follow the Trbojevic blueprint it’s the Panthers’ Stephen Crichton. And if you’re going to do what the Manly fullback did for the Blues it would help if you were built like him. Whaddya know, 20-year-old Crichton has the same frame that Trbojevic did when he was the same age, both of them standing at 194 centimetres and weighing

Could Stephen Crichton be the next Tom Trbojevic? Photo: Megan Dunn.

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e’ve gotten to Round 18 of a marathon-like NRL season, and we’re slowly seeing an increasing amount of games with absolutely no Finals ramifications. There’s probably four sides – the Warriors, Tigers, Broncos and Bulldogs – that we can rule out of playing Finals with seven weeks remaining, and there’ll soon be a few more join them. With that in mind, I think the NRL should try and get something out of these games, because at the moment they certainly won’t. Looking at bottom-placed Canterbury’s fixture alone, they play the Tigers twice and the Warriors once in the last seven rounds, they’re prime examples of ‘dead rubbers’. On top of that, there’s no doubt week-by-week we’ll see more clubs drop out of the Finals race all together and more of these games will be added by the week. The way I see it, the NRL should be trialling rule changes in these match-ups. We all know the competition has been slammed on multiple occasions for bringing in rule changes

without trial and error, and I think this gives them a perfect testing ground to see what does and doesn’t work. Some potential rules we could implement are; a coach’s challenge instead of a captain’s challenge, a change to the kick off rule where the team that’s been scored against has a tap off from 40 metres, we could even scrap the 18th man and have six men on the bench. I’d even be happy to see the competition try and emulate what works in other sports. Why shouldn’t we have a two-point conversion like the NFL does? Instead of a field-goal one-point shot, teams could risk it for twopoints through a scrum feed 20m out where they get one play to score a try. The six-again rule has been scrutinised recently, why not get rid of it completely and see how sin-binning for those offences goes? The NRL shouldn’t miss an opportunity to get on the front foot and trial ideas that could work. Who knows, it could genuinely be for the betterment of the game.

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extra minutes ! The Bulldogs have turned to Phil Gould as they desperately try to turn the club around. Gould, who won a Premiership with the Bulldogs as coach in 1988, is returning to Belmore as the club’s new Head of Football. ‘Gus’, who worked in a similar role at Penrith, had most recently been involved with the Warriors, but COVID-19 has made his role at the club difficult to undertake. ! Canterbury have re-signed Jayden Okunbor for the next two seasons, keeping him at Belmore until the end of 2023. “Jayden is an outstanding talent who burst on to the scene in 2019 and was able to make his mark immediately,” said Bulldogs CEO Aaron Warburton. Meantime, the club has also re-signed winger Tui Katoa on a one-year deal.

! The NRLW will go ahead this year despite the unfolding COVID-19 situation, but schedule changes may be forced. The competition is due to start in line with Round 23 of the NRL in around a month’s time. A condensed season or a delayed start to the competi-

Phil Gould is heading to Canterbury. tion are both the most likely options at this stage.

! Meantime the future of the NSWRL senior competitions remains clouded, with no chance of a restart in play until the current lockdown in Sydney is lifted. The NSWRL is still hopeful of resuming the competitions and of staging the NSW Women’s Premiership Grand Final between Central Coast and Mounties. However, the latter game could be complicated given the NRLW situation.

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epean Regional Security (NRS) has been delivering first-class security services for 23 years. NRS Director Gina Field, who has 32 years of security experience, started the business by herself from her home in Penrith in 1998. The only employee at the time, it was an uncommon occurrence for a female to be working in the security industry let alone running the company. Full of determination and knowledge, Ms Field’s perseverance is a true testament to the success of the business that she built from the ground up. Now employing over 30 personnel, NRS has a fleet of vehicles across Sydney covering all aspects including home security, commercial and Government departments. Ms Field has also featured on TV and in magazines and newspapers for her leadership skills and business success in a male-dominated industry, which earned her the NSW Businesswomen of the Year in 2017, presented by Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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Aussie soap ‘Neighbours’ is following the ‘Home and Away’ format, trimming its episodes from five to four a week. From this Monday, July 26, ‘Neighbours’ will air four nights a week, from Monday to Thursday at 6.30pm on 10 Peach. It will mark the first time in the show’s 36-year history that it hasn’t screened regularly five nights a week. Old episodes of ‘Friends’ will fill the gap on Fridays.

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Well-known actor Jerry O’Connell is officially the new co-host of US chat show ‘The Talk’, replacing Sharon Osbourne who was (unfairly) ‘boned’ earlier this year. O’Connell will join Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Elaine Welteroth and Amanada Kloots on the show, which screens on 10 every morning. Fun fact: nearly 20 years ago, whilst doing work experience at a hotel in the city, I delivered two complimentary bottles of water to Jerry O’Connell’s hotel suite. The more you know.

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10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 The Trouble With Maggie Cole (M l,d,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Movin’ To The Country [s] 8:00 Dream Gardens [s] 8:30 Midsomer Murders (M) [s] 10:05 Baptiste (M l,s,v) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Client List” (M d,s) (’10) Stars: Cybill Shepherd 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Countdown To Opening Ceremony *Live* [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Opening Ceremony *Live* [s]

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 12:15 Movie: “Wedding Daze” (M s,l) (’07) Stars: Jason Biggs 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 NRL: North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm *Live* [s] 9:50 Golden Point (M) [s] 10:35 Movie: “Exit Wounds” (M v,l,s) (’01)

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Arabia With Levison Wood (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Mediterranean With Simon Reeve (PG) (In English/ Spanish/ French) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures 10:50 SBS World News 11:20 Patriot Brains (M l,s) 12:10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 1:00 The Hot Zone (M v)

2:00 Better Homes And Gardens 3:30 Crash Investigation Unit (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia

1:40 Caught On Dashcam (PG) 2:50 Pawn Stars Australia (PG) 3:50 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:20 Movie: “McFarland, USA” (PG) (’15) Stars: Kevin Costner 7:00 AFL: Round 19: Teams TBA *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts (M)

4:45 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) (’06) Stars: Bruce Campbell 6:30 Movie: “Gnomeo & Juliet” (G) (’11) Stars: James McAvoy 8:30 Movie: “The Bodyguard” (PG) (’92) Stars: Kevin Costner 11:15 Movie: “The Cell” (MA15+) (’00)

6:30 Movie: “Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas” (G) (’77) Stars: Jerry Nelson 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “An Outback Christmas” (G) (’18) Stars: John Deeks 8:00 Movie: “Almost Christmas” (M l,s) (’16) Stars: Mo’Nique

2:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 11:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v,s) 12:30 Home Shopping

1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Movie: “Silver Linings Playbook” (M) (’12) Stars: Bradley Cooper

2:00 Bargain Mansions 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Worst To First 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Maine Cabin Masters (PG) 8:30 Barnwood Builders 9:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 The Boy In The Dress 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:25 Good Game Spawn Point 8:55 Fruits Basket (PG) 9:20 Sword Art Online (PG) 9:45 Radiant (PG)

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Control” (M) (’07) Stars: Sam Riley 10:30 Doctor Who (PG) 11:20 Art Works

6:00 Barefoot Contessa: Back To Basics 6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Jamie’s Food Escapes 9:30 Mystery Diners 10:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (M) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible (M l)

4:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 6:00 Movie: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” (G) (’17) Stars: Demi Lovato 7:45 Movie: “Madagascar” (PG) (’05) Stars: Tom McGrath 9:30 Movie: “The Legend Of Tarzan” (M v) (’16)

5:30 Desert Vet (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough’s Life Story (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The Boss” (M) (’16) Stars: Melissa McCarthy 10:40 Movie: “Baby Mama” (M l) (’08) Stars: Amy Poehler 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

10:00 rage (PG) [s] 10:55 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 11:00 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Restoration Australia [s] 2:25 And We Danced [s] 3:25 Back In Time For Dinner [s] 4:25 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 4:40 Landline [s] 5:10 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 5:40 Silvia’s Italian Table [s] 6:10 The Repair Shop [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Belgravia (PG) [s]

6:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Evening Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 *Live* [s]

1:00 Destination WA (PG) [s] 1:30 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 2:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 3:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Lightning v Thunderbirds *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 David Attenborough’s Life In Colour: Hiding In Colour (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Bumblebee” (M v) (’18) Stars: Hailee Steinfeld 10:45 Movie: “Æon Flux” (M v) (’05)

12:00 The Living Room [s] 12:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 1:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 4:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 8:00 TBA 9:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 10:00 Ambulance UK (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Seekers: Live In The UK 4:00 Trail Towns (PG) 4:35 Planet Expedition: Bhutan White Water (PG) 5:35 Hitler’s Olympics 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Hemingway 9:35 The Happy Prince (MA15+) 11:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 1:15 Movie: “The Death Of Stalin” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Olga Kurylenko 3:10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 4:05 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+)

5:00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters (PG) 6:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: News Switch: Day 1 Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Evening: Day 1 - Primetime Session *Live* 10:00 Escape To The Country

12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon: Day 1 - Day Session *Live* 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Fringe: Day 1 Afternoon Session *Live* 7:00 AFL: Round 19: Teams TBA *Live* 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Evening: Day

4:45 Movie: “Surf’s Up” (G) (’07) Stars: James Woods 6:30 Movie: “The Prince And Me” (PG) (’04) Stars: Julia Stiles 8:50 Movie: “The Favourite” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Olivia Colman 11:25 Movie: “My Cousin Rachel” (M) (’17) Stars: Rachel Weisz

5:55 NITV News: Nula 6:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 6:55 Yokayi Footy 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole 8:30 Homeland Story (M l) 10:00 Movie: “Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale” (MA15+) (’10) (In Finnish)

2:00 The Doctors (PG) 3:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 I Fish 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Hawaii Five-0 (MA15+) 12:15 Elementary (M v)

Renovation (PG) 10:30 12:30 TBA 2:00 Frasier Ultimate Pools 11:30 (PG) 2:30 The Conners House Hunters (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) International 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 9:45 2 Broke Girls (M s) 10:35 Friends (PG) 12:05 Home Shopping 1:35 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 2:00 2 Broke Girls (M s)

6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 72 Cutest Animals 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:00 Slugterra 9:25 The Loot Drop

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:00 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Back Roads 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 The Business: Cryptocurrency Special

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:30 Stick Man 7:05 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Over And Ova (M s) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 9:20 Black Mirror (MA15+) 10:00 Sammy J (PG) 10:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

6:00 Cheese Slices 6:30 Our Food, Our Family 7:30 Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Island Feast 8:30 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook 9:30 Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 10:30 Living On The Veg 11:30 Our Food, Our Family

4:50 Seconds From Disaster (PG) 7:35 Building The Ultimate (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 11:00 Dateline 12:00 Insight (M) 1:00 Movie: “Sharknado” (PG) (’13) Stars: Ian Ziering 2:35 France 24 News In English From Paris

5:00 Movie: “Material Girls” (PG) (’06) Stars: Hilary Duff 7:00 Movie: “A Cinderella Story” (PG) (’04) Stars: Hilary Duff 9:00 Movie: “Bridesmaids” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Kristen Wiig 11:30 Malcolm In The Middle (PG)

10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Movin’ To The Country [s] 2:00 Dream Gardens [s] 2:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:15 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 4:00 The Sound [s] 5:00 Art Works [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow (PG) [s] 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs [s] 8:30 Innocent (M l,v) [s] 9:15 Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders (M v) [s]

6:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 *Live* [s]

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Vixens v Firebirds *Live* [s] 3:00 NRL: CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs v Cronulla Sharks *Live* [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:00 Method Of A Serial Killer (M) [s] 11:50 Killed By My Stalker (M v,l) [s]

12:00 Left Off The Map [s] 12:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 1:30 Freshly Picked [s] 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 TBA 4:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI: Walk The Line (M v) [s] 10:00 FBI: Payback (M v) [s] 11:00 FBI: The Armorer’s Faith (M v) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

3:00 Rugby Union: Hospital Cup: University Of Queensland v GPS *Live* 5:00 Customs (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Indiscreet” (PG) (’58) Stars: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman 7:30 Movie: “The Firm” (M) (’93) Stars: Tom Cruise

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:30 Power And Paranoia In The Third Reich (PG) (In French/ German) 4:30 The Last B24 (PG) 5:30 Fall Of Japan In Colour (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich (PG) 10:50 Eritrea: The Secret State (M) (In English/ Tigre/ Tigrinya) 11:50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 12:45 Life And Birth (PG) 4:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,n,s) 4:55 Destination Flavour Japan

2:00 The Bowls Show 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 Afternoon Session *Live* 6:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 9:00 Harbour Cops (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Home Shopping 8:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Early Morning Session *Live* 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 Morning Session *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

5:10 Movie: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows” (PG) (’16) Stars: Laura Linney 7:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell: Juniper Hill (Part 2) (M l) 8:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (M l) 10:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l)

3:00 Ice Hockey: SA Premier League 4:15 Football: NT Women’s Premier League 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 First Australians (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 The Kimberley Cruise 10:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo

2:00 The Doctors (PG) 3:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 4:00 Pooches At Play 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

1:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day 2:00 The Conners (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 The Neighborhood (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M s,d) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Funny Girls (MA15+)

1:30 Flipping San Diego (PG) 2:30 Barnwood Builders 3:30 Ultimate Pools 4:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation (PG) 5:30 Maine Cabin Masters (PG) 6:30 Log Cabin Living 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News: Auslan Bulletin 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One

5:55 Remy & Boo 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:15 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love - Dementia (PG) 9:30 Project Nim (M l) 11:05 Cancer: A Story Of Hope - A Catalyst Special

6:00 Tropical Gourmet 6:30 Australia’s Food Bowl 7:00 Middle East Feast With Shane Delia 7:30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace 8:30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 9:40 Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 10:45 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen

3:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 5:30 New Girl (PG) 6:00 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 6:50 Life After People (PG) 7:40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 8:30 WWE Legends (M) 10:05 Dark Side Of The Ring (M) 10:55 The Investigation (M)

5:45 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Johnny English” (PG) (’03) Stars: Rowan Atkinson 8:45 Movie: “Jurassic World” (PG) (’15) Stars: Chris Pratt 11:10 All New Traffic Cops (M) 12:10 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun (M v,s)

4:30 Movie: “Sayonara” (PG) (’57) Stars: Marlon Brando 7:30 Death In Paradise: Flames Of Love (M) 8:40 Grantchester (M v) 9:40 Chicago PD: Get Back To Even (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+) 11:40 Chicago Med (M mp)

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5:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (M) 8:30 Judge John Deed (M)

12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Late Evening Session *Live*

12:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 12:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:40 Botched (MA15+) [s] 9:40 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s]

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Belgravia (PG) [s] 1:45 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 2:05 Harrow (MA15+) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb [s] 8:35 The Truth About Fasting [s]

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Messy (M l,s) 8:30 David Attenborough’s First Life 9:25 Doctor Who (PG) 10:20 TBA

12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Late Evening Session *Live*

7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs: 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC Deadlier Than The National News 8:00 Dinosaurs (PG) 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja News 9:30 7.30 Turtles (PG)

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:05 Harrow (MA15+) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Win The Week [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s]

7:00 The Simpsons 3:00 Olympic Games (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Tokyo 2020: Day 5 (M s) 8:00 American Afternoon Session Dad (M s) 8:30 Movie: “Dumb *Live* 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Primetime And Dumber” (PG) (’94) Stars: Jim Carrey Session *Live*

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Win The Week [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 2:05 Harrow (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Q&A [s]

7:00 The Simpsons 3:00 Olympic Games (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Tokyo 2020: Day 6 (M s,v) 8:00 American Afternoon Session Dad (M v) 8:30 Movie: “Dumb *Live* 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Primetime And Dumber To” (PG) (’14) Stars: Jim Carrey Session *Live*

7:00 Deadly 60: Rhino 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC Rescue Special 7:35 National News 8:00 The Penguins Of ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 Business 9:00 ABC Nightly The Day My Butt Went Psycho! News 9:30 7.30

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight 3:30 The Egg (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Secret Life Of 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Charles And Diana: 1983 (PG) 8:30 Amy (M) 10:55 SBS World News 11:25 Unknown Amazon (M)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:20 NITV News Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Update 7:30 Wellington Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue Paranormal (M) 8:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Yokayi Footy 8:35 Over The NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:15 Bang Theory (PG) 9:20 2 Black Dot 9:30 NITV News Broke Girls (M s) Seal Team (M v) Update 9:40 NRL: WA

12:00 Desperate Housewives (M s) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels *Live* [s] 9:45 Thursday Night Knock Off (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 7:20 NITV News Update 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8:30 Movie: “Do The Right Thing” (MA15+) (’89) Stars: Spike Lee

5:00 Boise Boys 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Country Life For Half The Price 8:30 Restoration Man (PG)

6:30 Antiques 6:30 3rd Rock From The Roadshow 7:30 Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Keeping Up Show (PG) 7:30 Appearances (PG) 8:50 Paranormal Caught On Camera (M l) 8:30 Movie: “The Midsomer Murders (M v) 10:50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Mummy” (M v) (’17)

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:40 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s]

2:00 The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes 3:05 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Secret Life Of (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions 8:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M v) 10:30 Seal Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) Team (M v) 11:30 FBI (M v)

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Grace’s Amazing 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Machines 7:30 Spicks Update 7:35 8 Out Of Australia’s Food Bowl And Specks (PG) 8:30 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9:00 8:00 Middle East Feast With Shane Delia 8:30 Jimmy Shu’s 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island Win The Week 9:30 Shaun (M l) Taste Of The Territory Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M)

5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Home Again With The Fords 9:30 Boise Boys

5:30 Desert Vet (PG) 6:30 3rd Rock From The 6:30 Antiques Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Roadshow 7:30 New Show (PG) 7:30 Movie: Tricks (M v) 8:40 The Closer “Limitless” (M) (’11) Stars: Bradley Cooper 9:35 Movie: “In (M v) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law And Order (M v) Time” (M v,l) (’11)

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Bull (PG) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Nigella Machines 7:30 Spicks 10 Cats Does Kitchen 8:00 Poh & Co. And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 8:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 9:00 Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea Act (MA15+) 9:25 Hunting Art Works 9:00 And We Hitler: The Final Chapter (PG) 9:30 Mystery Diners Danced

12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Late Evening Session *Live*

1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes 3:05 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Secret Life Of (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:20 NITV News Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Update 7:30 Insight Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue 8:30 Marion Jones: Press Pause (PG) 9:30 Celtics/ (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bloods (M v) 10:25 NCIS: New Bang Theory (M s) 9:30 Mom Lakers: Best Of Enemies (M) (M s,d) 11:35 Frasier (PG) Orleans (M v) 11:20 Emptying The Tank

2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 TBA 8:30 Movie: “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde” (PG) (’03) Stars: Reese Witherspoon 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 The First 48: Ringside Seat (M) [s]

4:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Beyond Spelling Manor

6:30 Antiques 6:30 3rd Rock From The Roadshow 7:30 Poirot Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s (PG) 8:40 Agatha Show (PG) 7:30 RBT (M Christie’s Marple (PG) 10:40 l) 8:30 Movie: “Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy” Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M s,v,l) (’04) Stars: Will Ferrell (M v)

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 The Cheap Seats (M) [s]

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Grace’s Amazing 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Machines 7:30 Spicks Update 7:35 8 Out Of Destination Flavour And Specks (PG) 8:30 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M l) Japan 8:00 David Rocco’s 8:30 Roswell: The First WitDolce South East Asia 8:30 9:15 Everything’s Gonna Be ness (M) 9:30 Limetown (M s) Okay (M) 9:40 Doctor Who (M) Jamie’s Great Britain

12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Late Evening Session *Live*

6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs: News 7:00 ABC Backshall’s Ultimate National News 8:00 Dinosaur 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 (PG)

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Asia Update 7:35 8 Out Of Unplated With Diana Chan 8:00 John Torode’s Asia 10 Cats Does Countdown (M 8:30 Amy Schumer Learns To l,s) 8:30 Hypothetical (M) 9:25 Taskmaster (PG) Cook

12:00 Desperate Housewives (M s) [s] 1:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:40 The Weakest Link (PG) [s] 9:40 Kath & Kim (PG) [s]

6:30 The Simpsons 3:00 Olympic Games 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Tokyo 2020: Day 4 Pie In The Sky (PG) (M s) 8:00 American Afternoon Session 8:30 Lewis (M) 10:30 Dad: The Worst Stan (M s) *Live* 7:00 Olympic Games Deadly Dates (M) 11:30 Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Primetime 8:30 Movie: “Police Academy” Australia’s Deadliest (PG) (PG) (’84) Stars: Bubba Smith Session *Live* 12:30 Pie In The Sky (PG)

5:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M v) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M)

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Arabia With Levison Wood (M) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Secret Life Of (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll President (PG) 9:20 I Am Johnny Cash (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:20 NITV News 6:30 The Simpsons 3:00 Olympic Games Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Update 7:30 Keep (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Tokyo 2020: Day 3 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue Calm And Decolonize (M s) 8:00 American Afternoon Session (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 11:15 Blue Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Dad (M s) 8:30 Movie: “There’s (PG) 7:40 Through The *Live* 7:00 Olympic Games Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Bloods (M v) 12:10 Home Wormhole 8:30 Karla Grant Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Primetime Something About Mary” Presents: Lost Diamonds (PG) Shopping 2:10 Elementary (M) Seinfeld (PG) (MA15+) (’98) Session *Live*

6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs: News 7:00 ABC Secret Skills (PG) 7:35 National News 8:00 The Penguins Of ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Madagascar 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 Business 9:00 ABC Nightly The Day My Butt Went Psycho! News 9:30 7.30

5:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 Primetime Session *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner (M v) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M d,v)

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) [s]

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12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 1:50 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 2:05 Harrow (MA15+) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Courtney Act’s One Plus One: Mitch Tambo [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s]

5:00 Country Life For Half The Price 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Masters Of Flip 8:30 Home Town

5:30 Great Barrier 6:30 3rd Rock From The Reef: A Living Treasure Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s (PG) 6:30 Antiques Show (PG) 7:30 Young Roadshow 7:30 The First 48 Sheldon (PG) 8:30 Movie: (M v) 8:30 Paramedics (PG) “King Arthur: Legend Of The 9:30 Kings Cross ER (PG) Sword” (M v,l) (’17)

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Test your knowledge about Tokyo in our special trivia quiz this week.

1. What natural disaster devastated Tokyo in 1923? 2. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed due to COVID-19, but why were the 1940 Tokyo Games cancelled? 3. What Tokyo pedestrian

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Str8ts How to beat Str8ts Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These need to be filled in with numbers that complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, e.g. [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to see how ‘straights’ are formed.

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Country Corner 50

Wolfe Brothers’ new album The Wolfe Brothers (pictured) are gearing up for the release of their fifth studio album – their first international release through music juggernaut BBR / BMG – and it is a party from start to finish. Harking back to their origins, way back to the 80s and 90s, the boys have embraced the vibe of the music they grew up with, and it is a pure delight for the listener. ‘Kids on Cassette’ will be out on Friday, July 30.

New music set to flow There’s some huge new albums being released in the coming weeks. Clay Walker and Parker McCollum both release albums on Friday, July 30. Fans of Chris Young are looking forward to ‘Famous Friends’, which is out on August 6. And Dan + Shay, Trisha Yearwood, Clare Dunn and Trace Adkins also have new albums available for download and purchase in August.

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Positivity planet Jupiter transits back into your sign until December 29. So make sure you capitalise on fortuitous opportunities, which could come from unlikely people and inspirational places. When dealing with a loved one or a business partner, hold onto your seat and prepare for a rollercoaster ride. You’ll find the less open you are to change, the more dramatic these disruptions will be in the short and long term. The weekend stars suggest a fated connection with someone special.

Family relationships and close friendships look complicated, as loved ones debate a wide range of topics and your daily routine goes flying out the window. If you have a problem that’s bothering you, don’t over-think things. Instead, let your intuition be your guide. Wisdom for the week is from Leo psychiatrist Carl Jung (born on July 26, 1875). “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”

This week gung-ho Mars (your power planet) opposes Jupiter (which transits back into rebellious Aquarius). So Rams are feeling restless and you’re keen to kick up your heels/hooves! But resist the temptation to be rash with cash and careless with relationships. Do your best to be (uncharacteristically) patient, as you look for crucial information that is hidden beneath the surface. Then you’ll understand the current complexities better, and the path ahead will be much clearer.

Are you behaving like a Bull on steroids? This week, aim to be smart and sexy (rather than self-indulgent and extravagant). Mercury and Venus give social media a welcome boost, as you communicate with family members and close friends, and make influential connections online. But are you stubbornly sticking to old ways of thinking, especially at work? Jupiter encourages you to put aside pre-conceived ideas and examine your beliefs in a mature and philosophical new light.

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Restless Twins aren’t usually particularly house-proud. But pleasure-planet Venus and proactive Mars are both visiting your home zone so it’s a terrific time to spruce up your domestic abode, enjoy Casa Gemini, and entertain in style. Good food, fresh flowers and relaxing music are a must! Jupiter transits back into your travel zone until December 29 (where it joins Saturn) so your desire for adventure is strong but an overseas trip could be delayed until 2022, for many reasons.

Monday’s Mercury/Pluto opposition boosts your temperamental tendencies, which could end up alienating an authority figure (like your boss) or a loved one (like your partner). Hopefully you won’t put too many noses out of joint, as Venus encourages you to be more diplomatic and consultative when communicating with others. Sometimes you need to lose a minor battle in order to win the war! For the next five months, Jupiter favours financial partnerships and business transactions.

With the Sun, Mercury and Mars all charging through your sign, you’ll go to extremes this week as the planets press your famous ‘Let’s overdo everything’ button. So your motto for the moment is from uber-Leo (and birthday great) Mick Jagger, who said: “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” But resist the temptation to be a right royal bossy-boots on Thursday and Friday, especially when you don’t get your way. Rather than being pushy, try being charmingly persuasive instead!

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Mercury (your ruling planet) transits into Leo (from Wednesday until August 11) which boosts creativity. And with Mars and Venus both moving through your sign, it’s also time to be bold and beautiful! Don’t let other people (including the media) set your individual agenda and dictate your personal style. So your motto for the moment is from birthday great, Yves Saint Laurent: “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” The weekend is a wonderful time to follow your true destiny.

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Creative inspiration and intuitive insights are highlighted this week, as Venus and Mars stimulate your generosity and spirituality. But romantic and platonic relationships look rather shambolic, especially towards the end of the week. Despite the frantic pace, put aside some special ‘me time’. Solitude is soul food for you at the moment. As singer-songwriter (and birthday great) Kate Bush reminds us: “There’s an awful lot you can learn about yourself when you’re alone.”

Communication looks all-consuming on Monday, when Mercury and Pluto ratchet up the intensity levels. Try to keep your cool. Some Scorpios will feel rather restless when working. Domestic changes are on the way, as Jupiter jumps back into your home zone until December 29. Expect a renovation, extension, house move, new housemate or the arrival of an unexpected family member. Home sweet home is the busy place to be over the next five months!

Have you been waiting in the wings or sulking on the sidelines? This week Jupiter (your boss planet) reverses from meek and mild Pisces into the bold and adventurous sign of Aquarius. So it’s time to wake up; explore; experiment; take a calculated risk and make some noise! Inspiration for the week is from Helen Mirren (who was born on July 26, 1945). “If you want to go make your mark in the world, you’ve got to go out and do it. Don’t be shy, be adventurous.”

This week Jupiter joins Saturn (your patron planet) back in the adventurous sign of Aquarius. So you will be balancing the tried-and-tested, comfortable status quo with the need for change, expansion and growth. Plus – sometime over the next five months – a lucky opportunity is heading your way. The question is … will you be brave enough to take it? Your motto is from birthday great, actress Helen Mirren: “You write your life story by the choices you make.”

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he current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to not only our lives, but to our pets too. Since mask wearing has become mandatory in New South Wales, we have had many owners ask “how do I help my pet get used to people wearing masks?” Pets may be scared of many things that look different, move different and smell different to what they are used to. To pets, masks not only look scary but they remove one of the main ways they communicate with us and read our emotions – through our facial expressions. Wearing a mask is important and there are ways we can help our pets get used to this change. To help your pet adjust to something new, it needs to be paired with something good. This may be a treat, a toy, or a gentle praise and pat. This will allow your pet to form a positive association with the experience. Training should only ever use reward-based methods, whereby the pet is set up to succeed and is then rewarded for performing the ‘good’ behaviour. This is called positive reinforcement. A simple way to introduce the change to people wearing masks is by having the family wear masks from time to time at home. When someone at home wears a

mask, pair this with a reward. Remember that every pet has its value system, some pets will respond best to treats while others look for rewards in the form of toys or attention. It is important to know which is the highest value for your pet. This guide may help your pet adjust to our new world of mask wearing: • When familiarising your pet to people wearing masks, it is important to make sure they are calm before you start and that you have plenty of treats (or toys) to use as rewards.

• Make sure your pet has the choice to investigate you and the mask or move away if they want to. It is best to firstly use a plain pastel coloured mask and avoid masks with bright colours and patterns. Avoid masks that include prints of eyes, mouths and faces as these are certain to frighten your pet. • Let your pet sniff the outside of a mask that you have previously worn. This will help them recognise the mask and your scent. • Place a new mask on your face while

quietly talking to your pet. If your pet does not respond negatively, immediately reward him/her. • If they seem afraid, pull your mask down, and talk to them gently and give them a treat to show them that you are still you. • It is important that your pet is never forced to do anything. Do not punish them for fearful behaviour but rather reward them for investigating you in the mask. • If your pet is still anxious by you wearing a mask, remove your mask and move your pet from the area and try again another day. • For pets with underlying anxiety problems, you may have to repeat the steps many times. Always stop and go back a couple of steps to a point where they are comfortable and then try again. Always make these sessions short and positive. After practice, rewards and reassurance, your pet will gradually accept that it is normal for people in 2021 to be wearing masks. If you require any assistance with your pets during these ever-changing times, please contact the team at Greencross Vets Coreen Ave on 4731 3055.

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to those in need, to prevent long term or dangerous consequences. It is all about still maintaining both your physical and mental health during the lockdown. There are many ways that you can keep up with your lower limb and foot health during this lockdown: • Moisturising your feet to prevent dry and cracked heels. • Stretching daily. • If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels regularly and take your medications as directed by your GP. • Wearing closed shoes inside and outside the house. • Exercising for 30 minutes to get the heart rate up. • Daily foot checks. • Getting up every hour to stretch and move around to improve circulation.

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he US Election last year was an example of how many investors let their emotions dictate their investment decisions. As we entered Election Day and a Trump victory started looking likely, the markets plummeted. The next day they recovered. The results of the US Election are important. However, a change of President doesn’t make the top 200 companies in Australia worth three per cent less than the day before. The following day, cooler heads prevailed and the market bounced back. If you held your investment strategy, and didn’t buy or sell any of your investments, then the increased market volatility had very little impact on your portfolio by the end of the week. Unfortunately for many, emotional reactions can result in real losses. Those who sold-down growth assets that led to the market falling did so at the lower value. Once the markets recovered and they decided to buy back into the market, they were again paying full price for their shares. Those who sold-down on Election Day and bought back the next day have turned what would have been a relative neutral situation into a real loss.

Over the last 30 years the Australian stock market has average returns of a little over 10 per cent pa. Yet the average investor has earnt a little less than three per cent in annual returns. If an investor put their money in the Australian stock market and left it for 30 years, they would have averaged 10 per cent pa. Trying to pick market trends and making emotional decisions like we saw with the US Election and Brexit, has seen the average investor seriously underperform the market. One of the most popular clichés in the investment world is, “investment success is about time in the market, not timing the market”. The secret to investment success is not exciting, it is simply patience. Once you have chosen your investment strategy, stick with it. You know in advance there are going to be negative years, bumper years and everything in between. Over 100 years of stock market data indicates that, as long as you don’t get caught up trying to beat the market, and have a well-diversified portfolio, it is likely you will receive reasonable returns in the long-term.

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SPORT VICTORY FOR ARLENE Huge win. See back page.

The Giants and Swifts played out an epic match last weekend, but a cloud hangs over the rest of the Super Netball season. Photo: Netball Australia.

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little bit of history was made last Saturday afternoon when Giants Netball snapped a three-year losing streak against arch rivals the NSW Swifts. Taking place in Adelaide due to various border closures, the Giants won the second NSW Derby of the year, beating the Swifts 59-55 in Round 11 of the Super Netball competition. The win, the Giants’ first over the Swifts since 2018, came on the back of a strong second half performance and better usage

of the Super Shot at key moments of the game. Scores were level 29-29 at half-time following a fast-paced start that contained all the intensity and physical clashes expected from a local derby. The deadlock continued throughout the third quarter until Giants star Jo Harten intervened with a pair of Super Shots as the Giants scored the final five points to take a 47-42 advantage into the fourth period. The Swifts threw everything at their crosstown rivals in the closing minutes but the Giants held their composure to claim their biggest scalp of the season so far.

“The Swifts are a successful side and we really brought it to them today. I think we showed a lot of maturity out there,” Giants wing attack Maddie Hay said. While Hay (32 feeds, 19 goal assists) led the way for the Giants, Swifts midcourter and St Clair junior Paige Hadley was a standout performer also – playing all 60 minutes, switching between three positions, to finish with 29 feeds and 16 assists with zero turnovers. The narrow win sees the Giants move ahead of the Swifts into first place thanks to a superior goal percentage. Having already shifted to Melbourne due to COVID restrictions in Sydney, the

Giants and Swifts left for Adelaide last Thursday as escalating COVID cases in Victoria triggered another lockdown. But with Adelaide now also in lockdown, six clubs have shifted to Brisbane, including the NSW Swifts. GIANTS Netball’s players, coaches and staff remain in Adelaide after being linked to exposure sites in Melbourne. They’re expected to be relocated to Brisbane soon. “We know how volatile the pandemic is in the community and we are doing everything we can to complete the Suncorp Super Netball season,” said Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan.

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ydney Thunder’s Women Big Bash League (WBBL) team will aim for back to back Championships when they begin their title defence at North Sydney Oval on Saturday, October 16. The seventh edition of the world’s premier female domestic T20 tournament will officially get underway on Thursday, October 14, with the Thunder kicking off their WBBL campaign two days later against the Adelaide Strikers before a blockbuster Sydney Smash against crosstown rivals the Sydney Sixers the following day. The 59-game WBBL season will be taken back to fans around the country this summer with matches to return to metro and regional venues in all six states as the schedule reverts to its national, festivalbased structure after last season was played entirely in a ‘bubble’ in Sydney. A three-game, top four Finals series will remain with Finals matches to be played on November 23 and 24. The WBBL Final itself will take place in primetime following day one of the historic Men’s Test between Australia and

The Sydney Thunder WBBL side will aim to go back-to-back.

Afghanistan in Hobart. A record 47 matches will be broadcast nationally on Channel Seven and Foxtel

this year, while all 59 games will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and cricket. com.au.

“We’re excited to announce a WBBL schedule today that takes the competition back to our passionate and loyal fans around the country,” Cricket Australia General Manger of Big Bash Leagues, Alistair Dobson said when announcing the draw earlier this month. “This schedule rewards our fans for their patience, with many not having seen their teams play in person for almost two years. By visiting 13 metro and regional venues across all six states this season, we’re hoping to give as many fans as possible the opportunity to watch their teams live. “Like all sporting leagues, we remain conscious of the need to be agile in response to the challenges of the pandemic. This schedule provides us with significant flexibility should we need to pivot, and the lessons of WBBL|06 and BBL|10 stand us in good stead should we need to do so.” In some exciting news for local cricket fans, the Thunder will play two games – against Adelaide and the Melbourne Renegades – up the road at Blacktown International Sportspark in Rooty Hill on October 19 and November 9 respectively. The full fixture can be found at www. sydneythunder.com.au.

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Thunder keen to strike Big Bash schedule revealed as officials pin hopes on states being open stars from across Australia and around the world. New Thunder coach and Penrith Cricket Club legend Trevor Bayliss hopes the announcement will brighten the spirits of cricket fans during this challenging time. “Things are tough for a lot of people at the moment but hopefully this fixture announcement gives our fans something to look forward to,” he said. “The players are back in training and now we have a day to look forward to for our BBL season to start.” Bayliss said he couldn’t wait for the season to start and for fans to be able to pack the stands. “I hope that the Thunder Nation fans are as excited for the season as I am. As a team we are really looking forward to coming back to our spiritual home at Sydney Showground Stadium, as well as playing a few games at our second home in Canberra.” 45 Big Bash League matches will be broadcast on Channel Seven next season, with all 61 matches to be broadcast on Kayo Sports and Foxtel. The Thunder finished last season in third, reaching the Finals for the first time since the 2015/16 season.

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he Sydney Thunder will host crosstown rivals the Sydney Sixers in a marquee Big Bash League match on Boxing Day at their spiritual home, Sydney Showground Stadium, marking the summer’s biggest day of cricket. The huge clash will follow the traditional first day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG and is one of five games at the Sydney Olympic Park facility in December (12, 26) and January (2, 13, 19), with the Thunder’s remaining two ‘home’ games taking place at Manuka Oval in Canberra on December 6 and 28. The first nation’s capital fixture is the Thunder’s season opener against the Brisbane Heat, while the second Sydney Smash is at the SCG on January 15. The fixtures were announced as the BBL signalled its intention to return to a full 61-game home and away schedule this summer, allowing fans to watch their favourite clubs at their traditional home should public health conditions allow. The season will culminate with the Final on Friday, January 28, ensuring an action-packed summer holidays featuring

Sydney Thunder fans will be able to see their team in action this summer.

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“I put a little bit of pressure on myself that probably wasn’t necessary but, in the end, here I am. I’m in the winner’s column again and that’s all that matters.” Despite not being in her own bed in some nine weeks, Blencowe will remain in the US – away from her teenage kids – for the foreseeable future, with COVID restrictions making returning home difficult. While getting to live out dream of being a professional fighter has its obvious benefits, it hasn’t been the easiest of rides for Blencowe who is very close to her children. She said every punch she takes and gives out is all for them. “It’s hard, this is the longest I’ve been away from them, so that’s why I’m here working my absolute butt off getting these wins and giving them a better quality of life,” she said. “They know the sacrifices, they’re my world, but I’m here and I’m going to do what I have to do.” To view a replay of Blencowe’s huge win over Silva last weekend, check out the 10Play app.

Sporting standstill Competitions remain on hold as lockdown continues NATHAN TAYLOR

ocal sporting organisations are determined to get people back to playing sport as soon as possible, but they may be running out of time. With COVID infections still at a high number across Greater Sydney, the lockdown coming to an end next weekend appears to be in real jeopardy. And that’s a huge problem for local sporting organisations, many of whom are midway through their winter season competitions. While leaders of sports like OzTag and Netball are crossing their fingers that things improve soon, they aren’t holding their breath. “The biggest issue is we have no idea when we can return. We’re just waiting and hoping, I suppose,” Penrith Netball President, Joy Gillett said. “People keep asking when we are going back, but I can’t tell them because we just don’t know.” Penrith OzTag President Jamie Howard is dealing with a similar scenario, with his winter competition shut down with more than half of their games still to be played.

Th ings are very quiet at the Jamison Park netball courts. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“This lockdown is much harder for us this time because it’s happening in the middle of the comp and because there is a lot of uncertainty about when it can come back,” he said. “What I find disappointing from the Government is that there’s no plan about how we’re going to return from this. It’s dragging on and on and people are getting frustrated by it.” To make matters worse for local OzTag and Touch Football players, The Kingsway

Fields in St Marys are due to be upgraded by Penrith Council from early September until mid-October – meaning the current competition will have to wrap up in August or not at all. Penrith Netball, who have thousands of local kids and adults registered, said they’ve looked at “various options”. “We thought we might be able to increase the season by a few weeks, but we’ve also got to watch we don’t intrude on summer sport,” Gillett said.

Around The Games In this week’s special Tokyo Edition of Around the Grounds, the Weekender comes to the rescue by listing the date and times readers can watch each of our local Olympians in action throughout the course of the Tokyo Olympic Games. JESSICA FOX (CANOE SLALOM):

Leonay’s Jessica Fox will kick off her quest for Olympic gold this Sunday, July 25 at 2.47pm in the Heats of the Women’s Kayak. If she progresses to the Final, it will be held on Tuesday, July 27 at 5pm. The 27-year-old will also compete in the Women’s Canoe, with Heats getting underway on Wednesday, July 28 at 2pm. If Fox progresses to the Final, it will be held on Thursday, July 29 at 4.45pm. LUCIEN DELFOUR (CANOE SLALOM):

Penrith’s Lucien Delfour will begin his second Olympic campaign on Wednesday, July 28 at 2.47pm in the Heats of the Men’s Kayak. If the 32-year-old progresses to the Final, it will be held on Friday, July 30 at 5pm. MELISSA WU (DIVING): Penrith-born diver Melissa Wu will aim for Gold in the Women’s 10m Synchronised Platform event on Tuesday, July 27 at 4pm. A week later, the 29-year-old will contest the Women’s 10m Platform event on Wednesday, August 4 at 4pm. If Wu progresses to the Final, it will be held on Thursday, August 5 at 4pm. AMANDA SPRATT (CYCLING):

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Penrith City Softball Association junior Taylah Tsitsikronis made her Olympic debut on Wednesday, July 21 when Australia took on host nation Japan in the Softball Opening Round. The 27-year-old’s next two games are against Canada this Saturday, July 24 at 11am and Mexico on Monday, July 26 at 9pm. If Australia progress to the Final, it will be held on Tuesday, July 27 at 9pm. MADISON ASHBY (RUGBY SEVENS):

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