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FORGOTTEN SUBURB Meet the residents of Mount Vernon. They sit just inside the Penrith Local Government Area, but say their needs are being ignored while they’re slugged excessively high Council rates. Emily Newton explains on page 11

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abor has labelled it “reckless� but even they would have trouble selling Tuesday’s State Budget as

a flop.

In a clear sign that we’re now in election mode ahead of next March’s poll, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet flexed his muscle with a cash splash backed by the government’s solid financial footing.

“This is the dividend that has paid for the hard yards in the early years of our Government,� said Penrith MP Stuart Ayres.

Despite the Budget being familyfocused with a significant spend in education, Labor’s candidate for Mulgoa Todd Carney said it didn’t go far enough. “The Liberals have failed to relieve cost of living pressures on struggling families in western Sydney who are doing it tough,� he said.

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“We had to order delivery boxes from the US because you just can’t get them here, so I don’t think anyone else has gone the extra effort like we have,” he said.

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A perfect world it is not he rape and murder of Melbourne comedian Eurydice Dixon last week was without question despicable. For a young life to be taken away in such awful circumstances is difficult to comprehend.

I cannot for a moment begin to imagine what it feels like when a woman hears a story like this. The anger, vulnerability and disgust must be at the highest possible peak.

Not surprisingly, the awful crime sparked police to urge women to be aware of their surroundings and their personal safety. It was a standard warning and a sensible one, especially given an arrest hadn’t been made at that stage.

But of course, it’s 2018. And that means we need to find a way to be offended by such a plea.

The police were accused of victim blaming, as the social media outrage machine pushed the message that men needed to change their behaviour, not women.

In a perfect world, such a message would be 100 per cent correct. But a perfect world it is not.

Of course Eurydice Dixon had every right to walk home and feel safe, no matter what the time or circumstances.

Of course the man responsible for this abhorrent crime is 100 per cent to blame for his actions. 100 per cent. No question.

But to suggest the police – who deal with the most abhorrent of crimes on a daily basis – were in any way victim blaming, or shouldn’t have issued such a warning, is just silly.

Victoria Police’s Acting Commander David Clayton said: “Unfortunately, evil acts like this do occur and, as police, part of our role is to provide advice on

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“Police see the graphic and traumatic results of women being murdered, raped and assaulted by physcopaths” how people can increase their personal safety.”

He is right.

Police do not direct the moral compass nor do they create the law. They enforce it. Police see the graphic and traumatic results of women being murdered, raped and assaulted by psychopaths. Such psychopaths don’t get the message about what they should and shouldn’t do. Such evil is often beyond the reaches of social campaigns, counselling or good parenting.

In a perfect world, people wouldn’t get behind the wheel of a car after drinking.

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to fear the evils of terrorism and take significant safety precautions – everything from trucks blocking roads to bag safety checks and taking your shoes off at the airport.

In a perfect world, animal cruelty would not exist.

But a perfect world it is not.

There will never come a time when you don’t have to go through a security screen at an airport. Being offended by being forced to do it would just be silly.

Similarly, we will never eradicate evil predators in our society. For hundreds of years, we have warned women – and men – about their safety because of such predators. That will continue forever.

Of course we can do more to fight for women’s rights to feel safe. We can create better laws and better deterrents.

We can parent better. We can speak out more through campaigns like #metoo, which in the main has been uplifting and inspiring.

But surely part of making people feel safer is also warning them about potential dangers, or reminding them that unfortunately, we do have evil amongst us that will not listen to or comprehend the laws, deterrents or parenting.

Too often the outrage machine operates outside of reality and has a warped belief that a perfect world can indeed exist. At times this week those on the soap box have literally suggested part of the solution is to ask people we know not to commit crimes. That is just rubbish.

99.9 per cent of men are outraged about what happened to Eurydice Dixon. We’re with you on changing the behaviour of the 0.01 per cent, but it’s not as easy as a stern word from police or a social media hashtag.

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Trains are a nightmare, but State Government is increasing fares anyway catching public transport is still a much cheaper option than driving.”

Gold Opal will not be adjusted, remaining at $2.50 for all day travel any day of the week, but the daily cap for an adult travelling on weekdays or Saturday will rise from $15.40 to $15.80 and the weekly cap will rise from $61.60 to $63.20.

The price increase will see a Penrith to Town Hall train fare in peak jump from $6.61 to $6.76.

It may be a modest increase, but commuters will find it laughable given the headaches they’ve been facing on the network.

Last week at least three morning peak hour services from Penrith to the City were cancelled, while others were delayed.

Trains haven’t met on-time running targets since the controversial new timetable was introduced, and trains are often overcrowded.

Local commuters vented their frustration on social media last week by commenting on the Weekender’s Facebook page.

“The people of the west deserve better than this,” Cara Shepherd wrote.

“They keep bumping up Opal prices but our network still struggles continuously, so where is our money actually going bc (sic) it’s obviously not being used to fix it,” Chelsee Byrne added.

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espite continued delays and cancellations for trains on the Western Line, commuters will be forced to pay more from July 2.

The Opal fare rise follows months of debacle on the train network in the wake of the introduction of a new timetable, forced through by Transport Minister Andrew Constance last November.

Last week, the NSW Government confirmed Opal fares would be adjusted in line with inflation, increasing by 2.2 per cent – about half of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s recommended annual increase of 4.2 per cent.

“Since the introduction of Opal in 2012, this Government has kept the fares low with a five year fare freeze and then induction of an adjustment to fares by CPI only last year, and again this coming financial year,” Mr Constance said.

“While we’ve made plenty of improvements to public transport and we’re investing record amounts in transport infrastructure, including building the brand new Sydney Metro system, we are also focused on keeping fares affordable.

“The average impact on customers is roughly 39 cents a week, which means

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Family-friendly Budget Government splashes the cash in last Budget before election • Education the big Government. We made the tough decisions to ensure that NSW was as strong as it possibly could be,” Mr Ayres said.

“In a growing community like western Sydney, and particularly here in Penrith, these are the communities that benefit from that strong financial management that allows us to see record investment in education.”

Supporting children and families continues through a new $100 Creative Kids rebate, to allow young people to experience cultural and learning activities outside of school, following on from the success of last year’s Active Kids Rebate.

“We want to give every encouragement and every opportunity for children to try new things and have the best start in life,” Mr Perrottet said.

Further key budget investments include providing job opportunities with 100,000 free apprenticeships over the next four years under a $285 million skills and training package, and money set aside for 900 extra full-time equivalent teachers for public schools.

While new parents might not be completely won over by the optional $150 Baby Bundle, money to boost the number of midwives and family health nurses, invest in testing and treatments for children’s diseases, and provide practical and

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rom health and education investment to planning for infrastructure and jobs, the Government’s strong economic position means after years of laying groundwork, they’ve got cash to splash and voters to win over.

The 2018-19 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, though there were few surprises with most key announcements already leaked or made prior.

Last week, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet joined Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres at Penrith Public School to announce a major plan for half a billion dollars to invest in classroom air conditioning.

“In the summer months we know what pressure there is on school communities when there isn’t air conditioning,” Ms Berejiklian said.

The announcement followed Labor’s vow in March to spend $300 million on air conditioning hundreds of NSW public schools if it wins the 2019 Election, which the Education Minister and Treasurer labelled as “hot air” in a joint press release at the time.

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where everyone wins winner across the board • Premier pleased with $3.9 billion surplus emotional support to parents might do the trick.

In a bid to help ease cost of living pressures, Service NSW will take on the new role of searching for better energy deals for consumers, in what the Government says could help a typical household save more than $1000 a year on their bills through a ‘One-Click Energy Switch’.

Funding has also been set aside to develop the final business case for the North-South Rail Line, to service the new Western Sydney Airport.

The Budget also included funding for a Transport Access Upgrade at Kingswood train station and funding to build a new Environmental Education Centre at Penrith Lakes.

Funding to start building the new school at Jordan Springs was confirmed while cash is in place for the continued upgrade of major local roads.

A surplus of $3.9 billion is projected for 2017-18, with average surpluses of $1.6 billion over the four years to 2021-22.

“This year’s Budget delivers the benefits of our strong financial management to the people of NSW,” Ms Berejiklian said.

Labor MP for Londonderry, Prue Car, labelled the Budget “reckless” and said a range of local projects, including several school upgrades, did not receive funding.

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evere abdominal and pelvic pain, throwing up, fainting and being forced to stay in bed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these are just some of the daily struggles Alicia Ferguson has lived with for 10 years.

The St Clair resident is one of 176 million women worldwide living with endometriosis, a lesser understood disease where a tissue similar to the one found in a uterus grows on the outside of the uterus wall causing severe pain, and in some cases infertility.

Officially diagnosed in 2014, Ms Ferguson has had two surgeries to remove the disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard because some days you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have pain and you can walk around like a normal person and then other times you can barely move, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave home, you miss work and uni,â&#x20AC;? she said.

With one in 10 women in Australia suffering from endometriosis, the estimated delay in diagnosis is between seven and 10 years.

The reason for the delay, according to Endometriosis Australia, is due to girls, women and even doctors normalising symptoms of endometriosis.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something Ms Ferguson said she was all too familiar with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the part that is frustrating when people think that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just having a whinge about general period pain,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always kind of felt like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to suck it up and just deal with it because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just meant to be a normal part of being a girl, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always normal.â&#x20AC;?

Working as a nurse, Ms Ferguson said she has found it a lot easier to talk about her condition and she hopes more women and young girls would one day be able to do the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think for most people and even me before becoming a nurse and being younger, it was harder for me to talk about because it was already hard enough going through puberty and getting your period as a young person,â&#x20AC;? she said.

With Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first $2.5 million national endometriosis plan set to be released in July, education and awareness will be one of the key issues addressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to know that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not the only one going through it,â&#x20AC;? Ms Ferguson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like if there is more awareness about it, people will be less scared to speak up and go to their doctors and say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I think there is something more going on hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;?

Alicia Ferguson is urging women to speak up about endometriosis. Photo: Melinda Jane

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The Optus streaming debacle at the World Cup has proven that Australia isn’t ready for live sport to be exclusive to streaming services. The free-to-air and Pay TV networks must be loving this.

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“Forgotten” suburb where Council rates are high but improvements are scarce EMILY NEWTON

t’s the forgotten suburb of Penrith where residents are paying a premium in Council rates that they’re not seeing the benefits of.

For Mount Vernon residents, some who have been in their family homes for decades, the creeping increase of rates over the past few years has reached breaking point.

Elisa Todesco, like many of her neighbours, currently pays over $4,000 in rates on top of thousands of dollars annually to maintain their rural properties through their own sewerage and rising energy costs in the area they believe is ignored by Council.

“We have no kerb and guttering, we don’t have a Triangle Park around here, we don’t have a shopping centre, we don’t have public transport, we don’t have any infrastructure,” she said.

But just one street east from some of the Mount Vernon residents, neighbours pay almost half their amount in rates under a different Council.

“Across from where I live is Fairfield Council, and they’re paying $2,800 a year,” Ms Todesco said.

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“We’re one street apart, there shouldn’t

be such a large variance in pricing. I could accept paying $500 more, but not half.”

In 2016, Penrith City Council made an application to the Independent Pricing

and Regulatory Tribunal to increase rates, which are calculated based on land value, to help maintain and improve services and infrastructure for the region.

This was approved, coinciding with significantly rising property values leading those on acreage to be heavily affected by higher rates.

Residents will see additional rises of 5.2 per cent in 2018-19 and 5.4 per cent in 2019-20.

The residents of Mount Vernon are fighting for a more equitable calculation of rates across Penrith to ease the financial strain on rural families living in a community they feel so disconnected from, where it takes “forever” for simple problems like potholes to be fixed.

“You’ve got to dodge the potholes. We’ve named them, they become our friends,” Ms Todesco joked.

Councillor Kevin Crameri met with the residents to offer his support, saying other acreage suburbs like Luddenham are facing similar difficulties, with some pensioners putting aside almost $100 a week to cover the rising costs. “$80 to $90 a week out of your income is a big bite, and it is unsustainable,” he said.

Council’s draft Operational Plan 2018-19 and proposed Fees and Charges 2018-19 is set to be reported this Monday, June 25.

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Saving lives is in their blood LAUREN SUTTIE

ocal emergency services members are set to roll up their sleeves and go head to head this winter for a cause that won’t be in vein.

NSW Police, Fire, Ambulance and SES workers will once again be battling it out to see who can win the highest blood donation count when they compete in the Red Cross Blood Service’s annual Emergency Services Blood Challenge.

Making things more interesting this year, the Australian Red Cross has extended a challenge to four Police Commands – Nepean, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and the Dog Unit – to see which command can make the most donations.

Nepean Police Area Commander, Detective Superintendent Brett McFadden, said that although there would be some friendly competition, the end goal of replenishing blood stocks during the winter months was the big win.

“We are all in it together and hope the example shown by all emergency services will have a ripple effect through the community and make a positive difference to current blood stores,” he said.

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“I’ve been a blood donor casually since I was about 16 and I always had a vague idea of the good that blood donations were doing, but nothing to attach it to it until we had Seth,” she said.

“But the thing that allowed us to bring him home and recover into the loud and energetic two-year-old that he is today, was the availability of blood.

“Strangers, people who had never met him and had no concept of how much he needed their help, rolled up their sleeves and bled, and it saved his life.”

Part of the Blood Service’s Red25 program, NSW’s emergency services are aiming to give 2,400 blood donations before the challenge ends on August 31 to help people like Seth.

With over nine million Aussies eligible to give blood, only 500,000 actively do so. Blood Service spokesperson, Ronny Maroun said they hoped the challenge would inspire more people to get involved.

“We’re hoping more people will follow the lead of our emergency services workers and prove that saving lives is in their blood,” he said.

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Man behind bars ahead of sentencing next week

A father-of-five who evaded arrest for six weeks will remain behind bars after he was finally netted.

Paul Santos Adriano looked visibly distressed as he sat in the dock of Penrith Local Court last Thursday while his lawyer unsuccessfully applied for bail.

The court heard Adriano had failed to attend two separate courts to face a number of conviction warrants and breach of bonds matters, forcing the public order and riot squad to try to arrest him over a six-week period.

“He was clearly attempting to evade police with his partner,” the police prosecutor said.

His lawyer submitted Adriano’s family had come to him two days prior and arrangements were made for the accused to hand himself in, but he was arrested before he could do so.

Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt raised his history of non-compliance, which included breach of bail and bond call ups, before refusing bail.

He is due to be sentenced on June 28.

Man fined after terrible treatment of animal

A Penrith man has been ordered to pay almost $8,000 in vet fees after pleading guilty to animal neglect.

When RSPCA officers seized Gary McDonald’s bull terrier in February this year, she was covered in fleas and severely emaciated.

During his sentencing hearing at Penrith Local Court last Thursday, Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt was scathing, concluding there was a “very clear abandonment” of McDonald’s moral responsibilities to the animal, adding he would have been “abundantly aware” of the dog’s poor condition.

He said side-on photos showing “significant body wastage and protruding of ribs” were particularly telling and any reasonable person would have sought out

medical treatment. But instead, when questioned, the pensioner said the dog had eaten a rat and falsely claimed he had taken her to the vet.

McDonald’s lawyer told the court the offender had left the dog and a male bull terrier in the care of his 23-year-old son when he travelled away for several weeks for casual work, and the two had been fed together, with the dominant male eating all the food.

He said his client had previously volunteered with WIRES and noted he had no other issues with maltreatment of animals in his care.

“He has no hatred of animals – it’s not one of those circumstances,” he submitted.

The offender was ordered to pay $7,909 to the RSPCA, despite his lawyer saying he was “financially incapable” of paying off the debt.

He was fined a further $500, handed a 12-month Section 9 good behaviour bond and prohibited from possessing another dog, other than the male bull terrier, for four years.

Suspended sentence for man who launched sudden attack

Steven John Stacy has been handed a 10-month suspended sentence after striking a man in an unprovoked attack.

Stacy fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’ and ‘stalk/intimidate’ after he landed a single punch to the victim, causing him to fall backwards and strike his head on a roadway.

Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt labelled the offence “reprehensible”.

He must also take part in anger management as part of his Section 9 bond for the ‘stalk/intimidate’ charge.

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Luke Kenneth McClean has been referred for an Intensive Correction Order after he was busted driving disqualified for the seventh time.

His lawyer told Penrith Local Court the father-of-eight “let the emotional side of his brain overcome his rational side of his brain” when he decided to drive to the local chemist to get medicine for his baby who was suffering croup.

The court heard the 36-year-old was stopped for a random breath test and was fully co-operative with police, admitting he was subject to a driving ban.

Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt referred him for an ICO, which would allow him to serve his jail sentence in the community, if eligible.

He will be sentenced in Penrith on July 26.

Woman jailed over thefts and bond breaches

Samantha Vicki Lye has been sentenced to at least eight months jail after pleading guilty to multiple offences.

Lye appeared before Penrith Local Court via videolink last Thursday where she was sentenced for ‘aggravated break and enter in company’, two counts of ‘larceny’, one count of ‘failing to appear’ and one count of ‘breach Section 9 bond’.

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Unwell lawyer forces delay in man entering pleas

An alleged offender has been told to get his “act together” after he showed up and requested another adjournment.

Jamie Adam Mitchell again declined to enter pleas when he appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday, despite having been told he must on the next occasion.

“What’s happened since [May 31]?”

Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt demanded.

“What have you done about it?”

“I’m sorry for the stuff around,” Mitchell said after replying his lawyer was still sick.

The court heard Mitchell, who is charged with ‘drive recklessly’, ‘police pursuit’, ‘possess prohibited drug’ and ‘custody of a knife in a public place’, had previously asked for a two-week adjournment because his lawyer was unwell.

When Magistrate Hiatt begrudgingly allowed him a further seven days, he appealed, asking for more time.

“No, you’ve had ample opportunity,” he said, noting the matter had been in the list for nine weeks.

He said lawyer or not, it was Mitchell, the alleged offender, who knew whether he had committed the crimes.

“Let me put it this way, Mr Mitchell,” Magistrate Hiatt said.

“You’re in a position to know whether you’re guilty or not guilty in relation to these charges.”

His matter was adjourned to yesterday (Thursday, June 21).

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Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt said her subjective background, which included drug addiction, did not excuse her poor behaviour.

She was hit with a 15-month head sentence with an eight-month non-parole period.

Her earliest release date is October 21.

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Magistrate Geoffrey Hiatt reminded Dye he was not entitled to drive until he complied with relevant licence requirements.

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Kingswood: Bail refused after dramatic police pursuit

One man has racked up a long list of charges after a police stop turned into a dangerous pursuit that ended the criminal’s evasive streak.

At 2.30am on Tuesday, June 12, police stopped a motor vehicle that was travelling along the Great Western Highway in Kingswood and spoke to the male driver.

As the car was stopped, a female passenger exited the vehicle. The driver then accelerated and a pursuit commenced.

The male was estimated to be travelling well in excess of 100km/h in a 60km/h zone. He then ran his car into a tree in Kingswood, and fled on foot.

With help from the Dog Squad, police searched the area and located the man in a townhouse complex nearby.

The 37-year-old with no fixed place of abode was arrested and taken to Nepean Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

It was discovered the man had stolen number plates as well as other items suspected of being stolen and prohibited weapons. The driver was wanted on three outstanding warrants and fraud related matters, and was disqualified from driving until 2028.

He was charged with the outstanding warrants, a number of driving offences including ‘Skye’s Law’, ‘Drive manner dangerous’ and ‘Drive whilst disqualified’, ‘Possess prohibited weapon’, ‘Custody of a knife’, ‘Possess stolen plates’, three counts of ‘Obtain property by deception’ and eight counts of ‘Fraud’.

He was bail refused to appear in Penrith Local Court on Friday, July 27.

St Clair: Stolen shotgun found in home

Following an unrelated call out, police have located a sawn-off shotgun at a home in St Clair.

On Thursday, June 14 at about 7pm, police attended a residence in St Clair on an unrelated matter when a 40-year-old

male made admissions to the police on premises to damaging property.

Police then located prohibited drugs and a sawn-off shotgun.

The male made admissions to firing the shotgun one to two weeks ago.

Police also found a pistol commonly known as a BB-gun that was fully functional at the location.

The male was charged with firearm and drug offences, as the shotgun is believed to have been stolen from the Mudgee area in 2015.

Penrith: Drugs, firearms and a snake found during search

On Thursday, June 14, police executed a search on a premises in connection to a firearms prohibition order.

Police located 27kg of ‘Ice’, a firearm that appeared to be homemade, an amount of cash, a number of possibly stolen items, and prohibited weapons.

A snake was also seized.

A 31-year-old male from Penrith was charged with multiple offences.

He was bail refused.

A second 54-year-old male was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for allowing the location to be used as a drug premises and for ‘Goods in custody’.

Kemps Creek: Bumbling thieves failed to steal car

After failing at stealing a Porsche last week, a teenager has been caught and charged. At 1pm on Tuesday, June 12, police attended a property on Abbotts Road, Kemps Creek in connection to an aggravated break, enter and steal that occurred in Mount Vernon on Friday, June 8.

As a result, police recovered an amount of stolen property connected to the original offence where thieves tried to steal an expensive Porsche by rolling it down a hill, but were then unable to start the car.

One 16-year-old male was arrested and bail refused to appear in Parramatta Children’s Court today (Friday, June 22).

Another male is expected to be charged.

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Court of appeal Rebels Rebel Wilson’s record defamation payout has been slashed by almost $4 million following a decision of the Court of Appeal in Victoria last week.

In 2017 Rebel Wilson set a record for the highest ever defamation payout following her trial against Bauer Media.

The amount of the payout awarded to her was an estimated $4.5 million.

Bauer Media subsequently appealed, with the payout being reduced to just $600,000.

In a tweet published to Wilson’s Twitter account the movie star has expressed her dismay at the decision citing the fact that she had intended to give the money to charity, and indicating that she too plans to appeal the Court’s most recent deliberation.

Many people who we talk to about this case have one simple question… how is it that each party can just keep appealing decisions made by a Court?

The purpose of this article to provide a brief explanation of the way Australia’s Court system works.

There are three main tiers to the Australian Court system: 1. The Local Court/Magistrate’s Court.

2. The District Court/County Court.

3. The Supreme Court.

The names of these respective Courts differ across Australian States, but essentially the structure is the same.

The Local Court is typically the lowest rung on the Court hierarchy, which has original jurisdiction to hear minor civil claims and relatively unserious criminal matters.

Decisions of the Local Court can be appealed to the District Court, which has original jurisdiction to hear more

complex civil matters and some serious criminal matters at first instance.

Decisions of the District Court can be appealed to the Supreme Court, which has original jurisdiction to hear a range of matters including highly complex civil disputes with large damages claims, and the most serious criminal matters including crimes like murder and sexual assaults.

The appeal system is put in place to make sure that there is a system of checks and balances. The law recognises that judges are human and sometimes mistakes can be made when the judiciary attempts to apply the law to different fact scenarios.

In Rebel Wilson’s case her matter started in the Supreme Court of Victoria because of the size of the claim.

The matter was originally heard by one Judge who applied his or her interpretation of the law to the facts and awarded Wilson an enormous damages payout.

Bauer Media appealed the decision on the basis that there was no evidence that its conduct resulted in Wilson losing movie roles that would have netted her millions of dollars. The Court of Appeal, a panel of three Judges, agreed that the award was excessive.

There is one final court of appeal in Australia, the High Court, which is located in Canberra. Among other things, the High Court has appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from the various Supreme Courts and Courts of Appeal around the country, usually only in the case of very complex matters.

There is no right of appeal from the High Court.

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Firefighters issue warning for locals to be on high alert as cold weather sets in EMILY NEWTON

n unexpected change in the wind or one plugged in appliance too many can see a small flicker turn into a large flame.

Now that the temperature has dropped and we turn to controlled fires and electrical appliances to keep us warm, local firefighters want to make sure you don’t put yourself or your family at risk.

“With winter upon us, Fire and Rescue NSW is urging residents to take every precaution to avoid a fire in the home,” Station Officer, Michael Liddle said.

“The cooler months see an almost 10 per cent increase in the number of house fires in the bedroom and lounge due to heaters, electric blankets and the like.”

Simple, smart steps include turning off all electrical appliances at the powerpoint before going to bed, turning off electric blankets and heaters when you’re not at home and before getting into bed, keeping candles away from curtains and ensuring you have a working smoke alarm.

Despite fires happening all year round, winter is a time to remember the firefighters’ rhymes of ‘a metre from the heater’ and ‘keep looking when cooking’.

Recently, the crew were called to a fire

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Firefighters John-Paul Amputch and Michael Liddle have warned of the dangers with overloading powerboards. Photo: Melinda Jane

in a new apartment near Nepean Hospital, where a cooking fire was almost disastrous.

“He was cooking chips on the stove top when the oil spurted up,” firefighter JohnPaul Amputch said.

“He took it into the bathroom and put water on it, but it just spurted out everywhere.”

The bathroom was damaged from the fire and the man was lucky to escape without serious injury.

“People panic and, for a lot of people, the first instinct when they see a fire is to get water, but you can’t use water on an oil fire,” Mr Amputch said.

The Penrith region was in the top 20 of the state for fires last winter, with 22 residential fires between June and August last year.

But residential is just half of the fires they are called to, with businesses also guilty of not paying attention to safety procedures as overloaded powerboards continue to create electrical fires.

To minimise the risk, make sure you don’t overload powerpoints and powerboards, regularly check electrical leads for damage and faults, and never use faulty electrical leads or appliances.

For more essential tips on fire safety, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au.

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Friday, June 22, 2018 « the western weekender

Pointing towards walking challenge EMILY NEWTON

t’s not quite 500 miles, but for 12 hours, the team at OnePointHealth will be walking 100km in support of the Great Walk Foundation.

Physiotherapist Chelsea Carratt said the team are taking on the challenge to support Director and Podiatrist Trent Baker, who has tackled the walk from Bathurst to Blaxland for a decade.

“In support of the Great Walk Foundation, OnePointHealth will be completing a 100km 12-hour non-stop AlterG walking challenge,” she said.

“This was inspired by the 170kms they walk every year and we thought we could use our amazing AlterG Anti Gravity treadmill as part of it. All money raised will go directly to the Foundation.”

Each year, the Great Walk Foundation walk for five days over the Great Dividing Range and have raised over $1 million for local charities, creating plenty of sore feet that Mr Baker has the pleasure of keeping on track.

The AlterG anti-gravity treadmill is a new piece of medical technology that is becoming increasingly popular in the rehabilitation of many conditions.

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“It was designed to change the weight of users through differential air pressure, a technique developed by NASA for their astronauts to exercise and maintain conditioning in space,” Ms Carratt said.

“A big blower at the front followed by a specially designed bag creates an environment chamber where the pressure is slightly greater than the outside atmosphere pressure.

“The positive pressure inside the chamber creates a gentle lifting force.

“By reducing gravity’s impact on the body, it allows the user to select any weight between 20 per cent to 100 per cent of their own body weight.

“This allows the treatment and rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries by reducing pain and impact.”

The AlterG anti-gravity treadmill is increasingly being used by Australian healthcare practitioners for sporting and workplace injury rehabilitation, post operative rehabilitation, high performance and conditioning, weight loss and even help with improving function and muscular strength in those with knee osteoarthritis.

More information on the AlterG and raffle tickets for the chance to win prizes while supporting the Foundation, can be found at OnePointHealth in Penrith.

Dean Gresser, Trent Baker, Chelsea Carratt, Shannon Jennings and Kristy Edwards from OnePointHealth with the AlterG. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Friday, June 22, 2018 « the western weekender

Café with a difference Charity sets up new eatery with a focus on employing people of all abilities

café with a twist is set to open its doors in St Marys next month, giving its staff the chance to let their abilities shine through.

Disability café, Ratha’s Place, is an initiative set up by the not-for-profit charity help2help, where people of all abilities will have the opportunity to gain training and employment.

Founder and Director of help2help, Blayne Webb, said everyone involved in the project was excited to see their vision come to life.

“Collectively, the help2help supporters are very excited to be launching something that we have been working towards for many years,” he said.

“There are many people with different abilities, as we like to say, in the local area that are looking forward to meaningful employment.

“This is where we need to focus, working out their passions and providing them with the tools to succeed.”

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Cambodian boy named Ratha, who has severe physical disabilities.

Now, Mr Webb and the help2help team are hoping to bring their vision alive in Australia with the new café.

“Ratha’s Place is the sister café to that in the training centre in Cambodia and will become a part of the legacy he has inspired to create change within a community,” Mr Webb said.

Located at 60 Queen Street in St Marys, Ratha’s Place will open next month and has already seen organisations such as Barringtons, Giant Steps Community College, Blacktown Workers as well as Hennessys Coffee come on board to support the project.

Running as a not-for-profit, the funds from the cafe will be put back into other help2help initiatives within the local area.

And with the charity already confirming that a second café will be opening in the Illawarra in August, Mr Webb said he’s excited for other future projects.

“Not only will the cafés be staffed by people with different abilities but our meals on wheels type program, veteran support, breakfasts for disadvantaged schools and meals for the homeless, will allow the local communities in the areas where we have a café, to come together,” he said.

LAUREN SUTTIE

It’s no use Stuart Ayres begging the Penrith community to keep him in power; we are all done with his constant ignoring of his own area and his full attention of all things going on in the city CBD such as redoing the stadiums and making new roads! (Judge me on my record, Weekender June 15). The minute he was given his multi portfolios, Penrith ceased to exist in his eyes and his mind. We were put on the backburner till all his new priorities were complete! If he wants to be kept in power in the Penrith area, he needs to give up the other portfolios other than the one for Penrith, and keep his mind on things that need help around Penrith such as our schools getting more air cons and new classrooms, and our dilapidated hospital that needs fixing on ALL aspects of the wards, nurses and general care of all patients (and reduced waiting times in Emergency). Come on, Mr Ayres, your time for change needs to start NOW! No more focus on the city, time to get back to fixing Penrith BEFORE the election comes round.

DIANA MCCARTY, EMU PLAINS

Ayres is delivering Your interview with Stuart Ayres last week should silence some of his critics.

When you take away all the moaning and whining, particularly from a certain Labor

MP in the area, you realise that Mr Ayres and this current government has done more for Penrith than any other government in 20+ years.

STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

Power price concern The only State of Origin I watch is my Origin power/gas bill. Whenever there is an ‘estimated’ read, the next quarterly bill after that is always sky high for some reason, though you know you used no more than usual. The meter does not know an estimate was made, so cannot adjust the usage, so when they do the next ‘actual’ read, you get charged twice as much; that’s how they rob you, they think the customer is a halfwit.

RICHARD MERRELL, PENRITH

Boarding house concern I have lived in boarding houses and worked in prisons (Please do not disturb, Weekender June 15). Boarding houses contain a mix of usually males, many of who would feel better in a commercial or more appropriate area than amongst families in a residential area. Also the families near the boarding houses would soon regret allowing one in their area.

Good luck to the nearby residents of the proposed boarding houses when talking to Council.

BOB KING, VIA EMAIL

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the western weekender » Friday, June 22, 2018

CAR SECURITY BEGINS AT HOME DID YOU KNOW 70% OF LATE MODEL VEHICLES ACROSS AUSTRALIA WERE STOLEN WITH THEIR OWN KEYS? As part of Operation Bounce Back Penrith City Council will be talking to the community about protecting themselves from becoming a victim of motor vehicle theft.

Visit us at one of our pop-up stalls on the following days: 10am-12pm, Friday 29 June St Marys Village, Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys 1-3pm, Wednesday 11 July Jordan Springs Shopping Centre, Watergum Drive, Jordan Springs 10am-12pm, Wednesday 18 July Glenmore Park Shopping Centre, Town Terrace, Glenmore Park

For simple steps on safeguarding your keys and car visit carsecuritybeginsathome.com or a Council officer on 4732 8028 Operation Bounce Back: An initiative of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council and Penrith City Council.

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This week Council explored what makes a truly great city. At Penrith we think interconnection is the key but of course, connection goes much further than transport links. Although it is vital, it’s about a connection in and between communities, to services and facilities, natural and planned open spaces and to a global economy.

To create this interconnected city, we need to work in partnership with private industry and all levels of government.

We’re the closest City to the future Western Sydney Airport, so we have the chance to play a pivotal role in the game changing aerotropolis.

We have already been part of best practice planning with new suburbs like Thornton – a transport oriented community that offers an inner city vibe, yet is within reach of a World Heritage listed wilderness area.

The future Sydney Science Park is another great example of the kind of planning Penrith has become associated with. Not only will the Science Park strengthen our position as a hub of innovation, research and training,

it will deliver housing that’s close to employment, transport, entertainment and more.

Penrith is also in an enviable position when it comes to attracting investment and planning for smart growth.

We have the space and the kinds of transport connections businesses want.

TNT chose to build its Super Hub at Erskine Park because of its freeway connection to Sydney and Brisbane.

The Super Hub employs 450 people and processes up to 25,000 parcels per hour.

More recently, Meyer Timber, one of the largest timber wholesale operations in Australia, built their impressive operations headquarters on a 40,000sqm greenfield site close to our City Centre.

And soon, Costco will open its $77 million headquarters at Kemps Creek.

The site, around the size of 20 football fields, will be the retail giant’s biggest facility in Australia and create 1,000 jobs.

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In the cold for a cause Sleep out fundraiser aims to ease pressure on Penrith Community Kitchen EMILY NEWTON

he winter weather has hit and while many of us are enjoying our cosy beds and heartwarming dinners, others in the community don’t have the same luxuries.

To raise money and awareness for the Penrith Community Kitchen, locals are encouraged to get together for a Project Warmth Sleep Out, to support the less fortunate in the community in a way that is educational for kids.

Four girls – Kahlea Bailey, Sierra Adams, Olivia Slevin and Keysha Celeban – couldn’t do the sleep out on the planned weekend event, so have already held their own fundraising evening with incredible results.

“Between the four of them they managed to get $2,000 in one weekend,” Rebecca Liu-Brennan said.

“That’s going to be a huge help to the kitchen at the moment.”

Anyone is welcome to take part in the fundraiser, with the community having already raised $4,000.

“The idea is for them to sleep out in the cold at night,”Ms Liu-Brennan said.

“There’s no fear and anxiety that way, and families can do it together.

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Kahlea Bailey, Sierra Adams, Olivia Slevin and Keysha Celeban have taken part in the Project Warmth Sleep Out. Photo: Melinda Jane “The main idea is to bring awareness to the kids, to let them know what it is really like for some people. The kids are our future, and my kids wouldn’t know what it’s like to go to school without a jumper.

“I think they need to be aware that there are these people in our community that are struggling and we can help them.”

This year, the kitchen has seen more people use their services, making donations even more important, according to Ms Liu-Brennan.

“We’re trying to feed everyone. It’s not just in winter that the increase is happening, it’s been a gradual increase this year,” she said.

“There’s a lot more people losing their jobs, it is a bad time of year.”

The fundraising weekend for the Penrith Community Kitchen is being held on June 29 and 30.

To create your own profile or to donate to the cause, visit www.mycause.com.au/ events/projectwarmthsleepout.

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Health records head to the web EMILY NEWTON

oon all Australians will benefit from having a My Health Record (MHR), as the service switches from opt in to opt out.

My Health Record is a secure online summary of a person’s key health information, which is controlled by the individual and enables health care providers involved in a person’s care to share health information. This includes giving GPs access to discharge summaries from hospitals, allergy information, test results, and up-to-date medications that have been prescribed and dispensed.

In 2016, the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) region was selected as one of two sites in Australia to trial My Health Record.

“As one of the trial areas for the My Health Record opt out system, we are thrilled to have been at the forefront of this significant national initiative and paved the way for the rest of Australia,” NBMPHN CEO, Lizz Reay said.

“MHR is a ‘game changer’ for us all and will bridge the information gaps that have bugged both consumers and health professionals.”

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Following on from the successful trial, soon every Australian will be offered a My Health Record unless they choose not to have one during the three-month opt out period, which will run from July 16 to October 15.

“NBMPHN will continue to work closely with GPs and other healthcare providers in the area to provide education and training to ensure they can routinely contribute to and use health information in the My Health Record on behalf of their patients,” Ms Reay said.

“When you’re visiting a GP for a checkup, we encourage you to ask them to start adding information to your My Health Record and ask them to upload a shared health summary.”

Since the trial began, a number of new enhancements have been made including the Medicines View page and soon more than 95 per cent of Australian diagnostic imaging practices will be able to upload reports for their patients.

NBMPHN is working with Nepean Community College to provide information and education sessions to help people set up their record, add information and control who has access to it. Contact Nepean Community College on 4724 9000 or visit www.myhealthrecord.gov.au.

My Health Record Community Engagement Officer Julie Parkin

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Singers hit a high note for others Sunset Station Singers brighten the days of sick and elderly

The Sunset Station Singers. See them in action on the Weekender Facebook page. Photo: Melinda Jane LAUREN SUTTIE

hether you’ve got a natural born talent for it or prefer to keep it to the confines of your shower, there is no denying that singing has an enormous power in bringing joy to people’s lives.

Upgrading their singing from the shower and shed, to spread some of that joy through hospitals and nursing homes is local choir group, the Sunset Station Singers.

Choir Master, Rick Stratten, said he loved meeting with others who had a shared interest in singing.

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“The group has a common denominator and that is they all love singing,” Mr Stratten said.

“But most of all they also come for a laugh and a chat.”

Originally started by Vietnam veteran Frances Edwards, the group has been meeting up every week for the past 11 years and currently has 18 members ranging in age from their 50s to late 80s.

“It was known that Frances had a way to recruit members, as most of the people he approached said that they couldn’t sing,” Mr Stratten said.

“His recruitment phrase was ‘if you can talk, you can sing’ and so the group started to grow.”

Covering songs from the 40s through to 70s and 80s, the Sunset Station Singers also doubles as a support group with the majority of its members veterans, their families and friends.

“Our members are mainly veterans and have gone through a lot,” he said.

“Being a part of the group is like therapy as the singing is relaxing and calming and is also a lot of fun.”

But despite this, Mr Stratten said that anyone and everyone was more than welcome to join.

Join the Sunset Station Singers every Monday at St Marys RSL in the Northern Room from 7.30pm. For more information, call Mr Stratten on 0425 223 113.

Stroke awareness needed Emu Plains local sets himself a hairy fundraising challenge LAUREN SUTTIE

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f you saw Emu Plains local Suibhne Cullen over the past six months, you might have assumed that he had jumped on the hipster bandwagon with the growth of his impressive beard.

But while it started out as a bit of holiday laziness, the motivation behind its growth was soon driven by something close to his heart.

“On January 2 2014, I had a massive stroke on the way home from holidays,” Mr Cullen recalled.

“We were driving down the coast from Forster to Sydney, which we used to do every year, and we pulled into McDonald’s at Wyong. I had a stroke at Maccas.”

For the next two years, Mr Cullen had to re-learn basic life skills, like how to get into a car, go shopping and catch a train after losing much of his memory.

“I kind of felt like a bit of a fraud because I came through it really well,” he said.

“For me, there was no physical outward presentation of harm, but I was very fatigued all the time.”

His wife, Michelle, said that while the journey had been difficult, they now want to spread more awareness about their experiences as a family living with a young stroke survivor to help others.

“After the stroke, in the hospital they said that your life will virtually now be defined as before stroke and after stroke,” she said.

“It took him a while to honour the stroke because it brought him down a peg or two.

“It’s only now that he realises there was nothing really wrong with having had a stroke. Now that he is able to talk about it, he can put it to good use.”

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Taking out first place in the Stage 4 Taronga Zoo Banner Competition, Reine’s artwork will be transformed into a banner that will decorate the zoo throughout the month of August.

Passionate about art, Reine said she drew inspiration from her childhood.

“When I was younger I used to live in a rainforest, near Taree, and I used to see the wedge-tailed eagle in my picture every day, so that’s where I got a lot of the inspiration from,” she said.

This year’s competition theme, ‘For the Love of Birds’, encouraged students to help inspire zoo visitors to look at birds from a different perspective.

“A lot of people around the suburbs just think that birds make a mess,” Reine said.

“There are so many birds around here and I think we need to see them differently because if there weren’t birds there would be so many more mosquitos and insects like that.”

With Reine’s peers set to join her on an excursion to the zoo as part of her prize, art teacher Belinda Douglass said she was extremely proud.

Reine de Villecourt “I’m really lucky to work with extremely gifted students,” Ms Douglass said.

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Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter » Friday, June 22, 2018

PENRITH CITY COMMUNITY NEWS

WINDOWS ON QUEEN: CELEBRATING THE STORIES OF ST MARYS Council has joined with local residents, artists and researchers from the St Marys & District Historical Society to celebrate the rich character and history of St Marys.

This year’s Queen Street Riches & Textures (QSRT) project, Windows on Queen, tells

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the story of 12 sites along the main street through posters in shops, a book and website content.

QSRT is an annual art mentorship and community engagement project produced

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through St Marys Corner Community and Cultural Precinct. This year, historical photographs, research and personal stories have been combined to bring Queen Street’s past to life. Thanks to everyone involved in this great project, including

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the Creative Team of Lorrina Alkhouri, Nathaniel Morrison and Stephanie Peters.

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

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Council recently launched its Advocacy Strategy, identifying the key priority projects where advocacy to all levels of government can complement our Community Plan.

Enhancing our beautiful river space is one of the things you told us was important in the Community Plan.

The Advocacy Strategy supports this and looks at ways we can collectively transform Regatta Park into the vision in the Our River Masterplan that was developed with community input in 2013.

With the green bridge due to connect Regatta Park to our city centre in coming months, a real focus in this space is unfolding.

You can read Council’s Advocacy Strategy and find how you can help us secure a better future for Penrith at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/advocacy Other focus areas of the Community Plan include the development and delivery of local jobs. We welcome the 160 professionals of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission headquarters to the Penrith CBD as another show of confidence in what our community has to offer and another step towards our target of 55,000 local jobs by 2031.

Recently, Council formalised its strong relationship with the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council through the

Working Together Agreement. The agreement enables deeper collaboration between the two organisations and provides a structured framework for dialogue and action on a number of matters of mutual interest.

The agreement builds on a long history of working together on projects including annual NAIDOC Week activities, National Apology Day and initiatives that recognise and promote Aboriginal cultural heritage in our City.

And finally, I acknowledge my newest Councillor colleagues Robin Cook and Brian Cartwright and wish them well as Council continues to advocate for the community and businesses of Penrith.

Cr John Thain Penrith City Mayor

GENERAL MANAGER HANDOVER Penrith Council will be entering an exciting new chapter with the announcement of a new General Manager, Warwick Winn, due to start in late August.

Recruitment for a new GM started earlier this year when Alan Stoneham announced his retirement after 43 years at Council, including 10 years as the General Manager.

As a Planner, Planning Director and GM, Alan has helped shape the Penrith of today and the future City that will continue to lead our region.

In the decade he has led the organisation, Alan has worked with Councillors and staff to expand and improve services across the board.

Retiring GM Alan Stoneham has achieved much for Penrith.

During his tenure, Penrith City Children’s Services has grown from two centres to 26, all of which meet or exceed National Quality Standards.

Under his leadership, Penrith was the first NSW council to establish a Sustainability Team and the first Sydney Metropolitan council to introduce a 3-bin waste system.

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Alan said he was proud of Council’s ongoing work to improve, protect and maximise the potential of the Nepean River precinct. This includes securing the first Greenspace Grant and subsequent ongoing grants from state and federal governments.

Penrith has grown and changed a great deal since he first joined Penrith Council in 1972.

“I started working for Council when the City had a population of only 60,000,” he said. “The suburbs of South Penrith, Glenmore Park, Claremont Meadows, Werrington County, Werrington Downs, Jordan Springs and Thornton (among others) hadn’t been developed.”

As Planning Director and GM, Alan was involved in much of this development.

He also helped secure the Whitewater Stadium as a Sydney 2000 Olympic venue and oversaw the approval of the Penrith

New GM Warwick Winn is due to start in August

Lakes Scheme and the Erskine Park employment area.

Alan said local jobs growth continues to be one of Council’s key priorities. He cites Penrith’s rise as a venue for a wide range of national and international events as just one of the ways Council is striving to create jobs, boost the local economy and expand tourism to the region.

“Penrith Council’s strength lies in the fact that it thinks and acts strategically to secure the best future for the City and the region,” he said.

“We take our responsibility as a leader

of the region very seriously, and the work currently underway with a number of cross regional projects, including the Western City Deal, really gives us the chance to share our knowledge and expertise.”

Alan describes his 10 years as General Manager as “challenging at times, but also enjoyable and rewarding”.

“I’d like to thank the Councillors, our staff and the community for their support over the past 10 years,” he said. “I’m confident this organisation will continue to work hard to deliver great services for our community.”

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WESTERN SYDNEY CITY DEAL UNLOCKS OPPORTUNITIES In March this year, Penrith Council joined the State and Federal governments alongside seven other local councils, to sign the Western Sydney City Deal. The Deal will unlock exciting opportunities for our City.

It’s about planning first and building second, providing a bold new approach for how our region is designed and delivered in the coming years. It aligns all three levels of government around regional and major infrastructure projects to transform the lives of people living in our City. Working across eight local government areas will ensure the power of these projects is realised, as roads, rail and major transformation don’t always stop and start at the boundaries of our cities.

These region shaping initiatives, like the transformative North South Rail Link and the new Western Sydney Airport, will deliver local jobs and accessible employment hubs; increased opportunities for education and training; greater focus on our region’s environment and liveability; and the delivery

of smart housing development to cater for our growing population.

Council welcomed the Deal as it strengthens the delivery of our Community Plan, a framework that outlines what you, the community, have told us you want to see in the City as it grows over the next 20 years.

More local jobs; better transport and access around the City; safe and vibrant centres and neighbourhoods; and a healthy environment are long term goals Council is working to deliver – goals that with State and Federal backing can bring businesses, other organisations and our community together to realise these shared outcomes.

We’ll continue to work hard on behalf of residents to maximise the exceptional opportunities that the City Deal provides for Penrith.

Find out more about the Western Sydney City Deal at penrith.city/citydeal/.

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There is plenty of affordable fun on offer locally these holidays.

BE PART OF THE EXCITING DiG SPACE PROGRAM Round 2 runs from 3 Sept to 21 Dec 2018.

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Are you a creative professional just starting your career? Now is your chance to be part of the exciting and innovative DiG (Digital) Space Program.

FUN IDEAS FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS There’s lots of fun events and activities in Penrith to keep kids of all ages entertained, interested and occupied during the July school holidays. The Visit Penrith website is your one-stop-shop for ideas and information on where to go and what to do.

From pizza making classes to creative art workshops; kids bingo, magic shows and live concerts at the Joan - there is something for everyone to enjoy in Penrith. Head to visitpenrith.com.au to find out more and to start planning your school holiday adventures.

This unique 16-week residency and mentorship gives selected creative professionals the opportunity to work with a professional mentor who will guide, support and inspire them to deliver a specified project.

Expressions of Interest for mentors and mentored creatives are open until 6pm Sunday 15 July.

Find out more and apply at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Culture-Creativity

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Are you looking for somewhere to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion, or to hold a workshop or meeting?

Did you know Council has 40 community centres and halls available for hire across the City, catering for anything from small meetings to events for up to 380 people?

In 2016-17 our community facilities were used by approximately 474,000 people for 14,871 regular activities, 1,075 private functions, and 425 oneoff meetings for community groups and local businesses.

Visit Council’s website for a list of halls and centres to find one that suits your needs, and check potential availability on our Online Facilities Calendar.

You can use this calendar to express your interest in hiring a facility or call 4732 8021 during business hours.

Our website has photos of venues, frequently asked questions, and details of fees and charges. The cost will depend on the venue you hire and the type of event you’re holding. Most buildings are air conditioned and fully accessible.

Each hall or centre has tables and chairs and a kitchen (equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, fridge, pie warmer and sink). Some buildings also have a dishwasher, stainless steel bench tops, bar fridge and induction cook tops. You just need to bring your own dishes, cutlery, table covers, pots, cups, soap, tea towels and garbage bags.

flooding for years to come.

It’s a busy time for High Street with works to renew Penrith’s City Centre well underway.

The works are well underway and progressing according to schedule.

The much anticipated Triangle Park (located at the end of High Street, between Riley and Henry streets) is now open to the public. The completion of Triangle Park marks the first phase of High Street’s transformation. After some unforeseen delays caused by outdated Sydney Water infrastructure running through the middle of the site, Triangle Park is open for all to enjoy.

There’s entertainment scheduled in the park over the coming weeks and months so go down and enjoy this new space.

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HIGH STREET IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

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Other works along High Street began in April, between Woodriff and Station streets. This work is expected to take 12 months to complete.

Why is this extensive work needed?

Running underneath Triangle Park and along High Street is outdated stormwater infrastructure.

This infrastructure was not up to current standards and is not capable of handling the capacity of water that it needs to, to prevent flash flooding in the event of a heavy downpour of rain in the Penrith City Centre.

It is essential that this outdated infrastructure is replaced to protect High Street and businesses from flash

We are building a city of the future and to do that, we need to ensure our City Centre has the best possible infrastructure that will last the test of time.

In addition to the work we’re doing underground, we have also been updating the spaces above ground to create a City Centre that’s more attractive and inviting, much easier for people to access, and provides more opportunities for businesses to thrive in a 24-hour economy.

In Triangle Park we have upgraded the paving, added seating, decking and shade structures, and planted new trees and beautiful gardens. There is also a splash-pad for kids to keep cool during the warmer months.

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HIGH STREET IS GETTING A FACE LIFT!

Along High Street we are increasing outdoor dining and replacing the trees with ones more suited to the area, as well as adding new plants. This will not only make High Street look great, but will also help keep temperatures down in the hotter months. We’re also upgrading the paving and lighting, and adding CCTV cameras to improve safety.

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Child and youth activities, mixed netball, elders/seniors tent, free BBQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers, free health checks and more.

Registration for netball teams and the Indigenous Traditional Games Team will be taken on the day.

Smoke and alcohol free event.

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LIBRARY OFFERS FREE ONLINE STUDY HELP

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck on a study question or not sure where to even start with an assignment? Studiosity is study help, anywhere.

All you need is your Penrith Library barcode.

Click on the Studiosity link at library.penrith.city to get writing feedback, and instant live help in English, maths, science and more.

Suitable for school grades 3 – 12.

PLUS Don’t forget your Penrith Library collection is available anytime, anywhere: • online databases • encyclopaedias • newspapers • journal articles • eBooks and eMagazines TO GET STARTED: • Go to library.penrith.city • Click on the eResources tab • Search for the title or subject you’re after • Click on weblink@home • Enter your library card number and PIN (8 digit DOB).

CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF PENRITH LIBRARY Public libraries have always been an important part of society and community, opening up knowledge, literature and entertainment to everyone.

Celebrate with us by visiting your local branch and find out how much we can offer!

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WINTER ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES

Penrith Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will be joined by dynamic young soloists Joshua Oxley and Anna McDougall for an evening of opera classics and Broadway highlights in an Opera Gala on Saturday 28 July at 8pm. Conducted

by Paul Terracini, this concert offers audiences the chance to delight in the energy and wit of favourite excerpts from Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, and the passion and drama of Verdi and Puccini.

The Joan has an impressive range of winter shows on offer so you don’t need to venture far from home for great entertainment, fine music or Australian drama.

Letters to Lindy (26 - 27 June 7.30pm) is a heart-felt and beautifully executed production exploring the public’s relationship with Lindy Chamberlain one of 20th century Australia’s most iconic figures.

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For music lovers, Australian-Dutch singer Mirusia, acclaimed as the Angel of Australia and Andre Rieu’s star soprano, will perform From the Heart for one night only on Saturday 30 June at 7.30pm.

The musical theatre stage is also well represented in this deliciously eclectic PSO program, which includes Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, Leonard Bernstein’s ground-breaking take on Shakespeare in West Side Story, and The Sound of Music.

With winter school holidays fast approaching, why not book in to see some local, live theatre with your favourite young people? On 13 – 14 July The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show brings to life one of the mostread children’s books of all time – a magical experience for the whole family. Older kids will love to escape into the treehouse with The 78-Storey Treehouse on 17 - 18 July.

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HAVE YOUR SAY PENRITH - COMMUNITY SAFETY AND MORE Council is working to improve how safe people are – and feel – when they live, work and visit in Penrith City.

Community Safety Plan which will be on public exhibition for community feedback in the coming weeks.

We thank the 548 people who took the time to fill in our Community Safety Survey late last year to help us develop a Community Safety Plan for 2018-22.

The plan takes into account the many valuable community comments we received, along with an analysis of crime statistics and other data, including feedback from local businesses and community safety partners such as the police.

YOUR SAY The best way to keep up to date with this project and all our others is to visit yoursaypenrith.com.au.

If you register your email address, we will send you a quick email each time there is a new opportunity for you to have your say about the future of Penrith.

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PAVING THE WAY

The following works have recently been completed as part of Council’s commitment to providing a safe and efficient road and pathway network.

NEW ROUNDABOUTS We recently constructed two new roundabouts to improve safety at Swallow Dr/ Peppertree Dr, Erskine Park as part of Council’s Traffic & Transport facilities program and at Kurrajong Rd/Plasser Cr, St Marys as part of the Federal Black Spot program.

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

This roundabout in Erskine Park is one recent improvement

THINKING OF EATING OUT AROUND PENRITH TONIGHT?

We recently completed intersection improvement work at Nutt Rd, Taylor Rd and Smeeton Rd, Londonderry as part of the Federal Black Spot Program.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION We reconstructed a section of Luddenham Rd, Luddenham and Torkington Rd, Londonderry as part of Council’s Road Reconstruction program, and Littlefields Rd, Mulgoa as part of the Roads to Recovery program.

NEW FOOTPATH We recently constructed 690m of concrete footpath in Witcom St, Cranebrook and Wallan Ave, Glenmore Park. New footpath in First St, Kingswood and Cook Pde, St Clair is almost complete.

NEW SHARED PATH We recently constructed 250m of shared pathway in Coombes Dr, Penrith, as part of the shared pathways construction program.

NSW BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

With more than 800 food businesses across Penrith, it can be hard to decide where to eat out or get takeaway.

But Council has just helped make the choice a little easier. A free app now means you can see quickly and easily which food businesses Council has rated highly for food safety and hygiene during their latest regular inspection under our Food Safety Program.

By providing our results through the Scores on the Doors app and website, alongside those of several other councils, we’re making it even easier to have the information at your fingertips while out and about.

The Band Association of NSW, with the support of Besson Buffet Crampon Group, Penrith City Council and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is pleased to present the 122nd Annual NSW State Band Championships at the Joan on 25 and 26 August 2018.

Involving over 55 bands and approximately 3000 musicians of all ages from across NSW, this is a great opportunity to hear world class performances from the very best community and school brass and concert bands from across NSW. Save the date so you don’t miss this musical extravaganza.

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

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

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BIG BLOW FOR RCG » Panthers forward Reagan Campbell-

Gillard looked devastated in the stands after a fractured jaw forced him from the field against the Roosters last Friday night. Campbell-Gillard will not only miss at least the next six weeks for Penrith, but has lost the opportunity to represent the Blues in Origin II and III. The big prop had surgery on Sunday.

Reagan Campbell-Gillard watches on from the stands after being injured last Friday. Photo: Megan Dunn

» With Peter Wallace retired, Penrith will

look to secure the long-term futures of Sione Katoa and Wayde Egan, who have been sharing the hooker role in Wallace’s absence. It’s unlikely the Panthers will go to market for a number 9, with the club keen to secure Katoa and Egan long-term.

Both are off contract at the end of next season.

» The NRL’s announcement of a ‘Magic

Round’, where every club will play at Suncorp Stadium over one weekend in May next year, has split the game’s fans.

At this stage there’s no word on if the Panthers will have to give up a home game as part of the concept, but I understand the club would be reluctant to do so. Panthers boss Phil Gould slammed the concept on social media this week.

» Spotted: Isaah Yeo, Kaide Ellis, Jack

Hetherington and Jed Cartwright at Hoyts Penrith last weekend catching ‘The Incredibles II’.

» Known for his iconic beard, Josh Man-

sour has partnered with leading grooming brand, Braun, who have challenged him to participate in the ‘Sport of Shaving’ whilst he’s off the field. Perfecting your facial fuzz can be a sport in itself, taking skill and perseverance. As part of the challenge, Josh put his grooming skills to the test, experimenting and creating three different facial hair looks using Braun’s latest grooming tools.

trell Mitchell, who had been stretchered off a short time earlier with a worrying injury. The duo are of course NSW Origin team mates.

» Penrith has approached the NRL

about bringing disgraced Wests Tigers player Tim Simona on board in a welfare capacity. Simona, who was exiled from the game over fraud, betting and drugs offences, is keen to repay the game. Panthers boss Phil Gould confirmed to News Limited papers that the story was true, saying Simona was keen to make up for his past mistakes.

» Tyrone Peachey being sin-binned

against the Roosters last Friday night was far from ideal, but it did provide for a touching moment in the sheds. Peachey headed straight for the Roosters’ rooms, where he checked on the condition of La-

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» Panthers fans have an opportunity to

meet forward Trent Merrin at Glenmore Park Town Centre next week. Merrin will be near Coles from 6pm next Thursday.

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hile much of the league will be enjoying a well-earned rest this weekend, a whopping 12 Panthers players will still be strutting their stuff in representative fixtures spanning from Campbelltown to Denver.

It all kicks off tomorrow afternoon at Campbelltown Stadium, with Panthers back Tyrone Phillips named in the Fiji Bati side to face Papua New Guinea.

The 24-year-old winger, who has played three Tests with Fiji previously, will play at centre in coach Matt Adamson’s side.

Later that night, three more Panthers stars will be on show at Campbelltown when Tonga and Samoa do battle in the much-hyped Pacific Test.

Panthers hooker Sione Katoa has been picked in the star-studded Tongan squad, while Penrith teammates Tyrone May and Christian Crichton have been named to

make their debuts for Samoa. 23-year-old Katoa will play his eighth game for Tonga this Saturday night after representing the tiny Pacific island nation on multiple occasions during last year’s Rugby League World Cup. May and Crichton will also be out to prove a point in their first game for Samoa.

On Sunday morning, Dallin WateneZelezniak and James Fisher-Harris will make rugby league history when they run out for New Zealand against England in Denver, Colorado.

While a number of high profile players have pulled out of the controversial American Test, Watene-Zelezniak will play his seventh game for the Kiwis while Fisher-Harris will play just his second.

Later that day, three more Panthers will hit the field when the NSW Residents come up against the Queensland Residents at ANZ Stadium.

Playing in the curtain raiser to State of Origin II, Penrith reserve graders Caleb Aekins, Liam Martin and Maika Sivo will represent the NSW Residents side.

Nathan Cleary will once again represent the Blues. Photo: NRL Photos Panthers ISP coach Guy Missio will also take on the role of assistant coach with the NSW outfit.

Following that game, the blockbuster of the weekend will finally get underway.

Brad Fittler’s New South Wales side will be looking to win their first Origin series since 2014 when they take on a new-look Queensland side at ANZ Stadium.

Nathan Cleary, James Maloney and Tyrone Peachey will all wear the sky blue once again, while Panthers prop Reagan

Campbell-Gillard missed out on selection after breaking his jaw during Penrith’s loss to the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium last Friday night.

Campbell-Gillard, who is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, will be replaced by Cronulla Sharks forward Matt Prior.

All matches across the weekend will be televised live on Channel Nine/GEM and FOX Sports, while nswrl.com.au will live stream the Residents match.

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his Sunday night, New South Wales have the chance to do something they weren’t able to do last year – clinch a State of Origin series on home turf.

Brad Fittler has never been up 1-nil in a series as coach and 11 of his players haven’t either. I’m expecting them all to go into this game bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, trying to put this series in the books.

After playing such a strong game in Origin I, NSW will go into Origin II with a lot of confidence knowing they posses the best players in the competition in terms of their current club form.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Blues’ game plan in Origin I, but I will be expecting a few tweaks to it on this occasion as Queensland will also adjust.

Damien Cook, James Tedesco, Nathan Cleary and James Maloney wreaked havoc through the middle on June 6, and I expect them to do that again this Sunday at ANZ Stadium when Queensland’s forward pack gets tired.

NSW do lose a lot of punch without Reagan Campbell-Gillard, who I believe was the best front rower in the competi-

tion before he got injured against the Roosters.

In Origin I, Campbell-Gillard probably gassed himself out a tad early but he got a second wind later in the game and enjoyed a good performance. While the Blues will certainly miss him, veteran Sharks prop Matt Prior will be a more than capable replacement.

When I was at the Dragons many years ago, I played with a young Matt Prior and even won a competition with him. During his last few years at Cronulla he’s shown aggression, great line speed and is an absolute toiler on the field.

Campbell-Gillard is a premium prop in this league but 31-year-old Prior isn’t far behind him.

Queensland have also added a new player into the mix for Origin II, with Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga set to make his Maroons debut.

While NSW will certainly do their homework on Ponga, they shouldn’t put all their focus on him. I expect the Blues to do some video on his footwork and the patterns he likes to run, but at the moment no one – not even the Maroons – know

where he will play on Sunday especially if Billy Slater is fit.

One thing is certain though, NSW just need to concentrate on their own style of

footy and how they are going to wrap up this series.

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» Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bella-

my has re-signed with the club, ending speculation he would join the Broncos as a replacement for Wayne Bennett.

The new Storm deal commits Bellamy until the end of 2021 – taking him to 19 seasons with the club.

» The Cowboys will be without Michael Morgan for the rest of the season due to a bicep injury.

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playing contract to serve a two-year Mormon mission, starting in 2019.

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BUSINESS The wrong marketing or the wrong execution?

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ENTERTAINMENT

Renewed passion for rock ‘n’ roll

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t’s hard to believe that it has been 40 years since the release of The Angels’ album, ‘Face To Face’.

Putting The Angels firmly on the map, both in Australia and internationally, the album spawned tracks that still to this day hold an iconic place in music history.

Current frontman, Dave Gleeson, first heard the album when he was 10.

“I shared a room with two older brothers and one of my brothers was an Angels nut,” Gleeson laughed.

“He got the ‘Face To Face’ album and would play it on the cassette recorder in our bedroom, and we’d all jump around like Doc [Neeson]. That’s where I learnt all the words to the album.”

Joining the band in 2011, Gleeson said despite the initial negative feedback he received from fans, he was honoured to be able to continue the legacy that had been created by Neeson and Rick and John Brewster.

“To get the job as lead singer of The Angels and keeping those songs alive, it’s a dream come true,” Gleeson admitted.

Unlike most bands from the 70s, the group has continued to inject energy into producing new music, with Gleeson

believing the addition of a few new faces helped re-ignite The Angels’ passion and drive.

“I think there was a time there where John couldn’t really go into the studio because they (the band) just felt a little bit drained,” he said.

“Myself and Nick Norton came into the band at the same time and Nick started offering ideas. I think John was stoked that they didn’t have to have that responsibility of having to try and come up with new songs.

“Then, before we knew it, we had an album and now we’ve done two.”

While the band has seen numerous changes to its line-up since the ‘Face

to Face’ album, one thing that hasn’t wavered since their inception, is the approval from the people that matter most – the fans.

There’s no denying that The Angels’ music has a longevity that will no doubt see their songs resonating with people for even more decades to come.

“People still just want to hear the songs and it’s just a testament to how great the songwriting was between John, Rick and Doc,” Gleeson said.

The Angels will be performing live at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, June 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $40. To book or for more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www. rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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A mother accused of murdering her child, her claim – that the baby was taken by a dingo – denied and discredited by zealous police and a flawed legal system.

Filled with humour and heartbreak, ‘Letters to Lindy’ by award-winning playwright Alana Valentine, explores the public’s relationship with Lindy Chamberlain – one of 20th century Australia’s most iconic figures.

Over three decades, from baby Azaria’s death to the final coroner’s report, the public wrote more than 20,000 letters to Lindy.

From sympathy to abuse, letters from children and letters from those who have lost a child, these letters traverse the gamut of human response to Lindy’s story.

‘Letters to Lindy’ draws on this

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The letters we wrote to Lindy

correspondence, as well as extensive interviews with Lindy ChamberlainCreighton herself, to create an enthralling, moving, and long overdue dialogue between Lindy and the nation.

It’s a poignant story and a reminder that the criminal justice system sometimes does get it wrong.

‘Letters to Lindy’ will be on at The Joan on Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at $30.

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From ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘Wake Up Little Susie’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Bird Dog’ and ‘Sherry’, they couldn’t help but make your toes tap and hips swing.

Now, more than 60 years on, the much-loved hits of The Everly Brothers and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will once again be heard on stage at the Evan Theatre when The Robertson Brothers and Simon Brook McLachlan join forces on a national music tour.

With half a million record sales, 22 Mo and ACE Awards, along with two ARIAs and Golden Guitar nominations, The Robertson Brothers are one of Australia’s leading vocal groups.

Joining forces with Simon Brook McLachlan, a cast member of the Australian production of ‘Jersey Boys’ and Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ as well as ‘Underbelly: Razor’, the two will bring to life their magical songs and soaring harmonies.

A tribute to The Everly Brothers and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is on at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, June 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $59.90.

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MIRUSIA Celebrated as the ‘angel of André Rieu’, for her pure and true soprano vocals, Mirusia now soars as a soloist with her own chamber orchestra.

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Best known for being a featured soloist with the Johann Strauss Orchestra lead by André Rieu, Mirusia was also the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award at just 21 years of age.

Since then, she has successfully forged a solo career singing at stadium-size concerts before country leaders, royalty and millions of fans and all nationalities have marvelled at the clarity, dexterity and the exquisite sound of her voice.

Joining her on her ‘From the Heart’ tour will be tenor Paul Potts, who will be performing in Australia for the first time in 10 years.

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Saturday, June 23 Jazz Express – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 One Hit Wonders – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Linda Mizzi and Band – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Two Fires, Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes Show

Think Pink Evan Theatre 1300 PANTHERS Saturday, June 23, 8pm, $36.70

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– Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1384 The Theory of Relativity – Springwood High School $25, 7pm trybooking.com/uvqk Lisa Crouch and Dig This – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Pirates of Penzance – PAC $27, 7.30pm www.penrith.nsw.edu.au/event/ pirates-of-penzance/ Wildcatz – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Above Ground – Riverside Theatres From $28, 8pm 8839 3399 Yulefest with The Goon Show – The Palais Royale $130, 6.30pm 0418 241 218 Kids Disney on Ice Disco – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 5pm 9623 1211 Winter Solstice – Aunty Jacks Free entry, 1pm 4760 8837 Acacia Quartet, Blue Mountains Concert Society – Blue Mountains Theatre Free entry, 7.30pm 4723 5050 Face2Face, Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute – Blacktown Workers From $10, 8pm 9830 0600 The Nickelback Tribute Show – St Marys RSL Free entry, 9pm 9623 6555

Sunday, June 24 Black Velvet – Penrith Panthers Free entry, 3.30pm 1300 PANTHERS Take a Hit! Duo – Blacktown Sports Club

Black Velvet Duo – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Dwayne Elix – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Karaoke – Milestone Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 2999 Tubular Bells for Two – The Joan From $37, 8pm 4723 7600 Amber Lawrence and Friends – Rooty Hill RSL From $15, 8pm 9677 4916 Jordan Thomas Trio – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 So Fresh, Hits Of Winter – O’Donoghues Free entry, 7pm 4735 5509

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Ê With the Logie Awards not too far away, it’s been announced that UK singer Jess Glynne will be performing live, while popular comedian Dave Hughes will as always open the show. Sylvia Jeffreys, Leila McKinnon and Sonia Kruger will host the red carpet action from the Gold Coast on Sunday, July 1.

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Ê The new season of ‘First Dates’ returned to Channel Seven on Monday night. If you missed the hilarious first episode, catch up on 7plus now before Monday’s next installment. Ê Donald Glover series ‘Atlanta’ has been renewed for a third season in the US. The half-hour comedy about two cousins working through the Atlanta music scene to better the lives of their families, has received critical acclaim for its first two seasons. ‘Atlanta’ airs on SBS Viceland. Ê New US reality series ‘Very Cavallari’, featuring Kristin Cavallari of ‘Laguna Beach’ and ‘The Hills’ fame, premieres on E! next month. With her new home base in Nashville, the series follows Kristin’s life as a businesswoman launching a flagship store for her lifestyle product line, and wife to her husband, former NFL player, Jay Cutler. ‘Very Cavallari’ begins on Monday, July 9 at 12pm. Ê The new season of ‘Suits’ will premiere on Thursday, July 19 on Universal. Season eight stars Katherine Heigl alongside the usual cast (minus Meghan Markle, of course, and Patrick J Adams). Ê New episodes of ‘The Goldbergs’ return to Channel Seven this Monday, June 25 at 10.55pm.

SNOWFALL JULY 4 SHOWCASE Ê US reality series ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ has been renewed for an 11th season. The series streams on Stan. Ê

HBO has ordered a pilot order for a ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel, the first of five that have been in development.

Writer Jane Goldman has co-created the project with George R.R. Martin, taking place thousands of years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’. The other writers working on potential prequels include Max Borenstein, Brian Helgeland, Carly Wray and Bryan Cogman.

Ê UK crime drama ‘Father Brown’ has been renewed for a seventh season. The

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5. Who is the youngest player to have made their State of Origin debut and when was it?

6. Who is the current coach of the NSW Blues?

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Resist the overwhelming urge to be an impulsive and impetuous Ram! Under the influence of retrograde Mars, the Full Moon and Saturn, you need to apply the brakes and think before you speak and act. Otherwise you could upset others with your hasty words and reckless actions. When it comes to your Aries aspirations for the future, the main quality you need to cultivate at the moment is patience.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Your communication and learning zones are activated by the Full Moon. So it’s time to exercise your Bullish brain as you talk, text, tweet, read, research, post, publish and converse as creatively as possible. But resist the temptation to be super stubborn at home. Venus encourages you to be more accommodating and take housemates’ needs into consideration.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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It’s a big week for finances and flirting!

The Full Moon shines a bright spotlight on money, business, finance, property and real estate. So make sure they are all in practical order. With Venus and Mercury both visiting your social media zone, True Love or Lady Luck could be waiting online! But Mars is reversing through your adventure zone for the next few weeks. So, when it comes to a future holiday, be patient and plan carefully.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

The Sun’s moving through your sign, which stimulates and energises your fertile imagination. So look for a creative project that you can really sink your Crab teeth into. But – with Mars reversing through your ‘money-from-others’ zone – the next few weeks is not a good time to lend cash, borrow money or initiate a joint financial partnership. Don’t let responsibilities get you down!

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

With Venus and then Mercury moving through your sign, it’s a wonderful week to embrace your Cat creativity! As Carly Simon said: “There’s always a creative side to me, even when it’s quiet musically … like painting or decorating or planting a garden”. But consider the consequences of what you do and say. If you act with haste, then you could find yourself deep in a disagreement or a messy misunderstanding.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

You prefer things to run in an efficient fashion but there’s a crazy Full Moon, so drop the strict schedule and take things as they come. Your very private Virgo nature is emphasised from Friday onwards, when Mercury shifts into your seclusion zone. So make it a priority to connect with like-minded folk who understand your peccadillos and strong need for privacy.

Some people will be unpredictable.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Polite Librans are the peacemakers of the zodiac. And you’ll certainly require your diplomacy skills mid-week, when the Full Moon fires up your home zone and you may feel as if you’re stuck in a neverending episode of ‘Family Feud’! Plus a relationship with a child, teenager, sibling or friend will be particularly frustrating over the next few weeks. The best way to handle the situation is with plenty of patience and understanding.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Business and work matters are favoured, as you put creative ideas into action and communicate with influential people.

Don’t be a Scorpio wall-flower. Speak up and promote your talents! If you procrastinate, then fabulous opportunities will pass you by. With Jupiter in your sign, confidence and chutzpah will take you far. As Helen Keller said: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

You’re keen to expand your knowledge base, as you pick up ideas and inspiration from all corners of the globe. Fabulous opportunities could come from foreign shores, as the planets activate your travel zone. Sagittarians are the cosmopolitan global citizens of the zodiac, so get connecting with your international buddies ASAP! As Princess Diana (born on July 1) observed: “Everyone has the potential to give something back”.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

This week, under the luminous glow of the Capricorn Full Moon, concentration is high and your attention to detail is even better than usual. So any work you do will be of an extremely high standard.

Coupled Capricorn – it’s a wonderful week to work on deepening the love and commitment between the two of you.

If you are looking for lasting love, don’t accept second best.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Have you been working too hard? Or do you have a problem that no amount of thinking can resolve? Action-planet Mars starts reversing through your sign on Tuesday. And then the Full Moon activates your spiritual zone. So it’s time to slow down and focus attention on your inner world, as you listen to what your intuition is trying to tell you. As Princess Diana said: “I work on instinct. It’s my best advisor”.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

If you’re involved with a group, club or organisation, then expect power plays or personality clashes when the Full Moon stirs things up mid-week. And are you sick and tired of being perpetually busy?

Have you been feeling like a frazzled Fish, with too many activities crammed into your timetable? Avoid extra work functions and social events over the next few weeks.

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Falling into the trap of being asset rich but cash poor Building wealth through investments is great, but what if it doesn’t leave you with enough money?

Alex McKenzie Principal Financial Planner Future Financial Services futurefinancialservices.com.au

As far as I’m concerned, the aim of building wealth is to be able to provide us with the lifestyle that we choose, both now and into the future.

The recent property boom has seen many everyday people accumulate significant wealth. Unfortunately, this is not transferring to an increase in lifestyle opportunities.

I met with a client this week that had benefitted from the property boom and had managed to accumulate approximately $1 million in equity in her investment properties. She also owned her own place unencumbered.

Despite building enough wealth to easily meet all her financial goals, she was living very miserly and was unable to do a number of things due to lack of cash flow. In fact, she was living week to week and was feeling some financial stress.

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She may have insufficient funds to meet even basic living requirements.

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At just 6 months old this sweet girl has found herself at the shelter without a home.

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This girl is so sweet and would love to come home with you and share her energetic, loving and sweet personality.

At just 12 months old she has her whole life ahead of her. A daily walk and family time is just what this girl craves. Can you be her new family?

Do you go running of a morning and need a partner to share that time with?

This girl has spent weeks at the shelter and has had enough, she is bouncing off the walls of her kennel and really needs to find a family that have the time and love that she needs to settle in and blossom. She is just 12 months old and does have a lot to offer a family, she is very energetic so a busy home is a must for this girl.

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It is to utilise your income and assets in an effective way to achieve your financial goals. This client, despite being a millionaire, was not able to maintain a lifestyle that befitted her wealth.

The client was certainly well placed to have sufficient wealth to meet her goals in retirement; in fact, calculations indicated that she would probably have enough funds to have more than twice the income she had now. This is an imbalance that makes little sense.

By releasing some equity in her properties, she was able to significantly improve her current disposable income, and would, in all likelihood, have more than enough to maintain her lifestyle in retirement.

Retaining all the investment properties would, most likely, result in making her more money over the next 15 years; however, it would also result in the client barely making ends meet and unable to afford many of her current goals, despite having substantial wealth.

The balancing of the financial needs of today and tomorrow is a common conversation in financial planning. Most times, it is encouraging our clients to have an eye to the future not just the here and now. In the case of the asset rich like this client, we have the reverse conversation. It is important to be prepared for the future, but not at the expense of your current lifestyle.

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Diabetes is a disease we’ve all heard about, but it can occur in our pets, not just humans...

Nicole McMillan Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

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Diabetes mellitus is a common disease in dogs and cats. This disease is most common in animals over six years of age but younger animals can also be affected.

The pancreas is a small organ near the stomach that has two important roles – to produce enzymes necessary for good nutrition and also produces a hormone called insulin which regulates blood sugar. Diabetes occurs when the cells that produce insulin fail and blood sugar is not adequately regulated in the body.

Why is insulin so important?

Glucose is the main energy source and insulin is the key that makes glucose available for energy. Initially, dogs who do not metabolise enough sugar will have an increased appetite and increased thirst. In the later stages, the body starts to metabolise its fat stores and this causes weight loss and makes the animal feel sick.

The early signs of diabetes are frequent urination, drinking lots of water, increased appetite and unexplained weight loss. In the more advanced stages of the disease, animals may develop a loss of appetite, vomiting, dehydration and

weakness. These more worrying signs are a result of fat metabolism in the body that produces a byproduct called ketones.

These ketones make the blood acidic and make the animal feel very ill.

How is diabetes diagnosed?

Diagnosis generally involves blood and urine testing. It is important to do this as other diseases can also cause increased appetite and thirst and need to be ruled out.

Can diabetes be treated in pets?

YES! Just like in humans, dietary control and daily injections of insulin can regulate diabetic dogs and cats. Insulin

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Reverend John thinks he knows what’s truly awesome in our world...

We use the word awesome for pretty much anything that excites us; an awesome movie. An awesome day out.

An awesome result from our team.

Yet, the funny thing is, the word “awesome” traditionally is used to describe much more significant things than entertainment or a great day out!

That which is awesome are things filling us with awe.

They are things that are stirring and magnificent, almost beyond our experience and understanding.

Quite often, that which is awesome will even give us a sense of being overwhelmed.

Not surprisingly, the Bible frequently describes God as “awesome”.

For example, the Psalm which says of God; “How awesome is the Lord Most High! How awesome are your deeds! All the earth bows down to you”.

As the writer of the Psalm reflects on who God is and what he has done, the only conclusion he can come to is that he is truly awesome!

The same thing often happened to people who met Jesus.

For example in Luke’s Gospel, there is an extraordinary event, when Jesus,

requirements need to be individually tailored for each animal as each has different needs. Refinements in doses are made after rechecks and most animals go on to live long and happy lives.

The initial treatment can be challenging as sometimes there are complicating factors such as infections. However, once these are controlled, most animals are stable and happy. It can be daunting to learn how to inject your pet but it is easier than you think and most animals barely notice the tiny needles used to administer the insulin.

Any questions? Please call the clinic.

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Cat Hospital in a town called Nain, came across the funeral procession of a young man.

When Jesus saw the young man’s mother, full of grief and sorrow, we read how Jesus’ “heart went out to her”.

Then Jesus did an astonishing thing!

Walking to the coffin he said; “Young man, I say to you, get up!”

Luke tells us how the dead man sat up and began to talk!

No wonder the crowd was “filled with awe and praised God”.

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Flying in through mountain ranges that provide intimate views of the famous Remarkables and the pristine water of Lake Wakatipu, you will be speechless before you even land at Queenstown.

And don’t expect to experience anything less during your time at New Zealand’s South Island.

Already well loved by skiers, snowboarders and ultimate thrill-seekers from around the globe, it’s Queenstown’s village-style resort charm that has so much to offer people who, like me, prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground.

You can easily become lost in peaceful tranquillity as you walk around Lake Wakatipu and enjoy one of the many markets the heart of the city holds.

Stop in at one of the neighbourhood pubs for a drink and listen to the local buskers and street performers, one of which is even accompanied by their own harmonious howling pet.

On a sunny day, the water glistens and a trip on the iconic steamship TSS Earnslaw (pictured) is a must.

The 1912 Edwardian vintage twin screw steamer is perfect for the young or even just the young at heart as the boat cruises across the water while recounting the

history of the region with a live piano player on board for added ambiance.

A café on board ensures a warm beverage is always nearby if you decide to stand outside and embrace the fresh, crisp air. Resist the temptation to recreate that iconic ‘Titanic’ scene.

When you arrive at Walter Peak High Country Farm on the opposite end of the lake, for a few more dollars you can enjoy a tour that will have you giggling through a shearing demonstration full of kiwi banter followed by a farm animal feeding experience.

If you’re not one for the water, head north-east and spend an afternoon in Arrowtown where you will be transported back to the 1860s goldrush.

Grab a pan and spade and head to the banks of the Arrow River for some gold digging, it just might be your lucky day!

Located in the Otago region famous worldwide for wine, there are dozens of wineries that offer tastings and tours just a short drive from Queenstown, something I definitely took advantage of during my stay.

In my opinion, Gibbston Valley Wines takes the top prize for their deliciously smooth wine, friendly staff, scrumptious food and quirkiness – it embraces the title of housing New Zealand’s largest wine cave.

For those looking for romance, the luxurious Onsen Hot Pools provide a glass of bubbly to enjoy on a cliffside overlooking the magnificent Shotover River canyon.

The private pool rooms are hot and steamy when it snows, warm and sheltered during the rain, cool and shady on sunny days, and are simply magic in the evening.

If you’re celebrating something special like a honeymoon or anniversary, save a little more to treat your partner to the amazing couples massage service offered by the staff there.

They deserve to be pampered, and Onsen knows how to make your troubles melt away.

For trips longer than a weekend getaway, take the opportunity to see more of the stunning South Island.

Multiple tour companies run day tours to iconic landscapes including to Mount Cook and the indescribable Milford Sound, most offering to pick you up from your Queenstown hotel.

Experiencing the marvels of New Zealand’s natural world in person makes you understand why Peter Jackson knew it was the perfect place for Middle Earth.

While there are plenty of resorts available to cater to the skiers that flock to Queenstown annually, with some foresight, you can easily secure a nice hotel room at an affordable price.

For a snow-filled ski holiday, the ideal time to visit is now.

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Versatile mauve pinks are an absolute staple in every make-up kit, not only for lips but eyes and cheeks too!

Urban Decay has come up with an all-in-one palette that provides you with coordinating pinky shades to give you a seamless make-up look. No more ‘does this blush clash with my eyeshadow?’ dilemmas!

The Backtalk palette is inspired by the brand’s top selling vice lipstick shade and includes eight eyeshadow shades and four blush/highlighters in one palette – easy to pack away for a weekend away with a convenient mirror divider to protect your compact and separate the eyeshadows and blush shades.

New to Mecca Cosmetica, head into Penrith Westfield to have a play with one of my personal favourite brands, Tatcha.

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Sure, I’d long realised the importance of altitude in reducing average temperatures and hence in moving vineyards from mild to cool zones, or indeed from warm-hot to cool.

Altitude is why Queensland’s Granite Belt can be classified as cool despite a latitude that would normally have in rated as warm-hot.

And why the vignerons of Orange adopted altitude as an essential part of their appellation process, with only grapes grown at 600 metres or higher being able to be labelled as coming from Orange.

It took a note from Gerald Naef, owner and winemaker at Orange’s Patina Wines, to draw my attention to the question of altitude and UV radiation.

“With less atmosphere above us at 900 metres above sea level we experience greater UV light intensity,” he said.

I initially took this claim with a grain of salt, but some quick fact-checking indicated that there is indeed a significant increase — some six per cent at 1000 metres.

So how does this relate to wine quality?

Gerald continues: “The grapevines deal with this intensive UV radiation by thickening the grape skins and, since all the flavour and colour come from the skins, we naturally produce wines with more flavour.”

Again, initial research supports the theory. What’s not in any doubt is the quality of the chardonnay Gerald is producing at Patina, just on the Lucknow side of Orange.

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Heel pain – the importance of knowing the causes Heel pain is common, but can come from many different sources...

What is plantar heel pain?

There are a range of conditions that cause heel pain, the most common being plantar fasciopathy, otherwise referred to as ‘heel spurs’ or ‘plantar fasciitis’. There is often a misconception that heel spurs are the direct cause of heel pain, however many people live day to day with spurs and are asymptomatic. Generally, it is the irritation to the plantar fascia, a ropelike structure that when lengthened or stretched, is prone to micro-trauma or tears within the tissue.

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What causes heel pain?

Lengthening or tensile stress placed through the plantar fascia can be the result of how we walk or load our foot structures in ways they cannot withstand for long periods. How our feet biomechanically operate in combination with posterior muscle tightness and weakness are major contributors to plantar fascial pain. Consulting a podiatrist for a biomechanical assessment to determine if these factors are directly involved, is vital in accurately treating your heel pain.

Why does my pain occur in the morning?

A frequent question we are asked in clinic is “why am I experiencing pain in the morning when I have not been on my feet?”. As we sleep our feet are placed in a position that allows the plantar fascia to relax and shorten. As this tissue shortens throughout your sleep, the first step in the morning causes it to suddenly stretch, pulling forcefully on its insertion in your heel, resulting in excruciating pain.

How can a podiatrist help?

Following a biomechanical assessment and in some cases diagnostic imaging, podiatrists can implement a range of different treatment modalities depending on cause and severity of your heel

pain. The first step is changes in footwear that provide extra support and adequate shock absorption. Certain foot types require further control of foot mechanics to relieve pressure off the plantar fascia and this is achieved through orthotic therapy.

Stretching programs Muscle tightness and weakness is also addressed through stretching and strengthening programs and may incorporate our physiotherapy team. For more chronic plantar fascial injuries, shockwave therapy and injection therapy may be used to aid in improving your healing time.

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So far this year, Lexus has delivered 3,838 vehicles – a gain of 3.4 per cent compared with the same period last year and ahead of the pace it set during its record sales year in 2016.

The overall result for the five months was elevated by unprecedented May sales for Lexus of 812 vehicles, an improvement of almost 5.9 per cent on May last year.

Lexus SUVs have led the way so far this year with an all-time high of 2,697 sales for the five months, an increase of 18.3 per cent over last year’s equivalent period.

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ours and hours of hard work and dedication have paid off for Year 12 Jamison High School student Matthew Alcock after he took home gold at the 2018 Australian Gymnastics Championships.

Alongside his 13-year-old acrobatics partner Ebony Mclean, the pair were in fine form at the prestigious competition,

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Alcock and Mclean teamed up shortly after and, since then, have taken the junior acrobatic world by storm – dominating competitions all around Australia and the world.

The South Penrith resident said he enjoyed competing in Las Vegas and Belgium earlier this year.

“The best part about going overseas to compete is getting to travel and sightsee with the rest of the national team,” he said.

finishing first in all of their routines to be crowned National Champions.

After training a whopping 23 hours a week, Alcock said all the blood, sweat and tears well and truly paid off.

“Yes it definitely paid off… it was good to know that my hard work actually achieved something,” the 18-year-old said.

Alcock began his artistic gymnastics career at the age of 10 before switching to acrobatics 18 months ago.

“Ebony and I are heading back to Las Vegas again next year for the Vegas Cup, while the aim is to compete at the World Championships in Switzerland in 2020.”

Meanwhile, athletes from the Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance dominated as per usual taking home nine gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals at the prestigious 2018 Australian Gymnastics Championships.

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eams representing the Nepean Hockey Association have proven they are up there with some of the best in the state, picking up two medals at the recent Open Men’s and Women’s Field Hockey State Championships.

Playing at Moorebank over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, Nepean’s Division 2 Men’s team finally took home gold after years and years of falling agonisingly short.

Nepean won three out of their four round games to finish second in their pool, with their only loss coming against Illawarra, who they would later meet in the Final.

“In the semi final we played Southern Highlands, who have proven to be our bogey team over the last 10 years. It was a very good performance by us to come away with a 5-2 win,” coach and Nepean Hockey Association President, Kieran Knowles explained.

“The final would see a rematch against Illawarra and we ended up trailing 1-0 at quarter time after conceding an early goal.”

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Teams from the Nepean Hockey Association have done the local area proud at recent tournaments Knowles said a strong second quarter by his side saw them jump out to an impressive 5-1 half-time lead before they closed out the game perfectly in the second half to prevail 6-1 champions.

“A fantastic team effort was the reason we were successful for the first time after being so close a number of times,” he said.

Nepean also entered a second Men’s team into the tournament but they failed to make an impact.

Meanwhile, Nepean’s Division 1 Women’s team collected silver at their respective State Championships, held at the Macarthur Regional Complex in Narellan.

Nepean finished runners-up after losing their only game during the weekend to Metro South West 3-1 in the thrilling Final.

Nepean also entered a Division 2 Women’s team into the competition but unfortunately they weren’t able to trouble many teams.

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The 2018 Glenmore Heritage Valley Masters Pennants team. Photo: Andrew Robb Penrith MP Stuart Ayres hands over a $10,000 cheque to the Emu Plains Junior Rugby League Football Club NATHAN TAYLOR

he Emu Plains Junior Rugby League Football Club have endured a tough few months but a $10,000 State Government grant has well and truly brightened their mood.

The club recently had a setback when supplies and equipment were stolen after their canteen/storage area was broken into at Leonay Oval.

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President Peter Foster and Vice President Alan Harding recently, to deliver the impressive $10,000 grant.

“I am pleased to be able to assist the Emu Plains JRLFC with this funding so that they can replace stock, supplies and purchase new equipment for the club,” Mr Ayres said.

“On behalf of all our club members and volunteers, I would like to thank Stuart Ayres and the Premier for this funding that will help our canteen get back on track,” Foster added.

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wo local golf clubs have qualified for the Playoffs after winning their respective divisions of the 2018 Masters Pennant Series.

Glenmore Heritage Valley (Division 1) and Panthers Wallacia (Division 16) finished at the top of their respective divisions despite mixed results in the final round.

Glenmore had a 9-6 win over Bankstown to finish ahead of Springwood Country Club, having leap-frogged the lower Blue Mountains team with the crucial victory.

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Wallacia lost 9-6 to Beverley Park but still finished ahead of the same club on percentages, thanks to a superior win-loss ratio.

There was no joy for the remaining local clubs, however.

Leonay fell to Bardwell Valley 10-5 in Division 4, Dunheved defeated Camden 10-5 but still finished in second spot behind Windsor in Division 3, while Penrith lost 9-6 to Roseville to finish runners-up in Division 2.

The Playoffs begin on Sunday, July 8 to determine the final 16 teams. The top two teams will then battle it out in the Final on Sunday, August 5.

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Santalab chases Glory in Perth Story continued from » p. 80 “On and off the pitch Brendon has shown passion and pride in the club, and been a fantastic ambassador with his roles in the community.

“While we were hopeful that Brendon would take up a prominent role within our community program that was offered to him, we totally understand and respect his desire to continue his career as a professional footballer.”

Santalab said he was grateful for his five seasons at Western Sydney, especially the support of the fans and the achievements he has made during his time at Wanderland.

“The fans have been instrumental in my success and I have been continuously overwhelmed by the ongoing support the people of western Sydney have shown me during my five years at the club,” he said.

“I wish the club, players, sponsors and fans all the very best in the future.”

Santalab said he was excited to be working with Popovic again.

“I’m very excited to join Perth Glory Football club,” Santalab said.

“The opportunity to work under Tony Popovic again was an opportunity too good to miss.”

The 2018/19 A-League season gets underway in October.

NETBALL

What a crazy day!

Netball community shows tremendous spirit at fundraiser NATHAN TAYLOR

he Penrith District Netball Association (PDNA) held its annual Crazy Hair and Sock Day last Saturday, with hundreds of local players getting in on the fun.

NSW Swifts goal keeper Sarah Klau also made a special appearance at the Jamison Park Netball Complex, lending a hand in the hair spraying booth.

“Sarah spent two hours with us chatting and helping out before heading off to her training session,” PDNA PR Convenor, Kellie Tickner said.

“Maybe if Sarah’s studies in Occupational Therapy don’t pan out she could look at hairdressing as a career path,” Tickner joked.

As always, the popular and colourful event raised money for The Kids’ Cancer Project, with the Penrith Netball community collecting close to $3000 across the day.

The Kids’ Cancer Project is an Australian charity focused on finding cures for childhood cancer.

“We raised a total of $2922.90, which

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Sarah Klau with the St Nicholas NetSetGo under 9’s girls is $600 more than we raised last year,” Tickner said.

“A few donations are still rolling in, so fingers crossed we can break $3000.”

The Crazy Hair and Sock Day also coincided with Super Hero Round in the Super Netball competition.

“Everyone got into the spirit of things by putting on capes in an effort to raise a super amount of money for The Kids’ Cancer Project,” Tickner said.

There was certainly plenty of colourful sights on and off the court last weekend as players and officials got into the fun.

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Meanwhile, Penrith’s women continue to go from bad to worse, beaten convincingly by the Spiders 89-64. Binta Salawu was best for the Panthers scoring 17 points. Penrith’s men will take on Manly Warringah and Maitland in a double-header this weekend, while Penrith’s women will have the weekend off.

BASKETBALL: Congratulations to Penrith Panthers junior Daniel Goldrick who has signed with Ohio’s Malone University for the upcoming season. Goldrick has been playing basketball with La Lumiere Academy in the United States, recently winning a National Championship.

AFL: The GWS Giants will aim for three straight wins this Saturday when they take on the Brisbane Lions in Round 13 of the AFL. The Giants, who sit just outside the top eight in 10th position, enjoyed last weekend off due to a bye.

AFL: The Penrith Rams have continued their winning ways, belting the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas 59-15 in Round 10 of the AFL Sydney

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NETBALL: Giants Netball are back in business, overcoming the Collingwood Magpies 63-60 in Round 7 of the Super Netball competition.

The Giants will look to make it two in a row when they battle reigning premiers Sunshine Coast Lightning on Saturday afternoon.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have lost three straight games to start the year, defeated by the Central Coast Heart 66-59 in Round 3 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 20’s team also took a beating, losing to the Heart 61-35. Both teams will take on the Sutherland Stingrays in Round 4.

RUGBY: The Western Sydney Barbarians have defeated Manly 26-5 in Round 10 of the Bill Simpson Shield (Third Grade Colts). The Barbarians tackle Southern Districts this Saturday at Lidcombe Oval.

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On Tuesday, the club announced Santalab, who is the Wanderers’ all-time leading goal scorer, would be leaving after five seasons.

The Wollongong junior played 117 matches for Western Sydney in all competitions, including being part of the historic AFC Champions League triumph in 2014.

Santalab endeared himself to the Wanderers faithful with his passionate performances for the club, winning the prestigious Wanderers Medal in 2017 and being the club’s golden boot winner in two of his five seasons.

The club only offered the 35-year-old an administrative role next season, sparking Santalab to reunite with former Wanderers coach Tony Popovic at Perth Glory.

“Brendon has been a wonderful servant for the club and we thank him for his contribution during his five seasons with us,” Wanderers CEO, John Tsatsimas said.

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Brendon Santalab playing for the Western Sydney Wanderers

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