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Masks in workplaces as COVID-19 strikes back

GLADYS GOES HARD Masks are now compulsory in workplaces while singing and dancing is off the agenda yet again as New South Wales deals with a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 in the community. New restrictions came into force on Wednes-

day, which include a limit of five visitors to homes, including children, and a restriction on dance and gym classes to 20 people. The strict new rules will be in place until at least next Thursday morning.

“We don’t take these steps lightly and we never want to impose restrictions unless we absolutely have to,” NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said. “We know the effect this will have on resi-

dents and venues but we must take this action now to ensure we keep on top of this outbreak.” Health Minister Brad Hazzard declared: “The pandemic is far from over.”

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Delivering for the west State Budget wins for Penrith and Mulgoa, as pandemic recovery continues EMILY FESZCZUK

illions of dollars are set to be spent in the local area as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget, which was handed down on Tuesday. Despite having a $7.9 billion deficit, which is expected to hit $8.6 billion, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the state will return to a $0.5 billion surplus by 2024-25. “The NSW Government is maintaining its commitment to support job creation and economic recovery, with billions in stimulus and support measures continuing into 2021-22,” he said. “The Budget also includes more than $6 billion in rebates, concessions and cost of living measures which benefit households across NSW.” Spending in the Penrith area includes $14.1 million for ongoing school infrastructure projects, $162.3 million towards the Nepean Hospital redevelopment and $13.3 million to commence construction of the new Emu Plains Commuter Car Park. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said the

community will benefit, including Cambridge Park Public School which will receive security fencing and CCTV cameras after multiple break-ins. “Penrith is going from strength to strength and this Budget will keep fuelling confidence in our community,” he said. “This government is working hard right across the state to improve the infrastructure at our local schools, with funding for significant upgrades to student and staff facilities, security upgrades, outdoor space and improvements to accessibility.” Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies welcomed $23.6 million to build the new Mulgoa Rise Primary School at Glenmore Park and $201.4 million for the Western Sydney Growth Roads Program. “Mamre Road from the M4 Motorway to Erskine Park Road, Mulgoa Road and the Horsley Drive from the M7 Motorway to Cowpasture Road have all received funding to be upgraded,” she said. “The NSW Budget 2021-22 prioritises our election commitments, just as we promised, whilst turbocharging infra-

structure and service delivery across the region.” The Community Building Partnerships for the Penrith and Mulgoa electorate will also increase from $300,000 to $400,000 for the next two years. The State Government is also committing to $100 swimming lesson vouchers for children aged three to six, and continuing the Free Pre-school Program until the end of 2022. There are also large investments towards community sport, palliative care and supporting people impacted by domestic violence. Londonderry MP Prue Car said she is pleased about investment in security measures and the Stage 2 upgrade of Jordan Springs Public School but is disappointed there was no commitment to a Jordan Springs high school or an upgrade to Werrington Road. “When Jordan Springs Public School has more than 700 students right now, the Liberal Party’s argument that a high school isn’t needed in Jordan Springs just doesn’t make sense,” she said. “I’ll continue to fight hard for these local projects.”

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COVID fatigue, but vaccine remains our key to normality I f you’re feeling like you’ve got COVID fatigue, you’re not alone. Here we are again, some 18 months since ‘Coronavirus’ became part of our vocabulary and we’re still dealing with unpredictable and ever-changing restrictions. On Wednesday NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stopped short of a full blown lockdown, but she did implement a range of new restrictions, including the need for masks to be worn in offices and outdoor seated events to be limited to 50 per cent capacity. We’ll be wearing masks at Woolies again, gym classes will be restricted and singing and dancing is back off the agenda, except for small groups at weddings. The yo-yo of restrictions is frustrating and the community response this week has reflected that, with apathy towards restrictions growing and question marks about when this will all stop. There’s anger, too, given this was all sparked by a frontline worker who wasn’t vaccinated. We can hope these new restrictions will only last one week, but the health advice will determine that. “Health advice”, of course, has become the term used to justify pretty much every decision on restrictions as far as the pandemic goes. And it’s true, we should be following the advice of the experts. And despite my reservations, I’ll mask up for the next week, trusting in Dr Chant and her team.

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“Vaccines are among the most proven, successful health technologies ever invented”

But you can’t blame people for being sceptical of the advice that comes from some of our health officials. We’ve had South Australia’s Chief Health Officer urge AFL fans to avoid touching the ball if it happened to be kicked into the crowd at a recent match in Adelaide. “My advice to you is to duck and do not touch that ball,” she urged. We’ve had Victoria’s main man, Brett Sutton, fly off to Canberra for a glitzy awards night while his health orders kept Victorians locked in their homes. “You can’t really honour people for their fantastic research without being there in person,” he had the hide to say. Then you’ve had Queensland, at one stage of the pandemic telling people they had to wear masks when driving in their own cars.

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All of these people are exceptionally well qualified but with advice like that you can understand the apathy that is being developed for the virus and restrictions that come with it. So what will stop the on-again, off-again nature of restrictions, and the silliness of border closures that divide, not unite us as Australians? The answer of course is the vaccine. We’re seeing the United States and Europe re-open again, despite numbers of cases still in the hundreds per day in some areas. They’re backing the vaccine, however, to ensure their health systems do not become over-run despite the new cases. Eventually we will need to do the same. This whole mission of “zero cases” is an impossible dream, especially once the world starts to open up again. We’ll need to live with cases and outbreaks, knowing the vaccine is preventing a full blown health crisis. To get to that spot though we’ll need two things: the Federal Government to improve its roll-out, and vaccine hesitancy in the community to dissipate. I really can’t understand the arguments of those refusing to get the jab, unless of course a medical professional has advised you not to based on your circumstances. Vaccines are among the most proven, successful health technologies ever invented. They save millions of lives every year and they are our ticket to normality, as they have been countless times in world history.

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new gym is heading to town, but it’s not what you might expect. Air Locker Training, which simulates training at high altitude, has attracted a cult following since Newcastlebased founder Roman Brady developed the idea in 2019. With studios in Bondi, Newcastle, Kotara and Maitland, Mr Brady is now partnering with dozens of franchisees to open up Air Locker sites across Australia. And now, a local family has lodged a Development Application to bring the franchise to the Penrith Homemaker Centre, with plans to occupy the former Beds n Dreams site. Mr Brady, whose background is in mining, said he wanted to create a product that was different to what was on the market. “The Air Locker journey, it’s altitude training so it’s a lot more efficient training, you can lose fat quicker, build muscle a lot more efficiently without the heavy load, and a lot of high performance athletes use it to get a competitive advantage in sports.

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he future of a South Penrith daycare centre is in doubt after the Education Department cancelled its provider approval due to alleged breaches. Little Triumphs Early Education Centre and Out of School Hours Care (Little Triumphs) was scheduled to close on Tuesday, but was granted a further stay to operate until further notice. It comes as several former staff members, who resigned after the service approval was stripped, battle to recover thousands of dollars in unpaid leave and superannuation entitlements. “Following an investigation, the Department cancelled the service approval for Little Triumphs as they were found to be in breach of conditions of their service approval,” a NSW Education Department spokesman confirmed. “The provider has applied to the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) for a stay and review of the decision. “NCAT granted a stay of the Department’s decision, effective through to June 22, 2021.” On June 22, NCAT directed that the decision to cancel the applicant’s provider approval is stayed pending a further order of the Tribunal.

However, the applicant is not allowed to advertise for new enrolments and must inform parents within 30 days that the service will be sold within six months, and if the service is not sold within six months, the service will close. The service is also not allowed to operate with volunteers. The Department, which is the regulator of education and care services in NSW, said the Birmingham Road centre, “presents an unacceptable risk”, but was unable to provide further details due to the ongoing legal proceedings. “The provider has failed to comply with the National Law and Regulations in respect to the operation of the service and presents an unacceptable risk to the health, safety and wellbeing of children,” the spokesman said. At the time of the Department’s action, the service was approved to provide education and care to 32 children. It is not the first time the provider has been prosecuted, with Little Triumphs Pty Ltd fined $20,000 in 2018 after it was found to be providing education and care to children at a second site on the same street without a service approval. The lawyer acting for Little Triumphs declined to comment, noting the matter is currently before the court and listed for a four-day hearing commencing on September 20.

However, it’s never been really available for the general population and we’re really passionate about trying to make something like this, that’s generally been high end, accessible for everybody,” he said. Workouts are circuit-based and classbased, lasting about 50 minutes including meditation at the end. “We do a lot more neural exercises in our workout like hand and eye coordination drills, so we try to get you fatigued and then get you to make good decisions or be reactive under a fatigued state, which translates to everyday life,” Mr Brady said. He said it usually takes about five or six sessions for the body to adapt to the reduced oxygen levels. “Our coaches will make sure our members’ blood saturation levels are within a range, and if they go under our range, they’ll be told to back off,” he said. “After about five or six sessions you’re able to cope with those conditions better, but in everyday life everything is easier because your body is used to doing it with decreased oxygen.” Mr Brady hopes the Penrith franchisee is just weeks away from getting Council’s all clear to occupy the site.

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Δ Those who’ve had a sneak peek at the new Astina rooftop bar can’t stop raving about the new offering (left). A grand opening was due to be held last night (Thursday, June 24). The bar is inspired by the Mediterranean in both menu and aesthetic. The gentle washing of the pool and water feature add to the coastal aesthetic, along with a rich, but simple seafood menu and bar full of specialist cocktails. Δ Panthers Leagues Club has again changed its Asian food offering upstairs, with the ‘Rice Kid’ brand proving short-lived. ‘Rice Kid’, with a menu designed by culinary expert Jason Chan, opened late last year, replacing the long-standing Ming Chinese restaurant. But Chan has now left the venture and says he’ll open Rice Kid elsewhere, with Panthers re-naming the upstairs restaurant Chopstix Or Fork. Δ A new store claiming to be the largest party shop in Sydney is opening on High Street next week. Penrith Mega Warehouse will open its doors on Thursday, July 1, offering everything from balloons to helium hire, costumes, toys, hats and more.

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State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has announced funding of $20,000 for York Public School for a new shade covering. The covering will go over the school’s new sand-pit, offering some much-needed relief and protection from the harsh sun. Mr Ayres visited the school last week to announce the funding.

from the Academy at Goulburn last week. The allocation of new officers to Nepean was one of the biggest in New South Wales.

Δ McDonald’s Australia has kicked off three months of celebrations, as it marks 50 years of iconic moments for the golden arches in Australia. Using its 50th anniversary to thank Aussie customers, Macca’s will be throwing its biggest celebration yet, launching a new range of never-before-seen promotions, menu items and unique collaborations from June until the end of August. Last week’s 50 cent Big Macs kicked things off, and there’s plenty more to come. Δ Never fear, you can still get your fix of fried chicken on High Street. Broaster Chicken fans might have started to panic when they noticed their High Street shop had closed up. But it’s moved just across the road, now sharing a space with Burger 31.

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wo new candidates have emerged for the upcoming Penrith Council elections, with the Australia First Party vying for a spot in East Ward. Leader of the political party Jim Saleam confirmed the Australia First ticket will be led by Lili Orrock, with second candidate Michelle Burgess actively involved in campaigning. Both women oppose the Aerotropolis, government corruption, the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall and were drawn to the nationalist party due to a perceived lack of true Australian interest in other political parties. “Although the construction is ploughing ahead, I stand by local residents who have been disenfranchised or affected by both the acquisition of their property for the Aerotropolis project and the intrusive train line from Badgerys Creek to St Marys,” Ms Orrock, a St Marys resident, said. “I believe that Australia should be for Australians and Penrith should not be the third Greater Sydney city for immigrants

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Michelle Burgess is contesting the poll.

Lili Orrock will head Australia First’s ticket in East Ward at the Council election.

arriving to grab land and build globalist businesses. Our landscape is changing and not benefiting locals.” A member of Australia First for many years, Ms Orrock believes residents and voters should have the power to nullify political decisions of Council by a direct citizen vote.

She will also be vocal on the damage done to wildlife in new “hyper-development areas”, homelessness, proper planning for flood zones, sustainable growth and look to expose potential corruption in land dealings. “We have sold off most of our Australian assets to other countries or corporations.

The Australia First Party believes in keeping our Australian way of life,” she said. Ms Burgess, who was a member of the Labor Party for 12 years before rejecting the party, said the concept of promoting Australia, jobs for all Australians and rebuilding manufacturing in Australia are what drew her to Australia First. “Current processes of bringing in overseas labour is lowering the working standards and pay of Australian workers and is actually divisive,” the Cambridge Park resident and local businesswoman said.

PUBLIC NOTICE Works under Belmore Street, Penrith – Sunday, 27 June to Tuesday, 6 July 2021 Penrith City Council is undertaking works underneath Belmore Street to connect new stormwater drainage.

Nine-hour parking is available however users may stay longer without penalty during the works period.

community for their patience while this important work takes place.

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Important note: These dates are subject to TfNSW approvals and are also subject to weather permitting.

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RESTRICTIONS RETURN AFTER COVID-19 OUTBREAK Story continues from front page The one person per four square metre rule has been re-introduced for all indoor and outdoor settings, including weddings and funerals. Dancing is still allowed at weddings but for the bridal party only, with a maximum group of 20.

Masks in workplaces is perhaps the most surprising of the new restrictions. It’s the first time such a rule has been in place for office environments since the start of the pandemic. The new rules, which cover all of Sydney plus the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour, follow an outbreak that is largely centred around

Westfield at Bondi Junction, with dozens of cases now reported. The new rules also limit stadium capacity to 50 per cent, placing doubts over a big crowd at next Friday night’s Panthers v Eels blockbuster in Penrith should the restrictions be extended. The latest restrictions and venue alerts are on the NSW Health website.

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The new-look Regatta Park area.

Fans of the Great River Walk will no longer be able to park in the eastern car park from next month, permanently closing as part of the first stage of the $24 million upgrade to Regatta Park. Shutting from early July, the car park that is closest to the Nepean River will make way for construction to transform the eastern riverbank from River Road to the river foreshore, also known as River Road Reserve. This section of the riverbank and access to the Nepean River from Regatta Park will also temporarily close from early July until the end of November this year but the walk will remain open. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said a key feature of the upgrade is the delivery of a new car park which will increase the number of parking spaces at Regatta Park. “A centralised car park, with overflow parking and on-street parking is being delivered as part of the upgrade to Regatta Park,” she said. “Although the eastern car park is closing there is alternative parking in the western car park at Regatta Park and parking on the other side of the river along Tench Avenue, and in the Tench Reserve car park.” Visit penrith.city/regattapark.

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The Federal Government is providing over $1.2 million for headspace services in Penrith as part of a $26 million investment to ensure that young people can access mental health services. Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh said the funding will ensure better social and health outcomes. “Penrith headspace has been experiencing high demand, and this funding will help them expand their services and improve access to high quality mental health support for young people in our community,” Ms McIntosh said.

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A man has been charged after driving without holding a licence in Orchard Hills. About 10.40am on Thursday, June 17, police were conducting stationary breath testing on Mamre Road, Orchard Hills. Police stopped a 54-year-old Moorebank man and asked him to produce his drivers’ licence, but he allegedly stated he did not have one. Checks revealed that the man has never held a licence in any State or Territory in Australia. The man was breath and drug test which both proved negative, and he was charged with ‘never licenced person drive vehicle on road – first offence’. He is set to appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, July 22.

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A man has been charged after resisting police and using offensive language in Emu Plains. About 10.35pm on Friday, June 18 police have attended a licenced premises in Emu Plains with a drug dog. Police saw a 27-year-old North Parramatta man and two other men turn and begin walking away so they stopped the 27-year-old. He immediately became argumentative and started swearing at the officers. The man produced identification when he was asked but continued to use offensive language towards police. He was informed he would be receiving an infringement for offensive language before allegedly grabbing hold of one of the officers’ hands. The officer pushed the man away and then a struggled ensued between them both. During this, it is alleged the man swung his arm backwards and struck a female officer in the face. The man was arrested and charged with ‘assault police in execution of duty’ and ‘offensive language in a public place’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court at a later date.

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A man has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs and carrying a knife in a public place in Kingswood. About 9.45pm on Saturday, June 19, police were patrolling Santley Crescent, Kingswood when they sighted a man riding a push bike. Police stopped the 27-year-old Jamisontown man and when searched, they allegedly located a small resealable bag containing methylamphetamine and a small knife in a bum bag he was carrying. He was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Wednesday, August 8.

Cranebrook: Police chase results in arrest of man and woman

A man and woman have been charged after a stolen vehicle led to a police pursuit in Cranebrook. After a black Lexus was stolen from Plumpton on Tuesday, June 8, it was sighted in McGann Place, Cranebrook around 10pm on Sunday, June 20. Police were informed and while patrolling the area, they entered McGann Place where the vehicle drove directly towards the police vehicle. When police activated their warning lights and attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle drove off, initiating a pursuit. The vehicle was pursued around several streets in Cranebrook and allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of The Northern Road and Andrews Road, Cranebrook. Police continued to pursue the vehicle to Victoria Road, Werrington before officers terminated the pursuit due to speed. A short time later PolAir managed to find the vehicle and track its movements through North St Marys before it stopped at Roebuck Road, Willmot. The driver and passenger exited the vehicle and ran into a nearby unit block before police quickly attended. They located and arrested a 28-year-old South Penrith man and a 23-year-old Valentine woman who allegedly spat on two officers during the arrest.

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PUNISHMENT CONUNDRUM We often get asked questions by clients, family and friends about seemingly quirky or unjust punishments handed down by courts in criminal cases. The most common context in which this arises is in the case of violent crimes against vulnerable victims such as child sexual assaults and/or violence perpetrated against women that evoke a significant emotional response from most people resulting in a perception in the community that all offenders of this type should have the book thrown at them. The fire of community outrage is also stoked when we hear of repeat offenders engaging in the same criminal conduct over and over and somehow avoiding jail. Whilst the moral element of the “lock them up and throw away the key” argument is sound, the community does themselves a disservice in not seeking to understand the basic principles that underpin the penal system in NSW and most of the country. The High Court said it best when it set out the principles that apply when a sentence is imposed by a Court in the case of Veen -v- The Queen: “… sentencing is not a purely logical exercise, and the troublesome nature of the sentencing discretion arises in large measure from unavoidable difficulty in giving weight to each of the purposes of the punishment. The purposes of criminal punishment are various: protection of society, deterrence of the offender and of others who might be tempted to offend, retribution and reform. The purposes overlap and none of them can be considered in isolation from the others when determining what is an appropriate sentence in a particular case. They are guide posts to the appropriate sentence but sometimes they point in different

directions.” In other words, every case is different and the penalty imposed by a Court must seek to not only punish the offender and deter other people from committing similar offences, but also aim to rehabilitate the offender where possible. There is also an overarching principle that prison must be the last resort for a court in considering what penalty to impose. This means that courts need to establish an informal hierarchy of the objective seriousness of different types of similar offending that to the lay person might appear to be the same. Take for example the universally abhorred crime of child sexual abuse. Most people’s gut reaction to offenders of this type is to throw them in prison for an extended period of time, if not forever. However the reality is that some child sexual offences are more serious than others and so there needs to be a breadth of punishments imposed by the courts that reflect different types of offending. For example, an offender with one victim should in theory receive a lesser sentence than an offender with multiple victims. Of course, it is not that simple. The specific acts perpetrated by the offender with one victim giving rise to the offence may be far more violent than the acts of the offender with multiple victims, or there might be other critical differences between each case. Then, of course, the court must weigh up the plight of the victims of these crimes. Ideologically most people would agree that one victim of a perpetrator of an offence of this type is no less entitled to see their attacker punished than multiple victims of another offender. And so, you start to see the incredible difficulty magistrates and judges are faced with.

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Helping to create jobs Universities and TAFE get behind Aerotropolis and its opportunities EMILY FESZCZUK

hile the Western Sydney Aerotropolis will offer the jobs of the future, a group known as the Multiversity has come together to get students ready for their careers today. The Multiversity is a unique partnership between the University of Newcastle, UNSW Sydney, the University of Wollongong and Western Sydney University, which collectively are known as the NUW Alliance, and TAFE NSW. Starting to enrol students for Semester 2, 2021, a new program of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses have been announced to meet the future needs of the Aerotropolis and Western Parkland City. Managing Director of TAFE NSW, Steffen Faurby said the model that combines university, vocational education and workplace training is the result of a landmark collaboration. “This landmark collaboration between TAFE NSW and the consortium of universities responds directly to the growing demand for digital engineering appren-

Barney Glover, Ian Jacobs, Patricia Davidson, Steffen Faurby, and Alex Zelinksy at the Multiversity launch.

ticeships incorporating technology such as cyber-physical systems and additive manufacturing,” he said. “Graduates with these skills are in demand for smart farming, mining, aerospace, defence manufacturing, robotics and food manufacturing industries which will be crucial with the nearby Aerotropo-

lis poised to become a major hub for these industries.” Students can complete one of eight short undergraduate certificates or the Australian first Diploma in Aerotropolis Industry 4.0 (Mechatronics Skills), all of which will receive advanced standing into higher level courses at all participating universi-

ties. NUW Alliance, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andy Marks said people should take advantage with a transformation of manufacturing in western Sydney taking place. “Now is the time for the region’s school leavers, with an interest in STEM, and existing workers to look at opportunities to future-proof their careers and jobs and this program delivers on that front,” he said. “Through the Multiversity and with a financial boost of a Multiversity Industry Scholarship Fund for both Undergraduate Certificate and Diploma students, people can build the skill set they need to position themselves within the internationally engaged industry ecosystem emerging in western Sydney on the back of generational opportunities like the Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis.” The first 50 students that enrol who are already employed in the industry will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support industry participation and an additional 50 scholarships will also be available for general enrolments. For more information on the courses and scholarships, visit multiversity.edu.au.

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Weed battle rolls on

No resolution in funding conundrum for Nepean River weed management ALENA HIGGINS

he stoush between Hawkesbury River County Council (HRCC) and the NSW Government over weed management continues to wage. HRCC, which manages weeds along the Nepean River, had its operational funding for its weed harvester pulled last year, and remains in the dark about its future funding. Earlier this month, HRCC met with Federal MP for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh and Federal Assistant Minister for Environmental Management Trevor Evans to discuss the issue. “We’re asking for between $100,000 and $150,000 annually which restores our operational funding, which allows us to keep our staff and that skill set on board,” HRCC Chairman, Nathan Zamprogno said. “It means the plant and equipment isn’t sitting rusting in our depot, it means that it can be out there on the river for as many weeks are needed throughout the year.” Mr Zamprogno said HRCC was very disappointed with the State Government’s

HRCC’s Chris Dewhurst and Nathan Zamprogno with Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh and Assistant Minister for Environmental Management Trevor Evans aboard the Nepean Belle.

response to date and praised Ms McIntosh’s advocacy. “We’ve got the heads of Olympic rowing organisations sounding the alarm, you’ve got a multi-council body sounding the

alarm... and we’ve had dismissive, rude, perfunctory responses, and that’s not good enough.” Mr Zamprogno said the fight has now shifted from the urgent need for weed

harvesting earlier this year to a battle against complacency. “We found that we were getting a lot of traction and then the floods came,” he said. “And now people are saying, ‘well that problem doesn’t exist anymore, the flood would have cleared out the river’, but it’s only for a short period of time.” Ms McIntosh, who delivered $500,000 in 2019 to upgrade weed management infrastructure, said the health of the Nepean River needs ongoing support. “The weeds we’ve all seen on the river are not only an issue for the health of the river, but for the safety of everyone who uses it,” she said. “While there aren’t too many weeds on the river right now after the recent floods flushed the system, we can’t become complacent and allow the weeds to come back.” Greater Sydney Local Land Services General Manager Sharon Elliott said 2021/22 Weed Action Plan funding applications were currently being assessed. “When LLS has been advised of the funding amount, successful applicants will be advised of their allocations,” she said.

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Students come together in awesome display of talent EMILY FESZCZUK

enrith Selective High School is setting the stage to showcase its skills in drama and music with other schools as part of a NSW Public Schools program. Having participated in the LightsUP Drama Festival in a sell out show, the selective high school is holding workshops for the NSW Public Schools PULSE String Ensemble. Penrith Selective High School Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts, Anthony Vassallo said the drama performance, held at The Joan last week, was a great success. “There were over 230 students from 15 schools that presented the work they had created in terms 1 and 2 in an event that was completely sold out,” he said. “There were kids from Kindy taking the stage for the first time and Year 12 students taking it for the last, so it was great to bring them all together.” The school hosted the first of three workshops last Friday for the PULSE String Ensemble in preparation for a

PULSE String Ensemble practicing at Penrith Selective High School. Photo: Diksha Mogula.

concert at Riverside Theatre on August 2. Talented instrumentalists get to rehearse and perform as part of a high-quality ensemble and work with expert tutors on a challenging repertoire. “It was exciting, the program has more than tripled in three years and we had 60 kids from 15 schools,” Mr Vassallo said.

“It was nice to see string players from Year 4 through to 12 from schools all over Sydney and celebrate the progression of their skills.” Mr Vassallo said the programs are beneficial for students who have a passion for the performing arts. “At each school there might only be a

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enrith Valley Chamber of Commerce (PVCC) will again shine a spotlight on the talent, innovation and uniqueness shaping the city’s future when it holds another LightsOn Penrith forum on July 2. The second such event will focus on the tourism and hospitality industry as Penrith prepares for the 2026 takeoff of the new international airport at Badgerys Creek. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres will highlight tourism and hospitality opportunities across the region. Penrith Council General Manager Warwick Winn will discuss the draft visitor economy strategy and festival plan. Destination NSW General Manager Stephen Mahoney will share insights on what strategies work for tourism in NSW, and Winter Sports World Managing Director Peter Magnisalis will outline what the $300 million proposed development could mean for tourism locally and beyond. There will also be a lively panel discussion about the opportunities and challenges facing the region’s tourism, hospitality and visitor economy sector. To be held at the Regatta Centre, the invitation-only event will encourage

conversation about Penrith’s identity, the visitor economy and the future of the burgeoning region. “From thrilling adventure attractions, modern accommodation, internationally competitive sporting facilities, quality fresh seasonal food, on-trend craft brewers and talented artisans, Penrith is on the cusp of discovery as we prepare to welcome international guests through Australia’s newest gateway to the world – the Nancy Bird Walton International Airport,” PVCC President, Kate Rafton said. “With so much potential and investment in tourism and hospitality planned for the Adventure Capital of NSW, how can local businesses build valuable partnerships and collaborate to take advantage of these opportunities?” The LightsOn Penrith series was inspired by the city’s history. More than 130 years ago, Penrith was recognised as one of the most progressive and modern towns in NSW when the Sydney region’s first electric light station was installed in Belmore Street. The LightsOn Penrith forum will be held at Lakeside Restaurant, Regatta Centre, Penrith, on Friday, July 2. Tickets are $99 for members and $119 for non-members.

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Penrith to become a world-class city with employment opportunities close to home, complementing our other transformational projects at Soper Place, 131 Henry Street, City Park and Regatta Park. As an industrial site, 158-164 Old Bathurst Road will help Council to diversify its portfolio of projects, to reduce reliance on rate income and allow Council to continue to provide high-quality services for the community now and into the future. This strategic site will leverage the close proximity to the Penrith CBD, Blue Mountains, the M4 Motorway, Emu Plains train station and the proposed adjacent State Government commuter car park. Council has now finalised contracts with settlement due in 2023 and can commence the planning phases of the project with a development application expected to be lodged in mid-2022. Find out more here www.penrith.city/ news. See you next week!

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he winter school holidays (June 28 – July 9) are almost here and there are plenty of activities around Penrith to keep the kids warm and entertained. Catering to a range of different ages, there are some venues hosting free events and others where you can take advantage of the Discover or Creative Kids vouchers to get bang for your buck. Penrith PCYC Senior Activities Officer, Tristan Summerhayes, said if you redeem a Creative Kids voucher for their school holiday program you will receive three days for $100. “If parents are looking for something to keep their child entertained and challenged, we offer the best quality programs with the best qualified coaches that kids love,” he said. “We have 10 days’ worth of sports games and creative activities, so four activities per day including carnival games, plant pot painting, ninja warrior, gymnastics and mini-Olympics.” Founder and Franchisor for Paint and

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Sip Studios, Kathy Chalker, said their Penrith location is a good option these holidays, accepting both Creative Kids and Discover vouchers. “At Paint and Sip Studios we encourage creative play and offer a range of

kid-friendly painting workshops for an alternative fun indoor activity,” she said. “The sessions cost $35 per child or have an exclusive private group painting session from $400 with 11 spots.” Panthers is also getting into the fun with

free events including kids’ movie screenings and a magic show with Joey Presto. The Discover vouchers can also be used at Aqua Golf and Timezone, as well as the ticketed events like Marvel and DC bingo, a kids’ disco and slime workshop. Penrith Regional Gallery has six art workshops on for ages three to 15, while Penrith Conservatorium has a day long piano and violin masterclass. The Joan is hosting four performances of ‘Hamlet: Print of Skidmark!’, which you can use either voucher for as well. St Marys Leagues Club Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, Olivia Gasparovic, said Saints is also offering a variety of exciting workshops and shows that cost $14 per child. “We are holding a crazy science show with the award-winning entertainer Richard Scholes, and a Harry Potter workshop where students will be sorted into their Hogwarts House and make their very own butter beer, slime, trivia and games,” she said. “Our circus show and workshop will have kids entertained by Kozi and Pinky, and give them a chance to meet other children and have fun.”

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Care across generations Somerset Cottage celebrates three decades of looking after local children EMILY FESZCZUK

omerset Cottage Early Childhood Education and Care Centre has just celebrated 30 years of providing high quality care for children of staff at Nepean Hospital. The centre, which moved to a new location last year as part of the hospital redevelopment, has taken care of many local children and even the next generation of hospital staff since opening in 1991. Providing services for children aged 0-5 years, Somerset Cottage Manager, Melinda Thoms said the centre is vital for the health professionals who are working parents. “We’re in a new location, and the old building had a lot of memories, but what hasn’t changed is that our staff and their families continue to have access to highquality childcare,” she said. “We open at 6am in the morning to assist our shift work-based workforce and we now see up to 68 children per day exploring, investigating, enquiring, playing and most importantly, having fun learning at Somerset.”

Originally a 40-place long day care, a nursery was added in 1998 to care for an additional 20 children in response to the demand for care for children under two. Nepean Blue Mountains Health staff member Lisa-Joy Brown has worked at the hospital for 31 years and is part of a threegeneration history at the centre. Mrs Brown’s daughter, Courtney, has not only followed in her mother’s footsteps by becoming an Enrolled Nurse at the hospital, but her three-year-old daughter Isabel now attends Somerset Cottage. “I was working on Nepean Switchboard when my children were at Somerset Cottage and I mostly worked evening shifts, so I was able to visit my children during my dinner break,” she said. “It has been bittersweet. I’m pleased that we’ve got a lovely new centre, but I was also sad to see the old building, with all the memories gone.” Growing up at the centre to now working at the hospital, Courtney Brown said it’s great to be able to have a safe and supportive environment for her daughter close by. “It’s amazing and comforting having accessible childcare at work, it makes my life easier,” she said.

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TURNING BACK TIME 1990s

Check out this shot of the intersection of Station Street and High Street from the 1990s. Can you spot all the things that are different to today? First, the overhead bridge providing access to a car park is no longer in place, demolished in 2017. Access to the car park

via ramps in the Allen Place car park was closed off in 2015 due to safety concerns. Also gone is the Penrith Press, which once housed its offices here (see the sign on the right). A gym now occupies this space. Westpac bank also sits to the right of the photo, wrapping from High Street around Station Street. This is now a Subway.

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rigin time – big hits, tonnes of passion and incredible skill. And you’ll see it all on show at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Yes, yes, I know that State of Origin is played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, but I’m talking Women’s Origin, where, just like the men, it’s Queensland who hold the trophy and the Blues are desperate to take it back. Those fans who can make it to Kawana on the Sunshine Coast are in for a real treat on Friday night, as the best female players get to show just how good they are, and how far they’ve come since the first meeting between the two states back in 1999. The stadium should be at full capacity, and if the television ratings in recent years are an indicator of the interest in the game, then there’s a very good chance that more than a million people in total will witness a great contest. Year-on-year, the ratings figures have been going up by 15-20 per cent for women’s State of Origin games, and with almost 800,000 viewers for last year’s stand-alone game, it’s a real chance that there’ll be a million-plus people who’ll take in this year’s game from the comfort of their lounge room. Those who tune in will see a great spectacle with an atmosphere to match, and no matter whether it’s Queensland who hang on to the title, or New South Wales who resume the ascendancy having won the

Jess Sergis at NSW training earlier this week. Photo: NRL Photos.

previous four encounters, the game will be every bit as absorbing as what the men will provide at Suncorp on Sunday night.

Penrith fans can cheer on Sarah Togatuki, the NSW backrower who began her career at the Glenmore Park Brumbies and now

plays for St Marys, who runs hard and tackles even harder, and as she told the Western Weekender recently, had to sneak off to games without her parents knowing for fear of her dad putting a stop to her footy career before it had really begun. That story is a similar one for many women players of Polynesian heritage, but as women’s rugby league becomes more mainstream it’s players like Sarah who will have paved the way for many more to follow. Friday night’s showdown is an all-ornothing affair – it’s one game for all the marbles, but given how quickly interest is growing in women’s rugby league it’s probably time that the series was expanded to three games. The NRL has made the decision that the NRLW season will be doubled in length in 2021, and that the Parramatta Eels, Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Titans will be added to the competition, so there’s no doubt that League HQ realises just how fast fans are becoming attached to seeing the best women in action. There’s a window available for women’s Origin games one night after the men play, with no NRL games scheduled for Thursday night on those weeks. Besides, when you see how much the game this week on the Sunshine Coast means to the players involved, you’ll definitely want more of the same, not less.

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New friends: New South Wales teammates Jarome Luai, Api Koroisau and James Tedesco put club rivalries aside after last Friday’s match between Penrith and the Roosters – sharing a solid belly laugh after full-time (pictured right).

It would appear Brent Naden will remain at Penrith until the end of the season before he makes his shift to Canterbury. It’s understood that a request for an early release, which would have seen the out-offavour centre join Trent Barrett at Belmore for the remainder of this season, has been officially denied. Naden hasn’t played first grade for Penrith since last year’s Grand Final, though is currently serving as 18th man.

The talk of the Western Grandstand at Panthers Stadium last Friday night was the likely knock down and re-build of the venue. Many are upset that the west will likely become corporate seating entirely, much like has happened at Bankwest Stadium. There’s a real concern that with the State Government in charge of the project and not Panthers or Council, that fans won’t be heavily consulted during the process. Expect official announcements about the stadium in the coming months.

Spotted: Former Panthers captain Petero Civoniceva back at his old stomping ground and mixing with fans at BlueBet Stadium prior to Penrith’s clash with the Roosters last Friday night. He was also spotted the following day in St Marys.

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Spotted: Jarome Luai stopping to take photos with fans at Westfield Penrith’s food court last week.

Spotted: Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton, Jarome Luai and Spencer Leniu enjoying a frozen yogurt at Westfield Penrith last week – looking nice and cosy on the swing seats at Yogurbella.

The Panthers are preparing for all of their State of Origin representatives to back up from Origin II at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday five days later for Penrith’s clash with Parramatta at BlueBet Stadium. Penrith have the bye the weekend following the Eels match so the workload is not a huge concern, with Origin III not played until July 14.

Missed birthday: It was interesting to note that the Panthers’ social media accounts failed to wish Tyrone May a Happy Birthday on Monday. Most players get a celebratory Tweet, but things were eerily quiet for May.

It seems the NRL has gone cold on the idea of awarding Craig Gower the 2003 Dally M Medal he missed out on due to industrial action by the players at the time. I’m told it won’t be happening – despite pretty much everyone, including News Corp who ran the medal count at the time, agreeing Gower would have claimed the gong.

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Last Friday’s clash between Penrith and the Roosters attracted a huge TV audience. An average audience of 524,900 tuned in on Channel Nine, six per cent

up on the Round 15 free-to-air average. Almost 300,000 watched the live broadcast on Fox League. The game was the most watched match on both Fox League and Channel Nine across the weekend of matches.

The luck of the draw means Fox League will have exclusive broadcast rights to the looming blockbuster between Penrith and Melbourne on Saturday, July 31. It has been perfectly programmed for a likely record regular season audience, with the two premiership favourites facing off. Fox is already planning for a huge lead-in to the game throughout the week. The match is likely to be played at AAMI Park with the Storm set to return home after being forced to play matches at Sunshine Coast Stadium in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria.

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oaches and players should play the percentages when signing contracts. We’re getting to that stage of the NRL season where a fair portion of clubs, players and coaches are starting to wonder where they’ll be this time next year. Whether they’re out of contract, facing the axe or on the lookout for greener pastures, it got me thinking about where you would and wouldn’t want to be in NRL situations. Those in business say you want to be buying when the Warren Buffetts of the world are buying, and if they’re selling... then, likewise. If I were a centre, I’d be doing anything to get on the outside of Jarome Luai. Whether it’s Matt Burton and Stephen Crichton at club level, or Latrell Mitchell in Origin, the left centre outside of Luai has scored 26 tries since Round 1, 2020 – that’s a literal gold mine. While you might want to be on Luai’s left, one place you don’t want to be is taking over from the great Wayne Bennett. Following Wayne’s two Broncos stints, Ivan Henjack, Anthony Griffin and Anthony Seibold all got the bullet, and now Kevvie Walters

is heavily under the pump after a shocking start to his tenure. After his tenure with the Dragons, Steve Price got ‘Slice Price’ signs, Paul McGregor failed to win the fans over and Anthony Griffin isn’t finding it any easier, even though he has the red V sitting in the top eight. The Dragon Army is now up in arms about the pending departure of Matt Dufty, a petition to keep him has collected more than 16,000 signatures – but for what it’s worth, I think Tyrell Sloan’s emergence will help soften that blow at St George. The kid looks a star! At Newcastle, it was a complete disaster for Nathan Brown who won just 24 of 94 games, and Adam O’Brien is under the pump now with the spotlight well and truly on him. With Wayne departing Souths at the end of the season, Jason Demetriou faces the gigantic task of replacing the master coach. Funnily enough, Demetriou played the majority of his Super League career in the centres. With Matt Burton headed to Canterbury next year, history says Demetriou would be more successful taking over his role at Penrith compared to coaching the Bunnies post-Wayne.

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In nine games for the ladder-leading Panthers NSW Cup side, he’s crossed the line five times and averaged over 160 running metres per game. “Robert is a seasoned first grader who adds valuable depth and experience to our squad,” Panthers General Manager Rugby League, Matt Cameron said. “Although he’s had limited NRL opportunities so far this season, he’s shown us that he is more than capable at that level. “Quality players like Robert help maintain the competitive tension within our NRL squad, which ultimately brings the best out in everyone.” More Panthers re-signings are expected in the coming months, with Maroons centre Kurt Capewell one star player Penrith may have some trouble keeping. The 27-year-old former Cronulla Shark is being courted by several NRL clubs, including the re-building Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys. It was reported last week that Capewell toured North Queensland’s training base during a recent trip to Townsville for Origin I.

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Friday, June 25, 2021 « the western weekender • extra time

The best Pacific Island players to represent the Panthers

lang on league

with Peter Lang

ith the NRL competition taking a well-earned break this weekend, I thought I’d do something a little different and look at the Top 10 Best Pacific Island Players to ever pull on a Panthers jumper over the past 54 years. The criteria for selection was simple, the player’s heritage is from New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvali, Soloman Islands, Vanuatu or Fiji and he did not represent Australia or play Origin. I know current players like Jarome Luai, Brian To’o, Stephen Critchon and Api Koroisau are proud of their heritage, but that’s a list for another day. So after carefully looking at well over 50 Pacific Island players who played for the Panthers, my Top 10 in order is: 1. Tony Puletua (NZ/Samoa) – (19972008) – 211 games for Penrith. 2. Sam McKendry (NZ/NZ Maori) – (2008-2018) – 147 games for Penrith. 3. James Fisher-Harris (NZ) – (2016-present) – 116 games and counting. 4. Joe Galuvao (NZ) – (2002-05) – 78 games for Penrith. 5. Frank Pritchard (NZ) – (2003-2010) – 144 games for Penrith. 6. Viliame Kikau (Fiji) – (2017-present) – 85 games and counting. 7. Paul Whatuira (NZ) – (2002-2004) – 62 games for Penrith. 8. Dean Whare (NZ) – (2013-2020) – 130

impression in only a short space of time. There were several players who deserve honourable mentions including Frank Puletua, Elijah Taylor and even Morvin Edwards. But you can’t pick them all! What caught my eye last week... Roosters coach Trent Robinson trying to take the attention off his side’s loss after they led 12-0 and then were totally outplayed and dominated. He talked about the 10-minute sin-binning of Siosiua Taukeiaho for a head high tackle on Nathan Cleary for over four minutes of a five-minute press conference. Nice smother, Robbo! What game I’m looking forward to... Why NSW v Queensland, of course. I’m expecting the Maroons to be a lot tougher to beat this time around but beaten they will be by the Blues Express Train. Next stop Whitewash City! Tony Puletua is the best Pacific Island player to play for Penrith. Photo: NRL Photos.

games for Penrith. 9. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (NZ) – (2014-2019) – 106 games for Penrith. 10. Moses Leota (NZ) – (2016-present) – 93 games and counting. For me, the contribution the above players made to Penrith on the field was the

main criteria taken into account, as was the amount of games they played for the Panthers. In my opinion, Tony Puletua walked into the number one spot while in years to come, Moses Leota will no doubt move up the list and so may big Viliame Kikau, who has already made a huge

My tips for the week... NSW in both Origin games this weekend. The final word... I’m looking forward to watching Origin on Sunday while praying that no Penrith player gets injured. I’m in the minority about wanting the series to be staged after the season finishes, but I’ll take three ‘stand-alone weekends’ as a compromise.

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Fox Sports is facing a shake-up of its flagship NRL show with Ben Ikin exiting ‘NRL 360’ this week. Ikin has been appointed as Head of Football at the Brisbane Broncos, tasked with turning around the former NRL powerhouse. Ikin was a one-time favourite to take over as Broncos CEO, but was overlooked in favour of Dave Donaghy late last year. Now, the 44-year-old will return to the club where he played 55 of his 150 first grade matches. He’ll work closely with coach Kevin Walters. Ikin hosted ‘NRL 360’ for the last time on Wednesday evening, with a new host to work alongside Paul Kent set to be confirmed in the coming days.

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Friday, June 25, 2021 « the western weekender

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PENRITH’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

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hile singer Dami Im will be cooking up a storm when she stars on ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ later this year, she will be serving up a new intimate show in the Blue Mountains next month. Beginning her musical journey as a maestro pianist, Dami, who captured Australia’s hearts when she won ‘The X Factor’ in 2013, is now going back to her roots as part of her first ever solo tour. Dami told the Weekender that she has been keeping busy but is excited to be able to perform live again with her ‘Piano, Songs and Stories’ tour. “I have been staying occupied during lockdown, performing online or making YouTube content to share different interests like music or about my cooking and vegetable garden,” Dami said. “Nothing beats the feeling of actually performing though to real people and my supporters who connect to my music, so I am looking forward to having that again.” Local members of her fan base, known as the ‘Dami Army’, will get to enjoy a mix of songs stripped back as part of the new show. “My ultimate solo tour will just be me on piano singing and playing all my new songs, old favourites and some covers that

have been rearranged to fit the piano,” the 32-year-old said. “It will be an opportunity where I can look people in the eye and chat and feel like I am catching up with a bunch of friends with a real intimate feel.” With a powerhouse presence on stage when she performs her hits like ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Sound of Silence’, Dami also has a more reserved side. Combing her soaring vocals with candid storytelling, she said the show will allow audiences to discover a side of her never that has never been seen before. “I love being behind the piano, it is where I feel most comfortable and where I write all my songs when I start,” she said. “In this format, I have the freedom to do whatever feels right on the night, I can talk for as long or as little as I like and share insight into my songs and a bit more about me in a really honest way.” Experience the remarkable performer as she brings new life to her chart-topping hits and fan favourites. Dami Im will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre on Saturday, July 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $49.90. To book or for more information, call 4723 5050 or visit www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au.

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Western Sydney Marathon to be held this Sunday Whether you want to push yourself on a personal level or are after a fun family day out, this event is perfect for all. The Western Sydney Marathon, held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, has fast become a premier running event offering five different race categories suitable for all ages and abilities. Visit www.westernsydneymarathon.com.au for more information.

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The Model Park at Luddenham will host their regular monthly open day this Sunday, June 27. Visit www.modelpark.org.au to find out more information.

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Nathan Taylor TV NEWS

Ê Andy Lee will jump from ‘The Cube’ on 10 to ‘The Hundred’ on Channel Nine. The original local format is described as a weekly, one-hour comedy panel with guest panellists and 100 everyday Australians via a giant 27-square metre screen. ‘The Hundred’ are standing by to be polled live to find out who we really are while comedians and celebrities will battle it out to prove who really knows Australia best. 10 and Football Australia have announced a new broadcast deal. The deal sees 10 and Paramount+ having rights to broadcast all the Australian National Teams and the FFA Cup matches until 2024. This includes all rights owned or

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Ê Channel Nine US drama ‘Manifest’ has been axed after three seasons. Season two of ‘Field Trip with Curtis Stone’ will premiere on Lifestyle Food on Sunday, July 4 at 8pm. The eight-part series follows chef and restaurateur Curtis Stone as he and his team travel the world seeking inspiration for their Maude restaurant in Los Angeles. The first episode begins in South Australia with Rome, NSW, and Sonoma to follow.

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the western weekender » Friday, June 25, 2021

Ê 10 have announced the cast of ‘Celebrity MasterChef’, which began filming in Melbourne last week. The celebrity chefs taking part include Rebecca Gibney, Chrissie Swan, Ian Thorpe, Dami Im, Nick Reiwoldt, Collette Dinnigan, Dilruk Jayasinha, Matt Le Nevez, Archie Thompson and Tilly Ramsay, daughter of Gordon Ramsay. ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ will premiere on 10 later this year.

Ê To celebrate the release of ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ next month, Cartoon Network will bring together a slam dunk of basketball-themed episodes from 9am on Thursday, July 10. The all-star stunt features incredible cameos from NBA players in several Cartoon Network shows including ‘Teen Titans Go!’, ‘We Bare Bears’, ‘Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?’ and ‘Uncle Grandpa’. Ê US property flip series ‘Cash Pad’ will premiere on Lifestyle Home on Wednesday, June 30 at 9.30pm. Former stars of ‘The Bachelorette’ and serious house flippers, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers, partner with homeowners hoping to turn their properties into ideal short-term rentals. The pair will transform these ordinary spaces with unrealised potential into profitable holiday-rental hotspots.

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:05 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 Pine Gap (M l,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera (M) [s] 10:00 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer” (M v,s) (’17) Stars: Andreas Damm 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “Unknown” (M s,v) (’11) Stars: Liam Neeson 10:50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (M s) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Women’s State Of Origin *Live* [s] 9:45 NRL: Women’s State Of Origin: Post-Match [s] 10:00 Movie: “The Last Castle” (M s,l) (’01) Stars: Robert Redford 12:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s]

2:00 Inside Hitler’s Killing Machine (PG) (In English/ French/ German) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Songlines On Screen (PG) (In Yawuru/ English) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The World’s Most Beautiful Railway 9:20 Movie: “Diego Maradona” (M) (’19) Stars: Pelé (In English/ Italian/ Spanish) 11:40 SBS World News

4:00 Crash Investigation Unit (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia (PG)

4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Lost In Transmission (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown 7:30 AFL: Round 15: Richmond v St Kilda *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts (M)

4:45 Movie: “Tom And Jerry - The Movie” (G) (’92) Stars: Dana Hill 6:30 Movie: “Zootopia” (PG) (’16) Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin 8:30 Movie: “Batman & Robin” (PG) (’97) Stars: George Clooney 11:05 Numb3rs (M v) 2:00 Home Shopping

5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 Off The Grid With Pio 6:30 Cooking Hawaiian Style (PG) 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Watership Down” (PG) (’78) Stars: John Hurt 9:15 Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:25 Map To Paradise (PG) 10:25 Making A Mark (M l,s)

2:00 Blue Bloods (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v,d) 11:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v)

1:00 Charmed (M v) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 9:30 Friends (PG)

2:00 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Mountain Life 4:30 Tiny Luxury 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Maine Cabin Masters 8:30 Island Life

6:00 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 The Adventures Of Jurassic Pet (PG) 8:25 Jandal Burn 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Fruits Basket (PG) 9:10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG) 9:35 Radiant (PG)

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

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Romeo And Juliet” (M) (’96) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio 10:00 Doctor Who (PG) 10:50 Art Works

5:30 The Cook And The Chef 6:00 French Food Safari 6:30 Luke Nguyen’s France 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Jamie’s Food Escapes 9:30 Mystery Diners 10:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (M) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible (M l) 9:20 Sex Tape (MA15+) (In German)

4:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Angry Birds” (PG) (’16) Stars: Jason Sudeikis 7:30 Movie: “Despicable Me” (PG) (’10) Stars: Kristen Wiig 9:20 Movie: “The Truman Show” (PG) (’98) Stars: Jim Carrey

5:30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough’s Life Story (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Miss Congeniality” (PG) (’00) Stars: Sandra Bullock 10:55 Movie: “The Rewrite” (M l) (’14) Stars: Hugh Grant

11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Finding The Archibald (PG) [s] 2:15 What Are We Feeding Our Kids? [s] 3:20 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 3:50 Back Roads [s] 4:20 Landline [s] 4:50 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 5:20 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 6:10 Extraordinary Escapes [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Sanditon (PG) [s] 9:10 Jack Irish (M l,v) [s]

12:30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special [s] 1:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 1:30 AFL: Round 15: North Melbourne v Gold Coast *Live* [s] 4:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Guardians Of The Galaxy” (PG) (’14) Stars: James Gunn 10:00 Movie: “True Lies” (M) (’94) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger

12:40 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 2:30 Explore TV - Norfolk Island [s] 3:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Lightning v Magpies *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Humans (PG) [s] 8:40 Movie: “Hunter Killer” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Gerard Butler 11:00 Movie: “A Walk Among The Tombstones” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Liam Neeson

12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 1:00 10 Minute Kitchen [s] 1:30 Australia By Design [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 The Living Room [s] 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 8:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 10:00 FBI (M v) [s] 11:00 TBA 12:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Singapore 1942 - End Of Empire (PG) (In English/ Japanese) 4:05 Trail Towns (PG) 4:35 Planet Expedition 5:35 How The Nazis Lost The War (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 1 *Live* 1:30 French Food Safari 2:00 Food Safari: Moroccan 2:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes: Corsica And Sardinia (M n) 3:40 Rick Stein’s India (PG)

2:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 4:30 The Story Of The Royals (PG) 6:30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Property Ladder UK 12:45 The Fine Art Auction (PG)

4:30 Picked Off (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:30 Storage Wars (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 15: Port Adelaide v Sydney *Live* 10:30 Movie: “Bad Company” (M v,l) (’02) Stars: Anthony Hopkins

5:00 Movie: “Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home” (G) (’95) Stars: Jason James Richter 7:00 Movie: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” (G) (’11) Stars: Angela Lansbury 9:00 Movie: “Ladies In Black” (PG) (’18) Stars: Julia Ormond 11:20 Numb3rs (M v)

4:55 Indian Country Today 5:25 APTN National News 5:55 NITV News: Nula 6:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 6:55 Yokayi Footy 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Inna De Yard (PG)

2:00 The Doctors (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 I Fish 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Hawaii Five-0 (M v) 12:15 48 Hours (M)

10:00 Becker (PG) 11:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s,d) 9:45 Friends (PG) 10:45 Movie: “A Walk To Remember” (PG) (’02) Stars: Mandy Moore

2:30 Island Life 3:30 Supersize My Pool (PG) 4:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation 5:30 Maine Cabin Masters 6:30 Log Cabin Living 7:30 House Hunters Family 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International

6:30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies 7:15 Hey You! What If 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:05 Football: A-League Grand Final: Teams TBA *Live*

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Back Roads: Conquering Isolation 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Australia Talks 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Foreign Correspondent

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Remy & Boo 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 The Set 8:30 Unprotected Sets (M) 9:25 Black Mirror (M) 10:40 Sammy J (PG) 10:45 Live At The Apollo (M l,s)

4:35 Secret Meat Business 5:05 Pacific Island Food Revolution 6:00 Cheese Slices 6:30 Heston’s Feasts 7:30 Remarkable Places To Eat 8:30 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu 9:30 Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British

4:30 Cycling: La Course By Le Tour De France Womens Race *Live* 7:45 World’s Greatest Hotels (PG) 8:35 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:00 Dateline 11:30 Insight 12:30 South Park Rewind (M s) 1:00 Weediquette (M d,l)

5:00 Movie: “Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London” (PG) (’04) Stars: Frankie Muniz 7:00 Movie: “Mirror Mirror” (PG) (’12) Stars: Julia Roberts 9:05 Movie: “The Hunger Games” (M v) (’12) Stars: Jennifer Lawrence

4:15 Movie: “Darling Lili” (PG) (’70) Stars: Julie Andrews 7:00 Movie: “Octopussy” (PG) (’83) Stars: Roger Moore 9:40 Movie: “A View To A Kill” (PG) (’85) Stars: Roger Moore 12:20 My Favourite Martian 12:50 Garden Gurus Moments

11:00 Compass [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 3:15 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 3:50 Australia Remastered [s] 5:00 Art Works [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs [s] 8:30 Jack Irish (M) [s] 9:25 Movie: “Chéri” (M d,s) (’09) Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer 10:55 Unforgotten (M) [s] 11:50 Line Of Duty (M v) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 AFL: Round 15: GWS v Hawthorn *Live* [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 7News Spotlight: Prime Suspect (M) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Forrest Gump” (PG) (’94) Stars: Tom Hanks 11:30 The Blacklist (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Fever v Vixens *Live* [s] 3:00 Explore [s] 3:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 RBT (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 State Of Origin: Maroons v Blues *Live* [s] 9:40 State Of Origin: Post Match [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Shallow Grave (M v) [s] 12:05 The First 48 (M v) [s]

8:00 Destination Dessert [s] 8:30 Freshly Picked [s] 9:00 Australia By Design [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 12:00 Advancing Australia [s] 12:30 Left Off The Map [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 Three Veg And Meat [s] 2:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 Hotels By Design (PG) [s] 4:30 Fishing Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI (M) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Morning Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 1 *Replay* 1:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:30 Speedweek 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:30 Hitler’s World: The Post War Plan (PG) 5:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Treasures Of Greece (PG) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 2 *Live* 2:00 French Food Safari 2:30 Food Safari

3:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 9:00 Harbour Cops (M) 9:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 11:30 Border Patrol (PG) 12:00 Australia’s Deadliest (PG)

3:20 Movie: “Invictus” (PG) (’09) Stars: Morgan Freeman 6:05 Movie: “Remember The Titans” (PG) (’00) Stars: Ryan Hurst 8:30 Movie: “Clash Of The Titans” (M v) (’01) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 10:35 Movie: “Wrath Of The Titans” (M v) (’12)

5:30 Movie: “The Bucket List” (M l) (’07) Stars: Morgan Freeman 7:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell: The Cambridge (M l) 8:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (MA15+) 10:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l) 11:30 Hell’s Kitchen USA (M l)

3:00 Ice Hockey: SA Premier League 4:30 Football: NT Women’s Premier League 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Art + Soul (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Hip Hop Evolution (MA15+) 8:30 BB King: On The Road (PG)

3:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:00 Pooches At Play 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 9:30 MotoGP: Race 9 Netherlands Grand Prix *Live*

1:30 100% Hotter (PG) 2:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 8:30 Friends (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop 2:00 Movie: “The Cabin In The Woods” (MA15+) (’11)

2:00 Explore TV Norfolk Island 2:30 Log Cabin Living 3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 House Hunters Family 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones 8:30 The Jennie Garth Project (PG) 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home

6:00 Dragons: Riders Of Berk 6:30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies 7:15 Hey You! What If 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 9:05 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG)

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

5:25 Kangaroo Beach 6:10 School Of Roars 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: Dark States - Trafficking Sex (MA15+) 9:30 Finding The Archibald 10:30 Catalyst (PG)

6:00 Tropical Gourmet 6:30 Australia’s Food Bowl 7:00 Middle East Feast With Shane Delia 7:30 Made In Britain 8:30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 9:35 Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 10:45 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen

4:30 New Girl (PG) 6:00 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 6:50 Life After People (PG) 7:40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 8:30 WWE Legends (M) 10:10 Dark Side Of The Ring (MA15+) 11:00 VICE (MA15+)

5:00 Movie: “The Nutty Professor” (PG) (’96) Stars: Eddie Murphy 7:00 Movie: “Back To The Future II” (PG) (’89) Stars: Michael J Fox 9:10 Movie: “The Bourne Supremacy” (M v,l) (’04) Stars: Brian Cox 11:20 All New Traffic Cops (M)

3:30 Movie: “Clambake” (G) (’67) Stars: Elvis Presley 5:30 Movie: “That Touch Of Mink” (PG) (’62) Stars: Doris Day 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Grantchester (M v) 9:40 Chicago PD (M) 10:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+)

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

Monday 28 June Tuesday 29 June Wednesday 30 June Thursday 1 July

12:00 TBA 2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 8:30 9-1-1 (M) [s] 9:30 S.W.A.T. (M) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Filthy Rich (M s) [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Talking Honey (PG) [s] 1:10 Movie: “Make It Happen” (PG) (’08) Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 9:20 Emergency (M) [s] 10:20 100% Footy (M) [s]

2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 TBA 10:00 Just For Laughs (M) [s]

2:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:20 NITV News 6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:00 American Pickers 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Update 7:30 Yulubidyi 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 7:00 Bondi Rescue Until The End (M v) (PG) 7:30 Little Big (PG) 7:30 Aussie Judge John Deed (M v) (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v,s) 10:20 Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “War Shots US (PG) 8:30 First Dates 7:40 Through The Wormhole 10:30 Autopsy USA (M d) Australia (PG) 10:50 My Crazy 8:30 Living Black 9:00 Always Formula 1 Styrian Grand Prix 11:30 Air Crash Investigations Dogs” (M v,l,s) (’16) Stars: 11:20 Blue Bloods (M v) Was: Widi Homeland (PG) Birth Story (M) Jonah Hill (PG) 12:30 Doc Martin (PG) 7:00 ABC National 7:00 Deadly 60 7:30 News 8:00 ABC News Shaun The Sheep 7:35 Tonight 8:45 The Kung Fu Panda: Business 9:00 ABC Nightly Legends Of Awesomeness News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:25 Sadie Sparks World 11:00 The Drum

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Sanditon (PG) [s] 2:00 Pine Gap (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] 8:30 Finding The Archibald [s] 9:30 The Real Diana (PG) [s] 10:45 China Tonight [s]

7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Does Countdown (M Adam Liaw 7:30 Asia Spicks And Specks l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster Unplated With Diana (PG) 8:00 QI (M l,s) Chan 8:00 John Torode’s Asia (M) 10:10 The Unusual 8:30 Australia’s Ocean Suspects (MA15+) (In English/ Odyssey: A Journey Down The 8:30 Hairy Biker’s Route 66 Filipino) 9:30 Mystery Diners East Australian Current

12:00 TBA 2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) (’17) Stars: Gal Gado 11:20 Reckoning (MA15+) [s]

11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Talking Honey (PG) [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 9:20 The Weakest Link (PG) [s] 10:20 Kath & Kim (M)

7:20 NITV News 6:30 The Simpsons 6:00 American Pickers 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Update 7:30 Insight (PG) 7:30 Modern (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Sammy Davis Jr: Family (PG) 8:30 (PG) 7:30 Highway 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 I’ve Gotta Be Me (M l) 10:20 Movie: “The Departed” (M) Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Robbie Coltrane’s Critical (’06) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio NITV News Update 10:30 Evidence (M) 11:30 Murdoch Truckers (PG) 9:30 Towies Basketball: NBL 2021: Finals (PG) 10:30 Supertruckers (PG) 11:45 90210 (M d,v,s) Mysteries (M v) 7:00 ABC National 7:00 Deadly 60 On A News 8:00 China Mission 7:30 Shaun Tonight 8:30 ABC The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles News Tonight 8:45 The (PG) 8:25 Sadie Sparks 8:35 Business 9:00 ABC Nightly The Day My Butt Went Psycho! News 9:30 7.30

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Pine Gap (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Win The Week [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M v) [s]

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 9:10 TBA 9:35 Australia Debates 10:20 Doctor Who (PG)

2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Aquaman” (M) (’18) Stars: Jason Momoa 11:20 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:50 The Front Bar (M) [s]

1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 2:00 Mystery Road (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Australia Debates [s]

7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Food 10 Cats Does Safari 8:00 David Rocco’s Dolce South East Asia Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Surrogates (M) 9:30 Couples 8:30 Jamie’s Kitchen 9:30 Therapy (M l) Mystery Diners

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Talking Honey (PG) [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 9:20 Hurricane Of Fire (M l) [s] 10:20 Kings Cross ER (M) [s] 11:20 NINE News Late [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Talking Honey (PG) [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm *Live* [s] 9:45 Knock Off [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 7:20 NITV News Update 7:30 First Footprints (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Soloist” (M d,l) (’09) Stars: Jamie Foxx 10:30 NITV News Update

7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Home Again With The Fords 9:30 Bargain Mansions 10:30 Who’s Lived In My House 11:30 House Hunters International

6:30 Antiques Road7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 show 7:30 Tennis: Movie: “The Fate Of The Wimbledon: Pre Show Furious” (M v,l) (’17) 8:00 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 1 Stars: Vin Diesel 11:10 *Live* 11:50 Footy Classified Paranormal Caught On 12:50 Garden Gurus Moments Camera (M)

3:00 Living Black 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Untold Australia: Stutter School (PG) 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 4 *Live* 1:20 French Food Safari

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 2:00 Diagnosis Murder Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Blue Bloods (M v) 10:25 NCIS: Bang Theory (M s) 9:30 Mom (M s,d) 11:35 Frasier (PG) New Orleans (M v) 7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Twister” (PG) (’96) Stars: Bill Paxton Eastwood 9:45 Movie: “Into The Storm” (M) (’14)

2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Anti-Vax Conspiracy (M) [s] 9:30 Bull (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Does Countdown Adam Liaw 7:30 Nigella Spicks And Specks (M l,s) 8:30 Movie: Kitchen 8:00 Poh & Co. (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? 8:30 Art Works 9:00 8:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 9:00 “Colossal” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea Anne Hathaway (In English/ Ballet Now 10:00 Australia Korean) Debates 10:45 Doctor Who (M) 9:30 Mystery Diners

12:00 Movie: “To Have And To Hold” (PG) (’17) Stars: Erika Christensen 2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Intern” (PG) (’15) Stars: Robert De Niro 11:00 The Latest News [s]

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M d,s) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS (M v) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

2:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:20 NITV News 6:30 The Simpsons 6:00 American Pickers 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Update 7:30 Wellington (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars The Coroner (M v) 8:30 7:00 Bondi Rescue Paranormal (PG) 8:00 Ugly Truth” (MA15+) (PG) 7:30 The SimpA Touch Of Frost (PG) (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Yokayi Footy 8:35 Over The (’09) Stars: Katherine Heigl sons (M s,v) 9:00 American 10:50 Families Of Crime NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 10:20 (MA15+) 11:50 The Search (M) Dad (M) 10:00 Family Guy (M) 9:35 Movie: “A Perfect Murder” Black Dot 9:30 NITV News NCIS (M v) Update 9:40 NRL: WA (M s,v,l) (’98) 11:00 American Dad (M) 12:30 Mighty Cruise Ships 7:00 ABC National 8:00 Teenage Mutant News 8:00 ABC News Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:25 Tonight 8:45 The Sadie Sparks (PG) 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The 9:05 Dragons: Race To The World 11:00 The Drum Edge (PG)

3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M l) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 3 *Live* 1:55 French Food Safari

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12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Pine Gap (M l,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Courtney Act’s One Plus One [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:35 Murder 24/7 (M)

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Country Life For Half The Price 8:30 Restoration Man (M) 9:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 10:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Tennis: Wimbledon: Pre Show 8:00 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 2 *Live* 11:50 Shades Of Blue (MA15+) 12:50 Explore

3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson (PG) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 5 *Live* 1:45 Food Safari

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:20 2 Broke Girls (M)

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House In A Hurry 8:30 Home Town 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation 10:30 Big Beach Builds 11:30 Flipping Out (M)

6:30 Antiques Road7:00 That 70’s Show show 7:30 Tennis: (PG) 7:30 Paranormal Wimbledon: Pre Show Caught On Camera (M) 8:00 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 3 8:30 Movie: “Watchmen” (M) *Live* 11:50 Law & Order: (’09) Stars: Malin Åkerman 11:40 3rd Rock From The Sun Criminal Intent (M) 12:00 TBA

2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Battle For Britney (PG) [s] 9:50 Off The Bench (M) [s] 10:20 Taste Of Australia [s]

3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 6 *Live* 1:55 Food Safari

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 2:00 Diagnosis Murder Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: We Build, We Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Fight (M v) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (M) (M v) 10:30 Seal Team (M v)

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa 10:30 Flip Or Flop

6:00 American Pickers 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) (PG) 7:00 AFL: Round 5:30 Escape To The 16: Teams TBA *Live* Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown 10:45 America’s Hardest (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M) Prisons (M) 12:00 The Mike & 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries (M) Cole Show (PG)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Cold Case (M v) 9:30 Without A Trace (M v) 11:30 Movie: “The Other Side Of The Door” (MA15+) (’16)

7:00 ABC National 7:00 Deadly 60 On A News 8:00 ABC News Mission 7:30 Shaun Tonight 8:45 The The Sheep 8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Business 9:00 ABC Nightly (PG) 8:25 Sadie Sparks 8:35 News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The The Day My Butt Went Psycho! World 11:00 The Drum

6:30 Antiques Road6:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 NITV News 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 show 7:30 Tennis: 6:30 3rd Rock From The Update 7:35 8 Out Of Adam Liaw 7:30 Spicks And Specks Wimbledon: Pre Show Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s 10 Cats Does Australia’s Food Bowl (PG) 8:30 Would I Lie Show (PG) 7:30 NRL: Sydney 8:00 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 4 Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The To You? 9:00 Win The Week 8:00 Middle East Feast With *Live* 11:00 Law And Order 9:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Shane Delia 8:30 Jimmy Shu’s Curse Of Oak Island (M l) 9:20 Roosters v Melbourne Storm (M) 12:00 Shades Of Blue (M) *Live* 9:45 Knock Off (M) Cat Ladies Hell (M) 10:00 Doctor Who (M) Taste Of The Territory Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

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Test your knowledge about State of Origin in our special trivia quiz this week.

1. In what year was State of Origin first played? 2. A fourth Origin match was played in the 1987 series. Where was the game held? 3. How many Sydney venues have hosted State of Origin matches?

4. At what venue was the highest ever Origin crowd recorded? 5. Who won the 2014 State of Origin series? 6. How many NSW players have won the Wally Lewis Medal?

ANSWERS 1. 1980 2. California 3. Three 4. MCG 5. NSW 6. Four

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Ferguson, this is a moving story about family, leadership, and the extraordinary power of memory. Alex recalls his career vividly – every trophy, every defeat, and every player. From his own successful playing career and prolific goal-scoring at Scottish clubs, including Rangers, to his move into management and leading Aberdeen to the European Cup Winners’ Cup, and then finally his move south to Old Trafford. After a testing few years at United, he turned the club’s fortunes around and led them to over two decades of consistent success. Under Ferguson’s guidance, Manchester United won a glitter-

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ing array of trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles. He has won more trophies than any other manager in football history. The film features candid interviews with Alex himself, his wife Cathy, his three sons, as well as former colleagues and elite players including Eric Cantona, Archie Knox and Gordon Strachan. This is a film about the bond between a father and son, an exploration of leadership and mental toughness, and a celebration of one of football’s greatest careers. The film is out from July 15.

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Calling all Aquarians – avoid being disruptive and getting drawn into disputes with your frustrated partner or an assertive family member. This week will work best if you keep your nose out of other people’s business and concentrate on pursuing personal projects. Then Mars and Uranus turbo-charge your impulsive side on the weekend. So slow down and simmer down, otherwise you could find yourself smack bang in the middle of an argument or accident.

Have you been feeling like a lacklustre Pisces? Are you sick and tired of being perpetually busy? Have you got too many tasks crammed into your timetable? With Saturn snoozing in your solitude zone, you’ll find sleep, meditation, contemplation, rest and relaxation are just what the doctor ordered. You also need to listen to the wisdom of your inner voice. Be inspired by Cancerian birthday great, Princess Diana: “I work on instinct. It’s my best advisor”.

Monday’s Mars/North Node link is fabulous for pouring energy into creative projects. It also encourages you to help a friend or family member who’s going through a rough patch. But reckless Ram behaviour could mar the rest of the week so tread carefully. You’re keen to get things moving but don’t be in such a rush that you start an argument or cause an accident. Do your best to be dynamic and courageous, rather than bossy and demanding.

Mars, Saturn and Uranus stir up your home zone, so be careful how you communicate with family members. When it comes to other matters, Uranus (in your sign) urges you to jump out of your comfort zone, shake off bad habits, embrace opportunities and fast-track changes. It’s time to view transformation as terrific, rather than terrifying. Be inspired by Taurean author and philosopher Edward de Bono: “If you never change your mind, why have one?”.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Twins are in the mood to enthuse and extrapolate. Mars and your ruler Mercury encourage you to talk, text, tweet, post, podcast or publish in style as you convey your ideas to the outside world. But you must take your time and think things through. If you rush, then you could end up regretting what you say. Travel also looks problematic, as Saturn slows things down and Uranus upsets previous plans. This week, slow and steady wins the race … eventually!

On Monday, Mars activates your humanitarian side so it’s the perfect time to lend a hand to someone who’s in need, at home or far away. Be inspired by birthday great Princess Diana: “Everyone has the potential to give something back”. But then the Mars/Saturn/Uranus aspects could exacerbate a relationship problem. Don’t take things too personally and put away those Crab claws! You’ll find the more defensive you are, the more difficult the week will be.

Creative Cats are fabulous at formulating ideas, discussing dreams and talking about future plans. But – with Venus and Mars both visiting your sign – it’s time to be passionately proactive and actually walk your talk. This week, actions definitely speak louder than words! So your motto for the moment is from entrepreneur Elon Musk, who was born on June 28, 1971: “I don’t create companies for the sake of creating companies, but to get things done”.

Are you taking your work responsibilities seriously? Saturn demands that you shape up or ship out. Mercury (your patron planet) is powering through your career zone until July 11. So it’s a terrific time to improve your professional literacy through study or via the mentorship of someone with smart and savvy connections. Some brave Virgos will tentatively revisit an old romance – but do you really want to travel down that bumpy road again?

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Expect some annoying dramas as the planets stir up old grievances. By all means use your natural diplomatic talents to help smooth troubled waters. However, if you sit back and let other people make decisions, then you’ll just feel paralysed and powerless. So strive to be more self-suffi cient. Getting the ratio right between your public and private lives is an ongoing challenge. But if anyone can juggle complex commitments, it’s a well-balanced Libran!

Are you running on empty? Smart Scorpios will strive to get the ratio right between being on top of things at work, while still having time to rest, reflect and recharge your batteries. Balance is the key. Relations with a loved one or work colleague could be unpredictable and problematic later in the week, particularly if you try to control an uncontrollable situation. So expect the unexpected and keep your adaptability muscles well flexed!

Sadges love drama, and there’ll be plenty of it this week as your usual routine is shaken and stirred. You’re keen to persuade others but don’t add fuel to the fire by being too hasty. There’s much more to a current situation than meets the eye, so resist the temptation to jump to conclusions. Discretion and moderation are what’s needed at the moment. Connecting with colleagues brings benefits, as you put on your networking hat and schmooze in style.

Your compulsive Capricorn side is likely to go into overdrive, as conscientious Saturn amps up your obsession with perfection. But family and friends may find your standards far too demanding. If you push too hard, you’ll just end up driving them away. So do your best to modify your control-freak tendencies. Being an iron fist in a velvet glove is the smarter (and less stressful) way to proceed. Remember – the highest form of control is knowing when to let go!

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Pay rise – Pay rises are obviously financially good news, they increase our capacity to save or repay debts and will allow us to achieve our goals sooner. Don’t let pay rises get sucked up into everyday spending without improving your lifestyle. A pay rise may also change your income protection requirements. Getting married – Getting married changes everything! Weddings themselves are expensive and couples are treated differently to singles for taxation and social security. Combining expenses is likely to have some economies of scale, but you may also become financially reliant on each other and that may bring into play some insurance requirements. It goes without saying that your estate planning situation is also affected by getting married. Getting an inheritance or windfall – What to do with a lump sum? Pay off debt?

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Redundancy – Redundancy payments are complicated. There are taxation issues, the possible requirement for this to replace income and all the possibilities around what to do with a lump sum. A redundancy is a situation where good financial advice can add significant value. Retirement – Retirement is the bread and butter of financial planners. A large portion of our advice is about providing enough wealth to meet income needs in retirement. We aim to minimise or eliminate tax, maximise Centrelink payments and create efficient income streams for retirees. Invest? Make a contribution to super? These are all valid options. There are so many considerations in this scenario and the correct advice with a lump sum can make an enormous difference.

Having a baby – Having a baby significantly affects both income and expenses greatly altering the budget and associated plans. It is likely that one or both partners are likely to reduce work hours and this

We are all likely to be effected by one or more of these significant events in our lifetime. Getting good financial advice during these times can help to secure a brighter financial future.

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Melanie said. “We have four children, three of whom have additional needs, and everything that we do is about giving children access to what our own children have had the benefit of accessing in the last few years.” The hub is located at Suite 8, Watergum Drive and Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs. Visit mamaloveconnect.com.au, phone 4726 6100 or email info@mamaloveconnect.com.au.

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King Kamau cleans up NATHAN TAYLOR

Bruce Kamau cleaned up at the Wanderers Medal on Tuesday. Photo: One Cut Studios.

tar Wanderers forward Bruce Kamau and experienced defender Caitlin Cooper have been crowned the club’s Wanderers Medal Player of the Year winners at Tuesday night’s prestigious Wanderers Medal, held at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre in Rooty Hill. Kamau, who was a force to be reckoned with during the 2020/21 A-League season, also took home the Rod Allen Media Player of the Year, A-League Members’ Player of the Year and Golden Boot Awards in what was a hugely memorable night for the 26-year-old KenyanAustralian. “First of all, I’d like to thank my teammates, the coaching staff, the back room staff, the fans and also my family,” Kamau said upon accepting his first Wanderers Medal. For the second time in her career, 33-year-old Cooper was presented the W-League team’s Wanderers Medal for Player of the Year and was also named the club’s W-League Members’ Player of the Year after impressive performances in every single match this season.

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Legend status for king of the track NATHAN TAYLOR

lump in his throat followed by tears down his face was how local motorsport legend Ron Hutchinson reacted when he was notified of his impending induction into the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame. “I don’t know why I was so emotional… perhaps it was the surprise and shock of it all,” the Emu Plains resident told the Weekender on Tuesday. Now aged 71, Hutchinson was the king of compact speedcars in Sydney during the mid-1980s and was also a superstar in karts before he entered speedway – winning two Australian Championships and 11 State titles. Hutchinson first came into the sport in 1970 via supermodifieds but, after just three months, realised he didn’t have the budget to continue. Hutchinson ventured back to speedway in 1983 and, after purchasing the Alan Streader compact speedcar, won his first Australian Championship on asphalt in only his 11th meeting. Hutchinson would back up his feat the following year in 1984, but this time on clay.

In 1985, Hutchinson three-peated by claiming an amazing triple crown of Aussie titles at Rockhampton on dirt. Incredibly, Hutchinson remains the only speedway driver in any division to win three consecutive Australian Championships on three different track surfaces – asphalt, clay and dirt. After a brief foray into midgets, that included a Grand Prix win in 1986, he broke his back in three places during a horrific accident in Brisbane in 1989. Hutchinson’s inability to walk or work for several years resulted in his immediate retirement from the sport. Last Saturday evening on the Gold Coast, Hutchinson’s incredible career was finally recognised on a national level when he was officially inducted in the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame. Hutchinson, who was also inducted into the Liverpool Speedway Hall of Fame in 2013, described the night as “brilliant”, finally able to reminisce and reflect on a career that spanned several decades. “As a young racer, you think it’s all about being first to the chequered flag. Then one day you realise it’s equally about the journey to get there, the friendships created and cherished to this day,” he said.

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In Prague, Fox won the C1 Final with over four seconds ahead of Herzog, but in the final last Sunday, the Leipzig local was the only paddler to put down a clean run on her home course. It was a whole different story on Saturday though when Fox stunned the international canoe slalom world with a win in the women’s K1 that saw her an impressive 3.52 seconds ahead of German duo Ricarda Funk and Elena Apel. It was a performance that was labelled ‘out of this world’ by her competitors. “I was really pleased with my K1 run and I think it’s extra special to put down a fast run that I’m proud of and that wins,” Fox said. Following her gold and bronze at World Cup 1 and another gold and fourth place last weekend, Fox was happy with her overall World Cup performance a month out from the Tokyo Games. “Overall there has been some really good paddling and I’m pleased with the way I’ve raced. I’ve got a lot to take away and work with and now it’s just that final stretch to Tokyo,” Fox said.

Softball superstar Chloe Aitken continues to impress in her chosen sport NATHAN TAYLOR

fantastic role model for young softballers like herself, 12-yearold Chloe Aitken always leads by example when out on the softball diamond. With a smile as big as her heart, the Faulconbridge resident is the ideal recipient for this month’s Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Reach for the Sky Encouragement Award. A member of the Blue Mountains Softball Club since she was six-years-old, Chloe always goes out of her way to be a fantastic team player and help the younger players in her team. She’s been a representative player with the Penrith City Softball Association (PCSA) for the past five years, playing in the U14 Girls representative team for the past two years. Chloe is always encouraging her fellow teammates on the diamond and is always the first one on and off the pitch, leading by example. She also does extra training and works hard to become a better player. Not content with just playing the game she loves, Chloe is also a Junior Develop-

BASKETBALL: Penrith have endured a rough weekend in Round 10 of the Basketball NSW Waratah 1 Men competition. In Saturday’s game the Panthers went down narrowly to Hills 88-84, while on Sunday they were walloped by Central Coast 107-68. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Waratah 1 Youth Men and Youth Women team had mixed results in Round 8. Penrith’s Youth Men side defeated Hills 70-63 on Saturday before going down to Central Coast on Sunday 76-64. Penrith’s Youth Women’s side struggled in both games, losing to Hills 66-60 and Central Coast 86-51. All three Penrith teams will face-off against the Sydney Comets in Round 11.

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AFL: The GWS Giants continue to climb up the AFL ladder, smashing Carlton 102-66 in Round 14 last weekend. The result was an important one for the Giants who now sit two points outside the eight and well in Finals contention with an injury list shortening by the week. GWS

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Jessica Fox had a mixed weekend in Germany but still won gold. Photo: Bence Vekassy.

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