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Nepean at breaking point Long waits, bed shortages and a system under pressure. This is 2016.

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enrith’s health is losing out again, as we sit in emergency departments for too long and wait for elective surgery for over a year.

Alarming figures from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI), focusing on a period between October and December last year, show that Nepean Hospital is close to breaking point.

47 per cent of emergency patients sit in the waiting room for more than four hours, almost double the state average of 26 per cent.

It is a major concern given the huge population growth expected in Penrith and surrounding areas in coming years.

Patrick Cregan, a respected former surgeon in the area and a former Chair of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, said Nepean Hospital needs another 140 beds just to function properly.

“Nepean has the worst emergency access target figures of any hospital certainly in NSW, and very likely in Australia, and that is purely a lack of beds,” Dr Cregan told the ABC. “It also has the worst elective surgery performance for the same reason.”

When it comes to non-urgent elective surgery at Nepean Hospital, one in five patients wait longer than the clinically recommended timeframe of one year.

Mr Cregan said there were not enough beds to get through waiting lists. He said he has seen a bed occupancy rate of 103 per cent.

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Nepean Hospital’s Emergency Department is under pressure. Photo: Megan Dunn

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Car earns quick promotion with appointment to Shadow Cabinet DALE DRINKWATER

tough campaign to win the seat of Londonderry at last year’s State Election has paid off for Prue Car, who has just been appointed to the NSW Shadow Cabinet.

Ms Car, who is also a Penrith Councillor, is now serving as Shadow Minister for Skills, and Shadow Assistant Minister for Education under Opposition Leader Luke Foley.

The promotion means more work for Ms Car, who will also remain on Council until the next Local Government Election.

Ms Car said her priority is to support TAFE across NSW, and “stop the Liberal Baird Government from its war on vocational education”.

“One of my biggest passions as a Member for Parliament has been fighting to save our local TAFE,” she said.

“As a Shadow Minister, I look forward to working with teachers and students to save TAFE so that people who want to learn a skill and get a job can do so.”

The appointment, as part of a reshuffle, brings Mr Foley’s Shadow Cabinet to 22, which is the same size as the Baird Government’s Cabinet.

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Police on the scene of the home invasion. Photo: Jason Donnelly hree people have sustained minor injuries following a frightening home invasion at Erskine Park.

About 7.50pm last Friday, emergency services were called to Skylark Avenue.

On arrival, they were told the occupants – a woman and two men – were threatened by a trio of armed men.

“The three males ransacked the house trying to find a safe. They left empty handed after assaulting the three occupants,” a police spokesperson said.

“It is believed the males were armed with a knife and a firearm.”

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The three occupants sustained minor injuries and received further medical checks at hospital.

Two of the males were described as being of Pacific Islander or Maori appearance while the third male was of Caucasian appearance.

They left the area in a vehicle which has not been further described.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

This story first appeared online. See www.westernweekender.com.au.

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Opposition Leader Luke Foley has appointed Member for Londonderry Prue Car to his Shadow Cabinet a positive alternative to the people of NSW,” Mr Foley said.

“I am proud to have nine talented women in Shadow Cabinet who will all be Ministers in the next Labor Government,” he added.

Ms Car’s roles will see her taking on Minister for Skills John Barilaro and Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli.

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e all go about our business each day with the belief that we’ll arrive home in one piece that night.

We plan for weekends, holidays, birthdays and special events, generally not thinking about the fact that our lives could change in an instant at the hands of somebody else.

So often, ‘wrong place, wrong time’ changes somebody’s life.

We hope though that if somebody else’s actions do impact on our lives, that our legal system will provide the justice to give us closure and the ability to move on with our lives.

Last Friday we saw just two examples of how out of touch the justice system in New South Wales is.

Case one – media personality Glenn Wheeler was left with permanent disabilities when a van being driven by Deborah Anne Levy crashed into him while he was riding his scooter in January 2015.

Mr Wheeler, best known for his work on Channel Seven and Radio 2GB, has brain damage and is unlikely to ever recover fully from the injuries.

That means that at 55-years-old he is unlikely to work again, and has had his life torn apart.

Deborah Anne Levy was high on illegal drugs when she cut a corner and crashed into Mr Wheeler’s scooter two years ago.

She was also on bail at the time of the accident on an unrelated assault charge.

Last week Magistrate Julie Huber handed down a seven month suspended sentence to Deborah Anne Levy.

And she will have her driver’s licence back in just three years.

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“It fails every possible test and is so out of line with the community’s expectations it isn’t funny”

Wheeler and his family, who have been left broken by this tragedy?

Glenn Wheeler and his family will pay for Deborah Anne Levy’s actions for decades to come.

Deborah Anne Levy won’t spend a day behind bars. And in 2019 she’ll be sharing the roads with us again.

What kind of message does it send to the community when somebody who was high on cannabis behind the wheel and cut a corner instead of taking the turn properly, destroying a man’s life in the process, simply walks away with a suspended sentence?

What message does it send about personal responsibility and owning the consequences of our actions?

The sentence handed down to Deborah Anne Levy is not justice.

It fails every possible test and is so out of line with the community’s expectations it isn’t funny.

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Case two – Peter Wem and Graham Holtfreter were tragically killed back in 2013 when a fuel tanker rolled and exploded on Mona Vale Road.

Both men were in their 70s and their trip to the Northern Beaches that day ended in tragedy when the truck, being driven by Shane Day, crashed into several cars including their Subaru and then burst into flames.

Incredibly, Peter’s wife Margaret and another female friend escaped the burning wreckage and survived.

Shane Day was speeding through a 70km/h zone at 83km/h that day. He was hauling 34,000 litres of diesel and unleaded petrol.

A jury cleared him of dangerous driving occasioning death and grievous bodily harm over the 2013 smash.

He was, however, subsequently found guilty of the lesser charge of negligent driving occasioning death and was on Friday afternoon given a 12 month suspended sentence, stripped of his licence for two years and fined $1000.

Peter and Graham lost their life that day. Their families were changed forever.

But Shane Day, who was driving too fast and had ignored a sign warning truck drivers to use low gear, gets to walk away.

It doesn’t seem fair, does it?

I wasn’t in court for either Deborah Anne Levy or Shane Day’s cases. I understand there’s intense legal argument and facts that go into a final decision.

But how any magistrate or judge could look at the devastation caused by these two individuals and believe that jail time wasn’t necessary is beyond me.

The message it sends to the wider community is bloody scary.

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Proposed venture at Luddenham could create more than 12,000 jobs DALE DRINKWATER

he Sydney Science Park at Luddenham has been given the green light by environmentalists, and is now closer to providing an extra 12,000 smart jobs in the region.

Sitting just north of the future western Sydney airport, the park will be a major contributor in the future Broader Western Sydney Employment Area.

Wayne Olling from the Cumberland Conservation Network spoke at a Council meeting on Monday night, and said they have no objection to the planning proposal for the 287 hectare site.

“It will be a good environmental outcome if matters such as old growth trees are retained,” he said.

Mr Olling requested two dams on the site stay, one with an island in the middle for water birds to nest free from foxes, and for Council to be aware of the reaches of Blaxland Creek.

Sydney Science Park’s Project Manager, Jeremy Spinak, said they will work with the Cumberland Conservation Network to make their requests possible.

Mr Spinak said they are aiming to create a fully-fledged ecosystem for the site so people are using the energy generated at the park.

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“We want every aspect of the park to be innovative, off grid, and will look at unique ways of storing energy,” he said.

Present Councillors were particularly passionate about a north-south rail link boosting the Science Park even further, and trying to get the focus away from Parramatta fast rail.

It is not known when work on the Sydney Science Park is scheduled to start.

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South Penrith: Drugs found during search of vehicle

Kingswood: Man tried to pull 12-year-old boy into van

A South Penrith woman was pulled over by police for a driving offence, but will appear in court on a more serious charge after police conducted a search of her vehicle last week.

At about 12.25am on Thursday, March 10, a woman was stopped by police on Tukara Road in South Penrith.

Officers originally pulled the 30-year-old over for a driving offence, but had cause to conduct a search of her vehicle.

White powder that police allege to be amphetamines was located in the vehicle during the search.

The 30-year-old is due to appear in Penrith Local Court on April 3 for ‘possess prohibited drug’.

Police are appealing for information after a boy was approached in Kingswood.

At about 8am on Tuesday, March 8, a 12-year-old boy was riding a scooter along Second Avenue when a vehicle, described as a dark-coloured ‘postal’ style van, slowed down next to him near a church.

Police were told a man got out of the van, took hold of the boy’s arm and attempted to pull him towards the vehicle.

The boy managed to struggle free of the man and reported the incident when he got to school. An investigation is underway.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 183 centimetres tall with a large build and dark-coloured shaved hair and a long dark-coloured beard.

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St Marys: Police investigate after post office robbery

Two men are due to appear in court next month after they allegedly broke a boom gate at Nepean Hospital.

At about 12am on Monday, March 14, two men were walking through the childcare centre car park at Nepean Hospital in Kingswood.

The pair were allegedly seen by hospital security as they approached the boom gate and broke it.

They were arrested by security and police were called.

An 18-year-old from Richmond and a 21-year-old from Kingswood are both due to appear in Penrith Local Court on April 4 on one count of ‘destroyed property’ each.

A post office in St Marys was robbed last week with police investigating the incident.

At about 2.15pm on Tuesday, March 8, a man walked in the store on Monfarville Street, dived onto the counter and grabbed hold of a 34-year-old woman who was working there.

The man was able to grab an amount of cash before fleeing the scene.

Police are interested in speaking with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.

The man is described as being of Pacific Islander or Maori in appearance and was last seen wearing a black face covering, a dark blue shirt and grey-coloured shorts.

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Shocking animal cruelty finally comes to an end DALE DRINKWATER

ome 10 years of unnecessary starvation and death of hundreds of cows on a property in Agnes Banks is finally over.

Since 2006, resident Yvonne D’arcy watched hundreds of her neighbour’s cattle fall sick and starve to death, while being cramped on just 20 acres of land.

At one point, 169 cattle were counted on Charlie Camilleri’s Castlereagh Road property, and now the law has caught up with him.

Late last month, Mr Camilleri was charged with two counts of committing an act of aggravated cruelty upon an animal, seven counts of failure to provide veterinary treatment and two charges of failure to provide proper and sufficient food to 119 animals.

He was ordered to pay the RSPCA’s animal care costs of $56,483, their legal fees of $8,000, and was sentenced to a suspended two year jail term for the aggravated cruelty charges; a suspended six month jail term for the remaining charges; and a good behaviour bond.

He has been prohibited from owning animals for 15 years and was ordered to undergo psychological counselling.

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An RSPCA NSW Inspector told the Weekender that this is one of the worst cases of animal cruelty involving livestock in the Sydney metropolitan area she’s ever seen.

“We are all relieved that there are no more animals suffering on that property and hope to never see animals there again,” she said.

“I’m glad the courts have dealt with the matter in a way which meets community expectations.”

Ms D’arcy went to every court hearing over two years involving the case against her neighbour, who she labelled an “animal hoarder”.

“Hundreds of cattle died in that paddock, many died in birthing, the only way they ever left is if they died,” she said.

“I am so relieved for these animals. The cruelty he inflicted was unbelievable, one cow had metal implements inside its colon.”

The RSPCA also confirmed that one of the cows, ‘Cow 50’, had 15.5kg of rope and plastic removed from its rumen.

All but four of the cattle were removed over 2013, and on February 29, 2016, the remainder were removed off Mr Camilleri’s property, five days after he was sentenced. The RSPCA said they will monitor the orders closely to confirm Mr Camilleri’s compliance.

Yvonne D’arcy is relieved the paddock is now empty, and no cows are kept there. Inset: One of the malnourished cows on the Agnes Banks property. Main photo: Megan Dunn. Inset: RSCPA

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

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

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SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Penrith Council’s Re-Imagine Ageing project has an exciting reason to celebrate – NSW Seniors Festival (previously known as Seniors Week) is upon us.

The Seniors Festival will be celebrated by young and old across the City from 1 April–10 April 2016. The Festival will feature a program of more than 75 events during ten days with something new for everyone.

The Festival launches on Friday, 1 April at the Pop Up Park in High Street from 10am with live musical performances, plenty of participation activities and food vendors to enjoy.

The annual Seniors Concert hosted by Penrith Council features in the program on Thursday, 7 April 2016 showcasing both music and dance performers.

For more information on the 2016 Seniors Festival or the Re-Imagine Ageing project visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au ● Penrith Council will again participate in Earth Hour and is inviting local residents and businesses to join in by switching off their lights on Saturday, 19 March, between 8.30–9.30pm.

Penrith Council will do its part during Earth Hour by turning off lighting at many of its facilities.

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Council has recently adopted targets to decrease emissions and increase the amount of renewable energy used.

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Sign up to Council’s Sustainability E-Newsletter to learn about upcoming workshops and events. To sign up email ahewson@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Rates: 4732 7676 Development Services: 4732 7991

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 21 March 2016 – 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting) 11 April 2016 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

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Viewing the draft amendment to Penrith DCP 2014 The draft amendment to Penrith DCP 2014 (Chapter C5 Waste Management) and supporting exhibition material is available for viewing at the following locations: s 0ENRITH #IVIC #ENTRE 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday: 8.30am–4pm) s #OUNCIL S 3T -ARYS /FlCE 207–209 Queen Street, St Marys (Monday–Friday: 8.30am–4pm) s Penrith Library 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday: 9am – 8pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; Sunday: 10am–5pm) s 3T -ARYS ,IBRARY 207–209 Queen Street, St Marys (Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm; Friday: 9am–5.30pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; Sunday: 10am – 5pm) The exhibition information is also available online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 3UBMISSIONS You are invited to view the draft amendment to Penrith DCP 2014 and submit written comments to Council by 4pm on Tuesday, 29 March 2016.

Please direct any written submissions to: The General Manager (attention to ‘City Planning Team’), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Draft Amendment to Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 In accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation 2000, notice is given of the public exhibition of a draft amendment to Penrith Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014. The proposed amendment relates to Chapter C5 Waste Management of Penrith DCP 2014.

Public Exhibition Period Currently on exhibition until Tuesday, 29 March 2016. Please note that the exhibition period has now been extended.

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Proposed Amendments Council is proposing to amend chapter C5 Waste Management of Penrith DCP 2014 to broaden the objectives relating to waste management and introduce a number of new controls for medium and high density residential developments. The proposed objectives and controls seek to ensure new developments incorporate suitable provisions for the storage and servicing of solid waste, are able to store waste that does not result in adverse impacts and can be serviced in a manner that minimises risk and can be safely collected without disrupting traffic.

Submissions can also be sent via email to cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Please include the subject line ‘Submission on draft amendment to Penrith DCP 2014: Chapter C5 Waste Management’.

Further Enquiries If you have any questions about the draft amendment to Penrith DCP 2014 or require further information, please contact Council’s Planner, Krishti Akhter on 4732 8197 or Abdul Cheema, City Planning Coordinator on 4732 8120. Enquiries can also be emailed to cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Penrith City Councillor Maurice Girotto is to contest this year’s Federal Election after being preselected as the Christian Democratic Party’s candidate in the seat of Lindsay.

Cr Girotto was preselected unopposed with full party support and was highly praised at his preselection for his family minded attitude towards the Penrith community.

“I have decided to run for Federal Parliament to give the people of Lindsay a choice as I see little difference between Labor and Liberal policies,” he said.

“The people of Penrith, through my efforts in Council, know what I stand for and that I will always listen to their concerns.”

Cr Girotto wants to stop the 24 hour airport at Badgerys Creek, and said he

will campaign for better infrastructure in Sydney’s western suburbs.

He has also declared his opposition to Sharia law in Australia and wants to give Australians more say in the future through polls and referendums.

“The future of Australia and our children are foremost on my mind,” he said.

The Federal Election is likely to be held in September.

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Penrith City Council has proposed amendments to its

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Lot 1 DP 1070784, (No. 12) Carson Lane, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 4 x 8-storey residential flat buildings, 2-level basement car parking area, landscaping, drainage works and earthworks

Public Spaces CCTV Program Code of Practice. The Code of Practice is now on public exhibition and may be

s Morson Group Pty Ltd

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viewed at Council’s offices during normal business hours

Lot 24 Sec 6 DP 1582, Lot 25 Sec 6 DP 1582, Lot 26

until Friday, 1 April 2016. Copies may also be obtained

Sec 6 DP 1582, (Nos. 107 & 111) Lethbridge Street,

from Council’s website or by contacting Olivia Kidon on

Penrith

4732 8072 or email council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Demolition of existing structures and construction of

Submissions on the proposed Code are invited and will

6-storey residential flat building containing 44

be received by Council until 5pm on Friday, 1 April 2016.

apartments and associated basement car parking

Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager and can be mailed to PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 or emailed to council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd

Lot 1037 DP 1149525, (Residue Nos. 1208–1274)

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

The Northern Road, Llandilo

The following development applications have been

entry statements, signage and illumination

Landscape embellishment works for the connector road (Jordan Springs to Central Precinct) and associated

received by Council: s N F Billyard Pty Ltd

DA15/1212

s J S Architects Pty Ltd DA16/0211

DA15/1446

Lot 501 DP 807597, (No. 16) Enterprise Road,

88 Reid Street, Werrington

Cranebrook

Demolition of existing structures and construction of

Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed attached

14 x town houses and associated works

dual occupancy

Contact: Hannah Gilvear on 4732 7714

s Firstyle Homes Pty Ltd

Closing Date: 6 April 2016 s Lend Lease Building Pty Ltd

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Circuit, Penrith

2–6 Cullen Avenue, Jordan Springs

Construction of 10 abutting 2-storey dwellings

Construction of a community facility with a community

(Lots 179–182, 185–187 and 190–192), 5 abutting

hall, meeting rooms, multi-purpose spaces and

3-storey dwellings (Lots 183–184, 188–189 and 193)

associated parking and landscaping works

and multi-dwelling housing x 3 units and strata title

Contact: Donna Clarke on 4732 7991

subdivision x 3 lots (Lot 178)

Closing Date: 6 April 2016

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

Story continued from » p. 1 “Would you get on an aeroplane with 102 other people if there was only 100 seats on the plane – that’s what they expect patients to put up with in Penrith,” he said.

Hospitals across the state are seeing record emergency department presentations of 665,000 over the three months, and an average increase in elective surgery wait times by nine days.

There was also a five per cent increase in the number of patients leaving emergency departments without, or before completing treatment.

Shadow Minister for Health, Walt Secord said these are not just numbers but real people.

“They are thousands of mothers, fathers, children and grandparents who rely on the health and hospital system,” he said.

Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner said the BHI data highlights stability in overall elective surgery performance and the delivery of high quality and timely care.

“74 per cent of patients [are] leaving emergency departments within four hours – a vast improvement from the result of 60 per cent at the end of 2010,” she said.

Brett Williams, Acting General Manager at Nepean Hospital said they have several programs to improve services and reduce waiting times.

“We are rolling out services to patients who frequently seek treatment to help them manage their chronic health conditions, improve their wellbeing and reduce the times they need to seek urgent medical care,” he said.

Truck grounded

Lot 3106 DP 1184499, (Nos. 2–48) Lord Sheffield DA16/0215

Figures are a major concern

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Councillor to contest Federal Election

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public

Details of these determinations are available for public

Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business

Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will

hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

be able to assist with your enquiries.

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A driver has been charged and a heavy vehicle grounded with defects following a vehicle stop in Erskine Park earlier this week.

About 2.20pm on Tuesday, officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were patrolling the M4 at Erskine Park, when they saw a flat-bed truck travelling at 40km/h in a 110km/h sign posted area.

Police stopped the vehicle and spoke with the 34-year-old male driver.

Checks of his licence revealed it was suspended, and a check of the truck’s registration revealed it had been cancelled.

Following an inspection of the truck, eight of the 10 tyres appeared to be well-worn (below legal tread depth), with one tyre fitted to the second axle completely blown out.

In addition, officers also noticed a crack in the front windscreen, the driver’s side mirror was missing, broken wheel guards, frayed seat belts, and cracks in the truck’s body compartment.

As a result, the truck was grounded and the driver issued a major ‘red’ defect notice.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said that unsafe heavy vehicles on our roads are a risk to all road users.

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World has its eye on western Sydney Penrith MP in unique position to spread the good word about our city to international investors DALE DRINKWATER

ocal residents know the Penrith area is unique, but when it comes to a focus on tourism, trade and investment, it is unparalleled.

Penrith’s local state member, Stuart Ayres, is also the NSW Minister for Trade and Tourism, and has the resources to promote investment in Penrith and western Sydney on a world stage.

“My job is to promote the entire state, but I have a unique capacity to talk about western Sydney and I want to make sure the good things in western Sydney are visible all over the world,” he said.

“One in five jobs in NSW is connected to international business. If we are going to create more jobs in western Sydney, we need to make sure that western Sydney gets some of the dividends.”

Mr Ayres attended a Trade Mission to the United States late last month, where he spoke about western Sydney at forums in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Washington and Los Angeles.

“So much of what has historically been our trade, tourism and investment narrative has been concentrated around the Sydney CBD and harbour areas,” he said.

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Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres visiting Silicon Valley-based company, Box, who plan to open an office in Sydney

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Mr Ayres said this trip had a particular focus on commercialising the sought after translational research, like what has been conducted at Nepean Hospital.

“We really worked on the quality of healthcare and research offered in our region,” he said.

“We spoke about how that can be leveraged into the ‘medtech’ products, new models of the delivery of healthcare across the world and the opportunity for people to invest in these ideas.”

The undeniably large investment in infrastructure, such as roads, rail and the western Sydney airport, is making investors who wouldn’t normally look at western Sydney begin to consider it.

“It’s allowing western Sydney to plug into a global supply chain for the first time, from its own backyard. That’s incredibly important for an investor,” Mr Ayres said.

Tech firms in San Francisco’s Silicon Valley are looking at investing in NSW and Sydney, and western Sydney is also attracting considerable attention from markets in Singapore, Malaysia, China and Europe.

Mr Ayres said he also brought home a number of lessons including how to foster a local start up environment, and how to keep entrepreneurs on Australian soil.

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After filling the first brand-new wing last year, we are pleased to open the final rooms, offering residents a wonderful new life at Abbey House.

Settle in and enjoy luxury living with Thompson Health Care’s award wining high-level care that includes 24-hour Registered Nurse assistance, a secure dementia unit, large private rooms with ensuites, picture windows, Foxtel and air conditioning. This is a grand residence you will be proud to show family and friends.

We take care of everything, so you can take advantage of all Abbey House has to offer.

Residents enjoy life here with an exciting recreational program. You might like to watch a movie in the in-house Brigadoon theatre, take part in a regular bus outing to local vineyards or perhaps the latest exhibition at the National Museum in Canberra.

Of course Abbey House has an in-house chef preparing meals using local produce like Burrawang meats. You might even like to entertain loved ones in the spacious private dining room.

Join us for afternoon tea and a tour of Abbey House March and April 2016, Mondays anytime between 1.30pm and 3.00pm

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We have speciality nurses available for dementia, respite and palliative care.

Thompson Health Care offers senior living like you’ve never seen before.

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St Dominic’s College in Kingswood. Photo: Megan Dunn

Temporary closures of M4 Motorway during night work near Kent Road bridge, Claremont Meadows

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former Deputy Principal at St Dominic’s College in Kingswood has pleaded guilty to 18 child sex charges.

David Standen, 66, pleaded guilty to seven charges of indecent assault on seven teenage boys while he was the Year 7 dormitory master at St Patrick’s College, in Goulburn, almost three decades ago.

He also admitted to a further six child sex offences, to be taken into account

by Judge Martin Blackmore when he is

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sentenced next month. Mr Standen had already pleaded guilty to other charges.

According to court documents, Mr Standen was charged under his birth name of William Peter Standen, with documents also revealing his birth date as April 4, 1949.

Mr Standen had a teaching career spanning 37 years, six of which he was a Deputy Principal at St Dominic’s College.

Police allege Mr Standen offended at St Patrick’s College between 1978 and 1981.

Mr Standen remains in custody and is due to return to court on April 15 for sentencing. St Dominic’s College has not commented.

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Transport

Ride sharing services could be a life changer DALE DRINKWATER

o improve accessibility for everyone in Penrith, Scott Rutkowski is asking the local community to sign up to ride-sharing services like the fastgrowing Uber.

Mr Rutkowski has been completely blind since birth, and has been relying on friends and taxi services to help him live a normal life.

“I want to try to live my life like my sighted counterparts, and having a service like Uber in Penrith would give me a bit more freedom, so I can get to places like the gym,” he said.

There are a range of Uber services Penrith has not yet been able to fully experience, including UberTAXI, where normal taxis choose to take Uber bookings; UberBLACK with limousines and SUVs; and for people with a disability, UberASSIST. Although there is currently a taxi service in Penrith, Mr Rutkowski’s vision impairment has made it difficult to catch them.

He said when he would wait in a taxi line, people would often push in front of him, and on several occasions he has been dropped at the wrong location.

“When you call or book a taxi, half the time when you want to go to a local place,

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they reject your fare or you have to give them a tip,” he said.

“With Uber you can rate the driver, and if they get three negative comments, they will get kicked off the system.”

Henry Greenacre, Uber NSW General Manager, said accessibility is a top priority for Uber.

“Uber’s technology increases the mobility, efficiency and freedom of our riders and drivers with accessibility needs,” he said.

“Our UberASSIST service is available for riders with impaired mobility or those that require additional assistance, such as the vision impaired or those travelling with service animals.”

He said Uber is endeavouring to increase the number of drivers and riders in western Sydney for people like Mr Rutkowski.

“To help connect our western Sydney driver-partners with more riders, we’re offering all residents in western Sydney their first ride for free,” he said.

“We hope this will encourage more people to use Uber as a safe, reliable and affordable way to get from A to B.” Mr Rutkowski receives half price taxi fares through the State Government’s Transport Taxi Subsidy Scheme, but he said after a booking fee and flag fall it ends up the same amount as an Uber fare.

Scott Rutkowski is completely blind, and relies on others to drive him places.

Photo: Megan Dunn

2016 SENIORS FESTIVAL FRIDAY 1 - 10 APRIL More than 80 events and activities will be held across our City.

Pick-up a booklet at libraries, Council foyer or see online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au FESTIVAL LAUNCH EVENT ALL WELCOME Friday 1 April 10 am - 1pm Pop-up Park High Street, Penrith (opposite Myer entrance) SENIORS CONCERT Thursday 7 April 9.30am - 12noon Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre High Street, Penrith

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The official newsletter of Penrith City Council March 2016 edition

NEW WEST DEVELOPMENTS The Invest in New West message is being spread locally, nationally and internationally.

The call out to investors to partner with Penrith Council – to grow the local economy and create jobs – continued at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National Congress last week. (See story page 5) The New West – Invitation to Partner, launched in December 2015, was also well received by the industry.

“We value our City’s links with a range of local and international partners,” Mayor

Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith

Karen McKeown said. “We’re encouraging investors near and far to Come and build Penrith with us.”

Penrith will play a pivotal role in the growing Sydney metropolis.

And there is increased interest in Penrith New West developments. We have seen a 25% increase in subscriptions for our fortnightly eNewsletter, in six months.

“We want our City to thrive on smart growth and innovation,” Cr McKeown said.

“The Sydney Science Park in Luddenham and the Penrith Health and Education

Queen Street Customer Service Centre 207-209 Queen Street, St Marys

Precinct will create more than 25,000 jobs and 8,000 dwellings between them.”

Penrith Council endorsed a planning proposal for the rezoning of the proposed Sydney Science Park to be built at Luddenham at a meeting on 14 March, following public exhibition of the proposal.

“Sydney Science Park will provide a range of innovative employment and education opportunities not previously offered in Western Sydney,” Cr McKeown said.

Go to PenrithNewWest.com.au to subscribe to our eNewsletter.

Ph: 4732 7777 Fax: 4732 7958 Email: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter » Thursday, March 17, 2016

PENRITH CITY COMMUNITY NEWS

We’re celebrating our great City, and we want you to join us. Penrith is at the heart of Western Sydney.

We connect the North West and South West Growth Centres.

Our population is growing and we have Sydney’s third lowest departure rate. People are moving here and staying because it’s such a great place to live.

Our ‘We are the New West’ campaign is about recognising Penrith’s time is here.

It’s about celebrating what we’ve already achieved and what’s still to come. The possibilities are endless in Penrith New West…

See page 5 for more

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SOUTH WARD

Jim Aitken OAM 0418 288 488

Bernard Bratusa 0420 581 225

EAST WARD

Prue Car 0450 659 811

Greg Davies 0419 177 259

NORTH WARD

Marcus Cornish 0481 033 419

Kevin Crameri OAM 0401 995 825

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Our region needs a rail line connecting the future airport at Badgerys Creek with the North and South and this must be prioritised over continuing to send workers and investment east.

To maximise our region’s productivity and realise our potential there needs to be more connection between the North West and South West Growth Centres, moving people and goods efficiently, linking Penrith, Blacktown and Campbelltown.

Rail will do that. Rail would re-shape the region and be followed by new town centres that are thick with jobs of the future.

Ross Fowler OAM 0419 738 484

Considering more than 70% of Western Sydney people leave their local area each day to go to work – sitting on congested motorways and crowded trains – these additional jobs can’t come soon enough.

John Thain 0411 427 812

There is no doubting the significance of Parramatta as Sydney’s second CBD and the importance of effective connections to maximise this position. But a proposal for any rail line that runs directly from the airport, straight to Parramatta should be cautiously approached.

Dep Mayor

Mark Davies 0416 085 597

Ben Goldfinch 0404 034 218

Maurice Girotto 0481 033 418

Jackie Greenow OAM 0407 464 088

Mayor

Karen McKeown 4732 7633

Tricia Hitchen 0417 365 313

Michelle Tormey 0481 033 420

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

What Western Sydney, and indeed, Sydney needs is an outer orbital rail network.

For the one million plus residents of Outer Western Sydney who spend hours commuting each day on congested roads and inefficient public transport, it’s an insult

to tell them once they get to Parramatta they could get to the City in 15 minutes.

There’s no doubt the new Western Sydney Airport will be a game changer. But to truly embed the airport in the region it needs to be connected by rail and become the centre of a jobs and investment hub.

Late last year the Federal and NSW governments announced a $2m study to investigate transport needs, particularly rail, in Western Sydney and to the new airport.

We are confident this study will show the airport should be connected to Western Sydney by rail.

We are taking every opportunity to ensure the entire Western Sydney region will benefit from the airport and infrastructure opportunities, to redress long standing issues and set us up for the most productive future.

Signature here Cr Karen McKeown Penrith City Mayor

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE SOUTH CREEK STUDY We completed the South Creek Flood Study in 2015 and are now starting to prepare the Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. These will identify what flood management measures are required and help us plan for known flood risks, to reduce the cost of flooding to the community, assist with emergency management and guide future development.

FLOOD STUDIES UPDATE

Council, with the help of State Government funding, is currently working on three priority flood studies for our area: 1. South Creek 2. College, Orth and Werrington Creeks and 3. Little Creek

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Under the NSW Government Flood Prone Land Policy, local councils are primarily responsible for managing flood

prone land. The policy specifies a staged process involving data collection, a flood study, a floodplain risk management study and plan, and implementation of the plan.

Our City-wide Overland Flow Flood Overview Study (2006) mapped all major overland flow paths and identified 40 creek systems and their catchment areas that will ultimately require Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans. We grouped the catchment areas into 24

study areas and prioritised based on a range of factors including their severity of flooding, size and proximity to other catchments.

We recognise that the local knowledge and personal experience of people in the community is valuable to help identify flooding ‘trouble spots’ and develop effective floodplain risk management measures that are acceptable to the community.

The extent of t he study area is the floodplain of South Creek from Elizabeth Drive to Richmond Road. This also includes floodplains of Ropes Creek, Kemps Creek, Badgerys Creek and parts of Cosgrove and Werrington Creek which are tributaries of South Creek.

Council has appointed engineering consultants Worley Parsons to prepare the Study and Plan, overseen by the Penrith Floodplain Risk Management Committee.

Around 5000 residents in the study area will soon receive information and a survey in the mail. Your input is important so we can understand the perceived risks and identify options that are acceptable to the community.

For more information, see Council’s website or contact our Engineering Services team on 4732 7777.

The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA), of which Penrith is a member, released compelling research highlighting huge inequity between the infrastructure and services enjoyed by the established suburbs close to Australia’s capital cities and those in the growth areas on their outskirts.

“Fund our Future is unique in bringing together communities with similar issues from all over the country to demand a change from the top,” Cr McKeown said.

“Anyone who travels out of Penrith to work, even to other parts of Western Sydney, particularly to the north and south, knows this pain only too well – spending hours on congested roads and inadequate public transport that doesn’t connect.”

“This research supports what we’ve been saying for years,” Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said. “Without a significant investment, we risk dividing cities along social and economic lines.”

The National Growth Areas Alliance launched its national campaign for a dedicated infrastructure fund in Penrith in February. Attending the launch were NGAA NSW spokesman and Penrith Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler OAM, Penrith Mayor Councillor Karen McKeown, NGAA Chairman Councillor Glenn Docherty and Board Member of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Greg Allchin.

Early last year, a Destination Management Plan (DMP) for Penrith was developed in consultation with local stakeholders to help Council achieve this target. This DMP will act as a road-map for Council to follow to grow the local visitor economy and ensure Penrith can attract and accommodate the millions of people flying into Western Sydney from 2025.

The DMP identified significant opportunities to grow the local visitor economy. Council was already working on many of these, including activating the Nepean River with regular community events and revitalising the Penrith and St Marys City Centres through Penrith Progression and the ‘Invest in New West ‘campaign.

Council has wasted no time in delivering on some of the other opportunities outlined in the DMP.

As part of the campaign, our Council is working with Blacktown and Campbelltown Councils to get a firm commitment to deliver passenger rail connecting the North and South West growth centres before the Western Sydney airport opens.

The research is the first to put a dollar figure on the backlog in infrastructure spending and shows that 5,000,000 Australians living in fast growing suburbs lack equal access to roads, public transport and health. It suggests that nationally, around $5 billion is needed each year for the next 15 years to ensure those of us on the outskirts of capital cities have similar access to infrastructure and services as our neighbours living closer to the city centres.

You can help - sign the petition calling for a dedicated infrastructure fund for the fast-growing outer suburbs across Australia like Penrith - visit www.fundourfuture.info or find FundourFutureAU on Facebook.

Councils and the NGAA have launched

COUNCIL’S ON-TRACK TO MAKE PENRITH A DESTINATION In a fiercely competitive Australian tourism market, it’s no easy task to increase the number of visitors to a destination. Despite this, Council has set an ambitious target of doubling the number of visitors to Penrith over the next 10 years.

the Fund our Future campaign, calling for a dedicated national infrastructure fund to address the backlog in fast-growing outer suburbs and future-proof them, as they continue to grow.

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GROWTH AREAS NEED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Penrith has joined other outer suburban areas to call for a fair go for the 5 million people living in Australia’s fastest growing cities and towns.

Some of the successes of the past year include:

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A new tourism website visitpenrith.com.au Since its launch in September, we’ve seen a 500% increase in visitors to the site.

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Six Mobile Information Kiosks will soon be providing visitor information at busy locations across the City. The first of these have already been installed at the Civic Centre and the Penrith City Library.

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Council developed a unique position for Penrith as The Adventure Capital of NSW to stand out from other destinations and capitalise on the growth of adventure tourism.

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A three-month marketing campaign was built around the adventure theme and included PR activities and advertising on billboards, bus shelters and in shopping centres, on popular news websites and in a largescale radio promotion with Triple M.

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Penrith has joined with Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains to propose a Regional Tourism Body to create funding opportunities for collaborative marketing.

The proposed body will give the region a much stronger position to pitch for major events.

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New welcome signs are being designed to give visitors entering and leaving the City a positive and memorable experience. These signs will be located at Luddenham, Castlereagh, Londonderry, Colyton and St Marys.

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Sydney’s Triple M live outdoor broadcast in Penrith.

An accommodation feasibility study has been commissioned to assess the market demand for, and feasibility of, short term accommodation in the City.

Additional short term accommodation is needed to position Penrith as ‘stop and stay’ destination and support growth in tourism, recreation and other leisure activities.

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BALLET UNDER THE STARS

QUALITY CHILDCARE

SWAN LAKE

Amber Scott performing in Swan Lake.

Photographer: Jeff Busby.

Under a blanket of stars The Australia Ballet, Destination NSW and Penrith City Council will bring a free outdoor performance of world-class ballet to the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday 5 November.

The Australian Ballet’s annual free outdoor community program, Ballet Under the Stars, is a major highlight of the its annual calendar and will be presented exclusively in Western Sydney for three years from 2016.

Keep up-to-date with events by subscribing to the Visit Penrith eNewsletter. To sign up, head to: visitpenrith.com.au/newsletter or email tourism@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Local families using Council’s Childcare Services can sleep well knowing their young children are receiving quality childcare. Council’s centres continue to rank highly in the National Quality Framework assessment and rating system.

Under the NQF, all childcare centres across Australia are independently assessed and rated in seven vital areas

including educational programs, health and safety and staffing qualifications.

Council’s services are well above the national average of 66% of services meeting or exceeding the standard, reflecting our commitment to quality early childhood education and care.

Each of Council’s long day care services has at least one degree-qualified early

childhood teacher on staff. All our educators engage with the children, listen to their stories and value their conversations, helping to build children’s brains and personalities and create capable, confident learners who know what fun learning can be. After all, isn’t that what every parent wants for their child? For more information about our services or their NQF ratings, contact 4732 7844.

GREAT RESULTS FOR COUNCIL’S ANIMAL SERVICES

Council holds regular free microchipping days, where you can bring along your cat or dog for microchipping and talk to Council’s Companion Animals Officers, a vet and animal trainers. Our next free microchipping day will be in September 2016. Our recent event on 5 March 2016 at Jamison Park saw 103 cats and 122 dogs microchipped.

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Council’s Chip, Spay and Play 2015 program, developed under the NSW Office of Local Government’s Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program, assisted 115 local pets

and their 61 owners from low socioeconomic households/areas.

Of the 78 dogs enrolled, 48 were microchipped, 56 spayed and 10 attended an 8 week obedience training program. The program also saw 32 cats microchipped and 36 spayed.

Council would like to thank the program’s primary sponsor, the Animal Welfare League, which played an integral part in the program’s success.

For more information see Council’s website or contact 4732 7543.

Penrith New West’ was promoted at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National Congress from 8-10 March.

Council had a stall at the Congress, which is one of the biggest property development industry events of the year, to showcase all that the New West offers.

“We’re working hard to make that vision a reality,” Ms Powell said.

Economic Initiatives Manager Kylie Powell said it was the perfect platform to continue the call for partners to help grow the local economy and create jobs.

More than 600 delegates from around Australia attended the UDIA Congress.

Promotional material, which outlined the New West’s investment offer, included the New West Invitation to Partner launched in December 2015.

“Penrith will have a population of 260,000 and an economic catchment of over 1 million people by 2031,” Ms Powell said. “We’re looking for partners to help build a vibrant city for our growing population.”

Executive Manager City Planning & Community Ruth Goldsmith and Economic Initiatives Manager Kylie Powell spread the ‘Invest in New West’ message at the UDIA Congress.

blueprint after extensive consultation with residents, business groups, government agencies, investors, the not-for-profit sectors and educational groups.

Penrith Progression: A Plan for Action, released in February 2015, provided a

“The Congress was the perfect opportunity to explain why Penrith is such an ideal place to invest. Our lifestyle and location mean people want to live and work here. More and more people are coming to see that Penrith is Sydney’s third city.”

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CALL FOR PARTNERS AT UDIA CONGRESS

WE ARE THE NEW WEST We’re helping to create 45,000+ extra jobs by 2031, so our residents have more jobs close to home.

We’re building vibrant City Centres that are a pleasure to walk and get around and we’re making inner city living a reality.

We’ll activate the area around the Nepean River and connect it to the City Centre. We have 1.3 million visitors annually. We’re going to double that number and increase spending to more than $500 million annually by 2025.

We have $3 billion in pipeline projects, including Sydney Science Park, the Health and Education Precinct, the Western Sydney Science Centre and the Panthers Penrith Precinct.

We’re one of only seven Sydney councils fit to stand alone in the ‘Fit for the Future’ review of Local Government.

Western Sydney has $3.6 billion for roads and $1 billion for rail so far and we’re lobbying the state and federal governments for more.

We’re developing growth sectors – lifestyle, health and education and building on the excellent institutions we already have.

We’re uncompromising about our aspirations and excited about maximising the New West’s potential.

We are the New West. Celebrate with us.

To keep up to date on all that’s happening across the New West – subscribe to our eNewsletter. Go to PenrithNewWest.com.au

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EXPERIENCE JAPAN

BECOME AN AMBASSADOR FOR PENRITH AND HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! Travel to Penrith’s sister city Fujieda and live with a Japanese family for 3 weeks.

When in Japan, students will attend school with their host, travel to shrines and temples and go on an excursion to Hiroshima.

Experience Japanese culture, learn about the Japanese way of life and share your Australian life with a Japanese student in return. Students are not required to speak Japanese, however some basic Japanese is beneficial.

PROGRAM DETAILS Age:

you must be between 15 and 19 years of age.

Address:

you must attend school and/or live in Penrith.

When:

you will host a Japanese student for 3 weeks in June/July and you will travel to Japan for 3 weeks in September/October 2016. The program requires a 12 month commitment which includes preparation and follow up meetings.

Highlights:

you will live with a Japanese family and experience the Japanese lifestyle. You will attend school with your host brother/sister and visit some amazing historical and tourist attractions.

In conjunction with Penrith City Council, the Penrith International Friendship Committee has been successfully running this annual exchange program for 29 years, facilitating the exchange of over 230 students from Australia and Japan.

Past students report that the exchange was a life changing experience and they have made strong friendships that continue long afterwards.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Kate Hardman 4732 7736, kate.hardman@penrith.city

HARMONIOUS DAY FOR ALL

Approximate cost: $2,500 Applications: Forms can be mailed to you or downloaded from www.penrithcity. nsw.gov.au.

Applications close 4pm Friday 22 April 2016.

RE-IMAGINE AGEING SENIORS FESTIVAL 2016

Harmony Day will be celebrated on 21 March, with the theme for this year: “our diversity is our strength”. First held in 1999, Harmony Day has grown to become a significant annual day for Australians to come together and celebrate our nation’s cultural diversity.

It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone - a day for all Australians to embrace diversity and to share what we have in common.

Penrith will celebrate our rich diversity with a ‘Welcome Lunch’ at the St Marys Community Centre with the Mayor of Penrith Cr Karen McKeown to be the keynote speaker.

Visit harmony.gov.au to find out more and to share your thoughts on ‘Our diversity is our strength, because together we…’

Council’s ‘Re-Imagine Ageing’ initiative provides opportunities for the active ageing community in Penrith to stay active - socially, mentally and physically.

Our communities are ageing and remaining healthier for longer. Age is not the barrier it used to be – we can always have fun, learn new skills and stay connected with our family, friends and neighbours.

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In 2016, ‘Re-Imagine Ageing’ is the theme for Penrith’s celebrations during the NSW Seniors Festival. The Festival, previously known as Seniors Week, is being held Friday 1 April to Sunday 10 April.

Penrith’s Seniors Festival celebrations will commence with a launch event in the Pop Up Park in High Street at 10am on Friday 1 April and everyone, young and old, is invited to join us officially open the Festival.

The event will be packed with fun filled activity and festivities for you, your grandkids and all the family. This celebration will ‘kick-off’ ten days of activities across the Penrith Local Government Area. There will be old favourites as well as something a little different to challenge us – get involved and participate.

Penrith City Council will also be hosting the annual Seniors Concert at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Thursday 7 April from 10am. The Concert is a highlight of the Seniors Festival program and will feature a number of local and well-known performers.

For more details on the Re-Imagine Ageing Seniors Festival 2016 events and activities, please be sure to pick up one of the event guides from any Penrith City Council venue, or check out the visitpenrith.com.au website.

Upgrading and greening our City Centres will attract investment and improve the areas for visitors, workers and shoppers.

A $6.7 million upgrade is underway in Queen Street, St Marys and Penrith’s popular Mondo space (between Westfield and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre) is getting a facelift. Council is also talking to the community about Triangle Park following a successful trial of a temporary park at the Western end of High Street.

A community-designed park in Colyton has also been officially opened as part of Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal program.

QUEEN STREET, ST MARYS

FOOTPATH IN CADDENS RD, KINGSWOOD BETWEEN BRINGELLY RD AND ANGOPHORA AVE A new footpath has been constructed in Caddens Road, Kingswood between Bringelly Rd and Angophora Ave as part of the annual Footpath Delivery Program and Section 94 contribution.

SHARED PATH BRIDGE OVER SURVEYORS CREEK IN JAMISON RD, JAMISONTOWN A new shared-use path and bridge has recently been completed in Jamison Road, Jamisontown, thanks to generous joint funding from the Roads and Maritime Services and Council. This new bridge provides safe, off-road access over Peach Tree Creek for pedestrians and cyclists. The connecting shared-use path runs west to Tench Reserve and east towards the existing shareduse path in Jamison Road (east of Mulgoa Road).

We’re improving footpaths, trees and lighting around St Marys’ main street. Work began late last year and is being staged to minimise disruption, with completion due by October 2016. All trees removed will be replaced with more suitable species.

Working with the community, we’re creating ‘Special Places’ that are inviting, welcoming and fun to make people want to spend more time on Queen Street.

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DOWN YOUR WAY

CHANGING PLACES

THE MONDO, PENRITH The new Mondo will contain a series of spaces for people to stop, rest or meet with others including a range of seating and improved shade. Combined with new paving, more lighting and artificial turf this high pedestrian traffic space will look fresh and vibrant year round. Works are scheduled for completion in June 2016.

More info: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/mondo

TRIANGLE PARK Council recently tested two concepts for a new park at the western end of High Street with the community. A pop up park where Henry and High Streets meet was successfully trialled from 2013, creating a space for community events and a spot to sit and relax with friends. Based on community feedback, Council is now creating a permanent green space that will help cool the area and inject new life into the City Centre. New public toilets in an adjoining arcade are also part of the project.

ANDREWS ROAD BIORETENTION BASIN This 2,400 m2 basin – approximately the size of two Olympic swimming pools - has been built to remove pollutants from stormwater that will flow into the Waterside Lakes development, the Penrith Lakes, and the Nepean River.

Stormwater directed into the basin ponds temporarily before being slowly filtered by native plants and through layers of soil, sand and gravel to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus as well as fine sediments.

Construction cost $1.2 million, funded through the Stormwater Management Service Charge.

(L to R) Koshangi Patel (Colyton High), Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown, Bennett Road Public School students Aiden Nowland, Chelsea Howard and Zac Bankehad pictured with Toby Stevens (Colyton High) at the newly redeveloped Barr and Bass Street Reserve.

COLYTON

Work has been completed on a redesigned Barr and Bass Reserve in Colyton. The redesign incorporated ideas by students from Bennett Road Public School and Colyton Trade High as part of the Penrith Mayoral Challenge, where local school students work with Council to deliver facilities for their neighbourhood.

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IS YOUR DOG AN ESCAPE ARTIST?

RECORD BREAKING E-WASTE DROP OFF DAY

HERE ARE SOME TIPS • Ensure your fence is high enough and has no holes or gaps at the bottom between the fence and the ground.Also make sure the fence is in good repair.

• Don’t place stones, bricks or car tyres in the holes as they are easily moved by some animals and can make excellent climbing opportunities for others.

• Quick dry cement is an easy option if you need to fill a hole quickly and easily. If the dog continues to dig then a cement trench along the fence line should help. Another option is an “L footer”. This is a wire barrier in an L shape. Place one section along the fence and the other section on the grass.

• You could also make the part of the fence where they jump a “lean in section”. The angle of the lean on the fence stops jumping.

• If you are renting a “pipe line” may help, as this system can be removed.

Attach brackets to each end of the fence, thread a wire through a plastic pipe, like plumbers pipe and connect the brackets.

• Check all gates to make sure they close and lock properly and consider a padlock.

• Maybe consider a running line. This is a length of strong wire between two secure points. Attach a lead onto the wire and clip this onto your dog’s harness. For the dog’s safety never attach the wire to a collar or check (or choke?) chain. Make sure the line is far enough away from the fence so the dog cannot jump over it. Have food and water at one end and a shelter at the other. Clear all impediments that may tangle up the dog. The dog can still walk/run around your yard but cannot escape.

Council would like to thank all residents who attended our recent Electronic Waste Drop Off Day for helping save energy, reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save resources.

• Desexing your pet is healthier for your pet and can also reduce the urge to roam.

The event, hosted by Council at Jamison Park on Sunday 21 February was a great success with over 1400 cars attending, a new record!

• However, the best results come from training, training and more training.

There is nothing better than training your dog to help them understand what is required of them to live in your world. Consider joining your local dog club. Not only is it a fun activity for the whole family and your dog but is also a wonderful resource for all your dog questions.

We collected approximately 50 tonnes of electronic waste to be recovered and recycled, saving valuable resources such as aluminium, copper, gold, silver, plastics and ferrous materials from landfill.

E-waste contains toxic and hazardous materials including mercury and lead which can damage the environment if

PENRITH CITY

Council provides parking for people with disabilities as well as 1 hr and 2 hr parking in the Penrith Civic Centre Car Park.

PENRITH CIVIC CENTRE 601 High Street, Penrith

FOR VISITS OVER 2 HOURS

QUEEN STREET CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

All day parking is provided within a three minute walk of the Civic Centre behind the Sinclair Motor Group.

207-209 Queen Street, St Marys

The next E-Waste Drop Off Day will be held in September, please check Council’s website closer to the event for details. To receive a FREE text message reminder for Electronic Waste DropOff Day, Chemical Drop-Off Day and other waste and recycling initiatives, register for Council’s Resource Recovery Reminder. Email your name, home address and mobile phone number to rrr@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 4732 7615 to register for this free service.

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Improved traffic management reduced queuing times, with an average waiting time of 10 minutes. Thank you to participants for your understanding and patience during the busier times of the day.

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Everyone is welcome at Council meetings, which are held at the Civic Centre. Ordinary meetings of Council and Policy Review Committee meetings are held on Monday nights, usually every three weeks.

For meeting times and dates visit our website: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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“Big new tax” on western Sydney Travelling on the M4 is about to become an expensive exercise for Penrith motorists DALE DRINKWATER

he daily trip between Parramatta and Homebush for 140,000 motorists will cost $4.21 each way from 2017, in what David Bentham calls a big new tax on western Sydney.

Mr Bentham spoke to the Weekender on Monday as a concerned Jordan Springs resident, not as the NRMA’s Board Director for western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

He said while WestConnex’s M4 widening between Parramatta and Homebush is necessary, it’s going to end up costing western Sydney 22 times the cost of the upgrade itself.

“The day the work is complete, the roadway will be full and carry over 50 million trips per year and produce an income of over $250 million a year at the proposed toll levels,” he said.

“This means the full capital cost including interest and all other costs will be recovered in less than three years.”

The Roads and Maritime Service’s Traffic Volume Viewer shows that in 2015, an average of 140,508 cars travelled along the M4 Motorway at Lidcombe every day.

The M4 widening project will charge a

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David Bentham at the Northern Road and M4 intersection. Photo: Megan Dunn toll from 2017 with a concession period until 2060, a total of 43 years.

In that amount of time, Mr Bentham said the 50 million commuters per year would

have ended up paying $11 billion in tolls, not including the second section of tunnel tolls between Homebush and Haberfield.

“The western Sydney community is

not really wide awake to what is actually happening,” he said.

“That money will come out of the people of western Sydney, it will deter jobs out here and deter people developing out here.”

A Sydney Motorway Corporation spokesperson said by 2031, there will be an estimated 163,800 trips per day on the section from Parramatta to Homebush.

She said tolling and private sector debt is needed to fund the project, after the NSW and Australian Government’s initial contributions.

“This Government equity in the initial stages is available to be sold down to fund any future projects, effectively recycling the NSW Government’s investment,” she said.

“Estimated toll revenue will form part of negotiations to sell down stages of WestConnex to the private sector, and so is commercial-in-confidence.”

The maximum toll for the widened section will be $4.21, but Mr Bentham said tolls would be more equitable if all roads were charged at one cent per tonne kilometre.

The cost for the total four stage WestConnex project is $16.8 billion.

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Festival fun The annual Penrith Festival is being held in the CBD on Saturday.

Organised by the Penrith CBD corporation with a range of local sponsors, the Penrith Festival has been renowned in the state for showcasing local businesses, charities and community groups.

“Last year it got into the NSW tourism finals,” said CBD Corporation CEO Gai Hawthorn.

On the main stage this year is former ‘The Voice’ contestant Brittanie Shipway, country rock vocalist Nicki Gillis, and tributes to Frank Sinatra and Johnny O’Keefe.

The Festival this year has a Hollywood theme, with plenty of great costumes set to be on display.

The Festival runs from 9am until 3pm on Saturday, March 19 in the Penrith CBD. See www.penrithcbdcorp.com.au.

Illegal dumping With illegal dumping costing charities millions of dollars every year, Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) is calling for tougher fines for illegal dumping and monitoring of dumping hot spots.

Keep Australia Beautiful’s Chief Executive Officer Philip Robinson said action would prevent charity bins going the way of the dodo.

“Donating unwanted goods to charity is a great alternative to throwing them away, but you’re not helping anyone by turning charity bins into dump sites,” Mr Robinson said.

It’s estimated around 40 per cent of donations to charities in New South Wales are unusable.

Education

Students get the lowdown on money Global Money Week encourages youngsters to think about finance JADE ALIPRANDI

tudents from Caroline Chisholm College and St Mary MacKillop Primary School received a lesson on smart finance this week as part of Global Money Week.

With the theme of ‘Take Part, Save Smart,’ Managing Director at Bell Partners Finance, Mark Stevenson, gave a talk at both schools on Monday, where students were given the opportunity to learn about good financial habits.

The importance of saving, whether it’s on the small scale with their pocket money or on the larger scale with an income from a full-time job, was a key focus.

“It’s all about talking with the students in a way they can all relate to whether it be paying for houses, cars and holidays or if it’s pocket money and part-time jobs where you might be saving to buy clothes or the latest gadget,” Mr Stevenson said.

The Global Money Week program engages children and teenagers worldwide to learn how money works through saving, creating livelihoods, gaining employment and entrepreneurship.

Mr Stevenson said it’s important the students learn these lessons at a schoolage level.

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Mark Stevenson with students from Caroline Chisholm College. Photo: Megan Dunn “I believe it’s important to start learning at school-age because these are things everyone needs to know about managing finance – it affects everyone and I think it’s something that isn’t necessarily covered well enough in school,” he said.

Mr Stevenson said he was happy he was able to talk to the students and give them an insight into the often hard to understand world of finance.

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“I was really excited to do it because I’m there to encourage them to talk about it,” he said.

“I was also happy because I got to share my own experience.

“I’m one of those people that didn’t get good financial habits from my family, so to impart knowledge onto the students to try and not make the same mistakes I did is a great thing.”

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Callum captures his career prospects He’s just 15 but this Penrith Christian School student certainly doesn’t have any doubts about his dreams JADE ALIPRANDI

simple email provided 15-year-old Callum Meney with the opportunity to snap up prime position on the front page of Australian Wildlife Magazine’s latest edition.

The Penrith Christian School Year 10 student has appeared in the magazine three times for his photography work on wildlife conservation after he emailed the editor to find out how to make a job out of photographing animals.

He has also had his work appear once in Australian Geographic.

After receiving his first camera when he was 13-years-old, Callum said he was inspired by wildlife conservation after a trip to Malaysia and an Orangutan Rehab Centre just over a year ago.

“To me it’s more about the issues on a global scale with wildlife conservation,” he said.

“I feel that a photograph will bring much more awareness to the issue because with statistics, it’s easy enough to hear them, but then you get to actually see what it’s all about through a photo – that’s how I want to help create awareness around the issue.”

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Year 10 student Callum Meney has a keen eye for photography. Right: Some of the amazing photos he’s captured. Main Photo: Megan Dunn With the hopes of spreading awareness about issues including poaching, extinction and deforestation, Callum tracks world renowned photographers and their progress to keep learning about the art of photography.

So far, Callum has captured the first moments of a joey emerging from his mother’s pouch, highlighted the plight of coastal emus and their dependence on

grasslands that are disappearing around coastal areas, and photographed a Lesueurs velvet gecko, which have all appeared in Australia Wildlife Magazine.

He has also started a wildlife interest group at his school.

Also a keen writer, Callum hopes to have a career as a photojournalist and to keep spreading the message about wildlife conservation.

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Stadiums not needed I find that I must disagree with the current push to provide additional stadiums in Sydney. My feeling is that if you asked the average man or woman in the streets how they felt about the State Government spending billions of dollars on new stadiums at the expense of new hospitals, they would say that the spending should be on hospitals. Who cares if Melbourne gets better and bigger stadiums? The only person that really thinks this way is Eddie “Mr Everywhere” McGuire and anyone who values his opinions on anything needs an analyst.

KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

Cycle laws I am deeply concerned over the punitive new cycle fines, especially in regard to footpaths. Quite simply there are roads in Sydney that are patently dangerous for bikes (like Woodville Road) and riding on the footpath makes sense if you wish to remain alive, especially for children. I have always taught children about safety first and encourage them to ride on the footpath with respect for pedestrians where the road is not safe. Those days are over. I will never ride a bike again in Sydney, nor my kids, nor their kids. I will discourage everyone I know never to ride a bike. No doubt a few cyclist deaths will go unnoticed

in the interests of more revenue raising.

Never in my life has a message been so clear: riding bikes is out. You will be fined heavily – and bikes were always the haven of children and the less wealthy. It is a blot on Australian society. I have never heard of laws so harsh in relation to a device the next step up from running shoes.

BLAIR CARRUTHERS, VIA EMAIL

NBN cost blowout Two and a half years ago, Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott said the NBN was too expensive, it was taking too long and Australia could not afford it. They said they could do it cheaper using copper to the node and it would be finished by the end of 2016. Tasmanian NBN should have been finished by the end of 2015, but guess what? No one has it switched on yet. At the end of 2016, we will be lucky to have 15 per cent of Australia hooked up to it. The copper has to be replaced and the cost has blown out 1000 per cent. It has been found that in a lot of places it is much slower than the broadband we have now. It will be lucky to be finished by 2020. If they can’t get the NBN right, the funding for schools and stop the closing of TAFE colleges, as well as the sacking of scientists from the CSIRO, what chance do we have to continue to demonstrate how innovative we are as a nation?

MILES ANDERSON, EMU PLAINS

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Law Bursary a welcome boost to Natasha’s legal career JADE ALIPRANDI

ormer St Marys Senior High School student Natasha Tioukavkin is quickly paving the way towards her future career after being announced as this year’s recipient of the Bateman Battersby Law Bursary.

Ms Tioukavkin completed the HSC in 2015 and came out with an ATAR of 98.35.

She has since been admitted to the Australian National University in Canberra to study for a double degree of a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of International Relations.

“I was extremely surprised when I received the award,” Ms Tioukavkin told the Weekender.

“I thought someone else would get it, but as it gradually began to sink in, I felt great joy and happiness that all the hard work and sacrifices I had made during the HSC had finally been rewarded.”

The Law Bursary began in 1990 by Penrith legal firm Bateman Battersby to encourage local high school students to undertake legal studies at a tertiary level.

Ms Tioukavkin said she would like to help the less fortunate through her career.

“I would love to work in the field of international law, preferably in the field of human rights, but I am happy to go

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COUNCIL SNAPSHOT Drawing on the success of the Neighbourhood Renewal Program in Colyton, Penrith Council will be extending its reach to North St Marys and Kingswood. The collaborative community model that is seen through the Team Colyton project will be duplicated in the two new areas this year and next year respectively. Since launching in August last year, the Team Colyton project has gained 69 members and held 11 fortnightly meetings, increasing the participation of residents in shaping their neighbourhood. There are also goals to extend the reach further to more northern rural areas by 2018.

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Penrith Council has approved consent for the development of 278 residential lots in the Central Precinct of the Jordan Springs estate.

The development application was approved on March 14, 2015, to subdivide land north of Dunheved Golf Club, and in between Jordan Springs and Ropes Crossing. The $11.5 million development will provide 278 new homes in the region, surrounded by 900 hectares of regional park plus four local parks.

Penrith Council is encouraging the young and old to join the festivities of the Seniors Festival this year.

Oliver Hagen, this year’s Law Bursary recipient Natasha Tioukavkin and John Bateman wherever life takes me,” she said.

“It has always been my aspiration to assist others less fortunate than myself to live a higher quality of life and ensure that peace and security prevails around the world.”

The firm’s Managing Partner John Bateman said the standard of applicants was high and that he expected Ms Tioukavkin would join previous winners in achieving success and satisfaction in studying for a career in law.

Ms Tioukavkin was presented with a trophy and a cheque for $1,000 to assist her in her initial year of legal study.

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Previously known as Seniors Week, April 1 to April 10 will bring life to High Street’s Pop Up Park with more than 75 events over the 10 days. There will be something new for everyone to try, including live musical performances, participation activities and food vendors. On Thursday, April 7, Council will host the annual Seniors Concert, showcasing music and dance. Council’s Re-Imagine Ageing booklet is available from the Council office and Penrith libraries and outlines the activities taking place during the festival. For more information on the 2016 Seniors Festival or the Re-Imagine Ageing project, visit Council’s website www.penrithcity. nsw.gov.au.

Penrith New West was promoted at the Urban Development Institute of Australia National Congress in Adelaide last week – one of the biggest property development industry events of the year. Council’s stall at the congress provided a platform to continue the search for partners to help grow the local economy and create jobs. Councillors Greg Davies and Jim Aitken attended the forum to promote the New West’s investment offer, including the New West Invitation to Partner that was launched in December 2015.

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If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do this weekend then don’t worry. Penrith has so much going on this weekend you could never get bored! Visitors and locals will be spoilt for choice with an exciting mix of sport, music, art and family events planned across the two days.

The Sydney International Rowing Regatta kicks off the big weekend after intense qualifying events during the week. Some 518 races will have been contested and spectators can expect a weekend of nail-biting finals and thrilling finishes.

The Penrith CBD Festival on Saturday always creates a spectacle of action and colour in the CBD, while the Penrith Working Truck Show returns to provide families with a fun-filled day of entertainment and activities on Sunday.

There’s also an Astronomy Night at the Observatory and our Penrith Panthers will play their second homegame for the season this weekend.

The Penrith Regional Gallery will have a new exhibition of paintings and wood carvings which celebrate Aboriginal culture, and there’s no better

way to end the weekend than listening to some great local music at our Music by the River event.

Council is committed to boosting the availability of jobs locally and an increase in visitors brings with it local employment opportunities. Our aim is double the number of visitors to the region by 2025 – we think we’re on the right track. We also want to encourage our local community to explore their own backyard and discover the wonderful attractions, features and events we have here.

If you haven’t already done so, join us on our ‘Visit Penrith’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter sites, and upload your photos and videos, post comments and share your adventures in Penrith using the hashtag #visitpenrith.

You can also keep informed about upcoming events in Penrith by subscribing to our monthly Visit Penrith e-newsletter. The e-newsletter profiles attractions and lets you know interesting things to do and places to see in Penrith.

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his year’s City2Surf is a special one for seven-year-old South Penrith boy Jack Veen and his mother Lisa

Gale.

Ms Gale is a regular runner at the event, and every year has used it as an opportunity to raise money in honour of her son, who suffers from life threatening hypopituitarism and a heart condition.

This year though, the pair will be walking the 14 kilometre course together, with Ms Gale dragging behind her a stroller for when Jack becomes too tired to continue.

“Normally I run it but Jack is walking it with me this year and, as it’s 14km, he won’t last the whole walk,” she said.

Jack had heart surgery when he was just four-weeks-old, and at six was diagnosed with hypopituitarism, that has caused him to be quite unwell.

Hypopituitarism is a condition where your pituitary gland in the base of your brain doesn’t produce a range of necessary hormones including growth or adrenocorticotropic hormones.

“I knew when I was pregnant he had his heart condition, but as he went on I noticed he wasn’t growing,” Ms Gale told the Weekender.

Jack’s hypopituitarism has caused a lifethreatening hormonal disorder of adrenal insufficiency, where Jack’s body doesn’t produce cortisol to deal with stress, heat and illness.

“His body can’t bounce back like ours can and he needs more medication to be able to cope better. Most days when it’s 40 degrees he doesn’t go to school, he gets tutoring at home,” Ms Gale said.

On top of it all, Jack suffers from an under active thyroid plus needs daily medication until he is 17-years-old to help him grow properly.

Ms Gale said the condition is so unheard of that she wanted to get in early to raise funds and awareness before the big race on August 14.

“Normally I start a bit later, but it’s very uncommon, and I don’t think many people will be fundraising for it so I wanted to start a bit earlier,” she said.

Ms Gale has a goal of $2000 that will be donated to the Australian Pituitary Foundation through her EverydayHero fundraising page.

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Jay Carroll will be holding a Golf Day, in support of the Leukaemia Foundation, at Twin Creeks Golf Club on Friday, May 20.

The former Penrith resident has his own business, TwoFive Sports Consultancy, and works on holding golf days for charitable organisations as well as earning sponsorship for sports teams.

“It’s just something small that I’m doing to help people who need it,” Mr Carroll said.

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Mr Carroll said working with the Leukaemia Foundation didn’t require much thought.

“A large amount of people are indirectly or directly affected by Leukaemia, so it’s nice to give something back to an organisation that is a bit closer to everyone’s heart,” he said.

“The Leukaemia Foundation is a great organisation.”

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or about 24 hours after Penrith’s loss to the Bulldogs in heartbreaking fashion last Thursday night, I questioned why I even follow the game of rugby league.

I legitimately felt sick to the stomach. I was frustrated, angry and disappointed.

All of this and I didn’t even lace a boot on.

Imagine how the players must have felt?

By the time Saturday rolled around, my love for the footy was back again and I started my routine of counting down the sleeps to the next Panthers game.

After all, a loss like that on the bell... that’s footy, isn’t it? It’s sport in general.

And how good does it feel when you’re on the other end of it, as Penrith have been in many memorable clashes with the Bulldogs over the years.

In reality Penrith should never have

been in the position they were in that final minute last Thursday – all of the statistics suggest the home side should have been much further ahead than four points going into that final minute.

But the Panthers seem to be lacking creativity close to the line at the moment, and are struggling to construct tries even with a strong completion rate and a decent share of possession.

That problem may be fixed when Matt Moylan eventually returns from injury – the Panthers have sorely missed his involvement in backline plays – but it’s a concern that the points aren’t rolling in when they should be.

Two weeks in a row the Panthers have been in a match-winning position yet have squandered the lead, unable to capitalise on the strong positions they’ve found themselves in.

So I ask you this, who would you prefer to play this weekend? Would you rather come up against a team like Newcastle, where a win was very likely, or would you

prefer to match yourself against the best opposition in the competition?

Some would choose the former option, but it’d really only give you a false positive.

Scary as it may be, facing the competition favourites Brisbane this Saturday night is a good thing for Penrith.

If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. If you want to play with the big kids in September, you have to prove yourself against them.

Based on their first two matches, Brisbane deserve their premiership favouritism and have displayed a grit in defence that can frustrate opposition teams into making simple errors.

The Broncos have conceded just two tries in their opening two games.

In attack, they are slick and can finish off try-scoring opportunities better than any team in the competition, though they will miss winger Corey Oates who is out injured and replaced this week by the little known Greg Eden.

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game as it is a physical one and nobody knows that better than Anthony Griffin, who faces his old club for the first time.

There is an aura that surrounds the Broncos – the way they present themselves, the way they play and the way they ensure ongoing and consistent success.

I’m tipping Brisbane purely on a head versus heart scenario (the head won). But Penrith will give this a real shake.

Tip: Broncos by 6.

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PANTHER RUMBLINGS with The Masked Panther

INJURY CURSE HITS » Two games, two serious injuries. It

seems Penrith can’t shake the injury curse that has struck the club for the last few seasons. After losing James Segeyaro to a broken arm in Round 1, the Panthers this week confirmed that Dean Whare (pictured) will be out for the next month at least after suffering a calf injury against the Bulldogs last weekend. It is a new injury for Whare, not a repeat of the injury that kept him out of week one.

» Penrith’s new Rugby League Academy

is due for completion within the next few weeks and all of the team’s day-to-day operations will move over to the new facility. That includes training, with the team to only train at Pepper Stadium once in the lead-up to a match. The rest of the training, including work in the gym, will take place at the Academy. I also understand that any post-game recovery will take place there too.

being told to make way for Wayne Bennett. “You always want to prove people wrong... I’m sure he’s got a point to prove, as do all of us,” Wallace said earlier this week. It would appear that Wallace and Griffin have well and truly buried the hatchet over their previous issues.

» James Segeyaro is yet to talk to the

Panthers about a deal beyond this season.

The 2014 Hooker of the Year is off contract at season’s end and there’s a fair bit of speculation about his future doing the rounds. His recent broken arm has robbed him of the chance of showing some good early season form.

» Panthers coach Anthony Griffin is winning fans with a new concept after the Captain’s Run (the final training session) each week. He’s turned into a BBQ whiz, putting on a lunch for the players, staff and even the media.

» Panthers boss Phil Gould has broken his » Technology changes plenty of things in social media holiday to briefly return to Twitter and deny that the club is chasing Wests Tigers playmaker Mitchell Moses.

It’s not the first time that Moses has been linked to the Panthers, but Gould has emphatically denied reports that the youngster took a tour of the club’s facilities. As part of the denial, Gus declared, “we will develop our own halves”. That may be true, but let’s not forget that less than 12 months ago the Panthers signed Te Maire Martin from the Tigers – he’s likely to be a long-term solution for Penrith in the halves.

» Panthers stand-in skipper Peter Wallace recognises that there’s a bit of emotion in this weekend’s clash for Anthony Griffin, who coached the Broncos before

rugby league, including training techniques. The Panthers have a drone as part of their training set-up, and the man in charge of flying the equipment is none other than Alex Melville.

» The salary cap scandal starting to

engulf Parramatta is a clear indication that the NRL needs to review its entire third party sponsorship process. While it’s good in theory to separate third party sponsors from the club’s sponsors, it’s really impossible to split the two. I’m not suggesting any wrongdoing by any other club, but I will say that I’d find it hard to believe that every other team in the NRL keeps their third party deals totally separate. It is very murky water and a tough one for the new NRL boss to work out.

» Not surprisingly, the A-League is

starting to struggle when it comes to TV ratings now that the NRL is back. Just 35,000 watched the Sunday afternoon clash between the Wanderers and Jets on Fox Sports. Incredibly, 225,000 watched the Sharks v Dragons on Fox even though it was also on Channel Nine. The A-League figure is appalling when you consider the Wanderers were playing for top spot at a crucial part of the season.

The numbers weren’t all that much better across the weekend and it’s becoming clear that the A-League will struggle to

do any sort of impressive free-to-air deal.

When more people are watching the 1964 Western flick ‘A Fistful of Dollars’ than the sole A-League match on a relaxing Sunday afternoon, you know you have a problem.

» Annual General Meetings for both

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t was certainly a heartbreaking moment for Penrith fans last Thursday night watching Canterbury steal victory with just 20 seconds remaining. But spare a thought for the players who went to bed that night repeating in their heads – over and over again – “one more tackle”.

That’s all the Panthers needed, one more tackle, to get on the board in 2016 and avoid staring down the barrel of three straight defeats.

“We were ahead the whole game until that moment,” centre Peta Hiku said.

“One more tackle, that’s all we needed to win. I suppose we’ll learn from it but we just have to move on and go that extra minute better this weekend.”

This week’s assignment gets no easier for Penrith who will go face to face with last year’s grand finalists and this year’s premiership favourites Brisbane.

The Broncos will trot into town equal first on the competition ladder and will look to ride home with a still perfect record.

While even Penrith’s most rusted on supporters aren’t too confident their side will cause an upset on Saturday, it seems the high flying Broncos even have the Panthers players a little bit spooked.

“I think we may not get the win this weekend against the Broncos, we’ll certainly be aiming for it, but we can’t let them walk all over us,” Hiku said.

“I suppose we need to go out there and play on their level.

“They’re hungry for another shot at the premiership; I don’t see them losing any form any time soon, so I suppose we just need to go out there and do what they do.”

Peta Hiku at training on Monday. Photo: Megan Dunn And if that’s ‘win’, Penrith will certainly need to – they have to – otherwise another season full of hope and promise could go down the drain in the blink of an eye.

“We all just need to go out there, do our jobs and work hard for each other,” Hiku said.

“Hopefully we can get the two points this week.”

“We all just need to go out there, do our jobs and work hard for each other” (Peta Hiku)

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hen new Penrith Panthers prop Suaia Matagi finished a hot, gruelling training session on Monday afternoon, he was certainly feeling it.

With protein shake in hand – roasted coffee beans flavour – the 27-year-old was relieved it was over.

“It wasn’t in the contract it was going to be this hot – no one warned me,” he joked.

“The first week I arrived here I couldn’t walk because of the heat.”

But despite the uncomfortably warm temperatures, the down-to-earth Kiwi couldn’t be more grateful to have found a home in Sydney’s west after short but

sweet stints at the New Zealand Warriors and Sydney Roosters.

“I’m definitely enjoying it here, I’ve loved it ever since day one,” he said.

“Everyone’s been very welcoming and it’s such a good club with a lot of history.

“I was really fortunate to play in last week’s 50th anniversary game. I just love Penrith and the community.”

Despite the Panthers still being winless after two rounds, Matagi has certainly impressed during in his first two outings off the bench.

The former Samoan and New Zealand international said he was very appreciative to be playing regular first grade in a brand new side.

“I’m definitely thankful for Penrith and the coaching staff for letting me play these first two games,” Matagi said.

“But I can’t relax, I have to keep on working hard and do my best for the team.”

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Panthers prop Suaia Matagi talks to Extra Time on Monday. Photo: Megan Dunn When coming off the bench, coach Anthony Griffin instructs Matagi to lift the energy and don’t leave anything behind.

“Coach keeps telling me to put it all out there and be selfless,” he said.

“We need to come together, go out there as brothers and put in the hard work.”

Penrith will need to come together and be at their very best this weekend when

they tackle a red-hot Brisbane Broncos outfit at Pepper Stadium. The Broncos remain undefeated so far this season.

Matagi knows his side were rather unlucky in the opening two games, but believes a win is just around the corner.

“We’ll learn from those first two games and it’ll just make us more hungrier,” he said.

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THE DREW REVIEW with Brad Drew

COMMON SENSE NEEDED Having worked for the NRL for a couple of years I totally understand and respect the decisions that are made by the powers that be on a daily basis around upholding the integrity, standards and the image of our sport, but I am finding it hard to make sense of how the game can charge a player with a possible two week suspension after the referee walked into him and made contact during last Thursday night’s game between Penrith and Canterbury.

I sit next to former NRL referee Phil Haines at my current workplace and I interrogate him over decisions made by officials every week, but surely common sense must be used in situations like this.

Now please don’t get me wrong, I totally agree that match officials should never be approached and touched by a player, but a fine and a slap on the wrist should

be sufficient punishment when it comes to situations like the one involving David Klemmer.

Let’s talk about the right time to kick for goal.

I think Penrith were desperately unlucky not to win on Thursday night but I really must question their decision in the second half of the game to kick for goal to extend their lead from eight to 10 points, especially after applying so much pressure to Canterbury’s defence having had four consecutive sets of six attacking their goal line before making the decision to kick for goal.

I am not blaming the Panthers’ loss on this decision alone but I know that if Penrith were able to convert all that pressure into more than just two points, it certainly would have been enough to secure a win on the night.

I know how hard the players and coaching staff must be taking this heartbreaking loss, but there are plenty of positives to take away from this game. I thought the pack were much more dominant than the previous week and Jamie Soward’s kicking game, especially in the first half, was exceptional getting Penrith repeat sets and giving them great field position.

I also thought Peter Wallace did a great

job for his team playing out of position at hooker.

So now there is no time to dwell on the narrow defeat because this week’s game will be a real test of their character when they take on the Brisbane Broncos. If Penrith can emulate their first half performance against the Dogs and maintain it for 80 minutes on Saturday night, I am sure they will notch up their first victory.

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The players gave it absolutely everything and I think, once you set the disappointment aside, you’ll see there were plenty of positives for the Panthers.

Our defence was stoic and resilient and our young forwards came out on top against the much-celebrated Bulldogs pack. That level of effort, passion and commitment will win us way more games than we lose once this young team gets the taste of victory.

Regardless of the result it was a special occasion for the club and the members to welcome members of the 1967 Panthers side back to Pepper Stadium. It was a night our inaugural Panthers will forever cherish, and we have to thank

you for playing your part in celebrating their contribution to our great club. We know it will be just one of many memorable moments in our historic 50th season – so make sure you get involved.

It doesn’t get any easier this week as we prepare to welcome Wayne Bennett and his Broncos.

With last season’s grand final defeat behind them, they’ve come out the other side a battle-hardened team of wily veterans and young talent. To be the best, you have to beat the best.

It’s going to be a fierce clash at Pepper Stadium on Saturday.

All three grades will be in action so make sure you get down to the ground early as there is some serious talent running around in our NSW Cup and NYC sides this season. Both these squads boast players who will develop into Panthers stars in the coming seasons – and some might even get their chance even sooner than that.

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LOWER GRADES » Intrust Super Premiership NSW:

Despite winning their first game of the season last weekend, Penrith Panthers reserve grade coach Steve Georgallis has made a number of changes to his side to take on Wentworthville this Saturday at Pepper Stadium.

Zac Mackay will make his club return when he lines up at fullback while versatile forward Tupou Sopaga is a surprise inclusion in the centres. Corey Harawira-Naera shifts to the back-row while PNG sensation Wellington Albert is named on an extended bench.

Last Saturday afternoon the Panthers got their 2016 campaign going with an impressive 42-10 thrashing of the North Sydney Bears.

Penrith lead 24-0 at half-time before the Bears managed to cross for two tries midway through the second half.

Prop Andy Saunders and halfback Sam Clune scored doubles in the 32-point rout as the Panthers ran rampant over their lesser opposition.

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Hooker Reed Izzard will also return to the side while newcomer Jack Hetherington earns a spot in the back-row.

Last Thursday night Penrith earned their first win of the new season with a 46-6 pounding of Canterbury.

Penrith lead 28-0 at half-time proving, despite losing in Round 1, they are still

the team to beat in season 2016.

Young fullback Dylan Edwards was a beast for the Panthers scoring three tries in an outstanding display.

» Ron Massey Cup: Round 2 of the Ron

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A reshuffle to the St Marys line-up due to the late withdrawals of captain Nathan Smith and Tom Eisenhuth saw the inclusion of Jared Cannon and John Tuliatu to the starting line-up.

Doubles to fullback Ray Lesoa and centre Geoff Daniella capped off a remarkable 40 point win for St Marys.

Young half Jake Butfield had a great day out, crossing for a try and converting eight goals from nine attempts.

St Marys will look to go back to back when they battle Guildford at 6pm this Saturday at St Marys Stadium.

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t Thomas’ Church of England in Mulgoa is a beautiful 1800s sandstone church and steeple with stained glass windows.

Now a popular venue for weddings, the rural Anglican church on St Thomas Road holds a more sinister past – and has been renowned to let it show.

According to urban legend, the site is well known to the spiritual community as a place to see the supernatural.

The story is told that if you were to drive around the church at night time and turn your headlights off while continuing to drive, your car will stall.

There has also apparently been sightings of two young boys who passed away on the site many years ago.

It is reported that the twin brothers burnt to death after a prank went wrong and their friends left them behind.

Because of this, the boys are known to get aggravated around flames, and have been noticed many times by local people.

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St Thomas’ Church of England in Mulgoa holds an eerie past. Photo: Penrith City Library Cox in the 1830s, before he donated it for the use of a church.

It has been said that the Cox family’s spirits are also present at the site protecting the land and they too will show themselves from time to time.

The foundation stone was laid in 1836

by Robert Drysdale, and the church was designed by two men, James Chadley and Thomas Makinson.

A parsonage, a church house provided for a member of the clergy, was also built nearby but was demolished in the 1960s.

Cop shop of the past This photo dated July 1986 shows a dilapidated police station in Emu Plains that is speculated to have been built between 1867 and 1878.

The station was occupied by Police Constable William Bressington from 1891 to 1908. It was destroyed by fire in 1996.

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The church was consecrated in 1838, and memorials in the cemetery date from 1839.

It is now owned by the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation.

Have you ever had a supernatural experience at St Thomas’ Church? Email dale. drinkwater@westernweekender.com.au.

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The front page of the Weekender’s March 20, 2015 edition showcased the passion and dedication of one of Penrith’s biggest history buffs.

We chatted with Penrith City Library’s researcher, Lorraine Stacker, ahead of a trip to Gallipoli to complete an unfinished project to photograph all the graves of the local men who lost their lives in 1915.

Ms Stacker was compiling the images for a book that she had almost finished in 2008, but needed just two more images.

At the time Ms Stacker called on the local community to take photos of any local fallen soldiers from any war to add to her archives.

Also, as we came into the World’s Greatest Shave this time last year, we told the warming story of a group of students from Penrith Anglican College who were being very brave, and shaving for their mate.

After hearing that one of their friends was diagnosed with leukemia, the school community took immediate action, and raised a whopping $50,000 in a matter of days.

A group of 14 students, teachers and staff at the school went bald just 14 days after the diagnosis of one of their own, including Headmaster Mark Lewis.

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f you’ve been in business for more than a few years, it is possible that you’ve encountered someone ‘bad mouthing’ you or your business. This happened to me and it was quite shocking at the time.

Sadly for my ‘bad mouther’ it did her no favours. Even if there had been any truth to her statements, her actions said far more about her ethics and attitude than it did about the (false) statements about my business.

It is quite interesting to have observed from afar a number of other business relationships (and even friendships) that have fallen apart due to this person’s dealings.

Interestingly for me, since that incident (the one that I knew of anyway!), I have had many occasions where I could have chosen to speak negatively about her business. I regularly have clients who ask ‘why does XYZ company do that? It seems unethical to me’, in relation to an opposing policy we have.

I have to choose my words carefully each time, ensuring that I sound as diplomatic as possible.

So why wouldn’t I take this opportunity to bad mouth my competitor?

Especially seeing that it’s my client who has raised the issue, not me?

Aside from my personal resolution to speak kindly about others, I believe I can achieve my goals without ‘trash talking’ the competition.

I have many happy clients who haven’t come to me because I’ve told them how good I am or how much better I am compared to my competitor. I let my work and my actions with them speak for themselves.

Bad mouthing your competitors can come out of frustration; you believe you genuinely have a better product or service, but it can be hard to convey that without making negative comments about your competitor.

But remember: your customers are looking for reasons to engage with you, not reasons why not to engage with someone else!

Your comments, even if they are well-meaning or out of concern for your customer’s welfare, can become counter-productive and undermine you.

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any people in business spend a lot of time on their online marketing and rightly so. There are many skills we need to have to execute a proper strategy – from social media to websites.

But what I see in many businesses is no real plan when it comes to online marketing and coming a step back, a lack of knowledge in making the decisions of which parts of the online world to focus their time, effort and money for their business.

To make these key decisions, you need to know who and where your target market is. Anyone can access usage statistics so you can see how many potential clients or customers are using certain social media platforms or what people are searching when they pay Google a visit to fulfil their needs or wants.

Here are the Top 7: At the end of February 2016, Facebook had 15,000,000 Australian users, YouTube 14,100,000 UAVs, WordPress.com 5,600,000, Instagram 5,000,000 Monthly Active Australian Users, Tumblr 4,400,000, LinkedIn 3,750,000 and Twitter 2,800,000 Monthly

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So where should you put your time, effort and money?

Those numbers should be used to make decisions on which social media platforms you focus on in marketing your business. Go where the people are of course. You should also take note of which platforms suit your business best.

Don’t go wasting time on a platform that won’t or isn’t giving you results. Measure your marketing and cancel planned budget spending if certain methods aren’t providing your expected outcome.

Also don’t always assume that people using every method are actually getting anything out of them. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

With your website and search engine optimisation, make sure you know what potential clients or customers are searching for. There are tools online that you can use to help you decide on the right text to use on your website.

Make sure you get advice. Don’t trust just one person, access the support of the many contacts you have to help make the best decisions you can.

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h i l e y o u ’d be justified in wondering if we reac hed p e a k beard when hipsters started using their facial hair as craft projects – think baubles, flowers and glitter – Aussie comedy folk band The Beards are firm believers that

the only wrong way to do a beard is to not do a beard at all.

“I’m open to all forms of beard adornment,” said band member Nathaniel Beard who sports his very own ginger tinged face carpet.

“I do personally take beards a bit more seriously than that myself, and I just sport an au naturel beard.

“But people are free to do with their beard what they want.”

Whether you love a bushy face or not, there’s no doubt beards have become a major topic of conversation when it comes to male grooming habits.

Facial hair themed band The Beards

“Shaving was the fad and it was a ridiculous fad. It lasted way too long and now it’s over”

have been riding high on the popularity of these controversial furry face warmers for a decade now, but beards weren’t always enjoying so much love.

“I guess the idea of a protest band that stands up for bearded people was born out of necessity, because in 2005 it was a very different time,” Nathaniel said.

“It wasn’t a very fertile time for beards, you had to explain why you had a beard back then.

“Now beards enjoy a very healthy status in society, and that’s exactly what we set out to do.”

Even though beard growth across the country is at an all time high, The Beards have decided that their gleeful musical declaration of beard love must come to an end.

The band will officially part ways later this year, but first they will be showing off their luscious face wigs one last time on their farewell tour which will be stopping off at the Peachy next month.

It’s been a couple of years since The Beards were out our way, and according to Nathaniel they are keen to see how beard growth in the region is measuring up.

“Things looked pretty good last time we were there, but we will be disappointed if the quality and quantity of beards in Penrith has not increased noticeably in the time since we were last there,” he said.

The Beards originally got together to play one gig, but 10 years and five albums later it’s clear that audiences wanted more of this beard themed novelty band than the guys could ever have imagined.

With an extensive (and hairy) back catalogue comes several dozen songs about beards including hits like ‘You Should Consider Having Sex With A Bearded Man’, ‘I’m in the Mood... For Beards’, ‘There’s a Bearded Man Inside Me’, ‘If Your Dad Doesn’t Have a Beard, You’ve Got Two Mums’ and last year’s cheeky pro-beard Christmas track ‘I’m Growing a Beard Downstairs for Christmas’ featuring Kate Miller-Heidke.

While The Beards are bowing out, and facial hair experts are suggesting that the beard might have had its day, Nathaniel is confident that the progress made through the facial hair advocacy movement will not be hampered.

“Beards are like hospitals, modern medicine, or the Internet, now that we have them they’re here to stay,” he said.

“Shaving was the fad and it was a ridiculous fad. It lasted way too long and now it’s over.”

Though the band may be ending, these four fearless bearded men will still be there, on the sidelines, forever professing their love for the mighty beard.

“We will stop at nothing to ensure that the world continues to become a beardier place,” Nathaniel said.

Whether you love the facial hair or the music, or perhaps both, this will be the last time Penrith locals have a chance to see this band live in concert.

At a great venue like the Peachy, it’s a show not to be missed.

The Beards will be performing at the Peachtree Hotel on Saturday, April 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $25 + bf. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www. thebeards.com.au.

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hannon Noll, the boy from Condobolin who became an Aussie icon after coming in second to Guy Sebastian in the first season of ‘Australia Idol’, seems to have become somewhat of an Internet obsession lately.

There’s been memes a-plenty, an online campaign to get Shannon on the Groovin the Moo rural music festival line-up and a push to see him represent Australia at Eurovision.

But Penrith audiences will have the chance to get a real life taste of Nollsie fever when he heads to Penrith RSL next month.

The singer/songwriter is known for tracks including ‘What About Me’, ‘Lift’, ‘Drive’, ‘Learn To Fly’ and his most recent single ‘We Only Live Once’.

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Don’t miss your chance to see him this time around.

Shannon Noll will be performing at Penrith RSL on Friday, April 29 at 8pm.

Tickets are $35 for the show or $55 for dinner (dinner voucher for either Maze Cafe or Star Buffet) and show. For more information or to make a booking, visit Penrith RSL reception or call 4728 5200.

or a child, discovering the world of music can be a truly magical experience.

This March parents and carers can help foster a potentially life long love of sound with Sydney Youth Orchestras’ Toddlers’ Proms at The Joan.

Musicians from Sydney Youth Orchestras’ Peter Seymour Orchestra will be putting on this fun and interactive concert series for children aged two to eight years.

Featuring works from some of classical music’s most talented composers, including Haydn and Mozart, the concert will teach children about the different

sections of an orchestra and will include hands on demonstrations of some of the instruments involved in orchestral music.

The series is conducted and narrated by legendary music educator John Ockwell and presented in an entertaining and age appropriate educational style.

This is sure to be a fun and engaging experience for little ones and parents alike, and a great opportunity to introduce your children to music.

Sydney Youth Orchestras’ Toddlers’ Proms will be on at The Joan this Sunday, March 20 at 11am. Tickets are $15 or $50 for a family of four (at least one adult). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Sips & Sounds Venue: Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4pm 4735 1100 Josh McIvor Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Elvis & Priscilla Venue: Evan Theatre $55-$85, 8pm 4720 5555 Kaylens Rain Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $15, 8pm 9677 4916 Peppermint Jam Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Big Night Out Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Frocks Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Big Yard Bird Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375

Mary’s Karaoke/DJ Venue: Overlander Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4730 2955 Doug Parkinson Honours Joe Crocker Venue: Evan Theatre $41.60, 8pm 4720 5555 Adam Brand and The Outlaws Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $40, 8pm 9677 4916 Rihanna & Beyonce Show Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Soundproofed Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Marshall Okell Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Manila by Night Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $7.50-$10.50, 8pm 9830 0600 Thunderstruck AC/DC Show Venue: The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 2119

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Hi-5 Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $27.50, 11am 9677 4916 Toddlers’ Proms – Sydney Youth Orchestras Venue: The Joan $15, 11am 4723 7600 McCauley Raiders Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Wiggles Venue: Evan Theatre $29.50, 10am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 5pm 4720 5555 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm

THE WIGGLES EVAN THEATRE, $29.50 SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 10AM, 12.30PM, 2.30PM AND 5PM 9623 1211 90s Mania Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $69, 8pm 9677 4916 Music by the River Venue: Tench Reserve, Nepean River Free entry, 11am - 4pm 4732 7777

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Safari Suits Duo Venue: Australian Arms Hotel, Penrith Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881

The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Masterpiece Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Jack Thompson Twins Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Ryan Enright Venue: Zest Grill House at Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 5.30pm 9625 5500

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Bob Gillespie Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment

Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Mary’s Karaoke/DJ Venue: Overlander Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4730 2955 Desperado – The Eagles Show Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $25, 8pm 9677 4916 Old School Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Soundbird Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 British India Venue: Fitzroy Hotel $30, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Stephanie Lea Venue: Menu 33 at Novotel Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 6.30pm 9625 5500

The Beatels Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $7.50-$10.50, 8pm 9830 0600

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Paper Hearts Venue: The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 12.30pm 9623 2119 Curbside Twisters Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Matt Lyon Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 4.30pm 1800 061 991 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Mad Cow Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

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Rated M // KATE REID Cinema’s most beloved spy is back in the latest film in the wildly successful Bond franchise.

‘Spectre’ sees James Bond, once again played by Daniel Craig, on a mission that takes him to Mexico City and then Rome, where he uncovers a sinister organisation known by the name Spectre.

While Bond is busy doing what he does best, back in London the new head of the Centre for National Security, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott) is questioning the future of MI6, lead

by M (Ralph Fiennes).

To help uncover the story behind Spectre, Bond seeks out the help of an unlikely ally, Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis, Mr White.

As Bond comes closer to unravelling the mystery of Spectre, he learns of an unexpected connection between himself and his enemy, played by Christoph Waltz.

Joining the cast is Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra, the gorgeous widow of a well known criminal, along with Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw as the characters Moneypenny and Q from the 1962 Bond film ‘Dr. No’.

As with all James Bond films, audiences can expect to be thrust into a world full of amazing locations, fast cars, crazy gadgets and plenty of action.

‘Spectre’ was a huge success at the international box office (US$879 million) while critics also gave it the thumbs up.

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Matt Corby

Telluric // KATE REID After several EP’s, and critical acclaim for singles ‘Brother’ and ‘Resolution’, Aussie singer/songwriter Matt Corby is finally offering fans a full length album with the release of his debut ‘Telluric’.

Once again Corby’s soulfully smooth vocals drip from lyrics that explore love, loss and life.

The album covers plenty of ground with blissful chillout tracks like ‘Belly Side Up’ alongside lust filled tunes like ‘Oh Oh Oh’ and sunny psychedelic grooves on the single ‘Sooth Lady Wine’.

There’s a range of emotions explored throughout the album but across every track there’s a confidence and maturity that belies Corby’s age.

‘Telluric’ may not feature any real stand out hits but this is certainly not a criticism, it’s just one of those albums that’s best experienced in its entirety.

It may have been a long wait but it’s certainly paid off with Corby delivering a debut to be proud of.

It’s crazy to think how far this kid has come since appearing on ‘Australian Idol’.

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The story follows Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a young woman who gets into a car accident after an argu-

ment with her fiancé. Upon waking she finds herself in a concrete room chained to a wall.

There she meets Howard (John Goodman), her apparent captor, who tells Michelle that he has saved her from some kind of attack that’s happening in the outside world and is holding her in his underground bunker for her own safety. The pair are joined by Emmett (John Gallagher, Jr.) who appears to be more trusting of Howard after seeing the attack and coming to his home in search of refuge.

Twists and turns ensue as Michelle seeks to discover what’s really going on in the world above.

‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ has received a very positive critical reception, with movie review site Rotten Tomatoes praising the film for being clever, well cast and palpably tense.

If you’re a science fiction fan, or just love a story line that keeps you guessing, then ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ is a must see.

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Ê Former ‘The Bachelorette’ contestant Richie Strahan (pictured) has been announced as the star of the next series of ‘The Bachelor’. The 30-year-old finished third in the 2015 series after he was rejected by Sam Frost. Judging by the public’s reaction, it looks like Richie was a popular choice with many fans of the show praising the appointment. The series is expected to air later in the year.

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Ê I must say it was sad to see the second series of ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ wrap up this week. Once again Channel Ten did a wonderful job putting this show together, it’s amazing how well they can produce something from the remote jungles of Africa. I had many favourite moments from the series but the one I enjoyed most was when Shane Warne went face to face with a spider.

If you haven’t seen the clip yet, track it down because the show should win a Logie Award based on that alone. Great television! Ê Former ‘Packed to the Rafters’ star Hugh Sheridan is joining the fifth season of ‘House Husbands’. Hugh will play Nick Gazecki, Nepean South’s specialist music teacher who hits all the right notes with the kids. ‘House Husbands’ will return later this year. Ê

Channel Nine comedy ‘Here Come the Habibs’ has been renewed for a second series. The show has attracted plenty of good reviews and averages decent numbers each week. I must admit I quite like the series and will be interested to see where the show goes next plot-wise.

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SBS has renewed popular music show

‘RockWiz’ for a 14th season. It’s understood the series will be back for seven episodes of ‘RockWiz Salutes The Legends’, which pays tribute to the legends of seven geographical locations. It should start airing in early May.

clear your IQ log because all eight films will screen back to back in chronological order starting from 6am on Good Friday, March 25 and wrapping up in the early hours of Tuesday, March 29. It will be available on channel 400.

Ê Discovery Channel will premiere a one-off special about the case at the centre of Netflix hit ‘Making a Murderer’.

‘Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty?’ will delve into the events leading to the conviction of Avery in 2005. It airs at 9.30pm on Friday, April 8.

Ê Country music-themed hit ‘Nashville’ returned in the US earlier this week after a mid-season break, and is back on Foxtel tonight (Thursday, March 17).

Ê Foxtel has announced a Harry Potter pop-up channel over Easter. You better

Ê Finally, it was sad to learn of the passing of great Aussie entertainer Jon English at age 66. Jon had an illustrious career on both stage and screen but passed away last week from surgery complications.

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im Adams’ Aberfeldy Shiraz has long been an anticipated annual release out of South Australia’s Clare Valley, a drop whose league of followers are happy to pay $65 a bottle for – knowing they’ll not be disappointed when they present it to family or friends at that special celebration or event.

For as long as we can remember, Aberfeldy’s been a drop reflecting the best from old, dry-grown premium vineyards, with the just-released 2012 continuing that tradition (and Shiraz in fact having proven itself the star of a spectacular vintage in the Clare that year.)

Recognised as Tim Adams’ flagship wine, this one has distinctive aromas of cherry, plum, dark berries and chocolate, and on the palate it’s all about finesse married with full-bodied dark berry conserve flavours, nice oak, and a firm tannin and acidity.

While you’ll be well rewarded putting this on the table now with red meat dishes, it’s also a great wine that with proper cellaring will reward any time over the next 15 to 20 years.

One to note: Domaine Chandon Australia like to stress that despite their French ancestry, they do not pretend to be making Champagne in Australia – rather, they say, their goal is to make the best-possible Australian sparkling wine.

A just-released 2012 Chandon Vintage Brut is a cracker, being made from fruit – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier – from Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Whitlands Plateau and Strathbogie Ranges, areas whose elevations above sea level range from 250m to 820m, and which means for cool nights that help bring diverse flavour elements to the resultant wine.

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Dr Lee-Anne Hall and Robin Gurr at the Penrith Regional Gallery

A great crowd attended the opening of the new exhibition at the Gallery

Original Artist Hayley Megan French discusses work at the Gallery

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Well Jetpack Adventures at Sydney International Regatta Centre can help you live out your dream, with one of the coolest adventure sports on offer right here in our own backyard.

You’ll be strapped into a water powered device which features a backpack unit with a five point safety harness and two jet nozzles that will have you flying high above the water in no time.

Your flight will include an on-land safety briefing plus water training to get you ready to take to the skies.

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2016 SPECIAL FEATURE

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Churches around Penrith expected to be very busy this Easter period hile it’s fun to indulge in Easter eggs, it’s important to remember the true meaning of Easter.

Church services will be held around Penrith to commemorate what Easter truly means.

On Good Friday we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.

Members of different churches mark the day in various ways.

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Long prayer vigils are also held on Good Friday.

A day of celebration, Easter Sunday is a day of festivities to mark Jesus’ resurrection.

For many churches, it is typically the most well-attended service of the year.

Easter Sunday also marks the end of Lent, a 40 day fasting and spiritual discipline period in preparation for Easter.

Good Friday Service 8:00am at Tench Reserve (near Nepean River Coffee Club) Followed by a big breakfast

Easter Sunday Service from 9:30am 516/8 Great Western Hwy, St Marys (behind Subway)

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Music by the River Sunday, March 20

Music by the River will be held at Tench Reserve in Penrith this weekend.

A family event, the concert is part of Penrith City Council’s ‘By the River’ series of events.

People are welcome to bring a picnic blanket and some friends for a nice afternoon out.

It’s on this Sunday, March 20 from 11am.

Leonay Probus Club New members welcome

The Leonay Probus Club is celebrating its first birthday this weekend, and are looking for new members.

Meeting on the third Friday of each month, the club is for retirees and semiretirees. The club will celebrate its birthday this Friday, March 18.

Members of the club travel on monthly outings with trips throughout Australia and sometimes overseas.

The club is interested in speaking with people who may want to join.

Contact the Secretary on 4735 5157 for more information.

Astronomy night Saturday, March 19

The Dads and kids astronomy night will be held this Saturday, March 19, for those interested in taking a look at the night sky.

Participants will be given a presentation, a 3D astronomy movie, a tour of the dome area and a view of the sky through the telescopes.

It will run from 8pm to 10pm.

The night will be held at the Western Sydney University Observatory in building AO on the Penrith Campus, Werrington North.

An adult is $18 and children are $12.

For more information contact 4736 0135.

Harmony Day

Wednesday, March 23 St Marys Community Centre will celebrate Harmony Day with a free ‘welcome lunch’ at 11am on Wednesday, March 23.

A chance to meet new friends and celebrate with the community, participants will enjoy a range of performances and a lunch. For more info, call 9833 2416.

International Rowing Regatta

Part of a huge weekend of entertainment in Penrith

Show ‘n’ Shine event Sunday, March 20

The Blue Mountains Hot Rod Club’s annual event ‘Show ‘n’ Shine’ will be held this Sunday, March 20.

It’s $10 entry per vehicle with all makes and models welcome.

There will be live entertainment, a kids corner, rides, raffles and market stalls.

It will be held at the Panthers Complex at 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

Penrith residents are in for a weekend of entertainment this weekend with the Penrith CBD Festival, the Penrith Working Truck Show, Penrith Panthers’ second home game of the season, and a new exhibition at the Penrith Regional Gallery.

However, an event that is sure to attract a large crowd is the finals of the Sydney International Rowing Regatta.

Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown, said there’s only one place to be this weekend.

“The Sydney International Rowing Regatta kicks off our big weekend,” she said.

“After intense qualifying events during the week, spectators can expect a weekend of nail-biting finals and thrilling finishes.”

The King’s and Queen’s Cup Interstate Regatta will take place on Sunday, March 20, where NSW will be hoping to reclaim the King’s Cup in the Interstate Men’s Eight race. To purchase tickets for the event, visit www.rowingdownunder.org.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF EXPERTS ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

On Monday, communication planet Mercury moves into your sign [where it stays until April 5]. So you’re in the mood to think quickly and solve problems with lightning speed. But Wednesday’s Lunar Eclipse stirs up your temperamental side. If you keep busy with interesting projects, then you’ll feel less inclined to be disruptive and demanding. Just remember not everyone is as full-on as you; and there’s a fine line between being confident and just plain cocky.

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HOROSCOPES

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Get set for a week of extremes! If you’re too set in your ways mid-week, then you’re in for an unsettling time as the Lunar Eclipse disrupts your usual routine. The more flexible you are, the better things will be. But – if you are too extravagant on Good Friday – you could find yourself overeating, overspending and plain overindulging in all manner of fattening, expensive and hedonistic treats. Just make sure your bank balance can accommodate such extravagance.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

With Mercury and the Lunar Eclipse stimulating your networking zone, it’s the perfect time to participate in group activities, and communicate your ideas to the world in person and via social media.

You’re in the mood to mix and mingle; socialise and circulate; as you discover wonderful new contacts and make waves within your circle of influence. But don’t then disappoint people by talking far too much and delivering way too little. Keep your expectations grounded in reality.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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All eyes are on you this week, as the Lunar Eclipse and Mercury boost your public profile. If you want something, then you have to declare it to the world.

No more side-stepping – strive to be a confident Crab! The Easter weekend is an appropriate time for rebirth and renewal, as you get up-close-and-personal with someone special. Plus Venus and Pluto help you let go of the past and head off in a transformative new direction.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Don’t fence Lions in! The Sun, Mercury and Uranus are all activating your adventure gene. So it’s time to enthuse, experiment and explore, as you make the most of every moment of every day.

This week’s stars are also wonderful for travel, education, public speaking, social media and community connections.

But pleasure planets Venus and Jupiter stimulate your tendency to be rash with cash. So make sure a short-term spending spree doesn’t turn into a long nightmare.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Virgos often suffer from analysis paralysis. This week you need to stop over-thinking and start DOING, as your ruler Mercury shifts into dynamic Aries.

You’ll be able to work at a faster pace than usual so don’t waste the opportunity to roll up your sleeves, jump in, and get heaps done. The Lunar Eclipse and Mercury also shine a bright spotlight on money matters. So it’s time to concentrate on budgeting rather than borrowing – and saving rather than spending.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The Lunar Eclipse encourages you to get the balance right between giving and taking; between your needs and those of loved ones. It won’t all be smooth sailing and eternal sunshine though! You have to learn to take the ups with the downs.

And you have to face problems when they occur (rather than sweeping them under the carpet). As birthday great Sarah Jessica Parker says, “You have good days and bad days. That’s a marriage. That’s a relationship. That’s a friendship.”

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

The Lunar Eclipse lights up your dreaming zone. So your motto for the moment is from Gloria Steinem: “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.”

Your detective skills are also firing, as your eagle eye discovers important information. So it’s a wonderful week to undertake study and research, so your x-ray vision can uncover hidden facts.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

There are no excuses for being bored this week Sagittarius, as Mercury and the Lunar Eclipse shake up your social gene and your sporty side. It’s also the perfect time to initiate an important conversation with a child or teenager; have a welcome chat with a friend; or take up a creative new hobby. But expect some frustration along the way, as Saturn slows things down and places some obstacles in your way. Time to jump those hurdles with extra gusto and grace!

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

You’re at your best and worst this week Capricorn, as the Lunar Eclipse stirs up your charming and cantankerous sides.

The spotlight is on paid or volunteer work as well as your reputation and public profile so make sure you are putting on a good show. But – if you are too career-focused – then a relationship with a loved one could take a dive, as they feel sidelined and neglected. So strive to get the balance right between work commitments and family responsibilities.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You’re dreaming of the future and have so many ideas swirling around, but how many of them see the light of day? If you get side-tracked by endless possibilities, then you’ll never get anything done.

Saturn demands that you set achievable goals, and then follow through with patience and persistence. Also, if you’re keen to start an important project, make sure you are realistic about the budget. If you’re creatively focused and financially frugal, you’ll get more bang for your buck.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Your Piscean charisma shines brightly, as Venus vamps through your sign. Time to indulge in beauty therapies and body pampering, plus call in a few old favours!

The focus is on lust and loot mid-week, when the Lunar Eclipse brings up unresolved issues. An intimate relationship could soar or crash, depending on how committed you are. Singles … a casual relationship has the potential to become much deeper and more profound.

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While most Australians understand the importance of financially protecting themselves, their families and any assets they may own, many households are failing to take on the levels of insurance needed to effectively recover from loss.

As storms, floods and fires sweep across the country, stories emerge of underinsured families struggling to repair and replace their homes, contents and cars.

There are many reasons why individuals and families might choose not to take out

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a policy, including cost or misinformed opinions on its importance.

If you’ve been wondering what policies you need and which you can forgo, here are the four most important types of cover.

Home and contents Your home is arguably the biggest financial investment you will ever make, and most people can only afford to

make this purchase once in a lifetime.

It is therefore vital that you hold some form of home and contents insurance to protect not just your property, but also your belongings from fire, flood, burglary or any other form of manmade or natural disaster.

Car cover If you own or drive a vehicle, you should take out comprehensive car insurance to not only cover your own set of wheels but to protect you from the liability of third party damage.

Life insurance If you are the main breadwinner in your household, consider how much your family may struggle if you were to pass away.

Life insurance is a crucial factor in ensuring your family can continue to pay bills, particularly if coping with existing debts and funeral costs.

Most people do not consider purchasing life insurance until close to retirement age, but if there is any chance your loved ones would face financial hardship after your death, you should plan to take out life insurance sooner rather than later.

This article is for general information purposes only and is not intended as financial or professional advice.

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LEGAL MATTERS

Many of our clients find themselves receiving a letter from Roads & Maritime Services suspending their driver’s licence for the accrual of too many demerit points.

While the demerit points system is designed to punish drivers who consistently breach the road rules, there are some circumstances where you can appeal your suspension to either serve a shorter suspension or avoid a suspension altogether.

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You might be a suitable candidate to appeal a decision of the RMS to suspend your driver’s licence for the accrual of too many demerit points if: • You have no other offences on your driving record, but were caught speeding more than 30

kms over the limit which attracts a minimum three month suspension.

• You are a ‘P’ plate driver who has lost your licence for committing one offence, but can demonstrate that you are a fit and proper person to hold a driver’s licence.

• You drive for a living (for example, as a truck driver) and have demonstrated a tendency to adhere to the road rules over a number of years.

• You are a person who contributes in a positive way to the community through charity work.

• You have a genuine need for a driver’s licence.

The test for determining whether or not an RMS suspension should be overturned is whether or not, in the opinion of the Court, you are a “fit and proper person”.

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fermented foods, and is often combined with a vegan diet.

There are some benefits to following this type of diet. A raw food diet tends to include plenty of whole plant foods, which we as a population are severely lacking in.

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While Homer and Bart Simpson may have famously suggested that ‘you don’t win friends with salad’, the popularity of the raw food movement certainly seems to suggest otherwise.

Though it’s far from mainstream, more people are showing interest in the diet, whose advocates suggest that the healthiest way to eat is to avoid cooking your food.

Raw foods are those that are minimally processed and not heated over 40 degrees Celsius.

The diet contains mostly fruits, veges, nuts, seeds and

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Government gives athletes a helping hand p.86 NATHAN TAYLOR

he Western Sydney Wanderers recorded a much needed win last week, but will need to be at their absolute best when they come up against a red-hot Adelaide United this weekend.

The Wanderers returned to equal first on the ladder following a 1-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Hunter Stadium.

A lone strike by Jaushua Sotirio early in the first half was enough to overcome the lowly Jets, who didn’t have much to offer until the final 10 minutes.

Wanderers captain Nikolai Topor-Stanley and experienced striker Mark Bridge both returned to the line-up after missing last week’s loss to the Brisbane Roar.

Speaking on Tuesday morning, Bridge said the win over Newcastle could prove very important down the track.

“They’re the wins that at the end of the season you look back on and can win you championships,” he said.

“It was a very good win, a very tough win and it puts us in a good position leading up to a big game this weekend.”

The narrow victory over Newcastle has proven to be a pivotal one for the Wanderers who are battling for top place with three other teams.

One of the contenders still in the hunt for the Premier’s Plate is Adelaide United, who the Wanderers will be up against this Saturday evening at Pirtek Stadium.

Bridge said the Wanderers will need to be at the top their game to prevail over the third-placed United.

“Everyone wants to finish as high as possible. We want it, we want it bad, but we know we can’t look too far ahead and get carried away,” he said.

“The top four is so close, if you lose a couple on the trot, it’s gone.

“Every game is important leading into the finals and everyone will be watching the top four closely in the coming weeks.”

The Wanderers and Adelaide have already met on two occasions this season with both games ending in a draw.

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Tight race at the top Mark Bridge returned for the Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend. Photo: Megan Dunn

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fter five months of pre-season training, it all begins this Saturday afternoon for Penrith Emus coach Jeremy Paul and his newlook side.

Since joining the Shute Shield battlers as head coach last October, Paul has worked tirelessly for months changing just about every single aspect of the club to ensure they are no longer the joke of the league.

The rugby international will finally get to see first hand what months of hard work and preparation looks like when the Penrith Emus face Gordon in the opening round of the Shute Shield competition.

Speaking with the Weekender, the twotime Super Rugby champion couldn’t contain his excitement heading into Round 1.

“I’m over the moon, I’m absolutely pumped because we are finally here,” Paul said.

“We’ve come a long way since October and for us it’s about changing our work ethic, our attitude and being competitive.”

Following a season from hell last year where the Emus won zero games under former coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu, Paul has

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Penrith Emus coach Jeremy Paul talks to his squad. Photo: Megan Dunn worked hard focusing to change the negative perception the club has had for a very long time.

“All I can ask is for them to do their best,” Paul said.

“I know where we are at and where we’ve come from – we’ve improved dramatically.

“But we won’t know whether we’re at a Shute Shield standard until this weekend.”

To get them ready for the long season ahead, the Emus played two pre-season

trials in February – one against a secondrate ACT Brumbies side and the other against Blue Mountains.

Paul said he was impressed with the improvement throughout both trials.

“The Brumbies was an excellent trial for us… we let in nine tries but four of those were in the first quarter,” he said.

“All I wanted was for us to be in the contest defensively, we always knew we’d struggle against them in attack.

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in another trial and we scored 11 tries to one.”

After a successful playing career, Paul knows miracles don’t happen overnight.

He will, however, get a good indication on how far his side have come when they take on Gordon at 5.15pm this Saturday at Mingara Regional Athletics Centre.

“Without putting expectations on ourselves, I believe if we work our hardest and to our best, we’re in for a good shot,” he said.

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alented Penrith baseballer Dean Frew has been awarded the opportunity of a lifetime after he was invited by Major League Baseball (MLB) to attend Spring Training.

The 18-year-old shortstop is one of 26 promising youngsters invited by MLB to attend Spring Training in the United States and participate in a number of exhibition games.

The squad was selected following wide consultation across the baseball fraternity, with over a dozen locally based scouts voting on the final list.

Players also needed to meet specific criteria set out for participants by MLB as part of the initiative.

The Training Camp and exhibition matches are funded by MLB, and will provide the group a great opportunity for exposure.

Speaking with the Weekender, the Penrith Baseball Club member said he was looking forward to visiting Florida and earning some much needed exposure.

“Baseball is relatively small in Australia and it doesn’t get the same coverage like it does in the US,” Frew said.

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Many of the Australian squad, including Frew, who will attend the 12 day Spring Training program have already committed to baseball programs at various Junior Colleges in the US. “I’ve already accepted by scholarship to attend Hill College in Texas,” Frew said.

“Hopefully I can perform well in College and then get picked up professionally after that.”

The Australian squad will come up against some of the best baseball talent the US has to offer with games scheduled against top MLB franchises Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers as well exhibition matches against the European Academy and Canada.

“That’s what I’m looking forward to most, going up against the best baseballers in the world,” Frew said.

“We’re playing MLB’s Spring Training teams, so we’re pretty much going up against professionals. I can’t wait!”

Baseball Australia’s Head of Performance Glenn Williams was delighted to announce the initiative.

“The upcoming training camps are hopefully the first of many such trips to the US,” he said.

Frew left for the US on Tuesday.

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Focus already on third championship Story continues from » p. 88 “This is a massive achievement and something that’s very special for the club and players.”

On their way to premiership glory, Penrith defeated Macarthur 8-6 in Game 1 before sealing the series with a 6-2 win last Saturday night.

After winning the opening game last Wednesday, Summersford knew his side had the mental edge heading into Game 2.

“We felt in control the whole time,” he said.

“We managed to contain their number one pitcher in Jimmy Jenson by sticking to the game plan, which paid dividends in the end.”

Third baseman Jacob Younis was named MVP of the series while second baseman Dennis Nover also impressed during the finals.

With two premierships down, attention now turns to title number three and sport’s coveted threepeat.

Summersford said he’d love to return next season and do the unimaginable.

“If the club offer me a job next season, I’ll be back,” he said.

“We have some great juniors coming through and we have a very good playing roster to get back there and give it a good nudge.”

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ineteen young sporting stars from 12 different sports have been presented with Local Sporting Champions grants worth $500.

The grants were handed out by Federal Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott last week during a special ceremony at Westfield Penrith.

The Local Sporting Champions program is designed to support young people participating in competition at regional, state, national or international level as an athlete, coach or official.

Ms Scott said the Local Sporting Champions grant was a great program that supports the development of young sporting athletes.

“Lindsay is a proud sporting hub of many great champions including Paige Hadley, Usman Khawaja, Jessica Fox, Mark Geyer, James Courtney and is the childhood home of Mick Fanning, all of which have seen national and international success,” she said.

“It is important we provide opportunities that enables these future stars to live out their dreams. I congratulate all the recipients and hope to see more of them as they pursue their sporting profession.”

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Around the grounds and Fourth Grade, sixth in the First Grade Limited Overs competition, eighth in Fifth Grade, sixth in the Poidevin Gray Shield and ninth in the AW Green Shield. Penrith were 28 points clear of second-placed Sydney (1,275 points) with Sutherland (1,232 points) coming in third. This is the third time that Penrith has won the Club Championship with other titles coming in the 2008/09 and 1982/83 seasons.

CRICKET: Penrith have gone down to Blacktown in the final round of the Sydney Grade Cricket competition.

Playing in a One Day match at Joe McAleer Oval, Blacktown won the toss and sent Penrith into bat first.

Penrith scored 198 before being dismissed after 49.1 overs. Matthew Hopkins was Penrith’s best with the bat scoring 51. When Blacktown hit the crease later that day they managed to reach Penrith’s target (199) with five wickets to spare. Ryan Smith was the pick of the bowlers for Penrith with 3/33. After finishing the regular season in second place, Penrith will take on CampbelltownCamden in this weekend’s Qualifying Final. The Two Day match will be played at 10am this Saturday and Sunday at Howell Oval. The winner will advance to next weekend’s semi-finals.

BASKETBALL: Penrith have defeated the Blacktown Storm 95-73 in Round 2 of the Division 1 Youth League Men’s competition. For the second week in a row, Adam Lulka was best for the Panthers with 26 points.

Penrith will look for back to back wins when they take on the Sydney Comets in Round 3. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Division 1 Youth League Women’s team remain undefeated, prevailing over the Hills Hornets 58-42 last weekend. Emily Potts was once again Penrith’s best with 14 points. Penrith will aim for three in a row when they also meet the Sydney Comets this weekend.

CRICKET: The Penrith Cricket Club have won the Sydney Smith Cup as the 2015/16 Sydney Grade Club Champions. The Club Championship is made up of results from the preliminary rounds of the First Grade, First Grade Limited Overs, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Poidevin Gray Shield (U/21) and AW Green Shield (U/16) competitions. Penrith won this season’s Club Championship with 1,303 points. They finished second in First Grade, Second Grade

FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers continued their impressive start to the NPL2 season with a 5-2 thumping of Mt Druitt Town Rangers. The win keeps the Wanderers top of the NPL2 ladder.

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