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BODY SNATCHERS A mother’s heartache after losing her son at just 47-years-old was compounded when a local funeral parlour took his body without consent. Lyn McKenzie was left devastated at the situation, with the business at the centre of the debacle promising it’ll never happen again following a full investigation.

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“They had no right to pick up my son” EXCLUSIVE: Mother’s heartache compounded after funeral parlour takes body without consent EMILY NEWTON

parent burying their child is difficult enough, but it’s even more heart wrenching if you discover their body was taken without consent.

That’s exactly what happened to Penrith’s Lyn McKenzie, who discovered that White Lady Funerals in Penrith had taken her son without her knowledge.

Her 47-year-old son, John, died following a heart attack in the early hours of Tuesday, March 12.

That day Ms McKenzie began getting quotes from funeral providers, beginning with White Lady Funerals at 11am.

“I said to them that we are just getting a quote,” she said.

Ms McKenzie claims staff began pressuring her to sign paperwork, saying they could not do anything without her signature.

“They never said a word suggesting they already had him, they never said anything when I was there for a quote, but pushed for us to sign,” Ms McKenzie said.

“I didn’t know anything until I got to St Marys the next day and Michelle from Heavenly Celebrations said she needed to speak to me.”

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Ms McKenzie was told that her son had been picked up the day before by White Lady Funerals at 10.05am – almost an hour before their initial appointment.

“They had no right to pick up my son,” she said.

“It’s hard enough when you have to bury your son, and then somebody goes and does that to you… having to put up with White Lady doing that was just over the top.”

A spokesperson from White Lady Funerals told the Weekender there was a miscommunication that created the incident.

“We have extended our sincerest apologies and condolences to the family,” the spokesperson said.

“We have reviewed and further enhanced our existing procedures to ensure that an incident of this nature will never be repeated.”

Despite the horrible situation, her son’s funeral handled by Heavenly Celebrations last Tuesday was touching.

“He always said he would be late to his own funeral... and there was an accident on the M7 so he was an hour late after all,” Ms McKenzie laughed.

Ms McKenzie said Heavenly Celebrations did a wonderful job with the service.

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ometimes I think people protest or argue purely because they want to get angry about something no matter what it is. I think to myself, surely they have not looked at all of the information on hand about a particular topic and legitimately formed that point of view.

Then I realise that sometimes, people are just plain stupid.

How in 2017 are there still parents that don’t believe in vaccinating their children? Why does this debate even exist?

Over the weekend we read about antivaccine activists using secret Facebook groups to create backyard daycare centres to avoid No Jab, No Play laws.

With diseases like measles, mumps and whooping cough currently circulating in Australia, anyone getting involved with this lunacy is putting their children at risk of serious illness or death.

And yet the anti-vaccination crusaders continue their misinformed, unintelligent march forward.

The Sunday Telegraph last week revealed that Northern Beaches mother Heidi Street posted on ‘Vaccine Free Australia’, a group with more than 5000 members, that she was taking “expressions of interest” for vaccine-free childcare.

Ms Street says she “has a strong passion for children’s health and wellbeing”.

I’d call Heidi Street an idiot but that would be offensive to idiots.

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“They would rather trawl the Internet looking at bizarre forums and crackpot websites to somehow prove that they’re onto something”

One of the most common is that immunisation is somehow linked to increased risks of autism, diabetes and sudden unexpected death.

But these theories have been extensively investigated right around the world and dismissed time and time again.

Serious health reactions to immunisation are extremely rare.

Over many, many decades a large number of diseases have been completely destroyed thanks to immunisation.

For example, smallpox is said to have killed between 300 and 500 million people during the 20th century, but in the early 1980s it was declared eradicated from the world thanks to vaccination.

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vaccination prevented an estimated 20.3 million deaths.

Diphtheria, whooping cough, polio.

The list goes on and on.

The medical evidence on offer, combined with the documented history and decades worth of studies, makes the decision around vaccination very easy for parents.

But there are seriously parents out there who would rather believe what they read on Facebook.

They would rather trawl the Internet looking at bizarre forums and crackpot websites to somehow prove that they’re onto something.

We seem to have entered a time in our world where we are determined to question authority and anyone deemed to be in a position of power.

Police have little respect, our politicians are “all liars” and the media “makes stuff up”.

They are all debates we can have at any time but it’s almost unbelievable that the scepticism has now spread to doctors and medical experts.

We’ve all heard the crackpot theories from time to time – doctors know a cure for cancer but it’s too lucrative an ‘industry’ to reveal it, that’s one of my all-time favourites.

The fear is that the wonderful work done over many decades to eradicate some diseases will be undone by a select group of mums and dads who want to believe Facebook over science.

If it wasn’t so serious, it’d be funny.

Parents who are in the anti-vaccination corner need to wake up to themselves and stop taking part in the world’s biggest game of Chinese Whispers.

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Stats are a stain on our community Husar says Liberal governments have “devastated” support services EMILY NEWTON

indsay MP Emma Husar has made it clear she plans to use her position to tackle her electorate’s awful domestic violence rates.

Last Friday she kept up the fight by hosting a public forum at Penrith Paceway to discuss the strategies being undertaken to address what is the second highest domestic violence incidence rate in metropolitan NSW. Ms Husar was joined by Shadow Assistant Minister for Family Violence and Child Safety, Terri Butler, and NSW Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jenny Aitchison.

Local service providers and Penrith Police also spoke about the issue of domestic violence in the community as attendees asked questions and shared their personal experiences.

“It’s been incredibly valuable and rewarding bringing together the State and Federal Shadow Ministers as well as our front-line services, and local people from Lindsay, to talk about domestic violence in our community,” Ms Husar said.

“We had a frank discussion about the needs of our local community, and the

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SMITH STREET AUTO CENTRE policy directions of the major parties.

Overall, there was broad agreement that the current Liberal governments have devastated the sector with harsh cuts, and the effect has been quite cruel on those escaping violence.”

The forum detailed the community campaign to build another women’s refuge in the local area.

According to local service providers, 56 women and 95 children were turned

away from the current refuge in a one month period alone this year because it did not have enough beds to cope.

Newly appointed chair of the board for the shelter, Sharon Levy, said these statistics were confronting and needed to be addressed.

“The current women’s shelter in Penrith is well and truly at capacity, building another will not solve the problem but it will certainly help,” she said.

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End of an era in Penrith as After four decades, George says it’s time to call it a day EMILY NEWTON

ne of Penrith’s oldest and most successful businesses, Little & Rabie Betta Electrical, is closing its doors at the end of the month.

Owner George Rabie has been in the Penrith business world for over 40 years, having begun the electrical retail business on September 29, 1974.

“When I moved into this store here, I recall the emptiness,” Mr Rabie said.

“I remember this shell that we made and developed into a real store that was buzzing and vibrant.

“Now we are dismantling it and breaking it down, it does make you sad.”

Through his journey, Mr Rabie has been supported by his wife Cathey who has worked alongside him.

“She’s been a very good support mechanism for the business, and for me,” Mr Rabie said.

They’ve been surprised by outpourings

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of love and support, both online and in person, as the community discovered their upcoming retirement and closure of the store.

Previous employee, Nikki Gillis, said the welcoming family environment the couple fostered attributed to their longterm success.

“It was really lovely to work in this environment, it was always a joy,” she said.

The couple praised the hard work of loyal staff members over the years.

“John has been with us for over 30 years, and we have a couple of employees that have been here for over 10,” Ms Rabie said.

“We appreciate all the contributions they’ve made, their help, loyalty and friendships.”

During their time in business, the pair expanded dramatically with seven stores across western Sydney.

With regular customers spanning as far as Lithgow and the Central Coast, George and Cathey Rabie and the team at Little & Rabie Betta Electrical will be missed.

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Time for family and relaxation as retirement gets closer EMILY NEWTON

s his store closes down, George Rabie is facing retirement with an overwhelming fondness for the local community.

The eldest son of eight children, Mr Rabie has worked hard to achieve a lifetime of success.

“I was born in Beirut, Lebanon. My parents came from Jerusalem,” he said.

“We immigrated here in 1967-68 and we’ve been in Australia ever since.

“I liked Penrith so much that when we got married I decided this was where I wanted to spend my life.”

A member of the Penrith Valley Chamber Commerce for over 40 years and awarded with an OAM recognising his community involvement three years ago, Mr Rabie has well and truly been a part of Penrith’s heart and soul.

“I have fond memories of the first time the Panthers won the cup,” he said.

“I was there the second time they won the cup, too.”

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through a soft smile, Mr Rabie shared a story of one of his dearest memories.

“I recall a story when we went down to the city to watch Neil Diamond one time,” he said.

“We were going back to our car and in the middle of a sea of people, one man screams, ‘Mr Rabie, Mr Rabie!’

“He dashed across between all the people and said to me, ‘You don’t remember me, but you gave me my start in life when you employed me at Top Ryde’.

“That’s something I’ll never forget.”

After a lifetime of hard work, his wife Cathey Rabie said they’re excited to slow down.

“George always goes 150 to 180 per cent,” she said.

“We’ll get to have more time with the grandkids, the kids and ourselves now.”

Mr Rabie is both humbled and sad as this chapter of his life comes to an end and the famous Little & Rabie name disappears from the Penrith retail scene.

“We’d like to thank the Penrith community and the businesses in the city for their friendship, kindness and support,” he said.

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● Not-for-profit organisations across Penrith can obtain financial assistance through the annual ClubGRANTS Category 1 program which opens for submissions on Monday, 20 March 2017.

In 2016 over half a million dollars was given to local organisations and projects through the program which is ClubGRANTS is a community development funding program where local registered clubs with an annual gaming machine revenue in excess of $1 million are able to make available 1.85% of this revenue to specific community development

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8 May 2017 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

To find out how the program works and how to apply go to the ClubsNSW website clubsnsw.com.au

The committee will meet four times a year, with the first meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 5 July. The committee is made up of three Councillors, up to six professional members and up to four community members.

A copy of the committee information kit, including the selection criteria for nominees, is available under Have your say on Council’s website penrithcity.nsw.gov.au For more information or to request a hard copy of the information kit please contact Carmel Hamilton on 4732 7803.

Applications close Monday, 17 April 2017.

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The new Resilience Committee will play a key role in shaping and future-proofing our City, by thinking about how we respond to risks, and contribute to long term environmental, social and economic outcomes. The committee will also provide advice to Council on opportunities to improve the resilience of Penrith and how to integrate resilience with the activities and decision making of Council.

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PUBLIC HEARING

Lease of Part Lot 10 DP807387

Erskine Park Planning Proposal Reclassification and Rezoning of Public Land

Notification under Section 47A – Local Government Act 1993.

The site located on Part Lot 10 DP807387 is classified as ‘Community’ land under Council’s Plans of Management and is currently vacant.

Kevin and Tai Fitness Pty Ltd have requested to lease the above mentioned site for Group-Training (F45 Gym).

Kevin and Tai Fitness Pty Ltd have requested Council consider their application to lease this site for a minimum of a five (5) year term under Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993.

Submissions in writing may be made to Council concerning this proposal within twenty-eight (28) days from the date of this notification and addressed to Penrith City Council, C/– Property Development Department, PO Box 60 Penrith 2750.

For further information, please call Alison Randall on 4732 8510.

Lease of Part of Lot 102 DP 623641 Notification under Section 47A – Local Government Act 1993.

The site located on part of Lot 102 DP 623641 is classified as ‘Community’ land under Council’s Plans of Management and is currently vacant.

The Regency Ramblers Rod and Custom Club Incorporated have requested to lease the above mentioned site for a Rod and Custom Club.

The Regency Ramblers Rod and Custom Club Incorporated have requested Council consider their application to lease this site for a minimum of a three (3) year term under Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993.

Submissions in writing may be made to Council concerning this proposal within twenty-eight (28) days from the date of this notification and addressed to Penrith City Council, C/– Property Development Department, PO Box 60 Penrith 2750.

For further information, please call Alison Randall on 4732 8510.

Lease of Part of Lot 1, Factory Road, Regentville known as Lot 1 DP 566392 Notification under Section 47A – Local Government Act 1993.

The site located on part of Lot 1, Factory Road, Regentville known as Lot 1 DP 566392 is classified as ‘Community’ land under Council’s Plans of Management and is currently vacant.

Depagi Pty Ltd and Bennett Cruising have requested to lease the above mentioned site for Nepean Belle Paddle Wheeler & Penrith Platypus Cruiser.

Depagi Pty Ltd and Bennett Cruising have requested Council consider their application to lease this site for a minimum of a five (5) year term under Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993.

Submissions in writing may be made to Council concerning this proposal within twenty-eight (28) days from the date of this notification and addressed to Penrith City Council, C/– Property Development Department, PO Box 60, Penrith 2750.

For further information, please call Alison Randall on 4732 8510.

An independent public hearing will be held regarding the Erskine Park Planning Proposal and the community is invited to attend.

Where: Erskine Park Community Hall, 57 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park When: Friday, 7 April 2017, 6.30–8.30pm Why is the Public Hearing being held?

Section 29 of the Local Government Act requires a public hearing if public land is to be reclassified from ‘Community’ to ‘Operational’. The Erskine Park Planning Proposal seeks, among other things, to reclassify seven Council-owned, public land sites from their current ‘Community’ classification to an ‘Operational’ classification. The Planning Proposal was publicly exhibited for comment from 10 February 2017 until 10 March 2017.

What happens at the Public Hearing?

The Public Hearing is independently conducted and chaired by a non-Council official. The hearing provides the community with the option of further explaining to an independent person any written submissions they made about the Planning Proposal during its exhibition and for others who may not have made a submission to present their views on the Proposal to an independent person, in a public gathering.

Anyone may attend the public hearing, but those wishing to speak are requested to register with Council, as described later in this notice.

Sites affected by the Planning Proposal s Ashwick Reserve – 11 Ashwick Circuit, St Clair (Lot 35, DP812241) s Capella Street Reserve (eastern part, not the whole park) – 11A Canopus Close, Erskine Park (Lot 2174, DP776426) s Chameleon Drive (eastern part, not the whole park) – 25 Chameleon Drive, Erskine Park (Lot 1106, DP 709078) s Dilga Crescent Reserve – 9A Dilga Crescent, Erskine Park (Lot 148, DP 703879) s Pacific and Phoenix Reserve (north east part, not the whole park) – 27A Phoenix Crescent, Erskine Park (Lot 1444, DP 788282) s Regulus Reserve – 73 Swallow Drive, Erskine Park (Lot 3280, DP 786811) s Spica Reserve (south east part, not the whole park) – 85 Swallow Drive, Erskine Park (Lot 3281, DP 786811) Objective of the Planning Proposal The objective of the Planning Proposal is to improve the recreation and community facilities available to Erskine Park residents by enabling the sale of those sites which may no longer be required to meet community need and reinvesting all the proceeds back into Erskine Park. To achieve this, the Planning Proposal seeks to: s Change the zoning of the sites from ‘RE1 Public Recreation’ to ‘R2 Low Density Residential’ (the same zoning as other residential land in Erskine Park), to permit their development for those uses permitted in that zone; s Reclassify the land from ‘Community’ to ‘Operational’, in order to permit it to be sold, if Council chooses to do so. s Establish a minimum lot size of 550sqm and height controls of 8.5m for the seven sites – the same controls which apply to other residential land in Erskine Park.

The proposed reclassification will also remove all Public Reserve trusts, remove a fencing restriction trust for 11 Ashwick Circuit, but retain all easements to drain water and for underground mains and electricity, as well as maintaining a covenant requiring consent for access to the M4 Motorway.

Addressing the Hearing If you wish to address the hearing, please complete the form available on Council’s website or from Penrith Civic Centre or Council’s Queen Street Centre, St Marys. Completed forms need to be submitted to Council before 4 April 2017. You do not need to complete a form to address the hearing, but priority will be given to people who do.

If you have any questions about the public hearing, please contact Council’s City Planning Team on 4732 8073 or 4732 8196 or at the email address: cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION The following development application has been received by Council: s Gregg & Lynette Marjorie Appleyard DA17/0166 35 Hobart Street, Oxley Park Demolition of existing structures and construction of 4 x 2-bedroom and 2 x 1-bedroom town houses with car parking and landscaping works Contact: Gannon Cuneo on 4732 7774 Closing Date: 7 April 2017

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

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

Approved Development Applications s Shahnawaz Khan DA16/1317 Lot 101 DP 1066727 (No. 30) First Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures, Torrens title subdivision x 2 lots, town houses x 4, attached dual occupancy and strata title subdivision s Cityscape Planning & Projects DA16/0532 Lot 131 DP 778298 (Nos. 49–63) Wentworth Road, Orchard Hills Conversion of existing dwelling-house to veterinary clinic, associated car parking, new dwelling-house and detached carport Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Turning back time

In the 1950s, the Nepean Theatre was the place to be in Penrith.

Having existed for many decades as the Nepean Picture Theatre, it was rebuilt in 1948 and ran until 1964, entertaining thousands of locals. Check out our Facebook page today for a picture!

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G Sandra Britt Penrith OCCUPATION? Project Officer, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Mental Health Service FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? Sittanos FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Mr Brightside in Westfield Penrith FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Penrith RSL for the raffles and a few drinks with friends WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? I love the view of the Mountains and Nepean River LOOKING INTO YOUR CRYSTAL BALL, WHAT DO YOU SEE IN PENRITH’S FUTURE? I see amazing growth in Penrith already and this can only extend into the future. I believe it won’t be long till we are a little “Sydney”.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN PENRITH, WHAT WOULD IT BE? More sites like Memory Park in Penrith. I like the ability to sit on the grassed area and have lunch or just take a break. Some more parks like this throughout Penrith would be wonderful.

et your showbag wish list together because it’s almost that time of year again!

The Sydney Royal Easter Show returns this April with a mix of new attractions plus all the family favourites, including rides, cute animals, showbags, delicious eats and lots of familyfriendly entertainment.

This year’s show focuses on the themes of Hooves, Horsepower and Heritage and will feature ‘Little Hands on the Land’, a new kid-sized working farm, plus the return of the ‘Man From Snowy River’ night show.

With 12 hours of free entertainment each day, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is a must-visit these school holidays.

The Sydney Royal Easter Show will run from Thursday, April 6 to Wednesday, April 19 at the Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park. For more information, visit www. eastershow.com.au.

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Congratulations to Western Weekender journalist Jade Aliprandi, who became engaged this week during a Fiji holiday with her partner Keith. We’re all expecting invites to the wedding!

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CBD icon sold A landmark building in the Penrith CBD has new owners.

Urban renewal company URB Investments has purchased the building at 510-533 High Street, which incorporates the Tattersalls Centre.

The property covers more than 6000 square metres and has a number of longstanding tenants and respected local businesses.

It is one of the key business landmarks in the Penrith CBD, located on the corner of High and Station Streets.

It is understood all current tenants will remain in place and that redevelopment of the building is not in the immediate plans of the new owners.

The purchase of the property is part of a $59 million investment splurge by the new owners.

Islamic school DA Debate could get ugly at Penrith Council in the coming months with an Islamic college submitting a Development Application (DA) for an independent primary and secondary school on Henry Street.

The school would be located on the old Penrith Public School site.

Irfan College submitted the DA earlier this month.

North Ward Councillor Marcus Cornish is likely to lead the fight against the development being approved.

The new development is reported to be worth more than $1 million.

It’s understood Irfan College expects around 100 students to attend the school when and if it opens.

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Penrith’s 14 dirty little secrets Councils keep a close eye on brothels to ensure they’re playing by the rules JADE ALIPRANDI

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Penrith has 14 registered brothels operating, seven behind Parramatta which has 21.

In the Blacktown LGA there are seven legalised brothels, with three of the seven initially refused by Council, but approved on appeal to the Land and Environment Court.

Across western Sydney, it’s thought a large number of illegal brothels are also in operation.

“Due to the clandestine nature of illegal brothels, Council is often only made aware of their existence through complaints,” a Blacktown Council spokesperson said.

“For this reason, we urge members of the public to report potentially illegal brothels to Council for investigation.”

Inspections of brothels aren’t uncommon in the Penrith area.

“Council officers may inspect a brothel, massage and/or a tattoo parlour in response to a complaint from a customer or member of the public in relation to matters including, but not limited to,

illegal operation, unhygienic conditions and practices, noise, poor waste management, and fire safety concerns,” a spokesperson for Penrith Council said.

A Parramatta Council spokesperson said they often get complaints about the operation of illegal brothels in their area, or legal brothels operating outside of the rules.

“Council has a well-established procedure regarding these matters and any allegations are thoroughly investigated,” the spokesperson said.

“If such a use is proven, Council has the authority to issue a Brothel Closure Order (Order 1) under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.” Any legalised brothel must submit a development application to their local

Council to receive authority to operate.

“Brothels and restricted premises are considered to be a land use that is only permitted in commercial and mixed use zones identified in Council’s Local Environment Plan 2010 and require development approval,” a Penrith Council spokesperson said.

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Man’s sneaky response to magistrate’s reprimand

A young Kingswood man who gave a magistrate the bird on the sly in court will remain behind bars bail refused.

Daniel Wayne Darcy Middlebrook, 20, appeared before Penrith Local Court on driving and drug charges last Thursday.

After receiving a serve from Magistrate Jennifer Atkinson, he flipped his middle finger as he left the video conferencing suite, with the rude gesture going unnoticed by the bench.

If caught, Magistrate Atkinson may have retracted her lenient stance, which included good behaviour bonds for two counts of ‘prohibited drug possession’, as well as one count of ‘unaccompanied learner’ and one count of ‘failing to display L-plates’.

Court documents revealed Middlebrook has an “extensive” criminal history and is subject to parole to October 1, 2017.

He is currently bail refused on another matter, the court heard. Addressing the offender, a no-nonsense Magistrate Atkinson questioned his direction in life.

“Right, Mr Middlebrook, how are you enjoying jail?” she asked.

“Are you interested in going in and out?

If you keep this up, you’re the one who’s missing out,” she added, saying that while his mates were going to the beach, parties, getting girlfriends and potentially starting a family, he was doing time inside.

According to agreed facts, Mr Middlebrook, an amateur light heavyweight boxer prior to falling into drug use, was caught behind the wheel without a supervising driver or his L-plates at Emu Plains on December 27.

Two days prior, in the early hours of Christmas Day, he was picked up by police patrolling Bringelly Road, Kingswood and found with 1.71g of cannabis and 2.26g of methamphetamine, making full admissions to police.

“You’ve had a taste of adult jail,” Magistrate Atkinson said.

“Keep going and you may stay in there a lot longer.”

Magistrate gives graffiti artist a chance to turn life around

A graffiti artist caught defacing a train has finally been brought to justice.

London Fisher, 20, faced Penrith Local Court via video link last Thursday having been picked up on a warrant after eluding police for some time.

The court heard Mr Fisher essentially “panicked” and “didn’t want to face up to what had happened” after he was caught defacing a train with a texta and rock.

He was also charged with riding an unregistered and uninsured trail bike.

His Legal Aid lawyer said Mr Fisher had instructed him he was going to hand himself in the day after his baby was born, but it didn’t happen.

Magistrate Jennifer Atkinson remained sceptical.

“I’m not sure I can really accept that submission,” she responded.

“The thing that concerns me, is that graffiti costs our community.”

She told the offender she could slug him with more than $15,000 worth of fines, but determined not to, in order to give him a chance to stay out of trouble and get his licence.

She said he needed to step up and be responsible now that he was a parent.

“Your little daughter is learning from you,” she said.

“You want to be around, not in jail, so you need to do the right thing.”

He was ordered to enter a 12-month good behaviour bond.

Man lucky to avoid jail after assault caused serious injuries

A violent drunk who punched a victim in the head a fortnight after he was sentenced for affray has narrowly avoided a stint in jail.

Sosaia Halaufu appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’

and ‘drive while disqualified’, and was slapped with two 12-month suspended sentences.

The court heard Mr Halaufu was given a Community Service Order (CSO) for another matter of violence a mere two weeks before his latest offence.

His lawyer conceded he was a “repeat traffic offender” and if he continues to drive “jail is inevitable”, but argued if he remained free from alcohol or “learned to control his behaviour and drink responsibly”, he would unlikely come back before the court on violence charges.

He said other than Mr Halaufu acting adversely on nights out with friends, he was an otherwise contributing member of society who worked hard and attended church.

However Magistrate Margaret McGlynn took issue with his submission that another penalty other than imprisonment was appropriate.

“He was on a CSO for affray and he punched someone to the head,” she exclaimed.

She said it was “clear” there were allegations that he had been provoked and “alcohol was derailing your life”, but said the complainant’s injuries were “serious”.

He was handed two 12-month Section 12 bonds and disqualified for a further two years.

Disqualified driver went to shops to gear up for hot day

A woman caught driving while banned when she ducked down to the local shops has dodged a conviction and a further two years off the road.

Penrith Local Court heard it was a 40 degree day and “stinking hot” when Sarah Emily Appleby, 34, decided to drive about two kilometres to her suburban shopping centre to get supplies.

Magistrate Jennifer Atkinson warned the single mother, whose disqualification ends next month, that she can’t take risks when she has a daughter who relies on her.

She said she had seen first hand the sharp increase in disqualified motorists getting nabbed, due to new number plate recognition technology used by police.

Magistrate Atkinson noted there was nothing similar on her record before she dismissed the charge upon her entering an 18-month good behaviour bond.

New father urged to stop getting behind the wheel

Hayden Troy Rodney Gillett has been sentenced to six months jail after pleading guilty to ‘driving while disqualified’.

Mr Gillett, who is currently serving time for an unrelated matter, appeared before Penrith Local Court last week.

The court heard the offender had recently become a new dad, with his daughter being born days earlier while he was incarcerated.

Magistrate Jennifer Atkinson attempted to give him the shake-up he needed, telling him he had to stop driving, which she said included “backing cars onto the road, driving in car parks or anything”.

“You’ve got too much to live for now,” she said.

He was disqualified for an additional two years and is eligible for release on parole on March 27, 2018.

Good record ensures Mulgoa man escapes conviction

Christopher Ian Wood’s unblemished record has saved him from a criminal conviction after he pleaded guilty to firearm offences. The Mulgoa resident faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with failing to notify police of a lost rifle and change of address, letting his firearm licence lapse and failing to correctly store a weapon and ammunition.

The court heard the 57-year-old had suffered serious illness of late and his affairs had fallen by the wayside as a result.

He was ordered to enter a six-month good behaviour bond and the ammunition and weapons were forfeited at Mr Wood’s request.

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Police have arrested a man at gunpoint after he was walking along streets in Penrith carrying knives and a hammer.

At about 10.30am on Friday, March 17 police received a number of phone calls in relation to the man.

He was walking along High and Station Streets when police responded within minutes to calls from the public.

When they arrived the male was waving a hammer, knives and scissors around in the air.

The 46-year-old Penrith man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he was interviewed.

He was charged with ‘armed with intent to commit indictable offence’.

Penrith: Men arrested after scuffle at NRL match

The Panthers weren’t the only losers last weekend, as two men were charged with affray following an altercation at Saturday night’s game.

A 25-year-old Kelso man and a 23-yearold Oberon man exchanged words in the crowd as the Panthers took on the Roosters.

The argument turned physical as the two males were arrested at Penrith Stadium before the game was finished.

A third male was also involved in the fight, but evaded police.

Police are currently in the process of identifying this male.

The two men are due to appear in Penrith Local Court on Monday, April 17.

Penrith: Fight in pub spills into car park of fast food restaurant

Three males have been charged with affray after fights broke out at the Peachtree Hotel and the McDonald’s car park across the street.

Police were called to the area at about 1.15am on Saturday, March 18 following reports of a fight between two parties.

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Seeing that they all headed to McDonald’s, the security guard re-intervened at that location to prevent further fights.

At one point, the security guard was holding one of the three males back, when another came up behind them and hit the first male in the head.

The victim, an 18-year-old from Wallacia, then fell to the ground and was knocked unconscious, while the third male then kicked him.

The victim was taken to Nepean Hospital for treatment.

All three were charged with ‘affray’ for the incident that occurred inside Peachtree Hotel.

The other two males were also charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’.

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Are there any restraint provisions to be imposed on the seller? • You need to make sure the seller isn’t going to open up a business exactly the same as the one they are selling you in close proximity to your business.

Does the business have a registered business name? • You need to make sure this is included in your purchase as any goodwill in the business may well be attached to the name.

Are there employees transferring from the seller to you? • You need to make sure any existing employees’ entitlements such as annual and sick leave are taken into account. This could become your responsibility upon taking over the business and if they are owed significant entitlements an adjustment should be made in your favour if you are going to keep employees on the books.

Does the business come with a premises? • You need to make sure that you will be able to assign the Lease associated with the premises so you can continue to run the business from the premises.

Cambridge Gardens: Assaulted after trying to provide help

A 44-year-old man from Cranebrook has been robbed and assaulted after attempting to break up an argument.

At about 8.40pm on Friday, March 17, the 44-year-old man was walking on Star Court, Cambridge Gardens, when he came across a female and male arguing.

The 44-year-old has intervened, telling the male to leave the female alone.

He then found himself punched in the face by the male, causing his wallet and phone to fall. The male has picked up the wallet, removed an amount of cash and then thrown the wallet back at the 44-year-old.

The male and the female have left the scene and the 44-year-old was unable to locate his mobile phone.

The 44-year-old suffered a swollen lip and nose.

Police were contacted and investigations into the incident are continuing.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers.

Does the business have contact numbers, Facebook page or a website? • You need to make sure that any means of contacting the business are part of the transfer to ensure that returning customers who try to contact the business are able to get in touch with you.

Does the business have any debtors? • You need to negotiate what is going to happen to accounts receivable so it is clear that you will be entitled to this money after settlement.

Contact us today if you are thinking of starting or purchasing a business so we can provide you with some expert advice and get you headed in the right direction. It’s an exciting time but you need to be careful.

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Safer sleep for our most vulnerable WestCare turns a dream into reality with the opening of new crisis accommodation units in Penrith EMILY NEWTON

fter months of hard work and tireless fundraising efforts, WestCare Community Services’ 1000 Safe Sleeps project will launch next week.

From Wednesday, March 29, the homeless crisis accommodation units will safely house locals as they transition into long term residence.

Director Andrew Paech said the project fills a large gap in the homelessness cycle in the Penrith area.

“We’ve supported a number of homelessness initiatives over the years but we’ve identified the real need in the homelessness to home cycle was at the initial period,” he said.

“For many, the initial emergency phase for people is in places of accommodation that are less than ideal.

“There needs to be comfortable, safe spaces to help them get off on really good footing as the permanent housing comes through.

“If you’re battling mental health, it’s been proven that if you have a safe space, there is a much higher probability that there will be a more permanent solution.”

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WestCare Director Andrew Paech, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Project Manager Margaret Seumanu at the new homeless crisis accommodation. Photo: Megan Dunn

night for a period of up to three nights in an attempt to end homelessness in the local community.

Mr Paech praised the selfless work of the local community and Project Manager Margaret Seumanu.

“The Coffee Club Nepean River raised $80,000 in one night from the business community in Penrith,” Mr Paech said.

“Since then, we’ve managed to get more support on board with really good deals and with labour donated.

“Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and the NSW Government Community Building Grant were able to provide the railing out the front for safety.

“Just that alone has brought the housing up to current Council safety standards and brought it up in aesthetics.”

The housing service will provide easy to cook meals as well as full laundry facilities to help create a safe, homely environment.

“That’s been a huge part of the focus.

During that crazy time, they will actually feel like it’s a home,” Mr Paech said.

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State Politics

ne Cranebrook teen has paid a touching tribute to his late mother by losing his luscious locks for the World’s Greatest Shave last Saturday.

15-year-old Ben Tucker took the challenge and had his head shaved, raising $1,600 for cancer research.

His father Leo Tucker was incredibly proud of his son who, along with his sister Maddie, have remained strong over the past few years.

“He first thought about it a couple of months ago. He wanted to honour his mother who he adored,” Mr Tucker said.

“His thinking was that if this little tiny bit of money could help someone else to not go through what we’ve gone through and what we continue to go through, that would be the most beautiful thing.”

Ben’s mother and Leo’s wife, Ann, passed away in July last year, a week short of her 47th birthday, after being diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2015.

“It was completely out of the blue, no one that we knew of in the family had a history of it,” Mr Tucker said.

“The Leukaemia Foundation were always around us through treatment to help. Even after Ann’s death, we would receive the occasional phone call offering bereavement and support.”

The Tucker family believe they have been lucky to be surrounded by a fortunate support network, but are aware not all families have the same luck.

The shave has been a way to encourage cancer awareness, gain funding and thank those who have supported them.

“We thank Roger and Freestyle Barber Shop for opening the door to us. His support for the morning was immense,” Mr Tucker said.

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Stuart Ayres, Pru Goward and John Thain opened the newly renovated Wentworth Community Housing Off ice on Wednesday EMILY NEWTON

he newly renovated and expanded office for Wentworth Community Housing in Penrith was officially opened by Minister for Social Housing, Pru Goward and State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres on Wednesday.

Mr Ayres said social housing was being transformed through innovative models and partnerships such as this.

“Social and affordable housing is so important in our area, and that’s why I am proud to be part of a Government committed to strengthening vital safety nets for the most vulnerable in our community,” Mr Ayres said.

“Housing providers like Wentworth play an important and expanding role in the provision and management of social and affordable housing.”

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Wentworth Community Housing is a not-for-profit housing company that provides affordable rental housing and additional assistance to eligible people who are on low to moderate incomes.

They manage close to 2,200 properties with the majority located in the Penrith, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and Blacktown Local Government Areas.

In 2017, Wentworth will have an additional 135 properties allocated to it for management by the Department of Family and Community Services under the Management Transfers Program.

Wentworth Chief Executive Officer, Stephen McIntyre, said the renovation and enhanced facilities were essential in creating a safe space for clients.

“We want our office to reflect the care and compassion our staff have for our clients, some of whom are in very tough personal situations,” he said.

“Our intention is to improve the experience for our clients from the moment they step through the door.

“This includes the provision of familyfriendly meeting rooms and a warm and welcoming environment.”

Ms Goward said the refurbished office was necessary to improve service delivery in the greater western Sydney area as Wentworth’s clients rapidly grow.

“Wentworth Community Housing provides vital support to vulnerable people throughout western Sydney,” she said.

“I particularly commend Wentworth’s work in its specialist homelessness service, which in 2016/17 is expected to provide assistance to 800 new people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness across Penrith, the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury.”

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Labor takes high visibility approach to opposing new tolls abor is taking its fight against new tolls on the M4 Motorway to the streets of western Sydney with the launch of a new mobile billboard.

And the message doesn’t miss – with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian the clear target of the anti-toll campaign.

The billboard is emblazoned with the words, “Western Sydney says no to the new M4 toll” and is underscored with the question, “What does she have against western Sydney?”

Despite major upgrades of the M4 being undertaken by the NSW Government, NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley says motorists shouldn’t be paying a new toll.

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“This is nothing less than a tax on western Sydney motorists that will see regular road users paying an additional $2,000 a year in tolls,” Mr Foley said.

“This is life under the Liberals – it’s always the people who can least afford it who are hit the hardest.

“It’s a triple whammy for western Sydney motorists – new tolls on un-tolled roads; toll increases well above the rate of inflation; and tolls right out until the 2060s.”

Labor is clearly trying to turn western Sydney voters off Ms Berejiklian, who is just months into the job after replacing Mike Baird earlier this year.

“This Premier’s record on western

Opposition Leader Luke Foley with Labor Party members at the launch of the sign Sydney is woeful. Her first act was to ditch the Western Sydney portfolio, her second to abandon a light rail through Sydney Olympic Park, and now she’s imposing a tax on western Sydney motorists,” Mr Foley said.

“Sydneysiders have already paid for this road – that’s why Labor lifted the tolls seven years ago.”

Shadow Roads Minister, Jodi McKay, said it’s important for locals who are against the tolls to remain vocal.

“Now is the chance for western Sydney motorists to have their say about the tolls they are being slugged with,” she said.

“Labor got rid of this toll on western Sydney and the Liberals are bringing the M4 toll back – at a much higher cost.”

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Resources stretched as IBD cases rise Nepean Hospital reports a “phenomenal increase” in patients suffering Inflammatory Bowel Disorders EMILY NEWTON

ast week Nepean Hospital hosted its first Inflammatory Bowel Disorders (IBD) Symposium, showing leadership in the growing health area.

International experts from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver visited the hospital to address the changing presentations of IBD over the years.

Nepean Hospital’s Associate Professor Martin Weltman said that while one in 250 Australians between five and 49-yearsold have IBD, there has been “massive growth” in outer western Sydney.

“We are seeing a large volume of adolescent cases in particular as the diseases are now more common in younger children and they ultimately become adults with these lifelong illnesses,” he said.

“We’re not really sure why there is a rise, but we know there has been a phenomenal increase in patients.

“The outer western suburbs has really stretched our resources.

“I’ll be honest, we’re struggling. Each doctor is seeing more patients than they used to.”

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Associate Professor Martin Weltman, Professor Marla Dubinsky from New York, Professor Kevin Jacobson from Vancouver and Dr Jeff Chang. Photo: Megan Dunn and ulcerative colitis, common chronic autoimmune diseases that are without a cure.

The symposium focused on the challenges of transitioning adolescent patients as they become adults, while balancing physical and psychological care.

“There are different levels of maturity.

Some are able to cope, and others are not,” Associate Professor Weltman said.

“In the past maybe we didn’t realise we needed to have that skill set, but today as doctors, nurses and health professionals, it’s definitely needed.”

While Nepean Hospital has been fortunate in accessing cutting edge drugs and technologies through trials, there still needs to be more services available to improve efficiency.

“Even though it’s quite high tech and

challenging, we realise the importance of communication and having things such as letters and reports sent from GPs,” Associate Professor Weltman said.

He added the symposium strengthened relationships with Westmead Children’s Hospital, as the hospitals look at how they can adapt and better service one another.

“We’re trying to think three, four and five years ahead, not just now,” he said.

dear weekender... email: news@westernweekender.com.au post: Suite 2, 42-44 Abel Street, Jamisontown 2750

Troubled times for famous Olympic venue I think decreasing their prices might help to get customers (Whitewater Stadium may need cash injection to stay afloat, Weekender March 17). Too expensive to go for a family day out. Great place and surroundings are great too but when it’s the only activity there, it needs to be cheaper.

REANNE BROOKS, VIA FACEBOOK

New ideas needed Look at other ideas to attract people.

Nothing has happened in the Lakes area re what was promised/proposed to us over 20 years ago. 90 per cent of the total area is still unusable and inaccessible.

Also just the fact that we have a local world and Olympic champion (Jessica Fox) from the local area says it all about having a world class facility in the area.

ANDREW HEFFERNAN, VIA FACEBOOK

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The public have had their fill of all the ‘cowboys’ out there who are at the controls of those monster truck-and-dog rigs and one of these drivers has been caught, thanks to a dash cam (Dash cam footage helps police track down dangerous truckie, Weekender March 17).

The dash cam footage was loaded onto the web and attracted over one million

hits and how the truck driver avoided a serious accident is a real mystery. It is hard enough driving on our roads these days without any outside influences and hopefully this maniac will be ‘sidelined’ for a considerable period.

KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

Thornton Markets axed It’s a great disappointment that Council is being so short sighted on providing approval for the markets to continue (Markets axed, Weekender March 17). A lot of small businesses operate from these markets and now Council, by cancelling these markets, is more than likely cutting into their income. I live quite close to the oval where the markets are held and have never had any problem with noise or parking. There is more noise from the work being done at the station and the building sites and the extra cars driving through the estate since the temporary car park has opened. The markets operate one Sunday a month. I would be interested to know from Council how many noise complaints they have received regarding the noise from the market. Council and/or the developer should be more concerned with fixing up the uneven foot paths and roads on the estate than closing a recreational activity where families can participate.

DENISE DOBINSON, VIA FACEBOOK

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Education

Caroline is proof that age is just a number EMILY NEWTON

any people would cringe at the idea of returning to study 35 years after finishing high school, but 54-year-old Jamisontown mum Caroline Felgate is proof that age is just a number.

Interested in being a midwife since the 1980s, Ms Felgate instead found herself raising six children, believing her dream was unreachable.

Today, she is living it.

On her 50th birthday, she decided it was time to follow her passion of becoming a midwife.

“I think my family thought I was crazy...

I was anxious about going to TAFE to find out whether it was even possible,” Ms Felgate said.

Her daughter encouraged her to follow her heart and pushed her to take the plunge into a rewarding career.

“What happens around birth goes much further than that day. It impacts a woman and her family for her whole life… potentially the whole child’s life,” Ms Felgate said.

“It’s very important that women have the knowledge to pursue their own path and that we as midwives support their journey.

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“We have to appreciate the responsibility to protect women both emotionally and physically.

“It will never be easy, but providing that holistic care, the emotional and the physical, is really important.”

After starting TAFE in 2013, Ms Felgate went on to succeed in university, graduating with a Bachelor of Midwifery at UTS in 2016. She was profiled in the Weekender when starting her degree in 2014.

“It was challenging but the course at TAFE is amazing, I could never have done university without it,” she said.

Ms Felgate has now begun her second week working at Nepean Hospital as a qualified midwife.

“They support their students so well, the hospital is entirely committed to producing high quality and compassionate midwives,” she said.

Her biggest advice to people who are putting off following their dreams is to “jump in and try it”.

“You’ve got absolutely nothing to lose and an awful lot to gain,” Ms Felgate said.

“I would hate for anybody to think that at 50 their brain was past being able to learn, especially if it was something you were passionate about.

“You can’t learn life experience, and boy is it valuable.”

Caroline Felgate has fulfilled her dream and now works as a midwife at Nepean Hospital. Inset: The Weekender’s story on Ms Felgate in 2014. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Community

New program aims to build confidence and self-esteem

Offering support to those who’ve lost their furry friends EMILY NEWTON

rieving for a lost pet can be just as deep as a family member, according to counsellor Vicky Nonas.

Offering pet counselling and pet loss support from her business By My Side at Luddenham, Ms Nonas’ decision to enter pet counselling was a personal one following the death of her dog, Boof.

“He came into my life when I was 15 and stayed with me until I was 38-years-old,” she said.

“He lived a long life and grew up with me by my side... he was my rock, my companion, my world.

“When I lost him, I couldn’t have anticipated how it would affect me. My world fell apart for about 18 months.”

Having lost two brothers prior, Boof was the last connection she had to her family.

“I wasn’t prepared for the shock. Just because they’re on four legs doesn’t mean they are any different, grief is grief,” she said.

Becoming a counsellor was always a dream of Ms Nonas, having first applied for the course when she was 21-years-old, only to be knocked back.

At 43-years old she saw the opportunity to reinvent herself after she lost her best friend to lung cancer.

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Leann Dobbin, Tenielle Thick and Emily Roche-Munro. Photo: Melinda Jane EMILY NEWTON

enrith PCYC is making sure local young women are empowered with self love and supportive networks through their self-esteem program which kicks off next week.

The seven week program beginning on Wednesday, March 29, is aimed at providing the resources needed for teenage girls to feel comfortable with themselves.

Tenielle Thick and Emily Roche-Munro have designed the program to cover a range of topics from bullying to social media.

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“It’s been challenging but a really good experience,” Ms Thick said.

The first session will focus on getting to know one another and building strong connections.

“We’re talking about serious topics but it’s going to be fun,” Ms Thick said.

“We did a lot of research into what was available for women and we found that there was not really anything available on self-esteem.

“It’s about empowering them to get the knowledge and promote support.”

Sessions will also include a hair and make-up tutorial. Spots are strictly limited, contact the PCYC on 4732 1755.

Vicky Nonas offers grief counselling Ms Nonas believes that our pets are members of the family as they faithfully accompany us by providing loving comfort and unconditional support.

“There is such a need for this,” she said.

Ms Nonas also offers online sessions for patients unable to travel and is available to accompany people with their pets to vet appointments during terminal diagnosis. For more information, visit www. bymyside.net.au.

Mayor’s News The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor

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At 8.30pm on Saturday, March 25, Penrith City Council will be taking part in Earth Hour and “switching off to join the future”.

Earth Hour is celebrating 10 years since it was started right here in Sydney, and we’re proud to be celebrating our 10th anniversary of supporting this worthy event.

What started off as a local initiative has become a global phenomenon with 50-100 million people across 35 different countries now taking part and supporting progress for future generations.

Council is taking part again this year, switching off all non-essential lighting at Council facilities. We’re also encouraging everyone in the community to get involved. All you have to do is switch off the lights at home or work for one hour.

Sustainability and protecting and preserving our environment is a high priority for Council, and I know the community feels the same way.

I’m proud of the sustainability work Council has done over the past 10 years, and am pleased to share some of our fantastic achievements.

We have planted more than 48,600

plants and installed 221kW of solar panels across Council facilities.

We’ve collected and recycled 624 tonnes of electronic waste, and safely disposed of 308 tonnes of chemicals through our program of community drop-off days.

We have also recycled a whopping 167,974 tonnes of plastic, cardboard, paper and cans, as well as 233,888 tonnes of kitchen and garden waste through our three bin system.

More than 1300 people have also come along to our sustainability living workshops, to learn new skills and other ways they can contribute.

We were a major sponsor of the very successful Western Sydney University Solar Car team.

To keep up to date with local sustainability news, as well as upcoming events and workshops, subscribe to our Sustainability eNews by emailing andrew.hewson@penrith.city today.

To find out more about Earth Hour and how you can make a difference, visit www.earthhour.org.au.

Have a great weekend, and I’ll see you in next week’s paper.

CR JOHN THAIN Mayor of Penrith

Health

‘Blues Brothers’ confident they’re up to the challenge

Emma’s cancer roller coaster is on the up after fresh all-clear EMILY NEWTON

t’s been a whirlwind three years for Cranebrook’s Emma Dunlop after a hairline freckle left her unsure if she would live or die.

Ms Dunlop was first diagnosed with melanoma in February 2014 after noticing a small freckle had begun turning pink.

“Mum called me every day for four days until it annoyed me and I went and got it looked at,” Ms Dunlop said.

The test was positive for melanoma, and half of her head was cut open to remove it.

Following the all clear, she was told to keep doing regular scans.

Last year the Weekender reported on Ms Dunlop’s anxiety after finding out the cancer had returned and spread to her lungs while on her honeymoon.

In a fortunate twist of fate, another scan in December last year showed that she is currently cancer-free.

“How can I go from not knowing if I will live or die, to the scan being clear,” Ms Dunlop asked.

Her most recent scan a few weeks ago confirmed that Ms Dunlop’s cancer still hasn’t returned, though there is a 50 per cent chance that it will.

“They say you’re not fully in the clear for 10 years. I just turned 32, and it’s the best birthday present – no cancer,” she said.

I Shane Kerr and Jason Chapman will be taking on the Shitbox Rally challenge at the end of May. Photo: Megan Dunn EMILY NEWTON

lenmore Park’s Blues Brothers, Shane Kerr and Jason Chapman, will drive a run-down car across some of Australia’s most arduous roads – all for a good cause.

Raising money for the Cancer Council, the Shitbox Rally is not a race, but rather a challenge to achieve the unthinkable.

“The goal is to get a car that is worth less than $1,000 and then drive it across Australia,” Mr Kerr said.

“Neither of us have done anything like this before, so it’s new to both of us.”

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The boys are doing their part in the fight against cancer with many family members and friends affected.

“Initially I applied for it because one of my good friends was diagnosed with leukaemia,” Mr Kerr said.

“I know a lot of friends who are currently battling cancer, so I wanted to do something to pay it forward.”

The boys are currently looking for more corporate sponsors to get involved.

“Overall, the top team is on $14,000 and we’re on $6,500, so we’re trying to raise as much as we can,” Mr Kerr said.

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Fundraiser

Emma Dunlop is taking part in the Melanoma March this Sunday.

Photo: Megan Dunn While her story is a positive one, Ms Dunlop is advocating for funds to research melanoma to find a cure.

“Without that research people will continue to go through what I went through, but it’s not always a good story at the end,” she said.

Melanoma Institute Australia is holding their annual Melanoma March this Sunday from 8am at Paramatta Park. See www.melanoma.org.au.

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Not only did they lose their only son almost eight years ago in a car accident, but Mr Weeks was also in a crash less than a year later, causing permanent damage to the right side of his body and a severe brain injury.

Now, to top it off, the couple are dealing with the cost of getting their two daughters, 18-year-old Brooke and 17-year-old Chantelle, the treatment they need for Lyme Disease.

As it isn’t recognised in Australia as an illness, this week the family headed overseas to Malaysia for treatment.

“It’s all been really stressful,” Mrs Weeks told the Weekender.

“The cost of treatment as well as the cost to get to Malaysia has all been really hard, especially since I had to leave my job.”

A part-time carer, Mrs Weeks said she hopes this treatment will heal her daughters.

“Some days the girls can be really sick and very weak,” she said.

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The three of them are staying in Malaysia for 46 nights, with treatment taking a week to start with.

For the following two weeks the girls will be violently ill, then wait another week before doing another round of treatment.

“It’s been really hard on the family but we have been blown away and totally gobsmacked with the support from the community,” Mrs Weeks said.

“Donations have been made by families on our Go Fund Me page that we don’t even know of – it’s had me in tears.”

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The Caring Hearts Community Quilters excelled themselves last month having been able to distribute beautiful patchwork quilts to Nepean, Hawkesbury, Springwood and Blue Mountains Hospitals for their palliative care wards.

These colourful quilts bring comfort and support for people nearing the end of their lives, not only the physical symptoms such as pain, but also the emotional, spiritual and social needs of the patient and their carer.

The senior ladies who make up this group of dedicated patchworkers have been stitching their special kind of magic into these quilts now for almost 15 years with the knowledge that they are truly doing something they love whilst bringing joy and comfort to those that receive them.

The group also regularly arranges quilts for people throughout the country affected by floods, fires and other disasters.

The Caring Hearts Community Quilters are having their 9th Airing of the Quilts, their only fundraising event for the year, on April 8 at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains.

The event will run from 10am to 4pm with the cost of $5 to see the quilts.

There will be a trading table, with handmade goods and a book stall, Devonshire teas, sausage sizzle and a quilt raffle that will be drawn on the day.

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Last month, she began her studies at Macquarie University for a dual Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree.

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• Work on a ‘business model’ before a ‘business plan’. This will demonstrate how you will create, deliver and capture value. If you need to involve investors, this information is far more valuable than resource allocation, organisational structure and financial predictions. These are really all guesses anyway – it is far better to explore possibilities than to try and predict.

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DYLAN'S DILEMMA » As the old saying goes, you can’t keep

‘em all. There’s whispers around that electrifying winger Dylan Edwards could be looking for a new club if he can’t find a permanent spot in first grade at the Panthers. Edwards is the victim of circumstance as when fully fit, Penrith’s backline is stocked with talent. Josh Mansour and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak are both ahead of the 21-year-old, while Matt Moylan has the fullback spot locked down and Dean Whare, Peta Hiku and Waqa Blake also have to fight for spots in the backline.

That leaves Edwards, who has already attracted the attention of rival clubs, playing reserve grade and relying on injuries to get his opportunity. Edwards is contracted until the end of next season but if he can’t find a permanent position in first grade, don’t be surprised if the club show some mercy and allow him to chase opportunities elsewhere. Another piece of the Edwards puzzle is whether the Panthers re-sign Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Dean Whare, who are both off-contract at the end of the season. Watene-Zelezniak’s new deal is all but done, but it’s another story for Whare who may be searching for another club at year’s end.

» NRL referees boss Tony Archer has

admitted that the Sydney Roosters should never have been awarded their match-winning try against Penrith on Saturday night after the officials somehow missed a blatant forward pass that even Stevie Wonder would have seen. It was a horrible night for the officials and plenty of fans would have been willing to chip in to pay Anthony Griffin’s $10,000 fine if he blew up at the press conference.

Griffin kept his cool however, and Archer publicly admitted the most crucial error of the night. On Tuesday, Archer was even stronger, dumping touch judge Jeff Younis from first grade.

» Just on Archer’s admission, we’ve been

told for years that the video referee can’t rule on forward passes for a whole range of reasons, not the least of which is issues surrounding camera angles. It’s interest-

ing then that Archer used video footage to review the forward pass call, and then publicly declared the referees got it wrong soon after the game. If Archer can review the video and make such a call, why can’t The Bunker?

» Talking of officials, former NRL referee and touch judge Phil Haines is now in the real estate world working hard for Property Central in Penrith. He left rugby league in difficult circumstances and has been involved in a legal battle with the NRL over a workers’ compensation claim following an injury suffered during a training session in 2014. Haines recently had a victory, and was awarded a year’s worth of wages.

» The Dally M Medal judging descended

into a farce at Pepper Stadium last Saturday night. Penrith were in front with just eight minutes to go and only lost by two points, but not one Panthers player polled a point in the Dally M judging. Even more curiously, Luke Keary earned three points despite quite obviously not being in the best handful of players on the park. In fact, Keary missed three tackles, made just 13 (the lowest number out of the four halves on the field on Saturday night), didn’t score or set up a try and polled a paltry 11 points in NRL Fantasy scoring.

Latrell Mitchell and Boyd Cordner also grabbed Dally M points, while Michael Gordon’s two try haul was ignored. The judge on the night? Former Panther Joe Galuvao.

» Former Panther Chris Grevsmuhl has

signed with the Gold Coast Titans less than four months after being released from his contract at the foot of the Mountains to deal with personal issues.

Titans coach Neil Henry is confident the club can overcome those issues and find a path for Grevsmuhl back to first grade.

“Chris has obviously had some personal issues that he has had to deal with over the last few months and as a club we’ve taken our time to work with him to get the best results for everyone,” Henry said.

Dylan Edwards is in high demand from rival clubs

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Segeyaro has officially signed with the Cronulla Sharks.

» The Panthers v Roosters match topped

the pay television ratings last Saturday night with 255,000 viewers. All three NRL games had over 200,000 viewers on Fox League including the late-night Cowboys v Sea Eagles match. The return of the NRL has really damaged the A-League, which couldn’t even crack into the top 20 on Saturday night. In a major embarrassment for football, the Newcastle v Melbourne City game was out-rated by a repeat of the ‘Professor’s Second Year Syndrome’ and an episode of ‘Peppa Pig’.

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Last Friday night the Warriors v Bulldogs game attracted 156,000 viewers on Fox League. It was out-rated by the Titans v Eels match at 8pm, which also had competition from Channel Nine. The 156,000 is a far cry from the ratings Fox used to achieve on a Monday night, which the 6pm Friday game has replaced. The end of year review will be interesting.

» My spies tell me that Panther fans may be able to enjoy the latest craze, Frozen OAK, at Pepper Stadium as early as tonight against the Knights.

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n his post-match press conference last week, Anthony Griffin made the very strong point that despite the loss to the Roosters on the scoreboard, he felt his side performed better than the week before against the Tigers.

That is all any coach can ask for in the early part of the season – an improved performance week after week, until things really click into gear.

And while the manner in which Penrith lost last Saturday night has left a bitter taste in the mouths of everyone in the Panthers family – from the coach down to the fans – there is no question that the side produced a performance worthy of a premiership contender.

There were mistakes, missed opportunities and flashes of inexperience, but all in all, Griffin should be pleased with where his side is sitting.

The Panthers have a real opportunity to consolidate their status as a 2017 powerhouse when they take on Newcastle at Pepper Stadium tonight.

In the new dreaded 6pm Friday timeslot, Penrith have an opportunity to really show their class against a Knights side that while brave in the past fortnight, is well behind Penrith in terms of development and ability.

It is these early season games against sides like Newcastle, who most expect to struggle this season, where the Panthers can really build their confidence.

As we saw against the Tigers in Round 2, when the confidence is high, the Panthers can turn a match into an 80 minute highlights reel.

It is this confidence that the team’s inexperienced halves combination of Te Maire Martin and Nathan Cleary desperately need. At times against the Roosters last week, you could tell that while they were trying their hearts out, they didn’t quite have the experience to lead each and every set in the direction it should have gone. That is not unexpected and will come with time.

But a strong performance and a big win tonight will see Martin and Cleary in a good frame of mind to take on the daunting task of battling Melbourne at AAMI Park next week, and the challenges that lay ahead for the rest of the season.

In short, the Panthers are learning very different things based on the quality of opponent they are facing at the moment.

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puzzle that will eventually lead the club into periods of long-term success.

I’m tipping a big game from Trent Merrin. After a sluggish start to the year, he improved significantly against the Tigers and last week. He was on the field for 76 minutes, running 154 metres and making 44 tackles (without a miss!).

He’s gotten better every week and is on the brink of a truly outstanding performance.

While tipping Penrith by a big margin may be dangerous territory given what happened back in the opening round of the season against St George-Illawarra, I’m confident that the Panthers will win this game comfortably and perhaps have it sewn up by half-time.

Right across the park, the Panthers simply have too much firepower to be losing a game like this.

Tip: Panthers by 28

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enrith Panthers rookie Viliame Kikau had one of the most impressive debut performances in years when he ripped through the embattled Tigers a fortnight ago, so much so that the Fijian monster was up until 4am the next morning unable to sleep.

“I couldn’t go to sleep… I was just laying in bed talking to my missus saying it still feels like a dream,” Kikau told Extra Time.

“I never would’ve expected it to come so early in the season but I was really grateful for the opportunity.”

The 21-year-old’s debut on that sunny Sunday afternoon in Campbelltown was something that had to be seen to be believed.

Not only did he bury Tigers and NSW

fullback James Tedesco into the turf with one of the tackles of the year, but he also got himself off the end of year nudie run after scoring a well-earned try.

Kikau said he thought reserve grade football was on his radar to start the season, not the NRL. “My goal during pre-season was to be consistent at training and play as much NSW Cup as I could and then hopefully get the call-up, but it came a lot earlier than I anticipated,” he said.

“The atmosphere, the hype throughout the week, getting prepared and seeing the big crowd – I couldn’t wait to go on and get the first tackle out of the way.”

And it seems Kikau’s performance impressed Panthers coach Anthony Griffin, with the former U20’s Cowboys forward given another chance the following week to do his thing.

Kikau said coach Griffin asks him to increase the game’s intensity whenever he hits the pitch.

Viliame Kikau speaks to the media on Tuesday. Photo: Melinda Jane “Hook wants me to come in and take the attack and defence to another level as well as bring some energy in the middle,” he said.

“It made me feel good to get another game against the Roosters as it told me I was doing a good job. I thank the coaching staff for having the faith in me to pick me up for another game.”

While Kikau knows first grade can be a long, roller coaster ride, he is prepared to work hard on his defence and listen to his teammates to ensure that he has the best chance possible of having a fulfilling first grade career.

One player who Kikau credits for his blossoming start so far is his former Cowboys teammate James Tamou.

“Jimmy (Tamou) had a big impact on me at the Cowboys,” he said.

“It’s great to be playing with him again.”

While Kikau is off-contract at the end of the season, he isn’t focusing on a new deal just yet. Instead he plans to see how things transpire throughout the course of the year.

“I haven’t really thought about my next contract to be honest… I’m just trying to do my best this year and expect the best at the end of the year,” he said.

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t was one of the most controversial games of the season so far but Penrith Panthers half Nathan Cleary said poor refereeing decisions didn’t cost his side the match.

Despite going down to the Sydney Roosters in the dying minutes courtesy of a missed forward pass that led to a match-winning try, the 19-year-old shrugged off suggestions the Panthers were dudded by match officials.

“We had our chances to win, we can’t really rely too much on what happened with the refs,” Cleary told Extra Time.

“It was a good game for us, one that we needed, and although it didn’t go our way on the scoreboard, we were pretty happy with how we toughed it out.”

Penrith were well in the contest against the unbeaten competition heavyweights, matching them pound for pound, last Saturday night at Pepper Stadium.

However, Penrith were unable to overcome the Roosters’ experience as well as their own ill discipline.

Cleary said there were plenty of positives to come out of the 14-12 defeat.

“Our execution in attack wasn’t there but that can be expected this early in the season,” he said.

“We made a lot of reference to our defence and toughness in these early rounds, and I think that showed on the weekend.

“Although it didn’t go our way on the scoreboard, there were a lot of positives to take out of the game.”

Cleary, who is currently enjoying his second year of first grade football, is looking more and more comfortable steering the ship with every game.

The local junior said he’s put a lot of hard work into his kicking game – including perfecting his incredible sky-high bombs – during the summer.

“I’ve worked on my bombs a fair bit in the pre-season and the other night against the Roosters, it felt right to put them up,” Cleary said.

“They are pretty hard to perfect – I still haven’t perfected them yet – but I’ve been doing them for as long as I can remember.”

Cleary’s floating and spiralling bombs terrorised the Roosters last weekend, with

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It’s not an easy thing to picture but Gus was out there with me telling me how to hold the ball,” he laughed.

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Ivan Cleary is the type of coach Wests Tigers desperately need

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must admit I wasn’t shocked by the sacking of Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor on Monday afternoon.

With their captain Aaron Woods coming out to the media recently saying that he wanted to know who the coach was before he re-signed – not to mention their other three offcontract stars in James Tedesco, Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks also having similar thoughts – I think it was in the best interests of the Tigers to make this tough decision as it gives themselves the best chance to re-sign as many of those players as possible.

Ivan Cleary seems to be the front runner for the Tigers coaching gig but Todd Payton is also in the mix. Whoever it is, they’ll have a talented bunch on their hands.

I think Ivan’s shown that he’s interested in getting back into the NRL, but it’s got to be the right situation and timing for him.

Ivan is the sort of coaching candidate the Tigers should be looking at. He’s had plenty of experience in bringing young guys through and he’s also had experience at turning two struggling teams into finals competitors.

Ivan took the Warriors to the Grand Final in 2011 and we at the Panthers finished just one game short of the decider in 2014.

For Ivan to have success it’ll be based on who he surrounds himself with, and Ivan’s always been successful in surrounding himself with the right people.

When a head coach comes in they want to have security and know they have time to shape things how they want to.

I think the next coach should be someone that’s older and has coaching experience rather than a rookie head coach.

They’ll certainly have a big job on their hands but, in saying that, there is a talented core there that they can build around – sometimes you don’t get that luxury walking into a new club.

Oh and for Panthers fans worried about Nathan Cleary following his father to a new club like the Tigers – fear not, as Nathan had that clause in his contract removed a while ago.

Whoever the next coach is, I wish them the best of luck.

And one last thing… I just want to say what a great time I had as a fan at the Panthers versus Roosters game last Saturday night.

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HIKU MOVES ON FROM HIT

Penrith centre Peta Hiku has moved on from the ugly incident that saw him suffer a cheekbone injury after being hit by Dragons forward Russell Packer in Round 1.

“They came out with a lot of aggression and I happened to be taking one of our first hit-ups and got hit clean,” Hiku said.

“That’s just the game.”

Hiku said he didn’t believe the incident was personal and said Packer was “just doing his job”.

Hiku was expected to be out for a month but returned last weekend.

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oom Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary has backed his father to take on the coaching duties at the struggling Wests Tigers.

Ivan Cleary, who was sacked as Panthers coach following the 2015 NRL season, is the hot favourite to coach the Tigers after Jason Taylor was sensationally terminated on Monday.

“Last year I think he appreciated the year off but now I definitely think he’s ready to get back into coaching,” Nathan said on Tuesday.

“I’ll be stoked for him... he’s kind of had a couple of re-building stages at the Warriors and the Panthers and I suppose the Tigers would be another one but I reckon he’d do well wherever he goes.”

The younger Cleary was already scheduled to front the media on Tuesday morning but the Panthers were expecting a low key attendance at their training session. It was anything but, with reporters taking advantage of the opportunity to get Nathan’s take on his father’s likely appointment.

“I always knew he wanted to get back into it. I think he didn’t realise how much that break was going to be good for him but I think half way through last year he realised he was ready,” he said.

“Nothing is really guaranteed in footy but he was always hoping he would get offered a job and if it does come he’ll be stoked.”

It’s possible that the Clearys could go head to head in round 22 with the Panthers scheduled to play the Tigers at Pepper Stadium.

“I know somewhere down the track it’ll happen and I suppose it’ll actually be pretty cool,” Nathan said.

Could Ivan Cleary be coaching again?

The footy talk and stressful moments are also likely to increase in the Cleary household if the Tigers do come knocking, with Nathan still living at home with his parents.

“It is a roller coaster ride and the coaches are pretty hard done by at times,” Nathan said.

“They’re in the spotlight a lot when their side is performing but everyone knows that when they take on the job.”

If Ivan Cleary does take up the top job at the Tigers, it’ll be a Panthers reunion of sorts with former CEO Justin Pascoe now running the joint venture.

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The year before Super League became a major talking point, the year before the introduction of teams like the Warriors and Cowboys. 1994 still saw the use of a top five system, and rugby league remained very Sydney centric despite the early success of the Broncos.

No video referees, no Bunkers, and very little gambling.

For the Panthers, the club was still recovering from the death of Ben Alexander two years earlier and was struggling for consistency on the field.

The season started off well enough – an 18-all draw against the Gold Coast Seagulls at Penrith Stadium, with the big names scoring all the points – Ryan Girdler scored two tries while Brad Fittler and Gary Freeman also crossed.

When you look at that star-studded team in round 1, 1994 you have to wonder how Penrith didn’t make the finals. A backline that featured players like Greg Alexander, Graham Mackay, Fittler and Girdler; a halves combination of Steve Carter and Gary Freeman; and some real grunt up front with the likes of John Cartwright and Trevor Gillmeister.

Penrith were undefeated after three rounds with wins over the Dragons and Eastern Suburbs helping the side to a prominent position on top of the ladder.

But with rumours persisting about coach Phil Gould’s future, the side started to lose its way.

They lost to North Sydney in round

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4 and were thrashed 37-6 by Brisbane the following week. A Matt Sing double would help the side to a 24-0 win over the Tigers the following week, but all it did was sum up how Penrith were travelling in terms of their inconsistency.

The Panthers sat in the top five at the half way point of the season but losses to Souths, Newcastle and Cronulla (the latter a 32-0 shellacking) saw the side slip out of finals contention. Round 16 would be Phil Gould’s final game in charge – a win over the Gold Coast – with Royce Simmons taking over after that.

The Panthers finished the season in eighth spot with 10 wins, 10 losses and two draws.

Any year in which there’s a mid-season coaching change is tough – and there’s no doubt that this was the case in 1994 for the Panthers. However, with the Super League era emerging, it was even more difficult than it should have been.

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Joined by guest opener Fanny Lumsden, the long-time friends will be performing their own set before taking the stage for some special duets.

The tour was inspired by their collaboration on the track ‘Cheers to the Girls’, which features on Amber’s latest album ‘Happy Ever After’ and has been a major hit on the country charts.

“We’ve been friends for a long time, Catherine and I, having both been in the business for a while now, but never really connected musically until this time,” Amber explained.

“It’s really exciting that we’re on the road together and having a great time.”

The pair were in Penrith last weekend for a performance at the Penrith Working Truck Show at the Museum of Fire.

Though the weather was miserable it didn’t dampen the spirits of the truckloving crowd, who had a particular soft spot for one of Amber’s tracks.

“I’ve got a song called ‘My Big Mack

Truck’, which was a surprise hit song for me last year,” Amber said.

“It was a kids’ song but it seems to have resonated with truck lovers,” she laughed.

The Golden Guitar winner released her fifth studio album in September and this time she’s embracing every aspect of life – both good and bad.

“I think previous albums of mine have been a bit more hopeful,” Amber said.

“Whereas this is more like ‘look, this is life, right here right now, in all its glory’.

“I don’t think there’s anyone that has a perfect life, no matter what you see on Instagram.

“So ‘Happy Ever After’ is kind of saying try to find happiness in the moment, rather than deciding ‘well I’ll be happy when I go on this holiday, or I’ll be happy when I finally have my fairytale wedding, or buy my dream home’.

“It’s hard to do but I try to take my own advice,” she laughed.

Along with her music career, Amber has also recently taken up a position on the other side of the spotlight, with her own radio show ‘Amber Nights’ on iHeartRadio. “iHeart radio is huge worldwide and to be given my own radio show has been so phenomenal,” she said.

While it’s a new role for the country musician, Amber has learned plenty from her time in the public eye and knows the business well.

“I try to avoid the questions I hate answering,” she laughed.

“We try to make it just a bit of a fun show rather than anything too informative.”

Amber Lawrence and Catherine Britt will be bringing their ‘Love & Lies’ tour to Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, April 7 at 8pm.

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ndulge in the glamorous and playful art of burlesque when the ‘Burlesque Idol Australia’ grand final comes to Penrith next weekend.

Running for over two hours the show will feature the best of Australia’s rising cabaret stars with fun, high-energy performances filled with tongue in cheek humour and plenty of audience participation.

Along with a judging panel of leading burlesque performers and producers from across the globe, audiences will have the chance to vote for their favourite performance from a line-up that includes everything from classic Burlesque to more comedic performances.

2017 marks Burlesque Idol’s fourth national tour, with this global hit also running national tours across the UK and US. If you haven’t experienced burlesque now’s your chance. Grab your tickets for this cheeky night out now!

Burlesque Idol will be on at the Evan Theatre on Friday, March 31 at 8pm.

Tickets are $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith. panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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Can I touch your hair? How do you wash it?’

These are just a couple of the questions that inspired Emele Ugavule and Ayeesha Ash to create ‘Black Birds’ – a production that takes a look into the experiences of women of colour in modern-day Australia.

The show, which has created plenty of buzz in the theatre world, looks at what it means to be a third culture child, living in a country different to your parent’s ethnicity.

‘Black Birds’ tackles this subject through the use of music, movement

and spoken word – bringing together traditional Western theatrical forms with traditional Indigenous performance practices.

Emele and Ayeesha hope to engage audiences, encourage conversation and help challenge stereotypes. “‘Black Birds’ is a chance to look into how difficult it is to fit in and belong as a woman with brown skin – how a simple thing such as not being able to buy ballet tights or underwear in your skin colour, challenge your feeling of belonging,” Ugavule said.

‘Black Birds’ will be on at The Joan from Thursday, March 30 till Saturday, April 8. Tickets are $30-$35. To purchase tickets, visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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rish singing sensation Tommy Fleming is making his long-awaited return to Australia.

To celebrate the release of his new album ‘Walk The Road Together’ the singer/songwriter and actor – who starred in the critically acclaimed musical ‘Paddy’ – will perform shows throughout April and May, including a stop off at the newly refurbished Evan Theatre at Panthers.

With more than three million album sales and over six million YouTube hits, the man known as the ‘Voice of Ireland’ will entertain audiences with his blend

of traditional Irish, folk and contemporary music.

Tommy is no stranger to our shores, having performed sell-out shows around the country.

“I always love coming back to Australia,” he said.

“I have performed on many stages around the world but stepping on stage for an Australian audience is always special, there’s an honesty and earthiness to the Australian audience that you don’t find anywhere else in the world.”

Tommy Fleming will be performing at the Evan Theatre on Friday, April 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $47.50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, March 24 Dean’s Karaoke with Freddie – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist – Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Mary’s DJ – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Never Ending 80s – Evan Theatre $29.50, 8pm 4720 5555 Jalepeno Deluxe – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Toxic Dolls – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Remixes – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 The Frocks – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384

Free entry, 8pm 4721 5764 Charmaine Wilson – Evan Theatre $42.50, 8pm 4720 5555 Jhanjhariya Nite – Rooty Hill RSL $20, 8pm 9677 4916 Too Many Guitars – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Soundbird – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Shaylee Wilde – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Blake Tailor Duo – Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 1800 061 991

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Saturday, April 1 Geoff Power – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment – Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 5764 Brian Lorenz – Rooty Hill RSL $35, 8pm 9677 4916 House of Fun Comedy Night – Rooty Hill RSL Free – members, $20 – visitors, 8pm 9677 4916 Black Birds – The Joan $30-$35, 2pm and 7.30pm 4723 7600 Lisa Crouch and Dig This – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Jellybean Jam – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Frocks – The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 2119

Violin Extreme The Joan – 4723 7600 Saturday, Mar 25, 7.30pm, $50-$55

Jimmy Barnes, Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories and Songs The Joan – 4723 7600 Friday, Mar 24, 8.00pm, $119.90

Sunday, April 2 Havana Brown – Rooty Hill RSL $30, 9pm 9677 4916 Legally Blond JR – The Joan $23-$27, 8pm 4723 7600 Soundproofed – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Monkey Wrench Foo Fighters Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Lennox Lust – Penrith Gaels Club

Sunday, March 26 Mr James Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Blackwater – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 5pm 4722 8180 Karaoke – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211

Georgia White – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Vintage 4 – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Spicy Penrith The Joan – 4723 7600 Saturday, Apr 1, 6.00pm, $17-$25

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Dean’s Karaoke with Freddie – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist – Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Mary’s DJ – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 8 Ball Aitken and Simply Bushed – Rooty Hill RSL $25, 8pm 9677 4916

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Family fun at Oxley Park Public School this weekend Oxley Park Public School is celebrating their 60th anniversary by holding a massive school fete for the community this Saturday, March 25.

Featuring a sausage sizzle, cake stall, exciting games and amusement rides with many vendors, the celebration will raise funds to build a covered outdoor learning area within the school. The Easter Show may be just around the corner, but if you want an affordable yet still fun alternative, this may be it! Check it out this Saturday between 10am and 3pm.

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Skydiving without the plane!

Chance to research your family history

Let thrill seeking kids master the flying skills of expert skydivers at iFLY Indoor Skydiving at the Panthers entertainment complex.

Penrith Library is hosting a series of fun and informative events on Saturday, that will help people research and preserve their family history.

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Ê As mentioned last week, viewers will get to choose the next ‘Bondi Vet’ after an open casting call was launched by production company WTFN Entertainment. It’s understood more than 1000 nominations have already been received, to replace Dr Chris Brown’s role. WTFN will eventually settle on a top 10 and the public will have a chance to vote for the person that will receive a program development deal, with the chance to follow in the footsteps of Dr Brown. To nominate your vet, visit www.bondivet.com. Ê Whispers in TV land suggest a new dating show, which involves blind dates at a country hotel in Bowral, could be on the horizon. Rumours suggest the show could be ‘First Dates: Hotel’, a variation on the popular UK format ‘First Dates’. In that series, if sparks fly, the romantics get to stay overnight and go on a second date.

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Ê Police drama ‘Shades of Blue’ has been renewed for a third season. The second season of the Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta hit is currently airing in Australia on Foxtel. Ê Fans of award-winning Netflix series ‘The Crown’ will be interested to learn that Prince Phillip will be the focus of

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Ê I mentioned in this column a few months ago that a ‘The Big Bang Theory’ spin-off about character Sheldon Cooper was in the works. Now the new series has been greenlit by CBS in America. ‘Young Sheldon’, which will air later this year, will star child actor Iain Armitage while Jim Parsons is narrator and Executive Producer. The single camera show is reportedly aiming to be something similar to ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ in terms of tone.

season two. ‘The Crown’ is rumoured to be returning in November.

Ê Season two of hilarious Netflix series ‘Master of None’ will premiere on May 12. After travelling abroad, Dev (Aziz Ansari) returns to New York to take on challenges in his personal and family life, a new career opportunity, and a complex, developing relationship with someone very meaningful to him. Ê The re-boot of ‘The Biggest Loser’ is living up to its name. The show has been a disaster for Ten, which has now dropped it from Sunday nights. On Monday night, it dropped out of the top 20 altogether, grabbing less than 380,000 viewers nationally.

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Santa’s back, and this time he’s badder than ever.

Billy Bob Thornton reprises his role as the anti-hero Willie Soke in the comedy sequel ‘Bad Santa 2’.

Stocked up with an unhealthy mix of cheap whiskey, hatred and greed, Willie once again teams up with his sidekick Marcus (Tony Cox) to knock off a Chicago charity.

Joining the pair is ‘the kid’ – aka 250

pound Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly) –who helps Willie find that sliver of humanity that’s been hiding inside him.

Kathy Bates is also along for the ride as Willie’s horrible mother Sunny Soke, while Christina Hendricks plays the charity director and object of Willie’s affection.

Who cares if it is not Christmas time, if you love dark and vulgar humour then get your hands on ‘Bad Santa 2’, which is out now on DVD and Blu-ray.

CINEMA Beauty and the Beast Rated PG

Prepare to revisit a tale as old as time in this live-action adaptation of the classic Disney film.

In the much anticipated new release, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ gets a contemporary makeover with ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson taking on the coveted role of Belle.

When the bright young independent woman is taken prisoner by a beast in a castle she is won over by the enchanting staff members.

Despite being afraid of her capture, Belle starts to discover that behind the Beast’s exterior lies the kind soul of a Prince.

Joining Emma is a stellar cast including Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Ian McKel-

len as Cogsworth and Emma Thompson as Mrs Potts.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ was released in the US last week and has been a monumental success so far.

Costing around $390 million to make and market, the film made $220 million in the US last weekend and $233 million globally – breaking multiple Hollywood records including the biggest March opening.

So gather up the kids and see what all the fuss is about!

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

your horoscopes

There’s a New Moon in your sign so it’s the best week of the year to set intentions, hatch ideas and take steps to initiate bold new projects. But with Jupiter squaring Pluto don’t get carried away; promise the Moon; and then fail to follow through. Especially with work colleagues and loved ones. So your motto for the moment is from fellow Aries, movie legend Charlie Chaplin: “Imagination means nothing without doing”.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Are you stubbornly holding onto outdated ideas? Are you obstinately sticking to old ways of working, as if you’re on auto-pilot? It’s time to put aside pre-conceived notions and examine your beliefs in a philosophical new light.

Mercury moves into Taurus on Friday, which will boost concentration and help you focus on practical projects that need to be done.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Expect a welcome boost on Monday, when the tail-wind of the Mercury/ Uranus connection precipitates a brilliant light-bulb moment, and you could solve a problem or think up a stunning idea. But, when it comes to a relationship issue, are you desperately trying to fix a frustrating situation? Prepare for some resistance from others like a child or friend. A quickfix won’t work. Instead, slow down and take the time to think things through.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

The New Moon shakes up your career/ reputation zone, so prepare for a few surprises. But the more you try to control those around you, the more they will tend to push back. So it’s time to take a good long look at your motives. Perhaps you need to be less possessive? Perhaps you should give a loved one more freedom, so they can fight their own battles and make their own mistakes?

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

With the New Moon, Mercury, Uranus and retro Venus all in fellow fire sign Aries, you’re feeling mighty feisty at the moment! But hubris, pride and over-confidence often come before a fall.

So the buzz word is humility. If you’re a clever Cat you’ll be super humble, otherwise you’ll come a cropper. Heed the wise words of Saint Augustine: “Do you plan a tower that will pierce the clouds?

Lay first the foundation of humility”.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Strive to get the balance right between spontaneously changing things, and maintaining the status quo. The trick is to keep what’s working and change what isn’t. Jupiter and Pluto also place money matters or self-esteem issues under the microscope. But don’t waste too much time weighing up the pros and cons of a given situation. The planets encourage you to stop pondering and postulating.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Venus is still retrograde so make sure you communicate clearly, otherwise misunderstandings are likely. If in doubt, take the time to double-check. And be careful that your perfectionist streak doesn’t get out of control! The more you try to make things ‘perfect’ the more you will attract opposition from others (especially family members). So do your best to focus on the process rather than the outcome; and the journey rather than the destination.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Proceed carefully with all forms of communication this week, especially social media. Otherwise you could provoke a negative response from a cranky ex, a hidden enemy or a known frenemy! The Jupiter/Pluto square can also make you much more self-critical. By all means examine your inner motivations but don’t spend too much time navel-gazing.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Under the influence of the Jupiter/Pluto square you could blow your budget with a spontaneous spending spree. Or commit yourself to an ambitious project that you really don’t have the time for. You’ll find short-term big talk is no good if it doesn’t translate into long-term dynamic action.

So this week’s special celestial message is from writer George Eliot: “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together”.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

This week’s powerful Jupiter/Pluto square boosts your desire for attention and success in the outside world. Which certainly suits your Capricorn drive and ambition. But it also fans your controlfreak tendencies, which could end up alienating authority figures (like your boss) or loved ones (like your partner).

Remember – the only person you truly can control is yourself!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Early in the week your wonderfully witty side is set to blossom, as you brainstorm ideas and amaze others with your quick-witted quips and controversial comments. Avoid taking short cuts mid-week though. Instead, try your best to do everything by the book. Thursday’s Jupiter/Pluto square could complicate travel plans; exacerbate a current legal matter; or stir up a tricky situation that started last November.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Tuesday’s New Moon lights up your cash zone, which encourages you to start a fresh financial chapter. You’ll find the more proactive and informed you are about money matters, the better your financial future will be. Plus Jupiter and Pluto also send a powerful message your way this week. When it comes to your peer group and social circle, aim to be much more discriminating.

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money

How do you know if you’ll have enough money to retire?

All of us think about retirement eventually, but can you afford it?

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One of the most common reasons clients come to see me is to make sure they will have enough money to fund their retirement.

Once we have determined the client’s retirement goals (this is an article in itself), they generally fit into one of three broad categories.

The category you don’t want to be in is, “those who will not have enough to achieve their retirement goals”.

The answer to this is compromise.

Working longer or having less income in retirement or a combination of both.

Most of our lives we have to make financial compromises and in retirement it is no different.

The middle category essentially is, “those who will have enough money to meet retirement goals if they focus on this goal and implement some strategies to increase wealth”.

This generally involves directing a portion of their income for retirement, utilising technical strategies such as Transition to Retirement and salary sacrifice amongst other things.

The final category is, “those that are well on track to achieve their retirement goals and are going to have more than enough

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funds to meet these goals”. Clients in this situation are obviously in a great place, and this presents a different set of objectives for financial planners that are not often discussed.

The introduction of compulsory superannuation, coupled with a property boom has seen many clients accumulate wealth that was unusual less than a generation ago. This has led to many clients retiring with significantly more assets than they need to meet their requirements, no doubt a good thing.

However, in order to achieve this, it is quite possible they have sacrificed more than they needed to build this wealth.

One luxury being in this position allows is to significantly reduce the risk associated with building retirement assets.

We can reduce our exposure to growth assets such as shares and property that usually are more volatile than defensive assets.

We can also exit investment properties with a loan against them and are reliant on a single income source to remove interest rate risk. The focus can then be on much more stable investments.

The safer options will most likely result in less wealth at retirement, however, provide more certainty in the short term.

This is a desirable outcome for many clients. Others are comfortable with risk and would prefer the higher balance.

The best news I have for clients that are

already well on track is that we are able to direct some of their income or assets to achieving their other goals. This could be something like, an improved ongoing lifestyle, a new car, an overseas holiday or something else fun!

Even if you think you are well on track to meet your retirement objectives, it is probably still worthwhile discussing your situation with an advisor as you may be overcommitting to the future at the expense of today!

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With the new season comes new fashion trends for not only what we wear clothing-wise but in the world of beauty!

For make-up this autumn and winter there are a few little tricks and tips you will want to try!

AW17 high fashion make-up this season has proven to be perfect for New York runways but can they be easily translated into everyday wear? Definitely!

Simplify and tone down these extravagant and exaggerated looks and you too can wear the latest fashion forward make-up trends, perfect for a night out with the girls!

The first big look we are seeing featured everywhere right now are perfect smudged out cherry stained lips.

Start with a punchy pop of bright coloured lipstick dabbed onto the lip, really focusing on the centre of your pout and working the colour into the skin.

I think fierce orange reds borderlining on neon and daring hot pinks work the best.

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Finish with an ultra glassy clear gloss to finish off these next level lips!

Another trend set to be massive for winter are high contrast eyes.

Blue mascara tends to be a bit scary but it’s totally wearable and adds instant drama to your look.

Firstly use an eyeshadow primer like Mac paint pot in painterly to really make colours highly pigmented on the eye, then go in with a burnt orange shadow blending up over your socket.

Skip eyeliner so there’s more room for your standout lashes to peek through.

Over the chosen warm orange tones of your eyeshadow, the cool contrast of blue mascara really looks striking, opt for two even coats to build length and volume.

I love Australis Megalash Mascara in the colour Electric Blue.

The final look to try this Autumn/Winter season is a spin on the classic smokey eye.

Start with brown eyeshadow smoking out the colour on the outer third of the eye.

Then to add a sultry vampire gothica feel, add warm red eyeliner and smudge into the lower waterline and lashline.

Use this instead of your basic typical black.

I find an auburn eyebrow pencil easier to find and use!

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If you don’t microchip your pets, you’re breaking the law

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Making sure your furry friends are microchipped, and ensuring those details are up to date, is a vital part of pet ownership...

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

With all this wet and stormy weather, we are seeing a lot of stray animals presented at the clinic. If pets are microchipped and the owner’s details are up to date, we can normally reunite pets and owners very quickly.

A scanner is used to find the microchip number, and the number is used to search the register for the owner’s contact details.

Microchipping and registration with Council has been a legal requirement for cats and dogs for many years. Unfortunately, we still see several pets either with no microchip or incorrect contact details so we are unable to find the owner.

If a stray animal comes to a veterinary clinic without a microchip or the contact details are incorrect, we are not allowed to hold the animal and they must be sent to the local Council animal shelter. There the rangers can continue to investigate who the legal owner is. Before the pet is released it must be microchipped and fines will apply.

Microchipping is a relatively quick and cheap procedure. Once the animal

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assume the new owner will do this. Years can go by and people may not have any contact with the original owner. There is a form available to change the ownership details but it can also be done online now.

The original owner must “release” the pet and the new owner can then “claim” them.

If you cannot get in contact with the previous owner, contact the Council, they will often request a statutory declaration explaining where you obtained your pet from, how long you have had them and why you cannot get in contact with the original owner.

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Recently the government have launched an online register. Once the animal is microchipped you can create a profile and log onto the register.

You can check your details and if you move or your contact details change you can update them. The more information you put on the register the more likely you will be reunited with your pet if they go missing. We recommend adding work, home and mobile numbers, emails and nominate at least one secondary contact.

So why aren’t all dogs and cats microchipped?

Legally all dogs and cats should be microchipped by the person that breeds them. Breeders, pet shops and rescue organisations will routinely microchip dogs and cats before they are sold. We recommend ensuring this has been done before you finalise your purchase. People who are not registered breeders may not realise they are required to microchip animals before they sell or give them away. As soon as a new owner takes on an animal without a microchip it is then their responsibility to get the microchip done by 12 weeks of age.

How can the details be incorrect? When an animal is sold, or given away it is the responsibility of the original owner to update the details.

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Each week, the expert team from Penrith’s OnePointHealth provide plenty of insight into your health, including foot and ankle pain...

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The plantar plate is a thick fibrocartilignous ligament that spans across the bottom of the forefoot.

It is responsible for preventing excessive extension of the toes and stabilising them from compressive stress that occurs with walking.

What to look for?

Injury to the plantar plate usually presents with symptoms such as, forefoot pain, swelling, heat, redness, a sensation of “walking on a marble” or “walking on the bones of the foot”. An obvious plantar plate injury can be seen when one of the lesser digits appears to be lifted above or cross over the rest while standing.

Causes Due to its mechanical role, excessively high and abnormal pressures are the main culprit. This can either be from intrinsic or extrinsic factors.

Plantar plate injuries commonly occur intrinsically with bunion formation as the long bone of the first digit moves away from the long bone of the second digit causing excessive stretch of the liga-

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Alternatively, extrinsic causes such as; a rapid increase or change in physical activity levels, changes in footwear or excessive wear of high heeled shoes, increases the loading of the tendon on the forefoot and can result in injury.

Treatment Treatment of a plantar plate injury is focused at addressing the current pain and symptoms along with prevention of re-occurrence.

There are many treatment options available and an assessment by a podiatrist

will help to determine which is appropriate for you. Taping techniques, splinting devices, footwear modifications, routine strengthening and stretching exercises can all help to heal the tear.

Podiatrists are trained to thoroughly assess your foot structure and function to then determine, if the way you walk is overloading the ligament and address them accordingly with an orthotic device.

Orthotics are a custom made shoe insert that is designed to reduce any excessive loads and aims to correct your alignment allowing the plantar plate to function within its normal range.

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Simple tips to make sure you get the right start to the day Eating breakfast is the perfect way to get your day started, but too many of us fail to get it right.

The answer is a lot simpler than you think...

Kate Reid Nutritionist kate.reid@ westernweekender.com.au @kate_reid6

I’m sure you’ve heard a million times before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

And it’s true; breakfast helps to break that overnight fast and sets us up for the day.

So this week I wanted to run through some tips on how to create the perfect breakfast.

Include a protein source Protein helps keep you feeling full so aim to include a protein-rich food at breakfast to sustain you until lunch or your mid-morning snack.

Protein-rich foods include eggs, beans, dairy foods (such as milk, yoghurt or cheese), soy milk and oats.

Don’t forget the plant foods With only five per cent of us getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, breakfast is the perfect time to get some plant foods into your diet.

Add a piece of fruit to your cereal, or include baby spinach, tomato or mushrooms in a cooked breakfast like an omelette.

Get grainy Grains are a great way to start the day as they’re packed full of fibre, which not only helps to keep you regular, but has also been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and bowel cancer.

Wholegrain toast, high-fibre cereal, muesli and oats are all good options, or for those who are gluten intolerant try eating more fruits and vegetables which are also high in fibre.

Work around your schedule I’ve never been a huge breakfast person, so instead of eating before I leave home I tend to have fruit and nuts when I get to work.

If you don’t have much time in the

morning or just don’t feel hungry first thing, there’s still plenty of ways to make sure you don’t miss out on breakfast.

Try making some overnight oats the night before, grabbing portable foods like fruit, nuts and smoothies, or keeping a stash of breakfast foods at the office.

Eat what you enjoy Life is way too short to live on foods you hate. Yes, a green smoothie may be a good breakfast choice for some, but if the thought of drinking liquefied plants has you gagging then choose something more appealing.

Find nutritious options that you enjoy eating and you’ll be more likely to create long-term healthy breakfast habits.

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t’s little wonder that John Riddoch had been dubbed ‘the Squire of Penola’ by neighbours of his vast estate at Coonawarra back in the late 19th century – the property covered 700 square kms, and from the early 1880s had been supporting as many as 160,000 sheep.

But in the early 1890s ‘the Squire’ decided it was time to down-size, and so carved it up into smaller blocks which he sold off to new settlers, while also planting 52ha of vineyards for himself on part of what he had kept.

After his death in 1901 those 52ha somewhat languished, until Melbourne wine merchants Samuel and David Wynn became impressed with the richness and intensity of wines still coming off the old property.

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An authority you really should take notice of We often shun authority figures, but it’s important to show respect...

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Perhaps it is because much of Australia’s history is strongly tied to the convict era that many Australians today react negatively to authority. Reading of those early years reveals an antagonism that existed between the convicts and those in authority.

We see a tragic record of injustice and violence. When people were looking for strong, fair leadership, often, there was none.

This may explain why some Australians today are still suspicious of authority, not convinced “the authorities” are acting in their best interests.

Sadly, this can flow over into people’s thinking about spiritual issues, especially a suspicion about the rightful authority that God has on their life.

Yet, the Bible reveals some interesting reactions to the authority which Jesus shows.

In Mark’s Gospel, on one occasion when Jesus said to a paralysed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven” the religious leaders were shocked by Jesus’ claim; they knew only God has authority to forgive sins.

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He always acted with justice, compassion and care.

It is because of this justice, compassion and care that millions of people throughout history have willingly submitted to Jesus’ authority, an authority that calls on all people, even you today, to follow him and look to him for how you should live.

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WS Giants defender Nick Haynes used to enjoy watching the AFL Grand Final with his friends and family, but he couldn’t bare to do it last year knowing that his club were just minutes away from competing on the game’s biggest stage themselves.

The Giants fell agonisingly short of a remarkable Grand Final berth when they were narrowly beaten by eventual AFL Premiers the Western Bulldogs in the Preliminary Final by just one goal.

Speaking with the Weekender, the 24-year-old said the heartbreaking loss took a long time to get over.

“Watching that final week was pretty tough,” Haynes admitted.

“It’s a bit of a weird one because usually you look forward to watching the Grand Final but I had a sour taste in my mouth that day.”

Rather than dwell on what could have been, the Giants returned to pre-season training in December determined to right the wrong from last season.

“Once we got back to training we reviewed that game (Preliminary Final) in the first week and then we focused on the things we wanted to improve on during the pre-season, and that was our concern from then on,” Haynes said.

“It’s all in the past now, there’s no point on dwelling on that anymore. We are all looking forward to a big 2017.”

And if the experts are correct, the Giants should be in for a huge 2017 season with plenty tipping the AFL’s youngest club to reach that elusive Grand Final and potentially even win it.

Haynes, who was drafted by the Giants in 2011 and has seen some dark days at the club, said it’s a positive feeling to go into a season with so much hope and belief.

“It’s great that we’re heading in the right direction, it seems every year we’re slightly improving and that’s the trend you want to make as a footy club,” he said.

The Giants will look to get their 2017 campaign off with a win when they battle the Adelaide Crows this Sunday afternoon.

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oung sporting stars from the Penrith area have been presented with Local Sporting Champions grants worth $500.

The grants were handed out to nine youngsters by Federal Lindsay MP Emma Husar last week during a special afternoon tea at her High Street office.

The Local Sporting Champions program is administered through the Australian Sports Commission, with grants decided and awarded by local Federal Members of Parliament.

The grants are provided to assist in the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or sporting equipment for young people aged 12-18 who compete at a State level or higher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m extremely proud to award these Local Sporting Champions grants to nine young elite athletes from across our community,â&#x20AC;? Ms Husar said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each of the recipients has demonstrated strength and determination in their training, and their results in whichever sporting field theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen frankly speak for themselves.â&#x20AC;?

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epean Aquatic Centre swimming teacher Hayden Bousfield recently returned from a two week trip to the state’s central west where he taught vital swimming skills to the local Indigenous community.

The Springwood local visited Wilcannia, which is home to 600 people, 520 of whom are Indigenous.

The town is situated on the Darling River, which is where many locals get relief from near 50 degree days but unfortunately, the majority of residents can’t swim.

Wilcannia is home to a public pool but no one is offering swimming lessons.

With Indigenous people still over represented in drowning statistics, Paul McCabe, Principal of St Theresa’s Community School in Wilcannia, is working hard to make a change and address the community’s lack of swimming ability.

Mr McCabe called Bousfield, a family friend, about the possibility of a two week intensive swimming program in Wilcannia.

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Local swim teacher Hayden Bousfield taught many Indigenous kids how to swim during a visit to Wilcannia recently Bousfield made the 10-hour trip in midFebruary and discovered a community in desperate need of swimming lessons.

Once the thick layer of bugs and live frogs were removed from the under utilised public pool, Bousfield was able to begin working with 28 Indigenous children, aged from five to eight-yearsold, enrolled at the school.

While the end result was deemed a major success, Bousfield recalled the many challenges during the trip.

“It was all about filling the kids with confidence – despite being keen to learn many would get to chest deep and freak out, and run to the edge or the steps of the pool,” he said.

“Sometimes it was challenging to get them into a lesson in the first place, and continue the lesson for a 15 minute block. We had meltdowns, very colourful language, and I came away with many new insults… but they were all gorgeous kids, and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.”

ipples Leisure Centre is making waves after winning the AUSTSWIM NSW Swim Centre of the Year Award.

Aquatic Programs Coordinator Tania Khamhom said the award recognises the hard work of the swimming school.

“We are at the top of our game in the state and with all the work that we’re doing with the community,” she said.

The award highlights the commitment of Ripples Leisure Centre staff in water safety education initiatives that go above and beyond the standard offering of swimming lessons.

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Wanderers in fine form ahead of Finals Story continued from » p. 80 Santalab also notched up his 29th A-League goal, making him the Wanderers’ top goal scorer in the domestic competition.

The veteran said he was very proud to be in the record books.

“I think I’ve overtaken Bridgey now, so I’m delighted with that,” he told Fox Sports after the match.

“He was an unbelievable servant for the club so it’s a great honour for me to be the top goal scorer at this club. I’m very proud.”

The Wanderers will now look to make it back-to-back home wins when they welcome Melbourne City to Spotless Stadium tonight (Friday, March 24).

After a winning result in the AFC Champions League last Wednesday in South Korea, Popovic said it’s been a memorable week for the club.

“It’s been a great week – fantastic result in Korea and then to back it up today was very important,” he said.

“We got a reward for a dominant display; it’s pleasing to do that.”

The Wanderers now sit five points clear of seventh place Wellington on the A-League ladder with just four rounds remaining.

That means that despite a rough year, the club is on track to make the Finals.

Tonight’s game will be shown live on Fox Sports.

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espite still recovering from a serious foot injury, talented Penrith cricketer Mikayla Hinkley has been selected to represent her country in Sri Lanka next week.

The 18-year-old all rounder was one of 13 players chosen in the Commonwealth Bank Shooting Stars squad for the two week tour of the Indian subcontinent.

Made up of Australia’s best emerging players aged 21 and under, the side will be coached by former Australian fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick.

Hinkley has been sidelined for a number of months, dealing with a stress fracture in her foot.

Speaking with the Weekender, the talented youngster said she’s confident of passing all the fitness tests required to travel and play.

“Everything is looking pretty good at the moment, I’ve been out of the moonboot and off crutches for four weeks now,” Hinkley said.

“It’s been a long rehab process but the physio is happy with how things are going. It’s pulled up really well after all the tests I’ve had so far. It’s looking more possible than not.”

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“It was an over-use injury suffered in the Big Bash,” she said.

“Stress fractures are one of those injuries that don’t really hurt but if you keep pushing it, it can escalate and snap your bone.”

Hinkley revealed she got the call that she was being considered for the Shooting Stars squad a week and half after being put on crutches.

She said Australian selectors had no idea that she was even injured, but planned to support her throughout the entire process.

“I told them I didn’t know whether I’d be right but that I’d love to tour,” she said.

“Fortunately the selectors were still interested in me and my physio at Cricket NSW, who is also going on the tour, has been liaising with the Australian staff and keeping them up to date with my progress.”

If Hinkley is cleared to tour, it won’t be the first time she has visited Sri Lanka.

“I went there with a NSW Development squad a number of years ago, so it will be exciting to get back,” she said.

“Despite it being muggy and hot, I have missed the place a bit – I had some good memories over there.”

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith have been eliminated from the NSW Premier Cricket finals after their Qualifying Final against Sydney University was abandoned last weekend due to rain.

Despite the unfortunate events, it was a remarkable season for Penrith’s first grade side, who not only reached the playoffs in the Belvidere Cup after a roller coaster season but also won the Limited Overs title in thrilling fashion last month.

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BASKETBALL: Penrith have won their second game of the season, defeating the Blacktown Storm 108-77 in Round 3 of the Division 1 Youth League Men’s competition.

Penrith will look for back to back wins when they take on the Inner West Bulls in Round 4.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s Division 1 Youth League Women’s team will battle the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Spiders in Round 4.

AFLW: The GWS Giants are the unfortunate winners of the AFLW’s first wooden spoon after they were thrashed by the Western Bulldogs 52-20 in the final round of the competition last weekend.

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The first ever AFLW Grand Final will be contested between the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows this Saturday on the Gold Coast.

NETBALL: Giants Netball remains undefeated in the Super Netball season, hammering the Adelaide Thunderbirds 53-38 to record their fifth straight win.

The only sour point to come out of the clash was the serious knee injury to Giants skipper Kim Green.

Green was ruled out for the season on Tuesday after scans confirmed she ruptured her ACL and will require surgery.

This Saturday the Giants will travel south to battle the Melbourne Vixens.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 6 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season wrapped up last weekend with excellent results for Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams.

In the SG Ball competition, Penrith defeated St George in a tight one 24-22 while in the Harold Matthews competition, Penrith belted the Dragons 44-0.

This Saturday Penrith will take on the Newcastle Knights in both grades at Pepper Stadium.

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rendon Santalab is now the most prolific goal scorer in Western Sydney Wanderers history, surpassing former player Mark Bridge with 34 goals across all competitions.

The 34-year-old hit the record books during Western Sydney’s 3-1 thrashing of the Wellington Phoenix last Sunday night.

It was the Wanderers’ first win at their new home of Spotless Stadium all season, keeping them in finals contention for another week.

Santalab scored a double in the emphatic victory with Nicolas Martinez netting the other.

Speaking after the match, Wanderers coach Tony Popovic praised the popular striker.

“Brendon’s a special, special person and a special player,” he said.

“For me, personally, it’s no surprise to see what he did out there today. It might surprise some others but parts of his game just keep getting better and better.

“We know we have to manage him, we know what we are doing with him and that’s why he produces when he plays.”

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Brendon Santalab gets his record-breaking goal. Photo: Megan Dunn

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