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Stopped in its tracks Fitness event faces uncertain future as gate closure halts weekly activity JADE ALIPRANDI

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opular Penrith fitness event ‘Parkrun’ could be at risk of shutting down after access to ‘Gate D’ at the Sydney International Regatta Centre was closed off. Over 300 runners take part in the five kilometre run every Saturday, where friendships have been made and where participants have found a new love of fitness. But all of that could soon be taken away if an alternate option isn’t put forward soon. As the second anniversary of the event approaches, Penrith Lakes Parkrun Event Director, Shelley Cootes, said the group are worried Parkrun might be shut down after the gates were closed at the end of March. “Several events are held every Saturday, and because of this we really need our own car park to fit all of us in,” she said. “There is currently an alternative car park where participants can walk 800 metres to the start line, but this isn’t a viable long term solution as when another event is on at the same time. We may have to cancel ours due to lack of parking spaces.” Ms Cootes affirmed that Parkrun was an important event for many people considering the statistics the nation is confronted with on a daily basis. Penrith Lakes Development Corporation (PLDC) own the land in front of Gate D, which acts as a driveway and access point into the Regatta Centre. PLDC Project Director, Mick O’Brien, said the decision was made after a number of traffic disruptions. Story continues on » p. 7

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West could be hit hard by fare changes Increase in public transport costs could force frustrated commuters onto busy Sydney roads DALE DRINKWATER

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he one change to the Opal fare system that will be adopted by the State Government could see western Sydney commuters paying more for their fares. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) handed its final report into Opal fares to the State Government on May 10 for consideration. Minister for Transport Andrew Constance has announced there will be no increases to Opal card fares this year, but will change the Opal weekly travel reward system. No longer will western Sydney commuters travelling to and from work five days a week see free travel after their first eight trips, or in essence, free travel on a Friday. Mr Constance said adopting a new weekly travel reward system to provide a 50 per cent discount on fares after 8 paid journeys during a week will impact more people. “Around 70 per cent of customers are not reaching the reward, meaning a majority of customers aren’t receiving any benefit,” Mr Constance said. In a bid to avoid dramatic price shocks to commuters, the Government chose not

Brendan, St Marys Brendan travels to Rhodes for work five days a week, and said scrapping the free trips will have a big impact on him. “My 9th and 10th trip will be my Friday trips, so that’s an extra $10 or $11 a week. Every week I’m already coughing up $40 to catch a train,” he said. “We have a car but I have to catch public transport for my job.” Tamara, St Marys Tamara has a pensioner Opal card, but is more concerned on how changes could one day affect seniors. “I can’t really afford

to adopt changes such as increasing the seniors cap from $2.50 to $3.60; will keep the daily and weekly fare caps at $15 and $60 respectively; and will keep the current

it, it’s going to hurt,” she said. “There’s so many people on a pension that are so young, but it’s mainly the elderly people that I’m worried about. My grandmother could pay more one day and that’s going to hurt her.” Catherine, St Marys Catherine has just gotten a job in the city, and will change from a pensioners Gold card to an adult card. “It’s definitely going to affect me,” she said. “It’s $2.50 a day on the pensioners, and I think the adults is something like $7. That’s going to be a really big increase. I really hope it doesn’t happen. “Why have a job, I might as well stay on Centrelink then I don’t have to pay anything.”

off-peak discount at 30 per cent. But the Government did not outline whether the changes will be implemented the following year.

Kathryn, St Marys Kathryn also has a pensioners Opal card and only uses the train on Tuesdays. “I reckon it’s stupid,” she said. “It could one day cost us $3.60 all the time. I go to a group in Mt Druitt and that could affect them all as well because they are also on a disability pension.”

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Member for Londonderry, Prue Car wants the Government to completely reject the changes, that would see fares increase by an average 4.2 per cent a year.

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an Malcolm Turnbull convince the voters of western Sydney that he isn’t just ‘faking it’ when it comes to his dedication to the

region? That seems to be emerging as one of the key points of this election, with Mr Turnbull struggling to shrug off the elitist tag that has followed him for much of his political career. It is no secret that Mr Turnbull is a wealthy man. It’s no secret that he lives in an exclusive part of Sydney and has a certain attitude about him that only comes with success in life. On one hand, none of that should matter. All of us aspire to achieving great things in particular fields, and we shouldn’t drag somebody down just because they’ve managed to tick off plenty of life and career goals. But the truth is, it does matter. Perception is everything and while other recent Liberal Prime Ministers like John Howard and Tony Abbott may have also enjoyed financial success in their lives, they still managed to connect with western Sydney. Howard was likeable, and with the help of Jackie Kelly, the emergence of ‘Howard’s Battlers’ saw him win over the people of the west. Abbott always played on his short time living in Emu Plains and as an Opposition Leader at least had a certain charm about him that managed to convince voters of western Sydney that he really cared. Initiatives like the Pollie Pedal also saw western Sydney believe in what Mr Abbott was selling. Mr Turnbull, on the other hand, is struggling to make that connection.

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“It’s about image. Maybe it shouldn’t be, but let’s not pretend that it’s not”

Last week’s shunned shopping centre visit in Penrith certainly didn’t help things. Perhaps it did all come down to time constraints, but it was an awful look for a Prime Minister trying to convince everyday people that he understands their concerns and issues. Those shopping centre visits may be dangerous territory for politicians of any kind, but they are often the only ‘real’ experience that they get during an election campaign. Depending on who you listen to, what you read and which poll you’re looking at, Lindsay is either looking good for the Liberals or on knife’s edge. Based on previous elections, I think we all know the latter is true. That’s why Mr Turnbull visited the area last week in just the first few days of the campaign and it’s why both he and Labor’s Bill Shorten will make regular appearances here.

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But the Liberals now face a prickly issue. Whenever Mr Turnbull next visits, he’ll need to do a shopping centre walk through, without question. That shopping centre walk through, however, is likely to be more dangerous than ever in terms of the questions expected to be asked by the public. At some stage, he’ll have to bite the bullet. Mr Shorten will have no issue with a shopping centre visit and last Friday’s People’s Forum showed that he is slowly winning over the people of western Sydney. Campaigning will always be a little easier for the candidate in Opposition but so far Mr Shorten has appeared the most comfortable on the campaign trail and is probably surprising a few people who never thought he’d be a chance of claiming the top job. Truth is, with so long to go, this election is up for the taking. Both leaders have already had issues on the campaign, particularly with their own candidates, but these days dramas such as that last less than 24 hours. More than ever, it’s about image. Maybe it shouldn’t be, but let’s not pretend that it’s not. And so far, man boobs and all, Mr Shorten is winning the image battle in western Sydney. That can’t continue if the Liberals want to retain government and somehow, Mr Turnbull needs to find a way to connect better with the local area. Maybe a visit to ‘beer hill’ at Penrith Stadium on Sunday could be a good start? Whatever the case, expect the image battle to grow in coming weeks.

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Story continued from » p. 1 “The land in front of Gate D is situated on private property owned by PLDC and more importantly, traffic using this access cuts across the path of all authorised vehicles entering and leaving the PLDC site, including many heavy vehicles and machinery,” he said in a statement. “We have had a situation where several hundred cars arrive for some events and were entering and leaving through this gate, blocking our entry and exit driveway.” A spokesperson for the Office of Sport told the Weekender they are in discussions with PLDC in regards to continued access and possible other alternative means of accessing the Final Basin other than through Gate D. With over 3800 people registered for the event, Ms Cootes said it would be an “absolute tragedy to lose Parkrun”.

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ithout Government support, local families have resorted to pulling their children out of childcare and quitting work. At Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre in North Penrith on Wednesday, Minister for Education Senator Simon Birmingham heard first hand the local impact of an annual limit on childcare rebates. Spunky Monkeys owner, Kareena Gale, said two of her families reached their $7,500 limit on March 31, stopped receiving the childcare rebate, and faced three months of full fees until July 1. “We’ve had two families withdraw their children and quit work, which is not great for our community,” she said. With a full house, Ms Gale said after families withdraw their children they have to go on a waiting list to get back when the rebate resets on July 1. A reformed childcare rebate package to be introduced in July next year would have provided some relief, but that has now been postponed until 2018. Senator Birmingham explained the Government did not get the political support in the previous parliament to pass savings measures to pay for the

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Minister for Education, Senator Simon Birmingham with children at Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre in North Penrith on Wednesday. Photo: Melinda Jane changes. Because of this, implementation was delayed, and families, childcare providers and the Government had less time to make the significant administrative changes. “There was a very real risk... that if it wasn’t legislated for until later this year, people may not successfully achieve that implementation by July 1, 2017,” he said. “It’s regrettable, I would much rather

see savings and reforms pass in the first half of this year, giving us time to get it implemented by the middle of next year.” On July 1 2018, two childcare rebates will become one single subsidy, with no cap for those earning less than $185,000. Families earning more can claim up to $10,000. Until then, the current $7,500 cap that was frozen by Labor in 2008, will be indexed.

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Library events Penrith Council’s Library Research Services has a big week in store for history enthusiasts as part of the National Trust’s Heritage Festival from May 23 to 29. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said a series of interesting events will showcase the valuable historical and family history collections and service at the Library. All events are free. For more details, call 4732 7891 or 4732 8040.

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PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS Planning Proposal to Amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 – Housekeeping Amendment In accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation 2000, notice is given of the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal to rectify minor anomalies and errors with the Penrith LEP 2010 from 23 May 2016 to 20 June 2016. The Planning Proposal includes a series of ‘housekeeping’ amendments. These amendments are considered minor and are proposed to rectify administrative errors or anomalies with LEP 2010 that once rectified, will result in a more accurate planning instrument. A complete copy of the public exhibition material is available for viewing at the Penrith Civic Centre, Council’s St Marys Office, Penrith Library and St Marys Library. The exhibition information is also available online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Written submissions on the Planning Proposal will be accepted until 20 June 2016. Please direct any submissions to: The General Manager (attention Nicole Dukinfield), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 Submissions can also be sent via email to cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Please include a subject line indicating ‘Submission on Planning Proposal – Housekeeping Amendment’. If you have any questions about the Planning Proposal or require further information, please contact Nicole Dukinfield on 4732 8511 or email cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Planning Proposal to Amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 – Incentives Clause for Key Sites In accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation 2000, notice is given of the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal to insert an incentives clause for Key Sites from 9 May 2016 to 6 June 2016. The purpose of this Planning Proposal is to insert an incentives clause for Key Sites in the Penrith City Centre permitting a managed departure from current building heights and floor space controls in return for a public benefit. A complete copy of the public exhibition material is available for viewing at the Penrith Civic Centre, Council’s St Marys Office, Penrith Library and St Marys Library. The exhibition information is also available online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Written submissions on the Planning Proposal will be accepted until 6 June 2016. Please direct any submissions to: The General Manager (attention Nicole Dukinfield), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

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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 N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA16/0033 Lot 71B DP 12590, Lot 219C DP 12590, (Nos. 67–67A) Sydney Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 10 x town houses under the Provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 s Maryland Development DA15/1535 Company Pty Ltd Lot 1125 DP 1158660, (Lot 1125) Ninth Avenue, Jordan Springs Local park and landscape embellishment works (Village 6) s Matthew Freeburn – Surveyor DA15/1312 Lot A DP 101659, (No. 81) Greenhaven Drive, Emu Heights Torrens title subdivision x 2 lots

Approved Deferred Commencement Development Application s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA15/1434 Lot 46 Sec C DP 1573, (No. 125) Victoria Street, Werrington Demolition of existing structures and construction of 14 x town houses and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works under the Provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. s Docklands 048 Service Pty Ltd DA16/0415 Lot 113 DP 731088 (No. 229) Victoria Street, Werrington Subdivision to Create 68 lots, roadworks and associated drainage The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997.

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary ofﬁce hours, in the period from 23 May 2016 to 6 June 2016. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be speciﬁed in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA16/0415 For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Hannah Gilvear on 4732 7714.

NOMINATED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council. s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA16/0414 Lot 27 DP 21325 & Lot 35 DP 2796, (Nos. 16–18) John Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures, construction of 11 x 2-storey townhouses and strata title subdivision x 11 lots The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Office of Water under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 23 May to 22 June 2016. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA16/0414. Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Mathew Rawson on 4732 7522. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public 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.

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● Penrith Council’s Library Research Services has a big week in store for history enthusiasts as part of the National Trust’s Heritage Festival from 23–29 May. A series of interesting events will showcase the valuable historical and family history collections and service at the Library. The events include talks and practical workshops by guest speakers and library staff. One of the key events will be on Friday, 27 May at 10am and deal with Family history research at Penrith City Library. Penrith City Librarian and local historian, Lorraine Stacker will be the main speaker and there will also be a presentation by the Nepean Family History Society. All events are free, but limited, so please book. Tickets available from Library service desk. For more details phone 4732 7891, or 4732 8040 or email researchservices@penrith.city ● The Penrith Community is invited to attend a free family festival called Waste Not at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, 5 June to celebrate the Penrith community’s achievements in diverting waste from landfill. Waste Not is an opportunity to enjoy parkour, drumming, dance and art performances and displays. The Waste Not festival is a chance to celebrate the Penrith community’s efforts and significant achievement in reducing their waste sent to landfill. A full schedule of Waste Not festival activities can be viewed at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All activities are free and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. ● Work has started to upgrade a section of pathway through Tench Reserve, north of Jamison Road. The 600-metre section of shared path will be widened and, when complete, will reconnect with existing paths through the park. Further sections of path at the northern end of Tench Avenue will be upgraded later in the year. The upgrades are part of a broader plan, outlined in Council’s Our River Masterplan. Together, the improved pathways will form the first stage of work to create an ‘arrival hub’. The vision contained in the Masterplan is of better connections between the river and Penrith’s city centre,

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PUBLIC NOTICE Community Access Bus and Home & Community Care Bus (Wheelchair access) Applications are now being called for the use of the Community access buses in Penrith City for the period 1 July–30 September 2016. Applications must be received no later than Friday, 3 June 2016. Note these fees and charges may rise after 1 July in line with Council’s Fees and Charges. These applications will be assessed by Council and applicants will be notiﬁed of the outcome. For further information regarding fees, application forms and conditions of hire, please call 4732 7837.

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local herself, Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne was delighted to visit one local business that is literally fueling the Defence industry. Penrith-based petrochemical engineering business, Petrolink, has been contracted to the Australian Defence Force for over 30 years, designing and installing petrochemical storage and delivery systems. Last Friday, Senator Payne and Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott met with Petrolink’s Managing Director, Barry Boné, to discuss the business’ relationship with the ADF and changes to company tax. “Defence spends in excess of $500 million a year on fuel, so to have a core contracting organisation such as this, who has such a great longstanding relationship is very important to us,” Ms Payne said. Petrolink has offices in Darwin and Brisbane, and with staff on a number of ADF facilities across the country, Ms Payne said the small to medium enterprise (SME) is embedded in the Defence industry. “In our Defence Industry Policy State-

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A man who guzzled a box of cask wine before kicking in the glass door of a restaurant has been ordered to pay compensation. Joel Tubridy faced Penrith Local Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to resisting police and damaging property. Magistrate Roger Clisdell said the defendant was “as drunk as a lord” when he “got objectionable” after his demands for food were rejected. An embarrassed Mr Tubridy told the court he had no recollection of the events and declined to read the facts in the matter. “I don’t want to know what I did,” Mr Turbridy said. He was fined $500 for resisting police, $250 for damaging property and ordered to pay $500 in compensation.

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An intoxicated woman found slumped at the steering wheel of her car with the engine still running has been disqualified from driving and slapped with a stiff fine. Kate Shanahan, 28, fronted Penrith Local on Monday charged with mid-range drink driving after she was discovered “dazed and confused” by police in a fastfood restaurant carpark. The court heard the Glenbrook woman became depressed after receiving some “bad news” and consumed about 10 bottles of apple cider before driving to Emu Plains McDonald’s the following morning to get some breakfast. She later admitted she could not remember what time she had arrived. “You were clearly affected by alcohol and you would have been a real danger on the road,” Magistrate Georgia Knight said. “It’s not an offence to drink, but it is a serious offence when you take the next step to drive.” She was disqualified for eight months

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Serial offender sent to rehab for treatment

Lisa Charlotte Scott’s court case has been adjourned in order for her to attend rehab. Ms Scott, who appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday, was warned she would be marched off to the cells if she failed to stem her offending. “The ball is in your court,” Magistrate Roger Clisdell said. “This is the last throw of the dice. Next step is out that door there.” The defendant is charged with shoplifting, having goods in custody reasonably suspected of being stolen and possessing housebreaking implements. She is due back in court on September 8.

Man takes mate’s Mazda before getting in a whole lot of trouble

A young man who took his mate’s Mazda MX-5 on a late night joy ride before plowing into a parked car has fronted court. Cameron Jones, 20, appeared before Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with low-range drink driving and taking and driving somebody else’s car without their permission. Magistrate Georgia Knight told the defendant he was fortunate no one was injured or killed as he would be staring down the barrel of a full-time custodial sentence. “You put other people at serious risk, most directly your passenger,” she said. “Now you’re going to have to pay for the damage to both cars, lose your licence and pay a fine.” He was fined $700, disqualified from driving for five months and given a 12-month good behaviour bond.

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Shane Raymond Morris has had his court case adjourned in order to seek

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Magistrate Georgia Knight told Mr Perry it could be “catastrophic” if he lost control of his rig. “You were driving a heavy vehicle, that’s an aggravating feature,” she said. He was fined $500 and disqualified from driving for three months.

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An L-plate driver who blew more than three times over the legal limit has been stripped of his licence for three years. Douglas Williams, 26, fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with high-range drink driving and learner unaccompanied. Mr William’s lawyer argued her client’s decision making capabilities were “substantially impaired” when he played the “good Samaritan” and drove his intoxicated friends from a party to visit one of their wives in hospital on March 12. He was detected by RBT as he pulled into Nepean Hospital, returning a reading of 0.171. Magistrate Georgia Knight was stinging in her response, saying there was “no way in the world” Mr Williams should have agreed to drive, pointing out his reading should have been zero. “With that amount of alcohol in your blood you were an accident waiting to happen,” she said “Nobody should have been driving the car, that’s the reality.” He was fined $2,000 and ordered to be of good behaviour for 18 months.

Truckie busted for “puffing Ice” before driving big rig

“If you need your licence for your livelihood, you need to be particularly careful,” a magistrate has warned an drug-taking truckie. Stephen Neil Perry fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday after he was pulled over for a random drug test several hours after ingesting “a few puffs of [the drug] Ice” on March 5.

Christy Anne Jones has had her court matter stood over in order to complete a traffic offender program. Ms Jones fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with low-range drink driving. She is due back on May 26.

Man’s licence disqualified for six months for drink driving

Christopher James Harriott has been disqualified from driving for six months after pleading guilty to mid-range drink driving. Penrith Local Court heard Mr Harriott was not detected randomly and came under notice for speeding. “You’re 15 to 20 times more likely to have an accident [when you speed],” Magistrate Roger Clisdell said. He was convicted and fined $600.

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A litterbug has been placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to driving while suspended and tossing a cigarette butt out the window. Erin Rebecca May told Penrith Local Court last Thursday she was unaware she was suspended due to outstanding fines and wouldn’t have gotten behind the wheel had she known. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn wasn’t entirely convinced, but agreed to take her explanation on “face value”. “If you repeat the offence, you’re automatically off the road for two years,” she warned. The litter charge was dismissed.

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Penrith: Child snatched from pram in broad daylight

Police are investigating after a child was grabbed from her mother in Penrith last week. At about 10am on Friday, May 13, a 19-year-old woman was pushing her eight-month-old daughter in a pram along High Street, Penrith, adjacent to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, when they were approached by a woman. The mother of the child stopped to grab a bottle from a bag, at which point the woman removed the harness and took the child from the pram. The mother was able to grab her child back and return her to the pram before leaving the scene. She then reported the incident to police, who commenced an investigation. The woman who grabbed the child is described as Caucasian appearance, about 30-years-old, 185 centimetres tall, with dark brown hair, and at the time she was wearing black pants. Police believe there are witnesses to the incident who have not yet been spoken to by police.

Castlereagh: Woman charged over alleged 2015 shooting

A woman was arrested and charged by police last week following an investigation into an alleged shooting in Castlereagh in December 2015. The 33-year-old, alleged to be an associate of the Rebels OMCG, was first arrested on Tuesday, March 8, when police linked her to an assault rifle after an investigation into drug and firearm offences. She was bailed conditionally. At about 12pm on Tuesday, May 10, the woman was arrested in Penrith again as a result of further investigations by police. A search warrant was executed at the woman’s Glenmore Park home, where police allegedly located a home-made pipe gun, numerous rounds of .22 calibre ammunition, over $5000 in Australian currency, assorted steroids, a large quan-

tity of mail and personal documents, as well as a small amount of cocaine and methamphetamine. A motor vehicle was also seized. The woman was charged with a range of offences relating to the alleged shooting last year. She appeared at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, May 10, and has since been bailed conditionally.

Penrith: 12-year-old boy approached by strange man

Police have commenced an investigation after a boy was approached in Penrith on Saturday. At about 10.30am on Saturday, May 14, a 12-year-old boy was waiting at a bus stop on Derby Street, Penrith, when he was approached by an unknown male. The man committed an act of indecency towards the boy, causing him to walk away. The offender then walked off in the opposite direction. He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, 25 to 30-years-old, 170cm tall, slim build, brown hair with a long fringe, blue eyes and a goatee At the time of the incident he was holding a yellow JB Hi-Fi bag in one hand and a $20 note in the other.

Penrith: Man busted for stealing electrical equipment

A man has been sentenced after he was seen by police carrying a number of electrical items in Penrith earlier this month. At about 4.15pm on Thursday, May 5, police were patrolling High Street, Penrith, when they saw a man walking down the street carrying electrical equipment. Police stopped the man and spoke to him. Police had cause to believe the expensive items were stolen and unlawfully obtained. He allegedly had cameras, chords and connectors, among other items in his possession. The 27-year-old man, from Cranebrook, was due to appear in Penrith Local Court on Friday, May 6.

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hanks to 11-year-old Brock Jurd, Penrith Council is looking into providing a skate park behind Cambridge Gardens Public School. It comes after the young Cambridge Gardens resident took local development into his own hands and rounded up residents’ support through a petition. With the help of his neighbour, Bob Pullen, the petition made its way to Penrith Councillor John Thain, who presented Brock’s idea to a Council meeting last month. With plans to be a professional scooter rider when he gets older, Brock had been stewing on the idea for two years, and said it will make it safer for he and other local kids to practice. “It’s so dangerous crossing the main roads,” he said. “You have Cranebrook and Cambridge Park skate parks, and they’re both across main roads.” The site Brock chose behind the public school and next to the batting nets has several access points for locals, that means surrounding residents don’t have to cross busy main roads. Brock said he even knows people who

ride as far as Jamison Park because the skate park at Cambridge Park isn’t as good, but hopes for a better one at Cambridge Gardens. “There’s a skate park at Glenmore Park and it’d be good to get a bit of that and a bit of Jamison Park, with a pump track where you get heaps of speed for a jump,” he explained. Mr Pullen said he wanted to support Brock after the young boy came to his house asking him to sign up, so he called Councillor Thain to see what could be done. “When Brock had enough signatures on the petition, it just so happened there was a Council meeting coming up that week,” he said. “Then Councillor Thain took it to the Mayor – he was captivated with the young boy’s diligence. “I think it’s great credit to the young fellow.” Brock said the hardest part was getting all the signatures, but thanked Mr Pullen for his support with a very manly handshake. Brock dismissed the idea he could be on Council one day, and wants to stick to his dream of learning tricks to become a professional scooter rider. Good idea, Brock, good idea.

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catchment of 1 million plus people by 2031, there is new job creation in the health and education sectors, the western Sydney airport and major upgrades to the train station. Penrith will become a new urban hub.” Mr Casey said western Sydney is seeing a real shift towards contemporary apartment living close to amenity, facilities and transport. “Our vision is to deliver a high quality vibrant residential hub that sets the standard for similar residential projects across western Sydney,” he added. First Point Projects Executive Director, Deborah Landes, said there has been a recent positive upturn in buyer interest in Sheffield with over 80 per cent already sold. “Thornton will be a cosmopolitan area to live, work and play. This will be urban inner-city living never before experienced in the heart of Penrith,” she said. “Aside from its quality architecturally designed residential apartments and public open spaces, Thornton will have a supermarket, services, retail shops along with restaurants, cafes and bars, right on its doorstep. There are a limited amount of apartments left in this release and we see it as an opportunity not to be missed.”

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Bridge paved with gold I read with amazement the story regarding the new bridge and huge cost of $49 million to benefit 500 to 1000 people who wish to cross the Nepean River daily on foot (Work to start on long-awaited bridge, Weekender May 12). This equates to $49,000 spent on each of these walkers. What about the 8,000 + residents of Emu Plains (plus the many Lower Mountains residents who travel through the area up and down Old Bathurst Road) who regularly battle traffic snarls on Victoria Bridge, with only one lane each way going to and from Penrith. How much is to be spent on them?... not one red cent! The lack of additional lane(s) on Victoria Bridge directly impacts the congestion at Mulgoa Road and Jane Street intersections which will not ease until something is done about traffic flow over the Nepean River. There have been several proposals which would have resolved both issues but there seems to have been a lack of motivation other than for this “grand” structure at such a huge cost to tax payers. I don’t know about calling it the “green” bridge, to me it seems paved with GOLD. B MORRIS, EMU PLAINS

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Cornish not controversial I don’t really see this guy (Marcus Cornish) as “controversial” (Weekender online). I see him as someone that’s adding a bit of spice to a boring out of touch Penrith Council. We have a boring bunch of Councillors who have lost touch with what the community wants or expects. All Councillors should be independent. It may stop all the deals done between them. ANDREW HEFFERNAN, VIA FACEBOOK

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“I stand for traditional marriage” Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies’ stance on gay marriage disappoints LGBTI community DALE DRINKWATER

ember for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, has disappointed the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community. Responding to queries raised by the Weekender after controversial reports one of her campaign supporters was publicly homophobic, Ms Davies said she does not support such inflammatory and intimidatory language. She did, however, affirm her stance on traditional marriage, that has been labelled ‘not well researched’ and ‘ignorant’. “I stand for traditional marriage between one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others for life,” Ms Davies said. “This foundational platform of our society has stood for thousands of years spanning across societies, cultures, beliefs and governments. It is a proven structure for a stable society and the right structure within which to raise and nurture children.” Pastor Sue Palmer from The Open Door Church has been a strong voice for the LGBTI community in western Sydney, and provided the Weekender with an elaborate

Pastor Sue Palmer and Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies response on none other than International Day for Homophobia and Transphobia on Tuesday, May 17. Pr Palmer said marriage, as an institu-

tion, has changed many times over the thousands of years that Ms Davies referred to. “For many centuries marriage was used

as a bartering system for daughters to be given away. Love did not factor into the marriage at all,” she said. “To argue that marriage has been a foundational platform whilst ignoring the many variances to this institution is not an accurate portrayal of how marriage has been lived out over the centuries.” Pr Palmer rejected the idea that traditional marriage is the right structure in which to raise an nurture children. “In the heterosexual community there is widespread abortion, child abuse and abandonment,” she said. “Two mums or two dads is not the problem. Love, security, social and economic support have been shown to matter more to children than the gender or sexuality of the parent provider. “Children need love and nurture. Same sex couples around the world are providing just that.” Pr Palmer said marriage has changed, and is changing, and for politicians to ignore that is unrepresentative. “The continuing changes to this institution are very real because culture does change, whether we like it or not,” she said. Were Ms Davies’ comments out of line? Tweet us @wwpenrith.

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Bad news, Penrith, your rates are about to rise esidents need to brace themselves for another rate rise from July 1, now the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Penrith Council’s Special Variation (SV) application. Council applied to increase rates by more than the annual amount of 1.8 per cent, that would see the average residential and farmland rates increase by $89 and $268 over 2016-17. The average business rate would fall by $483 in the same year, but increase by $524 over the applied four year period. Council applied for an increase of 9.09 per cent in 2016-17 followed by increases of 5.0 per cent, 5.2 per cent and 5.4 per cent in each of the next three years until 2019-20. The requested cumulative increase of 27 per cent would be retained permanently in the rate base. IPART Chairman Peter Boxall said over the four years, the cumulative increase in rate revenue will be 21.7 per cent, not the full 27 per cent. He said this is because the increase includes renewing the levy for Asset Renewal and Established Areas Strategy, AREAS, which ratepayers are already

paying, and was to expire at the end of June. “The average increase in rates in 2016-17 will be 4.5 per cent after accounting for this expiring levy,” he said. “The increases are estimated to generate an additional $45.9 million above the rate peg over the next four years, [funding] higher operating costs and capital works, with the balance used to repay debt and add to reserves.” Mr Boxall said Penrith Council demonstrated their need for additional funds, and proved they had appropriately engaged with the community. Mayor Karen McKeown said the determination was great news, as it gives Council the “mandate and mechanism” to make Penrith a stronger regional city. “The SV will realise $46 million over four years to maintain, renew and create new assets, pay down debt, boost Council’s service levels and assist in delivering projects such as Our River Masterplan,” she said. “Council will also address the planning of a multi deck CBD car park and a state-ofthe-art city park.” Cr McKeown said it’s important to note that future Penrith Council’s rates will be below the average residential rate of neighbouring councils.

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Inspiring others through tragedy Mother and widow will visit Penrith in June to raise awareness about SMA JADE ALIPRANDI

fter the loss of both her daughters and her husband, Julie Cini will be visiting Penrith next month to spread awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the topic of her new book Leaving Life Legacies. The Melbournian and Founder of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Australia will make the trip up north in June to speak at Penrith business Basically Crystals about the disease. Ms Cini’s first daughter, Montanna, passed away at just 10-months-old in 2005 after she was diagnosed with Type 1 SMA and her second daughter, Zarlee, passed away on Christmas Day in 2007 at 12-months-old from the same disease. Her husband passed away before Zarlee was born from a car accident out the front of their property in 2006. “The book is very much about my story and how other parents with children who have the same disease can use the coping strategies that I have used,” Ms Cini told

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the Weekender. “I just know my daughters and husband would want me to be happy and that’s what I try to be everyday by using these strategies.” SMA affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, or breathe and is the number one genetic cause of death for infants. Although Ms Cini said some days are harder than others, she hopes she can spread the message about SMA and help families through it. “One day, I hope my headstone reads ‘Julie made a difference in this world’ and that when I get to meet my children when that day comes, I’m able to tell them I did everything I could to help prevent this disease,” she said. Ms Cini will be at Basically Crystals at Unit 1, 18 Abel Street, Jamisontown on Saturday, June 11, from 10am. To learn more about Ms Cini’s charity, visit www.smaaustralia.org.au. To purchase a copy of her book Leaving Life Legacies, head to www.juliecini.com. au.

More Hazard Reduction Burns on the way: Penrith residents will need to brace for more smokey skies this weekend with the NSW Rural Fire Service set to conduct a Hazard Reduction Burn (weather permitting) from 11am this Sunday, May 22 at 345 The Northern Road, Londonderry. The area undertaken will be approximately 1.26ha.

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT Penrith Council is encouraging the community to tell them what they think about a new city park in the CBD of Penrith. A planning proposal seeking to rezone the land bound by Station Street, Henry Street, Allen Place and Woodriff Street from B3 Commercial Core to B4 Mixed Use is on public exhibition until May 30. Council believes a city park is a critical component in the transformation of the Penrith, as identified in the Penrith Progression. The city park will have a mix of housing and retail and aims to foster redevelopment in the area. All submissions will be reported to Council and used to determine whether to proceed with the Planning Proposal or not. For more information, go to www.penrithcity. nsw.gov.au/Have-Your-Say. McDonald’s at North St Marys is going to be completely knocked down and rebuilt. The building on the corner of Forrester Road and Boronia Road, across from the St Marys Leagues Club, will be completely shifted on the 4000 metre squared block, closer to Boronia Road. The dining room will have a capacity of 80 seats, with an extra 20 seats on the terrace, and 40 car spaces to accommodate the customers. There will continue to be two ordering lanes, that will be

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adjacent to Boronia Road. The entry and exit point on Forrester Road will be shifted south, and will incorporate a free flowing entry and exit for pallet trucks. The business has also been approved to operate 24 hours a day. A $10 million project to build a six storey building with 51 apartments and a 56 place childcare centre across from Penrith High School has been approved. The build requires the demolition of existing structures on the corner of Colless Street and Lethbridge Street in Penrith, at number 18, 20 and 22. Work to widen 600 metres of shared pathway through Tench Reserve, north of Jamison Road has begun, and when complete, will reconnect with existing paths through the park. Further sections of path at the northern end of Tench Avenue will be upgraded later in the year and together, the pathways will form the first stage of work to create an ‘arrival hub’. The upgrades are part of a wider Our River Masterplan to create a dynamic entry point at the bend in Jamison Road. Council hopes to create better connections between the river and Penrith’s CBD, but is advocating for State and Federal Government funding to assist the plan.

Community set to be rewarded The Penrith Community is invited to attend a free family festival called Waste Not at The Joan on Sunday, June 5 to celebrate the Penrith’s achievements in diverting waste from landfill. Waste Not is an opportunity to enjoy parkour, drumming, dance and art performances and displays. There will also be a sound installation by digital media artist Imogen Cranna and a visual art installation which western Sydney artist, David Capra will facilitate with the community. All activities are free and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. “The Waste Not festival is a chance to celebrate the Penrith community’s efforts and significant achievement in reducing their waste sent to landfill,” Mayor Karen McKeown said. “This is an opportunity to come together to learn more about resource recovery at a fun festival full of dance, sound and art activities.” A full schedule of Waste Not festival activities can be viewed at penrithcity. nsw.gov.au The major performance, In Our Hands, is a dance work directed by Kay Armstrong featuring an original sound score by Thomas Smith. The performance is also in collaboration with local community members Agile Not Fragile and students from Penrith Christian, Henry Fulton Public and Wycliffe Christian schools. There are two sessions for In Our Hands and seating is strictly limited.

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Terry White Pharmacy’s Lindsey Clark made space in the pharmacy to support this cause. The first red Rooby Roo’s Reading Box for Terry White customers was installed. We appreciate the support and local spirit the pharmacy has offered for the local community.

Sharon Vella from Blissful Babies, another Penrith CBD Corporation member also received her first Rooby Roo’s Reading Box, the support and connection of the local CBD business is again a benefit for all of Penrith.

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n an effort to raise funds for Lifeline, Penrith father and son duo Richard and Benjamin Harris set out on a 10-day trip travelling the Australian countryside. The pair took on the challenge of travelling from Australia’s most westerly location Steep Point, Western Australia, to finish up at the most easterly location of Byron Bay Lighthouse in NSW. Driving in a 4WD motorhome, the pair were inspired by the 50th anniversary of the 111 day trip the Leyland brothers

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undertook. Richard Harris said they were both proud of their achievement. “We’re really happy with what we did as it is something we have been wanting to do,” he said. “It was an ever better experience with Ben along for the journey too.” The duo burnt through 1,500 litres of diesel and clocked up over 5,000km. The Harris’ were also motivated to raise funds for Lifeline in memory of Ben’s cousin, who they lost in 2014. To donate to the cause, visit give.everydayhero.com/au/crossing-australia50th-anniversary-expedition.

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larmingly, one fifth of children in Penrith have been identified to arrive at school without necessary early education skills. What’s even more unfortunate is that research shows these children fall further and further behind, despite how good their following education can be. To combat this, Paint Penrith REaD has launched Rooby Roo’s Reading Boxes, to motivate the local community to read, talk, sing and rhyme with their children. The reading boxes will be at local restaurants, cafes and businesses, in the hopes that families visiting them will

read the children’s books while they wait. Penrith CBD Corporation said businesses in the CBD have already jumped on board such as Terry White Pharmacy Lindsey Clarke and at Blissful Babies’ parenting hub in High Street. With a target to have 100 locations with Rooby Roo’s Reading Boxes, the Penrith CBD Corporation is calling out for more businesses to support Mission Australia’s initiative. If you have a business in the Penrith LGA and would like to help local children improve their reading, contact Penrith CBD Corporation on 4722 5556 or Graham Fitzpatrick from Vintage FM on 0408 302 664.

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Big G’s Pizzeria Big G’s Pizzeria has had nothing but rave reviews since it opened just under five months ago. Whatever your pizza needs are, you can be sure you will find it at Big G’s Pizzeria in St Marys. From your traditional pizzas, to some gourmet versions, the pizzeria also does woodfire versions and even has salads to add a side element to your favourite meal. Store Owner, George Nader, said he prides himself on the quality that’s served up to customers. “Our customers love our pizza; they can’t help but come back for more,” he said. “We have the variety, including dessert pizzas, and all the ingredients we use are the best quality you can get.” Big G’s Pizzeria also offer a range of dining options including takeaway, dine-in, and delivery to accommodate to every customer’s needs. The Pizzeria is open for lunch and dinner from 11.30am to 2.30pm between Tuesday and Friday and from 5pm to 9.30pm between Sunday and Thursday, and is open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Mr Nader said he loves what he does. “I love feeding people,” he said. “I love cooking for people and making them happy through food and what they are eating.” When it comes to price, you can’t compare what you get at Big G’s Pizzeria to what you would receive at your standard pizza shop. The shop is also online on menulog and other delivery websites. You can also search for them on Facebook under ‘Big G’s Pizzeria’. To place your order, or to find out more information, call Big G’s Pizzeria on 9623 1300 or visit them at 241 Queen Street, St Marys. “It’s great quality food mixed with great quality service; it doesn’t get much better than that,” Mr Nader said.

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bought a standing desk for my office, and as I write this article, it is my first day using it. It has been an interesting day, deciding how long to stand or sit, and working out what is best for my productivity. This new desk was purchased primarily for health reasons: sitting for long periods as I do has contributed to my back condition and I decided some drastic measures needed to be put in place. Aside from the obvious difference of standing to work rather than sitting (and being able to pull out a few dance moves while I wait for a file to load), I have noticed some other differences. In order to accommodate my new desk, I needed to relocate my primary working desk to a new position in my office. After seven years of sitting in the same space, I am now right next to a window and facing a different wall. You’re probably reading that and thinking “Big deal!”. But I am amazed at how different my work day feels just by those small changes. Coupled with a clean and tidy office (it had been a while since my last big clean

up!), I am feeling very productive. Which makes me realise what simple things we can all do to create positive change in our businesses. I think sometimes we can get stuck in a rut, knowing things need to change, but feeling that ‘change’ is just too big a task to tackle. But what if really small things could make a difference to how you work? It can be useful to choose just one seemingly minor thing to implement and see what impact that can have. If you work from home and need to work on something requiring creative thinking, try working out of your office for a few hours. If you find yourself with dwindling energy at the same time every day, go for a 15 minute walk (preferably with some trees and nature nearby). In general, be cognisant that little things that can make a big difference to your mental and physical energy and therefore productivity. And now I think it’s time to switch to sitting for a while… See you next week!

reating a positive workplace culture is unfortunately overlooked. It is seen as expensive, time consuming, and a drain on resources. It doesn’t have to be. A positive workplace culture leads to increased productivity, better employee morale and the ability to keep your best workers. Negative attitudes in the workplace, particularly when they are displayed by management or the small business owner, can have a dramatic impact on the entire workforce. Taking the steps to ensure that a positive culture is present in the workplace will go a long way towards keeping your organisation running smoothly and keeping your employees happy. You owe it not only to yourself, your customers, and your dreams, but to your team that grows alongside with you. Providing that place of security, freedom, motivation, and meaningful work is very rewarding. One of the main reasons people fail at creating a positive culture is because leaders are not consistently demonstrating the new behaviours. This leads to

some staff adopting the attitude, “why do I have to do it if she/he doesn’t do it?” Great leadership is the key to sustained positive cultural change. Leaders who build trusting environments, communicate effectively, are consistent in their behaviours, and role-model desired behaviours, create sustained positive cultural change. There are numerous benefits of positive workplace cultures. Here are a few: • Staff enjoy coming to work and are more committed to your organisation, reducing the huge costs of turnover • Staff can get on with their jobs, improving productivity, rather than focus on what is going wrong with the organisation, and the leadership team • Staff are proud to work for positive organisations and share their experience with their social networks, • Knowledge and experience is shared between workers which improves efficiency and performance • Staff go home happier and more satisfied, and this impacts their families and friends and spreads to others, and you have a positive impact on society.

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he eating habits of the Penrith community are constantly evolving, that’s why it’s important for a place to cater to the ever changing needs and wants of locals. GoPrimal Café, located in High Street, is Penrith’s latest healthy eating spot catering to a range of diets including Paleo, vegan and vegetarian. Owner of GoPrimal Café, Steve Black, said his local business is expanding to include the tastes and preferences of more and more people. “We were originally 100 per cent Paleo but we’re now moving towards the vegan, vegetarian and organic market,” he said. “At GoPrimal we have organic produce for sale like fresh fruit and veges as well as healthy take away meals, vegan cakes, raw desserts, and an organic breakfast and lunch menu.” When GoPrimal Café first opened they were 100 per cent Paleo before deciding to latch on to the increasingly popular vegan culture.

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The former St Marys Municipal Council chambers, that were no longer after amalgamation in 1949. Photo: Penrith City Library

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2 years ago the Nepean district was split between four Municipal Councils, who like the 152 NSW Councils today, were facing amalgamation. On January 26, 1944, Penrith Municipal Council, Blue Mountains Shire Council, Nepean Shire Council and even a former St Marys Council came together to discuss a proposal to amalgamate. Much like today, the amalgamation was in accordance with State Government policy, with the Local Government Department stressing the advisability to

move in that direction. Castlereagh Council did not attend the initial conference, but was one of the Councils suggested for amalgamation. The Mayor of Penrith expressed that the greater number of councils that took part in the movement, the more the amalgamation would benefit the area. He said some councils were too small to operate successfully, and by uniting with other councils they would be stronger and have a more powerful vote. But much like today, there were also challenges that faced local Councils. In the Department’s scheme, the Blue Mountains Shire was included in the

amalgamation with Penrith, but there was questions around whether Emu Plains be included in Penrith. There were also parts of the Nepean Shire that had no community interest in the area of Penrith, and there was lengthy assessment of what parts of the Nepean Shire be included in the Penrith Council. It wasn’t until January 1, 1949, that the Councils came to a final conclusion, and parts of the Nepean Shire, St Marys Council, and Castlereagh Council amalgamated with Penrith Council. 10 years later in 1959, Emu Plains was added to the Penrith Council and removed from the Blue Mountains Shire.

Remember when... Before it was known as Kingswood, the parcel of land between Bringelly Road and O’Connell Street was originally known as Penrithville. Here’s the plan for the subdivision of the land in 1881. Today, Second Avenue and First Street are in the same location, but other things have changed.

It’s the never ending woes of commuter parking at Penrith Station that graced the front page of our May 22, 2015 edition. Without notification 80 car spaces at the Belmore Street car park were closed, which disgruntled many locals. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited the electorate not long after the Budget was released, and posed for a photo with the Budget edition of our newspaper. Youth unemployment was an issue and the Budget had outlined measures to tackle it, but the community were still disenchanted about the prospects of finding work. It was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Nepean Domestic Violence Network were using it to put a stop to domestic violence in the local area. Panthers legends Royce Simmons and Greg Alexander put a call out to Panthers fans to make home games feel like the “good old days again”. The pair spoke exclusively with Extra Time, and were on a mission to restore the community’s pride in the Panthers and boost membership. Finally, the Western Sydney Wanderers announced that 10 of their stars would not be returning after the 2014/2015 season.

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he Penrith Panthers return to Pepper Stadium for the first time since early April this weekend to take on a Titans side boosted by their last start win over the Sydney Roosters, and the arrival of Eels salary cap scandal victim Nathan Peats to the squad. Peats is set to make his Titans debut against the Panthers on Sunday, and this match now has a little more flavour attached to it given both sides had victories last weekend. Not many people gave the Titans a hope against the Roosters on Monday night but they came out of the blocks strong, then finished the game off in stoic fashion. The Roosters did little with the football, but you can only play what’s in front of you.

The Panthers were impressive against the Warriors in windy conditions at AMI Stadium, staying in the game in the first half and then using the weather to their advantage in the second stanza. While the 30-18 victory was not a thrashing, it was certainly a big win when you consider Penrith’s other results so far this season. The most threatening thing about the Panthers is quickly becoming their unpredictability. Even with Waqa Blake’s passport issue last weekend, the Panthers quickly shifted things around without any major issue, proving both the fitness and versatility of a range of key players. While Jamie Soward continues to run the show (he was superb last weekend), the Panthers aren’t relying on one particular player to get them home. Bryce Cartwright can have a quiet game, like he did against the Warriors, but then a player like Tyrone Peachey shows his extreme utility value by scoring three tries. It was always expected that Trent Merrin would add plenty to Penrith’s forward

pack but I’ve been particularly impressed with him in recent times. Last weekend he ran for 119 metres and made 32 tackles in his 59 minutes on the field – he really is a complete player and often goes about his work with little fanfare. It should not go unsaid that this weekend’s game marks the final opportunity players like Merrin, Cartwright, Matt Moylan and Josh Mansour have to impress NSW coach Laurie Daley and his team of selectors ahead of Origin teams being picked, and for that reason alone you can expect those particular players to have strong games. Moylan has been particularly impressive under the high ball since his return from injury but it’s his defence that also deserves mention – he is constantly well positioned and very much emerging as the complete footy player, something that may be even further boosted if he’s picked to make his NSW debut. So what of the Titans? Sure, they were impressive against the Roosters on

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SILLY OLD WAQA » The old ‘passport in the washing

machine’ trick kept Waqa Blake out of first grade last weekend. The star centre’s passport was so damaged by the washing machine incident that officials wouldn’t let him fly to Christchurch last week, and a replacement passport couldn’t be organised in time because it needed to be issued by Fiji. It forced coach Anthony Griffin into an unexpected re-shuffle of his side, while Blake played reserve grade at Pepper Stadium. This isn’t the first time a Penrith player has left his passport in the old front loader with a reserve grade Panthers player also doing it a number of years ago. It certainly begs the question: how on Earth does a passport end up in a washing machine in the first place? How does that possibly happen? I really don’t get it!

» Penrith’s visit to Christchurch last

weekend has been heralded a major success. With a capacity crowd of 18,000 turning up to the game against the Warriors and lead-up community events a huge hit, the Panthers are said to be extremely happy with how the week played out. The side will be there again next year.

» Elijah Taylor has spoken for the first

time about his sudden departure from the Panthers. “My playing style didn’t suit at the end of the day. We also had some great young back-rowers coming through, and they deserve to be playing first grade. It was out of my control. I trained as hard as I could in the pre-season and did everything that was asked of me,” he told Fairfax Media. “But I realised I wasn’t going to play first grade even though I thought I had done everything that was asked of me. I was a bit frustrated, but I’m

not a person to get angry. I just wanted to play first grade again, so that’s why I’m at the Tigers.” Taylor made his debut for the Tigers against the Bulldogs last Sunday afternoon. He also had the opportunity to leave the Panthers as early as round two this year thanks to an offer from the Roosters, but decided to stay and try to fight his way back into first grade with Penrith.

» The NRL has announced a renewal

of its current agreement with Sportsbet which will see it become the code’s official wagering partner. Valued at more than $60 million and running until 2020, the agreement will enable funds to be put back into the game at all levels. Head of Commercial Andrew Abdo said the renewal features a range of conditions around advertising and marketing, responsible gambling, and data and privacy protocols that will significantly improve integrity in wagering. “One of the crucial factors in this agreement is that there will be controls in place to restrict the promotion of wagering, especially to minors, and Sportsbet will fund and implement a market leading responsible gambling program “ Mr Abdo said. The agreement will also see Sportsbet working with the NRL to accelerate the NRL’s digital capability and the opportunity this opens up for the game in data analytics, insights and direct marketing. “We already have a partnership with Sportsbet but this extension will see a significant increase in funding for Rugby League,” Mr Abdo said.

» Bryce Cartwright is said to be among

a number of players who have sworn off social media and the ‘noise’ it creates. Coaches these days have to deal with a range of issues including players’ addic-

tion to their smart phones, but players such as Cartwright are bucking the trend in an effort to focus on achieving their goals.

» Corey Payne officially started his ten-

ure as Panthers Football CEO on Monday. The former Bulldogs, Tigers and Dragons player has finished up his duties at Woolworths’ head office and can now focus entirely on the Panthers. Payne, also this week, joined Twitter to converse and communicate club information to fans. He can be found @panther33102.

» Still on Corey Payne, and his first day

on the job was spent penning a letter to members introducing himself and touch-

ing on his past accomplishments. Payne said he’s a “Rugby league person through and through and Rugby league is in my blood”. Payne also noted that members were the heartbeat of the Panthers and that he would welcome any feedback on the direction the club is moving and how they can improve. Payne finished by saying he’ll be at the Panthers v Titans game this Sunday at Pepper Stadium, and would love to meet as many fans as possible.

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SORRY TIME FOR EELS Panthers players along with the coaching staff must be congratulated on their efforts over the past month, having played four games straight away from home, they have done a fantastic job winning three of those games and, by doing so, have really put themselves in a great position leading into their home match against the Gold Coast Titans. A win over the Titans this Sunday afternoon will consolidate the Panthers in the top eight and, along with a good freshen up with a next round bye, I can see them fighting it out for a top four position come the end of the season. A little off topic, I would like to discuss the premiership credentials of the Cronulla Sharks. I have a few mates who are tragic Sharks supporters and they are really starting to chirp up about their team and how this is going to be their year, which is really starting to get annoying. But I am finding it hard to mount a solid argu-

ment as to why they can’t. The off-season recruitment of James Maloney and the return of Chad Townsend to the club have been a masterstroke and, with Ben Barba starting to find his groove again, it is no wonder Sharks fans have suddenly found their voice again. There is still a long way to go but Cronulla are certainly doing everything right at the moment. My last thought for the week goes out to all the Parramatta players and coaching staff who are really doing it tough at the moment. After busting themselves through a gruelling pre-season and a fantastic start to the season, they have been slapped with a 12 point deduction from this year’s comp and have had to let go of Nathan Peats, who has been a shining light for the club so far this year. On the back of all this, the remainder of the season is going to be a mighty challenge for Brad Arthur and his playing roster. Good luck to them!

» Intrust Super Premiership NSW: After

a number of weeks without a win, the Penrith Panthers reserve grade team are in desperate mode heading into this Friday night’s clash against the Canterbury Bulldogs at Belmore Oval. Last Saturday afternoon in front of small but vocal crowd at Pepper Stadium, the Panthers were totally outplayed by premiership contenders New Zealand, who won comfortably 32-16. Despite a brave effort and the surprise inclusion of first grade centre Waqa Blake, the Panthers weren’t able to match the fast-paced and hard-hitting Warriors outfit. With players constantly in and out of the line-up, Steve Georgallis’ men haven’t been able to find any rhythm or consistency to be able to win games. The Panthers opened up the scoring last Saturday through the steady hands of winger Josh Hall but were down at the half-time break 10-4. The Warriors were the first to cross the line after half-time before Panthers centre Malakai Watene-Zelezniak finally got another on the board for the home side. As the half went on, the Warriors continued to make Penrith pay for mistakes with two more tries before five-eighth Will Smith busted through the defence from 10 metres out to cross in between the posts. Josh Hall was once again good with the boot, kicking two from three. Despite a number of weeks without a victory, Penrith still remain in ninth position and just two points out of the eight.

» Holden Cup: Panthers winger Braidon

Burns has continued his remarkable run of tries for season 2016 by adding another five to his total last weekend against the New Zealand Warriors. For the second straight game, the competition-leading Panthers belted their opposition to a pulp by winning 74-10 at Pepper Stadium. The blowout was the exact same score that Penrith put on the Canberra Raiders the previous round in Bathurst. The 64 point win was Penrith’s ninth in a row and extends their lead atop the NYC ladder. Once again a number of familiar faces stood out for Penrith, in particular halfback Nathan Cleary who tallied a personal hall of 26 points in the match. All up their were eight try scorers for the Panthers including Braidon Burns (5), Ratu Tuisese (2), Caleb Aekins, Jack Hetherington, Jack Ennis, Kaide Ellis, Nathan Cleary and Liam Martin. This Sunday the Panthers will take on the Gold Coast Titans at Pepper Stadium.

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he Penrith Panthers officially have the best U18’s rugby league team in the country after they backed up their recent SG Ball premiership with the National Championship last weekend. After defeating the Illawarra Steelers 25-10 in the SG Ball Grand Final the week prior, the young Panthers flew to Brisbane to battle for the National Championship title against Queensland U18’s premiers, Townsville Blackhawks. In a thrilling contest that went right down to the wire, Penrith prevailed defeating the Blackhawks 38-28. After falling a game short of the SG Ball Grand Final in 2015, second-year Panthers coach Ben Harden said it’s been a whirlwind fortnight he’ll never forget. “It’s been enjoyable and very rewarding as a coach,” he told Extra Time. “The boys worked very hard for each other and they got what they deserved.”

Lead by their halfback and captain Sean O’Sullivan, Penrith only lost one game during their entire 2016 SG Ball campaign. Harden said he noticed something very special about his team during the season. “I suppose the big difference from this year’s group to last year’s group was the buy-in from the whole team – from player 1 to player 25. It didn’t matter who got the jersey, they knew to do the job,” he said. “I probably haven’t seen a tighter bunch that turns up for each other when their

backs are against the wall. They’re not just a team that loves to get their names on the scoresheet, it was about doing the hard yards for each other.” A number of Harden’s troops from last season have gone on to success in the year’s competition-leading Penrith Panthers Holden Cup side. Harden said he expects even more of his players this year to go on to great things. “Last year we had some outstanding players that went on to play U20’s, and

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enrith Panthers utility Peter Wallace believes his newfound versatility could prolong his NRL career. Wallace is currently serving his final year at Penrith but a strong start to the season in both the halfback and dummy half roles could earn the former captain a career lifeline. Extra Time understands Wallace is a good chance of earning a new oneyear deal after impressing at hooker during James Segeyaro’s recent stint on the sidelines. Speaking on Wednesday afternoon, the 30-year-old confirmed his manager was in early discussions to extend his time at Penrith. “I think my manager is on to that now, so we’ll see what comes out of that,” Wallace said. “Staying at Penrith would be my first preference but we’ll see what happens. “I’d like to think my versatility could extend my career. I suppose I can offer more than I thought I

“Thankfully we won both of those games [on the road] and we get to come back to Penrith this week”

could before, so hopefully it does.” After enduring a host of devastating knee injuries since his return to the Panthers in 2014, Wallace has enjoyed his healthiest run yet – playing in all 10 games to start the season. The former Broncos half said he’s feeling the best he has in a while. “At the start of 2014 I felt really

good, I was probably playing some of my best footy I’ve played, it was just unfortunate how that year finished,” he said. “Last year was a bit of write off, I was never really right. But I feel good now – healthy and fit – and it’s going really well.” The Penrith Panthers will finally return

home to Pepper Stadium this Sunday afternoon following more than a month on the road. Wallace said he’s looking forward to returning to familiar territory to take on the Gold Coast Titans.

“It’s been a while, obviously taking the two home games away was good for the club to get some exposure but we’d rather be playing at home,” he said. “Thankfully we won both of those games and we get to come back here this week.” A victory on Sunday will cement Penrith’s spot in the top eight, at least for another week, before a well-deserved bye in Round 12.

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FEATURE

Peter Wallace on Wednesday

NEW BOSS STARTS WORK

N Penrith Panthers CEO Corey Payne

ew Panthers Football CEO Corey Payne has officially started in his new role. One of the youngest CEOs in rugby league history, Mr Payne had his first official day at the office on Monday. “My day commenced with a morning tea where I formally introduced myself to all the Panthers staff,” he wrote in a letter to members on Monday. “After a short speech on my behalf we enjoyed a delicious selection of sweets and cakes before Gus ate all the lamingtons,” he joked.

Mr Payne said he was looking forward to being part of the Penrith community. “Although I’m a new arrival in Penrith, and will soon relocate to the area, I’m not new to western Sydney. I was born and raised just down the road in St Johns Park,” he wrote. “I am a rugby league person through and through and rugby league is in my blood. “I am a Chester Hill Hornets junior and played through the junior grades at the Bulldogs before making my NRL debut with the Dragons in 2005. After four years with the Dragons I moved to the Wests Tigers before finishing my career back at

the Bulldogs, with my final game being the 2012 Grand Final. “Following my retirement from the NRL, I completed a Masters of Commerce at the University of Sydney and was lucky enough to receive a Churchill Fellowship. It allowed me to travel the world and conduct research into how sport can be used for social change and build capacity within the community.” Mr Payne’s arrival completes a management restructure, which includes Brian Fletcher being appointed as Group CEO. Corey Payne will begin a regular column with Extra Time from next week.

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NRL LADDER AND FIXTURES CLUB

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PTS

276

117

159

2 Sharks

281

158

123

3 Storm

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4 Cowboys

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140

139

5 Bulldogs

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7 Panthers

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9 Raiders

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217

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12 Sea Eagles

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13 Warriors

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14 W. Tigers

188

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15 Roosters

173

233

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GOULD SET TO STAY Panthers head honcho Phil Gould will stay on at the club for a further four years despite ongoing speculation about his future. The Panthers are expected to announce next week that Gould will stay on to oversee the club’s operations in a consultancy role, that will include player retention and recruitment. With Corey Payne starting as the club’s new CEO and the rest of the Panthers’ management structure now

settled, Gould is able to take a step back from his day-to-day role with the club. It’s understood the enormous stress of the job combined with his Channel Nine commitments has taken a toll on Gould in recent months. Gould arrived at the Panthers in 2011 and helped to save the club from financial ruin. Chairman Dave O’Neill is likely to make the announcement next week.

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rian Canavan has been appointed Head of Football for the NRL. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said he was delighted that Mr Canavan had accepted the role, given his level of experience in the game. “Brian is one of the game’s best administrators and is well respected among the States and 16 clubs,” Mr Greenberg said. “So it is an outstanding result for the game to secure someone with his expertise in such a crucial role.” Mr Canavan is currently Chief Operating Officer of the Gold Coast Titans and previously spent 18 years in senior roles at the Sydney Roosters including CEO,

Assistant Coach and Football Manager. He was also a special project consultant for the ARL and NRL for four years. The former teacher has a Level 4 coaching certificate and a post graduate certificate in sports medicine. Mr Greenberg said Mr Canavan’s focus would be on pathways, participation and game development. “While Brian is naturally reluctant to leave the Titans he recognises this is a unique opportunity to utilise his skills to grow the game across Australia and develop the right pathways for our rising stars,” Mr Greenberg said. The Head of Football role was previously occupied by Mr Greenberg and was left vacant when he was appointed CEO earlier this year.

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any people w o r k a longside t h e i r p a r t ne r s, but that doesn’t o f t e n involve sharing personal stories on stage for audiences around the country. Well known entertainer Frankie J. Holden and his wife Michelle Pettigrove, best known for her role on ‘A Country Practice’, do just that in their cabaret show ‘How Sweet It Is’. “It’s about how we met and fell in love and got married and the trials and tribulations of being a parent and a stepparent,” Frankie said. “There’s quite a lot of intimate stuff that comes out during the show; it’s hilarious but it’s also quite moving.” The show mixes storytelling with song, including tracks from Ol’ 55, the retro rock ‘n’ roll band that Frankie fronted in the 70s and early 80s. For Frankie the experience of being on stage with his partner is like marriage itself; mostly enjoyable, but it does have the occasional downside. “Michelle’s a very, very good singer; she’s probably a better singer than me even though I’m more known as a singer

than she is,” he said. “It’s great to be able to share aspects of our lives together, and to be able to make people laugh together, but the flip side is if I get anything wrong I’m in big trouble,” he laughed. Along with ‘How Sweet It Is’ Frankie is also currently working on the Foxtel drama series ‘A Place to Call Home’, and is looking forward to becoming a grandparent for the fourth time. The other focus of his life at the moment, aside from work and family, is his passion for travel. Frankie and Michelle worked together as presenters on the travel show ‘What’s Up Down Under’ and Frankie is a passionate advocate for travel within Australia, particularly in the Top End which is one of his favourite travel destinations. “There’s definitely a spiritual aspect to the landscape up there that the Aboriginal people obviously understand a lot better than we white fellas do,” he said. “I feel that it’s very important for everybody to get up there and put their hands in some red dirt and allow the ancient nature of the landscape to touch them. “If you take that away we’re all just living in malls and shopping centres like everybody else in the world, but that landscape up there is what makes us different and unique.” Frankie and Michelle also run their own beachside holiday accommodation in Tathra on the south coast of NSW.

“I go there and do gigs and we have morning teas and trivia nights,” Frankie said. Of course the role of beachside resort owner is a far cry from the Frankie J. Holden most Aussies know and love. “Guests quite often go, ‘oh gee, I didn’t expect you to be here’,” Frankie laughed.

Frankie J. Holden and Michelle Pettigrove will be bringing their show ‘How Sweet It Is’ to the Evan Theatre on Sunday, June 19 at 2.30pm. Tickets are free for members and $26.60 for visitors. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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Penrith audiences will have the chance to witness the musical skills of this talented artist, who has earned critical praise for his sensitive and brilliant performances. This very special recital is presented by Andrew McKinnon and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. If you’re looking for a unique way to spend your Saturday evening then grab your loved one and take advantage of this rare opportunity to experience ‘Chopin by Candlelight’. Piers Lane will present ‘Chopin by Candlelight’ at The Joan on Saturday, May 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $45-$50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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SATURDAY, MAY 21 Jive Bombers Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Venue: Evan Theatre $35 - $39, 8pm

4720 5555 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Mary’s Karaoke/DJ Venue: Overlander Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4730 2955 The Peasant Prince Venue: The Joan $18-$22, 10am and 12.30pm 4723 7600 Russian Splendour – Penrith Symphony Orchestra Venue: The Joan $28-$57, 8pm 4723 7600 Big Night Out Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Soundbird Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Remixes Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Jersey to Motown Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $10-$15, 8pm 9830 0600 Jed Zarb Venue: Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888

SUNDAY, MAY 22 The Be-Bop-A-Lula Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Hetty Kate Quartet Venue: The Joan $30-$35, 3pm 4723 7600 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211

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Screaming Jets Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $45, 8pm 9677 4916 The Boy From Oz Venue: The Joan $22-$37, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Endless Summer Beach Party Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Band of Men Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Radio City

B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 The Big Guns of Country Venue: Evan Theatre $31, 8pm 4720 5555

Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Safari Suits Venue: Australian Arms Hotel, Penrith Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Original Sin – INXS Show Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384

SATURDAY, MAY 28 The Boy From Oz Venue: The Joan $22-$37, 2pm and 7.30pm 4723 7600

Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Foster and Allen Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $52.90, 4pm 9677 4916 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Mary’s Karaoke/DJ Venue: Overlander Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4730 2955 Folies Bergere to Caesars Palace Venue: Evan Theatre $26.60, 8pm 4720 5555 Chopin by Candlelight – Piers Lane Venue: The Joan $45 -$50, 8pm 4723 7600 Partners in Rhyme Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Agent 69 Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Steppin Out Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180

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Ê As previously tipped a few weeks ago by this column, Channel Ten has confirmed its new series ‘Australian Survivor’ will be filmed in the tiny South Pacific nation of Samoa. With crystal-blue seas, reef-bordered beaches, vibrant jungles and stunning waterfalls, Samoa will no doubt be the perfect setting for this potential mega hit. Actor Jonathan LaPaglia will host ‘Australian Survivor’, which is due to air on Ten later this year.

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Ê Fox in the US has greenlit six new shows including TV adaptations of ‘Lethal Weapon’ and ‘The Exorcist’. The other four titles include baseball series ‘Pitch’, crime drama ‘APB’ plus comedies ‘Making History’ and ‘The Mick’. Five of the projects are produced by 20th Century Fox, meaning they would end up on Channel Ten or Foxtel. ‘Lethal Weapon’ will be produced by Warner Bros TV. All shows are expected to air later this year or early next year. Ê Another series that seems to have gone on forever, ‘Criminal Minds’, has just been renewed for a 12th season in the US. The series airs here on Channel Seven. Ê Channel Seven will screen the special ‘The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration’ at 8.30pm tonight, Thursday, May 19. Set in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the best of British talent will join more than 900 horses and 1500 participants for this special celebration of the Queen’s life. Stars taking to the stage will include Helen Mirren, Shirley Bassey, Kylie Minogue, Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Saunders, Martin Clunes, James Blunt, Gary Barlow and more.

TOP GEAR MAY 30 • 8:30PM BBC KNOWLEDGE Ê After months of speculation, the all-new ‘Top Gear’ will finally hit screens at 8.30pm on Monday, May 30 on BBC Knowledge. After a well publicised falling out with its former hosts, ‘Top Gear’ will now be hosted by Chris Evans, actor Matt LeBlanc, Formula 1 commentator Eddie Jordan, German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, motoring journalist Chris Harris, car reviewer Rory Reid, and, of course, The Stig. The confirmation follows news that former presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have announced the title of their new Amazon show, ‘The Grand Tour’.

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The Penrith and District Philatelic Society hold their meetings on the first Thursday of the month, with the next meeting to be held on Thursday, June 2. They now meet at the Old School of Arts in Room 1 at 3 Castlereagh Street, Penrith. Meetings start at 8.30am and visitors are welcome. For for information, contact 4733 3062.

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The Dye Hard Fun Run will be held this coming Sunday, May 22, at Werrington Park Reserve. The fun run is for all ages and all fitness levels as participants can choose to run, walk, dance or stroll their way through the colour run course. It’s approximately a 5km course with merchandise available for purchase. Participants are encouraged to dress up in fun outfits and bring their friends. For more info, visit www.dyehardfunrun.com.au/penrith or call 0439 845 513. Werrington Park Reserve is on Burton Street, Werrington.

Women’s Auxiliary Wednesday, June 15

Penrith RSL Women’s Auxiliary will hold their Gala Cent Auction on Wednesday, June 15. Over 100 prizes are up for grabs and a light lunch will be available for $5. It will be held at Penrith RSL in the Hornseywood Room. Contact 4721 7290.

Friday, May 20

A photography for Instagram workshop will be held on Friday, May 20, at The Creative Fringe in Penrith. Interior Designer Justine Schafer from Happy Little Tenant will show participants how to take the perfect Instagram photo. She will cover subject matter, styling, lighting, layout and filters. The workshop will suit anyone wanting to pimp out their Instagram. It will run from 10am to 11.30am at Unit 6, 51 York Road, Penrith. Call 1300 722 896.

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Sunday, May 29 James Erskine Public School will have a Market Day on Sunday, May 29, with plenty of entertainment on offer. There will be a range of food stalls, show bags, toys, candles, arts and crafts, and giftwares. The Market Day will kick off at 10am and run until 3pm. The school is located at 53 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park.

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Fire and Rescue Regentville will be opening their station doors to the public this Saturday, May 21, as part of Fire Station Open Day, held annually. The team at Regentville will be open to the public from 10am to 2pm, with families encouraged to head over to the station to meet their local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention. A range of free activities will be on offer, including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and fire safety presentations. Firefighters will also be able to provide advice on installing smoke alarms, changing smoke alarm batteries and preparing a home fire escape plan Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Greg Mullins, said it’s important people take the opportunity to learn about fire prevention. “With May being the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the smoke alarm legislation, Open Day is a timely opportunity to talk to the experts about how to ‘ReAlarm’ your home by replacing your smoke alarms,” he said. Fire and Rescue Regentville is located on Jeanette Street, Regentville.

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This week it will feel like one step forwards and two steps back, so you’ll have to idle your Ram motor and cool your heels. Mercury is now direct [yeah!] which slowly improves money matters. Then on Friday, Mars reverses back into Scorpio [where it stays until August 2]. So avoid using power games and emotional manipulation to get what you want. And, if you’re expecting funds to land in your bank account sometime soon, then you’ll have to be extra patient.

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The ability to express what’s on your mind returns, as Mercury moves forwards in your sign. Choose your words wisely though, as they have the power to move others in emotional ways. And beware the urge to splurge! Venus visits your money zone which signals a welcome boost to cash flow, but it also increases your shopaholic tendencies. A relationship problem you had earlier in the year may return.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Mercury [your power planet] is moving forwards again. So activities involving communication, computers and travel should all improve as you gradually get your Gemini mojo back. With Venus in your sign [from Tuesday until June 17] it’s time to flirt up a storm and call in a few old favours. When you’re firing on all cylinders, it’s hard for others to resist your charms! On the weekend you’re focused on having fun, but make sure you do your share of the chores as well.

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With Mercury finally moving forwards, group activities are set to improve as you collaborate closely with others to achieve a satisfactory outcome. But a close friendship will be frustrating – especially if you try to persuade them to do something they really don’t want to do. You’ll enjoy spending quality time on your own on the weekend, as you tap into your intuition and indulge in some delicious daydreams.

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When it comes to a child, teenager or friend, don’t promise more than you can comfortably deliver. And with Mars reversing back into your domestic zone, aim to be more productive around the home, as you catch up on jobs you had put on the backburner. But, if you stir up family members with controversial comments, then they are likely to bite back! So tune into the subtleties in a complicated situation, and strive to be deftly diplomatic.

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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Avoid getting stuck in a veritable Virgo rut! Jupiter is moving slowly through your sign which encourages you to be more adventurous, and to look at life from a much wider and wiser perspective. Which can be very scary and confronting. But you must accept the opportunity to change, develop and grow, no matter how uncomfortable it feels. So your motto for the moment is from Bob Dylan: “There is nothing so stable as change”.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Mercury is moving forwards, which should help an intimate relationship or joint financial project that has been stalled. But you still need to be extra careful about what you post online, as Mars and Saturn continue reversing through your social media zone. Watch out on Wednesday, when you could be susceptible to the persuasive charms of a smooth operator. So have your wits about you, and be careful you don’t get talked into something you don’t want to do.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

With Mars reversing through your sign, someone may try to railroad you into being a version of yourself that doesn’t feel authentic. Don’t let that deter or depress you Scorpio! The Universe is testing your resolve to express your true self and be the real you. So your mantra for the moment is from Ralph Waldo Emerson “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment”.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Saturn puts the brakes on your freewheeling style this week, Sagittarius. You want to charge ahead but the stars urge you to slow down and pace yourself. If you are organised and focused, then you can move mountains and catch up on unfinished business. If not, then you’ll just fritter the week away. So keep it real! And with Mars reversing back into your privacy zone, it’s time for some serious reflection as you contemplate where you’re going … and where you’ve been.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

There is the tendency to obsess about what might happen, and make mountains out of molehills. So step back and view people and situations from a much wider perspective. When it comes to a child, teenager, friend or group situation, avoid saying things that you really don’t mean. And stop thinking you have all the answers. If you are open to exciting new information and unexpected experiences, then you’ll learn something of value.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With Venus visiting your entertainment zone it’s the perfect time to attend a book reading, music concert, theatrical event or art exhibition – plus tap into your own creativity and party like a pro! But a project at work could stall or backfire, as Mars reverses through your career zone. So patience is the key to professional success at the moment. You’ll feel restless on Saturday, when the Aquarian Moon links up with Uranus.

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No matter how busy you are in the outside world, home is where the heart is this week as you cook, clean, de-clutter, redecorate or re-arrange. Then you’ll breathe easy after a job well done. Venus also gives a family relationship a welcome boost, when you discover you’ve got more in common than you previously thought. Attached Pisceans – settle in for some cosy nights at home, with just the two of you.

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electric heaters, open up your curtains during the day to let sunlight in and close them at night to trap the heat. 2. Wear winter woolies Perhaps the most obvious way to stay warm this winter is to simply rug up in the appropriate attire. Don your favourite jacket and throw on a pair of slippers. Don’t have the right gear? This is the perfect time to hit the mall. 3. Think thrifty with thermostats Heat pumps are a glorious convenience that can turn your winter woes into a tropical delight in a matter of minutes. That makes it very tempting to use them all through winter. While it’s OK to turn them on sparingly, keep in mind that every degree over 20 Celsius can add 10 per cent to your energy bill. 4. Buy breeze blockers In many cases, it’s not the mere temperature that induces chills so much as the freezing winds that penetrate the cracks in the house. Thankfully, this problem is usually a cheap fix. Tighten up any loose hinges on your doors and windows, and fill chimney gaps with a noncombustible sealant. Invest in a few draught blockers and slide them under your breezy doors to boost room temperature.

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Dementia in dogs, or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), is sadly a fact of life for many ageing dogs. After bringing us many years of love and joy, our dogs inevitably start to slow down and show their age. CCD is a degenerative neurological condition in dogs which is similar to dementia in humans. It results in a gradual and progressive loss of brain function. Unfortunately this disease is very common and at least 25 per cent of dogs older than 10 years of age show one of the signs associated with brain ageing.

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In the Bible’s Old Testament Book of Psalms, the writer, David, says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” David could say this because in his experience, he knew God to be entirely trustworthy; to be “good”. In David’s experience, in the highs and lows of life, in the joys and disappointments,

the Lord God had always stood by him, being his strength and refuge, giving him direction and wisdom, insight, hope and comfort. This too is the experience of millions of Christian people throughout history, that as they have come to know Jesus more and more, they have found that the words, “taste and see that the Lord is good” are completely true! Jesus who offers forgiveness; peace in place of guilt, direction in place of confusion, kindness instead of injustice, and a sure future where so often there is uncertainty. Just as you would welcome and enjoy good food to strengthen and satisfy you, to sustain you and build you up, be encouraged to see that trusting in Jesus, looking to him for direction in life is always going to be for your good. Today, decide to “taste and see that the Lord is good” – you will not be disappointed.

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ocal basketballer Angus Brandt has quit the Sydney Kings to take up a two-year deal with reigning NBL champions, Perth. The Penrith Basketball Association product, who won the NBL’s Rookie of the Year Award in 2015, will make the move out west to continue his basketball dream. After returning from US College hoops in 2014, Brandt signed a three-year deal with his hometown Sydney Kings. He was a regular member of the Kings

line-up over two seasons, but an opportunity to unite with a championship team like the Perth Wildcats was too big for the 26-year-old centre to ignore. “One of the things I was looking for in a team was professionalism, and to go somewhere that had the facilities and the set-up where I could develop and work on my game and try to become the best player I can be,” Brandt said. “I pride myself on being a hard worker. Whether we’re down 20 or up 20, I like to think I play consistently. I played hard no matter what the situation is.” In Brandt’s most recent season with the

Kings he averaged 8.1 points per game at 51.8 per cent from the field, plus 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. He’s currently playing with Lithuanian powerhouse club BC Neptunas. Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson said Brandt has a huge up side. “His strength is going to be a bonus for us around the basket. He’s only going to mature over the next three or four years and we’re very happy to have him here at the Wildcats,” he said. “We want him to be a stable force for us… what I like is his tenacity to get after the ball. His rebounding is good for the

minutes he plays.” When Brandt arrives in Perth following the conclusion of the Lithuanian Basketball League season, he won’t feel too out of place with fellow Penrith Panthers junior and former Boomers captain Matt Nielsen also expected to return to the club as assistant coach. As well as his developments in the NBL, Brandt’s still in contention to make the Australian Boomers team for the upcoming Rio Olympic Games after he was chosen in the 26 man squad in March. The Boomers Olympic squad is expected to be cut to 16 in early July.

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Drivers... start your engines Western Sydney Motorsport to join the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series NATHAN TAYLOR

ollowing a successful run on the Aussie Racing Cars circuit, Western Sydney Motorsport have announced an expansion into the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series. Starting this weekend in Winton in country Victoria, the Western Sydney Motorsport team will debut their slicklooking black Ford Falcon FG ute during Round 4 of the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series. Speaking with the Weekender at the launch of the vehicle last Friday, Western Sydney Motorsport Team Principle Craig Thompson said he was looking forward to expanding the relatively young team into the V8 Ute Racing market. “Western Sydney Motorsport started at the beginning of 2015 and our first entry into motorsport was via the Aussie Racing Car Series,” he said. “This opportunity arose earlier this year at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide where one of these Supercar utes became available to us. “I believe entering into the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series is the next step in the progression of Western Sydney

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“Craig tested the car a few weeks ago down at the Winton Raceway track and posted some times significantly quicker than what we projected for him, so we can’t wait for this weekend.” To help out with the transition into V8 utes, Western Sydney Motorsport have partnered up with fellow local business Sinclair Ford. Thompson said the Western Sydney Motorsport team always prefer to partner with other local businesses.

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Emus coach still has faith in young side Story continued from Âť p. 72 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shute Shield is a very integral part of Australian rugby and so is Penrith out west. This club needs to be able to be productive in regards to winning games and producing players without a chequebook, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take a bit of time.â&#x20AC;? After some ugly scorelines to start the season, the Penrith Emus have showed some encouraging signs over the last three weeks. After the first seven rounds of the season Penrithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average margin of defeat was 59 points, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now down to 41 points as the Emus start to tighten up defence. Paul said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been incredibly happy with the effort his side has displayed in recent weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match the referees said they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the last time they enjoyed officiating a Penrith game,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The officials, to me, are the most sacred people on the field and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important that guys learn to respect and accept decisions because they can go each way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud of is weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re competing for 80 minutes. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve saved multiple tries on the 80th minute, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredibly important to me.â&#x20AC;? The Emus will take on the fifth-placed Southern Districts this Saturday at 3pm.

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Western Sydney Wanderers promote two young stars into A-League squad for 2016/17 NATHAN TAYLOR

fter letting go a number of players in recent weeks the Western Sydney Wanderers have made their first steps towards a retool by signing two young guns to first team contracts. Forward Lachlan Scott and midfielder Mario Shabow have both signed one year A-League contracts, becoming the first players from the newly-established Wanderers Academy to earn deals with the first team. It is an early mark of approval for the new academy which has seen the Wanderers establish a direct pathway from U13s to senior football, with a total of seven teams in the NPL competitions along with the existing A-League, W-League, NYL and Powerchair teams. The contract is a dream come true for Shabow who has become the first player to make the transition from the Red and Black Bloc to the Wanderers first team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the 18-year-old being a regular on the terraces since attending the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ever game against Nepean FC in 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a very passionate fan of the Wanderers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; playing for the team I support just makes me more passionate and makes me want it more,â&#x20AC;? he said.

18-year-old Western Wanderers midfielder Mario Shabow

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not a lot of players can say they play for the team they support, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great feeling signing my first senior contract here.â&#x20AC;? Scott, too, is a name familiar with a number of Wanderers fans with the recently announced NYL Player of the Season catching the eye with a number of impressive goal scoring efforts. Having scored 15 goals in 18 appearances for the Wanderers this season in all competitions, the 19-year-old really turned heads when he came off the bench to score five goals against Spirit FC in Western Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ever NPL match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really happy to have signed a professional contract with the Wanderers and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to a year of hard work to keep improving,â&#x20AC;? Scott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Popa is such a hard coach but so rewarding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he pushes you to keep improving.â&#x20AC;? Scott said he regularly receives a lot of help from his more experienced peers at training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blokes like Bridgey, Santa and Dimas have kept me motivated and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m enjoying training with such quality players,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a striker, scoring goals is my job and working hard so I can score for the A-League team is what I have to do.â&#x20AC;?

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Around the grounds RUGBY: The Penrith Emus have continued their losing streak, going down to Northern Suburbs 59-5 in Round 9 of the Shute Shield competition. It was another rough afternoon for the Emus, who are yet to win a game this season. This Saturday afternoon the Penrith Emus will return to Nepean Rugby Park to battle Southern Districts. BASKETBALL: It was an unsuccessful double header for the Penrith Panthers, losing both games in Round 10 of the Division 1 Youth League Men’s competition. Central Coast defeated Penrith 75-62 on Saturday before losing again on Sunday, this time to Manly 72-69. This weekend Penrith will return to normality when they play the Moss Vale Magic this Saturday evening at Moss Vale Basketball Stadium.

AUSSIE RULES: The Penrith Rams are officially on a winning streak after they thrashed the Randwick City Saints 145-38 in Round 7 of the AFL Sydney Division 2 competition. Mitchell Stevens topscored for the Rams, kicking six goals. The Rams will return to Greygums Oval this Saturday afternoon to take on the Western Suburbs Magpies. AUSSIE RULES: The Penrith Ramettes have continued their good form, defeating the Pennant Hills Demons 55-23 in Round 5 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Penrith’s Renee Tomkins kicked four goals in the 32 point win. The Ramettes will return home this Saturday morning to battle the Newtown Breakaways. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers and crosstown rivals Marconi have battled out a 1-1 draw during last Sunday’s NPL2 game at Popondetta Park. Up next for the Wanderers is Mounties at Blacktown Football Park this Saturday at 7pm.

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BASKETBALL: It was an up and down double header for the Penrith Panthers, with mixed results in Round 10 of the Division 1 Youth League Women’s competition. Central Coast hammered Penrith 69-51 on Saturday before Penrith bounced back on Sunday to defeat Manly 64-61. This Saturday the Panthers will look for back to back wins when they take on the South West Sydney Razorbacks at Minto Indoor Sports Centre.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens Netball NSW Premier League team have lost three straight following a 62-47 defeat at the hands of the Central Coast Heart. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 20’s team finally had a win, defeating the Heart 49-46. Both teams will take on North Shore United in Round 5.

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hile a victory may still be a fair way off, Penrith Emus coach Jeremy Paul says he couldn’t be prouder of his battling side. Labelling it the ‘building stage’, the former Wallaby international revealed the Emus, in just nine games this season, have used a whopping 35 players in first grade, including 22 debutants. “This shows where we are at as a club… we’re building a whole new club,” Paul said. “We’ve had a horrific injury toll this year already, we’ve got 10 players out through injuries. “Every club goes through that and for us it’s a matter of bunking down through this really tough time.” But despite all the hardships, Paul is sticking behind his team for the long haul. He’s committed to getting Penrith out of the mess its endured for so long. “I’ll stay at Penrith as long as I need too, if this take me years and years then so be it,” he said. Story continues on » p. 70

Penrith Emus players running out last weekend against Norths. Photo: Apaula Martin

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