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Car park attackers lodge appeal against sentence Court facts reveal more details about sickening attack that left men seriously hurt ALENA HIGGINS

he first of five men involved in the sickening attack on a young father in a Penrith car park earlier this year have been sentenced to at least 12 months in jail. But despite receiving full-time imprisonment, Blake and Mitchell Milgate spent just hours behind bars and are now at liberty after successfully applying for bail while they await their severity appeal. The brothers, aged 23 and 21 of Glenmore Park, were among five young men who savagely set upon Shannan Rushworth and Tyson Gampe about 1.20am on Sunday, February 3, after a verbal argument descended into a five- on- one brawl at the Panthers McDonald’s car park. Mr Rushworth, 33, was left fighting for life and suffered a fractured skull, ribs, nose and bleeding to the brain when he was coward- punched and had his head repeatedly stomped on while lying motionless on the ground. Mr Gampe, who was also punched, stomped on and kicked to the body, suffered non- life threatening facial injuries and was treated and discharged. In handing down his judgement at Penrith Local Court last Friday, Magistrate Alex Mijovich condemned the group’s behaviour, labelling it “extremely

predatory” and “the actions of absolute cowards”. Disturbing CCTV footage played in court captures the victims trying to back away from the group on multiple occasions, but they are prevented from escaping as the men stalk and crowd them while they continue their advance. After shepherding the victims and isolating them, the group focuses on Mr Rushworth, who continues to retreat while throwing shadow punches at the group to try to keep them at bay. But his efforts prove futile when a third brother, Wendell Milgate, allegedly punches him causing him to fall to the ground, but he immediately gets up. The group then follows Mr Rushworth to the southern end of the car park and continues to taunt and encourage him to fight before another co- accused, Byron Donovan, allegedly strikes him to the side of the face, court documents show. The blow knocks him unconscious and he falls to the ground, his head connecting heavily with the concrete. A second or two later, Wendell runs up to Rushworth lying defenceless on the ground and allegedly kicks him to the face and stomps on his head. Without checking on his welfare, the Milgate brothers then turn their attention to Mr Gampe, who had yelled at the offenders to stop.

Despite holding his hands up signalling he doesn’t want to fight, the brothers charge at him, Mitchell punching him to the face causing him to fall to the ground. The brothers then lay into his body, kicking him as he lays curled up in the foetal position and tries to protect his head. Wendell then inflicts the final blows, allegedly stomping on Mr Gampe’s head at least four times before Mitchell intervenes and pushes him away. Seconds later the group flee the scene towards Howell Oval without rendering any assistance. Magistrate Mijovich said it was very clear the consequences would have been “substantially more severe” if it wasn’t for two off- duty nurses who performed CPR on Mr Rushworth before paramedics arrived. Solicitors for the men conceded the threshold for a custodial sentence had been crossed, but argued there were alternatives to full- time imprisonment available. Magistrate Mijovich disagreed. Despite taking into account Blake and Mitchell’s prior clean records and the 25 per cent discount for their early guilty pleas, he found it would be inappropriate to deal with the matter by way of an Intensive Correction Order or home detention. “There has to be a denunciation of this type of behaviour,” he declared.

Blake and Mitchell were convicted of ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’ of Mr Gampe while in company and ‘affray’ and sentenced to 18- months jail with a 12-month non-parole period. They will appeal the decision at Penrith District Court in late November. Meanwhile, last Friday Wendell, 21, and St Clair’s Donovan, 20, also pleaded guilty to their involvement in the horrific fight. Milgate and Donovan are now facing a maximum of 14 years’ jail after pleading guilty to a lesser charge of ‘reckless wounding causing grievous bodily harm in company’. They were originally facing a maximum of 25 years behind bars. They will be sentenced at Penrith District Court next year. Glenmore Park’s Dean Hooper, 23, the fifth co- accused, will defend his single count of ‘affray’ at a hearing in February. In granting appeal bail, Magistrate Mijovich conceded Blake and Mitchell may have a reasonably arguable prospect of success on appeal in the higher court. Wendell and Donovan were originally bail refused but are now at liberty, while Blake, Mitchell and Hooper have been on bail since they handed themselves in several days after the attack. Mr Rushworth was flown to Westmead Hospital’s ICU and was unable to work for three months after the vicious attack. He still suffers health issues.

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he first preview of Sydney’s new airport has been unveiled with architects appointed to design the stateof- the- art terminal precinct at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. Western Sydney Airport CEO Graham Millett said an architec-

tural team consisting of Londonbased Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture in Sydney was selected from more than 40 entrants as the winners of the terminal precinct design contest. “When passengers enter the terminal they will be immersed in a uniquely Western Sydney Inter-

national experience with soaring timber ceilings and stunning vertical gardens designed to provide an inviting and relaxing start to their journey,” he said. Mr Millett said the architects will now consult with groups across the community as they refine the initial concept design.

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Water enthusiasts set to benefit from impressive new facility at Tench Reserve new access roads and 10 extra vehicle parking bays. New jetties, footpaths, stairs, balustrades, and lighting are also featured. “It is exactly the sort of development that our community and this river absolutely deserves,” Senator Payne said. “This is going to become a real focal point for river- based activities for people who love their boats and the water, who love the Nepean as much as we do and I’m very proud that the Commonwealth Government has had the opportunity to play some role in that.” With a new restaurant precinct, Yhandi footbridge and Emu Hall upgrade, the boat ramp is the next puzzle piece in improving the Nepean River experience. “We all know just how important the Nepean River is to this community,” Mr Ayres said. “We love our water in Penrith, we love what the river is able to do, our ability to get out and enjoy nature and the community and bring families together. “This isn’t just a piece of equipment and asset that our community will fall in love with but it’s an asset and a piece of infrastructure that we will use every day.” Meanwhile, Cr Fowler said an announcement regarding the next major upgrade of Regatta Park is coming soon.

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he new Tench Reserve Boat Ramp has officially opened, set to improve congestion and safety both in and around the Nepean River. Jointly funded by the Federal Government, State Government and Penrith Council, the $6.7 million project was first announced back in 2016. Western Sydney Senator Marise Payne, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres, Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler and Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh were on hand at an official ribbon cutting event on Wednesday. “Back in 2016 I was delighted to stand here with the Senator and the former Member for Lindsay to announce the government’s commitment to upgrading these facilities at Tench Reserve,” Cr Fowler said. “When the seat of Lindsay changed hands, Senator Marise Payne worked tirelessly to ensure that the people of Penrith received funding so these upgrades could be realised. “This project has been an outstanding example of collaboration between all levels of government.” The upgrade includes a new three lane boat ramp, 34 boat trailer parking bays,

Melissa McIntosh, Marise Payne, Stuart Ayres and Ross Fowler. Photo: Megan Dunn

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Remember vile killer’s victims Remember the victims first Deborah Everest. Anja Habschied. Simone Schmidl. James Gibson. Caroline Clarke. Gabor Neugebauer Joanne Walters. They are the names that should be at the forefront of our minds this week after the passing of their killer, whose name doesn’t really deserve any more notoriety or column space. The Australian serial killer who died in Long Bay prison at the age of 74 last weekend was a vile, horrible man who, somewhat concerningly, has almost been paraded around as a cult figure this week. So notorious were his crimes that his name became synonymous with Australia’s dark side; but often knowing so much about a particular killer and case can almost desensitise us to the reality of the horrors involved. I may be a lone voice in all of this but I find the massive coverage given to the serial killer’s death this week (and his prior illnesses) over- the- top, unnecessary and particularly painful for the families of his victims. Enough is enough. Molan attacks close to bullying I’m not sure what News Corp’s agenda is relating to its reporting on Channel Nine presenter Erin Molan – though I can make an educated guess – but their attacks on her are now bordering on bullying in my view. Last week, The Sunday Telegraph ran another hit piece – this time by Briana Domjen, claiming Molan “looks to have been sidelined” by Channel Nine over a

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“His name doesn’t really deserve any more notoriety or column space”

fallout with Andrew Johns, given she has been missing from her Nine News role. This stuff is getting ridiculous and out of hand. Molan has been off her TV and radio roles after spending 10 days in hospital following an awful fall, in which she broke her arm bone entirely off her shoulder. Doctors wanted her to take six weeks off, but she’s determined to get back to work quicker. Molan’s rather serious injury is the reason she’s been off work. Nothing else. In my opinion, the reporting on Molan since the fallout with Johns was made public has been irresponsible and dangerous. Last week, the mainstream media called for us all to get behind their “your right to know” campaign, in the face of restrictive laws that prevent journalists from doing their jobs.

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I said in our last edition that media organisations acting responsibly must come with that call to arms. While reporting on Erin Molan may not be up there with the matters at the heart of the “your right to know” campaign, it is a little bit of evidence that the media has a long way to go before it can completely play the victim. Racing industry must change I haven’t said much about the scandal that rocked the racing industry last month, but with the Melbourne Cup to be run on Tuesday it’s probably worth mentioning, given the issues raised by the ABC will no doubt play a part in the week ahead. Right now racing is an industry at a crossroads. On one hand, enjoying remarkable success in Sydney in particular with events like The Everest. On the other, dealing with animal cruelty issues that have the potential to, as generational shift evolves, stop the industry in its tracks. It is quite clear that a strong, independent organisation must govern the animal welfare elements of the racing industry. Pleading ignorance is not an acceptable response from the racing world. Sad demise of radio station The radio cemetery got a new resident this week with Macquarie Sports Radio (MSR) to all but shut down later today. Given Australia’s incredible passion for sport, it’s hard to understand why we’ve never really taken to 24/7 sports radio stations. The team at MSR gave it an almighty go. Thoughts are with them this week.

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Special tribute to historical figures who lay in unmarked graves at Luddenham when they were involved in the establishment of the township and district. We felt they needed to be acknowledged with this little monument.” The simple sandstone memorial has been completed by the congregation along with the help of community minded locals. “Kevin Weatherstone, from HiQuality Quarry, donated a boulder and delivered it to the cemetery while stonemason Stuart Lewis selected the right one and fixed two brass plaques into place,” Mr Hilder said. “Young Harry Bowen dug the hole, Alex Belay used his equipment to move it, and Rob Sinclair finished off the surrounds with his wife, Pat, helping on the project the whole way through.” On Sunday, November 24 there will be a ceremony by Pastor Bob Searle at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend to dedicate the memorial. “It is not just a church thing but a community thing and we encourage anyone with an interest in local history to come along for a very brief unveiling,” Mr Hilder said. “I hope local people will get behind it because Luddenham is about to go through a lot of change with huge development with the airport, so we need to hold onto our heritage.”

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hey are the unmarked graves of pioneers of Luddenham and the local Penrith region, but until now their existence hasn’t been properly honoured. Luddenham Uniting Church Cemetery has now recognised the historical graves, which date back to the 1800s, with a special memorial that acknowledges those who lay there. Cemetery Manager, David Hilder, said the area and church is steeped in history. “The church building started in 1886 but the actual church services go back 30 years before that when Luddenham began existing,” Mr Hilder said. “Sunday, November 3 is a special anniversary and will mark 133 years of the church and over 160 years of Methodism.” The cemetery is home to a group of unmarked graves that Mr Hilder said prompted the church to research and acknowledge the important local history. “We think there is up to a dozen, but we certainly know of seven. We have looked in archives but have been unable to find details,” Mr Hilder said. “These plots hold people important to the history of Luddenham from the 1800s

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Famous Christmas tree farm closed for the festive season as drought takes its toll NICOLA BARTON

or more than 20 years locals have celebrated the start of the festive season by getting a tree from the Glenmore Christmas Tree Farm, but things won’t be the same this year. The Mulgoa- based farm has closed its doors for the upcoming holiday season, as its trees struggle to grow in harsh drought conditions. Operating since the mid 90’s, the farm was growing about 16,000 Pinus Radiata trees in its prime, but after the 2001 Christmas Day fires burnt their remaining crop to the ground, they have struggled with on-and-off drought conditions. “With those bushfires, we not only lost our trees but we also lost our irrigation gear, so we haven’t replaced that for a lot of reasons but mainly because irrigation doesn’t do a lot here because it only works when we’ve got water in the dams but in drought times they are dry,” owner Mark Ford said. “We’ve got around 3000 planted right now, none are ready for this year, the larger ones have been growing for seven years but they aren’t saleable because the drought made them very sparse.” In ideal conditions, Pinus Radiata trees

take about four years to grow full size. In current conditions, it’s taking over seven years. The trees planted seven years ago should be ready for harvest next year. “We think they’ll need at least another year, we don’t want to sell anything that isn’t up to scratch so unfortunately people around here are going to miss out unless they want to travel,” Mr Ford said. Unfortunately the crop planted two years ago is currently half the size it’s supposed to be, and the most recent crop, planted during winter this year, is struggling most, with some plants having already died. There are two dams on the property, both of which are completely bone dry. Meanwhile, Luddenham’s Top Shape Live Christmas Trees closed its doors last year after the re-alignment of The Northern Road and Elizabeth Drive forced it to cease trading from its location. Kemps Creek Christmas Tree Farm was also closed for last year after undergoing regeneration. Neither will trade this season. Glenmore Christmas Tree Farm will be selling some trees for next year’s Christmas season but will be forced to close again in 2021 as the smaller crops continue their battle in this summer’s blistering heat.

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Draft St Marys (Byrnes Creek) Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan The Draft St Marys (Byrnes Creek) Catchment Flood 0DQDJHPHQW 6WXG\ DQG 3ODQ LV LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO VWDJH RI preparation and has reached the stage where community feedback is being sought. The report is on public exhibition from 24 October 2019 to 21 November 2019. The St Marys (Byrnes Creek) study area covers more than 3sq km of St Marys, generally bounded by the M4 Motorway in the south, St Marys levee in the west and discharging into South Creek in the north. It includes the St Marys levee, which was RULJLQDOO\ EXLOW WR PLQLPLVH WKH Ă RRGLQJ LPSDFW from South Creek. The draft study report can be viewed: â&#x20AC;˘ At Penrith.city/fps and click on the catchment area tab â&#x20AC;˘ Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au, or â&#x20AC;˘ In person: Penrith Library and Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith, or St Marys Library, 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street, St Marys

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INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. In accordance with Section 2.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) for determination. â&#x20AC;˘ Lendlease Communities (Werrington) DA19/0704 Pty Ltd C/- GLN Planning Lot 2 DP 1176624, Lot 1 DP 1226122 (No. 16) Chapman Street, Werrington Proposed Integrated Development for Staged subdivision of land to create 265 residential lots, 14 industrial lots, open space lots, 17 residue lots and road dedication. Works include site preparation, vegetation removal, bulk earthworks, civil works, construction of roads, including the east-west collector road and round-a-bout on Werrington Road, stormwater infrastructure and basins, parking and operation of a temporary exhibition village for sales and information The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service. 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 RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 1RYHPEHU to 15 November 2019.

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Natural Resources Access Regulator 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 RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 1RYHPEHU to 29 November 2019. 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 JURXQGV RI REMHFWLRQ DUH WR EH VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLOÂˇV reference number DA19/0713 For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Paul Anzellotti on 4732 8606. Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed RQ &RXQFLOÂˇV '$ 7UDFNHU YLD penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ DATracker Alternatively, the applications can be YLHZHG GXULQJ &RXQFLOÂˇV QRUPDO EXVLQHVV KRXUV DW WKH &LYLF &HQWUH +LJK 6WUHHW 3HQULWK 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHUV RI &RXQFLOÂˇV 'HYHORSPHQW 6HUYLFHV 'HSDUWPHQW ZLOO EH able to assist with your enquiries. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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or Elizabeth Giardina, 87, and Stanley Carroll, 78, age is but a number. The couple from St Marys have been together for three years and are planning on getting married in December. Mr Carroll said they came together after meeting like it was meant to be. “We met through the Red Cross at Doonside where they had a social group for seniors and when we went on a couple of outings where you stay overnight, we got put in the same cabin,” he said. “It happened a few times and we could have objected but for some reason we didn’t. From then our relationship grew quite strongly.” Ms Giardina, who happily admits to being a ‘cradle snatcher’, said they thought the logical thing would be to get married. “We just thought it’s better if we get married and our kids wanted it for us as well, so we got our celebrant, Lou, to plan something small for the end of the year,” she said. “We get on so well and you need companionship when you get older, so why not enjoy life as if we are a young married couple?” The ceremony will be unique to the

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Local listings set to grow New research suggests plenty of Glenmore Park residents are preparing to sell NICOLA BARTON

ew research predicts a boom in home listings in Glenmore Park over the next six months. The Westpac study, conducted in partnership with Insight Data Solutions (IDS), looked at several elements such as property type, accumulated equity and tenure in home, overlaid with local market data such as turnover, average time on market and listing sales prices. IDS compiled a top 10 list of metropolitan hotspots where sellers are most likely to list in the coming months. Glenmore Park was second only to Paddington. Glenmore Park Realty’s Ralph Saporito said he was shocked by the prediction as local real estate supply struggles to keep up with demand. “We’ve actually got a shortage of properties, we need more properties to sell,” he said. “We just can’t get enough homes to meet up with the demand, they’re selling before they even go on the market and selling for list price or over. “Hopefully in the next six months it does pick up as per their predictions but at the moment we’re scratching for stock.”

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Glenmore Park Realty’s Ralph Saporito. Photo: Megan Dunn Mr Saporito said the current sellers demographic in Glenmore Park is mainly downsizers and retirees.

“It’s mainly a lot of older people downsizing or moving closer to family and a lot of people with kids who have grown

up looking to sell their family home to upgrade out of the area,” he said. He predicts the Federal Government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme will increase demand even more and thus continue the steady price increases in the market. Westpac has also released new insights from the 2019 Home Ownership Report, indicating that for first home buyers, location is the top priority. Among them, 44 per cent believe that proximity to work and 51 per cent believe access to public transport, is essential when purchasing a property. “While all buyers have different needs, most tend to agree that location is key when choosing a home, with safety, a quiet area, and proximity to shopping centres or grocery stores considered essential,” Will Ranken, Westpac General Manager Home Ownership said. “Our data reveals a spread of hotspots across metropolitan suburbs, offering potential buyers some choice when it comes to their preferred location, and proximity to work and schools, which we know is particularly important to buyers.” Mr Saporito said with the Western Sydney Airport and local infrastructure projects, demand for homes in Glenmore Park will only increase.

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The men facing the most serious charges relating to the brutal bashing of a young father in a Penrith car park earlier this year have pleaded guilty to the assault. Byron Donovan, 20, and Wendell Milgate, 21, fronted Penrith Local Court last Friday and formally entered pleas following protracted negotiations with the Crown. Wearing black slacks and a blue collared shirt, Donovan was the first to face Magistrate Geoff Hiatt, pleading guilty to two charges, including ‘reckless wounding causing grievous bodily harm in company of others’ and ‘affray’. Upon entering those pleas, the Crown withdrew the more serious charge of ‘cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent’, which carries a maximum of 25 years jail. Donovan, of St Clair, and Milgate, of Glenmore Park, now face a maximum of 14 years in jail for their involvement in the brawl. The court heard agreed facts were still being worked through and Donovan was only pleading guilty to elements of the offence. The matter was adjourned to November to fix a sentence date and a disputed facts hearing. Shortly afterwards, his co-offender, Milgate, also went through the same procedure, pleading guilty to the same charges and having the more serious charge withdrawn and dismissed. He also pleaded guilty to one count of ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of others’. Sporting a rats tail and wearing black slacks and a red checkered shirt, Milgate officially entered his pleas, however, similarly, facts were not handed up. His matter was adjourned to the same date at Penrith District Court for arraignment and to fix a sentence date. The pair is among five young men who

set upon Shannan Rushworth and Tyson Gampe at a fast food restaurant on Mulgoa Road in the early hours of February 3. Mr Rushworth, 33, was knocked unconscious and his head allegedly stomped on in the fight. The father-of-two was flown to Westmead Hospital and suffered bleeding to his brain as well as fractures to his skull, cheekbone, ribs and nose. Mr Gampe was also knocked to the ground, kicked and stomped on but suffered less serious facial injuries and was treated and discharged. Milgate’s brothers Blake and Mitchell, 23 and 21, were jailed for 18 months with a 12-month non-parole period last Friday for their roles in the attack, which involved assaulting Mr Gampe and being part of the melee itself. They pleaded guilty earlier this year and the matter remained in the Local Court. However, their detention was short lived, with their lawyers successfully applying for bail while they await their severity appeal later this month. A fifth co-accused, Glenmore Park’s Dean Hooper, 23, will defend his single charge of ‘affray’ at a hearing in February. Wendell and Donovan were originally bail refused on February 7 but were later granted liberty on April 3 and March 26 respectively. Blake and Mitchell were granted strict conditional bail on February 7, the day after they handed themselves into police.

Accused sex offender yet to enter pleas to charges

Michael Slegers, the Glenmore Park man accused of grooming a fictitious boy online as well as committing sex offences against real minors, has had his matter briefly mentioned again in court. Slegers, 58, was originally arrested and bail refused in January after he allegedly began engaging in sexually explicit conversations with Child Abuse and Sex Crime Squad detectives posing as a 10-year-old boy online. In March, he was hit with fresh charges

involving actual minors, including one count of ‘using a carriage service to groom a 10-year-old boy for sexual activity’, as well as one count of ‘common assault’ against a boy, aged 14. Last Friday, Slegers did not appear on screen as his lawyer briefly mentioned his matter at Penrith Local Court. The parties sought an adjournment to allow the prosecution further time to consider its position and to enable them to conference the two alleged child victims and the police officer who posed as the 10-year-old boy online. He is yet to enter pleas.

Grandfather denied release after being found at drug house

A man allegedly present at a property under drug surveillance by police has been refused bail. Dat Van Vo appeared before Penrith Local Court last Friday and unsuccessfully applied for his release. His lawyer argued Vo’s continued detention was not justified on a number of grounds, including that his client’s attendance at the property did not prove he was involved in cannabis cultivation. Despite offering sureties totalling $55,000 and strict bail conditions, Magistrate Alex Mijovich denied the grandfather’s release. His lawyer also claimed Vo’s time in custody would be more onerous given his medical conditions, which included chronic kidney failure. The prosecution highlighted Vo’s previous criminal record, which included convictions for similar matters, albeit more than 17 years ago. “Past performance is always an indication of present and future behaviour,” he submitted. Magistrate Mijovich noted he had a limited criminal history and it was aged, but found show cause had not been met and refused his release. His matter was adjourned to November 29.

Shoplifter says she was victim of racial slur

Melissa Dixon has narrowly escaped jail after pleading guilty to another shoplifting offence. The 38-year-old fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with shoplifting, driving while disqualified and breaching two good behaviour bonds. The court heard Dixon had not reoffended since the January 2019 offence at Coles Penrith and had been receiving support and supervision for her drug addiction. “At the time of the offence she was affected by illicit drugs,” her Legal Aid lawyer said, adding she was now on the methadone program. Her lawyer told the court Dixon left school in Year 7 and had never worked, but had aspirations of becoming a cleaner. Magistrate Geoff Hiatt said worryingly, Dixon was on two good behaviour bonds for like-offences at the time. He also expressed concern that she only pleaded guilty on the day of the disputed hearing despite there being no changes to the facts. However, her lawyer submitted she originally challenged the shoplifting charge because she claimed she was the victim of a racial slur which caused her to forget to pay for her goods. Magistrate Hiatt said the fact she was not entitled to the full 25 per cent discount an early guilty plea would have afforded her, meant she exposed herself to full-time custody. “What ultimately saves Ms Dixon, is that the bonds were not in place for a long time,” he said, noting she re-offended just 19 days after receiving a Community Correction Order for larceny and shoplifting. She was sentenced to seven months jail but allowed to serve the term in the community by way of an Intensive Correction Order. She was also convicted and fined $300 for driving while disqualified and barred from driving for another 12 months.

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Police Snapshot Both a man and a woman have been charged after assaulting security officers at Nepean Hospital on Saturday, October 26. About 10am, a 34-year-old Colyton man and his 35-year-old female friend attended the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nepean Hospital, where the 34-yearold believed his baby was being held. Police allege the man was speaking with staff and engaged with a nurse who was walking into the unit. Frustrated, the man became aggressive towards the nurse, prompting her attempt to close the security door. The 34-year-old managed to stop the door and entered the unit, continuing to yell at the nurse. Police were called and security tended to the scene in an attempt to calm him down. The Colyton man eventually left, threatening the nurse as he exited. Further arguments with security staff ensued, resulting in the man punching an officer to the face. His female friend hit another security officer over the head with her mobile phone. Police located the pair and they were both arrested. The man was charged with ‘common assault’ and ‘stalk and intimidate with intent to cause fear of physical harm (x2)’. The female was also charged with ‘common assault’. The pair are set to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, November 12.

Penrith: Teens charged over alleged train station attack

Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault that occurred at Penrith Railway Station on Sunday, October 27. About 8.30pm, three young males allegedly punched an unknown male before leaving the scene. Officers attached to Nepean Police Area

Command attended and observed three young males running towards a shopping centre. Police pursued the young people on foot and apprehended two males, aged 14 and 15-years-old. Upon searching the teens, police allegedly located a knife on the 14-year-old, as well as a face covering and gloves. Police further allege they located a hammer, face covering and gloves on the 15-yearold male. Both the teens were taken to Penrith Police Station where they were charged. The pair were granted conditional bail and will appear in a children’s court on Thursday, November 14. Police are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area at the time of the incident and may be able to assist with inquiries to come forward. The third male is described as wearing a black covered face mask, a black coloured baseball cap, a black, blue and grey coloured hooded jacket, dark pants and dark shoes.

Colyton: Teenager charged over serious assault of man

A teenage boy has been charged following an investigation into the serious assault of a man in Colyton. Around 2.30pm on Sunday, October 13, an altercation took place outside a takeaway shop located in a local shopping complex on Hewitt Street, Colyton. Officers from Nepean Police Area Command responded and found a 23-year-old man suffering serious head injuries. He remains in Westmead Hospital where his treatment is continuing. Following inquiries, police spoke with a 17-year-old male regarding the incident on Tuesday, October 22 at Mt Druitt Police Station. He was released without charge and no further police action is anticipated. About 10.30am on Friday, October 25, a second 17-year-old boy was arrested at Mt Druitt Police Station and charged with ‘cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent’.

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Time to shed obesity stats He lost 32kgs on reality TV, but Brett Smith says anyone can change their lifestyle NICOLA BARTON

fter the release of shocking figures last month that showed one in three Penrith residents are obese, Glenmore Park local and former winner of ‘The Biggest Loser’, Brett Smith, is motivating locals to not be another statistic. Despite owning successful personal training business, Southpaw Athletic, Mr Smith’s journey to a healthy and balanced lifestyle hasn’t been easy. With family and his children becoming his number one priority, the former boxer said he had let himself go over the years and was in an unhealthy position. “I was an athlete, a professional boxer and then I retired and had children and of course all my focus went on work and looking after my family, which is what a lot of dads do,” he said. “Over time I forgot about myself. Someone had taken a photo and I was in the background not knowing that it was being taken and when I saw it I just thought ‘oh wow’ and that was the point when I knew I needed to do something.” After seeing an ad for ‘The Biggest Loser’ on Facebook, Mr Smith took a leap of faith and applied for the show – a decision that would go on to change his life.

Mr Smith participated in the 2017 season, winning the reality TV competition after shedding a whopping 32kgs. He admits ‘The Biggest Loser’ diet and exercise plan is not realistic for everyday people, but making a change doesn’t have to be so drastic. “The training was hectic, it was unrealistic to be honest. Training for six hours a day and living on 1200 to 1400 calories a day and burning 5000,” he said. “You’ve got to find a happy medium, for me I want to be strong enough to throw my kids around in the pool and run around with them at the park, but also have an ice-cream with them on the weekend.” Mr Smith has gone on to become a qualified personal trainer, offering what he says is a more realistic and sustainable approach to weight loss. “Dads in particular are bad for it, they’re fit as young blokes but then they put the weight on and it catches up on them, so I really just wanted to start a program for dads and mums who were in the same boat as me,” Mr Smith said. “Now we offer training for anyone from grandmas to mums and their kids or husband and wife teams.” Mr Smith said it’s not always about being super strict but by making smart choices you can have a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

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A new report shows Australians over the age of 50 are rejecting the notions of ageing. They’re connected, embracing life and spending big despite being largely ignored, according to the Secrets & Lies – Ageless & Booming research. The report shows Australians over 50 have the highest disregard for age. They dismiss any organisation, person or brand that places them in the ‘grey and frail’ category, with 69 per cent saying age has never been less relevant. More than three- quarters (78 per cent) feel much younger than their age and almost two-thirds (61 per cent) say they’re living the best years of their life. The over 50s also outspend millennials in entertainment, auto, health, travel and almost every other category. Plenty are embracing single life, with one- third of over 55s having never married – a figure which has doubled in the past 15 years. The study also explores the societal generalisation of using and describing over 50s as one unvaried group, without consideration for their different life stages including retirement.

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NEPEAN HOSPITAL OPEN DAY People usually come to hospital to heal and recover but Nepean Hospital will be swinging open their doors and inviting the public to step inside for their Open Day on Friday, November 8. The hospital will again be hosting the day for people to chat with staff and to find out more about one of the state’s busiest hospitals. Nepean Hospital General Manager, Brett Williams said the public can discover how it is promoting healthy living and supporting its patients. “The open day is

designed to be engaging and educational for all members of the community to enjoy,” Mr Williams said. “This year we have over 30 stalls, some operated by our skilled staff, which will be providing useful health tips, hands on demonstrations and information about the services offered by the hospital.” Activities on the day will include CPR demon-

strations, free blood pressure checks and the teddy bear hospital clinic. Chief Executive, Kay Hyman will conclude the Open Day with the District’s Annual Public Meeting (APM) to present a year in review and to discuss the future. It is on from 10am at South Block Nepean Hospital main entrance. The APM is at 2pm at South Block lecture theatre.

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A Penrith resident is celebrating after scooping a $1 million prize in Lotto last week. How the newly minted millionaire plans to spend their windfall will forever be a mystery as they have chosen to remain completely anonymous and celebrate in private. The winning ticket was purchased at the newsagency at Nepean Village. Nepean Square Newsagency owner Bill Bahous said he was glad to hear the winner had checked their ticket and realised their good fortune. The ticket was an unregistered entry.

SPOOKY PAPER! The Western Weekender team got into the Halloween spirit this week by dressing up in their scariest outfits. Journalist Emily Feszczuk (pictured below) was voted by her peers as having the best costume on the day.

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Have your phones ready for some serious Instaworthy snaps as Real Festival transforms the Penrith riverbank with a dazzling collection of interactive and illuminated artworks this weekend. Real Festival’s free riverside art gallery at the Nepean River is brimming with art installations and immersive art experiences that come to life after dark and entice audiences to play, move, listen and learn in a magical night time adventure.

The centrepiece is a curated exhibition of contemporary artworks from Aboriginal artists across Australia. The Deerubbin Gallery features artistic collaborations which celebrate Aboriginal culture in a modern, bright and bold way. ‘Red Air’ is a touring art installation from artists in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia which inflates and illuminates; and ‘Breath Trees’ is a collaboration between 10 Aboriginal artists from

South Australia and shines and sparkles as the sun goes down. Other gallery highlights include a four- metre tall illuminated puppet, a live mural painting by Shannon Boyd, glowing jellyfish that hang from trees and a creative art installation which transforms the riverbank into a colourful blanket of light reeds. Real Festival is on in Penrith this weekend. Check out www.realfestival.com.au for all the important details.

Women are better money managers than men, with lenders believing they are a safer bet to repay their debts, the latest snapshot of Australia’s credit scores and financial attitudes has found. Using the actual data of 25 million Australians, Credit Simple’s annual State of the Nation Report shows that women have higher credit ratings in almost every city and region in Australia. This is despite men thinking they are better at juggling money than women. The report also found that a whopping 65 per cent of Australians don’t know their credit scores and, of those who do, only 11 per cent check it weekly to ensure there’s no issues.

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PENRITH 2026 PART TWO OF A SIX PART SERIES Penrith has a chance to be one of the best connected cities in the country PENRITH MAYOR ROSS FOWLER

s our City grows, it is essential the infrastructure that helps us get around Penrith and the broader region grows as well. Penrith Council has been advocating strongly to ensure our trips to work, school and services are not frustratingly clogged and everything we need remains within easy reach. By 2026, we hope that Penrith will be one of the best connected cities in all of Australia. For example, our close proximity to the new Western Sydney Airport means the new $7 billion Metro Greater West line will intersect with the main western rail line at St Marys, connecting our City to the

airport from day one and connecting us onwards to the world. Metro Greater West is the single most important piece of infrastructure for the region. It will underpin the integrated public transport system western Sydney requires. As a result, western Sydney’s connectivity will be greatly improved and Penrith’s place as a future hub in the Western Parkland City will be reinforced. You have told us you want more jobs closer to home, and easier access to the region. Your local Council wants to make this happen and we will keep pushing state and federal governments to ensure our growing city has proper infrastructure in place.

Growing our city’s connectivity: Getting around Penrith will be easier thanks to unprecedented level of transport investment

enrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM says strong advocacy by Penrith Council means the City’s transport links will grow as the city develops. “For many years, Penrith pushed for a new north- south rail connection in outer western Sydney to connect Macarthur in the south with the Metro North West at Tallawong,” Cr Fowler said. “This advocacy has paid off and Metro Greater West is a reality.” While Metro Greater West is the spine of future transport connectivity, major City roads are being upgraded, said General Manager Warwick Winn. “These include Mulgoa - Castlereagh Road, The Northern Road, M4 Motorway and Mamre Road,” he said. “Funding is being sought to build the Castlereagh Connection in the north of the City, deliver Stage 2 of the Werrington arterial road, upgrade local and State roads, and increase commuter car parking spaces.” Mr Winn said even more is being done to improve transport links and help locals move around the local area and beyond with ease. “Penrith Council’s also working with Transport for NSW on a city- wide transport plan that will make it easier to move across the entire City,” he said. “More express rail services have been delivered and improvements to the public transport network will make it easier to get around.” As further proof of its effectiveness, Council helped secure more than $125 million in federal and state funding to expand commuter parking at Emu Plains, Kingswood and St Marys, Cr Fowler said. “Being part of the Western Sydney City Deal means Penrith Council has been able to gain real benefits for those who do and will live in Penrith,” he said.

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Penrith’s taking off thanks to new airport: The aerotropolis means more jobs close to home, resulting in a better work-life balance in the future

enrith is set to reap benefits from the Aerotropolis, says Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM. “There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that being the closest city to the Aerotropolis confirms Penrith’s status as a major business and residential hub of western Sydney,” he said. Cr Fowler said the forecasts speak for themselves. “We predict there will be an additional 55,000 jobs in Penrith by 2036, but I think the effect of the Aerotropolis will mean the final figure is even larger,” he said. “It is anticipated the focus of employ-

ment will be on food and technology research, food production and processing, tourism, health and education. “The $5 billion Sydney Science Park, a specialist education precinct, with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics is already underway, with the first building expected in 2021. “Penrith offers unprecedented opportunities for those already living in the city as well as those it will attract in the future. “Vibrant liveability, a rising population, an abundance of available employment lands and increasing investment all mean Penrith is set to be the region’s capital.

“This is evidenced by the list of businesses that are getting in early and establishing in Penrith. “Names such as Toyota, Costco, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, TNT and KPMG are already here and the Celestino group is part of the growing Sydney Science Park at Luddenham. “As a result, the jobs base is already broadening. There is not only an increase in the raw number of available jobs, but the types of jobs are diversifying as well. “It’s not as though future growth means displacing what’s already here. The 4,000 hectares in the Northern Gateway shows

there’s room to grow without crowding our local communities.” Cr Fowler says he hopes this business migration will help reverse the daily west – east commuter “brain drain”. “It’s a sad reality that a vast number of Penrith residents have to make long commutes to get jobs they want,” he said. “My sincere hope is this influx of commercial activity will mean thousands of jobs close to home across all sectors. “Imagine how much more time you’ll have to simply take in the pleasures of living in a wonderful place like Penrith if you have a job in the area.”

Liveability is the key to a great city: Beauty of Penrith is staying

enrith Mayor Ross Fowler says future planning will ensure the city’s unique characteristics and liveability are not only retained: they are improved. “The big benefit of the coming economic activity is that it provides the impetus to develop and expand recreation, entertainment and sports attractions,” he said. “For example, we’re investing in the Nepean River Precinct. We want to celebrate the river and create a regional destination for visitors and events. “Our rivers, creeks and many hectares of open spaces and recreation grounds are a defining feature and contribute to our celebrated natural assets. “The protection of these values and the health of our ecosystems will need to be carefully maintained and enhanced as we manage and balance our district’s growth. “Projects such as City Park and Regatta Park show we want to create green spaces

throughout the city.” The beauty of Penrith is not going to get lost as the area develops and grows, Cr Fowler said.

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Maureen’s win for women New secretary of the Penrith RSL sub-branch is breaking exciting new ground NICOLA BARTON

ewly elected secretary of the Penrith RSL sub-branch Maureen Gildart says she is “breaking the boys club” as the first female secretary of the organisation. Coming from a complete military family, Ms Gildart first signed up to the Army in 1976 at 19-years-old where she was the first female to achieve several goals including receiving specific qualifications, topping her class and completing tasks previously done by men. Since serving in the Army, Ms Gildart has been a passionate member of the local military community, joining the sub-branch back in 2013 and also being on the executive board of the NSW National Servicemen’s Association. “I joined because of the comradeship, ex- military people sort of stick together and we provide support to each other,” she said. “Never in my wildest dreams when I joined up did I think that I would ever be sitting in the secretary’s chair. “No way in the world did I ever think it would be me to break the boys club.” Ms Gildart was first asked to step in temporarily after the former secretary

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resigned. After holding a members meeting she was officially nominated and elected unopposed. “It was good to think that the members had faith and confidence in me,” she said. “It means a great honour to me, to be able to serve our current and former serving officers.” Ms Gildart said she is very passionate about continuing on the military legacy in the local community through events such as Remembrance Day, ANZAC Day and Vietnam Veterans Day. “The sub-branch to me just means to be able to come together with the local community and the cadets to have these special days to get together and give back to the military community,” she said. Ms Gildart said she was proud to be the first female secretary elected and reflected on how times have changed for women in the military. “Things have changed a lot but it’s only been through perseverance and women standing up for themselves,” she said. “When I was in the Army I remember saying to my Company Sergeant Major that I one day will be on the front line at war and he said females will never ever go into battle on the front line and that was in 1976, now look at where we are and how far we’ve come.”

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This weekend the riverbank is set to transform into a lively hub of performances, art, music, food, markets, workshops and immersive experiences for Penrith’s signature event, Real Festival. This is the fourth year Council has delivered this free event for the local community and we are excited to once again be bringing Australia’s best talents and internationally celebrated performers, artists, musicians and creative minds to Penrith. There is plenty of entertainment on offer across Friday and Saturday. Kids stage shows, a gallery of illuminated and interactive artworks, roving performers, live music and the headline show All That We Are – a breathtaking aerial spectacular performed over land and water on both nights. It is the perfect family-friendly event, with fun activities for kids of all ages to enjoy including kayaking and stand up paddle boarding on the Nepean River, UV mural painting, comic book drawing, shadow puppet making, an origami garden and even a glow in the dark silent disco. Everyone’s favourite gardener and

Logie award winner Costa Georgiadis is back to share his favourite hints and tips for aspiring gardening gurus and to help residents to live more sustainably. He will be there from 2pm-8pm on Saturday. To top it off there will be 27 of Sydney’s best food trucks serving a variety of delicious food day and night; artisan markets to stroll through, workshops and even a riverside bar to relax in and enjoy the spectacular view and vibrant festival atmosphere. If you are attending the event this weekend it is important to plan your travel ahead of time. Traffic conditions along Tench Avenue will be impacted during the festival. For information on parking, public transport or the free shuttle bus service go to realfestival. com.au. We are also on Facebook, so please connect with the event page to keep up to date with news and information, and share your time at the event with us and others by using the official hashtag #realfestival in your posts. It is going to be fantastic event!

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How much is too much when it comes to school formals?

Angry parents launch petition against school’s name change NICOLA BARTON

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ith school formal season right around the corner, local students will begin checking off their list of appointments, in preparation for their special day. From expensive gowns, jewellery and car hire to professional hair, make-up and spray tans, the cost of looking your best in today’s society is skyrocketing. But have we gone too far? After attending her niece’s Year 6 farewell last year, Emily Koprivcic said she was blown away by the extravagance. “I couldn’t believe how over the top it is these days,” she told the Weekender. “The hair, make- up, dresses and cars for 10 to 12-year-olds is just so different to when I had my Year 6 farewell.” With the online pressure of looking good, coupled with a need to fit in amongst peers, some mothers admitted to feeling the pressure to ensure their child feels their best on the day. Colyton resident Sarah Ebejer said she was broke by the time her daughter’s Year 12 formal came around. “I bought her a dress, shoes, matching clutch, nails, hair style, jewellery, flowers and car hire. She paid for her make-up as she only had a part time job at KFC at the time and was still studying, but all up it cost me over $1200,” she said.

P Formal costs are skyrocketing With four kids and both birthdays and Christmas next month, Ms Ebejer said it can be a difficult time for some parents. “There is peer pressure for them to have the best of the best come formal time – best make- up artists and hairdressers,” she said. “Instagram plays a huge part in their ‘I have to have this and have to have her do my make-up’ thinking. “After this costly little night it got me thinking there are a lot of families that are a lot worse off than me financially.” Ms Ebejer recently created a Facebook page called All Things Formal, a not-forprofit page based in the Penrith area that allows people to donate second hand formal gowns, suits, heels, men’s shoes and accessories. Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands have also offered a similar drive for the past six years.

arents as well as current and former students are campaigning against a plan to change the name of McCarthy Catholic College in Emu Plains, arguing that the school’s history is being shunned. Established in 1986, the school holds great historical significance to the area, as the founders, the McCarthy family, played a pivotal role in keeping the Catholic faith alive in Sydney. Last week, the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta confirmed the Emu Plains school would be known as Penola Catholic College from next year. Penola is the place where St Mary of the Cross Mackillop and Father Julian Tenison- Woods started a school, beginning their work of extending the opportunities of education to thousands of Australian children and young people. The decision has not been met positively by the school’s community, with parents claiming they were not informed prior to media coverage last week. 1986 founding class graduate, Maria Murray, said it was shameful for the Diocese to announce the move during the HSC exam period and said if it weren’t for her son finally being settled in the school, she’d pull him out. “The Mary Mackillop ethos is already

in the school, the McCarthy name is the sense of the community and the connection to the area,” she said. With the decision comes a complete rebrand of the school, with uniforms, logos and signage set to change ahead of the 2020 school year. Ms Murray is furious that her son, who is in Year 7, will be expected to buy new uniforms once the grace period has finished. Parents have also raised concerns over the soon to be obsolete hand- me- down system. But it’s not just the founding students and parents that are upset. 2013 graduate Elisha Batty said she too was devastated by the news. “Going through the school, the values of the McCarthy family were really instilled in us, it wasn’t just a name, it was our identity,” she said. The Diocese claim the announcement “follows considerable reflection among the school community” and that the history of the College and the McCarthy name will continue to be recognised and acknowledged in a variety of ways at Penola Catholic College as well as at the McCarthy campus of CathWest Innovation College. A petition in protest, created by Ms Murray, has already garnered over 900 signatures. To view the petition, visit bit.ly/2Jtl4wg.

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epean Creative and Performing Arts High School are living up to their name with three of their students being selected as finalists for the NSW Schools Reconciliation Challenge. Remmy Thorne, Maya Barros and Amelie Davidson were chosen out of over 4000 entries. Year 8 student Maya Barros submitted a colour pencil artwork to fit the 2019 theme of ‘Speaking and Listening from the Heart’. “My art piece included Uluru and how it is often referred to as ‘the heart of Australia’,” she said. “This idea relates back to the theme making art from the heart and I had an Aboriginal person watching over Uluru, protecting the landmark.” Year 7 finalist Remmy Thorne said the girls were so grateful to be involved. “I feel so honoured to be a finalist and am immensely proud of myself, the other finalists and every single person who submitted a piece,” she said. “The theme is extremely powerful and the idea of peace between everyone, no matter what colour or race, is important for everyone to know.” The girls’ work, which they completed in the Art Edge Program with the help of teacher Belinda Douglass, will tour

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Amelie Davidson, Remmy Thorne, Maya Barros and Belinda Douglass various galleries across New South Wales next year. “It is important for people to take part in this exhibition as it acknowledges reconciliation and we all need to take the time to think about it,” Ms Barros said. “Art allows us to express and share our ideas with others and what better way than to do that with art which is an important part of Aboriginal culture.”

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he Thornton Village Tea Room is using cups of tea to bring the community together. Each month they hold an event to enjoy tea and treats and learn about local services. Thornton Community Group Inc Secretary, Catherine DeSanti told the Weekender the room at Thornton Community Centre provides a welcoming space for Penrith residents. “It is an initiative of Thornton Community Group and is supported by Penrith City Council and Southern Cross Care to get people to meet their neighbours and connect with local communities’ services,” Ms DeSanti said. “A lot of elderly people and people who live in medium to high density housing

don’t get the chance to connect with people in the local community, so this is a great chance.” With each meeting they will feature a different tea drinking tradition from a variety of cultures. “We are looking at the different cultures our community is made up of so for example we will have Chai tea attached to the Indian culture,” Ms DeSanti said. “Our next event will highlight the Chinese tea drinking tradition of Cha Dao where Oolong and dark green teas will be used.” The event on Wednesday, November 6 at 10am will also feature community services that promote healthy living and social wellbeing. Everyone is welcome to attend and can give a gold coin donation if they choose to.

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zech sculptor David Cerny unveiled his latest masterpiece at this year’s Sculptures by the Sea exhibition last week. Known for his bold political statements, Cerny, with the help of local water and cable management product manufacturer ACO Australia, created a full- size pink military tank. The piece is a nod to Cerny’s previous political stunt performed in 1991 when he painted a Soviet tank pink at a war memorial to impress a girl. The founder of ACO and art enthusiast, Hans-Julius Ahlmann, initially stumbled across Cerny’s work at the Nordart art exhibition held in northern Germany. “Nordart is the largest art exhibition in northern Germany held annually, the Ahlmann family support that and are very involved and have been for over 20 years,” ACO Australia Managing Director, David Eisenhuth said. “Mr and Mrs Ahlmann had David Cerny sculptures in their exhibition and there was one particular sculpture that Mr Ahlmann liked and wanted to have within their facility. “So he and David did some negotiating

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Jeff Beer, Temel Kucukakyuz, ACO Managing Director David Eisenhuth and Damian Jurd with the pink tank and David asked if he would help build this tank for Sculptures by the Sea in Bondi.” Mr Ahlmann set the task to the team at ACO Australia’s facility in Emu Plains. Cerny sent through the design plans and ACO employees Damian Jurd, Temel Kucukakyuz and Jeff Beer spent months cutting, assembling, welding and painting

the $50,000, two- tonne showpiece. ACO are known for their polymer concrete products, drainage channel production and stainless steel materials. Mr Eisenhuth said it is nice to see how two polar opposite industries can come together to create something like this. “I’ve been in the business for 19 years

now and have never been involved in anything like this,” he said. Sculptures by the Sea is now in its 23rd year, showcasing artists’ work from all over the globe. Works will be staged along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk until November 11. The tank is currently on display on Marks Park headland.

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Cruise couple to help design ship NICOLA BARTON

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oats have a special meaning to local couple Joshua Hendriks and Dannielle Morgan. They met on one, have gone for several holidays on some and, earlier this year, Joshua proposed on one. That’s why they were the perfect pick for P&O Cruises’ recent competition, which will see the pair embark on a 12- month journey to help design their new 3100 guest ship, the Pacific Adventure. “After seeing the competition advertised on the P&O Facebook page we thought we would give it a go and had to make a short video back in August about why we were unique and should be chosen,” Mr Hendriks said. “We got a bit creative and shot different scenes, one I was in a bath pretending to snorkel, the next was me at the dinner table in a suit, another was I had a boat wheel and was pretending I was the captain, just funny little scenes of me doing something ridiculous.” A judging panel reviewed the 120 entry videos and selected 13 finalist groups to go to P&O Cruises HQ in Chatswood for further auditions.

“Each group went in one at a time and had three minutes with a panel of judges and you had to once again do something that impressed the judges,” Mr Hendriks said. “Danni works in childcare, so she was talking about all the fun activities she could do for kids. I’m a qualified chef and whilst this was happening we would pull out props like a whisk or bingo book to basically tie our personal life back to P&O.” The couple were selected along with five other groups, each representing different demographics such as young, old, families, couples and singles. Once a month the couple, alongside the other groups, will test and evaluate different elements of the ship including food, activities and wine. “Last month we went on the Pacific Explorer for the day and got to try different recipes that will be on board and meet the chef,” Ms Morgan said. “It’s about getting input from everyday people.” Over the next few months the couple will travel to an Adelaide winery to sample some of the potential wine menu items. The ship will call Sydney home in October 2020, with the couple to be rewarded with a four-day cruise in December.

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fter 23 years of serving fresh fruit and vegetables to their customers, Martin’s Fruit World at Mulgoa is closing its doors. The family- run shop is closing due to high rental costs, but will still be trading as an online store. Husband and wife owners Martin and Natalie Vella said that the pressure to operate became too much. “I have worked for 37 years in market gardens and 23 years ago I bought this business which was successful until about five years ago when we really started feeling the pinch in our pockets,” Mr Vella told the Weekender. “Chain stores haven’t affected us and we have had lots of support from locals, but whatever money we have made just goes back into the cost of running the actual store.” Mr Vella said he is proud of the business he has grown and couldn’t do it without the help of his wife. “We have a good name for local produce and I am proud of what I have grown myself as I am a perfectionist and I know the local community appreciates that,” he said.

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Natalie and Martin Vella are closing their popular fruit and vegetable shop. Photo: Megan Dunn “I work with my wife as my business partner and she has worked seven days a week, day in and out. In the last 23 years she hasn’t missed a beat and I appreciate working with her and wouldn’t have it any other way.” While the Vellas are saddened by the

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Playing in San Francisco last year, he returned with the idea of recording an album of hippy anthems from 1968. He has recorded 16 classic songs that will be released around February 2020 and audiences may get a sneak peek. Richard’s songs are still omnipresent on the radio to this day, his records charting the political landscape of the nation. His songs were born out of the happiest times in the ‘70s and he wants to take his fans back through the decades to find sanctuary from everyday life. Richard Clapton will be appearing at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Friday, November 15 at 7.30pm. To book, call 1800 PANTHERS.

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f you’ve missed this year’s instalment of ‘The Wharf Revue’ then now is your chance to catch the guys as they wind down another year of satirical genius. The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre will present the all- singing, alldancing, side-splittingly funny solution to all the world’s problems. The West is crumbling, democracy is besieged, and the world is run by morons with funny hair. You have to laugh. And that’s exactly what ‘The Wharf Revue’ delivers. The unrelenting team is back once more to dig through

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the year’s political dirt and unearth comedy gold. Stalwart performer Drew Forsythe returns with special triple-threat guests including new addition to the gang, the hilarious Simon Burke. The stage will be filled with uncanny impressions of the year’s most memorable political characters and the moments they’d prefer to forget. The choreography is tight, the wigs are loose, the punchlines are loaded. Everything is ready for a big night of laughter and mayhem. The Wharf Revue will be on at The Joan tonight at 7.30pm and Saturday, November 2 at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are from $30. To book, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, November 1 The Bootleg Beatles Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Friday, November 1, 8pm, $67.15

The Wharf Revue – The Joan From $30, 7.30pm 4723 7611 Crazy Minian Duo – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4722 8180 Iron Maiden Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Halloween Party – O’Donoghues Free entry, 8pm 47 355 509 Be Bop A Lula – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Gypsy – Blue Mountains Theatre & Hub From $32.40, 8pm 4723 5050 Oxygen Band – Workers Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 8822 2444 Blow – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ignition Fridays – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4736 4466

Saturday, November 2

Seattle Sound – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 The Wharf Revue – The Joan From $30, 2pm & 7.30pm 4723 7611

Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev – The Joan From $30, 8pm 4723 7611 Bon Jovi Tribute Show – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4722 8180 Never Ending 80s – Penrith Panthers $39, 8.30pm 1800 061 991 Big Yard Big Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Australian Motley Crue Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Gypsy – Blue Mountains Theatre & Hub From $32.40, 2pm & 8pm 4723 5050 Total Recall – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050 Platinum Duo – St Marys RSL Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 6555 Rock City Saints – Workers Sports Club Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 On The Prowl – Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Toxic Dolls – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Eagles & The Doobie Brothers – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 9pm 4736 4466 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 The Frocks Colonial Hotel, 9623 1384 Saturday, November 2, 8.30pm, Free entry

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Saturday, November 9

Eskimo Joe – Penrith Panthers From $47.70, 8pm 1800 061 991 Greg Poppleton’s Bakelite Dance Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 All Access 80’s – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Roc A Tac – St Marys RSL Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 6555 Endless Summer Beach Party – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Lloyd Bowden Duo – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Chisel Barnes Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1384

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Endless Summer Beach Party – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Eishan Ensemble – Blue Mountains Theatre & Hub From $32, 8pm 4723 5050 Backlash – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 No Brakes – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Baby Got Back – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 One Hit Wonders St Marys Leagues Club, 9677 7777 Friday, November 8, 9pm, Free entry

Jive Bombers – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Banter and Soul Jamz – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 2.30pm 4722 8180 Spooky Halloween Disco – Workers Sports Club Free entry, 12pm 8822 2444 Keepin It Real – Workers Sports Club Free entry, 2pm 8822 2444 Gypsy – Blue Mountains Theatre & Hub From $32.40, 2pm 4723 5050

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Sydney Chamber Choir Blue Mountains Theatre & Hub, 4723 5050 Saturday, November 9, 7.30pm, From $15

Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 Emu Craft Market – Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School Free entry, 9am 0414 395 614 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Penrith Red Cross Branch Second Thursday of each month • 9623 6702

The river gets Real this weekend! Real Festival returns to the Nepean River bringing internationally celebrated performers and Australia’s best artists, musicians and creative minds together in one stunning outdoor location. This year’s event takes entertainment to dazzling new heights with spellbinding stage shows, breathtaking art installations, live music, pop-up performances and Sydney’s best food trucks. The Real Festival is a free event at Tench Reserve on November 1 and 2 from 6pm to 10pm. Call 1300 736 836.

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Beautiful music this Saturday night

Check out Bilby’s Bluegum Melodies at The Joan on Wednesday, November 6 at 10am and 12pm. Tickets are from $20. Call 4723 7611.

Don’t miss the Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev symphony series at The Joan on Saturday, November 2 at 8pm. Call 4723 7611 for tickets.

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Santa Claus is coming to town It’s that magical time of year that everyone looks forward to It’s that magical time of year that everyone looks forward to. Santa Claus is coming to town in one of the largest Santa’s Arrival Parades Westfield Penrith has ever seen. You will also be able to kick-start your Christmas shopping on Saturday 9 November, with $9 parking all day! Join us on Saturday 9 November at 11am to welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and their helpers. Riley Street will be closed off from traffic to host the parade and will be filled with Christmas joy. It wouldn’t be the most wonderful time of year without snow! On the day, watch as the snowflakes fall over the parade from above. The magic of Christmas will come alive with over 200 participants in the parade; including your favourite Nickelodeon

characters from PAW Patrol (Skye, Chase & Marshal), Dora the Explorer, Shimmer & Shine, Spongebob Squarepants and the adorable Rudolph. The magniﬁcent 75 piece NSW Public Schools Millennium Marching Band will lead the way with festive songs, followed by Frosty the Snowman, skating baubles, giant presents, acrobatic elves, hip hop Santa’s, dancing soldiers and much more! Ending with the most anticipated of them all... Santa & Mrs Claus spreading Christmas cheer on a large custom ﬂoat! After the parade, Santa Photography begins and your favourite Nickelodeon characters and Santa’s helpers will take over the centre! You will be able to meet and snap a photo with PAW Patrol on Riley Street throughout the day, Dora the Explorer

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in the Food Terrace, Shimmer & Shine next to Mecca and more. Be sure to beat the crowds and book your Santa Photography online. This year there will be Pet Photography sessions available and Sensitive Santa sessions by creating a sensory-friendly environment, so that families can visit our Christmas wonderland and have their photo with Santa in a relaxed environment. Visit www.westﬁeld.com.au/penrith for the character meet & greet locations and to book your Santa Photography!

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Ã&#x160; As I mentioned in this column a few weeks ago, Channel Seven has confirmed at its Upfronts that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be making a comeback in 2020. While exact details are still scarce, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understood â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big Brother: Revolutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will have no host, no live voting or evictions, and be filmed months in advance like nearly every other reality show on Australian TV. While it certainly wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all used to, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to rest my judgement until I see it next year.

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At the movies... Promising gorefest doesn’t quite deliver READY OR NOT ++ 1 hour, 35 minutes EMILY FESZCZUK

If you thought your in- laws were bad, then think again. ‘Ready Or Not’ follows bride Grace (Samara Weaving) who is preparing to marry her partner of 18 months, Alex (Mark O’Brien). But a planned night of celebration takes a sinister turn when Grace’s eccentric new in- laws force her to take part in a terrifying game that leaves her fighting for her very survival. The storyline is a fresh idea with plenty of gore and scary moments but as the plot progressed it started to go off track and left a lot of loopholes with its bizarre turns.

It tried its hand at social commentary of the blue bloods (Adam Brody, Henry Czerny and Andie MacDowell) but didn’t quite deliver here either, or go beyond the obvious points it was attempting to make about gender, wealth and class. Comedically it just didn’t do it for me – there were some laughs to be had but nothing that left you craving the next one-liner. Weaving was the one standout as a new sassy scream queen who wasn’t your typical ‘dumb’ lead actress but fought with all she had and whatever was in arm’s reach. The movie had potential but not even a deal with the devil could save this one.

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If you stir up grievances with an old adversary early in the week, then you could find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew! Saturn and Neptune connect (on Friday and Saturday) which favours balancing material and spiritual needs. Plus, when it comes to a frustrating problem, avoid quick fixes. You’ll find a satisfactory solution if you act on your hunches.

Have you been pondering about your professional options in the future? The ideal is to follow your dreams and make your day-to-day work a pleasure rather than a full-time chore. The Neptune/ Saturn link favours turning an abstract idea into a rock solid reality, via an inspiring vision and a workable plan. But with Mercury currently retrograde, you’ll require plenty of patience and reflection.

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Aries folk need to have an ambitious project to channel fiery energy into. This week you’ll be given the opportunity to lead, influence or help those around you so don’t waste it. Courage and compassion are a powerful combination. But there is the potential for Mars-Pluto power struggles with an authority figure, work colleague or parent (especially on Tuesday).

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With Neptune and Saturn activating your aspirations zones, it’s a wonderful week to dream big dreams and set ambitious goals for the future. But Mercury is reversing through your partnership zone so plans and people must be handled with an extra big dollop of diplomacy and discretion. As Joni Mitchell reminds us :“There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said”.

This week you’ll experience the greatest satisfaction if you share your goals, aspirations and dreams with other like-minded people. Collective collaboration is the key. But Mercury is in retrograde mode which could slow down your daily routine or stir up an old health issue. So do your best to get the balance right between being creative and being thorough.

The combination of retrograde Mercury and the Mars/Pluto square could exacerbate a problem with a friend or family member. But then Saturn and Neptune come to the rescue and teach you an important celestial lesson. If you look for the best in the person and work hard on improving your communication skills, then the partnership will improve and have a solid chance of longevity.

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Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde, which can increase self-criticism and dent confidence. This week, with proactive Mars marching through your self-esteem zone, it’s time to hold your head high and trust your inner judgement. As Sally Field said: “It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes”. Saturn and Neptune also encourage you to be extra kind and compassionate.

This week Saturn and Neptune inspire you to contemplate your future. Whether you want to build a home, expand your family or change jobs, begin with a dream and then work hard to make it a robust reality. Dreams are wasted if you don’t turn them into productive projects! But a relationship could experience problems as retrograde Mercury boosts impatience and heighten sensitivities.

Sagittarians are feisty souls. But don’t allow yourself to be drawn into a heated exchange early in the week. It would be better to watch the fireworks from the sidelines. With Mercury reversing through your privacy zone slow down and chill out as you relax, review, recharge and revisit. After some soulful reflection and quality ‘me-time’, you’ll start to see things from a different perspective.

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Mighty Mars squares powerful Pluto on Tuesday, which boosts your temperamental streak and your Scorpio control-freak tendencies. You’ll find the more stubborn you are, the more challenging the week will be. On Friday or Saturday, Saturn and Neptune encourage you to reach out and help a friend or someone within your community. The close connections you foster will prove beneficial.

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Leos love to be the Top Cat but this week you need to ask yourself “Am I leading others or just bossing them around?” If you power ahead without considering other people, then you’ll create unnecessary angst. So strive to accommodate the needs of those around you. Life will also run more smoothly if you can incorporate a daily spiritual ritual into your usual routine.

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This week there’s a practical and magical connection between Neptune and Saturn (your power planet). So there is much satisfaction to be gained through contributing your considerable talents to a worthy cause within your neighbourhood community. You really can make a difference if you think global and act local! But relations with a parent or colleague will be challenging.

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ands up, those of us who have been through a company restructure? Keep your hands up if your role was made redundant as a result? At the time, you may feel that your whole world is being turned upside down and you won’t recover, however this does not need to be the case and as the saying goes, as one door closes many more will open… but it will only do so if you own the journey ahead and take control of what was an uncontrollable situation. In the past, redundancy was perceived as targeted and in some cases, only for a selected few, however as businesses expand and contract with consumer demands and market impacts, there are more restructures or rightsizing activities happening in companies now and at times, it can form common practice. With this in play, if the “R” word impacts your role, here are some tips for managing the transition ahead:

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– Seek to understand the full reason for the change that has impacted your role. Whilst you may not agree, clarity of reasoning will help with mindset moving forward. – Determine a financial position that provides a timeframe for finding employment so that you don’t fall into taking “any job” unless you have no other option. – Reset your focus on the opportunities ahead and allow yourself time to adjust your lense and position yourself and your skills. – Reconnect with your networks and work them before working the Seek or Recruiter scene... in fact, this is a bigger topic to discuss so stay tuned! – Assess your strengths, ask for feedback, address the weak spots if needed to get you to the next gig. – Put energy into your profile, both in social professional channels as well your personal brand. These are the things that shine through in your transformation and help land the next right role for you. – Research and practice before any interview and remember that you can interview them as much as they are interviewing you. Alignment to culture and strategy is key. – Lastly, rejection is tough and exhausting however it forms part of the transformation journey to the right role or career change that is out there waiting for you.

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“We can’t emphasise enough how important active adult supervision is in preventing these deaths. Distractions are dangerous – whether it is taking a phone call, browsing social media or ducking inside to grab something – we ask parents and carers to always keep watch. In addition, it is essential that people install pool fences and check pool gates regularly to make sure they are not faulty or kept propped open.” The importance of swimming lessons cannot be underestimated. The sooner a child can turn themselves around after a jump or fall into the water and return to the side, the safer they will be. Robyn Ellery, Learn To Swim and Water Babies instructor for nearly 20 years, and Austswim assessor, was instrumental in the development of the Water Babies program at Nepean Aquatic Centre and Eva Bory’s Swim School. “Some of the most important components of our Learn to Swim program are the games and exercises that teach the babies and children to jump into the water, when to hold their breath and to either turn over and float or paddle back to the side and hold on, or to pull themselves out,” Robyn said. “Younger children are firstly assisted by their parents in our Water Babies levels, and then practise these skills independently when they are ready to progress”.

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The Bible says that if our trust is in the Lord God, we need not be afraid, we need not fear; we can be confident… why? Because “The Lord is my helper”. What a great promise! We can be confident that as we learn from and follow Jesus, that he will help us make sense of life, that he will teach us how to live and give us patience and wisdom to help us make wise decisions about what is best in life. We can be confident that God will hear and answer our prayers. We can be confident about the future, because we know that God is always working for our good and never for our harm. How good it would be if you were able to say… with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid’?

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system. Affected dogs have severe abdominal pain, they become dehydrated and will often develop complications like pneumonia and sepsis. Dogs without treatment normally die rapidly. To detect Parvovirus infection a simple test that takes only minutes to perform is available. There is no way of killing the virus once dogs are affected. Treatment is intensive and aims to support the body until the virus is fought off by the dog’s own immune system. Patients require treatment in isolation with IV fluids, antibiotics, anti - nausea medications and pain relief. They often need plasma transfusions to help replace proteins lost from the gut. Transfusions also offer some antibodies from the donor. Recovery depends on the strength of the dog’s immunity and if complications can be successfully treated. Most dogs will recover with treatment but it can be lengthy and expensive, some dogs despite treatment sadly still die. Dogs will continue to shed the virus two to three weeks after recovery. The best protection from Parvovirus is vaccination. Puppies require a series of vaccinations, normally three. Adult dogs require boosters to maintain their immunity. Our mission is to have the Penrith region free from Parvovirus by the year 2020. This can only be achieved by increasing vaccination rates.

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Cherished loved ones have important messages from the Spirit World I’d like to connect with William Cadden. Kellie, Jamisontown The picture of the man you have sent in with your question leads me straight into the very full life he would have lived. I feel that he would have seen a great deal of both fortune and failure, and survived it all with an appreciation of life that he would have shared with others. I feel he was surprised to ‘wake up’ in the Spirit World as he may have thought ‘when you’re gone, you’re gone’. He was a very proud ‘Poppy’ and he would have spent many good times with the grandchildren, because you made the effort to make it happen. Surgery or regular hospital trips would have concerned and to some point, inconvenienced family as his treatment seemed involved and assisted living would have been discussed. A name sounding like ‘Eddie’ relates to him also. The ‘60s and ‘70s were a great time for him and his family was at the centre of it all. He would have had a very loving partner of many years and the name ‘Margaret’ comes to my mind.

He politely apologises about his passing and he is upset because the children may have been very distressed that he had passed on. In truth, they could still be affected as the sadness still feels quite raw and recent, so please be both mindful and aware of this. William shows me popular cultural and iconic world events from this time such as the Vietnam War, Woodstock, The Beatles and many other historical moments that he would have found very interesting. He speaks about your love of people and being passionate about freedom of speech and human rights. I sense he will continue to watch over the children from the Spirit World and I also feel the energy of an assisted pregnancy. He also speaks of the love and support (and chats!) within your circle of friends. He seems very calm and settled and is a very peaceful energy, but does laugh and mention he is still waiting for his cup of tea! In closing he wants you to be content in life and he is supportive of your choices. As long as you’re happy, he is too.

I would love to connect with my son, my pop or my mother-in-law if possible. Sara, Penrith I sense the feeling of oxygen and nose tubes that would have assisted in breathing, I can also detect a heart murmur with this person also, and medication of many kinds going through their system. You also would have been directly connected to the care of this person as I keep feeling I am at appointments with doctors to discuss options. There is also a feeling of keeping possessions that may still be in the hallway and ashes of the deceased come to mind also. I also see plaster style portraits and paintings which indicate your son’s presence too. I sense that you have been dreaming of those in spirit recently and I hear the words ‘Happy Birthday’ in relation to your dreams and this would be within the next two weeks. I do feel a lot of hope for your future and by sharing your story, you will notice how people are drawn to you for your healing energy and to hear your personal story. A name sounding like ‘Dave’ or ‘Dale’

is also important and they speak about settling into a home and making your house a place to be proud of. The Spirit also speak of how perfect ‘two children are in this busy, busy world’. I can see some limitations in health that may affect you around Christmas time this year and given the time and rest you will find that you will make a smooth transition into February next year. I also hear the words ‘She carries me too’ in reference to the item that you keep very close. I feel you should continue to search for truth in all your relationships. Complete honesty is the only way forward and is the best place for you to free your mind and just deal with people in a real and positive way. You have no need to look back anymore except to see how far you have come.

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crater. Because it sees fewer tourists than Rothenburg or Dinkelsbühl, the other two walled towns, it can be enjoyed more quietly. Dinkelsbühl Dinkelsbühl was not bombed in World War II, so it stands as it was in the Middle Ages, when it was created. St. George’s Minster, a late 15th-century Gothic masterpiece, dominates the town while magnificent gabled buildings, dating from around 1600, line the central Weinmarkt. Many are now restaurants and cafés. The square hosts many festivals and celebrations throughout the year. I strongly suggest a walk on the town walls with their 18 towers and four gates. Rothenburg ob der Tauber This is a very popular tourist destination overlooking the Tauber River, so it can get quite crowded. You have a real sense of stepping back into Renaissance era Germany and most visitors love it. The narrow cobblestone streets feel like they haven’t changed in hundreds of years. Rothenburg’s well-preserved town walls which completely encircle the old town are great for walking along. It is free and it was one of the highlights for us. Walking along cobbled streets, you’ll notice that each building here is special. There are various popular photo points but we equally enjoyed walking the back streets and making our own discoveries. Bad Mergentheim This is home to one of southern Germa-

ny’s spa resorts. If you’re looking for a massage, an Ayurvedic treatment or some time in a sauna, this is the place for you. There is also a large castle and a wonderful Rococo church. Würzburg (pictured) Built around the Main River and surrounded by rolling hills, the city of Würzburg has impressive architecture and a nice vibe. In 686, three Irish missionaries made a vain attempt to convert the town ruler to

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• Hot Water Issues • Storm Water Solutions Lic No: 229122C

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Specialising in Domestic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Ph 1800 600 760

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GARAGE SALES

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