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ouncil has confirmed it will advocate for road improvements to Tench Avenue as the popularity of the river precinct continues to soar.

It comes after Councillor Mark Davies requested Penrith Council officers investigate future road infrastructure from Blaikie Road, Jamisontown to the rear of Tench Avenue in a bid to curb traffic congestion and boost pedestrian safety.

“I’ve been concerned for a while that there’s a lot, a lot of traffic coming along Tench Avenue because it’s getting more popular,” he said.

“There’s upgrades yet to happen that’s going to attract more people.

“So what I’ve asked Council to do, is look at all options about what can be done in terms of planning, in terms of getting access from Blaikie Road... to the cafes, restaurants to make it easier for people to access and arrive, taking pressure off Tench Avenue.”

Cr Davies flagged it with Council to look at “how it might work and if it might work” in the new Council term.

“If they can get a plan up... if the plans are

done, ‘this is what we’d like to do’, then it becomes a project that can attract funding at State and Federal level, so that’s the idea,” the South Ward Councillor said.

Gridlock along Tench Avenue, particularly near the East Bank restaurant precinct and adjacent boat ramp, has become commonplace on weekends.

This is without new drawcards, such as green space and pontoon upgrades, The Orchard cafe and slated Winter Sports World developments – the later of which is still subject to planning approvals – being up and running.

A Council spokesman said landholdings between Tench Avenue and Blaikie Road are privately held.

“Over the coming 12 months, Penrith City Council and the State and Federal governments will continue to enhance and activate the family-friendly nature of the precinct through a series of projects,” the spokesman said.

“We want residents and guests to be able to move around the City so we will continue to identify transport connections to prioritise funding to align with demand – this includes Tench Reserve and access from other core sites to connect the City.”

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It’s November, let’s talk footy The challenge facing women’s sport Gender equality may be the dream, but in reality it is almost impossible to achieve – reality and circumstance will always play their part.

You can manufacture it, of course.

Quotas, procedures, policies... the list goes on.

But the truth is the perfect set of circumstances will almost never align to offer true equality.

This issue is one of serious discussion in sport at present around pay packets, particularly rugby league where the Queensland Rugby League recently committed to paying its female State of Origin players the same as male Maroons representatives.

It puts pressure on the New South Wales Rugby League to follow suit with the Blues, and the NRL and its clubs will also likely face this issue with the NRLW competition as it continues to grow.

The case for equal pay is that our female players are professional athletes often putting in the same time commitment as the men, if not more given they also have to juggle work commitments, given the NRLW runs for only a few weeks and is far from a full-time gig.

The case against though is the reality, harsh as it may be, that the female game is not as popular as the men’s game.

Maybe one day it will be, and certainly I’ve enjoyed the NRLW and Women’s State of Origin more and more each year, as the quality continues to improve.

But the broadcast revenue, sponsorship dollars and ticketing income generated by the women’s game is a fraction of what the men’s game generates.

I’ve always defended the high pay pack-

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Instead of the constant tinkering with on-field rules, sort out the off-field issues like this. It’s all the fans really want from the game at present.

Penrith fans need to calm down the hate, however.

When Daine Laurie was pictured in a Penrith jersey on Grand Final night, Panthers fans couldn’t understand why Tigers fans were so salty.

You can’t then turn around and complain about Kikau in a Bulldogs polo, particularly when it’s within the rules.

In an ideal world, Kikau would find it abhorrent that he was asked to wear another club’s colours. But it ain’t an ideal world. This is business, folks, and if you were offered a multi-million dollar promotion, you’d wear a rival’s shirt too.

As for the deal itself, nobody is going to rob Kikau of the biggest contract of his life at a key time in his career.

He’s served Penrith well, but the Panthers have proven for some time now that they respect themselves to the point that over-paying players is not in their DNA. It’s a smart let-go, at least as far as the balance sheet is concerned.

“Income generated by the women’s game is a fraction of what the men’s game generates” ets often earned by rugby league players because it is the players that deserve the biggest chunk of what the game generates in revenue, not people in suits and ties behind desks.

But the players only deserve the income if the game is generating it above them.

I couldn’t be happier that the women’s game is growing.

But it took something like 80 years of rugby league for the men’s game to reach a point where we had full-time athletes being paid significant money.

Nobody is suggesting the women should wait just as long, but we also shouldn’t put the cart before the horse.

Kikau a victim of the system Penrith supporters shouldn’t be upset at Viliame Kikau for donning a Bulldogs polo last week.

Instead they should be angry at the system that allows such a situation to happen in the first place.

The Kikau saga, where a photo of the Premiership winner in Bulldogs gear set to be released down the track was leaked via a security camera, is all the evidence the NRL needs that its current rules around when clubs can sign players for future seasons need serious work.

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Stadium concern I’m hearing that the soon-to-beannounced new stadium for Penrith will have a capacity of 25,000.

How anyone could justify the likely bill of hundreds of millions of dollars for a few thousand extra seats is beyond me.

I’ve got some real concerns here. The State Government blindly believes this will be a vote winner in Penrith, but the more I talk to people, the more it’s evident there could plenty of egg on a number of faces over this project.

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Centre set for upgrade Glenmore Park Town Centre lodges $12 million DA for major improvements

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he eastern portion of Glenmore Park Town Centre could look vastly different in the near future, with plans revealed for a major redevelopment.

HomeCo, which recently purchased the shopping centre, has lodged a $12 million Development Application (DA) seeking to “revitalise and embellish” the eastern edge of the site with a new three-storey commercial building and dining area.

“This DA seeks approval for Stage 1 of the redevelopment of the Glenmore Park Town Centre,” supporting documents state.

“The proposed works incorporate the construction of the two new buildings adjacent to the existing south building of the Glenmore Park shopping centre, as well as the reconfiguration of the eastern facade of the shopping centre and adjacent public domain to create a new dining terrace overlooking Ched Towns Reserve.”

The subject site, know as 19-31 and 33 Town Terrace, Glenmore Park, includes the buildings and pedestrian terraces

Plans have been submitted for new buildings at Glenmore Park Town Centre.

between McDonald’s and the Community Centre. The internal shopping centre, including Woolworths, is not impacted by the proposal.

“The key objectives of the masterplan are to expand the floor space of the Town Centre to cater to growing market

demand, renew the precinct visually with modern, sleek designs, and improve pedestrian accessibility throughout the Town Centre,” the Statement of Environmental Effects shows.

“In line with the objectives of the masterplan, the proposal seeks to provide new

office, retail and dining spaces by better utilising the land to the immediate east of the existing shopping centre.”

The office building will include basement car parking with 13 secure spaces, services area and upper ground floor comprising of a common foyer area and business-type occupancy.

Upper levels are to comprise a medical centre.

Construction of a single-storey pavilionstyle building for food and beverage-type occupancies are also in the plans, as are alterations to existing facades and reconfiguration of existing pedestrian terraces, ramps, stairways and pathways, and the establishment of outdoor dining and associated awnings.

HomeCo Fund Portfolio Manager Paul Doherty anticipated a build time of six to nine months once approval has been granted.

“We’d like to deliver it as soon as we’re in a position of having Council approval and also of having reached suitable agreements with both our existing tenants and new service providers who will also form part of the proposed development,” he said.

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Partner secured to manage new social housing building EMILY FESZCZUK

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he NSW Government has confirmed a partner to maintain an $18 million social housing development currently under construction in St Marys.

The Weekender can reveal that community housing provider Evolve Housing has agreed to a 20 year lease with the Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) to manage 44 new social houses that will be completed next year.

Located on Phillip Street, St Marys, three small houses have been replaced with a five-storey apartment building with 44 apartments, lifts, and accessible homes for people with additional needs.

With more affordable housing options needed across Sydney, the project will provide homes and facilities for up to 53 vulnerable community members in St Marys.

NSW Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey said the housing agreement with Evolve will ensure people in need have well maintained homes, along with any support they require.

An artist’s impression of the development on Phillip Street, St Marys.

She said the development was conveniently located for residents.

“This attractive, 44 unit development is close to shops, services and schools,

while being part of the renewal of St Marys which will soon receive a new Metro line,” Ms Pavey said.

“We especially applaud LAHC’s decision

to offer a 20 year lease, which allows us to make long term plans for maintenance, finance and tenancy management with certainty; improving our ability to offer quality homes and services for tenants.”

The construction for the development at Phillip Street has also created 80 jobs and given an economic boost to local trades and businesses.

CEO of Evolve Housing, Lyall Gorman, said the not-for-profit community housing provider having a 20 year lease will allow more sustainable planning for the longterm future.

“We are excited to be able to help LAHC and the NSW Government provide comfortable homes for people who would otherwise struggle on the private market or even face homelessness,” Mr Gorman said.

A linked initiative offers community housing providers the option to agree to a new 20 year lease over older properties they already manage.

This has seen more than 11,000 existing three year leases transition to 20 year leases so far.

Residents are set to start moving in to the St Marys development next year.

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Triple Zero operators forced to relocate to Sydney CBD

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120,000 cubic metres per annum, extended operating hours (6am to 10pm, daily) and minor site and building works The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council.

The proposal is Designated Development under Section 4.10 of the Triple Zero operators will be forced to move from their Penrith base.

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ocal police communications operators are speaking out against a planned proposal to move their jobs answering Triple Zero calls to the Sydney CBD early next year.

Up to 70 staff members were informed via email last Tuesday that the Penrith Radio Operations Centre (ROC) would be closed and the team would be relocated to the Sydney Police Centre in Surry Hills.

An operator, who wishes to remain anonymous, said adding extra hours of commuting to 12 hour shifts, did not make sense other than being a “cost cutting exercise”.

“With bushfires and COVID we have worked so hard for two years and they thank us by saying we are closing your centre with no consultation but everyone wants to work out west where they live,” he said.

“Having police communications in a central spot is not a good idea in case of incidents like terrorism and they will end up having huge gaps in staffing numbers if we all leave.”

Another operator, who also did not want to be named, said she was absolutely “shell shocked” when she was notified.

“As a sole parent managing work and

young children at Penrith was sometimes difficult but the extra travel time, before and after school care and extra costs of travel like parking will be absolutely unachievable,” she said.

“In the current climate and with such short notice I am not sure how I will find a new job but myself and I am sure a fair few others will have to if this goes ahead.”

A NSW Police spokesperson said the proposed move is required to consolidate radio operations and support the field.

“The current ROC space will be utilised to accommodate additional first response police at Nepean PAC,” the spokesperson said.

“Staff have been invited to provide any feedback regarding the proposal by Tuesday, November 30.”

The Public Service Association has lodged a dispute over the announcement and Assistant Secretary, Troy Wright said the decision will put the state’s Triple Zero operations at risk.

“On any given day Police Radio Operators could be fielding calls from the public on domestic violence, heart attacks, arson, or a woman in labour,” Mr Wright said.

“We are at risk of losing our emergency call experts, who go through 12 months of training and have years of workplace experience.”

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OVID-19 has forced some changes to the way the Local Government Election will be conducted in Penrith next weekend.

The traditional handing out of ‘how to vote’ cards, where candidates often rush voters outside of polling places, is not allowed this year.

How to vote cards cannot be handed out within 100 metres of the entrance to a polling place.

There’s also additional rules surrounding posters and corflutes.

Pre-poll has started for the election, with locals able to avoid the crowds on election day on Saturday, December 4.

Pre-poll is available at the St Marys Memorial Hall, Jordan Springs Community Hub, Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre and Penrith City Library.

All centres are open from 9am-5pm weekdays, and 9am-4pm on Saturday, November 27.

There’ll be an extra hour of pre-polling on Friday, December 3 with the polls to officially close at 6pm.

Penrith Council election preview: Starts page 16.

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For any queries regarding the proposal, please contact Lauren Van Etten on 4732 8222.

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he wheels are in motion to address safety concerns regarding the M4 pedestrian ramps across the Nepean River.

Edward Versteeg raised accessibility and potential trip hazard issues associated with the steep ramps as a wheelchair user last month (Bridge concerns fall on deaf ears, Weekender October 8).

After Transport for NSW indicated no improvements were needed, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres stepped in and said there had been an update.

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Edward Versteeg wants the ramps to be more accessible. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“An engineering design firm was recently engaged by Transport for NSW to develop a concept design and delivery estimates for upgrading the four ramps on the M4 bridge to meet current Australian Standards,” Mr Ayres said.

Mr Versteeg said he is pleased to hear of possible changes but believes community consultation is vital.

“I believe there are two types of enhancements available and they both revolve around the gradient, so one would be a steeper ramp and the second option would be the preferred but would cost more. I would really like to be involved in the thought process,” he said.

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is one of the true hidden gems of this new Italian favourite. When it comes to dessert, the good people at Ciccone & Sons have you covered with delicious gelato – grab some and relax at the end of the night or do what The Source did and get a sneaky take-away pack for later.

Δ Mexican addition: The influx of Mexican restaurants in Penrith looks set to continue with Yo Loco to open its doors in the coming weeks. Located in Batt Street, Jamisontown, the restaurant is promising “classy” Mexican. It’ll join newish Mexican joints El Gringos Locos and Chechos. Δ Blind Chef does dinner: Penrith’s Blind Chef Cafe, located on High Street, has announced it’s introducing night-time dining this summer. They’ll be open 5pm to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays from Friday, December 3. Bookings are now available. Δ Italian delight: The Source headed over to new Italian restaurant GellaFrenda (pictured) last weekend and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The new eatery is located in a somewhat unusual location – nestled in the midst of the new dining precinct at the Nepean Village shopping centre. But you very quickly forget about the hustle and bustle of grocery shopping happening just across the road as you become immersed in the

spectacular outdoor dining area. GellaFrenda is promoting itself as an authentic Italian restaurant and its menu certainly speaks to that, with a strong selection of traditional pizza and pasta as well as Italian favourites. Entrees are designed to share and The Source thoroughly recommends the Affettato misto, which features a tasty selection of mortadella, proscuitto, salami, house pickles and foccacia. For mains, consider sharing one of the deli-

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cious pizzas – the Italian Sausage and Prawn pizzas are divine – while adding a pasta to the mix. The spaghetti carbonara is delicious but the ricotta gnocchi also looks a winner. Let’s talk drinks – you can’t go past the Watermelon Margarita, which is the clear highlight on what is a delicious-looking cocktail list. We threw in an Appletini for fun and it too was sensational. If you’re after something a little more fancy, ask to see the cellar – it

Δ Keys to the city: The Panthers were handed the ceremonial ‘keys to the city’

by Mayor Karen McKeown last weekend, just the fourth time this has happened in Penrith’s history. So, who has the other three sets of keys? The previous three occasions were Dame Joan Sutherland (2000), Richard Bonynge (2000) and Isamu Okamura (former Chairman of Fujieda International Friendship Society, 2002).

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Victim of own success Council implements new measures to improve usability of boat ramp ALENA HIGGINS

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ew measures have been implemented at the Nepean River boat ramp to improve usability.

Penrith Council has established a Steering Committee that includes Police, Waterways, and departments within Council to manage the use of the river precinct in a collaborative manner.

It comes after concerns were raised about parking, rubbish and swimming in the area near the new boat ramp, which was formally opened in late 2019.

“Police support has been requested and Council Rangers have increased their visibility in the area by patrolling on weekends for parking management purposes,” a Council spokesman said.

“Increased garbage collection and ‘no swimming’ signage has been implemented.”

Last month, Councillor Marcus Cornish described the area as a “victim of its own success” and urged Council to actively monitor cars without trailers parking in trailer only spots.

He also requested Council install garbage

Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish at the boat ramp. Photo: Melinda Jane.

bins, signage, monitor mooring times and echoed his previous call to re-open the old boat ramp to smaller vessels.

“We need to put ‘no swimming’ signs where the boats tie up on the landing... because it’s quite dangerous,” he said during a Council meeting.

“There’s kids jumping in the water and boats coming in.

“Also at that wall area, people are tying up there, leaving their boats and they’re

going off and having a coffee, whatever, getting something... and that causes problems, so we need a limit on time on how long they can moor there for.”

He said while it was “fantastic” people wanted to swim in the river, he suggested Council establish a dedicated swimming and mooring area north of the boat ramp.

Changes will be made to the old boat ramp, the Council spokesman said.

“As part of the Department of Planning,

Industry and Environment’s $10 million Parklands for People upgrade, the old boat ramp will undergo a transformation with new pathways, riverside seating and an amphitheater,” he said.

“The new boardwalk area will be connected to the existing jetty area where people will be able to walk from the boardwalk onto the boat tie up jetty section.”

Further consideration is required for a dedicated swimming area.

Morrison checks in on airport

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he new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has hit another major milestone with construction now underway on the passenger terminal.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison attended the airport site last Friday as work kicked off.

Mr Morrison said Friday morning’s announcement marked a significant step in the project.

“The delivery of the Western Sydney International Airport proves once again our Government’s ability to get things done,” he said.

“We have made this happen. It is already delivering major benefits for western Sydney, as we knew it would, and it only gets better from here.”

Mr Morrison was joined at the airport site by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Federal Minister Paul Fletcher.

Completion of The Northern Road upgrade The upgrade of The Northern Road between Mersey Road and Glenmore Parkway is now complete.

Construction started in 2018 and all lanes have now opened to traffic.

Some activities such as landscaping, property adjustments and road surfacing are continuing, and will be completed in early 2022, weather permitting.

If you have any questions or comments about The Northern Road upgrade, please contact us as per the details below or access our website.

We would like to thank the community for their patience during the construction of this important project.

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COUNCIL NEWS The weekly views of Penrith Council’s General Manager

Council election gets closer On Saturday, December 4 the Penrith community will elect 15 people to represent them as Councillors for the next three years.

Voting is compulsory for all on the electoral roll and fines apply if you fail to vote.

Absentee voting is not an option at local elections.

Changes to legislation have been made to allow residents to make a postal vote if they are concerned about the COVID-19 situation. Applications for postal votes can be made online or by calling the Returning Officer and close at 5pm, Monday, November 29.

You can also make a pre-poll vote at St Marys Memorial Hall, Jordan Springs Community Hub, Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre and Penrith Library Theatrette.

Voting is an exempt activity under the current Public Health Order which means unvaccinated residents can vote at pre-polling stations or polling places on election day.

If you plan to vote on election day, it is important to remember that Penrith is made up of three wards – North, South and East – and

you must vote in your ward. Polling places will be open at local schools and community halls from 8am to 6pm on election day. To find out your ward and where you can vote, go to penrith.city/Council-Election.

When you vote in the Council election, you are voting for your representatives as Penrith City Councillors.

Councillors work together to make decisions about what Council will do to meet community needs and how money should be spent in the best interests of the whole community.

Council is responsible for a wide range of services that benefit the day-to-day lives of people, including planning, waste and children’s services, libraries and the delivering infrastructure like roads, parks and footpaths.

What this means is that your vote matters.

Don’t forget to vote, by post, pre-poll or at a polling station on Saturday, December 4.

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Wards in focus: South Ward

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outh Ward is currently represented by five Councillors, including sitting Mayor Karen McKeown. It takes in major population hubs like Glenmore Park and South Penrith, as well as more regional areas of the Penrith Local Government Area like Badgerys Creek and Wallacia.

Of the existing South Ward councillors, only Brian Cartwright is not running at the election.

Ms McKeown again leads the Labor ticket in South Ward, with Kath Presdee second on the ticket followed by Lorraine Fordham, Emma Hogan and Majella Hand.

After some conjecture over whether he would run, Mark Davies leads the Liberal Party ticket that also includes Mark Rusev, Leonie Nahhas, Andrew Zahra and Angela Maltese.

Well-known Independent Sue Day is again running in South Ward, heading a ticket that also includes Faithe Skinner, Rebecca Carroll, Jo-Anne Topp and Neal Bates. Veteran Councillor Jim Aitken also heads an independent ticket. George Rabie, Matthew Fowler, Julia Parashko and Norm Atkinson feature on his ticket.

Abigail Nash is running as an ungrouped independent candidate.

Suburbs in South Ward Badgerys Creek, parts of Emu Plains, Glenmore Park, Jamisontown, parts of

Kingswood, Leonay, Luddenham, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills, parts of Penrith, Regentville, South Penrith and Wallacia.

Where to vote in South Ward Emu Plains Public School, Fernhill Public School, Glenmore Park High, Glenmore Park Public School, Jamison High, Jamisontown Public School, Jamisontown Uniting Church, Kingswood Public School, Kingswood South Public School, Leonay Public School, Luddenham Progress Hall, Melrose Hall, Mulgoa Hall, Orchard Hills Uniting Church, Penrith PCYC, Regentville Public School, St Marys Memorial Hall, Surveyors Creek Public School, Wallacia Public School.

I am proud to call Penrith my ‘home’.

Penrith has a golden future and I want to be part of that future – and deliver prosperity and success for our children and grandchildren.

I was first elected to Penrith Council in 1995 and have been delighted to be part of the team that has turned many tough challenges into lifechanging successes.

As you move around our City, you cannot help but admire the modern, uncluttered development, the beautiful river and green space and the endless opportunities for business, industry, education, sport and entertainment.

If returned at the forthcoming election, I will continue to be a Councillor for the entire City, encouraging further planned, sensible development whilst caring for our environment and quality lifestyle already in place.

The people of Penrith are a unique, inclusive group who share a passionate pride in our City.

My burning desire is to continue to serve these people. I retain the commitment of my youth after 26 years of service and will lead an independent team of five talented and loyal local residents – already

leaders in our community – into the election.

My pledge to the Penrith community is to continue to be contactable at any time and always look to connect planning and resources for the common good. The Western Sydney International Airport will have a huge impact on Penrith and surrounds and we must be ready to take advantage with smart industry and smart manufacturing.

Job opportunities for our young people and widespread development will secure the future of Penrith forever!

Also on the Jim Aitken ticket: George Rabie, Matthew Fowler, Julia Parashko, Norman Atkinson.

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JIM AITKEN OAM 26 years of dedicated service First elected to Council in 1995, Jim cares deeply about Penrith and its future which is reflected in his 26 years of service to the community.

He and his wife Pam have three adult children and four grandchildren.

Jim has proudly called Penrith home since moving here from Bogan Gale (Parkes) in the Central West as a young boy.

He is an advocate of financial accountability for council expenditure and beleives as Penrith continues to grow and evolve over the coming years, it is important to have a strong independent voice on Council who will continue to connect planning and resources for the benefit of the community.

If returned at the upcoming election, Jim will continue to be a Councillor who is approachable, easy to contact if you need assistance and will use his many years of experience to represent the entire city so that we all continue to enjoy the quality lifestyle Penrith offers.

• More local job opportunities • Opportunities for arts, sport and entertainment facilities aci c lities • Uncluttered development • Smart industry and manufacturing locally Working together, we will secure the future of Penrith for the next generations.

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COUNCIL ELECTION – SOUTH WARD CANDIDATES IN THEIR OWN WORDS

0418 288 488 Authorised by Jim Aitken, 30 Mulgoa Road, Regentville NSW 2745

SUE DAY – INDEPENDENT

MARK DAVIES – LIBERAL

This Local Government election on the 4th of December provides the perfect opportunity for voters to give Council a fresh new perspective.

When people ask me why I am running for Council, without question my response is: It’s time to break old thinking habits. There hasn’t been real change for almost 20 years.

Now more than ever, we need change, especially as we look to the future.

This is such an important election for residents, especially with the current overdevelopment and congestion on roads.

It means that people need a representative that shares their concerns and community values. I will be that person.

I’m passionate about Penrith and will give local people a genuine and meaningful voice in shaping their local neighbourhoods and the City.

My vision is to make Penrith a better place to live, work and play. People deserve to have someone who will fight for better planning outcomes that will integrate land use with a better range of active transport options.

To me, Penrith has always been about family, so, we need to focus on all neighbourhoods. Everyone deserves good gathering places,

As a born and bred Westie, I love the Penrith region. It is an area full of opportunity, promise and growth.

My wife, Tanya, and I know that this is truly the best place to live, work and raise our beautiful children, Laura and Harry.

After serving the Penrith City community for 17 years as a Councillor, it’s now time to work even harder to build a better future for you. I am committed to putting Penrith first.

During my time on Penrith City Council I have worked hard for the people of Penrith. As Mayor in 2012-13 I initiated the Nepean River Precinct Plan which has now seen over $35 million to redevelop the boat ramp and the upgrading of Regatta Park and Tench Reserve.

As Councillor, I have been integral in fighting for more local jobs, careers and improvements to infrastructure such as shade sails and additional tree planting for 90 Council playgrounds.

With the multi-billion dollar Western Sydney International Airport on our doorstep, more than ever we need a strong voice to improve infrastructure, secure more jobs and continue to improve the liveability of our region.

Owning a small business here in western Sydney for the last 10 years

that’s why I’m determined to create better connected, liveable and vibrant neighbourhoods.

More importantly, I truly believe we need a greater diversity of voices that will be accountable for the decisions they make. This election gives people the opportunity to have their voice really heard. We deserve a Council that represents a wider variety of voices.

Only then can we drive the issues that are important to people and their communities so they are treated as a priority and will get delivered.

Also on the Sue Day ticket: Faithe Skinner, Rebecca Carroll, Jo-Anne Topp, Neal Bates.

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COUNCIL ELECTION – SOUTH WARD CANDIDATES IN THEIR OWN WORDS

I have firsthand experience and a strong vision for how to continue to strengthen and encourage careers and businesses into our region.

There is so much more to do here in Penrith. With your support at this election, I will continue to put Penrith first.

Also on the Mark Davies ticket: Mark Rusev, Leonie Nahhas, Andrew Zahra, Angela Maltese.

INDEPENDENT FOR EAST WARD

I’m Marlene Shipley and I’ve been living, working and raising my children in the district for over 28 years. I’m sick of seeing East Ward - St Marys, St Clair, Caddens, Claremont Meadows, Colyton, Erskine Park, Kemps Creek, Kingswood East, Mt Vernon, North St Marys, Orchard Hills and Oxley Park – treated like the poor cousins of the Penrith LGA. We deserve better.

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ABIGAIL NASH – INDEPENDENT

I love Penrith.

I love our local community and their generous spirit. I believe Penrith is Sydney’s best kept secret and an idyllic place to raise a family.

Penrith has certainly grown over the last 17 years I’ve been on Council; it has transformed from a large country town into a thriving City. Managing that growth has been a challenge for Council especially when there are population targets imposed from other levels of government. I will continue to fight against unfair regulations that have stripped away elected Councillors’ planning powers and the ability to shape our City.

Penrith has been the hottest place on earth twice over the last few years and we need to plan for a more environmentally-friendly City.

Studies show that we need more tree canopy and open green spaces to cool the City and that’s what Council is delivering. As a sustainability champion for Penrith, I’m proud of the City Park and Regatta Park that are currently under construction and more City parking at Soper Place. I’m looking forward to following all these projects through to delivery.

Proudly serving Penrith as Mayor this last year during our second lockdown, I understand fully the huge

I came to live in Penrith in 2006 to work at Western Sydney University for a research position.

I earnt a Masters degree from the University of Sydney and am currently studying in the area of medical science at Western. I am very excited every day to discover how resilient the human body is to disease.

I have four children aged 19, 11, 10 and three. My husband is a teacher and we chose to make a life in this area because of the easy drive to the wilds of the Blue Mountains and the infrastructure of a city all at hand.

Penrith is a City with a small-town community spirit.

I have enjoyed the support of my local Anglican Church playgroup team called Junior Jivers. My three boys spend a lot of time on the field with the local soccer teams at Glenmore Park Football Club and in summer the Redbacks Cricket Club.

My daughter dances with Excite Dance and plays tennis at Nepean Tennis Club.

There is just so much on offer in Penrith.

My eldest rowed with the Nepean Rowing Club before graduating high school. As a Law student at Western, he is in no rush to leave his hometown.

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impacts of a divided City on our locals and small businesses. I will continue to work hard for Penrith’s economic recovery and fight for more local jobs and services. There is still a lot more to do.

If re-elected, I commit to serving all residents of our area. I’m proud of the team standing with me in South Ward at this election. They are all local, highly committed and experienced.

Also on the Karen McKeown ticket: Kath Presdee, Lorraine Fordham, Emma Hogan, Majella Hand.

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Local council is an important level of government. I am dedicated to ensure opportunities for families in our area.

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Wards in focus: North Ward

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orth Ward is currently represented by five Councillors, including some of Penrith’s most experienced local government representatives. It takes in major population hubs like Emu Plains and Cranebrook, while also covering key regional areas like Llandilo and Londonderry.

Of the existing councillors, only Aaron Duke is not running at the election.

Two vocal independent candidates are big players here – Marcus Cornish and Kevin Crameri. Cr Cornish’s ticket features three more of the Cornish family – Margaret, Alyssa and Ardin, along with Tracy Simpson. Cr Crameri is joined on his ticket by Varun Thakkar, Mary Vella, Dion Bailey and Mario Pace.

Another independent ticket features a Wheatley-a-thon. Tyler Wheatley leads the ticket alongside Aaron Wheatley-King, Jordan Wheatley, Zachary Wheatley and Tatterson Wheatley.

The Liberal Party ticket is headed by veteran Councillor, Ross Fowler. He is joined on his ticket by Glenn Gardiner, Hartley Dhyon, Tess Bratusa and Enid Golding. Labor’s ticket is headed by longtime Councillor, John Thain. He’s joined

by Jonathan Pullen, Timothy Neill, Liana Burke and Alannah Hader.

Suburbs in North Ward Agnes Banks, Berkshire Park, Cambridge Gardens, Cambridge Park, Castlereagh, Cranebrook, Emu Heights, parts of Emu

Plains, Jordan Springs, parts of Kingswood, Llandilo, Londonderry, parts of Penrith, Werrington, Werrington County and Werrington Downs.

Where to vote in North Ward Berkshire Park Hall, Braddock Public School, Cambridge Gardens Public, Cambridge Park High, Cambridge Park Public, Castlereagh Public, Emu Heights Public School, Emu Plains Public, Henry Fulton Public, Jordan Springs Community Centre, Kingswood Park Public, Kingswood Public, Llandilo Public, Londonderry Public, Melrose Hall, Penrith PCYC, Samuel Terry Public, St Marys Memorial Hall, Werrington County Public, Werrington Public.

TYLER WHEATLEY – INDEPENDENT I grew up in Penrith with my parents and five brothers attending school at Cambridge Park.

After leaving school I completed an apprenticeship in plumbing.

My father has his own business as a painter and taught me how to work hard and apply myself to whatever I do.

I want the same for Penrith as most people. I don’t want to see it overpopulated and full of tall buildings like Parramatta. When I grew up in Cambridge Park we all had large yards and trees. I am concerned about the size of house blocks now there is no room to even plant a tree. I would like to change this.

With Penrith being one of the hottest place in the world several times a year, I see no reason why all new houses can’t have solar panels on their roofs when they are built.

This will save the occupiers of the houses a lot of money in power bills and help cool their homes.

With Penrith set to have the largest increase in housing in the Sydney area, as we have the most vacant land, I believe it is important that this happens sooner than later.

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Also on the Tyler Wheatley ticket: Aaron Wheatley-King, Jordan Wheatley, Zachary Wheatley, Tatterson Wheatley.

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KEVIN CRAMERI – INDEPENDENT

JOHN THAIN – LABOR

The reason I am standing again is because Council continues to ignore the needs of the local citizens.

I am still waiting on outstanding reports from Council on topics including: · A report on what can be done about trees that endanger your property and house; · Why people’s houses are in danger of being flooded due to illegal filling and diversion of the natural flow of water by neighbours; · Many more topics that directly impact the citizens of Penrith.

I have lived in Llandilo for 68 years where my wife and I have raised our four children. I am a fitter machinist by trade and am an active volunteer bushfire fighter, serving for over 60 years, 30 years as Deputy Captain.

I received an OAM for service to RFS and Local Government and I was instrumental in getting the RFS Budget dramatically increased in 1988.

I was President of Llandilo Public School and Cranebrook High School P&C, and am a life member of Llandilo P&C. I have been a patron of the Nepean Historical Society and Combewood House.

I am also a Trustee of the Llandilo

I have been honoured to serve the community in North Ward and I have the proven ideas, experience and results being elected to continue serving the community for many years.

As a local Councillor and your former Mayor, I have led Council in investing in and delivering much needed upgrades to local infrastructure.

The renewal of the shopping centre at Cranebrook, ensuring Jordan Springs has amenities and facilities essential to growing communities, record investment in parks and water play facilities at Werrington Lakes are just some of the achievements I have won for the community during my time on Council.

As the Chair of the Mayoral Forum for the City Deals, I played an instrumental role in ensuring there would be a rail link between St Marys and the new Airport from day one, preparing our City for the future by driving and supporting infrastructure projects now.

There is so much more to be done and I need your support to keep delivering for the residents of North Ward and Penrith.

This includes ensuring Penrith Lakes is kept as originally planned,

Hall Committee where I went guarantor on a loan of $50,000 to buy the 120-year-old church in Llandilo, also raising funds for it restoration.

Unlike many other teams, all members of my team ‘The North Ward Independents’ live in the North Ward and are prominent members of the community.

Our priorities are to improve traffic flows and local parking, reduce flooding risk, improve road maintenance, increase footpaths and fix the tree policy so as to protect homes and provide fire protection.

Also on the Kevin Crameri ticket: Varun Thakkar, Mary Vella, Dion Bailey, Mario Pace.

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For a local, experienced voice who has the ideas and proven results to continue working for you, vote [1] above the line for John Thain and your local Labor team.

Also on the John Thain ticket: Jonathan Pullen, Timothy Neill, Liana Burke, Alannah Hader.

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COUNCIL ELECTION – NORTH WARD CANDIDATES IN THEIR OWN WORDS MARCUS CORNISH – INDEPENDENT

ROSS FOWLER – LIBERAL

Penrith needs people in Council who are opinionated and independent.

They must be doers not beholden to a political party or peers that they may work for in State or Federal politics.

They must work in the best interests of the people that they are supposed to represent.

I believe that I fit that description.

I am married with four children aged 32, 21 and 20 (twins) all raised in the Penrith area.

My business was located in Bromley Road, Emu Plains for over 20 years employing local people.

My business experience is an advantage for me on Council as I understand the budgetary constraints as well as the ineffectual spending, and I am vocal on both.

I was also a single parent bringing up my son from the age of three months. During that time I was on the Committee of Emu Village Before and After School Care (seven years), a Council service that was invaluable to me and my son. I also started my business during this time.

Later I served on another OOSH committee for a further eight years.

I first ran for Council due to my concerns over roads and quickly found that things were lacking in many other areas.

I hold a Bachelor of Commerce, am a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a registered Company Auditor and Tax Agent and the Principal of a Chartered Accountancy firm in Penrith.

I have represented Council on CivicRisk Mutual Ltd – the local government insurance and risk management mutual – since 1991 and I am currently Chairman of its Board of Directors.

I was instrumental in securing the Whitewater venue for Penrith in the lead-up to the 2000 Olympics, and have been Chairman of the Whitewater Board since its incorporation in 1999. The future of Penrith Lakes is something I am very passionate about and I am committed to working with the community and the State Government to ensure there are first rate recreational facilities delivered for residents and future generations to enjoy.

The completion of the Soper Place development will result in 600-700 additional parking places, this is part of the Long Term Strategic development of Penrith. I will be advocating for a University Campus within the CBD. I am committed to delivering a strong local economy and to ensure

By being vocal and proactive I have achieved at a Local and State level for the people of Penrith.

These include park facilities and upgrades, preventing parking meters replacing free parking in Penrith and St Marys, opposing an Islamic school in Penrith’s CBD, lobbying for a weekly red bin garbage service and road upgrades.

Also on the Marcus Cornish ticket: Margaret Cornish, Alyssa Cornish, Ardin Cornish, Tracy Simpson.

Council remains in a sound financial position to meet the needs and expectations of residents and ratepayers into the future.

I am a third generation representative in local government, following in the footsteps of my late father Bernie, a former Mayor of Penrith City and my grandfather John, who was an Alderman on Mulgoa Municipal Council.

I am in my seventh consecutive term on Council after first being elected in 1991. I have served as Mayor in 1995-1996, 2013, 2014 and was again elected Mayor for two years in 2018. I also served as Deputy Mayor in 2015.

Also on the Ross Fowler ticket: Glenn Gardiner, Hartley Dhyon, Tess Bratusa, Enid Golding.

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Wards in Focus: East Ward

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ast Ward is currently represented by five Councillors, including current Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen. It takes in some of Penrith’s newer suburbs, like Caddens, as well as older areas like Colyton and major population hubs like St Clair and St Marys.

Of the current Councillors, only Greg Davies is not recontesting.

East Ward is the only Ward in which the Australia First Party is running a candidate. Lili Orrock leads the ticket with Michelle Burgess, Daniel Cooper, Lee Orrock and Ann Harris.

Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen leads the Liberal ticket with sitting Councillor, Bernard Bratusa, her number two, followed by James Hill, Glynis Hayne and Paul Mead.

Todd Carney leads Labor’s ticket with sitting Councillor, Robin Cook, plus Rob Horne, Garion Thain and Edwin Mifsud.

A number of independent tickets also feature in East Ward.

Sasha Vukmirica leads Felecia Granger, Debra Heffernan, Julie Mayor and Maria Vukmirica, while Melanie Holdsworth leads Elisa Todesco, Cherie Jones, Marianne Holdsworth and Tara Holdsworth.

Marlene Shipley also heads an independent ticket alongside Faye Aboghazaleh, Joanne Tomic, Amanda Shepherd and Kirstie Cromar.

Suburbs in East Ward

Caddens, Claremont Meadows, C ol y ton, Erskine Park, Kemps Creek, parts of Kingswood, Mount Vernon, North St Marys, Orchard Hills, Oxley Park, St Clair and St Marys.

Where to vote in East Ward Banks Public School, Bennett Road Public School, Blackwell Public School, Caddens Baptist Church, Clairgate Public School, Claremont Meadows Public, James Erskine Public, Kingswood Public, Orchard Hills Uniting Church, Oxley Park Public School, Penrith PCYC, St Clair Public, St Marys Memorial Hall, St Marys North Public, St Marys South Public School.

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SASCHA VUKMIRICA - INDEPENDENT The people of Penrith matter.

It’s why I decided to run because I want to have a hand in shaping Penrith into a place I am proud to call home, and also ensure that the people of Penrith have someone who will listen and take action on issues that are important to them.

For over 20 years I have lived, worked and played in Penrith. I know first-hand that it’s an amazing area with so many hidden gems and untapped potential for the future.

I know that the people of Penrith are friendly, decent and hardworking and they deserve a fair go and an amazing place to live in.

I want to make sure that we can all live, work and play in a Penrith that is capable of reaching its greatest potential.

We have to ensure that Penrith is an affordable and sustainable place to live in and that rates don’t continue to sky rocket.

We have to ensure that we have adequate places to park when we work and support local businesses.

We have to ensure that whatever change the Aerotropolis and future development brings to the area will only enhance and serve the people of Penrith both now and in the future.

If I’m elected, I will be a positive

force that will help Penrith become the best possible version of itself, while making sure that I’m available to the community when they need someone to talk to and advocate on their behalf.

‘People before politics’ is my motto and helping to make Penrith stand out as the best place in Sydney to live, work and play is my goal.

Also on the Sascha Vukmirica ticket: Felicia Granger-Martin, Debra Heffernan, Julie Mayor, Maria Vukmirica.

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MELANIE HOLDSWORTH – INDEPENDENT

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I am running as an Independent for Council because I genuinely care about the area I live in and the people here.

As a true Independent I am not a member of a political party. I am not preferencing anyone and I am not taking donations, so you know without a doubt who you are voting for.

I am an Australian who came to this country in 1987. My heritage is English, Maori and Scottish, my husband is sixth generation Australian-born and our children seventh.

Being an East Ward local, for me means, going to the Colyton Fish and Chip shop on Friday nights to get takeaway for over 25 years, or the smile on the kids’ faces when they get a free lolly at Guido’s after a haircut.

My priority is to listen to your voice to lead change. I have a solid business background and multiple qualifications – check out my candidate info statement at www.auselect.com to find out more. I can do what needs to be done to make things happen.

I believe it’s time to vote for me. I will play an active role on Council so that the voices in our community are heard.

You have a vote, and it can make a real difference, so why not use it to give an East Ward local a chance?

I am the East Ward candidate who says ‘no’ to those who will compromise our lifestyle and our heritage in Penrith.

I have dealt with various Local Government bureaucracies on behalf of businesses and workers. I have been both employer and employee: I have learned how to advocate for people based on ethical principles.

I have campaigned that the future of Penrith’s local businesses, food producers and workers isn’t good.

A third Sydney CBD, the Inland Railway, the Aerotropolis, will not actually employ locals. As a developing ‘special economic zone’ all this is for visa labour and foreign businesses.

I prefer Penrith’s economy benefits its own citizens.

In contrast to the Liberal and Labor parties, my commitments do not comply with the multinationals or other corporations and aren’t based upon globalism.

The Aerotropolis and Nancy-Bird Walton Airport development will create man-made climate change with destruction of farms and wildlife with occasional temperatures of 50 degrees for Penrith.

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After all this is the Local Government elections.

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Also on the Melanie Holdsworth ticket: Elisa Todesco, Cherie Jones, Marianne Holdsworth, Tara Holdsworth.

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women living in cars or parks in our City, Council darkly envisions sand minding the Nepean for development, foreign controlled freight hubs, full urbanisation on flood plains and building high-rise.

I will be a relentless campaigner for those homeless women, for those who may lose their land to the Inland Railway, for our natural environment and for the higher cause of Australian Independence.

I would ensure that empowered vested interests cannot manipulate Council at the expense of its citizens.

Also on the Lili Orrock ticket: Michelle Burgess, Daniel Cooper, Crystal Orrock, Ann Harris.

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COUNCIL ELECTION – EAST WARD CANDIDATES IN THEIR OWN WORDS TODD CARNEY – LABOR

MARLENE SHIPLEY – INDEPENDENT

Over the past five years I have had the great privilege to represent the people of East Ward on Penrith City Council.

During these five years, I have worked with the community to fight against the proposed waste incinerator which would have had a detrimental impact on the residents of East Ward.

I have been fighting against the State Government’s SEPP which has allowed clustering of boarding houses in areas like Kingswood, and will continue to work with the community to fight against the impact of poor planning rules by the State Government in the next term of Council.

We have had some great outcomes for our community with better play equipment, improved roads, more footpaths, a splash pad for Erskine Park and better community amenities.

These works have been well-received by the community, but a lot more needs to be done for the residents in East Ward.

Over the next term my focus will be on continuing to improve community amenities, ensure Council has a master plan for St Marys Town Centre, which utilises the benefits of the Badgerys Creek Airport Rail Link to drive

I have lived, worked and raised my family in the Penrith area for over 28 years, and I believe that East Ward is often overlooked and not given the recognition and priority it deserves when it comes to funding and better business, lifestyle and recreational decisions.

I want to be a strong voice at Council and stand up for all East Ward residents to ensure they are fairly represented. I strongly believe that East Ward deserves better.

Many residents will know me from my role as CEO of St Marys Diggers and Band Club. I have proudly served the community club for over 28 years.

My leadership role as a CEO gives me a depth of experience in administration, finance, marketing and events, and allows me to work with local community groups, and people, where I have gained an insight into the needs of the area. I also volunteer my time on numerous boards.

My family understands, respects and supports my ambitions to do more for the local community, to make it a better place to live, both now and for future generations.

I have worked and been part of the social fabric of St Marys and the surrounding area for several decades.

My husband also grew up and went

investment, provide jobs and create a precinct that the community needs and deserves.

I will also be working with my fellow Labor Councillors to continue the work we have done to mitigate the impact of heat in our community and cool our City.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Councillor Greg Davies for his mentoring over the past five years and I wish him all the best for the future.

Also on the Todd Carney ticket: Robin Cook, Robert Horne, Garion Thain, Edwin Mifsud.

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to school in St Marys and has operated an electrical business here for over 38 years.

I enjoy the history, the diversity of culture, but most of all I love the people.

I want to ensure East Ward has a genuine and meaningful voice so that we can work towards a better, more liveable, more functional, and more sustainable community for all.

Also on the Marlene Shipley ticket: Faye Aboghazaleh, Joanne Tomic, Amanda Shepherd, Kirstie Cromar.

I truly love this City and I love to give back to a community that has given me so much.

I’ve lived here almost all my life and started my own family here.

I served as a local Police Officer for 24 years and our family business has been operating in Penrith for over 60 years. Now my children have started their families here, so I am well invested in ensuring that Penrith is always the best it can be.

I’m so proud to have worked to ensure better outcomes in future development in Oxley Park and was instrumental in the funding and development of the student-designed Brisbane Street Park.

I fought for the upgrade to the St Clair Dog Park and following that success I’m eager to continue advocating for off-leash dog parks in Claremont Meadows and North St Marys.

It’s a passion of mine that our City be a place that is accessible to all.

Pram ramps, accessible pathways, upgrades and adult changing rooms have ensured everyone has access.

I have been the Chair of Council’s Access Committee for the last five of my 15 years – ensuring everything is viewed through the lens of disability.

I’ve loved helping establish the Kingswood community garden and the food and book pantries.

I’ve been able to make a real difference locally – as President of Orchard

Hills P&C, Director on the Nepean Medical Research Foundation, Penrith CBD Corp, Ripples Leisure Centres, St Marys Town Centre Board and The Haven Women’s Shelter.

A most memorable moment was being honoured with the Westfield Local Heroes Award 2020 for my work with The Haven.

I’m humbled by your support; it will help me ensure the best outcomes for our City as it continues to grow.

Also on the Tricia Hitchen ticket: Bernard Bratusa, James Hill, Glynis Hayne, Paul Mead.

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A man has been charged after assaulting police in Penrith last week.

About 11am on Thursday, November 18, a 27-year-old Kingswood man was seen acting strangely at a shopping centre in Penrith.

Security officers were observing his behaviour and this allegedly caused the man to become agitated and he started swearing at them.

He proceeded to run away from the guards and produced a screwdriver while allegedly threatening to stab the guards.

Police responded by attending the centre but could not locate the man.

About 1.30pm on Friday, November 19, officers were at the centre again for an unrelated matter when they were alerted by security that the man had returned.

Police located the man and allege that during his arrest, he resisted police and refused to obey any directions, which resulted in both officers being assaulted.

The man was charged and bail refused.

He appeared in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, November 23.

A woman has been charged after she was found to have goods in her personal custody that are suspected of being stolen in Penrith.

About 1pm on Monday, November 22, police were patrolling Penrith Railway Station when they stopped a 28-year-old Penrith woman.

After speaking to her, police made checks and the woman allegedly admitted to not having a valid rail pass.

She was searched and officers allegedly located numerous gift cards on the woman from various retail outlets.

It is believed that these cards were illegally obtained.

The woman was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, December 16.

She was also issued with an infringement notice for travelling without a valid travel pass.

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About 1.20am on Friday, November 19, police where patrolling Glencoe Avenue, Werrington when they stopped a motor vehicle on Burton Street for a random breath test.

Police spoke to the driver, a 31-year-old Londonderry man and checks revealed that he had two outstanding warrants.

The man was arrested and police searched him and the vehicle he was driving.

Officers located ‘ice’ in his pocket and a large hydraulic tool, which police alleged was a stolen item.

The man was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Glenmore Park: Man assaulted at fast food drive through A man has been charged with common assault after an attack in a drive through at Glenmore Park.

About 12.40am on Tuesday, November 23 a Prestons man attended a fast food restaurant in Glenmore Park.

After placing an order through the drive through window, he was approached by a 45-year-old homeless man, who allegedly starting yelling at him unprovoked.

It is alleged the homeless man punched his car door, then reached in through the open window and grabbed him by the throat.

Police were contacted and the 45-yearold man was arrested.

He was charged and refused bail, before appearing in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, November 23.

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COURT DECISION LIKELY TO ALTER HOW MEDIA USES FACEBOOK PAGES A recent decision in the High Court of Australia is set to change the way that hosts of high profile social media pages allow members of the public to interact with them.

In the matter of Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd -v- Voller; Nationwide News Pty Ltd -v- Voller; Australian News Channel Pty Ltd -v- Voller (2021) HCA27, a precedent has been set that the hosts of Facebook pages who allow fans and followers to comment thereon may be responsible defamatory conduct arising out of said third party comments.

Dylan Voller is an Indigenous Australian man who came to prominence following a documentary on the ABC ‘Four Corners’ program detailing his detainment in a Youth Detention Centre in the Northern Territory.

Following publication of the program numerous news outlets posted links to news stories thereto on their Facebook pages prompting a range of allegedly defamatory comments made by third parties in the comments section.

Mr Voller sued three media outlets (Fairfax Media, ANC, and Nationwide News) in relation to comments made about him by members of the public on Facebook pages for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Sky News, ‘The Bolt Report’, and the Centralian Advocate in 2016-2107.

One of the critical parts of defamation law is that a claimant needs to prove that a defendant “published” the alleged defamatory conduct.

In this context “published” does not have the conventional meaning of say publishing a book or article in a newspaper and simply means “communicated”.

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video content, verbal representations, and things like comments on Facebook pages. Mr Voller argued that by allowing the public to comment on news stories published by the broadcasters about him they were in effect also the publishers of the relevant third party comments.

Mr Voller won his case in the NSW Supreme Court and subsequently in the Court of Appeal, prompting the broadcasters to make an application for special leave to the High Court.

The broadcasters argued that they should not be liable for defamatory posts on Facebook pages that they control because publication of defamatory material must be intentional, and the broadcasters could not be proven to have had any intention to publish the content of third party members of the public.

The Court rejected this argument and essentially found that by hosting a public Facebook page and linking the material such as news stories and articles like those about Mr Voller, the broadcasters essentially facilitated and encouraged the communication that was ultimately found to be defamatory.

Relevantly, controllers of Facebook pages can deactivate the comment function so that third parties are not able to make comments. At the time of the conduct giving rise to the Voller case, comments on Facebook posts were not able to be deactivated.

This case is likely to see businesses take a much closer look at their social media policies, and the option for third parties to engage in vitriolic online trolling diminish, as controllers of Facebook pages err on the side of caution and limit the ability for the general public to interact with them.

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new dumpling bar is set to have food lovers flocking in to see what’s on offer when it opens next

month.

Duck Duck Goose, located on High Street, Penrith, will be serving up delicious Asian food and a lot of fun.

In the final stages before opening, business partner Jake Farragher said the community response to the new venture has been excellent so far.

“We have been overwhelmed by the interest, to be honest… I have been in the hospitality industry for a while but have never seen anything like it,” he said.

“We are taking bookings from December 7, which we think is perfect timing with coming out of lockdown.”

Wanting to add something unique to the city’s growing food and beverage scene, Mr Farragher said the venue will have a fun and fresh vibe.

“Our talented architect Matt Woods has designed a wild fit out that has a 16 metre concrete poured bar, similar to our other new restaurant GellaFrenda, and cool

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neon lights,” he said.

“We have been approved to trade to 2am on Friday and Saturday nights, so it will be a really fun bar with a great cocktail and drinks range.”

Complementing the drinks menu, there will be food options that you cannot get anywhere else locally.

“We have fresh made dumplings, fried dumpling options, nutella dumplings, fried rice and even bao buns,” he said.

“I don’t think you can get bao buns anywhere in Penrith, so we have karaage chicken buns, as well as soft shell crab and duck bao buns.”

Set to trade six days a week, Mr Farragher said he is excited for patrons to experience something different when they open.

“We will be open Tuesday to Sunday nights and then Friday, Saturday, Sunday for lunches, plus we will have bottle service down the track, so we will have the option for people to rent a booth which is something different for Penrith,” he said.

“Music will play a part and we have organised local artists to come for the opening.”

To book at the High Street restaurant, visit duckduck.com.au.

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LOCAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR TAKES ON BIG NEW ROLE Local funeral director Asha Dooley has been elected as the President of the NSW Division of the Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA).

Co-owner of the family operated Grace Funerals in Emu Plains, Ms Dooley said she is honoured and hopes to achieve many things over the next two years as she represents NSW on the AFDA National Council.

“The past two years have been difficult for the industry with the pandemic and I hope that during my term we are able to get back on track,” Ms Dooley said.

“We will be focusing on training and continuing development of our members, advocacy to various government agencies on changes to legislation and health regulations.”

Ms Dooley said she is looking forward to continuing her work in promoting the professional standards of the AFDA. “Being a member of an association that self-regulates has always been important to our family as we always want to give our client families the highest standard of care for their loved one and the funeral service,” she said.

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Penrith Council has come under fire after it changed its pricing schedule for its Council-run childcare centres.

In September, Council introduced a standard nine-hour shift – 8am and 5pm – with parents requiring care for their child outside these hours having to book an 11-hour shift.

Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen said she was “disturbed” by the change, saying it flies in the face of Council’s flexible working policies and was effectively “dragging women back to the 20th century”.

“I just don’t see how we can suddenly declare that eight to five is a normal working day and if you don’t fit within those hours you pay more,” Cr Hitchen said.

“I mean we’re dragging women back to the 20th century and telling them they have to work set hours.”

Cr Hitchen said she was contacted by an upset mother who had two children in Council-run care five days per week who would have to fork out an extra $110 per week.

Previously she had booked a ninehour day starting at 7.30am and finishing at 4.30pm.

“It’s an extra $11 for the two hours, which is not too bad except when you have two children and work five days a week,” Cr Hitchen said.

“That is such a huge increase and could mean the difference between working and not being able to afford to go to work.”

Council said it was a complex issue and an 11-hour day doesn’t necessarily cost more than a nine-hour day depending on the family’s eligibility for the Federal Government’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

“In some circumstances a family will pay less on an 11-hour rate because of their eligible hours of care,” a Council spokesman said.

“By way of example, a child attending five days per week with a childcare subsidy percentage of 85 per cent, the parent (carer) would pay an additional $1.60 per day on the 11-hour fee compared to the nine-hour rate.”

About 4,000 local families use Council’s Children’s Services.

From March 2022, the Australian Government will pay higher subsides and remove the annual cap to families eligible for the CCS who have more than one child in care.

As a result, some parents/carers may find themselves in credit under the new CCS payment system.

Any parents with questions or concerns should contact Council on 4732 7849 or 4732 7844.

Have you been impacted by the new payment structure at Council-run centres? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Dig in at new eateries Nepean Village welcomes new restaurants as part of exciting dining area EMILY FESZCZUK

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epean Village has completed a much anticipated project, just in time for the community to enjoy over summer.

The new indoor-outdoor dining precinct is now trading, ahead of its official opening on Saturday, December 4.

As part of an investment from the shopping centre, the space opposite the main building has been transformed with landscaped gardens, pergolas and an outdoor children’s playground.

Familiar favourites Percy Plunkett and Gloria Jeans have been joined by El Gringos Locos that opened early this year, along with two new dining operators.

Smoky Sue’s has brought a new take on barbeque and the team behind Percy Plunkett have welcomed a new Italian restaurant and wine bar, GellaFrenda, and a gelato window by Ciccone and Sons.

With retail and hospitality impacted by the pandemic, Vicinity Shopping Centres Regional Manager, Craig Brown, said it is great to see the project come together.

“We’re thrilled to officially open our

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Representatives of new restaurants at Nepean Village gathered on Wednesday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

dynamic, new dining precinct and offer the local community a fresh and vibrant new meeting place to enjoy all year round,” he said.

“As restrictions ease, we’re excited to see more and more of our community return to the Village and enjoy its new dinner, dessert and a wine bar offering.”

Giving the existing buildings a makeover, Mr Brown said there is a balance of heritage and modern elements in the design.

“The renovation of the Station Street dining precinct has been carefully considered, reflecting our close relationship with our community,” he said.

“We’ve ensured designs have maintained the area’s heritage design while providing a carefully curated selection of new dining operators.”

The operators offer options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

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community organisation is calling for the NSW Government to have a more ambitious approach in tackling urban heat in western Sydney.

Sweltering Communities has released an open letter to the NSW Premier, Planning Minister and Minister for Western Sydney to help reduce the impacts of extreme heat.

“We are feeling the impact of climate change right now and we need to do a lot more to not only reduce that but reduce our carbon emissions which causes these heat extremes,” Sweltering Cities Executive Director, Emma Bacon said.

“The current Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy review is also a huge opportunity to be as ambitious as possible for more energy efficient homes and more liveable and equitable communities.”

Working with experts, community leaders and other organisations, Ms Bacon said local people are looking to the government for support and solutions.

“We did a community survey and 55 per

cent of people across Sydney think that the way their suburb is built increases heat, but for Penrith LGA it was nearly 72 per cent,” she said.

“92.5 per cent of people in Penrith also said that politicians and political parties should have policies on extreme heat.”

Minister for Western Sydney and Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres said the State Government is committed to making the entire Western Parkland City, which includes Penrith LGA, a green and advanced City to balance jobs growth, liveability and sustainability.

“Investment will enable the Western Parkland City to become a true Parkland, promoting green infrastructure through networks of open space and waterways, increasing the tree canopy and attracting green economic opportunities in sustainable industries,” Mr Ayres said.

“The City design will integrate both blue (waterways, stormwater) and green (trees, green roofs, landscaping) infrastructure to retain water in the environment, and improve cooling and shading.”

A Penrith Council spokesperson said it recognises the challenge of extreme heat.

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we’re undertaking leading research, strategy, advocacy, and improvements to our public spaces,” the spokesperson said.

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Penrith patient experienced a true act of kindness while being treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics recently.

Evelyne Collins was diagnosed with Leukaemia in October and is receiving palliative care at Hardi Aged Care.

The 85-year-old suffers from dementia and had to be transported to Blue Mountains Hospital in Katoomba for blood transfusions as part of her treatment.

While under the care of Judy Andrews and Mike Horan, the paramedics decided to stop at the Three Sisters as a surprise for Ms Collins.

“We were asked to take her to Blue Mountains as it was quieter and even though she had dementia as soon as we walked outside she said the fresh air was beautiful,” Ms Andrews said.

“As she was not at risk and just receiving treatment and we had a quiet moment, we decided to take her to the lookout to show her the view on the way.”

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predicated the impact it had on Ms Collins and her family.

“We wheeled her down and as she was looking around she had this moment of clarity and said she remembered coming there a long time ago with her husband,” she said.

“She had this beautiful glow and look of happiness on her face so I took a photo to send to her daughter Kim, who said the family was overwhelmed that we would take the time to do that.”

Ms Collins said the visit to the Mountains was just beautiful.

“It was lovely that they took the time to do this. It made me feel special,” Ms Collins said.

“It makes all the different when you are treated with patience and kindness.”

On the frontline of the pandemic for the past two years, Ms Andrews said paramedics pride themselves in providing high levels of care to every patient.

“When a family member is in care you always worry if people are caring for them properly and treating them with respect,” she said.

“There is a lot of hustle and bustle in this job but patients to us are not just numbers

Paramedics took Evelyne Collins to see The Three Sisters in Katoomba.

and under our care we wanted to make it a bit special and spread some positivity and Evelyne loved it.”

Do you have a positive community story to share? Email us at news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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TURNING BACK TIME The old ambulance station on High Street, Penrith was designed by T.W. Hodgson and built by E.T. Olsen.

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The facilities were enlarged in 1970.

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hatever the event, big or small, Sydney Party Decorations has got you covered for all your party and decoration needs.

Conveniently located at 521 High Street, Penrith next to TK Maxx, Sydney Party Decorations’ new Penrith Mega Warehouse is having its grand opening this month and you’re invited!

Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm, come in and explore the ever-changing shelf displays and be prepared to get amazed by the daily new arrivals.

Sydney Party Decorations is a trendy, professional and renowned party chain brand.

Together with two shops in the Sydney CBD and the Mega Warehouse in Mascot, they are dedicated to offering the best and all-rounded party supplies to their dear customers.

Sydney Party Decorations provide everything you can expect or imagine for all seasonal and themed parties.

From New Year’s Eve, Australia Day, Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mardi Gras, Book Week, Oktoberfest, Halloween and Melbourne Cup to Christmas.

And with Christmas just around the corner, why not pop in and grab some decorations to trim your tree and get your house or office into the festive spirit?

They stock Gender Reveal items and decora-

tions for Baby Showers, Birthdays, Graduations, Hen’s Nights, Engagements, Weddings and party supplies for Anniversaries through to Retirements.

From Bollywood, Sports, Clowns, Hawaiian, Mexican, Disco, Masquerade, Day of the Dead, to Movies, TV series and Cartoons – the sky is the limit at Sydney Party Decorations.

In addition to their extensive product range, they offer a wide variety of balloon supplies, with on-the-spot balloon inflation and helium rental available without the need for bookings!

They stock a wide range of costumes, onesies, angel wings, tutus, makeup and tattoos, licensed party supplies, confetti, party lights, masks and glasses, wigs and moustaches, hats and headbands and much, much more.

Other accessories include party weapons, cake decorations and tableware, glow items, crafts and stationery, ribbons and wrapping, greeting cards, games and party favours, flags, lollies and candies, piñatas, homewares and glassware, frames, pet items, silk plants and garlands.

With convenient parking on High Street or undercover parking behind Skiptons Arcade, the friendly and helpful staff look forward to welcoming you in store soon!

For more information, phone 4722 4026 or visit sydneypartydecorations.com.au.

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or this week’s column we will be interviewing Emma who is the owner of Cosmic Cave. Emma started this business with a passion for home fragrance, crystals and spirituality. She does everything from planning, testing, making, packing and shipping so nothing but hard work and dedication goes into every single step of the process!

Everything you see is lovingly handmade by her with only the best of intentions or carefully sourced with love and care. Only the highest quality ingredients go into making her candles and other items.

Who is your advisor?

Nathan and Katina.

How long have you been receiving business advice from the WSBC? Around three weeks.

What was the main struggle you identified within your business?

Definitely the social media/advertising side of things. Growing an organic audience and getting your name out there was much harder than I anticipated!

What were things you implemented that had a big impact on your business moving forward?

Hashtags were a huge thing that, I feel, made a big difference! Also, joining various Facebook groups and marketplace have helped!

What advice would you give to other small businesses in the same situation?

Spend time researching your competitors. See what works for them and what you think could work for you. Ask your customers and followers what they want and if you’re stuck, contact WSBC because they are extremely helpful!

What are your business goals for the future?

My goals for the future are to become a recognisable brand, to increase my product range and to grow my following!

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

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART EMILY FESZCZUK ustralian folk, rock and blues singer/songwriter Kim Churchill will make his way to the Blue Mountains next month for an intimate show at the Baroque Room at the Carrington Hotel.

A night of storytelling and reflection, Kim will be launching the final EP, ‘Again’, off his four-part EP collection; ‘I Am Forgetting The End Again’.

Spending most of his time living and touring out of his camper van, Kim wanted to document his experiences travelling the country and overseas.

“The places I travel sort of morph who I am, so I wanted to record each one in a different part of the world to allow different reflections and create colour and vibrancy through music on the basis of my experiences,” Kim said.

“The first was recorded in Berlin, the second Canada, the third in the Blue Mountains and the fourth in Devon in the UK, so in a way they are travel logs and a beautiful expression of how I felt and the people I met in those places.”

With the process of each EP varying, Kim said he was worried about the project as a whole but said his core sound runs throughout.

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“I was concerned the sound would be so drastically different across the EPs and thought it would be hard to make it a coherent body of work but you know I am so deeply involved in what I am doing realistically when it was all said and done it was all me,” he said.

“The producers all attacked things from different angles as well but as a full body of work it is a nice journey through the sounds and feelings that really reflect the vibe and energy of each place.”

Last performing in Katoomba in March 2020, he said a special guest will join him for the upcoming performance.

“This gig will be really beautiful because my cellist Joshua Luke Rea will be there, so it is an exciting style of show and he adds to my one man band,” he said.

Kim said playing in the Blue Mountains is a special experience.

“I get so excited to play shows in the Blue Mountains because the audience in that whole surrounding area has such a beautiful respect and passion for live music,” he said.

Kim Churchill will be at Baroque Room in Katoomba on Sunday, December 5 at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are from $30. To book, visit events. humanitix.com/fbkimchurchill.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Penrith Museum of Fire Open daily 9.30am-4.30pm 4731 3000 • 1 Museum Drive Nepean Potters Society Third Tuesday of the month 9630 6364

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Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm Coffee Club Nepean River Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 6pm 1300 222 222 Gamblers Anonymous Mondays at 7.30pm 0433 018 484 Dementia Carers Support Group • Fortnightly meetings 4751 3033

Spend a Sunday at Fernhill Estate in Mulgoa

Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month Headspace • 8880 8160

The Fernhill Walking Trail is a 2.6km walking loop of Fernhill Estate. You are invited to have an early look at the stunning property, via the walking trail, from 10am-12.30pm and 1pm-4pm on Sundays. The walk takes in Fernhill Estate’s green setting, and the exterior of the homestead.

As the trail includes stairs and uphill sections, visitors should wear enclosed walking shoes and have a moderate level of fitness. Parking and toilet facilities are limited. Please bring your own food and drinks, and take away all rubbish. No alcohol permitted. To register: bit.ly/3DvtYDM.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre • Monday to Friday 4721 8749

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Suicide Prevention and Support Network 0402 627 696 Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878

Santa spreads festive cheer at Westfield

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Santa Claus has arrived at Westfield. Families will experience the magic of Christmas across Westfield centres with Santa photography, surprise and delight moments, community gifting opportunities and festive events. Santa bookings are now open at www.westfield.com.au

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The Little Prince invites Australians on an extraordinary adventure this Sydney Summer It’s the season of friends, family, community, and good cheer and to make it even better the cosmic and fantastic world of The Little Prince is making a grand return to Sydney, direct from Paris, after sell-out seasons in France, Dubai, and the Sydney Opera House earlier this year.

The poignant story has charmed both kids and adults for over 80 years and remains one of the best-selling books ever published selling a stunning 200 million copies in 250 languages to become the second most translated book in modern history.

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West HQ believes the west is resilient, and as it rebounds from the harsh pandemic lockdown, hopes the production will give people something to look forward to after many months in social isolation; from the young to older generations, it is a show for everyone and a great way to experience live theatre for the first time, providing Western Sydney, and beyond, an international theatre experience.

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mas Special’ will air at 7pm this Sunday, November 28 on Channel Nine. Hamish Blake and judge Ryan “Brickman” McNaught will host as Scott Cam, Sophie Monk, Brooke Boney and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli put their building skills to the test with the help of some former contestants. Last Sunday’s episode was a ratings bonanza. If you missed it, catch up on 9Now.

To celebrate the upcoming summer 

of cricket, ‘The Front Bar’ has returned to Seven on Thursday nights at 8.30pm.

Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher will switch their attention from AFL to cricket over the next few months.

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It’s that time of year again when  Christmas decorations get dusted off and ‘Christmas with the Australian Women’s Weekly’ hits our screens. Host Sarah Harris will return with the annual festive special next month alongside special guests Miranda Tapsell, Melissa Leong, Jessica Rowe, Courtney Act, Miguel Maestre and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. Premiering on Thursday, December 9 at 7.30pm,

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DECEMBER 9 7.30PM CHRISTMAS WITH THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY, NINE ‘Christmas with the Australian Women’s Weekly’ will celebrate not what’s under the tree, but rather, who’s around it.

its new home in 2022. Season four, which premiered in the US last week, will likely begin airing in Australia early next year.

For those few ‘Neighbours’ fans out 

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there, this year’s season finale will air on 10 Peach on Thursday, December 9. The soap will return on Monday, January 3.

US series ‘La Brea’, which is available 

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After three seasons on Netflix, ‘Star 

Trek: Discovery’ will make Paramount+

‘Don’t Look Up’, which stars Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, will land on Netflix on Friday, December 24.

Set around a comet hurtling towards Earth, it features an all-star cast including Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett and Ariana Grande, just to name a few.

Highly anticipated Disney+ music 

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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q&A 11:05 Searching For Superhuman 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Following The Drug Money (M) 1:30 The Sound 2:00 Re-Frame (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:10 Think Tank (PG) 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Endeavour (M v) 10:00 Talking Heads: (M) 10:50 ABC Late News 11:05 The Vaccine 11:20 Gruen 12:00 Preppers (M) 12:30 rage (MA15+)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Sex And The Single Mom” (M s) (’03) Stars: Gail O’Grady 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “The Martian” (M l) (’15) Stars: Matt Damon 11:30 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra (PG) 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Abduction Of Angie” (M v) (’17) Stars: Tamara Braun 1:45 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Sum Of All Fears” (M l,v) (’02) Stars: Ben Affleck 10:55 Movie: “21 Grams” (M) (’03) Stars: Sean Penn

6:00 The Talk 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Bachelorette Australia (M) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 9:30 The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) 10:30 Just For Laughs (M)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Employables (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Woven Threads - Stories From Within (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secrets Unearthed (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Balmoral (PG) 8:30 Empire With Michael Portillo: The British Empire (M) 9:25 Dig World War II (PG) 10:20 SBS World News

3:30 TBA 4:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Greyhound Racing: 2021 Melbourne Cup *Live* 7:00 Bargain Hunt 8:00 Border Security International (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 Billy Connolly & Me (M)

3:25 Leepu And Pitbull (PG) 4:20 Movie: “Lost In Space” (PG) (’98) Stars: Jared Harris 7:00 Movie: “Independence Day” (PG) (’96) Stars: Bill Pullman 9:50 Movie: “Independence Day: Resurgence” (PG) (’16) Stars: Bill Pullman

5:00 Movie: “Tinker Bell And The Legend Of The Neverbeast” (PG) (’14) Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin 6:30 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania 3” (PG) (’18) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:35 Movie: “Pacific Rim” (M v) (’13) Stars: Charlie Hunnam

6:00 On Country Kitchen 6:30 Strait To The Plate 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Watership Down” (PG) (’78) Stars: John Hurt 9:05 Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:15 Karla Grant Presents (M) 9:55 Hawaiian: The Legend Of Eddie Aikau

3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 11:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Madam Secretary (M s) 3:00 NCIS: New Orleans (MA15+)

1:00 2 Broke Girls (M) 2:00 Seinfeld (M) 2:30 The Unicorn (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Friends (PG) 11:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:00 Best House On The Block 4:30 Desert Flippers 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Maine Cabin Masters 8:30 Barnwood Builders 9:30 Building Off The Grid (PG)

4:25 How To Do Stuff Good 4:55 Hardball 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Movie: “Planet 51” (PG) (’09) Stars: Jessica Biel 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point (PG) 8:45 Sword Art Online

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

6:20 Bluey 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 TBA 10:15 Doctor Who (PG) 11:00 Art Works 11:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (M) 12:00 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 12:45 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 1:15 Sick Of It (M l)

6:00 The Cook And The Chef 6:30 Nigella Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Jamie’s Great Britain 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s France 10:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 10:30 Counter Space

6:25 RocKwiz (M s) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M l) 9:20 Sex Revolutions (M l,n,s) 10:20 Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story (MA15+)

5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 6:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Sonic The Hedgehog” (G) (’20) Stars: Ben Schwartz 8:30 Movie: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (PG) (’12) Stars: Martin Freeman 12:10 The Arrangement (M)

3:35 Movie: “It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet” (G) (’76) Stars: John Alderton 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Movie: “The Imitation Game” (M) (’14) Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch 9:45 Movie: “Enemy At The Gates” (M s,v) (’01)

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:00 rage (PG) 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Endeavour (PG) 2:00 Restoration Australia (PG) 2:55 Nolan (PG) 4:00 Dream Gardens: Matcham 4:30 Landline 5:00 Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) 6:00 Inside Dame Elisabeth’s Garden 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Larkins (PG) 8:20 Ridley Road (PG) 9:15 Total Control (MA15+) 10:10 Call The Midwife (M) 11:10 Father Brown (M v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Beretts’ Tour De Cure 1:00 Movie: “Jailhouse Rock” (PG) (’57) Stars: Elvis Presley 3:00 Highway Cops (PG) 3:30 Border Security International (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 5:30 Seven News 7:00 Cricket: WBBL: Final: Perth Scorchers v TBA *Live* 10:30 Movie: “Rampage” (M v) (’18)

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 12:00 Animal Embassy 12:30 Destination WA 1:00 Good Food Kitchen 1:30 My Way 2:00 The 55th Annual Country Music Awards (PG) 4:00 Driving Test (PG) 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Top Gun” (PG) (’86) Stars: Tom Cruise 9:40 Movie: “Battleship” (M v) (’14)

8:00 All 4 Adventure 9:00 Taste Of Australia 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) 12:00 Roads Less Travelled 12:30 10 Minute Kitchen 1:00 Australia By Design 1:30 Taste Of Australia 2:00 Football: Matildas v USA *Live* 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 2: Adelaide United v Melbourne City *Live* 10:00 Ambulance UK (M d) 12:20 Lie With Me (M) 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:20 Figure Skating: ISU: Grand Prix France 3:50 Movie: “In The Shadow Of The Moon” (G) (’94) Stars: Buzz Aldrin 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 The World’s Greatest Hotels (PG) 9:25 Russia To Iran (PG) (In English/ Russian) 10:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:15 Movie: “Once Upon A Time In America” (MA15+) (’84)

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 5:00 Border Security International (PG) 5:30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction

4:00 UIM Class 1 Powerboat Championships 5:00 Leepu And Pitbull (PG) 6:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes Of Grindelwald” (PG) (’18) Stars: Johnny Depp 9:45 Movie: “Braveheart” (M) (’95) Stars: Mel Gibson

4:30 Movie: “Strange Magic” (PG) (’15) Stars: Evan Rachel Wood 6:30 Movie: “Big Hero 6” (PG) (’14) 8:30 Movie: “Fantastic Four” (M) (’15) Stars: Michael B Jordan 10:35 Movie: “The Count Of Monte Cristo” (PG) (’75) Stars: R Chamberlain

6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 On The Record (MA15+) 10:05 Movie: “Children Of Men” (MA15+) (’06) Stars: Clive Owen 12:00 Volumz

4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 I Fish (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 MacGyver (PG) 11:20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M s,v) 1:10 48 Hours (M)

8:55 The Middle (PG) 9:45 Frasier (PG) 10:15 TBA 11:20 TBA 1:00 American Music Awards *Replay* 4:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2 Broke Girls (PG) 12:10 Home Shopping 1:40 Nancy Drew (PG)

3:30 Building Alaska 4:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 5:30 Maine Cabin Masters 6:30 Log Cabin Living 7:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 House Hunters Renovation

4:25 How To Do Stuff Good 4:55 Hardball 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Play Your Pets Right 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:50 Danger Mouse

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 ABC News Regional 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 China Tonight 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 Australian Story 9:00 ABC Nightly News

6:30 Thomas And Friends 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:15 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:00 Ross Noble: El Hablador (M l,s) 9:45 Mock The Week (M s) 10:20 Schitt’s Creek (PG) 11:05 Catastrophe (MA15+)

6:00 Cheese Slices 7:00 South Africa With Gregg Wallace 7:30 Donal’s Meals In Minutes 8:30 Gino’s Italian Escape 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 The Global Farm 12:00 Tom Kerridge’s Barbeque

7:40 Brooklyn NineNine (PG) 8:30 Creamerie (MA15+) 9:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 12:50 South Park (M s,v) 1:45 King Of The Road (MA15+) 2:35 France 24 News In English From Paris 3:00 Thai News 3:30 Bangla News

5:15 Movie: “Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Road Chip” (PG) (’15) Stars: Justin Lon 7:00 Movie: “Shrek The Third” (PG) (’07) Stars: Mike Myers 8:50 Movie: “Click” (M l,s) (’06) Stars: Adam Sandler 11:00 Movie: “The Dictator” (MA15+) (’12)

3:35 Movie: “Support Your Local Gunfighter” (PG) (’71) Stars: James Garner 5:30 Movie: “The Wonderful Country” (PG) (’59) Stars: Robert Mitchum 7:30 Movie: “The Magnificent Seven” (PG) (’60) Stars: Yul Brynner

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Pilgrimage (PG) 3:30 Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) 4:30 Everyone’s A Critic (PG) 5:00 Art Works 5:30 The Sound 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Total Control (MA15+)

10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 7th Gear (PG) 2:00 Cycling: Beretts’ Tour De Cure (PG) 3:00 Highway Cops (PG) 3:30 Border Security - International (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Homicide With Ron Iddles (M) 8:30 Movie: “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Taron Egerton

6:00 Animal Tales (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) 11:30 Fishing Australia (PG) 12:00 Movie: “A Home Of Our Own” (PG) (’93) Stars: Kathy Bates 2:10 Movie: “Santa Squad” (G) (’20) Stars: Aaron Ashmore 4:00 Bondi Vet (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 RBT: Lucky Escape (PG) 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 Lego Masters Bricksmas Special (PG) 8:30 60 Minutes (M) 9:30 NINE News Late

8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 8:30 Freshly Picked 9:00 Destination Dessert (PG) 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) 12:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient 12:30 Everyday Gourmet 1:00 Farm To Fork 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia 2:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 2:30 Taste Of Australia 3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 4:00 All 4 Adventure 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 8:30 CSI: Vegas (M) 9:30 FBI (M) 11:30 The Sunday Project

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Figure Skating: 4:30 Black Hole: Universe’s Greatest Mystery 5:40 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 8:40 Muhammad Ali (M) 11:05 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime (PG) 11:55 Addicted Australia (M d,l) 1:00 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 1:50 Why Do I Put On Weight? (PG) 2:45 America’s Great Divide: Obama To Trump (M v)

3:30 Escape To The Country 4:30 Movie: “Empire Of The Sun” (PG) (’87) Stars: Christian Bale 7:30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 9:30 Mighty Trains (PG)

4:00 Ultimate Fishing With Matt Watson (PG) 5:00 Storage Wars Canada (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Superman Returns” (M v) (’06) Stars: Brandon Routh 9:35 Movie: “Blade” (MA15+) (’98) Stars: Wesley Snipes

4:30 The Voice USA (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s,v) 8:00 American Dad (M s) 8:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (M l) 12:30 Movie: “Are You Joking?”

(MA15+) (’14) Stars: James Wolk

6:30 First Contact (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Ghosts Of Our Forests (M d) 8:45 Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (M l) 10:30 Sam Watson - The Street Fighting Years (M l) 11:30 First School At Middle Beach (PG) 12:00 Volumz (M)

3:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) 4:00 RV Daily Foodie Trails (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish (PG) 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 Star Trek: Discovery (M v) 12:15 Stratton (MA15+)

1:30 TBA 2:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Movie: “The Butterfly Tree” (M l,s) (’17) Stars: Melissa George 3:30 This Is Us (PG)

3:30 Log Cabin Living 4:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Flip Or Flop 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home 10:30 Fixer To Fabulous 11:30 House Hunters USA

4:25 How To Do Stuff Good 5:00 Hardball (PG) 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Play Your Pets Right 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Lost In Oz 8:45 Danger Mouse

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News: Auslan Bulletin 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Heywire 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:45 The Beautiful Bush: Bushfire Artist 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story

6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:25 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge: Beyond Belief (M) 9:20 Tick F***ing Tock (M l,n,s) 10:20 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan (M l)

6:00 Taste Of France 6:30 A Girls Guide To Hunting Fishing And Wild Cooking 7:00 India Unplated 7:30 Simply Raymond Blanc 8:30 Rick Stein’s Spain 9:40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 The Global Farm

7:35 Our Guy In Russia (M v) 8:30 Patriot Brains (M l,s) 9:25 Criminal Planet (M d) 10:15 Dark Side Of The Ring (M l) 11:30 Das Boot (M l,s,v) (In German/ English/ French) 12:35 RocKwiz (PG) 1:35 Hollywood Love Story (M d,l,n)

3:40 Movie: “Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai” (G) (’07) Stars: Rica Matsumoto 5:30 Lego Masters Bricksmas Special (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Apollo 13” (PG) (’95) Stars: Tom Hanks 9:50 Movie: “Disclosure” (MA15+) (’94) Stars: Demi Moore

2:30 Movie: “How To Stuff A Wild Bikini” (G) (’65) Stars: Annette Funicello 4:30 Movie: “Taras Bulba” (PG) (’62) Stars: Yul Brynner 7:00 Movie: “Darkest Hour” (PG) (’17) Stars: Gary Oldman 9:30 Coroner (MA15+) 10:30 Chicago Fire (MA15+)

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Monday 29 November Tuesday 30 November Wednesday 1 December Thursday 2 December

12:00 Movie: “Watch Your Back” (AKA ‘Killer Photo’) (M l,v) (’15) 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M l,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Motorway Patrol (PG) 8:30 9-1-1 (M) 10:30 Fantasy Island (PG)

12:00 Movie: “The Christmas Cure” (G) (’17) Stars: Brooke Nevin 1:45 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Snackmasters (PG) 9:00 Movie: “The Dish” (PG) (’00) Stars: Sam Neill 11:00 NINE News Late 11:30 New Amsterdam (M)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Graham Norton Show (M) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Hawai’i: Pilot (M v) 8:30 Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol (M)

3:00 Perspective Shift (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Cat Tales (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 8:30 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News 10:50 Bosch (MA15+)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (M) 8:30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (M v) 10:30 Cold Case (M v)

7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “A Perfect World” (M v) (’93) Stars: Bradley Whitford 11:30 Hardcore Pawn (M) 12:00 Inside Line (M l)

8:00 American Dad (M s) 8:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (M l) 10:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 7:30 Road Open 7:40 Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Through The Wormhole Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 8:30 Karla Grant Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Presents (PG) 8:50 College Isuzu Ute A-League Highlights Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Behind Bars (PG) 9:50 NITV 11:20 Star Trek: Discovery (M) Seinfeld (PG) News Update

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (M) 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 8:45 Danger Mouse

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

7:30 Doctor Who (PG) 8:30 The Making Of David Attenborough’s Galapagos (PG) 9:15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:15 Doctor Who (PG)

7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:00 The Cook Up With Does Countdown (M Adam Liaw 7:30 Jamie l,s) 8:30 Dark Side Of & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 8:30 Rick Stein’s German The 90s (M) 9:20 The Back Bite 9:35 Luke Nguyen’s Street Side Of Television (MA15+) 9:50 The Story Of (M) Food 10:00 The Cook Up

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Ridley Road (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:10 Think Tank (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 8:30 Books That Made Us (M) 9:30 Australia Remastered (PG) 10:40 ABC Late News 10:55 The Business 11:10 Q&A

2:00 Criminal Confessions (M l,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” (M d,l,s,v) (’17) Stars: Taron Egerton 11:30 The Goldbergs (PG)

12:00 Movie: “Looks Like Christmas” (PG) (’16) Stars: Anne Heche 1:30 Good Food Kitchen 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Snackmasters (PG) 9:00 Travel Guides (PG) 10:00 Kath & Kim (PG)

7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy” (M) (’04) Stars: Will Ferrell

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Dog House Australia (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Football: Matildas v USA *Live* 10:30 NCIS (M v) 12:30 The Project (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Cheap Old Houses 9:30 100 Day Dream Home 10:30 My Big Family Renovation 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Silent Witness (MA15+) 10:50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 11:50 The Enemy Within (M v)

3:00 Dylan Alcott Meets Nathan Basha (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Animal Einsteins: Builders 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (M) 8:40 New York Super Airport 9:40 Egypt With The World’s Greatest Explorer

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Without A Trace (MA15+) 12:30 TBA

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Counting Cars (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Supercars (PG) 9:30 Supercar Customiser (PG) 10:30 Vegas Rat Rods (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 7:40 The Whole Table 8:00 American Dad Friends (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) (M l) 8:40 Marion (PG) 8:30 Movie: Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Jones: Press Pause “Frequency” (M l,v) (’00) Stars: Peyton List 11:00 (PG) 9:40 NITV News Update Blue Bloods (M v) 10:25 NCIS: Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares 9:50 Black Market (M l,s) 10:20 New Orleans (M v) 11:20 Evil Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:35 Frasier (PG) (MA15+) USA (MA15+) 12:00 Bones (M) Hate Thy Neighbour (M l,s)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend 8:30 Farmhouse Fixer

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 8:45 Danger Mouse

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 The Other Pandemic - 40 Years Of Aids 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC News

7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:30 TBA 9:10 Schitt’s Creek (PG) 9:55 Preppers (M l,s) 10:30 Prepping Australia 10:40 Doctor Who (PG)

7:00 Young Sheldon 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:00 The Cook Up With (PG) 7:30 Everybody Does Countdown (M) Adam Liaw 7:30 Donna Loves Raymond (PG) 8:30 The Man Who Fell Hay Everyday Fresh From The Sky (M) 9:35 Stacey 8:30 Movie: “American Pie” 8:00 Anna’s Occasions 8:30 Dooley Sleeps Over (M) 10:30 (MA15+) (’99) Stars: Shannon John Torode’s Korean Food Movie: “The Lovely Bones” (M) Elizabeth Tour

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (MA15+)

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:10 Think Tank (PG) 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Gruen 9:10 Preppers (MA15+) 9:40 QI (PG) 10:10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M)

12:00 Movie: “Deadly Secrets By The Lake” (M s,v) (’17) 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M l,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Ambulance - Code Red (PG) 8:30 America’s Got Talent (PG) 10:30 Ant Middleton & Liam Payne (M)

5:30 Storage Wars 5:30 Escape To The Texas (PG) 6:00 Country 6:30 Bargain American Pickers (PG) Hunt 7:30 The Vicar Of Dibley (PG) 8:50 Mrs. Brown’s 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30 Storage Wars (PG) 10:00 Irish Boys (M l,s) 11:00 Miranda Pickers (PG) (PG) 6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 8:45 Danger Mouse

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:25 QI (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:10 Think Tank (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (M) 8:30 Q&A 9:35 Doctor Who: (PG) 10:25 You Can’t Ask That (M l,s) 10:55 ABC Late News

6:00 The Deep 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 8:45 Danger Mouse

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 All Aussie Adventures (PG) 8:30 Bull (M l,s) 11:30 The Project (PG)

4:10 Animal Einsteins 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle (M) 8:30 Could You Survive on The Breadline? (M) 9:30 Before We Die (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 In Therapy (M l) (In French)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:07:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 Celtics/ Lakers: 8:00 American Dad Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 7:30 NCIS: (M v) Best Of Enemies (PG) (M s,v) 8:30 Movie: Neighbours (PG) 7:00 8:30 NCIS: Los 8:30 Map To Paradise “Pale Rider” (M v) (’85) Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big (PG) 9:30 NITV News Update Angeles (M) 11:15 Evil (M) Stars: Clint Eastwood 11:00 Movie: “The Getaway” (M) (’72) 9:40 People Of Standing Stone 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 48 Bang Theory (PG) 9:20 2 Broke Girls (M s) Hours (M) 3:10 NCIS (M v) 10:10 Wild Kai Legends (M) Stars: Alec Baldwin 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:30 Spicks And Does Countdown (M Adam Liaw 7:30 Specks 8:00 Would I l,s) 8:30 Stuntwomen: License To Grill 8:30 Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Tom Kerridge’s Barbeque 9:00 The Untold Hollywood Story Art Works 9:00 Brian (M) 10:10 Skin: A History Of Johnson’s A Life On The Road Food Safari 9:30 Luke Nudity In The Movies (MA15+) Nguyen’s France (M) 9:45 The Sound

12:00 Movie: “Family Sins” (M v) (’04) Stars: Kirstie Alley 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Nurses (PG) 8:30 The Front Bar (M) 9:30 Heroes & Legends: Sport Hall Of Fame

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 5:30 Escape To The 7:30 Movie: “The Last Country 6:30 Bargain Starfighter” (PG) (’84) Hunt 7:30 Father Brown Stars: Barbara Bosson 9:40 (M v) 8:30 Inspector George Movie: “Dredd” (MA15+) (’12) Gently (M) 10:50 Murdoch Stars: Karl Urban Mysteries (M)

12:00 Movie: “Magical Christmas Ornaments” (AKA ‘Her Magical Christmas’) (PG) (’17) Stars: Jessica Lowndes 1:45 Garden Gurus Moments 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Mega Zoo (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M)

12:00 Movie: “Becoming Santa” (PG) (’15) Stars: Laura Bell Bundy 1:45 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Quiz (PG) 9:30 TBA 10:30 NINE News Late 11:00 New Amsterdam (M) 11:50 Prison (M)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Masters Of Flip 8:30 Home Town 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation

6:30 Antiques Road7:00 Young Sheldon show 7:30 As Time (PG) 7:30 Everybody Goes By (PG) 8:50 Loves Raymond (PG) Midsomer Murders (M v) 10:50 8:30 Movie: “Happy Gilmore” (M l) (’96) Stars: Adam Sandler House (M) 11:50 The Equalizer 10:25 Movie: “Old School” (M) (M d,v)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 Blue Bloods (M v)

4:00 Little Big Brother (PG) (In Swedish) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 8:30 Red Election (PG) (In English/ Danish/ Russian) 9:30 Murder Case (MA15+) 10:35 SBS World News 11:00 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian)

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

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home 10:30 Flip Or Flop 11:30 House Hunters

7:00 Young Sheldon 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 7:00 The Cook Up With 8:30 TBA 9:00 Hard (PG) 7:30 Survivor 41 Does Countdown (M Adam Liaw 7:30 BareQuiz (PG) 9:30 Gruen USA (M) 8:30 Metro l,s) 8:30 The Curse Of foot Contessa 8:00 10:05 Doctor Who (PG) Sexual (MA15+) 10:00 Movie: 11:25 You Can’t Ask That (PG) Food Safari 8:30 A Girls Guide Oak Island (M l) 10:05 The Source (M) 11:00 The Prophet “Ted” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: To Hunting Fishing And Wild 11:55 The Making Of David Mark Wahlberg (M v) Cooking Attenborough’s Galapagos

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 The Brokenwood Mysteries (M v) 10:40 Law & Order (M) 11:40 Buried In The Back Yard (M)

7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 Going Places With 7:30 Family Guy (M) (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M) Movie: “Fruitvale 8:30 Movie: “Falling 10:30 Seal Team (M v) 12:30 Station” (M d,l,v) (’13) Stars: Down” (M l,v) (’93) Stars: Home Shopping 2:00 Madam Michael Douglas 10:55 Movie: Michael B Jordan 10:30 The Secretary (M v) Fade (M l) 11:30 NITV News “Fallen” (M l) (’98)

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12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Larkins (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:10 Think Tank (PG) 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Universe With Brian Cox 9:30 Media Watch (PG) 9:50 The Wimbledon Kidnapping (PG) 10:40 ABC Late News

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REVIEW Halloween Kills  1 hour, 45 minutes The pinnacle of horror movies has always been John Carpenter’s masterpiece ‘Halloween’. Since the original scared the life out of cinemagoers in 1978, there’s been numerous ‘Halloween’ sequels (nine in fact) – some good, some downright awful.

When the franchise was revived in 2018, fans were told to forget all previous ‘Halloween’ movies released after the 1978 original, which starred then newcomer Jamie Lee Curtis.

Pretend ‘Halloween II’, ‘III’, ‘IV’, ‘V’, ‘VI’, ‘H20’ and so on, didn’t happen. The new order would now be: ‘Halloween’ (1978), ‘Halloween’ (2018), 2021’s ‘Halloween

Kills’ and next year’s final instalment ‘Halloween Ends’. Are you keeping up?

Having got reacquainted with the entire franchise in recent weeks, I made my triumphant return to the cinema for ‘Halloween Kills’. The movie takes place immediately after 2018’s ‘Halloween’, which saw Jamie Lee Curtis reprise her breakout role as Laurie Strode.

I have to stress: if you haven’t seen ‘Halloween’ (2018) and of course the original in 1978, ‘Halloween Kills’ will be no good to you – unless of course you just want some alone time in the dark with your partner.

‘Halloween Kills’ continues the saga

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between unstoppable killer Michael Myers and Laurie Strode.

Injured and taken to hospital after her plot to kill Myers in a house fire failed, Laurie fights through the pain as she inspires residents of Haddonfield to rise up against ‘The Shape’.

Taking matters into their own hands, the Strode women and other survivors form a vigilante mob to hunt down

PENRITH

Myers and end his reign of terror once and for all. Now you know the plot, I must say this was a solid 105 minutes of edge-of-your-seat action. No, it won’t win an Oscar, but I think it continues the story well and takes it to new heights.

I particularly enjoyed seeing some old characters back in the fold, a couple even featuring the original actors.

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Don’t procrastinate Pisces! The Solar Eclipse ignites your ambition and the Mars/Neptune trine stirs your restless wanderlust. So it’s time to expand your mind, spread your wings and plan an adventurous trip. Be inspired by this week’s birthday great, writer Mark Twain. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did …

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Dream. Discover.”

The Solar Eclipse encourages you to make decisions about your hopes and dreams for the future. The more ambitious your aspirations, the better! You’ll shun superficial encounters with others, preferring philosophical conversations with family, friends and colleagues. As Louisa May Alcott (this week’s birthday great) wrote, “We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.”

This week Mercury and the Solar Eclipse shine a bright spotlight on personal and shared finances, plus power and trust issues. You are pragmatic and have a good business brain – just make sure you’re using it! Ignorance is no excuse. Do all you can to improve your financial literacy ASAP. The Mars/Neptune trine is good news for a romantic relationship, a group project or helping a charitable cause. You’ll find creativity, compassion and kindness will take you far.

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A fresh education cycle is also on the cards.

With Saturn and the Solar Eclipse activating your wellbeing zone, it’s time to improve your diet and get your body moving via a gym membership, a new exercise program or a vigorous workout in the great outdoors. A disciplined daily routine is the key to improved health outcomes. Having fun with a four-legged friend is also favoured. Your motto is from writer Mark Twain (who was born on November 30, 1835), “The human race has one really effective weapon and that is laughter.”

The Solar Eclipse encourages you to tap into your inner muse and be the creative Cat you were born to be. As Madonna (a fellow Lion) sings, it’s time to “Express Yourself”. But don’t let imaginative daydreams turn into escapist delusions (especially on Monday and Tuesday). Do your best to separate fact from fiction, in your personal and professional lives.

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Mercury and the Solar Eclipse are moving through your money and selfesteem zone. So they encourage you to take a good long look at your bank balance, basic values, life philosophy and future aspirations. And how much do you truly value your authentic self, Scorpio? Remember, there is just no substitute for healthy core self-esteem. Your mantra for the week is from entertainer Bette Midler, “Cherish forever what makes you unique.”

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The planets send a media or educational opportunity your way but don’t sit on the sidelines and limit yourself Capricorn! And don’t let negative self-talk stymie your upward trajectory. You are far better at what you do than you think you are. This week the Sun and Saturn push you to shine like the inspiring professional you were born to be. So your motto for the moment is from writer C. S. Lewis (who was born on November 29, 1898), “We are what we believe we are.”

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Swim Australia recommends starting lessons from six months, but you can and absolutely should practice early water familiarisation before this, so the baby can start to accept and enjoy the water early in life. It is important to make sure your baby has regular baths and showers, and becomes comfortable with the sensation of water being trickled and then poured over their head. Your baby will then accept the water more readily, and with much less fear than a child who has not had this exposure. Shower with your young child, demonstrating that there is nothing to be frightened of and creating positive early associations with water.

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yometra is a serious infection of the uterus that results in the accumulation of pus within the cavity of the uterus. It is generally seen in older female cats and dogs who have not been desexed. Unfortunately, many of our pets have not been desexed during the recent COVID lockdown period and we have seen an increased number of female dogs presenting with this condition that often requires emergency surgery.

Pyometras can become life threatening especially if the uterus ruptures inside the body. Untreated pyometra can cause dehydration, kidney failure and eventual death from infection and toxin accumulation.

What causes a pyometra?

Each time a dog has a season (generally twice a year), she undergoes hormonal changes. These changes affect the uterus and cervix and make infection more likely. Infection is usually caused by a very common organism called E. Coli. The disease usually becomes apparent several weeks or months following heat.

What are the signs of pyometra?

Pyometra is obviously only seen in females and can occur at any age but more commonly occurs in dogs over the age of

six. Early signs can be subtle and could just include increased licking around the back end or just being a bit tired and

not as hungry as usual. In the advanced stages you may notice that she drinks lots of water and sometimes you may even

find a reddish-brown discharge coming from the back end. Some dogs will have a distended abdomen and become very depressed and tired.

How is pyometra diagnosed?

A good history is generally suggestive of pyometra but x-rays/ultrasound and blood tests are generally needed to confirm the diagnosis and assess how sick the dog is.

Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, the best treatment option is surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus as soon as possible. Some animals are too sick for an anaesthetic and need to be stabilised prior to surgery.

Can it be prevented?

Yes! The only way to prevent this condition is by having your dog desexed. If you are not intending to breed your dog, then she should be desexed at any time from six months of age. Not only does desexing prevent pyometra and cancers of the reproductive tract, but if you get your female dog desexed before her first season then this reduces the chance of breast cancer developing later in life by 90 per cent.

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Headlining the advanced NX 450h+ powertrain is an electric motor mounted on the front axle and delivering 134kW of power and 270Nm of torque, supported by a second electric motor on the rear axle delivering a further 40kW/121Nm. An 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery package enables the Lexus NX 450h+ to drive

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“When the first Lexus PHEV arrives in Australia early next year, it will complement the UX 300e BEV and our renowned hybrid-electric Lexus range to provide customers with a portfolio of advanced choices most suitable to their lifestyle.”

The all-new Lexus NX represents the next generation of Lexus vehicles, debuting the human-centred Tazuna cockpit concept that focuses on positioning all driving functions within reach of the driver for ease of operation and intuition.

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rom Olympic medals to World Cup triumph, Jessica Fox has garnered a lot of accolades in her decade-long career, but recently she was bestowed an honour that left her in “absolute shock”.

While sitting on a Zoom meeting earlier this month, Fox’s phone rang multiple times from an overseas number. Like anyone seeing digits they don’t recognise, the 27-year-old was hesitant to answer the call thinking it was a scam.

“I was seeing these numbers coming through on my phone that were +41… I was thinking who’s calling me from this

place (Switzerland)? Maybe it’s a scam or something,” Fox told the Weekender.

“I had three missed calls from the number, so I thought I better call it back.”

When Fox redialled the number a receptionist answered and immediately transferred the call to one of the most powerful people in world sport, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

“When he answered the phone I was thinking ‘oh my goodness, I’m not prepared for this, no one has given me a heads up, what’s going on?’,” Fox recalled.

Bach was so desperate to get through to the four-time Olympic medallist because he wanted to appoint her to the exclusive IOC Athletes’ Commission.

An elected body which serves as a link between the athletes and the IOC, the Mission of the IOC Athletes’ Commission is to ensure that the athletes’ viewpoint remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement decisions.

The IOC makes direct appointments to the Commission to ensure a balance between genders, regions and sports in addition to athlete elected positions. Fox said she accepted the position on the spot.

“It was a big shock and big surprise to get the phone call from him but it was really special and a huge honour to get that call up,” she said.

“To serve the global athlete community and to feel the passion that comes from that

community are the things that most excite me. Coming from the Oceania region and also representing a smaller sport, I hope I can bring a different perspective and experience.”

While many would expect Fox to enjoy a bit of downtime after the biggest season of her career, the Penrith local has wasted no time getting back into the water.

Even though the Paris Olympics are 970-odd days away, Fox knows in order to be an Olympic champion you have to start planning now.

“The seasons kind of tick over and it’s always about finding ways to keep improving. The motivation is there for Paris, so it’s exciting to start that cycle now,” she said.

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anthers fans finally got the chance to welcome home their Grand Final heroes during a memorable Premiers Parade and Stadium Celebration last Saturday morning.

Players were treated like rock stars, High Street was inundated with people for the first time in decades, and even a rare ‘key to the city’ was presented to the victorious team by Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown.

Thousands lined both High and Station Streets to cheer on the Premiership winners, who travelled down the iconic thoroughfare in an open-top bus on the way to BlueBet Stadium.

Inside the ground, around 10,000 people packed the stands for the first time since June as players were paraded out and later interviewed about the club’s historic third Premiership at Suncorp Stadium last month.

Speaking on stage, Panthers co-captain and Clive Churchill Medallist Nathan Cleary said the feats on October 3 haven’t quite sunk in yet.

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At just 22-years-old, Ojeda has made his name known to many in the Supercars paddock.

Making headlines in 2020, Ojeda made his Bathurst 1000 debut in a GRM Commodore.

Earlier this year, Ojeda caught everyone’s eye when he put his Dunlop Super2 car on pole position at the opening event of the season in Bathurst. Since then, he has continued to excel in the category with four consecutive top three results, ultimately landing himself with double round podiums across the back-to-back Townsville events.

“After a solid performance in Super2 so far this year, and the advantage of having done his first Bathurst 1000 race last year, we decided that the time was right for Jayden to deliver a solid enduro performance this year with our team,” Stone said.

“To have Jayden join the team and pair up with Zane for the one and only endurance race on the 2021 Repco Supercars Championships calendar is very exciting.”

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Local athletes up for top sport honours Hannah Darlington.

2017 and 2018, while Horrie won Athlete of the Year with a Disability back in 2013.

Sport NSW Chairperson Carolyn Campbell congratulated all category finalists.

“With sport being severely disrupted because of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years, the 2021 NSW Sport Awards finalists have provided a bright ray of sunshine lifting spirits and providing instances of inspiration and motivation,” she said.

“The finalists uphold NSW’s wellearned reputation as Australia’s premier sports state. They join a magnificent assembly of athletes, coaches, administrators and organisations who have been considered as finalists in the most prestigious sports awards NSW offers.”

The Awards gala dinner will also see Penrith-born surfer Mick Fanning, former F1 driver Mark Webber, surf lifesaver and kayaker Naomi Flood, former beach volleyball star Kerri Pottharst and Indigenous footballer Harry Williams inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions, while former Wallaby Mark Ella will be elevated to Legend status.

The NSW Sport Awards will be held at CommBank Stadium on January 24.

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t’s been a huge year for sport in Penrith already and it’s set to get even bigger, with four local residents named as finalists for the prestigious NSW Sport Awards.

Attended by the elite of NSW sport, next year’s Awards gala dinner will celebrate the achievements of NSW athletes, coaches, administrators and organisations across 12 award-winning categories.

Tokyo Olympic Games Gold and Bronze medallist Jessica Fox is in the running for Athlete of the Year, while fellow Penrith local and Tokyo Paralympic Games Silver medallist Erik Horrie is nominated for Athlete of the Year with a Disability.

Cranebrook resident and Tokyo Olympic Games rowing umpire Gregory Smith is a finalist for Official of the Year, while Sydney Thunder captain and St Clair Hawks junior Hannah Darlington is a contender for Young Athlete of the Year.

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Around The Grounds FOOTBALL: Western Sydney and Sydney FC have played out the first 0-0 Sydney Derby in four years to open their A-League Men’s season. Both teams showed signs of rust as the game wore on, with neither able to deliver a goal the boisterous crowd of 23,118 at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium so desperately craved. Despite some early energy, the rival sides struggled for clearcut opportunities and when they did get them, it was the work of their respective goalkeepers that prevented an opening.

After the match, Wanderers coach Carl Robinson said: “I thought there was very good stuff but there were also areas where we were a little bit off it today… I thought they showed tremendous heart, courage and desire to not get beaten and that was a real positive.” The Wanderers will return to CommBank Stadium this Sunday to take on Newcastle at 6.15pm.

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CRICKET: Despite a strong victory last week, St George were too good for Penrith in Round 3 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a One Day match at Hurstville Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat first. Penrith produced a strong score but were dismissed with four balls to spare on 232. Jordan Watson led the way with the bat, top scoring with 70 runs. When St George hit the crease later that afternoon, they reached their opponent’s total with eight overs to spare. Jordan Browne was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/37. Penrith will aim to bounce back when they face off against Sutherland at Howell Oval this Saturday.

CRICKET: Round 3 of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) is in the books, with Panthers Cricket Club enjoying excellent results. In first grade, Panthers 9/184 smashed the Werrington Roos 10/68 to secure back to back victories. In fifth grade, Panthers 9/209 defeated Jordan Springs 10/60. In seventh grade, the match between Panthers and Glenmore Park was abandoned due to rain. The teams shared the points.

CRICKET: The Sydney Thunder have failed to defend their Women’s Big Bash League title, missing out on a place in the 2021 WBBL Finals. The Thunder Women finished with the second worst record in the competition, with four wins and eight losses to their name. It was a very disruptive season for the Thunder, who were forced to appoint a new captain just days prior to the season starting and were also unable to play any games in NSW due to various border closures and restrictions around the country due to COVID-19. Doing it equally as tough, crosstown rivals the Sydney Sixers finished with the spoon.

AFL: The Penrith Rams will begin pre-season training next Wednesday, December 1 at Greygums Oval before having their annual Presentation Day next Saturday, December 4. If you’re interested in joining the Rams’ men’s and women’s teams next season, contact the club on Facebook for details on how to get involved.

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at Cummins is on the verge of creating a slice of history by becoming Penrith’s first ever Australian Test skipper.

The 28-year-old, who made his Test debut a decade ago, is the hot favourite to replace outgoing captain Tim Paine, who resigned last week in the wake of a sexting scandal that has rocked Australian cricket ahead of the Ashes.

Cummins is seen as a trouble-free, fresh face to lead Australian cricket forward after a rocky few years.

The 2019 Allan Border Medallist would become Australia’s 47th Test captain if given the nod at some point in the next few days.

Former captain Steve Smith is considered his only rival for the top job.

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has backed Cummins for the position ahead of the summer of cricket.

“For me the time is right to make Pat Cummins captain, something I thought even before the events of Friday unfolded,” Warne wrote in a column for The Daily Telegraph.

“The poster boy, respected and loved the world over, Pat Cummins should now be named captain, and either Matt Wade, Josh Inglis or Alex Carey should get their chance to come in and play Paine’s role in the Test team.”

Warne continued: “He’s got the utmost respect from teammates, and everyone in world cricket. He’s earned that from the way he has conducted himself. We want him to continue like that. What we don’t know about is his tactical nous, his cricket brain. We’ll have to watch that unfold.”

Cummins will be thrown straight into the fire with the first Ashes Test against England just a few weeks away.

Paine stood down last week as details about text messages sent in 2017 came to light.

“Despite the mistake he made, Tim has been an exceptional leader since his appointment and the Board thanks him for his distinguished service,” Cricket Australia Chair Richard Freudenstein said.

“Tim will continue to be available for selection in the Test team through the Ashes summer.”

The new captain is expected to be announced in the coming days.

From Penrith to the top: Pat Cummins won the Allan Border Medal in 2019.

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an favourite Viliame Kikau will remain a Panther next season despite signing a multi-milliondollar deal with the Canterbury Bulldogs for 2023 and beyond.

In what’s been the most talked about signing this off-season, the 26-year-old Premiership winner will depart Penrith at the end of next season to link up with a host of former Panthers, including Phil Gould and Trent Barrett, at the Belmorebased club in 2023.

The big Fijian’s departure was reported in the media last Friday before a controversial photo of Kikau donning a blue and white Bulldogs polo shirt was leaked online shortly after.

The leaked screenshot, which also featured a smiling Gould and Barrett alongside Kikau, resulted in a highranking Canterbury Leagues Club executive quitting his position following an investigation.

As for Kikau himself, he was furious news of his impending departure from the foot of the Mountains was revealed in such unprofessional circumstances.

“Today photos were taken of me wearing another club’s colours. Me and my manager were told the photos wouldn’t

Viliame Kikau celebrates at the conclusion of the 2021 NRL Grand Final. Photo: NRL Photos.

become public until the appropriate time.

I am very disappointed that didn’t happen and regret the upset it has caused,” Kikau posted on Instagram.

“I want the Panthers fans to know I remain fully committed to our club and the team for the upcoming season.”

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary confirmed his star backrower would be fulfilling the final year of his contract as the Premiers look to go back to back.

“He’s committed to us. We have a whole

season with Vili and that’s all we’re looking forward to,” Cleary said.

“He’ll be back [to pre-season training] in a couple of weeks and you can get a lot done in one year. We showed that with ‘Burto’ (Matt Burton) last year.”

Meanwhile, Penrith have added some much-needed depth to their forward stocks next season with the signing of Chris Smith on a one-year deal.

The 27-year-old returns to the Panthers following stints with the Sydney Roosters

and Canterbury Bulldogs. Originally hailing from Darwin, Smith made his NRL debut with Penrith in 2015 after developing through the lower grades at the club.

“I’ve always seen myself as a Panthers man so being back in Penrith feels like coming home,” Smith said.

“I played my junior footy with so many of the players who are still here.”

In other news, Penrith say they’ll only play the World Club Challenge if UK champions St Helens travel to Australia.

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