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LEP CONCERN A Penrith City Councillor says the public will have little time to comment on Penrith’s Local Environmental Plan unless a time extension is granted by the State Government.

Council will only have the LEP on public exhibition for 28 days as opposed to the normal eight weeks in order to meet the State Planning Department’s requirements that all Local Environmental Plans be fi nalised by July 2013.

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Traffic on some of Penrith’s busiest roads moves at half the speed limit, or worse, in peak periods. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Recurring nightmare: Peak hour pain for motorists CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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f it feels like it takes twice as long as it should to travel home in peak hour traffic, a new report confi rms what you already know.

The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has published its quarterly Key Roads Performance Report and the results for Penrith’s busiest roads are not good.

Measuring the speed and volume of traffic travelling along the Great Western Highway from Parker Street to Russell Street in Emu Plains, and traffic flows along The Northern Road from the M4 to Andrews Road in Cranebrook, the report shows that in peak hour traffic drivers are only doing half the speed limit.

In September 2012, motorists were averaging a

speed of just 32km/hr in the mornings along The Northern Road, which has a speed limit of 70km/ hr and just 30km/hr if they are travelling along the Great Western Highway.

Times in peak hour traffic of an evening are similar.

The RMS has installed traffic counters at key locations in Penrith which reveal that there are some 26,000 car movements north and southbound along the Great Western Highway each day and nearly 40,000 along The Northern Road.

The Weekender took to the streets on Monday afternoon to test just how bad the traffic was.

Completing the run along The Northern Road at 4.30pm, it took us 13 minutes to reach Andrews Road from the M4 (6.1km).

Then, driving along the Great Western Highway

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from Nepean Hospital towards Emu Plains it took 13 minutes to reach Russell Street, a distance of 6.9km.

For the thousands of residents who leave Penrith to work in the Sydney and Parramatta CBDs there are similar frustrations.

Between Eastern Creek and Regentville along the M4 motorists average just 84km/hr in the morning and 79km/hr in the evening.

For drivers making the longer commute via the M4 to Clyde, average speeds drop as low as 48km/ hr in the morning and 63km/hr in the evening.

A spokesperson from the Roads and Maritime Services said that the report is intended to help the public better understand how well the road network is performing and is a step towards empowering road users to make optimal travel decisions.

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Either behind the wheel or the microphone, Mark is spreading Christmas cheer Mark Pentecost is a bus driver with a difference, entertaining his many passengers with his tremendous singing ability. Now, he’s released an exciting new Christmas album...

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y day, local bus driver Mark Pentecost spends his time driving people around on coach tours but when he is not behind the wheel, he is spreading Christmas cheer through his voice.

The Ropes Crossing local may not be your typical songster but the release of his second CD, featuring his take on everyone’s favourite Christmas tunes, has put a smile on the faces of his many passengers.

“I mainly do extended tours and I used to sing live on the road. These days I mainly play my CD’s but I still sing live when on the road sometimes. The passengers have always enjoyed it; it is something that no-one else does,” he said.

“I have been singing for longer than I can remember and recording a Christmas CD has been on my mind for a while. It is important to share the real meaning of Christmas; the birth of Jesus.”

The CD, ‘A Christmas Montage’, is not only spreading Christmas cheer around Penrith but is changing the lives of hundreds of Kenyan children as well. $5 from every CD sold will be donated to the Foundation of Mercy Children’s Centre in Kissi, Kenya, which has been supported

by Mr Pentecost’s church, St Marys Baptist Church, for some time.

The centre is home to over 350 orphans who have lost their parents to aids and Mr Pentecost said that the best part of donating funds to the cause is that you can directly see how it is benefiting others.

“When you give to aid agencies you never really see what you’re supporting

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Ropes Crossing resident Mark Pentecost is spreading Christmas cheer and helping those in need through his new CD. Photo: Melinda Jane.

whereas we’ve got a direct agreement where every cent goes directly to the orphanage. You can really make a difference when you concentrate on a particular project,” he said. “[Buying the CD] is a good way of

giving to a good cause but you get some entertainment out of it as well. It is satisfying on two levels, you are giving to others but you are getting some enjoyment out of it as well.”

The CD, featuring many Christmas

favourites, is available from Koorong in Penrith and locals can see him perform live at Koorong, Henry Lawson Centre, Henry Street Penrith, on Thursday, December 13, from 7-9pm, and on Saturday, December 15, at 11am.

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t didn’t hurt a bit.

I thought it would, but it didn’t.

And I even got to have a milkshake and some cheese and biscuits after it was all over.

I’ve spent three decades or so on this Earth and if there’s one thing I’ve been pretty slack with, it’s fi nding time to help those I don’t even know.

I like to think I’m pretty good at being there for friends and family when something goes south, and both personally and professionally I tend to keep my head screwed on when things aren’t looking as good as they should be, but when it comes to the whole volunteering caper, I let the side down.

So earlier this month, with a bit of encouragement from my girlfriend who after seeing my attempts at catching a sneaky little mouse in recent weeks was questioning my right to be called a man, I went down to the Nepean blood donor centre and donated blood.

Big deal, many will say.

But we’ve all got to start somewhere.

It’s only when you go through the hour of donating blood that you truly realise how important what you’re doing is.

And afterwards, you kick yourself for not doing it sooner, because nothing in life could be simpler.

One in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, for a whole range of reasons.

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Most of us know someone who has been affected by cancer, hence most of us know someone who has needed blood.

The remaining 66 per cent is made up of a whole range of things, including trauma from road accidents.

At the moment, just one in 30 Australians donates blood each year.

Somehow one in three and one in 30 don’t quite fit together.

As we head into the Christmas period, the strain on blood supplies across the country worsens, with many people on holidays and fewer collection days available.

Daunting as the thought of walking into the blood donor centre for the fi rst time may be, take it from me – you will walk out wondering what all the fuss was about.

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Somewhere the mobile blood donation van would do some good business is Federal Parliament, where the blood is well and truly on the floor.

The Opposition plan to milk the current “slush fund” drama for all they can, and the Government is determined to make it look like Tony Abbott and the Coalition are nothing but s**t stirrers.

The bottom line is, and has been for some time, that the only answer to all of this is an election.

If not because of the Government’s many failings on major projects, then at least because we can all admit that minority government has been a disaster.

Never again, please.

Does the slush fund drama have enough weight and fuel in it to bring down a Prime Minister?

Probably not.

Does hard-hitting words by Ms Gillard add to her credibility and give her a fighting chance at the next poll?

Probably not.

Does the current back and forth, kindergarten style antics of Federal Parliament give the Opposition a leg-up at that same poll?

Probably not.

Truth is we are very much at the end of the line and not much really matters now.

In one ear, out the other for most of us.

No matter what happens next, no matter what the next set of polls say, no matter how much mud is thrown, the wider public wants to move on.

Surveys and polls are interesting, sometimes confusing things, but this week one of our journalists, Katherine Tweed, hit the streets of Penrith to simply ask locals who they would vote for if an election was held before Christmas.

No statistical measurement devices, no sneaky questions, just a simple “Who would you vote for” and a pen and piece of paper.

Katherine talked to about 200 locals, and more than half said they would vote for the Coalition.

A quarter said they would vote Labor, and the rest said they’d vote for someone else or not at all.

The swing is on and Lindsay looks certain to have its fi rst Liberal member since Jackie Kelly in Fiona Scott.

What does it mean?

Well, in the very least, it’s a chance to try to re-establish the Parliament into a respected, honourable place.

At the moment, it lacks that in spades.

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enrith City Council contractors may have uncovered asbestos in Bennett Park, St Marys, after conducting excavations for a children’s bike path this week.

During the works, contractors uncovered fibrous material on part of the site, putting an immediate halt to works whilst the material is identified.

Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies, said the area has been secured so that the fibrous material is not further disturbed.

“Until the material is identified, Council has taken a range of precautionary measures including the complete fencing of the site and covering all areas excavated for the track,” Cr Davies said.

“Council has called in the experts and a detailed site assessment is being completed. The assessment will both identify the material and, if it is asbestos, will guide Council in the best management of the site until all works are completed and there is no risk to the community.”

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Article brings attention Thank you for placing the article ‘Killer Silence’ on the front page of the Weekender on November 23 and congratulations to the Cancer Council for their new campaign “Sh*T Mates Don’t Say”, in a serious attempt to get men talking and acting on how they can help close this health gap. The second most common cancer amongst men in Australia is prostate cancer with at least 3,300 dying from this disease each year.

GPs have an integral role in having men tested for prostate and other cancers.

Perhaps GPs could make their surgeries more male friendly. Men’s health must not be secret men’s business! As President of the local Prostate Cancer Support Group it greatly saddens members of our Group that, as a general rule men are not encouraged to be tested for prostate cancer by their GP. Our Support Group and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia encourage men over 40 to be tested for prostate cancer. Thank you again for giving such prominence to the article ‘Killer Silence’.

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The plan is to be back in the chair in February, and I look forward to writing again in 2013. Thanks for your support and for making Nine News at 6pm, Sydney’s number one news.

Advice for Abbott Tony Abbott is giving lots of stick to PM Gillard over the Slater & Gordon, and Bruce Wilson saga. Allegations are flying fast and furious as the public gets more and more confused over the unwinding drama. If this matter isn’t resolved quickly to the satisfaction of the PM, her stakes in the popularity ratings will plummet below that of Abbott. If this happens the ALP may decide that she is a liability and move to replace her with a more winnable personage to lead them to the next election. Tony would be best advised NOT to pursue Julia too hard, as, at the moment, despite the polls, she is his best asset for him to gallop fi rst across the line at next year’s federal election.

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Police desperate to find man who attacked 81-year-old lady at Oxley Park

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n a heartless attack, an 81-year-old woman was robbed of her handbag as she walked home from the chemist last Friday afternoon.

Thelma Pavey, who has a mild visual impairment, was walking along Adelaide Street after visiting the chemist about 1.10pm when she was approached from behind and had her bag stolen.

“I had just been to the chemist and was returning home when a man came from behind and held me, stole my bag and then ran off towards Sydney Street,” she said.

“I was not injured but very shaken by the incident, even now when the phone rang I nearly spilt my tea because I think the shock has set in.”

At the time of the callous robbery, Ms Pavey was in possession of all her important banking cards, seniors cards and money she had withdrawn to pay for her electricity bill.

She was also carrying her radio, which she “takes everywhere” with her to keep her company whilst going about her daily errands.

“It is a very quiet street, and I didn’t pass anyone while I was walking so I am not sure if anyone saw what happened but I hope someone might have information,” she said.

At the time of the incident police conducted a canvass of the area but unfortunately did not locate her handbag or the man responsible.

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Thelma Pavey with Andrew Martin and Michael Bourke from St Marys Police, and John Redman from Radio 2GB. Photo: Melinda Jane.

described as being about 40 years of age and Pacific Islander /Maori in appearance, whom they believe might be able to assist with their inquiries.

The attack has sparked outrage from the community, including 2GB radio personality Ray Hadley.

On Tuesday the radio station presented

Ms Pavey with a new radio to replace the one that was stolen.

If you know anything about the incident, call 1800 333 000.

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Education funding is critical “Callous and short-sighted�: Minister slams State Government budget cuts

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ederal Education Minister, Peter Garrett, has slammed the State Government’s budget cuts and declared he’s committed to increasing education opportunities nationwide.

Visiting St Marys last Friday, Mr Garrett joined Lindsay MP, David Bradbury, in outlining the Government’s next steps to implement the Gonski Review.

Speaking to an audience of about 50 parents, teachers and principals from both the public and private sectors, Mr Garrett said that the Federal Government is committed to improving education opportunities, which starts with the National Plan for School Improvement. “The Review recommends millions of dollars in new funding every year. We commit ourselves to substantial educational investment through the national plan for school improvement and ask that the states contribute,� he said. “Where you have a concentration of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds you can expect to see educational resources improved.�

One startling fact Mr Garrett cited was that if Australia achieves its goal of becoming a top educator like Finland, there will be an increase in gross national product by over $3 trillion.

Michael Sciffer of the NSW Teachers Federation attended the forum and asked Mr Garrett about his thoughts on the NSW Government’s decision to cut education

Peter Garrett and David Bradbury with Michael Sciffer and local teachers who expressed concern about State education funding cuts.

funding by $1.7 billion. “In this area there will be 100 support staff jobs going – the Kingswood support office will be closing... how do you view these cuts?� he asked. “Th is is a callous and short-sighted approach by this Government,� Mr Garrett said in response.

Mr Bradbury added that every student in every local school and TAFE will feel the impact of the cuts. “Teachers will be sacked, more kids will be squeezed into classrooms and there will be less support for things like teacher

training and curriculum development,� he said.

Other topics to surface at the forum included the Federal Government’s Asia literacy policy – encouraging students to become more learned in Asian cultures.

The audience was receptive of the idea of additional language learning in schools supported by the right technologies such as online learning facilitated through the National Broadband Network.

Standardised testing was also discussed, with an academic from Charles Sturt University in the audience calling

for transparent reporting on the outcomes from the Federally funded National Partnerships program.

The forum concluded with a couple of quick signatures by the Minister on posters from his former life as front man of the band, Midnight Oil. “[Friday’s] event was a great opportunity to discuss the details of our plan with the local community, answer questions and hear about the strategies and programs that have been making a difference for students in schools across the area,� Mr Garrett said.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS RECEIVE A BOOST Children, seniors, refugees and people with special needs will beneďŹ t from a number of local projects funded by the 2012–2013 Community Assistance Program.

CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith OfďŹ ce Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

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

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

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

Penrith Mayor Mark Davies recently presented more than $30,000 to 37 local community groups. Thirty-seven projects across the City will be funded including a group for Aboriginal mothers and a Cranebrook breakfast service which will purchase a new juicer and food processor for children to have healthy smoothies and juices before school.

The program supports local organisations so they can run a number of cultural, educational, health and recreational projects across our City.

Penrith City Council is proud to support the community in this way.

COUNCIL BRIEFS s 3ANTA WILL MEET AND GREET LOCAL CHILDREN ON 3ATURDAY $ECEMBER Leaving the North Pole he will arrive in Coachmans Park in St Marys at 10am. Leaving a gold coin donation will go towards a range of St Marys and children’s based charities. s 4HE FREE @3PIRIT IN THE ,AND %XHIBITION IS ON DISPLAY FROM $ECEMBER until 20 January at the Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest, 86 River Road, Emu Plains. Phone 4735 1100 for more information or go to penrithregionalgallery.org Painting – Russell Drysdale – The Crow Trap.

ENERGY $AVING TIP s 3WITCH TO ENERGY EFl CIENT LIGHT GLOBES 4HIS REDUCES LIGHTING ELECTRICITY use by up to 75%.

GrafďŹ ti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

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Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726 Closing Date: 17 December 2012 s Pretech Pty Ltd 60 Brisbane Street, Oxley Park

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The winner of last week’s question: With summer just around the corner, where is your favourite place in Penrith to visit to cool off?

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Contact: Deepa Randhawa on 4732 7522 Closing Date: 17 December 2012 s Tony Makari 128 Glossop Street, St Marys Residential – multi-unit housing x 6 villas Contact: Mahbub Alam on 4732 7693

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Subdivision: 54 residential lots and 2 residue lots

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Scholarships Applications are now open for an annual music scholarship, which encourages students to pursue their musical talent.

The Penrith City Youth Music Scholarship program was developed as a partnership between Housing NSW, Penrith City Council and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (JSPAC) to support students whose families live in public housing in Penrith.

The annual scholarships are for one year and provide tutoring in either a musical instrument or voice. Besides receiving free tuition once a week for a year at ‘The Joan’, students will take part in other teaching programs at the centre and perform with their fellow students.

Students must be enrolled in Years 7 to 11 in 2013 and excel or have the potential to excel in a musical instrument or voice.

The JSPAC through the Penrith Conservatorium of Music has been offering high quality music education programs across western Sydney for more than 20 years.

Applications close on December 14.

See Council’s website for details.

Conservation concern Councillor says public comment on LEP will be limited

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he public won’t have adequate time to comment on Penrith’s major zoning document according to Greens Councillor Michelle Tormey.

Penrith City Council has been under pressure from the State Government to fi nalise Stage 2 of the Local Environmental Plan (LEP), which sets out the development zones in Penrith.

Penrith City Council will only have the LEP on public exhibition for 28 days as opposed to the normal eight weeks in order to meet the State Planning Department’s requirements that all Local Environmental Plans be fi nalised by July 2013.

“Prior to [the last] Council meeting Planning Minister Brad Hazzard sent a letter to Council suggesting that the fi nal decision could be taken out of their hands if they fail to adhere to a much limited timeline,” she said.

“It’s a complicated document... and Council will have to push through an extremely complex matter without having enough time to engage with the material thoroughly.”

At the Ordinary Council meeting on November 19, Councillors had to consider the Local Environmental Plan and Cr Tormey made the successful amendment that the Planning Minister be asked for a time extension on the public exhibition.

One issue Cr Tormey is particularly concerned about being overlooked in

Greens spokesperson David Lenton with Greens councillor Michelle Tormey.

the short public exhibition process is the rezoning of five parcels of land owned by the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council from environmentally protected to rural development.

“With only 1.5 per cent of the Cumberland Plains Woodland left in the Penrith LGA, I believe it is important for Council to have a strong position when it

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comes to conservation,” she said.

Local residents Suzie Wright and Geoff Brown also spoke at the Council meeting to voice their concerns about the proposed rezoning.

“We all know that once this land is developed there is no hope of survival for any of the endangered species on these conservation jewels,” Mr Brown said.

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

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

Approved Development Applications s Zedcorp Developments Pty Ltd DA11/1235 Lot 219C DP 12590 & Lot 71B DP 12590, 67–67A Sydney Street, St Marys Construction of 5 x multi-unit housing and boundary adjustment s PGH Environmental Planning DA12/0621 Lot 40B DP 392772, 195 Queen Street, St Marys Commercial development-retail sale of clothing, camping goods and firearms s Landcom Office CD12/0027 Lot 14 DP 31273, 65 Pages Road, St Marys Council issued s Phoenix Builders Pty Ltd DA12/0194 Lot 10 DP 807323 & Lot 1 DP 91022 1–9 Lamrock Street, Emu Plains Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 4 buildings comprising of 77 dual key units as a motel and associated landscaping s Logos Property DA12/0589 Lot 7 DP 1097134, 9–10 John Morphett Place, Erskine Park Construction of 2 buildings as a warehouse distribution centre s Mullane Planning Consultants DA12/0995 Lot 1 DP 580256, Memorial Avenue, Penrith Demolition of the Log Cabin Motel s J & D Attard Properties Pty Ltd CD12/0026 Lot 3 DP 568446, 58 Stafford Street, Kingswood Secondary dwelling Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre.

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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POLICE SNAPSHOT Brawl in South Penrith: Police investigating About 12.30am on Sunday police were called to a brawl in Timaru Grove, South Penrith. During the melee an object hit one of the bystanders in the face causing a cut that required a 20-year-old Kingswood woman to be taken to hospital to have the cut treated.

Police received information that at least another two males on their own accord attended hospital to be treated as a result of the brawl. About 5.15am a white Toyota Camry parked in Timaru Grove had a brick thrown through the window. If anyone has any information about this incident they are encouraged to ring Penrith Police on 4721 9444. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bike gone from crash site: Man hurt A 29-year-old man from Coffs Harbour was conveyed to Westmead Hospital by helicopter after his motorcycle crashed on Pendock Road, Cranebrook on Saturday. The crash occurred about 3pm and the rider suffered serious leg injuries. When police arrived at the scene, the motorcycle involved had been removed from the site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Man dies in river: Alcohol a possible factor About 4.30pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to a possible drowning about 12km south of the Tench Reserve boat ramp. A 46-year-old Narellan man was boating with a friend when they decided to swim across the river. During the swim the 46-year-old man came into some difficulties and disappeared under water. His friend attempted to rescue him. Ambulance, police and SES were called to the scene. Later police divers attended and were able to recover the man’s body. Police do not know what cause of the death was and will prepare a report for the Coroner. It is believed the man had consumed alcohol prior to the incident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Man attacked: Horror injuries for 45-year-old Police are investigating the assault of a 45-year-old man from Windsor in the Wallacia area on Sunday. About 5.30am the man woke in Blaxland Reserve, Wallacia suffering a number of injuries, including fractured ribs, haematoma to his head and general soreness to his back and neck.

Thefts and suspicious activity at restaurant

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local restaurant owner is warning shop keepers to be vigilant in the lead up to Christmas after recent thefts and suspicious activity near his High Street

shop.

Rohitas Batta, Director of Little India Restaurant, said that there has been suspicious activity where cars have been lingering at the back door of businesses.

“On a few occasions we saw suspicious cars in the area particularly on the back parking area of our facility. One of the cars was found blocking our back door and that car remained there for a few hours,” Mr Rohitas said.

“In yet another incident a car was found parked at the back of our door and as I tried to approach, the person sitting inside reversed the car and hurriedly ran away. I spoke to the staff of the adjoining business who also told me that such incidents also happened with them.”

Mr Rohitas also said that there was a theft from inside the shop of his personal bag that contained his iPad, mobile phone and other belongings. He passed on serial numbers of the items to police in case the goods are found.

In the lead up to Christmas when businesses are at their busiest and distracted, Mr Rohitas is urging fellow shop keepers to be wary.

“Our prime concern is the safety and security of the businesses and the clients,” he said.

Penrith Police are reminding the community that purses, wallets and handbag thefts at local shops are a frequent occurrence and increase in the months leading up to Christmas.

To help prevent becoming a victim of purse/bag theft remember to always keep a fi rm hold on your

Rohitas Batta from Little India Restaurant.

handbag, purse or wallet, don’t be complacent while shopping and never leave your shopping or bag unattended.

All suspicious activity should be reported to Police for investigation.

Do you know more? Tell us on 4722 2998 or email cassandra.oconnor@mediaview.com.au.

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Girl powerless: Boards and committees for local sports remain male-dominated

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omen’s contribution to sport is often undervalued, shown by an obvious lack of female representation on some of Penrith’s most prominent and influential sporting committees.

The Weekender surveyed more than 10 different sporting clubs in the local area from multi-million dollar franchises right down to grassroots organisations to see whether women were fairly represented on sporting boards and committees.

It follows ongoing debate about female representation on corporate boards and in high-level positions traditionally dominated by men.

We found that Penrith District Netball Association, a predominantly female sport, had the most female board members with 12.

Just two men sit on the netball board.

Penrith Baseball Club had an even share of men and women on their committee at five a-piece, while Penrith Junior Cricket had 10 men and six women represented.

President of Penrith Junior Cricket, Mick Sparkes, said women played an important part on their board.

“We have many females play our sport, so it’s important you have women involved because they give a different perspective,” he said.

But the positive results stop there.

Male dominated sports were the worst offenders when it came to equal representation.

Penrith Junior Rugby League has nine men and just one woman present on their board; Penrith OzTag has four men and one woman; Penrith Basketball and Nepean District Soccer each have five men and two women, while Penrith Touch has no women.

Big-time professional franchises also struggle when it comes to female representation at the highest level.

In the AFL, the Greater Western Sydney Giants have four men and two women on their board.

In the National Rugby League, the Penrith Panthers have no female board members, though do have a number of females in senior management roles.

In the A-League, the Western Sydney Wanderers are yet to fi nalise their board but have said it would comprise both men and women.

Jo Riley, Secretary and Executive Committee Member at Penrith Baseball Club, said more clubs should utilise women on their boards or committees.

“I would encourage local clubs to get more women to step up and help because they can make a big difference,” she said.

“Having positions of power in these sports allows women to be fairly represented and they give a different point of view.”

Mrs Riley said she loves her role at Penrith Baseball and is always respected by her male colleagues.

“I’ve only been in the role a few months, it’s really fun and it’s good to help out and make a difference,” she said.

“Us women defi nitely hold our own.”

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Jo Riley says more women should be present on local sporting boards and committees.

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No public danger Fire and Rescue NSW says safety not in question

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT The Local Traffic Committee has been working on the Bus Shelter program for 2012-13. Providing there are no substantial objections from the community consultation process, the provision of new bus stops will be approved at the following locations; Laycock Street, Cranebrook on both sides about 100m from the intersection with Camelot Drive; Laycock Street, Cranebrook on both sides of the road about 60m north of Jaeger Place; Monfarville Street, St Marys at the current signposted stop on the western side; Oxford Street, Cambridge Park outside St Paul’s Anglican Church; Evan Street, Penrith outside property number 80 and Parker Street, Kingswood near Copeland Street.

There will also be four new bus shelters for Acacia Avenue, Bursaria Avenue, Floribunda Avenue and Camellia Avenue in Glenmore Park.

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ire and Rescue NSW has downplayed claims by the State Opposition Leader, John Robertson, that the local Regentville Fire Station has been understaffed recently.

Last Wednesday, Mr Robertson said that due to a lack of staff, a rescue appliance located at the Regentville station was not able to be used.

“At least a dozen fi re tankers and emergency response vehicles were also rendered useless because the government didn’t roster on the fi re fighters needed to staff them,” he said.

“Since when did reckless cost cutting become more important than the safety of people and property in NSW?” But according to a Fire and Rescue NSW spokesperson, there are two fi re trucks at Regentville Fire Station – a rescue fi re engine and a heavy rescue appliance, one of which was reassigned the day prior.

“The heavy rescue appliance was reassigned on Tuesday, November 20 to provide coverage at Warragamba because of staff absences at that fi re station. It remained at Warragamba for several hours during the day,” the spokesperson said.

“The other fi re engine remained operational at Regentville to provide coverage for fi res and

As part of Council’s ongoing project, ‘Future of Penrith, Penrith of the Future’, Council has hosted a number of community workshops to gather ideas to shape the future direction of the project. Some of these ideas included boosting engagement with the Nepean River with an iconic floating stage, a multi-modal transport hub at Penrith railway station, water features and canals to cool Penrith CBD, and a multipurpose arena supporting a lively arts and cultural scene. These ideas are currently being collated by fi rm Campement Urbain. They will be formulated into an Action Plan that will be delivered to Council for endorsement.

Council has fi nalised its Annual Report 2011-12. Th is report outlines the projects Penrith has undertaken and the Council’s fi nancial position. It also details the services that Council provides to residents. The document is now available for residents to view on Council’s website and will also be sent to the Minister for Local Government.

Funding gets tick The Greek Afternoon Language School in St Marys and the Philippine Language and Cultural Association of Australia have both been approved for funding assistance under the 2012 Community Languages Schools Program.

other emergencies in the area with support from Penrith, St Marys, Cranebrook, Bonnyrigg Heights, Smithfield and other fi re stations in western Sydney.

Community safety was not compromised and response times were unaffected.”

The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union and Fire and Rescue NSW have been in a bitter feud over funding for the emergency service after new arrangements came into affect that sees some stations placed offl ine to reduce staffi ng costs.

“The new arrangements have seen a maximum of one fi re crew out of 100 in Sydney taken offl ine to reduce costs,” FRNSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said.

“We routinely take between 10 and 15 fi re crews offl ine for training, bushfi re hazard reduction burns and other reasons in Sydney.”

The department is taking measures to reduce overtime costs after a blow out of nearly $8 million last year: “With just 25 per cent remaining, the overtime budget is being protected so that funds will be available should the need arise to call in additional fi refighters during major bushfi res and other major emergencies”.

Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Nathan Rees said: “As we approach what many experts are predicting will be a horror bushfi re season, it defies belief the O’Farrell Government would slash fi refighting resources in NSW.”

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piders are the stuff of nightmares as many can be harmful to humans, but not many people possess the knowledge to treat a spider bite.

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If you or your child is bitten by a large black spider, you should apply a pressure bandage to the area and head straight to hospital as it is possible it could have been a funnel web spider.

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Residents were evacuated and traffic was delayed following a unit fire on Tuesday.

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wo lanes of traffic were blocked off on the Great Western Highway on Tuesday as fi re fighters worked to extinguish a unit fi re at St Marys.

About 9.43am police were patrolling the area when they spotted a plume of smoke and called NSW Fire and Rescue.

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Fight over a sandwich: A 33-year-old man appeared in Penrith Local Court this week over an assault that occurred in Nowra in 2001. On Wednesday, December 26, 2001, the man became abusive towards his mother, pushing her in the head and motioning to punch her, after she told him that she was too busy to cook and recommended that he make himself a toasted sandwich. The woman called the police who placed the man under arrest after he continued to show violent behaviour. The man was later charged with contravening an AVO and failed to appear in court in accordance with a bail undertaking in 2002. The man was fi ned $800 in total with an $83 court fee and was placed on a good behaviour bond for nine months for common assault, contravene apprehended domestic violence order and failing to appear at court in accordance with bail undertaking.

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Drink driver: A 27-year-old man appeared in court after he was found by police to be driving under the influence of alcohol on his P2 provisional licence which had already been suspended. The man was driving a Toyota Hilux utility in a northerly direction on Evan Street, Penrith, towards the High Street intersection on November 2. Attention was drawn to the vehicle after they heard a loud skidding sound followed by smoke from the tyres as the man barely managed to stop at a traffic light. The man was pulled over and was unable to produce his licence. He was subjected to a breath test which produced a positive reading of 0.048. The man was fi ned $400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Councillor Kevin Crameri is demanding more upgrades to The Northern Road.

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he Northern Road should be widened to two lanes in each direction from Andrews Road through to Andromeda Drive according to Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri.

Cr Crameri at the Ordinary Council Meeting of October 15 asked for an urgent report back on the possibility of widening the Northern Road through to Andromeda Drive to cope with traffic from new housing developments.

The report was delivered last week but found that not much can be done

by Council without State or Federal Government funding assistance.

Currently, the future widening of the road to Borrowdale Way is set out in an agreement with Lend Lease, who by 2014 are supposed to widen the Northern Road from Andrews Road to Borrowdale Way and install traffic lights

at Sherringham Road.

“The traffic lights at Jordan Springs have created a traffic backlog to Andromeda Drive of a morning and there is the additional traffic from people leaving Xavier College,” Cr Crameri said.

“If they had a slip lane from Jordan Springs onto the Northern Road the traffic would flow much better.”

Cr Crameri said Council should be lobbying the State and Federal Governments now for the additional 750 metres of road before even more residents move into the new estate causing further traffic delays.

“We should be lobbying now because by the time we make some headway the traffic will already be a mess,” he said.

But according to the Council report, the Northern Road north of Borrowdale Way was not identified as a critical infrastructure element when compared to regional traffic priorities in Council’s submission to the NSW Long Term Draft Transport Master Plan earlier this year.

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Ben Nolan speaks to local students at St Clair on Wednesday. Photo: Nathan Taylor.

Men needed: Desperate call for mentors to help youth

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he St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team (SCYNT) have been working hard to develop their young men’s project but without the help of male mentors, the project may be in jeopardy, leaving many young men with no-one to turn to for help.

The Young Men’s Project at SCYNT aims to teach young men, aged 18 to 24, those specific life skills that they will need as adult men in the future and allows them to experience new career options.

Ben Nolan, SCYNT’s Young Men’s Project Worker and Coordinator of the young men’s social group, believes that the project is an essential part of growing up for these teens.

“A lot of them haven’t had a father around or someone to teach them the skills that young men need whilst they are growing up,” he said.

“We need male mentors that can teach them the skills that they haven’t had the chance to learn at home. It can even help them to fi nd out what kind of career that they may want to do in the future.”

SCYNT are looking for older men with different skill sets that can range from painting to mechanics to teach the young men things that will be valuable as they enter adult life.

“Some of the young men come from disadvantaged backgrounds and have never really been given the opportunity to learn the skills that mentors in the community can help them with,” Mr Nolan said.

“Everyone has a skill that they can share with these young men, the hard part is fi nding someone that can help. I am sure that they are out there and can do great stuff for these guys.”

If you have a little extra time on your hands and have some specific skills that you believe these young men can benefit from, call Ben on 9834 2708 or email bennolan@scynt.org.au.

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Glenmore Ridge has been designed with community and sustainable living in mind.

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lenmore Ridge continues to impress the rest of the state after receiving a commendation in the NSW Awards for Planning Excellence.

The most recent extension to Glenmore Park, designed with a strong focus on promoting the creation of community and healthy, sustainable living, was awarded the commendation in the Planning Institute of Australia’s Great Place Award category at a ceremony on Tuesday, November 13.

“We’re confident that we’ve delivered a truly integrated residential

neighbourhood at Glenmore Ridge, and long after the community is complete, we hope these facilities continue to encourage active, healthy living amongst residents,” said NSW Stockland regional manager, Stephen Barlow.

The restored Riparian Corridor that includes eight fitness stations dotted along a 2.4 km walking path and cycleway, forms the centre of the community.

The rehabilitation of the nine hectare corridor also included the planting of over 280,000 native plants.

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Students from Penrith Anglican College will travel to Cambodia to offer assistance to orphans.

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ore than 20 local students will give up their summer holidays to assist others who are less fortunate than them.

In January, students from Penrith Anglican College will be embarking on a once in a lifetime trip to the HOPE Centre in Battambang, Cambodia, to help 120 Cambodian orphans.

The HOPE Centre provides a home for children who have been abandoned by their families because they are suspected

of being HIV positive; and some sadly have been diagnosed with the disease.

The 21 Penrith Anglican College students will assist the orphans with English and IT lessons, help with agricultural programs, and travel to rural communities to visit mothers and babies that are cared for by the Hope for Cambodian Children Foundation.

“Students visiting the HOPE Centre usually think they are going to change the life of a child, when in fact the students come back to Australia with their lives changed,” said Mark Eldridge, Board Member for Hope for Cambodia.

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Delegates from the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) visited Penrith at the suggestion of Mr Sang-Kwon Pan, a former research officer attached to Penrith City Council for two years from the central Korean Government.

“They were visiting NSW to fi nd out how we handle emergency and disaster management, and had just been with

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Led by Jongsung Choi, Deputy Director of the emergency division at KCC, the group of seven delegates visited the Cumberland Zone Rural Fire Service Headquaters in Regentville for a demonstration of the Operations Command Centre and discussion with Superintendent Richard Petch.

They were then taken to Penrith Police Station where Local Area Commander Ben Feszczuk gave the delegation a tour.

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Applications to the apolitical advocacy program are now open for youth, aged 15 to 18-years-old, who are passionate about advocacy and are keen to have their voice heard.

The program focuses on policy, not politics and tries to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of parliamentary etiquette whilst giving them the opportunity to discuss topics that they are passionate about.

YMCA NSW Youth Governor and Penrith High School Graduate, Geeth Geeganage, 19, is the face of the program and believes that the most important part of the program is that it lets youth discover that they have a voice.

“One of the big things at YMCA is youth involvement in democracy. The program runs for kids aged between 15 and 18, most of which can’t vote. Our main aim is to make sure that people know that even though they can’t vote, they can still have an influence,” he said.

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They are encouraged to speak to local parliamentary members and after the program, many are keen to get involved in the workings of their local community.

“It is a lot of fun to be part of the Youth Parliament but once the year is over, you take the new skills back into the community and get involved,” Mr Geeganage said.

“It is for anyone who has a passion about anything. You have an opportunity to push that passion further and make a

difference. You really get to see kids speak from the heart and it is heartwarming to see.”

The program is hoping to get coverage state-wide to ensure that one young person from every electorate in NSW is present at the program.

Youth can enter in two ways; by receiving a recommendation from the local member or by applying through the Youth Parliament website: www. ymcasydney.org/nswyp.

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hristmas is a time for giving and with that in mind, Ray White Penrith is asking the community to give to less fortunate families.

In conjunction with Rotary, Ray White has launched a program, Little Ray of Giving, which will run from now until Christmas with the aim of relieving some of the stress from local families this season.

Residents are invited to purchase gifts for children, wrap them and place them

under the Christmas tree in the Ray White Penrith office.

“It is all about giving kids something to smile about and making Christmas a good time for everyone,” said David Turner, Ray White Penrith Director.

“All members of the community need to do is purchase and wrap a gift for a child, let us know if it’s a gift for a girl or a boy and the age it is intended for. Then they will place it under our Giving Tree.”

The gifts will then be delivered to Rotary, who will distribute the presents.

Ray White Penrith is one of 85 Ray White offices that are taking part in the program.

There are plenty of great businesses in the community; the unfortunate thing is that sometimes even great businesses can run into trouble. It can be tough, especially for small to medium size businesses, to keep on top of all the administration tasks, chasing up accounts and devoting the effort into generating new sales.

We see plenty of business people who are capable of doing each of these things but don’t have the capacity to do all of these things. Let’s face, there are only so many hours in the day to get things done. Having the capability means that you have the skills and knowledge to do things, having the capacity means you have the resources available to do those things.

Busy business people need a good team of capable people with capacity at their disposal to assist them.

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‘Keep Watch’ is a toddler drowning prevention initiative of Royal Life Saving and is proudly supported by PoolWerx.

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Plenty to do this Christmas Your weekly guide to the best festive fun to be had around the Penrith area Christmas Tree Lighting Penrith’s Christmas tree will be lit tonight (Friday, November 30) at Penrith’s Triangle Area, opposite Westfield on High Street. There will be carols, face painting, illuminated glow stilt walkers, a balloon magician and glow sticks for sale.

The official lighting will be from 7-9pm however,the lighting festivities begin at 6.25pm, with a live cross on Channel 9 weather.

Christmas Spectacular High Street will be full of Christmas Cheer on Sunday, December 2, for Penrith’s annual Christmas Spectacular.

There will be loads of free entertainment including a street parade, Santa Run for Fun and the Festival as well as activities, rides and stalls. Entertainment will run from 9am until 4pm, with the street parade at 12.30pm.

Santa Run for Fun The streets of Penrith will be full of Santas racing to raise money for the United Way Penrith Community Fund on Sunday, December 2. A $20 entry fee includes the Santa suit as well as a donation towards making Christmas more enjoyable for the underprivileged and homeless in Penrith.

Best Gingerbread House Local businesses will battle each other to build the best gingerbread home for Christmas on Friday, December 14. Each business’ team will work against the clock so that their winning house will be displayed at the carols that weekend and prize money will go towards the United

Way Penrith Community Fund Christmas Appeal. The event will take place at the big tree and the Today morning show, Channel 9, will be crossing live to the competition every half hour.

Carols at the Paceway Penrith’s annual Christmas Carols will see local residents flocking to the Penrith Paceway on the evening of Sunday, December 16. There will be entertainment for all the family all night and everyone can join in and sing their favourite Christmas tunes whilst waving candles and glow sticks.

Christmas Astronomy Night Th is weekend, locals can get their Christmas star gazing done at the giant UWS telescope. The Christmas astronomy night will take place at the UWS Observatory on Saturday, December 1.

Bookings are essential.

Christmas Markets Locals have the chance to shop for unique artisan style gifts as well as have the opportunity to listen to artist’s talks and enjoy live music at Penrith Regional Gallery’s Twilight Christmas Market. The festive event will take place on Sunday, December 2, from 3-7pm.

Christmas Movies Nothing says Christmas like a good movie and with the weather warming up it is the perfect time to watch one on an outdoor cinema. On Saturday, December 8, SCYNT will be hosting a free outdoor twilight movie night and BYO picnic at

Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre, St Clair. Santa arrives at 6.30pm and the movie starts at 8pm. There will also be face painting on the night, a sausage sizzle, popcorn, fairy floss and glowsticks for sale.

a jumping castle, face painting, raffles, clowns, candles and glow sticks. There will also be grand fi nale fi reworks following the arrival of Santa. All proceeds will go towards the Cancer Council.

Christmas in St Marys Santa will make a stop at St Marys on Saturday, December 8, with free entertainment, jumping castles, reindeers and face painting. The festivities will take place from 10am- 2pm in Coachmans Park.

A Little Ray of Giving If you want to spread some Christmas Cheer this season, from now until Christmas time, buy a gift, wrap it up and place it under the tree at the Ray White Penrith office. These gifts will be distributed by Rotary to families in the local area who are in need of a helping hand.

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As you may have noticed, The Western Weekender has been increasing its seniors related content in recent months, with the view of introducing a new permanent section similar to our Life & Style and Property sections.

From next week (Friday, December 7), a new seniors section launches with pages of dedicated content for seniors.

“We’re excited about presenting more content that is of interest to those in our community who are looking for seniors activities, discounts or entertainment,” said Weekender Editor, Troy Dodds.

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Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, met with Norma Thorburn, from St Marys, who won the Mulgoa Local Woman of the Year Award for 2012 to encourage locals to nominate.

“The opportunity to nominate women from within our local community allows us to recognise the important work being carried out by our local women,” Mrs Davies said.

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There are three categories open for nominations from the public; the Premier’s Woman of the Year Award, for leadership and excellence, the People’s Choice Community Hero Award, for service to the community and a new category, the Male Champion of Change, recognising the role that men play in advocating for change for women.

“If you know a woman or man who you think should be recognised for their leadership and contribution, please make a nomination,” she said.

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ver 100 local business representatives took part in the Penrith Business Alliance’s Business Forum last Friday at the Penrith RSL. John O’Mahony of Deloitte Access Economics addressed the forum on ‘digital disruption’ or the way in which businesses and communities are being forced to adapt to keep up with technological changes.

Based on the Deloitte Report Digital Disruption: Short Fuse, Big Bang, Mr O’Mahony outlined how one third of the Australian economy faces imminent and major digital disruption – a ‘short fuse, big bang’ situation.

Linda Taylor of the Department of Trade and Investment, John Todd of the Penrith Business Enterprise Centre, Rob Drage of Thexton

Armstrong Drage and Whitney Rousham of TAFE Western Sydney Institute and WSI Business formed a panel to answer questions on innovation in their fields.

Mr Rousham spoke on the TAFE Western Sydney Institute’s distance education program, O10 and how over 3,700 students from different countries, one even on a boat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, are benefiting from digital innovation in the education sector.

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Other guest speakers on the morning included Alan Yung of HTR Business and Technology Services. Mr Yung told the forum that too often people complain that the skills and expertise are not available in Australia.

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CSR Gyprock Trade have operated a trade-retail store for more than 10 years in the Penrith area, and due to their continuing growth have decided to further invest in the local community by relocating to a new, purpose-specific outlet on Camden Street, North Penrith.

“The new showroom is three times bigger and we have about three times the amount of range compared to our old store,” NSW GTC Network Manager, Ron Maihi said.

The new store will continue to offer the exceptional customer service it has over the past decade but one thing customers will be impressed with most is the new layout.

“Our warehouse is laid out better which allows us to get customers in and out quicker,” Mr Maihi said.

“We also have the space to keep the delivery department and customer service area separate, which means customers will no longer be held up.”

Manager of CSR Gyprock in Penrith, Rob Clink, said the new facility shows CSR’s commitment to the local area.

“Th is is a one of a kind facility in Penrith and I think the people who live here will benefit because of the amount of options available, which in the end will service them a lot better,” he said.

CSR Gyprock Trade isn’t just open to tradesmen but anyone is welcome. Not only are they experts in Gyprock but they also sell power tools, hand tools, plaster as well as a new range of products to get more people into the store.

Mr Clink has been with CSR for 20 years, and according to his colleagues is very popular with his customers.

“Rob’s a longstayer, all the customers ask for Rob,” Mr Maihi said.

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f your business currently has tax debt, the worst thing you can do is ignore the debt and hope it goes away. The best thing to do is contact the Tax Office as soon as possible, to make an arrangement to pay the debt over a period of time.

The Tax Office may accept a Tax Repayment Plan depending on the amount of the debt, the repayment amounts being proposed, and your payment history.

When considering you repayment proposal to the Tax Office, do not over extend yourself. Remember you need to pay the outstanding debt, as well as save for your current taxes.

The Tax Office has introduced new conditions in relation to Tax Repayment Plans which include an upfront payment of at least 20 per cent of the current debt. Following this payment, weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments may be made for a period of three, six or twelve months.

The Tax Office will charge interest of approximately 12% p.a. on any outstanding amounts. With this in mind it is recommended contributing any excess cash towards the debt to pay it off as soon as possible.

You may also fi nd your bank does not like you having tax debt and will instruct you to repay this as quickly as possible from your cash reserves, if you don’t they may ask you to refi nance elsewhere.

If your business provides Business to Business (B2B) goods and services on credit terms where you have a reasonable amount of debtors, you could consider debtor fi nance to convert your invoices into cash.

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nce you have your head around running a business, the big lesson is learning how to create systems that make your business more effective. There are many ways to do this. The tools people use to create and maintain systems are wide and varied because they often relate to personality type as well as business type.

So this article is dedicated to a few tools you may not have come across or have not considered: 1. System Backup: Have you ever lost important fi les?

Or worse still, lost your entire computer system?

Unless you diligently (manually) back up all your documents every day, they are unrecoverable. The automatic online backup system at www.carbonite. com is worth every cent and will save you time and stress.

2. Ideas Book: While an iPhone can be useful for recording a voice memo or keeping some notes, a hard copy Ideas Book is still the best medium for scribbling, drafting plans and writing down creative ways to improve your business. When you write it down, you can visualise it. Getting ideas down when you think of them saves time, rather than trying to ‘be creative’ on cue.

3. Task Manager: a fantastic system (free for up to 30 people) at www.asana.com can be synced with your phone and computer and creates an online timeline of every step in a task. It is invaluable for when you are on holidays or need to train someone else to do your tasks and monitor their process.

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tarting a new business? Unless you have run a similar business before, you will need to do some research. Visit your local Business Enterprise Centre and tap into their knowledge and resources fi rstly – you won’t regret it and most services are fully subsidised.

I always say 75 per cent of any new business has to be devoted to business development. It’s sales and marketing that attracts clients or customers. Here are a few offl ine marketing suggestions: Retailing: Start a simple loyalty program that offers a free gift after a number of purchases. Consider sponsorship of local community activities such as sports clubs. Ensure the customer’s experience is as positive as possible through staff training and education. Send a story about your business to local media but make sure it has an ‘angle’ and is not just self-promotion.

Business to business: Join a business or networking organisation relevant to your business. Build awareness of your business with gift items for clients such as desktop accessories that promote your brand. Set up a formal referral program with rewards to clients who bring in new customers.

Consulting Services: Network through professional associations. Write articles through appropriate media to raise your business profi le. Run free seminars related to your business for current and potential clients.

Of course, the emergence of social media and the online world can’t be ignored. Having a website can be expensive, but social media can be free or very cheap.

Michael Todd is the Marketing and Business Manager of the Penrith Business Advisory Centre

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We’ll then arrange for you and anyone living in the home to meet the animal before going further. Adopting an animal is a wonderful and exciting journey and I thank you for wanting to “make a difference” to the life of a rescued animal. Remember, owning a pet is a life long commitment.

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Izzy loves going for walks and walks well on a lead. She is also very sociable and friendly at my local off leash dog park and has shown no aggression towards strange or larger dogs once.

Izzy is also a fan of going for rides in the car and gets very excited when she hears the rattling of car keys.

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here is nothing cuddly about a fi re-breathing dragon unless it is Happy Dragon, the St. George Bank mascot.

Happy Dragon, along with the St. George Bank Penrith branch team, will be spreading Christmas cheer in Penrith next week.

To help raise money for the St. George Foundation, the team at St. George Penrith are offering local families ‘Christmas Happy Snaps’, with the aim of putting smiles on the faces of local kids as well as kids in need.

For a donation, families are welcomed down to the St. George Bank branch, located in Westfield Penrith, to have their photo taken with Happy Dragon, on Saturday, December 8, from 9am until 12pm.

“We’re so excited about this initiative, which will help St. George Foundation to support small community organisations struggling to generate fundraising on their own,” said Penrith St. George Bank Branch Manager, Michelle Cooper.

“The funds raised from Happy Snaps taking place across NSW will help our Foundation to assist even more children right across Australia and we’re looking forward to having the local community get behind it!” she said.

The St. George Foundation recently donated close to $8,000 to local Penrith charity Dance Oolites, a dance group for children with disabilities.

“Our support gave these children the opportunity to perform on stage in a genuine concert hall (the Joan Sutherland Performing

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Everything is urging you towards taking action, so you won’t be able to resist making phone calls and getting things moving. There’s no doubt that the planets are providing you with a turning point for your career, aspirations and fi nances. Th is will all be for the good as the splendid aspect between Mars and Uranus encourages you to reach for the sky. You have the will and insight to make the most of opportunities.

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You could fi nd yourself travelling over great distances at some time during the next few weeks. You may be asked to visit friends, or family who live far away.

Alternatively you may decide to take advantage of a good holiday package.

You will also enjoy taking mental and spiritual journeys by taking up a course of study or training. Art, music and theatre will capture your interest in the weeks ahead.

GEMINI

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Your passions are going to be aroused in some important way and you could fi nd yourself behaving in an unusual manner due to the depth of your emotions. Make sure that you are not simply reacting out of anger or some kind of feverish response to other people’s actions.

Family troubles may have made you feel somewhat insecure recently and decisive action is required so be brave!

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Something important concerning relationships must be tackled over the next few weeks. You and your lover will be putting extra energy into your partnership. Th is may be in the form of taking up a sporting hobby or some other kind of shared interest. However, Mars is known as the God of War therefore, you will need to be careful of becoming hot under the collar at the behaviour and actions of loved ones.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

We all know that physical activity is beneficial in countless ways, but it can also make you look younger!

Exercise promotes: • Cell rejuvenation - Telomeres, the biological clocks of cells, get shorter as people age. Research on 50-year-old competitive marathon runners showed that the middle-aged runners had telomeres that were as long as 20-year-olds.

• Muscle rejuvenation – Research demonstrates that endurance exercise unlocks the stem cells in muscles, helping to prevent muscle deterioration and make you look younger.

• Skin Rejuvenation - Exercise makes your heart work hard, pumping more blood throughout your body. This increase in your body’s circulation can improve the look of skin, as well as boost detoxification and skin cell renewal.

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Th is is an excellent time to get your hands on any kind of equipment or machinery that will make your life easier. Th is may be something that will make you more efficient at your job or something that makes housework and the gardening easier to do. The planets are making you feel alive and effective and something of a workaholic, which is rather impressive.

However you must be careful not to wear yourself out.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

It seems that the theme is for fun and Mars and Uranus continue this social trend, mixing in a little romantic passion for good measure. Th is is the time to circulate among people you like and respect. You never know – a friendship could deepen into something more intimate before very long. Time spent with children or younger people will be exciting and connect you with your own inner child.

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Your energy is going to be directed into your home and the area surrounding it. Thus you may spend time working on or in the home or on the garden surrounding your abode.

However, you will also be feeling rather defensive and are likely to over react to any criticism of your efforts – whether it’s intended or not. Therefore, you will need to pull yourself together and stop taking everything to heart and learn to accept some criticism.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Mars marches into your communication house this week, so being direct, not to say forceful, in speech will be a feature of the next few weeks. If you’ve got something to say then there’s no power in heaven or on earth that’s going to prevent you from saying it! Life is going to be rather hectic as there will be a truck load of emails, phone calls, correspondence or paperwork that will need attending to as well.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The big focus is going to be on your fi nancial affairs and the red planet is going to enable you to increase your funds and to pay off your debts. However, you will need to be careful of your spending habits as you will be inclined to buy things impulsively. Confl icts are likely over money so think before you act. Also this is not the best time to commit yourself to any long term repayment schemes.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Mars has now entered your own sign of the zodiac and it will spend a few weeks there, bringing zest, energy and a welcomed element of fun into your life. You seem to be on a roll at the moment and, as long as you keep up the momentum, there is no reason why you should not be able to reach your objectives. However, you will need to be careful of getting angry at the behaviour or thoughtless actions of others.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

There are going to be extra pressures being placed on you either at home or at work and you are going to want to escape all the confusion that seems to be surrounding you. Th is is not the best time in which to make too many far flung decisions as you are likely to be feeling highly vulnerable and confused. Be careful of stupid accidents happening as a connection with hospitals or doctors is likely.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Friends are likely to be a strong influence on you over the next few weeks. Old friends may have interesting ideas to put your way, while new ones could come crowding into your life quite quickly. You may join some kind of very active group that shares your interests and is keen to have you as part of its organisation. However, there will be a need to watch what you say around certain people.

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Don’t become an exercise dropout

o one plans on having a heart attack but unfortunately, too many people do suffer one. So how do you know if you are in cardiac arrest? A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage of one or more of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. When this occurs, some of your heart muscle begins to die. At this point, literally every second counts!

It’s not always like the movies where you suddenly clutch your chest and fall to the ground. Though heart attacks can be sudden with no warning, in most cases your body will give you warning signs.

Th is is when it is important to listen to your body and take it very seriously.

As a registered nurse who has worked in emergency wards for years, I got to see and thankfully help save many people who were suffering a heart attack. However, not everyone has a good outcome. Some people came to hospital too late for any amount of treatment to save them. One of the main factors was how quickly they got help.

I remember treating a gentleman brought in by his son, all he complained of was not feeling well and a bit nauseous and was almost apologetic he was making a fuss. He also looked a bit pale and it was only because I had worked with so many before, I recognised it and immediately started the treatment process. But even with the doctors and equipment on hand it

was too late and unfortunately he passed away within 20 minutes.

Every heart attack presents itself differently, symptoms range from shortness of breath, a feeling of chest tightness or heaviness. I have heard it be described as feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest! Another symptom is left sided chest pain that can radiate to the left shoulder and down the left arm, neck or jaw and central crushing chest pain. You may feel nauseas, look pale and sweaty and feel fatigued.

Do not ignore any of these symptoms.

They can be telling you to get help because your heart muscle is dying, delay can cause further damage or death. If possible tell someone what you are feeling and immediately dial 000. In this case it is always better to be safe than sorry. It can effect young or old. Act wisely and immediately and you may protect yourself from a heart attack, and your family from heartache!

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So what about the people who manage to stick to their program?

Research consistently shows that positive feedback, from say a coach or trainer, reinforcement that exercise is worthy and beneficial and social support, from significant others, will improve a person’s self-perception to initiate and maintain an exercise program. They also fi nd ways to overcome other barriers such as: Lack of time? They will plan, organise and prioritise exercise.

Lack of motivation? Try new and different exercise options. Find different ways to make the workout more enjoyable.

Poor body image? They will focus on personal accomplishments and not compare themselves to others. It’s important to be educated on the many health and lifestyle benefits of exercise.

Lack of support? Arrange to exercise with a partner or in a small group or hire a trainer.

Feeling Guilty? Seek the support of family and friends so they do not feel guilty about the time they are spending on exercise. For instance, as the client gets healthier they will have more energy and vitality to spend with family and friends.

Adapted from Huberty et al., 2008.

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e all know exercise has many, many benefits, so why doesn’t everyone do it? Research suggests that over 50 per cent of people starting an exercise program will drop out within the fi rst six months. Some people may view themselves as incompetent without ever trying to exercise! What are we doing wrong?

Studies show people who overestimate their expectancies from exercise are most likely to drop out.

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Google up S.M.A.R.T. goals for some tips on how to write actual goals and not just jot down dreams.

Furthermore, a person with low self worth i.e. self-doubting, insecure, negative self talk and poor body image is more likely to be an exercise dropout.

These individuals tend to place less value on the benefits exercise will give them when compared to those who adhere to exercise.

Also exercise dropouts often worry a lot about how others perceive their exercise efforts and focus on their lack of abilities!

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What to wear to the office party

Have a very foody Christmas

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t is that time of year when we start to prepare for the festive season; we set up the Christmas tree, go gift shopping, plan our Christmas dinner and attend Christmas parties.

Everyone loves a good Christmas party and quite often you will fi nd yourself attending dozens so that you can see every member of the family, all your friends and your work colleagues.

What you wear to a family Christmas party or a party with your friends is important but not quite as important as how you present yourself at a work Christmas party.

Yes, an office Christmas party can be the best party that you attend in the festive season but for some, it is the only time that you will see your work colleagues in a different and informal environment.

Aside from acting differently, everyone will be out of the business attire and into their smart casual wear, which means that you need to plan what you will be wearing on the day.

No matter what your favourite dress is or what your favourite pants look like, you need to keep in mind that these people are still your colleagues and you will eventually have to return to the office after the holidays. I have a few simple what-to-wear guidelines to keep you dressed appropriately but still looking ready to party at your work Christmas party.

- One of the most important things when getting ready for any kind of party is to be comfortable.

Ladies, steer clear of those sky high stilettos, you don’t want to be falling all over the place after a few drinks and you want to keep those shoes on until the end of the night.

- Wear something modest and a little bit classy; dress to impress but try not to go over the top.

Remember that you see these people at work every day so steer clear of the plunging necklines and guys, leave that T-shirt at home.

- Finally, wear something different to your every day business attire. Th is is a time to let your hair down, be a little different and enjoy being with them in a different atmosphere.

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he countdown to Christmas has officially started, and so has the rush to buy everyone presents.

While the kids are normally pretty vocal about what they want for Christmas, it is a bit more difficult to buy gifts for the adults. They either have it all, or I don’t know what they like. And to be honest, there are too many friends and family members that fi nding the time and money to buy for all of them is just not practical.

Th is is where gift giving and sharing the Christmas spirit really can come down to the old cliché of working smarter not harder. Th is is why I love homemade gifts: 1. they bring that personal, heartfelt touch to your gifts 2. making them is a great excuse to spend some fun quality time with the family 3. they’re friendly on the hip pocket You might want to make people homemade Christmas decorations, cards, or my personal favourite – food. It’s the real people pleaser at this time of the year. Some of the Christmas classics include homemade chutneys, jams or desserts.

I’ve included below my mum’s own rumball recipe: – 8 vita brits crumbled – 1 tin condensed milk – 1 cup raisins (chopped) – 1 cup coconut – 1 large tablespoon of rum Mix the ingredients together, then put it into refrigerator until fi rm (about 1/2 hour). Roll into small balls and roll in extra coconut to coat. Keep them in the refrigerator. Often I do double quantities as they keep well.

I’ll then buy some jars, fi ll them with rumballs, and decorate them with some Christmas themed ribbon, labels and cardboard hollies. Christmas treats such as this are a real winner with the adults. They’re the perfect gift when you’re not quite sure what to get someone!

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ell the results are in, using diagnostic local anaesthetic injections at Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre on York Road Penrith we were able to defi nitively diagnose ITB Friction Syndrome. As described in last week’s article this is a common runners injury from overuse that I sustained about a month ago.

I ran for about 7km to bring on the pain, we then injected local anaesthetic over the insertion of the ITB at the outside aspect of the knee, therefore isolating the structure.

After five minutes I jumped back on the treadmill to run again and the pain was completely gone. Th is confi rms that the structure involved is the ITB and not an intra-articular structure such as the knee cartilage or meniscus, which is a huge relief.

With the diagnosis fi rmly in hand we can now structure a treatment strategy for resolving and rehabilitating the injury.

Let’s start today with treating the injury itself and some initial rehabilitation exercises.

First advice is to rest the ITB by reducing the running load. I was running between 5km to 10km a few times per week with a monthly 20km run. Th is will now reduce to 5km runs twice per week until the injury settles down. Deep tissue massage is essential in releasing the ITB and surrounding structures. You can also use

a foam roller, on which specific exercises can be performed, to stretch and loosen the ITB – uncomfortable but worth the effort.

ITB Syndrome will also involve weak hip abductor muscles so strengthening this muscle group will reduce ITB strain and improve function. It’s best to consult with your physiotherapist, podiatrist or exercise physiologist for a program to help you customise your rehabilitation.

Th is is the beauty of a multidisciplinary sports medicine centre such as WSSMC. All the practitioners you require are available under the same roof. For video of the diagnostic injections and testing, log onto www.wssmc.com.au. You will be able to follow the case over the coming weeks.

Trent Baker, Podiatrist at Nepean Podiatry Ph: 4732 5188

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ost of us have experienced the dreaded ‘24 hour bug’, where you start vomiting and experience diarrhoea out of nowhere and for no apparent reason.

As the name suggests, the symptoms also normally disappear just as fast, often within 24 hours.

There are so many causes for these episodes and they are very common.

The risks of severe dehydration and its effects are high so it’s important to know what to do and when to seek professional advice.

There are two main causes of vomiting and or diarrhoea episodes – they are a viral gut infection, the ‘24 hour stomach bug’, or food poisoning.

Dehydration is the main concern and it can develop very quickly, especially in the young or elderly.

If you aren’t able to take in or keep down fluids and are vomiting or have diarrhoea there’s a good chance you are becoming dehydrated.

Symptoms like a headache, not needing to pass urine very often, a dry tongue and mouth or cold clammy skin can confi rm dehydration.

Now that we are heading into summer, the risks of becoming dehydrated are much higher.

Firstly, even if you are experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhoea, try to

sip small amounts of fluid regularly.

Once you can keep fluids down, start rehydrating straight away with the right type of liquids.

Restoring the body’s balance of electrolytes is very important so using a hydration solution that contains electrolytes and glucose will help replace what you have lost.

These are available from your pharmacy and include products like Hydralyte, Gastrolyte and Re-Hydrate.

Some of these products come in ice block form as well.

Using plain water, juice or soft drinks helps with hydration but should only be used if the symptoms were very mild. These drinks do not contain the important electrolytes that you lose when symptoms of the 24 hour stomach bug are severe.

If you cannot keep fluids down for more than 24 hours you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.

For young children and babies who won’t keep fluids down, you shouldn’t wait longer than four hours to seek advice from a medical practitioner.

While unpleasant, normally these symptoms pass quickly, so the most important thing is re-hydrating with the correct fluids.

If are unsure, especially with young children and the elderly, don’t hesitate to get advice.

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Winning Location + New Renovation • light filled and spacious open plan living area • stylish décor with porcelain tiles + French doors • four bedrooms with built ins + 2 new bathrooms • two living areas + flexible floor plan • 744m2 block with in-ground pool + large sunny yard • double carport + side access + room for garage & sheds

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Spread over a generous 4048 m2 (approx) allotment of land in one of Orchard Hills best streets, this generous family residence is one the entire family will love. Featuring 6 bedrooms, ample living areas with a very flexible floor plan to accommodate even the largest families. If you are looking for size, location and value then look no further. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.

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6 bedrooms - 5 with built-ins master bedroom with ensuite + walk-in robe formal entry + formal lounge & dining + informal dining huge rumpus room + internal laundry + powder room tasmanian oak timber kitchen + dishwasher + breakfast bar upstairs attic room/theatre room + r/c ducted air conditioning double garage + internal access + ample storage detached double garage & workshop + undercover carport in-ground swimming pool + shade sail + large frontage

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Newly renovated throughout this family home is located in a fantastic neighbourhood by the river in Regentville. The large-sun drenched yard, in-ground salt water pool and a long list of extensive renovations make it a prized offering of terrific value.

Contributing to a fantastic lifestyle by the Nepean River and close to The Coffee Club, The Great River Walk, beautiful parks, and yet only minutes to the CBD it is also really convenient. Book your exclusive inspection today.

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* 685 sqm block * New kitchen & bathroom * 1 ½ garage + toilet * White gloss kitchen + dishwasher * Hotel style bathroom * Spacious lounge room + split system air cond.

Sale $399,000 View Tuesday 6.00-6.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Orchard Hills Werrington Downs 17 Greenbank Drive Resort Style Living

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* Ducted Air * Rumpus room * In-ground pool * Modern kitchen & bathroom * Immaculate Condition

Sale $449,950 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Cambridge Gardens 20 Huntingdon Parade

* 648 sqm Corner block * Renovator’s dream * 3 bedrooms + teenage retreat * Original kitchen & bathroom * Carport behind double gates

* 652m2 block backs onto reserve * Inground pool & outdoor entertainment area * Large secure garage & workshop area * Super Location, Super entertainer, Super Value

Sale $329,950 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Sale $349,500 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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* 5 large bedrooms * Big study * Ducted air + alarm *3 living areas * 3 bathrooms * Triple garage under main roof * Stunning kitchen * Huge garage at rear of property * Private inground pool * Massive undercover entertaining area + separate covered BBQ area

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South Penrith 34 Birmingham Road

Emu Heights

* 4 bedroom home 579 sqm block * Huge living room * Combustion fire & wall air conditioning * Modern timber kitchen & large deck area * Great side access for boat or caravan

* Open plan living, ducted air + alarm system * Modern galley kitchen with a 5 burner gas stove * Four generous bedrooms + study * Ensuite access to main bedroom * Spacious lounge & dining room + huge open rumpus * Outdoor entertaining area * Huge backyard

Sale $349,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Sale Offers Over $490,000 View By Appointment Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Ray White Penrith

Ray White Penrith

Luddenham (Twin Creeks) 18 Pennard Crescent 3 Frontages, 4092m2 Block

VACANT LAND

* Situated Twin Creeks Estate * Large established homes surrounding * Estate features: - 18 Hole golf course with country club - Tennis courts & BBQ facilities - Swimming pool & spa

Auction Saturday 1st December @ 11am In rooms 3/308 High Street, Penrith View By Appointment David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Proudly run by Ray White Penrith and Rotary, all you need to do is purchase and wrap a gift for a child, then pop the gift under our tree at Ray White Penrith.

Remember to tell the Ray White Penrith team if it’s a gift for a boy or a girl and their age. Your gift will be tagged and placed under our tree.

Your special gift will then be delivered by Rotary to a local family who will appreciate the lift to their festive season.

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Fixed Price

$450,000

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Open plan kitchen/dining/family area Alfresco area Stainless steel appliances Modern range of tiles & carpet to choose from Turf included to front & rear yards Buy now off the plan

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Open plan living with alfresco area Stainless steel appliances & stone benchtop 'Connect' range of tiles & carpet Bonus split system air conditioning Stencil driveway & path with landscaping Fencing, letterbox & clothesline

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$449,500

$415,950

$418,000

Large open plan living areas Alarm system Ensuite to main bedroom Contemporary landscaping Alfresco area Estimated completion early 2013

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Main bedroom with ensuite & walk-in robe Stainless steel appliances All bedrooms with built-in robes Turf to front & rear yards Close walk to oval with tennis & basketball courts Ready to buy now off the plan

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CURRENTLY RETURNING $460.00PW

TRY THIS ON FOR SIZE!

Via the pedestrian walkway this opportunity is located approximately 100m from the Nepean River and deserves your immediate attention! The three bedroom brick and tile residence is in good order and is currently returning $320.00pw. A second income of $140.00pw is being drawn from a converted garage with a council approved shower and toilet that also occupies the 640+ sqm block. If you’re looking to enter the market the second income will certainly help the mortgage payments. Those looking to knock down and rebuild in this sought after location should also enquire. Call now for further information before it’s too late!

With the opportunity to create up to five bedrooms this home will offer the size you and your family has been looking for. The current floor plan currently enjoys three bedrooms with a study, there is an ensuite and parents retreat, an open style lounge/dining area and a renovated kitchen. There are three modern bathrooms in total, stunning timber floors and the comfort of ducted air conditioning.

Upstairs is a massive rumpus/games room that is approximately 12m x 5m in size! The double garage is complimented by a workshop area and there is also scope to accommodate the in laws or regular guests. Call now to experience this huge residence!

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EMU PLAINS

$385,000

A PLACE TO CALL HOME This classic townhouse sitting at the rear of this popular complex is a pleasure to inspect. Upstairs there are three bedrooms with built in wardrobes, ensuite and walk in wardrobe to the master, main bathroom with corner spa and separate toilet. Other features include separate lounge and dining, ducted air conditioning plus the convenience of a third toilet and internal access to the single lock up garage.

Outdoors you will find a massive courtyard, under cover entertaining area, beautiful gardens and extra car parking. In a convenient location with cheap strata it’s hard to find low maintenance and modern living in this sought after area, so be quick to book your inspection.

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EMU PLAINS

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DOWN SIZE IN STYLE

AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY

Complete with ducted air conditioning, wonderfully high ceilings and modern inclusions throughout - you’ll just love coming home. Other features include, built in robes, remote single garage with internal access and a small courtyard. With a bus stop out the front and the security of electric gates.

Positioned on over 620sqm of land, the three bedroom brick and tile residence offers timber floors, a modern bathroom, air conditioning and a secure sunroom that’s currently utilised as a second living area. The yard accommodates a huge detached double garage that can be entered through side access.

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$469,950

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OFFERS OVER $599,950

LEONAY

$479,000

APPROX 400M TO THE RIVER

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE

LEAFY LEONAY STRIKES AGAIN

The floor plan comprises three bedrooms with an ensuite to the main, built in robes, a downstairs toilet, ducted air conditioning, ducted vacuum and internal access to the garage.

The entertaining area will accommodate a variety of social gatherings and compliments the modern theme throughout.

There is a large timber kitchen and a complete downstairs bathroom. Upstairs there are four bedrooms (three doubles and one single), three of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes, there is an ensuite and a main bathroom. The timber windows in this house frame picturesque views of the rear garden and commanding views over the Nepean Valley. There is a double garage with internal access.

You will not want to miss this opportunity of entry into the “leafy” suburb of Leonay. Family life is what this area and new listing is offering – set in a prime part of this quiet suburb we have a quality three bedroom home with three living areas and a work shop or study! With large lock up double carport and a fantastic private level yard, plus ducted air and a second toilet in the laundry all of this is within a short stroll to the Golf course and ease of access to the M4. Call now or miss out.

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EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $599,950

EMU PLAINS

$849,950

TOO BIG TO IGNORE

INDULGE YOURSELF

Resting over 750sqm of land is a rare opportunity to secure a modern home in this sought after suburb.

Along with the triple garage the home boasts four bedrooms with a study, spacious formal and informal living spaces and the comfort of ducted air conditioning. The main bedroom comes complete with an ensuite, there is internal access to the garage (single drive through) an alarm system and a great sized grassed yard.

If you don’t want to build, this could be a great alternative. Call now to book a viewing before it’s too late!

Positioned on the banks of the Nepean River is this magnificent residence that’ll delight your senses from the moment you arrive. Lose yourself in the abundance of space that combines four spacious bedrooms with substantial servings of formal and informal living spaces.

Superbly crafted and beautifully finished it will surely meet the needs of the astute purchaser looking to accommodate the growing family. You’ll be the envy of your friends coming home to this sought after address. Other features include ducted air conditioning, double garage study/office and all is situated on approx 630 sqm of land. Call now for a private viewing - you won’t be disappointed!

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Blaxland

4735 2121

4733 6999

4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

Glenbrook 5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Cranebrook Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

Springwood 7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Penrith

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

4722 5000 4735 8888 1081WWD3523

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$865,000

LARGE CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME

TRANQUILITY SETTING IN CRANEBROOK

Family or investors, you will love this modern and stylish seven bedroom plus study home. The home comprises of ensuite to main, a powder room downstairs, with fully ducted air conditioning and complete integrated security system. There are also multiple living areas for all the family to enjoy, and if you are the budding chef you’ll love the spacious modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ceramic cooktop, plus polyurethane doors and granite benches. Outside there is a large entertainment area with all the extras. All this quality awaits your inspection, so call now before it’s too late.

This brick veneer home is set on a pinch under 5000sqm metres (approximately) in one of Cranebrook’s sought after locations. This home boasts four bedrooms,the main has walk-in robe and ensuite. The home has a formal lounge and dining area, study, plus open plan family room and a six by eight metre rumpus room. There is a double garage and to the rear of the property via side access there is a workshop and office which is 10.5 by six metres. The property comes with loads of features including water tanks, pumps, alarm and internal combustion stove. The location itself is close to schools, shops and public transport with less than 15 minutes from the Penrith CBD.

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This home has the entertainment quality and then the quiet, peaceful living depending on what mood you are in.

Boasting four bedrooms, three with built-in robes and the main with ensuite. The kitchen is modern with Caesar stone benches, island top, and glass flashbacks. The home also comes with a separate lounge area and internal access from the garage. There is also side access to the approximately 745sqm block with an inground pool and automatic pool cleaner. All this located in a private cul-de-sac and is walking distance to schools, shops, and close to public transport.

If you have a large or growing family and dreaming about acreage then you’ll love this huge seven bedroom home plus study. There are vast formal and informal living areas, plus high ceilings which add lots of character.

There are bathrooms upstairs and downstairs (four in total), plus ducted air conditioning/vacuum, and a huge kitchen with lots of bench and cupboard space. Outside there is a huge four car garage/workshop.

All this and much more in a prestigious Castlereagh location on a parklife five acres (approximately).

Emu Plains

Blaxland

4730 1122

4735 2121

4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 4733 6999 www.jimaitken.com.au

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

Glenbrook 5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Springwood

Emu Plains

Cranebrook

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

Glenmore Park Penrith 30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

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LOOK WHAT WE’VE FOUND!

QUALITY HOME – QUALITY LOCATION!

Situated in one of Glenmore Parks most sought after complexes and offering a tennis court and stunning pool is this opportunity to purchase a quality townhouse a step above anything else on the market. Features include three very spacious bedrooms, all with built-ins, the main bedroom is on the ground floor and enjoys an en-suite as well as a view to the level backyard. With internal access from the single garage, spacious living areas including a great open plan kitchen with cathedral ceilings, air-conditioning and a wonderful tenant paying $370 per week.

Positioned on a 700m2 block (approximately) in a prime location sits this quality ‘Kauley” built home.

Offering four bedrooms with built-ins, ensuite to main, a study, multiple living areas, a large covered entertaining area, a great backyard and internal access from the double garage. With bonuses such as new ducted air conditioning, and near new gas hot water system and a stunning use of quality timber flooring and French doors throughout make this an easy home to love!

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GLENMORE PARK

$265,000

YOUR DREAM COMES TO REALITY Look no further than this (approximately) 400 sqm all but level block with a 12.5 metre frontage, and with all the usual services. Within the area there are future plans for schools and a shopping complex, and you are within a short stroll to the playing fields and Mulgoa Reserve walking tracks.

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If you find yourself being constantly disappointed in the search for your dream acreage than we believe we have found arguably Silverdale’s very best cleared acreage. Totalling approximately 6.65 hectares (over 16 acres) and surrounded by luxury homes this parcel of paradise must be seen.

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$795,000

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LOCATION COUNTS

A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON 1965SQM

This immaculate home has all of the features for that family living. Having four bedrooms, the main has a walk in robe and ensuite, the other three all with built ins. The family area has a cathedral ceiling, and open outs to the entertaining area overlooking the in ground pool. A large formal lounge and separate dining which is adjacent to the modern galley kitchen will enable the best of quality family living and entertainment. Other features include double garage, ducted air, alarm, and in ground pool.

This single level home presents a comfortable haven with great in/outdoor entertaining spaces. Make the most of the pool or the generous living spaces provided by the formal lounge and dining, rumpus and family room. Four bedrooms all with built ins, master with ensuite and walk in, ensure there is plenty of room. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, combined with ducted air-conditioning, alarm and security shutters. The double garage with triple carport allows car accommodation.

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$599,000

MULGOA

OFFERS OVER $2,000,000

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

COMMANDING VIEWS OF GREEN FIELDS

Situated in one of Glenmore Park’s most prestigious streets is this large family home. With four separate living areas, four bedrooms with built in’s, a double garage with internal access, stunning kitchen with stone bench tops and superb views this home is the best value in it’s class. With quality tenants currently paying $590 per week, this home is perfect to occupy or invest in. With all the extras such as ducted air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, alarm and a balcony!

The home offers commanding views of the in ground pool, tennis court and surrounding 10 acre plus parcel of land. Floor plan that combines five bedrooms with generous servings of formal and informal living spaces. The master suite comes complete with a parent’s retreat; there are renovated ensuites in five bedrooms and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The stunning renovated kitchen is the home’s centre piece and enjoys a walk in pantry and integrated Ipod dock.

Glenmore Park

Emu Plains

4733 6999

4735 8888

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

Blaxland

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

4735 2121

4722 5000

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

Glenbrook 5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Cranebrook Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 11.00 to 11.40am 5 Leslie Court

WERRINGTON COUNTY

OFFERS OVER $499,950

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE Peacefully positioned on a generous parcel of approximately 689sqm in a quiet cul-de-sac, this free flowing haven presents two levels of versatile living and an abundance of bright, airy and spacious formal living and dining rooms, ample casual dining and living areas and expansive rumpus, well-proportioned kitchen equipped with quality appliances, master bedroom with walk-in and modern ensuite, beautifully updated main bathroom, ducted air conditioning, low maintenance gardens, single garage and a separate space for bikes, boat or trailer.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 1.00 to 1.40pm 226-232 Wentworth Road

SOUTH PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $449,000

ORCHARD HILLS

OFFERS OVER $1,250,000

GREAT PACKAGE

GRAND RESIDENCE CLOSE TO TOWN

Positioned in a very sought after pocket in South Penrith, this fabulous package awaits. It features four very good size bedrooms, built in wardrobes, large lounge room, dining and family areas, new polished floor boards and air conditioning. The kitchen has been renovated, the massive bathroom has a spa bath, and there’s the bonus of a second toilet. So add to this the oversized double garage, the dual side access, entertaining area, in ground pool and the 790m2 approx. block, this home is definitely a must see.

Resting on approximately 2ha is this grand residence that will offer you and your family the space it deserves.

At the end of the U-shape driveway is this huge home that comprises four bedrooms with an ensuite and walk in robe to the main, generous servings of formal and informal living spaces and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. Elevated balconies enjoy views of the in ground pool, separate entertaining area and surrounding greenery. Enjoying a fully fenced yard with electric gates, a four car garage and all is positioned in this popular suburb.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 1.00 to 1.40pm 24 Lilac Place OFFERS OVER $339,950

JAMISONTOWN

OFFERS OVER $550,000

WERRINGTON COUNTY

OFFERS OVER $369,950

AMENDED PLANS – NOW WITH ENSUITE!

A STUNNING FAMILY ENTERTAINER

VERY ATTRACTIVE INDEED

Each three bedroom residence will include ducted air conditioning, alarm, stone bench tops in the kitchen, downstairs toilet and remote garage door. A list of inclusions and floor plans can be obtained on line or from one of our eight offices. Anticipated rental return to exceed $400.00 p/w.

Perfectly positioned to take in the impressive views of The Blue Mountains this four bedroom home offers everything for the family who likes to enjoy life. Offering multiple entertaining areas flowing off two of the living spaces, enjoy your new lifestyle in this easy flow design setting the tone with wonderful ambience.

Whether relaxing inside surrounded by the immaculate interior, or relaxing by the pool taking in those mountain views, or cooking up a storm in the beautiful kitchen this home will be a pleasure to call home.

This home features good sized bedroom plus a study, very modern kitchen and bathroom, lounge room dining room plus family room and air conditioning. Add to this the covered entertaining area and the good size backyard for the kids and you know an inspection is a must!

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$199,950

KINGSWOOD

$299,000

WERRINGTON DOWNS

$395,000

PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $289,950

VERY ATTRACTIVE INDEED!

ATTENTION ALL BUYERS!

LOTS ON OFFER

INVESTORS! CIRCLE THIS ONE!

Comprising two bedrooms with open plan lounge/dining area this lifestyle choice will make you the envy of your friends.

You’ll enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, the advantage of built in robes and access to the onsite facilities. Additional features include a single carport and storage room.

One look at this home and you will be sold. It features three good size bedrooms, bathroom with separate toilet, large lounge room, separate dining area and a generous kitchen.

Add to this the handy court yard out back and the good size grassed area out front and this home is complete.

This good sized family home features five good size bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, an updated kitchen, separate lounge, dining and meals areas and the comfort of air conditioning. Add the large backyard, double carport and shed, this home is a must see!

Features in this property are two bedrooms, built-in robes, and ensuite to main, combined lounge and dining, split system air conditioning plus basement parking.

Security complex, central location. Call today to book an inspection.

Penrith

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Emu Plains Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

4722 5000 4735 2121

Blaxland

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

Glenbrook 5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Springwood 7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

4733 6999

4730 1122

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

1081WWD3523

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 1.00 to 1.40pm 216/6-22 Tench Avenue

JAMISONTOWN

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Elevated LAND with District views Great variety from 350m2 to 700m2

Mulgoa Reserve jogging and walking trails adjoins Mulgoa Rise

V ill age li v ing w ith town con v enience .

Feel the prestige quality the moment you enter Mulgoa Rise. This emerging new master planned community has been designed as a family-friendly neighbourhood.

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New Sales Office now open Thurs - Sun 10am to 4pm Mon by appointment Tuesday & Wednesday closed Bradley Street, Mulgoa

1300 272 300 www.mulgoarise.com.au

HOUSE & LAND Wide range of packages specific for Mulgoa Rise are now available quadrant.com.au MUL 32733

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Premium homesites from $240,000 to $359,000

Mulgoa Rise – Proudly developed by the creators of Bella Vista Waters and Norwest Business Park *Availability as at 3/10/2012.

1081WWD20341

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Indulge Yourself

Th is three bedroom home with built-in robes to all located in a wonderful street and backyard vista has the size, location and views to match! Boasting upstairs living with wonderful mountain views from it comes with an enormous games room, second toilet downstairs, plus double garage with drive through access into the Japanese garden at the rear. There is split system air conditioning in the lounge area and a wall unit in the bedroom. The home is tiled downstairs with carpet and floating timber floors upstairs.

There is obvious room for a second living area downstairs or a possible fourth bedroom and study. Centrally located close to school, shops and public transport you wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity!

Positioned on the banks of the Nepean River is this magnificent residence that’ll delight your senses from the moment you arrive. Lose yourself in the abundance of space that combines four spacious bedrooms with substantial servings of formal and informal living spaces. Superbly crafted and beautifully fi nished it will surely meet the needs of the astute purchaser looking to accommodate the growing family. You’ll be the envy of your friends coming home to this sought after address. Other features include ducted air conditioning, double garage study/office and all is situated on approx 630 sqm of land. Call now for a private viewing – you won’t be disappointed!

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

Offers Over $429,950

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook on 4730 1122 • www.jimaitken.com.au

$849,950

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains on 4735 2121 • www.jimaitken.com.au

OPEN HOMES BLAXLAND Sat 10.00-10.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 1.00-3.00pm

11 Bowaga Avenue 1/32 Old Bathurst Road 2/32 Old Bathurst Road 3/32 Old Bathurst Road 4a St Johns Road 32 Old Bathurst Road

FAULCONBRIDGE Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Michael Ball Realty

45 Gazania Road

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 2.00-2.30pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm

2/31 Bluebell Close 9 Wisteria Close 6 Blue View Terrace

20 Huntingdon Parade

Ray White Penrith

Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm

8 Drake Street 24 Lilac Place

1/27 Barlow Street 2/27 Barlow Street 11/27 Barlow Street

Michael Ball Realty Michael Ball Realty Michael Ball Realty

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm

21 Bunyan Road 7 Pleasant Place 35 Currawong Crescent 28 Beauty Point Crescent 140 River Road

CRANEBROOK Sat 11.00-11.30am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 12.00-12.30pm Sun 12.00-12.40pm

4 Farrells Lane 117 Hindmarsh Street 14-18 Gray Lane 146B Vincent Road 11 Bluebird Road

Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Cranebrook

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

213 Rusden Road

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

226-232 Wentworth Road

Sat 1.00-1.30pm

61 Cumbernauld Crescent

92 Koloona Drive 3 Adelong Close 59 Government House Drive

Jim Aitken Emu Plains Dukes Estate Agents Dukes Estate Agents

Jim Aitken Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith

Sat 12.00-12.30pm Sat 1.00-1.30pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm Tues 6.00-6.30pm

9 Claremont Place 34 Birmingham Road 32 Single Road 3 Korimul Crescent

Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 2.00-2.40pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm

27 Springwood Avenue 12/315 Macquarie Road 39/315 Macqaurie Road

MT RIVERVIEW Dukes Estate Agents

ORCHARD HILLS Jim Aitken Penrith

PENRITH Sat 10.00-10.40am Sat 11.00-11.30am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm Sat 3.00-3.40pm

28 Warwick Street 12/155-157 Derby Street, 63 Ladbury Avenue 17/17-19 Haynes Street 3/23 Robert Street

ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants

Jim Aitken Penrith Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith Dukes Estate Agents

Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

SOUTH PENRITH Michael Ball Realty Ray White Penrith Dukes Estate Agents Ray White Penrith

SPRINGWOOD Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

WERRINGTON COUNTY Sat 11.00-11.40am

5 Leslie Court

Jim Aitken Penrith

WERRINGTON DOWNS Sat 11.00-11.30am Sat 11.00-11.40am

17 Greenbank Drive 7 Warrigal Glen

Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm Sun 1.00-1.40pm

14 Killara Crescent 39 Shakespeare Drive 14 Killara Crescent

Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith

WINMALEE

11 Tindale St Penrith

4722 3066

Proud to bring you The Western Weekender Open Homes Guide.

Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

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Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am

3 Turunen Avenue 19 Warradale Road 46 Waterhouse Drive

SILVERDALE

Dukes Estate Agents Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

LEONAY

Michael Ball Realty

EMU PLAINS

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm

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18 Bellevue Road

JAMISONTOWN

CAMBRIDGE PARK Sat 10.00-10.30am Sat 10.00-10.30am Sat 10.00-10.30am

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

GLENMORE PARK

CAMBRIDGE GARDENS Sat 10.00-10.30am

REGENTVILLE

Jim Aitken Springwood

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For all your URGENT electrical repairs to your home

A Part of Hix Group Pty Ltd

* Hot Water * Electrical * Data * Stoves Phone: 4721 7500

Lic No 122820C

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT - TEK2U

We supply, service & install all split & ducted systems

0432 418 105

SERVICE AND INSTALL

Fully Trade Licensed - Est. 2001

ANTENNAS

Ph:

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ARCHITECT & ACCESS CONSULTANT

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Precision Ceramics • • • • •

Est. 1974

Design, Supply & Install Advise, Experience & Quality Licenced Tradesmen 7 Year Written Warranty FREE written QUOTES

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Multi-skilled specializing in: • bricklaying • window & door openings • waterproofing • tiling • repairs & maintenance • concreting • air-con openings • renovations • over 30 yrs experience • fully insured • free quotes Dave Smith - Builder - Lic R82790

Building Renovations

Liam Nangle - Builder - Lic No. R71515

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TONY THE TILER P/L

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AWNINGS & CARPORTS

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Phone 7 days. No obligation free quote.

Lic 130275c

0421 531 566

0410 508 363

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0419 730 795

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1047WWT6215

www.tek2u.com.au

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1043WWD3251

Lic No. 829 19C

BATHROOMS

9625 6999

CONCRETING

Greg McSpadden Concrete Services Specialising in; • Driveways • Entertainment Areas • Patios

• Pool Surrounds • Stencil Specialists • Call for a quote!

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

Call Greg on 0408 868 860 or 0433 345 088

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24 HOUR - 7 DAYS SERVICE

0403 888 028

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BUILDERS

• SCREENED & GLASS ENCLOSURES • CARPORTS • AWNINGS • SUNROOMS

0410 613 116

DIGITAL TV ANTENNA SERVICES

• Carpet & Vinyl • Supplied & Installed • Repairs & Restreches • Free Quote

RICHARD MUELLER BRICKLAYER

1044WWT3268

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Specialising in Carports, Awnings, Glass Rooms, Rumpus Rooms, Screened Rooms Call Peter Dunn 4735 5055 or 0416 035 645 www.patioman.com.au

M&L Carpet Laying

Call Merv 0418 249 738 or 9625 7740

BRICKLAYERS

0416 394 434

Reg:- BN98596923

CARPET LAYING

• Quality Bathroom Renovations at budget prices • Rotted timber repaired • Reliable, local experienced renovators • Portable Bathroom available

A-GO A GO ANTENNAS

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Whale Bathrooms

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Specialists in home entertainment systems

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9625 6999

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Special – 20% OFF

1300 781 119 0419 990 004

est 1999

0413 314 029

0418 402 790

CARPET CLEANING

A Better Service

SOUTH PENRITH CONCRETING

956WWT5554

NOD AIR Call Nigel 8916 7402

• Digital TV installs, upgrades, and repairs.

• TV, Pay TV, Phone and Data outlets • Insurance and repair work.

• Home Theatre installations.

• LCD/Plasma/Speaker wall mounting.

• EFTPOS / Credit cards accepted.

Call David

ALL SUBURBS SERVICED

1045WWT3282

Service from $80 Available Weekends Lic 230510c AU 26947

30 years exp.

24 HOUR - 7 DAYS SERVICE

1044WWD3762

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Renovations • Pergolas • Decking • 1st Floor Additions • Roofing & Guttering

LIC T28145

1044WWT3269

4731 1111

Lic. 208275c

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON SPLIT SYSTEMS Ph:

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DIGITAL TV ANTENNA SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING

1042WWT3771

Lic # EC21515 AU03485

BUILDERS

1043WWD3798

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1037WWD2237

Trades & Services

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• Driveways • Garage Slabs • Patios/Pathways Stencil, Coloured, Plain and Spray On

No job to big or small. For a free quote call

0401 646 640 4736 7370

Lic# 145910C

N.P. Nelson

COLOUR YOUR AD

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We can repair pipes under driveways, gardens & lawns without the need to dig!!

Phone: 4721 7500

Lic No 122820C

CONCRETING Over 25 Years combined Local Experience

Penrith’s Own!

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0402 725 140

• Commercial • Industrial • Domestic

• Domes c & Commercial Carpet Steam Cleaning • Rugs, Mats & Stairways • Dining & Office Chairs • Carpet & Fabric Protec on

The professional and clean way to concrete

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FENCING & GATES

Colin Hucker 0418 181 248

C&C Wrought Iron Specialists in Custom Fabrication

EC25857

ALL DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WORK Free Quotes, Thank You

1028WWT5092

John Newham

FREE QUOTES

Phone: 0419 018 866

PROMPT, RELIABLE SERVICE

Lic no. 162002C

Mobile: 0403 773 364

Mobile 0414 833 356 Phone/Fax 9833 3563 Licence No. 95571C ABN 70 510 279 284

4731 8200

Ezy Glide

A.B.N: 92 099 831 955 A.C.N: 099 831 955

Coochie HydroGreen Your Lawn Care Specialists for all types of lawns

Love that Green!

FLOORING SKANS ROOFING & FLOORING

1300 665 495 www.skans.com.au

• Floating Laminate, bamboo or hardwood flooring supply and install in a range of colours.

• FREE in-house flooring design service.

• Free, no obligation measure and quote service on your site OR from your plans.

• Competitive pricing.

QUALITY SHOWER SCREENS DIRECT FROM FACTORY

PENRITH S.K. GLASS

Penrith Valley Garden Care * Tree pruning * Hedge trimming * Gutter cleaning * Bushfire hazard reduction * Removal of all clippings

Call Steve on 4735 3142 or

SHOPFRONTS - MIRROR BAR - TABLETOP - WARDROBES - SECURITY DOORS & FLYSCREENS • Glass & Mirror Cut To Size

ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING SPECIALISTS

☎ 4731 6098

Unit 3, 65 Regentville Rd, Penrith

GUTTERING

Metal fascia & gutters New home extensions and existing homes 20 years * fascia cover gutters experience * down pipes

All garden and lawn services provided including: * Mowing and edging * Bindi and weed eradication * Lawn fertilisation * Watering system installation * General cleanup

Pivotech Shower Screens in a full range of colours

NU LOOK

Electrical - Phone - Data - CCTV - Alarm 1011WWT5212

www.allpurposeglass.com.au

GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

1800 245 955

Contractor Lic: EC35420

Showroom ~ 9832 1566

Mobile: (0414) 822 723

www.coochie.com.au

DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL PETER 0417 687 607

FREE Measure & Quote for Shower Screens, Wardrobes, Internals, Mirrors, Broken Windows & Doors

Garage doors Pty. Ltd.

Specialising in: - Domestic Garage Doors - Remote Controls - Repairs and Service Lawrie Sandona

Unit 4, 11-15 Eddie Road, Minchinbury

0416 116 602

938WWD4157

GARBAGE REMOVALS

Call Barry on

Skip Bins

0408 022 374 Fax: 9670 2656

2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 9m Bins

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Trading 7 Days Prompt Reliable Service Eftpos & Credit Cards Available

9670 5885

959WWT5779

ADVERTISE HERE CALL 4722 2998

0425 310 022

email: rebecca.dwyer @mediaview.com.au

Lic 416722C

SAME DAY URGENT REPAIRS

All Purpose Glass and Glazing

• Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser • Weed control eg. bindi, clover etc • Beetle, grub and army worm control Call us on how we can help keep your grass green and healthy all year round.

Electrical & Level 2 Service Provider * Lights and Power * Hot Water Repairs * Safety Switches

GARAGE DOORS

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MOB. 0423 611 880

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Local licensed electrican for 20 years Neat work and fair prices • Fans • Pools • Power points • Garages • Safety switches • Extensions

1047WWT312

ELECTRICAL

Automatic & Manual Gates Specialists in Trackless Sliding Gates Designer Steel Security Doors Privacy & Louvre Fencing Tubular Security, Pool & Garden Fences Aluminium & Steel Fabrication

Lic. No. 123083C www.candcwroughtiron.com.au

A.C.N. 087 588 136 Lic No: 219463C

• Truck, Bobcat & Excavator Hire • Auger, Forks & Hammer • Rubbish Removal & Site Cleaning • Landscaping, Turf & Plants • Retaining Walls

896WWT440

ELECTRICAL

Licensed Electrical Contractor

DIGGERS AND EXCAVATORS

1300 785 845

• Leather Lounge Cleaning & Treatment • Moving House / End of Lease • Auto Detailing • Friendly, Reliable Service • Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

896WWT171

0411 704 302 0438 704 302

BOOK YOUR SKIP TODAY!

Please see our website www.jetcarpetcleaning.com.au for our current specials

If you don’t receive a call back or same day quote, we will happily provide a $100 gift voucher for the Penrith Garden Centre!

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Concrete/Bricks/Dirt Heavy Load? No Problem

1008WWT7071

Call Russell For a Free Quote Your Local Professional Carpet Cleaner

1047WWT8227

- 2-13m3 Bins - Walk-in Skips - All Suburbs - 6 Days - C/Cards Welcome

Builders/Reno Skip End of Lease/Moving Bin Hire Deceased Estates

993WWT225

Licence No. 189585C ABN: 49559903646

GARBAGE REMOVALS

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT - JET CARPET CLEANING

Trades & Services

“NO digging required Pipe relining”

A Part of Hix Group Pty Ltd

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Energy Efficient Electrical Installations

A Part of Hix Group Pty Ltd

* Solar * Lighting Control * LED Specialist

ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS

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All Types of Gutters Installed

Continuous Aluminium Colorbond Zincalume Leaf Guard Specials

Box Cutter Metal Roofing Rainwater Tanks

Reliable Services & Competitive Prices

9748 3022

CRYSTAL CLEAR PEST CONTROL Family Owned Local Business for 18 Years Enjoy reliable professional service with a smile!

Spiders, Ants, Fleas, Rodents, Cockroaches, Bird Lice, Wasps & Bees, Carpet Beetles.

Termite Inspections and Treatments.

FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

Call Karen on 4733 6753

Includes equipment and existing regular domestic and commercial contracts

GYPROCKING

PLUMBING

Ph: Shane 0479 128 123

GYPROCK & PLASTERING

HANDYMAN

PTY LTD

Lawnmowing Hanging Doors Painting Gurneying

Carpentry/Joinery All types of House Repair Fencing & Decking Awning & Pergolas Dry Wall

Licenced: 30817C

ALL REPAIR GUARANTEED

JULIO 0402 629 895

HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING

McLean’s Property Maintenance • • • •

1049WWT4966

0409 157 336

PAINTING & DECORATORS

ULTIMATE HANDYMAN

1026WWT3072

Danny

• Specialising in Commercial & Domestic Plasterboard • New Homes & Extensions • All Insurance work • Over 20 years experience • No job to small & FREE quotes!

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DIRTY DRIVEWAY • Driveways, Paths, Pool & BBQ areas • House Washing • Protective & Colour Sealing • Graffiti Removal

Before

After

For a free quote call Pete on

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McCoy’s Property Maintenance

HOME/COMMERCIAL CLEANING

*Licenced and insured *Painting *Carpentry *Plastering *Tiling *Roof Repairs Lic No:

GEOFF 0431

HALO BUDGET CLEANING SERVICES Home, Commercial & Office Cleaning

824 003

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Lic No 122820C

POSITIONS VACANT

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT - TOUCH UP GUYS

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Oh Heavenly Mother, Our Lady of the Holy Eucharist, through Thy most powerful intervention and since Thou art the Mother of Our Saviour, we lay our petitions and necessities in Thy hands, for through Thee, all these favours will be granted.

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Lic No 122820C

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A Part of Hix Group Pty Ltd

Tree lopping, felling & removal, stump grinding, emergency work & make-safes, landscaping services. Excavator, Bobcat & Tipper.

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Carpenter Sub Contractors Required for general Housing NSW maintenance work in the Greater Penrith area. Available for immediate start for ongoing work Ph 4731 8200 jobs@bg.net.au

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ROOF REPAIRS We’ve experienced some freak summer storms in and around Penrith in recent years. And so, now is a good time to prepare your roof for the onslaught.

Act now before it’s too late. Your most prized possessions are at stake. But a word of caution.

Always use a licensed roofer to work on your roof.

After all, when it comes to your quality of life, taking short cuts by allowing cheap, unqualified tradesmen to work on your home is a recipe for disaster – both for your home and your wallet or purse. Sure, their quotes might appear cheap and they may offer attractive ‘free’ gifts. At the end of the day, however, you are likely to be out of pocket when their poor quality work breaks down and you then have to call in a qualified roofer. Too often I hear stories from customers after they’ve called me in to fix their roof because ‘Joe Blow Roofer’ has left the state or no longer answers his phone. If you’re thinking of upgrading or restoring your roof my best advice is to follow the guidelines available from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). Always enter into a written contract for work worth over $1,000.00.

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We provide written inspection reports or just offer free advice. We can also provide free quotations to replace your tiled roof or your corroded metal roof.

Or perhaps a full roof restoration might be preferred.

SC Roofing has this covered as well. Call us today or send us an email – admin@scroof.com.au and one of our friendly office staff will arrange to send out one of our experts to give you a free quote.

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Our Service and Installation departments are made up of Electrical and Mechanical tradesmen ensuring that all projects meet Australian standards and the most competitive price is achieved.

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YOUR ONE STOP MAINTENANCE SHOP for all trade maintenance repairs We are a Maintenance Company based in Penrith Western Sydney for over 30 years - Currently Providing trade maintenance services to Local, State and Federal Government Departments, Community Housing, Real Estates, Domestic, Commercial, Industrial Property Owners and Asset Managers.

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After rigorous testing and analysis, Hyundai received five fi nalist nominations, with coveted Australia’s Best Car awards presented to the i30 hatch in the Small Car Under $35,000 segment, the all-new Santa Fe in the SUV over $40,000 class and iMax in the People Mover category.

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The impressive Hyundai i30 Hatch took out the Best Small Car under $35,000 category, this year up against strong competition from its sibling Elantra Active model. The i30 has been a popular choice for motorists,

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An NRL game that is often Penrith’s biggest crowd drawing match of the season has been handed the dreaded Monday night timeslot in 2013.

The Panthers’ clash with arch rivals Parramatta has been scheduled for Monday, April 29 at 7.00pm at Centrebet Stadium.

The game won’t be on free-to-air television and is unlikely to draw a big crowd.

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Penrith will stage their annual Christmas party tomorrow with a 9.30am start, followed by the traditional luncheon before taking to the greens in the afternoon.

Th is coming Thursday sees the Police Gala Day also being staged at Penrith with a 1pm start.

Mick Brennan has resigned as a Selector as he is moving to Port Macquarie. A replacement Selector is expected to be announced shortly.

Ernie Ness has added an additional 100 Bowls Badges to his growing collection however needs many more to equal Ken (Silver) Henson’s collection of 1,700 badges.

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The fi nalists in the Mixed Pairs Championship at Penrith have been decided after last weekend’s semi-fi nals.

In the fi rst semi-fi nal the husband and wife combination of Elaine and Jim Lord were victorious over Adrian Minahan and Margaret Hagen 22-8 whilst in the second semi-fi nal the very experienced Helen Fitzgerald combined with the up and coming Trent Whittingham to defeat another husband and wife combination, Eris and Kerry Shiels 22-15.

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“The Sports Gala Day is a rewarding event as interaction, involvement and teamwork are very important for people living with a disability,” she said.

“But ultimately we just want it to be a fun day out for everyone to enjoy together.”

Registrations are essential for the day and all activities and lunch are free of charge. For more information contact YMCA Penrith on 4733 7388.

MCA Penrith will play host to a Sports Gala Day next week for people with a disability as part of its International Day of People with Disability celebrations.

The Sports Gala Day will include a range of fun activities for all ages and interests, and will take place from 12pm to 3pm on Thursday, December 6.

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he Greater Western Sydney Giants will be boosted with an injection of new blood for season 2013 with six new, young players selected at last week’s AFL Draft.

The Giants selected midfielder Lachie Whitfield from the Dandenong Stingrays/ Mount Martha as their number one pick, followed by mid-fielder Jonathan O’Rourke at number two, and defender Lachie Plowman at number three.

They also drafted 18-year-old defender Kristian Jaksch at number 12, defender Aidan Corr at number 14, and James Stewart with selection number 27.

Giants National Recruitment and List Manager, Stephen Silvagni, said he was delighted with the players the club had selected.

“We always said we wanted to select the best available talent and with six of the fi rst 27 selections, including the fi rst three picks, we believe we have done just that,” he said.

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Harness Racing Penrith Paceway last Thursday night was the venue for a large group of people who were in attendance in support of the African Aids Foundation. Everyone enjoyed a great night of racing and an auction held toward the fi nish of the evening raised excellent funding toward the cause.

The fi rst race provided the fi rst leg of a double for driver Cindy Rixon. Just ponder at odds of $2.30 took out the fi rst leg after being perfectly positioned for getting out in the turn towards home and holding off challenges in the run to the post.

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Second Grade: Penrith had a very convincing win at Howell Oval. The visitors were dismissed for 193. In reply, Penrith declared at 7 for 352. Sargi Pradham was outstanding in scoring a very aggressive 125, Josh Betros 86 and captain, Mathew Thompson 48. At stumps RandwickPetersham were 4 for 147. Paul Williams with 3 for 44 bowled very well.

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f you thought Ivan Cleary’s job was tough, spare a thought for Sateki “Teki” Tu’ipulotu, who’s just signed on as coach of the Penrith Emus rugby union side for the 2013 Shute Shield season.

The Emus have always been regarded as the “cellar dwellers” in the local Sydney competition after failing to make any impression in the league year after year, but that’s all about to change if the former Tongan international has his way.

Tu’ipulotu, a former Emus player and three-time Tongan World Cup representative, is coming to Penrith, not only to challenge himself, but to change the identity, culture and stigma the Emus have had for so many years.

“It’s a big job, a big challenge but I love a challenge,” Tu’ipulotu said.

“What excites me most about this new role is trying to expose the local hidden talent out west. I don’t think that talent has been tapped into properly and I want to expose that (talent).

“We’re not Randwick, we’re not Sydney Uni, we’re not Eastwood, and we’re not going to play like them. We have to fi nd our own identity.”

Tu’ipulotu’s no stranger to coaching having guided the Tongan Rugby Sevens side as well as assisting their national team.

He was also the skills coach and technical adviser at the Parramatta club but always dreamed of making his way up the coaching ranks.

“I needed a new challenge and I wanted to climb up that ladder and become a fi rst grade coach,” Tu’ipulotu said.

“I suppose a lot of people may not think it’s ideal because Penrith have been at the bottom for so many years but I’m very optimistic and I like change.”

Tu’ipulotu plans to bring a new style of coaching to the club next season, but not only that, change the losing culture the club has embodied for so long.

“I’m not a very orthodox kind of coach,” he said.

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“I think Penrith have struggled over the years because of the culture. I know out west if the culture is happy, not only with the players but family, coaches, everyone involved in rugby, then the team can produce the goods. Rugby’s not all about training on a Tuesday or a Thursday and playing on a Saturday, it’s more off the field as well and that’s what I’ve got to fi ne-tune and try and get that family-style culture back.”

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“We’ll be concentrating mainly on skill work, fitness and becoming mentally tougher,” Tu’ipulotu said.

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Sateki Tu’ipulotu is the new coach of the Penrith Emus.

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enrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary feels sorry for supporters who have to continue to read negative press about their club.

Speaking with the Weekender, Cleary said most of the negative stories printed about Penrith this year were false.

“I’m kind of use to it (media scrutiny) now,” he said.

“I actually feel sorry for the fans because a lot of it is completely off and out of context. All I can say to true Panthers fans out there is that this group is working really well, the harmony’s great and most of the stuff I’ve read this year, in a negative context, is completely out of context.”

The Panthers have just wrapped up their fi rst month of intense pre-season training.

“Everyone’s got new goals and confidence is high,” Cleary said.

“The new boys are fitting in really well, it’s a good group at the moment and it looks like they enjoy each other’s company.”

For the 2013 season, the Panthers have had one of their biggest recruitment drives in the club’s history signing more than 10 new players including Sika Manu, Dean Whare, James Segeyaro and Lewis Brown.

Cleary admitted he’s much happier with the 2013 roster than the one he inherited for 2012.

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The 2012 Nepean Tiebreak Shootout saw some fantastic tennis played. In total 60 players competed including 12 local Nepean players. Our own young superstar Jay Andrijic was unlucky to lose in the semi fi nals in an epic encounter with eventual winner Nick Lindahl. Former Davis Cup coach Wally Masur was on hand to watch and present the winners’ cheques. He described the shot-making in the semis and fi nals as “good as anything you will see anywhere in the world”. The women’s event was taken out by Irish number two Julia Moriarty. Moriarty defeated Dael McKenna in the ladies fi nal.

It’s been a big few weeks over at Nepean District Soccer with plenty of local clubs and individuals honoured for their stand out performances in the code this year. Presentations were made at a recent annual awards dinner. Nepean District’s award for Excellence in Club Administration went to the Cranebrook United Football Club. The Sid Horley Junior Club Championship trophy went to two winners – the Penrith Football Club and St Marys Soccer Club. The Bill Morris Club Championship was awarded to the St Clair United Soccer Club. Lastly, the Life Membership Award was presented to Peter Budd, the outgoing Secretary of Nepean District Soccer. Congratulations to all deserving winners.

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The Penrith Panthers wheelchair rugby league side went down 38-20 in their recent round eight clash against the Sydney Roosters. The Panthers currently sit in fi fth position on the ladder.

The Western Sydney Wanderers National Youth League side came from behind to win 2-1 against the Australian Institute of Sport last weekend. The Wanderers goals came by the way of Kwabena Appiah-Kubi and Daniel Barac.

The Wanderers have moved up to fi fth spot on the NYL table. It was also great news for the Wanderers’ W-League side who have now won four straight after defeating the Newcastle Jets 3-0 at Campbelltown Stadium. Sarah Walsh bagged a double for Western Sydney in a superb performance and Candace Sciberras managed to squeeze in her goal in the 93rd minute.

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he Penrith Panthers have announced major vehicle rental company Hertz as their new sleeve sponsor for the 2013 and 2014 NRL seasons as the club’s new management continues to form key partnerships for the future.

Hertz has been a local sponsor of the Panthers since 2001 and were keen to increase their exposure with the club next season and beyond.

“Being a local operator it’s fantastic for our business but also too for the other Hertz operators around the country,” said Managing Director of Hertz Penrith, Craig Thompson.

“To be able to partner with the NRL, which is a national competition, benefits not only us locally but the whole existing Hertz network.”

Head of Business Development for the Panthers Group, Justin Pascoe, said the partnership with Hertz is an exciting one.

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Mr Pascoe said he was excited about future partnerships the Panthers would form in the coming seasons.

“Our strategy moving forward over the next few years would be to continue to develop partners of this type of stature,” Mr Pascoe said.

Panthers and New Zealand prop Sam McKendry will represent the club as the ambassador for the growing partnership and will receive a rental car as part of the deal.

“It’s really exciting to be the face of Hertz,” McKendry said.

“I’m not sure what car I’m getting, maybe a station wagon, I’m happy with anything really. I’ve asked the club for a petrol card to go along with it but so far no luck,” he joked.

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