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ormer State Mulgoa MP Diane Beamer has confirmed she will seek endorsement to run as Labor’s candidate for Lindsay at the next Federal Election.

An energetic and enthusiastic Ms Beamer – who quit politics ahead of the 2011 State Election – spoke with the Weekender on Tuesday about her shock attempt at a political comeback.

“I’m going to nominate for the seat of Lindsay when nominations are called,” she confirmed.

“I really feel passionately that we’ve got to do something about changing the Federal Government and the marginal seat of Lindsay is one of those key seats to ensure that Labor is on track to do that.”

It is understood that Ms Beamer will have the support required and her being Labor’s candidate in Lindsay is now purely a formality. NSW Labor is expected to meet on Friday, December 7 where it will confirm its nomination process for the seat.

“I’ve lived in this area for over 50 years,” Ms Beamer told the Weekender.

“I’m a local through and through and I’m really passionate about this area and I think there’s so much we need to do and keep on doing and keep pressurising and I’ve got the experience and the energy to do that.”

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a rare trifecta – having represented the community at all levels of government.

She is a former Penrith Mayor and represented the State seat of Badgerys Creek from 1995 until 1999, before becoming the Member for Mulgoa from 1999 until 2011.

“I left politics at a time when my two daughters were just starting the HSC and my late mother came to live with me and she was very ill,” Ms Beamer said.

“I needed to do it for family. My daughters were three-months-old when I was first elected.”

With the pressure of raising a family of five children now behind her, Ms Beamer – who currently lives in Emu Plains – is confident she can face the challenge of winning Lindsay, which Labor currently holds by a margin of just 1.1 per cent.

“It is a tight contest, it’s always going to be a tight contest but you have to battle for these electorates and you’ve got to show people that you are somebody you can trust and I think that’s something I did with my 20 years in representative politics,” she said.

“I just feel very enthusiastic about it.

It was humbling being elected to State Parliament. This will be a challenge and I have no doubts about that but campaigning and talking to people and finding out about people is what I do.”

But there remains a significant issue from within surrounding sitting MP Emma Husar.

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Veteran local doctor set to close his doors due to Mulgoa Road expansion NICOLA BARTON

he Mulgoa Road upgrade is a win for many, but whenever there’s a winner, there’s inevitably a loser.

Owner of Glenmore Park Medical Centre, Dr Adrian Sheen, was devastated when he was notified that his practice, which sits on the corner of School House Road in Regentville, was in the firing line of the upgrade.

As he continues to fight for his legacy, Dr Sheen claims the State Government has done nothing but “bully and misinform” him.

“Money is not the issue, it’s about the principle of them abusing their power to close down businesses and medical services,” he said.

“I met with Tanya Davies three times, why does she, the Minister for Ageing, think that taking away local medical care is beneficial for the elderly in Glenmore Park and Regentville?”

Due to the road widening, Dr Sheen’s business will be resumed by the State Government, meaning they have the right to take ownership of the land and property.

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five or so years, they also have the audacity to tell me that my business is now sellable, who in their right mind would buy a business that is soon to have 50 tonne bulldozers to knock all around it,” he said.

“When I close, they told me my patients can go to Nepean Hospital, the place with the worst waiting times in the state.”

Dr Sheen has seen three generations of patients and has delivered almost 600 babies. He said moving is simply not a choice as he “isn’t 21 anymore”. He also claims that the Minister for Roads, Melinda Pavey, refuses to see him.

The Weekender contacted Ms Pavey who referred our questions to the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).

“Property acquisitions are a necessary part of infrastructure projects. RMS puts a major focus on minimising the impact on affected homeowners, tenants and businesses,” a spokesperson said.

Ms Davies said the upgrades are urgent so the State Government is offering Dr Sheen owner initiated acquisition, allowing him to opt out early and get his funds now.

“I understand that the acquisition of Dr Sheen’s property is a difficult time for him and I have been and will continue to work with him to achieve a positive result,” she said.

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Intriguing snapshot of Penrith P enrith City Council last week released its latest Community Profile, which is an intriguing snapshot about the city where we live.

The Community Profile provides the data around who is in the communities of Penrith City, how those communities are changing, and then identifies some of the social issues effecting those communities. It is put together from a range of different sources.

The Community Profile reveals that the median age of residents is 34, with life expectancy of 82.6 years.

34.9 per cent of residents are under 25-years-old, 42.1 per cent are between 25 and 54-years-old and 23 per cent are over 55-years-old.

Apart from a few quirky stats – like only 75 per cent of households having an Internet connection – the Community Profile also proves where our focus, and funding priorities, need to be.

5.2 per cent of people report needing help day-to-day because of a disability, indicating how important it is that we get the National Disability Insurance Scheme right.

The average commuting distance for workers 15 years and over is 20.81kms, and as people’s income, qualifications, occupation and age increase, so does the distance people commute.

It proves we need more professional jobs here in Penrith, and we need governments and big business to talk seriously about relocating key offices here.

66.5 per cent of Penrith residents commute to work by driving a car. That’s not a surprise given how over-crowded and unpredictable Sydney’s public transport system has become.

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“32.8 per cent of Penrith City adults are obese and 37.1 per cent are overweight”

Frighteningly, 12.2 per cent of households are in housing stress (that is, the household is in the lowest 40 per cent of household incomes and is paying more than 30 per cent of their gross weekly income on rent/mortgage payments).

Mortgage stress is being experienced by 9.3 per cent of purchasing households and rental stress is being experienced by 29.6 per cent of renting households.

And what of our health?

32.8 per cent of Penrith City adults are obese and 37.1 per cent are overweight.

17.3 per cent of children (2-17 years) are overweight and 8.6 per cent obese.

71 per cent of people over 18-years-old undertake no or low exercise over the course of a week.

The Community Profile also reveals that Penrith’s population is likely to be close to 260,000 by 2036, an increase of 56,791 between 2016 and 2036. It proves just how important it is for all levels of

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government to get infrastructure 100 per cent right in the coming years, otherwise the city could collapse under the pressure.

And proving Penrith is a melting pot of cultures, in 2016 in Penrith City, one in five people were born overseas and over 33,000 people spoke a language other than English.

The Community Profile is intriguing, and gives us a great insight into Penrith’s past, present and future.

And another thing...

Will Emma Husar have the last laugh when it comes to the drama surrounding Labor’s candidate for Lindsay at next year’s Federal Election?

Ms Husar’s declaration that she now wants to be Labor’s candidate for the election after initially saying she wouldn’t run backs the party into a corner.

While Labor now appears locked in to Diane Beamer, Ms Husar may still run, albeit as an independent.

While she would be unlikely to win from that position, she would split the Labor vote somewhat. With Lindsay held by such a slim margin, that could hand the seat to the Liberal Party.

But many within Labor would suggest that if Ms Husar was the party’s candidate, there would be enough of a swing against her to hand the seat to the Liberals anyway.

Regardless, it appears that Ms Husar will play a crucial role in Lindsay at the next election – she isn’t going to leave quietly as many in Labor would have hoped for.

Ms Beamer meanwhile is a shock choice, but a safe pair of hands.

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Labor springs Lindsay surprise Story continued from » p. 1 Ms Husar said she had not heard of Ms Beamer’s interest in the seat prior to media reports on Tuesday morning.

“I was surprised to read this morning reports that indicate intention for a retired NSW Labor politician to run in my seat of Lindsay,” Ms Husar said.

“In my last conversation with NSW Labor secretary, I signalled my desire to recontest the seat.”

Ms Husar had indicated earlier this year she would not recontest Lindsay in the wake of an investigation by the NSW Labor Party into her behaviour, which cleared her of the most serious allegations.

She has now changed her mind.

“The allegations against me were by no means career ending and this was supported by the Whelan assessment which found there was no basis for me to resign, it was supported by the party Ombudsmen in their subsequent review of the Whelan assessment,” Ms Husar said.

The Weekender understands that NSW Labor considers the Lindsay candidate position for the election vacant, saying it accepted Ms Husar’s “public withdrawal” as the candidate.

“Ultimately I am the sitting member; I won the seat when all indicators were that I wouldn’t. I am of the community and for the community,” Ms Husar said.

There is a chance that Ms Husar may run as an independent if she is not confirmed as Labor’s candidate for the election.

“I am here for the people of Lindsay and I have unfinished business,” she said.

“I have lived in this community for 38 years and want to give back to the community that has given me so much.”

Ms Beamer said she would seek nomination regardless of Ms Husar’s stance.

“Emma is her own person and she’s entitled to do what she wants to do,” she said.

“I feel that her decision not to run for the sake of her family and herself was a good one and I want to nominate so we can make sure we have a Shorten government.

“I’ve represented this community at local Council level and at State level and I think that sort of experience puts me in good stead to go down there and really fight for the things that matter here.”

Ms Beamer confirmed she had spoken to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten recently, who was “excited” to have someone with her experience on board.

Ms Husar was planning to meet with Mr Shorten this week.

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Four-way battle with preselection just around the corner NICOLA BARTON

he Liberal Party is set to decide on its candidate for Lindsay with a four-way preselection battle to take place this weekend.

The four contenders will go head to head in front of a large panel of party members, pleading their case to secure endorsement and run against Labor.

Liberal sources have told the Weekender that the four candidates are former Hawkesbury Councillor Michael Creed, recent Penrith City Council by-election candidate Belinda Hill, former senior Liberal staffer who now works in the community sector Melissa Grah-McIntosh, and former McMahon candidate Ray King.

Ms Grah-McIntosh is believed to be the front-runner.

Lindsay is one of the country’s most marginal seats, held by Labor by just 1.1 per cent, and is now considered seriously winnable by the Liberals.

Labor’s term has been disrupted by an internal investigation into sitting MP Emma Husar, and confusion over who will represent the party at the election.

While Lindsay fell to the party not in government at the last election, it is set to be one of the deciding seats when Australians go to the polls next year.

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Possible candidates: Belinda Hill, Melissa Grah-McIntosh, Michael Creed and Ray King Once both parties have candidates in place locals can expect a flurry of visits from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, with both desperate to build their profile in the region.

This week, Mr Morrison confirmed that next year’s Budget would be handed down earlier than normal, on April 2.

That sets up a mid-May election date with either May 11 or 18 likely to be the day Australians go to the polls.

“We’ve been delivering on our commitments as a Government,” Mr Morrison said this week.

“We can be trusted to run Australia’s Budget and trusted to oversee a growing economy.”

Penrith was hit by a month’s worth of rain in just 12 hours on Wednesday, with many staying home from work to avoid the awful conditions.

The heaviest of the falls came during the morning and afternoon commutes.

However, Penrith avoided some of the more serious conditions that impacted suburbs across Sydney.

Incidents in the local area were generally minor with localised flooding the main problem, including on Tench Avenue under the M4.

Penrith State Emergency Service crews responded to numerous calls for assistance.

A number of events had to be cancelled due to the weather, including planned Penrith OzTag and Penrith Basketball games and the Aussie Night Markets at Panthers.

Better weather is expected over the weekend and next week.

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The premium new edition features an elegant black game board, black tiles with gold foil-print letters and goldembossed packaging.

Scrabble has lived in Australian homes for decades, and just as our décor and language evolves, Scrabble has evolved over 70 years to stay as modern and relevant as ever.

The 70th Anniversary limited-edition Scrabble is available now at Big W and Myer until stocks last and is retailing for $49.99.

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Kristen Salijevic FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? The Union FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? High St Depot FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Coco Cubano FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? Lewers Bequest Gallery for lunch then river walk WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? After starting my own business in Penrith, I have realised how supportive the community of Penrith is. The way people come together to support local business is encouraging.

WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? The abundance of walks including Knapsack Gully, river walk, Rocky Island, the Weir Reserve, the Lakes and Glenmore Park trails to name a few

Well done to all the SES volunteers who helped people in need during Wednesday’s wild weather in Sydney. They are the real heroes of our community and always there when needed.

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Man dies in horror Mulgoa crash; two others injured

Police launch investigation after fire destroys pet shop

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man was killed in a horror crash at Mulgoa on Tuesday morning, with two others suffering injuries.

The three-vehicle crash happened on Mulgoa Road about 5.40am on Tuesday, when two rigid trucks and a van collided.

The driver of the van died at the scene, while the drivers of the other vehicles were released.

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Mulgoa Road was closed between Vincent Avenue and Roscrea Drive for several hours, with diversions put in place around the crash scene while police launched an investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

ropical and freshwater fish valued at thousands of dollars have died after a pet shop was vandalised at Emu Plains earlier this week.

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More jobs for St Marys $20 million asphalt plant opens as road projects create demand across NSW NICOLA BARTON

$20 million state-of-the-art asphalt plant has officially opened in St Marys following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday.

Minister for Planning and Housing, Anthony Roberts, officially launched the facility acknowledging job creation and business confidence in western Sydney.

As a result, the plant has provided 50 jobs, whilst allowing more efficient asphalt transport for road construction in the community.

“State Asphalts NSW has delivered thousands of tons of asphalt for thousands of kilometres of road throughout NSW, including the Hume Highway, the Great Western Highway, Camden Valley Way and even through Centennial Parklands,” Mr Roberts said.

“Our record spending of $87.2 billion on infrastructure in the next four years means businesses like State Asphalts NSW and many others in western Sydney can be confident about their investment in this great region.

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The plant will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has the ability to produce up to 300 tonnes of asphalt per hour.

With road widening projects currently underway, Mr Roberts said this is a huge money and time saver.

“We want local companies to be part of this growth and success, and the Kypreos Group, through their State Asphalts NSW division, is testament to how we’re working with local business to build the future of this state,” he said.

“The investment being announced today will generate jobs and training opportunities for the people of western Sydney and it signals another vote of confidence in the region’s future by a world class company.”

The new facility will double the Kypreos Group’s production capacity in the Sydney region.

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Man jailed after refusing to stay off the road

A man disqualified from driving until 2050 has finally paid the ultimate price for his continued offending.

Andrew Joseph Cox was sentenced to seven months in jail with a four-month non-parole period after he was caught occupying the driver’s seat at North St Marys on October 23.

Penrith Local Court heard Cox had racked up six ‘drive while disqualified’ offences since 2012, and only narrowly dodged full-time prison in 2014 when he received a 14-month Intensive Correction Order for his last offence.

But driving unlicenced was not his only indiscretion, with two prior drink driving convictions also appearing on his record.

When given the opportunity to explain or defend his actions, Cox, who represented himself, remained mute.

“I don’t have anything to say,” he said nonchalantly.

Magistrate Geoff Hiatt was scathing.

“What did the last magistrate say [would happen] if you were caught driving again?” he asked.

“Jail I ‘spose,” Cox replied.

“I think the only way to describe you, Mr Cox, is a recidivist offender,” Magistrate Hiatt fumed.

Before being led down to the cells, Magistrate Hiatt told Cox he would have been eligible to have the majority of his lengthy driving ban quashed under new legislation had he not re-offended.

He was disqualified for a further 12 months.

He will be eligible for release on parole on March 21, 2019.

Man “put his own head in the noose” for family member

A drunk man who took the fall for his nephew by jumping in the driver’s seat when they spotted a stationary RBT on the M4, has been stripped of his licence for nine months.

Mark James McDonagh fronted Penrith

Local Court last Thursday charged with high-range drink driving after he was caught heavily intoxicated behind the wheel by the same RBT station they were trying to avoid.

His lawyer told Magistrate Daphne Kok, McDonagh made a “spur of the moment” decision to “put his own head in the noose” when his nephew, a cancelled driver, “panicked” at the prospect of going to jail.

He said McDonagh had no intention of driving that day and had organised for his nephew to take him to and from the family gathering.

He said he did not know the status of his nephew’s licence and pointed out he only drove for 50 to 80 metres before being pulled over.

But Magistrate Kok said her hands were tied, branding the whole incident as being similar to the “blind leading the blind”.

“It’s a significant high-range and the explanation is not that great,” she said.

“Even driving for a very short space of time was a stupid, stupid thing. His judgement was very, very flawed.

“You’ve got to make sure Plan B is not as bad as Plan A.” He was convicted, fined $800 and ordered to fit a Breathalyser device to his car for 24 months.

P-plater caught drink driving for second time

A magistrate has ordered a young motorist to “shape up” and be “sensible” after he was caught drink driving for the second time.

Penrith Local Court heard Jaden Dean Price had attended a 21st birthday party before getting behind the wheel. He was later breathalysed, returning a positive reading in the mid-range.

Despite his lawyer claiming he stopped drinking “some significant time prior”, Magistrate Daphne Kok was quick to point out the P2 driver should have had no alcohol in his system at all.

She told Price, who already has one mid-range conviction to his name, that it was one thing to be unaware of the exact time it takes alcohol to leave the body, but another to drive to parties where he was planning to drink.

“Going to parties on a Saturday night and driving to them is not acceptable because you knew you were going to drink,” she reprimanded.

“You have got to be really sensible in the future... you just better shape up.”

He was convicted, disqualified from driving for seven months, fined $900 and ordered to attach a mandatory interlock device to his car for 24 months upon completion of his suspension.

“Don’t drink within days of driving if you want to keep your licence [in the future],” she suggested.

Man caught driving two days before ban expired

A disqualified driver nabbed behind the wheel two days shy of the completion of his ban has been given the benefit of the doubt.

Penrith Local Court heard the man was detected driving after he ducked around the corner from a job site he was working at to check on his investment property.

A puzzled Magistrate Daphne Kok questioned the man’s urgency given there was so much at stake. His lawyer said his client’s decision making was “impaired” due to family law difficulties, and the lure of being around the corner was too great.

He said his client “could have played dumb” but made complete admissions to police.

Magistrate Kok noted up until that point the man had been “quite assiduous”, employing a driver to drive him around to do the right thing.

But she was not about to let the concreter off without a dressing down.

“This is a really stupid offence – two days!” she lambasted him.

He was handed a non-conviction Conditional Release Order for 12 months.

Penrith real estate agent guilty of fraud offences

A Penrith real estate agent has been found guilty of fraud and sentenced to time in jail.

Christopher Black, who was the director and licensee-in-charge of CLB Property Group Pty Ltd, misused more than $124,000 that was supposed to be held in trust after the sale of two homes.

Mr Black also pleaded guilty to failing to keep deposits for the two properties, worth more than $158,000, in a trust account.

“One of the families Black dealt with purchased their home for more than $1 million, of which more than $100,000 was placed into a trust account,” NSW Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said.

“CLB Property Group Pty Ltd used the deposit for reasons completely unrelated to the sale of the house, leaving the trust account short of funds when the sale was settled.”

The company also accepted a house deposit of about $55,000, which was supposed to be held in trust until the date of settlement.

“Black transferred more than $40,000 out of that trust account, again, leaving insufficient funds to pay to the vendor at settlement,” Mr Kean said.

“Black had no authority to withdraw money out of the company trust account.”

Mr Black was sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment, to be served by Intensive Correction Order, with a condition that he completes 400 hours of community service and undertakes mental health treatment.

Mr Kean said that it was yet another example of a bad apple in the real estate industry doing the wrong thing, and further highlighted the risks of self-regulation of the industry.

“This matter highlights the critical role Fair Trading plays in monitoring and enforcing real estate laws,” Mr Kean said.

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A woman has been charged with fraud offences after allegedly using made-up stories to convince members of the public to give her money.

Officers from North West Metropolitan Region’s Operation Countdown recently launched an investigation after becoming aware of the instances occurring throughout Penrith and Mt Druitt.

The incidents involved a woman approaching strangers in car parks claiming that her mother was sick in Newcastle Hospital and that she needed money for petrol and hospital parking.

At 11.30am on Wednesday, November 21 the 49-year-old woman was arrested at Penrith Police Station.

She was charged with ‘dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception’ and granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, December 18. Inquiries into the incidents continue, and further charges are likely.

Penrith: BMW driver attacked by four men on Station Street

Investigations are continuing following the attack of a man on Station Street on Monday, November 26 at 4pm.

The victim was waiting for a female friend in his 2008 black BMW which was stopped in a car park.

As he was sitting in the stationary car, four males approached him and forced the doors open.

The offenders, who were allegedly wearing knuckle dusters proceeded to attack the man.

His mobile phone and cigarettes were taken.

The victim was conveyed to Nepean Hospital for treatment to his injuries.

The four offenders are all described as caucasian males, 180cm tall and skinny builds.

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The 22-year-old attended the premises on Tuesday, November 27 at 2.20am.

Police were called to the scene and obtained a search warrant to investigate the offender.

He was allegedly found in possession of a crystal substance police believe to be methamphetamine.

He received a future court attendance notice and was also charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’.

He will appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, January 17.

When is a Will, a Will?

There are certain technical requirements for what constitutes a valid Will under the Succession Act 2006 New South Wales.

Typically, for a Will to be considered valid in New South Wales; it must be in writing, it must be signed by the Willmaker or at the direction of the Willmaker, it must be signed by the Willmaker with the intention of executing a Will, and should be executed in the presence of, and co-signed by, a minimum of two witnesses.

That is not to say however that documents that do not strictly comply with these technical requirements cannot be deemed to be Wills.

NSW law has evolved to recognise informal Wills as valid testamentary documents in some circumstances.

Informal Wills come in a range of forms. They can include video wills, notes or scrawls made by hand in things like notebooks or scrap pieces of paper, or even unsent text messages. For example, in October 2017 an Australian Court accepted that an unsent text message constituted an informal Will.

There are typically four requirements for an informal Will.

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Emu Plains: Police investigate brawl at local hotel

Police are calling for witnesses following a brawl on Saturday, November 24 in Emu Plains.

The incident occurred at a licensed premises on the Great Western Highway in Emu Plains.

Between 5.20pm and 5.40pm a large group of men and women began to argue resulting in a vicious brawl, injuring staff members in the process.

Police were called to the scene and details of the event were recorded.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Nepean Police Area Command on 47219444.

St Clair: Students injured after bus crashes into car and bike

A bus carrying school children was involved in a collision with a car and motorbike at St Clair last Wednesday, November 21.

Around 40 children were on the bus at the time. Two of the students were suffering from minor injuries.

The car driver and motorbike driver were also injured and were taken to hospital.

Investigations continue.

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2. It must not be in the form of a validly executed Will, otherwise it would not be an informal Will.

3. It must purport to record the author’s testamentary intentions; in other words, their wishes after death.

4. The person creating the document must have intended for the document to constitute a Will.

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Walk sends vital message More than 500 people completed the White Ribbon Walk at Tench Reserve in Penrith last Sunday, sending a strong message about violence against women.

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State Government announces boost in police numbers across New South Wales NICOLA BARTON

he State Government has announced 1,500 new officers will be added to the NSW Police Force, culminating in the biggest increase in 30 years.

This announcement follows the twomonth-long ‘Back the Blue’ campaign, led by the Police Association of NSW, which called for 86 additional officers at Nepean Police Area Command alone.

Police Association NSW Executive Member, Detective Sergeant Aaron Rynehart, said it’s a step in the right direction.

“Numbers are vital, not just in Penrith, but everywhere with crime trends, population growth, technology crime and Internet fraud; we need these additional numbers to keep up with everything that is happening around us,” he said.

“This is pretty much the biggest increase ever, it’s a massive step in the right direction and the pressure put on by our campaign has contributed a lot to this.”

The State Government will consult with the Association to determine where numbers are most-needed, but the final decision will be up to the Commissioner, Mick Fuller.

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Penrith, thanks to a record investment of $583 million by the Liberals and Nationals Government,” he said.

“The NSW Government has already delivered more than 1,000 new police since we were elected, and these 1,500 new recruits will put more police where they are needed – out on the front-line, tackling crime across the state.”

This year, following the attestation of classes 333 and 334, the Nepean and Blue Mountains Area Commands have

welcomed 32 new probationary constables.

As part of the new injection, all 58 Police commands across the state will receive a Child Protection Officer and Elder Abuse Prevention Officer “The NSW Liberals & Nationals’ careful economic management is allowing us to make record investments in our frontline services and [this] announcement is another great example of the work we are doing,” said Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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Stuart Ayres presents a cheque to Nepean Community Neighbourhood Services epean Community Neighbourhood Services (NCNS) has received $850 to support the NSW Seniors Festival in Penrith in 2019.

“NSW Seniors Festival brings people together, encourages seniors to try something new and fosters a great community spirit,” Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said.

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Businesses can do more New workplace guide helps employers assist staff facing domestic violence issues NICOLA BARTON

he Australian Services Union (ASU) is fighting for the rights of those experiencing family violence, as the launch of a workplace guide hopes to help businesses respond to struggling colleagues.

The guide follows the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as a way to continue the conversation.

Currently 800,000 women experience violence in their home, women who, the next day, must put on their make-up, cover the bruises and go to their day job.

Branch Secretary of the Australian Services Union, Natalie Lang, said the guide is part of the We Won’t Wait campaign.

“We won’t wait because women can’t wait, we can not say we have to wait for change or raise more awareness, the awareness is already raised,” she said.

“We’ve had many organisations come to us asking what they can do to support women to have safe disclosures in the workplace and assist them with more than just a leave entitlement to leave domestic violence and that’s why we developed the workplace guide.”

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Ms Lang said domestic violence is a workplace issue as financial independence could be the difference between life and death.

“If you’re a manager, delegate, a co-worker or a CEO, this guide is for any workplace and has been designed to assist you to properly support women in your workplace,” she said.

“Family violence effects every single corner of our community and we need to equip every single workplace to be able to respond to it.”

The guide features information about what domestic violence is, how it affects people and what are the signs to look out for.

Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia CEO, Karen Willis, said employers need to dig deeper into their employees’ behaviour.

Natalie Lang speaking at the launch “For the workplaces, they just think she’s hopeless, stuffing things up, always late and that they will have to get rid of her,” she said.

“Escaping domestic violence is very hard, but if you have a job it makes it that little bit easier.”

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Reduce power bill shock It’s now easier than ever to switch electricity providers and save money NICOLA BARTON

he State Government is encouraging the community to make a savvy energy switch, which could see households saving hundreds of dollars.

The free Energy Switch electricity deal, accessed through Service NSW, is set to be a major shake-up for electricity retailers.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian joined Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello at Penrith Service Centre to announce its availability at all Service NSW Centres and online.

“Energy Switch is a game changer and is more than just another government comparison website,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“For the first time for an Australian government, customers can switch providers in minutes with the click of a mouse or a chat with Service NSW. “With summer just around the corner, Energy Switch has come at the right time to help households save when their energy is highest.”

With the cost of living on the rise, the State Government believe this is a great way for locals to implement major price cuts to their power bills.

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian meets with Service NSW staff in Penrith this week. Photo: Melinda Jane more than $550 per household, while one customer saved more than $1600 on their energy bills.

Mr Dominello said this program will take the stress out of changing providers.

“Service NSW will do the heavy lifting for the customer by checking their energy usage, searching the market for available

plans and if savings can be found, then we will make the switch for them,” he said.

“Energy Switch works by using a customer’s latest electricity e-bill to scan every retailer in NSW and gives customers the cheapest three electricity plans available. It also displays other features of each plan such as solar compatibility.”

Research carried out by Service NSW found 70 per cent of NSW households pay too much for electricity, particularly customers who haven’t switched for more than 12 months.

Energy Switch can be accessed in-person at Service NSW and online at http://energyswitch.service.nsw.gov.au.

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Penrith is celebrating with a community event on Monday, December 3.

The event is free and everyone is invited to join us at the Mondo greenspace (between the Joan and Westfield) between 9.30am – 12.30pm to enjoy entertainment, hands on workshops including dance, music, tie-dying, cake decorating, and a chance to kick the footy around.

International Day of People with Disability celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disability, and how this enriches our community and culture. It also aims to break down the barriers of disability, and celebrate abilities of all kinds.

With one in five Australians living with disability, this is an important issue that affects a significant number of people in our community. This event is a great

opportunity to learn more about what living with disability means, and to have crucial conversations about what we can do – as individuals, and as a community, to create a more inclusive Australia.

This is a global event, established by the United Nations that raises awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability around the world.

Each year the UN selects a theme, which provides a framework to consider some of the barriers for people with disability in our society, and aims to promote ways we can remove those barriers. This year’s theme is ‘Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality’.

The event is free and open to all, and promises to be a great day out. The event will also be accessible, however if you have any specific needs, please contact our Disability Inclusion Officer on 4732 8081.

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Festive spirit alive & well Light it up: Thousands to gather in Penrith for official launch of Christmas tree NICOLA BARTON

he festive season will come alive this evening (Friday, November 30) as the community gathers to light Penrith’s 30-foot Christmas tree.

The man in the red suit will be on hand to mark the occasion alongside some other special guest characters.

The evening is set to light up the night as fun activities and entertainment signify the beginning of everyone’s favourite time of year.

Penrith CBD Corporation CEO, Gai Hawthorn, said the event is a great opportunity for families to come together, support local businesses and enjoy the magic of Christmas.

“Lots of people know each other in Penrith, but we all live such busy lives, so it’s events like this that really bring the community together and let you run into all the people you know and their families,” she said.

“It’s all about creating that anticipation and excitement that the next day is the start of December, something that gets the kids really excited.”

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carols and an ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Pantomime performed by PAWS. Last year’s event welcomed 12,000 locals and Ms Hawthorn said they are expecting a similar figure for tonight’s celebrations.

“There will be singing and dancing and characters, the little ones just love it, it’s a really great way to interact with the crowd,” she said.

“There will be so much local talent and carols, it’s going to be a really good atmosphere.”

The Rotary Club of Penrith Valley will be selling raffle tickets with all proceeds going towards Penrith Community Kitchen.

“It’s a fantastic time year after year, the community really get behind it too, it’s great to have initiatives like these to give back to local businesses and not-forprofits,” Ms Hawthorn said.

The festivities will commence on Friday, November 30 from 5pm and run through the evening at Memory Park.

The lights of the Christmas tree will be turned on at around 8pm.

“We couldn’t pull the event off without Penrith City Council, setting up the park for us, bringing in the extra bins and helping us with road closures. We are so grateful for their continued support,” Ms Hawthorn said.

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New Rotaract club encourages young adults to step up and help the community NICOLA BARTON

new Blue Mountains and Nepean Rotaract Club has just launched and is calling for all young professionals to join in on their life-changing mission.

As a junior sub-branch of the Australian Rotary Club, the aim of the group is to connect motivated individuals to business professionals and community leaders by striving to make a difference in the world.

Men and women from 18 to 30-years-old are encouraged to join and can expect to be a part of a wide range of activities, fundraisers and international events.

Club mentor Amanda Barnes said Rotaract can open up a whole world of opportunities.

“We haven’t had one in the Penrith area for some time now, we really want to restart that so we’re looking for young community-minded individuals who want to change the world,” she told the Weekender.

“We want motivated young professionals, they could be students or in the workforce, there’s no exclusion, it’s just so young people can get together, make a difference and grow professionally.”

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So far they have held two preliminary meetings but need at least 20 members before they can officially register.

“I’m a youth worker, I have two jobs working with post-crisis individuals and early intervention, through both my professional and personal experience, this is an opportunity for young people that is second to none. The exposure and opportunities you are afforded is incredible,” Ms Barnes said.

“If young people are interested in current affairs and community then this is a vehicle to be the change that they want to see.”

Although Ms Barnes currently runs the meeting, once officially up and running they will be completely member driven.

This means that events, trips and fundraisers will be catered towards the interests and passions of its members.

“There is a quote that says ‘I joined Rotary to change the world and people’s lives but the greatest life I’ve changed is my own’, and that says it all really,” Ms Barnes said.

The next meeting will be held on December 13. To register, contact BlueMtnsNepeanRotaract@gmail.com or visit www. facebook.com/BlueMtnsNepeanRotaract.

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Hard work will pay off in the end NICOLA BARTON

he HSC can be a daunting process, but for Colyton resident, Agou Agou, commuting two hours a day and being unable to afford textbooks made it an almost impossible task.

While other students were cramming for an exam, Mr Agou was photographing textbook chapters and trying to catch up on his two-hour commute to and from school.

Migrating to Australia from South Sudan as the eldest of seven children, Mr Agou said he was determined to make a better future for himself.

“In Years 11 and 12, my grades started going down when I had to really study. I was going to do English Advanced but I did not have the resources to learn like my textbooks,” he said.

“To catch up, I took photos of other people’s notes. Some people did not have good handwriting, so it was hard to learn the concepts.”

Mr Agou completed his high school studies at De La Salle College in Ashfield. For many new migrant teens, school is their first exposure to social life and foray into the Australian education system.

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“South Sudan is a failed state and crime is rampant there. At high school (in Australia), I was very introverted. I only had one friend until Year 12,” he said.

“From Year 11, I felt the added pressure to perform. The teachers said you do not have a future if you do not perform well in your subjects.”

Mr Agou was saddened but not shocked when he didn’t achieve his desired ATAR, but refused to lose hope.

After exploring his options, he now attends UTS Insearch, studying a Diploma of Business which, when completed, will allow him to complete a Bachelor of Business Finance.

“I would like to learn about investment and then maybe do a Master of Finance.

I would like to get into accounting,” Mr Agou said.

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I have most of my textbooks now and if I need to, I will use YouTube to further understand concepts,” he said.

Mr Agou said he is hopeful for his future and will continue to work hard during his tertiary studies.

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Students from across Penrith honoured with Victor Chang School Science Awards NICOLA BARTON

ome of Penrith’s brightest young minds are being recognised with the prestigious Victor Chang School Science Awards.

Next week, 22 Year 11 students from 22 different local high schools will be presented with certificates of excellence in the field of science.

Showing promise in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), these bright students continue to challenge themselves in the classroom, despite current trends.

The students will be acknowledged at a ceremony at the Penrith Civic Centre next Thursday, with Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler on hand to mark the occasion.

“I congratulate the students receiving these awards, and thank the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute for recognising these bright young minds,” Cr Fowler said.

“Science drives innovation in almost every field and is at the forefront of social and cultural change with Australia being at the cutting edge of scientific discovery and invention.”

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“As Mayor, it’s really exciting to know Penrith will be a leading centre of scientific education, research and endeavour,” Cr Fowler said.

Dr Anita Ayer from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute believes that by guiding and encouraging these students to consider a career in STEM, the legacy of Australian discovery will only become stronger.

“By nurturing these inquisitive scientific minds, we are cementing a strong future for Australian research,” she said.

“We’ve got such a proud history of discovery and it’s through students like these, that the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics will continue to flourish in Australia.

“As a scientist you not only contribute to building knowledge and understanding, but you’re also a driver in economic, environmental, health, social and technological advances. The opportunities are truly endless.”

The winners of the Science Awards will join more than 200 students from across NSW on a tour of the Victor Chang Institute, and have the opportunity to learn first-hand from world-renowned scientists.

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Frank told the Weekender he was excited to be working with emerging young talent in a show that will be focused on all things Australian.

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“It’s about time we all knew what we have and what people have done,” he said.

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The show is set to be a celebration of Australian talent featuring five young local musicians who alongside Ifield and Hutchison will be telling the story of

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Following a lifetime of supportive people rallying for his success, Ifield says it’s now his turn to pass on some wisdom.

“People in showbusiness were exceptionally good to me when I was a kid, maybe they saw something in me that they thought they could bring out but there were always people who rallied around and gave me big breaks, and so really I feel I owe the same thing to the people coming up now,” he said.

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Intense and unique WIDOWS +++ 2 hours, 10 mins CHLOE KAY RICHARDSON

‘Widows’ is more than your average heist film. Serving as the screen adaption of Lynda La Plante’s 1980s mini-series, this modern-day dark thriller is a feisty, female centric film that explores issues of gender, race, broken families, religion and politics.

Set in contemporary Chicago, the movie tells the story of four women, Veronica (Viola Davis), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez) and Belle (Cynthia Erivo), who have been left with a debt caused by their dead husbands’ criminal behaviours. As intensity builds and turmoil erupts, the foursome get to work and decide to change their fate.

Starring Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall and more, the film is brought to life by its all-star ensemble, namely the movie’s heroines Davis and Debicki who juggle grief, anger and survival tactics to steal the show with their outstanding performances.

This is a weighty film about crime, political corruption, and passion and while it doesn’t quite measure up to his previous efforts, Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer Gillian Flynn, have succeeded in making an intelligent and poignant movie that ponders on the reality of American politics.

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n 2000, Gary Stewart and Ursula Cain decided to combine their musical abilities, and their love of Fleetwood Mac to put together a live show paying homage to the Grammy Award-winning music legends.

Now, 18 years on, they’re renowned among Aussie Fleetwood fans as one of the hardest working and most memorable tribute bands on the scene, playing over 52 shows across the country last year, most of which were sell-outs.

‘Running In The Shadows: The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show’ sees Ursula as Stevie Nicks and Clodagh Reid as Christine McVie. Ursula is a selfprofessed ‘born performer’ and embodies the spirit and passion of Stevie Nicks.

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The band is also made up of a slew of impressive musicians including rock guitarist Eddy Santacrue on lead guitar, Gary Stewart on acoustic guitar and keyboard, and Bill Kervin on bass.

‘Running in the Shadows: The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show’ will be performing at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, December 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $32.35. To book or for more information, call 1300PANTHERS or visit www. penrith.panthers.com.au.

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Hosting some of the best jazz and swing performers from across the country – including Big Yard Big Band, Bob Gillespie and Greg Poppleton – the club never fails to put on a spirited show.

On December 8, the jazz and swing family will be celebrating the milestone achievement of almost two decades in the biz with Mike Hallam’s Hot Five set to perform.

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who has toured Australia’s live music circuit religiously since getting his start in 1968. Throughout his 50-year career he’s played prestigious festivals, and venues across Europe, the United States and more.

Hallam and his band are sure to get audiences moving and grooving, so whether you put on your dancing shoes or simply sit back and enjoy the music, you won’t want to miss this 17th anniversary party!

The 17th anniversary Jazz and Swing celebration will be held at the Castle Lounge in Penrith RSL on Saturday, December 8 at 2pm. Entry is free. For more information, call 4728 5200 or visit www.penrithrsl.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, November 30 Born Jovi – Bull & Bush Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9639 4008 FLEXX: Old School RnB and Hip Hop – Panthers Penrith Free entry, 10pm 1300PANTHERS The Chris Komorowski Trio – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Hayley Marshall – Panthers Penrith Free entry, 9.30pm 1300PANTHERS Nat James – Windsor RSL Free entry, 7pm 4587 6900 Blake Williams – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4.30pm 4735 1100 Acoustic Autograph – Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8pm 9830 0600

Bird Yard Big Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 You Can Dance and YCD Cheerleading – The Joan $26, 2pm 4723 7611 Dwayne Elix & the Engineers – Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bull & Bush Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9639 4008 Down Thunder – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384

Gary Johns Trio – Bull & Bush Hotel Free entry, 1pm 9639 4008 Jed Zarb – Colyton Hotel Free entry, 2pm 9623 2266

Friday, December 7 Ciao, Compare: An Italian Christmas – Riverside Theatres From $39, 7.30pm 8839 3399 British India Tattersalls Penrith, 4744 2002 Friday, December 7, 8pm, $30

Mary Poppins on Ice – Penrith Ice Palace $15, 3pm 4733 2611 Australian Fleetwood Mac Show – Panthers Penrith $32.35, 8pm 1300PANTHERS Tamika and Cameron – O’Donoghues Free entry, 6pm 4735 5509 Karaoke – Greygums Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4734 5555 Carols in the Park – Cranebrook Park Free entry, 6pm 4730 3434 Blackstar – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 The Italian Tenors Rooty Hill RSL, 9625 5500 Saturday, December 8, 8pm, $50

Bowie Unzipped presents Let’s Dance Blue Mountains Theatre, 4723 5050 Saturday, December 1, 8pm, $39.80

Thirsty Merc O’Donoghues, 4735 5509 Friday, November 30, 8pm, $25

Saturday, December 1 Christmas Spectacular – Blacktown Workers Club From $5, 7.30pm 9830 0600 Lee Kernaghan – Evan Theatre $63.55, 7.30pm 1300PANTHERS Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop – The Creative Fringe Free entry, 10am 1300 722 896 Encountering the Wild: Multi-arts festival – Gallery H Free entry, 2pm 0401 995 983 Karaoke – Greygums Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4734 5555 Studio Q 2018 Showcase – The Joan From $18, 7pm 4723 7611 Best of You: Foo Fighters Show – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764

Georgia White – Windsor RSL Free entry, 7pm 4587 6900 Confetti: 70’s Disco Party Band – Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8pm 9830 0600 Soundbird – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Sunday, December 2 Franky Valentyn Duo – Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 1pm 9830 0600 Blake Tailor – Made by The Hill Free entry, 2pm 9625 5500 Handel’s Messiah – The Joan From $28, 3pm 4723 7611 Gerry Joe Weise: Slack-Off Sunday’s – Aunty Jack’s Free entry, 6pm 4760 8837

The Screaming Jets – O’Donoghues $45, 7pm 4735 5509 Glenn Skarrett – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4.30pm 4735 1100 Sounds Of Them – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Christmas Lights Event – Krispy Kreme Penrith Free entry, 8pm 4789 2043

Saturday, December 8 Saturday Afternoon Jazz & Swing – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Carols on The Course – Emu Plains Sports Club Free entry, 5.30pm 4735 5300 House DJ – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Rough Stock Country Rock Show – The Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4545 0428 Powerhouse Dance: Future Tribe – Blacktown Workers Club From $35, 2pm 9830 0600 Think Baby Think – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

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Sunday, December 9 Toys Alive Dance Concert – Panthers Penrith $32.40, 10am 1300PANTHERS Adam Van Eyk – O’Donoghues Free entry, 4pm 4735 5509 Tomkins Honky Tonk Band Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Santa’s Christmas Party – Panthers Penrith Free entry, 1pm 1300PANTHERS Penrith City Carols – Penrith Paceway Free entry, 6pm 4721 2375 Glenn Bidmead & Dave Wiikins – The Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 4pm 4545 0428

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Carols By Glow Stick York Public • December 7 from 7pm • 4731 6577 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Fun family event to officially start the festive season Ring in December with a taste of Christmas in Penrith CBD. On Friday, November 30, Penrith’s Christmas tree will be lit in Memory Park. From 5pm, there will be spectacular performances, live music, food trucks, market stalls displaying Christmas wares, face painting, roaming characters and much more for the family to enjoy. Santa will arrive at 8pm to light the tree!

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Watch ‘Ferdinand’ at the free outdoor cinema night at Regatta Park on December 1. Entertainment and activities start at 6pm.

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Ê Channel Nine has announced Rebecca Gibney is reprising her role as forensic psychiatrist Jane Halifax for a new mini series titled ‘Halifax: Retribution’. In the new series, Jane Halifax faces the most thrilling and dangerous case of her career when she hunts down a killer terrorising an entire city. Gibney previously played the famous role in some 20 telemovies from 1994 to 2002. “I’m beyond thrilled to be re-teaming with Roger Simpson who created Jane Halifax and returning to Channel Nine where it all began,” Gibney said. Filming will begin next year.

Ê ‘Just For Laughs Australia’ is returning to the Comedy Channel on Foxtel in January, hosted by comedian and 2Day FM personality Tommy Little. Filmed at

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Ê Exciting news for fans of action drama ‘Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD’ after it was greenlit for a seventh season. The series airs on Channel Seven. Ê Season four of ‘Sherlock’ will premiere at 8.30pm on Sunday, December 2 on the ABC. The episodes had previously aired on Stan.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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It’s a wonderful week to pursue creative projects, as your intuition and imagination run riot. But leave rational pursuits and important decision-making for a more suitable time, and make sure you can differentiate between fact and fiction. If you get lost in a fantasy world then you’ll just waste time and lose momentum. Friday onwards is fabulous for travel and foreign connections.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Venus is in your relationship zone until January 7. Attached Bulls – get creative and plan something special with your sweetheart. Singles – a friendship could take a surprisingly romantic detour! From Friday onwards, Jupiter and the New Moon signal a fresh start for finances.

So some Taureans will benefit from a big money sum.

LEO

With this week’s Sun/Mars/Neptune connections, you’re in the mood to act on your hunches and follow your dreams!

But don’t get too carried away, make dubious claims or promise more than you can actually deliver. Remember there’s a fine line between reaching for the stars and overreaching. If you take on too much, then you’ll just end up in a disorganised mess.

Venus is visiting your wellbeing zone.

So the healthier you are, the more you’ll be able to capitalise on good luck when it comes your way. But are you having problems with a friend or family member? Focus your energy on that person and make them your priority. If you combine a positive approach with good listening skills, then your relationship will improve.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Avoid being a clingy and complacent. The New Moon encourages you to be more independent and adventurous – especially at work. If you stick to old ideas and outdated routines, then stagnation will set in. But if you are open to progressive changes, then lucky opportunities will follow. As Sir Richard Branson said: “Every success story is a tale of constant adaptation, revision and change”.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Mars revs up your reckless side; Neptune scrambles your common sense; and retro Mercury confuses communication. So expect a few tricky days when you could feel discouraged. Energy levels will also be low so look after yourself … have a relaxing bath, a soothing massage or prepare some nourishing and nurturing comfort food. From Friday onwards you’ll be back to your funny Sagittarian self.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Close relationships will be confusing, as Mars and Neptune dampen your confidence and retrograde Mercury muddles your mind. Which could result in the tendency to send and/or receive mixed messages. Thank goodness Mercury (your ruling planet) goes direct on Friday. So communication – especially with family members – should gradually improve.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Are wonderful things happening to everyone else? Do you feel overlooked and under-appreciated? Avoid being cranky and critical. With the Sun, Jupiter and retrograde Mercury in your seclusion zone, success has been slowed down but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen. So be patient and take a longterm view. Your time will come!

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

This week’s planetary patterns maximize your natural charm but beware false flattery, and resist the urge to be talked into doing something you really don’t want to do. Stand firm and do your best to make your Libran lifestyle a true reflection of your core values and personal beliefs.

Plus avoid the tendency to procrastinate about exercise and/or worry about work.

Make plans to socialise, study or travel.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Steer clear of making important business or financial decisions, as Mars and Neptune distort your perspective and confuse your mind. From Friday onwards, a fresh chapter opens up involving your peer group so make sure you choose any new friends wisely.

As Jim Morrison said: “A true friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself”.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

With vivacious Venus visiting your sign you’ll feel unusually flirtatious as you charm the cynics and dazzle the doubters. You’ll find it’s easier to get what you want if you stop being a Scorpio controlfreak and try a double dose of diplomacy instead. As birthday great and film legend Walt Disney declared: “All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them”.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

This week you’ll feel confused or discouraged but escaping into a fantasy world won’t make problems magically disappear and go away. As the week progresses, do your best to be a firm and focused Fish, as you find creative solutions to current challenges. The gap between dreams and reality is wide but – with plenty of patience and persistence – you’ll eventually get there.

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Start saving early: The crucial advice for school leavers

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It’s never too early to start saving towards your goals and taking more financial responsibility...

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Thousands of kids have just finished either high school or university and are about to enter the full-time workforce for the first time. This is an exciting time, and also an excellent opportunity to instil great financial habits that will last a lifetime.

When we leave school or university, we are used to living on minimal income and have very few, if any, financial commitments. It’s like working with a blank canvas, we can allocate income to medium and long-term goals without having to forego the spending we have become accustomed to, there is no sacrifice.

When a school leaver who is used to getting a few dollars pocket money and not much else, starts working, that first pay packet feels like a fortune. Funnily enough, a few months down the track it feels barely enough. We quickly become accustomed to spending our money – probably not on the right things.

In my ideal world, I’d love to see youngsters a few days before their first pay cheque, and plan out their spending from the beginning.

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We get the kids (who are really young adults now), to identify a few things they would like to achieve in the next year, this is normally a car or an overseas holiday.

We then allocate savings towards achieving this goal. It is really important to get a quick win, achieving that first goal will cement these habits for a lifetime.

We will encourage them to put some money away for the long-term; this is for an eventual house deposit or similar.

We also suggest they put $20 a week into super, in most cases they will qualify for the Government Co-contribution that further fast tracks their super savings.

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The power of compound interest for such a long period means that even $1,000 per year makes an enormous difference at retirement.

During the financial planning process, we ask young people to identify the things they value most and direct discretional spending to those areas, that way, they are also making the most of their income on an ongoing basis.

If you or someone you know is starting full-time work for the first time as a school or university leaver, feel free to contact us. We believe that establishing really good spending and saving habits right from the beginning is so important that we offer a financial plan for free.

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Online shopping is fun, but there’s also plenty of danger surrounding it...

Given the time of year, here are some tips on things you can do to remain safe when shopping online.

• Never pay by Debit Card. These are linked directly to your bank account. Once paid there is almost no recourse.

• Do pay by Credit Card or payment services (PayPal). These have security defences, as you are using their money. You can report fraudulent use of your card and request a chargeback.

• Don’t shop using public WiFi; these are unsecured, hackers can steal passwords and credit information.

The same applies to public computers or Internet cafes.

• Use a unique password when you create an account. Do not reuse an old password and do not use a social media login such as Facebook.

• Make sure you are buying the correct item. Read the description carefully.

Is it the right size and colour?

• Check delivery dates, and return policies. You don’t want to experience the disappointment of the gift not arriving, or it arriving broken.

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Research the company you plan to buy from, look for online reviews, phone them up, look at the About Us or Contact web pages.

Ensure you are on the correct site, there are many bogus sites with similar sounding names.

The only information a shopping site needs to know is your name, address and payment information. Any additional information, do not supply it.

Check your bank statements vigilantly after purchasing online and notify the bank of any unusual activity.

Ensure you have an up-to-date comprehensive antivirus/security package installed. Also, keep your computer software up-to-date.

Look at the ACCC Scamwatch website. This lists many scams.

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One of the very best parts of my job is to visit day care centres, pre-schools, community groups and primary schools to talk about water safety. Children of this age learn well through fun and play, so we teach the water safety rules with stories, songs, movement, CPR practise and our mascot, Paddles the Platypus!

However this is just 30 minutes in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, and water safety principles need constant reinforcement by parents and other caregivers. Education should start very early, at home, with parents consistently talking to children about the rules â&#x20AC;&#x201C; never go near the pool without an adult, never climb the pool fence, shut the gate, never swim alone, let an adult know if another child goes near the pool alone, swim between the flags at the beach, reach to rescue, be careful in the bath, no breath holding games or challenges underwater, etc.

We can also educate by being a good role model â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stay with children as they bath and explain why you are doing so. Put the mobile phone down when supervis-

ing children in the pool or at the beach or river. Get in the pool and show them how much fun can be had swimming together. Be sun smart and put sunscreen on yourself too.

Empty Eskies, buckets and baths after use and tell children why it is important to do so. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink alcohol when recreating around water. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to swim, or have a fear of the water, be sure not to hand that down to your children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is never too late to learn (and we now offer adult group swimming lessons)!

Swim Australia recommends starting swimming lessons from six months, but you can and should practice early water familiarisation before this. Fear of the water is acquired, so make sure baby has regular baths and showers from newborn, and becomes comfortable with the sensation of water being trickled and then poured over their head. Your six-month-old will then accept the water much more readily, and with less fear, when starting lessons.

Overall, always make it fun to promote retention of the water safety messages covered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are some great swim safety education resources available through the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kids Alive, Do The 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; website, including books, songs cartoons, etc.

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health Podiatrist at OnePointHealth 4732 5188 | onepointhealth.com.au

Don’t put up with pain in the ball of your foot. There’s plenty of treatment options...

Quite often, our podiatry team see people walk through our doors complaining of pain in the ball of their foot. There are many different diagnoses regarding this kind of pain, however it is common a plantar plate injury has occurred. The plantar plate is a thick fibrocartilaginous ligament that spans across the bottom of the forefoot. It is responsible for preventing excessive extension of the toes and stabilising them from compressive stress that occurs with walking.

What to look for?

Injury to the plantar plate usually presents with symptoms such as sensation of “walking on a marble” or “walking on the bones of the ball of your foot.” An obvious plantar plate injury can be seen when one of the smaller toes appears to be lifted off the ground or crosses over other toes (most commonly the big toe) whilst standing.

Causes Due to its mechanical role, excessively high and abnormal pressures under the forefoot are the main culprit. Plantar

plate injuries commonly occur intrinsically with bunion formation, as the long bone of the first digit moves away from the long bone of the second digit causing excessive stretch of the ligament.

This structure can only expand so much before it tears.

Alternatively, a rapid increase or change in physical activity levels; changes in footwear or excessive wear of high heeled shoes; increases in body weight; all increase the pressure and stress on plantar plate.

What can podiatrists do to help?

Treatment of a plantar plate injury is focused at addressing the current pain and symptoms along with preventing progression of the injury.

There are many treatment options available and an assessment by a podiatrist will help to determine which is appropriate for you.

Taping techniques, splinting devices, orthotics, footwear modifications, routine strengthening and stretching exercises can all help to heal a plantar plate injury.

A plantar plate injury is a common yet treatable condition. If you, or somebody you know is experiencing pain in this region, it is best to have it thoroughly assessed so that it receives appropriate treatment.

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You too can learn the secret of being content in life...

Sometimes you read something so staggering, so extraordinary, that you have to read it twice to make sure what it really is saying.

In the Bible’s New Testament book of Philippians, the Apostle Paul wrote these amazing words: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”

How could that possibly be? Content?

And in any and every situation?

People today seem to be the very opposite of content.

Many are frustrated and unhappy with life. They are restless and anxious, fearful that they are missing out.

Discontentment is the characteristic of so many people’s lives. They are continually restless looking for contentment by having more and more. And this is not surprising because TV, radio and magazine advertising fills us with a relentless passion to have more and more and bigger and better. We feel as if we must have it!

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learned the secret of contentment”!

What is that secret?

Paul’s secret is knowing Jesus Christ.

Paul had got a right perspective on life and because of this he knew that real contentment in life is found when a person is trusting and following Jesus.

A Christian writer from many years ago, Harry Ironside, once wrote that trusting “Christ is enough to satisfy the hearts of all who confide in him and who leave everything in his hands”.

This may seem surprising in a world that is so restless and dissatisfied, yet the reality is that Christian people who know Christ do have a deep peace and can indeed echo Paul’s words, “I have learned the secret of contentment”.

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Never Never will there be a place like this again

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There is a legendary area south of Darwin known as the “Never Never”, which is now lost in the ever changing mists of time.

In the early 1900s a lady wrote a book about life in this part of the Northern Territory and it went on to sell more than one million copies worldwide.

Such was the power of Jeannie Gunn’s We of the Never Never that it became standard reading for every young Australian.

The Never Never was that region south of Katherine that contained just a handful of people and no white women.

It is still possible to walk in the footsteps of Ms Gunn, who lived to the ripe old age of 91 and became a champion of struggling returned servicemen from the Great War. She was no ordinary lady: she matriculated from Melbourne University and became a teacher before marrying Aeneas Gunn.

Aeneas, boss of the 5000 square km Elsey Station was known as The Maluka

by the Aboriginals, who worked for him as stockmen and servants. The book is famous for its characterisations and its depiction of life in what was essentially a wilderness area.

Characters such as the Dandy, the Fizzer, the Quiet Stockman and Cheon the Chinese cook all leapt from the pages and were based on real people. The book later became controversial because of the depiction and treatment of Aboriginals.

Recently I went to the Never Never in search of remnants from the book and the extraordinary life of the only white women south of Katherine in 1900.

In the book, Ms Gunn describes the journey between Darwin and Pine Creek by train. The station where she was confronted by chauvinistic bushmen trying to talk her out of continuing her epic trip is still there and is now on the National Trust register.

From Pine Creek, she headed south on horseback to “the Katherine” which was a tiny settlement of just four people. She eventually made it to the front gate of the station which was 70km from the homestead.

Today, the Elsey station still exists, in part. It is owned and managed by the Northern Land Council as a working cattle property and a tourist attraction.

We know the region more famously as Mataranka, a town that groups up alongside the Northern Australia railway. The nearby hot springs draw thousands of visitors travelling along the Stuart Hwy. In the centre of town are statues of Aeneas and Jeannie and some of the streets are named after characters from the book.

Travelling south from Mataranka there is a turnoff to Elsey Cemetery. I drove for several kilometres along a sealed road and eventually came to the impressive homestead burial ground.

Walking around the site, it is very moving to see the headstones of characters from We of the Never Never, including the Maluka, and to realise that they never left this wild part of Australia.

Aeneas Gunn died of malarial dysentery after just a year at the Elsey and the broken hearted Ms Gunn returned south to live out her life in the suburbs of Melbourne, never to return to the Never Never and never to marry again.

A short drive from the cemetery is the original homestead site. A stone cairn and some old photos depict the site but there is no sign of the homestead. Built of wood, it would have been eaten out by termites many decades ago.

I have to admit it was a desolate, uninspiring place. How people made a life there is beyond comprehension in these days of air conditioners and refrigerators.

The old homestead comprised of several wooden shacks, a cookhouse and a storage shed. Once a year a wagon load of supplies was delivered at the homestead.

Yet, people were happy in that wild, untamed place. And through the book they get to live on forever.

Today, the term Never Never has lost much of its meaning. The Stuart Hwy, once just a track through the bush beside the overland telegraph is now packed with huge three trailer road trains and thousands of caravans.

If you are travelling the North Country, take the time to visit the Elsey. Standing there surrounded by giant termite mounds with only the sigh of the breeze in the stunted trees and shrubs, you will get a sense of what it was like to live in the Never Never.

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Blood transfusions: How they work in cats and dogs

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As pet care becomes more advanced, it is becoming increasingly common to give unwell pets blood transfusions. Blood transfusions may be needed for many reasons and often animals that receive blood transfusions are saved from life threatening disease.

Why is blood given?

There are many reasons why ill animals need blood transfusions – the most common being blood loss from trauma, autoimmune disease, rat bait toxicity and snake bites. Blood not only contains red blood cells which carry oxygen, but also platelets which are vital for clotting.

Blood also contains additional clotting factors and protein. It can be beneficial in animals with severe infections and clotting problems.

Nicole McMillan Practice Manager of Greencross Coreen Avenue

Are there blood types in animals?

Yes! Some animals are easier to give blood transfusions to than others. Both dogs and cats have different blood types but interestingly, dogs can receive blood from any other dog as long as it is their first transfusion. For subsequent transfusions, dogs need to be blood typed to avoid reactions. Just like humans, some

dogs are universal donors whose blood can be given to any other dog. Cats are a bit more complex and always need to be blood typed to avoid reactions. We have even previously performed blood transfusions on very sick ferrets!

Where do we get the blood from?

Obtaining blood can be difficult as we need donor animals. We will often use large breed, young and healthy animals as donors. The procedure is very simple and only takes five to 10 minutes. The donor animal is then placed on a drip and

given a large meal to restore their energy levels. There is even a blood bank based in Melbourne where we can purchase blood products for animals.

Blood transfusions are a gift for animals as they are usually life-saving and immediately make a very sick animal feel better.

They are not possible without donor animals and we are very grateful for our donors. They are often animals owned by our staff.

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Sometimes retirement village units or apartments are advertised for sale ‘off the plan’. This simply means that they’re being offered for sale before construction has been completed. There are definitely some advantages to buying off the plan.

One of the main benefits is financial.

Since off the plan properties tend to be priced in line with current values, you’ll often pay less than if you waited for up to a year or more until construction is completed.

You can also secure the property with a low initial outlay (a deposit) without needing to pay the balance until the home is ready for you to move in.

This gives you plenty of time to sell your current home if you need to, or to organise the most appropriate finance. If you are selling, the operator of the village you’re moving into should be able to help you work out the best timing for a smooth transition.

Other advantages include having greater choice of what home or apartment to buy within the development, and potentially being able to specify certain design requirements and finishes.

There is also no stamp duty to pay on retirement village properties.

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Terenzo Bozzone was the male winner

Bozzone’s big comeback NATHAN TAYLOR

ive months after being hit by a truck while cycling in Auckland, New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone has shown class, returning to the winner’s circle, holding off local hero Sam Appleton with a dominant performance at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney.

Women’s winner Radka Kahlefeldt was unchallenged in her first look at the Penrith course, with the 34-year-old super mum winning in a time of 4:12:25.

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“But I didn’t need to think twice about it, or even for a second. I still have a lot of unfinished business in this sport. I love it and I love the adventures we get to do.”

The second-placed Appleton, who resides in the Blue Mountains, was happy with his performance in front of family and friends.

“You never say no to a podium finish and it has been a long season, so I will take whatever I can get at this time of year,” he said.

“It was great to be racing here in Penrith, with my mum and dad here and a lot of local support and to perform well was an extra bonus.”

Sydney got the thumbs up from the newly crowned champions who, like the other 1500 athletes competing, revelled in the perfect race conditions at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

“I was just over the moon with how the race panned out,” Bozzone, who finished in a time of 3:43:26, said.

“What a beautiful venue but the straights seem to go on forever. The final 10km [of the run] felt like a long, long, long, long way.

“I am a racer and I love doing this and after the accident, when I woke up in hospital the thought came into my head ‘if you want this to be over, this is a pretty good excuse’.

Kahlefeldt’s win on debut at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney didn’t surprise anyone, with the Czech dismantling the field early and impressing her fellow competitors.

“Leading start to finish is a great feeling but it is very hard to pace yourself the whole time on your own,” Kahlefeldt said.

“I love this venue, it is beautiful and thank you very much to everyone for coming down, to the volunteers and race organisers. It is an amazing event, my first time here and I loved it.”

Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney is confirmed to return to Penrith next year on November 24 2019.

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Our winter wonderland Councillors throw support behind $200 million winter sports facility in Penrith NICOLA BARTON

rogress on the state-of-the-art winter sporting facility has been made as Penrith Councillors unanimously voted in favour of the proposal at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Monday.

Local developer and resident, Peter Magnisalis, unveiled the plan back in August, which was received highly from the local community.

The $200 million centre, which will sit on the corner of Jamison Road and Tench Avenue, is expected to generate almost 900 indirect jobs.

Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri welcomed the motion and said it will be an asset to the community.

“Penrith is claiming to be the adventure capital of the world and with iFly and Whitewater, I think that this establishment is going to be a very big boom for Penrith,” he said.

“People that would go to the snow, would come here more often because it’s there for beginners as well, it’s great for learning and I think this will be one of Penrith’s greatest assets once it gets going.

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What the new winter sports facility in Penrith could look like “I fully support this, I just hope it withstands the protocol it must go through now.”

Councillors voted to amend the height of the site to facilitate the construction of the 300 metre indoor ski slope and hotel.

The 2.35ha block will also feature an ice-skating rink, ice climbing facilities, rock climbing facilities, altitude training, gymnasium and training facilities as well as food and drink premises.

Cr Kath Presdee said the facility is para-

mount in promoting overnight tourism in the Penrith area.

“This is a great thing for Penrith, it’s a tourism drawcard, like our sporting facilities at the Lakes, it’s not just tourists but athletes and schools, that’s the sort of thing we need in Penrith, not just visit tourism but overnight tourism and that’s what this facility might bring,” she said.

The Winter Sports World will be incorporating a diverse raft of year-round wintersports facilities appealing to both local western Sydney residents and domestic and international tourists.

“People will book months ahead to get in, this is something that is a contrast to have snow in one of the hottest places in the world, it’s definitely something that should be pushed forward,” Cr Marcus Cornish said.

Council officers will now forward the Planning Proposal to the Minister for Planning with a request to issue a Gateway Determination.

It will soon be displayed for the public to have their say.

Would you visit the winter sports facility? Give us your view via email: news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Giants draft in new talent AFL Draft: GWS prepare for 2019 premiership tilt by bolstering midfield stocks NATHAN TAYLOR

hree elite underage midfielders became Giants during the first round of the AFL Draft in Melbourne last week.

With the introduction of live trading for the first time, the club’s original selections got pushed back but it didn’t see GWS miss any of their key targets.

Before the draft, Giants National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso said early picks would be used on the best available talent rather than a specific type of player. Caruso stuck to his word by bolstering the club’s midfield stocks.

The Giants were due to enter the draft at pick nine but live trading and Academy bids saw this pushed back to selection 11.

18-year-old Bendigo Pioneers midfielder Jye Caldwell was selected by the Giants at 11 for his hardness and desperation to get his hands on the ball.

“We didn’t expect Jye to be available with this pick,” Caruso said.

“He’s a super competitor and has the athleticism most midfielders don’t have.

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The GWS Giants’ six new draft picks along with Irish recruit Callum Brown He kicks with both feet and has really good vision with his hands.”

The Giants tried to spoil Collingwood’s night when they bid on their NGA zoned teenager Isaac Quaynor at pick 14 but this was quickly matched, which

saw GWS turn their attention to South Australian Jackson Hateley.

A tall and strong-bodied midfielder, 18-year-old Hateley won All Australian selection for his performances in the U18 Championships for South Australia.

“Character and consistency are critical considerations for our picks and Jackson is right up there in both these areas,” Caruso said.

“He adds real flexibility to our list.”

The Giants rounded out the first round with the final selection of the night, Western Jets product Xavier O’Halloran.

A hard-running midfielder, O’Halloran has the size to bustle others out of the way and the athleticism to take the game on, ranking highly in the sprint and agility tests at last month’s Draft Combine.

“Xavier was a target for us because of his combination of speed and endurance as a midfielder but his leadership adds another element,” Caruso said.

“He rocks up every week and has shown flexibility in playing forward as well as in the midfield.”

In the second round of the AFL Draft, the Giants selected Ian Hill at pick 24, Kieren Briggs at 34 and rounded out their draft haul by trading up to pick 61 to secure Connor Idun.

All new players arrived at the club’s training facility on Monday to meet with staff and fellow teammates.

The 2019 AFL season begins in March.

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MINIKHANA

Wanderers search for needed win

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The Western Sydney Wanderers will look to lift themselves off the bottom end of the ladder when they face a strong Melbourne Victory side searching for five straight wins on Saturday night.

Markus Babbel’s men are in a mini slump, recording just one victory after five rounds of A-League competition.

Last Friday the Wanderers went down again, this time at home and at the hands of lowly Newcastle, who notched up their first win of the year with a 2-0 victory.

Speaking after the match, Babbel said his team are struggling to score points and need to turn it around fast.

“We did many things right in the game, we created chances but we couldn’t score – this has been a problem for us,” he said.

“Not many players can score goals, so we have to work on this. All of this is a process, from where we started until now is a big improvement but we have to keep on going.”

Meanwhile, the Wanderers have announced they will take on Leeds United at the new Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta on Saturday, July 20.

Leeds United CEO, Angus Kinnear, said the match will mark another milestone what is the centenary season of the club.

Winning comes in threes for Penrith Minibike Club NATHAN TAYLOR

hree young riders from the Penrith Minibike Club have ended the year on a high, crowned Minikhana State Champions.

Following a long and gruelling year travelling around Sydney competing, the trio from the Castlereagh-based club came out on top following several impressive performances across the season.

11-year-old Drew Pfeiffer finished first in the 110cc mini wheels category, while 13-year-old Moke Yates took home gold in the 85cc big wheels category as well as the coveted Minikhana Cup. After becoming State Champion in 2016, 12-year-old Nicholas Moore did it again earlier this month, this time winning the 85cc small wheels category.

Penrith Minibike Club Secretary, Natalie Ferguson, said the entire club was beyond proud of their young riders.

“We are so proud… to win is an amazing achievement because there’s only five state champions crowned from the six clubs competing and we have three of them,” she said.

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Moke Yates, Nicholas Moore and Drew Pfeiffer. Photo: Melinda Jane “To become state champion you not only have to be in A-grade but you have to travel and compete against clubs at their home grounds.

“You need to be focused and driven to go to every single event because if you miss any, it will be at your own detriment.”

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Top soccer talent on show at popular Fiji tournament NATHAN TAYLOR

ix local football players will call Fiji home for the next week when they represent International Football Group NSW at the 2018 Fiji Soccer Cup. Beginning this Sunday and running for one week, the Fiji Soccer Cup will feature some of the best young soccer teams from across the South Pacific including Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

Nepean FC players Cameron Morris, Alek Catanzariti, Max Blackhurst, Luke Sigma and former Nepean FC players Eddie Chung and Charlie Connell will land in the island paradise tomorrow before preparing for their first game of the tournament on Sunday.

The tournament, now in its ninth year, is sanctioned by the Fiji Football Association and is used to identify talent in the Pacific region.

14-year-old Eddie Chung, who recently switched from Nepean FC to the Blacktown Spartans, was invited on the trip of a lifetime after being scouted during a match earlier this year.

The Year 8 student said he’s over the moon about competing and can’t wait for the experience.

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very excited to be heading over,” Eddie told the Weekender.

“I’m looking forward to playing soccer in a different country and meeting new people from all over the Pacific.”

Eddie’s side will travel all over the tiny nation, playing games in numerous cities during the week-long period.

The centre-back believes his side, which features many of his ex-teammates from Nepean FC, has a good chance of going all the way.

“We definitely have the team to win it all. We’re a good side and have players in the team from all over the state,” Eddie said confidently.

“It certainly makes it more enjoyable going over with my Nepean FC teammates, the chemistry we have is strong. I also go to school with some of the boys and we can’t stop talking about the trip.”

While most of the tour to Fiji will be spent on the soccer pitch, Eddie is looking forward to having some downtime too, with a local village visit and island cruise on the itinerary.

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Smith to play at Howell Suspended Aussie captain expected to attract big crowds over next two weekends NATHAN TAYLOR

f there’s one blessing from the balltampering scandal that rocked the cricket world earlier this year, it’s that suspended Aussie captain Steve Smith will be bringing his world-class talent to Howell Oval over the next two weekends.

Smith and his Sutherland teammates will arrive in town this Saturday morning to battle Penrith in Round 7 of the NSW Premier Cricket First Grade competition.

The highly anticipated two-day match is expected to attract hundreds of curious locals, who will be keen to see one of the world’s best cricketers in their very own backyard.

Penrith head coach Michael Wholohan said while the entire club is excited about Smith’s arrival, they also know they have a big job at hand.

“They are a very good side, Sutherland.

They have some very good players with Smith being one of the best in the world,” he told the Weekender.

“I have no doubt our players are looking forward to the challenge, it’s always good to play against the best.

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Suspended Australia cricket captain Steve Smith will play in Penrith on Saturday “Yes we want to get Smith out first ball but, at the same time, I have no doubt the young blokes are looking forward to competing against him.”

Since the season started back in September, Smith has attracted huge crowds

at every ground he’s visited. Wholohan said it’s been more than a decade since someone of Smith’s calibre had graced the Howell Oval pitch for a Grade cricket game.

“It’s probably been a while… the big

internationals don’t play as often as they once did,” he said.

“There’s a buzz around the community about Steve Smith coming to town, so hopefully there will be plenty of people supporting Penrith of course.

“It’ll be business as usual for us but we’ll certainly have some extra stock in the canteen.”

Despite losing back-to-back games, Penrith have enjoyed a strong start to the season and currently sit in fourth place on the ladder.

Penrith are yet to lose at home to begin the year, and Wholohan hopes that trend will continue this weekend despite the excitement of Smith’s visit.

“We always enjoy playing at home, we are undefeated at home this season. We are pretty confident we can continue in that vein,” he said.

“We had a strong pre-season and some of the guys have an extra year of experience under their belts. Hopefully our form will continue up until Christmas and into the New Year.”

Penrith will take on Sutherland this Saturday, December 1 and next Saturday, December 8 from 10.30am at Howell Oval.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith have lost back to back games, losing to Eastern Suburbs in Round 6 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition. Playing in a Two-Day match at Waverley Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat first. Penrith put on a strong batting display on day one before being dismissed for 295.

Brent Williams was best with the bat scoring 74. When Eastern Suburbs hit the crease, they lost a few wickets early before rallying back in a big way to steal the win with three wickets to spare.

Michael Collins was best with the ball for Penrith taking 3/79. Penrith will look to break their two-game losing streak when they face Steve Smith and his Sutherland side this Saturday at Howell Oval from 10.30am.

CRICKET: Penrith all-rounder Naomi Stalenberg has signed a new two-year deal with the Sydney Thunder WBBL side. Stalenberg has been with the lime green since their inaugural season.

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GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks have missed out on a spot in the playoffs, losing to the Wollongong Mustangs 42-28 in Round 12 of the Gridiron NSW Division 1 competition. Nepean finished the season in seventh position with five wins and six losses to their name.

Meanwhile, Nepean’s Colts team are through to the post-season following a last round bye. The Colts side finished the regular season in sixth position with four wins, one draw and four losses.

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BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade team have finally recorded their second win of the season, winning

one of two games against the Central Coast Marlins in Round 9 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. In the mid-week game, Penrith defeated the Marlins 13-7, while in last Sunday’s match they narrowly went down 5-4.

The Panthers will battle the Canterbury Vikings in Round 10.

W-LEAGUE: The Western Sydney Wanderers are yet to record a victory this season, losing to the Newcastle Jets 1-0 last Saturday night. A goal to Newcastle’s Jenna Kingsley on the hour mark was enough to see off a Wanderers side that continued their winless start to the year. Western Sydney will face the Melbourne Victory this Sunday at Latrobe City Stadium.

Y-LEAGUE: The Western Sydney Wanderers have suffered their first defeat of the new season, losing to the Central Coast Mariners 2-1. The young Wanderers will look to recover when they battle crosstown rivals Sydney FC this Sunday morning at Lambert Park.

SOFTBALL: Penrith City Softball Association have finished fourth at the 2018 Open Men’s State Championship last weekend. Southern Districts broke an eight-year drought to win the title, with Georges River coming second and Macarthur third.

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The local association, which has been running for more than 50 years, announced this week that the top rating Channel Seven news service had come on board as its major sponsor for 2019 and beyond.

The new partnership will allow the association to offer all new referees their on and off-field gear at no cost, as well as zero fees to undertake the Level 1 referees course.

“When the Penrith Refs put the call out for help, we jumped at the chance to be involved with the game in rugby league’s heartland,” Seven News Sydney Director, Jason Morrison said.

“Seven News has always enjoyed great support from Sydney’s greater west and we are glad to be able to do our little bit to say thanks.”

Mel McLaughlin, Seven News sports anchor, said it was a great partnership.

“I get excited about anything to do with grassroots sport and particularly in Sydney’s west, where I grew up,” she said.

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