Western Weekender October 14 2022

ST MARYS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB FIRST OPENED ITS DOORS ON MELBOURNE CUP DAY, 1982 AND IN 2022 WE CELEBRATE FORTY YEARS OF THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY CLUB.

Forty years is a significant milestone in the Club’s history, and excitingly it coincides with the opening of SAINTS NEW Western Foyer and World Class Event Centre. Forty never looked so good, and we are going to celebrate with a huge month of Forty & Fabulous Member Promotions and giveaways.

The Western Foyer and Event Centre development has been a long-term vision of the Board and was first mentioned to Members back in 2015. Plans for the development evolved considerably over time, and amid the Covid-19 pandemic at times looked to be a distant dream. It’s been a long but very worthwhile journey, and to say that we are excited by the result is an understatement!

The new main entrance has been reorientated to front Forrester Road. The architecturally designed façade features 3D panelling that is accentuated by a changing LED light display. The grand foyer features LED walls with 3D cascading waterfalls and marine life, complemented by sophisticated décor and lighting. The new event centre offers over 500m2 of flexible, stylish and contemporary event space and state of the art audio visual technology, and the American styled Saints Sports Bar is quite frankly in a league of its own.

The Western Foyer and Event Centre is the second major development that the Club has completed in the last five years, following the

opening of the 4-star Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys. That is a remarkable achievement in any environment, but even more so when considering recent unprecedented and challenging times.

From humble beginnings our Club now boasts multiple bars and dining areas, a grand new foyer, one of the best outdoor hospitality areas in the industry, Sydney’s best new Sports Bar, a World Class Event Centre, award winning accommodation, family lounge and weekend children’s play, a rugby league stadium and training facilities.

The concept of St Marys Rugby League Club opening a licensed premises began back in the 1960’s and was considered vital in the Club’s future rugby league success. Like our licensed premises, our rugby league operations have grown and evolved considerably over time. With 294 volunteers, 674 male players and 238 female players registered across 54 teams, representing all age groups from Under 5’s to the NSW Rugby League Major Competitions, participation is at an all time high. Saints continues to grow with the community and for the community, and we invite Members and Visitors to come and join in our Forty & Fabulous Celebrations and experience our magnificent new facilities.

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LOSS

Floral tributes from members of the community sit outside the home in St Marys where a grandmother was killed in a freak incident last Saturday, as the woman’s family comes to terms with the tragedy.

62-year-old Robyn Figg was inside the Monfarville Street home at 5.20am on October 8 when a car crashed through the property, and into the backyard.

Ms Figg was treated by Police and NSW Ambulance paramedics, but died at the scene.

Ms Figg’s children Daisy and Josh Oxley, who live in Tasmania, could not comprehend what had happened when they were contacted by her partner.

“Mum and her partner Jaimie were looking after Jaimie’s Dad who has some health issues and then in the granny flat in the back was Jaimie’s Mum, but in the morning Jaimie was out walking the dog,” Mr Oxley told the Weekender

“Jaimie said a car had gone through the house and he was worried she had died but they wouldn’t let him in the house and then he called us back at 6.15 to tell us the bad news.”

While separated by distance,

Ms Oxley said they were always connecting with their mother who was their “everything”.

“She was the best. She had a huge heart and if anyone was in need, she was there for them,” Ms Oxley said.

“We would both send her a message every morning and FaceTime. Josh’s daughter Grace was her only grandchild, and she was her ray of sunshine. She meant everything to Mum.”

A 29-year-old woman, who was allegedly behind the wheel of the car, ran from the scene with her baby, and were later found by police.

Robyn Figg with her granddaughter Grace.

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“Every day, things happen on the train network,” she said.

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ome $3 million worth of world-class practice props have been unveiled at the Fire & Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills this week, with NSW firefighters now another step ahead of the rest.

Since first opening in 2018, the Emergency Services Academy has assisted first responders in experiencing challenges they might confront in a real emergency, in a controlled environment, said Fire & Rescue NSW Deputy Commis sioner, Megan Stiffler.

“Our motto is to be prepared for anything, and the only way to do that is to practice,” she said.

“It’s like a really good footy team – you do all your mistakes out on the practice field, so when it comes to game time, you bring your best game.”

Now, with the new upgrade including a decommissioned Sydney train, it’s certain they’ll be prepared for anything.

“This $3 million investment, this gift from Transport for NSW to

the best firefighting agency in the world, is going to make sure that when it comes to search and rescue, when it comes to incident response, our firefighters again have the best training as possible,” said Transport Minister David Elliott.

“This 115-metre train will mean that the unique opportunities

provided to our firefighters will be realised.”

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Steph Cooke agreed that the props have been vital in giving NSW firefighters an edge.

“These life-like props bring our firefighters as close to real situations as possible in a controlled envi

ronment, helping them build the confidence, skills and understand ing to respond when an emergency strikes,” she said.

“This multi-million dollar invest ment cements NSW as a world leader in teaching and upskilling first responders and specialist response teams.”

Ms Stiffler stated that the rail emergency prop in particular, which includes a railway station, level crossing and a two carriage train along a 115-metre-long track, has no limits in terms of its useful ness.

“It could be a substance that people are unsure what it is on a seat, our hazardous materials teams can go in and render that seat safe through all of our high-tech monitoring equipment. There are instances where cars and trains have accidents, we help extricate people from those situations.”

The upgrade also includes a single-storey four-bedroom house fitted with fake flames, smoke machines and hazards including overloaded power boards and a faulty smoke alarm, a heat manage ment system allowing firefighters to experience a similar environment to a structure fire, pumping and draughting props, and electrical safety props.

“The practical training envi ronment is what we’re about,” Ms Stiffler said.

“Many of our responses involve tools and technical equipment, so for our people to be able to get hands on training in props like this is just magnificent, and we’re the envy of many of the fire services in Australia.”

Crews practice an emergency rescue. Photo: Melinda Coleman.

Steph Cooke, Megan Stiffler and David Elliott in Orchard Hills on Monday. Photo: Melinda Coleman.

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During last summer’s COVID chaos, where holiday plans were curtailed and lines for testing went for hours and hours, one story split opinions more than most.

Tennis champion Novak Djokovic’s attempt to play at the Australian Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19 became the big story of a usually quiet news period, and he ultimately lost his legal battle and was deported.

It was a sensible decision based on Austral ia’s strong vaccine stance at the time. Despite the back and forth and variety of opinions, being a good tennis player should not mean you’re above the law.

12 months on and the COVID picture has changed dramatically but the story has not. We’re about to get Round 2 of whether Novak Djokovic should be allowed into Australia to compete at the Open in January.

The rules have significantly shifted since we were last here and sensibly unvacci nated travellers can now make their way to Australia and almost all COVID restrictions have been removed.

But that does not mean the rules were over the top 12 months ago, nor does it mean Djokovic was above the law then, or now.

Under Australia’s immigration laws, Djok ovic cannot be granted another visa for three years.

And tough as it may seem, that rule should remain in force.

Australian law does provide for compelling or compassionate reasons for a ban to be waived, but what is compelling or compas sionate in Djokovic’s case?

This is a real test of the new government’s mettle.

It either takes our visa and immigration laws seriously, or it doesn’t.

No matter what your name may be, the rules must stand.

If Djokovic wants to return to Australia in the summer of 2024-2025, I’ll meet him at the airport with open arms.

Government’s speed camera backflip

On a road where everyone else could perform a simple u-turn to go in the other direction, the State Government did a five point turn and still didn’t get it right.

Its backflip this week on mobile speed cameras is not all that extraordinary, but the time it took to get here, and the extra delay until January 1, certainly is.

Everybody could see that the government would eventually revert to the old warning methods when it came to mobile speed cameras, with signage before and after the vehicle housing the camera.

At one stage it actually tried to argue that one of the reasons it took the signage away was that it was too dangerous for the drivers of the vehicles to place the signs.

You couldn’t make this stuff up.

But why are we waiting until January 1 for the backflip to be completed?

Surely the signs are sitting in storage ready to be rolled out immediately?

Surely the drivers don’t need three months of training to work out how to place the signs before and after their car?

to push for a third Premiership next year, it has been wiped away in the last two weeks.

The way Penrith’s Grand Final celebrations have been covered by some sections of the media, and the subsequent pile-on, has been one of rugby league’s biggest ever over-reac tions.

And boy, there’s been a few of those over the last 113-odd years.

This Penrith team will likely respond like they have so often in the last few years: by winning.

I’ve never been more sure of how hungry Penrith will be next season to make it a threepeat.

If you legitimately think Penrith went over the top last week, you need your head read. Maybe following professional sport isn’t for you.

Tell me, honestly, what did anyone from Penrith do wrong?

Sure, you can cringe at a thing or two if it’s not your go. If you don’t understand bigging up sporting rivalries, all good. Maybe the background or the area some of these guys come from is not something you grasp.

But who have they hurt?

Truth is much of this comes from one organisation, and particularly one TV show.

The same TV show that backed 55-year-old Ricky Stuart when he called 23-year-old Jaeman Salmon a “weak gutted dog” in a press conference, over an incident that happened when the latter was a child.

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He was more than happy to flout Australia’s tough vaccine rules a year ago; desperate to play tennis while others couldn’t visit sick family members in hospital or, depending on the time period, even go to the pub without being vaccinated.

Regardless of what you thought of the vaccine rules at the time, and regardless of what you think of them now, Djokovic wanted to enter the country unvaccinated, despite our stance, because he thought what he did was more important than anyone else.

People are sick of governments moving at a snail’s pace. They want to see their leaders be decisive and swift and action to follow decisions that are made.

The backflip is welcome, but let’s not play games – reinstate the signs now, regardless of the red tape involved.

Panthers will be primed to go again

Thank you, Paul Kent.

Thank you, ‘NRL 360’.

And most of all, thank you NRL Twitter.

If there was any doubt that the Penrith

The same TV show that hammered Penrith trainer Pete Green in the lead-up to the Grand Final, despite mounting evidence there was no issue out of the Preliminary Final – including from the player impacted himself, Jed Cartwright.

The same TV show that pushed the ‘arro gant’ line because Penrith dares to celebrate tries in lavish style.

The same TV show that acted like a scuffle in a Panthers v Raiders match at the start of last season was akin to the 1992 LA riots.

I think we can see where the problem lies here, and it’s not with the Panthers.

I guess it’s all about ratings and clicks.

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Councillor reveals battle with cancer

tart I saw. I have so much admiration for the dedicated staff who have looked after me.”

Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri has shared with the Weekender how going to a doctor earlier this year possibly saved his life.

The 76-year-old wants to spread awareness on getting checked as he confirmed he has been battling lung cancer.

Cr Crameri said it was his role on Council that lead to him discovering he was unwell.

“I had been under a specialist for the last few years for fibrosis, which is hardening of the lungs, but in November last year I wasn’t going to bother going back,” Cr Crameri revealed.

“I then decided I would stand for Council again, so I did get tested and everything was good but six months later I went back for one more x-ray, and it picked up a spot on my right lung.”

Just 10 days after being diagnosed, he started chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for small cell carcinoma at Nepean Cancer Care Centre with the support of his wife.

“I wasn’t really surprised as I could feel something in that area, which felt strange, which is probably why I decided to go back for one more scan,” he said.

“My blood count was a little low during chemo but unlike most people who get that metallic taste and lose their appetite, I went the other way and wanted to eat every custard

The independent Councillor has been going through the process quietly while still representing the North Ward and attending Council meetings.

“I have lost a little lung function and the brain fog has been the worst part of chemo therapy, and I have to sort of let my brain connect to my body before I walk,” he said.

“There were issues that I needed to get sorted for the community and I wasn’t going to let it get ruined by staying home, so you just push through.”

While he is not out of the woods yet, Cr Crameri said the treatment seems to be doing its job.

“The spot on the lung has reduced from 23 millimetres to eight millimetres and what is there now could just be scar tissue,” he said.

“I have two weeks of radiation in November, and I won’t know until I go back in December but the fact that it hasn’t spread and has reduced is as good as you can hope for.”

Cr Crameri now encourages others to speak to their doctor if they think something is wrong.

“If I had done nothing, I was told I would have been dead within three months, so it is lucky I did go,” he said.

“I would urge anybody that has the feeling that something isn’t quite right to just get it checked out.”

Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri is battling cancer. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Duncan enters race

Independent candidate to contest Penrith at March poll

the police through tougher laws and more training to deal with domestic violence, child protection and gun control.”

Geoffrey Duncan believes that politi cians should be the people’s voice in parliament, rather than just voicing the views of a party.

The Kingswood resident has joined the race towards the 2023 State Election, running as an independent candidate for the Penrith electorate.

Living in the area since 2017, the father of three and grandfather said he has always had an interest in politics, which he has decided to pursue again.

“I was a real estate agent for close to 20 years and now work in security but in 2012 I ran in a local government election when I used to live in the Hills area,” Mr Duncan said.

“My political beliefs align more with the Liberal Party but like many, I’ve lost faith and trust in them, so I think I would feel better trying to represent from an individual perspective.”

Dealing with crime and adding more protection for the community is something Mr Duncan is passionate about.

“I live in Park Avenue, which would have to be the worst street in Kingswood, so I want to form a new neighbourhood watch program for the area to help target petty crime,” he said.

“I think the parliament can help empower

With Penrith slated to have huge amounts of growth in coming years, the candidate wants to make sure that residents stay a priority.

“Being an ex-real estate agent, I can see the benefits of development, but I would like to keep a balance to keep in line with the feel of the area,” Mr Duncan said.

“I want to make sure Penrith can benefit from the new airport but also have the infra structure like public transport, along with making the area vibrant for locals by utilising Penrith Stadium for arts and entertainment.”

Flood mitigation, more mental health support, investment in education and jobs, along with making medicinal marijuana available with a prescription could all be possibilities if he is elected.

“I am all about new fresh ideas, so I want to propose that Council is limited to a two-term maximum period,” he said.

“It will stop people sitting on Council just to sit on Council and could make sure more work is done for constituents.”

As part of his campaign in the lead up to polling day next March, Mr Duncan wants to hear first-hand from residents.

“I want to connect with people and under stand what they want from their elected representative so I can build on what the

community wants as a whole,” he said.

“If people have questions or want to chat, they can call me on 0421 125 671 or email geoffduncan4penrith2023@gmail.com.”

Geoffrey Duncan will be running in the State Election as an independent candidate.

Photo: Melinda Jane.

Driver and baby unhurt

The woman was arrested and taken to Nepean Hospital for mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as well as a mental health assessment. She was not injured in the incident.

Her baby also escaped unscathed and could be seen in the arms of police officers at the scene as dawn broke on Saturday.

A man believed to be the woman’s partner arrived at the scene of the crash soon after and was seen comforting her.

The car the woman was driving is believed to have become airborne as it entered the property, and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Ms Figg’s family expressed some anger at the lack of explanation from the police regarding the woman allegedly involved and the sequence of events that lead to their mother’s tragic death.

Mr Oxley said they want their Mum remembered for the loving person she was.

“What brought her happiness in life was if she could make someone happy or put a smile on their face,” he said.

“She always spoke her mind, but she was respected by her siblings, family and friends because she would always tell them the truth.”

Small and large grants are still available for community projects through the NSW Government’s $10.3 million Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative.

Funding is available to local councils, schools, not-for-profit organisations and Local Aboriginal Land Councils providing programs to enhance the wellbeing and resilience of young people in regional NSW.

The Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative supports local programs that help young people develop resilience, build community connection and improve their wellbeing.

Grants up to

31 December 2022

For more information about eligibility

the Program Guidelines,

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Civic Centre turns pink for October

The Penrith Civic Centre will turn pink every night for the rest of October in support of Pink Up Penrith.

For the fifth consecutive year, Penrith City Council is shining a light on this important campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative aims to raise awareness and funds to support people with breast cancer and to provide specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses where they are needed most across Australia.

“Having the Civic Centre awash with pink shows our support for Pink Up Penrith and the wonderful work of the McGrath Foundation as they continue to bring much-needed access to specialist healthcare closer to home,” said Penrith Mayor, Tricia Hitchen.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE NOW OPEN

Glenmore Park High School’s new Perform ing Arts and Learning Centre was officially opened on Monday.

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell and Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies visited the school for the opening of the $12 million facility.

“After more than 13 years of advocacy by the Glenmore Park High School community for the Centre, today is realisation of that dream,” Mrs Davies said.

The scope of the new centre includes a performance hall with seating capacity for over 400, two flexible learning spaces, a raised stage area with back holding rooms, change rooms, storage and more.

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Rescue crews at the scene of the tragic incident on Saturday morning.

Floral tributes outside the house on Monfarville Street. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Positively Penrith

Administration

Penrith Office

Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207-209 Queen Street.

Contact Centre Open 8.30am-4pm. Mon-Fri.

4732 7777

PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 council@penrith.city

Council’s services are accessible via the online portal at my.penrith.city Services

Waste Services

4732 7777

Illegal Dumping Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad.

Graffiti Hotline Freecall 1800 022 182

Meeting Dates

31 October – 7pm

Onine via penrith.city (Ordinary Meeting)

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Council Briefs

● Construction is underway to upgrade St Marys Community Centre and Senior Citizens Centre.

Improvements will include internal redesigns for improved functionality and accessibility, construction of additional office, meeting and activity space, and additional storage. The public will not have access to these facilities during construction.

This project is being funded by Council in partnership with the Australian Government. Find out more about our community facilities at penrith.city/halls

● Penrith City Council is undertaking a survey to gather feedback that will help Council shape its work to support the wellbeing of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are seeking to understand more about the values, perspectives and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living, working and playing in the Penrith Local Government Area.

This survey is open to any resident in Penrith City over the age of 18 years old. Go to bit.ly/3RHLcnB

● Have your say on the future of shared pedestrian and bicycle pathways throughout our City with the draft Penrith Accessible Trails Hierarchy Study (PATHS) Implementation Plan 2022–2032 on public exhibition. Help contribute to a more environmentally sustainable and connected LGA by leaving your feedback on the proposed priority routes.

The areas identified for new pathways are based on their connections to key locations, such as parks and open space, schools, public transport and other places of interest for residents and visitors.

The draft PATHS Implementation Plan 2022–2032 is now on public exhibition at yoursaypenrith.com.au/PATHS until Monday, 31 October 2022.

Public Exhibition

61–79 Henry Street, Penrith (the Henry Lawson Centre) – Planning Proposal and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) Letter of Offer

Council invites you to view and provide feedback on a Planning Proposal to amend the planning controls in Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) for land at 61-79 Henry Street, Penrith, also known as the Henry Lawson Centre (the site). The land is legally described as Lot 1 DP 771927.

The Planning Proposal seeks to:

• Permit residential accommodation as an additional permitted use on the site;

• Ensure a minimum amount of floor space is retained for non-residential land uses to support Penrith’s commercial core; and

• Include a provision that will limit these controls to a period of five years after the date the LEP amendment is made.

The intent of the proposed amendment is to facilitate the redevelopment of the site as a mixed-use development, with a range of commercial, community and residential uses.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has not authorised Council to exercise delegation to make this plan.

The proponent has also submitted a Letter of Offer to Council to enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA). The Offer outlines the landowner’s intention to deliver affordable and accessible housing, public open space and road and infrastructure upgrades through a future VPA.

Viewing the exhibition and making a submission

The Planning Proposal, Letter of Offer and supporting information are on public exhibition from Monday, 17 October 2022 to Monday, 14 November 2022. The documents can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and at Council’s Civic Centre.

You are invited to provide feedback by making a written submission to Council by Monday, 14 November 2022 by:

• Email: cityplanning@penrith.city

• Post: The General Manager (Attention: Peter Failes)

Penrith City Council

PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

• Online NSW Planning Portal: planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr

Please include a subject line indicating ‘61-79 Henry Street, Penrith’ in emails and letters.

For further enquiries please contact Peter Failes, Senior Planner on 4732 7628 or email cityplanning@penrith.city

Development Application

The following Development Applications has been received by Council:

• Subramaniam Subathasan DA22/0908

14 Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows

Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 2-storey child care facility catering for 30 x children with basement car parking and associated works

Contact: Jake Bentley on 4732 8087

Closing Date: Monday, 31 October 2022

It’s our nature

In Penrith nature goes beyond beautiful parks and waterways to encompass the positive spirit of our community.

Business booms again

A year on from COVID lockdowns being lifted, confidence is sky high in Penrith

Over two years spent in and out of lock down, businesses around Penrith have been put to the test, forced to adapt to constant changes in restrictions.

Now, a year on from the end of the last lockdown in 2021, it seems they’re back and better than ever.

Hayden Mace and Clair Williams own World Gym Penrith, which, alongside all other gyms, was forced into total closure during lockdowns.

Though Mr Mace admits he was taken by surprise at how significant the bounce back was when they were first able to open back up, the business has only gone from strength to strength since then.

“After the first lockdown, the bounce back was beyond anything we expected. After the second lockdown, the bounce back was almost double what it was after the first lock down,” he said.

“I think a lot of it just came down to the community that we had, and what we did through all the lockdowns to keep the community engaged and active and moving.

“The last year has just been incredible for us as a business. We’re coming up to 15 years in business now at World Gym in Penrith, and we have seen record growth throughout the business this year.”

For Morphett Place Café in Erskine Park, being an industrial café meant that owner Tanya Koutroumbas was able to continue operating through the lockdowns with some adaptations, like using Uber, changing their table layout, and creating takeaway boxes to feed families at home.

Though she saw business bounce back to normal immediately after lockdown, the past few months has seen her adapt even more to new changes, in light of people’s spending habits shifting with the increased cost-ofliving.

“Things have changed so much in the last

Development Consent/s Determined

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

Approved Development Applications

• Luc Kikkert

DA22/0780

Lot 8 DP 259826, 463 Cranebrook Road, Cranebrook Garage

• Anthony Takchi DA22/0582

Lot 31 DP 1253417, 140 Rickards Road, Castlereagh

Single storey dwelling, swimming pool, shed and installation of an OSSM system

• Abdul Fattah El-Masri DA22/0867

Lot 12 DP 261289, 6 Wills Glen, St Clair Demolition of existing swimming pool

• Daniel Gabin DA22/0782

Lot 111 DP 577399, 76 River Road, Emu Plains

Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

• Sydney Drafting Concepts & DA22/0798 Design Pty Ltd

Lot 1287 DP 1194558, 8 Carcoola Way, Jordan Springs

First floor addition

• Fowler Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0761

Lot 321 DP 1231225, 12 Satinwood Road, Glenmore Park

Single storey dwelling and retaining walls

couple of years. Even seasonally things have changed, or when there’s floods and produce goes up, or when people haven’t been able to work,” Ms Koutroumbas said.

“We definitely have had to adapt to a chang ing environment.”

But, that’s not to say she hasn’t been ecstatic to see everyone back together once again.

“There’s nothing like, when you’re a busi ness owner especially in a café, and you’re not seeing faces, and people aren’t dining in. It’s a whole different experience, a different dynamic,” Ms Koutroumbas said.

“Having people coming in and mingling and

• Fernleigh Drafting DA22/0693

Lot 22 DP 259928, 29–33 Isaac Smith Road, Castlereagh Shed

• Michelle K Whitmore

DA22/0829

Lot 71 DP 239087, 43 The Sanctuary Drive, Leonay

Additions and alterations to existing dwelling

• Beau Piripi Niha DA22/0730

Lot 9 DP 23256, 60 Barker Street, Cambridge Park Single storey dwelling

• Tejinder Singh

DA22/0791

Lot 3160 DP 701131, 97 Pine Creek Circuit, St Clair 2-storey dwelling

• Keystone Building Services Pty Ltd DA22/0717

Lot 466 DP 852957, 2 Kiber Drive, Glenmore Park

Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including tree removal

• Noel Billyard

Mod22/0117

Lot 328B DP 12590, 32 Sydney Street, St Marys Section 4.55(1A) modification to DA20/0825 for a multi-dwelling housing development to modify the width and location of the driveway crossover

• Daniel Taylor McLean

DA22/0750

Lot 70 DP 16478, 18 Hillcrest Road, Emu Heights Additions and alterations to the existing dwelling including a first floor addition and deck extension

they can stand together and sit together and they can just dine together, it’s so good to see.”

Insignia Hair and Day Spa is another busi ness that needed to adapt to stay afloat, which included its staff working on A and B rosters, and offering take home kits.

Now that they’re back in full force, owner Olivia Mangold said that she can’t wait for what the next year brings.

“We’ve definitely bounced back, if not better,” she said.

“We’re working towards working really hard and hopefully doing a big salon renovation next year. It’s all very exciting!”

• Leaf Architecture DA22/0765

Lot 126 DP 1162951, 69–89 Mackellar Street, Emu Plains

Digital school notice board sign for CathWest Innovation College

• Who Pools & Excavations Pty Ltd DA22/0797

Lot 3796 DP 1200053, 3 Britannia Road, Jordan Springs

In-ground fibreglass pool

• Stimson Urban & Regional Planning DA21/0864

Lot 37 DP 1044732, Lot 396 DP 1229232 and Lot 399 DP 1229232, 89–115 OConnell Street, Caddens

Demolition of existing structures, staged Torrens title subdivision (Stages 8 & 9) comprising 116 x residential lots, 1 x residue lot (for a future residential stage) and 1 x infrastructure lot, road construction and associated works

Refused Development Applications

• Fernleigh Drafting DA22/0628

Lot 411 DP 848749, Lot 411 Bowood Road, Mount Vernon Shed and attached awning

Viewing of Development Applications

The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ DATracker Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Hayden Mace and Clair Williams own World Gym Penrith.

The team at Morphett Place Cafe. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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The A-League has one of the worst official websites of any sporting competition in Australia, and it runs under branding nobody has heard of. It’s a poor look for the game.

The ceremonies held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Bali bombings were beautiful and well presented. Congratulations to all involved in their organisation.

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Late last month, a South Penrith family had their world turned upside down when a shock fire left them with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Now, they’re seeking support from the community to help them get back on their feet.

Mother of two, Alexandra Bruton, recalls the moment it all happened.

“[My puppy] Nora was on my mother-in-law’s bedside table on the floor, and my mother-inlaw was sitting on her couch, telling Nora to come to her,” she said.

“She looked over to her bedside table, and she realised there was smoke and, the next minute, flames”.

Having only recently moved into the home, with the intention of building a granny flat out the back for her mother-in-law, the fire saw up to $100,000 in renovations go down the drain.

Though the family made it out safely, the fire also resulted in the passing of two of her dogs, Nora and Iris.

“They’re my children, they’re my daugh

Upon exiting their home, Ms Bruton said she was met with compassion from the commu nity.

we weren’t alone anymore.”

Unfortunately, that hasn’t been enough to get them back on track, with family friend

Currently living with her sister, Ms Bruton said that they plan to use any money raised to finish off the granny flat, which was untouched by the fire, so the family can move in there.

“My builder said that if we can try to find a way to get some money together, we can build the rest of the granny flat, so we have some place to live, instead of being put in two little tiny rooms that my amazing sister has given up for us to get us in,” she said.

Ms Bruton said that whatever money they have left, they plan to give to someone else who has been in the same boat, hoping that it will help them in the same way it has helped her and her family.

To donate, visit bit.ly/3M4NkVl.

McGrath Foundation’s mission is to ensure no one goes through breast cancer without the care of a breast care nurse. Now in its 5th year Pink Up Penrith is raising funds to meet the goal of 250 McGrath Breast Care nurses by 2025. Nepean Hospital currently has 3 amazing, qualified McGrath Breast care nurses that supported over 400 families last year and we want to increase this to meet the escalating demand. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australia for women, with one in seven at risk of being diagnosed over a lifetime. It is predicted that 57 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia every day this year - totalling 20,428 women and 212 men.

Pink Up Penrith is something the whole community can get behind, with Mayor Tricia Hitchen switching the lights on to turn Council Chambers PINK for October. There are many ways you too can get involved - whether it’s making a donation and wearing pink for the day, selling some fantastic pink items, or holding a staff morning tea for fundraising, it is totally up to you and all funds make a difference!

One of Pink Up Penrith’s biggest supporters, York Jewellers, has again donated a stunning hand crafted pink argyle diamond pendant, created by head designer Doug Ely, valued at $3,000. To purchase your tickets to win this amazing piece simply clink

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on the link on the Pink Up website or social media and use the QR code – tickets are only $5 each or 12 for $50. Poles Patisserie is another fantastic business that have been behind the Pink Up initiative since the beginning and each year they seem to top last year’s ideas. The shop in Nepean square is SO PINK! From the decorations to the yummy cakes Poles donate a % of what is sold to Pink Up each year. It promotes conversations throughout the month between their team and customers and may save a life along the way! Penrith RSL, another long term Pink Up supporter, continue to outdo themselves with their events each year. Neel, Leanne and the team have held Pink Cocktail nights, Pink events and a Pink Raffle which raised $9,000 last year. 2022 introduces a new event to add to their list, a ‘Trash n Treasure’ car park sale on Sunday 23rd October, 9am to 12pm, followed by a huge Pink raffle with tickets on sale from 1pm and drawn at 4pm. Lakeside Restaurant have also supported Pink Up each year with a fabulous High Tea. This sold out event will be enjoyed by 120 eager Pink supporters this Friday October 14. We are so grateful for all the on going support.

Stalls at the Trash n Treasure car park sale are $25. To book contact the Pink Up committee at the Penrith CBD office on 4722 5556.

The York Jewellers team is proud to be raffling a one-of-a-kind Pink Diamond Pendant with White Gold Chain. The gems featured in this design are some of the very rare and highly sought-after Pink Diamonds from the now-closed mine in Western Australia.

Drawn on the 5th November 2022 at 3:30PM AEDT, all proceeds go to Pink Up Penrith supporting The McGrath Foundation.

can be purchased via the QR code, Pink Up Penrith website.

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Police Snapshot Legal Matters

Claremont Meadows: Police find drugs during random breath test

A man has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs.

About 10pm on Wednesday, October 5, police were patrolling Gipps Street, Clare mont Meadows when they stopped a motor vehicle for the purpose of a breath test.

The driver, a 30-year-old Lalor Park man was tested. The test proved negative.

The man was asked if there was anything in the vehicle that should not be there when he allegedly admitted to having cannabis in the vehicle.

It is alleged the man removed a small bag from his backpack that contained cannabis.

The man was charged and will appear at Mt Druitt Local Court on Wednesday, November 2.

Luddenham: Speeding, drink driving and no licence – man’s bad trifecta

A man has been charged after he was caught drink driving and speeding whilst unlicenced in Luddenham.

About 8.40pm on Thursday, October 6, police were conducting speed checks on The Northern Road.

Officers checked the speed of a motor vehi cle coming towards them, revealing it to be travelling in excess of the 80 kilometres per hour posted speed limit.

Police activated all warning devices and signalled for the driver to stop.

The driver, a 36-year-old Mulgoa man continued to drive for approximately two kilometres before stopping at a service station, where he was removed from the vehicle and arrested.

When asked why he had not stopped, the man allegedly said he wanted his vehicle under CCTV cameras.

Checks revealed the man’s class C driver’s licence had expired in September 2022.

The man was taken to Penrith Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis that returned a positive reading.

He was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Friday, October 21.

Penrith: Intoxicated Blaxland woman puts on a show before arrest

A woman has been charged after using offensive language and exposing herself in public in Penrith.

About 11pm on Saturday, October 8, police were called to Station Street, Penrith for a woman allegedly hitting buses with her

hands. It is also alleged that she attempted to enter a licensed premises and was refused entry.

Police attended and located a 50-year-old Blaxland woman.

It is alleged that she was unsteady on her feet and smelt of alcohol.

She allegedly fell and was assisted by officers to get up. Once the officers got her back on her feet, she started to remove her clothing.

The woman was told numerous times to put her clothes back on but refused and began to verbally abuse and swear at police.

The woman allegedly showed her breasts and genitals to both police and members of the public.

Officers managed to get her to put some of her clothing back on and she was arrested.

The woman was charged and will front Penrith Local Court on Wednesday, Decem ber 14.

Penrith: Man to front court after high range drink driving charge

A man has been charged with high range drink driving in Penrith.

About 3.30am on Saturday, October 8, police were patrolling Parker Street, Penrith.

Officers sighted a vehicle and pulled it over on Copeland Street. The driver, a 50-year-old Emu Plains man was subjected to a breath test that proved positive.

He was arrested for the purpose of a breath analysis and taken to Penrith Police Station.

The breath analysis returned a posi tive reading and the man’s licence was suspended. He was charged.

Jordan Springs: No injuries after car hits house; driver charged

A man has been charged with high range drink driving and negligent driving after a single-vehicle crash in Jordan Springs.

About 9pm on Saturday, October 8, emer gency services were called to a home on Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs, following reports a Ford Everest had left the roadway and hit a house.

The driver, a 29-year-old Jordan Springs man – was uninjured.

He was subjected to a roadside breath test by officers, which returned a positive result.

He underwent a secondary breath analysis which returned an alleged reading of 0.244.

The man was granted bail to appear at Penrith Local Court to front numerous charges on Thursday, November 24.

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We are barely a week into the NRL off-sea son and already the rugby league circus has whirred into life. Whether by accident or design, the celebrity factor of our game and the very public rise and fall of the compe tition’s biggest personalities will no doubt keep us on the edge of our seats between now and kick off in 2023.

To start proceedings is sometimes hero, sometimes heal, Des Hasler of the Manly Sea Eagles.

Media reports have been bubbling away for the last couple of weeks about a potential legal battle between Hasler and Manly.

It has been reported that following a disap pointing season from the Eagles that saw them miss the semi-finals, club bosses have imposed a strict set of conditions on Hasler, including the appointment of Anthony Seibold as his assistant coach and eventual successor in 2024.

Manly have all but said directly that Des Hasler will not coach Manly beyond next year.

Rugby league is a fickle sport and decla rations like this usually result in players or coaches departing their contracts early as it becomes untenable for them to remain at a club where they are clearly unwanted.

Hasler is reportedly contracted to be paid about $950,000 in the last year of his contract in 2023 and apparently has a termination clause therein that would see him paid out about $450,000 of that sum if the club decided to sack him early and bring Anthony Seibold on as head coach straight away.

Hasler has reportedly taken exception to the possibility of having to depart his contract early and has laid blame on club officials for making his job untenable in the 2022 season,

resulting in Manly’s poor performance. It has been reported that Hasler has pointed to the “pride” jersey saga which saw a number of Manly players refuse to wear a jersey emblazoned with a rainbow in support of the LGBTQI+ community.

Hasler says he and the players were not consulted and the drama, which attracted enormous media scrutiny, ultimately derailed Manly’s season and cost them a spot in the Finals.

In other words, Hasler says that the club’s results in 2022 are due to factors outside his control and, accordingly he has or will suffer loss as a result of either having his contract terminated earlier (if that occurs), or not having his contract extended, or more broadly having his reputation tarnished if he departs Manly under a cloud of controversy.

Reports have said that Hasler is going to try to sue the club for over $1,000,000 in damages, but that figure is mere speculation at this point.

Channel 9 have reported that Manly will defend any action by Hasler and say that he was aware of plans for the club to adopt a pride jersey well in advance. An email was reportedly sent by club officials to Manly’s General Manager of Football, John Bonasera, months before the announcement that the club would wear the pride jersey, however, Hasler denies any prior knowledge of the jersey.

It remains to be seen how this saga unfolds, however it is safe to say that Hasler is not shy of formally prosecuting his commercial interests in Court. Hasler sued his last club, the Canterbury Bulldogs, following a messy divorce which reportedly resulted in him taking an out of Court settlement in the range of $1,000,000.

LABOR WELCOMES CAMERA BACKFLIP

Labor says a decision to reinstate warning signs before and after mobile speed cameras is “common sense”.

“The Opposition has been calling for this change since the Government first decided to remove these signs in November 2020,” said Shadow Roads Minister, John Graham.

“We supported these signs because

community support for road safety programs is essential. Overt enforcement educates drivers on the road and promotes public confidence in the program.”

The signs will be reinstated from January 1, following enormous public backlash.

The State Government has denied that removal of the signs was revenue raising.

Δ BBQ brilliance: If you love your BBQ, you’ll love Texas Star BBQ, which has just opened in Kingswood (pictured). From deli cious spicy sausages to tasty sides and all your traditional BBQ favourites, it’s the perfect place for a sneaky lunch or to pick up some dinner. Open Thursday to Saturday, you’ll find Texas Star BBQ at 18 Morley Avenue, Kingswood.

Δ Happy Mondays: Penrith institution Happy Inn is back open on Mondays. The popular Chinese restaurant was forced to close on Mondays in recent months due to staff shortages. But those issues have now been resolved, and early week Chinese feeds are back!

Δ Ice cream that cares: Ben & Jerry’s has joined forces with Our Islands Our Home to launch a new limited-edition non-dairy

flavour, This Is Our Whirled (pictured below), in solidarity with Torres Strait Island ers who are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. A portion of profits from the sale of every pint of This Is Our Whirled limited-edition flavour go directly to Our Islands Our Home, to support Torres Strait Islanders’ continued campaigning for climate justice. To help drive signatures, Ben & Jerry’s is calling on ice cream enthusiasts to take action in store to receive a free pint of the new flavour! Head to participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops Australia-wide on Friday, October 14 between 5pm and 9pm to receive a free pint of This Is Our Whirled limited-edition flavour in return for your signature on the petition. Simply go to the petition on the Ben & Jerry’s website, enter your details, take a screenshot that shows you have signed, and present it at the scoop shop counter to redeem a free tub. Ben & Jerry’s is located at Westfield Penrith.

Δ Wicked returns: The biggest musical of a generation, ‘Wicked’ (pictured), is returning to Sydney next year. Producers confirmed that the show will play at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney from August 2023. By the time it opens in Sydney, it will have become the fourth longest running musical in Broadway history.

Δ Bound for Penrith: Iconic brand Chicken Treat is coming to Penrith. A fran chise opportunity is currently available in the Penrith region, with Chicken Treat confirm ing its intent to open a local store. Details are available at https://franchising.chickentreat. com.au/store/ct1-penrith-nsw.

Why sexual health is something that can’t continue to be ignored

encouraged to book an appointment over the phone to visit the clinic in Kingswood.

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SW remains a world leader in responding to Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs), but data shows some STI rates have increased with cases of infec tious syphilis doubling since 2016.

As NSW Health has released a new long-term roadmap to help reduce the impacts of STIs, Nepean Hospi tal’s Sexual Health Clinic is urging people to use protection and get tested regularly.

With one in six people likely to have an STI at some point in their lives, the NSW Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2022-2026 aims to bring STI rates down across the state.

With four key focus areas, the strategy aims to eliminate congenital syphilis, and reduce gonorrhoea and syphilis notification rates by five per cent by 2026.

While HIV infections are at their lowest levels on record, Staff Special ist at Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Service, Dr Sheena Kakar said being educated about STIs and their impact is important for everyone and shouldn’t be ignored.

“Chlamydia can be common in heterosexual relationships. Gonor rhoea is one that is increasing in this population and syphilis is one that has had a bad comeback,” Dr Kakar said.

“The majority of STIs can have no symptoms, so the only way is to get tested to protect yourself and your partner and if you do have some thing, it can then be easily treated by antibiotics.”

If a patient is displaying symptoms of an infection, it is vital that they seek treatment.

“If you have discomfort while pass ing urine or have any discharge from the vagina or penis you should get checked,” Dr Kakar said.

“Any sores, a rash or generally feel ing unwell which you can’t explain can be a sign and women can have complications which can cause inter menstrual bleeding or pain during sex.”

If left untreated, STIs pose a signif icant risk to reproductive health and could lead to harmful outcomes for mother and baby, neonatal infec tions, cancer, and increased risk of other infections.

Dr Kakar said a range of people are

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It’s time to Pink Up Penrith!

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’m pleased to say that Penrith is getting right behind this important cause. Council will again be turning the Civic Centre pink each night in support of ‘Pink Up Penrith’, with the lights shining brightly for the cause.

This will be the fifth consecutive year Penrith City Council has joined the campaign to raise awareness and funds to support people with breast cancer and to provide specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses where they are needed most across Australia.

We were the first metropolitan city to join the McGrath Foundation’s campaign by going pink and hope that by continuing to do so will spark important conversa tions in the community.

More than 20,000 women and 212 men in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. That is a shocking statis tic and one which more research and care is required to ensure we can bring that number down to lessen the impact on our

“The current strategy identifies people under 30 who are sexually active to get a check-up, but I would suggest anyone that has had a partner change or if you are on the brink of starting a new relationship,” Dr Kakar said.

“Other groups we are particularly interested in seeing are men who have sex with men, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, sex workers, people who have been in prison or people who are culturally and linguistically diverse.”

Importantly, the service is also free and does not require a referral from a GP.

“We are confidential and not linked with the hospital system, so people don’t have to worry about that aspect of things,” Dr Kakar said.

“We don’t require a Medicare card, so international students or those on a bridging visa can visit as well and we also offer vaccines to eligible populations.”

For more information, call 4734 2507 or visit www.nbmlhd.health. nsw.gov.au/sexual-health.

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families and the community. The upside of this campaign is that Pink Up Penrith helped over 400 breast cancer patients locally thanks to the McGrath Founda tion’s local nurses. The local fundraising events that the Penrith CBD Corporation are coordinating help to fund the fund a full-time McGrath Breast Care Nurse for a year, which is around $140,000, including training and development.

The McGrath Foundation currently funds 185 McGrath Breast Care Nurses in Australia and has a goal of funding 250 McGrath Breast Care Nurses by 2025.

I want to thank all the other businesses and organisations right across the Penrith Local Government Area who are also ‘pinking up’ their part of the City in sup port of this great cause. It will enable us to bring much-needed access to specialist healthcare closer to home.

To find out more about Pink Up Penrith and to donate, visit pinkuppenrith.com.au.

CR TRICIA HITCHEN

Mayor of Penrith

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Dr Sheena Kakar wants people to get tested at the Nepean Sexual Health and HIV Clinic.

Bar manager’s pledge for good cause Lachy’s locks

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In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, local restaurant Lone Star Rib House and Brews will be raising money in partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The restaurant is hoping to raise $10,000 for the foundation towards their goal of achiev ing zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030.

Lone Star Penrith will be hosting a Pink Ribbon morning tea on October 23, which will have live music, food, tea and coffee available for the price of $40 per person as well as a silent auction and raffle for guests to participate in.

Meanwhile, Bar Manager Lachy Carter has pledged to cut off one inch of his 36 inch es-long hair for every $1000

donated before or during the morning tea.

“My mother had breast cancer so I’ve been raising funds for breast cancer for years,” he said.

“I started my personal fund raiser back in 2015 and this time I wanted to give some thing personally from myself.

“I knew I had really nice hair and took pride in keeping up with my appearances and in 2018, I thought about it and that’s when I started growing it out.”

While Mr Carter will continue growing his hair for breast cancer after his chop, he told the Weekender that he was willing to part with all his hair for $30,000.

“This is definitely the starting point for me, when I cut it up this time, my plan is to grow it out again and do it all again every three to four years. But if we raise $30,000

I’m willing to cut it all off and go bald,” he said.

“For me it’s a cause that deserves a lot of awareness and everyone I know is touched by it and hurt by it.

“We need to keep raising awareness to stop people from dying and being hurt, so I’ll keep doing this until it’s no longer a thing.”

Mr Carter said his hair will have numerous braids during the morning tea and auction-participators will have the chance to spend as little as $100 to snip off a braid.

“My girlfriend doesn’t know what she’ll be walking into,” he laughed.

Pink Sangrias are also now available at all Lone Star stores, with 100 per cent of the profit going towards the cause. Donations will also be accepted at all registers this month. Donations can be made at lonestar.start.page.

Weather reprieve but warnings stay

While the wet weather wasn’t as bad in Penrith as predicted last week end, residents are being warned to remain vigilant when it comes to flooding.

With rain lashing the area over the weekend, flooded roads caused major issues for motor ists.

Luddenham Road was closed at Mamre

Road in St Clair with a car being swept off the road by floodwaters on Sunday.

The driver had to be rescued by Fire & Rescue NSW from the roof after fast flowing water filled his vehicle.

Yarramundi Bridge at Agnes Banks and the Eighth Avenue Bridge at Llandilo were closed with the water quickly crossing the roads.

The Kingsway in Werrington was once again submerged with the Penrith State Emergency Service (SES) having to rescue a man after he

attempted to drive through floodwater.

The Nepean River at Penrith was at 4.3 metres and rising on Sunday with the minor flood level reached. This began to fall on Monday.

Residents located in low lying farmland at Agnes Banks were told to prepare to evacuate but have since been advised by the SES to return with caution.

The area of Penrith has been listed by the NSW SES as being at the advice warning level

stage with locals told to stay informed about flooding on the Nepean River.

The reprieve may be short lived as another system looks set to bring more rain.

The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring the situation with renewed river level rises and flooding along the Nepean River a possible result of further forecast rainfall from Friday to Sunday.

Stay up to date with weather alerts by following the Weekender on social media.

Lachy Carter is preparing to lose his long hair for charity.

A man had to be rescued from The Kingsway in Werrington. Photo: Penrith SES.

“Massive task”: Challenge facing our switch to Electric Vehicles

tricity grid and how to combat that.”

As the price of petrol rises and consumers become more concerned about their carbon footprint, the attractive ness of alternative vehicle options charge ahead.

While car manufacturers are looking to the future with expanded electric vehicle (EV) offerings, more infrastructure is needed for motorists, but an expert says hybrid vehicles could bridge the gap.

Selling plug-in EVs overseas, Toyota will be bringing its first elec tric car – the BZ4X – to Australian showrooms next year.

Penrith Toyota Senior Sales Exec utive, James Morgan, said there are some factors that EV owners will have to deal with if they make the switch.

“Range anxiety is a real thing where electric owners charge at home and then have to map out their trip as they only have a certain amount of kilometres range or you have to stop to charge for an hour here and there which isn’t conven ient in my opinion,” he said.

“You not only buy the electric car but a power socket at home and wall battery, and then if you don’t have solar panels, you are still paying for your electricity as well, as you tap into it to charge your car.”

With debate surrounding if

Australia is ready for an uptake of EVs, Mr Morgan agreed that more investment was needed.

“Overseas, such as in Europe, they have the infrastructure to support higher numbers of electric vehicles but governments in those countries

have been proactive in preparing to support it,” he said.

“It will be a massive task for Australia to install charging stations around apartment buildings, on public streets or in car parks and then there is the drain on the elec

As the market still evolves, and in a bid to get the “best of both worlds”, Mr Morgan said hybrid vehicles are a popular choice with customers.

“With our hybrid synergy drive system, we have a petrol energy coupled with an electric motor and electric motor generator, which substitutes the power essentially needed for the vehicle to give it better economy,” he said.

“It is self-charging while you drive, so you don’t need to take it home and plug it in. You use petrol but it is longer between fill ups because you are substituting approximately 30 per cent of your usage on a day-today basis.”

With Toyota selling hybrid cars for the past 25 years, the interest in them seems to still be increasing.

“In 2017, the number of hybrids sold in Toyota across the year was around 8,500 cars and in 2021 it exploded to just shy of 55,000 units that year,” he said.

“The fuel tank in a hybrid is 10 litres smaller than a traditional petrol car but you are getting, on average, an extra 400 kilometres per tank, so it is a good option.”

James Mordan with a hybrid car at Penrith Toyota. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Event to celebrate carers

NADO to host Caring for Carers lunch

For the 854,300 carers around the state, looking after a loved one with a disability or condition can be a 24 hour-a-day job with emotional, physical, and financial impacts.

As a part of National Carers Week (October 16-22), Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation (NADO) is hosting the Friends of NADO Caring for Carers event on October 20.

St Clair mother Chloe Taulahi takes care of her two teenage children along with being the full-time carer for her 10-year-old son Tomasi.

“Tomasi has a rare disorder called Angel man Syndrome, which includes global devel opmental delay. He is non-verbal, it effects movement and balance, causes seizures and sleep issues,” Ms Taulahi said.

“It affects him intellectually and brings on a lot of behaviours because we often don’t know what he wants which can be challenging but he is very clever and always smiling.”

Finding a balance between providing care and taking care of themselves as well is some thing all carers need to achieve.

“I just got the NDIS to give us some support through NADO two mornings a week and I am always trying to find activities Tomasi can take part in because he doesn’t do well at home,” Ms Taulahi said.

“It is hard work but my number one priority

for my kids is that they are happy and well taken care of, so I just always have to be strong.”

Running from 12pm to 2pm at St Marys Rugby League Club, attendees including Ms Taulahi, will be served a two-course lunch and be entertained by magician and illusion ist Brendan Mon Tanner.

NADO CEO Denise Heath said carers deserve to be recognised for their dedication.

“At NADO we provide services that support people with disabilities, and in doing this we are also part of a circle of support that extends to the health and wellbeing of their family,” Ms Heath said.

“In our relationships with carers we see their

efforts, rewards and challenges. Celebrating Carers Week is important because it brings awareness to the community and acknowl edgement of those that provide the backbone of support to a loved one.”

The event is open to all carers and is for over 18s. Book tickets for $10 before Monday, Octo ber 17 at www.nado.org.au or 1300 738 229.

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Voice is a flawed proposal

The proposed referendum to change our constitution, to include a “voice to Parlia ment”, uniquely, for Aboriginals, is a flawed concept. It gives one race an additional, segregated, form of government, not avail able to, almost, 25 million Australians. The Prime Minister claims this voice will only be applicable when decisions pertaining to Aboriginals are under consideration. Hous ing, health, education, transport, support payments are hardly Aboriginal centric.

We support Aboriginals in Australia to the tune of $33 billion each and every year, which equates to $41,000 for each man, each woman and each child. Will their “voice” be used to increase this already enormous figure? Add to this, free housing and medical services. How will this affect land rights? There are too many unanswered or side stepped questions. Our system of governance and law is predicated on the Westminster system and precedent setting decisions, so, if approximately 800,000 Aboriginals are granted a separate “voice to Parliament”, then, surely 800,000 followers of Islam would also be entitled to a similar voice. Would 800,000 lgbtq+ people also be eligible? There are over four million Austral ians with a disability who should, also, be entitled to a separate voice. What about Buddhists, (600,000), Christians, (about 45 per cent of the population), Atheists (10 per cent), pensioners (16 per cent), truck drivers, (246,000), women in sport (40 per cent of female population). Where does this end? If you grant one, then it is reasonable to suspect the Antidiscrimination board will push for all other groups to gain a similar

voice should the government not extend the same courtesy to every interested group. The precedent would be set. Aboriginal representation, six of 226, (2.65 per cent) is almost on par with Aboriginals making up three per cent of the population. They already have a voice. I am concerned this is a divide and rule scenario. This referendum will divide and annoy many Australians, and, if the result is a “no” vote, then the usual suspects will continue to call us racists. But, vote “no” we must.

ROSS (SURNAME WITHHELD BY REQUEST), VIA EMAIL

Stadium debate continues

Why can’t the new stadium be built either on the existing site or behind Panthers rather than wasting money to relocate the Paceway and Penrith Showground… who has between $80 million to $100 million to waste on relocation of the Paceway?

SHAYNE PALMER, VIA FACEBOOK

Panthers deserve to party

I don’t know why people are trying to bring the boys down (Editor’s Desk, Weekender Oct 7). What they have achieved is phenom enal, what makes it even better is the fact the team is majority local boys. This proves that investing in your local talent pays off. They are celebrating a tremendous achievement, not just winning the Grand Final, but doing it back-to-back after two incredible seasons. I moved out here eight years ago and I am a Sharks fan through and through but always had a soft spot for the Panthers and so proud of what the team has achieved.

JESSIE TOWNSEND, VIA FACEBOOK

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Tomasi Taulahi and his mother Chloe Taulahi. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Whether your goal is fitness or fun, parkrun has been a staple in the Saturday mornings of Penrith resi dents for over eight years now. To coincide with its 18th anniversary, the event is going through a temporary rebrand, encouraging more people to walk the 5km trail through out the month of October.

Complete with bright pink branding to capture the attention of those who have, in the past, thought that the event wasn’t for them, parkrun has now become parkwalk – a welcome change for Penrith Lakes parkrun volunteer event director, and regular walker, Shelley Cootes.

“parkrun is a free walk or run every Saturday morning at 8am. We have three parkruns in the Penrith area; there’s one at Penrith Lakes, so the Regatta Centre, there’s also one at Werrington Lakes and one at Nepean River, meeting at Tench Reserve,” she said.

“The parkwalk campaign is all about encouraging people that they can walk at parkrun. Sometimes people see the parkrun and think that they have to run. So, for the month of October, they’re trying to promote that you can walk at parkrun.”

This campaign is only building on parkrun’s existing messaging of inclusivity.

“At Penrith Lakes, we have a large number of

deaf and hard of hearing people, so we’ve got that inclusivity as well,” she said.

“One of our run directors is deaf, and she encourages other deaf people to participate in walking, running and volunteering.”

As for why people should join in, Ms Cootes said the reasons are endless, with participants even being able to join in with their children, walk with prams, or bring a dog along.

“People start for many different reasons,” she said.

“Sometimes they might be new to the area or want to make some new friends, because it’s quite friendly. People will come down because they want to start or continue a fitness journey. It’s also the community spirit as well, getting to know the people in your local area – I’ve got heaps of friends that I’ve met through parkrun in the eight years that we’ve been coming here.”

Plus, no matter how slowly you walk, Ms Cootes assures there’s no such thing as last place.

“We have a volunteer who volunteers to be last called the Tail Walker,” she said.

“If you happen to be the last person before them, they’ll happily have a chat with you, or if you don’t want to have a chat, they’ll stay behind you, and they’re the one that gets to finish last. It normally takes an hour or so, so it doesn’t matter how slow you are at walking!”

For more details or to register, visit parkrun. com.au/register.

Parkwalk participants getting some steps in. Photo: Graham Shepherd.

Dress to impress at the races!

The most fashionable event of the Hawkesbury Racing Calendar is back on Thursday, November 3.

Ladies Day is one of Hawkesbury Race Club’s most popular days with aficionados and fashionistas flocking trackside.

Almost $500,000 in prize money will be on offer for connections throughout the eight-race programme featuring the $160,000

Listed Lander Toyota Ladies Day Cup run over 1600m.

Off the track there will be plenty of live entertainment and fabulous prizes on offer for Fashions on the Field (FOTF).

This year’s FOTF competition will be hosted by Sky Racing’s Kiersten Duke (pictured top right). There will be two categories – Best Dressed Lady plus a Millinery Prize.

A total prize pool of over $3,000 is up for grabs including accommodation for two nights at Rutherglen Estate, generously donated by De Bortoli Wines.

Registration for the competition will be held at the registration booth located near the main entrance between 11.30am and 1pm, with judging to take place from 2pm.

So, gather your family and friends, dress to

impress and enjoy the thrill and excitement of being trackside at Hawkesbury Race Club this Ladies Day. Gates open 11am. First race is at 12.55pm. Tickets start from just $20 and limited hospitality packages are still available. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Lander Toyota Ladies Day will be on at Hawkesbury Race Club, 1 Racecourse Road, Clarendon on Thursday, November 3.

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION LOCATED AT KEMPS CREEK

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION LOCATED AT KEMPS CREEK

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION LOCATED AT KEMPS CREEK

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at 1163-1167 Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, NSW 2178 (Lot 10 on DP30265) www.rfnsa.com.au/2171006

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at 1163-1167 Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, NSW 2178 (Lot 10 on DP30265) www.rfnsa.com.au/2171006

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at 1163-1167 Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, NSW 2178 (Lot 10 on DP30265) www.rfnsa.com.au/2171006

1. Telstra are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to allow for the introduction of 5G to Telstra’s network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of L1800 (4G), L2100 (4G), NR850 (5G) and NR3500 (5G) technologies at Kemps Creek locality and surrounds.

1. Telstra are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to allow for the introduction of 5G to Telstra’s network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of L1800 (4G), L2100 (4G), NR850 (5G) and NR3500 (5G) technologies at Kemps Creek locality and surrounds.

1. Telstra are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to allow for the introduction of 5G to Telstra’s network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of L1800 (4G), L2100 (4G), NR850 (5G) and NR3500 (5G) technologies at Kemps Creek locality and surrounds.

2. The proposed works at the above site includes the removal of six (6) existing panel antennas, the installation of six (6) new panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m long), including three (3) new 5G AIR antennas and the removal and installation of associated ancillary equipment including works inside the existing equipment shelter. All internal equipment will be housed within the existing equipment shelter located at the base of the facility.

2. The proposed works at the above site includes the removal of six (6) existing panel antennas, the installation of six (6) new panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m long), including three (3) new 5G AIR antennas and the removal and installation of associated ancillary equipment including works inside the existing equipment shelter. All internal equipment will be housed within the existing equipment shelter located at the base of the facility.

2. The proposed works at the above site includes the removal of six (6) existing panel antennas, the installation of six (6) new panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m long), including three (3) new 5G AIR antennas and the removal and installation of associated ancillary equipment including works inside the existing equipment shelter. All internal equipment will be housed within the existing equipment shelter located at the base of the facility.

3. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the above description.

3. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the above description.

3. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the above description.

4. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia via email to: Teah.Hammet@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia Locked Bag 331, Brisbane, QLD 4001 by 5pm on 28/10/2022.

4. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia via email to: Teah.Hammet@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia Locked Bag 331, Brisbane, QLD 4001 by 5pm on 28/10/2022.

4. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia via email to: Teah.Hammet@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia Locked Bag 331, Brisbane, QLD 4001 by 5pm on 28/10/2022.

BUSINESS

WITH GRAHAM FITZPATRICK WESTERN

How to make the most of the sales season despite new challenges

Around this time last year, I wrote a column about the coming sales season and how promising it was looking for business. This time last year we were coming out of lockdown and found ourselves cashed up and ready to spend during the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Sales.

12 months later and things are very differ ent. Supply chain issues, high inflation, interest rate rises and staff shortages are just some of the pressures that are putting the squeeze on the family budget, which ulti mately effects business. This sales season, businesses need to work harder to capture the sale. Your marketing is going to be such an important factor so let’s explore some things you can do.

We’re always on the hunt for that perfect Christmas gift idea and we all know that Christmas shopping can be stressful. So why not make it easier for your potential customers? Make suggestions and promote your hero items. Create desire and copy trends to make the decision and buying process easier. Gift cards are always huge at Christmas time. A CPM Australia study reported that 51 per cent of shoppers wanted to buy gift cards and certificates.

Bundle similar items together. This type of sales strategy is where you combine comple mentary products and services together and offer them at a single (often reduced) price. These bundles have a greater perceived

value to customers. Bundling items together can help sell more and decrease marketing and distribution costs.

Everyone loves something for free. This is why big retailers do promotions like buy one get one free or offer free delivery. But don’t just give stuff away for the sake it. Talk to your suppliers about promotional items you may be able to use. Price the free item into your pricing strategy. Offer things that won’t have an effect on your bottom line. Free gift wrapping is an easy and cheap add that offers real value at Christmas time.

Other things you should look at doing this Christmas include ramping up your online sales. Clear excess stock and don’t over order new stock. You should also take into account stock shortages and delivery delays. Staffing is also going to be an issue so stay focused on your rosters.

And as an old boss of mine always said... “sell, sell sell!”

BETTE YOURSELF A TICKET

According to Catherine Alcorn, go ing into the entertainment indus try was a natural evolution, hav ing grown up harmonising to the vacuum cleaner, and reciting the script to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ before age three.

She honed her performance skills through school, before attending Charles Sturt Univer sity in Wagga Wagga.

But, it was a few years later when Catherine recalls her life changing forever, as the perso na she’s become most known for was brought to life.

“A group of my girlfriends who I used to sing with in Wagga were up in Sydney, and they’d

created an act called The Fabulous Chande liers, and they had a gig one night at a venue called Slide Lounge on Oxford Street. Peter Cox, who was a producer, had put together The Chandeliers,” she said.

“I got invited to the show, so I went to the show, and I just remember stepping into this most magical world on Oxford Street. I fell completely in love with it.

“Coxy was there that night, and after the show, I raced up to him and said, ‘This is what I need, I need to launch myself into the Aus tralian market, especially in Sydney. I need to get an agent. This is really what I want to be doing, I want to get back into live performing’.

He said, ‘Well, who do you want to do?’ and I just immediately said Bette Midler.”

For Catherine, channelling Bette Midler was

a no brainer, having been struck by how viva cious and colourful she was as a performer from a young age.

She’s now been performing and touring the world as Bette Midler for 10 years, with a number of shows, and various accolades, such as the Best Cabaret Production in the 2018 Broadway World Awards, under her belt.

Now, after three years in the works, she’s bringing her show ‘The Divine Miss Bette’ to the Sydney Coliseum Theatre, in the biggest production she’s done to date.

“This is the biggest venue I’ll have ever played in Australia, and I can’t wait to do it,” she said.

“This show will be different to every season that we’ve ever presented before. There will be new material, there will be new jokes, there

will be new choreography, there will be new direction, so it’s incredibly thrilling.”

As for what audiences can expect from the performance, Catherine guarantees a hilari ous night out that will have everyone leaving feeling uplifted.

“I’m going to make you laugh and I’m going to make you think and I’m going to make you feel,” she said.

“It’s going to be full of rock and roll, full of stand-up comedy. There will be lots of materi al from her ‘70s shows, and then of course we do all of her most incredible hits.”

‘The Divine Miss Bette’ will be on at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre on Friday, No vember 25 and Saturday, November 26 at 8pm. Tickets start at $69.90. Visit sydneycol iseum.com.au.

CASSIDY PEARCE

THINGS TO DO

Calling all motoring enthusiasts

All Chrysler Day will return to the Museum of Fire to celebrate its 35th anniversary this Sunday, October 16. Car geeks will be treated to some of Australia’s earlier motoring history dating from the early 1920s with names such as Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto, and Plymouth, as well as the renowned Valiant and Charger models. The day will run between 8am and 3pm.

BARGAIN BUYS

Op Shop at Kingswood Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood. Morning tea every Friday morning.

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

BUSINESS

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Regular events.

For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7pm, St Marys RSL. Rhonda 0408 218 965.

The Sunset Station Singers entertain residents mainly in nursing homes. The song list is over 130 songs, ranging from their old time favourites to more current songs.

Free weekly Tai Chi classes Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

Take a spooky visit to The Joan

Risk-takers wanting to add something spicier or spookier to their weekend can pop by The Joan to watch ‘Silver Scream Queens’ next Saturday, October 22. This Stone Cold Fox Burlesque showcase promises to take its audience on a spooky romp through hidden fantasies and nightmares while paying tribute to some Silver Scream Queen crowd-favourites.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Penrith Rotary Club Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668. New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club.

Penrith Lions Club

Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook.

Cambridge Park Lions Club

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Henry Sports Club. Call 0484 003 571 for details.

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611.

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am-2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service

Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

JP Service Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668.

Free show for members at Panthers Leagues

Add a romantic swing to your week by visiting ‘Duets the Show’ – an unmissable romantic matinee featuring worldwide hits between the 40s and today. Members of Penrith Panthers will be able to swing by the EVAN Theatre next Wednesday, October 19, for a free performance of the most serious and heart-wrenching love ballad duets.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group

Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594.

Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information.

Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700.

The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia.

Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm. 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains. A great place to discover the local history of Penrith.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

Penrith Carer Support Group

First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River.

Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499.

Relationships Australia

Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic violence support group also available. 4728 4800. 340 High Street, Penrith.

Crisis Sexual Assault Service 24/7 support available for any sexual assault that has occurred in the last seven days. 4734 2000.

Lifeline: 13 11 14.

After a three-year hiatus, Penrith Musical Comedy Company (PMCC) will be making its return to the Q Theatre stage this weekend.

It’s no secret to many that COVID lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 saw the destruction of the arts industry as we knew it, as seen firsthand by PMCC President Craig Parris.

“There are people that we were aware of who participate in our group’s activities from time to time, who actually work in the arts industry and make their living in the arts industry, so hearing some stories from those people about their own personal experiences was really difficult,” he said.

“I think even people who weren’t necessarily exposed to the arts industry really under stood, certainly after a year or so, how much it impacted people’s livelihoods.”

Though they didn’t know it at the time, the Company would be temporarily ending their 42-year long run of two shows a year with a bang at the end of 2019. PMCC’s production of ‘Oliver!’ saw 100 people step foot on stage, in a production which was not only brilliant at the time, but paid off for the next few years, literally.

“‘Oliver’ was an ambitious endeavour, but it came off, and it was a pretty good success,” Mr Parris said.

“Financially, it was a reasonable success,

which, to be honest, was probably what we needed to then get us through three years of not doing anything.”

The next few years were nothing short of a rollercoaster for PMCC.

“Even though we weren’t doing the normal things like planning how we were going to put a show on stage, we were still meeting regularly and assessing what was happening with restrictions,” Mr Parris said.

“We would think we could now put a show back on and maybe plan some auditions, plan to start some rehearsals, and then a couple of weeks in, the next wave of COVID would come.”

Though he admits they’ve been a little rusty coming out of the gates, Mr Parris is ecstatic to be back.

“In general it’s good, and the cast all in all are just excited to be back and excited to be doing something again,” he said.

“There’s probably been some moments with things where we’ve gone, ‘How is it that we do that thing again?’. Just getting ourselves back into the rhythm really has been interesting sometimes.”

With their production of ‘Annie’ hitting the Q Theatre stage from this Friday, October 14, Mr Parris is hoping to see everyone back out and supporting the production.

“People who come to see our shows get to see some great local talent putting on a really enjoyable show,” he said.

To buy tickets, visit thejoan.com.au.

In the West End of 1950s Lon don, ‘See How They Run’ sees plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered.

When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Con stable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theatre underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.

The film stars Golden Globe Award winner and four-time Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan and multi-award winning actor Sam Rockwell.

A nice, tight 98 minute film.

Now showing.

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‘Amsterdam’ is an original roman tic crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the centre of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history.

Based on facts that meet fiction, the film features an all-star cast, including Academy Award win ner Christian Bale, two-time Oscar nominee Margot Robbie, Anya Tay lor-Joy, Chris Rock, and Taylor Swift.

Written and directed by five-time Oscar nominee David O. Russell, ‘Amsterdam’ is produced by Arnon Milchan, Matthew Budman, Antho ny Katagas, David O. Russell and Christian Bale, with Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, and Sam Hanson serving as executive producers.

Critics haven’t been kind to this one so far.

Now showing.

Ê 10 has unveiled its suite of new and returning shows for 2023. Some of the new shows you’ll be watching next year include Tom Gleeson hosted series ‘Taskmaster’, which sees five celebrities – Julia Morris, Luke McGregor, Jimmy Rees, Nina Oyama and Danielle Walker – partake in a range of comedic challenges. New property series ‘Location, Location, Location’ is on its way, as is new canine series ‘Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly’. UK-Australian drama ‘North Shore’ will land next year as will drama series ‘Paper Dolls’, which is loosely based on 2000s reali ty TV girl group Bardot.

Ê Returning to 10 next year is some of the network’s best performing shows includ ing ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’, ‘Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains’, ‘The Bachelors’, ‘Hunted’, ‘The Real Love Boat’, ‘The Cheap Seats’, ‘Would I Lie To You?’, ‘Gogglebox’, ‘Have You Been Paying Atten tion?’, ‘The Dog House Australia’, ‘Bondi Rescue’, ‘Ambulance Australia’ and ‘Mas terChef Australia: Secrets & Surprises’. There will also be a spin-off ‘MasterChef’ series next year titled ‘Dessert Masters’, which will see dessert chefs battle it out.

Ê There’s still a host of 10 shows whose futures are clouded including ‘The Masked Singer’, ‘The Amazing Race Australia’, ‘Shaun

COMING SOON KATH & KIM,

Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod’, ‘First Dates’, ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Pilot Week’. One show definitely not coming back in 2023 is Friday night staple ‘The Living Room’, which will be rested.

Ê Channel Seven has finally confirmed a two-part ‘Kath & Kim’ 20th anniversary special is on its way. Titled ‘Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life’, the special will feature nev er-before seen moments and appearances from familiar faces and special guests. A date is yet to be announced.

Ê Exciting news for all those ‘Frasier’ fans still out there, with the hit ‘90s sitcom officially given the green light for a reboot. Paramount+ has given the thumbs up for a new series with Frasier‘s ‘next chapter’ living in a new city. It’s been reported that Kelsey Grammer’s character Dr Frasier Crane will be surrounded by new characters, with original

cast members potentially as guest appear ances, but not as regulars. It also suggests a 10-episode season is likely. Expect it to be one of the big shows of 2023.

Ê New 10 whodunnit series ‘The Traitors’ will premiere this Sunday, October 16 at 7.30pm. Hosted by Rodger Corser, the series sees 24 of Australia’s most conniving players living at a manor of mystery and competing in challenges to see who will take home $250,000.

Ê If you’re a big fan of original reality series ‘The Mole’, you’ll be excited to know that Netflix has rebooted the series. The first eight episodes are currently streaming now.

Ê Don’t miss ‘Heart of the Nation: The World’s Largest CPR Class’ at 3pm this Saturday, October 15 on Channel Nine. You watching could save someone’s life.

Nathan

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00

Q+A (PG) 11:05 Extraordinary Escapes 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Savage River (M l,s) 1:55 Death In Paradise (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Frankly (PG) 9:10 Doc Martin (PG) 9:55 Annika (M v) 10:45 ABC Late News 11:00 Summer Love (MA15+) 11:30 rage (MA15+)

3:00 Modern Business Australia

TV Guide: October 14–20

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

Saturday 15 October

5:30 Kung Fu

Legends

To

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Lost In Paradise” (M s,v) ( 15) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG)

3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News

At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00

Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Ladies In Black” (PG) (’18) Stars: Julia Ormond 10:45 Kitchen

Nightmares Australia (M l) 12:00 Kiss Bang

Love (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

3:00 STIHL Timber sports (PG) 3:30 Down East Dickering (PG) 4:30 Scrap Kings (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 AFL Women’s: Round 8: Carlton v Richmond *Live* 8:30 Movie: “Alien Resurrection” (M) (’97) Stars: Sigourney Weaver

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Dating List” (PG) (’19) Stars: Natalie Dreyfuss 1:45 Garden Gurus Moments 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Apollo 13” (PG) (’95) Stars: Tom Hanks 11:20 Movie: “The Beguiled” (M) (’17) Stars: Nicole Kidman 1:05 Cross Court

4:10 Jabba’s Movies (PG) 4:40 Movie: “The Good Dinosaur” (PG) (’15) Stars: Jeffrey Wright 6:40 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) (’15) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:30 Movie: “Alita: Battle Angel” (M l,v) (’19) Stars: Rosa Salazar

6:05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Alva’s

Amazing Machines

Spicks And Specks (PG)

Hard

4:35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00

Bamay (PG) 6:40 Unknown Amazon 7:30 Movie: “Kirikou And The Men And Women” (PG) (’12) Stars: Romann Berrux (In French)

6:30 Food Safari 7:00

(PG)

The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea 8:00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 8:30

Stone’s

Cook,

6:00 The Talk 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30

The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30

Food Trail - South Africa (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:30 Have

You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M s)

12:00 Tommy (PG) 1:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (PG) 3:00

Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 10:20 Evil (M)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Peer To Peer (PG) 10:00 Breaking The Biz (M) 10:40 Looby (M) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 The Truth About Fat (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook

Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Lost Liners (PG) 8:30 Good With Wood (PG) 9:25 World’s Greatest Hotels (PG) 10:15 SBS World News Late

12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30

Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00

The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 10:30 Nancy Drew (PG) 11:30 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Flip Or Flop Vegas 4:30 Hidden Potential

5:00 Beach Hunters 6:00

House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Saving The Manor 8:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 9:30 Building Off The Grid

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest

Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Vera (PG) 2:00 Midsomer Murders (PG)

3:30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 3:55

Spicks And Specks (PG) 4:45 Landline 5:15

Armadillo - Narrated By David Attenborough (PG) 6:10 Extraordinary Escapes (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG)

8:30 The Capture (M l,v) 9:30 Summer Love (MA15+) 10:00 Savage River (M l,s,v)

2:30 Bargain Hunt 3:30 AFL Women’s: Round 8: Essendon v Sydney *Live* 5:30 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 6:00 Border Security International (PG) 6:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

5:25 Hardball 6:05 Holly Hobbie (PG) 6:30 Mindful Earth 7:05 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:20 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs(PG) 8:45 Dodo 9:00 Find Me In Paris

3:00 TBA 3:30 Cricket: WBBL: Week 1: Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers *Live* 7:00 Cricket: WBBL: Week 1: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars *Live* 10:00 Movie: “Machete Kills” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Charlie Sheen

3:30 Close Of Business 4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Breakfast Couch 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight

(MA15+) (’99)

Winona Ryder 10:35 Doctor Who (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick/ Caulfield *Live* 5:30 Border Security - Australia s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “2012” (PG) (’09) Stars: Amanda Peet 10:40 Movie: “The Wolverine” (M l,v) (’13) Stars: Hugh Jackman 1:00 Home Shopping

5:15 Shortland (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M l) 9:20 Atlanta (MA15+)

10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 Surfing Australia TV 12:30 Rivals (PG) 1:00 Drive TV 1:30 Cross Court 2:00 My Way (PG) 2:30 Animal Embassy (PG) 3:00 Heart Of The Nation: The World’s Largest CPR Class 4:30 The Garden Gurus (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (M v) (’17) Stars: Tom Holland 10:10 Movie: “Assassin’s Creed” (M l,v) (’16)

3:00 Movie: “Hibiscus & Ruthless” (PG) (’18) Stars: Suivai Autagavaia 5:00 Movie: “Pete’s Dragon” (PG) (’16) Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard 7:00 Movie: “Stuart Little 2” (G) (’02) Stars: Michael J Fox 8:45 Movie: “Raising Helen” (PG) (’04)

6:05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 TBA 7:10 Shaun The Sheep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Dilruk Jayasinha: Bundle Of Joy (MA15+) 9:30 Sammy J (PG) 9:35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M s) 10:00 TBA

5:25 Power To The People (PG) 6:00 Pacific Island Food Revolution 6:50 NITV News Update 7:00 True North Calling (PG) 7:30 The Beaver Whisperers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Fourth Kind” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Milla Jovovich

5:30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia 6:00 Cheese Slices 6:30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food 7:30 World’s Most Expensive Foods 66 8:30 Jamie’s Great Britain 9:30 Eat Me: Or Try Not To 10:30 Anthony Bourdain

4:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 4:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG)

5:30 The Nanny (PG) 6:00

Movie: “Wonder Park” (PG) (’19) Stars: Sofia Mali 7:30

Movie: “Snow White And The Huntsman” (M h,v) (’12) Stars: Kristen Stewart

6:00 Reel Action 6:30 Religious Programs 7:00 4X4 Adventures 8:00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival 8:30 What’s Up Down Under 9:00 Australia By Design 9:30

Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 Motor Sports: Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix: Round 18: Qualifying *Live* 4:00 Farm To Fork (PG) 4:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00

The Dog House (PG) 8:00 My Life Is Murder (M) 9:00 Ambulance UK (PG)

2:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 3:00 MacGyver (M) 5:00 Reel Action 5:40 I Fish 6:00 Scorpion (PG) 7:00 Football: Round 2: Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers *Live* 10:00 Tommy (M)

5:35 Insight (M) 6:35 India With Guy Martin (PG) 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 9:30 The Handmaid’s Tale: Together (MA15+) 10:30 True Believers: The Rehab Mogul (MA15+) 11:20 Lost For Words (M)

3:30 Movie: “Some Will, Some Won’t” (PG) (’70) Stars: Ronnie Corbett

5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG)

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Antiques Downunder (PG) 8:00 Antiques Detectives (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The English Patient” (M) (’96) Stars: Ralph Fiennes

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Ageless Gardens 10:00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders (PG) 11:00

Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Motorsport 3:00 Gymnastics 4:40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield (PG) (In English/ Russian/ Ukrainian) 5:40 Secret Nazi Bases (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Greatest Train Journeys

From Above (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG) 9:30 Mysteries Of The Sphinx (PG)

12:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:30 TBA 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 Mom (M) 2:45 The Neighborhood (PG) 3:35 Nancy Drew (PG) 4:30 Home Shopping

3:40 Movie: “The Out Of Towners” (M s) (’99)

Stars: Goldie Hawn 5:30

Movie: “Big Momma’s House” (PG) (’00) Stars: Martin Lawrence 7:30 Movie: “The War With Grandpa” (PG) (’20)

Stars: Robert De Niro 9:30 Movie: “Little Fockers” (M) (’10)

2:30 Saving The Manor 3:30 Beach Hunters 4:30 Australia’s Best Pools 5:30 Australia’s Best House 6:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International

2:50 Movie: “The Colditz Story” (G) (’55)

Stars: John Mills 4:50

Movie: “Midway” (PG) (’19)

Stars: Ed Skrein 7:30 Movie: “A Bridge Too Far” (M l,v) (’77) Stars: Sean Connery 11:05 Memory Lane (M) 12:25 Antiques Roadshow Detectives

Monday 17 October

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) 1:25 Vera (M v) 3:00 Gardening Australia

4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With

Fame (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:20 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 Planet America 10:05 Parkinson In Australia (PG)

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:35 A Touch Of Frost (PG)

6:05 100 Things To Do Before High School (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

12:00

12:00 Movie: “Stranger At The Door” (M v) (’04) Stars: Linda Purl 2:00 The Real Manhunter (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG)

4:00 Seven News

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00

At 4 5:00 The Chase

Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Australia’s Got Talent (PG) 9:00 9-1-1 (M) 10:00 S.W.A.T. (M v) 11:00 The Latest Seven News

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Terminator Salvation” (M v) (’09) Stars: Christian Bale

7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One

Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Under Investigation (M) 9:45 Suburban Gangsters (M)

4:15 TBA 6:00 Modern Family (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30

Family Guy (M s) 8:00

American Dad (M) 8:30 First Dates Australia (M s)

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 The Poles Revealed 8:30 Long Lost Family (PG) 9:15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:05 Catalyst (PG)

6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Unknown Amazon (PG)

7:30 Who Put The Klan Into Ku Klux Klan (PG) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (PG)

7:30 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea 8:00 Girls Guide to Hunting Fishing Wild Cooking 8:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 9:30 Come Dine With Me

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:50 tainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet

The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Traitors (M) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9:40 Ghosts (M) 10:10 Geraldine Hickey: What A Surprise (M l,s)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Elementary

6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Dark Side Of The 90s (M)

Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00

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

6:00 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “American Sniper” (M) (’14) Stars: Bradley Cooper

5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 No Demo Reno 9:30 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House?

5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Whitstable Pearl (M l) 9:40 TBA

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (PG)

5:50 Total DramaRama 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG) 9:30 Outback Truckers (PG)

7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:15 Four Corners 10:00 The World

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club

Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Sanditon (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Question Everything (PG) 9:00 Summer Love (MA15+)

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v) 10:45 Born To Kill? (M l)

5:50 Total DramaRama 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen USA

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00

Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30

TBA 9:00 Blunt Talk (M l,s) 9:35 Friday Night Dinner (M s)

6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Unknown Amazon (PG) 7:30 The Point 8:00 Wellington Paranormal (PG) 8:30 Insight (PG) 9:30 Trickster (MA15+)

6:30 Food Safari 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea 8:00 All Up In My Grill 8:30 BBQ Brawl 9:30 Come Dine With Me

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull (M)

6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Alone (M)

Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline (M)

SBS World

3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s)

6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Fletch” (M v) (’85) Stars: Chevy Chase 9:30 Movie: “Fletch Lives” (PG) (’89)

5:00 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 Escape to The Chateau 8:30 Our Yorkshire Farm 9:30 Restored

5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (MA15+)

12:00 Flower Shop Mystery (M v) 2:00 The Real Manhunter (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia: Guru Life (M) 8:40 Extreme Weddings Australia (PG) 9:40 The Amazing Race (PG) 10:40 The Latest Seven News

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 TBA 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Movie: “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (M v) (’06) Stars: James McAvoy

7:00

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:20 My Way 1:50 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:45 Britney And Kevin - Family Feud (PG)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Eddie The Eagle” (PG) (’16) Stars: Hugh Jackman 9:40 Movie: “Basic Instinct” (M) (’92) Stars: Michael Douglas

7:00 Unknown Amazon (PG) 7:50 Peckham’s Finest (M) 8:30 High Arctic Haulers 9:20 Celtics/ Lakers: Best Of Enemies (PG) 11:10 Gifts Of The Maarga

Cook

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) 10:00 My Life Is Murder (M)

3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M) 10:20 Tommy (M)

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Rick

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2:30 Insight (M) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lost For Words (M) 8:30 Secret Scotland (MA15+) 9:25 Nine Perfect Strangers (MA15+) 10:15 SBS World News Late

3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M) 9:20 Two & A Half Men (PG)

5:00 Our Yorkshire Farm 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Boise Boys 8:30 Home Town 9:30 House Hunters Reno

Trivia

Who won the Australian Open Men’s Singles title in 2021?

The Dolphins will enter the NRL in 2023. How many teams will that mean the NRL has in the competition?

Who played fullback for the Penrith Panthers in the 2022 NRL Grand Final?

How many AFL teams are based in Western Australia?

Which horse won the 2021 Melbourne Cup?

Which team won the Super Bowl in the NFL earlier this year?

How many NBA champion ships have the Boston Celtics won in the United States?

Who is the current head coach of the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL?

TEST YOUR BRAIN

Str8ts

How to beat Str8ts -

Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These need to be filled in with numbers that complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, e.g. [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to see how ‘straights’ are formed.

You can find more help and strategies at www.str8ts.com along with more puzzles, Apple apps and books.

Wheel Words

Create words of four letters or more using the given letters once only, but always including the middle letter. Do not use proper names or plurals ending with S. See if you can find the nine letter word using up all letters

CMC Rocks line-up revealed CMC Rocks will return to its traditional March timeslot in 2023 and some big names will feature at the festival.

Morgan Wallen (pictured), Zac Brown Band and Kip Moore will headline the event from March 17 to 19.

Jordan Davis, Randy Houser, Mitchell Tenpenny, Travis Collins, Max Jackson and Hailey Whitters, along with Ashley McBryde and Cam, also appear on the line-up.

Tickets are due to go on sale on Thursday, October 20. For more information, visit www.cmcrocks.com.

Artists of the Year

CMT has revealed its annual Artists of the Year, honouring Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce and Walker Hayes.

Alan Jackson is being honoured as Artist of the Lifetime, while Lainey Wilson is the Breakout Artist of the Year.

The made-for-TV event airs this weekend in the United States, but there’s no Australian air date confirmed at this stage.

Meanwhile, CMT will air a special two-and-a-half hour birthday tribute to Alan Jackson on Monday, October 17 from 8.00pm on Foxtel.

AQUARIUS

Are you making the most of your quirky Aquarian mind? With the Sun, Mercury and Venus all visiting your philosophy zone, you have the abil ity to affect others deeply with your controversial ideas, expansive views and progressive values. Education, foreign travel, social media and local community connections are also fa voured. But beware the tendency to self-sabotage. The only person who’s likely to undermine your efforts this week is you!

This week emotions are murky and still waters run deep! With the Sun and Venus visiting your mystery zone (and squaring Pluto) there’s more to everything than meets the eye. And it will take your Piscean perception – and substantial detective skills – to uncover secrets and distinguish fact from fantasy. Resist the urge to be drawn into playing power games with others. Mid-week favours sharing se crets, family functions and romantic rendezvous.

CANCER

Your wonderfully witty side could blossom, as you brainstorm ideas and amaze others with your quick-witted quips and clever comments. But – if you are too hasty – then you could put your foot firmly in your mouth. When it comes to a relationship issue, are you desperately trying to fix a frustrat ing situation? Prepare for some resist ance from others (especially a friend or colleague). Quick fixes won’t work.

You need to slow down and think things through.

Pluto pushes your insecurity button, which could activate your protective Crab claws. But the more defensive you are (and the more resistant you are to change) the more exhausted you’ll feel and the more difficult the week will be. Try to get the balance right between maintaining the status quo (with things that are working) and changing the aspects of your life that aren’t functioning well. A close relationship certainly needs to be re viewed and renewed.

ARIES

On Monday and Tuesday you’ll feel creative and motivated, as the Sun and Mars activate your Aries mojo. But there’s the potential for explosive Sun-Pluto power struggles mid-week (with an authority figure, work col league or loved one). So calm down and try to communicate with extra care and diplomacy, otherwise you could over-react and do or say some thing you later regret! Strive to be un characteristically patient, as you make frustration your friend.

TAURUS

Mid-week looks eventful, as the Ve nus/Pluto square stirs up trouble. A double dose of diplomacy is required if you want to keep the peace. Then the focus is on friendships. How to nurture them, keep them … and then let them go if you have outgrown each other. You’ll find enjoyable mutual interests are essential to long-term platonic relationships. An old friend could also be the final piece of the puzzle as you follow the path to your true destiny.

VIRGO

Mid-week, there’s a challenging con nection between Pluto and the Sun. So try to avoid family squabbles, on line arguments and run-ins with au thority figures. If you are the person in charge, then resist the urge to be bossy and over-bearing. Behaving like a de manding Diva will get you nowhere fast! Try to be extra patient …which is not one of your natural virtues. For some lucky Leos, Venus blesses a community project or a joint venture on the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS

This week Venus (your power plan et) trines Mars and pairs up with the Sun, which favours flirtatious en counters, romantic adventures and long-term friendships. But negotia tions will be tricky, and possessive ness and jealousy could rear their ugly heads. So slap on a diplomatic smile and share the love around. As Libran birthday great Carrie Fisher observed, “Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.”

The Sun and Venus are at odds with powerful Pluto (your patron planet) mid-week, which boosts your temper amental streak and your Scorpio con trol-freak tendencies. And you could feel like you’re stuck in a self-sabo taging rut or even going backwards. You’ll find the more stubborn you are, the more challenging the week will be. Birthday great Tom Petty may sing, “I won’t back down” but you need to keep your options open and try to be much more flexible.

Are your dreams achievable? Are you being unrealistic about a project that’s due to be completed? Perhaps you need to be more proactive, get others on board and learn to delegate? If you think creatively, work hard and capitalise on your group connections, then you’ll eventually taste success. Communication is emphasised, so expect plenty of phone calls, texts, tweets and emails. But avoid getting drawn into an argument about friends or finances.

Don’t be deterred by challenges. Hard work and calm consultation will take you far! When it comes to work, a study project or a social media mat ter, you have the potential to achieve success, but it won’t come without plenty of elbow grease on your part. And avoid over-reacting Virgo! Criti cising others (or blurting out the first thing that comes into your head) is a recipe for trouble. Saturn encourages you to bite your tongue, sit tight, and bide your time.

With the Sun, Mercury and Venus all transiting through your career zone, it will be easier to sort out workplace problems than at other times. Espe cially if you articulate your thoughts and are prepared to compromise. A stressed colleague is hoping you can provide some astute advice and a helping hand. Single Capricorns –love and work are linked in dynamic ways. The weekend is good for mental focus, long-term planning and clever problem-solving.

Wet weather’s impact on your pets

With above average rainfall recorded for almost every month of 2022, it is not surprising that we are hoping for warmer… and dryer days. But what does all this wet weather mean for your pet?

Troublesome ticks: All year-round flea and tick prevention is highly recommended for the pets of Penrith. Paralysis ticks are highly prevalent after wet weather, especially in our Blue Mountains and along the bushy east coastline of NSW. When there is a lot of moisture and high humidity ticks and fleas thrive, so all year-round preventatives are the best option to avoid infestations.

Wet hair: If your dog is constantly out in the rain and has a thick coat of fur, it is important to check their skin regularly. We see a higher number of skin problems occurring after rainy periods. This includes hot spots or moist dermatitis pyoderma, a bacterial infection involving the surface layer of your pet’s skin. The skin is often very red and moist – and the wounds are very itchy! The moisture gets trapped in the fur and the skin, helping to promote an environment that bacteria thrive in. Keep your dog’s coat as dry as possible and if you notice any ‘hot spot’ lesions, seek veter inary attention sooner rather than later as left untreated will increase in size and cause increased discomfort for your pet.

Ear infections: Ear infections are a common problem seen amongst our furry friends, espe cially those with long ears. Ear infections can cause extreme discomfort and further health

problems if left untreated. Dogs’ and cats’ ear canals are shaped like a long, ‘L’. They are great for hearing, but this shape predisposes them to collect debris and moisture. The most common causes of ear disease include allergies, heat and trapped moisture, causing extreme discomfort for your pet. If your pet is shaking their head, scratching their ears or you notice a bad smell, seek veterinary attention.

Boredom busters: Rain can create boredom for your pets. Any pet that has access to the outdoors and enjoys daily walks can become bored and will need other sources of stimu lation on rainy days. Fun games of hide and seek and hide the treat are great alternative indoor games to pass the time.

Slippery surfaces: Be aware of surfaces in and around your home that become slippery when wet. Keep the fur short between the paw pads of furry breeds and their nails short to allow feet to remain dry and allow extra grip if you have tiles or floorboards.

Storms: Be prepared if your pet does suffer storm phobia. Dogs can hear four times stronger than we can, meaning the sound of thunder and pouring rain is much louder to them. This increase in noise can cause some dogs to become nervous and overwhelmed. If your dog pants, paces, barks, or hides they are afraid and need comfort. There are special vests and jackets made for dogs to help comfort them as well as medications available to assist with their anxiety.

SWIM SAFETY

WITH JULIE

We must work together to be vigilant and protect our kids around water

Last week’s column was a bit gloomy, as I reported on the fact that 339 people lost their lives in the water between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 – an increase of 15 per cent compared to the previous year, and a 24 per cent increase when compared to the 10-year average. So this week I’d like to focus on what we as a community can do to bring these figures down, especially as history has proven year after year that most drownings happen during the summer months. There were 145 drowning deaths last year, an increase of 44 per cent on the 10-year average.

Backyard swimming pools present one of the greatest risks to children. Of the 17 children aged 0-4 who drowned last year, 35 per cent happened in swimming pools, with 76 per cent being the result of a fall. Even in the older 5-14 year age group, 33 per cent of deaths occurred in swimming pools, with 33 per cent being the result of a fall.

Laurie Lawrence’s “Kids Alive, Do the 5” campaign and resources have been educat ing families for over 30 years with their five simple rules to stay safe at the pool – fence the pool, shut the gate, learn to swim, super vise children around the water, and learn CPR. All of these actions provide layers of protection for our children.

“It can only take a few moments for a child to slip away unnoticed, fall into the water and drown”, said Justin Scarr, CEO at Royal Life Saving Society Australia.

Be aware of everyday situations that present a drowning risk to young children.

Watch children in the bath, and empty eskys and portable pools, and be aware of large water bowls for pets – children can drown in only a tiny amount of water.

Another location where we need to be aware of the risks is our rivers. 114 people drowned in rivers and creeks last year, almost double the previous year, and a 65 per cent increase on the 10-year average.

Let’s all work together to stay safer this summer! Even one local tragedy is one too

See you next week.

HEALTH

WITH ERIN BURNS

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Are you training too much? Why you need to listen to your body more

Coming out of winter and into summer we often see an increase in physical activity level which can increase the risk of overtraining.

Overtraining is a result of long-term stress and exhaustion due to a prolonged imbalance between training and recovery. Methods of training and baseline levels of fitness can vary across individuals making it difficult to identify when you’re overtraining.

Some of the signs of overtraining may include:

Fatigue

Signs of fatigue can include changes in mood, disrupted sleep, reduced appetite, loss of interest and increased fatigue with relative rest. As a result this impacts the quality of the workout which can decrease the benefit of such workout, and can also increase the risk of an injury occurring.

Reduction in strength

If the volume of training is too high or you don’t allow much recovery between sessions there will be a reduction in your lifting capac ity overtime.

Persistent soreness after sessions

Do not confuse persistent soreness with Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) which is quite common to experience 48-72 hours post session. Persistent soreness is characterised by increased exhaustion that continues even after adequate recovery time.

Plateaus

A plateau can occur when the body begins

to adjust to the demands of the exercise but sometimes can also be due to overtraining and you may notice no improvements in performance.

Lack of motivation

Lack of interest to exercise is generally a good sign to slow things down with your training. Listening to your body is something people often neglect but is very important to allow for longevity with your training. Working with a health professional to gain a tailored exercise program suiting your needs can assist you in avoiding overtraining. Call 4732 5188 to book an appointment.

TRAVEL

BLU PLAZA

Afew weeks ago I found myself in need of some R&R at the end of a busy week. Thankfully, a weekend away at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney did just the trick.

Upon walking into the gold-draped lobby of the hotel, it became clear to myself and my companion that this wasn’t just any boutiquestyle accommodation.

Housed within a stunning heritage-listed building, most recognisable by its peculiar diminutive Flatiron shape, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney was once home to Fairfax & Sons – the publishers of Australia’s oldest surviving newspaper, The Sydney Morning Herald. Now, over 160 years after it was first built, and following a revamp in 2016, it successfully balances its historical roots with elements of modern flair to provide guests with the ultimate luxury stay.

“THE RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL SYDNEY IS THE PERFECT LOCATION TO SPOIL YOURSELF IN THE HEART OF THE CITY”

The hotel has 338 guestrooms and 26 suites across its six room categories. With each of these fitted with modern amenities and chic style, you’re not missing out with the standard option. But, if you’re looking for something a little bit extra, you can upgrade to a room with an extra-deep jetted tub, or to one of their Business Class rooms, which includes exclusive access to the Business Class lounge.

After checking in, we made our way up to find our own spacious room with all the bells and whistles, including individual room climate control, an iron and ironing board, and bathrobes and slippers for the both of us.

The sophisticated marble bathroom includes both a bath and shower, with a window connecting the two rooms to allow you to watch your favourite TV show surrounded by bubbles. The hotel also provides a selection of pillows and bedding for guests to choose from, ensuring the utmost comfort during your stay.

After dropping off our bags, we took to exploring some of the hotel’s amenities, which include a fitness centre, pool and spa. The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney also has three restaurants; the Lady Fairfax room, which ensures a start to the day second to none with their Super Breakfast, the

award-winning Bentley Restaurant & Bar, and The Fax Bar, which is the perfect setting to unwind after a big day in the big city.

However, one of the highlights of our stay was finding out just how close the hotel is to almost every attraction in Sydney. On the night of our stay, we went to the incredible ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’, which was showing at the Capitol Theatre – just a short 20-minute walk away down the ever-lively Pitt Street.

Upon our return to the hotel, the comforta

ble king size bed meant that we were asleep as soon as our heads hit the pillows – but not before setting an alarm to ensure we could make the most of a big day ahead.

Before we knew it, we were back at the Lady Fairfax room to indulge in the buffet breakfast of our dreams. Though all the classics were present, filling our first plates with scrambled eggs and hash browns, and fruit and yoghurt respectively, the spread didn’t stop there. The room was lined with tables boasting a selec tion of upscale options like smoked salmon

and ham, and the sweet stuff, including delicious pancakes and waffles.

With full stomachs and wide eyes, we then left our luggage with the incredibly helpful staff to again take advantage of the hotel’s prime location, walking first to Darling Harbour, then to eat our way through Manly via Circular Quay.

With all that and more right on your door step, there’s no doubt that the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is the perfect location to spoil yourself in the heart of the city.

Cup Car brand is on the ball

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CUPRA’s acclaimed Formentor crosso ver car has been named as the official vehicle for both of Australia’s senior national football teams, the Matildas and the Socceroos.

Already the automotive partner of the women’s and the men’s teams, CUPRA’s visually distinctive and performance driven Formentor will be the squads’ official car through the forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to be held later this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand.

Director of CUPRA Australia, Ben Wilks, said that the challenger brand from Barce lona had moved quickly to establish football connections in its new market. In its home city, CUPRA is automotive partner of FC Barcelona and personal sponsor of its cham pion goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen and striker Ansu Fati.

“CUPRA was drawn to the never-say-die attitude, the inclusiveness and cosmopolitan values represented by Australia’s women and men’s national football teams,” he said.

“So it was decided that the Formentor – the ‘most CUPRA’ of our Australian introductory range – should be the official vehicle of the CommBank Matildas and the Subway Socceroos.”

Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson welcomed the announement.

“We are delighted to unveil the CUPRA Formentor as the official vehicle of the

CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos,” he sad.

“CUPRA and Football Australia’s national teams are both playing on the global stage,

where our brand traits and performance philosophies are aligned, and we look forward delivering results together both on and off the football field for many years to come.”

The Formentor is a “crossover” that was conceived, designed and built wholly and solely for CUPRA.

Mr Wilks said that the Formentor “comes in four degrees of hotness”, two with all-wheeldrive and includes a PHEV that has no imme diate rivals.

“Cars don’t have to look this captivating to work, but those drawn to CUPRA aren’t trou bled by mundane considerations,” Mr Wilks said.

“In addition to the performance capability of all four variants, a CUPRA customer wants the arresting aesthetic of this piece of auto sculpture.”

Mr Wilks also announced the ‘VZe’ PHEV versions of both the Formentor and the Leon hatchback were available via www.cupraoffi cial.com.au, with enthusiasts encouraged to check them out.

“It’s a sure sign of CUPRA’s commitment to this, its newest territory, that having already announced the imminent production of the Born BEV, we have also managed to secure stock of our unique PHEVs, which are in enormous demand by European markets,” Mr Wilks said.

“This initial allocation will be reinforced in the New Year.”

CommBank Matildas players with CUPRA’s Formentor.

SPORT

Penrith’s top team named

NATHAN TAYLOR

Penrith Cricket Club has unveiled its Team of the First Half Century at a lavish 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner last weekend at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club.

Players, coaches, officials and supporters from all generations converged on the EVAN Theatre last Saturday evening to celebrate the club’s incredible milestone.

While the occasion was the perfect setting for old mates to reminisce about the past, the night also saw the unveiling of Penrith Cricket Club’s Team of the First Half Century.

A five-person selection panel, which spanned across all decades of the club, reduced 50 nominated players to just 12.

While many lovers of the club came up with their own 50th anniversary teams prior to the event, not many could argue with the final list chosen.

The team selected was: 1. Steve Small, 2.

Jason Arnberger, 3. John Benaud (c), 4. Trevor Bayliss, 5. Rod Bower, 6. Ken Hall, 7. Luke Morrissey, 8. Pat Cummins (vc), 9. Josh Lalor, 10. Paul Goldsmith, 11. Paul Thomas, 12. Dale Turner.

Each player’s phenomenal playing record, achievements and contributions to Penrith Cricket Club were key criteria in deciding the final makeup of the side.

Speaking with the Weekender following his selection in the Team of the First Half Century, long-time Penrith Cricket Club President Paul Goldsmith said he was “honoured and humbled” when his name was read out.

“I deliberately stayed out of the selection process and left that to others. I had no idea I was part of the team, they did a really good job of keeping that a secret,” he said.

“I look back on the players picked and we could’ve easily named another 12 who would’ve equally done the team justice.”

Goldsmith was an outstanding quick bowler for the Cats who, during the 1990s, was part of a formidable three pronged first grade pace attack, which he later headed with fellow quick and brother, Michael.

Goldsmith was known for moving the ball in the air and off the wicket at good pace. He captured an amazing 452 wickets during his time at Penrith, including 13 five wicket hauls and once taking 10 wickets in a match.

A Life Member of Penrith Cricket Club, Goldsmith said it could’ve been any other

player in his place.

“Yes, I got big numbers but that’s only because of longevity, and there are many players before me that could have and should have been selected,” he said.

“There are many people that could’ve been on that list, so for my peers to think that highly of my time at the club, I’m really, really honoured.”

11 of the 12 players were present on the night, with Pat Cummins unable to make it due his cricket commitments. Each player received a commemorative cap to mark the honour.

When asked how this side would fare if they played in the Belvidere Cup together, Gold smith responded: “Looking at that batting line-up, us bowlers probably would’ve been defending 400 most games. We are confident we would’ve won more than we lost.”

Penrith Cricket Club’s Team of the First Half Century on stage at the EVAN Theatre at Panthers.

Around The Grounds

CRICKET: Penrith’s Round 2 Belvidere Cup match against Parramatta was abandoned last weekend due to wet weather. Playing in a Two Day match at Howell Oval, Penrith were 1/56 after a rain affected first day’s play on October 1. When the teams attempted to resume play last Saturday morning, conditions only got worse and the decision was made to cancel the match. New club captain Nick Adams top scored for Penrith with 33 not out. Penrith will play their first away game of the season this Saturday morning when they travel into the city to battle Sydney University.

BASEBALL: Greater Western’s opening round clash against the Ryde Hawks in the NSW State Baseball League competition was abandoned last week due to wet weather. The Warriors were due to play the Hawks last Wednesday and Sunday in Round 1, however the rain forced both games to be cancelled. Greater Western are scheduled to play the Cronulla Sharks in Round 2.

GRIDIRON: Nepean Ducks’ Round 4 Men’s and Colts matches against the UTS Gators were abandoned last week due to the wet weather. It’s hoped games will resume this weekend with better conditions forecast.

AFLW: The GWS Giants are back in the loser’s circle after going down to Collingwood by 32 points in the latest round of the AFLW competition. The Magpies needed to win last Sunday to hold their spot in the top four, and they delivered with a tough defensive performance that held the Giants goalless for three quarters, eventually winning 46-14. After a wasteful opening three quarters that saw the Magpies kick 3.9, they put the foot down in the fourth term to boot another three and notch their biggest

win this season. The Giants’ two goals came in the final term, with defender Jodie Hicks sneaking forward to hit the scoreboard and Brodee Mowbray adding another in the final minute. GWS will aim to bounce back this weekend when they host Hawthorn at Henson Park.

AFL: The Giants have landed the number one pick in this year’s AFL Draft. GWS completed a trade on Monday afternoon that secured the club the number one pick from North Melbourne in the upcoming AFL Draft. The Giants now have the first pick of the best available underage talent heading into season 2023 after parting with picks three, 12 and a future second-round pick (tied to Collingwood) in exchange for the top selection as well as picks 53 and 57. The club also has picks 15, 18 and 19 in the top 20 of this year’s Draft, to be held in late November, with further trades set to be completed before the end of the Trade Period on Wednesday. Giants General Manager of Football Jason McCartney said: “This is an exciting day for Giants fans, and we’re thrilled to secure the first pick in the upcoming Draft. Given the strength of our draft hands across both this year and next, it was a no-brainer for us to make a play to have access to choose the best available talent at this year’s Draft. We’re looking forward to adding to our strong core of players under new coach Adam Kingsley to return to the continued success we’ve had in the past.” The Giants currently hold picks 1, 15, 18, 19, 53, 57, 61 and 63.

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Dream about to come true

Olivia Porter eyes Sydney Thunder debut

pionship-winnig season in 2020, the young all-rounder also missed the cut last year due to inexperience.

It was just seven years ago that a teenage Olivia Porter was sitting in the Howell Oval crowd about to watch her first ever WBBL match.

The year was 2015 and Penrith’s humble cricket oval behind Penrith Stadium was the scene for the Sydney Thunder’s debut game in the newly formed WBBL competition.

As a young up and coming cricket player herself, Pearson couldn’t wait to see the biggest stars of the game in the flesh in what was an historic occasion for women’s cricket in Australia.

Speaking with the Weekender at Cricket Central last Friday, Porter recalls her memo ries from that very afternoon.

“I was around 14 and I was just starting to get into cricket… I remember going to Howell Oval for the first Sydney Thunder WBBL game,” the 20-year-old said.

“I remember sitting there thinking ‘wow where is this going to lead in 10 years’ time?’

And to think I’m sitting here today doing media as a member of the team – it’s crazy!”

Porter – a massive Taylor Swift fan – has been with the Thunder for several years but is yet to make her WBBL debut due to injury and other setbacks.

After a stress fracture in her shin kept her out of the team during the Thunder’s cham

“I’ve been a Thunder fan since the inaugural BBL and WBBL seasons. I’ve pretty much been to most of the games and it’s really exciting to be part of the squad,” Porter said.

“I’ve been part of the squad for a couple of years now as ‘twelfthy’, but I haven’t played yet. Not many girls get to experience some thing like this, so you literally treasure every moment you can. I’m super excited about this year.”

According to Thunder insiders, Porter is on the brink of finally making her WBBL debut this season after impressing onlookers at pre-season training.

With the Thunder set to take on the Hobart Hurricanes this afternoon in Blacktown, she’s rated a good chance of taking the field for the first time.

“I feel close to a debut, and I think the girls are getting around me for it, but I don’t want to look too far ahead. I just want to take it day by day because this comp can get quite intense,” Porter said.

“I just can’t wait to play and actually run out there and think back to when I was sitting on the sideline or in the crowd as a kid. It’ll be nice for my Mum and Dad to actu ally see me out there as well rather than me sitting in the crowd watching the girls play. That’ll be a cool moment.”

Olivia Porter is set to star for the Sydney Thunder this season.

Wanderers

loss since 2017, but the boys from Western Sydney were the most consistently dangerous side.

Western Sydney have began their 2022/23 A-League campaign on the best possible note, with a 1-0 victory over Perth Glory at CommBank Stadium on Sunday.

The Wanderers were just one of three teams to earn all three points in the opening round, with Melbourne City and this Saturday’s opponents Melbourne Victory also recording wins.

Bosnian recruit Sulejman Krpic scored the only goal of the match, with a 78th minute header from close range.

It was Glory’s first opening game

Neither goalkeeper was trou bled in the first half, but the game perked up in the second, with both sides having their run of chances.

“They’ll take a lot of confidence away from that... we were very solid defensively,” Wanderers coach Mark Rudan said.

“Everybody understood their roles and responsibilities, the energy was there, they worked extremely hard for each other and it was a professional perfor mance.”

The Wanderers take on Victory in Melbourne on Saturday.

The Western Sydney Wanderers scored an opening round victory to kick off the season.

The Wanderers celebrate with their fans.

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panther rumblings

! Martin deal close: Something would have to go horribly wrong for Liam Martin not to re-sign with Penrith before the end of the year. An announcement around a contract exten sion is looming with Penrith very confident the 25-year-old will ink a new deal to stay at the foot of the Mountains. Martin has been linked with both Parramatta and St George-Illawarra in recent weeks but I’m told a three-year ex tension with Penrith is the most likely option. Officially, Martin can speak with other clubs from November 1 as he’s off-contract at the end of next season, but there’s no question his management would be aware of what the market is offering already.

! New Panther cub coming: Back-up half Kurt Falls has announced he and his partner Elise are expecting a new baby in April next year. Little Carter will become a big brother.

! Taking on the world: Both Penrith and St Helens are keen for a showdown that would see the return of the World Club Challenge, but scheduling will emerge as the major issue. The Saints have won four straight Super League titles while the Panthers have won back-to-back NRL trophies, making it a mouth-watering prospect. Between the World Cup and pre-season obligations in the NRL, and an earlier start to the 2023 season, getting the game up and happening will be very challenging but not out of the question. The Panthers would be very keen to host the game here in Australia as part of the NRL pre-season.

! Stadium doubt remains: Nobody can deny there’s huge clouds hanging over the new Penrith Stadium project. State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres is pushing the Penrith Paceway site as the ideal location of the new stadium and it remains the frontrunner in terms of the end result. But the recent stadium stoush with the NRL, and the debacle around the Grand Final venue, has the State Government con sidering other options, including a re-build at the existing venue or a lower-cost upgrade to the current facilities. Very silent on all of this is Labor, who is yet to say firmly what their policy may be around the Penrith project.

! Social conundrum: While reporting of Penrith’s Grand Final celebrations was way over the top and the negativity from some was astounding, there’s no question the club needs to do better when it comes to social media training and education. For the second year in a row a post from a player needed to be deleted after causing a storm. It needs to be addressed.

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Pantherette moves on: After a decade with the squad, Panthers cheerleader Emily McGarrity (pictured) is hanging up her pompoms. She started her time with the Panther ettes during the lean seasons of 2012 and 2013, and finishes having cheered at the Grand Final against Parramatta earlier this month

! World Cup arrives: The first of the Rugby League World Cup matches will be played this weekend with England taking on Samoa at 12.30am Sunday morning, Sydney time. Australia’s first game is later that morning, with kick-off at 5.30am. All games are being shown live on Fox League and Kayo. The NRL website has now been updated with all the relevant local times and match details.

! Aussies firm faves: Australia is expect ed to dominate the World Cup despite a talent drain to other nations. Sportsbet has the Kangaroos as $1.53 favourites to win the Cup. Australia also dominates turnover for the tournament. New Zealand is next at $4.33 with Samoa, boasting a host of NRL stars, on the third line at $10. Tonga is $12 ahead of host nation England, on $13. “The Kangaroos are entitled to be favourites, but there are a lot of talented NRL players involved for other countries. Tonga beat Australia in 2019 and they have strengthened since then and this is probably the strongest Kiwi outfit we have seen,’’ said Sportsbet’s Sean Ormerod.

! No sign of DVD: There’s no word on a DVD or Blu-Ray release of the 2022 NRL Grand Final between Penrith and Parramatta. The 2021 Grand Final DVD was released on Octo ber 8 last year, less than a week after the game. But nearly two weeks on from the Panthers’

triumph at Accor Stadium, there’s no word on a 2022 release.

! Renewals released: The dust has barely settled on the 2022 NRL season, but it’s time to start thinking about 2023. Panthers has sent out membership renewal details for next season, and not surprisingly there’s been a price increase.

Automatic renewals will start being processed next week.

! Ciraldo has left the building: The eupho ria of Penrith’s Grand Final win was somewhat short-lived for Assistant Coach Cameron Ciraldo (pictured below with Viliame Kikau). He was back at the Panthers Academy last Wednesday cleaning out his desk.

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Dominating the green

NATHAN TAYLOR

Before she recently became the best female junior lawn bowler in Australia, 16-year-old Katie Astley recalls the moment she first fell in love with the well-known Aussie pastime.

“We actually had Sharyn Renshaw – one of the top coaches in the state – come to my primary school and run a clinic with some of the students there,” Katie remembers.

“At the end, she asked the kids if we wanted to try out some proper bowls, as we were just using foam ones at the clinic.

“Sharyn said if you come on Fridays to the lawn bowls club, you can come try the proper ones out at any time. I said, ‘sure’, and I haven’t stopped since.”

Five years on and this talented Wallacia resident has not only fell in love with the sport, but she is dominating it.

As a member of the Panthers Glenbrook Bowling Club, Katie has been competing in various levels of lawn bowls competi tions since 2019 and has been an impor tant member of the Bowls NSW U18s team for the past two years.

While Katie and her mum Jenny have racked up around 6000km in their car in recent months travelling interstate for competitions, it’s been well and truly

worth it for this week’s Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Junior Sports Star Award winner.

“It’s been really fun meeting a lot of people across the state and country,” Katie said.

“It’s nice seeing so many parts of Australia that I wouldn’t normally see. Mum and I have been doing road trips everywhere – we’ve been to Melbourne once and Queensland twice. It’s been fun going with my Mum.”

On Katie’s most recent trip up north, she competed in the prestigious The Golden Nugget, an Invitational lawn bowls event in Tweed Heads.

To compete at The Golden Nugget, athletes needed to submit a resume of their competition history, with the Year 10 Nepean CAPA student one of 16 girls selected to contest the top competition in Australian Junior Bowls.

Despite an early setback, Katie remark ably won the tournament – crowning her the best female junior bowler in the country.

“That honour still doesn’t feel real, honestly,” Katie admitted.

“It’s an invitational event. It’s the top 16 junior females in Australia that get invited and you compete against one another in pools.

“I made it through my pool despite losing my first game. I thought I was completely out of the running, but I just hung in there and ended up winning it all.”

Katie hopes to continue her impressive feats in lawn bowls and is eyeing off the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria as her ulti mate sporting goal and mission.

Nominated by the Western Sydney Academy of Sport, Katie’s Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club. If you or you know someone who has achieved in their chosen sport, nomi nation forms are availa ble online at www.pvsf. org.au.

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