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convicted child sex offender living in Penrith is back behind bars after he befriended his neighbour and her toddler, breaching an explicit order to stay away from minors. Wayne Norman Baldwin, 72, fronted Penrith Local Court and was sentenced to a six-month fixed term for failing to comply with his Extended Supervision Order (ESO). Baldwin has an â&#x20AC;&#x153;extensive criminal historyâ&#x20AC;? of committing offences against children. Read the full story on page 14

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Yandhai Nepean Crossing to officially open this Sunday with major public event NICOLA BARTON

he name of the highly anticipated pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Nepean River has been revealed prior to its grand opening this weekend. After accepting suggestions from the public, months of consultation has led to the official name selection. “I’m pleased to announce the new pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Nepean River has been named ‘Yandhai Nepean Crossing’,” Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said. “This name signifies the language of the Darug people, who have strong traditional and historical ties to western Sydney and the Nepean River as well as providing a clear geographical location of the bridge.” The word ‘Yandhai’ used to describe the river, means walking in the path of past and present and is reflective of a story including the past use of the river by the Darug people. The word ‘Nepean’ identifies the location of the bridge and ‘Crossing’ signifies the purpose of the bridge and the use of this location along the river. “There is an almost spiritual connection between Penrith residents and the Nepean River, so to be able to bring the history of

The Yandhai Nepean Crossing will officially open on Sunday. Photo: RMS

two great cultures together in the name of this new bridge is very special,” Mr Ayres said. Roads and Maritime Services called for name suggestions in July this year ahead of the bridge opening. “There was a strong response from the community, with more than 300 submissions received in less than a month,” Mr Ayres said. “It’s not often the community gets the chance to suggest names for new bridges so this was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many people.” The community was encouraged to think about names which best described the bridge or had geographical, historical, community or local Aboriginal significance. A naming committee was formed to choose the future name of the bridge and many hours were spent deliberating on the best fit. Mr Ayres thanked the community for their suggestions and invited everyone to come along to the bridge opening to celebrate the new landmark. The official opening will be held on Sunday, October 28 at 9.30am. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com. au/e/opening-of-the-new-nepean-riverpedestrian-bridge-tickets-50998165887.

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Bridge whingers need to move on The new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Nepean River officially opens on Sunday, and it’s about time. Hopefully the opening of the Yandhai Nepean Crossing will silence those who have been unnecessarily critical of the bridge, first promised back in 2010. Yes, it’s expensive – in the vicinity of $50 million – but it is a long-term investment in a desperately needed piece of infrastructure for our region. To suggest that the Government opened the chequebook and handed over $50 million would be a wild misrepresentation of how the bridge came to be. How easy it is to forget that at the 2010 Penrith by-election, this bridge was one of the key issues. In fact, both major candidates promised to resolve the issue of the danger facing pedestrians and cyclists in crossing the very narrow Victoria Bridge. Lounge chair architects thought they had all the solutions. Build a new vehicle bridge instead, clip on a path to the side of the existing bridge, build a tunnel – I have heard them all. Truth is we’ve ended up with the best possible result – a bridge that takes pedestrians and cyclists off Victoria Bridge, a structure that doesn’t impact the integrity of the Nepean River and something of a landmark for Penrith. Be critical if you must, but this bridge is much-needed and certainly of enormous benefit to the tens of thousands of people who walk around the Nepean River on a weekly basis. The river walk has become one of the great recreational joys in Penrith, and the bridge will only improve that.

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Morrison’s sell not working Our baseball cap wearing, rugby league loving Prime Minister copped a hiding last weekend at the Wentworth by-election, losing one of the safest Liberal seats in the country. A surprise? Perhaps not, given the anger that exists following the knifing of Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister earlier this year. But the Liberals would have been hoping that Morrison’s big PR push in recent times would have stopped some of the bleeding. Truth is the Government is on track to be dealt the same medicine at the Federal Election, likely to be in May next year. The Coalition won’t get out of this with gimmicks and publicity campaigns. Bill Shorten can almost put the order in for his new business cards – the Liberals have dug themselves a hole and they’re about to be forced to lie down in it. White Ribbon needs a re-think White Ribbon’s embarrassing backflip last week in which it removed public statements supporting the decriminalisation of abortion from its website, and then reinstated them, is a good indicator that we need to re-think the whole campaign and message. That White Ribbon, an organisation that at its heart is about preventing violence against women, would remove the statement in the first place is nothing short of bizarre. But as a whole, is the White Ribbon concept working or do we need to go in another direction? It has absolutely worked in terms of a symbol for the war against violence. And

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it has worked in that on November 23 this year you can be assured that newsreaders, politicians, TV hosts and public officials will all be sporting the white ribbon on their lapel. But as for instigating real change, I’m not quite sure. In the very crowded world of charities and advocacy organisations, it is becoming more and more difficult to determine what the KPIs for movements like White Ribbon should be. Even using that term – KPI – feels uncomfortable, almost taboo, because at its heart the people behind White Ribbon are determined to achieve change and success. That is to be admired. Like most, I think men’s violence against women is absolutely abhorrent. But so do most people who wear that white ribbon, I presume. It’s almost a case of preaching to the converted. How you access that darker layer of society, where the violence is actually happening behind the closed doors of suburbia, is another matter altogether. I’m well aware of all the elements of White Ribbon and yet I still don’t know how I’d approach a situation where I knew a friend was inflicting violence on his partner. Perhaps we need a really serious re-think about how we tackle domestic violence in Australia, because the problem remains awfully prominent. It may well be that White Ribbon ticks all the boxes, but I have a little suspicion that it doesn’t. Last week’s debacle over abortion proved that a discussion needs to be had about where White Ribbon sits in the anti-violence landscape.

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Apps take a big bite out of profits NICOLA BARTON

rustrated restaurant owners fear delivery apps are eating the industry alive as pricey commission sends profits into the ground. Last week, Burger Head Penrith raised their prices on popular apps Deliveroo and Uber Eats as the eatery struggled to barely break even on online purchases. Speaking with the Weekender, Burger Head co-owner Timothy Rosenstrauss said the services are affecting the livelihood of small businesses. “They are absolutely killing the industry, there’s no doubt about it, for us and for so many others in the area, we can just break even, so profit margins are nonexistent,” he said. “Restaurants are about experience, it’s supposed to be a time out with friends or family, so it really detracts from that.” Currently both apps charge 35 per cent of a restaurant’s gross revenue, although bigger chains have cut better deals. This means that if a family buys $100 worth of food, Burger Head gets $65 of which they pay 10 per cent GST. This leaves $59.50 to cover ingredients, wages, rent and other utilities.

“Profitability was slim to none and the strain it puts on the amount of orders coming through plus the in-store orders can really slow down the kitchen,” Mr Rosenstrauss said. So why not just leave the platform altogether? “If we were to jump off, for those sitting at home wanting something delivered, you’re no longer an option, you’re doomed if you do and you’re doomed if you don’t,” he said. “Unless there is a strike of all restaurants, they are not going to go away.” A spokesperson from Uber Eats said the advertising benefits to restaurants are highly beneficial in attracting new customers. “We recognise that for some businesses, the introduction of new technology like the Uber Eats App can represent a period of change and adjustment, particularly for small businesses, so we understand and respect that restaurant partners need to ensure the costs work for them,” the spokesperson said. A number of local restaurants, including Burger Head, are adjusting their prices to ensure some level of profitability is retained. Burger Head is also introducing its own delivery app.

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Penrith Council backs a Winn-er NICOLA BARTON

ew Penrith Council General Manager Warwick Winn says he’s keen to grow the success Council is already achieving as he continues to settle in to the job. Mr Winn started in the top job recently following the retirement of Alan Stoneham earlier this year. Mr Winn has been busily becoming acquainted with new projects, meeting community members and planning the future for Council. “At this stage I am just trying to build on what we have already got and try to improve upon the wonderful works that Council already has achieved,” Mr Winn told the Weekender. “I want to go onwards and upwards, there’s so many great things happening already and I just want to refine them and hone them and get them even better than what they are now.” Mr Winn has an extensive history in leadership working as the former North Sydney Council General Manager and CEO for the Manningham City Council in Victoria. Born in New Zealand, he has worked

in a variety of roles in the United Kingdom, Sydney, Melbourne and the lower Blue Mountains, which he believes has equipped him with the right skills for the job. “Coming back to the region, I have a place up in Faulconbridge, I know the region quite well and really love the place. I’ve spent a lot of time on the Nepean River and my children played sport in the area,” Mr Winn said. “I’m a westie at heart, I might be across the ditch from a long time ago but I just think the opportunities are here for us to grab and we just have to all work together to make the most of them.” Mr Winn said he has big plans for Penrith and believes there are boundless opportunities available. He hopes to build upon existing projects but wants to be realistic about the upcoming challenges in the area. “There’s a lot to be done, making sure we get the greatest benefits out of the new airport but also managing the negative effects that may run out of it, dealing with congestion – it’s about getting that balance right,” he said. Mr Winn said he is looking forward to bringing new ideas to the table in the future as he gets settled into the role.

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Dino-mite deal: Iconic Colyton property put on the market as family heads north TROY DODDS

ne of Sydney’s most unusual and much-loved homes is on the market after a colossal transfor-

mation. Better known as ‘The Blue House’ by Colyton locals, 33 Carpenter Street has attracted national attention for its resident dinosaur Roxy. Karen and Jason Rout purchased the 860sqm corner block property in 2011, when little had been done to update the original 1940 farmhouse. Not long after, Roxy the raptor arrived on site when the couple purchased her from her Blue Mountains base. “She’s three metres tall and just over three metres long,” Mrs Rout said. “We get people stopping by all the time. In school holiday period we can get up to 60 or 70 cars a day stop for the kids to come in and see her.” While Roxy may steal the show, the Routs have put in a lot of work over the years to improve the three-bedroom home she guards. “We’re really proud because now the house looks like the original house of Colyton, so we’re very proud of the work we’ve done,” Mrs Rout said.

This unique Colyton home is on the market “The reason it’s blue is because when we moved in and we were cleaning the walls, locals came past and said not to change the colour as they love it and know it as ‘The Blue House’. The community wanted

to keep it blue and we couldn’t change a landmark.” This wonderful family home comes with a basketball court, swimming pool, large backyard and double carport while the

man cave is the result of a visit last year from the crew of a popular lifestyle television program. “We lost the garage in a fire so the crew came out and transformed the space,” Mrs Rout said. “It was a Father’s Day present to Jason and he had no idea.” Roxy, as well as a bright red phone booth, will be leaving when the family of four head north to Queensland for a business opportunity. “Roxy is definitely coming with us,” Mrs Rout said. “She’s part of the family and you don’t sell your children.” The Routs have listed their home with a price guide of $680,000 to $720,000. “It’s the perfect buy for young families moving to the outer west where there’s affordability along with potential first home buyer exemptions,” said real estate agent Sid Elias. “It’s got everything a family needs – open-plan, pool, solar power, gardens and more. Investors can benefit from securing this property too as it offers development potential.” For more real estate news and listings, check out Penrith’s biggest and best property guide, Western Property, free with the Weekender every week.

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Mulgoa candidate Todd Carney Labor is promising improved safety at hospitals following the shooting at Nepean Hospital earlier this month and a spike in assaults. State Opposition Leader, Luke Foley recently announced his commitment in delivering not only additional security staff and adequate training but granting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;special constableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; powers and creating a Secure Hospitals Unit. Labor candidate for Penrith Karen McKeown and Labor candidate for Mulgoa Todd Carney joined Londonderry MP Prue Car in welcoming Mr Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment. Mr Carney said the need for increased security is vital in protecting both staff and patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doctors, nurses and health and hospital workers are passionately committed to patient care, but we must protect them so they can do their jobs,â&#x20AC;? he said. The four-point plan aims to boost security at NSW hospitals in order to protect staff, patients and families. The announcement comes as the latest official figures reveal that in the last 12 months there have been 21 assaults on staff, patients and families at Nepean Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Berejiklian Government is refusing to take action to secure the safety of Nepean Hospital, so that patient care can come first,â&#x20AC;? Mrs McKeown said. Over the last five years, assaults in NSW hospitals have increased by 33 per cent to around 50 every month, in part due to the prevalence of ice, drugs and alcohol in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Liberals have been sitting on their hands as violence increases in our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals,â&#x20AC;? Ms Car said. Hospital security officers have previously spoken of regular under-staffing and an increase in violence at Nepean Hospital. Their largest concern is that they are unable to protect both patients and themselves without â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;special constableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; powers. A spokesperson from the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District said the safety of patients, families and staff is their key focus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Across NSW, $19 million has been invested to improve security in emergency departments at public hospitals, including at Nepean Hospital, such as upgrading CCTV systems and installing remote locking to public access doors,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition, more than $5 million has been invested to upgrade duress alarms for staff in emergency departments, which they are mandated to wear while on duty.â&#x20AC;? Labor said they will be announcing further information on security staff closer to next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nicola Barton

New laws to be introduced to make music festivals safer New laws will target drug suppliers at music festivals by introducing a new offence that will hold drug dealers responsible for deaths they cause. The State Government will also trial on-the-spot fines for drug possession at music festivals and improve the regulation of such events by introducing new, specific and consistent licensing regimes.

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Man who caused hospital drama faces court for first time

The man shot by police at Nepean Hospital, sending it into lockdown earlier this month, has had his case mentioned at Penrith Local Court. Brian David Lauer, 54, was initially going to apply for bail last Thursday, but confusion surrounding the availability of a bed-side hearing meant his matter was ultimately adjourned without a release application being made. It comes after Nepean Hospital descended into chaos on October 4, after Lauer allegedly tried to stab a security officer and was shot by police about 4pm. Police also allege Lauer, who was placed in an induced coma following the shooting, left a hand-written note threatening the safety of the general public and hospital infrastructure in a parked car on hospital grounds. As a result, the bomb squad was called in and roads surrounding the hospital were closed for several hours. The Emergency Room was also closed and ambulances and patients diverted to other hospitals. Lauer, of Newbridge – a small town 30 kilometres south-west of Bathurst – is facing six charges, including two counts of custody of a knife in a public place, two counts of assaulting police, one count of affray and one count of leaving an article to create the false belief of danger. His matter was adjourned to November 2 for a possible bail application and to see whether the Department of Public Prosecutions has decided to elect to take his case.

Convicted sex offender back behind bars

A convicted child sex offender living in Penrith is back behind bars after he befriended his neighbour and her toddler, breaching an explicit order to stay away from minors. Wayne Norman Baldwin, 72, was sentenced to a six-month fixed term last

Thursday for failing to comply with his Extended Supervision Order (ESO). Issued by the Supreme Court in 2016, his ESO prevents him from approaching or having contact with anyone under the age of 18, unless first approved by his supervising officer, along with other strict conditions such as ankle bracelet monitoring and reporting. Penrith Local Court heard Baldwin became close with the mother after bumping into her while collecting the mail and taking out the garbage. But it was not until he disclosed the relationship to his Departmental Supervising Officer (DSO) that the extent of his deception was revealed. During a routine meeting on October 4, Baldwin told his DSO he had become friends with his neighbour, later adding that his neighbour had a 22-month-old child and the three of them had attended Penrith Westfield together the prior day. Security footage obtained by police shows Baldwin walking with the pair, stopping at numerous stores before having a coffee together. They are then viewed stopping near the toilets on the upper level, where the neighbour leaves the child in the stroller in the care of Baldwin while she enters the toilet. Baldwin is seen pushing the stroller for a short time before the neighbour returns. But rather than a one-off, further investigations revealed the 72-year-old had previously been in contact with the pair, and they would regularly walk to Westfield together. During his sentencing last Thursday, his Legal Aid lawyer Kasey Pearce submitted his offending was towards the lower end of objective seriousness, saying the breach occurs in a public place and nothing “untoward” happened to the child. However Magistrate Erin Kennedy refused to accept this, saying Baldwin was “well aware” of his non-association condition and labelled the offending a “blatant breach”.

“You choose to do this. You’re putting yourself back in prison – that’s the reality,” she told Baldwin, who she also noted had a “troubling” history of noncompliance. Baldwin – who court documents reveal has an “extensive criminal history of committing offences against children” – was most recently incarcerated after he was charged in 2010 with offending against a “vulnerable” 14-year-old boy he had “groomed” by first offering him a lift home. He is expected to appeal the decision at Penrith District Court on November 5.

Man who allegedly caused fatal crash refused bail

Richard Moananu, the man who allegedly caused the tragic Orchard Hills crash last month, killing a 17-year-old girl and a 23-year-old expectant mother of twins, applied for bail last Friday but it was rejected. He will remain behind bars until his next court appearance. The body of one of the unborn twins has been sent to Melbourne for testing. They will investigate to see if the child drew breath. If so, the prosecution will strongly push for new manslaughter charges.

Magistrate scolds man caught with dangerous drugs

Jack Raymond Armstrong has been slapped with $900 worth of fines after pleading guilty to drug possession. Armstrong fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with three counts of possessing a prohibited drug. Magistrate Erin Kennedy said it was “just extraordinary” that people were willing to gamble with their life. “It sounds dramatic, but it’s true,” she said. She told Armstrong he “must not fool around” if he had beaten addiction in the past, because it was easy to fall back into the same trap. “There are certainly other ways to have

fun. I’m very pleased for you that you didn’t take those things,” she told the bricklayer.

Man who ran red light while drunk stripped of licence

A Glenmore Park resident who deliberately ran a red light while drunk has been stripped of his licence for six months. Penrith Local Court heard Corey Joel Grafton Stevens, 25, had consumed six Jack Daniels and Cokes before getting behind the wheel and running a red arrow. His lawyer told the court the bricklayer was impatient and had gone through the light after seeing the coast was clear. He said the event had been a “wake up call”, given he had no criminal history. Magistrate Erin Kennedy was frank but fair. “You drank, you drove… there’s really not much to talk about after that,” she said. She told him while she had “sympathy” for the fact he would lose his job, she had to protect the community. He was convicted of mid-range drink driving and fined $500.

Drunk mum banned from driving for six months

A mother-of-two has been disqualified from driving for six months after pleading guilty to mid-range drink driving. The 31-year-old was driving to collect her daughter from a birthday party around the corner when she was pulled over for an RBT and returned a positive reading. Penrith Local Court heard the woman had consumed four vodka and Cokes and was “extremely remorseful” and “disappointed in herself” for getting behind the wheel. Magistrate Erin Kennedy noted she was a first-time offender and had never been before court before. “This is the offence that affects good people,” she said. She was convicted and fined $500.

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Police are calling for witnesses following an incident that occurred on Tuesday, October 9 which saw a cat shot dead on Josquin Way in Claremont Meadows. It is alleged that the animal was shot by an air rifle. A resident who was walking nearby discovered the animal and immediately called the Nepean Police Area Command. The animal was taken to a local vet where its injuries were examined. Police urge anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Penrith: Man arrested at train station over indecent assault

A man faced Penrith Local Court last Tuesday over an alleged indecent assault on a train. At 7.45am on Wednesday, October 10 a 22-year-old woman was travelling on a train from Parramatta to Central where it is alleged that she was indecently assaulted by a 41-year-old man. The incident occurred as he sat next to her. She then quickly moved away to another seat. Police arrested the man at Penrith Railway Station at 7am on Friday, October 12 where he was charged.

Penrith: Man hospitalised after assault outside home

On Saturday, October 13 a 44-year-old male was assaulted outside his home on Blaxland Avenue at 11.20pm. The victim was sitting on the lounge when he heard loud bangs coming from outside. When he exited his home to investigate the noise he was set upon by a number of males and severely assaulted. The man was left in the driveway of his home with serious injuries when an ambulance was called. He was stabilised and transported to Nepean Hospital where his injuries were

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Police warn locals of electricity bill email scam

Police and energy provider AGL are warning residents of a circulating hoax email with the subject ‘AGL electricity bill’. The email includes a bill for electricity with a due date. Anyone could receive this email, even if you are not an AGL customer. Police confirm that these emails are scams and are trying to trick residents into paying money or clicking links that download virus’ to your computer. AGL advises that all of its electricity bills will come from this email address: agl@ energy.agl.com.au, and will include the supply address and account number. Police urge the community to be hyper aware of scammers and to double check before proceeding.

Police conduct major drug and alcohol blitz on motorway

More than 70 motorists have been nabbed with drugs or alcohol present in their system during a major road safety blitz last weekend. Operation Nabbed, a high-visibility traffic operation, ran on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, where officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command conducted random drug and alcohol tests on the M4 between Merrylands and Emu Plains. Operation Nabbed has been conducted on three previous occasions. A total of 162 drink driving offences were detected during past operations. This time, a total of 63 drivers were charged for driving under the influence of alcohol. 13 motorists returned a positive detection for driving with a prescribed illicit drug.

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Crash driver faces court On Friday, October 19, Penrith Local Court heard the bail application of Richard Moananu, the driver of a vehicle that collided with another car at high speed on the Northern Road at Orchard Hills recently. The crash resulted in the deaths of two women and one of the women’s unborn twins who were due to be born this month. The case has attracted significant media interest as more details come to light, including allegations that Moananu was four times over the legal blood alcohol limit and travelling in the range of 140 kilometres per hour when the collision occurred. At the bail hearing on Friday, the DPP formally opposed bail. Moananu’s lawyer put to the Court that the accused was a good applicant for bail because his Aunt and Uncle had offered to take him in and pay a surety of $7,000 to the Court to ensure that he showed up at future Court dates. Moananu’s cousin gave evidence in Court that he would be under 24-hour supervision if granted bail, and that the home in which Moananu would be living would be free from alcohol at all times. Moananu’s cousin also gave evidence that keys for all of the motor vehicles at the premises would be locked in a safe to ensure that Moananu could not drive. The DPP prosecutor told the Court that Moananu had been consuming alcohol at a St Marys pub for roughly five hours

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on the day in question before getting into his motor vehicle to drive. The prosecutor cited a number of witnesses who say that he was driving erratically and at high speeds for the totality of the 15km trip from the St Marys pub to the location of the collision at Orchard Hills. The DPP also referred to the fact that Moananu had a history of driving offences, and had previously not shown up to Court in a separate matter in 2012. The prosecutor also gave some insight as to the status of the charges against Moananu in relation to the unborn twins who were killed in the accident. The Prosecutor indicated to the Court that one of the deceased children would be the subject of an autopsy to determine whether the child drew breath following the collision, and if so, it would be likely that Moananu would face an additional manslaughter charge. He is already facing a raft of charges including multiple counts of manslaughter. In light of the seriousness of the charges against Moananu, his poor driving record, and the evidence before the Court that Moananu was heavily intoxicated and driving at exorbitant speeds at the time of the collision, Magistrate Stephen Corry refused the bail application. A large contingent of the accused’s family sat in the public gallery for the duration of the hearing, visibly distraught as details of the tragedy were laid bare.

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Maroun, said donating plasma is a lot like giving blood. “Donating plasma is simple. Just sit back and relax on a comfy couch for 45 minutes while you donate,” he said. “The whole appointment takes 1.5 hours, and you can donate as often as every two weeks.” Continuous improvements in the detection of some health conditions, an aging population and the high standard of care in Australia are thought to be behind Australia’s rapid growth in plasma demand. “Plasma is a versatile part of your blood that can help many Australians,” Mr Maroun said. To make an appointment, call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au.

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Foundation’s call to arms OZWAC needs community’s help to fund research projects at Nepean Hospital NICOLA BARTON

he Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) is calling on the community for extra support, as it continues to fund breakthrough medical projects. On Tuesday, OZWAC representatives met with their major sponsors at the Nepean Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care (NIC) Unit to discuss how new research has improved the health of women and children. OZWAC provide initial research grants that allow doctors to get their ideas off the ground, if they receive good results they can then apply for Federal Government funding. “We’ve been funding research at Nepean Hospital for over 20 years, during that time we have supplied equipment purely dedicated for research and the results from that has led to improved treatment,” Deputy Chair of OZWAC, Diane Williams said. “Nothing changes unless you understand what you need to change. Through research they identify how they can do things better.” As the only research foundation in the greater western Sydney region, OZWAC

draws upon community support to raise funds in order to sponsor local doctors. Dr Girish Deshpande, a Neonatal Paediatrician at Nepean Hospital, has received OZWAC funding since 2010. Working in the NIC unit, he recognised that premature babies weren’t getting enough nutrition, and that stress was affecting the quality of the mother’s breast milk. He obtained a piece of machinery used in the dairy industry and worked alongside engineers from the University of Sydney to calibrate it for human milk. This machine, which is exclusive to Nepean Hospital, now allows for the milk to be adjusted to maximize nutrients. Currently, OZWAC has grant applications for $250,000 but could only fund $60,000 of that this year which was thanks to a fundraiser held at Penrith Panthers and a generous donation from PremiAir Services. “It’s sad that we need to even put in for a place like this, you’d think the government would have all of this equipment paid for to make life better for everybody,” Penrith Panthers CEO, Brian Fletcher said. “We’re a big organisation so it’s our duty to do something.” For more information or to donate, visit www.ozwac.org.au.

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I think it should be named “The Abomination” (Step into the future, Weekender October 19). I love bridges and bridge design but if there is ever a TV program about the world’s ugliest bridges, it will be in the top 10. At least when one drives over Victoria Bridge, “The Abomination” cannot be easily seen. RON BECKETT, EMU PLAINS

individuals and others will get behind Luc’s powerful fundraising mission. To find out how you can donate to the Liver Foundation, just go to www.liver.org.au. Liver disease is not detected on routine tests. A healthy lifestyle combined with a sensible diet, exercise and minimal use of alcohol and no smoking all help a liver’s health. BEN RICHARDSON, THE LIVER FOUNDATION

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I write to ask readers to help the Liver Foundation with a critical cause and a vital fundraising mission. Put simply, liver cancer is already the fastest growing cause of cancer death in Australia. At least 1,400 Australians now die of liver cancer every year. It is expected that by the year 2030 the number of people with liver disease in Australia will be at least eight million. Liver disease is slipping right under the radar. It is set to become an epidemic in Australia. Liver disease in the main can be preventable and if detected early, it can be treated effectively. Later this year renowned Australian transplant liver surgeon Luc Delriviere is heading to Antarctica to visit places that haven’t been visited before. An international team of experts will be behind him. He is a legend in medical circles. His expedition will raise much needed funds for the Liver Foundation. We hope businesses across Australia,

Spot on, Troy (Editor’s Desk, Weekender October 19). You may have been a little tongue-in-cheek but the republican movement is well and truly dead and buried for at least another decade. It is remarkable what one Royal visit can do. The younger set of Royals have created such power in the traditional movement that any talk of a Republic is now swatted for at least 10 years. Peter Fitzsimons must be thrilled. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

More retail pain I was sad to hear that the Roger David store in Penrith, as well as other stores around Australia, would be closing. For me it is the end of an era as I have shopped there for many decades. It is sad what is happening to many great retail institutions. ROGER SANDERS, VIA EMAIL

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Real shot at bright futures Open for business: Real Futures centre helps local Indigenous people find work NICOLA BARTON

he future is looking bright for unemployed Indigenous people in the community following the launch of a new vocational training and employment centre (VTEC). Now open in St Marys, the Real Futures centre is assisting individuals in reaching their goals by aligning them with the skills and accreditation they need to land their dream job. CEO and Managing Director, Wendy Yarnold, said it’s the first of its kind in western Sydney. “The body of our company is about Aboriginal economic participation and helping Aboriginal people to be able to step outside of their social conditions,” she said. “We want them to walk away with an understanding of what the employers’ expectations are, know what their dream is and enhance any skills with licenses, tickets and qualifications.” In 2016, 41,887 people identified as Indigenous, equating to 1.8 per cent of the greater western Sydney population, with Penrith obtaining the highest portion. Ms Yarnold said they chose their new location not only because of the Indig-

enous population, but because it was close to upcoming opportunities. “People are pouring through the doors, ever since we opened people are excited because they’ve never had anything like this here,” she said. “What sets us apart is that we are client central, so all of our activities work around our people, they feel comfortable, like they belong and that this is theirs.” All staff members at the St Marys centre are Aboriginal and offer cultural competency training to other workplaces. “It allows the clients to feel connected, we’re an Aboriginal company, so people can come in and feel comfortable and they are more likely to disclose some of the potential barriers and tell us what it is that they want rather than someone else telling them what to do,” Ms Yarnold said. The program runs for as long as it takes the individual to receive employment. Participants may also need to return clear drug and alcohol tests. “It’s about social freedom and not having to comply with the system and having someone looking over your shoulder who has the power to cut off your money, that’s the motivation we work on and if we keep sharing these success stories then there’s more people that want to come in and make themselves better,” Ms Yarnold said.

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Crocheting for a cause Local group creates beautiful items to donate to Ronald McDonald House NICOLA BARTON

group of women are crocheting for a cause by donating handmade items to Ronald McDonald House. Penrith Crochet Catch Up group member, Rachel Townsend, decided to reach out to the organisation after witnessing the vital support they provided to her niece. “After seeing the amazing work they do I started making things for them and they loved it, I put it to the rest of the girls telling them what I was doing and everyone was really keen to come on board,” Ms Townsend said. “This is their home away from home, little things like having toys brings a smile to the face of a child and makes them feel welcome, so that’s why we wanted to give as much as possible.” The 20 member group originally met up once a month, but they now come together every Saturday. From blankets and toys to beanies and scarfs, the women put hours of work into creating items for the children. “Stuff like this, it’s made with love and you can tell, it’s different quality to a manufactured item, so I think that’s the difference, you know someone’s put the effort and time into it,” Ms Townsend said.

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The Penrith Crochet Catch Up group is creating items to donate to Ronald McDonald House “I count the girls as family, it’s such an amazing supportive group. It’s a dying art, but it’s good for the soul so why wouldn’t you want to share it with people?” The group members range from 20 to

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so now having a reason to create something that can benefit children is really rewarding,” she said. The group meet every Saturday at the Kingswood Sporting Club from 2-5pm.

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models for the community and one nomination is all it takes to be in the running. Find out more and nominate today, go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ausday, but hurry, nominations close Friday, November 9 2018. It’s easy to nominate someone, just visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or request a form from the Civic Centre or your nearest library branch. Winners will be announced at a dinner held in their honour in January 2019. Just a reminder Penrith’s annual Australia Day Celebrations will be held on Saturday, January 26 2019 from 3-8pm at Jamison Park. There will be a range of fun, free activities including a traditional Aussie BBQ, lamington decorating, face painting, a range of sports to try, scooter and skate demonstrations and workshops, carnival rides plus market stalls.

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Walk so they can fight and survive NICOLA BARTON

very mother dreams of the first moment they get to hold their newborn after birth but for Penrith resident Paige Harty, complications forced her to wait 17 days until she had her chance. In a hurry to enter the world, her two identical twin boys were born at 28 weeks and immediately rushed to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nepean Hospital, where they stayed for the next nine weeks. Born a tiny 1.4kg and just 32cm long, the boys were immediately put on life support due to their lungs not working on their own. “Not knowing the outcome was numbing – just like my legs – I had to wait the longest five hours of my life to see my little guys,” Ms Harty said. “Both boys had a blood and urine test done every 12 hours, it was heartbreaking watching these amazing, strong and tiny humans endure so much pain before they were meant to enter the world. As parents we felt hopeless.” During this time, Ms Harty said the nursing staff and doctors were comforting and reassuring that everything would be

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Lucky local takes afternoon off after $200,000 phone call NICOLA BARTON

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Shop 3, 21 Lavin Crescent, Werrington County Ph: 9623 4570 www.sewcani.com.au | sewcani@yahoo.com.au Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

Mail order welcome Home delivery to “home-bounds” in local area Lee Nova Craft is an old fashioned store with 130m2 of sewing, knitting, crochet, needlework, home decor and craft materials. 34 years in Business Trading Hours Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9.30am-4.30pm Tuesday - Wednesday: 9.30am-3pm | Saturday: 9.30am-1pm www.leenova-craft.com.au | Ph: 02-9673 4181 190 Queen St, St Marys

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Polly’s BEADS

DECEMBER – FEBRUARY SALE Patchwork fabrics, school uniform checks, Christmas fabrics

Justice of the Peace available. All day, except Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Premium yarns & accessories for the Australian market 2018 open day dates:

26 October 2, 4, 9, 16, 17, 23, 30 November 14, 16, 21 December Open hours: 10am - 2pm

10% off for Western Weekender readers Enter WWOCT18 @ checkout or bring along the ad from the paper.

Contact details: www.yarnish.com.au 3 Glenleigh Avenue, Mulgoa Nicole | 0466 634 966 WW35537

Emma Gosper // Western Sydney Business Centre 4721 5011 | reception@wsbusiness.com.au

t is no secret that social media is becoming the number one platform for small business marketing. But when you wear all the hats in your business, how can you ensure that your social media content is consistent and effective without spending too much valuable time creating it? • Take photos and videos of everything – behind the scenes, of your products, your service, your team, everything. There is no better content than real life business content, in real time. • Create your own quote images – design a template for quotes relating to your business, based on your business branding with your colours and logo. They’ll inspire as well as create a uniformed look among your feed and help you connect to your fans on a personal level. • Encourage user generated content – ask your customers and clients to take their own photos and upload it to their socials and tag you. Respond to the post and ‘repost’ it to your channels. It demonstrates

that consumers are enjoying your product/service and its easy content for you, without any real work involved. • Incorporate your other marketing into your social content – Do you write a blog for your business? Create a template like your quote template with a snippet of your blog and drive visitors back to your website to read the blog in full. It’s unique content, demonstrates your knowledge and drives traffic to your site. • Stockpile content – Spend a day creating content and have it ready to go (or schedule it). This way you have it ready to go whenever you need it, and you’re not scrambling to find content last minute to post for the sake of it. That’s when your content will lack in quality and consistency and can be your social downfall. • Ask for help – if you simply don’t have time to create content and manage your socials, ask for help from a Gen Y staff member, family member, or a Digital Business Advisor at our Centre.

Bricklayer FLOOR PREPARATION POSITION Bionic Heart Pty Ltd is looking for a qualified BRICKLAYER/FLOOR PREP Must be a hard worker Must be available to work Saturdays

Please contact Rhoderick

0430 279 088

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BUSINESS

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

CATEGORY

WINNER

Automotive Services

Andre Automotive

New Business

INT Nurse Training

Bakery/Cake Shop

Sharon's Superb Slices

Performing Arts

Static Dance Studios - Glendenning

Beauty Services

Cosmetic Beauty and Laser Mathews Quality Meats – St Clair Shopping Centre

Pet Care

Bubbles Doggy Wash

Butcher

Pharmacy

Shopsmart WholeSale Pharmacy – Mount Druitt

Cafe

Lucie's Cafe – Westfield Mount Druitt

Professional Services

Aussie St Marys

Child Care Services

Kids' Early Learning Rooty Hill

Real Estate Agency

Professionals Real Estate – St Marys

Fashion Shop

Platypus Shoes – Westfield Mount Druitt

Fast Food/Takeaway

Taste of Europe – Plumpton Marketplace

Restaurant

Waterstone Grill

Fitness Services

TrainstationGym247

Service & Trade

Sun Safe Window Tinting

Florist

Aunty Poppy's Pinegrove Minchinbury

Sole Trader

Ausbikes

Fresh Food

Red Lea Chickens – St Marys Village

Specialised Business

AM-Win Software (ASIMS)

Hairdresser

Styles By Jaimy – Westfield Mount Druitt

Mt Druitt Liquor Barn

Health Improvement Services

Specialised Retail Business

Greater West Physiotherapy and Health Centre

Business of the Year

Styles By Jaimy – Westfield Mount Druitt

Jewellery Store

Goldmark Jewellers – Westfield Mount Druitt

Most Inclusive Employer

Business Person of the Year

Lisa Stein, Centre Stage Academy of Performing Arts

Sydney's Charcoal Chicken

Youth Award

Kim Hunter, Erskine Park Dental

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WINNERS

Sharon’s Superb Slices

Winning this award is a very humbling experience to us. We would like to thank all individuals who have nominated and prayed for us to win this event. We assure you that we will do our best even more to keep you happy and be of service to you for life. We will endeavour to maintain our level of quality through never ending Passion.

WE WON!!! Would just like to say a huge thank you to all my loyal customers over the years.

FAST FOOD/TAKEAWAY

BUTCHER

taste of europe

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE MOST OUTSTANDING BUTCHER Shop 5, St Clair Shopping Centre 155 Bennett Rd | Ph 9834 5296

12 Carpenter Street, Colyton Ph: 9673 4361 | 0423 341 901 www.sharonssuperbslices.com.au

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info@andreautomotive.com.au www.andreautomotive.com.au 1/87 Kurrajong Avenue, Mount Druitt Phone 8664 3564

BAKERY/CAKE SHOP

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Taste of Europe is a family owned business that offers a mouth watering Turkish cuisine that includes our famous kebabs, pizza, gozleme & more. With over 20 years experience in the fast food industry, we are passionate about food and dedicated to providing excellent quality and service. Thank you to our customers for all the support. We are proud to be winners of the local business awards four times in a row. We will always continue to provide the best food & service.

Phone 9832 8302 260 Jersey Road, Plumpton

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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FITNESS SERVICES

membership, a free play area and care-taker for members with kids, high-end equipment, sauna and luxurious amenities it’s no wonder why Trainstation Gym won the most Outstanding Fitness Services Award at the Mt Druitt and St Marys Local Business Awards. Trainstation Gym 24/7 are now offering FREE 7 day trials, so sign up online or drop by and say hi to the friendly team!

Phone 9623 0353 | 72-80 Queen Street, St Marys trainstation247.com.au | train@trainstation247.com.au

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With over 1800 square metres of state-of-the-art equipment, Trainstation Gym 24/7 is the newest and hottest gym to hit Western Sydney. What stands out is that the team take pride in the fact that they’ve created a community that feel comfortable and at home at the gym and you can certainly feel that as you walk in. With group classes included in your all access

INT NURSE TRAINING PTY LTD

Winners of New Business Local Business Awards 2018 We are a leading provider of quality education, training and skilled graduates for the Health and Community Service sectors. Well trained and highly competent Nursing and Care staff are in great demand in an industry which is constantly experiencing skills shortages nationally.

Winning the St Marys and Mt Druitt Local Business Award for the Fresh Food category for the third time was really awesome and a great experience for me and all of my staff. Being a winner means so much to me because I felt that all my hard work and perseverance are being recognised and appreciated by the local community. Thank you everybody for your continued support.

Enquire about our courses today:

1800 046 846

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Phone 8809 6098 St Marys Village Shopping Centre Shop 6, Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys

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FRESH FOODS

NEW BUSINESS

PET CARE I have always had a passion for animals, and three years ago that passion led me to start Bubbles Doggy Wash - a mobile, dog grooming service. What started as a girl with a trailer, a passion for dogs and a firm belief that every doggy should have their bath time, has turned into a thriving business which I hope to continue to expand. I am privileged to spend my days with these beautiful animals and I feel honoured that my customers trust me to take care of manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend. Whilst it can be physically demanding (there are some big dogs out there), it is so rewarding to see the happiness reflected in dog and owner after a bath or clipping. Bubbles Doggy Wash is a small business that has grown with the support of the local community and so aims to give back to the community. In giving back, Bubbles Doggy Wash proudly supports local charity Rap 4 Change. Rap 4 Change focuses on youth development and providing opportunities and support for youth in the local community. Because opportunities can lead to something bigger and life changing. Just ask that girl with a trailer and a passion for dogs.

Ph 0430 372 649 Email bubblesdoggywash.gmail.com

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MON, TUES, WED, FRI: 8.30AM - 7.00PM THURS: 8.30AM - 9.00PM SAT: 8.30AM - 5.30PM | SUN: 9.00AM - 4.00PM

Thank you once again, the Management and Staff of ShopSmart Wholesale Pharmacy wish to say thank you to all of our wonderful customers. Winner 2 years in a row!

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PHARMACY

OPEN TILL 10PM (ShopSmart Westfield)

MON - FRI: 9.00AM - 10.00PM SAT & SUN: 9.00AM - 6.00PM

Services that we provide: • Free Webster Pack • Free Delivery (nearby areas) • Free Blood Pressure Check • Free Medication Reviews • Free Clinical Checks • Catalogue specials every month

1 Zoe Place, Mount Druitt | T: 9677 0000 Shop MB-2 Cnr Luxford Rd nd Carlisle Ave Mount Druitt | T: 9042 1800

Welcome to MOUNT DRUITT DENTAL, your local, caring dental practice offering technologically advanced dental care for the Mount Druitt community. Our friendly team of a female and male dentists provide complete dental care for your family. Our services include: ➣ General dental care ➣ Cosmetic dentistry ➣ Surgical procedures ➣ Orthodontics ➣ Same day crowns, veneers etc. Starting from $1099

SERVICES ➣ Male and Female Doctors ➣ ARABIC AND FARSI SPEAKING DOCTORS ➣ Physiotherapy - Remedial Massage ➣ Cardiac Investigations

➣ Dietician - Naturopath

➣ Skin Checks - Podiatry

➣ Hearing Test - Audiology

➣ Vasectomy - Circumcision

➣ Exercise Physiology

Clinics Available ➣ Baby Wellness clinic ➣ Weight Management Clinic ➣ Asthma and COPD Clinic ➣ Prenatal, Antenatal and Postnatal Care ➣ Diabetes Clinic

G5, MB2 Westfield Mt Druitt, Cnr Carlisle Ave & Luxford Rd. Mt Druitt

Located next to Kmart Mt Druitt Bulk Billing

TEL: 9042 1830

TEL: 9042 1820

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Professionals Outer Western Sydney have done it again . . . your local trusted real estate professionals have won the 2018 Mt Druitt/St Marys Local Business Awards taking out the top award for the most popular Real Estate Agency as nominated by the public and qualifying criteria. “We pride ourselves on supporting our local community with a number of sponsorships over the years and hiring staff within our local community. It really was a great honour to be nominated, but to go on and win was amazing,” Professionals Outer Western Sydney Principal Terry Hansen said. “I knew there were other great businesses nominated and I was honoured when we won, it was an exciting moment! My team and I are dedicated to what we do and always strive to deliver great service, so to be recognised was a great reward.” Our offices service the areas of St Marys/Plumpton/Erskine Park-St Clair and surrounding areas, so don’t hesitate to call either 9673 4422 or 9834 3555 and let us help you realise your real estate dreams.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! 152 Queen Street, St Marys www.facebook.com/AussieStMarys Phone 9673 3333

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REAL ESTATE AGENCY

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Phone 9673 4422 / 9834 3555 terryhansen@stmarysprofessionals.com.au www.professionalsouterwesternsydney.com.au WW35451

RESTAURANT

181 Queen Street, St Marys | Shop 27 Erskine Park Shopping Centre

SERVICE & TRADE

Winners of Mt Druitt / St Marys Local Business Awards Service & Trade Category 2018 ALSO WINNERS OF 2014 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS

SUN SAFE WINDOW TINTING . . . THE EXPERTS IN TINTING Family owned and operated, we have been providing quality service and installation Sydney wide since 1988.

The Waterstone Grill Management and staff would like to thank all of our wonderful customers who nominated us for the Most Outstanding Restaurant Award.

Specialists in Automotive, Residential and Commercial window tinting • Lifetime warranty on workmanship • Free measure and quote • Reliable & friendly service • 3M licensed installer • Manufacturers warranty on all films

We value and appreciate each and every one of you and shall look forward to seeing you all again soon.

www.stmarysleagues.com.au/waterstonegrill

Phone: 9677 7788 WW35475

sunsafetinting@bigpond.com sunsafewindowtinting.com.au 410 Rooty Hill Rd North, Oakhurst Phone: 9625 7708

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SPECIALISED BUSINESS WHO ARE WE? AM-Win Software (winner of the Small Business Award in the Outstanding Specialised Business category) has been operating for over 32 years since September 1986, developing and marketing software to the Australian service industry and spare parts markets. Our business located in NSW is responsible for the management and distribution of the AM-Win Software Package throughout NSW, VIC, SA and Tasmania. We supply software to many industries, including the Automotive, Marine, Motorbike, Spare Parts, Forklift, Caravan, Hydraulics and other similar businesses.

WHAT IS THE AM-WIN PROGRAM? We believe that our software products are one of the most valuable assets your business will ever own. AM-Win provides you with advanced workshop and job management capabilities, as well as integrated stock management and barcoding features. AM-Win provides a fully integrated accounting and payroll solution, as well as Point of Sale management, job scheduling and marketing features. AM-Win is a fully integrated package without the need to incorporate other add-on software programs. Call us to find out more!

www.am-win.com.au Suites 4-7, 204 Queen St, St Marys | Phone: 9833 2100 WW35518

SPECIALISED RETAIL BUSINESS Mt Druitt Liquor Barn

The Western Weekender wish to congratulate the Local Business Award Winners of 2018.

We would like to thank all our loyal customers for voting for us and we are really excited to be the winner of the Specialised Retail category. We're always trying our best and look forward to providing you with great service for many years to come.

www.htrvnnew.wix.com/btco 13 Mount Druitt Rd, Mount Druitt Phone: 9832 0011

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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Shop 169, Westfield Mount Druitt Cnr Luxford Road and Carlisle Ave, Mount Druitt Phone: (02) 9832 9190 46

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

Connection to the blues CHLOE KAY RICHARDSON

or decades Australian blues has been overlooked and underappreciated, yet hidden in suburbs far and wide are some of the most impressive musicians the genre has to offer. Mike Elrington is one of them. Elrington is a seasoned acoustic performer whose impassioned, intense, and unique take on blues guitar has seen him build a substantial, and loyal following over the years. The singer-songwriter from Adelaide tours the Aussie circuit tirelessly, and will

be bringing his one man band to the first annual Big Hawkesbury Blues Weekend. Playing alongside some of the country’s best home-grown performers including Ray Beadle, Cyril B. Bunter Band, and Bonnie Kay and The Bonafides, Elrington, who’s the official ambassador for the festival, says audiences can expect “high energy, foot stomping, body shaking blues roots rock.” Elrington got his first taste of guitar at the age of three but it wasn’t until he was 17 that the blues took its toll. After discovering the music of Buddy Guy, Howlin’ Wolf, and Junior Wells, as well as local heroes Lloyd Spiegel, Chris Finnan, and “Kings of Aussie blues”

CHAIN, Elrington was converted. He was officially a bluesman, and the music has had a special kind of hold on him ever since. “I love the depth, the passion, and the pain of it,” he said. “There’s a deeper emotional element of the blues that I really connected with when I started listening to old Chicago stuff, there was just a sense of passion on an emotional level that I hadn’t heard or felt in other genres of music.” Dedicated to performing the music that moves his soul, Elrington seeks to give every one of his audiences a memorable, and “magical” live show. “I love the connection with the audi-

ence, when that’s created properly and authentically it’s a really inspiring and powerful thing,” he said. “As an artist and performer, no matter what the gig is, whether I’m playing a small gig in a bar to 50 people, or a festival to 2,000, the idea is exactly the same, it’s all about building that really inspiring and heightened magical connection, and that’s the thing I enjoy by far the most when performing.” Mike Elrington will be performing at The Big Hawkesbury Blues Weekend on October 26, 27, and 28. Tickets start at $22.19. To book or for more information call (02) 4545 0428 or visit www.eventbrite.com.au.

www.jamisonhotel.com.au 186 Smith St, Sth Penrith | 4721 5764

11TH NOVEMBER Entry Fee $10 Public: $2 All proceeds to Camp Quality

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League’s misfits on stage at Panthers

oin some of rugby league’s biggest names for a night of laughs as they bring their outrageous over 18s live show to Panthers. Featuring ‘fake professor’ James Rochford, Parramatta legend Nathan Hindmarsh, ex-Roosters and Rabbitohs player Bryan Fletcher, and rugby league veteran Brett Finch, ‘The Professor’s Farewell Tour’ is full of all the stuff the guys weren’t allowed to say on air. Trading stories from their years of playing first grade rugby league, and ripping on some of the league’s most loved players, the show’s not recom-

mended for people with a weak constitution or fans of Wayne Bennett. A night of lighthearted banter, ‘The Professor’s Farewell Tour’ will be satire at its finest, poking wholesome fun at the game, and the clubs we all know and love. If you love the show on Fox League, this is a must for you! This will be legends and larrikins together on stage for one humongous night of hilarity. A show that’s not to be missed. ‘The Professor’s Farewell Tour’ will be at Panthers Penrith on Saturday, October 27 at 8pm. Tickets are $49. To book or for more information, visit penrith.panthers.com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

Priding ourselves in bringing you a unique range of home accessories to add that touch of comfort and fun to your home

Visit us at Glenmore Park Town Centre 33 Town Terrace Glenmore Park

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: Keep up to date with all the local breaking news, sport and more by ‘liking’ us on Facebook. Visit www.facebook.com/ westernweekender

12PM | TUESDAY

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New opening hours: Thurs-Sat 9am-3am | Sun-Wed 9am-12am 2 Santley Crescent, Kingswood | www.eastsgroup.com.au

7pm 2pm & 6pm 11am & 2pm 7pm 7pm NO SHOW 7pm 2pm & 6pm 11am ONLY

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CHLOE KAY RICHARDSON

1st Row Ringside: $35 Child – $45 Adult 2nd Row Ringside: $30 Child – $40 Adult Elevated Chairs: $25 Child – $35 Adult

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, October 26 Dwayne Elix – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 The Quokkas – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Karaoke & DJ – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 5764 Iron Lion – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Phil Knight – Macquarie Arms Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 2206 Rebecca O’Connor as Tina Turner Rooty Hill RSL, 9677 4916 Friday, October 26, 8pm, from $15

Saturday, October 27

Friday, November 2

Soul Jamz – Overlander Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4730 2955 Allan Solomon Jazz – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Imogen Clark Duo – Macquarie Arms Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 2206 Juke Box Saturday Night Reunion – Blacktown Workers From $20, 8pm 9830 0600 Empire – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Desperado: The Eagles Show – Penrith Gaels From $25, 8pm 4722 8180 Brian Lorenz – Rooty Hill RSL $40, 8pm 9677 4916 Royale with Cheese – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Stars – Rooty Hill RSL $45, 8pm 9677 4916 PRESS Rewind Launch Party! – Tattersalls Penrith From $10, 9pm 4744 2002 United Nation’s Comedy Gala Rooty Hill RSL, 9677 4916 Friday, November 2, 8pm, $49.50

Sunday, October 28 Blackwater – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 5pm 4722 8180 Rockin Eddie – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mothers of Rock – Macquarie Arms Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4577 2206 Sunday Solo Sessions – O’Donoghues Emu Plains Free entry, 6pm 4735 5509 The Big Hawkesbury Blues Weekend Hawkesbury Hotel, 4545 0428 Sunday, October 28, 10.30am, from $22.19

Cath & Him – Liverpool Catholic Club Free entry, 7pm 8784 4878 Hayley Marshall – Windsor RSL Free entry, 7pm 4587 6900 Matt Jones Duo – Colonial Hotel Werrington Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Time Machine – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Big Way Out – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Sons of Mercury – O’Donoghues Emu Plains Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Video DJ Koby Justice – Colyton Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9623 2266

Urban Stone – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Sunday, November 4 Everyone Can Dance: Tribute to Michael Jackson – Penrith Panthers From $12, 11am 9677 4916 60’s Chartopppers – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Rise Up: A Thanksgiving Concert – Blacktown Workers Club $20, 5pm 9830 0600 Soul Jamz – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 One-Equal-Music – Blackheath Uniting Church From $30, 3pm 4760 8064 Gary Johns Trio – Bull & Bush Hotel Free entry, 1pm 9639 4008 We Will Rock You – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $36, 2pm 4723 5050 The Australian Bee Gees Show Rooty Hill RSL, 9830 0600 Sunday, November 4, 5pm, $35

Saturday, November 3

In The Mood: A 1940s Musical Revue – The Joan From $84.90, 2pm 4723 7600

John Mackie and Yuki Kumagai Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Whooshka – Bull & Bush Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9639 4008 Lenny Duff – Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Beatnix: Beatles Show – Colonial Hotel Werrington Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Gravity – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Australian Blink 182 Show – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 Kris McIntyre – Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 9677 4916

Blake Tailor – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 2pm 9677 4916 Branden Evans Duo – Colyton Hotel Free entry, 2pm 9623 2266 Rumours: The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show – Blacktown Workers From $12, 8pm 9830 0600 The Gruffalo’s Child – The Joan From $19, 10am 4723 7600

NORMAN’S SCRAP METALS Free Call 1800 225 235 $$$$ buyers of all Ferrous SYDNEY - 9748 0611 PENRITH - 4732 1683 34 PEACHTREE ROAD, PENRITH FAX - 4721 7658 and Non-Ferrous Metals (Off Castlereagh Road) 6 BLIGH STREET, AUBURN PICK-UP SERVICE AVAILABLE 50

OPEN 7 DAYS MOST PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

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O D UST

Nepean Evening VIEW Club 3rd Monday of each month 4735 4982 Leonay Probus Club Third Friday of the month 4735 5157 Penrith Showground Markets Every Wednesday 8.30am Penrith Paceway • 4721 0509 Emu Craft Market Second Saturday of the month • Nepean High School

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Cambridge Park Lions Club New members welcome 0402 219 272 Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Relax and explore on the Nepean Belle Lovers of nature, history, Devonshire tea, and cruises unite! The Nepean Belle’s bi-annual Nepean Gorge Discovery Cruise is back again. Spend your Saturday uncovering the magic hidden in Penrith’s backyard, as you take a leisurely cruise along the Nepean River and bask in the incredible natural landscape of the Nepean Gorge and the Blue Mountains National Park. Tickets from $65. Visit www.nepeanbelle.com.au.

DS I K R O F

FOR SE NIORS

Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7.30pm St Marys RSL • 0425 223 113 Glenmore Park Probus Club Third Wednesday of the month • 9673 2580 Penrith Men’s Shed New members welcome Wednesdays • 0439 646 942 English Classes Friday mornings at St Stephen’s • 4721 2124

Get into the Halloween spirit

Get into an arts and crafts mood

Grab a Halloween bag and join over 1000 kids for St Marys’ record breaking Trick or Treat Trail this Saturday.

Take a stroll through the Doll, Bear and Craft Fair this Saturday and Sunday at The Museum of Fire in Penrith.

Penrith RSL Travel Club New members welcome 0405 332 464

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0413 577 817 www.dixonscranes.com.au

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Go back in time to an era where swing and dance ruled

CDP presents Tall Stories’

CHLOE KAY RICHARDSON

irect from the US, ‘In The Mood’ is a dazzling 1940s theatrical musical revue showcasing a retro look at the life and times of the great generation. Complete with fabulous vocalists, hypnotic swing dancers, and an impeccable Big Band orchestra, the cast of talented performers will be making their way through Penrith today for two shows at The Joan, one of which has already sold out. Celebrating its 25th year, ‘In The Mood’ has received worldwide acclaim, and this trip down under will mark the show’s fourth Australian tour. The two hour and 20 minute show takes audience members back in time

Ages 3+

SATURDAY 3 NOV

TICKETS

DURATION: APPROX. 55 MINS

BOOKINGS thejoan.com.au | 4723 7600

Adult $25 / Children $20 / Family (4, at least one adult) $76

10am, 12pm and 2pm

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Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street Penrith

PENRITH SHOP and DINE LOCAL BOOK Pages available to book now!

Very special tribute CHLOE KAY RICHARDSON

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with up-tempo swing hits such as ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’, ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’, and the aptly titled ‘In The Mood’, as well as colourful costumes that perfectly depict the style of the greatly adored era. A delightfully nostalgic, and enthusiastic stage show. ‘In The Mood’ will be showing at The Joan in Penrith on Friday, October 26 at 2pm and 7.30pm. To book visit thejoan. com.au or call 4723 7600.

xperience Fleetwood Mac as they were at the pinnacle of their career, a sensational and groundbreaking band of the 70s and 80s, when ‘Rumours – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Experience’ bring their much loved show to Blacktown Workers Club on November 3. Committed to the task of bringing the era, Fleetwood’s famed sound, and even their outfits back to life for audiences to enjoy, the five piece band put on arguably one of the country’s best tribute shows.

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Ê Channel Nine held their Upfronts last week, revealing a number of exciting announcements for 2019. Perhaps the biggest announcement was the news former ABC series ‘SeaChange’ would be revived starring Sigrid Thornton and John Howard. Other big announcements include Hamish Blake hosting ‘Lego Masters’; ‘Love Island’ moving from 9GO! to the main channel; Melissa George joining ‘Bad Mothers’; a new coach for ‘The Voice’ with the departure of Joe Jonas; ‘The Block’ renovating the Oslo Backpackers in St Kilda; and with ‘True Story’ rested for 2019, Hamish and Andy will front a new series called ‘Perfect Holiday’.

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Ê Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are returning for the ‘Spicks & Specks Reunion Special’ on the ABC next month. Airing on Sunday, November 4 at 7.40pm, teams will feature Adam Briggs, Ricki Lee Coulter, Frank Woodley and Denise Scott. Ê New US comedy ‘Single Parents’ will premiere on FOX8 on Sunday, November 4 at 8pm. The show centres around a group of single parents who form their own support system as they raise their kids and struggle in new relationships.

Ê The second season of ‘Family Food Fight’ returns to Channel Nine this Monday, October 29 at 7.30pm. Ê The man inside the famous Big Bird costume, Caroll Spinney, is retiring from ‘Sesame Street’ at the age of 84. Spinney’s apprentice, Matt Vogel, will succeed him in the Big Bird role. Vogel also plays Kermit the Frog. Ê Channel Seven have announced the new season of ‘Bride and Prejudice’ will premiere this Monday, October 29 at 7.30pm. Episodes will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ê US action / drama series ‘Station 19’ has been picked up for a full second season by ABC. This is a quality show but is yet to be seen in Australia.

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Hollywood is renowned for pumping out bad remakes but ‘A Star Is Born’ stands tall as a reimagining done right. The latest take on the film serves as Bradley Cooper’s directorial and singing debut, both of which have proved to be a major success. Starring Lady Gaga (Ally CampanaMaine) and Cooper (Jackson Maine) as the film’s leads, ‘A Star Is Born’ is an intoxicating story of love, loss, and the harsh realities of showbiz, and addiction. The pair share an electric on screen chemistry that gives their characters’ love affair a convincing emotional

depth, and makes for two immensely powerful lead performances. Cooper also gives a seamless behind-the-scenes look at what life is like as a touring musician. Starring Lukas Nelson and Promise of The Real as Maine’s backing band, the real life rock and rollers are responsible for much of the music on the film’s hit soundtrack, and give the on stage scenes a feeling of authenticity. Cooper’s passionate, precise, and purposeful direction leads ‘A Star Is Born’ to great heights, and secures it as the best, and most moving movie of 2018.

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On Monday, Mercury and Jupiter rev up your natural Ram curiosity. So it’s a great day to ask lots of questions, research a project, solve a puzzle, explain a complex concept or get to the bottom of a perplexing problem. Then Venus backtracks into your relationship zone. So guard against being too brisk, brusque and impetuous with pedantic people who test your patience. Do your very best to be as cool, calm and cooperative as you possibly can.

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There is much you can learn about love this week. So your motto is from philosopher Bertrand Russell: “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge”. Venus reverses back into your work, wellbeing and daily routine zone from Wednesday until November 16. So be careful you don’t become embroiled in a messy misunderstanding with a friend or colleague.

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Gung-ho Geminis are usually very quick learners. Early in the week your mercurial mind is set to expand exponentially, as you absorb new concepts and explore exciting new horizons. But then sociable Venus starts reversing through your entertainment zone late on Wednesday. So the next two weeks is not the ideal time to host a party, plan a lavish dinner or hold a special family celebration. Instead, be patient and wait.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

A fabulous idea, a friendly gesture or a complimentary comment will put you in a positive frame of mind on Monday. Use the good vibes to your advantage. But with Venus retrograding into your family zone, avoid bringing up old grudges with loved ones later in the week. You’ll find compromise and cooperation are the secrets to some semblance of domestic harmony at Casa Cancer.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

On Monday and Tuesday the focus is firmly on family matters. Then relationship planet Venus reverses through your communication and social media zone from late Wednesday until November 16. So it will be very easy to misread signals and upset a touchy relative, neighbour or friend. Plus be extra careful what you post online, as an innocent comment on your part could be taken out-of-context by someone else.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Mercury pairs up with Jupiter on Monday which favours business, education, travel, social media and convivial conversation as you link up with like-minded souls. But make sure you pace yourself so your busy mind doesn’t suffer from information overload! And extra care must be taken from Wednesday onwards, when Venus reverses back into your money zone. Avoid the tendency to overspend!

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Monday is a good day to educate yourself about a pressing financial issue. But peace, harmony and creativity could go out the window when Venus reverses through your sign. Your relationships and social life could also go backwards over the next two weeks. Plus comfort eating is a danger as you imbibe too many fatty foods, sweet treats or sugary drinks. So try to cheer yourself up in ways that aren’t a hazard to your waistline or health.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22 Mercury links up with Jupiter in your sign on Monday. Which favours studying, speaking, reading, writing and researching. If you focus on the small details first, they will eventually reveal a much bigger picture. Then Venus reverses into your solitude zone. So aim to get the balance right between socialising with likeminded friends, and spending time with a very special person – you.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

You’ll find soul-searching comes more easily than usual, as you reflect on mistakes of the past and ponder what can be done differently in the future. You could also receive bonus karmic points for being compassionate towards a family member or demonstrating uncharacteristic composure when faced with a problem. But expect some setbacks, as you contribute your talents and expertise to a group, class, club or organisation.

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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Monday is a wonderful day to network with work colleagues and learn something new. But are you worrying about a professional issue? Avoid being shortsighted and making impulsive moves. A calm, considered approach is the sensible way to go. When it comes to a personal project, try not to rush and stress over the coming week. Take the time to think things through.

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Are you working or studying on autopilot? Have got stuck in a professional rut? Or are you looking for the same kind of job in the same kind of place? With Jupiter jumping through your career zone until November 8, it’s time to accept adventurous advice and look for challenging opportunities outside your comfort zone. As Anna Wintour says: “I try to remain very open to what others have to say. And it’s very important to take risks”.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Jupiter suggests you release pent-up energy via physical activity while Mercury encourages a talk-fest. Either way, you’ll feel better if you express suppressed energy in positive and productive ways. But issues involving close relationships, power, intimacy, trust, joint finances or shared resources could go backwards over the next two weeks.

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I was recently reading an article about emotional investing and there were two key points that really caught my attention. The first was that the average investor had underperformed the market by four per cent. The second was that, by simply following the world share index over the last 40 years, your initial investment would now be worth 45 times what you started with (including the dividends received during that time). Along the way, we endured the stagflation and oil embargo crisis of the late ‘70s, Black Monday in the ‘80s, the Russian Rubble crisis, Tech Wreck, the 9/11 stock market crash and most recently the GFC. Assuming we stuck solid, at the end of all that we would have 45 times what we started with, plus regular income. The average investor did not stick to the plan. Along the way each of these events saw investors panic and sell their shares. We all know we are supposed to buy low and sell high, however, each of these events saw people sell low. The fear of missing out also sees a number of investors jumping into the market when they see

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it rising. This results in buying high. The recent cryptocurrency surge is a classic example of this behaviour. Four per cent under performance may not seem like a big deal. The average investor over the same period would have about 18 times their initial investment. That is a huge difference. One thing I’m constantly reminding my clients is that shares directly relate to companies. In Australia, if you follow the index, your biggest holdings relate to companies like the big banks, Woolworths, Wesfarmers and BHP. If the Woolworths share price drops over the next 12 months, does that all

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know the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all... how Jesus went around doing good... we are witnesses of everything he did... Jesus commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and dead... everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins”. People saw Jesus. People knew Jesus. People experienced the difference Jesus makes. Jesus is much more than what he might seem, much more than just another person in history; Jesus is the person whom all history centres on! Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you in next week’s paper.

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It’s important to not ignore your feet during pregnancy...

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In line with our pregnancy information night coming up, ‘The Ins and Outs of Post Natal recovery’, I wanted to write about how pregnancy can affect your feet and what Post Natal care may be required. This will be broken up into two columns, and this week I will outline how pregnancy can affect you dermatologically. Ingrown toenails (Onychocryptosis): During late pregnancy, the ability to selfmanage your feet is limited by mobility. This can result in poor nail cutting techniques which can increase the risk of an ingrown toenail forming. Treatment: Consider seeing a trained podiatrist for a ‘general treatment’ that involves nail cut, filing, clearance of debris from the side of the nails, and management of any ingrown toenails if already present. Fungal infections (Onychomycosis): As limited self-care increases, so does the temptation to seek treatment from nail salons. These places are often not trained with a medical background nor uphold the same sterilisation standards enforced on a podiatric clinic. This increases the risk of contracting a nail fungal infection which can be very stubborn to treat. Treatment: Ensure that wherever you

present for foot treatment or management, that they uphold sterilisation procedures and avoid soaking feet in spa baths as they can never be sterile. It also isn’t a good idea to use someone else’s nail polish, or to leave nail polish on for extended periods of time. Often, we see patients who have developed nail fungal infections from leaving nail polish on for too long. Callous and corns (Hyperkeratosis/ Helloma Durum): A lot of women experience drastic lifestyle changes post-partum, especially if a first-time mum. Often, we will go from working full-time wearing enclosed footwear, to being at home and typically barefoot. This increases the pressure placed upon the bottom of our foot. The body’s natural response is to strengthen the skin to reduce tissue break

down, and this is what leads to increased keratin formation that results in callous/ hard skin. In conjunction with lack of emollient use (because who has time to moisturise with a new born) the callous begins to “crack”, which we call a fissure. These fissures can be extremely painful, but they also then present a portal of entry for potentially harmful bacteria. Treatment: Pregnancy is a whirlwind of hormonal changes and some of these changes result in dry skin that further deteriorates skin integrity. Routine emollient use on the soles of our feet is beneficial. In addition, the best way to treat any callous, corns and fissures is to have a trained podiatrist remove them with sharps debridement. To be continued next week!

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After bringing us many years of love and joy, our dogs inevitably start to slow down and show their age. Dementia is also termed Brain Ageing or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) and it is sadly a fact of life for many ageing dogs. CCD is a degenerative neurological condition in dogs that is similar to dementia in humans. It results in a gradual and progressive loss of brain function. Unfortunately this disease is very common but thankfully, there are treatment options that can help dogs with dementia. Behavioural changes are normally the first indication of brain ageing in dogs. Behavioural changes can also be due to behavioural problems or medical problems such as heart disease, pain and arthritis, incontinence, sensory problems (blindness or deafness), endocrine disease (eg diabetes), brain disease (eg cancer) or metabolic disease (eg renal failure). There are also some medications such as steroids and medicine for incontinence that can cause worsening of signs associated with CCD. It is essential that animals are examined by a veterinarian to rule out medical problems before a diagnosis of dementia is made.

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“From cradle to grave” is an expression we use fairly often at our swim schools, as we see babies to seniors in our indoor heated pools every day. Swimming is good for just about everyone, accommodating all ages, stages, abilities and disabilities, but now there’s evidence that it can actually slow down the aging process! A long-term study at Indiana University Bloomington’s Counsilman Centre for the Science of Swimming found that Masters Swimmers (over age 35) who swam roughly 3,200 to 4,500m (about 3.2 to 4.8km) three to five times a week, postponed the aging process. And not just for a few years but for decades, according to traditional age markers like muscle mass, blood pressure and lung function. Not a Masters Swimmer? Not a problem! “The health and wellbeing benefits start with a minimal amount of swimming,” Counsilman Centre Director Joel Stager is quoted as saying in the university’s newsletter. “If you want the fitness effect, you’ll need to look at getting your heart rate up and boosting the intensity.” Another study, by Dr Steven Blair at the University of South Carolina, has shown swimming dramatically reduces the risk of dying. The study spanned 32 years

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Gracing the east coast on the humpback highway north, are the majestic humpback whales. It’s truly a sight to behold watching them slap pecs and tails in perfect harmony, also spy hop, breach or clear two-thirds of their gargantuan 400 tonne bodies out of the water, showing off gleaming white underbellies before crashing with a thunderous splash, leaving behind a calm area of water or footprint. It’s all about whales en-masse or whale soup in Hervey Bay Marine Park, the social networking hub of the universe for the gentle giants of the sea. Book a whale watching cruise and be rewarded with numerous blows which occur when an adult baleen (toothless) humpback whale empties and refills its two lungs, the size of a small car, in less than two seconds. Once near the surface, they exhale forcefully through two blowholes on top of their heads at 40kph with the distinctive cloud formed from vapour condensation. Watch them shimmy under the boat, some just an arm’s length away, continually showing off by seemingly ‘lying’ on the water and slapping

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The Emu Plains (Punt Road) and Penrith (Memorial Avenue) ends of the bridge will open at the same time. Information for opening attendees Patrons attending the opening are encouraged to walk, cycle, or park at Emu Plains or Penrith Stations as local parking will be limited. A program of opening day activities will run until 12 noon.

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Penrith skydiver Kyle Chick and his Aussie teammates took home bronze earlier this month. Photo: Jeremy Lennon

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enrith daredevil Kyle Chick has been jumping out of planes for more than 10 years, perfecting his craft to become one of the best skydivers this country has to offer. Earlier this month, Chick and four other Australians joined forces to compete at the 2018 World Parachuting Championships on the Gold Coast. Dubbed the ‘fastest sport on Earth’, hundreds of the world’s best skydivers descended on the Queensland holiday strip to compete at 14,000 feet, performing awe-inspiring acrobatic tricks.

in the form of skydiving. There are 10 rounds to earn points, meaning you jump out of a plane 10 times. “You build different formations in a vertical orientation, it’s a lot more technical than regular formation skydiving,” he said. “You do it in a team of four and you have a cameraman that films everything. “When you exit the plane you have 35 seconds to perform a number of formations in a set order. You try and build them as quick as possible to get the highest score.” Chick has been skydiving for more than a decade. He remembers his first jump over Nowra like it was yesterday.

Competing in the Vertical Formation Skydiving category, Chick and his team Focus, made history by securing Australia bronze, with the United States and Canada finishing first and second. Chick said it was a history-making performance by the Aussies. “Australia has never podiumed in that discipline before… it was pretty exciting,” he told the Weekender. “Our team has only been together for nine months or so and we didn’t expect to only finish four points behind the Canadians who have been doing it for about 14 years.” According to Chick, vertical formation skydiving is a relatively new discipline

“It was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced,” he admitted. “4000 jumps later and I’m still going.” To keep up his passion for the extreme sport, Chick works as an instructor at iFly in Penrith. He believes working at the popular tourist attraction certainly has its benefits when it comes to competing. “It definitely helps… the only reason Australia used to be in the bottom tier was because we’ve never had tunnels, while other countries have had them for a while now,” Chick said. “We’ve had indoor skydiving in Australia for five years now and we’ve been able to catch back up. Without it, we wouldn’t be where we are now.”

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ne of Australia’s, if not the world’s, greatest ever cricketers will be in Penrith next week, and you can meet him. Legendary spin king Shane Warne will be at Dymocks in Westfield Penrith on Thursday, November 1, signing copies of his highly anticipated new book, No Spin. Beginning at 2pm and running until 5pm, fans can purchase a copy of Warne’s new autobiography and have it signed by the man himself. If Warne’s life story is not your cup of tea, perhaps the book will make the perfect gift for someone else especially with Christmas right around the corner. In No Spin, Warne sets the record straight on several on-field and off-field topics. From his legendary ‘Gatting ball’ to his history-making 700th wicket. From his controversy surrounding the diuretic pill in South Africa to his high-profile relationship with Hollywood star Elizabeth Hurley. Warne also chats about his $2 million appearance on Channel Ten’s ‘I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here’. Nothing is said to be off limits as Warne tackles it all with his trademark direct-

Tom Scully, Dylan Shiel, Rory Lobb and Will Setterfield will all depart GWS NATHAN TAYLOR

he GWS Giants have secured four picks inside the top 25 of the upcoming AFL Draft, as well as a future first round pick, following the conclusion of the AFL Trade Period last week. The Giants now hold picks 9, 11, 19, 25, 52 and 89 in next month’s Draft as well as future first, second and fourth round picks for 2019. Giants List Manager, Jason McCartney, said the club was pleased to be able to collect multiple high picks to strengthen the future of the club’s list. “Overall we’re really excited to secure an

Shane Warne’s new book ness and humour. So far, reviews for No Spin have been positive, with The Sun saying: “You’ll see another side of the spin king. This memoir shows him in a new light”. Catch champion cricketer Shane Warne at Dymocks Penrith on Thursday, November 1 from 2-5pm. For more information on the book signing, call 4731 5986.

extremely strong draft hand for both this year and next,” he said. “It was a unique Trade Period for our club but a necessary one to set up our list for long-term success. “We’ll head into next month’s draft with the ability to add more quality to an already outstanding list.” While the Giants can set themselves up for the future with plenty of picks, the club did have to move on plenty of experience too with Dylan Shiel, Tom Scully, Rory Lobb and Will Setterfield all departing. “We wish them all the best. They have all been part of building this club and as such, we will always consider them Giants,” McCartney said.

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hree weeks ago the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC were doing battle at Panthers Stadium, tomorrow they’ll be playing an old-fashioned Sydney Derby at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the very first time. With Allianz Stadium out of action due to redevelopment, the SCG is now the brand new home of the Sky Blues for the foreseeable future. When the two sides last met in Penrith on October 6, it was Sydney FC who prevailed in emphatic fashion, defeating the Wanderers 3-0 to advance to the Final of the FFA Cup. However, three weeks is a long time in football and after both teams had opening round draws to start the season, the Wanderers will be full of confidence they can upset the might of their crosstown rivals on Saturday night. “We played against them in the semi final of the FFA Cup [recently], we know what’s going on, this is a team with quality and experience. I haven’t seen a team

Ready for Derby: Josh Risdon and Michael Zullo. Photo: Melinda Jane like this – four chances, four goals… it’s unbelievable,” Wanderers coach Markus Babbel said of tomorrow’s opponents.

“They can kill a game, it’s going to be very difficult against them because they have experience.

“We have to find a new match plan, so the best way would be if we bring the first half of the semi final and the second half of [our last] game together, then it would be a good game for us.” Babbel’s A-League tenure got off to a respectable start after his side fought back from 1-0 down to share the points with Tony Popovic’s Perth Glory last Sunday night. Speaking after the match, Babbel said he was impressed with his side in the second half. “I saw two faces from my team… We were awful in the first half, our second half was much better and it is what I wanted to see,” he said. “We lost every 50/50 challenge in the first half but in the second half we won them, so it was a very different game for us. “It was a good sign for me because if we start badly again, we know we can change the result. “We have a lot of work in front of us but I’m happy with the point.” The Wanderers take on Sydney FC at the SCG this Saturday at 7.50pm. The match is live on Fox Sports.

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Rodney adds experience 2003 Panthers premiership winner to lead St Marys’ Sydney Shield side NATHAN TAYLOR

ne Panthers premiership winner will take over from another when Shane Rodney replaces Luke Swain as coach of the St Marys Sydney Shield team in 2019. In the 2003 Grand Final, the pair came off the bench to help deliver Penrith its second ever NRL premiership. Fastforward 15 years and the duo are once again crossing paths, with Rodney assuming the role Swain held for the last three seasons at St Marys. Following Swain’s successful run in charge of the Sydney Shield team, which included Premiership success back in 2017, the 35-year-old said he has very big shoes to fill. “I’ve spoken to Luke regularly about the job and he’s given me advice and more if I need it,” Rodney told the Weekender. “I’ll definitely be bringing my own ideas on how things should go, but he’ll be great to lean on if need be. He’s had a bit of success there too, including winning a comp, so big shoes to fill I think.”

Former Panther Shane Rodney will coach St Marys in 2019. Photo: Melinda Jane Rodney made his NRL debut at Penrith in 2002 before switching to Manly in 2009. In 2011, he won his second NRL title when the Sea Eagles defeated the Warriors. In 2012, Rodney moved to the UK to finish his career with the London Broncos.

The former lock and second rower said he never considered coaching until only recently. “Over the last few years I’ve been in the background of a few junior clubs, helping little fellas, and I started thinking I’d

like to try my hand at senior coaching,” Rodney said. St Marys Rugby League Manager, Adam Przybyla, approached Rodney about the possibility of joining the club in a coaching capacity. “I’ve known Adam since my playing days at Penrith and it was him who sounded me out about the prospect of coaching their Sydney Shield team for season 2019,” he said. “I took a bit of time to think about it at first before I realised I could have a positive influence on these young men who are aspiring to have a career in rugby league. “If I can add something from my career and help with the transition, that’s the role I’m going to play.” Przybyla labelled Rodney’s appointment at St Marys as “progressive”. “Drawing on his extensive playing experience, Shane will undoubtedly inject some fresh ideas and have a huge impact on the younger players within our club,” he said. “We are proud to have made such a progressive appointment.”

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Derby to start year Arch rivals face off in round one western Sydney showdown NATHAN TAYLOR

nother capacity crowd at Panthers Stadium is expected when Penrith take on Parramatta in the opening game of the 2019 NRL season. For the second consecutive year, Penrith will open the season battling their arch enemies on home turf. It’s been confirmed that the Panthers and Eels will go head to head on Sunday, March 17 at 4pm. But the round one blockbuster will not be Penrith’s first game at Panthers Stadium for 2019. To get the side prepared for the gruelling season ahead, Penrith will play two pre-season trial games at home. The Panthers will host the Sydney Roosters on Saturday, February 23 and a week later, on Saturday, March 2, the Eels will visit Panthers Stadium. Meanwhile, the club has also confirmed they will play in Bathurst a lot earlier next year on Saturday, March 30. The Round 3 fixture, believed to be against Melbourne, is scheduled for a

Thurston wanted to join Panthers Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston has revealed just how close he came to moving to Penrith in 2014 to lead the Panthers. “Gus (Phil Gould) had laid out his plan for me at Penrith, making me an offer worth over $1 million a year,” Thurston reveals in his newly released self-titled autobiography. “Gus’ offer for me was outstanding, and a big part of why I wanted to go to Penrith had nothing to do with football. Gus had a plan for me to become a leader in the western Sydney community, and he had designed and developed an Indigenous program for me to spearhead.” Thurston’s wife was the driving force behind the call to stay in Townsville.

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Penrith will once again take on Parramatta in the opening game of the season. Photo: Megan Dunn 7.30pm kick-off, which means a relatively warm night compared to previous games at Carrington Park. “Panthers is proud of the strong relationship it has built with Bathurst

Regional Council and the local community,” Panthers Group CEO, Brian Fletcher said. To see the full 2019 NRL draw, visit www.westernweekender.com.au.

The NRL has launched a bold new look for its Telstra Premiership. The new look aims to modernise the Telstra Premiership brand as well as integrate it more seamlessly with the 16 clubs. NRL General Manager of Brand and Marketing Peter Jarmain said the NRL undertook extensive fan feedback when deciding on the new look. “It was important that we keep the shield and the chevron, which have such historical significance for the code,” Mr Jarmain said. “But the aim was to modernise those very important symbols.”

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith remain undefeated and sit at the top of the competition ladder after defeating Manly-Warringah in Round 3 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition. Playing in a One Day match at Manly Oval, Manly-Warringah won the toss and sent Penrith into bat first. Penrith were excellent with the bat, posting 6/280 after 50 overs. Opening batsman Ryan Gibson was on fire, scoring 101 runs. When Manly hit the crease later that day, they put up a good fight but were ultimately dismissed for 226. Josh Lalor was best with the ball taking 2/16. Penrith will return home to Howell Oval this Saturday to take on St George in a Two Day match. GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks will return to the field this Saturday following last weekend’s bye in the Gridiron NSW Division 1 competition. The Ducks will face the West Sydney Pirates this Saturday night at Craik Park. The Ducks will be desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Colts team will not play for a second straight week with yet another bye round scheduled.

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NEPEAN TRIATHLON: The 2018 Nepean Triathlon – Australia’s oldest triathlon – will take place this Sunday at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. Events at the former Olympic venue will take place all weekend, with the Nepean Enticer held on Saturday afternoon and the famous Nepean Triathlon held on Sunday morning. Please be aware of several road closures in the area. In some exciting news, last year’s male and female winners – Aaron Royle and Ashleigh Gentle – will be returning to defend their crowns. NETBALL: The Panthers Netball NSW Premier League club have announced some exciting coaching changes for next season. Former Sydney Swifts player Marji Parr will coach the Panthers Opens team, while former UTS Sparks coach Moira Gaha will lead the Panthers U23 team. To make a submission to Around The Grounds, email Nathan.Taylor@westernweekender.com.au. You can also private message us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/westernweekender or Tweet us @ wwpenrith.

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BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade team have gone down to the Canterbury Vikings 3-0 in Round 5 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. The Panthers and Vikings were due to play a second fixture last Sunday but the fields were too wet. The Panthers will have a bye in Round 6.

the Football NSW Champion of Champions Grand Final last Sunday. The local club had two teams in the decider with Glenmore Park FC taking on Lansvale in the U17 Boys Grand Final and Cronulla in the U18 Women’s Grand Final. In the U17 Boys decider, Glenmore Park FC went down to Lansvale 1-0, while in the U18 Women’s Grand Final, Cronulla prevailed 1-0.

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enrith centre Waqa Blake has signed a new four-year contract extension with the club that will see him remain a Panther until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season. The 23-year-old has established himself as a permanent first grader in recent seasons and has emerged as one of the club’s most exciting young stars. “I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to commit my future to the club,” Blake said this week. “Panthers is home for me now and I really couldn’t see myself playing anywhere else. I love the Panthers fans, I love my teammates and I love the culture we have here at the club.” Panthers Executive General Manager Phil Gould said he was proud of Blake’s development over the past few years. “Waqa is fast developing into one of the most dangerous attacking players in the NRL,” he said. “We firmly believe he is a representative player of the future and we are excited to know he will be with us for at least the next five seasons.”

Panthers centre Waqa Blake has re-signed until the end of 2023. Photo: Megan Dunn

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