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A full schedule of activities to get involved in, entertainment and attractions for all ages, special guests, plenty of information and know-how, makes the Show a worthwhile event for anyone who’s interested in being outdoors! The Show is growing in diversity and now includes displays and attractions covering many outdoor lifestyle pursuits. One of the biggest areas of growth in recent years has been the Caravan

market, and in 2018 the Show will again have displays from the biggest brands in Australia. The 4WD and Adventure Show is all about having an experience, whether it’s meeting some of your favourite TV personalities… or putting yourself in a fast moving vehicle that’s driving on two wheels! Thanks to Isuzu Team D-Max, Show visitors can experience the thrill of the ride! Isuzu Team D Max are the best

and most popular stunt driving team in Australia. Stand back and watch as the stunt drivers coast along on two wheels, and take on some pretty freaky inclines and descents – or if you’re game can get in for a free ride! It’s a mind-blowing experience as you are taken on the Iron Summit to a dizzying 45 degree angle up – and then straight back down again. Definitely not one for the faint-hearted! Team D Max rides run continuously all weekend and are free – simply register with the Team, then strap in and hold on! Or if you’d like to experience something a little different, check out the Land Rover Terrapod. And get excited Sydney, Patriot Campers are bringing the Super Ram to this year’s Show! The team at Patriot Campers have built a Super Ram, the first of its kind, and they think that this Supertourer will be the next big thing in Australian 4WD touring. Make sure it’s on your list of things to see and do at the show next weekend, you won’t want to miss out. The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is on from Friday, October 12 to Sunday, October 14 at Western Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek. Tickets are $19 for adults, $15 concession, $45 for a family and $10 for kids. Tickets are available online through the website or at the door. For information on the Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show, visit 4wdshow.com.au.

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Plenty to see and do at this year’s Show he Engel Bush Camp Stage is the place to be at the Show to sit and relax, have a chat with the Show’s special guests, hear some of their stories, and generally have a good time around the camp fire! Show Director Peter Woods said he was excited to welcome back some crowd favourites to the Engel Bush Camp Stage, people who are out there living the dream!

“We will again welcome Pat Callinan (pictured) to the Show this year as special guest,” Peter said. “Pat is well known for his television show ‘Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures’, as well as his magazine. Pat and his family love travelling. Throughout the year they venture to places you can only access with a 4WD and of course takes a camera crew with him to produce his program ‘4x4 Adventures’ and magazine!”

Peter said he was also excited that Terrain Tamer would be bringing Jillaroo Jess back to the Show this year, along with Allan Gray! A new face on the scene last year, Jillaroo Jess has had a busy year working with Allan and the Terrain Tamer team on ‘Terrain Tamer TV’. This program focuses on mechanical know-how; something close to both Allan and Jess’s hearts. Terrain Tamer TV was launched in

November last year and has an everincreasing national audience. Allan and Jess will be at the Show discussing their latest travels, their vehicles, and their work on ‘Terrain Tamer TV’. Show favourite Roothy is back, and bringing a friend! In 2018, Roothy is bringing his mate The Duck along to present their live radio program direct from the 4WD Show! This unique radio show is all about getting out hitting the tracks, Aussie history, camping and pubs. Come and say G’day to the boys on Friday morning from 9.00am, and watch them sending out their show live at this year’s 4WD and Adventure show. And of course you can catch Roothy on the Engel Bush Camp Stage all weekend, as well as hanging out with his mates on his stand – with Milo2 of course! Rick O’Brien from the Offroad Adventure Show is certainly no stranger to the outdoor and offroad community. With almost a decade’s worth of experience in the offroad aftermarket industry, Rick has an intimate knowledge of what consumers want, and how they go about getting it. But that’s not all that Rick is well known for! Over the last 20 years Rick has also worked within the motorcycle industry and as a restaurateur, but it has been his work within the publishing industry that Rick has earned the respect of his peers in the outdoors and off-road community. See him at the Show!

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G.O.A.T eonay’s Jessica Fox is officially the greatest female paddler in the history of the sport after she won both the C1 and K1 events at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Rio last weekend. The 24-year-old was once again in a class of her own in the women’s C1 Final last Sunday.

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She has now won the title four times, the K1 title three times and the K1/C1 double twice. Fox also managed to paddle through an entire season undefeated in C1, and became the first athlete to win both the K1 and C1 World Cup titles. Nathan Taylor reports on page 55

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Family torn apart and locals shocked after horrific crash on The Northern Road TROY DODDS

hen unlicenced driver Richard Moananu got behind the wheel of his Mazda 3 last Friday night, it set off a chain reaction that would destroy a family and spark an incredible outpouring of grief from the community. In a tragic moment of unpredictable fate, 17-year-old Anh Hoang was driving her newly married relatives Bronco and Katherine Hoang (nee Gordon) northbound on The Northern Road near Penrith Golf Club at Orchard Hills at the same time that Moananu was allegedly driving erratically in the southbound lanes. Moananu’s Mazda crossed to the wrong side of the road and at high speed crashed into the Hoang’s Nissan Tiida. 17-year-old Anh and 29-year-old Katherine were both killed, while Bronco suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital. Heartbreakingly, Mrs Hoang was pregnant with twins and due to give birth in the coming weeks. Neither of the unborn babies survived the crash. Two other vehicles were involved and only suffered minor damage after taking evasive action to avoid the crash. One of those drivers, an 18-year-old man in a Holden utility, sustained minor facial inju-

Police were confronted with an horrific scene on The Northern Road. Photo: Jason Donnelly ries. The other driver, a 23-year-old woman in a Toyota Corolla, was uninjured. Moananu survived, albeit badly injured, and is now facing extensive police action. The 29-year-old was charged with two counts of ‘Manslaughter’, two counts of ‘Aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death’, two counts of ‘Negligent driving occasioning death’ and one count

each of ‘Aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm’, ‘Cause bodily harm by misconduct’ and ‘Negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm’. He was also charged for driving without a valid licence. Mrs Hoang’s best friend Pritisha Shayal told The Sunday Telegraph: “I don’t have enough words to describe how beautiful

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she was; both her and her sister-in-law, who she saw as her own.” Locals have been leaving flowers at a roadside tribute on The Northern Road near where the crash happened. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Hoang family during this time. Details can be found at www.gofundme. com/the-hoang-family.

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ABC integrity must be protected No matter what the era, no matter what the medium, editorial independence has been the cornerstone of good journalism from day one. And these days, as commercial influences become more prominent across our media outlets and tighter budgets reduce resources, publicly funded broadcasting is more important than ever. The political interference in the ABC, and the actions of its former Chairman Justin Milne, is simply unacceptable. The fact that Milne would not protect the editorial integrity of the ABC or its journalists, instead demanding some be sacked for reporting things the Prime Minister at the time and his government did not like, made his position untenable. No news consumer in Australia could possibly deny the ABC’s important place in this country’s past, present and future. It has been at the forefront of some of the finest reporting Australia has ever seen, and produced investigative journalism without peer. Its incredible reach, its importance in the Australian media landscape and its rich history is too often taken for granted. Sure, mistakes get made. And yes, there are legitimate questions about the bias sometimes presented by its reporters. But those throwing the heaviest stones on such issues – such as Andrew Bolt and his colleagues at Sky News and News Corp – are doing so from glass houses. Political interference in the ABC is nothing new, but this latest scandal has proven that it’s time it stopped for good. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, instead of siding with the majority of public opinion and backing the ABC this week,

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instead said workers “should get back to work” and that if the ABC Board doesn’t do better, they can expect “a bit more attention” from him. This from a man who just a few weeks ago, instead of ‘getting to work’ for the same public that funds the ABC, was busy counting numbers and stabbing a sitting Prime Minister in the back. Question Time was even cancelled so the Liberal Party could sort out its childish mess. The comments by Morrison were silly and he would be far better backing the ABC and its independence, rather than suggesting even more interference in the future. The ABC does need to keep its perceived bias and the quality of journalism in order, and at times it does need a reality check, but right now what it needs most is new, quality leadership. Criticise it as you wish, but Australia would be much poorer without a strong ABC.

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Farewell to one of our own After an incredible 23 years with the Weekender, Irene Adams – who guides our production team – has retired this week. Irene has been a staple of the Weekender for every bit of those 23 years, and has watched the newspaper evolve and grow through different editors, ownership structures and models. We wish Irene all the best in retirement, and we certainly know the Weekender won’t be the same without her. We’ve gone pink! You may have noticed that our masthead has turned pink today. It’ll remain that way throughout October in support of the ‘Pink Up Penrith’ initiative and the push for more McGrath Foundation breast cancer nurses.

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Let’s go back to afternoon deciders After spending the entire weekend on the couch soaking up both the AFL and NRL Grand Final day experience, I’m now convinced that the latter should revert back to a Sunday afternoon timeslot. I know Channel Nine is desperate for the evening timeslot to ensure it gets the best bang for its buck, but if the AFL can hold firm to a traditional Saturday afternoon slot then surely the NRL can do the same. The AFL experience and build-up just felt so much better. By the time the NRL got underway at 7.30pm on Sunday it felt like the enthusiasm had been sucked out of me after such a long wait. I think the NRL needs to seriously look at this – and more importantly, it needs to listen to the fans.

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Exclusive: Man tells of desperate attempts to help victims of Orchard Hills crash NICOLA BARTON

or Silverdale resident Jarrad Sherlock, a quick trip into town to grab dinner turned into a night he will never forget. Riding in the passenger seat, the 21-yearold was headed to his girlfriend Danika Lyster’s home in Glenmore Park when the pair witnessed one of the most horrific accidents right in front of their eyes. “The Mazda came flying past us, cutting our car off, ducking and weaving between cars and that’s when he clipped the median strip, losing control and slingshotting the car onto the other side of the road,” he said. The couple immediately pulled over. Mr Sherlock told Ms Lyster to call the ambulance and sprinted over to the wreckage. As he was approaching, he saw two other men attending to the victim’s car so he went straight to the Mazda. There was smoke and dust everywhere. “I didn’t think anyone was going to be alive, the impact was unbelievable, the car was so mutilated I was just trying to somehow find him in the rubble,” he said. “When I found him I lifted his head up and checked his pulse, he was unconscious but I could tell he was alive.”

Danika Lyster and Jarrad Sherlock at the crash site. Photo: Melinda Jane Trapped inside of the car, 29-year-old Richard Moananu was falling in and out of consciousness. Mr Sherlock said he was rubbing his neck and asking if he could feel it and if he knew where he was – anything to keep him awake and alive. Once Mr Moananu came to, he ran over

to the other car, where Katherine and Anh Hoang lost their lives. “The other car was so much worse, I went straight to the female driver, she was barely conscious, I could tell she was alive but then she had a seizure right in front of me,” Mr Sherlock said. “I was holding her hand trying to talk

to her and telling her that everything was going to be okay and that the ambulance were on their way, I didn’t even know if she could hear me.” Mr Sherlock then spotted a head in the backseat amongst the rubble, he ran to pry open the door where he was faced with a traumatic scene. “When I got the door open, it was clear that the pregnant woman had already passed, I’ll never be able to get that image out of my mind,” he said. “I then went to the passenger, I checked for a pulse and couldn’t find one, I thought he was dead so I left him and went back over to the Mazda, thinking he was the only survivor and stayed with him until the police came.” Now, almost a week later, Mr Sherlock said he has barely slept and is sickened by the charges that were laid against Mr Moananu. “It’s an absolute injustice, those twins were due in only weeks, it’s a joke and he should be punished for the full extent, it wasn’t two deaths, it was four,” he said. Mr Sherlock urges everyone to do the right thing, slow down and to appreciate how precious life truly is. “I just want the families of the victims to know that I did everything I could and I tried my best,” he said.

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Husar could run after all Lindsay MP Emma Husar declares: “There is a lot of support for me to run” NICOLA BARTON

s Labor scrambles to find a new candidate to contest Lindsay at next year’s Federal Election, sitting MP Emma Husar has hinted her political career may not be over after all. Ms Husar announced her intention not to stand at next year’s election following the fallout of an investigation into serious allegations against her, the most serious of which she was cleared of. Now that the dust has settled there appears to be growing support for Ms Husar to contest the election, with a private Facebook advocacy group labelled ‘bring her back’ leading the charge. “There is a lot of support for me to run, there’s a lot of people that are very angry about what’s happened to me, particularly given that the allegations were not proven and they were clearly by a bunch of vicious people who sought to destroy me,” Ms Husar told the Weekender. “There’s a lot of people who have very strong feelings about the representation that I’ve provided for the area and how hard I’ve worked so naturally a lot of people are feeling frustrated and they are venting that anger.” Ms Husar believes she always had the

public’s support despite the serious allegations levelled against her, which prompted an internal NSW Labor investigation and weeks of ugly headlines. “I don’t think the public ever believed it, I’m getting approached in shopping centres, having strangers walking up to me and giving me cuddles and introducing themselves to say that what happened to me is completely terrible,” she said. “I love my job, I love representing my community, I am incredibly saddened and frustrated at what’s happened. I’m disappointed and incredibly concerned in the process that NSW Labor undertook and the unwillingness to provide me any support throughout that process.” It is understood more than a dozen potential candidates have put their names forward as potential Labor candidates. Ms Husar said NSW Labor has not yet reached out to her in regards to contesting the seat. When asked who she thinks would be good for the job, she said she couldn’t easily identify anyone. “There’s such little faith in politics and parliamentarians these days that the people in our community just deserve somebody that’s going to stand up and fight for them,” she said. “I know the Labor Party are shop-

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lenmore Park local Cheryl McDonald has a strong message for everyone this National Amputee Awareness Week – “I’m a below the knee amputee but I haven’t got a disability”. Stepping on a piece of glass 22 years ago, Ms McDonald ended up contracting chronic osteomyelitis and septicaemia, which resulted in her right leg having to be amputated from the knee down. Now, with years of experience and knowledge behind her, Ms McDonald is hoping to reach out to others to let them know that they aren’t alone. “When you’re in hospital and you become an amputee, you have all that support there, and people are bombarding you with information,” she said. “But when you do get home and you are on your own and you make your first tea or get your dinner, or have a shower when no one else is around, that is really quite a huge thing. “So just to know that other people have been through the normal everyday steps when you become an amputee, this is what happens and knowing that there is someone else to talk to.” With more than 8,000 lower limb ampu-

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Presentation of Financial Statements as per Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act ,Q DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK 6HFWLRQ RI WKH Local Government Act 1993, Penrith City Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24 September 2018 included the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the $XGLWRUÂˇV 5HSRUWV IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO \HDU HQGLQJ 30 June 2018.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Penrith Local Planning Panel The Penrith Local Planning Panel will meet to determine the following:

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Kingsway Amenities Building Reference RFT18/19-09 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors, for Construction of Kingsway Amenities Building. Site visit: 9.30am Tuesday, 16 October 2018.

â&#x20AC;˘ DA18/0306 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 Emerald Street and 6 & 8 Troy Street, Emu Plains Construction of a 3-storey development including a 100-bed residential aged care facility, ancillary services, car parking and associated demolition and site works

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TENDERS Penrith Street and Sports Field Tree Project Reference RFT18/19-13 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitable experienced Contractors to plant up to 372 trees across various locations and a further 195 trees DFURVV VSRUWV Ă&#x20AC;HOGV LQ 3HQULWK /*$ 7KLV ZLOO DOVR lead to a three year contract for future tree planting LQ 3HQULWK /*$

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Reference RFT18/19-11 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably H[SHULHQFHG FRQWUDFWRUV IRU FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI :DWHUÂˇV Edge Platforms on banks of Nepean River. Site visit: 1.30pm Tuesday, 16 October 2018.

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following Development Applications have been received by Council: â&#x20AC;˘ Harry Bazouni DA18/0891 14 Manning Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2-storey specialist disability permanent group home Contact: Sandra Fagan on 4732 7992 Closing Date: 19 October 2018. â&#x20AC;˘ Ultra Design & Engineering DA18/0948 35 Day Street, Colyton Fitout and use as child care centre for a maximum of 30 children Contact: Jake Bentley on 4732 8087 Closing Date: 19 October 2018.

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for SXEOLF LQVSHFWLRQ IUHH RI FKDUJH GXULQJ &RXQFLOÂˇV normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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here’s nothing like escaping to the movies and catching some of the latest flicks on the big screen. A number of movies opened at Hoyts Cinemas yesterday including ‘The Great Battle’, ‘Harmony’, ‘Hello Mrs Money’ and ‘Project Gutenberg’ and there’s more to come through-

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FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? Silver Spur FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Heritage Cafe in the plaza FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? The Red Cow FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? Panthers Stadium WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? I love the people of Penrith and the support they give each other WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? The Sydney International Regatta Centre

Congratulations to Justin Todd and his beautiful partner Amy, who were married in North Sydney last Friday. The pair celebrated with family and friends well into the night.

It’s a shame to hear that after more than two decades in Penrith, ARC Computers has closed its doors. ARC says it is now focused on an “online” structure, having also closed its Chatswood store.

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New research by St George Bank has revealed that 17 per cent of home buyers in New South Wales would prefer to sit in peak hour traffic than fill in their home loan application. The same percentage of people would rather visit the dentist, while 16 per cent would rather endure a 14-hour flight without entertainment. 38 per cent of potential home buyers admit that they’ve put off buying a home because the application process is too daunting.

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Boot the booze this Ocsober LAUREN SUTTIE

ocal residents are being urged to give booze the boot this October in order to help spread the message about one of Australia’s silent killers. ‘Ocsober’ is in its 10th year and is the national fundraising initiative by Life Education. It aims to send a message to drinkers – young and old – that drinking alcohol shouldn’t be a regular habit. Signing up again this year is Life Education’s NSW CEO Kellie Sloane, who has recruited three of her girlfriends to join her in the challenge. Keen to break unconscious habits and get fit for summer, Ms Sloane said life was too short to waste it on a hangover. “I enjoy a glass of wine, I grew up in a wine region, but as I have more on my plate managing Life Education and three busy boys, I find that I’m drinking less because it’s harder to stay on my game and stay on the ball,” she said. “I’m actually really excited about a cause to motivate me to better fitness because I have a goal to run a 10km race in November and I know I’ll be really embarrassed if I can’t do that.”

While this year’s Ocsober participants will be able to raise money throughout the challenge, which will go back into children’s education at Life Education, there is also a more serious reason to get behind the cause. Almost 6,000 lives are lost each year in Australia due to alcohol, with 144,000 people being hospitalised as a result of alcohol consumed. But the effects of alcohol don’t stop there, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare revealing one in five Australians aged 14 and over had reported being a victim of an alcohol related incident in 2016. “We hear about drugs at dance parties, we hear about ‘ice’ in regional communities in particular, but alcohol is the most harmful drug in society,” Ms Sloane said. “At Life Education, we’re not wowsers, we’re not saying stop full-time, but we are saying it is really healthy to take a break, even if it’s just a month to break the habit of having a drink at every celebration, or just even because it’s five o’clock. “I’d just urge Penrith and surrounding residents to give it a shot.” For more information on how you can participate in the month, visit www. lifeeducation.org.au.

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Lawyer pleads with magistrate not to jail naughty driver

A suspended driver witnessed doing double the speed limit before slamming into a traffic pole near Penrith’s CBD, will be sentenced next month. Jeremiah Bailey, 19, fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with a host of offences, including drive recklessly, high-range drink driving and driving while suspended. Police in a stationary vehicle on the Great Western Highway, Kingswood estimated Bailey flew past them travelling about 120km/hr in a 60 zone in wet conditions about 2am on June 9. Not long after, the drunk teen lost control of the black Holden Astra he was driving, smashing into a pole near the intersection of North Street. His lawyer argued for Bailey to receive a non-custodial sentence, saying his subjective features – that he was now undertaking a community-based program and had recently become a father, were his “beacon of light”. “Going in and out of jail can stop with him,” he stressed. “He is keen to follow a different path than his father.” But Magistrate McGlynn said the offending was too serious, ordering Bailey to undertake an Intensive Correction Order assessment instead. Court documents show Bailey was pulled unconscious from the wreckage, but his passenger was unhurt. RMS checks revealed he was the holder of a learner licence but was currently under a police suspension due to being detected as an unaccompanied learner. His vehicle was also found to be unregistered and uninsured. He is due to be sentenced on November 8.

Serial shoplifter to remain behind bars

Jeff Alan Lucas has been sentenced to two years in jail for shoplifting.

Lucas appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday by videolink from custody, where he has been bail refused since June. His lawyer submitted it was “fairly low level offending” which saw him before the court, but Magistrate Margaret McGlynn noted it was the “prevalence and repeated nature of the offending” that was of concern. She referred to his “constant shoplifting” as “brazen robbery”... “going in there, grabbing the items and running out”. He was sentenced to 16 months for the theft of CCTV systems, 18 months for stealing vacuum cleaners while on two sets of bail, and 12 months for stealing alcohol. “I hope somehow this cycle can stop and we don’t see you here again,” Magistrate McGlynn said. He is eligible for release on parole on June 7, 2019.

Community service for man who used stolen key card

A man who racked up more than $12,000 worth of transactions on a family member’s key card has been ordered to perform 250 hours of community service. Hayden John Brandt, 22, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception’. The court heard Brandt used the card “again and again” between January 6 and February 2, spending a total of $12,169.46. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn was critical of a tendered report which referred to his offending as a “spontaneous act”. “It’s not,” she said emphatically, saying he woke up many mornings and made the conscious decision to re-offend. “You could have put that card back where it should have been.” Brandt, who had no previous criminal record of any kind, was ordered to enter a Community Correction Order for two years, which is subject to supervision and

includes a condition to perform 250 hours of community service work. “This order is an alternative to custody, so that’s what you are looking at if you don’t comply,” Magistrate McGlynn warned. He was also directed to repay the money.

Man admits getting behind the wheel was a “stupid mistake”

A disqualified motorist has been ordered off the road for a further six months after being caught behind the wheel. In addition to his six-month ban for unlicenced driving, Sam Michael Lee Stringer was also slapped a $440 fine and barred for another three months after exceeding the speed limit by more than 30km/h. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn noted Stringer was no stranger to unlawful driving. “The reason you were taken off the road, it’s to make you aware that you are not being respectful to other road users, because you can kill someone with your car,” she told him. Stringer said he had made a “stupid mistake” and “shouldn’t have been driving”.

Man given second chance but warned to not offend again

A man who failed a roadside drug bust has managed to maintain his driving privileges due to his “personal circumstances”. Andrew James Lee fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with driving with an illicit drug present in his system. His lawyer told the court the fatherof-six had returned a negative result for alcohol, but was detected for a drug he had consumed “some days prior”. The court heard Lee was responsible for caring for his wife and six children, none of whom had their licence. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn deter-

mined not to record a conviction, noting it was his first offence of this kind, but raised concerns about his “demeanour”. “I can guarantee you, Sir, you’ll be back here if you’re taking ice,” she warned. “You don’t look well.” He was handed a conditional discharge.

Changes around communitybased sentencing commence

Last month, reforms to strengthen community-based sentencing commenced in New South Wales. As part of the changes, suspended sentences were abolished and Intensive Correction Orders (ICOs) overhauled. According to the Department of Justice’s website, the new ICO replaces suspended sentences and home detention orders, and has a mandatory supervision component. An ICO is the most serious sentence that an offender can serve in the community. ICOs are not available for offenders who have been convicted of murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, any sexual offence against a child, offences involving discharge of a firearm, terrorism offences, breaches of serious crime prevention orders, or breaches of public safety orders. Lower grade penalties were also refined, with Community Correction Orders (CCOs) replacing community service orders and good behaviour bonds. Courts can use a CCO to punish offenders for crimes that do not warrant imprisonment or an ICO, but are too serious to be dealt with by a fine or lower level penalty. Conditional Release Orders (CROs) now replace non-conviction bonds. Courts can use CROs to deal with first time and less serious offences where the offender is unlikely to present a risk to the community. The changes aim to make the community safer by holding offenders to account and reducing re-offending. More information is available on the Department of Justice website.

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Kingswood: Couple charged over assault on Bringelly Road

A man and woman have been charged after allegedly assaulting another man on Thursday, September 27. Emergency services were called to Bringelly Road, Kingswood at 10.20am after a 48-year-old man was assaulted and shocked with an electric device. The injured man was found unconscious. He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition. A 31-year-old man was arrested by police from Nepean Police Area Command after officers deployed OC spray. A 32-year-old woman was also arrested at the scene. The couple were taken to Penrith Police Station where the man was charged with ‘affray’ and ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’. The woman was charged with ‘common assault’ and ‘affray’. They were both refused bail.

Jordan Springs: Two men assaulted in late night attack

Investigations are continuing following the assault of two men on Friday, September 28 at 11pm in Jordan Springs. Two male victims, aged 41 and 45, were approached when walking on the corner of Neptune and Juliana Street. The victims were assaulted by two men and a female who repeatedly punched and kicked them. The persons of interest are described as Caucasian with tall, skinny builds. One of the men has long black hair and all three were last seen wearing black hoodies. An ambulance was called and the victims attended Nepean Hospital to seek further treatment.

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St Clair: Arrests after house party gets out of control

Police attended a property following neighbourhood complaints on Friday, September 28 at 10.30pm. Police attended Arundel Park Drive in St Clair and were faced with a crowd control issue due to a party inside the property. It is alleged that a number of intoxicated individuals were fighting on the street. On the second occasion that police attended the property, the party was shut down. A 25-year-old male from St Clair began screaming at police and had to be retrained by associates. He was given further move on directions with which he failed to comply. Eventually, the 25-yearold male and a 19-year-old female, also from St Clair got into the rear of a vehicle. A short time later the police saw the 25-year-old male run through a park and punch a person. The 25-year-old male was arrested and charged with ‘affray’. The 19-year-old interfered with the arrest and was charged with ‘wilfully obstructing an officer in execution of duty’.

St Marys: Handbags stolen in early morning robbery

Police are investigating a robbery at SummitCare on Saddington Street in St Marys. On Thursday, September 27 at 5.14am staff heard noises and went to check to see what was happening. The workers spotted the offender who then fled the scene. Three handbags were stolen containing wallets, phones and other personal items.

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In trouble with the law Rabbitohs star and would-be Kangaroos captain Greg Inglis has been charged with mid-range drink driving and speeding offences. Ironically, Inglis was charged just hours after being announced at the new captain of the Australian Rugby League team. Every day in our legal practice we are talking to people who have been charged with speeding offences and/or drink driving charges. Most people we come into contact with are guilty of a misjudgment as opposed to deliberately flouting the law and Inglis’ case is an example of how even the best of us can get caught up in the moment and make a silly judgement. The Court typically considers the following when determining a person’s punishment for these types of offences: • Your driving record: If you have a good record, you are more likely to be treated with leniency by the Court. If you have a bad record, the Court is likely to come down on your more harshly. • Driver education: Whether or not you have completed a Traffic Offenders Program to educate you as to the dangers of your particular offence. Typically a Court will look more favourably on a person who has taken

steps to educate themselves as to the dangers of their offending. • The objective severity of your particular case, for example whether or not you came to the attention of police due to erratic driving, or were stopped for a random breath test for example. • The severity of the offence: Naturally a Court will exercise more leniency for low-range drink driving and speeding offences than they will for high-range or excessive speeding offences. People often ask us whether we can get them “one of those licences where they can just drive to and from work”. No such licence exists. Depending on the type of licence you hold, the Court has the discretion to either dismiss your suspension/disqualification or reduce it. The penalties for speeding and drink driving offences vary, with Section 10 dismissals, fines, and good behaviour bonds common punishments at the lower end, and extended bonds, significant fines, and jail time at the higher end. If you have been charged with a speeding or drink driving offence and wish to discuss what options you have so far as penalty is concerned, contact us today for an obligation free chat.

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Shelley Whittington enrith locals are being called upon to unite as a community and make a difference this International AntiSlavery Day. Shining the light in the darkness of millions of children who are trafficked or trapped in sexual slavery, organisation Destiny Rescue is hosting a movie night fundraiser with the aim of raising enough funds to recuse a child out of slavery. With one recuse costing $1,500, Community Partnership Manager from Destiny Rescue, Shelley Whittington, said she was proud the organisation had already rescued over 3,000 kids. “We work with police overseas and we also have rescue agents that go into bars and brothels and pinpoint the young kids and then we work with case workers to get them out,” she said. “We rescue in seven different countries including the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, India and, as of a couple of weeks ago, Nepal.” With the night to be held at the Jordan Springs Community Hall on October 18, movie goers will get to watch the thought provoking film, ‘I Am A Girl’. “I think it’s a great way to raise awareness about this in the local community,” Ms Whittington said. “Penrith is a really great community with lots of generous people who actually care about these issues overseas. I love the idea that I’m going to be part of rescuing a child on International Anti-Slavery Day.” Tickets for the event are $20 and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/dr-movienight. – Lauren Suttie

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or the past 30 years the Lions Club of Emu Plains have roared with success, helping those within the local community who need it most. The club, which was created by charter member John Choma in 1988, has grown to have 13 members, over 15 Friends of Lions and four Young Friends of Lions. Lions Club of Emu Plains President, Alan Cooper, said the club wouldn’t be where it was today without the continued support of the local community. “I think we’ve got an incredible community that is very supportive of Lions,” he said. “We’ve got the whole of Lennox Village that back us, as well as our major sponsors like Jim Aitken and Partners.”

It is through this continued support the Emu Plains Lions have been able to give back to the community, regularly supporting the Nepean Cancer Care Centre, the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, as well as donating much-needed equipment to locals in need. “Over the years we’ve always been proud to support the local community rather than the big sort of corporate stuff,” Mr Cooper said. Celebrating the milestone anniversary with a dinner this Saturday at the Emu Sports Club, the club is set to present $2,000 to nine local charities to recognise their respective contributions to the local community, which include Penrith Community Kitchen, Barnados Penrith Children’s Family Centre and The Haven Nepean Women’s Shelter. Mr Cooper said it gave the members of

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local nurse has been recognised as one of the state’s best after taking out a prestigious award at this year’s NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Primary Care and Community Health nurse, Rachel Scobie, was presented with the Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Award last week for her work within Lemongrove Community Health Centre. “It’s always nice to receive those acco-

lades, but I was very surprised to have won that award,” she said. “It has been great to receive that acknowledgement.” Health Minister Brad Hazzard, who presented the awards at the ceremony held at Parliament House, thanked the winners and 23 nominees for their outstanding contribution to patient care in NSW. “This is an opportunity to recognise not only these extraordinary people, but all the men and women across our health system who consistently do such a fantastic job, providing the best possible care to patients every day,” he said.

Coming up to her 19th year working in the health industry, Ms Scobie said the award was also a reflection on her fellow Aboriginal peers, who are doing great work within the community. “There are lots of really hard working Aboriginal health workers that I work with in the community already, so my nomination also reflects the great work that they do as well,” she said. Ms Scobie was among six other Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District nurses and midwives to be nominated as finalists at the awards. Recently won an award? Tell us: Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Whether it’s structured routines, freestyle on the dance floor or done while no one is watching, dancing is often used as a form of expression and an outlet for emotions. Harnessing the power that dance has, the Nepean and Blue Mountains Parkinson’s Support Group have recently started running dance classes for those living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), their families and carers. Support group leader, Vivienne Ross, said the Dance for Parkinson’s classes were a way to put some fun into exercising, while also helping to improve quality of life for PD sufferers. “There is movement within PD treatment that exercise is almost as important as medication as far as helping quality of life, helping flexibility and movement and keeping your body and your mind working a bit better,” she said. Meeting each Saturday at 1.30pm at the Penrith Senior Citizens Centre, up to 15 people currently attend the one-hour class, where qualified dance teacher Natasha Cesco works through different themed routines. Attending each week with her husband, who suffers from PD, Ms Ross said the class was suited for all abilities. “A lot of people view exercises as something a bit tedious, I mean I’m one of those,” she said. “By the end of it I have worked up a little bit of a sweat, you don’t feel like you’re doing too much but you can feel the benefits of it. It’s uplifting, it’s fun, we laugh, we sing, we whistle, we hum while we’re doing it and we just put as much joy as we can.” Ms Ross encouraged locals living with PD, their carers or family, to come and join in the fun. For more information about the classes, call Ms Ross on 0404 836 921. – Lauren Suttie

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Chamber’s new direction Leadership shake-up set to give Chamber of Commerce a fresh approach NICOLA BARTON

ew Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce President Simon Gould says he’s excited about the challenges that are ahead for the organisation. Mr Gould, of Hilary Nathan Media and Orbit Marketing, was elected President at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting last week. Mr Gould has been appointed to the role for the next 12 months with Anil Puri as Vice President. He replaces Wayne Willmington, of Vintage FM, who did not re-contest the top job. With a long history in the small business sector and an educational background in marketing, Mr Gould said he is definitely across what it takes to grow a business. “On behalf of the new Board, thank you to the members for your confidence and support, we are excited about the challenge that lies ahead,” he said. “Being involved with the Chamber for some time has given me good insight and has allowed me to meet quite a number of the members and gain a reasonable understanding of what it’s all about.” As a Commerce graduate from University of New England, majoring in Marketing

and Human Resources, Mr Gould continued on to have a very successful career. Mr Gould has worked in the magazine division at News Corp, was the Sales Director for the Western Weekender and has had extensive experience as a national advertising manager and recruiter. He currently owns two businesses, Orbit Marketing and Hilary Nathan Photography. He said his desire to make a genuine impact was his motivation to run for President. “The events that the Chamber run are terrific but I think there’s probably some better ways that we can use technology and social media to help the members, not only connect with one another but with people and businesses outside the Chamber,” Mr Gould said. “There’s going to be some quantum shifts in what we’ve been doing here, I really want to build on the work that’s already been done but we want to look for a certain view, more contemporary ways of helping Chamber members connect with one another.” Mr Gould said his vision is to continue strengthening the Chamber and to put a lot of focus into their advocacy program. The role of the Board now is to set the strategic direction and to decide on what are the best ways to achieve their goals.

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Sydney’s current airport is exactly where an airport should be – on the coast (Airport clear for takeoff, Weekender September 28). More than 50 per cent of aircraft movements are over water, not people. Every take-off and landing at the land-bound Badgerys Creek Airport will occur at low altitude over the residents of western Sydney. The Federal Government falsely claims that Badgerys Creek Airport will generate thousands of jobs. Badgerys Creek Airport is a project that no private company wants to fund, because the commercial risks are too high and due to fears that return on investment will never occur, or will take too long. Badgerys Creek Airport will generate a few hundred temporary construction jobs at best. Good health and good quality of life are far more important for western Sydney residents than an unproven, highly exaggerated number of jobs. YVONNE REYNOLDS, VIA EMAIL

Concerns over airport The construction of Badgerys Creek Airport will destroy a beautiful and serene part of the Sydney basin. The farming communities and small villages in the area will be devastated by the proposed changes. The population, many of whom have been there for generations, are set to lose not only there peaceful surroundings but in many cases their life savings, due

to the Government’s greedy re-zoning and taking possession of their land. The 24-hour operational airport could not be in a worse location, being constructed in the middle of a fast growing residential area and in close proximity to Sydney’s main water supply and the heritage listed national park. This hideous, noisy development, operating with no curfew, will destroy the lives of countless individuals, both those living nearby and those as far away as the Blue Mountains and Blacktown and beyond. The resulting pollution will mean ill health to many and damage to flora and fauna, particularly to native bird life. The few short-term jobs generated (most of which will not even go to locals) will in no way compensate for the wanton destruction of the surrounding area and the lives of its inhabitants. JACQUI DIMITRIADIS, VIA EMAIL

Airport disaster This new airport can just sod off. Already there are too many people immigrating into Australia and squeezing into an already crowded western suburbs. The peak hour traffic is getting worse every year. The pollution we live with will be a nightmare and not to mention the noise. And then we are going to add an airport in the middle of the western suburbs. JOHN SOLARIS, VIA EMAIL

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Senator Marise Payne tice English in their local community to helping migrants better understand Australian values and civics,” said Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, David Coleman. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of between $10,000 and $50,000 for activities lasting up to 12 months. Applications close on November 9. For more information about the grants and details on how to apply, visit www. communitygrants.gov.au.

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olour, culture and communities will collide as Penrith once again heats up for a big night of fun. Now in its fifth year, Spicy Penrith will see The Joan and its surrounds come alive with a variety of performances, food stalls and activities that will showcase Penrith’s growing Indian subcontinent communities. Organising committee member, Uday Kulkarni, said the event was all about bringing communities from diverse cultural backgrounds together to promote harmony. “In the last decade or so the population of Penrith has grown significantly, which has changed the fabric of the local society to some extent,” he said. “These types of events are very important for local communities as they get to know each other’s values, cultures and food, which helps promote peace and harmony in the community.” With the event starting on the Mondo greenspace outside The Joan from 4pm on Saturday, October 13, locals will have the opportunity to try traditional Indian meals from just $10. From there the night will continue with the celebrations moving into The Joan, where a concert of colourful proportions will end the evening. “Around 100 performers from vari-

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Nominate our top cops Nepean Police Officer of the Year Awards to recognise our finest local police NICOLA BARTON

fficers who put their lives on the line to protect the community are not going unnoticed as awards will recognise those who demonstrate a ‘service above self’ attitude. On Tuesday, Rotary officially launched the first Nepean Police Officer of the Year Awards since the merger of Penrith and St Marys LACs in late 2017. Penrith Rotary Treasurer Ben Feszczuk was on hand to mark the occasion. He called on the community to nominate hardworking individuals. “The idea of this, as part of the Rotary recognition program, is to acknowledge outstanding acts of courtesy, kindness, understanding, passion, courage and devotion to duty,” he said. “What we seek is examples of acts by police officers who have demonstrated that very important value of service above self.” The event enables the community to support Police Legacy and the families of those who have lost their lives on duty. Penrith Councillor, Tricia Hitchen, hopes the awards recognise those whose hard work may sometimes go unnoticed. “As a former standing police officer

The Nepean Police Officer of the Year Awards were launched earlier this week but, more importantly, as the mother of a serving police officer, I do know how physically and emotionally demanding and thankless the job can be in our community,” she said. “I think that it’s wonderful that the Rotary guys have got together to organise something where people can nominate a police officer that has helped them but,

more importantly, allow that police officer to be recognised.” Award categories include Police Officer of the Year, Leadership and Vocational Excellence. Londonderry MP Prue Car is one of many sponsors for the event. “It’s recognition for police officers that every day put themselves in the line of

danger to keep us all safe, where would we be without police officers?” she said. “It’s just an amazing opportunity for the community to hear about the incredible things that the police do every day.” Nominations close on Thursday, February 28. The awards ceremony will be held on Monday, May 13 at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club.

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Add some Spice to your life Spicy Penrith is back! Don’t miss out on this spectacular night of dance, food and colour celebrating the vibrant cultures of the Indian Subcontinent! Almost 100 performers will come together to perform music and dance showcasing the unique and vivid traditions of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The concert will be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, October 13 from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. Before the concert, you’ll have the opportunity to explore stalls from these amazing communities on the Mondo greenspace outside the Joan, including henna artists, fair trade products, and Indian Artefacts. There’ll also be a range of food stalls offering delicious traditional meals from these communities for you to buy before the show. Meals start at $10 for food and a drink. Advance tickets for the concert are

$15 per person. Tickets bought at the door on the night will be $20 per person. Spicy Penrith is a fantastic outing for the whole family. If you haven’t been before, I encourage you to come along. It is a night of truly excellent performance and great music, and it’s also a window into the traditions of some of Penrith’s fastest growing communities. This year you will enjoy performances of a range of traditional dance styles, including Semi Classical Indian Dance, Bollywood Fusion, Tamil Peacock and Rain dance, to name a few. Tickets are available at the Joan until sold out! Tickets can be bought from the Joan’s box office. They’re available online at thejoan. com.au, over the phone on 4723 7600 and via email at boxoffice@jspac.com. au.

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Home business just clicks How the rise and rise of social media is helping mums find the right balance Ballerinas and Boys features unisex hip hop, street style clothing for kids. From jeans and rompers to t-shirts and singlets, customers all over the world want to dress their kids in the trendy gear. “It’s so easy to get caught up in everything they need 24 hours a day, you kind of lose yourself and doing things that you love,” Ms Leong said. “To mums out there who are hesitant, I say just give it a go, you’ve got nothing to lose. I think the biggest thing is self doubt, worrying that you won’t have the time or that your kids will need you too much but it’s so important to set yourself goals after having kids.” Ms Leong reached out to other mums with similar businesses on Instagram, to organise a market event. “Leading up to Christmas, I know first hand how hard it is to be able to afford everything when you’re just starting up a new business, so it’s for us all to come together, earn extra cash and give customers a chance to meet the faces behind these online businesses.” The ‘Instagram Market’ will be held on October 14 at the Five Dock Leisure Centre. To view the collection visit, visit ballerinasandboys.com. Have you started a business at home? Tell us about it on Facebook.

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or many years women were faced with a difficult decision – career or kids? Londonderry resident, Grace Leong, is proving this is no longer the case, as the mother of three’s online business reaps success. Three years ago, when Ms Leong was on maternity leave, she was struggling to make ends meet. With a passion for design and textiles, she took a leap of faith and started her own kids clothing brand, Ballerinas and Boys. Now, the 32-year-old is dressing children all over the world with her adorable street style collection. After a tricky start, Ms Leong found the confidence required for success. “I had a lot of self doubt at first, but I wanted to find something that could not only keep me going financially but that could be something I have for myself while I was raising the kids,” Ms Leong said. “To bring some income into the household that works around the children is really convenient, when the kids are napping you can jump on and answer emails whilst still being there for the important things like school drop-offs and pick-ups.”

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new $56 million state-of-the-art retirement community is set to open in Penrith early next year. Named Thornton Park, the estate will sit on Empire Circuit, close to Ron Mulock Oval and a short walk away from Penrith Railway Station. Southern Cross Care, who are developing the site, conducted focus groups with older people to understand what matters to them and how they want to live. “It’s clear that the love for learning, adventure and new experiences need not diminish as we grow older,” Southern Cross Care CEO, Helen Emmerson said. The new community will deliver a model of retirement living with a focus on holistic wellbeing. “The first thing we did was to throw out the cookie cutter,” Ms Emmerson said. “At Thornton Park, we’re not just building a retirement village, we’re literally redesigning the Australian neighbourhood to cater to older people who are planning on living their lives in creative, meaningful and contributing ways.” The development will feature spacious, contemporary apartments and include a café, hair and beauty salon, multi-purpose

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Loving life in retirement

An artist’s impression of the new retirement village community centre, library, media room and community workshop. With the number of older people in Penrith projected to increase over the next 10 years, services that cater to older people will be in high demand. Ms Emmerson said that an integral part of the development would be home services, delivered into the broader

community, allowing more people to benefit from Thornton Park’s presence. “We’re harnessing mutually beneficial relationships with everyone, from wellness groups to arts and historical societies, schools, universities, gardening groups and growers’ markets, with the goal of connecting people to what matters most to them,” she said.

Thornton Park is projected to be a community that fosters connections with a cross-section of society, drawing together people with common interests and passions, regardless of age. The village is equipped with a 100-bed residential aged care component and is expected to create a significant number of new jobs in the area.

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Run to give back to Family Room LAUREN SUTTIE

hether it’s a room to stay, a cup of coffee or an ear to chat, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Nepean Hospital has made a difference in the lives of thousands of families. And now first-time dad, John Turner, is putting on his running shoes in the hopes of giving back. “When my son, Tommy, was first born he was good for the first bit, but then they did a check and they noticed that his oxygen had gone down,” he said. “We stayed up at Katoomba for a few nights and then we woke up one morning and they told us that we would have to come down to Nepean Hospital.” Living 40 minutes away from the hospital at Lawson, Mr Turner said the support they received during their stay was the motivation behind his fundraiser, which will see the PE teacher run over 40km from his home to the Family Room this Sunday, October 7. “We were lucky enough to get one of the rooms for four nights and that is always going to be something special to both of us because we got to spend our first night with our son,” he said.

Mr Turner said he couldn’t fault the treatment his family received at the Family Room. “When we were here, the volunteers were always here to lend a hand and there is always food in the fridge or coffee and the support was awesome,” he said. “We weren’t here for that long but there are parents here that have been here for 73 days and the support that the people give here I think is invaluable, so I just wanted to give a bit back to help out.” With Mr Turner already raising over $3,000, Nepean Family Room Coordinator, Meagan Preston, said the funds would cover the running costs of the rooms. “We’ll continue to be able to provide all the food donations that keeps the parents going, all the coffee and the tea and the extra bits and pieces, so we’re really thankful that John has been training hard,” she said. As a PE teacher, Mr Turner is confident he’ll have the fitness to complete his challenge this Sunday. If it gets tough, he’ll have his experience at the Family Room as motivation. To help support Mr Turner on his run, visit give.everydayhero.com/au/jt-runsfor-nepean-ronald-mcdonald-houserooms.

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The Price is right for Rick LAUREN SUTTIE

f you’re looking for the recipe for a successful song, then you needn’t go further than Rick Price. The Australian born singer has a number of top 10 singles under his belt from his 48-year career. “There is the writing process and the recording process and then the idea of just being able to sing a song to get the message across to people,” Price said. “I guess they’re the three things that I’m looking for in a song, and that is usually the key ingredients behind a successful song I think.”

His album ‘Heaven Knows’, which sold more than a quarter of a million copies worldwide, was his most successful recipe of songs to date, catapulting him to international fame. “The song that I’m most grateful for is ‘Heaven Knows’ because it really opened a lot of doors for me outside Australia,” he said. “I certainly have a lot of respect for that song and I’m very grateful to have heard it in my head I suppose you’d say.” Joining his family’s band at the age of eight and performing at local bush dances around Queensland and NSW, Price grew up listening to artists like Johnny Cash, Pasty Cline and Willie Nelson, but despite

the country influences, it was pop that he was most drawn to. “I started with the family band when I was about eight-years-old and I played the drums and sang, and it was a lot of fun and that was how I learnt everything about music from my family,” he said. “I started to write songs and I found that I was really writing things in that sort of mainstream pop rock genre even though I sort of grew up playing lots of different stuff. “I played bass guitar in an R & B band, I played in jazz bands, I played quite a few different styles of music, but when it came to writing that was the kind of thing that came out.”

Relocating to Nashville in 2009, Price regularly visited his old home down under, but it was his upcoming visit he said he was most excited about. “This is a special trip for me this tour to have sort of a school reunion for my first record,” he said. “I’m really keen to play the album in the sequence of the songs that they were recorded because it’s sort of part of the nostalgia for me.” Rick Price will be performing at Oakville House on Saturday, October 13 at 7pm. Tickets are $90 and include dinner. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.trybooking. com/book/sessions?eid=405071.

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ake your ears on a journey back in time with music from the most legendary trio in the history of entertainment, simply known as The Rat Pack. Still a prominent influence to aspiring performers today as they were throughout their incredible careers, The Rat Pack is made up of music legends Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. With a love for the music and respect for the men behind it, a trio of multitalented performers came together as one to recreate an era long passed.

Robbie Howard, Johnny Edwards and Alfredo Miller have since been wowing audiences around the world, each of them bringing a variety of talent which, when combined together, brings to life the days when The Rat Pack ruled Las Vegas. All the songs, all the fun and laughter are brought centre stage as western Sydney audiences will be taken on a nostalgic trip back in time. It’s a mustsee show. The Rat Pack From Vegas will be at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, October 13 at 8pm. Tickets are $47.65. To book, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit penrith. panthers.com.au.

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A play that goes straight to the heart, ‘Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam’ asks how far you would go to protect your family, what promises should be made to a child and would you ultimately die for a loved one. ‘Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam’ will be at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta from Thursday, October 18 to Saturday, October 27. Tickets start at $49. To book, visit www.riversideparramatta. com.au.

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Classic play heads to Penrith LAUREN SUTTIE

oved by the people, Caesar’s power is growing, which is dangerous if you live in a world driven by ego and idealism. For the good of the country, for the good of those who wish to be rulers themselves, those who rise too fast, must be dealt with. Bell Shakespeare’s Associate Director, James Evans, will bring the classic production that’s seething with rage, to The Joan’s stage in Penrith, exploring how quickly violence reveals the fragility of democracy. Set in ancient Rome, the play exam-

ines the climate of society, emerging from war with the sons of Pompey and on the brink of ‘modernity’. Stand witness to the assassination that leads to a life and death struggle for power in the Republic. Citizens’ mutiny, Mark Antony schemes, and the fate of Rome hangs in the balance. Get your tickets ASAP, the first show is on in Penrith tonight! Julius Caesar will be on at The Joan on Friday, October 5 at 7.30pm and Saturday, October 6 at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets start from $30. To book or for more information, call 4723 7611, visit www.thejoan.com.au or head into The Joan box office.

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Sunday, October 7 Blake Tailor – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 1pm 9677 4916 Rockin’ Mustangs – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Death by Soprano Riverside Theatre, 8839 3399 Sunday, October 7, 5pm, from $34

Free entry, 8pm 9623 1384 Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Rock City Saints – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 9pm 8822 2444 Shuffle Boys – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Spicy Penrith – The Joan From $15, 6.30pm 4723 7600 Yuki Kumagi and John Mackie – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Retrospective – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 No Vacancy – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 2060 The Rat Pack From Vegas – Evan Theatre $47.65, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Neon Nights – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600

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Explore art at Penrith Regional Gallery Get lost in the colours, lines and patterns of senior Australian artist Leonora Howlett this weekend. With a career spanning five decades, Leonora has continually explored abstract painting as a form of visual communication. And her exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery is no different. A fusion of soft-edged geometric shapes with a more organic, painterly response, viewers will have fun getting lost in her works. For more information, visit www.penrithregionalgallery.org.

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Ê Channel Ten has announced new game show ‘Game of Games’ will premiere this Sunday, October 7 at 7.30pm. Hosted by Grant Denyer and radio personality Ash London, ‘Game of Games’ will take everyday Aussies to dizzying heights and crazy lengths to take out the big cash prize.

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Ê Channel Nine has axed ‘The Footy Show’ after 25 years. The news comes after shocking ratings during the 2018 season. Nine have confirmed they will ramp up their post-match coverage on Thursday and Friday nights next season. Ê After stellar ratings this season, ‘The Bachelor’ will return in 2019 with an all-new man vying for love. Channel Ten are currently casting for the new series, to apply visit www.castasugar.com/castingnow/bachelor. Ê Aussie country superstar Keith Urban has been announced as host for this year’s ARIA Awards, which will be held on Wednesday, November 28 on Nine. Ê After seven years in the abyss, ‘Wife Swap Australia’ is back in 2019. The series will feature two families from different geographical and social backgrounds that swap spouses, showcasing hot-button issues like politics, classism, gender and race with the end goal of everyone finding common ground. During each switch, the new spouses must at first adhere to exactly the same rules and lifestyle of the spouses being replaced, only to later establish their own rules. At the end, the two couples meet for the first time, where they discuss what they learned from the swap and what changes and new rules

will remain once they return home. To apply, visit go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/ Show/Wife_Swap.

2019, but it’s been reported that producers are discussing their options with Foxtel. Stay tuned!

Ê There’s a change coming to the SBS Food Network which will see less US titles and more Aussie content. From November 17, the channel will simply be known as SBS Food following the conclusion of a three-year deal with US-based Scripps Network. SBS Food will feature a broader range of programming, with a focus on premium Australian content and less “reality food”.

Ê New US horror series from Stephen King ‘Castle Rock’ is coming to FOX Showcase on November 12. The drama, which intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock, has been so popular that a second season has already been greenlit.

Ê There’s a strong rumour doing the rounds that there may be a season eight of Aussie prison drama ‘Wentworth’ after all. It was due to end with season seven in

Ê Season two of ‘Making a Murderer’ will drop on Netflix on Friday, October 19. There are 10 new episodes of the hit series. Ê Season three of Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ begins on Netflix on Friday, October 19.

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1. Which famous radio and TV broadcaster died this week at the age of 89? 2. Which long-running sports entertainment program was axed by Channel Nine this week? 3. Who won the AFL Grand Final?

Which Australian band performed at the NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium on Sunday night? 5. Which rail line was shut down this week to be converted to carry single-deck metro trains in the future?

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

your horoscopes

Attached Aries – with Venus reversing through your intimacy zone, don’t be too picky with your lover. You’ll find praise and encouragement will get you a lot further than criticism. Single Rams – you’re in a hurry to meet someone special but (with Venus now retrograde) you’ll find it difficult to differentiate between a romantic charmer and a dubious dreamer. So – when it comes to dating – take your time and tread carefully.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

It will be difficult to give and receive affection. Attached Taurus – you may have to deal with unresolved issues from the past, or your current relationship could be complicated by the re-emergence of a former lover. If you’re single, avoid becoming entangled in a complicated secret affair. Don’t make long-term decisions about your romantic life until November 16.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Gung-ho single Geminis love to dive into the dating pool frequently and often date two people at the same time. But you need to be much more discriminating. Attached Twins – you’ll have to be extra patient if you want to avoid a breakdown in communication between you and your partner. Two-way conversation and lots of listening are required, otherwise you’ll be at cross-purposes and misunderstandings are likely.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Single Crabs – with love planet Venus reversing through your romance zone, you’ll find it difficult to differentiate a dream date from a disappointing dud. So – if you are dating – avoid making snap decisions and instead, proceed with plenty of caution. If you’re attached, then it’s time to review, reboot and re-commit yourself to the partnership with extra passion and purpose.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Singles – with Venus now retrograde, it will be hard to get the romantic sparks firing between you and a potential partner. So – when it comes to dating – take a long Cat nap instead! Attached Lions – have you been neglecting your lover? Stop being so preoccupied with your own individual needs and start considering your partner’s desires. On Friday, the Sun forms a tricky connection with Pluto. So avoid being a pushy Prima Donna!

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

With love planet Venus retrograde, expect some romantic hiccups over the next few weeks. Attached Virgos – you’ll have to work hard to foster intimacy and maintain a close connection with your partner. Otherwise silly arguments and stony silences are likely. Singles – true love has been temporarily delayed, so you’ll just have to be extra patient. Plus be very careful what you post online.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

If you are extravagant with cash and/ or credit this week then there could be financial repercussions. With Venus (your ruling planet) reversing through your cash zone, there’s a tendency to overvalue products and services, and underplay your ability to pay for them. So you could end up making an expensive mistake. Venus and Mars are at odds on Thursday, which could lead to fiery words with a child, teenager, lover or friend.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22 You’re super keen to find your soul mate but with love planet Venus in retrograde mode, it’s not the ideal time to be searching and sampling. Plus, if your intuition tells you that a prospective date is not the real deal, then avoid them like the plague! If you’re attached, then you could experience problems with your sweetheart due to personal, work, health or financial issues.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Sagittarians are by nature busy bees as you talk up a storm, and restlessly roam around looking for exciting new adventures. This week – with Mercury, Jupiter and retrograde Venus all visiting your solitude/soul zone – it’s time to slow down and look within as you contemplate, ruminate and meditate about where you’re going and where you’ve been. As John Lennon said: “Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream”.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

You’d prefer to approach a current problem in a slow and steady Capricornlike way, but a loved one wants it fixed immediately! Finding some middle ground is the smart and sensible thing to do. Plus a close friend or work colleague could encourage you to take risks with your cash. But – with Venus retrograde – a cautious and conservative financial approach is the safest way to go.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Are you attracted to a cute colleague, client or customer? Think twice before you make a move because love and work are a messy mix at the moment. There’s more chance of success if you delay any romantic developments until after November 16 (when Venus moves forwards again). Attached Aquarius – there could be extra pressure placed on the relationship when one (or both) of you experiences work-related problems.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Love planet Venus is in retrograde mode until November 16. So the next few weeks is the time to review close relationships, revise personal values, and ask yourself some serious questions. Is your romantic partnership providing the love, romance and security you desperately crave? Is an old friendship out of step with your current values? When Venus is reversing, you need to make adjustments.

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Setting financial goals and actually achieving them When it comes to your money, talk is cheap. Action is harder...

Alex McKenzie Principal Financial Planner Future Financial Services futurefinancialservices.com.au

If you were to ask people about their financial goals, a small number will have clearly defined goals, about half will have a broad idea, with the rest having no real financial goals at all. My experience is that many of these broad financial aspirations fall over as they remain abstract and vague. The amount of times I’ve heard people say things like, “I’m going to be better with my money”, or, “I’m going to get ahead financially”. Although these goals make sense, they amount to not much more than rhetoric; they don’t aim to achieve anything specific, nor do they have an end point. Many of you may have heard of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely), and these SMART goals are also the most effective blueprint to financial success. The core of Financial Planning is assisting a client develop goals and set an action plan to achieve these goals. All the technical and strategic tools we use are nothing more than ways to assist the client to efficiently achieve these goals. The identifying of goals is, in many ways, the most interesting part of the job, and achieving a client’s goal is the most

rewarding. We normally break down the goals into short and long-term, as well as broad and specific, creating four quadrants for the goals to sit. A specific goal might be something like, save $40,000 for a deposit for a house over the next five years, or, a more immediate goal of, pay off my credit card or save for an overseas holiday over the next six months. A broad goal might be something like save $5,000 per year to build wealth for the long-term. Specific goals with timeframes make it far easier to develop action plans that are designed to bring these goals to fruition. The example above, saving for the house deposit, forgetting investment returns, if we save $8,000 a year for the next five years, we will have sufficient funds to achieve this goal. This saving equates to $160 a week; we simply identify where this money can be saved or redirected and allocate the money to the specific “deposit” goal. Once we have put this savings plan into place, we can then track the progress and work towards achieving this goal. In the case above the strategy is simple, but the success is driven by identifying what the client wants to achieve and putting steps in place to achieve it. The next step is to look at those New Year resolutions, turn them into SMART goals and then put a plan in place to achieve them!

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Jesus once told a story to the crowd who were following him about a man who wanted his freedom. This young man, the son of a wealthy farmer, approached his father, asking for his share of the inheritance. Really, he was saying; “I wish you were dead so I could get what is coming to me now!” The father graciously gave the son his share. Jesus continues saying how the son went off to a far country and blew the lot on wild living. In time, the son, living in desperate poverty, came to his senses and realised that life with his father was far better than feeding pigs and picking up garbage. So the son, full of shame and embarrassment at his foolishness, decided to head back home. How would his father react? Explode because his son had been a fool? Reject him? Punish him? The extraordinary thing is that as the son is coming home, his father saw him on the horizon. In pure joy he ran to him and welcomed him, throwing a huge party declaring “this son of mine was

dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” Jesus’ point is that if we try to find our freedom outside of God, outside of living for Him, not only are we living in a way that is out of step with the way we are meant to live, but that living apart from God never ends well. But Jesus also wants us to see that God is not as some people think a vindictive, angry God, but that He is full of compassion and forgiveness, always ready to welcome back those who would turn to Him and want to come back home. See you next week.

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How stress fractures develop and how to avoid them

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Stress fractures in the foot can be caused by a range of factors...

Lauren Bragg Podiatrist OnePointHealth 4732 5188 onepointhealth.com.au

It’s not every week a stress fracture will walk through our doors, which is why it was bizarre to treat a few in the one afternoon. A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone, which develops over a period of time from a repetitive activity. Often the pain is distinctive and becomes worse as weight bearing activities continue. Often the patients are still able to weight bear, however it is extremely uncomfortable. The foot has 26 bones, and the long bones – the metatarsals, are very prone to stress fractures as opposed to the others. Symptoms include pain that subsides during rest, aching, swelling and tenderness at the area. Stress fractures can often go undiagnosed, and if not treated correctly can often lead to recurrent injuries. The patients that were being treated had very similar foot shapes, all had very active lifestyles and were all devastated to discover what the diagnosis was. So, what are the risk factors of developing a stress fracture? Have you suddenly increased your physical activity? City2surf, Oxfam and Blackmores Sydney running have all come and gone. When an individual sets their heart on an

event, fitness levels are often priority, and the conditioning of your feet may become neglected. Doing too much too soon is a very common cause for stress fractures, not only in beginners but also experienced athletes. It is important to work up to a mileage slowly, and listen to your body. Do not push through any discomfort in your feet, as it may be that extra pressure that will lead to a stress fracture. What is your foot type? Have you had your foot mechanics assessed? The most common areas in the foot to get a stress fracture are you 2nd and 3rd metatarsal, and your 5th metatarsal. People whose feet over-pronate, or roll in, often have stress fractures associated with the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals. These bones

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New statistics prove we’re making positive progress There’s some good news on drowning stats, but we can’t be complacent...

Julie Fletcher Nepean Swim and Fitness julie@nepeanswim.com.au nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au and on Facebook

The nature of the swim safety industry means that I often find myself writing about the dangers of the water and the tragic losses sustained. Each loss saddens myself and my colleagues in this industry greatly, as we are well aware that these are people we are talking about, not just statistics. Which is why it is great to be able to write this week’s column with some good news. Data just released in the 2017/18 Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report has shown that the 249 drowning deaths last year is the lowest number recorded in the past 15 years. However, we must never get complacent, as there were still 249 lives lost to drowning in Australia last year, with more than double that amount (551) hospitalised for non-fatal drowning incidents, many of whom will suffer long term effects. It is also worth reiterating that drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death of children under five years, so we can never underestimate the importance of supervision around water. Notable decreases were that in the 0-4 age group drownings were down by 36 per cent on the previous year and there was a 25 per cent decrease in the 5-14-year-old age group. In addition, there was a 12

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per cent decrease in drownings reported in the 25-34-year-old age group, and a 19 per cent reduction in people aged 55-64. Whilst drownings in NSW were down when compared to the 10-year average, we still recorded the highest amount of all states. While it is pleasing to see many lives saved through drowning prevention and water safety initiatives, there is still much work to be done. Males accounted for a staggering 72 per cent of all drowning deaths last year, and the 25-34-year-old age group accounted for 30 per cent of all deaths. Alcohol consumption was a leading cause of adult drowning deaths, and 25 per cent of all

drowning deaths occurred whilst swimming or recreating, with one in three deaths occurring in rivers, creeks, lakes and dams. 2017/18 saw 52 deaths in the 65 plus age group, with 23 per cent of these occurring whilst boating. Royal Life Saving Australia recommend following their safety guidelines to stay safe around the water – learn to swim, wear a life jacket when out on the water, supervise children, learn CPR and first aid, avoid alcohol around water and learn lifesaving skills. Let’s hope that through following these guidelines we can continue to see the drowning death toll continue to decrease, year on year.

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Worms can cause huge issues in our dogs and cats...

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Intestinal worms commonly cause disease in dogs and cats. There are several types of worms including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Intestinal worms are parasites that can be present ‘silently’ and generally will not cause disease until they are present in large numbers. The best approach is to prevent large worm burdens before animals become unwell. There are many very effective worm controls currently available. Can parasites be life threatening? Yes! Hookworms are the most dangerous. They feed on blood and can cause life threatening anaemia. The blood loss is not only from what they ingest but also due to secondary blood loss from gut ulceration. This can cause permanent damage to the bowel and some animals require a blood transfusion. They can also migrate out of the intestine and cause damage to other organs. They can go into stasis and then recur at later stages in life especially in pregnancy. Roundworms and tapeworm feed on the nutrients in the intestines. The most common clinical signs include poor growth, dull hair coat, lack of energy, bloated abdomens and diarrhoea. There

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For decades, Aussie cruise fans have enjoyed the chance to go to favourite ports of call around the South Pacific like Mystery Island and the Isle of Pines. However, for passengers who have been to those places many times, the emergence of Papua New Guinea and in particular the beautiful Trobriand group, is a dream come true. Now, in order to develop a new destination and make it “must see”, P&O had to find a unique place it could use as a marketing magnet and develop a longterm strategy. Enter business guru Ian Gowrie Smith who happened to own the 21 islands and a magnificent lagoon that make up the Conflict group, which is adjacent to the Trobriand group. He was looking for a partner to help promote his personal paradise as a tourist destination and a meeting was arranged with P&O. But it wasn’t just a simple case of anchoring offshore and heading for the beach in tenders. The investment included power, a wharf that could withstand a cyclone, watercraft and shelters.

Apart from the occasional visit by a fishing boat, the coral reefs and waterways are much the same as they have been for a million years or so. The commitment by both parties has paid off big time with the cruise passengers’ expectations fully met by a destination like no other. The islands have become a national travel sensation thanks to the extensive nightly TV ads featuring a castaway stranded on the remote island chain while P&O passengers are happily holidaying on a nearby tropical beach I recently cruised to the Trobriands and Conflict Islands on P&O’s Pacific Aria out of Brisbane. The Conflict Islands were our final destination on the 15-day adventure, but they proved to be a stunning finale. We approached the island group’s main lagoon on a sparkling tropical morning with the blue water given an extra dimension by the shimmering sand underneath. The picturesque group surrounds the central lagoon which features one of the world’s most biodiverse reef systems. In the distance was Panasesa Island with rarely visited beaches and shaded walkways that would soon be teeming with passengers going about the business of tropical escape. This was the highlight and climax of our extensive cruise aboard the friendly, modern Pacific Aria through New Guinea and the Coral Sea out of Brisbane. We had visited Alatoa in Milne Bay, Wewak on the North West coast and

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eonay’s Jessica Fox is officially the greatest female paddler in the history of the sport after she won both the C1 and K1 events at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Rio last weekend. The 24-year-old was once again in a class of her own in the women’s C1 Final last Sunday, winning the title for the fourth time. She has won the K1 title three times and the K1/C1 double twice. Fox also managed to paddle through an entire season undefeated in C1, and

perfect world championships, I’m absolutely thrilled. “I left it all out there and I’m super happy with this outcome. I can’t thank everyone enough for all their support back home and our team here.” Fox realised her achievement as the greatest of all time when she took out the K1 Final on Saturday, but she wasn’t able to celebrate too much with gold in the C1 still in play. “Yesterday was really hard because I couldn’t appreciate what I had achieved because I had the C1 semis in the afternoon. But now all the emotion is there, it’s amazing to share it with everyone

became the first athlete to win both the K1 and C1 World Cup titles. Fox’s win takes her total world titles across all disciplines, including teams, to nine, leapfrogging her mother, Myriam, to become the most successful female canoe slalom paddler in history. 24 hours earlier she took over her father, Richard, as the most successful individual athlete of all time when she won the K1 Final and defended her 2017 K1 title. “This is an emotional win and it’s been a massive weekend and a massive year,” Fox said. “It’s been the perfect season, the

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Proud to represent NSW Local trio to don the sky blue for Marie Little Shield tournament in Brisbane NATHAN TAYLOR

hree local women will represent their state this weekend at netball’s prestigious Marie Little Shield competition in Brisbane. Cranebrook resident Melissa Gallagher, Glenmore Park local Dallas Austin and Karina Baines from Emu Heights will don the sky blue at the tournament, which officially gets underway today at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The Marie Little Shield is the premier Australian netball event for players with an intellectual disability. It’s an inclusive competition that gives players an opportunity to represent their state and compete in the sport at a national tournament. Named after Marie Little, who dedicated her life to helping those with a disability, the competition sees teams from NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory battle it out to be crowned national champions. Gallagher will skipper the side, while Austin will act as vice-captain. Baines,

Dallas Austin, Melissa Gallagher and Karina Baines. Photo: Nigel Owens who is an experienced member of the Penrith District Netball Association, returns to the NSW line-up following a year out with injury. NSW are the reigning champions of the Marie Little Shield, in fact they remain

undefeated in the tournament since 2015. NSW coach Jenny O’Keeffe said while she’s not thinking about past results, she is confident her side can continue their dominance. “I’m fairly confident they’ll go out there

and play well, but it’s the sort of tournament where anything can happen. You really need to be prepared for absolutely everything,” she told the Weekender. O’Keeffe, who is also the head coach of the GWS Fury Premier League team, has been in charge of the NSW side for the past six years. “It’s a very different coaching experience, and it’s actually really good for your coaching,” O’Keeffe said. “It challenges your thinking a lot more, you learn not to assume. It’s a wonderful challenge and every coach should have a go at it.” If NSW are to win another title, O’Keeffe will be relying heavily on her most experienced campaigners in the girls from Penrith. “I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Melissa and Dallas every year I’ve been involved. Watching them develop has been a great part of my journey as well,” she said. “Karina came in a few years ago, she wasn’t with us last year due to injury but has come back this year and I’m looking forward to having her involved again.”

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Take a bite for Foundation Big names line up to support Sportsman’s Lunch in Penrith this November NATHAN TAYLOR

Sportsman’s Lunch raising important funds and awareness for men’s mental health will be held at Penrith Panthers early next month. Local AFL clubs the Penrith Rams and Western Sydney Giants Juniors will be holding their first ever Gotcha4Life Sportsman’s Lunch on Friday, November 2 at 11.30am. Hosted by Triple M’s Gus Worland, the Sportsman’s Lunch will not only include a delicious two-course meal but feature popular athletes from a range of sports including AFL, rugby league and cricket. The sports stars confirmed to be attending include cricketer Steve Smith, Penrith legend Mark Geyer, NSW Blues and Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary and GWS Giants star Zac Williams. Western Sydney Giants Juniors Chairman Sean Hogan said the affiliation with the Gotcha4Life Foundation began last year. “In 2017, together with the Penrith Rams we raised $25,000 from one day of foot-

Steve Smith, Sean Hogan and Gus Worland are looking forward to next month’s lunch ball. This money went to the education arm of Gotcha4Life and all the money was used to run workshops for young men in our local area,” he said.

“In 2018, we are hoping to raise a significant amount of money for Gotcha4Life by holding two events.” In early June, the Rams hosted a two-day

Gotcha4Life AFL football round which saw both senior and junior AFL teams play 13 games of football at Blacktown International Sportspark. “The weekend of AFL not only raised $15,000 for Gotcha4Life but also encouraged over 560 young men and women as they took the field to take a moment to check in on their friend and ask if they were OK,” Hogan said. “The day let them know what Gotcha4Life is and helped them to start conversations with their mates.” The second event will be next month’s Gotcha4Life Sportsman’s Lunch, hosted by Worland, who started the Gotcha4Life Foundation in 2017. One lucky person at the lunch will win a brand new car thanks to Sinclair Ford. The Gotcha4Life Sportsman’s Lunch will be held at Penrith Panthers on Friday, November 2 at 11.30am. Tickets cost $165 each or $1200 for a table of eight. Tickets include a two-course lunch, beer, wine and soft drink. Tickets are limited. To book or for more information, visit bit.ly/2018_Sportsmans_Lunch or call Sean Hogan on 0414 637 513.

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ordan Springs mum Arlene Blencowe is back in the winner’s circle after demolishing her American opponent at Bellator 206 last Sunday. It had been well over a year since Blencowe had tasted victory in the Bellator MMA arena after losing in controversial circumstances to Julia Budd last year. Competing in the women’s featherweight category last weekend in San Jose, the 35-year-old wasn’t letting the judges get in the way of victory again, defeating Amber Leibrock via TKO in

the third round. After two hard fought rounds, Blencowe found herself stuck in an armbar from the top position. Standing up, the local lifted Leibrock into the air before dropping her square on her head. Clearly dazed, Leibrock wasn’t able to recover as Blencowe rained down a hard barrage of strikes into the 30-year-old’s head, forcing the referee to end the fight. “Massive props to Amber Leibrock for showing up and bringing it in the cage last night,” Blencowe said. “Despite the tension at the weigh-in, there’s nothing but mutual respect for one another.”

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Top athletes battle it out in National Championship NATHAN TAYLOR

ome of the best Wheelchair Rugby players in Australia will be in Cambridge Park this weekend, competing in the 2018 Wheelchair Rugby National Championship at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. The Australian team recently won silver at the World Championships, held in August at Sydney Olympic Park. Nine of the 11 squad members from that team will be turning out for their state in the National Championship, which runs from October 5 to 7. The 2018 National Championship is a four-team competition which includes reigning champions NSW, along with Queensland, Victoria and the Australian Invictus team. With the Invictus Games just weeks away, this event will be a great opportunity for Penrith locals to see the top wheelchair rugby players in the country battle it out for national honours. “Sydney hosting the World Championship really brought Wheelchair Rugby into the public eye,” Disability Sports Australia CEO, Jenni Cole said. “It is a fantastic spectator sport and we

hope to capitalise on the momentum generated from that event with this National Championship, particularly given the Invictus team’s inclusion.” Cole hopes that by playing the event in the heartland of western Sydney, there is a chance to build a further following for the sport in a new market. “By bringing some of Australia’s best athletes to western Sydney, we are hopeful that some big crowds will fill the venue and experience this full-contact sport for the first time,” she said. Cole said she’s expecting plenty of tight contests over the weekend. “All competing teams are evenly matched and have been in preparation for months, making for an enthralling few days of high quality sport,” she said. With the school holidays well underway, don’t miss your chance to see some of Australia’s bravest athletes live at the 2018 Wheelchair Rugby National Championship at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, located at 30 Herbert Road, Cambridge Park. Entry is free and it’s hoped a big crowd will gather to cheer on the athletes. For more information and the full competition schedule, visit www.wheelchairrugby.com.au.

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Smith’s shock visit Suspended cricket star opens up during local school talk NATHAN TAYLOR

uspended Australian Test cricket captain Steve Smith made a surprise visit to Emu Plains last week, to chat with local students at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School. Smith, who made headlines earlier this year for being involved in the ball tampering scandal, was joined on stage by Triple M personality and friend Gus Worland. The pair have visited numerous schools around Sydney in recent months, chatting with male students about the ups and downs of life, and learning from your mistakes. “These visits give Steve something to do outside of cricket and they’ve given him a new lease on life,” Worland told the Weekender. “The message we try and get across is, you can make a mistake but, as long as you own it, you’ll be able to come out of it a better person.” Students were also invited to ask questions to Smith and Worland.

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Gus Worland and Steve Smith chat to students “Some kids were pretty cheeky but some students really thought about what was being said and asked genuine questions,” Worland said.

“We’ve had wonderful feedback from every school we’ve been to. “We look forward to visiting more schools.”

Story continued from » p. 60 “The Penrith community will be thrilled the Wanderers have the opportunity to play in front of their western Sydney fan base right here in Penrith, we are the home of world class events in western Sydney,” Cr Fowler said. “Council is delivering on its commitment to providing headline events for locals to enjoy in their own backyard as well as attracting visitors to our city where there is so much for visitors to see and do. “Our city loves its sport and the FFA Cup Semi Final against Sydney FC will be no exception. Panthers Stadium is a great venue which allows you to be close to the action to support your team and I look forward to hosting fans of both teams in our city.” Veteran Wanderers star and St Marys junior Mark Bridge visited the stadium on Tuesday afternoon. “It’s a great venue for football... having this full on the weekend, it’s going to be loud, full of Red and Black, and amazing for our club,” he said. Panthers Stadium will certainly be very busy this off-season, with the iconic venue also hosting the Matildas vs Chile match on Saturday, November 10. Tickets to Saturday’s game are available through Ticketek.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith are off to a strong start against UTS North Sydney in Round 2 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition. Playing in a Two-Day match at Howell Oval, UTS North Sydney won the toss and sent Penrith into bat. The home side got off to a slow start before Brent Williams took charge, scoring 138. Penrith were all out for 271. When UTS North Sydney hit the crease later that day, they only managed 3/31 before stumps. The match will resume this Saturday at Howell Oval. GRIDIRON: Following the long weekend, the Gridiron NSW season will resume this Saturday with the Nepean Ducks taking on the Central Coast Sharks in Round 5. Both the Colts and Division 1 matches will be played at Doug Rennie Fields in Kingswood from 1pm. BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade team have continued their slow start to the year, losing to the Cronulla Sharks in Round 2 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. During their Sunday game, Penrith went down 4-3 to the Sharks, while their mid-week game was washed out. The Panthers will take on Manly in Round 3.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Congratulations to the Brothers Junior Rugby League U8s Division 1 team (pictured), who recently took out the Tommy Bishop Shield in Cronulla. Brothers took out the 24-team knockout competition after defeating Engadine in the Grand Final 12-8. It’s the first Brothers side to win the prestigious competition, which has been running for 47 years. The Brothers U8s have enjoyed an outstanding season, led by their coach Aaron Edgar and trainer Steven Fuller. The boys only lost one game out of 15 throughout the entire season. They also finished runnersup at the Mark Geyer Cup, which featured 36 teams from across NSW.

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enrith is getting its very own Sydney Derby when the Western Sydney Wanderers battle arch enemies Sydney FC in tomorrow night’s FFA Cup Semi Final at Panthers Stadium. The historic fixture will see the Wanderers host the Sydney Derby in Penrith for the very first time, with a large turnout expected for the knockout match. Having previously hosted Wanderers ALeague, FFA Cup and W-League matches at the stadium, Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas believes Panthers Stadium is the perfect place for the Wanderers to make history in the FFA Cup. “We would like to thank Panthers Stadium and Penrith City Council for supporting us in hosting this match,” he said. “The Wanderers have a fantastic record for crowds and results at this stadium in the past and we look forward to bringing the Wanderland experience back to Panthers Stadium.” Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said he was excited Penrith would play host to the FFA Cup Semi Final, further cementing Penrith’s reputation as a major event destination. Story continues on » p. 59

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