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LIGHTS GO OUT For more than 40 years, Bob Moore Lighting has been a retail institution in High Street, Penrith. But as retirement looms for Bob and his wife Ruth, the lights on the shop are going out for the final time. Emily Newton reports on page 5 Bob Moore and his wife Ruth with Brendan Jude. Photo: Melinda Jane

Wanderers coach abandons club seven days before A-League season

WHAT A T TURKEY!

NATHAN TAYLOR

he Tony Popovic era at the Western Sydney Wanderers has come to an abrupt end.

The club’s foundation coach dropped a bombshell last Sunday, announcing he was taking up an opportunity in Turkey and would be leaving the Wanderers effective immediately.

The shock departure comes as the Wanderers prepare for their opening match of the new A-League season this Sunday night.

On Tuesday afternoon, Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas announced Hayden Foxe would take up the role of caretaker head coach with Wanderers Academy Technical Director Ian Crook as assistant and Davide Del Giovine as goalkeeping coach.

Whether Foxe keeps the job long-term is up in the air.

Popovic leaves the Wanderers after a successful tenure, but never won an elusive grand final, beaten in three separate deciders during his time at the club.

New coach and new hope for Wanderers: See pages 68 and 69

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Visitors still lighting up Nepean Hospital is supposed to be smoke free, but plenty ignore the rules EMILY NEWTON

walk through certain parts of Nepean Hospital on most days will see cigarette butts piled in corners and a lingering smell of ash.

Despite smoking being prohibited inside Nepean Hospital buildings or anywhere on hospital grounds in accordance with NSW Health policy, visitors continue to see people light up.

Nepean Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group President David Wilkinson is sick of walking through smoke to enter the hospital.

“I don’t want to be disrespectful to smokers because I used to be a smoker but there is a certain lack of respect to everyone else,” he said.

“They stand in the doorways of the hospital and sick people have to walk through a wall of smoke.

“The worst place by far is outside the Emergency Department.

“When they’re stressed they seem to want to smoke. When someone is in Emergency, obviously it’s a stressful time.”

While he praises the hospital for trying to do the right thing with signage and the ability to issue fines, he believes it’s not working as well as it could be.

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“The government should be looking at this,” he said.

“It’s obviously not working, nor does it seem to be enforced.”

Nepean Hospital General Manager Brett Williams is asking those who choose to smoke on the hospital campus to consider those around them.

“We have authorised officers who randomly patrol our hospital campus and issue on-the-spot fines for smoking anywhere on the hospital grounds, including near the entrances and the gardens,” Mr Williams said.

“Our staff also approach people who are smoking on the campus and ask them to move off-site.

“Regular compliance monitoring on the Nepean campus has found that 97.7 per cent of people are doing the right thing and not smoking on the campus.

“More than 1,100 people were observed during the most recent monitoring and only 25 of these were smoking.”

He agrees that there is still work to do to reduce smoking at Nepean Hospital.

“We’ve identified Nepean campus locations where additional signage is required and will shortly install these new signs,” Mr Williams said.

“We’re also installing signs on parking lot boom gates to increase awareness.”

David Wilkinson is concerned about smoking at Nepean Hospital. Photo: Melinda Jane

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No ‘green thing’ in her day A t the supermarket recently, I noticed a lady in her 50s or 60s get a dirty look and a few choice words from a young cashier who suggested she should be bringing her own bags to the shops rather than using the soon-to-bephased-out plastic option.

Think more “green”, the cashier instructed.

The woman apologised to the young girl and explained, “We didn’t have this ‘green thing’ back in my earlier days”.

The young cashier responded, “That’s our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations”.

The older lady again said that the ‘green thing’ just wasn’t done in her day, but she continued.

“Back then, we returned milk bottles, soft drink bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilised and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over,” she said.

“So they really were recycled. But it’s true, we didn’t have the ‘green thing’ back in our day.

“Grocery stores bagged our groceries in brown paper bags that we reused for numerous things. Most memorable besides household garbage bags was the use of brown paper bags as book covers for our school books. This was to ensure that public property (the books provided for our use by the school) was not defaced by our scribblings. Then we were able to personalise our books on the brown paper bags. But, too bad we didn’t do the ‘green thing’ back then.”

The cashier started to raise her eyebrows, but the lady continued.

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“Back then we had one TV, or radio, in the house – not a TV in every room”

“We walked up stairs because we didn’t have an escalator or lift in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a massive SUV every time we needed to go five minutes down the road,” she said.

“Back then we washed the baby’s nappies because we didn’t have the disposable kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy-gobbling machine.

Wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.”

The girl started to get the point.

“Back then we had one TV, or radio, in the house – not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the state of Tasmania,” the lady said.

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by hand because we didn’t have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. Back then, we didn’t fire up an engine and burn petrol just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn’t need to go to a gym to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.

“We drank from a bubbler when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blade in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.”

Still, no ‘green thing’ in her day.

“Back then, people took the train or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their mums into a 24-hour taxi service in the family’s second or third car, which cost what a whole house did before the ‘green thing’.

We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn’t need a computerised gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 23,000 kilometres out in space in order to find the nearest burger joint”.

Her overall point? Isn’t it sad the current generation laments how wasteful previous generations were just because we didn’t have the ‘green thing’ back then?

Not so selfish, after all, perhaps.

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Lights go out at local retail icon EMILY NEWTON

fter keeping the lights on for over 40 years, husband and wife business owners Bob and Ruth Moore are flicking the switch off one last time.

First starting Bob Moore Lighting at the bottom end of High Street in March 1977 and moving to the top end in around 1983, Mr Moore and his team have been an institution in the Penrith area.

“Times have changed, it’s not as lucrative, it’s a lot more competitive today and it’s a younger person’s game,” Mr Moore told the Weekender.

“It’s given us good living and a tremendous amount of good people in Penrith.

We thought 40 years was enough.”

A self-started business, Mr Moore is incredibly proud of the hard work his team has put in through the years, especially that of his wife, Ruth.

“She’s been the partner right through from day one,” he said.

“When we first started, we did the first 10 years working seven days a week and we did the first 16 years with no holidays.

“I never saw a football match that our son played because we were always working.

“It’s a totally different scope to what

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today is, but we pride ourselves on the fact that we were able to start a business of our own name.”

Mr Moore reflected on his time in Penrith as “very enjoyable”, and is sad to say farewell to the community he has seen grow and develop over the years.

“We’re closing now not because it’s in trouble, but simply because we’ve had enough,” he laughed.

“I’ve got cobwebs on my cobwebs.”

Now 71-years-old, Mr Moore said that while it’s time to retire and look after the grandkids, he will miss his loyal staff dearly, including General Manager Brendan Jude who has been with him for 33 years.

“I’m very sad to say goodbye to them, but I’m sure they will all do very well in the future,” Mr Moore said.

“We’d love for anyone who has dealt with us over the years – which has been many – to come and say hello or goodbye, or grab a bargain.”

There’s big discounts to be had in store.

“We’re definitely selling stuff at well below cost, I can’t do anything with them when it’s all over,” Mr Moore said.

“Come and grab a bargain and let me say thank you for supporting me for all these years.”

Bob Moore and his wife Ruth with Brendan Jude. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Police Minister denies potential amalgamations would reduce strength of Force EMILY NEWTON

umours about a planned merger of the Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands (LAC) need to be put to bed, according to State Londonderry MP, Prue Car. Ms Car joined Shadow Police Minister Guy Zangari in Penrith last week to call for clarity from the State Government.

It has been reported that the 48 current Local Area Commands across New South Wales will be cut to 34, affecting hundreds of jobs, and St Marys and Penrith LACs could be in the firing line.

“If you amalgamate Penrith, which is a large Local Area Command, and St Marys, you’re going to get a bigger geographical area to cover,” Mr Zangari said.

“The Government needs to come out and tell us what the population to police ratio will be in a ‘super LAC’.

“The community also has a right to know what services are going to be moved to a particular station.”

Ms Car believes local officers need more support, not less as St Marys faces one of the highest incidences of Ice detection in the region and Penrith is fighting against domestic violence.

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Shadow Minister for Police Guy Zangari and Member for Londonderry Prue Car have called on the Government to come clean about plans to amalgamate Local Area Commands. Photo: Kate Reid

are right in the middle of a booming part of Sydney,” she said.

“If they merge St Marys and Penrith, and you’ve got one huge Local Area Command that goes all the way east almost to Mt Druitt and all the way down to the Warragamba Dam, that is too big of an area for our community not to suffer.”

When contacted by the Weekender, Police Minister Troy Grant said the process of potential amalgamations is ongoing with no decisions made at this stage.

“The intention of re-engineering is to ensure the NSW Police Force is best placed to protect the community into the future,” Mr Grant said.

“It is in no way about cutting officer numbers.

“Commissioner Fuller is leading this important reform and has the support of Government in its implementation.

“The process of re-engineering is designed to place more frontline officers where we need them the most. It’s about giving the people of NSW a police force that is flexible, nimble and prepared to face the changing and evolving crime landscape in NSW.” Mr Grant said it was “entirely false” to suggest that police services would be reduced in any way as a result of the re-engineering.

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Young drivers won’t face tests to move off P1 or P2 licences from November 20 EMILY NEWTON

hanges will be made for drivers to progress from a learner to a full licence from next month, but some say it’s a step backwards.

Drivers who have never held a learner’s licence before November 20, 2017 will only have one set of tests through their learner and provisional experience.

Once they have held a learner licence for 12 months and successfully completed the Hazard Perception Test, they must pass a driving test to progress to a P1 licence.

There will be no testing to progress from a P1 to a P2 licence, and drivers will not need to complete the Driver Qualification Test to graduate from a P2 licence to a full licence.

Geoff Wheatley from Penrith Driving School firmly believes not enough is being done to prevent young drivers from being over represented in accidents.

“You can have some students who are terrible drivers, who can pass the test because there’s no one on the road,” Mr Wheatley said.

“There’s no consistency. There’s no sort of standard. You think people would be able to drive in a school zone, you’d be surprised how many people can’t.

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Geoff Wheatley from Penrith Driving School believes the RMS testing criteria is inadequate. Photo: Melinda Jane

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“Some people can scare you during lessons in things like pulling out into traffic or driving through T-intersections.”

Mr Wheatley believes that there should be more testing of young drivers on the road, not less, as many drivers skip through essential criteria they need to learn, creating inexperienced drivers.

“We get people who ring up and say, ‘can I reschedule my lesson because it’s raining’,” he said.

“The hazard perception test is like a video game, it’s not the same as real life.

“They can’t apply the theory to the reality on the road.”

In 2016, drivers on a P1 or P2 licence made up eight per cent of all licence holders but they represented 15 per cent of all fatalities on NSW roads.

Mr Wheatley believes the only way young drivers will reduce the likelihood of becoming a statistic is through experience and learning to drive “out of their comfort zone”.

“If they get their licence, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they can drive, it just meant they passed the test,” Mr Wheatley said.

More information about the changes to testing can be found at roadsafety. transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/drivers/ youngdrivers/licence-conditions.

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Teaming up with Jetstar, Mattel took to social media to crowd source more than 20,000 submissions to help decide on the final list of Aussie slang.

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Gravesites on the move as airport development rolls on EMILY NEWTON

he development of Western Sydney Airport is well underway as gravesites in the area have begun to be relocated.

“The relocation of all known gravesites at Badgerys Creek is an important and necessary step to progress the development of Western Sydney Airport,” a spokesperson for the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development said.

“The Uniting Church cemetery and the St John’s Anglican cemetery are being relocated as part of this process.

“The relocation has commenced and, weather permitting, will be completed by the end of 2017.

“The Australian Government recognises that this is a sensitive matter for families, and consultation has been ongoing with relatives, the NSW Government and relevant churches to ensure

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that the relocation is carried out in a sensitive and respectful manner.”

The cemeteries have been closed to new burials since the airport site was acquired by the Commonwealth in the 1980s and 1990s.

These sites are not the first to be moved, with a cemetery relocated from the Badgerys Creek site over 30 years ago.

Approvals for the relocation of these gravesites were secured through the 2016 Airport Plan, which followed the Environmental Impact Statement and consultation with relatives of those buried has been ongoing.

The airport is set to open within the next decade.

“Preparation of the airport site has commenced, and geotechnical surveys and the removal of existing structures on the site (e.g. sheds) is currently underway,” the spokesperson said.

“Construction is expected to commence in 2018, with the airport to open in 2026.”

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Pit is a hole lot of trouble Serious safety concerns sparked by damaged Telstra pits across the Penrith area EMILY NEWTON

n open, damaged Telstra pit on the footpath of Derby Street in Penrith has been fixed after causing frustration with locals as broken concrete and telephone wires were exposed to pedestrians.

The hole had been open since the start of last week, posing a danger to residents with nothing but a discarded shopping trolley sitting on top of it.

The Weekender understands Telstra repaired the damage on Wednesday.

Local Richard Dever said it’s lucky no one was injured.

“You’ve got a good hunk of concrete with wire in it protruding and telephone wires and bits and pieces,” Mr Dever said.

“We have a lot of mobile scooters that travel down here, a lot of blind people that walk down here. If this trolley wasn’t over it, who knows what could happen.”

Worried no one else had made a call about the issue, he reported the damaged pit to Penrith Council last Wednesday morning (September 27).

He then contacted Telstra, who he said were “unhelpful”.

“It was everything wrong but them,” Mr Dever said.

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Richard Dever standing at the damaged Telstra pit. Photo: Kate Reid “I got transferred to another department, and then transferred to another department and another.”

Just three weeks ago local mother Alina Della Casa was injured after falling on a different damaged pit on The Northern Road.

“The cement had disintegrated... I obviously didn’t see it and I fell down,” she said.

While Telstra have offered support for her injury, she said they’ve been little help mentally as she is currently unable to properly care for her 11-month-old son

with her wrist injured from the frightening fall.

Reporting the incident straight after her fall, she said there was a second damaged pit just metres away that she reported at the same time.

“There’s one about five metres away from where I was injured that was damaged too,” she said.

“When they fixed the one that I fell in, they didn’t fix the other one that was right next to it.”

Penrith Council is not authorised to modify Telstra assets and fixing the pits is not their responsibility.

The Weekender contacted Telstra about the damaged pit on Derby Street last Friday.

“We are working as quickly as possible to repair a pit cover that has been reported damaged on Derby Street in Penrith,” a spokesperson said at the time.

Sick of the back and forth, Mr Dever is calling on companies and Council to put the safety of people first.

“Everyone likes to pass the buck, but it’s got to stop somewhere,” he said.

While Telstra has now fixed the damaged pit on Derby Street, Mr Dever and other local residents are hoping such issues can be repaired quicker in the future to ensure the public’s safety.

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Penrith: Police investigate report of ‘upskirting’ at shops

A member of the public has detained a 52-year-old male who was allegedly ‘upskirting’ women.

On Sunday, October 1, police were called to Westfield Shopping Centre by security after the man was detained.

The member of the public noticed the man standing very close behind women in queues at the shopping centre, and when he was approached, a short scuffle ensued and security became involved.

The male was spoken to by police and a concealed video camera was seized.

At this stage, the male has been released pending further enquiries and a review of camera footage.

Penrith: Cash and drugs found in vehicle on Stafford Street

Over $30,000 in cash was found in a car boot after dangerous driving and a short foot chase in Penrith over the weekend.

At 3.40am on Saturday, September 30, police noticed a vehicle driving erratically on Parker Street. The vehicle turned into Stafford Street suddenly and stopped.

Police approached the driver, a 41-yearold man from St Marys, who appeared nervous.

Whilst outside of the car speaking with police, the driver attempted to run off.

He was chased and arrested a short time later.

A search of the car revealed a large amount of prohibited drugs, a taser, ammunition, a large knife and over $30,000 cash in the car boot.

A further search of his house identified additional prohibited drugs, a loaded spear gun and a machete.

The man was arrested, charged and refused bail.

St Marys: Police officer spat on after domestic dispute

A female officer has been spat on after officers attended a domestic assault in St Marys.

About 8.30am on Sunday, October 1, police were called to an address in Gidley

Street. It is alleged that the previous evening two occupants of the location, a 31-year-old female and a 39-year-old male, had a verbal argument that escalated into the male person punching the female in the eye, causing swelling and a black eye.

On arrival, police have apprehended the 39-year-old, and it is alleged that a struggle has ensued.

After being handcuffed the man was searched and it is alleged a stanley type knife was located on him.

It is also alleged that as he was being escorted to the caged police vehicle, the man has spat on a female police officer and hurled a barrage of abuse towards her.

The man was charged with a range of offences and will appear in court next month.

North St Marys: Man charged after attacking police officer

A police officer was grabbed by the neck and swung to the ground following a violent altercation in North St Marys last weekend.

At about 8.30pm on Saturday, September 30, police attended an address on Maple Road where they had a conversation with a 48-year-old man from the Liverpool area.

The man allegedly grabbed an officer around the throat.

Another male officer has stepped in and attempted to get the man to release the female officer, but the man continued to hold the officer around the throat.

It is alleged the man has swung the officer around, with her landing on the ground.

As she was kneeling on the ground, the man again attempted to over-power her.

He was eventually restrained by other officers.

The man was charged with ‘Assault police officer in execution of duty’ and two counts of ‘Resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty’.

He will face court on Thursday, October 19.

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Success of gun reforms The world is reeling once more following a shooting rampage in Las Vegas over the weekend that has resulted in a reported 50-plus deaths and over 500 innocent people injured.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a number of gun related massacres occurred that led to significant gun reform in Australia, most notably the Port Arthur massacre of 1996. On this occasion a deranged Martin Bryant, who is still alive but imprisoned for life, shot 35 people dead and wounded 23 others with two semi-automatic rifles.

As a result, the then Prime Minister, John Howard took a range of gun law proposals to all Australian states, resulting in significant reform to gun laws across the nation.

As the Australian Constitution does not empower the Commonwealth to make gun laws that are binding on all of the states of the nation, the Howard Government was required to convince each of the states and territories in Australia to adopt the proposed changes, which he did.

The changes included: • A ban on the importation, ownership and sale of self-loading, semiautomatic guns, including pump action shotguns and other similar heavy artillery.

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• The requirement that all firearms be registered on a computerised national exchange of police information.

• Strong police powers to remove firearms from licenced firearm holders in certain situations (for example, domestic violence).

• Strict gun storage requirements and heavy penalties for any breach.

• Restrictions on the purchase of ammunition.

Since the introduction of the 1996 gun law reforms in Australia there has been a significant decrease in gun related deaths in Australia, and there have been no gun related crimes that have resulted in mass casualties like that which occurred in the Port Arthur massacre.

The vast majority of gun owners use their firearms responsibly for things like competition shooting, hunting, and vermin control. However, there is logic to the argument that if you reduce the number of guns available to people with sinister intentions, then you reduce the chance of gun related deaths or violence occurring.

The legal fall out of the Las Vegas tragedy will be one to watch given that President Trump is on record as favouring the status quo in relation to gun laws in the USA.

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High rate of return for marriage equality survey The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that more than half of the marriage equality surveys sent to Australians have been returned.

Some 57.5 per cent of surveys have been returned, with the ABS accepting completed forms until next month.

Co-Chair of the Equality Campaign, Anna Brown, said the high return rate

showed how much Australians are interested in the issue.

“This turnout is a powerful sign of how the millions of respectful conversations that have taken place at kitchen tables, workplaces and across every community have motivated people and allowed them to see that marriage equality is not a what, it is a who,” she said.

“Over a million Australians living overseas still need to return their surveys as well, either through the post, online or trusted individuals, it is vital every Australian has their say.”

The survey officially closes on Tuesday, November 7 with the official result to be declared on the ABS website on Wednesday, November 15.

Conundrum over colours

Marcus Cornish is feeling blue EMILY NEWTON

s more buildings pop up to house residents and businesses flocking to Penrith, a new variety of brightly coloured buildings are entering the area.

Councillor Marcus Cornish believes that while these colours might be attractive for some, they need to be maintained to prevent the region turning into a “slum”.

“If they’re going to be put in, they need to be maintained,” he said.

“The brightly coloured buildings are affected more by pollution and car exhausts, therefore discolouring them quickly.”

Bringing the issue to Council’s attention at the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday, September 25, Cr Cornish requested a report into the feasibility of requiring the buildings being repainted every 10 or 15 years, managed through strata.

“I can’t see why they can’t put that in as a condition,” he said.

“Of course, the cost bearing is split between all the residents so it’s not such a huge burden on individuals.

“But it would be a burden on Penrith without repainting them.

“Quite honestly, painting those bright colours looks cheap to me, but I can understand why people have other views.”

As the colours fade and pollution impacts the buildings, Cr Cornish said the buildings will begin to look like what he describes as “slums” in Granville that are visible from Parramatta Road.

“It’s something that seems to be overlooked, and if we’re going to get more high rises, which we are, we want them to make Penrith look good,” he said.

“We want to make it so that Penrith is still a place of pride to look at.

“I don’t want it to look like an American-style slum.”

He feels that orange, yellow and blue buildings that are beginning to pop up throughout the Penrith area will impact the overall aesthetic of the Local Government Area if not properly maintained, and claims he isn’t alone in his opinion.

“I’ve had comments saying they are awful, and people have commented on the ones on Mulgoa Road saying that it makes it look out of place,” he said.

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Using chocolate to help others EMILY NEWTON

illy Wonka, step aside because the next marvellous chocolate creation is coming straight from a garage in St Clair.

One local woman is using everyone’s favourite food to change the world with each chocolate bought providing a nourishing meal for a child living in poverty.

Today (Friday, October 6) Emma Bailie is launching That Chocolate on crowdfunding site Kickstarter with hopes to raise $33,000 for her social enterprise.

“In 2014 I was at a bit of a life crossroads,” Ms Bailie said.

“I decided to go and volunteer as a media officer for a grassroots non-profit in the Philippines.

“They were operating in the area that was basically ground zero after the huge typhoon that hit in 2013.”

Through this experience, she saw the enormous impact food relief had on the affected communities’ children and continued to raise funds for the programs after returning to Australia and beginning her chocolate venture.

“It has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” she said.

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“My background is definitely not food manufacturing or chocolate making in any respect.

“I thought, if I used the world’s favourite food then there would be more of a chance people would get involved in the movement.”

By creating the chocolate in her parents’ garage, Ms Bailie can ensure that the product is vegan friendly and allergy free.

“They say it takes a village to raise a kid, well it seems to take a village to get a chocolate bar to fruition,” she laughed.

“I’ve been bootstrapping it myself for the last 12 months, but to get the last pieces of machinery to make this a serious operation, I need to raise more than $30,000 which is a huge task.

“I really believe in the product and the project, and I think the public will get behind it.”

Her Kickstarter will be open for a limited time to try to raise the money to continue her social enterprise.

That Chocolate is created to be suitable for vegans, diabetics, allergy sufferers and the health conscious.

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Interest rates still unchanged Local mortgage holders breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the official interest rate on hold at 1.5 per cent.

It has now been 14 months since the RBA has moved the rate.

Mortgage Choice Chief Executive Officer John Flavell said he was not surprised by the decision.

“In the minutes of its September Board meeting, the Reserve Bank said keeping the monetary policy unchanged would be consistent with achieving sustainable growth in the economy and its inflation target over time,” he said.

Mr Flavell said in making their decision, the Board had to take into consideration a number of global and domestic economic factors.

“On the domestic front, the economy is tracking well, with positive business conditions, improved consumer confidence and a relatively low unemployment rate,” he said.

The RBA Board will meet again next month.

More than just another pageant All ages take part in initiative that raises money for charity

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Jess Turunen has teamed up with Taylor Koopmans in the lead-up to the Continents Pageant Australia. Photo: Melinda Jane EMILY NEWTON

oung or old, married or single, the Continents Pageant Australia is encouraging all girls to be their own kind of beautiful.

Local mum Jess Turunen has teamed up with eight-year-old Taylor Koopmans in celebrating the uniqueness of everyone as they compete for their division crowns.

Competing in the Mrs division, Mrs Turunen is taking part in her first ever pageant after applying on a whim.

“It was really kind of random,” she laughed.

“I didn’t even know that pageants had Mrs divisions.

“I did it for self development and self esteem, but its turned out to be so much more than that.”

Knowing Taylor’s mum, Kirsty Koop-

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mans, since before she was even born, the two joined forces as they spread messages of love and encouragement through the region.

“As a part of our pageant, they like to see us getting involved in the community, fundraising and getting out there meeting with community members,” Mrs Turunen said.

“When there is two of us we seem to draw a crowd and a bit more attention.

“I’m guessing it’s because she is super cute. She’s a beautiful little girl, she’s gorgeous.”

Taylor said she wanted to do the pageant because it looked like a lot of fun.

“I really want to do more because I like raising money to help people,” she said.

The girls are helping to raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Centre for Children, the Australian Heart Foundation and Teal Wings of Hope.

An enthusiast for self-development,

Mrs Turunen is hoping to continue fundraising for the three charities the pageant works with into the future.

“I’m also an advocate for mental health, so I’d like to raise awareness for that,” she said.

“I’d like to set up a not-for-profit organisation and that would be centred around mental health and self development.”

Taylor’s mum has nothing but praise for the pageant experience in Australia.

“I think people get the wrong idea about pageants, especially with children when they see ‘Toddlers and Tiaras’,” Ms Koopmans said.

“But its just been such a positive experience, everyone has been so helpful. I’ve seen people of all ages and body types take part. It’s just been such a positive experience.”

The Continents Pageant Australia will be held on Saturday, November 4 at St Marys Leagues Club.

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Answering call for help Local firefighters travel to Canada to get on top of devastating fire season EMILY NEWTON

wo Rural Fire Service Cumberland Zone firefighters have returned from battling gruelling flames in Canada’s second worst fire season on record.

Wallacia Fire Brigade captain Jody Preston and firefighter Ben Robb endured 15-hour days as they battled to contain the Elephant Hill fire.

“There was a lot of pressure on us because the fire we were at had been burning for several months,” Mr Preston said.

“It had burned out about 180,000 hectares. We worked 14 day shifts, with two days off, and then another 14 days straight. It was anything from between 10 to 15 hours a day. I was broken at the end.”

While never feeling scared or worried, there was one day that Mr Preston recalls becoming trapped by the fire, causing the creation of strong bonds between the volunteers who travelled to Canada to contain the blaze.

“We called 3pm happy hour, because the fire generally would take off and become erratic,” he said.

“On this day we were attending to a couple of spot fires. We realised that the spots were getting worse, so we made the

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decision to retreat. It was doing similar things all the way around us, and we were told to bunker down and wait.

“You go through things like that with people, and you tend to form a close bond with each other.”

With a wife and daughters back home in Wallacia, Mr Preston said it was difficult being away but he has memories to last a lifetime.

“I’ve made friends and memories for life from the experience,” he said.

Mr Preston and Mr Robb were a part of over 100 Australian firefighters who flew to Canada to help the country’s emergency services battle more than 400 devastating bushfires.

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90 per cent of materials used in child car safety seats can be recycled EMILY NEWTON

elf proclaimed avid recycler and Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar is encouraging locals to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Her call to action follows an inspection of the Child Car Safety Seat Product Stewardship being trialled at Penrith Community Recycling Centre.

In Australia, used child car safety seats are predominantly disposed of at landfill, illegally dumped, or sold on the secondhand market.

Industry advice suggests that the current disposal rate of child car seats in Australia would equate to in excess of 900 tonnes of landfill waste, despite approximately 90 per cent of child car safety seats being made of recyclable material.

“The current system for the disposal of child safety seats is a cost to the government, the community and the environment,” Ms Husar said.

“The car seats thrown into landfill will be around for generations. For parents to have this disposal option is an excellent initiative. This is an opportunity to increase the recovery of materials used in expired child car safety seats and create value from their disposal.”

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Don’t toss used car seats Tom Hubbard, Marketing Manager of InfaSecure, a major car seat brand which supports the Child Car Safety Seat Product Stewardship, said there are people going the extra mile to ensure safety when it comes to expired or damaged child seats, and this initiative helps encourage that.

“We have a passionate core group of mothers who will scour the Internet and road side,” Mr Hubbard said.

“We’ve got a community who want to see this roll out.”

The initiative also has the support of the NRMA, joining Ms Husar for a tour of the Child Car Safety Seat Product Stewardship trial at Penrith last Friday (September 29).

General Manager of Equilibrium Damien Wigley said the trial to date has been successful.

“The trial has collected over 1,200 seats weighing close to 5.75 tonnes across NSW, Victoria and Queensland,” Mr Wigley said.

“More than 150 seats have been received at Penrith and a total of 400 in NSW.” Further consultation with key stakeholders will take place over the coming months to secure funding for its extension.

The trial received significant support and funding from the NSW Government.

The trial will continue at Penrith for another week, at 96 Dunheved Circuit, St Marys open Monday to Saturday.

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In response to Troy Dodds’ editorial last week (Editor’s Desk, Weekender September 29) the only reason the samesex marriage debate turned ugly was the aggressive nature of those pushing “yes”. Those against gay marriage were finally pushed to the limit and showed some opposition to the lefties. Nothing aggressive about a skywriter only the opposition to it. I agree with 2GB’s Steve Price re the song at the Grand Final, commercial organisations such as sporting (football) and commercial (Qantas) have no place openly taking sides in such a personal issue. They are using positional opportunity to influence the masses for someone’s own personal sexual persuasion. If the No’s lose they will cop it sweet and hope people’s lives are not destroyed by the change but if the No’s win the explosion from the Yes lefties will reveal their true underbelly as their ultimate aim is the destruction of our Christian upbringing and long proven way of life.

PETER TOWNSEND, PENRITH

Robots are coming Given the number of students who pass out of uni and having trouble getting the jobs they studied for, I would be suggesting an increase in an apprenticeship training scheme instead (Call for CBD University, Weekender September 29). But

robots will take over all those jobs, I hear you say. Mmm, did you know that there are already AI programs that can replace lawyers?

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Opposition at fault too I love how when there’s issues with our health system, public transport systems and any other public owned system, the opposition political party is approached for their commentary on how bad it is but never want to admit to their failures (Waiting game as hospital continues to struggle, Weekender September 29).

Never mind that they had the opportunity to make things better when they were in power. How much of our public money that is being funnelled into that white elephant called the Desalination Plant that was “absolutely necessary” on a daily basis could be used to improve the health system?

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Praise for hospital Personally I have never had a problem whenever I go to Nepean. The staff have always been fantastic considering the s**t they have to deal with. Was there recently with my six-year-old who broke his wrist.

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enrith Council will host a business breakfast at the Penrith Civic Centre on Tuesday morning, to launch the new Nepean Jobs For All Project.

A joint initiative of Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith City Councils with funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), this awareness and capacity building project encourages businesses to employ people with a disability.

The project will highlight the real benefits that employing people with a disability can bring, and address some common myths and stereotypes.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said that as a parent of a disabled child, he is especially pleased to be a project champion for this most worthwhile initiative.

“For those who experience some form of disability, meaningful employment not only contributes to their economic security, independence and social interaction, it also improves their mental health and other life opportunities,” Cr Thain said.

Employment of people with disability is not just good for the person with disability, it also makes good business sense.

Employers can often access wage subsidies, equipment modification schemes and other forms of support to employ people with disability.

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Penrith Mayor John Thain with his son Henry done to address the anomaly that Australians with disability are more likely to be unemployed compared to those without disability,” Cr Thain said.

“Educating employers that employing people with a disability can actually benefit their organisation and cost them no more than employing people without disability is a step in the right direction.”

Employers who attend the breakfast will be offered training and resources as well as professional networking with business leaders across the region.

Similar events will be held in Windsor on Wednesday, October 18 and Katoomba on Thursday, October 26.

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It’s time for Chrysler lovers to polish their bonnets before this year’s All Chrysler Day at the Museum of Fire in Penrith EMILY NEWTON

ne of Australia’s longest running Chrysler events, the NSW All Chrysler Day, will celebrate its 31st anniversary this month.

Held at the Museum of Fire on Sunday, October 15, experience some of Australia’s motoring history from the early 1920’s Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto and Plymouth cars as well as the well-known Valiant and Charger models.

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There will be trophies presented on the day, with entry just $20 per vehicle or $5 for each spectator.

The cars will be on display from 8am until after the presentation of trophies to the winners starting at 2pm.

The event is a fundraising day for the Museum of Fire.

For more information, visit www. allchryslerday.com or call 0416 290 487.

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Breaking the silence Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day to be held on Monday EMILY NEWTON

adly in Australia, one in four pregnancies ends in a loss, and many parents are left feeling isolated through this traumatic time.

Glenmore Park’s Erin Johnson hopes to change this through her volunteer group, Ava Grace No Footprint Too Small, in honour of her daughter Ava Grace who was born sleeping in 2015.

Her group makes baby clothes and blankets for babies born stillborn, that are sent around Australia and even to some overseas hospitals.

“When Ava was born, we were given clothes for her in the hospital. A little dress, a beanie, booties and beautiful quilts and blankets,” Ms Johnson said.

“It meant too much to us that I wanted to make sure every parent was able to dress their baby.”

Through her group, Ms Johnson has found that talking about her experience has been a way to both grieve and remember her daughter who measured just 15.5cm.

“It’s very isolating when you lose babies, but knowing there are people who value all your children, even ones that aren’t here, is very important,” she said.

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Erin Johnson with her family. Local volunteer group Ava Grace No Footprint Too Small makes tiny baby clothes and blankets and aims to break the taboo of miscarriage “I think when you lose a baby you don’t want them forgotten and you want their name heard.”

Ms Johnson said she felt it was important

to talk about baby loss, even it was an issue that many people felt uncomfortable discussing.

“I think there is a taboo around baby

loss, but I want to break that taboo and I want to talk about it,” she said.

“I had a miscarriage almost nine years ago now, and when that happened I got very little support and it was very different. But things have changed, even in nine years.”

Each year, Nepean Hospital marks the NSW recognised Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with a special ceremony for local families who have been touched by a pregnancy or infant loss.

“Support from the hospital and doing things like the pregnancy loss service at Nepean Hospital is important because people can get together and remember them,” Ms Johnson said.

“You don’t have any milestones when you lose babies, but being able to attend events gives you something you can remember them by and being with other parents helps you to not feel as alone or isolated.

“She had a name, she had a footprint, she was a person, so I can’t hide her away and pretend she didn’t happen because she was here and I held her.”

This year’s annual ceremony will be held at 10.30am this Monday, October 9 at Nepean Hospital, ICET, Level 3 West Block.

Phone the hospital for more information.

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This year we’ve been lucky to welcome some amazing sporting events to Penrith including the Matildas vs Brazil match, the Australian Indoor Skydiving Championships and the Penrith Tennis International, to name a few.

Penrith’s calendar of events shows no sign of slowing down with the city hosting the 2017 NSW Golf Championship next month.

As a sponsor of this event Council is proud to be bringing world-class events and entertainment to Penrith for you, our residents, to experience and enjoy.

The Championship will be held at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club from Thursday, November 16 to Sunday, November 19, providing a unique golfing experience for event goers with plenty to keep families entertained over four days.

What excites me most about this event is that local residents have the chance to attend the four-day event for free when they register online before October 29. See visitpenrith.com.au for more details.

Unlike other golfing events, the NSW Open Championship gives attendees the opportunity to get up close and personal with their sporting heroes; allowing you to walk the fairways behind some of the best players in Australia.

I guarantee you haven’t experienced golf like this before.

I encourage all sports fanatics, golf lovers and families looking for something new and fun to do, to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to see the pros of the PGA tour of Australasia go head to head right here in Penrith.

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Saturday 14 October Join in the FUN & help support the families of seriously ill Children this McHappy Day! Buy a Big Mac , Helping Hand or a pair of Ronald Socks to help us raise vital funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities or simply pop in to your local McDonald’s store to join in on the day’s fun & activities! ®

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Businesses battle it out on McHappy Day to raise money for important charity The challenge will see the businesses tap into their networks to encourage them to support McHappy Day, and whoever sells the most Big Macs in the 60 minutes will be crowned the winner.

Starting last year just in the Hawkesbury stores, the Big Mac Challenge was a huge success and has expanded to include Penrith in the challenge.

Ronald McDonald House Charities is a non-profit organisation that helps seriously ill children and their families.

For more information on McHappy Day this year head to www.rmhc.org.au/ mchappyday.

McHappy Day is on October 14.

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t’s almost McHappy Day, and businesses across Penrith and the Hawkesbury are ready to compete to see who can raise the most money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The Garton Group has recruited local businesses to each take over a McDonald’s store and battle it out in selling the most Big Macs between 11am and 12pm on Saturday, October 14.

Wayne Willmington of Vintage FM has been supporting McHappy Day for eight years now, and is ready to raise as much money as he can through the challenge.

“McHappy Day is probably one of the most important days in the calendar because of the work of Ronald McDonald House,” he said.

“As a business owner, to be able to help support that is so important. So many people are affected and have actually used the services.

“It’s a great day, and certainly a good day to buy a Big Mac from the store we will be at.”

Helen Williams from St Marys Band Club Rangers FC is encouraging people to support their location at McDonald’s Werrington through incentives.

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Helen Williams from St Marys Band Club Rangers FC, Matt Atkins from Plate Events and Catering, Wayne Willmington from Vintage FM and Peter Morrissey from Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC. Photo: Melinda Jane “Every year, Band Club picks a charity, this year we’ve chosen McHappy Day to sponsor and help them,” she said.

“Everyone that buys a burger, if they bring their receipts to us, we will put juniors in one barrel and seniors in another.

“After 12pm we will draw them out and they’ll get 50 per cent off their registration for next year.”

Peter Morrissey from Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC is ready for the competition to kick off between the stores.

“We’re very strong in supporting the local community and local businesses, and they’ve been very strong in supporting us,” he said.

“This is an opportunity for us to give back. I’m not sure how many we will sell, but hopefully it’s a lot.”

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Funding available to keep spirit of our history alive

Council traineeships offer perfect start to new careers TROY DODDS

alented individuals have the chance to fast track their careers by applying for the 2018 Penrith City Council traineeship program.

Providing specialist traineeships, Council is calling on motivated people to apply, whether you are currently studying or completing your HSC, want a career change or are returning to the workforce.

Applications opened on Tuesday with around 50 traineeship positions on offer across Council departments including Childcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, City Planning, Library Services and many more.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said Council’s traineeships combine a year of paid work, accredited training and an internal mentoring program.

“Trainees have a variety of experiences that help them build on their potential and develop vital skills and knowledge,” he said.

“They receive a nationally recognised qualification and work closely with a team of experienced staff to provide a high level of service to the Penrith community.

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Memory Park in Penrith enrith MP Stuart Ayres has called for applications in the latest round of the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the ANZAC Community Grants Program (ACGP).

New funding of $175,000 is now available to help communities protect and repair local war memorials and to support projects which commemorate the service of current and former NSW service men and women The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 for local war memorial projects, including conservation works and protec-

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tion. There are two rounds a year each offering $125,000, closing on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. Meanwhile, the $50,000 ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community and veterans groups to educate the community on the service and sacrifice of military personnel, support activities benefiting veterans, and engage with the community.

For more details on how to apply for funding to help honour those who served our country, visit www.veteransnsw. smartygrants.com.au.

Previous Council trainees “Our Traineeship Program is well regarded and has provided a strong foundation for many fantastic careers.”

Applications close on November 5 this year and trainees will start work in January 2018.

Locals can apply online at penrithcity. nsw.gov.au or call 4732 8212 for more details.

Information sessions are also being held throughout October. RSVP to a session by phoning 4732 7596.

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Roads and Maritime Services is building a new bridge over the M4 Motorway at The Northern Road, South Penrith as part of The Northern Road upgrade between Glenmore Parkway,

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Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park and Jamison Road, South Penrith.

Work includes installing temporary barriers, building temporary access roads and concrete platforms, earthwork, building retaining walls, transporting equipment, clearing vegetation, installing or changing signs and line marking.

As part of this work, a new roundabout will be constructed. For the safety workers

During this work, the M4 entry and exit ramps at The Northern Road, South Penrith will be

and motorists, a speed limit of 40 kilometres/hour will be introduced from Monday

closed between 10pm and 8am on the following dates:

16 October 2017, through the construction zone on Glenmore Parkway between The

• Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October 2017 - eastbound on-ramp to the M4 and westbound off-ramp to The Northern Road

Northern Road and Windorra Avenue.

• Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October 2017 - eastbound off-ramp to The Northern Road and westbound on-ramp to the M4.

This speed limit will be in place until the work to construct a new roundabout is

Detours during The Northern Road ramp closures will be in place redirecting people to the completed in mid 2018.

Kent Road and Mulgoa Road M4 ramps. Please visit the Roads and Maritime website to view the detour maps.

This speed limit is in place to ensure the safety of workers and motorists.

Detours and closures may affect travel times, please keep to speed limits and follow the direction of detour signs and traffic controllers.

These closures will be carried out at night when traffic volumes are lower to minimise impact

Please keep to speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.

on traffic and safety of the travelling public.

Thank you for your patience during this important work.

Thank you for your patience during this important work.

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For more information please call our delivery partner Lendlease on 1800 870 665, tnr.community@lendlease.com or visit rms.nsw.gov.au/thenorthernroad.

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For more information please call Claire Galvin on 4732 8081 or email claire.galvin@penrith.city

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Thursday 26 October 7.30-9.30am Blue Mountains Cultural Centre 30 Parke St, Katoomba RSVP: Friday 20 October

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FEATURE

Get your mouth around one of the most delicious burgers in town!

Arrive in American style at your wedding or special occasion hen you want to arrive at an event in style there’s no vehicle that turns heads quite like a ‘56 Chevy.

Bring all your classic American motoring dreams to life with Elite Chevy Hire, a family-owned business that is dedicated to making your special day one to remember.

Located in western Sydney, Elite Chevy Hire’s fleet includes two matching blue and pearl white ‘56 Chevys – with the option of additional cars from their network of contractors.

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Hire is the perfect choice for a wide range of events including weddings, formals and any special occasion.

Well presented, uniformed drivers will help you arrive on time and in style with packages to suit your needs.

Customers will enjoy flexible hours, low minimum hire, iPod and USB inputs to customise your soundtrack, plus complimentary esky with cold beverages and sandwich platters when required.

For bookings and enquiries, call 0401 087 774 or visit www.elitechevyhire.com and see how Elite Chevy Hire can add a 50s feel to your special occasion.

ince day one Beefy’s Burgers has been all about delicious burgers and awesome tunes.

With a menu of mouth-watering American style burgers, set to the sounds of an eclectic playlist, Beefy’s has become a favourite with local diners looking for a good time and a great feed.

Beefy’s Burgers uses top shelf ingredients, so you know you’ll be getting the highest quality burger experience.

“We mince our own sirloin patties in house to guarantee they contain nothing but premium steak,” Store Manager, Pablo Beefy said.

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“We also use the highest quality sauce, cheese and specially made buns.”

Diners can also get their hands on a selection of sides including onion rings and topped chips, or keep the kids happy with the Pint Size menu.

To wash down your meal, Beefy’s Burgers offers a range of American sodas, plus amazing shakes from the legendary vanilla malt to limited edition flavours.

Add to this a diverse playlist and you’ve got a recipe for the perfect American dining experience right here in Penrith.

Beefy’s Burgers is located at 492 High Street, Penrith.

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You’ll be in Harley-Heaven!

Elite Chevy Hire are a family owned located in Western Sydney, however we service all areas including Sydney to the Blue Mountains & The Central Coast to the South Coast!

We understand one package doesn’t fit all, therefore we strive to offer a tailored high standard service for each unique occasion we are invited to.

One car to a motorcade, from 2 hour hire to all day we can supply whatever your occasion requires.

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Harley-Heaven will not only customise the look of your pride and joy but they will also modify the bike’s performance ability to suit your riding style.

Harley-Heaven can transform something relatively standard into an absolute masterpiece of power and perfection.

Visit Harley-Heaven now to check out their huge selection of 2018 models, which include the newly reengineered Cruiser family range.

Plus Harley-Heaven will also be hosting a special Demo Day on Saturday, October 21 where 13 new 2018 HarleyDavidson models will be fuelled up for customers to test ride.

Harley-Heaven is located at 70 Sunnyholt Road, Blacktown.

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ith more than 30 years of being the best and leading dealership network in NSW and across Australia, Harley-Heaven Western Sydney is indeed the finest place to purchase any Harley-Davidson product.

Located close by in Blacktown, HarleyHeaven are committed and devoted to supplying the best aftermarket parts, components, clothing and apparel that suits the Harley-Davidson standard of performance and perfection.

Have you ever wanted a HarleyDavidson motorcycle that’s customised to your unique personality and taste?

Harley-Heaven’s experienced team can sit down with you and understand exactly what your needs and wants are in a bike.

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Delicious American sweets are available right here in Penrith

True American food you’ll just love merican Barbeque is defined by the ability to cook something on a low heat over a long period, using wood or charcoal and smoking the meat product.

Over four years ago, Memphis BBQ Pit was opened by Pitmaster David Musgrave after visiting the US South to learn the secrets to Low and Slow Barbeque. Legendary Pitmasters like Mike Mills, Malcom Reed, Skip Steele, Bob Denton and Chris Neeley have taught David how to cook authentic Low and Slow Barbeque from pork shoulder and brisket to whole hog.

Miss Peggy is currently teaching David how to prepare southern style soul food

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during visits to Memphis, Tennessee.

From 10 different eight inch to 24 inch hot dogs, pulled pork and chicken, sliced turkey and brisket, chicken wings, 26 different burgers up to 12 patties high, freshly smoked pork ribs, four different cheesesteaks, signature cheesy fries, nachos, salads, starters, the insanity wing and American Dream challenges and over 40 different American sodas plus their original key lime pie with graham cracker base and key lime juice, Memphis BBQ Pit has got it covered pretty well.

Memphis BBQ Pit is located at 29 York Road, Jamisontown and open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am.

he old adage, ‘like a kid in a candy store’ could not ring more true when you step into Sweet Surprises on High Street, Penrith. Whether you are looking for those liquorice treats your grandmother used to give you or the latest, tastiest candies from around the world, Sweet Surprises has something for you.

Step into the delightful store on High Street and be overwhelmed by the delicious scent of candy and chocolates and delectable range of goodies. There are over 2,500 product lines in store so be prepared to wander through and let your

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eyes dance over the enormous range of gourmet groceries like sauces, cereals, spreads, vegetables, salsas, mustards, mayonnaise and of course, everyone’s favourite, candy.

The Sweet Surprises team have travelled all around America to personally bring you distinctive confectionery and world famous brand names.

You’ll find amazing surprises from the past plus new treats to try, too.

For a delightful trip down memory lane, or to give someone special delectable, new memories, visit Sweet Surprises at 470 High Street, Penrith.

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CAMPBELLTOWN Shop 1, 171-179 Queen Street 0477 002 560

Made in the USA

LAKE HAVEN Shop 129, Lake Haven Shopping Centre 0448 883 414

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s any foodie knows there’s nothing better than stumbling across your new favourite cafe.

The newly-opened Big Tree House Cafe in St Marys may just be the one to take that place, with a mouth-watering menu and high quality coffee from master roasters Campos.

As with their sister location in Rydalmere, Big Tree House Cafe offers the ultimate cafe experience in a relaxing child and dog-friendly environment.

This new-kid-on-the-diningblock has all of the bases covered, from exceptional customer service to fresh meals utilising the finest ingredients.

“We offer professional and authentic service, and a seasonally driven menu that is influenced by my past experience working at Rockpool, Quay, Spice Temple, and Rosetta Ristorante,” said Chef Seung Kyu, Jin, who works alongside Operator Daniel Kim. On the menu you’ll find a huge range of mouth-watering all day breakfast options that earned

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There’s the delicious Goaty Toaty – French goat’s cheese with drizzled honey and organic nuts on wholegrain sourdough, or savoury classics like the bacon and egg roll which features fried eggs, crispy bacon, rocket and BBQ aioli sandwiched in Turkish bread.

For lunch diners can indulge in a range of gourmet salads including the salt and pepper calamari salad and the mushroom and proscuitto salad.

If burgers are more your style then why not wrap your mouth around the pulled pork burger, or the Big Tree Beef Burger with beetroot, bacon, pineapple, tomato, onion, lettuce, cheese and aioli on a milk bun.

With pasta of the day, plus vegetarian and gluten-free options, there’s something for everyone at Big Tree House Cafe.

So grab your family and friends and head to St Marys’ newest tree house for the ultimate spring dining experience.

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BUSINESS D Don’t suck the fun out of your workplace o

You can make money while you’re sleeping

Phil Voysey // OneGroup Leadership

Jane Tweedy // Western Sydney Business Centre

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ere’s a sobering statistic for all leaders, managers and business owners.

According to the 2016 Gallup Workforce Engagement study 70 per cent of people are either disinterested in their work or actively hate it.

So, why is this?

Why is it that many of us are working just to survive and what can be done about it?

I know from my own experience that I have been most engaged in my work when I have felt a close alignment of my values and sense of purpose with those of my bosses and colleagues.

Where I have felt part of a team working on projects that are challenging and creative, where I have had decision making authority to influence outcomes.

I have particularly enjoyed working for bosses who are congenial, friendly and consultative, who say hello when they arrive, understand that we all have a life outside work, are willing to acknowledge a job well done, are constructive with their criticism and

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forgiving of mistakes. Unfortunately, in my experience these types of bosses have been the exception rather than the rule.

Mostly I have experienced bosses who are controlling and punitive, excellent at sucking the enjoyment out of the workplace.

The message here is that as leaders and managers we have to think differently about our role.

Yes, it is to increase profit and improve the quality of service delivery.

But in essence we are in the business of developing the full potential of the people we work with.

Release the potential of colleagues to be the best they can be and the chances are that they will be more engaged in their work and be more productive.

Or to paraphrase Richard Branson, look after your employees and they will look after your customers and your business.

What have you done to make your workplace a happier environment for your staff? Tell us via email: news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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assive income involves generating income with minimal involvement from you. Even while you sleep you can earn income if you have identified relevant passive income channels.

Productise your service Many businesses provide a service – think accountant, physio, personal trainer... A way to add passive income is to sell products related to your service, for instance an accountant may be an affiliate for an accounting system, or a physio may sell tape, exercise bands etc.

Although you are focused on delivering awesome personalised service to your clients, it severely constrains you. To make more from your service, you must up your prices, or the number of hours.

You could hire people, and that may be an option, but another option is to productise your service. Michelle Bridge’s 12 Week Body Transformation is a perfect example of turning her personal training service into an online program (clearly she’s also hired staff).

Creating a product allows you to target new markets in a broader geographical area, or offer a product at a price appeal-

ing to a market that couldn’t afford your full service. You create the product once and sell it repeatedly, with only occasional updates required.

These products can be automatic downloads from your website allowing income while you sleep.

Packaging products and services I’m not talking about the pretty box and bows, but rather how we group together products and/or services in packages. It is desirable to offer three levels of package, or at least some form of upgrade option(s) to your standard offer. The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a great reason people take upgrades or buy a higher level package.

Utilise some of the additional products you created above to add extras to your service and charge more. It may be checklists, video series, books… whatever will appeal to your audience.

For products, add accessories or group items for convenience. For instance a new born gift set, or a gift hamper for a new business owner with accessories that help as their business starts out.

What passive income opportunities exist in your business?

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

Arj goes Organic

A KATE REID

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rj Barker is the American comedian that Aussies just can’t get enough of, and this November he’s heading back to Penrith with his hilarious show ‘Organic’.

In the lead up to his visit, we thought we’d take a peek inside the mind of the US funnyman.

How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

Living in a perpetual state of thinking that I almost have life figured out, for over 40 years now.

Who are your favourite comedians?

Mitch Hedberg, Eddie Murphy, Louis C.K., Maria Bamford.

What makes you laugh more than anything else?

Sadly fart humour still makes me laugh.

I can’t seem to grow up in that one little area.

What are your passions aside from comedy?

I have really ramped up my passions in the last few years. I absolutely love trying to learn piano. I’ve been trying to teach myself off YouTube.

I’ve also been learning to build stuff.

I started a D.I.Y. channel on YouTube

called ‘Do it Myself TV’. I’m literally learning and teaching at the same time.

It’s not meant to be 100 per cent comedy, but it isn’t very serious either because half the time I barely know what I’m doing.

What skill would you love to master?

I’d like to be able to fly. But right now I flap my arms as hard as I can and I can’t even get off the ground.

What can’t you live without?

Well besides water, air, caloric intake, sadly like everyone else I probably wouldn’t get very far without my iPhone.

It’s sad because there was a time when we survived without them, but it would be hard to go back.

What’s your favourite comedy flick?

That’s an easy one – ‘Gentlemen Broncos’. It’s a movie from the director who did ‘Napoleon Dynamite’. It’s got great characters and a lot of heart, but it’s also really silly.

If you could trade places with a historical figure who would it be and why?

I’d trade places with Hitler when he has a child, and I’d go straight to therapy.

I’d also go to Tibet and study buddhism.

There’s a lot of problems in the world but hopefully I could save a lot of trouble by doing that.

What’s your favourite place in the world?

My couch when I’ve got the comforter on and my dogs curled up with me. It’s just such a good feeling.

What’s your go-to Aussie slang?

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I like the saying ‘crackin’ the shits’.

A few years ago in one of my shows, I made up this story about how they used to hang up poop to dry to draw the flies away from the camps.

But then they would dry out and be less effective, so they would draw straws and some unlucky person would have to

go crack the shits so the flies would be drawn back.

‘Arj Barker: Organic’ will be on at the Evan Theatre on Friday, November 10 at 8pm. Tickets start at $47.65. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

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Penrith RSL Club presents:

- Tuesday 7th November 2017

Tuesday T Tu 7th November 2017 The always wonderful

Jace Pearson

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DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL VOICEOVER, RADIO COMMERCIAL, ON HOLD MESSAGE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF AUDIO RECORDED?

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t was the 60s British sitcom about father-and-son junk dealers that had audiences in stitches.

Now ‘Steptoe and Son’ will come to life at the Penrith Gaels Club.

After last year’s sellout show at the Rooty Hill RSL, local entertainment company The Acting Factory is bringing this classic comedy back to the stage with a run of shows this October and November.

This rib-tickling production will feature three episodes from the original scripts, including hair raising fun in ‘Séance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard’, a

healthy dose of melodrama in ‘A Star is Born’, and thrilling suspense in ‘Desperate Hours’.

If you were a fan of the TV show you won’t want to miss this opportunity to relive all those hilarious memories from the men of 24 Oil Drum Lane, Shepherd’s Bush.

Seats are limited so grab your tickets now.

The Acting Factory’s production of ‘Steptoe and Son’ will be on at Penrith Gaels Club on Saturday, October 28 at 8pm, Sunday, October 29 at 2.30pm and Saturday, November 4 at 8pm. Tickets start at $20. For more information or to purchase tickets to the show call 4722 8180.

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Wallacia Hotel celebrating 80 years this year Melbourne Cup Day

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND

Loads of Prizes and sweeps on the day plus a chance to win a Great Northern Brewing Co. Fishing Kit with Shimano Rod

WALLACIA HOTEL 1590 MULGOA ROAD, WALLACIA 2745 | 4773 8888 | www.wallaciahotel.com.au

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Todd still bringing songs of Peter Allen to life KATE REID

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017 marks 20 years since Todd McKenney took to the stage and shook his maracas as Peter Allen in the legendary musical, ‘Boy from Oz’.

Since then, the talented entertainer, and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge, has been wowing audiences with his vibrant, high-energy tribute to Peter Allen – bringing a little bit of that Rio magic to stages across the country.

Season after season his shows have sold out, and next month Todd will be doing it all again with the ‘Todd McKenney Sings Peter Allen, 20th Anniversary Tour’ at Rooty Hill RSL. This time around the much-loved production will feature even more of those classic Peter Allen songs, plus a

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ombining athleticism, comedy and a healthy dose of drama, there’s no live entertainment quite like wrestling.

Next Friday local audiences will have the chance to experience all the rough and tumble action when IWA Pro Wrestling comes to the Evan Theatre.

This two-hour action-packed show features a cast of zany, larger-than-life characters in classic battles of good vs evil.

Penrith’s own ‘The Cowboy’ Chris Abbott will face off against ‘The Beach Bum’ Jackson Kelly from Manly, while

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host of new stories about the Aussie icon.

There’ll be laughs, maybe a few tears, but definitely a whole heap of fun when Todd McKenney sings Peter Allen.

‘Todd McKenney sings Peter Allen, 20th Anniversary Tour’ will be on at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, October 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $55. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au or call 9677 4916.

international star ‘M-Dogg’ Mat Cross will take on IWA Heavyweight Champion Alex Titan.

Next year IWA Pro Wrestling will celebrate 20 years touring Australia and the South Pacific, including appearances at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Royal Melbourne Show.

Whether you’re a wrestling fanatic, or just a little curious to see what all the fuss is about, this is the ultimate fun family show!

IWA Pro Wrestling will be on at the Evan Theatre on Friday, October 13 at 8pm. Tickets start at $19.05. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

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2017 FUNDRAISING

PANTHERS PAVILION PA SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER 6.30PM An address from special guest ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

CHARLIE TEO

Join us to raise funds for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation & solve the puzzle on brain tumours A fun night with entertainment, amazing 3 course dinner & auctions

GREAT MUSIC, GREAT CAUSE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.curebraincancer.org.au or musicforlife.net.au Media Partners

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, October 6 Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Karaoke – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 The AC/DC Story Evan Theatre 1300 PANTHERS Friday, October 6, 8pm, From $40

Lost Legends – Evan Theatre Members: free, Visitors: $17, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS 1814 – Rooty Hill RSL From $40, 8.30pm 9677 4916 After Party Band – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 One Hit Wonders – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Steve Hunter Trio – The Boiler House at the Hydro Majestic Hotel From $35, 8pm 4782 6885 Great music and beautiful venue

Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night: The Concert Blue Mountains Theatre 4723 5050 Friday, October 6, 8pm, From $50.80

Saturday, October 14

Stephanie Jansen – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764

Friday, October 13

The Merchant of Venice: Bell Shakespeare – The Joan From $60, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Australian Played – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Talk It Up – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Stephanie Lea – Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Rose Carleo – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 Muddy Feet – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180

Chris O’Connor: Saturday Night Blues – Hotel Blue, Katoomba Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Crawl File: Australian Crawl Show – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9670 3050 Marty’s Place – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 James Brennan – Milestone Hotel, Kingswood Free entry, 9pm 4721 2999 The Merchant of Venice: Bell Shakespeare – The Joan From $60, 2pm and 7.30pm 4723 7600

Saturday, October 7

Sunday, October 8

Soul Jamz – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 2060 Bob Gillespie – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764

Play School in Concert – Rooty Hill RSL From $19.80, 10am 9677 4916 Muddy Feet – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200

Best of You: Foo Fighters Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Jed Zarb – Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 All Access 80s – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Live Music – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202

Three Piece Suite: Magic Mozart – Blackheath Presbyterian Church From $25, 4pm 0418 436 727 Bobby Benton’s Classic 60s Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Venus 2 – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777

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Busby Marou Rooty Hill RSL 9677 4916 Sunday, October 15, 8pm, From $30

Sunday, October 15

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• Tea, coffee & cakes • Raffles • Bingo @ $2 per strip • Trivia • Guessing competition • Lucky door prize

Big Yard Bird Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 K Groove – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Funkstar – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Remixes – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Ric Fensom – Milestone Hotel, Kingswood Free entry, 9pm 4721 2999

Darah McLeod Baroque Bar, Katoomba 4782 1111 Friday, October 13, 8pm, From $23.50

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Ê One of the best reality shows on TV is winding down with Channel Ten confirming the finale of ‘Australian Survivor’ will air this Tuesday, October 10 at 7.30pm. The live finale will be followed by a reunion episode featuring the entire cast. Surprisingly the show will revive its 2016 finale challenge for the three remaining contestants, standing atop pegs, this time filmed in the evening.

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Ê The horror movie ‘IT’ is taking the world by storm and now 7flix are set to show the original miniseries from 1990.

The two-part miniseries, based on Stephen King’s hit book, is split across two time frames: 1960 and 1990. When this screened in the US in 1990, it attracted a mind-blowing 30 million viewers. The original ‘IT’ airs this Sunday, October 8 at 8.30pm. Ê Hit Netflix series ‘Designated Survivor’ is back for season two, with a new episode released each Friday. Ê ‘Little Big Shots’ is taking Australia by storm and now producers are casting for a second series. The production is looking for kids – globally – aged between four and 13-years-old. If your kid has an amazing talent, you can apply by visiting littlebigshots.castasugar.com. Ê Sad news last week with the death of Playboy founder and American icon Hugh Hefner, who passed away at the age of 91.

Hefner was famous for many things but he was best known in recent years for his reality series ‘Girls of the Playboy Mansion’, which ran for six seasons. Hefner will be laid to rest right next to fellow pop culture icon, Marilyn Monroe.

Ê Could ‘Party of Five’ be getting a reboot? Quite possibly! According to reports in the US, the reboot would be about a first-generation Latino family who have immigrated to America and are living through the highs and lows as they learn to make it in a new country. Original series creators Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman are developing the project. Ê Penrith Panthers legend and NRL commentator Brad Fittler has re-signed with Channel Nine. His new contract will enable him to take up the vacant NSW Blues job, should it eventuate. Fittler joined Nine back in 2010 and has played a starring role ever since.

Ê Still on rugby league, Fox League has confirmed that ‘NRL 360’ will screen live new episodes each Monday night through October and November. Ê A couple of new shows began on SBS Viceland last week – ‘The Pizza Show’ and ‘Beerland’. Airing at 8.30pm on Tuesdays, ‘The Pizza Show’ sees Brooklyn Pizzeria owner Frank Pinello travel around the US to meet the amazing characters behind the food that has transformed America.

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An all-female ensemble cast comes to the small screen this week in the dark raunchy comedy ‘Rough Night’.

‘Rough Night’ sees five best friends from college – Jess (Scarlett Johansson), Alice (Jillian Bell), Blair (Zoe Kravitz), Frankie (Ilana Glazer) and Kiwi/Pippa (Kate McKinnon) – reunite 10 years after graduating from college for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami.

Unfortunately their night of partying takes a horrible turn when they accidental-

ly kill a male stripper. While trying to work out what they should do, the group find themselves in the midst of some hilariously unexpected turns that ultimately end up bringing them closer.

The film is directed by Lucia Aniello, who is known for her work on the TV series ‘Broad City’, which also stars ‘Rough Night’ co-star Ilana Glazer.

It might not hit the heights of hits like ‘Bridesmaids’, but there’s definitely some laughs to be had for fans of comedy flicks.

Origin

Dan Brown Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is back on the page this week with the release of Dan Brown’s highly anticipated new novel Origin.

This eagerly awaited thriller is the fifth book in the hugely successful Da Vinci Code series.

In Origin we find Langdon struggling with two of humankind’s most enduring questions: ‘Where do we come from?’ and ‘Where are we going?’

Set entirely in Spain – including scenes in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Bilbao, the home of the Guggenheim Museum – the story once again embraces Brown’s trademark themes, focusing heavily on codes, symbols, science, history, religion, art and architecture.

Though it embraces the past, Origin also offers readers a fresh twist with modern art and the coolest cutting-edge technology.

In the world of fiction they don’t come much bigger than Dan Brown, who has sold more than 200 million books in print worldwide and has had his novels translated into 56 languages.

Dan Brown has authored numerous number one international bestsellers, including The Da Vinci Code, Inferno, The Lost Symbol, Angels & Demons, Deception Point, and Digital Fortress.

There’s no doubt that Aussie fans will help to add Origin to that list.

Dan Brown’s Origin is available now in store or online.

If you love a good thriller, be sure to grab your copy now!

CINEMA Blade Runner 2049 Rated MA

There are few films that have left a mark on the sci-fi genre quite like Ridley Scott’s 1982 classic ‘Blade Runner’.

This week the highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking film hits the big screen and it’s already got the critics buzzing.

In ‘Blade Runner 2049’ we are introduced to Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department who unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos.

This discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who’s been missing for 30 years. ‘Blade Runner 2049’ also stars Jared Leto, Robin Wright and Dave Bautista, and is directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Sequels are a tricky business, but with the phrase ‘Oscar-worthy’ already being attached to the film it seems that ‘Blade Runner 2049’ may have broken the curse.

Movie review site Rotten Tomatoes has sung the film’s praises describing it as ‘visually stunning and narratively satisfying’, and confirming its successful sequel status as it ‘expands its predecessor’s story while standing as an impressive filmmaking achievement in its own right’.

No true sci-fi fan will want to miss ‘Blade Runner 2049’ on the big screen.

‘Blade Runner 2049’ is now showing at Hoyts Penrith in the Westfield complex. For more information on session times or to purchase tickets visit www.hoyts. com.au.

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It’s not long now before ghouls, goblins and gremlins will be roaming the streets.

In preparation for the spookiest time of the year, the Michael Jackson estate has released a new Halloween-themed compilation album that is sure to delight fans.

The new release features songs like the

classic ‘Thriller’, ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ and the Janet Jackson team-up ‘Scream’.

Along with some of Michael’s most terrifying tracks, ‘Scream’ also includes a mash-up from the White Panda titled ‘Blood on the Dance Floor X Dangerous’.

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ARIES

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Mid-week looks mighty frustrating, as the Mars/Saturn square stymies motivation and slows progress. So you’ll need to be patient … which is not one of your natural virtues! The good news?

Prosperity planet Jupiter jumps into your ‘money-from-others zone’. So (over the next 13 months) you could benefit from a pay rise, inheritance, loan, bonus, divorce settlement, insurance claim, bumper tax return or superannuation pay-out.

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APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

With Jupiter in your partnership zone, aim to be more compassionate and generous towards loved ones. Try to view a troubled relationship from a philosophical perspective. If you are single, you could fall for someone from overseas. As John Lennon said: “We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant …

You’ve got to keep watering it. You’ve got to really look after it and nurture it”.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Expect a week of intense communication and/or relationship challenges. You’ve got plenty to say but make sure you take the time to really listen to others. Jupiter wanders into your wellbeing zone, which is good news for your physical health and emotional wellbeing over the next 13 months. There’s one proviso though – you must be disciplined. So aim to find a deliciously nutritious diet, a fun exercise program, and a routine that you enjoy.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

A relationship looks problematic, as a loved one issues ultimatums. More compromise is needed if you want to avoid tears before bedtime. Jupiter visits your entertainment zone until November 2018. So many Crabs will take up a sport or hobby, start a romance, go on a holiday or welcome a new addition to the family.

Creative projects are also favoured, plus expect a plethora of big celebrations too.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

The week starts with a challenging Sun/ Pluto square. So pace yourself and do your best to avoid run-ins with authority figures. If you are the person in charge, then resist the urge to be bossy and overbearing with others. Being a demanding Diva will get you nowhere fast! Over the next 13 months, Jupiter is set to expand your domestic horizons. So you could buy or sell real estate, move house, get a new housemate, or renovate your place!

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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

On Monday your fussy and finicky OCD side could run rampant. If you let it.

Instead take 10 deep breaths, try to relax, and keep things in perspective. Your public profile really takes off over the next 13 months, as Jupiter blesses all forms of communication. So it’s a terrific time to start a blog, launch a website or promote your current business. One of your social media posts could even go viral.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

When it comes to a personal issue or a family matter, it’s time to ask some hard questions and take a firm stand. Don’t let a loved one walk all over you, and avoid the tendency to procrastinate! You won’t get far if you just sit on the fence.

And have you been worrying about money matters? Prosperity planet Jupiter transits through your $$$ zone. So make sure you capitalise on the lucky financial opportunities that come your way.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Work will be frustrating this week, or a friend could surprise you by doing something unexpected. So pace yourself.

It’s definitely time for speedy Sagittarians to slow down and become much more philosophical, as Jupiter moves through your contemplation zone for the next 13 months. So you are likely to take up meditation or yoga as Jupiter broadens your spiritual perspective. There’s always something new to learn!

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This week is all about getting the ratio right between your busy public life and your private inner world. Be inspired by well-balanced Libran movie star Hugh Jackman (who celebrates his birthday on October 12). “The secret to modern life is finding the measure in time management”. It’s also time to make plans and set goals for the future. And don’t make them too safe and sensible! Go for gold!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Jupiter charges into your career zone.

Which bodes well for a promotion, new job or lucky break coming your way over the next 13 months. But there is no room for false modesty! In order to truly flourish you must be passionately proactive as you promote your capabilities and trumpet your talents far and wide. If you tap into this reservoir of confidence and abundance, then professional success and accolades will follow.

PISCES

It’s time to celebrate! Jupiter is moving through your sign until November 2018.

And this only happens every 12 years.

So make sure you are passionately proactive as you capitalise on the energy boost, positive mood and good fortune it potentially provides. Smart Scorpios will seize the moment, day and year, as you grab opportunities when they come along.

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Someone may pressure you to reveal information that was given to you in confidence. Hence your current moral and philosophical conundrum as you ponder ‘Is honesty always the best policy?’. With Jupiter transiting through your travel zone, foreign shores beckon over the next 13 months. So start planning your itinerary now. It’s important to keep up-to-date with your overseas contacts.

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Spring into the warmer months with fresh food The hotter weather has arrived and with it comes a variety of fruit and vegetables now in season...

Kate Reid Nutritionist kate.reid@ westernweekender.com.au @kate_reid6

What’s in season in NSW during spring?

Fruits:

These days we tend to take for granted the fact that we can walk into our local grocer and choose from a wide range of fruits and vegetables.

But this convenience can also make us blind to the fact that produce is seasonal – not everything grows year round.

Buying your fruits and vegetables from local growers, when it’s in season, is a great way to get fresher, more nutritious ingredients into your meals.

Eating local, seasonal produce also means less food miles, making it better for your health and the environment.

Spring is a great time for fresh produce and, with the weather warming up, salads are looking more appealing.

Add an Asian flair to your spring meals with Asian vegetables, cucumbers and red cabbage, which make for a delicious noodle salad dish or fresh rice paper rolls.

Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage are all in season in New South Wales during spring and make a great foundation for a delicious stir fry dish or as an accompaniment to red meat or seafood.

Cherries Lemons Mandarins Nectarines Oranges Peaches Plums Strawberries Vegetables: For those days when the nights are still a little chilly, there’s still plenty of hearty options in season like potatoes and mushrooms, which work well in stews, curries and pastries.

On the fruit side, spring is all about stone fruit, with nectarines, peaches and plums kicking off the delicious spring/ summer fruit season.

Try adding these to a fruit salad, along with fresh strawberries and cherries, or add them to your cereal of a morning to start your day off with a nutrient kick.

Another handy trick is to keep your fruit bowl in a high traffic area so you’ll be more likely to pick up something healthy when you’re feeling a little peckish.

Happy eating!

Artichokes Asian Vegetables Beans (Broad) Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Leek Lettuce Mushroom Potatoes Spinach Tomatoes Zucchini (Information from: from: www.seasonalfoodguide.com)

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’ve constantly been surprised at how Australian consumers treat wines that are pink in colour.

Have they been avoided in male company because our ‘blokey’ culture somehow rates pink as a ‘girly’ colour? I fear so.

And our winemakers probably haven’t helped over the years by delivering so many pink wines with residual sweetness, I guess in the belief that the same ‘girls’ who adore pink will also go for something sweet.

The same bias certainly doesn’t apply in southern Europe. Walk into any restaurant in the south of France during warmer months and you’ll probably see half the customers — in mixed-gender groups or single-sex groups quaffing rosé — dry rosé — by the carafe.

And that’s the way it should be here in Australia, where the climate in many places absolutely lends itself to this sort of drink, and good heavens, perhaps even with a couple of ice cubes thrown into the glass.

Thankfully, there’s availability on quite a scale.

Much of it seems to come, at ridiculously low prices, from Provence and nearby areas, the southern French home of rosé.

How they manage to grow the grapes, make the wine, bottle it, then ship it half way round to Australia, then sell it for sometimes as little as $10 a bottle simply staggers me.

There’s quite a bit of Australian stuff available, too, though some of it is still sweeter than it should be.

All I can do is to urge as many Australians as possible, including the blokiest of blokes, to follow the lead of so many of their compatriots at the Sydney Test match and to embrace pink as just as manly a colour as red or blue.

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Telling people not to overcommit financially seems to go without saying, yet it is still a very common mistake....

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

Most people base their financial decisions on their current situation, and often make commitments that are suitable now – but things change.

Changes to personal and financial situations greatly effect long-term financial commitments, these potential changes are often not considered or seriously underestimated.

Lifestyle changes such as starting a family, getting married or buying your first home, significantly influence your capacity to meet ongoing obligations.

All these potentially influence income, expenses and are likely to alter your spending priorities.

There are also likely to be external variations that influence your ability to maintain your investment or to make repayments. A huge risk a lot of us are facing revolves around interest rates.

Currently interest rates are at historical lows. Although there are no signs of them increasing soon, it stands to reason that eventually they will return to longterm averages (or above). Too many are borrowing based on what they can afford

now, however, those repayments look very different with rates of two or three per cent higher.

Factoring in potential changes and avoiding overcommitment is an impor-

tant part of tailoring financial strategies to individual situations and will ensure that the recommended strategies are still appropriate if changes do occur in the future.

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School formals are a special event on the social calendar but finding the perfect outfit can be tough work...

Alyce Madden For the latest trends follow @westfieldpenrith on Instagram

School formal season is here and if you haven’t yet decided on what dress to wear and what make-up will suit what hairstyle, I have a few tips to look out for.

Being a girl in high school is tough enough let alone having to stress out about make-up, hair, nails, dresses etc. Make it easy! Go for a look that you know works for you and embrace your individuality. If you are in Year 10 or 12 the school formal is probably the biggest event to date that you get to dress up for, so go all out and have fun!

A big trend in formal dresses this season are two piece gowns. Modern and fun, choose a full skirt made with tuelle and lace complete with a matching cropped top. Whether it’s beaded or with sleeves, you can easily rework your formal ‘dress’ in summer by wearing the top alone with denim shorts! (Your parents can’t complain about forking out the money for that one).

Off the shoulder is another big trend this formal season. The open neckline is very sophisticated, you can wear your hair in a loosely pulled together bun and show off

dazzling statement earrings. At Forever New in Westfield Penrith, check out the Luna Strapless printed dress – soft and flowy with a flattering pink floral print.

Remember you want to stand out and look your best. Try to stay true to your personality. You want to leave a lasting impression on all your friends but also be comfortable enough to have a good time throughout the whole night.

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Trends this formal season for make-up and hair have been a lot of burgundy and warmer pink tones used on the eyes, which is surprisingly very versatile on a lot of different skin tones. Glitter is a huge trend as well but used in a grown-up way, a stunning cut crease eyeshadow with Icey glitter pigment pressed onto the inner lid looks polished. Winged eyeliner, matte lips, contouring and highlighting are all making a strong presence amongst formal goers.

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Why podiatrists regularly see patients with diabetes

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Diabetes can cause very complex health issues, especially when it comes to your feet...

Lauren Bragg Podiatrist OnePointHealth 4732 5188 onepointhealth.com.au

Diabetes is a serious, complex condition where the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is elevated because the body is unable to utilise it effectively.

The body either does not produce insulin (Type 1) or the body’s cells are resistant and do not respond to the insulin (Type 2).

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the whole body including the feet, which is why we as podiatrists deal with diabetics every day.

Below is a summary of how diabetes affects the feet.

1. Diabetics can develop peripheral neuropathy, which is the loss of feeling, or abnormal sensations in the feet as a result of malfunctioning nerves. This can include numbness, pins and needles, burning and tingling pain. When this occurs the protective sensations in your feet are altered which means your feet may not receive a pain signal even if something is harming you.

2. Diabetics can develop a decrease in blood circulation. This occurs when the blood vessels narrow, decreasing

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Finland banned homework and saw great results, but surely that’s not the only reason they are successful?

Just recently a TV documentary explored the conundrum, that Finland, a country that has banned homework, is ranked first in the world in educational results.

The implied suggestion for Australia was to ban school homework and improve Australia’s educational standards, which, as we saw last week, are low in comparison to other OECD countries and continuing to fall.

Unfortunately Finland, like Australia, is sliding down the rankings, whereas in other countries, where homework is a prominent feature of their educational system, rankings are on the rise.

Finland is no longer the first ranked country in the world on PISA results, but sixth behind Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Also, homework is not the only difference between the educational systems of Finland and Australia.

It is always dangerous to look for a silver bullet solution to a complex problem, when in most cases the solutions are multi-faceted.

Regarding homework; Prof Susan Hallam from the Institute of Education (London) says there is “hard evidence” that homework really does improve how well pupils achieve.

“There is no question about that,” she says.

If homework is not the full solution, its impact should be monitored by genuine educational researchers in this country.

However, there are other more prominent differences between the Finnish and Australian systems, which should also be researched as to impact.

Firstly teaching is a highly respected profession in Finland and teacher’s salaries are far higher comparatively than those paid in Australia.

Consequently the profession attracts the best and brightest.

A much more significant difference is that Finland has a one tier school system, it is illegal to set up a private school in Finland, every student, from the richest to the poorest, the gifted to the average, all attend their local State School.

I welcome your opinion on these differences and the consequences that flow.

I can be contacted at rob@mastercoachingaustralia.com or through our website.

Next week we explore differences in other countries.

the blood supply to the legs and feet.

This is known as peripheral vascular disease, and can result in cramping or intermittent pain in the legs, wounds that won’t heal and muscle weakness.

3. Because of the decreased feeling in the feet, and the reduced blood circulation, there is an increased risk of infection and delayed healing times.

So how can a podiatrist help?

It is recommended that all people with diabetes have their feet assessed every six to 12 months minimum.

Podiatrists are trained to perform neurovascular assessments to determine your risk of diabetic foot complications, and can appropriately provide a management plan specific to the patient’s needs.

Circulation can be tested by feeling foot pulses and doppler ultrasound, and the sensation can be checked by testing pressure sensitivity and vibration perception.

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You’re walking through your supermarket and you come across one of those people offering free samples of food.

It could be banana dipped in smooth chocolate or a tasty cheese or even some beautifully cooked spicy chicken. What do you do?

At first, you might be a bit nervous, even reluctant to try it, but once you have, how glad you were!

The Bible uses the same example in encouraging and challenging people to put their hope and confidence in the God who is.

In the Old Testament book of Psalms, the writer says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the person who takes refuge in him”.

David, who wrote this Psalm, could make this claim because in his experience, he knew God to be entirely trustworthy.

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fresh start when life had gone wrong. Just as you might be somewhat nervous, even unsure about taking food, and perhaps a different type of food from what you are used to as well as from someone you don’t know, perhaps you might feel a little nervous to take that first step of faith, that first step of putting your trust in the Lord God.

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Yet, it is the experience of millions of Christian people right throughout history, that the words, “taste and see that the Lord is good” are completely true!

Don’t let reluctance or uncertainty stop you!

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Preventing unwanted pregnancies in your pets

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There’s numerous ways to ensure your household is not hit with unwanted puppies or kittens...

Nicole McMillan Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

Spring is the time of year that we often come across unwanted pregnancies in dogs and cats.

There are several things that you can do to try and prevent unwanted pregnancies and options if accidental mating has occurred.

Desexing is the simplest way to prevent unwanted pregnancies in pets. Desexing has the advantage of preventing unwanted pregnancies as well as several medical benefits.

In females, it lowers the chances of mammary cancers by up to 90 per cent.

It also prevents a life threatening uterine infection known as pyometron.

In males, desexing prevents testicular cancer and decreases the chances of developing an enlarged prostate gland which can be painful and uncomfortable.

Preventing males and females in season from wandering is very important.

Female dogs will come into season from six to 12 months of age and then every six months after this. Female cats can come into season around six months of age but will often continue to stay in season until they become pregnant.

They can also come back into heat when feeding kittens and get pregnant again soon after giving birth.

If you wish to breed in the future it is best to physically separate males and females.

There are some medical options as well.

Male dogs can be temporarily chemically sterilised with an implant until you are ready to breed them. The implants are placed under the skin by your veterinarian.

Unfortunately accidents do happen, if your animals accidentally mate,

the females can receive an injectable medication from your vet to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. This medication can be given at any stage of the pregnancy but it is safer to contact your vet straight away rather than allow the pregnancy to advance.

This medication has some side effects and can be expensive.

Desexing even after accidental mating is often recommended.

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Emu Plains Cricket Club veteran Greg Bottrill has played more than 400 games for the club. Photo: Melinda Jane

Bottrill joins 400 club NATHAN TAYLOR

ocal cricketer Greg Bottrill achieved the perfect milestone recently. Not only did the 46-yearold notch up 400 senior games for his beloved Emu Plains Cricket Club but he also led his side to victory with a rare century to boot.

Bottrill began playing with Emu Plains as a nine-year-old and 37 years later he’s still showing up every summer donning

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lured away by friends a number of years ago to play with Wentworthville.

The switch lasted all but one game.

“I played one game and begged to come back to Emu Plains,” he said.

Fortunately for Bottrill he was able to resume his career with his local team, and recently racked up 400 senior games in the best way possible.

After injuring his neck in a bad work accident a decade ago, Bottrill said achieving game 400 was one of the best moments of his life.

his humble baggy red. Speaking with the Weekender, Bottrill said friendship and the love of the game keeps him coming back year after year.

“I just love the game, the friendships, my mates and the camaraderie,” Bottrill said.

“I’ve actually played more than 400 games for the club, but they don’t have all the records for all the junior games that I played.”

While Bottrill’s love for Emu Plains runs deep through his veins, he was

“For about five or six years I could only played three to four games a season because I was constantly under the knife getting my neck repaired, so it was nice to finally play that 400th game,” he said.

And what a game it was, with the result going right down to the wire.

“We bowled first and we were struggling,” Bottrill said.

“Glenmore Park put on a big score and made life very hard, but we went out to bat and luckily I managed to peel off a nice 100 and we were able to get up.”

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Enjoy a day on the green with Jess proves herself as Queen league legends at Wallacia of the water after huge victory NATHAN TAYLOR

eonay paddler Jessica Fox has labelled it one of the most “special” victories of her illustrious career after she bounced back from a major disappointment to post an emphatic K1 win at the 2017 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Pau, France, last weekend.

The 23-year-old was left gutted after finishing outside the medals in the women’s C1, ending a run of three consecutive World Championship titles in the event.

Fox only scraped into the K1 final in 10th but then posted an incredible 97.14 in the final, which proved unbeatable.

“This one is really special,” Fox said after the race.

“Yesterday was really disappointing and exhausting and draining, and I knew I had to come back today with a fresh start and try and make that final.

“Sometimes in training I’m able to do things to rival the guys, but then in racing I’m too safe. Today I’m really proud of that race because I feel like I attacked it the way I wanted to.”

The two-time Olympic medallist won her first K1 world title at Deep Creek in the US in 2014, a World Championship where she also won her second C1 title.

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Leanne Langdon from the Cancer Council and Bruce Chamberlin. Photo: Kate Reid NATHAN TAYLOR

anthers legends Mark Geyer, Royce Simmons and Craig Gower will star at a special charity bowls event, to be held at Club Wallacia later this month.

The inaugural Bruce Chamberlin Charity Bowls Day, which will be held on Friday, October 20, will see teams of four battling it out as they raise much-needed funds for Cancer Council NSW. Geyer, Simmons, Gower and NRL player turned commentator Mark

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“Piggy” Riddell will be special guests at the event, which will also include a light breakfast, gourmet lunch, refreshments, prizes, live auction and raffle.

The Charity Bowls Day is named after Bruce Chamberlin, a prostate cancer survivor and long-time member of Club Wallacia whose surname is synonymous with the local lawn bowls scene.

Club Wallacia is hoping to raise $5000 for Cancer Council NSW at the event.

Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to book their place as soon as possible, with entries closing this Monday, October 9. Call 4773 8096.

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Jessica Fox celebrates gold in France something very special.

“2014 in my mind is my best ever performance, winning the K1 and the C1,” she said.

“After the Olympics, I was really pleased and proud to win the bronze, but I was a little bit frustrated.

“So to come back this year to Pau, to deliver a really sweet run after some disappointments here in the past few years, it’s really awesome. I’m just so happy right now.”

Fox also bagged a silver and bronze alongside fellow Aussie teammates on the opening day of competition in the K1 and C1 team events.

Fox won silver alongside younger sister and fellow local paddler Noemie Fox.

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Wanderers find a Foxe Tony Popovic’s shock pre-season departure opens door for new leadership NATHAN TAYLOR

estern Sydney’s preparation for the new A-League season was thrown into chaos last weekend when coach Tony Popovic quit the club just seven days before their first match.

On Tuesday afternoon, Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas announced Hayden Foxe would take up the role of caretaker head coach with Wanderers Academy Technical Director Ian Crook as assistant and Davide Del Giovine as goalkeeping coach.

Tsatsimas said Foxe will provide strong leadership and continuity while the club conducts its due diligence on identifying a new head coach.

“Hayden Foxe has done an outstanding job in our coaching staff since he joined us in 2015 and we look forward to seeing him lead the group while we continue our work behind-the-scenes finding the best candidate to take our club forward,” he said.

“As a Blacktown boy, Hayden embodies the culture and vision we have at the Wanderers and we have no doubt he will lead the team strongly during this period.”

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Hayden Foxe will guide the Wanderers into the new season. Photo: Melinda Jane Despite appearing all smiles in a team photo shoot at the club’s season launch 24 hours earlier, foundation manager Popovic quit Western Sydney – where he spent five seasons – last Sunday morning to take up a head coaching role in Turkey.

With the Wanderers taking on Perth in

their season opener this Sunday night at Spotless Stadium, Popovic admitted the timing of his departure wasn’t ideal.

“The timing is not great and you don’t plan these things. It has come up very recently and it is an opportunity to get my foot in the door in Europe,” he said.

“I’ve always had the ambition to coach overseas. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had opportunities in Asia but it’s Europe where I’ve always wanted to go.”

Following Popovic’s announcement, Wanderers fans expressed their extreme disappointment on how a coach can pack up and leave just before the start of a new season.

Popovic said he understood fans’ frustration but said the timing of his departure was in no way premeditated.

“For five years I’ve given my heart and soul to this football club. Some fans might be upset or disappointed or angry but it certainly wasn’t planned,” he said.

“Anyone that knows me would know it’s not the way I work. No one would ideally want to leave a week before the season starts.”

Popovic took the Wanderers to three A-League Grand Finals in his five seasons at the club. He also guided Western Sydney to a Premier’s Plate in their inaugural year as well as the 2014 AFC Champions League Trophy.

Assistants Zeljko Kalac and Andres Carrasco have also departed the club with immediate effect.

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Wanderers prepare for season opener against Perth Glory NATHAN TAYLOR

hen the news of Tony Popovic’s shock departure from the Western Sydney Wanderers broke on Sunday afternoon, a playersonly ‘group chat’ on the smartphone of young defensive midfielder Jacob Melling began to explode.

The group text involved a number of Wanderers players who were all baffled at the news that their head coach was leaving them seven days out from the start of the A-League season.

“There were a few different emojis being sent,” Melling told the Weekender.

“There were plenty of ‘thinking face’ emojis because we had no idea what was going on.

“At the end of the day it was his decision and I wish nothing but the best for Tony on his next adventure overseas in Turkey.”

While the departure of Popovic well and truly came out of the blue, the 22-yearold believes the Wanderers will move on just fine with interim head coach Hayden Foxe at the helm.

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The 2017/18 Wanderers are ready to make their mark on the A-League Along with some big name new signings including Oriol Riera, Alvaro Cejudy, Josh Risdon and the return of Mark Bridge, Melling said the Wanderers will be even stronger after this week’s events.

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season this Sunday evening at Spotless Stadium.

After playing just one game in the top grade last season, Melling is hopeful of getting some more game time this year.

“I’ve done everything I can this preseason and I’m fit and ready to go.”

Nicholls said Penrith executed their game plan to near perfection while their opponents may have been ‘over oared’ by the occasion.

“Besides our first couple of sets, we executed the game plan really well. We moved the ball around and our boys had really good line speed in defence,” he said.

“I’m not sure what went wrong for the Hunters in the first half, I don’t know how their preparation was but everything sort of clicked for us.

“Perhaps they were a bit shocked in the first half; it might have been hard for them to get up for the game.”

But in true PNG-style the Hunters never stopped fighting and gave their fans something to cheer for in the second half.

When Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai was sent to the bin in the 65th minute for impeding a chaser, the Hunters managed to score three unanswered tries to add some respectability to the scoreboard.

“The PNG boys never stopped trying and when Jarome was sent to the bin, they picked up some points,” Nicholls said.

“When they scored you could see how much it meant to them. They tried their hardest and got a few tries.”

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Juniors show off skills Future of golf looks well positioned thanks to flock of rising stars NATHAN TAYLOR

ore than 55 highly talented junior golfers from the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation teed off at the Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club last Friday for the Stonecutters Ridge Junior Classic.

Leonay Golf Club had four players in the strong field, headed by Eric Summers, Coby Carruthers, Ben Crilley and Zachary Lange.

Summers was simply unbeatable on the day, scorching around the demanding layout with a stroke round of 77, just five shots over par.

Summers, who is also a member of the Leonay Encourage Shield Junior Pennant team, played off a handicap of 16 on the day and was just two shots over par late in his round.

A triple bogey on the 16th hole could have derailed Summers’ tournament, but the talented Leonay product shook off the one-hole aberration to close with back-toback pars and a runaway six-shot victory.

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Leonay’s Eric Summers tees off on the 17th tee at Stonecutters Ridge, closely watched by Samuel Reece Photo: Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au) of 74, while Crilley had a slightly higher nett score of 79.

Players in the Junior Classic were aged between eight and 18-years-old, with an

astonishing 31 of those players on single figure handicaps.

Those statistics emphatically underline the enormous depth of talent coming up

through the junior ranks of Golf NSW and locally at Leonay Golf Club.

The Stonecutters Ridge Junior Classic is an annual event.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith have a monster total to chase down during Round 2 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition. Playing in a Two Day match against Parramatta at Old Kings Oval, the home side hit the crease first scoring 6/398 before declaring.

Michael Collins was best with the ball for Penrith taking 3/64. When Penrith hit the crease later that day, they managed 1/6 before stumps.

Cameron Weir was dismissed for 0 runs. Play between Penrith and Parramatta will resume this Saturday at 10.30am.

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ICE HOCKEY: Congratulations to the Penrith Phantoms, who took out the Division 4 State Championship recently. The Phantoms defeated the Sydney Bears-Grizzlies in the Finals.

SOFTBALL: The Penrith City Softball Association Open Women’s team competed at the 2017 NSW Open Women’s State Championships last weekend. The ladies played some

fantastic softball and were nicely placed atop of the ladder for most of the weekend. In the end, Penrith City finished fourth after going down to Cumberland 2-1 in a nail-biting Semi Final. Congratulations to all the players, coaches and officials that took part.

OZTAG: The Penrith OzTag summer season finally gets underway this Tuesday, October 10 at the Kingsway in St Marys. Despite some late controversy last season, hundreds of teams have once again registered in the Mixed and Men’s competitions for season 2017/18. Good luck to all the teams taking part once again.

GOLF: Congratulations to local golfer Russell Cruikshank (pictured) who nailed a hole-in-one at the 14th hole at Leonay Golf Course last week.

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enrith’s reserve grade team have won two trophies in the space of a week after thrashing the PNG Hunters 4218 in last Sunday’s NRL State Championship.

After a putting a lid on Grand Final celebrations one week prior, Panthers players were finally let loose following last Sunday’s curtain raiser victory at ANZ Stadium.

Speaking with the Weekender, Panthers captain and halfback Darren Nicholls said the party started the minute the full-time siren sounded.

“Everyone was having a ball and it was really good to celebrate a great year,” he said.

“Winning two Grand Finals in a week is something different but it was very sweet.”

Despite having the majority of the large crowd behind them, the Hunters were simply no match for the Panthers who boasted bucket loads of experience and talent.

Penrith got off to a lightning fast start, leading 22-2 after 20 minutes. Hulking centre Tony Satini scored four tries in the first half, to put Garth Brennan’s men up 38-2 at half-time.

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