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With a third La Nina now having been declared by the Bureau of Meteorology, Mr Vella is concerned that we’re set to see prices skyrocket once again.

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weekender the western PENRITH’S #1 NEWSPAPERwww.westernweekender.com.au ADVERTISEMENT Free PRICEWEATHERINGSTORMFRUITANDVEGPRICESMAYSKYROCKET AGAIN T he days of the $10 lettuce may not be over just yet. Fruit and vegetable retail ers are warning that predictions of a wet spring and summer could force prices to rise again, ending the current reprieve being experi “If the weather changes, and

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if we do have that rain that’s predicted by the end of this month or next month, things can change dramatically,” said Martin Vella of Martin’s Fruit World.

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“Hospitals in west and south western Sydney are chronically under-resourced and

Dealing with urgent cases and staff unavail ability due to illness, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Chief Executive Kay Hyman said staff continued to deliver high quality care to all patients.

A Minns Labor Government is proposing a $175 million plan within the first four years, if elected, which will see an additional 1,200 nurses and midwives recruited into the NSW Health system.

The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) quarterly report for April to June, 2022 showed the number of patients leaving Nepean’s emergency department within the benchmark of four hours decreased nearly 10 per cent compared to the same quarter the previous year.

Report reveals Nepean Hospital’s woes as Labor declares “health crisis” in NSW Hospital under pressure

While arrivals by ambulance, attendances and emergency presentations all decreased

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Data has revealed that the wait time at Nepean Hospital’s emergency department has

SW Labor has criticised the State Government’s management of the health system, but Nepean Hospi tal’s Chief Executive says it has endured one of the most challenging periods on record.

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and longer to get essential surgery. This is a damning report on the health crisis right

“While this period of high activity has been challenging, I can’t stress enough the grati tude and admiration I have for our staff and their commitment to caring for their patients, the community and one another,” she said.

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37.6 per cent of patients spent up to four hours from the time of arrival to leaving, with the median wait time being five hours and nineShadowminutes.Minister for Health, Ryan Park said the data was not a reflection of the hard working medical staff but rather the result of neglect from the Liberal Party.

from the year prior, the BHI data showed there was an increase of complex Triage category 1 and 2 (resuscitation and emergency) pres entations by more than 30 per cent at Nepean Hospital.

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Between mid-2012 and mid-2022 NBMLHD increased its workforce by an additional 1,441 full-time equivalent staff – an increase of over 40 per cent including 211 more doctors, 514 more nurses and midwives, and 212 more allied health staff.

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“This year saw the return of an early, relentless influenza season, coupled with COVID-19, which meant more complex ways of“Acrossworking.our hospitals we have implemented a variety of measures to help with this activ ity, including rearranging the emergency department floor space at Nepean Hospital and opening additional dedicated COVID-19 wards to keep our patients and staff safe.”

The irony here is that next to nobody actually reuses them, and you end up getting another bag next time you pick up your satay chicken from the local Chinese restaurant or a couple of charcoal chickens and chips for a bit of a weekend feast.

Habits changed too when Penrith City Council rolled out the three-bin system more than a decade ago, with controversy loudly playing out in the background.

Drive around Penrith’s suburbs for a couple of hours with Electric Vehicles in mind and tell me we’re not decades off a legitimate solution to the charging issue.

But both Woolworths and Coles presented a solution: cheap, reusable bags that could be purchased right there at the checkout. Bring more sturdier bags if you wish, or juggle the paddlepops, mince, three tomatoes and a bottle of milk like you’re a circus clown should you wish to avoid paying 20-odd cents for the bag. Your call.

There’s apartment blocks going up every where, many with parking spots, many without.There’s cars parked in every street, as houses grapple with two-car families, with

But you can’t have the Greens targeting 90 per cent of new car sales being EVs in just eight years and actually not laugh them out of every seat they hold.

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Labor can scoff at Scott Morrison’s “kill the weekend” line all they like, but it landed with significant punch and little has been done to counter the argument.

It is a situation repeated across suburban Australia.Ihearda radio interview on Monday with the CEO of a company involved with a trial of putting chargers on telegraph poles. He confirmed at this stage, a full charge takes eightCanhours.youlegitimately see a situation where you walk down a street like, say, Stafford Street in Penrith and see all these cars parked on the street overnight, all plugged in to the outlets?

For such change to be embraced, and for someone to even consider buying an EV, an individual must be easily able to understand how their current circumstances would adapt.How

The practicality just isn’t there.

How does someone who drives across the city all day have confidence in the system? Horse before the cart kind of stuff.

And it’s not necessarily the cost, nor the desire to smell those petrol fumes that drive people’s decisions.

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Some have used paper bags, others have implemented stronger, reusable plastic bags.

People don’t like change, but they’re willing to embrace it if such change is delivered with real-life solutions to the problems it creates.

am more and more convinced by the day that governments, by default, put the cart before the horse.

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Only a small fraction of people walking into a dealership to buy a new car today will look at an Electric Vehicle as an option.

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The point here is not that the change shouldn’t have happened, but the lack of a solution to the created problem for all involved, which just leads to frustration and non-compliance.Comparethatto the roll-out of reusable bags in supermarkets, which was done with a lot more planning and understanding of customer expectations.

And when the Sydney exodus happens at Christmas time or any long weekend for that matter, can we really say we’re at all close to catering for the charging requirements that will be Electricneeded?Vehicles may well be the future. It could be the single biggest environmental change this generation makes, and that is all well and good.

Let’s take a step back for a moment.

Unlike the local takeaway, habits quickly changed. We all now rock up with the reus able bags, half the time running back to the car to get them; still not quite ingrained in our muscle memory.

When the State Government announced it was banning the use of single-use plastics in NSW from June 2022, it forgot about one thing: the humble Chinese restaurant.

It’s all well and good to expect all of us to have a charger sitting in the garage to plug our cars into, and that may well become the norm in years to come.

It is certainly the case with Electric Vehicles (EV), as governments push various targets of ownership and potential penalties for petrol cars, without any real plan for how the day-to-day logistics will work.

Sure, people blew up about bags not being handed out, devastated that piles and piles of the things would no longer litter the bottom of the pantry.

It provided very little in the way of a solu tion, other than to let popular takeaway restaurants sort out the problem themselves.

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Nobody is walking into their local takeaway shop with their reusable bag from Coles and asking them to pile up the plastic containers, which I presume are themselves under threat as the war on plastic continues.

The roll-out of EVs is far bigger and more game-changing than plastic bags or grass clippings, I give you that.

The Labor Government is a little more subdued in its targets, but I’m far from convinced that any of their current plans will win over the wider public.

Every government in Australia has a long way to go before they’ve started to even slightly shift our current mentality.

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But I’m still yet to hear a legitimate solution for the vast majority of motorists who don’t have off-street parking.

even more cars in the mix as kids get older, and get partners themselves.

As drama-filled as that roll-out was, there was still a solution in front of our eyes: a new bin for food and garden waste.

But the same principle applies: if you create a ‘problem’ while trying to do the right thing, you must also offer a workable solution.

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How does someone forced to park on the street charge theirs?

does the couple living in a 1970s-built apartment charge their car?

Back to Electric Vehicles.

Everything from charging stations on tele graph or light poles to communal charging stations in car parks have been floated.

It’s the reality of charging the things that remains the biggest turn-off.

“The prices rose mainly due to the weather, we’ve had a lot of wet weather, so because of the deteri oration and a lot of the crops had failed in the ground, that pushes the prices up in the market,” Mr Vella said.“It’s all supply and demand unfor tunately.”However, the price of most fruit

Having grown produce for over 40 years, and owned a store in Mulgoa for 23, Martin Vella of Martin’s Fruit World knows a thing or two about growing fruit and veg.

“If the weather continues the way it is, we should have plenty of fruit and vegetables,” he said.

“But, now it’s really come down. We’ve got lettuce at $1.50 each!”

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Natalie and Martin check on their produce.

and vegetables is now on a steep decline – including lettuce.

“Lettuce, it’s been history. $100 per box, over $10 per lettuce. It’s never been like that in history, so it does push people not to buy it anymore,”

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Though things like petrol prices also had an impact on the surge, he agrees that it was the weather which put many produce items out of reach for consumers.

Mr Vella said.

“They will look after the clients, as much as they can. We don’t want the small, independent grocers to close down.”

Though not ideal, the increase in prices, coupled with an increase in cost of living overall, is set to send many people back to the freezer aisle as they look to keep the bill at the checkout under control.

fter sky high prices for months, consumers have recently seen the prices of many fruits and vegetables drop by up to 90 per cent, as the impacts of the floods diminish. But, with the threat of another La Nina looming, many fear that we’ll be feeling déjà vu sooner than we’d hoped.

With a third La Nina now having been declared by the Bureau of Meteorology, Mr Vella is concerned that we’re set to see prices skyrocket once again.

Natalie and Martin Vella. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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“If the weather changes, and if we do have that rain that’s predicted by the end of this month or next month, things can change dramatically.”

“As much as some will say that frozen food is okay, it’s just as good as fresh, but you cannot beat fresh produce. It’s always best when it’s fresh.”MrVella, who now, along with his wife Natalie, delivers fresh fruit, vegetables and groceries to homes all around Penrith, wants to remind shoppers how important it is to shop small where possible, as tempting as it is to use the convenience of the big“We’resupermarkets.heretoserve the commu nity to the best of our experience and knowledge that we’ve got,” he said.“These local small businesses are definitely the way to go, all these independent shops.

“It pushes a lot of people to frozen food,” Mr Vella said.

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“There is no red arrow on the lights that make the cars stop whilst the pedestrians have the right of way, so they see the green and think it is safe to go.”

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“Something needs to be done before any pedestrian is injured or even killed.”

Contacting Traffic NSW and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres to report the issue, Ms Castles said she believes more awareness is needed around the built-up area.

orried residents have been granted a win with work set to improve the safety of a busy intersection in Penrith.Thetraffic lights that connect Union Road and Worth Street in Penrith have been a cause of concern for pedestrians trying to cross the road.Resident of Union Road for five years, Linda Castles regularly walks her dog around the area and explained to the Weekender what causes the “Vehiclesissue.travelling on Union Road that go to turn into Worth Street towards the Plaza are turning on their green light, but they are looking up and don’t realise that pedestrians also have the green signal to walk across the street,” Ms Castles said.

“Following representation to Minister Ward from the Member for Penrith, TfNSW have investigated this intersection and are finalis ing design plans,” the spokesperson said.

“Work to install the additional pedestrian protections at the intersection is expected to commence in the coming months.”

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“I would like to know how long it will take to get the funding and when it would be likely that they will be completely fixed,” she said.

“Ever since they upgraded Mulgoa Road more vehicles are using Union Road as a back way to get to the shops and the cars speed through,” she said.

Ms Castles said she has made it her mission to improve the intersection after a series of incidents.“Iamhyperaware as I have almost been hit multiple times and have been abused or beeped by people thinking I am crossing when I’m not meant to,” she said.

Mr Ayres said after contacting Minister for Metropolitan Roads, Natalie Ward, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) investigated the intersec tion, and the project will be nominated for funding under the next round of the NSW Safer Roads Program.

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Welcoming the news, Ms Castles still has some questions about the project.

Linda Castles believes an intersection in Penrith is an accident waiting to happen. Photo: Melinda Jane.

A spokesperson from TfNSW said it is currently finalising plans to upgrade the signals at the crossing.

her daughter and got hit by a car and had to throw her little girl out of the way.”

“My neighbour was actually crossing with

NSW Health continues to recom mend that people wear masks where they cannot physically distance from others, and in settings where there are vulnerable people and those who are at high risk of severe illness.

“We can all continue to help protect each other, but particularly those most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, by staying at home when feeling unwell, taking a COVID-19 test straight away and self-isolat ing.”Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said he welcomed the decision to bring the mask mandate for commuters in line with arrange ments in other states, domestic travel, venues and events.

One of the last remaining COVID-19 rules has been axed by the State Government

“Everyone has demonstrated throughout this pandemic that they will do what is required to protect themselves and each other from COVID-19 and I have no doubt they will continue to do so,” Mr Elliott said.“Commuters will be pleased to hear this news as they will now be able to make a personal decision and have a choice about when they wear a mask – particularly in outdoor public transport areas.”

“Continuing to wear a mask in crowded areas will be particularly important for people who have underlying health conditions or

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Mask wearing will remain manda tory at public hospitals, private health facilities and residential aged care facilities.

“This is a common sense approach that brings the rules into line for people travelling on buses or trains with those for planes and airport terminals,” Premier Dominic Perrottet said.

who are vulnerable to COVID-19 infection for other reasons. Wearing a mask in these settings will not only protect those around you, but will

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has dumped mask mandates on public transport.

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Health Minister Brad Hazzard said masks still play a significant role in reducing the risk of COVID19 transmission.

OVID-19 is getting further and further in the rear view mirror with masks no longer required on public transport.

It comes despite next weekend’s NRL Grand Final which is set to see Sydney’s train and bus network extremely crowded with a sellout crowd at Sydney Olympic Park expected.OnWednesday, the NSW Govern ment removed the requirement for people to wear masks on public transport, including taxis and rideshare services, in transport waiting areas and the indoor areas of cruise terminals.

also reduce your risk of infection,” Mr Hazzard said.

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Integrated Developments

Torrens title subdivision x 12 lots including associated earthworks, tree removal, drainage and retaining walls

Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the application is Penrith Local Planning Panel.

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Public Meeting – Penrith Local Planning Panel

Relevant documents will be available on Penrith Council’s website penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Local-Planning-Panel/

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from Wednesday, 26 September 2022 to Monday, 24 October 2022.

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Natural Resource Access Regulator.

Meeting Dates

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

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Department of Planning and Environment – Water.

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• Mark Ventures Pty Ltd DA22/0835 Lot 4 DP 27107, 262–268 Caddens Road and Lot 51 DP 1166569, 270–274 Caddens Road Claremont Meadows

We are partnering with several organisations to bring the Sydney Greater West Hospitality Pre-Employment Program to Penrith later this month. We’ve identified a workforce shortage in the hospitality industry and our goal is to connect aspiring employees with local small- and medium-sized businesses in the area.

The free community event will feature cultural performances, market stalls, workshops, BBQ lunch and more. Come along and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and heritage! Find out more at penrith.city/events

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For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Lucy Goldstein on 4732 8136.

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The Penrith Local Planning Panel will meet to determine the following:

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A meeting invitation with log in details will be provided upon request. Please also confirm if you wish to register to speak.

26 September – 7pm

● Following its reschedule in July due to wet weather, Council will host a fun and inclusive NAIDOC event at Jamison Park on Friday, 7 October 2022, between 10am and 4pm. The event is an opportunity to celebrate the significance of our Aboriginal heritage and the important contribution Penrith’s Aboriginal population make in our community and across our vibrant City.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA22/0801.

This program will offer sessions in soft skills development, employability assistance, employment preparedness, and much more. It is open to all young people, including students and those considering retraining, upskilling, or transitioning to a hospitality career.

Demolition of the existing structures, removal of vegetation, lot consolidation and subdivision to create 13 torrens title lots comprising of 11 x residential lots, 1 x drainage lot and 1 x residue lot and construction of a public road

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Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x 2-storey town houses and associated works including Strata title subdivision x 5 lots

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Council’s Public Officer on 4732 7649.

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Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

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Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for this development application is Penrith City Council.

• The Trustee For Statewide Planning Trust DA22/0801 Lot 130 DP 1215199, 27 Abacus Parade, Werrington

When: Wednesday, 28 September 2022 commencing at 11.30am

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from Wednesday, 26 September 2022 to Monday, 24 October 2022.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA22/0835.

Council Briefs

Any person joining the online meeting are informed that the meeting will be audio recorded, and a copy of that recording will be made publicly available following the meeting.

• Albert Developments 6 Pty Ltd DA22/0846 84–86 Princess Street, Werrington

• Morson Architects Pty Ltd Mod22/0076

Lot 62 DP 33490, Lot 63 DP 33490 and Lot 64 DP 33490, 44 Rodley Avenue, Penrith

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

The Fitzpatrick Industrial Estate is approx imately 140 hectares and located on Lenore Drive in the area defined as Erskine Business Park.The Estate is wholly owned by Fitzpatrick Investments who, since construction of its first development, has progressively devel oped the Estate over time.

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Lot 1 DP 1274327, 103 Queen Street, St Marys

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Lot 247 DP 1281686, 1 Eve Street, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

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

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“This building is a speculative warehouse and distribution centre having no specific tenants at the time of this DA.”

whole building,” it said.

Development Applications

• Lachlan Maas DA22/0815 22–24 Lemongrove Road and 2 Macquarie Avenue, Penrith

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“The establishment of a new business in the Penrith Local Government Area will result in the generation of the new employment opportunities for the local population and will further stimulate the local and regional economy.”Theconstruction will generate 125 jobs and is estimated to provide 120 jobs when in operations.Fitzpatrick Investments declined to provide further comment.

Lot 267 DP 270417, 11 Halmstad Boulevard, Luddenham Outbuilding including garage, gym, rumpus and alfresco

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Lot 34 DP 225503, 10 Riverview Parade, Leonay

Section 4.55(1A) modifications to DA21/0154 for residential flat building including increase in apartment numbers from 29 to 30 units and amendments to apartment layouts & bedroom mix, external window arrangement & basement car parking layout –demolition of existing structures & construction of 5-storey residential flat building including 30 apartments and 2 levels of basement car parking

Construction of 2-storey dwelling and related at-grade car park for use as supervised temporary residential accommodation for youths at risk of

with growth in employment opportunities, will positively contribute [to] the social envi ronment of the local and regional commu nity,” it said.

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• Firstyle Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0736 Lot 356 DP 1281686, 2 Eve Street, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

Forming part of the Western Sydney Employment Hub, the project is said to provide benefits for the community.

Lot 352 DP 1281686, 34 Major Tomkins Parade, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

Development Consent/s

Office equipment supplier Acco Brands has an existing warehouse on the site with the new facilities to be located immediately to the south of it.

Lot 5003 DP 828257, 21 Womra Crescent, Glenmore Park

The document said the hours of operation were considered appropriate given the local ity of the Erskine Business Park and that the proposed use would generate minimal noise in the context of other manufacturing activi ties in the area.

The following Development Applications have been received by Council:

• Tempo Living Pty Ltd DA22/0660

Closing Date: Monday, 10 October 2022

Closing Date: Monday, 10 October 2022

Lot 14 DP 232887, 81 Wedmore Road, Emu Heights

More than 100 new jobs as Erskine Business Park expansion rolls on

• Harry Pham Mod22/0116

• Tempo Living Pty Ltd DA22/0667

• Karen Maria Robinson DA22/0727

The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the proposed site, which is nearly 12 hectares in size and located on the southern side of Lockwood Road, will see the construc tion of a 14.6 metre high industrial warehouse that can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.“The two industrial facilities will create approximately 18,175 square metres of indus trial floor space and has been designed to accommodate two tenants within each end of the proposed building or a single tenant in the

• Universal Property Group DA22/0768

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a new 13-metre-wide private road which has also been granted consent under the applica tion.The SEE states that the construction of the road will avoid the need to construct any additional access driveways to Compass Drive and it will not be dedicated a public road to Council. It is also noted that 121 car spaces can be provided on site.

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• Firstyle Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0740 Lot 310 DP 1281686, 62 Kirsh Street, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

Demolition of existing structures, consolidation of lots and construction of a 2-storey child care facility catering for 90 children with basement car parking and associated works

Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

• Universal Property Group Pty Ltd DA22/0769

Alterations and additions to an approved mixed-use development DA20/0269 comprising of 3 serviced apartment rooms to be used in association with the commercial tenancy

Fitzpatrick Investments Pty Ltd lodged a DA that sought consent to subdivide land, bulk earthworks, and the construction of ware house facilities at 68-124 Lockwood Road, Erskine Park.

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• Ian Cubitts Classic Home Improvements DA22/0700 Lot 23 DP 28228, 36 Windermere Avenue, Cambridge Park

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A ceremony to dedicate the playground to Mr Currie, who passed away in 2019, was held on Monday, with Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen acknowledging his contribution to the“Davidcommunity.wasan active member of Council’s Access Committee and worked tirelessly in this role to ensure people with disabilities could engage in a more fulfilling civic life,” Cr Hitchen“David’ssaid.dedication and passion for helping others will live on in this new playspace. He was an inspiration and this playspace will be a constant reminder of the work he did, and the difference he made in Penrith.”

Robin Cook, Tricia Hitchen, Margaret Currie, Tanya Davies and Elizabeth Heggart.

The fully fenced area includes a range of equipment including an accessible spinner, climbing net and slide, multi-bay swing, sensory play, wheelchair accessible trampo line and an inclusive double flying fox.

was always wanting to see where he could help and make things easier for those that needed it,” she said.

avid Currie’s legacy as a disability advocate for Penrith will continue with an upgrade of the playground on Banks Drive in St Clair now complete.

“All my mates love it, and they get around it, it’s a classic Aussie hair do, but my Mum, my Dad, my family, they’re all just like, ‘Just shave it off’, ‘Just get rid of it’, but I thought, I’ll stick it out for this month,” he said.

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David Currie was Penrith’s Citizen of the Year in 2015.

“He ensured there was no hindrance for anyone going into the church. He saw his disability as not being a limitation.”

Now known as the David Currie Playspace, the new inclusive park will allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy some fun outdoors. The $856,000 upgrade was jointly funded by Penrith City Council who contributed $511,000, the Federal Government who provided $270,000, and the NSW Government who gave $75,000.

New pathways, fitness equipment, basket ball half court, seating, an accessible bike track, shade sails, landscaping, picnic shelter and work to the car park was included in the upgrade.MrCurrie was also a long-term parishioner of Holy Spirit Parish St Clair Erskine Park and made sure everyone was able to access the church.Theparish priest, Father Michael Belonio, said he is delighted that Mr Currie has been honoured in this way.

“David took pride in the layout of the Holy Spirit Parish church, ensuring that from the car park to the altar there were no steps,” Fr Belonio said.

David’s legacy lives on

“I’ve had a lot of people in my life who have struggled from mental illnesses, even myself, I think everyone’s had more down time than usual. In this day and age with social media as well, it’s easy to be really hard on yourself,” he“Isaid.think just raising awareness for everyone, and raising money for research for mental health, such as this cause, is the most impor tant thing to me, to try to slow down the process, and find treatments for people who are suffering from it.”

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With the mullet being so different to his usual short back and sides, Mr Huggett has found it to be a conversation starter nonethe less.“Being a red head, it sticks out even more than usual,” he said.

The family of Mr Currie also attended with his daughter Elizabeth Heggart saying it was a lovely event for such a passionate man.

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Mullets for Mental Health raises funds for the Black Dog Institute, and Mr Huggett is encouraging everyone to donate what they can. To donate, visit bit.ly/3S37P6O. Tom Huggett shows off his mullet.

Though he’s grown to love the ‘do, Mr Huggett admits he can’t say the same for everyone.

“I think Dad would have been really proud to see his family, people from the parish and Council all come together and it was really nice to hear that other people knew how special he was.”

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Council will also begin construction on a new amenities building this year, which will include an adult change space, accessible toilet and ambulant toilet.

hough mullets might be a dime a dozen in Penrith, September has seen many more popping up all around Australia, as Mullets for Mental Health has encouraged participants to put down the clippers.21-year-old St Marys resident, Tom Huggett, is just one of thousands who have spent the month growing out or shaping their mullet. After raising almost $800 for the initiative in 2020, Mr Huggett was eager to give the fund raiser another go.

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Terry Gallaway Veteran journalist and broadcaster

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“Students aren’t being distracted in class, so that’s good, they’ll be fine, they’ll be able to learn, but it doesn’t really address the problem.”

educating young people about mobile phone usage is no more than a “naïve approach to this complicated problem”.

Chris Minns announced the plan earlier this month, responding to concerns that phones are leading a path of distraction and the destruction of face-to-face relationships.“We’redoing this because we think it’s important for the well being and educational achieve ment of our young children,” he said.“At the end of the day, we need to make sure that we’re taking steps so that teachers don’t have to navigate and decide whether a student is researching a compli cated question in relation to Shakespeare, or simply sending a

has only ramped up, with parents and educators on both sides.

“I just worry that mobile phone bans will sweep this issue under the carpet,” she said.

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But, Ms Orlando notes that this notion only furthers her point.

“If we look worldwide, about $96 billion per year is lost because of digital distraction, so as an entire worldwide population, we are struggling with being able to focus with screens around us,” she

“Ifsaid.young people can learn how to do this at a younger age, then when they go into university and study, and then go into the workforce, they’ll be a lot more productive, a lot more focused, and then workplace productivity

Though many agree with Mr Minns, citing their own personal experiences linking mobile phone use to cyber bullying, a lack of concentration in class, and a decline in grades, there’s no shortage of people offering up alternative solutions to the widespread issue, and there’s evidence to back them up.

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Dr Joanne Orlando, a Researcher in Digital Lifestyles from Western Sydney Univer sity’s School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is encouraging people to look to the research suggesting that this ban isn’t the right approach.

ome experts remain opposed to a Labor plan to restrict mobile phone use in government high schools should the party win govern ment next OppositionMarch.Leader

“We can’t expect young people who lack the maturity and disci pline to turn off social media and look at for example, a math problem, when adults in the same situation find it difficult if not impossible, to do the same thing,” he said.

advantage of the public holiday travelling across NSW.

A man from Werrington County has been charged with multiple offences related to fraud and other issues.

It is important that you think carefully about who you want to appoint as your guardian. Some people have the same person or people as their Power of Attorney and guardian. This can be appropriate, but the functions required to be carried out by each are very different. For example, appointment of a Power of Attorney might be suitable for someone who is business-savvy and smart with money. But if they are overly emotional, they might not be the best person to make decisions like whether or not to switch your life support off.

Where a Power of Attorney involves appointing a person to look after your business or financial affairs, an Enduring Guardianship is a document under which you appoint a person or people to make health and lifestyle decisions for you if you cannot make those decisions yourself.

Two men have been charged following an

While these are not fun conversations to have, if you have specific wishes about what you want to happen if you become incapac itated, you should talk to your family about this or whoever you choose to be your guard ian. If they are informed about your wishes, they will be in a better position to make the right decision for you if the time comes that they need to enliven the Enduring Guardian ship and act on your behalf.

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The man was identified attempting to sell these items via online marketplaces.

When questioned by officers, the man alleg edly said that he was looking for cans and was simply cleaning up the mess surrounding the rubbish bins. The man was searched and allegedly found to have 12 different types of explosive fireworks in his possession.

He has now been charged with 22 offences including ‘Armed robbery in company’, ‘Knowingly deal with proceeds of crime’, ‘Participate in criminal group’, ‘Recruit other to assist in carrying out criminal activity’, ‘Destroy or damage property’, ‘Deal with identity information to commit indictable offence’, and ‘Dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception’.

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The woman was arrested and conveyed to St Marys Police Station. She was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court.

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The men left the premises and returned home before concealing the knife in a kitchen drawer. It is alleged that the knife was then disposed of in the Nepean River.

While police were speaking with the female occupants of the vehicle, they observed a text message sent to one of the occupants from a male associate depicted in earlier CCTV of the stealing, which allegedly revealed his location. Police then attended Hungry Jacks on Mulgoa Road, Penrith where the 28-yearold Nyngan man allegedly attempted to run from police but was stopped.

“As always, our focus remains the safety of the community across the state, and we want everyone to reach their destinations safely and without tragedy,” Assistant Commis sioner Brett McFadden said.

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• Where you live – including whether or not to move you from your home into an aged care facility;

In February 2022, the man and some of his associates were allegedly found to be in possession of power tools including LED lights, sanders, and laser levels.

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About 1.30pm on Saturday, September 17, police were patrolling Saddington Street, St Marys when they identified a 41-year-old St Marys woman with outstanding warrants.

Double demerit points will remain in force until the end of the weekend.

About 6pm on Friday, September 16, police were conducting patrols when they sighted a vehicle driving along Jamison Road, Penrith.

Kingswood: Knife disposed of in Nepean River as two men charged

A man has been charged after he was caught with unlawful explosives in Kingswood.

Last week in our column, we explained what a Power of Attorney is.

Where a Power of Attorney starts while you maintain your capacity and endures on if you lose capacity, an Enduring Guardianship is different. An Enduring Guardianship only comes into effect when and if you lose your capacity to make health and lifestyle deci sionsReasonsyourself.forthis include illness that results in things like you being on life support, in a coma or otherwise in a state that renders you unable to make your own decisions. Other examples include things like advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Both men were charged with ‘Aggravated break and enter’ and ‘Commit serious indict able offence in company’. They were given conditional bail.

In this case, you can appoint someone, usually a family member, to make health and lifestyle decisions for you.

A special police operation started at 12.01am on Wednesday, running for five days to take in the start of the school holidays and yesterday’s public holiday.

Just like a Power of Attorney, there is recourse to both the Supreme Court of NSW or the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal if somebody thinks that a guardian is not acting in the best interests of the person who appointed them.Ifyou have questions about guardianship or estate planning generally, get in touch with one of our solicitors today for an obli gation-free chat about what each document does and whether or not they are right for you.

Between November 2021 and April 2022, a 33-year-old Werrington County man allegedly made numerous fraudulent assis tance grant claims through various Federal Government departments.

The types of decisions your guardian can make include but are not limited to:

A woman has been charged after being caught with suspected stolen goods.

This week we explain a related but different document – Enduring Guardianships.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said police are expecting roads to be busy over the coming days with people taking

The woman was allegedly seen to enter a residence in Saddington Street, St Marys but when police attended, they were initially refused entry. The officers found the woman hiding in a cupboard within the property. She was searched and police allegedly located several bank cards that did not belong to her.

aggravated break and enter in Kingswood.

About 9.35am on Sunday, September 18, police were patrolling Wainwright Lane, Kingswood when they spotted a 37-year-old Narromine man acting suspiciously near bins at the location.

• What medical and dental treatment you receive – this can be a significant as consenting to risky surgery or as trivial as deciding whether to treat an injury with physiotherapy or hydrotherapy, for example;

“Our message is to take your time, drive to the weather conditions and respect other road users.”

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He was bail refused and was set to appear before Penrith Local Court this week.

St Marys: Woman hides in cupboard, eventually found by police officers

A 32-year-old Dubbo woman was charged with ‘Goods in custody’, and ‘Drive whilst disqualified’. She will appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, November 8.

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About 8pm on Saturday, September 17, a 22-year-old Kingswood man was involved in a verbal altercation with his neighbour.

The vehicle was suspected as being stolen from Harwood Close, Jamisontown earlier in the morning, and was stopped by the officers.

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A man and woman have been charged after driving a stolen motor vehicle.

The man was charged with ‘Goods in custody’, ‘Resist/hinder officer in execution of duty’, and ‘Stolen motor vehicle’.

The man left and allegedly contacted his father claiming that he was assaulted by the victim.Theman’s father, a 50-year-old Penrith man then attended an address in Derby Street, Kingswood. Both men entered the neigh bour’s property, starting an argument, when one of the men allegedly pulled out a kitchen knife on the victim, who then sustained a serious laceration to his right hand.

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Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said it was time to revisit the strategy that has helped attract investment and create opportunities for local people.

The visual logo and narrative tools will be used to demonstrate Penrith as being a great place to live, work or play and positions it as a major regional city within greater Sydney.

“The brand refresh reflects the fact that we’ve lived up to our potential, we are a leader in the Western Parkland City and we will continue to kick goals for our residents and create a positive future for Penrith.”

“We love to compete, and our sports people, teams and world-class facilities reflect our leadership in sport. It’s no surprise we aspire to be the adventure capital of Australia!” it said.“We design and build the right infrastruc ture, with and for our community, to provide limitless opportunities for our people, busi nesses, visitors and investors.

Council began implementing the refresh branding from this week, with existing resources to be updated and changed when they are due to be renewed.

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With the draft policy being adopted at the Policy Review Committee Meeting last week, “Positively Penrith” will replace the former “Penrith Is Here” tagline.

Western Sydney International Airport, and a transformative new Metro rail line as well as the development of the aerotropolis.

The change is the final stage of the Penrith Brand Refresh Project, which began in 2021 after the current brand was endorsed by Council in 2012.

enrith City Council has refreshed its marketing to the community and public through its new Brand Policy.

Used to establish its identity in the commu nity and project a positive image of Council and the City of Penrith, the strategic posi tioning graphic builds on the well-recognised Penrith orange “P” which represents a marker, pinpointing Penrith on the map.

The brand narrative in the policy includes lines about what the community values from welcoming people, new ideas, creative elements and protecting natural resources such as Nepean River.

What do you think of the new brand? Let us know your thoughts via email at news@ westernweekender.com.au or message us positive focus

A decade on from ‘Penrith Is Here’ launch, our city brand is being refreshed Penrith’s

“10 years ago, our brand made a bold and aspirational statement, speaking of our potential and positioning Penrith as a leader in the region,” Cr Hitchen said.

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The policy states that Council’s brand mission aims to “attract the right talent, investment and enrichment to stimulate a confident, productive, happy and well-con nected community”.

“In that time our community has grown and become more diverse, we’ve undertaken a huge amount of revitalisation work in our

“We choose Penrith, one of Australia’s most liveable cities, because we’re positive about our future and creating a better tomorrow.”

An example of Penrith Council’s new branding.

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“We want this store to be around for another 30 years. The store will continue, what we do will continue, just with new owners. I will miss it, but we’re local, so we’re still going to pop in from time to time!”

Mrs Stanatakis said that these relationships she’s been able to cultivate with regular customers and players alike have been some of her favourite things about her time at Mega Games.“Wejust recently went to the wedding of two

“We’ve had quite a few weddings, we’ve seen all of these guys grow up, get married, have kids of their own.”

fter 30 years with the business, Manuel and Christine Stanatakis have announced their retirement from Mega Games in Penrith.

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Though they are officially ending their time at the store this weekend, with celebrations on Friday and Saturday complete with prizes, party food and games, Mrs Stanatakis assures that they’re not fully stepping away just yet, and probably never will.

The store finally made its way to Penrith 17 years ago, moving again to its current location after outgrowing the initial space, now home to Mr DuringWatkins.these 17 years, Mr and Mrs Stan atakis have had a fierce passion for fund raising, driven by their appreciation for the community.“Wecollect all the bottles and cans, and those go to Penrith Community Kitchen twice a year, we’ve also done a lot of fundraising for the Nepean Neonatal Unit, Camp Quality, we also do baking every week and all of that goes

“We bought a computer software and hardware store, so that’s how it started. Not anything like what it is today!” she said.

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Though the store is known for its organised gaming events and wide variety of board and card games, Mrs Stanatakis noted that it wasn’t always this way.

It’s because of this that for many, the announcement of Mr and Mrs Stanatakis’ retirement has resulted in a rollercoaster of emotions.“Therewas a mixed reaction. They’re very happy for us, but we’ve also had some people who have been very sad that we won’t be here anymore,” she said.

of the players that met here. They have a small child now, and he was quite ill for a little while there, and it turns out the machines that we were fundraising for at Nepean Hospital, he was actually on some of those machines, so it’s good to see what we do at work,” she said.

“We ran it like that for a little while, but we just started to get different things in – a board game here, a board game there – and then when we moved to Top Ryde, it was pretty much all board games and no computers!”

to charity,” she said.

“I think it’s very important to give back to the community that gives things to you. We’ve been community focused all the time, it’s not just a shop for us, these guys are part of the family.”

“We’ll be around for a little while longer, because we’ve got to ease the new people into the way that the tournaments run and things like that,” she said.

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Δ Peanut butter dreams: Krispy Kreme has this week announced a super peanut buttery and chocolatey collab with cult Amer ican confectionery giant Reese’s, releasing not one, but three limited-edition doughnuts. Locals can get their hands on two of the doughnuts, Reese’s Peanut Butter & Choc and Peanut Butter Cheesecake made with Reese’s,

from Krispy Kreme Australia stores from this week. The third doughnut, Peanut Butter Choc Brownie made with Reese’s, is being released exclusively through 7-Eleven from Tuesday, October 4.

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Though she admits she loves the performance aspects of the show, having danced all her life, it’s the friendships that she values most.

“I really like the songs and the style, and how there’s different types of songs,” she said.

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strategy from time to time. 10 years ago, our brand made a bold and aspirational statement, speaking of our potential and positioning Penrith as a leader in the region. Since then, our community has grown and become more diverse. We’ve become more innovative and undertaken a huge amount of revitalisation work in our city centres.

I am excited to share that Penrith City Council adopted a refreshed approach to its brand and marketing at the Policy Review Committee Meeting on Monday, September12 2022.

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“I’ve had my older sons come to performances in the past, and my husband, and it’s something that everyone can enjoy from lots of different perspectives,” she said.

For tickets, head to sydney fringe.com.

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“It’s really fun because every one’s really nice there,” Vanessa said.Along with dancing and acting, ‘Kaleidoscope’ also includes an ensemble cast of singers and contortionists.

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enrith performers will be taking to the stage next week in Darling Harbour, as part of the Sydney Fringe Kids Week.

A new brand for Penrith

“It’s also really nice for them to hear a band, because most kids’ shows use pre-recorded tracks.”For singer, Tiffany-Rose Burchett, this is the aspect of the show that resonates most.

The refreshed brand, with the tagline “Positively Penrith”, builds on the well recognised Penrith “P” and Council’s strategic marketing over the last 10 years to drive opportunities, position Penrith as one of Australia’s most liveable, connected cities and an ideal destination for resi dents, visitors, students and businesses. It showcases the adventurous nature of our community, our strong creative heart and the natural beauty that makes Penrith such a great place.

I am proud to say that Council is a leader in this field with our work shifting percep tions about Penrith and what we have to offer, helping to attract investment and create opportunities for our people.

We’ve also seen a commitment to the Western Sydney International Airport and transformative new rail line as well as the development of the aerotropolis. The brand refresh reflects the fact that we’ve lived up to our potential, we are a leader in the Western Parkland City and we will con tinue to deliver remarkable outcomes for our residents and create a positive future for Penrith. You’ll see the new colours and language of the brand refresh reflected in our website and social pages already, but other assets will only be renewed when they need replacing.

“The takeout is inclusion and acceptance and being kind and tolerant,” she said.

Having rehearsed the show every Friday for five weeks, the group couldn’t be more excited to finally see the show on stage nextThoughweek. the show is aimed at children aged three to 10, performer Teri Hughes-Everard said that there really is some thing for everyone.

“I think the kids will really enjoy that diversity.”

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It’s our nature to do and be the best we can. So, to continue this momentum it is important that we revisit and refresh our

11-year-old Vanessa GamalDevon plays a leading role in the show, named Unknown, who spends the duration of ‘Kaleidoscope’ trying to figure out what colour she really is.

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The show, called ‘Kaleido scope’, was written by Jordan Springs resident, Lynsey Mackay, who couldn’t be more excited to bring the show back after their first performance in 2019.“Itwas an existing show, and the Sydney Fringe asked us if we could come back again,” she said.The show takes place inside of a kaleidoscope, and tells the story of how the black, white and grey tones try to take all the colour away. But, with the story concluding with the colours being saved, and the tones wanting to become colours too, Ms Mackey said that she hopes audiences can take a positive message from the show.

But, Ms Mackay said it’s the music that makes the show so special.“Weactually have a live band as well, so it’s really nice for them because we have all different styles of music – jazz and blues and pop,” she said.

“Being so colourful itself, it’s just visually and physically moving, and just really lovely to be a part ‘Kaleidoscope’of.” will be performed at ARA Darling Quarter Theatre on Wednes day, September 28, Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30 at 2pm.

With the event still over a month away, Ms Talab assures that there are still plenty of ways to get “We’reinvolved.stilllooking for sponsors, so if anyone wants to be a gold or platinum sponsor, we are very open to that,” she said.

“After being cancelled multiple times this year, we are really crossing our fingers that we actually get to see the greens this time!”

“With a number of cancelled events in the last few years, as a non-profit we rely heavily on the donations from this generous community, so it’s important that they come and support us just to regain some of that momentum,” she said.

For more information about the event, head to lukepriddisfoundation.com.

“It’s a day on the greens, so there’s going to be 18 holes of golf, but then we try to add a little bit of fun to each hole,” she said.

“In the past, the Luke Priddis Foundation has been really dedicated to serving the needs of our clients and families of kids with autism, and we want to continue to expand our outreach, and that’s done through the donations of the community.”

With the new date of Friday, November 11 set, Ms Talab is eager to get the ball rolling, with the promise of a good time ahead.

Brad See and Mel McGugan from the Luke Priddis Foundation. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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“If you’d like to register a team of four, it is $640 for a team, and with that you get break fast, 18 holes of golf, lunch, and the party afterwards.”TheLuke Priddis Foundation has seen immense support from the community for a number of years now, and hope to see the same reflected in November.

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Activities include the longest drive, closest to the pin and eagles nest. The game will then be followed by a lunch, complete with prizes and a live auction.

his November will see the much anticipated return of the Luke Priddis Foundation’s annual golf day, aiming to raise funds and awareness for their initi atives for children with autism spectrum disorders.Withthe event cancelled in 2021, organisers were excited to see everyone back at Twin Creeks to celebrate the event’s return this year. But, General Manager Brittany Talab explained that the team has had their work cut out for them.

“It was cancelled in March for the weather, and then in April for the weather, and then we decided we’d give it a little bit of a break before we tried it again now, in November,” she said.

“There will be holes where there will be some competitions or opportunities to do things just a little bit differently to make it not just your average day on the golf course.”

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I would like to pass on through your columns my grateful thanks to Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen and her staff for the reception offered to the recipients in the community of the Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday awards, and the Penrith Community Awards for 2021 and 2022. I was honoured to be among them, and greatly appreciated the manner in which we were treated, and the generous courtesy of the

“Some patients feel lightheaded because of the drop in blood pressure but often the first indication of AF can be when they present with a massive stroke.”

Adding skyscrapers will basically switch the inhabitants profile from large consum ing families to couples or singles (Thornton goes sky high, Weekender September 16). Is that what the council wants? Is that what the founder families of Thornton want? I’m not really sure. With the current buildings life has significantly changed with more crime and traffic. I don’t see that situation improving any time after 500 new units are delivered. Time to move away.

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“GPs are offering free heart checks for those over 45 where they do a risk assessment, they check cholesterol and blood pressure, but you have to make sure you ask them to listen to your heart.”

Mayor and those who assisted her. The venue, St Marys Leagues Club, provided excellent meals and a friendly atmosphere. My thanks to all.

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our heart starting to race when you are nervous or around your crush might seem normal, but an irregular heartbeat could be a sign of something more serious.ThisAtrial Fibrillation Awareness Week (September 19-25), experts are encouraging people to get their hearts checked to avoid serious complications such as stroke.

“There are other factors like drinking and smoking, which can increase the chances. We

CEO of hearts4heart Tanya Hall founded the advocacy group in 2011 following her own health journey.

heart condition are

“Palpitations,for. chest pain, shortness of breath and reduced exercise tolerance are all signs along with fainting and swelling of the ankles,” Dr Hallani said.

Credit to the community

“Atrial fibrillation is a condition more common for older people because a sedentary lifestyle, obstructive sleep apnoea, high blood

pressure, coronary artery disease and diabe tes are all risk factors,” he said.

Ms Hall said new research drawing a corre lation between COVID and atrial fibrillation is another reason to get tested.

“I have lived with heart disease all my life and was diagnosed with AF in my early 30s, so I decided to start the charity after looking for information and support,” Ms Hall said.

For more information, visit www.heart s4heart.org.au.

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especially as people get older.

What an amazing couple (An incredible sacrifice, Weekender September 16). A blessing to the community and the children whose lives they have positively enhanced.

Absolutely amazing, I see you nearly every day walking with these babies, you are both amazing. Well done.

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Nepean Hospital Director of Cardiology Doctor Hisham Hallani.

If Penrith make the Grand Final, I really hope we see the streets absolutely covered in Panthers colours. They deserve nothing less after a stunning season.

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Affecting 500,000 Australian men and women, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is when the heart’s upper chambers beat fast and errati cally, which can lead to poor blood flow.

While one in three people with AF remain undiagnosed, Director of Cardiology at Nepean Hospital, Dr Hisham Hallani told the Weekender there are symptoms to be on the look out

Once diagnosed, AF can be managed with medication such as blood thinners, or treat ments such as a cardioversion procedure or a minimally invasive ablation surgery.

“Our main aim is to encourage people to be mindful about their hearts and not to ignore it if they are experiencing any symptoms but to get it checked.”

The appalling scene of Australian Greens Leader Adam Bandt, his Deputy Mehreen Faruqi and many of their followers virtually celebrating the death of our former Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II, within minutes of its announcement permanently puts an end to the myth that the Greens are a “human itarian” party. Their behaviour since the announcement of our Queen’s death – the very same monarch that they pledged allegiance to when they were sworn into Parliament – is more fitting for a University campus politics club. It reveals exactly the true nature of the people we are dealing with here. Rank ideological politics and the abil ity to kick someone while they’re down rules supreme with these people. It is nothing short of despicable the way that Bandt and Faruqi have conducted themselves, in a way that is completely unfitting for a Member of Parliament let alone the Leader and Deputy Leader of a political party in the Australian Parliament. They and the people supporting them should hang their heads in shame. It is completely un-Australian.

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“This new research has suggested a link between COVID and an increased risk of developing AF, even in people who only had mild cases, so it is another reason to be smart about your heart,” she said.

With the prevalence of the condition expected to double in the next decade, Dr Hallani said managing the risk factors is vital

live in the obesity capital of Australia, so we see higher numbers of AF in Penrith.”

Penrith’s own Pawn Stars

would see pensioners every fortnight when they would get paid fortnightly, now, it’s different, you don’t know what the next day is going to bring.”

Penrith, Kevin Baxter, has been in the busi ness for 45 years, and has seen all the highs and lows when it comes to pawning.

little phases,” he said.

The pawn business is booming all around the world, so what’s happening locally?

that it can be a good option to get some extra cash in your back pocket.

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Baxter thought that his shop, like many others, would see a surge in business.

in an attempt to combat the costof-living crisis, it seems Penrith has been left reminderbehind.

increase, we prepared for an increase by cutting out on certain items that we wouldn’t take,” he said.

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This week marks 31 years since one of the most defin ing sporting moments in Penrith's history occurred.

The Penrith Panthers won their first Premiership, recording a 19-12 win over Canberra in the Grand Final at the Sydney Football Stadium.Thematch was played on Sunday, September 22 1991 and marked Canberra's third straight Grand Final appear ance and Penrith's second. The Panthers had lost the 1990Thisdecider.dressing room shot shows the celebrations after theThegame.late Ben Alexander holds the Grand Final trophy, while the J.J. Giltinan Shield sits firmly guarded by the squad.The beers are certainly flowing – and it appears Mark Geyer has two on the run at once!

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South Sydney’s effort to reach the Preliminary Final from seventh spot can not be ignored. There’s no doubt they can produce a try out of nothing almost better than any other team in theButcomp.Preliminary Finals require a few key things: a calm and measured playmaker, a strong bench and a quality kicking game. Penrith wins all three of those battles with ease.

Powerhouse Parramatta winger Maika Sivo had the ball and, as he often does when so close to the line, looked certain to score. But Penrith, despite having an unassailable lead and with the siren about to sound, produced some stun ning defence to keep him out. It showcased the effort plays this Penrith side has become renowned for.

With Penrith almost full-strength and the Bunnies suffering a few injury and suspension setbacks, it’s just all lined up for the Panthers to march into their third straight Grand Final.

Edwards has scored nine tries this year, Mitchell has bagged seven. Edwards has 103 tackle breaks, and 10 line breaks. Mitchell has 88 and nine respectively. Edwards’ average running metres per game is 217, Mitchell’s is

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But Preliminary Finals are notoriously tough and as Penrith proved in this corresponding game against Melbourne last year, anything can happen.

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And sure, there’s a lot to like about Latrell. But would you have him over Dylan Edwards?

Those two moments are all the proof I need to be convinced that Penrith will get the job done on Saturday night against South Sydney. Partly because they’re moments that win football games, partly because I don’t think the Rabb itohs do the same in similar circumstances. Penrith are just on another level.

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play. He is, without question, the competition’s most under-rated fullback.

wo key moments stick in the memory bank from Penrith’s 27-8 defeat of Parramatta in the opening weekend of the Finals.

Tip: Panthers by 18.

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Edwards runs more than any fullback in the competition, tops the NRL in kick return metres and is second in the comp in support

The loss of Tom Burgess and now Siliva Havili will hurt their forward rotation significantly.

I’m far from convinced that the seventh placed Rabbitohs are going as good as it seems. They ran into a Roosters side that finally ran out of puff and lost inspirational skipper James Tedesco in the first half, and a Sharks team that attacked more like a wooden spoon side than an outfit that finished second.

101.Nobody is saying Latrell Mitchell is not a game-breaking player but Dylan Edwards has emerged as a player Penrith simply can’t do without – he just does it without the chest pumping and mid-game push-ups.

The first came just before half-time, when Eels halfback Mitchell Moses attempted to break a 6-all deadlock with a field goal. His shot missed, and Penrith marched down field where Nathan Cleary attempted a shot of his own, which went through. It was a significant ‘mind game’ moment and Cleary won the battle.

The second was on the stroke of full-time.

Souths are banking on the in-form Latrell Mitchell to do something special on Saturday night to help push the Rabbitohs into the Grand Final.

The occasion calls for a tight first half, maybe even a tight start to the second half, but Penrith has been too good this year not to run away with this in the end.

website or Facebook page. I’m not sure who’s to blame here, but we should not have ended up in a position where the main state-based competition gets no TV broadcast and it’s clear scheduling conflicts could have been avoided with a bit of forethought. Radio 2GB will broadcast live from CommBank Stadium on Sunday but won’t actually call the Grand Finals, offering a score update service only. We asked ABC if they’d be calling the games but didn’t hear back.

! 2GB’s Sunday switch: While there was some confusion about the 2022 season sched ule, I’m told 2GB will definitely call the 4pm Sunday game from next year. They’ve called the 2pm game for some years now, which is often the poorer of the Sunday matches.

! Shirts on! The Panthers will release orders for a Grand Final t-shirt very soon after full-time on Saturday night should the team topple the Rabbitohs and qualify for the decider. The shirts will land during Grand Final week, making them must-wear attire if the Panthers are back at Accor Stadium on October 2.

! In his father’s footsteps: Max Jorgensen, the son of former Panthers flyer Peter Jor gensen, has signed a lucrative deal with the NSW Waratahs. Jorgensen is currently in Year 12 at St Joseph’s College and has spent three years in the NSW system representing the Waratahs Academy at U15, U16, and U18 age levels. Waratahs Head Coach, Darren Coleman said: “Securing Max is a positive outcome, not only for the Waratahs but for Australian Rugby, as he is one of the elite schoolboys from the class of 2022 and highly sought after.” Peter Jorgensen (pictured) played 69 games for the Panthers between 1997 and 2001, scoring 32 tries for the club.

! Hadley on deck: Ray Hadley will contin ue his foray back into the broadcast box for big matches this weekend. He’ll be at Accor Stadium on Saturday night to call the Panthers v Rabbitohs blockbuster for 2GB.

! Luai’s media ban: Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai is understood to have declared The Daily Telegraph a no-go zone as far as interviews are concerned for the rest of the season. Luai was unhappy with a piece written by Paul Kent in last Saturday’s paper and won’t talk to the Telegraph again this year.

! TV blackout: It’s nothing short of ridicu lous that the NSW Cup Grand Final isn’t being screened on TV this weekend. Channel Nine has the rights to broadcast the game on Sun day afternoon but will instead show the two NRLW Semi Finals, which are already being shown at the same time by Fox League. Over on GEM, Nine will show the UCI Road World Cycling Championships. Anyone wanting to watch Penrith in the Jersey Flegg or NSW Cup deciders will have to stream it on the NSWRL

! Sad loss of Panther #110. Former Penrith centre Terry Quinn, credited as Panther 110, has passed away. Quinn formed a strong partnership with Ross Gigg at the Panthers in the mid-1970s. He played 60 first grade games for the club. After making two appearances in the 1974 season, Quinn became a consistent first grader in the following three years, playing 15 games in 1975, 18 in 1976 and a further 21 in 1977. He played four games in his final year with the club in 1978. Quinn was battling a long illness and died aged 68.

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! Lunch stays on: Panthers will push ahead with a planned Grand Final Lunch for spon sors next Friday even if the side doesn’t make the decider. In fact, the club is following the lead of several other NRL teams and is making the Grand Final Lunch a permanent fixture on the calendar for sponsors and corporate partners, regardless of if Penrith are in the big dance or not.

! On the buses: The club is preparing for a cavalcade of buses to run between Panthers and Accor Stadium on Grand Final Day should Ivan Cleary’s side make the de cider. Given the 2021 Grand Final was in Brisbane and the 2020 game faced COVID restrictions, 2022 offers many fans the first chance to attend a season decider for some time. A record number of buses is expected to be needed.

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! Spotted: Panthers enforcer Liam Martin enjoying breakfast at High Street Depot in Penrith over the weekend.

! Buzz blocks Weekender: Veteran News Corp journalist Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield has blocked the Weekender, as well as some of our writers, on Twitter. On a podcast last week, ‘Buzz’ said the Weekender was too much of a cheer squad for the Panthers. Given Penrith has lost 10 NRL games in three seasons, are on the verge of making their third straight Grand Final, won the SG Ball title earlier this year and will contest the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup deciders this weekend, all while the Leagues Club has made a strong recovery from COVID, we reckon there’s plenty to cheer about.

“I actually didn’t watch it. I was out with family, we had a BBQ and bonfire and just sat around each other,” he said.

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rand Final hero Stephen Crichton knows exactly what it takes to beat the Bunnies, in fact he’s had a hand in a few big moments when the two sides have clashed in the past.

Penrith centre Stephen Crichton on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

While no one can confidently predict if the 21-year-old has another pivotal moment up his sleeve this Saturday evening, he is the man most likely to pull a rabbit out of the hat (no pun intended) if Penrith need some magic to get them across the line.

The rivalry between the two clubs may only be a few years old, but it’s still charged up with plenty of emotion and spice with the two sides having played against each other in three big Finals games over the past two seasons.

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“I had my older brothers sitting there watching the game, so I was getting some updates off them, but I wasn’t watching theDespitegame.”not catching the live broadcast, Crichton and his teammates will be more than ready for what South Sydney throw at them come Saturday evening.“Wehad our fun over the weekend, getting away from footy and now that we are back at training, we’re all switched on and it’s all eyes for this week,” Crichton“Personally,said. I just try and prepare myself the best that I can for it. I remember my first Finals Series [in 2020], everything was just happen ing so fast and since then, I’ve learned to stay calm in big games.”

When asked by Extra Time on Monday afternoon if he had another spectacular intercept or play left in him, Crichton responded with a grin: “I’ll see what happens, hey.”

His premiership-winning inter cept in last year’s Grand Final will never be forgotten by Panthers fans, and he even managed to pick up a stray ball and streak away and score when the sides last went to war at Accor Stadium back in Round 23.

“It just shows what a quality side South Sydney are. I’m just really excited to match up with them again, really excited,” Crichton emphasised.“We’renot intimidated by them but every team, especially this time of year, have all made it for a reason and they’ve got threats across the park. We’ll be prepping hard this week and hopefully see how it goes onUnlikeSaturday.”South Sydney, who had to face a rather disappointing Cronulla side in an Elimination Final, Penrith enjoyed last weekend off to prepare for Saturday’s massive Grand Final Qualifier.

Crichton admitted to not watch ing the Sharks v Rabbitohs clash live due to a family gathering.

The NSW Origin centre will play in his third straight Preliminary Final tomorrow evening when the Panthers travel to Sydney Olympic Park to battle old foes South Sydney.

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Spencer Leniu at Panthers training on Monday. Photo: NRL Images.

“It was definitely a really tough week, I haven’t really felt like that since the pre-season. It was pretty intense, but definitely something that we all needed,” Leniu admitted.

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The interchange prop, who has only played 24 minutes of football in a month, said he’s looking forward to getting back on the paddock and having a huge one against the Bunnies.

While he may not have enjoyed getting torched at training last week, in the end it will probably do the Minchinbury Jets junior and his teammates the world of good as they face a South Sydney side in top notch form.

“Finals are a whole different beast and watching

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In fact, the 21-year-old felt massive pre-sea son vibes as Ivan Cleary and his coaching staff put the Minor Premiers through several gruelling training sessions.

“It was good to have the week off last week, but I would have much preferred to play, but we’re here now and I’m keen.

“It’s going to be a big test for us too, they’ve got a really good team. The likes of Latrell and all them stars, it’s going to be a cracker,” Leniu said.

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“Like myself, I’m sure the rest of boys are itch ing to get back out there – I don’t think every one liked having the week off,” Leniu said.

Penrith will go into this weekend’s Prelimi nary Final as heavy favourites with the book makers and public, however there are some pundits that believe South Sydney can cause an upset especially if superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell is at his brilliant best.

“The coaching staff put plenty of work into us, so I’m sure we’ve put enough work in to feel good and ready for this week.”

“Just having them there, watching me in those big games is going to be a thrill. It will be good to have them there on Saturday.”

Spencer Leniu dreams of playing a Grand Final in front of his family.

ship-winning side that defeated South Sydney in Brisbane. However, due to lockdown in Sydney and border closures, the majority of his nearest and dearest were unable to witness the historic moment in the flesh at Suncorp Stadium.“Itwould mean so much to play a Grand Final in Sydney. Most of my family and friends missed out on it last year,” Leniu told Extra Time

“Tackle hard, run hard – that’s my job on the night!”

With the Panthers having last week off to refresh and recharge before tomorrow night’s blockbuster Grand Final Qualifier against Souths, Leniu confirmed the week’s rest was anything but a walk in the park.

Latrell play when I was younger, he thrives in games like these. South Sydney are a real different team with Latrell playing, but I’m sure our coaching staff will give us a plan to limit his impact.”Limiting Mitchell’s impact as well as that of five-eighth Cody Walker will be key in a Panthers victory tomorrow evening. As an impact forward off the bench, Leniu said his job is plain and simple.

hile he and his teammates still have to get through a huge game this Saturday night, Panthers prop Spen cer Leniu would love nothing more than to play a Grand Final in front of his family andAfterfriends.being left out of the Grand Final team that lost to Melbourne in 2020, Leniu did feature in last year’s Premier

“To be honest, I just get told the information and do my job,” he said.

“I’m not like Cleary and that. I just get directed around the park.

Spencer Leniu takes a photo with Panthers fans. Photo: NRL Images.

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we’ve definitely built a really good rivalry with South Sydney for everyone to watch, so it’ll be another classic game.”

“Over the last two or three years,

“Obviously getting to play in a Prelim this weekend is a massive honour for my family as they weren’t there for that last year either.

My tip: Eels by 10.

Once again, here are my fearless predic tions for this week’s NRL Finals games.

Good luck also to the Penrith Panthers NSW Cup team, who will take on the Canter bury-Bankstown Bulldogs in The Knock-On Effect Grand Final also at CommBank Stadium. The action kicks-off at 3pm on Sunday after noon.Obviously, I’m tipping the Panthers in both Grand Final games this weekend.

The Bunnies had barely finished their game against the Sharks when their fullback Latrell Mitchell fired the first verbal salvo proclaiming; “We’re on the right side of the draw”. Now, no one knows whether Mitchell had his tongue firmly in his cheek or whether he was starting to believe his own hype, but whatever the answer, neither the Rabbitohs or Panthers will find this game easy to win. Neither side’s supporters should also be too cocky going into this one, even though Penrith have had South Sydney’s

Mitch Moses. Photo: NRL Images.

measure for a few years now. On the flipside, the more times you beat a team, the closer you are to a loss to them. Whatever, this one is going to be an absolute ball-tearing beauty.

Game 1: Preliminary Final – North Queens land Cowboys v Parramatta Eels. Friday, September 23 – Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Kick-off: 7.50pm.

Latrell Mitchell. Photo: NRL Images.

nd then, there were four.

Finally, best of luck to the Penrith Panthers Jersey Flegg team on Sunday, who will play the Newcastle Knights in the Jersey Flegg Grand Final at CommBank Stadium with kick-off at

If the Cowboys go into this one with any sense of complacency because they’ve had a rest and are playing at home, the Eels will pull their pants down and run away with the win. Sure, there are some advantages to playing at home, you play in conditions you are used to, with a vocal home crowd to support you but Parramatta have shown on more than one occasion this season, that they can beat the best, no matter what their form the previous week. The Eels have a habit of playing great one week and totally crap the next. So, using that logic, they’re due for a loss this week. Only I don’t think they’ll lose this one.

Game 2: Preliminary Final – Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. Satur day, September 24 – Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Kick-off: 7.50pm.

My tip: Panthers by 4.

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“I was proud of the boys and I’m really happy for the boys and happy for the club but the job’s not finished,” Eels coach Brad Arthur said after the“We’vegame.got a big week ahead of us. We’re looking forward to it.”

GRAND FINAL SPOT GOES ON THE LINE

“We went out there tonight and backed ourselves,” he said.

The Raiders were no match for a rampant Eels, who scored the opening try through Will Penisini after just six minutes and took a 22-4 lead into half-time.

And if things fall a certain way, they could be in line for a Grand Final showdown with arch rivals Penrith next weekend.

“Against Penrith I thought we were a bit tentative and didn’t play to our strengths. We’re a team that has to go after the game.”

arramatta has powered through to their first Preliminary Final since 2009 and are now one step away from the Grand Final and an opportunity to break a 36-year Premiership drought.

The game will kick off at 7.50pm Friday and will be live on Fox League, Kayo and Channel Nine, as well as Radio 2GB and ABC 702.

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Attention now turns to the Preliminary Final and a showdown with North Queensland in Townsville. The Cowboys are fresh after a week off, a much-needed break after an epic show down with Cronulla in the opening weekend of the“It’sFinals.agood opportunity for us,” Arthur said of the trip to Townsville.

“We’ve got nothing to lose – we just need to go after the game. That’s our strength,” he said.

When Mitchell Moses scored in the opening minutes of the second half, the match was all but out of Canberra’s reach.

“The club has done a great job for us. They’ve organised a charter flight for us so we fly in and we’ve got one job to do.”

Arthur was impressed with the way his side turned things around after what was a disap pointing performance against the runaway Minor Premiers.

Eels fans celebrate at CommBank Stadium on Friday night. Photo: NRL Images.

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Friday night’s game is expected to be a sellout, and marks the first time QLD Country Bank Stadium has hosted Finals football.

Arthur admitted that the Eels put too much thought into the opening Finals clash against Penrith and would approach things differently against the Cowboys.

The Cowboys will be looking to cap off a remarkable and somewhat unexpected season with their third Grand Final appearance in eightAfteryears.famously winning the 2015 title in extra time over Brisbane, North Queensland returned to the decider in 2017, where they were defeated by Melbourne.

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“We probably built the game up too much against Penrith. That comes back to me.”

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The Panthers sprung a surprise pre-match, bringing Isaiya Katoa into the side for the first time and the move proved a masterstroke, with the halfback playing a key role in the victory.

Stadium, the Jersey Flegg Panthers will take on the Newcastle Knights at 1pm, while the NSW Cup Panthers will face the Canterbury Bulldogs at 3pm. Both games will be streamed live via the NSWRL website and Facebook page.

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threatened to make the Panthers nervous, however time favoured the Panthers who held on for a five-point win, joining Penrith’s NSW Cup team in the Grand Final on Sunday.

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KATOA CALL-UP A WINNER AS PANTHERS MAKE FLEGG DECIDER

he Penrith Panthers have booked their ticket to the 2022 Jersey Flegg Cup Grand Final, courtesy of an upset 27-22 win over the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval.

Isaiya Katoa was a late call up.

“This is a legacy educational asset for the people of Blacktown City. This is not a cash cow for the State or WSU to sell off to put money into ‘other’ projects outside Blacktown City.”

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From the next set, the Panthers forced a goal line drop out before scoring again, this time through Daeon Amituanai.

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Penrith’s dominance continued when Ison got his name on the scoresheet, opening up a 16-0 lead after 16 minutes.

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Defence proved as good as attack for the Panthers, only conceding a try shortly before half-time.Apenalty goal after the siren gave Penrith an 18-6 lead at the break.

foresight to discuss with Olympic sports such as diving and water polowhether they could work with the University in delivering pathway opportunities.”

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He claimed WSU failed to consult with anyone in 2007 prior to their degree closures, failed to consult with the pool closure, failed to consult with students when their diploma courses were relocated to other campuses.

It was all Penrith early in the match, gaining great field position off a penalty on the opening tackle, before forcing errors off two attacking kicks. The pressure proved too much for the Roosters as a glorious cut-out pass from Liam Ison put Cody Lawson over for the opening try.

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Mr Bali is calling for transparent and community consultation on the future of Nirimba.Aspokesperson for WSU said Western Sydney University has a long and proud history at the Nirimba campus and the surrounding Nirimba Education Precinct.“Western Sydney University is committed to a strong educational presence in Blacktown – continuing to optimise its course offerings at Nirimba to ensure it best meets the current and future educational needs of the local western Sydney community,” the spokesperson said.

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Katoa then kicked the Panthers 13 clear with a field goal seven minutes before full-time, with the Panthers then awarded an additional penalty right in front of the posts for an illegal challenge on the kick.

The Panthers celebrate.

Mr Bali said the State Government had overseen trade and non-trade apprenticeships and traineeship commencements plummet by more than half in the past 10 years with dozens ofTAFE campuses across NSW being either sold off or“Whatrepurposed.isthefate of the Nirimba campus? Is the writing on the wall?”

“The site would easily be worth a half a billion dollars in its raw form to property developers and it may be too much for the NSW Government and WSU to ignore.”

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The second half developed into a grind early, before the Roosters cut the margin back to six with an Ethan King try.

An ugly lifting tackle by Sunita Lotoaniu saw him placed on report to put the Panthers under more pressure, however he made up for it with a try under the posts minutes later.

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The reigning Clive Churchill Medal winner is favourite to win the gong again this year, but his first task is dismantling the Rabbitohs on Saturday night.

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as a highlight, with the game chang ing technology not sold anywhere else in “They’vePenrith.come onto the market and adapted a few things. They’ve changed the regular gas barbeque into a gas/charcoal barbeque,” they said.“Gone are the days where you’ve got three or four different barbe ques, now you’ve got one that can do them all.”

“Penrith, it’s a tight knit commu nity, and we have people all the time refer us to others, and I think that’s what we strive for.”

And it’s this that the shop prides itself on, with the knowledge of Matt and Jodie, and the other staff giving customers a leg up.

“We try to help people as much as we can, and if we can’t help them, we point them in the right direc tion,” they said.

The staff ensure the store has the same friendly atmosphere that keeps customers coming back, and brings new ones through the door.

Since being taken over by Sanjeev Mudaliar, Penrith Gas Shop has become Penrith Lifestyle & Gas Shop – a one-stop-shop for all your lifestyle needs.

“Being a licensed plumber as well, we can offer that further down the

“It was done to show that we do a range of products, rather than just being known as ‘the gas shop’ and people thinking we just sell gas fittings or gas bottles,” they said.

With the new name comes a host of new stock that’s come just in time for many to settle back in at home.

For Matt Peters and Jodie Keaton, who have worked at the store for 15 years, this is a welcome change.

“We offer now the outdoor furni ture, indoor and outdoor rugs, and a large range of barbeques. We’re trying to cover every angle we can!”

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“Everyone now wants to live at home, especially since the pandemic when we couldn’t get out there,” they said.

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When we look at pricing, we can look at changing prices or we can add value to what we

discretionary spending and look to reduce your overheads. Look at your inventory and reduce the cost of stock and materials.

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ne of the big issues facing many businesses at the moment is cash flow. Since the pandemic occurred and following on from lockdown, many are now operating on credit which is not sustainable. Like always, cash flow is key. But how do you improve your cash flow and stop relying on credit?

Clear obsolete and slow moving stock and amend your ordering processes.

You can also try negotiating better payment terms from suppliers.

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There are a number of what we call “cash flow change levers” that can be applied to improve your cash flow. The first set of levers are for cash coming in. “Cash In” levers include pricing, volume and debtors.

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The last thing we could look at your is your staffing but try to avoid it if you can.

How to improve your cash flow as business recovers from pandemic

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Whensell. we look at volume, we can try to increase the number of potential customers and increase the number of products or services we sell. You could look at selling into new markets or territories and make improvements to your sales process. We can also improve our cash flow by invoicing earlier and following them up. You can also try reducing your debtors’ credit terms and even offer a small early payment discount.

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The next thing is to look at your “Cash Out” levers. You can start by looking at your assets. Assets that are underutilised could be sold off. While you could refinance or sell and lease back other assets to help your cash flow.Expenses is one of the quickest ways to help your cash flow as you can reduce

Changing your staff mix and looking at your hours will help your cash flow. This can be done by matching staffing levels to demand.Evenif you just look at one of these cash flow levers you should start to see positive results.

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yard Big Band, James will perform along side the St Paul’s Grammar Jazz Band and the Nepean High Performing Arts Jazz Band, following workshops allowing them to collaborate on the creative process.

“Sometimes you get on a plane and fly straight over places that are just down the road, so it’s great sometimes to just get in the car and travel a short distance,” he said.

An Afternoon with James Morrison will be on at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Sunday, October 30 at 12.30pm. Tickets are $65 until Friday, September 30, or $85 thereafter. For more information or to book, visit try booking.com/BYLWD.

“It’s great fun to be there when they get inspired, I say it’s like being there when the lights come on, and it’s really inspiring for me too,” she said.

ames Morrison’s unparalleled tal ent has made him one of the biggest names in jazz music history. But, having started his first band at nine, and began playing in nightclubs at 13, he says it’s always been in his blood.

With three generations of musicians on the stage, James said the show is guaran teed to inspire everyone in the venue.

“So, to pass the music onto the next gen eration, the best way to do it, is to get in volved with that next generation musical ly, whether that’s going to a school, as I do so often, or performing with youth bands.”

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Despite being known for his collabo rations with big artists such as William Barton, Phil Collins and Aretha Franklin, this early drive to pursue music led him to prioritise educating the next generation of superstars.“Youcan learn so much out of a book, you can learn so much on YouTube these days, but music really is an aural tradition that is passed on by playing with people. All the greatest things I’ve learned are from being able to play with people who were further down the track than I was,” he said.

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“I was always keen to do that, but I didn’t think of it as a career, it was more just what I wanted to do.”

“I’m sure a lot of the people in Penrith might come into the city if I’m playing at the Opera House or the State Theatre or something, but it’s great to go to ven ues where those people are, and play for them.”

“Mum says when I was seven I an nounced to everyone that I’m going to be a trumpet player and travel around the world to play trumpet for everyone, to which she said, ‘That’s nice dear, have your dinner’,” he said.

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“The experience for the audience, then, they can feel that, they can feel how the young people are feeling, getting this op portunity to do that, they can feel how inspired I am to be there doing that with them, and then of course I’ve got my own quartet too, so it’s a great feeling for every oneTheinvolved.”eventwill also see the relaunch of the Regatta Centre as an entertainment venue. James said he couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with the people of Penrith.

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This is something that James will be put ting into practice at his show at the Sydney International Regatta Centre next month, when, in addition to performing with his own quartet, and a performance by Bird

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

BARGAIN BUYS

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group

CLASSES AND FUN

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

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

THINGS TO DO

SUPPORT GROUPS

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

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

St Marys Diggers is providing all the fun for kids this school holidays. On Tuesday, September 27, the club will be holding Kids Barefoot Bowls on the Greens from 3pm to 4pm, for kids aged six to 12. The afternoon will also consist of face painting, and a Glow Disco with DJ Jewels. To purchase tickets, visit bit. ly/3xt5Pww.

Penrith Lions Club

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

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JP Service Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668.

New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club.

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

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

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

Fun for kids at St Marys in the school holidays

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

First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

Lifeline: 13 11 14.

MUSEUMS

Morning Melodies returns to The Joan

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

Penrith Carer Support Group

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

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Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301.

Penrith Rotary Club Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668.

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

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

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

Cambridge Park Lions Club

From Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25, Westfield will be celebrating everything that makes Penrith so iconic, with ICONIC Penrith. Events will include a Penrith Panthers Fan Zone, a Pinot & Picasso Gallery, a Museum of Fire pop-up, and Lego City workshops, where participants can join the challenge of building their own Lego vehicle. Celebrate Penrith with ICONIC events

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

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

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

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Regular events.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Morning Melodies is back at The Joan next Wednesday, Septem ber 28. Morning Melodies has entertained a loyal community of followers for over 30 years, providing every genre from flower power to swing, doo-wop to Dusty Springfield; and big bands, divas and dudes. This month, audiences will fall in love with the incredible Royal Australian Navy Band. Tickets are $25.

Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia.

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« the western weekender 47Friday, September 23, 2022 MIRUSIA A LIFE IN SONG Sunday 25 Sept 1:30pm | The Joan, Penrith BOOK www.thejoan.com.au | (02) 4723 7600 “A once in a generation voice” - David Prior, ABC Radio 49370WW49159 PENRITH CITY LIBRARY PRESENTS CRAIG SILVEY IN CONVERSATION WITH JAMES ROY Q THEATRE, THE JOAN Monday 17 October | 6:30 - 7:30pm Tickets: $10 Scan QR code for bookings and more information Keep local news free. Having a local news service is vital to a community such as Penrith. Making a pledge to The Western Weekender helps ensure our print and digital content continues to thrive. You’re supporting journalism at its most raw level, as we continue to tell Penrith’s stories. Visit www.westernweekender.com.au/pledge WW44883

ot on the heels of her chart-top ping album ‘Songbird’, superstar soprano Mirusia is currently tour ing the country and will make The Joan in Penrith one of her upcoming stops.

The concert performance will follow a music camp for students from Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30.

From her personal songbook, Mirusia performs the music that has been most inspiring on her journey to become one of the world’s favourite classical crossover artists and shares stories behind the music. Her upcoming show will include beloved classics spanning many genres and feature songs from her new album ‘Songbird’, including contemporary hits such as ‘The Greatest Love of All’, ‘The Long and Winding Road’, ‘Jolene’ and Fleetwood Mac’s ode to love, ‘Songbird’.

The program of the show includes ‘Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor’, ‘Op. 77’ by Dmitri Shostakovich, featuring Anna Da Silva Chen, and ‘Symphony No. 4 in G Major’ by Gustav Mahler, featuring Chloe Lankshear.

Mirusia will be performing at The Joan on Sunday, September 25 at 1.30pm. Tick ets start at $69.90. To book, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

“This concert and new album features mostly songs I’ve not performed or recorded before, but have always wanted to share with my audience – some songs that are dear to my heart and of a personal nature, and others that have played a pivotal part in my rich and blessed career to date,” Mirusia said.Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest sopranos in your very own backyard.

Western Sydney Philharmonic will be on at Western Sydney University Parramat ta’s Sir Ian Turbott Auditorium on Friday, September 30 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 for student/concession and $30 for adults. To book or for more information, visit west phil.org.au.

Mirusia’s brand-new autobiographical show follows her life’s journey in song that traces her humble beginnings from an aspir ing young Queensland singer of Australian and Dutch heritage to international soprano sensation touring stadiums with the ‘King of the Waltz’ Andre Rieu and a collaboration with Aussie music royalty, the original members of iconic band, The Seekers.

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“The aim of West Phil is to bring students and top professional musicians and performers together, to learn from each other and to create thrilling, dynamic and memorable performances right in the heart of the local community,” he said.

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A hard-on-his-luck hound Hank (Mi chael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s (Ricky Gervais) evil plot to wipe their village off the map.

Directed by Rob Minkoff, Mark Koetsier, and Chris Bailey, the film is a loose remake of the 1974 film ‘Blazing Saddles’. Now showing.

must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem… cats hate dogs!

With help from a reluctant teacher (Sam uel L. Jackson) to train him, our underdog

Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing skills will be put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights in this adrenaline-fuelled thriller co-starring Jeffery Dean Morgan. Now showing.

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For best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits.Butafter they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down.

Ê While there’s plenty of new content on the menu for Nine in 2023, the network is also bringing back some of its most suc cessful shows including ‘Married at First Sight’, ‘The Block’, ‘LEGO Masters’, ‘Travel Guides’, ‘Parental Guidance’, ‘The Hundred with Andy Lee’, ‘Paramedics’, ‘Emergency’, ‘Million Dollar Murders’, ‘Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators’, ‘Hot Seat’, ‘Space Invaders’, ‘Country House Hunters Australia’ and ‘Getaway’.

Ê New Australian psychological drama, ‘Significant Others’, will premiere on the ABC on Sunday, October 16 at 8.30pm. The six-part series follows a family struggling to piece together their lives after a loved one vanishes. The cast includes Jacqueline Mc Kenzie, Rachael Blake, Alison Bell, Rarriwuy and Todd McKenney.

Ê The 43rd season of ‘Survivor’ premiered on 9GO! this week. Filmed in Fiji, this is a shortened season, spanning only 26 days, due to the pandemic. There are three tribes: Baka, Coco, and Vesi. Among the contestants is US Paralympian Noelle Lambert. You can catch up on 9Now or tune in Thursdays at 7.30pm.

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Ê SBS drama ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has been renewed for a sixth and final season. Season five is currently airing on Thursday nights.

Ê New episodes of ‘New Amsterdam’ are airing Wednesdays at 5pm on Stan.

Ê Channel Nine held their Upfronts last week, an event where they plug their shows for 2023. Some of the new shows coming to Nine next year include ‘Warnie’, a biopic on the late cricketing legend; detective drama series ‘Human Error’; reality series ‘The Sum mit’ where a group of strangers must climb a mountain for money; Kate Langbroek hosted parental dating series ‘My Mum, Your Dad’; ‘Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars’ will see the super chef team up with Aussie business mo gul Janine Allis; hospital observational series ‘RPA’ returns after a hiatus; and ‘Australia’s Most Identical’ is the ultimate search for the nation’s most identical twins.

Ê As rumoured in a previous column, it’s been confirmed that Channel Seven is officially the new home of the Logie Awards from next year. 2023 will mark the first time Seven has been host broadcaster – and first time Nine has not – since 1995. Next year’s Logies will be held on June 18.

Ê Sadly, not in the mix for next year are some of my favourite shows of late. ‘Celebri ty Apprentice Australia’ and ‘Beauty and the Geek’ have been dumped from the schedule. Also not coming back in 2023, ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’ and ‘After the Verdict’ – no great losses there.

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6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 AFL: Game Day 11:00 AFL: Pre Game 2:00 AFL: Grand Final: Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans *Live* From The MCG 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Jumanji: The Next Level” (PG) (’19) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 10:00 Movie: “X-Men” (M h,v) (’00) Stars: Hugh Jackman 12:05 Movie: “Hibiscus & Ruthless” (PG) (’18) Stars: Suivai Autagavaia

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AFL Women’s: Round 5: Sydney v Hawthorne *Live* 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Kong: Skull Island” (M) (’17) Stars: Tom Hiddleston 9:55 Movie: “Alien” (M l,v) (’79)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 How To Get Fit Fast (PG) 10:00 Earth’s Natural Wonders (PG) 11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 2:45 Historic House Rescue 5:30 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above (PG) 8:20 Then And Now - Heathrow Airport (PG) 9:15 Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens 10:10 Russia - 1000 Years Of History (PG)

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2:30 Australia’s Best Pools 3:30 4:30 To The Chateau (PG) 5:30 6:30 7:30 (PG) The With William Shatner (M) 9:20 The Code (M) 10:15 Dark Side Of Comedy (MA15+) 11:10 A Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex (MA15+) 12:35 The Bisexual (MA15+)

International (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

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6:00 The Talk 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Ultimate Classroom 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Freshly Picked 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M) 10:00 Just For Laughs Uncut 12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Supervet (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome (PG) 8:30 Hampton Court - Behind Closed Doors (PG) 9:25 World’s Greatest Hotels (PG) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Das Boot (M) (In German/ English) Emmerdale Hunt -

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6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Vera (PG) 2:00 Midsomer Murders (PG) 3:30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 4:00 Spicks And Specks (PG) 4:50 Landline 5:20 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants (PG) 6:10 Extraordinary Escapes (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:30 Marriage (M l) 9:30 Summer Love (M) 10:00 Savage River (M l,s,v)

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12:00 The Love Boat (PG) 1:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 2:00 MacGyver (M) 4:00 Roads Less Travelled 4:30 I Fish 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 Blood & Treasure (M v)

ABC Evening News 6:30

3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 4:30 Barter Kings (PG) 5:30 Last Stop Garage (PG) 6:00 AFL: Post Game 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Battle Los Angeles” (M l,v) (’11) Stars: Aaron Eckhart

(PG) 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain

Cracking

Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend

12:00 Blood & Treasure (PG) 1:00 Blue Bloods (PG) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue Bloods (M) 10:20 Evil (M)

House Hunters International

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 The Amazing Homemakers (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet With Julian Norton (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 I Escaped To The Country

11:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 10:30 Nancy Drew (PG)

Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King

Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Stone House Revival 8:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 9:30 Building Off The Grid 5:30 Kung Fu Panda: (PG) Australian Story

4:00 Say Yes To The Dress UK (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Agent Cody Banks” (PG) (’03) Stars: Frankie Muniz 7:30 Movie: “Hulk” (PG) (’03) Stars: Eric Bana 10:15 Movie: “American Ultra” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Jesse Eisenberg

5:00 The Point 6:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:00 Yokayi Footy 7:35 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:35 Adam Goodes The Final Quarter (PG) 10:05 Movie: “Maliglutit” (AKA ‘Searchers’) (MA15+) (’16)

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

4:30 Rugby Union: New Zealand v Wallabies

2:30 Movie: “You’ve Got Mail” (PG) (’98) Stars: Meg Ryan 5:00 Movie: “Joe Versus The Volcano” (PG) (’90) Stars: Tom Hanks 7:00 Movie: “Hocus Pocus” (PG) (’93) Stars: Bette Midler 9:05 Movie: “Under The Tuscan Sun” (PG) (’03)

5:30 Insight (M) 6:30 Domino Masters (PG) 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 9:30 The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 10:30 Scientology And The Aftermath: Leah Remini: Scientology - Special (MA15+)

4:20 NRL: WA Women’s First Grade 5:50 Amplify 6:20 NITV News Update 6:30 Wild Mexico (PG) 7:30 Occupation (PG) 8:30 The Kings (M) 9:30

4:15 The Simpsons (PG) 4:40 Movie: “Diary

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Breakfast Couch 6:00 Australian Fearnley’s

Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” (PG) (’17) Stars: Alicia Silverstone 6:30 Movie: “Peter Rabbit” (PG) (’18) Stars: James Corden 8:30 Movie: “You’ve Got Mail” (PG) (’98) Stars: Meg Ryan

6:30 Food Safari 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 8:30 Curtis Stone’s Travel, Cook, Repeat 9:00 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good

Movie: “Superfly” (MA15+) (’18)

Stars: Trevor Jackson 11:30

House Hunters USA

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 How To Get Fit Fast (PG) 9:55 Earth’s Natural Wonders (PG) 11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 1:00 Motor Sports: Speedweek 3:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar 3:30 The Rising 4:00 Following The Flow (PG) 5:35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Pelosi’s Power (M) 9:05 Great Wall Of China (M) 10:20 Moulin Rouge - Behind The Magic (M) (In English/ French) l,s) (’16)

6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Movie: “Enemy Of The State” (M l,v) (’15) Stars: Will Smith 11:15 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping

4:30 OutbackMusomagicTracks5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari (PG) 6:30 Kriol Kitchen (PG) 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Mustangs FC (PG) 8:00 Movie: “Tia And Piujuq” (G) (’18) Stars: Tia Bshara 9:25 Bedtime Stories

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:25

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Good Game Spawn Point 3:00 ABC AfternoonsNews 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Premiership Glory 7:45 The Virus 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:25

2:30 Stone House Revival 3:30 Beach Hunters 4:30 Australia’s Best Pools 5:30 Australia’s Best House 6:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International (PG) Mutant Ninja Of School

Baptiste (M l,v) 9:30 Doc Martin (PG) 10:15

September25Sunday 2:00 FEI ChampionshipsWorld 2:30 I Escaped To The Country 3:30 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 4:30 TBA 6:00 Air Crash Investigation (PG) 7:00 Border SecurityAustralia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Steam Train Journeys 3:00 AFL Women’s: Round 5: Adelaide v GWS *Live* 5:00 American Pickers (PG) 6:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Fantastic Four” (M v) (’15) Stars: Michael B Jordan 8:30 Movie: “Ragnarok” (PG) (’15) (In Norwegian/ Swedish) 3:15 Movie: “Joe Versus The Volcano” (PG) (’90) Stars: Tom Hanks 5:15 Movie: “Where Eagles Dare” (M v) (’68) Stars: Clint Eastwood 8:30 Movie: “Hacksaw Ridge” (M v) (’16) Stars: Andrew Garfield 11:20 Movie: “Snowden” (M

7:35 Teenage

The Apes (PG) 8:45 SheZow 9:00 Find Me In Paris 9:25

Caribbean Life

September23Friday 2:00 Modern Business Australia (PG) 2:30 Sons And Daughters (PG) 4:30

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Up The Chastity Belt” (PG) (’72) Stars: Bill Frazer 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Country House Hunters Australia 8:30 Movie: “The Best Of Me” (M l,s,v) (’14)

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence Get Macca’s® the western weekender »50 Friday, September 23, 2022

8:30 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 10:30 Friends (PG) 1:00 The Middle (PG) 2:30 Friends (PG) 5:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 The Neighborhood (M) 10:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

3:00 Stories Of Bike (PG) 3:30 Snap Happy 4:00 Roads Less Travelled (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Downunder 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Reel Action 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:30 MacGyver (M) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M)

Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30

One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:15 Four Corners

8:00 Frasier (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:30 TBA 3:30 TBA 4:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 Mom (M)

Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Kurt

Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Benefit Of The Doubt” (M v) (’12)

TV Guide: September 23–29

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) 3:30 Rick Stein’s Secret France 4:30 Win The Week (PG) 5:00 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Savage River (M) 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Week-end (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special (PG) 1:30 Border Security International (PG) 2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 8:40 TBA 9:40 Homicide With Ron Iddles (M) 10:45 Undercurrent - Real Murder Investigation (M) 6:00 Fishing Australia 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 1:00 The Block (PG) 2:00 NRL Women’s: Semi Final 1: Knights v Dragons *Live* 3:50 NRL Women’s: Semi Final 2: Roosters v Eels *Live* 5:30 RBT (PG) 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) 9:30 NINE News Late 10:00 The First 48 (M v) 11:00 Killer Couples (M) 11:50 First Responders (M) 6:00

From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG)

ABC National News

Fame

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s) 9:20 Two & A Half Men (PG) 10:10 The Big Bang Theory (M s)

6:00 House InternationalHunters 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International 8:30 Beach Hunters 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home

6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35

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

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (PG) 10:45 Air Crash Investigations (PG)

6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King Of The Apes (PG) 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News

(PG) 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v)

Most

6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Firewall” (M l,v) (’06)

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 8:00 Art Works (PG) 8:30 World’s Scenic River Journeys (PG) Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull (M) 10:30 Elementary (M)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

Stars: Alix Angelis 2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) 2:30 Border Security - International (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 9:00 9-1-1: Lone Star (M v) 10:00 S.W.A.T. (M)

Parliament Question

September26Monday

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (PG) 12:30 Escape To The Country

Movie: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (M) (’16) Stars: Felicity Jones

Stars: Harrison Ford 9:40 TBA 11:35 Young Sheldon (PG)

3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Blue Bloods (M v) 12:15 Home Shopping

(’14) 9:45 Movie: “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” (M) (’81)

6:00 Bamay 6:50 Extreme Africa 7:40 Through The Wormhole 8:30 Living Black 9:00 Cold Justice (PG) 9:30 Death In Thunder Bay (M)

Supervet (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong (PG)

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:50 My Life As A Rolling Stone (M d) 10:10 TBA 11:10 NINE News Late 11:40 Family Law (M s)

12:00 Worldwatch 2:10 First Ladies (PG) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Supervet (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline (M)

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

3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull (M)

8:00 American

Past” (M l,v)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) Family Guy (PG) Dad (M) Days Of Future (’14) Modern Family (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Water Diviner” (M)

7:30

5:00 Dales For Sale 6:00 House InternationalHunters 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Boise Boys 8:30 Home Town 9:30 TBA 10:30 Caribbean Life

2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) 2:30 Border Security - International (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 9:10 Extreme Weddings Australia (PG) 10:10 10 Years Younger In 10 Days: Lisa (PG)

8:30 Civilisations (PG) 9:30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Rachel Khoo’s Simple Pleasures 8:30 John Torode’s Middle East 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (M) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Contagion” (M) (’11) Stars: Matt Damon 9:40 TBA 11:35 Young Sheldon (PG) 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 Chicago Fire (M) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:30 Question Everything (PG) 2:00 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Q+A 12:00 Darrow And Darrow (PG) 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Motorbike Cops (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 Kath & Kim (PG) 10:50 The Latest Seven News 11:20 Autopsy USA (MA15+) 12:30 Home Shopping 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 RBT (M) 8:30 Paramedics (M) . 9:30 A+E After Dark (M) 10:30 NINE News Late 11:00 New Amsterdam (M) 11:50 The Gulf 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Freshly Picked 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) 9:30 TBA 10:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 2:05 First Ladies (PG) 2:55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Supervet (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Dishing It Up (PG) 8:00 Guillaume’s Paris (PG)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) 1:25 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Escape From The City 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King Of The Apes (PG)

6:00 Modern Family (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 First Dates Australia (M s)

Stars: Hugh Jackman 6:00

September28Wednesday 4:30

6:00 Bamay 6:40 Extreme Africa 7:30 The Point 8:00 Characters Of Broome (PG) 8:30 Over The Black Dot 9:00 Feeding The Scrum

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Full Custom Garage (PG) 8:30

12:00 Movie: “Love’s Last Resort” (PG) (’17)

6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King Of The Apes (PG)

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 9:15 Blunt Talk (M l,s)

5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:10 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

5:00 Self MansionsMade 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 Dales For Sale 9:30 Restored

12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Dateline (M) 2:30 Insight (M) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Supervet Specials (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Australian Wars (M) 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency (PG) 9:30 The Stranger (MA15+) 11:10 SBS World News Emmerdale

7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News

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

8:30 Movie: “X-Men:

7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 8:30 Rick Stein Tastes The Blues

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Mock The Week (PG) 9:00

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News

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

6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Arrival” (M l) (’16) Stars: Amy Adams 10:50 Young Sheldon (PG)

7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Poh & Co. 8:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK

7:30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong 8:25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:15 Restoration Australia 10:15 Catalyst (PG)

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 The Hundred With Andy Lee (M) 9:40 Botched (M) 10:40 NINE News Late

1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Food Trail South Africa (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Freshly Picked 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 9:00 Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings (M)

September27Tuesday

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) 4:55 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Question Everything (PG)

6:00 Bamay 6:40 Extreme Africa 7:30 The Australian Wars (M) 8:35 Movie: “Manganinnie” (PG) (’80) Stars: Mawuyul Yanthalawuy

Movie: “The

Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:20 Media Watch

6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 7:30

6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King Of The Apes (PG) 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News

2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) 2:30 Border Security - International (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:00 ABBA: The Missing 40 Years (PG) 9:00 The Amazing Race (PG) 10:00 The Chernobyl Disaster (M) 11:00 The Latest Seven News

September29Thursday 4:30 Emmerdale (PG) 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 McDonald And Dodds (M v) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Deadpool” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Gina Carano 10:45 Movie: “GI Jane” (M l,v) (’97) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (PG) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Movie: “Dumb And Dumber” (PG) (’94) Stars: Jim Carrey 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Extreme Africa 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 The Porter (M l,v) 9:25 Movie: “Tudawali” (M l,s,v) (’87) 3:30 The Love

Brush

News

12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:45 Under Investigation (M) 9:45 100% Footy (M) 10:45 NINE News Late 11:15 Fortunate Son (M v) 12:05 Emergence (M v)

5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Dalgliesh (M l) 10:40 Law & Order: SVU (M s,v) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Marriage (M l) 2:00 Time 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) 3:55 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s With (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 8:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Freshly Picked 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:30 The Cheap Seats (PG) 9:30 NCIS (M)

Hard Quiz (PG) 9:30 Question Everything (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Dishing It Up 8:00 Guillaume’s Paris 8:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 9:00 Gok Wan’s Easy Asian 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Survivor (PG) 9:00 Movie: “The Legend Of Tarzan” (M v) (’16)Stars: Alexander Skarsgård 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Grantchester (MA15+) 8:30 Poirot (PG) 10:30 The Case Of Caylee Anthony (M) Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services delivered. « the western weekender 51Friday, September 23, 2022

5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House InternationalHunters 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Outgrown (PG) 9:30 Self Made Mansions

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Dark Side Of The 90s (M) 9:25 The Casketeers (PG)

1:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge (PG) 3:30 Freshly Picked 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9:40 Just For Laughs Australia (M)

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AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

This week the New Moon and Venus light up your career zone, so utilise your natural charisma to charm oth ers and attract opportunities into your world. Then use your can-do Capri corn attitude to take action. The Mars/ Saturn connection reminds you to be proactive and practical. Preparation is the key. As singer/actress (and birth day great) Julie Andrews observes, “Work hard, apply yourself and be ready. Then, when an opportunity comes, you can grab it.”

This week a friendship, romantic partnership or joint venture could veer off in an unpredictable direction as Mercury reverses through your re lationship zone. Or a work colleague could surprise you by making a deci sion that seems like a backward step. And are you being rather lazy? With Venus and the New Moon both trans iting through lackadaisical Libra, you could find your motivation is missing and your adventurous streak has gone

Aquarians often feel restless, rebel lious and agitated. This week, with Mercury stuck in retrograde mode (until Sunday), you could suffer from low libido, a lack of motivation or just plain exhaustion. The New Moon illu minates your philosophy zone, so you need to slow down and look within as you contemplate, meditate and ruminate. Negotiation planet Venus also encourages you to hold out the olive branch of peace (especially to a stressed friend or colleague).

Bulls are often stubborn creatures, which can put others offside. You can also be jealous, possessive and mate rialistic, as your acquisitive side goes into overdrive. This week Venus tran sits into Libra, which highlights your desire for harmony and balance. So strive to be more adaptable, as other people won’t behave in predictable ways. Smart Taureans will choose compromise over confrontation, di plomacy over drama, and generosity over

Dynamic Mars is marching through gung-ho Gemini, which usually means you’re feeling proactive and are raring to go! But Mercury (your power planet) is retrograde until Sun day. So prepare for a stop/start kind of week, when you’ll sometimes feel as if you’re going backwards. If you are pa tient and adapt to changing circum stances, then you could have a lot of fun, games and general shenanigans along the way. It’s all part of the rich celestial tapestry this week.

when talking and driv ing, as Mercury reverses through your conversation and transport zone. Oth erwise you could find yourself smack bang in the middle of an argument or accident. Slow down! There is much inner peace to be found via activities like meditation, contemplation, yoga and tai chi as you listen to the wis dom from within. With the New Moon and Venus stimulating your domestic zone, cooperation is the secret to a fresh family chapter.

Stylish Librans have a passion for fashion. And this week – with the New Moon and Venus both transit ing through your sign – it’s the perfect time to refresh your appearance via a hot new hairstyle, a makeup make over or a creative wardrobe revamp. But with Mercury (planet of com merce) still in retrograde mode (un til Sunday), watch that impulse buys don’t burn a big hole in your stretched budget. Remember – some of the best things in life are free!

You’ll experience the greatest sat isfaction if you share your goals and dreams with other like-minded peo ple. Collective collaboration is the key. But you need to think long-term and be patient. Do your best to get the bal ance right between being creative and being productive; between having in spirational ideas and making practical progress. Mercury is still in retrograde motion until Sunday, which could dis rupt your daily routine or stir up an old health issue.

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Impulsive Uranus and retrograde Mercury continue to disrupt your work routine, career plans or future aspirations. So this week’s New Moon is the perfect time to revise, reassess and reboot your goals and dreams. Think of creative ways you can nav igate the unpredictable economic landscape, adapt professionally and pivot personally. Draw inspiration from birthday great, singer and actress Julie Andrews, “When one door clos es, another window opens.”

(your ruling planet) reversing until Sunday, expect trav el disruptions, phone frustrations or computer chaos that will test your limited patience. So how can you sur vive Mercury retrograde in a reasona bly sane state of mind? Make sure you back-up all your computer files; allow plenty of time to get to appointments and catch flights; check and then dou ble-check everything; and be incred ibly adaptable. Plus maintain your sense of humour!

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You’re in the mood to talk, text, tweet, publish and/or podcast as the New Moon activates your communi cation zone. But with Mercury still ret rograde, make sure you convey your message clearly and concisely, oth erwise misunderstandings are likely. Mercury is reversing through your fi nancial zone until Sunday. So it’s not a good week to buy a new phone, bor row money, make an expensive pur chase or sign an important contract. Instead, be patient and wait.

When it comes to your involvement with a friend, colleague, client, cus tomer, group, club or organisation, retrograde Mercury scrambles com munication and activates your argu mentative streak. The New Moon and Venus stimulate your spirituality zone, so it’s time to calm down and smoke the peace pipe as you compromise and sympathise. Be inspired by birth day great, singer and actress Olivia Newton John, “I believe love is what makes the world go round.”

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Excess cortisol can put a dog at risk of several serious illnesses such as diabetes and kidney disease. In dogs Cushing’s disease is commonly caused by a benign or malignant tumour in the pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. In some more cases the tumour could be located on the adrenal glands, on top of theIatrogenickidneys.Cushing’s syndrome can also be caused by excessive cortisol production due to the prolonged use of steroids.

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ushing’s disease, also known as hypercortisolism and hyperadren ocorticism, is a serious disease that can affect middle-aged and senior dogs. If left untreated it can be a serious, and fatal disease.Cushing’s disease in dogs occurs when the adrenal glands overproduce cortisol (corti sone) in the body.

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An ultrasound may also help your veter inarian to rule out other conditions that could be causing your dog’s symptoms. Other diseases that may cause similar symptoms include tumours in the liver or spleen, disease in the gallbladder, chronic inflammatory liver disease and gastrointes tinalTreatmentproblems.for Cushing’s disease in dogs usually includes medications that help decrease the amount of cortisone that the adrenal glands produce. The only way to cure Cushing’s disease is to remove the tumour, however, due to the difficulty and risks of surgery, most cases are treated with medication.Dogswith Cushing’s can be successfully treated. It is important that your dog be monitored with follow-up blood tests to ensure that adrenal function is not impaired tooUnfortunately,quickly. you cannot prevent Cush ing’s disease if it is caused by a pituitary or adrenal gland tumour. However, you can avoid long-term use of steroids to minimise the risk of developing Iatrogenic Cushing’s disease.Formore information, contact the team at Greencross Vet Coreen Ave on 4731 3055.

Improved sleep (sleep deprivation makes us more sensitive to stressful stimulus)

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examination and a range of diagnostic tests including urinalysis and a complete blood panel.Testing to assess your dog’s adrenal func tion will also be performed.

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The recommendations for exercise have a target of 150 minutes of exercise per week (at moderate intensity), which equates to 20-30 minutes across five to seven days of the week. Of course, many individuals can face a lot of barriers throughout the week but these bene fits can be seen even in small bouts as little of 10 minutes! Start slowly, build up as you go and set reasonable goals. Take note of how you feel before, during and after exercise. An Exercise Physiologist can help you get started. Call 4732 5188 for more.

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treatment of depression/anxiety), can play a role in reduction of antidepressants, and can reduce the number of poor mental health days you experience by 40 per cent. When we exercise, hormones called endorphins (feel good hormones) are released which work as anti stress hormones, for example, dopamine and serotonin. Some effects that occur:

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families to catch up over some tasty Japanese tapas.From there, we headed up to cocktail and champagne bar Nick & Nora’s, which was definitely the highlight of the night. Located on the 26th floor of the hotel, the rooftop bar boasts incredible views across the city. With an Art Deco design and extensive menu, which features drinks like the ‘Seductive Senorita’ and ‘The Honey Trap’, the bar gives off a glamorous post-prohibition vibe. Arriving at 7pm, we scouted out a spot on

and a friend recently got the chance for our very own staycation at SKYE Suites Parramatta, where we learnt you don’t have to travel far to feel like you’re on a holiday.

With high ceilings and a big, open space, the lobby has accents of gold mixed with neutrals to create a feeling of opulence.

After checking out in the morning, we visited local favourite The Shed, which sits just outside the hotel. The food was served quickly with friendly service and we enjoyed some very hot coffee (much needed for the freezing morning) and avocado on toast with cherry tomatoes, feta and pomegranate seeds, which was definitely worthy of an Instagram story.One of the best things about staying at SKYE Suites Parramatta has to be how centrally located it is. Not only is there a range of food options surrounding the hotel, Parramatta Square is a short walk across road where you can enjoy recently opened restaurants like Lilymu, shopping can be done at Westfield Parramatta and of course, there’s Riverside Theatre if you’re in the mood for a show. Overall, if you’re looking for a modern hotel in the heart of the city that comes with all the bells and whistles, you can’t do much better than SKYE Suites Parramatta.

Entering our two bedroom suite we were greeted with an open plan living room and kitchen area. With a Japanese-inspired, mini malist palette, the room feels comfortable and sophisticated.Despitethe large size of the beds, both bedrooms feel spacious. The main bedroom provides access to its own private balcony with a view of the stunning outdoor infinity 25-metre pool below. Needless to say, the first thing we did was sit on the balcony and open up a bottle of wine.

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With kitchen appliances, an internal laun dry, Wi-Fi and work nook, the hotel would be a great option for business trips or people who have travelled to visit friends based locally. Dinner for the night was at Japanese restaurant Umaya. With so many delicious sounding options to pick from, it was hard to choose what to eat. We ended up with four dishes, including the classic crispy chicken roll sushi and soft shell crab, which was a personal favourite.

From the moment you walk through the entrance to the hotel, you’ll be left thinking ‘are we still in Parramatta?’.

When the night’s events were over, it was relaxing to just be able to kick back in the spacious living room and watch some TV, before heading to bed on the comfortable Sleeping Duck mattress.

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As the area has developed, the facilities have improved from somewhat ‘primitive’ begin nings. There was no P.A. or hooter system back in the day – just loud voices and a school bell borrowed from St Nicholas Primary, to be returned each Monday morning.

Deuis said Penrith Netball is a “very special place” to be a part of.

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50 years of Penrith Netball uniforms.

Netball has always been a thriving sport in Penrith.

A classic shot of the early days of Penrith Netball Association.

A delicious cake celebrating 50 years. Netballers used to play on grass.

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Netball’s milestone

Now, half a century later, hundreds of teams and thousands of players of all ages converge on the Jamison Park Netball Complex each weekend to play the sport they love.

“What I really love about it is that over the years it’s become like a friendship, and every one is local and everyone knows a bit about everyone.“Itgives off that real sense of community and it’s been doing that now for 50 years. I think that’s why we’ve remained as solid as weTicketshave.”are selling fast to Penrith Netball’s 50 Years Celebration Dinner at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on Friday, October 14.

While it’s thriving now, Penrith Netball Association has seen plenty of change over the past five decades.

be a special night because it’s our first full season back at netball and it will be the first time in a while that we’ve been able to hand out awards as a group,” Deuis said.

“Alongtalent.withthe sit-down dinner, it will also

To celebrate Penrith Netball’s incredible milestone, the local Association will be hold ing a 50 Years Celebration Dinner at Penrith

“We’ve got a lot of people attending who are founding members of clubs and founding members of the association. It’s really nice to be able to have that connection with them.”

t’s hard to believe it’s nearly been 50 years since a group of people met at Penrith Primary School to form Penrith District Netball

InitiallyAssociation.thecommittee anticipated 40 teams would compete in the opening season, but were staggered when a whopping 82 teams registered back in April 1973.

While the sit-down dinner will largely cele brate the history of the association over the past 50 years, it will also double as an Awards Night, acknowledging today’s exciting crop of netball

“On top of the formalities, we have band Jellybean Jam coming along to get everyone on their feet and dancing. We’ll also have a photobooth set up as well, so people can take photos and make memories on the night.”

“It’s a real community feel down there, it’s not disjointed, and all clubs come together and it’s a really lovely feel,” she said.

“Things are going really well, we’ve sold quite a lot of tables and the clubs are really getting behind it,” she said.

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Speaking with the Weekender, long-time Penrith Netball Association Secretary Lynn Deuis said preparations are ticking along well for the walk down memory lane.

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The very experienced Luke Hodges is also back in Panthers colours this season as is Brent Williams, who is set to return home after a number of years in the UK.

After a strong, three-month pre-season, Penrith are more than ready to show the Sydney Grade Cricket competition just what

they’re made of again. While taking on last season’s champions first up might seem daunting to some, Penrith say they aren’t intimidated.

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Penrith in good position to improve on last year’s results as cricket season begins

“We recruited Hunar from Blacktown, which is a big recruitment for us,” Lamb said of the “He’s21-year-old.fittinginreally well with the boys and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do this season.”

After being quite strong and in the mix for Finals for several years, Penrith came crash ing down to earth last season in the first grade competition.Anumberof factors contributed to Penrith’s downfall last year, but Lamb said he “wasn’t too disappointed” in what the youthful side tossed up.

Speaking with the Weekender, second-year Penrith coach Andrew Lamb said he’s thrilled to have Gibson – a Big Bash League star – back at the “Gibboclub.has been fantastic, he’s jumped in and has taken on the leadership role really quick and has done really well so far,” he said.

also recruited and retained some of their most promising talent. One player the club is particularly excited by is Cricket NSW rookie and fast bowler Hunar Verma.

Cup last year, at home this week,” Lamb said. “They will be tough, but I think the way we’ve recruited and the team we’ll be putting on the park, will be very competitive and really give

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Captaining the side this season is club favourite Ryan Gibson, who returns to the foot of the Mountains after several years interstate.

New Penrith skipper Ryan Gibson. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Confidence remains high

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“Unfortunately we won’t see Brent (Williams) for a little bit, he’s just gotten married over in England but he’ll be back home fairly soon, which is great.”

“The players I had were quite young and hadn’t played very much first grade cricket,” he“Butadmittedcoming in, learning new systems, new ways of playing – they adapted really well to it and took the fight up to every single team. It wasn’t a case of being a ‘fish out of water’ in any aspect, they actually did quite well with what they could do.

Despite finishing 17th last summer with just three wins to their name, Penrith are confident of turning things around this year as they add a number of familiar faces to the young and talented squad.

fter a tough but productive 12-week pre-season, Penrith Cricket Club will open their 2022/23 NSW Premier Cricket campaign against defending Belvi dere Cup champions Mosman this Saturday morning at Howell Oval.

“I was very happy with how they went last summer and I know they will take a lot learn ings coming into this year.”

o celebrate the start of the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney this week, a team of champi ons from the Penrith Basketball Association have been selected for an opportunity of a lifetime.Aiming to inspire the next generation of Australian basketball stars, the Hoyts Little Champions Program selected a dozen junior players from Penrith to take the court alongside international teams for their respective national anthems before tip-off.OnThursday, the young Panthers were scheduled to take to court on two occasions at Sydney Olympic Park – prior to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s clash with Puerto Rico as well as Canada’s World Cup opener against Serbia.

Kids on top of the world

“I’m very excited because I can hang with my friends and see all these really good basketball players in person,” she said. Ella’s teammates, 11-year-old Khloe

Schwarzer and 11-year-old Isobel Campbell, were in an agreement with the popular Year 5 “I’mstudent.really excited about this opportunity. These athletes have trained so hard and if you

AFL: Giants utility Lachlan Keeffe and forward Daniel Lloyd have both signed contract extensions that will see the pair remain at the club. Keeffe has played a variety of positions for the Giants over the past few seasons and will remain at the club in 2023 after inking a new one-year deal. At 204cm, he adds enormous versatility to GWS’ list, able to play as a back-up ruckman or key defender, while also showing he can hit the scoreboard when he’s thrown up forward. Meanwhile, Lloyd has also put pen to paper on a one-year contract that will see him remain in the orange and charcoal in 2023. The former carpenter starred in a semi-final for Killarney Vale in the Black Diamond League that Giants assistant Mark McVeigh was watching, booting nine-goals, and ultimately earning himself a spot on the Giants list. Giants General Manager of Football Jason McCartney said the re-signing of the duo was another boost for the club heading into a new era under Adam Kingsley. “Lachlan and Daniel are both important senior players in our group and provide another level of leadership for our young players coming through both on and off the field,” he said.

Penrith Basketball Association youngsters selected for opportunity of a lifetime

Penrith Basketball Association will also be featured on the big screen and in the broad cast at the game.

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The team will also get another opportu nity to stand alongside the game’s biggest female stars during Semi-Finals Day next Friday, September 30.

The 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup runs until Saturday, October 1.

for this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League competition and add to her “brilliant memo ries” of the club’s triumphant WBBL|06 campaign. The 31-year-old, who’ll arrive in Sydney after topping the run scoring tally for the Welsh Fire in England’s popular The Hundred competition, said she leapt at the chance to return to Thunder Nation. “I’ve obviously got brilliant memories of 2020,” she said upon signing her deal. “Not only did we win the competition, but the group of girls I got to spend day-in, day-out with… I just thought the camaraderie and team spirit was excellent.”

Following their on-court duties, the Panthers will be treated to back-to-back World Cup matches and will also take home some very special keepsakes.

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“This will be my first time seeing interna tional basketball also. I’m excited to watch some of the players and stand on the court before the games,” Khloe added.

“This will be my first time watching interna tional basketball. I think it will be so inspiring to see it live. We’re all very excited,” Ella said.

GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks men’s team have been forced to forfeit their Round 2 Gridiron NSW match due to insufficient players. The news comes after the Week ender revealed last week that the club had been struggling for players this season due to a variety of factors. If the Ducks manage to have enough players available for selection this weekend, they’ll take on the Wollon gong Mustangs on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, Nepean’s Colts team enjoyed a much better weekend than their senior counterparts, drawing against the Sydney Uni Cubs 26-26 in the opening round. The Ducks will face the UTS Gators on Saturday morning.

do that, you can reach levels like this,” Khloe said.“I’m excited to be a part of this because I really enjoy watching basketball and hanging out with my friends,” Isobel, whose favourite

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player is Shyla Heal, added.

When Australia last hosted FIBA’s flagship women’s event in 1994, it inspired basketball greats, including Lauren Jackson and Penny Taylor.Now, the Hoyts Little Champions Program has selected 40 teams from across Australia to get up close and personal with the action to inspire them to be what they can see at the FIBA Women’s Basketball WorldJuniors,Cup.like the Panthers girls, who partic ipate in the program will receive a free ticket to their session, a Hoyts Little Champions singlet, a double pass to the movies, a keep sake postcard and a digital team photo to commemorate their time on the court.

Some of the lucky kids from Penrith Basketball Association. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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RUGBY: Congratulations to young Penrith Emus stars Kyle Brown and Ezekiel Seira, who were selected in the ACT Brumbies City team. The future is certainly bright for the talented duo.

Speaking with the Weekender, 11-year-old Ella Pearson said she can’t wait to be a part of this rare opportunity.

AFLW: In one of the lowest scoring games of the season, the GWS Giants have gone down to the West Coast Eagles 16-9 at Giants Stadium. The victory was somewhat of a milestone for the Eagles, who registered their first ever win in New South Wales. The 15th placed Giants will look to bounce back from their shock defeat when they travel to Unley Oval to take on the Adelaide Crows this weekend

CRICKET: English opener Tammy Beaumont said she was “grateful” to have the opportunity to return to the Sydney Thunder

Along with activities such as face painting, kids inflatables and musical entertainment from Phat Brass, the afternoon also saw the new-look Wanderers take on the Newcastle Jets in a pre-season trial match.

assionate Western Sydney Wanderers fans have shown their support in a huge way, with hundreds turning out for the club’s 2022/23 season launch last Saturday afternoon.

New Wanderers recruit Kusini Yengi meeting fans on Saturday.

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