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Back to the dark ages Locals lodge hundreds of complaints as NBN roll-out continues to falter EMILY NEWTON

ocal businessman Ronald Szili recently went six weeks without the Internet, despite depending on it for work. It is yet another example of the disastrous roll-out of the National Broadband Network (NBN). From August 23 to October 9, he was without an Internet connection, spending countless hours on the phone between NBN Co and his service provider Optus. “It was six weeks of basic incompetence,” Mr Szili said. “We’re all stuck on the Internet, you can’t live without Internet now, it’s the way the world is.” During the six weeks, people came to check the problem on four different occasions, continually blaming someone else while unable to fix the connection. “It went on and on. Eventually on October 8, I unfortunately blew my stack at an NBN employee, and on October 9, a whole team came out,” he said. “It was hours and hours, calling two or three times a week just to see what’s going on and making sure the wheels are still turning. “It’s no faster than what my ADSL was, and it’s just hopeless. We get ripped off.”

To top it all off, Mr Szili was still being billed for his Internet costs through direct debit, despite not receiving the service. His disappointment in the NBN is shared by thousands of others as the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman recently reported an almost 160 per cent increase in complaints from consumers about their NBN service in the past 12 months, the majority in relation to delays in connections, missed appointments and fault rectification. Locally, over 100 constituents have already contacted Lindsay MP Emma Husar’s office for help regarding the NBN. She quipped that for some locals, it’s faster to use a public telephone booth than rely on NBN’s service, saying we’re “still buffering and still waiting” for the services promised. “We’ve got lower speeds than some developing countries,” she said. “We’ve had people with medical issues that need phone lines on that haven’t been able to get them on. It’s unacceptable.” On Tuesday, Ms Husar hosted a forum with Shadow Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, to hear from locals about their experience to help inform Labor about what people want from the NBN. Comments? Tweet us @wwpenrith.

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n 2014, when Gladys Berejiklian was Transport Minister in NSW, she said Redfern Station was “a major transport hub” when announcing an important upgrade. She was right, too. Redfern is indeed crucial to Sydney’s transport network now with more and more jobs being created in the general area including a major new office for the Commonwealth Bank that will attract thousands of jobs. Three years later Ms Berejiklian, now Premier, is presiding over a Government that via some backwards thinking is making Redfern harder to access for Penrith and Blue Mountains commuters. As has been widely reported, Redfern is no longer a stop for Blue Mountains Line express train services in the morning or afternoon peak. There’s a range of other issues with the new timetable, due to be implemented this coming Sunday, that have also created frustration for commuters right across Sydney. Local and major papers across the city have been reporting on these problems, while both Channel Seven and Channel Nine ran separate stories this past week. It would be impossible for Transport Minister Andrew Constance and local MPs Stuart Ayres and Tanya Davies to be unaware of these frustrations, but it seems change is unlikely. The problem is being ignored. The stubborn State Government will push ahead with its plan to make getting to and from work harder each day for so many. It is embarrassing. Redfern Station provides access to major employment hubs like Channel Seven, as well as to Sydney University.

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“The stubborn State Government will push ahead with its plan to make getting to and from work harder” Soon, it will be the station of choice for thousands of employees at the major new Commonwealth Bank office currently being built. But under the new timetable employees and students from Penrith or the Mountains won’t be able to get there via an express train service, even though they’re able to do so today. Yes, that’s called going backwards. Mr Constance said last month: “On the weekday morning peak, five times as many customers from Blue Mountains stations are travelling to Central rather than Redfern, which means that the majority of these customers will enjoy quicker journey times.” Mr Constance has either been misinformed or is playing with the truth. A comparison of the old and new timetables proves that nobody is getting to Central “quicker” under the new model. It just isn’t true. So, I figured I’d ask him to explain. I sent an enquiry along to one of his media advisors, asking him to back-up that statement – which trains were getting commuters to Central faster? The response was extraordinary. Oh, and it didn’t come from Mr

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Constance – he passed the buck to a spokesperson for Transport for NSW. “The statement refers to the reduction in overall journey times Blue Mountains customers travelling to the city would see as a result of the Redfern stop being removed, compared to if Redfern was retained as a stop on the line.” I’m sorry, but that is an absolute load of crap. In other words, “we have made your journey slower but don’t worry, it could have been worse”. I have watched this timetable story unfold with great interest as I saw it as a big test for the State Government to prove it actually listens to the people. It has failed that test epically. I can only advise commuters now facing more time away from their loved ones each day one thing: seriously consider your vote at the 2019 State Election. What else can one suggest? Labor may not reintroduce the Redfern stop but at least it will send the sitting Government a message that this just isn’t on. Governments prattle on about faster journey times, more time at home with the family and better services. But this Government is taking us backwards in those regards. I am struggling to find an improvement anywhere in this new timetable for Penrith commuters. Journeys are generally longer, there seems to be less peak services overall and a major hub like Redfern has been removed from the express option. And nobody in the Government is standing up for commuters. That is perhaps the most outrageous point of all. Andrew Constance now doesn’t even want his name attached to the debacle.

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But Penrith MP Stuart Ayres says Labor are hypocrites for slamming changes EMILY NEWTON

he much-criticised new train timetable is just days away from beginning and local commuters are still furious over increased transit times. Shadow Transport Minister Jodi McKay joined Londonderry MP Prue Car and Labor Candidate for Penrith Karen McKeown at Penrith Station, to discuss the impact the changes will bring. “If you’re going to have a new timetable you actually expect a better result, not a worse result for you,” Ms McKay said. “Thousands of people will now be on the train longer or be making time consuming transfers, which means less time spent with family.” In Penrith, the express service will see Redfern Station removed from the Blue Mountains line, causing havoc and lengthy commutes for people travelling to work and university. Ms Car said the new timetable was “bad news” for locals. “This is a huge loss for people travelling into that employment hub in Redfern, and also I’m getting a lot of complaints from students who study at the University of Sydney,” she said “Stuart Ayres is now the Minister against

Jodi McKay, Prue Car and Karen McKeown at Penrith railway station calling on better services for western Sydney. Photo: Kate Reid western Sydney if he fails to come out against this.” The disappointment in the new timetable goes across the network with commuters in Richmond and Campbelltown also facing inconvenient changes in services. Cr McKeown called the Government

“out of touch” and labelled the changes to the timetable as “ludicrous”. “If this was a customer service business, and we should be all about the customers, then why are they not consulting, why are they not listening to the people?” she asked.

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“It’s not as if they have any other alternative, [commuters] have to catch trains, it’s now too expensive to use tollways.” Penrith MP Stuart Ayres defended his Government’s timetable changes, repeating that with five times as many customers on Blue Mountains trains travelling to Central rather than Redfern during morning peak, the majority of customers will see improved services. “We have increased the weekly services to Penrith Station by 22 per cent to cater for growth and help with customers gaining access to more T1 Western Line trains,” he said. “This is all about meeting the needs of the majority of our customers, making the most of the infrastructure we have and gearing up for the future. “For those travelling from Glenbrook to Redfern for example, while they have to change at Parramatta to access Redfern, peak journey times have increased by as little as four minutes.” Mr Ayres slammed Labor, saying their hypocrisy was “breathtaking”. “Labor ignored trains for 16 years, not building a single new line,” he said. “They now criticise a timetable designed to increase capacity across western Sydney and prepare the network for new Metro lines.”

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“We estimate between 8,000 and 10,000 eastern long-necked turtles on this site, and that’s not including all the surrounding areas where the roads are getting built,” Mr Davies said. “That’s just this area here, it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Sydney.” Mr Davies, who grew up in Luddenham, said they’re also finding echidnas, an increase in dead kangaroos as well as snakes and eels in the area. Mr Durrant added that through Environmental Impact Statements, developers are often only looking for endangered species and ignoring more common species. Their concern comes as turtles are facing an aging population with few surviving babies born each year due to foxes raiding 95 per cent of their nests,

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and now development placing additional pressure on them with fears they could soon become at risk. A Department of Infrastructure spokesperson said that a Biodiversity Construction Environmental Management Plan will be developed before main construction commences. “This plan must include a protocol for decommissioning dams on the airport site, including relocating aquatic vertebrate fauna, including turtles, to areas of suitable habitat retained on the airport site or adjoining habitats,” the spokesperson said. “Specialist services are expected to be procured to assist in implementing the Biodiversity CEMP.” Mr Durrant said the pair are concerned after previous developments where they have heard similar claims, only to find upwards of 40 turtles in dams that were about to be filled in. “Nothing gets buried alive on Earth. This is Australia, and it’s inhumane,” he said. “We want to know that there is someone doing the job properly, or we’d like to do the job.” We want your feedback! Send us a message on Facebook, call us on 4722 2998 or drop us an email to news@westernweekender.com.au.

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CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith OfďŹ ce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. St Marys OfďŹ ce Queen Street Centre, 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. P: 4732 7777 F: 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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COUNCIL BRIEFS â&#x2014;? The White Ribbon Day Twilight Walk is on this Saturday 25 November. Everyone is welcome to come along to Weir Reserve at 5pm for the White Ribbon Oath Reading and then participate in the 3.5 kilometre walk to Tench Reserve. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be lots of activities and a sausage sizzle at Tench Reserve and a free shuttlebus is available back to Weir Reserve from 6.30pm. For more information please contact 4732 8028. â&#x2014;? 3 December is International Day of People with Disability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a day to think, talk about, and acknowledge people with disability. Penrith is celebrating with a free community event on Monday 4 December. Come to the Mondo greenspace (between the Joan and WestďŹ eld) from 9.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm to enjoy entertainment, hands-on workshops, and a casual game of footy with the Penrith Panthers! This is a free event, that is accessible and open to everyone. However, if you have any speciďŹ c needs, please contact our Disability Inclusion OfďŹ cer on 4732 8081. More information about the event is available at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/idpwd2017 â&#x2014;? Hurry up and book your place to participate in Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free Biodiversity Garden Workshop at Floribunda Community Centre, 1 Floribunda Avenue, Glenmore Park between 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12pm on Saturday 2 December. The workshop will show you how, by planting a variety of native plants in your garden, you can provide the perfect habitat. One that offers food and shelter for a variety of beneďŹ cial insects, birds and other small animals. Register now to make sure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out as places are limited. You can register by calling 4732 8055 or email melissa.mclean@penrith.city

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Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Representatives for Penrith Local Planning Panel Penrith City Council is looking for community members with an interest in contributing to quality development outcomes for their local area. Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Council is required to establish a Local Planning Panel to determine speciďŹ c categories of planning applications and proposals for local development. The Panel is to consist of four members; three independent experts and one community representative and alternate. We are looking to appoint one community representative for each of the three Wards in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA). The responsibilities of a panel member will include: s !TTENDANCE AT UP TO PANEL MEETINGS PER YEAR WHERE applications for development in the Ward you represent are to be considered and/or determined; and s 0ROVIDING ADVICE TO #OUNCIL ON PLANNING PROPOSALS AND OTHER planning or development matters referred to the panel. Positions on the panel are paid part-time roles which will commence in March 2018, with remuneration rates still to be determined by the NSW Government. Appointments are for a period of up to three years. Councillors, property developers and real estate agents are not eligible to apply. The criteria which must be met for membership on the Penrith Planning Panel includes: s "EING A CURRENT RESIDENT OF THE 0ENRITH ,'! s (AVING KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF THE ,'! AND ISSUES OF concern to the local community; s ! DEMONSTRATED UNDERSTANDING OF THE PLANNING PROCESS AND assessment issues; s "EING ABLE TO REPRESENT AND COMMUNICATE THE INTERESTS OF THE local community; s "EING ABLE TO ATTEND PANEL MEETINGS AND CONTRIBUTE constructively to the determination of applications; and s "EING WILLING TO ADHERE TO THE 0ANEL S CODE OF CONDUCT AND operational procedures. How to Apply If you feel you meet the above criteria and want to contribute to the future of Penrith please visit careers.penrith.city and submit your expression of interest, nomination form and supporting documentation by Sunday, 10 December 2017. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment will be providing training for Panel members in February 2018. For further information about Local Planning Panels please visit planning.nsw.gov.au/Assess-and-Regulate/DevelopmentAssessment/Independent-Hearing-and-Assessment-Panels or contact Glenn McCarthy on 4732 7649.

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Relief for motorists Toll road users will soon be eligible for free car registration as part of a State Government plan to ease pressure on motorists who are facing high toll costs. Drivers will be eligible for free vehicle registration if they spend more than $25 a week, on average, over a 12 month period on tolls. “The majority of eligible motorists will save $358 a year on registration costs, with potential savings of up to $715 a year,” NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said. But Labor candidate for Penrith, Karen McKeown, isn’t convinced by the plan. “What people are not aware of is that drivers will be slugged again with an increase to the tolls on January 1 (in six weeks), so any cost offsetting will be soon eroded,” she said.

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Flood protection Penrith City Council has received two NSW Government grants totalling $537,000 to help protect Penrith from flood risks. The NSW Government’s Floodplain Management grant program provides funding to councils to help manage local flood risks. “This funding helps reduce the impacts of flooding on our community,” said State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres. Penrith City Council proposes to undertake a detailed local overland flow study for the Emu Plains locality and continue the Nepean River floodplain risk management study and plan. 51 grants were handed out statewide.

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NOMINATED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS Penrith City Council has received Development Applications in respect of the subject properties. The consent authority for these Development Applications is the Sydney Western City Planning Panel in accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. s Catholic Metropolitan DA17/1092 Cemeteries Trust Lot 2 DP 1108408 & Lot 512 DP 107972 Wallacia Golf Course Site, (Nos. 13–15) Park Road, Wallacia Staged construction of Wallacia Memorial Park including cemetery for 88,000 burial plots, Chapel and related crematorium and function rooms, administration building, services outbuilding, parkland areas, internal roads, car parking and associated landscaping and site servicing works The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Department of Primary Industries – Water under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000 and from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the

centre simply needed to purchase any item from a partipating retailer in the centre and fill in an entry for their chance to win. Head of Property Management at Harvey Norman, Michael Read, drew the lucky winner on Monday afternoon. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous but was excited to win the

smart looking vehicle, which has been on display at the Homemaker Centre for the past month. Each year the Centre runs a major competition. In the past Penrith Homemaker Centre has given away other cars, holidays, electronics, vouchers and appliances, however this is the biggest prize given away to date.

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Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Clare Aslanis on 4732 8195. s Day Procedures Australia Pty Ltd DA17/1107 Lots 16–19 DP 31682 (Nos. 29–33) Derby Street, and (No. 38) Somerset Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures and construction of 4-storey health services facility including private hospital and specialist health services and 4 levels of basement car parking The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Department of Primary Industries – Water under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the

Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Paul Anzellotti on 4732 8606. Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ DATracker. Alternatively, the applications can be viewed during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Ofﬁcers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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or Angela Hadchiti, a Penrith mother of three beautiful girls, it was almost two decades before she was able to break free from her abuser. Today she is still recovering, but using her voice to let others know there is a way out. “For almost 19 years I wasn’t living at all,” she said. “I was just surviving, day by day trying to make it to the next day. I wasn’t making my own decisions, I wasn’t allowed to be opinionated. “There was abuse from every angle whether it be social abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse. “I’ve been away from him for three years, and it’s not a matter of thinking, ‘I’m away from that now I can get on with it’, the abuse is still there, it lingers on. “Even some nights I wake up and I can feel him over me. It’s not a matter of me now being strong, now I am at the point where I am normal, I am living.

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“This is what I should have been for the past 19 years.” With hindsight, she can see that at the beginning of their relationship there were warning signs. “I knew him for a few months and he wanted to quickly get married and I wasn’t comfortable with that,” she said. “But I thought that this man must really love me, it was my very first intimate relationship. “We were two weeks into our marriage and that was when he was first physically abusive towards me.” She was manipulated, she was raped, she was beaten. “In August of 2014, he broke my neck. I have a metal plate and screws in my neck now,” she said. “They had to take out a bone in my hip to replace the broken vertebrae in my neck. “Later on that year, I actually left him.” But even after leaving him, the abuse continued as he would come and go from her new home as he pleased. The pivotal moment in her life was on January 18, 2015.

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by the man who says he loved her. Now Angela Hadchiti is fighting back “It was a Sunday and he was in the back room. It was around lunchtime,” she recalled. Her two younger daughters were playing together, laughing and dancing, having fun like children should. Her ex-husband was at her home resting when he yelled at his daughters because of their noise, calling them “whores”. “He shouldn’t have even been there,” Ms Hadchiti said. “He said to them clearly, ‘I broke your mother’s neck once, this time I’m going to chop her up into pieces, burn her and put her in a body bag and all three of you will be witness to it’. “At that moment, I thought, ‘what the hell am I doing here’. It wasn’t when he broke my neck, it wasn’t when he abused me, but it was that moment seeing my children when he was scaring them.” He left the house, taking all sets of keys with him to essentially trap them inside. But with nothing aside from the clothes they were wearing, Ms Hadchiti’s handbag and a hidden folder she kept containing birth certificates and passports, the girls

“We were two weeks into our marriage and that was when he was first physically abusive towards me”

escaped through the kitchen window. “I didn’t have a plan, I just knew we had to get out,” she said. “He’s the father of my children, he’s supposed to be the man to protect me. “It’s beyond comprehension.” With domestic violence, there is often no logic to explain the abuse. But for Ms Hadchiti, having had her life threatened multiple times, for years she stayed because of fear. “You have to get to the point where a woman can see it herself, with DV there are so many contributing factors and you just don’t have clarity on anything anymore,” she said. “You hold on to hope, maybe you could change him or maybe he will show regret or be remorseful. “They will hurt the people you love the most.” Ms Hadchiti was instrumental in campaigning to have domestic violence perpetrators banned from cross-examining victims after she and her eldest daughter were cross examined by her ex-husband in 2015.

Today she is sharing her story with the hopes that it might help someone else find freedom. “I want somebody to read this and think that whoever is going through it at the moment or who has gone through it before, they’re not alone,” she said. “I wish to God someone would have come and shaken me in the first two weeks of marriage. “I thank the Lord that I’m not another statistic, and that I am still here alive today.” After her escape, her father once asked her what he thought was an obvious question, why didn’t she have another phone or a secret sim card in case of emergency to help her. “Just imagine if he had found that phone, he would have killed me,” Ms Hadchiti said. “I was too scared to do anything behind his back. “He was tracking everywhere myself or my daughter would go, he was getting phone logs and tracking everybody I spoke to.”

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here is no one single answer to what a domestic violence perpetrator looks like. But across cultures and between generations, men’s violence against women occurs when an abuser chooses to behave violently to gain control. In his 30s, father of four Harold Hunt found himself a raging violent alcoholic, causing suffering to those he loved. After being an alcoholic for 27 years, he turned his life around and dedicated it to helping others in a bid to prevent the pain he caused his family from happening to anyone else. “It was a terrible impact on them,” he told the Weekender of his alcoholism. “With an alcoholic the whole person changes. Some people say it’s the real person showing up when he’s drunk. “You become somebody that you don’t even want to be. “You’ll remember some things in detail, and there are other major things that you just don’t remember.” He recounted a time sitting out in the sun with his wife one morning and noticing lumps on the back of his head. “I said to her, ‘oh, what’s happened here, I must have fallen over or something’,” he recounted. “This woman was looking at me no doubt thinking, ‘this bloody monster was trying to kill me a few hours ago’. “She put them there with an iron poker fighting me off. I was attacking her, and she was defending herself against me.” It was through Alcoholics Anonymous that Mr Hunt was able to realise the devastation he was causing his family and said goodbye to the booze forever. “The emotional and the mental pain it causes is horrible,” he said. “You come home from work and people would think, what’s this bloke going to be like today. You never knew. “If you did this it was wrong, if you did the opposite it was still wrong.” Another memory that sticks with him was seeing a young girl about four-yearsold with a note in her hand, knowing who her father was based on the house she walked out of. “That little girl was going down to the shop, but she got beside me and she tripped and fell over,” he said. “I just got her by the hand and helped her up. As soon as she got up she said, ‘my daddy gets drunk and hits my mummy’. “That beautiful little child, that thought was in her head. She was not thinking of her playmates or her dolls. “And there are thousands of those little kids out there like her today.” Harold’s eventual recovery from addiction not only saved his life but it set him on a path to help others experiencing the

Harold Hunt has managed to turn his life around. Photo: Melinda Jane same horrors he had. Like many other offenders, for years he could see the damage others were doing yet lived in denial about his own domestic violence. “I knew what other drunks were doing, I knew how bad it was,” he said. “I saw that, but I would say I wasn’t like these people, I could never see that I was the same. “You lived a lie the whole time. “It’s a horrible situation and the people we hurt most are the closest ones to us, our own family.” Having worked to help alcoholics and other drug addicts for over four decades, Mr Hunt says Australia’s drug scene is “far worse” today than it has ever been. He’s calling on the Government to “wake up to itself” and treat addiction as an illness to stop the cycle.

“It’s a horrible situation and the people we hurt most are the closest ones to us, our own family”

“It’s an illness where we commit crimes, and they have to stop talking about alcohol and drugs,” he said. “You put the word ‘and’ in there, and you’re saying it’s not a drug. “It is the most destructive of all.” The son of an Aboriginal woman and an Australian-born Irishman, Mr Hunt today lives in St Marys and was awarded with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to Indigenous communities in NSW. His memoir Along My Way details Mr Hunt’s life including his alcoholism and recovery. While there is no quick solution to Australia’s domestic violence problem, the impact of alcohol is an area that needs to be addressed in long term solutions, Mr Hunt says.

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hen it comes to domestic violence, the political is personal for Member for Lindsay Emma Husar. In her maiden speech on September 12, 2016 Ms Husar said she had spent 29 years “both as a child and as an adult, living in domestic violence”. Two months later on November 23 in a moment of vulnerability and passion she spoke in detail about her experiences with domestic violence as the House of Representatives came to an emotional standstill. “Since that day, I guess I felt quite empowered by it, that I could be myself authentically,” Ms Husar told the Weekender a year later. In the months that followed, Ms Husar has transformed from a rookie politician to a strong advocate using her position of

power to give a voice to those struggling to find their own. “We have the second highest rates of domestic violence [in Penrith]. They’re consistently high, and have been for the last few years,” she said. “In our area, in any area in this country, domestic violence is not okay. “This is the place I am the proudest to call home, and I don’t want that to be the thing that we top the state in.” She is currently advocating for employers to sign on for 10 days paid domestic violence leave, which she says ends up costing as little as five cents per day, per employee. “It saves money in the social welfare budget, it saves money in the mental health care space, it saves money all over the place,” she said. While the decision should never purely be based on economics, the money saved could potentially be funnelled into other services.

“I think that the most undervalued service in our community is the Penrith Women’s Health Centre,” she said. “They rely on the funding that the Government gives them. I’d love to see more money put into our Women’s Health Centre from everyone.” For those who are victims of domestic violence, Ms Husar shares the best piece of advice she was given. “Never make a permanent decision on a temporary situation,” she said. “However many times it takes, every time you leave, you get stronger.” When asked why she chooses to speak out against domestic violence, her answer was firm. “It’s the right thing to do,” she said. “Violence perpetrated against women is a human rights violation. It creates long term harm and consequences for everyone.” State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres is also encouraging the community to stand

Lindsay MP Emma Husar up, speak out and act to prevent violence against women this White Ribbon Day. “We must work as a community to rid Penrith of these insidious acts against women. Our daughters, mothers and sisters deserve to live in safety. It’s our responsibility to ensure they have it,” Mr Ayres said.

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elieve, support and connect is the mantra of the Queen of Hearts Community Foundation (QOH), and for women experiencing domestic violence it is exactly what they need. A registered charity that provides counselling, case management and advocacy to those who have experienced domestic violence or trauma from childhood sexual abuse in the Penrith region, the service has helped support hundreds of women since opening in 2014. “With Penrith being the second highest area for reported cases of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, it was quite imperative that we be centred here,” the Foundation’s Chel Ellery said. “The waiting list to receive any sort of counselling, support or advocacy was over 10 weeks. Within three years we’ve got that down to 10 days.” The decision to provide a free service was to remove any financial obstacles for victims, but it brings additional challenges

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in finding enough money to pay staff and fund services. “In one financial year, we’ve had nearly 500 clients walk through the door and 250 at Christmas time needing clothing,” Ms Ellery said. This Christmas, the team at QOH are ensuring women in the community have helpful tools and a safety plan for the holidays. “That’s where statistics will often shoot, so it’s making sure that they’ve got access to support, help and in case something happens, this is what they can do for themselves to empower themselves to be confident,” she said. “It’s about that journey for justice and healing. It’s holding their hand for the amount of time that they need us because that journey is so important. “They’ve done the hard work by taking that stand, by leaving for the last time or disclosing abuse, but it’s about making sure they are believed, supported and we connect them to the community.” With a stigma still surrounding domestic violence, the quicker victims

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providing important support to sufferers of violence in our local community are supported the quicker they’re able to move forward in the community. “We’re seeing now ones that weren’t supported, or when they spoke and they weren’t believed, that there are high levels of drug use, mental health, suicide,” she said. “It’s really important to educate the community.” And that education needs to be aimed at not just victims, but the entire community. “Childhood abuse is always perpetrated by someone we know and love. Domestic violence, by an intimate partner,” Ms Ellery said. “What does the onlooker do? How do you respond? “One third of your workplace have endured domestic violence or childhood abuse in some form or fashion. “You’re always going to speak to a survivor.” QOH offer a myriad of services that ensure the victim is as safe as possible. “If the stats are that on average one woman a week is killed, it’s usually

because they’re exiting and he has lost that control,” Ms Ellery said. “It’s vital that when she leaves she still has that support, counselling, and case management.” With a lot of hard work ahead, QOH is a team of passionate individuals who are seeking to make the world better. “I am determined because the stats are absolutely alarming,” Ms Ellery said ahead of White Ribbon Day tomorrow. “But for the stats to be there, the awareness is starting to increase reporting. Instead of people staying silent, they are starting to speak out.” For victims and survivors of domestic violence, Ms Ellery passionately reaffirms that “you won the day you spoke”. “The day in your head that you said ‘no’ was the day you won,” she said. “If you choose to come forward, you will be supported.” Ms Ellery aims to break down the walls and the barriers so we can come collectively together as a community to say domestic violence is unacceptable in the school, in the workplace, and at home.

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hite Ribbon Australia is calling on all men to take a stand against all acts of violence against women this White Ribbon Day on Saturday, November 25. STOP is the theme of this year’s White Ribbon Day, which explores how men can safely intervene when they witness any form of abuse against women. It is particularly important with summer just a week away. Data shows that from 2007, summer remains the highest period for domestic related assaults, with 309 incidents recorded in Penrith alone during that period last year. While the numbers remain stable from 2014 to now, there is no doubt that domestic violence still remains a big issue, not only within the local area but in Australia as a whole.

CEO of White Ribbon Australia, Libby Davies, said that it is important for men to understand the important role that they can play in reducing the number of incidents in their local area. “White Ribbon Day is an opportunity for Australian men to pledge their determination to act in all instances where disrespect and violence against women occurs,” Ms Davies said. “It is critical that all men understand that they are individually responsible for starting important conversations and act to raise awareness with their peers, as these are conversations which could be life saving.” While research shows that people are more likely to take action if the woman being assaulted is someone known to them, knowing how to approach the situation can be daunting for anyone. That’s why White Ribbon Australia have implemented four steps, See, Talk, Offer and Prevent, which they are urging men

to follow if they suspect someone is experiencing any form of abuse or domestic violence. Due to the high number of domestic related incidents in the local area, Penrith has a number of support centres that provide programs and services for women who are affected by domestic violence. Support services such as the Women’s Health Centre in Penrith, who offer support for women and their children affected by domestic violence by helping them to stay in their own homes while escaping violent relationships. The Haven, a community funded women’s shelter, is set to open before Christmas and will provide crisis accommodation for up to six women and their children in the Penrith area. For more information on STOP or how you can help someone experiencing domestic violence, visit www.whiteribbon.org.au. In an emergency, always call 000.

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enrith has one of highest rates of domestic violence in NSW, coming in second only to Blacktown. According to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, there were 1068 domestic violence incidents reported in Penrith in the last financial year. This figure remains steady, with the statistics from the last 10 years showing a slight increase of 2.1 per cent. Despite the alarming number of domestic violence incidents, these figures aren’t able to reflect an accurate representation of the number of incidents as many still go unreported. White Ribbon co-founder Dr Michael Kaufman said that the violence has to stop now. “If it were between countries, we’d call it a war, if it were a disease, we’d call it an epidemic and if it were an oil spill, we’d call it a disaster,” Dr Kaufman said. “But it is happening to women, and it’s just an everyday affair.” White Ribbon defines domestic violence

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chools in the St Clair and Erskine Park area have united to focus on respectful relationships across our community by becoming White Ribbon schools. After launching at a combined event this week, Assistant Principal of James Erskine Public School Alicia Houben said programs will begin next year to work

together in improving domestic violence awareness. “We are united in our approach to domestic violence,” she said. “It’s all about respecting yourselves and respecting other people.” The idea to work together was born after staff attended a domestic violence forum and realised just how prevalent it was in the community. “We were alarmed at the statistics,” Mrs Houben said.

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Spreading the White Ribbon message as the abuse, violence or intimidation between people who are or have been in an intimate relationship and can include anything from verbal, financial or physical abuse. “It is violence against women, it is sexual harassment at work and sexual abuse of the young, it is the psychological, emotional, financial and cultural abuse and disrespect that millions of women suffer each and every day,” Dr Kaufman said.

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Penrith: Man charged after bizarre road rage incident

A 35-year-old Penrith man has been charged with serious driving and personal violence offences after he purposely collided with a motorcycle last week. A 29-year-old man was riding his motorcycle along Combewood Avenue when he was knocked to the ground by a grey Mercedes sedan. The driver of the sedan then allegedly got out of the car and threatened the rider while armed with a metal club lock, before driving off. The male was arrested a short time later and was refused bail, appearing in Penrith Local Court this week. The rider did not require hospitalisation for his injuries. Police believe the men were not known to each other and the incident was unprovoked.

Werrington: Man shouldn’t have been on the road

A local caught driving without registration, insurance or a licence will face court next month. About 8.10pm on Saturday, November 18, police were patrolling Victoria Street, Werrington. They have stopped a motor vehicle and had a conversation with the driver, a 23-year-old Werrington man. It is alleged the man was asked for his licence and he informed officers that he did not hold one. Checks were conducted on his licence and it was discovered that he had never held a NSW Drivers Licence. Checks were also conducted on the vehicle which was unregistered. The driver was charged with ‘Never licensed person drive vehicle on road’, ‘Use unregistered registrable Class A motor vehicle on road’ and ‘Use uninsured motor vehicle’. He will face court on Monday, December 11.

Kingswood: RBT nabs man for alcohol and drug issues

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heath man has been caught drink driving while in possession of illegal drugs. On Wednesday, November 15 around 10pm police were conducting random breath testing. Police have stopped a motor vehicle on Richmond Road, Kingswood and had a conversation with the driver, a 29-yearold Blackheath man. The man was subjected to a roadside breath test that returned a positive sample. The driver was taken to St Marys Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis that returned a positive reading of 0.089. It is also alleged the man was searched and located on him was a small foil package containing cannabis. The driver was charged with ‘Drive with mid range PCA’ and ‘Possess prohibited drug’. He will appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, January 15 next year.

Penrith: Quick thinking helps catch wallet thief at shops

A fast bank alert and an efficient security team nabbed a wallet thief before he was even able to leave the shopping centre this week. At 10am on Monday, November 20 a truck was parked at a Westfield loading dock to make a delivery. The driver left his wallet, which included personal items such as his MasterCard, inside the truck. Shortly afterwards, he received a notification from his bank alerting him to some suspicious transactions. He then realised his wallet was missing, and contacted security. Following enquiries, security was able to watch through CCTV the male who had stolen the wallet. He was tracked to Rebel Sport, where security apprehended him as he was attempting to make another purchase. Police were notified and arrested the 33-year-old man from Lithgow. He was charged with ‘Larceny’ and three counts of ‘Fraud’ to appear in Penrith Local Court next month.

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Same-sex marriage – where to from here? The results are in and the nation has responded with an unequivocal majority in support of same-sex marriage. Whilst this is the first step towards achieving marriage equality, the proposition of legislating such a reform brings with it a complex web of overlapping legal doctrines that the nation’s lawmakers must balance very carefully before the survey result can be made into law. We have the “rule of law”, which says that the laws that govern our nation should be applied equally and fairly to all people. In addition to this, we have legal doctrines protecting an individual’s right of free speech and the right of every individual to exercise religious freedom. Bookending both of these doctrines is Australia’s anti-discrimination laws aimed at preventing discrimination of any person as a result of things like their ethnic background, sexuality, or religion. So, how do we balance, for example, the desire of a Catholic priest to refuse to oversee a same-sex marriage in a Church, or the desire of a Muslim baker to refuse to provide goods to a samesex wedding, with genuine marriage equality? Some commentators are saying we should apply the “pub test”, what would most people say if these questions were put to them. The responses would probably look something like this: Should Catholic priests be allowed to refuse to marry same-sex couples in their place of religious worship? Yes, probably, the church is their place of religious worship after-all.

Are Muslim bakers justified in refusing to supply goods for a marriage that flies in the face of their religious beliefs? Maybe, I can see why they would object. Do the majority of Australians think that homosexual couples should be free from any form of discrimination when they marry? Yes and no, depending on who you ask. The problem with such an approach though is that it is contrary to the very purpose of the same-sex marriage agenda, which is equality, which 61.6 per cent of the voting population are in favour of. We are asking questions as they relate to homosexuals, when we should be asking questions as they relate to people in general given that our laws are meant to reflect the expectations of our society at large. Most Aussies would agree that if you want to get married in a church, it’s fair enough that the church require you to subscribe to the associated religion. That’s called balance. There isn’t a heterosexual man or woman alive however who wouldn’t scream blue murder if a Muslim florist refused to serve them because they weren’t a Muslim. The community does not accept this kind of discriminate segregation of consumers in everyday life, so why should it be any different in the context of same-sex weddings? Allowing butchers, bakers and candle-stick makers to refuse service to same-sex couples is no different to refusing service to someone because of the colour of their skin. See you next week.

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Lamrocks Solicitors celebrate 135 years of practice in Penrith

Lamrocks Solicitors of Penrith are currently celebrating 135 years of continuous legal practice in Penrith. The firm was established in 1882 as a branch office of Dawson Waldron, Solicitors, a large Sydney firm. In 1926 Mr Arthur Stanton Lamrock acquired the practice. In 1937 his son Brian Stuart Lamrock joined the practice which then became known, for many years, as A.S. Lamrock & Son. In the 1980s the firm incorporated and became Lamrocks and Mr Brian Lamrock worked actively in the firm well in into his late 80s, when he retired. The current Directors of the firm are Steve Groves and Arthur Fogarty. Steve Groves

has been with the firm since 1981 and Arthur Fogarty since 1988. Lamrocks recently organised a reunion of present and former staff. The reunion took place on Sunday, 12 November 2017 at the Lakeside Restaurant at the Regatta Centre in Castlereagh. 150 present and former staff members of the

firm attended the reunion, some travelling from interstate. Employees who had worked for Lamrocks from as long ago as the 1940s and 1950s attended the reunion, and there were many stories, nostalgia and much catching up done at the very successful reunion event. Mr A.S. Lamrock was one of the founders of the

Penrith Chamber of Commerce and Lamrocks are currently a patron of the Chamber, being the only existing business that was a founding member of the Chamber, 90 years ago. Apart from being Penrith’s oldest legal firm, Lamrocks is currently Penrith’s largest legal firm in terms of legal practitioners and has solicitors who are Law Society Accredited Specialists in Real Property, Wills and Estates and Personal Injury law, as well as solicitors who specialise in Family Law disputes. Lamrocks have been providing legal service and assistance to the people of Penrith and the Nepean community for 135 years, and plan to continue providing that legal assistance for at least the next 135 years. WW31428

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Hospital’s beating heart Behind the scenes look at one of Nepean Hospital’s busiest departments EMILY NEWTON

idden away inside Nepean Hospital, staff work tirelessly to deliver some of the best and fastest work in the state. What can be described as the beating heart of the hospital with veins travelling into every crevice, the NSW Health Pathology lab at Nepean has provided over 35 years of vital pathology services for local clinicians and patients across Nepean, Blue Mountains and Lithgow. “On site at Nepean we have a team of 97 staff which includes pathologists, hospital scientists, technical officers, staff who collect, our couriers and also some administrative staff,” Lab Manager, Chris Bourke said. “We offer 24 hour, seven day a week blood testing within the hospital so patients can get the treatment they need, when they need it. “We bulk bill all our patients, and we’re local. We do it all.” Mr Bourke took the Weekender on a behind-the-scenes tour of the pathology lab, explaining their expertise that allows them to diagnose and provide care for a range of conditions from common bacterial infections to complex diseases.

Inside the Pathology lab at Nepean Hospital. Photo: Kate Reid “We’ve got a number of new, state-ofthe-art pieces of equipment, the newest being our rapid flu testing,” Mr Bourke said. “This can give us a fast turnaround time that supports earlier treatment and earlier

discharge of patients. Technology is progressing rapidly and a lot of our testing platforms have changed. “It was different 20 or 30 years ago, but now things are changing within five years, within two years, within one year.”

What previously has taken days to do, can now, in some instances, be done in minutes, with staff processing hundreds of different tests a day. The advancements mean patients can get the correct amount of medication in the fastest time possible, as the staff in pathology and through Nepean work together to provide the best health care to patients. Without the pathology lab, the hospital wouldn’t be able to function. “70 per cent of medical decisions rely on pathology, so we’re involved in all areas of the hospital,” Mr Bourke said. “It’s an area that not everyone gets to go into and see, but it’s an area that is intrinsic to the running of the hospital.” Since first being inspired on work experience at a small country hospital when he was in Year 10, Mr Bourke has loved the far reach of the different disciplines of pathology. “There’s something in every discipline that is exciting and new,” he said. “And the people are very passionate about what they do, and they’re really switched on and up to date with their area.” NSW Health Pathology perform roughly 61 million tests each year. See more photos on our website.

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The Penrith Station upgrade was a waste of our money. Some cosmetic changes were certainly needed, but this monster they have created is just an eyesore. The cretin who designed it has omitted escalators, leaving anyone who has not trained to climb Kilimajaro fighting for space in the single lift. No shop, no café. No decent drop-off area. Half-witted and pathetic. HEATHER SAVAGE, VIA WEBSITE

It seems that the timetable has gone back to the dark ages. I remember having to get off at Strathfield and change trains to get a Blue Mountains train. FIONA GARNESS, VIA FACEBOOK

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spin it. People over politics! It’s gone on long enough and NSW is going down the gurgler. SIMON MANN, VIA FACEBOOK

Yes was always the answer Pity our politicians wasted so much money on something that everyone already knew the logical and common answer to (Yes!, Weekender November 17). BEN CLEMENTS, VIA FACEBOOK

Vote with our dollars The story on the ABC last week showing chickens being scalded to death in a Victorian abattoir shocked many viewers, but also illustrates a basic truth about animal agriculture: wherever there is exploitation for money, there will be abuse. Corporations that abuse animals are governed only by their bottom line; animal welfare will always play second fiddle. This is the way economics works, and calling for better supervision, by governments who see their role as maximising those same profits, is whistling in the wind. The only way to stop chickens being slaughtered in agony at a fraction of their potential lives, or the other shocking abuse of other animals we have witnessed repeatedly in exposes by animal activists (and never by government inspections), is to vote with our dollars. DESMOND BELLAMY, VIA EMAIL

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Solar booms in Sydney’s west EMILY NEWTON

ith power bills continuing to climb, Penrith is leading the way for solar installations as locals look to keep costs down. Managing Director of Penrith Solar Centre, Jake Warner, said the demand for solar energy is high and unlikely to drop as people look to invest in energy that is good for the environment as well as their bank account. After opening on July 1 this year, they’re kept busy installing up to 10 solar systems a week in the Penrith region. “We get a really big spike when ‘A Current Affair’ has a big episode about solar on,” he said. “About 80 per cent of people who come in here still have no idea about what solar can do for them, they just know that they should be looking into it. “The thing that’s driving this solar revolution is the price of power. People want to prepare for the future.” Mr Warner said people saw a power price increase of 16 to 20 per cent last year, and he expects to see about a six per cent rise each year going forward. While not currently financially viable

for every household, the development of battery power is where the future is headed. “We can generate through the solar panels and run our house during that day and instead of selling our excess energy to the grid, we can actually harness it for ourselves and keep it in a battery,” he explained. “Then at night time, once our system stops generating, our battery will start supplying power for us. “We can back-up your house, so that you seemingly would not experience a blackout. “In summer this year, we will experience blackouts. NSW will be really bad for it.” Penrith Solar Centre aims to reduce bills by 50 per cent through solar panels, and with battery storage they can reduce it 80 to 90 per cent, with some clients achieving a perfect bill. Data from the Australian PV Institute shows Penrith is a part of a major solar energy boom, as western Sydney now makes up a quarter of all small scale solar installations in NSW. In February, Penrith Solar Centre will hold a mass education event to show locals the benefits of solar when it comes to electricity costs.

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enrith residents are once again getting into the Christmas spirit by participating in this year’s Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. To celebrate 30 years of giving, Kmart Penrith, along with the Salvation Army, recently launched their annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. It didn’t take long before the tree started to fill up with gifts, as youngster Billie Kuczynski presented Major Colin Young from the Salvation Army with a trolley full of toys worth over $300. Kmart Penrith’s Wishing Tree Champion, Sarah Mills, said there are a few ways people can donate this year. “You can purchase a money bauble, which is a money contribution, as well as purchasing a gift from anywhere to put it under the Kmart Wishing Tree,” she said. While younger kids are often the most donated to, Ms Mills said this year they are hoping to get more donations for young adults. “A lot of kids like receiving stationary

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ne of Australia’s oldest Rotary Clubs has just been given a boost after Penrith MP Stuart Ayres announced the club would receive a grant worth $5000. “Penrith Rotary are strong supporters of our community and I am pleased to offer this assistance,” Mr Ayres said. The grant will assist Penrith Rotary to purchase a BBQ trailer, which is vital for their local fundraising efforts.

The BBQ trailer will feature double burners, sink and hot water system, lighting and space for a generator. Penrith Rotary is renowned for their community service projects and has donated close to $60,000 across 2016-17 to various charitable organisations. These include The Ross Hutchison Foundation, Mama Lana’s Community Foundation and the Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre. These organisations all support the disadvantaged within the local Penrith community such as the homeless or those with a disability.

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forward in Penrith’s annual river walk that has taken place since 2013. Penrith’s 2017 White Ribbon Day twilight river walk will start at Weir Reserve at 5pm after a reading of the White Ribbon oath. It will finish at Tench Reserve around 6pm where there will be live music, kids activities and a sausage sizzle until 7.30pm. A free shuttle bus will be provided to transport participants back to Weir Reserve from 6.30pm. White Ribbon merchandise will be sold on the day with all proceeds going to the White Ribbon Foundation. Everyone is welcome and participants are encouraged to wear white, and don’t forget to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Let’s walk together and pledge to stop domestic violence. I look forward to seeing you there.

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and it’s probably an item that isn’t donated as much,” she said. “Even your basic toiletries like body washes or teen make-up for young adults is one thing that we are aiming for this year.” All of the gifts donated to Kmart Penrith will be given to those in need locally.

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Penrith City will again demonstrate its commitment to women living safely and free from violence with a community event and oath reading ceremony to mark White Ribbon Day on Saturday, November 25. White Ribbon Day is also an opportunity for everyone to challenge attitudes and behaviours that condone violence against women. Since 2003, the White Ribbon campaign increased awareness, however domestic violence against women continues to be a serious problem. Current statistics show that over a 12 month period, on average, one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner and it is the principal cause of homelessness of women and their children. Stopping this violence is everyone’s responsibility. Participation in White Ribbon Day sends a strong message that violence against women is not OK and last year hundreds of people put their best foot

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f you’ve recently visited the Australian Arms Hotel then you might have noticed that there have been a few changes. One of the changes being the new face and owner of the pub, Michael Broome, who is bringing his extensive knowledge and experience to help give the Arms a fresh feel. “I love the vibe of the venue, to me it’s a true local bar and I would love to keep it that way while polishing its edges,” Mr Broome said. “I am very passionate about delivering great products and service, so these will be the main focus for me.” Mr Broome is hoping to add the Aussie Arms to his long list of successful ventures, after recently opening the popular High Street Social as well as taking over another one of Penrith’s pub icons, the Tattersalls Hotel. One of the bigger changes the Aussie Arms will see over the next 12 months will be the improved entertainment schedule. “I am building towards a massive 2018 with live entertainment weekly, along with some big name bands and DJs monthly,” Mr Broome said. “I believe that pubs are the heartland

Aussie Arms licensee John Lynch and owner Michael Broome. Photo: Melinda Jane of the community and I want the pub to give back as much as it can to the community.” For most, the weeks leading up to Christmas are usually filled with catchups over dinner or a beer, and Mr Broome said that there will be an opportunity for locals to get something back when they visit the Aussie Arms, Tattersalls or High Street Social this December. “We are introducing a membership

program that will give patrons discounts and special VIP invitations to all three venues, which will roll-out early December,” he said. While the changes are set to slowly be implemented over the next few months, the official re-launch of the Aussie Arms will be this Australia Day. “We are planning to re-launch the Arms on Australia Day with an amazing line-up of bands and activities,” Mr Broome said.

Local Sajeet Chowdhary has had a surprise career change, as the former Government Investigator has decided to stop and smell the coffee instead of pouring over the case files. He is the newest franchise partner for Cafe2U Emu Plains. “It has always been a dream of mine to be my own boss, and after speaking to other franchise partners in the brand and doing my research, I knew that it was the right time to make my dreams become a reality,” he said. Mr Chowdhary expressed that work-life balance was a leading factor when he made the decision to move into the coffee industry. “The mobile coffee business really suits my lifestyle and gives me an element of control that you can’t get as an employee working nine to five,” he said. “I’m looking forward to spending a lot more time with my family, and working in a community that I have grown up in.” Eager to meet new customers, Mr Chowdhary is ready to serve delicious coffees to the thirsty Emu Plains community. “I’m really excited to meet new people each day, and create long-lasting relationships through coffee,” he said. Mr Chowdhary has already clocked up 5000km and brewed thousands of delicious coffees for just as many satisfied customers in his mobile coffee van. – Patrick Brischetto

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Jessica’s pageant debut helps deliver newfound confidence EMILY NEWTON

ne woman’s quest for self development will see her competing internationally after winning a pageant she entered on a whim. Local mum Jessica Turunen was crowned Mrs Australia Continents at the Continents Pageant National Final held in St Marys earlier this month. “It’s very surreal at the moment,” Mrs Turunen told the Weekender. “It all feels like a bit of a whirlwind. I haven’t done any pageants before, this was my first one, so it really was like nothing I had ever done before.” With family watching and encouraging her on the big night, Mrs Turunen said she had a fantastic support network around her. “It was really good having my family and friends there,” she said. “It’s really nice to think that the judges saw something in me that, prior to this pageant, I didn’t even see in myself.” She also took out awards for Miss Photogenic, Best in Interview and Best in Evening Wear. Between now and the international final, which will take place next June in Las Vegas, she will continue to focus on her philanthropic work with a focus on mental health, personal development and community appearances. Taking home the title is extra meaning-

Nicole Celeban has received a Community Service Award from Stuart Ayres EMILY NEWTON

icole Celeban’s hard work has been recognised with a Community Service Award. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres presented the award to her in recognition and appreciation of her contribution to the local area. “President of Nepean Therapy Dogs, Nicole oversees the team who undertake numerous projects such as hospital visits, child engagement programs and nursing home visits,” Mr Ayres said.

“Nicole is an active and tireless participant in these programs which support vulnerable people within our community, she is well deserving of this prestigious award.” Ms Celeban said she was honoured and thrilled to receive this recognition. “Importantly, I’m grateful to have a terrific team of volunteers who make what we do here at Nepean Therapy Dogs possible,” she said. Beginning in Penrith in 1992, Nepean Therapy Dogs services hospitals, nursing homes and schools on a regular basis.

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Jessica Turunen was crowned Mrs Australia Continents recently. Photo: Dynamic PhotoShotz ful to Mrs Turunen as she was the only mother competing, and managed to secure a reputation of being a sweetheart by her fellow contestants. The international leg of the Continents Pageant, which encourages all girls to be their own kind of beautiful, will see Mrs Turunen competing against women from around the globe for the title of Mrs Continents 2018. Her advice to other women and young girls, who may be struggling with self esteem issues, is to follow your heart and never give up.

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recently attended the inaugural launch of the Penrith-based Men’s Altitude networking group. The group promotes collaboration, partnership and success in small business. The keynote speaker for the event talked about the secret of his business success. It was built on relationships. He described how small conversations he had early on in his business converted to significant business opportunities, sometimes years later. He aims always to project a positive impression of himself in any interaction with people. The result of this approach is that people like him, and 80 per cent of his business comes from referrals and word of mouth. The essence of being successful at relationships is being an engaged listener. Business guru Steven Covey says “seek to understand before being understood”, a principle worth applying to any social interaction, not only business.

But how many of us are good listeners? Often our thought processes and egos get in the way of hearing what other people say. There are three levels of listening. One is downloading, which is not really listening. This is the sort of listening you might do when your partner tries to tell you what sort of day they’ve had at work! A second level is listening for selfinterest. What can I get out of this conversation? How can I assert my point of view? The third level is engaged listening or presence. It is listening with no personal agenda, with no sense of having to get anything at all from the conversation. It is having genuine curiosity and openness, allowing people to reveal themselves to you. Next time you’re having a conversation with a colleague control the urge to jump in. Just listen. Be fully present to what they have to say and see what happens.

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efore Penrith was the economic powerhouse of business, infrastructure and housing it is today, it was once pristine Australian bushland home to the Aboriginal population, who had lived off the land for over 30,000 years. It wasn’t until Captain Watkin Tench made the first European discovery of the Nepean River that begun the 200 year transformation of Penrith City. Tench was born in England, and in 1786, at just 28-years-old, volunteered to serve in New South Wales. Tench was placed in charge of marines in the transport ship ‘Charlotte’ in the First Fleet that reached Botany Bay on January 20, 1788. After spending some time in Australia, Tench is noted to have been very intelligent and compassionate, making sympathetic observations in relation to Aborigines that were ahead of the times, suggesting they had qualities white man could imitate. On June 26, 1789, just a year and a half after the First Fleet landed in Australia, a curious Tench headed west to discover Australia further. Tench was accompanied by an exploring party, who walked together from settlement in Rosehill directly west, reaching Prospect Hill and stopping to view the surroundings and get their bearings. From there they walked toward what they saw as ‘blue hills’, but as it grew dark, stopped between St Marys and Penrith to camp for the night. At the break of dawn, the party began their second day of travelling and, after just an hour, they came across the broad, fast running Nepean River. They were the first Europeans to ever set their sights on what is now Penrith City. Documents from Penrith City Library

Documentation of Captain Watkin Tench’s movements across greater Sydney and his findings in the late 1700s state that “the party reached the river at Emu Fork, crossed at Bird’s Eye Corner, the bend south-west of Upper Castlereagh”. Tench’s first view of the enormous river was from near where the M4 Western Motorway bridge currently stands, near Tench Reserve. In one of his many journals, an articulate Tench later described what he saw that day that impressed him so much about the area. “We found ourselves on the banks of a river, nearly as broad as the Thames at Putney and apparently of great depth,” he wrote. Tench was a curious man and had a cultivated scientific interest. He spent a great deal of his spare time exploring, taking samples of soil and analysing the Australian bush, feeding his fascination with everything west of the Sydney settlement. Tench’s largest contribution to the settlement in Sydney was his habit of keeping a

journal, in which he described discovering the Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers were in fact one river. It wasn’t Tench, however, who named the Nepean River, rather Governor Arthur Phillip, who had started exploring west of Sydney just a month before Tench. Tench’s expedition was to further Governor Phillip’s discoveries, and after finding the huge river that would go on to supporting settlements for years to come, Phillips named it after Evan Nepean, a British Cabinet Minister who played a large role in organising the First Fleet. Penrith’s discovery on June 27, 1789 is one hardly recognised, with the city basing its foundation on the construction of the first Government building in 1815, and celebrating Penrith’s bicentenary back in 2015. Of course, the river’s popular Tench Reserve was named after Captain Watkin Tench.

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ENTERTAINMENT

It made us cringe, but we loved it!

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hough it’s the decade that often gets stereotyped as the time that taste forgot, there’s no doubt that the 80s provided us with some of the catchiest and most iconic pop

and rock hits. It’s also a time in music that people love to revisit, and nothing proves this better than The Absolutely 80s Band. This supergroup – made up of an everchanging line-up of some of Australia’s

favourite 80s musicians – has been touring for more than a decade and is currently heading out on another round with their ‘1 Louder Tour’. The current incarnation features Uncanny X-Men’s Brian Mannix, Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder, Wa Wa Nee’s Paul Gray and Kids in the Kitchen’s Scott Carne – who believes the group’s longevity comes down to a few different factors. “I think the key to it is we do really enjoy it and we have a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s a bit of a revolving line-up too with different shows, so it’s not the same all the time, there’s variety for the fans.” Touring with fellow 80s stars has been a cathartic process for those involved.

“As much as it’s fun it’s also been good therapy for all of us because we share similar stories of touring and the sharks in the ocean that took a big bite of us all,” Scott said. Together The Absolutely 80s Band put on a high-octane show full of the collective members’ biggest hits like ‘Everybody Wants to Work’, ‘Change in Mood’ and ‘Onion Skin’. For Scott, the 80s was a particularly special era in music due to the sense of possibility and fun that was in the air at the time. “With the music of the 80s there was no rules,” he said. “I think it was a very naive time and

people just kind of made it up as they went along. The 80s was the decade where everything was happening, the world was a really promising place to be.” Along with their own hits, The Absolutely 80s Band will also revisit other iconic tracks from the decade including tributes to ‘fallen comrades’ like Michael Hutchence. “We’re recreating the sounds and taking people back in a time machine to the 80s,” Scott said. The Absolutely 80s Band will be performing at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, December 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $35. To purchase tickets, visit www.rootyhillrsl. com.au or call 9677 4916.

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The Joan. This December, one of Penrith’s favourite venues will play host to ‘The Family Christmas Concert’. Penrith Symphony Orchestra and Penrith City Choir will be joined by Penrith Strings and Penrith City Children’s Choir to present a program of carols from around the world. Along with the carols, audiences will also enjoy a performance of Tchaikovsky’s popular ‘Nutcracker Suite’. These talented local music groups will be joined by none other than local singing sensation Brittanie Shipway (pictured), who rose to fame as a contestant on season three of ‘The Voice’. There’s also been some talk of a very special white-haired guest direct from the North Pole. So if you love Christmas and are looking to celebrate the festive season with great music and lots of fun, then don’t miss out on this family-friendly concert.

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More fun in everyone’s favourite family treehouse

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erry and Andy’s treehouse is back, and this time it’s bigger than ever! We’ve had the 13, 26 and 52-Storey Treehouse and now it’s time to add some more fun-packed levels with ‘The 78-Storey Treehouse’ at The Joan this December. This play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, will have young audiences delighted with the addition of a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by an extremely angry duck) and even an open-air movie theatre. This time round the legendary Mr Big Shot has arrived to create his latest

We are looking to add a qualified hairdresser to our friendly, customer-focused team to work between 30-35 hours per week. Hair Affair is a great place to begin a fresh new year! We are looking for: • a fully qualified hairdresser/stylist • a reliable and friendly team player • a professional who takes pride in producing quality finishes • a good communicator with excellent customer service skills In this role you will be working in a positive environment with friendly, professional staff who are dedicated to their customers. Your duties will include all aspects of hairdressing, including styling, colouring, cutting and washing.

Hollywood blockbuster. But unfortunately things turn pear-shaped when he fires Andy and replaces him with a gibbon named Mel Gibbon! This is the newest, biggest and brightest release in the series, so grab your tickets now to enjoy all the fun of this children’s favourite. ‘The 78-Storey Treehouse’ will be on at The Joan on Thursday, December 7 at 6pm. Tickets start at $31. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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repare for a night of laughs when ‘Straight Outta Compo’ comes to the Evan Theatre at Penrith Panthers. Award-winning producer Joe Avati has put together another show, ‘Straight Outta Compo’, starring the guys from ‘Here Come the Habibs’ and ‘Fat Pizza’ (Rob Shehadie and Tahir Biulgic), plus George Kapinaris and Joe Avati himself. These exceptional comedians are guaranteed to deliver a jam-packed show full of stand-up, sketches, songs, videos and the usual hilarious surprises. Joe Avati has achieved worldwide

success with a crazy seven DVD releases to his name. He is one of Australia’s favourite comedians, and has performed alongside greats like Judith Lucy, Carl Barron and Shane Bourne. For a top night out with your mates, grab your tickets now and don’t miss out on this hilarious brand new show featuring some of Australia’s finest comedians. ‘Straight Outta Compo’ will be on at the Evan Theatre in Penrith on Friday, December 15 at 8pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm. Tickets are $54.15. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit penrith.panthers.com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

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Daisy Moon Was Born This Way The Joan 4723 7600 Sat, Nov 25, 2pm and 7.30pm, From $50

Friday, November 24 Daisy Moon Was Born This Way – The Joan From $50, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Live music – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 The Wolfe Brothers – Rooty Hill RSL From $25, 8pm 9677 4916 Confetti Disco – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Iron Lion – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Ric Bailey – Australian Arms, Penrith Free entry, 7.30pm 4731 3881 The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly – Blue Mountains Theatre, Springwood From $59.90, 8pm 4723 5050 Jimmy Bear – Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 The Angels Evan Theatre 1300 PANTHERS Friday, November 24, 8pm, From $59.45

Free entry, 7.30pm 6352 2777 Russian Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker – Evan Theatre From $69, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS The Song Company presents Lully Lulla – Blackheath Uniting Church From $30, 3pm 8272 9500

Sunday, November 26 Venus 2 – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 They Call Me Bruce – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 K.P. – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4773 8888 Tall Timbre – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 ABBA-solutely Fabulous Evan Theatre 1300 PANTHERS Friday, December 1, 8pm, From $45 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 After Party Band – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Touch Crazy – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

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Saturday, November 25 Bob Gillespie – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly – Blue Mountains Theatre, Springwood From $59.90, 8pm 4723 5050

Tim Pringle – Milestone Hotel, Kingswood Free entry, 9pm 4721 2999 The George Washingmachine Quartet – Hydro Majestic Hotel, Medlow Bath $35, 8pm www.musicinthemountains.com.au Clive Hay – Lithgow Workers

Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Karaoke – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 House of Fun Comedy Night – Rooty Hill RSL Members-free, visitors-$20 8pm 9677 4916 Burgess and Burgess – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Angels Tribute Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Jazz Hourigan – Australian Arms, Penrith Free entry, 7.30pm 4731 3881

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Cath and Him – Winmalee Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4754 2172 K.P – Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Soundbird – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Pheonix Choir Christmas Concert St Hilda’s Anglican Church, Katoomba Saturday, December 2, 4pm, From $20

Saturday, December 2 Jazz Express – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 Too Many Guitars – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Lets Groove Tonight – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Soul Jamz – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 2060 DJ TA$K – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 Octagon: Neil Sagewood Trio – Junction 142, Katoomba $25, 7.30pm www.stickytickets.com.au Phoenix Choir Christmas Concert – St Hilda’s Anglican Church, Katoomba From $20, 4pm 4700 9308

Sunday, December 3 Muddy Feet – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Mark Travers – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Rockin Eddie – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Family Christmas Concert – The Joan From $28, 3pm 4723 7600 Phoenix Choir Christmas Concert – Uniting Church, Blackheath From $20, 3pm 4700 9308

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Shopping Night for Elderly and Less Able • December 6 No cost. 0414 789 569 Nepean Potters Society Xmas exhibition and sale December 2-3. 4735 4747 Penrith Showground Markets Every Wednesday 8.30am Penrith Paceway • 4721 0509 Emu Craft Market Second Saturday of the month • Nepean High School

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Lung Support Group Second Wednesday of each month • 4733 8926 W.S. Melanoma Support Group • 1st Monday of each month • 0431 142 911 Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Circle of Security Helping parents deal with kids’ behaviour • 4720 6500

Raise money while people dance the night away Cancer Wellness Support will be putting the ‘fun’ in fundraiser when they present ‘Celebration of Dance’ at Wentworth Falls School of Arts this Friday at 7.30pm. Adult dance groups from across the Blue Mountains and Penrith regions will perform a wide range of dance styles including belly dance, tap, contemporary, clogging, flamenco, boot scooting and more. There will also be raffles, lucky door prizes, and most importantly, the opportunity to support the important work of this Mountains cancer charity. For more information, call 4784 2297.

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Emu Plains Lions Club New members always needed • 4735 5120 Sunset Station Singers Mondays at St Marys RSL from 7.30pm • 0425 223 113

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Relive the magic of ‘The Princess Bride’ with Hoyts Rewind at Penrith Hoyts this Saturday at 6.30pm.

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Ê After Channel Ten confirmed its return with a new format last week, ‘Australia Survivor’ is now casting for contestants. This season ‘Champions v Contenders’ is looking for champions in their chosen field who are ready to outwit, outplay and outlast. For more information and to apply, visit go.mycastingnet. com/Apply/Show/AustralianSurvivor3. Ê Popular ABC show ‘Anh’s Brush with Fame’, starring comedian and artist Anh Do, has been renewed for a third season.

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Channel Ten’s new series ‘The Secret Life of Four-Year-Olds’ is now on the hunt for its cast. Based on a hit UK format, Screentime Productions will follow a group of children as they meet each other for the first time during a pivotal stage in their lives. For more information and to apply, visit go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/ Show/TheSecretLifeOf.

Ê Following Lisa Wilkinson’s departure from Channel Nine recently, ‘Today Extra’ hosts Sonia Kruger and David Campbell will host this year’s ‘Carols by Candlelight’. First confirmed performers include regulars Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell, Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino, David Hobson and Denis Walter, with more to be announced very soon. As always it airs Christmas Eve at 8pm. Ê Still on Wilkinson, and Channel Nine boss Hugh Marks has promised a new co-host for ‘Today’ will be announced very, very soon. There are a number of candidates still in the running including Deb Knight and Sylvia Jeffreys. Ê

Controversial series ‘Struggle Street’

returns next week on SBS. Filmed in 2016 over six months in Queensland and Victoria, the new series will again tackle the impacts of social and economic disadvantage in Australia, through personal stories from a diverse group of Aussies. ‘Struggle Street’ premieres on Tuesday, November 28 at 8.30pm.

Ê Saved from the axe by passionate fans two years ago, ‘Nashville’ will finally end its six season run next year. The country music inspired show had to survive jumping to a new network in the US and the loss of key cast member Connie Britton. It will conclude with a 16-episode sixth season, commencing in January. Ê A whopping four vets will replace Dr Chris Brown on the new series of ‘Bondi Vet’. WTFN Entertainment has revealed a new line-up for the popular pet series fol-

lowing a public search and vote. Dr Alex Hynes (Queensland), Dr Danni Dusek (Victoria), Dr Lewis Hunt (NSW) and the winner of the public vote, Dr Peter Ricci of Western Australia were announced at a launch last week at Bondi Icebergs. The show is not yet confirmed for Channel Ten but WTFN said a number of media organisations were vying for the newlook show, to be distributed to more than 180 countries around the world.

Ê Channel Ten’s new series ‘Sisters’ is in big trouble, with the show bumped from its prime-time 8.30pm slot to 9.30pm. Ê It’s been confirmed streaming service Amazon Prime is going to make a ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV series. Amazon has acquired global television rights to the franchise, based on the best-selling novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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BOOK The Long and Winding Way to The Top

Atomic Blonde Rated MA

Oscar winner Charlize Theron is back on the small screen, kicking proverbial ass in the spy blockbuster ‘Atomic Blonde’. Set in the late 80s, the film follows the story of Agent Lorraine Broughton, MI6’s most lethal assassin. Using equal parts savagery, spycraft and sensuality, Lorraine is sent on a mission to Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier from the destabilised city. There she meets up with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through a deadly game of spies.

The film’s director, David Leitch, had a hand in directing scenes from the action blockbuster ‘John Wick’ and has worked as a stunt double for Brad Pitt. Leitch was the perfect match for Theron, who did much of her own stunt work on the film, including a series of intense fight scenes. ‘Atomic Blonde’ has received mostly positive reviews with movie review site Rotten Tomatoes praising the film for its stylish action sequences and Charlize’s performance. However, there has been some

mention that the film’s narrative isn’t quite as hard-hitting as the film’s star. Regardless this is a unique action flick that is likely to have viewers on the edge of their seats. Grab your copy on DVD or Blu-ray now!

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Daddy’s Home 2 Rated PG

Writer and critic Andrew P Street takes a journey through Australia’s musical heritage in his new release The Long and Winding Way to The Top. Telling the story of Australia’s history through 50 (or so) songs, Andrew asks all the questions you never thought you wanted answers to. Which band is Australia’s premier act for drunk men to hug to? How does housing affordability threaten Australian rock? Which surprising artist is technically arguably-more-successful than The Beatles? What ultra-Australian song cut Vegemite from its lyrics for being too on the nose? All these questions and more will be answered in this deeply cheeky, irreverent and nostalgic look into our national playlist. Covering everything from the birth of rock ‘n’ roll to the era when Australian hip hop reigned supreme, this is a must have addition to the book collection of anyone who considers themselves a music fanatic. The Long and Winding Way to The Top has even earned the praise of Aussie rock royalty Jimmy Barnes who said “Andrew tells us things about the songs that we might not know and things about the songs that no one should ever know. He does it with intelligence and humour, not to mention an acid wit”.

This time round there’s twice the daddies in the follow up to the 2015 comedy hit ‘Daddy’s Home’. Joining the oddball match-up of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg is fellow Hollywood heavyweights Mel Gibson and John Lithgow. In ‘Daddy’s Home 2’, Dusty (Wahlberg) and Brad (Ferrell) have decided to team up in an attempt to create the perfect Christmas for their kids. Unfortunately things take a humorous turn when two familiar faces join the pair. Dusty’s old-school macho dad (Gibson) and Brad’s overly emotional and affectionate dad (Lithgow) provide comedy gold as they arrive just in time to turn their perfect family Christmas on its head.

This star-studded cast also includes WWE superstar John Cena and Victoria’s Secret supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio. Whether this film will become a Christmas classic is yet to be seen, but you have to admit the casting for this one is spot on. One thing’s for certain, the trailer looks hilarious – so let’s hope the full movie stacks up. If you’re looking for a few hours of laughs to get you in the festive spirit then ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ may be just what Santa ordered. ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ is currently screening at Hoyts Penrith in the Westfield complex. For more information on session times or to purchase tickets, visit www.hoyts.com.au.

GAME Ashes Cricket

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Crack open a tinnie and prepare for a summer of cricket gaming with the release of ‘Ashes Cricket’ – the official licensed video game of cricket’s greatest rivalry. Gamers will be able to customise their playing experience by creating players, teams

and even umpires that can be uploaded to the online community. You’ll also have the chance to choose your own batting or bowling style, with a detailed cricket engine that allows for true 360-degree batting.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

your horoscopes

This week’s restless stars boost your adventurous Aries side and your rambunctious Ram nature. But, if you are too recklessly impulsive then you could find yourself smack-bang in the middle of an argument, accident or relationship drama. Sunday night’s Full Moon is the perfect time for a brilliant light-bulb moment. You certainly have the ideas and passion to get an ambitious project off the ground.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

The Full Moon shines a spotlight on personal and shared finances. But money matters look complicated, as extra expenses surface or cracks appear in a financial partnership. If you can’t sort things out yourself, then find a professional who can. Whether it’s money, property, business or relationships, all joint endeavours must be closely examined and creatively reinvented.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

This week you’re full of wonderful ideas as the Full Moon lights up your sign, and your energy and enthusiasm go into overdrive. But, if you take a sharp detour into fantasy-land, then stern Saturn will bring you back down to Earth with a thud. A joint venture needs to pass the Practicality Test. So try to balance being idealistic with being realistic. And don’t make serious commitments unless you are certain you’ll be able to keep them.

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Expect an emotional roller-coaster ride this week, as disruptive Uranus and the Full Moon stir up surprises at work, and unpredictable moods at home. So avoid making important decisions until you are feeling much more settled. You’re keen to wind down and daydream the hours away in your cosy cave. But as you retreat into your own world, make sure you can differentiate between fact and fantasy.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Electric excitement is in the air this week, as manic Mars does a fiery cosmic dance with unpredictable Uranus. So it’s time for proactive Cats to pounce! Just make sure you don’t get burned in the process. When it comes to ambitious goals, networking and your peer group, the more inventive and versatile you are, the better the outcome will be. Lions are trusting creatures but don’t let a false friend lead you down the path to trouble.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

With the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Saturn all visiting your sign, it’s time to shake off the shackles of other people’s expectations and instead, be the authentically real you. Draw inspiration from Bruce Lee. “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it”. Sunday’s Jupiter-Neptune trine is terrific for dreaming big dreams and imagining creative schemes.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Work and home life look lively, as the Full Moon fires up your career and domestic zones. The week will be messy and disorganised but try to keep things in perspective. Whatever happens – expect the unexpected, accept changes with good grace and adapt accordingly! As Beyonce said: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow”.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Have you been wasting time worrying and procrastinating Capricorn? With this week’s Full Moon lighting up your work zone, you need to reboot your daily routine and be fast and flexible as you plan your future career path. If you have the confidence to listen to your wise inner voice, then you’ll be one step ahead of the professional pack! It’s also time to shake things up on the home front.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Librans love things to run smoothly but there’s unpredictable planetary energy about this week. So a relationship with a loved one is likely to veer off in a totally unexpected direction. Which could be wonderful or woeful, depending on the circumstances. Whatever happens, drop the perfectly planned schedule and take things as they come. With Mars visiting your sign and Venus shifting into Sagittarius, it’s time to be bold.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You’ll feel super impetuous, as rash Uranus opposes impulsive Mars. But there’s a fine line between being spontaneous and successful; and being hasty and foolhardy. So aim to be a calculated risk-taker, rather than a reckless rebel. Also, a goal or dream may require much more planning than you originally thought. That’s OK. Concentrate on enjoying the long and winding journey, rather than just focusing on the destination.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Are you stuck in a boring daily rut? This week’s stars shake up your comfort zone, which could make you feel very uncomfortable. Try to view any upset positively, as it makes you see a current situation from a totally different perspective. Then you can step in and do something about it. Sunday night’s Full Moon fires up your money zones, so a financial matter could become complicated.

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A work issue, volunteer project or education matter is taking up a lot of your time and attention but, if you hang in there, it will pay off in the long run. The main celestial theme for this week? Jupiter is activating your travel zone, while Neptune has you dreaming of exotic escapes and foreign adventures. As Mark Twain said: “Sail away from the safe harbour...Explore. Dream. Discover”.

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I am a firm believer in education being one of the key factors in keeping children safer around the water, which is why we get out into schools, pre-schools, fetes and community events to talk about Swim Safety. It is also why we are supporting the two Swim Safety initiatives running nationwide in Swim Schools this fortnight, starting with Swim Australia’s Annual National Swim Safer week from November 20 to 26. The theme of the Swim Safer campaign is prevent drownings and save lives. The campaign aims to educate children, parents and caregivers about the four layers of protection – always supervise, use effective barriers (pool fencing, locked doors, etc), have children in swimming lessons, and the importance of having effective emergency planning – all carers should know CPR in a worst case scenario. It is no coincidence that you are being bombarded with swim safety information as we head towards the warmer

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weather and school holidays, especially after the tragic summer we experienced last year. One drowning is too many – 22 people in the period from December 10 2016 to January 3 2017 – nearly one person a day in NSW alone – was horrific. The second initiative is the Australian

Swim Schools Association’s No Drown Town week, from November 27 to December 3. The aim of the campaign is to achieve zero drownings in the local community through education about the layers of protection using the acronym ‘S.A.F.E.R’, ie via Swimming skills, Adult supervision, Fences and gates, Emergency planning and Reducing the overall risk. These messages, despite being presented slightly differently from one organisation to the other, remain consistent across the major swim safety bodies in Australia. Legendary swim coach Laurie Lawrence’s ‘Kids Alive, Do The 5’ campaign also advocates fencing the pool, shutting the gate, teaching children to swim, the importance of proper supervision, and learning CPR. Last year Royal Life Saving Australia launched the Australian Water Safety Strategy, with the primary goal being to reduce drownings across Australia by 50 per cent by the year 2020. Children under five were one of three key areas of concern and focus for the campaign. So get involved with the water safety initiatives offered, and start to educate your children as soon as possible! Until next week, stay safer and help us to work as a community towards a zero drowning rate.

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t has happened before, but it’s been a long time since I tasted a range of nearly a dozen wines and scored each of them at 18-plus out of 20. The last time was when John Duval was still chief winemaker for Penfolds and he was showing off some Granges and other ultra-premium reds. His description still rings with me today: “Pretty useful lot, aren’t they?”. Yes, John, pretty useful. The next time didn’t happen till a couple of weeks ago, when I was a guest at the Seriously Shiraz Festival in western Victoria’s profoundly beautiful Grampians region. The specific occasion occurred in a back office at Grampians Estate, whose on-site vineyard had previously been part of the Seppelts Great Western empire and then part of the Garden Gully enterprise run by a consortium led by Warren Randall and Brian Fletcher, a couple of Seppelts’ top winemakers at the time. Sarah Guthrie, who runs the venture these days in partnership with her husband Tom, had lined up eight vintages of their premium Streeton Shiraz, made most years from the best fruit from the original Garden Gully vineyard and their home vineyard, Thermopylae. WINE OF THE WEEK Grampians Estate 2014 Rutherford Sparkling Shiraz ($35): This style of sparkling full-bodied dry red is one of Australia’s unique contributions to the world of winemaking and remains an absolute joy to drink. It’s probably best known as the wine to have with Christmas lunch.

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There’s many things to think about with investments

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Considering all elements around an investment is very important...

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When people think about investment risk they are usually focused on price volatility, this is the ups and downs in the value. This is only one of the risks we face as investors, and if we are investing for the long-term (more than seven years) this is arguably the least important of the risks we face. The highlighted focus on price volatility risk can skew our investment choices and lead us to make decisions not in our best interests. People are reluctant to invest in assets with high price volatility such as shares and are more inclined to invest in assets with low price volatility that may have other risks. The least thought about risk is opportunity cost. This is most relevant to defensive assets such as cash and fixed interest. Although these investments are safe in nature, they also typically have much lower returns. By investing in these assets you forgo the potential for higher returns and at the end of the investment period may be significantly worse off in comparison to more aggressive options. In many cases you will have no need for growth as you will have sufficient assets to meet your needs or a short investment horizon and an investment in defensive

assets is probably perfect for your needs. In other cases investing for growth and accepting the associated risks would be much more beneficial. Liquidity risk is also very important, and all assets have different liquidity characteristics. Investments like cash are at call and shares can usually be liquidated quickly. Whereas Superannuation requires specific conditions to be met to be able to access funds and investments like property are extremely difficult and expensive to liquidate. Your individual situation and needs from the investment influences how important liquidity is for the investment. A stable financial situation coupled with a long-term outlook may make liquidity an unimportant consideration. In this

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Gardens look great at this time of the year but they can pose a number of dangers to our pets... With spring upon us, it is a great time to refresh your garden. We thought we would discuss some of the most common plants that are toxic to pets. We will be discussing three common plants that can be fatal if ingested. Lilies are often used in floral arrangements, however, many cat owners and florists are unaware that lilies are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. Indoor cats and especially kittens are drawn to flowers as they are a novel feature in a familiar environment. The toxic chemical in lilies that causes injuries to the kidneys is unknown, but all components of the plant are toxic – this includes the petals, stamen, leaves and pollen. As little as two leaves or part of a single flower have been reported to cause death. Even a kitten mouthing a plant should be considered a potentially fatal ingestion. If you suspect your cat may have ingested lilies it is vital that you seek immediate veterinary attention as early detection and treatment is vital. The prognosis for a full recovery is excellent if treatment is started before kidney failure develops.

case the benefits of property or Superannuation are very attractive despite the liquidity issues. Interest rate risk is relevant to geared investments and should not be underestimated. Gearing is an excellent way to accelerate growth and for many clients is an excellent strategy. By far the most popular geared investment is property. However people gear into other growth assets as well, products such a margin loans are popular for this strategy. Increasing interest costs can dramatically affect cash flow and impact greatly on the effectiveness of the strategy. The key to investing is to manage risks based on your situation and have an investment strategy compatible with your situation and goals.

Another plant that is toxic in both dogs and cats is Brunfelsia – commonly known as Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. This beautiful plant is very common in suburban areas and has violet, lilac and white flowers. This is perhaps the most toxic plants in dogs and is commonly associated with death. All parts of the plant are considered toxic, especially the fruit which drops after flowering. The toxins can cause seizures, paralysis/ weakness and a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. This plant can affect multiple organs of the body and treatment of the animal can be challenging. One of the problems with this plant is that toxicity can take over 12 hours to be revealed and pet owners may not realise that the plant is the problem. Another popular plant which is gaining popularity is the Cycad plant – commonly known as Sago Palm. It is a common indoor plant due to its hardy evergreen palms and tropical look. This plant is toxic to many species including humans, dogs, cats, sheep and cattle. All parts of this plant are poisonous especially the seeds which contain a large amount of the poison. This plant can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, seizures and liver failure. Toxic signs may start to develop from as little as 15 minutes to a few hours. Unfortunately there is generally no antidote to any plant toxins.

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What a great reason to say thanks for all we’ve got The Weekender’s longest serving columnist, Reverend John Lavender always makes us think...

Rev John Lavender www.gpa.church and on Facebook

It’s disappointing when you’ve done a kind act for someone and there’s no “thank you”. It’s not that you’ve been kind to be thanked, it’s just, it would be kind of nice to hear “thank you”. Have you ever considered that this is how some people treat God? In the Bible’s book of Luke, as Jesus is travelling along the road, he met 10 men with the dreaded, highly contagious skin disease called leprosy. Luke tells us that these 10 men “stood at a distance, from Jesus, and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”. Luke continues, explaining, how Jesus, full of compassion for the plight of these men, healed them, then sent them to the local religious authorities to certify they were in-fact healed and could now resume normal life. But Luke has one more thing to tell us; “One of them when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. Jesus asked, “Were not all 10 cleansed? Where are the other nine?”

Have you considered the wonderful things God has given us? This great country and the security and well-being that come with it. God has given us our life, but even bigger, God has given us Jesus. By looking to Jesus we see the very best example of how we should live.

But also, by looking to Jesus, we see that by trusting his promises, by having faith in who Jesus is and what he has done, we can have peace with God; even the promise of a fresh start with God! How good is that! What a great reason to say “thank you” to God.

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The many issues that could be causing your heel pain

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Heel pain can be quite complex, and cure comes down to finding the right diagnosis...

Kristen Haywood Podiatrist OnePoint Health 4732 5188 onepointhealth.com.au

As podiatrists, heel pain is one of the most common conditions we treat and we would easily see numerous patients every day seeking help for this complaint. Heel pain is a general term used to describe pain or discomfort anywhere around the rear of the foot. Although you may be familiar with the more common term of ‘heel spur’, there are actually over 20 potential causes of heel pain. The more common causes include plantar fasciitis/facsciopathy, Sever’s disease (children’s heel pain), Haglunds deformity, Achilles tendinopathy, Tarsal tunnel syndrome (nerve pain) and heel bursitis. With such a large variety of potential causes of heel pain, getting an accurate diagnosis is vital. Therefore during consultations it is very important that a detailed history of the complaint is gained, along with a comprehensive physical assessment, to ensure effective treatment plans are developed specific to the type of heel pain. Heel pain is highly prevalent in the senior population, which impacts approximately one-third of seniors older than 65 years.

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Rob Ollis

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Teaching in our schools is becoming tangled up in red tape, potentially damaging kids’ potential A common concern of parents who send their children to coaching schools is the school’s failure to recognise the talent of their child. This perhaps goes to the purpose for which schools were established, firstly to teach and secondly to grade. It is not Master Coaching’s role to teach children, we see our role as to inspire children to achieve at a level far beyond what they thought was possible. Schools are guided by a syllabus and obstructed by an incredible burden of red tape. Master Coaching is guided by our philosophy and belief that every child has unlimited powers to achieve. Schools are armed with a syllabus and the support of the hierarchy in the school but stifled by the complicated jargon and totally unnecessary red tape that is endemic in the Department of Education (DoE). This unnecessary red tape makes teaching far more difficult than is necessary. If you doubt this claim spend some time on the DoE’s website: (syllabus.nesa.nsw.edu.au/mathematics/

mathematics-k10/syllabus-elements/) and you will be convinced. Consider the DoE’s own example on a teaching strategy for primary problem solving (recommended time 20 minutes). The student is told that the answer to the problem is one and a half, design problems that could lead to this answer. The teachers’ mandatory written evaluation of this exercise must include references to outcome codes such as MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, and MA3-8NA. A time wasting obligation that exists solely to disempower teachers, all at a time when Australia’s world-wide ranking of educational standards continues to spiral downwards. All children can succeed at school if they are given the right inspiration, praise and encouragement. Unfortunately, children that need praise the most, the unsuccessful student, rarely receive it. Schools praise on outcomes, perpetuating a cycle whereby the top students share the praise. At Master Coaching we praise on effort, and every student gives his or her best effort. All children love to learn, especially your child. Next week we share a story of one student.

In the senior group, foot pain also negatively influences one’s ability to manage daily activities, along with increased problems of imbalance and walking pattern, leading to an increased risk of falls. Furthermore, as we grow older, the pads that protect our heel from injuries can wear down, like a tyre on car, thus failing to provide shock absorption. Of all ages, active people over the age of 40 are most exposed to heel pain. It is suspected that this increased preva-

lence may be due to the decrease in the elasticity of the plantar fascia and a slowing of the healing process with age. Those over the age of 40 who are overweight and/or have a sudden increase or perform regular physical activities, along with spending long periods of time on their feet, are most at risk of heel pain. As you can see, heel pain can be complex and there are many more causes than just ‘heel spurs’. In the coming weeks we’ll discuss the various causes in more detail and provide tips on how to manage these.

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It may hurt, but the results are absolutely incredible! Give your skin an amazing new look and feel...

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I can feel a tear drop and roll down the side of my face as I clench my fists. I am at the point of no return during a skin microneedling treatment, and it hurts like crazy. By now you have probably heard of microneedling. Using a ‘micropen’, your technician works across your face in sections creating controlled micro-injuries to help stimulate your skin’s natural repair process and, in result, your skin forms new collagen and elastin giving you flawless, poreless, smooth glowing skin. The treatment is minimally invasive and non-ablative but why I committed to this treatment with no numbing I have no idea. For a woman who thought she has a high pain threshold, I thought I could handle anything. Turns out that tiny microneedles going in and out of my face were my absolute weakness. At Ella Rouge at Penrith Westfield, I went in for my first consultation. The technician first got me to sit under this black light device with a mirror and all these freckles that I’ve never seen before in my life suddenly magically appeared on my face, she explained that this was sun damage still under the skin and a course of the skin needling can help keep this at bay.

We went into the treatment room and I was ready to start my treatment. She explained that numbing cream was optional and most opted against it, during the treatment she would be using a growth factors serum though and this will penetrate the skin deeper than usual and the active ingredients will be ultra effective and beneficial. This was an added benefit of the treatment as I have a lot of ‘at home’ serums I use. She told me that anything with vitamin c or hyaluronic acid will be great at plumping and lightening pigmentation, also stimulating further collagen working deep in the skin giving fast results. The forehead hurt the worst, I think

that’s why she started there and worked her way around with the micropen. Before I knew it, the treatment was over and done in around 10 minutes. My skin felt warm like a sunburn or like I’d just had an intense gym session and my face was bright pink. When I got home I made sure not to put anything on my face for a few days to let my skin breathe and I stayed out of the sun. Five days later I noticed slight peeling and the skin underneath that started coming through. It was amazingly tighter, smoother and glowing. I am hooked. I even forgot all about the pain and went back for a second treatment!

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Top field for tough race NATHAN TAYLOR

he world’s best professional and age group triathletes will descend on the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith this Sunday for the Australian debut of Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship, Western Sydney. One triathlete, who knows the local course very well and will be making his Ironman 70.3 debut this weekend, is none other than Olympian Aaron Royle. Fresh from winning his fourth Nepean Triathlon last month, Royle is in top form and keen to immediately make an impression over the longer distance. “There are a few reasons for racing Western Sydney,” the 27-year-old said. “I’ve wanted to do a 70.3 race for a few years now but none seemed to fit in well enough with the other racing I was doing. But Western Sydney is close to home, it is in the Asia Pacific Championships, so the winner qualifies for the 70.3 Worlds next year and also guarantees that it will be a strong field. “If Ironman 70.3 is the area of triathlon that I’ll move up to over the next couple of years then I need to challenge myself by racing against the best athletes over this distance, see where my strengths are and what areas I need to work on.” Former Ironman 70.3 world champion and two-time Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific champion, Tim Reed, said he’s looking to extend his perfect record in the prestigious regional race.

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“The regional championships bring together top pros looking to win a championship title, create a higher standard of racing and a buzz on race day that is electric for both the competitors and spectators,” he said. “Having an event of this calibre in Sydney allows Ironman to showcase what great races they stage to a large audience with top notch pro racing, a great vibe and some inspiring age group stories. “My motivation to race as hard as I can will be at an all-time high after a little bad luck in my last two races this year. To defend the ASIA PAC title for the third time would feel phenomenal; however I’ve learned not to focus too much on the outcome even in Championship races.” Defending champion Dan Wilson understands what it takes to win on the super quick Castlereagh course, however there will be plenty of challengers keen to take his crown. “The field looks to be an absolute ripper… it’s going to be a cracker of a race,” he said. “My form has been quite good, I feel like I’ve come into my best form all year, which it looks like I’ll need every piece of to compete with the lads.” The Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship, Western Sydney, gets underway this Sunday, November 26 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. An Ironkids event will also take place this Saturday. A number of road closures are expected to be in place.

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Boom fullback to remain a Panther until at least 2020 NATHAN TAYLOR

Isabelle Kelly, Michael Gordon, Mitchell Moses and Corban McGregor with youngsters NATHAN TAYLOR

unior rugby league is one of the biggest sports in the Penrith area, and now the NRL have launched a new campaign inviting participants to ‘play in a different league’ next year. The campaign builds on the success and increase in first-time junior registrations nationally this year, following sweeping rule and field size changes, particularly in the younger age brackets playing league. Parramatta Eels star Mitchell Moses and former Panthers winger Michael Gordon

espite strong interest from reigning NRL Premiers Melbourne, Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards has shown faith in the club that awarded him his debut by re-signing with the Panthers on a two-year deal. The contract extension means the 21-year-old Ben Alexander Rookie of the Year winner will remain in Panthers colours until the end of the 2020 season. “It feels great – I’m really excited about my future here,” Edwards said. “The boys are coming closer and closer every year… you come into work with a bunch of your mates every day. “We’ve got a lot of talent [at Panthers] and hopefully it comes to fruition throughout the next couple of years and we get some really good results.” Hailing from Dorrigo in northern NSW, Edwards progressed through the junior grades at Panthers and was a member of the premiership-winning NYC side in 2015. In September, Edwards capped off his breakthrough season with a Dally M Rookie of the Year award nomination. “Dylan is the perfect example of how success smiles on hard work and persistence,” Panthers boss Phil Gould said. “I’m confident he has a great career

joined Jillaroos players Corban McGregor and Isabelle Kelly in supporting the campaign and encouraged current and potential junior players to consider playing in a different league. “Junior footy was heaps of fun when I was growing up,” Moses said. “I remember kicking the footy around with my mates after school and then getting to throw the ball around and score tries on the weekend.” Junior rugby league registrations are open for season 2018, with details on local junior clubs available at www.nrl.com/ play.

Dylan Edwards. Photo: Melinda Jane ahead of him and we are extremely lucky to have such a quality young man at our club.” The Weekender understands that the Storm had talks with Edwards’ management recently about a move down south to replace Billy Slater in 2019. However, following the release of Matt Moylan and the yet to be announced signing of James Maloney, Penrith were able to table a strong enough offer to convince Edwards to stay.

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Maloney deal in limbo Panthers fighting to register star signing’s contract due to third party mishap NATHAN TAYLOR

he Penrith Panthers are in danger of losing five-eighth James Maloney to another club despite releasing former captain Matt Moylan to Cronulla earlier this month in order to land him. While fans have been waiting patiently for an official club announcement for three weeks, Panthers bosses have been working feverishly behind the scenes to make the deal a reality. The Weekender understands Maloney’s lucrative three-year offer with Penrith has stalled due to a complication with a $200,000 third party deal with Keno. It’s been revealed that the NRL is now investigating the third party deal after Maloney accidently let slip in a recent media interview the nature of the sponsorship. Under NRL rules, clubs aren’t allowed to organise a third party deal for a player, instead the player (or their manager) must arrange it themselves. The Weekender understands the Panthers wanted to transfer Moylan’s third party deal with Keno over to

Maloney’s new contract but that’s against NRL policy. In another interview with Channel Nine last week, Maloney also revealed he had already purchased a home in the Penrith area despite the deal officially not being signed off yet. In the meantime, cashed up clubs including Manly and Newcastle are waiting to pounce on the two-time Grand Final winner, if the Penrith deal falls through. Maloney isn’t required to start training with his new club until January following his World Cup commitments with the Kangaroos. It leaves plenty of time for the Panthers brass, which includes Phil Gould and Brian Fletcher, to work their magic – even if that results in releasing a current player to fit him in. Meanwhile, in some good news for the club, local junior Tyrone May has re-signed with the Panthers on a new twoyear deal. The contract extension means the 21-year-old playmaker will remain at Penrith until the end of the 2020 season. While he played five-eighth this season, he may switch positions or play off the bench to secure a first grade spot.

Will Kangaroos star James Maloney come to Penrith next season? Photo: NRL Photos / Gregg Porteous

“I was always focused on staying here and I never really wanted to leave,” May said. “When the (contract) offer came up, I just accepted and was really happy and excited. It’s really good that Panthers have shown faith in me even though I’ve got an injury.” A Minchinbury Jets junior, May progressed through the grades at Penrith and was a member of the club’s premiership-winning NYC side in 2015. He made his NRL debut in Round 19 last season and helped orchestrate a victory over the New Zealand Warriors. His rookie season ended with five tries from nine NRL appearances, and an ACL injury suffered in Penrith’s semi final defeat to Brisbane. “Tyrone is another local junior who has been a part of the Panthers development system since he was 15 years of age,” Phil Gould said. “It was exciting to see him come through to NRL level last season and he acquitted himself brilliantly. “We are grateful to have him as part of our club. I’m confident he has a long and successful career ahead.”

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Nerves take a back seat Western Sydney Motorsport team on verge of history-making weekend NATHAN TAYLOR

estern Sydney Motorsport (WSM) are on the verge of a double podium finish heading into the final round of the Aussie Racing Cars Championship in Newcastle this weekend. Llandilo resident Blake Sciberras leads the competition by a single point (291), with fellow WSM driver and Kingswood local Craig Woods five points behind in third (286). Reigning Aussie Racing Cars champion and fellow western Sydney resident James Duckworth is sandwiched between the two Penrith locals in second place (290). To avoid being overtaken by nerves, Sciberras said he’s been trying not to think too much about the ‘race of his life’ this week. “I’m not really that nervous yet, I’m trying not to think about it much to be honest,” he told the Weekender. “I’m just treating it like another race – if I win, I win; if I don’t, I don’t.” A win in Newcastle this weekend will see the 25-year-old two-time national

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Confidence grows Jamisontown fighter keen to avenge loss to Canadian star NATHAN TAYLOR

anadian fighter Julia Budd has only had two losses in her Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career – Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes – but Jamisontown resident Arlene Blencowe is hoping to give the current world title holder a third loss when the pair go head-to-head next week at Bellator 189 in Oklahoma. Blencowe and Budd last fought in Memphis in October 2016, with Budd getting the better of her Aussie opponent via a majority decision. This time, however, Blencowe said she’s in a much better place both physically and mentally, and is determined to avenge her controversial loss against the fellow 34-year-old. “Julia beat me by majority decision, it was a close fight but things have changed this year,” she told the Weekender. “I’ve already won all three fights I’ve had this year and I’m hoping to make it four from four for an undefeated year in the ring.” Before the pair’s first fight in 2016,

Jamisontown MMA fighter Arlene Blencowe is ready to do battle. Photo: Lucas Noonan Blencowe revealed she tore her MCL and ACL in her knee just six weeks out from facing Budd in Tennessee. The local mum said she wasn’t in peak physical condition because of her injury.

“It really hampered my training because I wasn’t able to do a lot of wrestling and ground work,” she said. “I learned a lot about myself that fight camp and during the fight itself.” Following her loss to Budd, Blencowe hasn’t gone down since – winning major fights in New York, China and the Gold Coast in recent months. With the help of her support staff, including coach Shaun Sullivan from Lions High Performance Centre, Blencowe is fit and ready to do battle this Saturday morning (Sydney time). “I’m excited for this fight because I’ve had a really good camp and Shaun has really worked on developing my strengths and my weaknesses too,” Blencowe said. “Things will be totally different this time. I’m a completely different athlete and a lot stronger mentally as well.” And it seems Blencowe might have a slight edge over her opponent, with Budd only fighting professionally just once this year back in March. “Julia’s only had the one fight since she fought me last year – she hasn’t been as active as me,” Blencowe said.

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Golf event will be back next year Story continued from » p. 72 For his win, Scrivener collected $72,000 and the famous Kel Nagle Cup. He also moves to fifth place on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit. Meanwhile, young Glenmore Park golfer Joshua Gadd had a strong start to the competition before dropping back to the field in the final round. The 18-year-old, whose home backs onto Penrith Golf Club, shot 65, 72 and 72 during his first three rounds before posting 77 in the fourth and final round. Despite being the joint amateur leader in the early rounds, the talented teenager finished the tournament as the 11th ranked amateur and was tied for 60th overall. In April it was announced that Twin Creeks, located on the outskirts of Penrith CBD, would host the prestigious NSW Open Golf Championship for the next three years. Due to its immense economic and tourism benefits, the threeyear agreement with Golf NSW is regarded as a huge coup for Penrith and western Sydney. Golfers, including Jason Day and Jordan Spieth, will now turn their attention to this weekend’s Australian Open, held at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith fought hard but ultimately went down to Sydney University during Round 5 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition. Playing in a two day match against Sydney University at Howell Oval, the visitors were dismissed for 320 on Day 1. When Penrith resumed on Day 2, they managed 285 before being dismissed after 83 overs. Best with the bat for Penrith was Michael Castle, who scored a very impressive 109 not-out. Penrith will look to return to the winner’s circle when they take on Randwick-Petersham this Saturday at Howell Oval. BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade side have finally got their first win of the season, defeating Ryde in one of two games during Round 9 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. In the mid-week game last Wednesday night, Penrith defeated Ryde 8-3, while last Sunday afternoon they weren’t able to build on their previous performance, losing 9-6. Penrith will look for another victory when they face Cronulla in Round 10.

BASKETBALL: Congratulations to Penrith basketballers Chloe Bloom and Natalia Beaumont for making it to the next stage of the selection process for the Basketball NSW U20 Women’s team. CHEERLEADING: Penrith-based cheerleading company, Liberty Allstars, are sending 108 athletes to compete at the AASCF National Cheer and Dance Championships in Melbourne this weekend. The local group will compete against 10,600 competitors from more than 1400 teams for the coveted title of National Champion. All Star cheerleading is a competition sport that involves females and/or males performing a 150-second routine composed of stunting, pyramids, group tumbling, jumping and a dance break. We wish them all the best! NETBALL: Giants Netball are off to Hawaii next week for pre-season training. Hawaiian Airlines, who sponsor the side, will fly the team to Honolulu to undertake intensive training including fitness sessions at the University of Hawaii. Head coach Julie Fitzgerald said the pre-season trip will not only expose the players to world-class training facilities, but also provide a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with the Hawaiian Airlines family.

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Jason grabs a slice of history NATHAN TAYLOR

est Australian Jason Scrivener created history last weekend. Not only did the 28-year-old break through for his first ever Professional victory but he did it at the very first NSW Open event held at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club in Luddenham. Scrivener teed off in the final group of the day last Sunday with a one shot lead over Victorian Lucas Herbert and Queenslander Daniel Nisbet but streaked away to win easily by six shots after a round of 7-under par 65. He finished the tournament 24-under the card. It’s a memorable victory for Scrivener who had been on the verge of his first Professional win for some time. Despite his dominance on the local course, Scrivener said it was tougher than it looked on the leaderboard. “It feels pretty good, I think it looked a lot easier than what it was; it’s hard work to win,” he said. “I’m stoked. I’ve been working really hard the last few years and been patient with everything I’ve done.” Story continues on » p. 71

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