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enrith City Council staff and Resilience NSW have been on the ground at a recovery hub established

by Council in Londonderry and Wallacia, the two areas hit hardest by this month’s floods, to support residents through the recovery process.

The recovery hub, coordinated with the support of Resilience NSW, brings together all of the services residents may need as part of their recovery process under Team members at the recovery hub from Penrith City Council, one roof. The aim is to assist residents in Service NSW, Resilience NSW, Services Australia, Peppercorn navigating their support, in their own time, Services and Red Cross. by telling their story once.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen says residents are Resilience NSW have achieved by establishing dealing with significant trauma and flood fatigue these sites. as some are facing their fourth flood, evacuation “It’s good we have been able to get them up and and clean-up in 18 months. running so quickly for the community,” Cr Hitchen “We’ve got people coming back whom we said. assisted only four months ago, while for others, The recovery hub brings together both government this is their first time, making us realise this flood and non-government agencies, including Council, was much larger than the one we experienced Service NSW, Services Australia, Resilience NSW, earlier in the year.

Salvation Army, Peppercorn and Red Cross. Some “It’s a heartbreaking situation on the ground, of the support provided to residents includes access but people are thankful that by having all of the to financial support, mental health services, housing services together, they can tell their story once and and accommodation, flood waste collections, food get the support they need in one place. It makes a and other items. huge difference after having experienced such a Initially, the recovery hubs will run for two weeks significant event. from Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre on “I’m so glad that all of the services have Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday this week and next pulled together to support the community at the and the Wallacia Progress Hall next Thursday. recovery hubs. It’s important we make it as easy The dates may be extended based on demand. as possible for our community to overcome the Details will be posted on Council’s Facebook page challenges ahead, and this is what Council and and website. Find out more at penrith.city/flood help.

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Man charged over fatal workplace incident – St Marys A man has been charged with manslaughter following an investigation into a fatal workplace incident at St Marys last year.

Shortly after 12.30pm on Monday 1 February 2021, emergency services were called to a business on Links Road, following reports a man had been pinned between a truck and forklift.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics.

The man – then aged 40 – died at the scene.

Detectives attached to Nepean Police Area Command established Strike Force Brabyn to investigate the incident.

Following extensive inquiries, investigators issued a 59-year-old man a court attendance notice for the offence of manslaughter.

Police will allege in court that the man was operating the forklift prior to the incident.

He will appear at Penrith Local Court.

Woman taken to hospital after falling 10 metres from balcony A woman aged in her 50s was transported to hospital in a stable condition after she fell 10 metres from a fourth-floor residential balcony at St Marys.

The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance shortly after 9am on Tuesday and landed at Bennett Park near the incident at St Marys.

NSW Ambulance paramedics worked alongside CareFlight’s medical team to treat the woman.

CareFlight’s specialist doctor and a NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic performed a clinical assessment, ultrasound and treated the woman for injuries including fractures to both legs.

The woman was taken by road ambulance to Westmead Hospital, in a stable condition, receiving ongoing treatment from CareFlight’s specialist doctor.

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roblem gamblers would be involuntarily excluded from clubs under a new draft Gaming Code of Practice proposed by ClubsNSW. The new rules for the industry would enable families to request an exclusion if they believed a loved one was experiencing gambling harm, with an independent panel determining whether a ban was appropriate and the length of the ban.

Separately, every club would need to have a designated Responsible Gambling Officer, while other club employees would receive advanced training to help them identify key problem gambling indicators and behaviours and conduct welfare checks on anyone believed to be at risk of harm.

Patrons showing serious signs of a gambling problem such as seeking credit for gambling, borrowing money from other patrons, or admitting to stealing money to gamble would be offered counselling and automatically barred from clubs right across the state.

ClubsNSW CEO Josh Landis said the proposed new measures demonstrate the club industry remains at the forefront of responsible gambling and has a genuine commitment to protecting members and patrons.

“If someone appears to have a gambling problem, clubs will intervene and offer assistance. If the person refuses to accept that help, clubs can have them banned from their venues. We are prepared to protect people from themselves where it’s appropriate to do so,” Mr Landis said.

“We will also introduce a system for family interventions — something we’ve been advocating for since 2012, because families are best placed to

know if a loved one is in trouble and needs help.

“Not-for-profit clubs have always been the most responsible venues when it comes to operating gaming machines. This new Gaming Code of Practice will ensure all clubs operate to standards which are higher than the legal requirements, giving members, patrons and the broader community greater peace of mind that they can feel safe in their club.

“Club patrons shouldn’t be alarmed if they are approached by staff to check if they are ok — this will be part of our new approach to responsible gambling. If your club requires you to take a break from gambling just remember it’s because they care about you.”

The Gaming Code of Practice also proposes lifetime bans for suspected money launderers from all clubs. Potentially suspicious money laundering behaviour includes offering to buy a winning gaming machine ticket from someone else, loaning a person money to play a gaming machine or regularly depositing large amounts of money into a gaming machine and cashing it out without playing.

ClubsNSW CEO Josh Landis said the industry is committed to assisting law enforcement identify those in clubs who may have engaged in spending the proceeds of criminal activity.

“While we await the findings of the NSW Crime Commission’s Inquiry, the community can feel confident that clubs are unwilling to be used as pawns by crooks to hide their ill-gotten gains.”

The Gaming Code of Practice is currently in draft form for consultation with clubs, government and other relevant stakeholders to identify any practical issues with implementation.

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ne of Australia’s most iconic food brands is set to centralise its operations in Western Sydney, after being granted approval today for a new manufacturing, warehousing and distribution hub in Orchard Hills.

Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa said Snack Brands will be investing $222 million to establish the one-stop hub which will allow it to consolidate its operations and boost production.

“I am excited to see Snack Brands, making some of Australia’s most iconic chip brands like Kettle and Thins right in our backyard, helping to support local jobs and growth” Mrs Davies said.

“With the establishment of the new hub, they’ll be able to increase production capacity to around 50,000 tonnes a year. From peeling to packaging, goods will be made, processed, and transferred from one location, saving time, fuel and reducing the number of truck movements.”

“The project will also support 500 construction jobs and provide a welcome boost for the Western Sydney economy.”

CEO of Snack Brands Australia Paul Musgrave also commented on

the importance of the approval to construct the new facility.

“This is a fantastic day for Snack Brands. This approval marks an important milestone in bringing our vision into reality.”

“We now have the necessary approvals in place to begin construction on a facility that will enable us to service the growth we are continuously building with our customers for the next 30 years.”

“To be able to do this within an

efficient and sustainable structure that secures manufacturing jobs in Australia is a huge win for all stakeholders.”

Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said the proposed expansion by Snack Brands was further confirmation of the NSW Government’s support of local manufacturing jobs.

“I know many people in western Sydney work in construction and manufacturing, so I am excited to see

this type of investment in the area,” he said.

“It will mean less time commuting for these workers and a better worklife balance.

“I look forward to construction starting later this year, with the site expected to be operational in 2025.”

To find out more about the project, visit www.planningportal.nsw.gov. au/major-projects/projects/snackbrands-manufacturing-facility

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Budget set to propel Penrith into the future

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he Penrith Local Government Area is undergoing a period of major transformation and Penrith City Council’s latest budget highlights the importance of creating a liveable, connected, active, accessible, and sustainable City for the future.

Council presented a balanced budget of just over $384 million at the June Ordinary Meeting with $153 million set aside for Capital Works. The 202223 Penrith City Council Operational Plan was endorsed as part of a suite of documents which included the Delivery Program 2022-26.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen thanked residents for taking part in the community consultation process which assists in preparing a well-rounded budget as Council aligned its vision with the overarching needs of the City.

“Council is pleased to share our latest Budget which is far-reaching, yet practical in terms of scope; we have factored in everything from critical road upgrades and creating local job opportunities to sprucing up playgrounds and enhancing entertainment facilities,” Cr Hitchen said.

“We are thrilled to be able to contribute significant funding for transformative projects that are under construction or nearing completion.

These will bring our vision for the City to life as more people call the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) home and we move towards a more liveable, sustainable and connected future,” she said.

The Budget will enable Council to deliver multi-million-dollar projects over the 2022-23 period including the much-anticipated Regatta Park upgrade, due for completion at the end of 2022, and the City Park, slated for completion early next year.

With a focus on green spaces and places for recreation, Council has budgeted $4.12 million for the Harold Corr Athletics Track upgrade – the City’s first athletics precinct featuring a synthetic surface – as well as $12.9 million for the planned 32-hectare Gipps Street Recreation Precinct.

As one of the focus areas in Council’s Delivery Program 2022-26 is growing the local economy, Council’s Budget references $42.5 million for the Emu Plains Employment Precinct. The Old Bathurst Road site is set to generate 300-350 ongoing jobs and will inject an estimated $36.4 million annually into the local economy.

Council also remains committed to creating a more sustainable tomorrow and has allocated close to $40,000 for tree planting programs under the

Cooling the City Strategy rollout, with a further $1.19 million boost for Council’s Nursery and Bushcare initiatives.

Community-focused projects are accounted for in the Budget, such as the annual Penrith Mayoral Challenge ($363,825) which sees young people co-design a park in their neighbourhood, and the continuation of Village Café ($72,553), an opportunity for members of the community to reconnect and access services.

Council currently has 38 childcare educational services across the LGA as well as the popular Mobile Playvan service. With more than 4,000 enrolled in our Children’s Services, Council is reinvesting around $30 million in the 2022-23 period. That figure will allow for crucial building and playground upgrades.

Vital community upgrades will also be funded through the Budget, with $16.4 million set aside for Roads Asset Renewal works, $3.96 million for Parks Asset Renewal works, and $8.9 million for Building Asset Renewal works, as well as $915,000 for Council’s Path Paving Program and $85,000 for its Bus Shelter Program.

The Penrith LGA has a vast footprint and Council is committed to regular upkeep of public spaces with $17

million set aside in funding.

In the 2022-23 period, Council plans to reinvest $3.27 million in its aquatic and leisure services (Ripples) and a further $644,000 in its library services.

Following community feedback, Council will put $125,000 towards enhancing the experience for patrons at The Joan through improved lighting and seating upgrades.

“The Penrith LGA’s population projection for 2036 is 289,142 people and with the Western Sydney (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport under construction on Penrith’s border and associated transport links set to connect St Marys directly to the airport and aerotropolis, the time to transform our growing City is now,” Cr Hitchen said.

“Council’s Budget for the 202223 period addresses the six key focus areas identified in our 202226 Delivery Program and supports Council in our pursuit of making this City a place where people want to live, work and play.

“We look forward to meeting community needs and continuing to transform the City over the coming 12-month period.”

To read the 2022-23 Penrith City Council Operational Plan, visit penrith. city/strategic-planning

Charity Bingo Bash Heavenly Celebrations is hosting a fun filled night for our local community to come together to raise awareness and funds for the Pink FINNS Charity.

This local charity was created initially to support women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, to offer financial assistance to those women and their families and to educate women about breast cancer.

Today, together with the local community support, Pink FINNS has now expanded to assist women, men and families who are diagnosed with cancer.

Come and join us on Wednesday 27 July 2022, 6.00pm-10.30pm at St. Marys Diggers Club, Corner Hall St and Mamre Rd, St Marys – bookings essential.

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local news Fast Forward Year 12 Conference marks beginning of a new chapter

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or the first time in nearly three years, Western Sydney University had held its annual Fast Forward Year 12 Conference at the Parramatta South campus.

Over 800 Year 12 students from 65 schools across western Sydney took part in the event, which is the final oncampus event for students who have been participating in the Fast Forward program since their induction in Year 9.

The culmination of this program is an exciting milestone for these students said the University’s Acting Director, Future Student Engagement, Sophie Partridge.

“Watching these students unlocking their potential over the course of the four-year program is humbling, then seeing them at this final event with their peers and the way they have developed and come into their own is exciting,” said Ms Partridge.

Professor Alphia Possamai-Inesedy, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement and Advancement) delivered the opening address and congratulated the students on their achievements.

In the afternoon Mr Ali Faraj, Head of Community, GWS Giants spoke to the group, encouraging them to keep motivated for the months ahead and for their next steps beyond high school.

Over the course of the day, students had the opportunity to attend two interactive sessions from more than 30 academic workshops based on their individual interests, which were delivered by Western Sydney University academics.

Students also heard talks about Western Sydney University’s highly successful HSC True Reward early offer program and about the many scholarship opportunities available to them.

Below are a list of the schools that participated in the Year 12 Conference and please visit the Fast Forward website to learn more about the program.

Fast Forward Year Conference 2022 Airds High School All Saints Catholic College Ambarvale High School Arthur Phillip High School Ashcroft High School Auburn Girls High School Australian International Academy Bankstown Girls High School Belmore Boys High School Birrong Boys High School Birrong Girls High School Blaxland High School Bossley Park High School Canley Vale High School Caroline Chisholm College Casula High School Cecil Hills High School Chester Hill High School Chifley College Bidwill Chifley College Senior Campus Condell Park High School Cranebrook High School Delany College Granville Doonside Technology High School East Hills Boys High School Elizabeth Macarthur High School Erskine Park High School Evans High School Fairfield High School Fairvale High School Glenmore Park High School Granville Boys High School Granville South CAPA High School

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n one of the highest Members Badge Draw wins to date, one of St Marys Rugby League Club’s most loved members left the Club shaking on Sunday night, for 57,000 good reasons.

Jeffery and his wife Cheryl have been members of Saints for 15 years and never thought in a million years that they would ever be so lucky to win the badge draw.

They had just renewed their membership an hour earlier; possibly the best $5.50 they’ve ever spent!

However it nearly didn’t happen, on Sunday afternoon when Jeffery’s badge number was announced, he was oblivious, watching the footy out in the Ironbark Terrace. If it wasn’t for his wife who was elsewhere in the Club who recognised

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his membership number (an omen, his membership number ends in 57 !) and eventually tracked him down, his new car may still simply be on his wish list.

The lovely couple are extremely humbled and can’t thank their favorite Club enough for their good fortune. Jeffery will be splurging on a new car, not a new car he explained, but a better one than what he’s got.

Cheryl’s on a mission to buy a new purse and can’t wait to indulge in lobster when they go on a holiday to Cairns in the next few months.

Marketing Manager Cathy Joy said “It’s so nice to see such a lovely couple win this amount of money. It’s life changing for them and all the staff at Saints couldn’t be happier for them”.

Jeffery with his winner’s cheque

Penrith City Children’s Choir - Singing Day

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oys and Girls aged 7 – 13 years are invited to join Penrith City Children’s Choir Singing Day on Sunday 14 August 3-5pm at St Finbar’s Church Hall, King Street, Glenbrook.

Join us for an exuberant afternoon of songs from around the world: ‘Tina Singu’ from Africa; ‘Haida’, a hypnotic Israeli song; and the upbeat gospel number ‘O won’t you sit down’. Through colourful repertoire we develop vocal technique, musicianship and part-singing skills in an encouraging and joyful learning environment supported by experienced adult and youth mentors. It’s a great introductory ‘taster’ for new members.

Friends and family are invited to attend an informal performance at the end of the workshop. Fees apply.

If you love to sing, join us. No auditions. Applications close Tuesday 9 August.

For further information contact the Administrator, Suzanne Armstrong on 0450 091 367 or pccc@penrithcitychoir. com.au.

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lacktown City’s fishiest event is back in 2022 - the family fish in!

Mount Druitt Swimming Pool will be a fishers’ paradise over the first two weekends in August with the pool teeming with 600 succulent Snowy Mountains trout ready to be hooked.

COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the 2021 family fish in, but the lifting of the restrictions has cleared the way for Council to once again open the pool to anglers young and old.

Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said the popular event is an opportunity for fishers of all skill levels to try their hand at landing a trout.

“People have been coming to the fish-in for 30 years – it’s a really unique idea that has hooked people from all over Sydney.

“The 600 trout will be fair game for all wanting to try their luck at the perfect catch. All you need to bring is your fishing rod or line and bait.”

The fish in will be held over the weekends of 5 - 6 and 12 - 13 August.

There will be 50 fishing stations with hour-long sessions available each night at 5pm, 6.20pm and 7.40pm.

A family can share a station, but it’s one rod per station, bag limits apply and no lures or nets. The event is held under a permit from NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Cost: $16 per station, plus booking fee – bookings and conditions at: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Eventsand-activities/2022-Blacktown-CityFamily-Fish-In

Mayor Tony Bleasdale welcomes one of the trout to Mount Druitt, and previous family fish in fun

Pets and your Flood Safety Plan W

ith our recent deluge of rain, it is important to have a safety and evacuation plan in place for your family, including your pets. Whether your pets are at home with you or need to be relocated, you need to prepare for their safety.

It is important to know that pets should not be abandoned unless it is absolutely impossible to safely evacuate them. When organising your pets for evacuation, try to be prepared with a “grab and go” emergency bag that contains the following: • Microchip paperwork • Current vaccination certificates and a photo of your pet • Pet medications and information on any medical conditions • Bowls, bedding, litter trays and non-perishable food • Ensure your pet is wearing a collar

and tag and is on a lead or in a carry cage Remember to stay calm and think clearly when putting your plan into action. Give yourself plenty of time to deal with any unforeseen problems and put your plan into place early.

Animals often behave differently during emergencies — they will pick up on your stress and may panic and

run. Preparation and planning can reduce stress for you and your pets.

If you are in the situation that you are unable to evacuate or have to leave your pets behind, try to remember the following advice: • Where possible bring your pets inside and confine them to a small space so you know where to locate them. Ideally a room with smaller

windows and adequate air flow such as a bathroom • Post a sign on the front door to let emergency workers know there is a pet still inside the house • Provide hiding places for your pets – A carry cage where the door opens at the end is the perfect option for this • Do not tether pets up as they will be unable to flee if danger is imminent • Ensure pets are easy to identify with a collar and tag • Leave multiple water bowls and food bowls in the room If you need assistance with your pets, contact your local Greencross Vet to arrange boarding or treatments.

If you need assistance with an evacuation plan contact NSW Emergency Services and they can help you take the appropriate action to keep you and your pets safe.

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s e r u t c pi Great hair-do young Archer has there, pictured with his favourite player Viliame Kikau. Members and fans joined the Penrith Panthers at BlueBet Stadium for their open training session.

In celebration of NAIDOC week members of Nepean PAC recently attended the NAIDOC cup.

Over one thousand students from local schools across the Nepean area had the opportunity to participate in various activities and sports. It was also a valuable time for students to come together and experience Aboriginal culture.

In July 1922, Memory Park opened, so this month it celebrates its 100th birthday! The park was built as a tribute to the soldiers who fought in World War I. The park used to house a rotunda, seven honour tablets and two large trophy guns. The rotunda was demolished in 1972, and the guns were removed when the park was redesigned.

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Comedy @ The Joan - Friday 22 July

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tart the weekend laughing at The Joan’s monthly funny Friday Comedy @ The Joan. The Q Theatre will be buzzing with host Frida Deguise, who is bringing along another cracking line-up featuring five comics in quick succession over a side-splitting 70-minutes.

Tommy Dean - a master of the comedy language with pin-sharp banter, genial manner and a vast stock of broad appeal. He has been on countless TV shows such as Spicks and Specks and Good News Week. He has also been the main chair on ABC Radio program TGIF every Friday for over a decade. Tommy never fails to connect with and impress any audience.

Bec Melrose – 2018 RAW Comedy winner with credits including Edinburgh Fringe Festival,

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Ciaran Lyons

Melbourne International Comedy Festival and a debut solo tour that opened to sold out audiences and was nominated for Best Comedy at Sydney Fringe. Plus, ABC TV’s Question Everything with Wil Anderson, Tonightly with Tom Ballard and Comedy Up Late.

Sam Kissajukian - nominated for Best Comedy at Fringe World 2016 and sold out all 23 Edinburgh shows in 2016-18. He’s toured Europe, the USA and all around Australia. Recently, he’s dived into the world of art and painting. He’s playful, fearless, a great joke writer, very funny off-the-cuff and knows how to bring the house down.

Ciaran Lyons - an Australian stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter. He is best known for his work as a presenter on national radio network

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Triple J as well as television appearances on The Project, Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation and the latest series of SBS Filthy Rich and Homeless.

Alex Jae - juxtaposes her bubbly girl-nextdoor appearance with a darker, hilarious edge.

She is one half of hit podcast, The Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema, a writer and featured cast member on Channel 10’s Pilot Week and Saturday Night Rove, as a writer on Channel 10’s Show Me The Movie!, and plays Dani in award winning series Thirty.

Comedy @ The Joan is on at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Friday 22 July at 7:30pm.

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ward-winning pianist Andrea Lam throws open the doors to a dynamic, interactive experience where the audience ‘chooses its own piano adventure’ according to what they wish to hear in that moment – from J. S. Bach to Bill Evans.

The way we listen to music is ever changing with technology. Whether it’s online, via a streaming service, from a playlist we’ve created on our devices, on the radio or in a live audience, more than anything, music is a way to connect and make us feel and think differently.

Andrea Lam’s ‘Choose Your Own (Piano) Adventure’ invites the audience to select their favourites from a list of songs accessed through a QR code on their phone. The songs with the most votes will be played live and interwoven throughout the concert with Schubert’s breathtaking Sonata in A major, D. 959, that reveals and revels in all of life – encapsulating beauty, warmth, grandeur, intimacy,

nostalgia, joy, melancholy and whimsy – all elements explored in some way through the audience’s choice of offered works, whichever they will be.

The song selection includes: J. S. Bach - Aria from ‘Goldberg Variations’, BWV 988 Frederic Chopin - Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. Posth.

Johannes Brahms - Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 no. 2 Robert Schumann - ‘Arabesque’, Op. 18 Claude Debussy - ‘Clair de Lune’ George Gershwin - Prelude Philip Glass - Etude No. 2 Bill Evans - ‘Peace Piece’ Matthew Hindson - ‘Sad Piano’ Andrea Lam: Choose Your Own (Piano) Adventure is on at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, in the Mullins Studio as part of the Salon program, on Friday 5 August at 7pm. Duration 60 minutes. Tickets: Standard $35. Concession $30. Under 30s $25.

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Women in the Arts Thursday 28 July 6.30pm

s part of our Women Out West series, Penrith Performing & Visual Arts brings you a very special panel discussion: Women in the Arts.

Our distinguished panel of visual artists will discuss their creative practice and give us an insight into what it’s like to be a woman in the arts. There will also be an opportunity for audience participation with a Q&A. Tickets are FREE but booking is essential. These events are very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.

We are delighted to bring Women Out West to our community and invite you to join us and be part of the continuing advocacy for safety, equality, diversity and growth.

Women out West is supported by Celestino and Nepean News.

PANELISTS Claire Healy is a Blue Mountains based contemporary artist and winner of the 2022 Sulman Prize with her partner Sean Cordeiro with whom she shares two children. Their practice reflects on a preoccupation with the dynamics of global mobility, fallout of consumer society, and contemporary notion of home. Their work has been included in numerous exhibitions in Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, the UK and the USA. Elly Chatfield is a renowned artist, poet, actor, and much-loved and

respected elder of the Aboriginal community; and recipient of the 2022 Blue Mountains Local Woman of the Year Award. Elly is a proud Gamillaroi woman, single mother of two, grandmother and highly regarded in her role as Elders support worker at the Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre. A child of the Stolen Generation, Elly’s life and resilience is an inspiration.

Linda Brescia is currently exhibiting A Girl Like You at Penrith Regional Gallery. Linda is a Western Sydneybased artist who investigates the

banalities and complexities of everyday life experiences and rituals through painting, photography, sculpture and performance. Her practice explores dynamics around visibility and invisibility, masking, care and self-assertion. In 2020, Brescia was awarded the Blacktown City Art Prize for her portrait of American patron of the arts Peggy Guggenheim. Brescia has a long history of facilitating workshops and community projects for numerous organisations and groups.

Christine Dean graduated from

the University of Sydney in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Art History. Subsequently she completed a Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts and a PhD at the College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales. Christine has exhibited locally and internationally in exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Toby Fine Arts, New York. In 2000, Christine was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Fellowship and in 2001, she undertook an Australia Council residency at the 18th Street Arts Complex, Los Angeles.

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By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc.

only to old fishing hands and a stranger n January 1894 a magisterial enquiry would not likely select such a spot for fishing. was held at the Penrith Court House With the evidence given by Dr Brady at the

by Coroner John King Lethbridge on enquiry it was thought that Mr Lethbridge the body of a man found in Mulgoa Creek. should not have so hurriedly brought the Sergeant Thorndike gave evidence that he enquiry to a close by recording as he did, an went out to the Creek and found on the bank open verdict on his own account, especially near an oak tree, a brown check tweed coat as the medical officer stated distinctly that and vest and a straw hat in the water and the the exuding of blood from the right ear is dead body of a man floating with his head usually indicative of fracture of the base of half out of the water and with the help of the skull, but it was impossible for him to tell others at the scene he recovered the body. The whether such was the case “without a post man was about 5ft 9in and well-built with fair mortem examination” and he added that he complexion, dark brown hair, a short clipped would make the necessary examination to thick beard and reddish-brown moustache, not further delay the finding, but the Coroner blue eyes, thick eyebrows and a broad nose.  The 1930’s photo of Mulgoa Creek courtesy of Fairfax archives glass negatives online. would not consent. Mr Lethbridge may His body was dressed in a coloured cotton or may not have been right on the score of shirt, cotton undershirt, drawers, thick tweed expense, as a post-mortem cost around three guineas, but with a view of trousers same colour as coat and vest, partly worn Balmoral boots and really finding out if there had been any foul play, the examination should in the coat and vest he found a white cotton handkerchief, 2 knives, a have been made so as to clear up the mystery at once. On 27th January a bunch of 8 keys on a white metal chain, a briar pipe, matchbox, 2 pieces connection was found to the deceased when a gentleman came to Penrith of tobacco, a box of matches, a small pocketbook, pencil, a hand fishing and recognised the handwriting on the letters found near the deceased line, a piece of paper that was apparently the top of a race book. He found was that of “Lansdell”. He was well known and well connected and in no money or valuables in the pockets of the trousers or anything that receipt of remittances from England where he had a large number of would lead to his identification. Dr Brady gave evidence and said that he relatives. The gentleman was well acquainted with the deceased and his was a legally qualified medical practitioner, practicing in and residing at relatives and had no hesitation in identifying him by the particulars given Penrith and he viewed the dead body of the man at the hospital morgue by the police and his clothing, as well as by the handwriting of several and after shifting the body he found three superficial wounds over the torn letters in the possession of Sergeant Thorndyke. The gentleman left eyebrow and the tongue was partly protruding, the eyes were a light said he saw the man a few days before his body was found, saying the hazel or grey colour, the pupils normal and from the right ear blood was deceased was of an unusually quiet disposition and he could not swim. exuding but there were no external marks of violence as the exuding of (Ed - On doing some further digging I found:- His name was Alexander blood from the right ear is usually indicative of a fracture of the base of Woodward Lansdell, born in Canterbury, Kent in 1846 to Henry and the skull but he could not ascertain what was the cause of death without Julia Lansdell. At the age of 38 he came to Australia as an unassisted a post mortem. On manipulating the head, he found no rigor mortis, the immigrant on the “Port Jackson” from London to Sydney in January, 1884 head on the neck was quite flexible and on examining this he could find (3rd class), his occupation down as “Clerk”. (furthermore - The letters no external marks or fracture. It seems at this stage after some argument play a significant part in this story, because at the magisterial enquiry and several sharp words between Coroner Lethbridge and Dr Brady, the they were missing from the very well documented evidence collected Coroner said that he saw no occasion for a post-mortem examination and remained so after the enquiry, but somehow on the 27th of January and he would “give his own opinion” and he did, and found as follows they turned up when the “gentleman” came to Penrith and were found “From the evidence adduced, the deceased name unknown in the Mulgoa in the possession of Sergeant Thorndyke!!). One of the letters deciphered Creek in the District of Penrith in the Colony of NSW on the 17th January was from William Harding in Paddington, Sydney dated 15/12/1892 to 1894 was found dead without any marks of violence appearing on the William Cuddon (Jnr) in Christchurch, NZ on behalf of Alexander who body and that death was caused by suffocation by drowning, but how or was about to go to New Zealand in search of employment there. He had by what means he came to be drowned there is not sufficient evidence to been out of employment for some time here working as a canvasser and enable me to say”. On the 20th January the way the magisterial enquiry traveller for Sydney firms. The part of the river where his body was found ended gave rise to reaction from the public who did not like the way it was called Elliott Creek, part of the Mulgoa Creek. The probate wasn’t ended as there was not the slightest evidence as to who this man was. He released until 1898 in London to his brother Reverend Henry Lansdell, of was respectably and cleanly attired and had the appearance of having a personal effects and £91 and it gave Alexander’s address in Sydney as 55 home somewhere. The body was well nourished but still there were no Elizabeth Street. ACCIDENT OR FOUL PLAY? papers, letters or money, or was any of his clothing marked in any way to lead to his identification. When the body was first seen by the police Sources: New South Wales, Australia, Unassisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, there were some superficial wounds and blood that was exuding from the 1826-1922, NSW, Australian Government Gazettes, 1853-1899, Ancestry, Trove, right ear, but there did not however appear to be any marks of violence or Evening News (Sydney, NSW), Nepean Times, Sydney Morning Herald, England & Wales National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995. were there any traces of a struggle. Apparently that location was known

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“It Happens” flies to victory in final round

By Noel Rowsell

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enrith’s yacht racing crew has taken some time to both adapt and to learn the art of spinnaker racing but the final race of the 2022 Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Winter Series showed lessons have been learnt, with their boat (It Happens) and crew recording their first win of the season.

Part-owner David Chesters (Glenmore Park) said “This was out first season spinnaker racing and the learning curve was steep. I think we made every common mistake and invented some new ones along the way.

“The first few rounds were light air and very forgiving, typical winter conditions. That is why we chose winter as the season to learn. No light air was to be found in the rounds that followed and the wind was moderate, fresh or strong. Round nine was a gale and the race was abandoned.

“We had set 15 knots true wind as our limit to hoist a spinnaker coming into the season, with a priority of getting around the course safely.

“For three rounds, including this last round which we won, the wind was well above that and we didn’t fly a spinnaker.

“We were privileged to have Steve McConaghy steer us around the course in the last round, with Craig (Young) nursing a rib injury. Steve is a former Olympian in sailing and also a triple world champion.

Wild, windy action on Sydney Harbour in Race 10 of the CYCA Winter Series. Photos supplied

“(As a result), we got to see what the boat was really capable of and it was a workout trying (and failing) to meet his expectations on main-sheet trim.

“We ended up setting boat speed records for us and getting the gun (win) by a country mile. We learned so much from him on the day, it’ll take many runs to incorporate it all.

“Next, we start a four week Sunday series on 7 August, which is a prelude to the Spring and Summer series.”

Prior to the commencement of the Sunday Series, “It Happens” and crew will compete in the final round of the CYCA Women’s Winter Series, where the boat has recorded a 7th and 1st placing in the first two races respectively. The boats and crews taking part in the final Women’s race will be competing for the Chris Lee Trophy.

Winter isn’t time to hibernate with new programs from Ripples

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hile the weather may have cooled down, Council’s fitness and aquatics team are ramping up their operations with a suite of new service offerings to the community.

Ripples Penrith Aquatic Centre is trialling winter opening hours this year, providing year-round access to the outdoor pools for the first time in recent history.

Instead of closing for the winter season, Ripples Penrith will continue to operate from 6am to 9am Monday to Friday on a trial basis.

Mayor Tricia Hitchen highlighted the multiple upgrades undertaken at the facility over the last two years that has made this extended opening possible.

“Council has invested in the complete retiling of the main pool, the installation of a new balance tank, and a range of other measures that means the centre operates more efficiently during the colder months,” Cr Hitchen said.

To complement its growing Aquatic programs, Ripples launched an adults Squads program at Ripples St Marys.

Ripples’ Squads training program

Keen swimmers can make use of the 50m pool at Ripples Penrith all year round.

transitions Learn to Swim participants and young swimmers into the world of competitive swimming. The program improves overall fitness, technique and creates social connections for swimmers.

Penrith City’s talented swimmers will now be able to continue their love of swimming into adulthood with Ripples new Adult Training Program of Swimming. Perfect for those who want to improve their fitness, train

for triathlons, or just simply have a genuine love of the sport!

Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre has expanded its operating hours by introducing Quiet Time sessions.

Quiet Time is for individuals or very small groups to use the hydrotherapy pool in a less noisy environment. This time will provide a more comfortable environment for those with sensory needs so they too can improve their health and wellbeing at Ripples.

Quiet Time operates 9am – 12pm Monday to Friday in the hydrotherapy pool which is located opposite Ripples St Marys Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

Previously, the hydrotherapy pool was only open for booked appointments during this time.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen remarked on the improved access the three new initiatives will provide to the community.

“It is fantastic to see the investment Council has made into improving community facilities such as Ripples Penrith, translating into more opportunities for our residents to make use of them,” Cr Hitchen said.

“We know our community is passionate about its sporting pursuits and enjoying the outdoors. These new programs and initiatives will provide a broader section of the community with the chance to better their health and wellbeing right through the year which I’m really proud of.”

For more information about Ripples Leisure Centres, including membership, fitness, aquatics, and health programs visit www.ripplesnsw.com.au

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By Noel Rowsell

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ocal junior Coby Carruthers (Jordan Springs) has won the 2022 JNJG NSW Boys Junior Golf Championship in emphatic style, leading from the outset to record a narrow 1-shot victory.

Playing his first round at Byron Bay GC, Coby. a member at Concord GC), shot the best score of the day, with his 68 giving him a lead of 2 shots over Toby Farrar (The Australian GC) and 3 shots over Alfie Ward (Maroochy River GC, Qld).

Day 2 was a washout, as the severe rain event swamping Sydney moved north to blanket northern NSW. Coby maintained his momentum on Day 3 at Ocean Shores GC, shooting a 2-under par 70 to maintain his narrow lead, although several of the highlytalented field shot scores as low as 66 to move within striking distance.

A 2-over par 74 on Day 4 for a 54hole total of 212 could perhaps have given his rivals an opportunity to strike but the conditions were tough on everyone, with only distant rival Billy Dowling (Surfers Paradise GC, Qld) managing to shoot a sub-par round on the final day.

Coby Carruthers and Grace Lee in action at the 2022 NSW Junior Championships.

Photos supplied by JNJG

Coby Carruthers with the NSW Junior Championship trophy. Photo supplied by JNJG

Coby would ultimately win the title by a narrow 1-shot margin over Harrison Gomez (RACV Royal Pines GC, Qld) and 2 shots ahead of Jye Halls (New South Wales GC) and Taj Egea (Brookwater GC, Qld).

Coby also won the 17 Years Boys Age Group title, ahead of Kade Webber (Stonecutters Ridge GC) in 5th and Tyler Nesci (Leonay / Concord GC) in a tie for 11th.

In the Girls division, Grace Lee (Glenmore Park / Concord GC) was one of the tournament’s early favourites but a 1st round score of +1

(74) would give early leaders, Kate McFarlane (Bundaberg GC, Qld) and Yuuki Takada (Southport GC, Qld) a 4-shot advantage at the completion of Day 1.

Following Day 2’s abandonment, Grace shot the best score of the tournament on Day 3, with her blistering 67 propelling her into a share of the lead with Haruhi Nakatani (Southport GC, Qld).

A horror final round of 80 would knock Grace out of the running for the title but she would still finish with a highly credible share of 6th place, behind overall winner Sarah Hammett (Emerald Lakes GC, Qld), whilst Jeneath Wong (The Metropolitan GC, Vic) and Haruhi Nakatani finished as joint runners-up.

Grace would also finish as runner-up in the 17 Years Girls Age Group, Annoushka Maikap (Stonecutters Ridge GC) 7th in the 14 Years Girls Age Group and Michelle Yang (Stonecutters Ridge GC) 14th in the 15 Years Girls Age Group.

The final awards for the Championships would also prove successful for both Coby and Grace, who won the Champion of Champions trophies respectively.

This award is presented to a reigning Club Champion who performs the best at the NSW Junior Championships.

As current Junior Club Champions at Concord GC, Coby and Grace each took out this prestigious trophy for the Boys and Girls divisions respectively.

A Western Sydney Quinella at Ballina Junior Masters

By Noel Rowsell

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resh off a win in the 2022 NSW Junior Boys Golf Championships at Byron Bay & Ocean Shores golf clubs, Coby Carruthers (Jordan Springs / Concord GC) dropped in at Ballina on Sunday 10th July to compete in another of this year’s Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) Academy Tour events, the Ballina Junior Masters (10th-11th July).

Coby maintained his excellent form through the 2-round event, strolling away to a dominant 6-shot victory over another western Sydney junior, Kade Webber (Stonecutters Ridge GC), with Andrew Brown (Concord GC) a further 3 shots adrift in third spot.

Coby and Kade had been placed 1st and equal 2nd respectively at the end of the first day’s play, with Coby shooting 68, the equal-low round of the

Coby Carruthers (above) and Kade Webber in action during the NSW Junior Championships. Photos supplied by JNJG

tournament, to establish a 2-shot lead over Kade and Jacob Lamb (Bathurst GC) - the only 3 players to finish the day under par.

There was a total of 6 players under par in the second round but once again, it was Coby setting the standard,

matching his first round score of 68 to street the field.

Kade shot a par round of 74 on Day 2 to maintain his second place on the ladder, whilst Andrew also shot a par round to move up from fourth overnight into third spot.

Noah Reitsma (Wallacia CC) also competed in the Ballina tournament, shooting 82-81 (163) to finish in 32nd spot.

Sydney’s wild weather postpones major golf events Several golf tournaments and Pennant clashes have been disrupted by Sydney’s latest burst of wild, wet weather, forcing mass postponements.

The 2022 Eric Apperly Shield Pennant competition has been delayed one week and will now commence on 17th July.

Penrith GC will meet New South Wales GC and Stonecutters Ridge GC meet Oatlands GC in Section

2, with both games held at the central venue of Concord GC. In Section 3, Richmond GC meet St Michaels GC, with all Section 3 games being played at Northbridge GC. In other junior tournaments, the JNJG 12 Years & Under State Age Championships was to be held from 12th-16th July at Stonecutters Ridge GC and

Dunheved GC but has also been postponed, with Dunheved in particular suffering badly in the latest floods.

The Division One Major Pennant Relegation match between Penrith GC and Cronulla GC was also postponed on Sunday, due to the closure of the Penrith course, and a new date will be announced shortly - probably in August.

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Nepean Win Division 3 State Hockey Title in Bathurst

By Noel Rowsell

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he Nepean H o c k e y Association has captured the Under 13 Girls Division 3 State title, following a successful campaign in Bathurst over the 8th-10th July.

Beginning on Friday morning, the young Nepean Girls began a goalscoring onslaught on their various opponents, beginning with an 8-0 thrashing of Lithgow and followed by a 2-0 win over Newcastle later in the day.

Saturday saw the girls maintain their goal-scoring hunger, defeating the home team Bathurst 3-0, followed by a 4-0 win over Central Coast, then a 3-0 win over New England to qualify for the semi-finals on Sunday morning.

During the semi-final, Orange became the first team to score a goal against Nepean over the entire weekend but that did little to stop the title-hunt for the young team from Penrith, who recorded a 4-1 win.

The grand final against the combined

The Nepean Hockey Association U13 Girls team has won the 2022 Division 3 State Championships

North Sydney & Northern Beaches confirmed Nepean’s dominance of the division, with a 4-0 victory ensuring the trophy would return to Penrith.

“The word for the weekend was dominate and they definitely did that, with 28 goals scored and only one goal conceded,” said Nepean coach Ryan Knowles.

“Led by our captain Summer Knowles with 8 goals, our (Nepean)

Nepean captain Summer Knowles in action during the tournament. Photos supplied.

attack was on fire and by far the best in the competition.

“Coming away as undefeated Division 3 State Champions was a well deserved reward for all the girls hard work over the last couple of months.

“Our top-age girls, Summer Knowles, Tilly Casburn, Ruby Delgado, Aleida Cook and Jasnoor Kaur all move up to the 15’s age group next year.

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Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers will play for the inaugural Royce Simmons Cup this Sunday at CommBank Stadium.

By Panthers Media

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ith Royce having close ties with both clubs, the perpetual trophy has been named in his honour, and will be played for each year.

The inaugural match will be held at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, while home grounds will alternate each year.

The premiership-wining Hall of Famer played 238 games across 12 seasons for Panthers and later coached the club for eight years. He went on to spend eight seasons at Wests Tigers as an assistant coach to Tim Sheens, helping the club win its maiden NRL premiership in 2005.

Funds raised at the game will be directed to the Royce Simmons

Foundation to assist with further research into dementia.

Royce was recently diagnosed with

Alzheimer’s disease, and he managed to raise close to $600,000 through Royce’s Big Walk – a 300km journey from

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Gooloogong to Penrith.

TOSS THE COIN One lucky fan from either club will have the chance to toss the coin before kick-off with funds raised going to the Royce Simmons Foundation.

The successful bidder will keep the commemorative coin which has been produced for the match, as well as meet both team captains and be a part of the official match-day photo.

Bids for the coin toss can be made until 12:00am AEST on Friday, 15th July 2022.

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