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he team at Nepean Blue Mountains Health wishes to thank everyone who has presented for a test.

“You’re helping to keep the whole community safe and we’re working our hardest to keep up with demand,” a spokesperson said.

Casey and Richard are just two of the many Health staff working every day to operate our busy local COVID-19 testing clinics.

“I think the community awareness is really good – people are doing what they’re supposed to. If you’ve got symptoms, absolutely, come down and get tested,” Casey said.

Richard added, “We’re able to reassure people by explaining the process step-bystep. We make the test as quick and simple as possible and explain to people exactly what we’ll be doing. Overall it’s rewarding work – contributing a small part of the big picture.”

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epean Blue Mountains Local Health District is proud to have two finalists at the 2020 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

Our nominees Pia Lambert (Nurse of the Year) and Cindy Partridge (Midwife of the Year) are both honoured to have been acknowledged for their clinical practice and leadership.

As Acting Clinical Nurse Unit Manager at Lithgow Community Health Centre, Pia’s Lithgow Community Health Centre Acting Clinical exceptional leadership Nurse Unit Manager, Pia Lambert skills have seen her lead the nursing team with confidence, professionalism delighted to hear of the nomination,” and calm precision during difficult says Pia who says her passion for times. nursing is matched by her colleagues.

Pia has supported Lithgow’s “The team of community nurses Primary Care and Community Health at Lithgow is a very close-knit Chronic & Complex nursing team and supportive one. They’re very to continue their nursing service for passionate about the care of their the community, while ensuring staff clients and each other and are safety, during the 2019 Lithgow embedded in this community.” bushfires and the current COVID-19 This year’s awards will be a virtual pandemic. ceremony with winners announced on “I was surprised but absolutely 26 November 2020.

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ederal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh MP has launched a community petition to back Australian manufacturing.

“I hear from people in our community every day, like young families and small business owners, wanting to know how we’re creating more local jobs, for local people,” said Ms McIntosh.

“From café staff to local engineers, there is a growing desire to buy Australian made. This petition is a chance for everyone to make their voice heard, and support local jobs by backing Australian manufacturing.

“We have a great opportunity for Western Sydney to hold the key to a new era in manufacturing.

“Australian innovation, value and quality set us apart and give us a competitive advantage. By educating and training our kids in the jobs of the

future, we can unlock the potential of advanced manufacturing to create local jobs, and strengthen our supply chains and national resilience.”

The launch of this petition comes after the announcement of the Advancing Manufacturing Taskforce.

“I established the Advancing Manufacturing Taskforce, of business, industry and education leaders in our community to investigate and promote local and international opportunities for manufacturing in Western Sydney.

“Now, with your support for my petition, we can back this up by demonstrating the overwhelming community support to get behind Australian manufacturing and local jobs.”

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tuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith welcomes the news that Penrith will be a safer place with the addition of 5 new police officers, after they attested at a private ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last week.

“Our new police officers are a welcome boost to the Penrith community and they will be a great help us as we continue to face the COVID-19 crisis,” Stuart Ayres said.

“On behalf of the community, I am pleased to welcome these officers to their new command. Police put their own safety on the line to protect our community every day, and I commend these new officers for their dedication and wish them every success in their policing careers.”

“The NSW Government are investing $583 million in 1500 extra officers over the next four years, the biggest increase in three decades.”

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott congratulated the recruits on their dedication and hard work as they embarked on their chosen career in policing.

“Our recruits of Class 342 come at an important time for the state of NSW. I wish them well as they embark on their chosen career,” Mr Elliott said.

“These officers can be assured that they have the full support of this government as they step into their career in law enforcement and service to the community.”

Police Commissioner Mick Fuller AMP said the latest intake of probationary constables will provide a valuable and timely boost to police resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our newest probationary constables from Class 342 leave the Academy during unprecedented times, they will face challenges in their first few months that I won’t have experienced when I joined,” he said.

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local news › Man stabbed – Werrington County

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Police are investigating after a man was stabbed earlier this week.

Emergency services were called to a house on Glencoe Avenue, Werrington County, after reports of a stabbing just before 10pm on Monday 24 August.

Police have been told the 36-year-old man was stabbed in the head during a fight in the house.

He was taken to Westmead Hospital to be treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.

› Not a hoax The NSW Government is warning that conspiracy theories on COVID-19 can be dangerous to the health of individuals and communities in the state.

“When using social media, ensure the information you’re reading is trustworthy and from a reliable public health source,” a notice on their facebook page stated.

“Please access COVID-19 health advice and information on the latest restrictions from official channels including NSW Health and the NSW Government .”

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I

t may be tiny, but this portable ultrasound machine costs around $9,000 and is already making a big difference to both patient experience and efficiency on Nepean Hospital’s gastroenterology ward.

Purchased with a generous donation from the Wallacia Country Club, the highly portable and versatile device is of outstanding quality and equipped with the latest features.

It connects easily to a tablet, allowing an ultrasound to be performed with speed and flexibility, often avoiding the need to wait for formal radiology services.

The Philips Lumify C5-2 is developed specifically for diagnostic use on the abdomen, enabling Nepean Hospital’s gastroenterology team to perform some procedures much earlier. This means that patients can spend less time in hospital, often avoiding overnight stays and freeing up hospital beds.

It also enables junior doctors specialising in gastroenterology to gain experience using the machine, which is not commonly available at other facilities.

Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Nepean Hospital

Professor Martin Weltman says that the device is an all-round improvement.

“It essentially converts a large, older machine - costing over $100,000 - into a more convenient and portable device”, says Professor Weltman.

“We’re very grateful to have it and it’s already in high demand”.

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etting a goal without a plan to measure your progress is a serious problem. The best goals are always SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Resourced and Timeframed.

Here’s my favourite SMART goal that worked, from then US President John F Kennedy: “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.”

If you choose to use SMART goals, you can achieve great things too!

Here are my five steps that will guarantee your SMART goals work for you: 1. Break it down What needs to be done to move you closer to your goal?

Say you have a goal to increase your business revenue, then some options to do that may be to increase prices, improve sales volume or introduce more high-value products or services.

For each option(s) you choose, list the tasks so you and your team can start to work on right away. To improve sales volume, for example, you might list things like improving marketing, make more sales calls or find new markets 2. Look for the links When you break down your goals to a list of tasks, the result may seem overwhelming. Take a closer look, and the natural links between tasks will become more obvious.

Having a SMART goal to keep you on track ensures all your tasks leading somewhere, rather than simply giving the illusion of progress.

3. Allocate responsibility Once you’ve decided what needs to be done, then it’s time to decide ‘by whom’ or your goal is not SMART. Until you know who is accountable for every single task on your list, your goal setting exercise is unlikely to be successful.

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will become obvious for most of the tasks. You will be able to see that for B to happen, A has to be completed, and you can schedule them accordingly.

Other tasks will be repeated daily, weekly or monthly. Work out now what system you’ll use to keep track of them all. The choice of system is up to you. The only rule is to keep track outside your head.

5. When all else fails, work backwards!

SMART goals are all about starting with the end in mind.

If you’re not sure where to start, try imagining that you’ve already reached your goal. Imagine the last action you would take before you achieve your SMART goal and write that down.

No need to overthink it. You don’t even need to believe these steps are possible. You are simply working your way back to where you are today so you can get SMART about your goal.

When you’re feeling stuck, try a new approach.

And if you’d like some help to ‘get SMART’ about your goals, give me a call!

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Puppies need the dentist too

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ust like human babies, puppies are born with no teeth. Their first set of baby teeth, or milk teeth, grow in between 3-4 weeks of age.

When your puppy is around 4-5 months old, these teeth will fall out to make room for their permanent set of adult teeth. By 5-7 months, all the adult teeth will be present. It is important to note this can vary depending on the breed.

This means that puppies experience teething twice, once for their milk teeth and again with their adult teeth. While teething is generally not a painful process for your puppy, they may experience some discomfort in their jaw at this time. The best way to help them alleviate this is to provide your puppy with specifically-designed soft chew toys. This will also prevent unwanted chewing of other objects around the house.

Signs your puppy is teething • red, inflamed gums • drooling and offensive breath • increased chewing behaviour – chewing is the most obvious sign that your puppy is teething and you can help them by providing them with safe toys and discouraging biting • bleeding gums – a small amount of bleeding from the gums is normal and you may find specks of blood on your puppy’s favourite chew toys • missing teeth – you may find these on the floor but it is also common and safe for your puppy to swallow these as they fall out • decreased appetite – puppies may eat slower or less as it causes them discomfort When is it necessary to see the vet?

While teething often involves some bleeding from the gums as your puppy’s sharp teeth emerge, if you notice a large amount of blood, immediately seek professional assistance from your vet. Before all your puppy’s adult teeth have grown in, you should book them in for a dental appointment for a precautionary checkup.

What to expect at the dental checkup The vet will check your puppy for: • crooked teeth – this can be caused by two teeth coming in at one spot, or if a baby tooth has not fallen out when the adult tooth is emerging.

• jaw misalignment – for some breeds with short muzzles, a slight underbite is normal However, if your puppy is showing signs of a strong underbite or overbite, vet intervention may be required to correct chewing and eating issues in the future.

• bad breath – this is not normal in dogs and may indicate that your puppy has a low-grade infection • broken or cracked teeth – if a tooth has broken below the gum line and the nerve is exposed, your puppy will be in discomfort and may develop an infection • tartar build up – while tartar build up is uncommon in puppies, it occasionally does happen.

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NEPEAN HISTORY

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newspaper of eight pages, later increasing it to ten pages selling at 3d (pence) a copy. With some interesting glimpses of the past it would no doubt have had many memories for the “old timers” who perused its pages. Early in the 1890’s Alf bought onvict George Colless (Snr) was born out the “Penrith Argus” and the “St Marys Times.” in 1771 in Herefordshire England. He Alf was first elected an Alderman of the Penrith was the son of Arthur and Elizabeth Council in 1876 and at the first general meeting Colless (Ford). He was arrested in Birmingham of the council he was appointed to the finance in 1793 and convicted at the Warwick Assizes committee and the general purposes committee with theft and sentenced to death but was sent and continued to play a prominent part in council to work on the King’s Dock at Woolwich. Later matters for the ensuing seven years. Elected Mayor his sentence was commuted to transportation for in 1880 he continued in that position (being re7 years. He was one of 311 convicts transported elected annually) until 1883 when he resigned, and to Australia on the “Barwell” in 1797, arriving in Peter Smeaton was elected in his place. He was 1798. He became a farmer at Bird’s Eye Corner on the oldest member of Lodge Nepean becoming the Nepean River. He died at Emu Plains in 1851 a member in 1877 and a Past Master, also an old aged 80 and is buried at St Stephens cemetery. His member of Queen’s Lodge, St Marys, and the Royal de-facto wife Annie Goodwin was born in 1780 Foresters’ Lodge, Penrith. Alf’s health started to fail at Herefordshire, England. She was convicted him, and he died in hospital in Sydney in December at the Warwick Assizes in 1802 and sentenced to 1920. The funeral took place when his body was 14 years. She came on the “Experiment” in May brought back to his residence in Derby Street, 1804. Annie died at Castlereagh in 1853 aged 73  Alfred Colless courtesy of afterwards to St Stephen’s Church then to the and is buried at St Stephens cemetery. Their son Penrith Library Church of England portion of the Penrith General George Colless (Jnr) born in 1810 at Castlereagh Cemetery. The services at the church and graveside was a Masonic married Phoebe Euphemia Sherringham in the Castlereagh Church in funeral with members of Lodge Nepean acting as pallbearers. As an 1835. She was the daughter of Robert & Elizabeth Sherringham (Davis/ appreciation for Alf as a member of the NSW Country Press Association, Russell). Robert was born in Norfolk, England in 1781 the son of James the President wrote to the family on behalf of the association saying & Martha Sherringham (Bull). In 1799 Robert committed the crime “Your late father played a very prominent part in our association in of stealing from the shop of Edmund Sinclair of Little Walfingham its early days and his counsel and advice were always sought by the in England stealing 2 pairs of half boots, 2 pairs of pumps (shoes) younger men in the days when many problems had to be solved. His and several working tools and was convicted at Tetford Assizes and kindly disposition, yet fearless and outspoken attitude in debate and sentenced in 1799 for transportation to Australia on the “Minorea” in his genial kindly manner will long be remembered by those who came 1801 from London for 7 years. Robert married Elizabeth Davis/Russell in contact with him. Personally, I have missed him from our meetings at St Matthews church, Windsor in 1811. He died in 1861 aged 80 years during later years and today mourn his death.” In January 1920 in the and is buried in an unmarked grave at St Mary Magdalene cemetery Nepean Times it was said that Georgina had been in ill-health for some at St Marys. Elizabeth (Sherringham) Colless died at Penrith in 1885. time and had been a patient sufferer from rheumatism for many years She was born in 1796 to Jacob & Eleanor Russell (Davis). Their son but it was not generally known, even shortly before her death at her Alfred Colless (Nepean Times) was born in 1851. He married Georgina residence “Hornseywood” that life’s closing hours were at hand. Penrith Jordan in 1872 at St Paul’s church at Emu Plains. Alfred “Alf “ (as he found itself once more unexpectedly mourning the loss of a highly was known) died in December 1920. His obituary was in his “Nepean esteemed resident. A service was held in St. Stephen’s Church and the Times” and on his death the paper was continued by his brother George. interment took place in the Church of England portion of the Penrith Alf had a very active career especially with his access to the public General Cemetery. Four nephews of Georgina acted as pall bearers. On being the founder of “The Nepean Times.” He was a protagonist in the next meeting of Penrith Council, the Mayor Alderman T Jones said several events within the history of the district. He was Mayor of the “In the last week one of our old and esteemed ex-aldermen who held Municipality in 1881 when the Penrith Council Chambers was erected. the position of Mayor in this Council for many years, has lost his wife.

When he was 14, he entered the employ of Mr Matthews whose store I refer to our old friend Mr Alf Colless. I think it is due to us to express was situated at the corner of High and Castlereagh streets and continued our sympathy with him. He was an alderman in this Council for many there for about six years, later opening a store in conjunction with Jacob years and his name is shown on the front of the council chambers as he King. When the partnership was dissolved Alf conducted business in a was Mayor when they were built. He has been in the town practically all store at the corner of High and Station Street. One of Alf’s specialities his life. Our deep sympathy goes with him in the loss he has suffered”. was making baking powder, having won first prize at an Intercolonial Exhibition. Also, in 1878 he proudly stated that he was “patronised Sources: Nepean Times, BDM online, Ancestry, English Christening Records,

by His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, K.C.M.G.” Other activities British convict transportation registers, Register of pioneer families, The 1788were auctioneering, and, in this respect, he conducted many important 1820 Pioneer Association, Family Search (Mormon website), St Stephen’s church business transactions. In 1882 Alf produced his first “Nepean Times” records, Trove.

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From ‘waiting to die’ to a picture of health

By KeRRIE DAVIES

“Mark Geyer saved my life” was the opening sentence Toby Hughes uttered when I sat with him and MG to interview him about his journey back to good health.

My first thought was that it was one of those lines that is often tossed around in jest, but as the interview progressed it became quite apparent that the big fella, MG, really had played a major role in Toby’s incredible health and body transformation.

You see, Toby, who is the Dealer Manager at Sinclair Hyundai Penrith, actually died in 2015. Yes. Died. Let me explain.

It was October of that year and Toby was picking out toys with his then four-year-old son in Target.

“I thought I was reasonably fit and healthy and didn’t really have any concerns,” Toby said.

He was just 40 at the time.

“And then out of the blue while standing at the checkout counter I basically dropped dead. I had a heart attack.”

Toby admits he had been feeling off for about a month beforehand, but didn’t think too much of it at the time and considered it fairly normal. It turned out that he also had pneumonia at the time of the heart attack but didn’t know it.

Someone or something was undoubtedly watching over Toby, because when he collapsed he fell right at the feet of an off-duty paramedic.

What are the chances of that? About the same as winning lotto I’d say. Add to that the fact that the Target store had just installed defibrillators two weeks beforehand and it is obvious that Toby was a very lucky man that day.

After being resuscitated in the store and taken by ambulance to the intensive care unit, Toby spent the next two days in a coma; collapsing around lunch time Friday and waking up about 2pm Sunday.

“Yeah, I did a bit of a Jesus Christ, died on the Friday and came back on the Sunday,” he quipped.

When he awoke he had no recollection of what had happened.

Doctors put a stent in and he was told he needed to change his lifestyle.

Standing at six feet tall and weighing 134 kilos meant Toby’s BMI was pretty out of whack and needed some attention.

My next question for Toby was, did you listen?

“Look I tried, but four of the six medications I was put on caused weight gain,” Toby said, “there was nothing I could do. I tried to change diet, I tried to increase exercise but I was just heading in the opposite direction. It basically made me just give up and think, well this is shit. I’ll just hang around and wait for another heart attack.

“My situation was a combination of

stressful job (not the one he has now in Penrith) long hours, poor diet, no exercise, smoking too many cigarettes - I basically ticked every box and put myself in the highest risk category.”

Toby moved to the Penrith dealership to have a bit of a quieter role and at the end of 2018, Mark Geyer entered his life. At the time MG’s daughter Montanna was an ambassador for Sinclair Hyundai and was helping out by doing some advertising.

“I met Mark and we chatted a lot, but there was no mention of fitness for some time. I’m sure he noticed that I was a bit overweight and doing nothing about it,” Toby said.

I turned to Mark and asked, what was your first impression when you met Toby?

“He was big. He didn’t look.. fat,” Mark said diplomatically, “but he was big. And he looked sad. Unhealthy and unhappy.”

Toby acknowledged he was in a sad place at that time, basically just waiting for death to come knocking again.

After a few months, Mark posed the

question to Toby: “When are going to come and start working out? You can just do it bit by bit.”

Toby accepted the invitation and Mark said after the first day he didn’t think he’d come back. But he did.

“Two weeks in he started coming every day to the gym at my house.

Within three months he’d lost ten kilos,” Mark said.

“Within six months he’d lost 20 kilos, and another ten three months after that.”

Toby has now sliced his once 134 kilo body down dramatically, and looking at him now, much of what is there now is muscle.

“The very first day of training I thought to myself, ‘what have I put myself in for?’ But Mark has the kind of personality that puts you at ease, it wouldn’t matter to him what condition someone is in,” Toby said.

“Consistency has got me through. I didn’t go too hard out because I didn’t want to embarrass myself and drop dead on his gym floor on day one. The first week was awesome, and then it

just got better and better.

Toby said one key to successful weight loss is tricking your mind.

“When someone offers you something that’s bad for you, you tend to automatically say yes. For example a cheeseburger, a beer or a coke. Changing your mind to just as quickly say yes to things that are good for you, like a workout, makes a big difference.”

Mark said Toby’s commitment is why he is where he is today.

“You can lead a horse to water but you can’t force them to drink it, Toby has done that himself,” Mark said.

“I can supply the fundamentals; the space, the culture, the friendship. But Toby had to do the work. And he did, and still does.”

Toby is now training regularly at MG Activ, which of course is the new gym that Mark Geyer has opened, and he recommends that anyone looking for a healthier lifestyle should join up.

And he has some very good advice for anyone who is in the position he was in that fateful day in Target.

“Don’t ever take your health for granted,” Toby said. “Don’t assume you are in a good position without checking. You’re making a blind assumption and it could cost you your life. There could be half of Penrith kicking around with a condition that’s about to strike and they wouldn’t even know until it is too late.

“It is never too late to take control of your diet and exercise. That’s what Mark wants to do, help people improve their health and have a great time while doing it.

“When we think about it, we spend a fortune on take-away fast food, and yet not much on our health. We need to swap that around.”

And looking at Toby, he’s a great example of what a change in lifestyle can do. The father of five now literally looks a picture of health!

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SW Health is urging parents and young people to know the symptoms and act fast if they suspect meningococcal disease to help prevent premature death or life-long disability.

As we head into late winter and early spring, infections tend to increase, and risk is greatest for children under five and for 15-24-year-olds.

Last year, there were 59 meningococcal cases in NSW. Symptoms usually start with a sudden fever, often with headache, nausea, and drowsiness.

Neck stiffness, dislike of bright lights, and a rash of reddish-purple spots or bruises may also develop quickly. Babies with the infection may be irritable, not feed properly or have an abnormal cry.

While it is a well-known symptom of meningococcal disease, the rash does not always occur, or may present late in the illness.

Keira Glasgow, Acting Director NSW Health Communicable Diseases Branch, said seeking medical help urgently can be lifesaving.

“If you suspect meningococcal disease, don’t wait for the rash – see a doctor urgently,” Ms Glasgow said.

“While the number and severity of symptoms can vary, if you suspect meningococcal disease, you need to act fast because meningococcal disease can cause death or permanent disability within hours if not treated.”

Meningococcal disease can be fatal in up to one in 10 cases, and one in five infections result in permanent disabilities, including learning

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difficulties, sight and hearing problems, liver and kidney failure, loss of fingers, toes and limbs, or scarring caused by skin grafts.

“We strongly encourage vaccination as a key prevention against meningococcal disease.”

Under the National Immunisation Program, meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine is provided free for babies at 12 months, adolescents, and people of all ages with certain medical conditions. In NSW, the adolescent dose is delivered through the school vaccination program in Year 10.

As of 1 July 2020, Aboriginal children up to the

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ews flash: restrictions and isolation rules don’t stop those who are planning armed robberies and hold ups.

Now I am no rocket scientist or brain surgeon, however I have been very blessed (not) to have worked in many a club and pub over the past 25 years in security and I lurve to observe the human creature in its most natural habitat - the club!

The thing that I find the most hilarious (well not hilarious - let’s just say hypocritical) is that the hotel manager is usually the first to scream “Why Me?”Almost like a love song gone wrong.

Now who am I, I am just a mere security officer that had the wonderful job of clearing the drunks out (who all love me). On closing time the bar staff are winding down and chucking wet rags at each other, the manager is in the office because he has been there all day dealing with the crap and needs to update Facebook. The safe door is wide open because that’s where the night takings are going, the registers are being counted (usually at the bar) and the beer-filled mats are being hosed down out the back car park or loading dock with the fire door chocked open with an

age of two years, and people with certain medical conditions, can also access free meningococcal B (Men B) vaccine.

NSW Health is investing approximately $140 million in its vaccination program in 2020-21.

For more information on vaccination please visit the NSW Health website, www.health.nsw.gov. au/Infectious/meningococcal/Pages/vaccination. aspx. For information on symptoms, transmission, risks and treatment, see the NSW Health website, www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/ meningococcal/Pages/default.aspx.

With Gina Field, Nepean Regional Security

empty keg. The band is packing up and have chocked open the main glass doors to pack their cars.

Oh and don’t forget camera 16 has been playing up for a while and that just happens to be over the safe area, but that’s on the to-do list, gotta go to the board or the manager has been busy buying meat raffles, right? Dear dear dear folks – I’ve seen it time and time again and I just shake my head.

I seriously reckon they should place a neon sign on the main highway and say “get it while it’s hot” because all the crap I have just said above has just given the baddies a good chance to hold up your premises!

Okay, so what can we do to stop our mates at Work Cover asking for a free lunch at your joint for the next 15 weeks while they investigate the ‘why ya didn’t do it and how ya coulda stopped’ it scenario?

Batten down the hatches captains, because your closes should be tighter than a fishes bum (sorry but love that saying). Controlled access points, security, security, security and secured doors and staff escorted from club to car. Control is the answer my friends, if the baddies see control and the fact that their hold-up

attempt may be hindered or observed, they will move onto the next place. It is as simple as that! They try the element of surprise, always be one step ahead of them!

Let’s just pretend that you’re in a horror movie and that the blob is going to get in the access points, that’s how you should treat your club or pub on closing time; shut the doors, lock the doors. Also recommended is a decent security service, if your security officer is on his mobile or chatting up the staff it’s time for a change kids - security have a really important role of checking toilets, securing doors and controlling access points whilst the club is placed in locked down. A security dude chatting up the last single lady in the club is not the look you need - wouldn’t happen on my watch or in my company - period!

So there you have it kids, control, security, close the access points and be tighter than a fishes bum, which I might add I have never seen or experienced.

(Tick).

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Lemon Tart Ingredients: Shortcut pastry dough • 2C plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 1/2t salt • 2T confectioners’ sugar • 9T unsalted butter, chilled and diced • 2 large egg yolks • 2T ice water • 1 egg, beaten Lemon Filling • 6 extra-large eggs • 2-1/3C granulated sugar • Finely grated zest and strained lemon juice of 4 juicy unwaxed lemons • 1-1/4 sticks unsalted butter, melted sour cream or crème fraîche, to serve Method: For shortcut pastry dough 1. Sift the flour, salt and confectioners’ sugar together in a bowl, then crumble in the butter using your fingertips.

2. Mix the egg yolks with the ice water and then add to the dry ingredients, mixing lightly with a knife. If the dough is still too dry, add a little more water, sprinkling it over the flour mixture one tablespoon at a time.

3. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead with your hands until smooth.

4. Form the dough into a ball, cover in plastic wrap, and let chill for at least 30 minutes before

rolling out.

5. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Allow dough to return to room temperature before rolling out onto a lightly floured surface. Press dough into tart pan.

6. Pre-bake pie crust by covering the dough in the pan with aluminium foil and then covering the foil with beans or pie weights. Set pan on a baking sheet and bake in the centre of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the foil and the baking beans or pie weights, and return pan to the oven for another 5 to 7 minutes. To prevent the filling from making the pastry soggy, brush pre-baked crust with beaten egg, then return pan to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until the crust is set and shiny.

For lemon filling: 1. Turn oven down to 150°C. To make the lemon filling, put the eggs, sugar, lemon zest and juice and butter into a food processor and blend until smooth.

2. Set the baked pie crust on a baking sheet and pour in the filling. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour (it may need a little longer, depending on your oven), until just set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

3. Serve at room temperature with a spoonful of sour cream or crème fraîche, if using.

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he Joan is rebooting 2020 and breathing life back into its spaces with a season of live performance and entertainment over six Friday nights (which started from 21 August) through to 16 October.

The series is a chance for audiences to emerge from a winter of isolation, get out of the house again, and fill hearts with the joy of a shared live experience. With safety in small numbers, a full COVID-safe plan in action, and a commitment to keeping our community protected, The Joan is ready to welcome audiences back.

On Friday 11 September, comedian and TV personality Gretel Killeen will host a special evening of laughs and light-hearted creativity with Life Drawing – Burlesque in the Borland. Modelled by local artist Will Tredinnick and themed within the playful atmosphere of Burlesque, the bar will be open throughout with materials supplied or the option to bring your own.

Friday September 25 sees The Waldo Fabian Sextet take the stage with international recognised local musician Waldo Fabian Garrido

presenting cross-genre jazz/fusion with his band of talented musicians on drums, trumpet, vibraphone, bass and piano in a relaxed space to help you forget about the outside world for a while.

The cabaret-theme continues throughout September with Curtains - a live show where vocalist Meredith O’Reilly & renowned pianist John Martin explore in detail thirtyfive years of the ups and downs of showbiz. They’ll perform songs from smash hit Broadway performances such as Les Miserables, Hello Dolly!

Rocky Horror, The Producers and more – and dish out the dirt where fact was truly stranger than fiction.

The last event in the Live & Unlocked series is a kaleidoscopic ride through folk tunes, jazz and fresh compositions in Visions of Nar, with saxophonist/composer Jeremy Rose (of The Vampires) and winner of the 2020 ABC music grant, pianist Zela Margossian, fusing an alluring combination of their styles with influences from around the world.

Details for the Live & Unlocked event series are as follows:

Saltango Friday 28 August 7.30pm $40 Standard | $35 Concession Daniel Rojas and Ensemble Apex Life Drawing – Burlesque in the Borland Hosted by Gretel Killeen & Will Tredinnick Friday 11 September 7.30pm $50 Standard | $45 Concession Explore your creative side with a night of burlesque life drawing with food, drink and socially distanced friends.

The Waldo Fabian Sextet Friday 25 September 7.30pm $40 Standard | $35 Concession Exceptional talent led by internationally recognised local musician Waldo Fabian Garrido Curtains Friday 9 October 7.30pm $40 Standard | $35 Concession Meredith O’Reilly (vocals) & John Martin (piano) Visions of Nar Friday 16 October 7.30pm $40 Standard | $35 Concession Jeremy Rose (saxophonist/ composer) & Zela Margossian (pianist)

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Special Package Deal 3x Music Performances $100 Standard | $90 Concession While The Joan has a focus on safety, the Live & Unlocked event series has a focus on fun. It’s filled with joyous sounds, celebratory rhythms, raucous laughs and lively experiences. Book now to secure your ticket as numbers are limited.

To book please visit: www.thejoan. com.au/event-series/live-unlocked/

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FINANCE AND REAL ESTATE MATTERS

Ask the Expert - Rising Vacancy Rates – Cause for Confusion or Clarity?

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Sharon Mudiman Licensee and Principal of Bespoke Realty Group has been negotiating the sale of property for over twenty-five years in the Greater Penrith Region

nvestment properties are long-term propositions that are designed to potentially pay for themselves. While landlords bare the risk of carrying the mortgage, established tenants consistently pay the rent, creating a tidy profit for the property owner if and when required.

Sounds easy, right?

Well, as with all investments, risk is the word to watch out for. Savvy buyers may be suddenly second-guessing their investments with news that Sydney’s vacancy rate is now the highest in the country. Will this trickle over to Penrith?

Penrith’s property vacancy rate is currently holding steady in relation to the rest of the country.

Traditionally, nearly half of Penrith’s residents live in rental properties, which should assist in keeping the rental market buoyant. However, landlords who have suddenly found themselves without a tenant may be doing it tough and may consider removing any and all stress-inducing scenarios – including owning an investment property.

Under normal circumstances, investment property owners must speculate if outcomes are

more favourable selling with or without a tenant.

With complications including terminating a lease agreement, potential lost rental income, inspections with tenants onsite, etc. it can be a big decision with several significant variables. With strict regulations in place, it is always achievable to secure a successful sales outcome, though at times, not without hurdles.

In contrast, selling a vacant property can often be a blessing in disguise. Balancing the unfortunate scenario of no rental income is the potential to get a property prepped and perfectly presented for sale within tight deadlines. A vacant property allows instant access for repair or renovation. In addition, the option to professionally stage a property is now open, and as is widely known, staged properties perform better. With increased revenue results and quicker sale times, staged properties provide an opportunity to recoup potential lost rental returns promptly.

So as with any sale, professional advice is an outstanding investment of time and money. A conflicting market may make the next move for some investors clearer than ever.

Unprecedented incentives from governments to buy or build a property!

With Steve Beard Select Mortgage Broker

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he NSW government is increasing the concessions and incentives for First Home buyers and for anyone to build a new property to help stimulate the building sector which is an important part of our economy and provider of employment.

The government recently announced more assistance to First Home buyers purchasing brand new properties. Now from 1st of August, these lucky people don’t pay any stamp duty on properties up to $800,000. And there are concessions on stamp duty for new properties between $800,001 and $1,000,000.

Also, there is a $10,000 grant for First Home buyers building a new home up to the value of $750,000 or buying a completed new property up to the value of $600,000.

For First Home buyers purchasing vacant land, there is no stamp duty on purchases up to $400,000 and wider concessions on purchases up to $500,000 from 1/8/20.

For existing properties purchased by First Home buyers, there are no changes to stamp duty discounts.

For properties up to $650,000 there is no stamp duty and concessions on the duty for properties between $650,000 and $800,000.

The federal government is also paying the lender’s mortgage insurance for another 10,000 lucky First Home buyers under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. This scheme allows first home buyers to buy a property with only a 5 percent deposit saved, plus the legal, bank and other normal purchasing costs required ($3,000 to $4,000). The government is guaranteeing these loans and paying the lender’s mortgage insurance premiums that would normally apply if you borrow more than 80 percent of the property value. This saves the first home buyers many thousands of dollars.

In the greater Sydney, Illawarra and Newcastle areas, the maximum purchase price is $700,000 and the maximum income is $125,000 for individuals or $200,000 for joint applicants to qualify for the scheme. Incomes are based on your total taxable income/s from the 2019-20 tax returns as stated on your Notice of Assessments.

To secure a place in this scheme, you will need to have your loan pre-approved with one of the nominated lenders before the 10,000 new places are taken. The two large lenders involved (CBA and NAB) have issued all of their allocated positions in the scheme but there are a few smaller lenders who still have positions available. You will have to act quickly to try and get one of the remaining positions. The full details of this scheme can be found on government website https://www.nhfic. gov.au/what-we-do/fhlds/#

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NSW Home Builder Scheme There is also the $25,000 NSW Home Builder grant that is available to first home buyers and non first home buyers. The main conditions are that the total value of a new property can’t be over $750,000 and the contract must be signed from 4/6/20 to 31/12/20. There are also income thresholds of $125,000 p/a for individuals and $200,000 for joint applicants.

This $25,000 grant is also available for renovations to properties of a minimum contract value of $150,000 to a maximum of $750,000 as long as your property is valued less than $1,500,000.

If you are a buyer and can take advantage of all the government offers, then my advice is to keep looking at properties to keep a track of the supply and demand dynamics and be ready to make an offer on any suitable property that can be purchased for under the market value.

If you are looking to upgrade, it may be a smart time to sell now while the market is stable and look to purchase in 3-6 months when the economy may be weakening when the Jobkeeper and Jobseeker stimulus reduces and people have to start making their home loan repayment again.

Please do not hesitate to contact me on 47394500, 0403 166 207 or beards@selectgrp.com.au if you what to discuss your situation, any financial matters or have any Home Finance questions that I can assist you with.

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Is someone having a stroke?

Think… F.A.S.T. T his week is National Stroke Week and the Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions: Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?

Arms Can they lift both arms?

Speech Is their speech slurred?

Do they understand you?

Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away.

What to do while you wait for an ambulance

Other signs of stroke

Facial weakness, arm weakness and difficulty with speech are the most common symptoms or signs of stroke, but they are not the only signs.

The following signs of stroke may occur alone or in combination: • Weakness or numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg on either or both sides of the body

• Difficulty speaking or understanding • Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall • Loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision in one or both eyes • Headache, usually severe and abrupt onset or unexplained change in the pattern of headaches

• Difficulty swallowing Sometimes the signs disappear within a short time, such as a few minutes. When this happens, it may be a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

After a TIA, your risk of stroke is higher. Stroke can lead to death or disability. A TIA is a warning that you may have a stroke and an opportunity

to prevent this from happening.

If you or someone else experiences the signs of stroke, no matter how long they last, call 000 immediately.

Think F.A.S.T., act FAST A stroke is always a medical emergency. The longer a stroke remains untreated, the greater the chance of stroke-related brain damage.

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SPORT

Pennant golf suspended due to Covid-19 concerns

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SW Health has released important information relating to Community Sport, with the following recommendation to cease activities which result in the mixing of participants and staff from different regions, for example, ceasing zone, regional or state championships or competitions.

As a result, Golf NSW has advised both the T L Warren (B Grade) & W Gibson (C Grade) Trophies will be cancelled for 2020. With two preliminary rounds, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and Finals still to be played, rescheduling of these rounds in the current climate, with pressure on tee times at Clubs, would not be possible. This decision affects Penrith GC, Leonay GC, Springwood CC, Twin Creeks Golf & CC, Richmond GC, Wallacia CC and Stonecutters Ridge GC. Penrith GC, Twin Creeks Golf & CC and Springwood CC are also involved in the playoff series of Major Pennants, which had already been deferred at the onset of Covid-19. The SF’s home and away series is now to be played on the 22nd and 29th November, with the Finals date and venue to be confirmed.

The SF’s of the Eric Apperly Shield to be held at Glenmore Heritage Valley

Left - Leonay GC T.L. Warren representative Matt Neill launches a drive from the 12 tee.

Right - Mark Pennefather chipping to the 10th green. Photos by Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au)

GC, will be rescheduled to Sunday 8th November, with the Final to be held at Twin Creeks on Sunday 15th November. If the contests are not able to be played at these times, the competition will be cancelled for 2020.

The final Pennant series affecting local Golf Clubs is Super Seniors (over 65’s), which has also been suspended until a date to be confirmed. The SSP committee is scheduled to meet on 27th August to decide the future of the

competition for 2020 The local Clubs playing in the SSP are Stonecutters Ridge GC, Twin Creeks Golf & CC, Dunheved GC, Penrith GC, Wallacia CC, Richmond GC and Springwood CC.

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enrith Panthers is delighted to announce Liam Martin has agreed to a contract extension with the club.

The new deal means the 23-year-old forward has committed to Panthers until at least the end of the 2023 season.

“I’m really grateful and excited to know I’ll be at Panthers for the next few years,” Martin said.

“When the opportunity came up to extend my deal, I didn’t have to think about it for very long.

“Penrith is my second home now and I want to be at this club for a long time.”

Hailing from Temora in the Riverina region of NSW, Martin first joined Panthers as a member of the club’s SG Ball squad in 2015.

He progressed through the grades, was part of

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the premiership-winning Panthers ISP side in 2017 and made his NRL debut in Bathurst last season.

Panthers General Manager Rugby League Matt Cameron said the club was delighted to reward Martin’s work ethic and dedication with a contract extension.

“Like so many players in our current NRL squad, Liam has come through our junior development system and impressed at every level,” Cameron said.

“He was given an opportunity in the starting side this season and there is no question he has taken that opportunity with both hands.

“We all look forward to watching him realise his full potential as he continues his journey in Panthers colours.”

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his side to face Wests Tigers at Panthers Stadium on Saturday.

Mitch Kenny will start at hooker after Api Koroisau picked up a minor calf injury in last week’s win over the Sharks.

Isaah Yeo shifts to an edge to cover the suspended Viliame Kikau, James Fisher-Harris moves to lock and Moses Leota is promoted to the starting side.

Winger Brian To’o makes his return from an ankle injury with Brent Naden shifting to the centres and Tyrone May dropping back to the bench.

Please note tickets can not be purchased for this game. All available tickets have been redeemed by Panthers full season ticketed members.

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