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Mountains MasterChef 21-year-old local chef shows she’s got what it takes in the culinary world ERIN MAMO

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High tea with a view p.14 ELECTION Local residents head to the polls, and the winner is... p.03

t just 21, Ashleigh Walker, a chef at the Hydro Majestic in Medlow Bath, is already making waves in the culinary world. Recently Ashleigh competed in the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award, the longest running culinary competition in Australia and took home a silver medal. The Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award is a competition that is dedicated to helping junior and apprentice chefs develop their cooking skills and broaden their horizons. The regional cook-off saw Ashleigh competing against the best up-and-coming young chefs throughout the New South Wales metropolitan area over a two day period. The challenge was for each youngster to deliver their best dishes, and Ashleigh and her teammate Tegan Friedl certainly did that. Some of the items on the winning menu included a butter and thyme poached pork loin with an oat and pork neck scotch egg, juniper berry jus and a tomato polenta. And for the most important part of any meal, dessert, was a coconut pannacotta with rhubarb jelly, grapefruit curd, tuile and spun sugar. Ashleigh entered the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award to see how she would stack up against other young chefs in Sydney. “I competed last year, so when the opportunity came up again I didn’t hesitate,” Ashleigh said. “I enjoyed the experience and it’s a great way for young chefs to further their culinary skills.” Australian Culinary Federation Competition

Kurt Von Buren, Tegan Friedl, Ashleigh Walker and Karen Doyle Director, Deb Foreman said it was fantastic to see so many young chefs in action. “We applaud all the young chefs that competed,” she said. “Putting yourself up to be judged on your culinary talent amongst your peers is tough and we know that they will all take a lot from the

experience of competing, in honing their skills and gaining more knowledge.” By taking part in the competition young chefs are able to push themselves to the next level and gain a better understanding of presentation and overall taste standards that are recognised globally.

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Federal Election 2016

Nation’s future is on a knife’s edge • Election result remains uncertain • Markus loses Macquarie • Blue Mountains swings to Labor TROY DODDS

ust who will form government after Saturday’s Federal Election remains uncertain but one thing is for sure – Blue Mountains residents have returned to Labor. Sitting Liberal MP Louise Markus was sensationally ousted from office on Saturday, with an expected swing of 6.85 per cent to Labor’s Susan Templeman. Ms Templeman lost to Ms Markus at both the 2010 and 2013 Federal Elections, but the tables turned on Saturday when Labor was returned to power for the first time since Bob Debus was the local member until his retirement in 2010. Ms Templeman’s win followed an embarrassing campaign blunder from Ms Markus in the lead-up to polling day, in which she struggled to name a major achievement as the Macquarie MP during an interview with the ABC. While the result is clear in Macquarie, it remains up in the air nationally with the winner not likely to be declared until the middle of the week. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he was confident that the Coalition would form a majority government.

“I can report that based on the advice I have from the party officials we can have every confidence that we will form a Coalition majority government in the next parliament,” Mr Turnbull told supporters in the very early hours of Sunday morning. It was far from the victory speech that Mr Turnbull was hoping to deliver. The mood at Mr Turnbull’s post-election party was sombre, but it was a different situation at Labor HQ in Melbourne. Labor leader Bill Shorten conceded a result would not be known on election night but declared that Labor was “back”. “In the past three years we have united as a party. In the past eight weeks we have run a magnificent campaign,” he said. “Whatever happens next week, whether we are in Government or in Opposition, the Labor Party is re-energised, it is unified and it is more determined than ever.” The Greens had a slight swing against them in Macquarie, but still finished a clear third on first preference results, securing 10.9 per cent of the vote. Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party candidate Jake Grizelj also performed well, achieving 3.78 per cent of the vote. Despite Ms Templeman’s win, Ms Markus actually won the first preference count.

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fter a nail-biting election night that went longer than the entire ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy, we still don’t have a clear cut result. It would appear, however, that Malcolm Turnbull is most likely to, by the skin of his teeth, hang on to the nation’s top job. If Mr Turnbull does ultimately emerge victorious at this election, it will raise inevitable questions about the Labor leadership, with Anthony Albanese waiting in the wings for his shot to lead the party. But if Labor has learned anything from the past, it should be sticking with Mr Shorten as its leader. Labor was dead and buried three years ago and Mr Shorten has managed to do the unthinkable – uniting the party and getting it to within a whisker of election success. On Sunday morning, with the election parties still in clean-up mode, Sky News was already reporting of tensions within Labor and the suggestion that Mr Shorten would face a leadership challenge from Mr Albanese. That is simply outrageous and any Labor MP or powerbroker who is pedalling that rubbish is an embarrassment. Much like Tony Abbott following the 2010 election, Labor must use the result of the weekend to their favour and build an election-winning lead heading into the 2019 election. Dumping Mr Shorten now would undo so much of the good work done during not only the past three years, but in particular the last eight weeks. When will politicians learn that the Australian public doesn’t take kindly to leaders being dumped?

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“Labor was dead and buried three years ago and Mr Shorten has managed to do the unthinkable”

The kneecapping of Tony Abbott in September last year was without doubt still fresh in the minds of many swinging voters on Saturday. The Rudd-Gillard-Rudd melodrama didn’t teach the Liberals a thing and they’ve been punished for it. While it is common for opposition leaders to be dumped after losing an election, there is no question that the best person to lead Labor for the next three years is Bill Shorten. Any other decision would be hitting the panic button for the sake of it and that just doesn’t make sense after what was a better than expected performance by Mr Shorten during the campaign. System needs an overhaul One thing that is obvious in the results from Saturday is that many Australians feel disengaged with both major parties and instead headed towards some of

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the smaller players, whether they be independent candidates, the Greens or the emerging Nick Xenophon Team. The problem is that Australia’s voting system means that in so many cases, a vote for a minor party still ended up going to either the Labor or Liberal Party. It simply shouldn’t be the case that your fifth or sixth choice still ends up with your vote on election day. The preferential voting system needs a significant overhaul, as does the way we vote. In an era in which you complete everything from your tax return to Medicare claims online, it is amateurish that we still identify ourselves using the honour system on polling day and then use a led pencil to cast our vote. It’s time we caught up and overhauled our political system. Congratulations to Susan Templeman Susan Templeman is the new Federal Member for Macquarie and after three attempts at winning the seat, can finally raise a glass in victory. Ms Templeman has done a terrific job building her profile in the Blue Mountains over the past decade and it was only a matter of time before she finally claimed the seat. The neighbouring seat of Lindsay also fell to Labor, with Emma Husar emerging a surprise victor over sitting Liberal MP Fiona Scott. While it’s never ideal to have sitting members outside of the party that forms Government, the fact that both Macquarie and Lindsay fell to Labor will give the party a strong foothold in this part of New South Wales.

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Council merger talk still a hot topic Mayor to seek clarification on future of rural hinterland in the Hawkesbury ERIN MAMO

arts of Hawkesbury City Council could soon come under the jurisdiction of the Blue Mountains, if the Office of Local Government gets its way. At last week’s Blue Mountains City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Greenhill announced in his Mayoral Minute the possibility of an amalgamation of Hawkesbury City Council with the Blue Mountains. “There has been a recommendation that Hawkesbury City Council should be amalgamated and be divided between numerous councils,” he said. “It seems if this does happen that we could be given parts of the Hawkesbury Council that need a lot of work.” The Mayor got word of the possible amalgamation after a report was released by the Office of Local Government Coun-

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cil Boundary Review into the proposed amalgamation between Hawkesbury City Council and the Hills Shire which also states how the Blue Mountains and Penrith local government areas would be affected. In its recommendations the report suggests that parts of the rural hinterland of Hawkesbury City Council could be merged into the Blue Mountains and Penrith local government areas. While the NSW Government has adopted the core recommendation in the report to not progress the merger between Hawkesbury City Council and the Hills Shire for now, to date it has not formally responded to the reference in the report relating to parts of the rural hinterland of Hawkesbury City Council. Council will now write to the Office of Local Government to make note of the potential effects the amalgamation could have on the Blue Mountains and to seek further clarifications.

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Police hope to solve mystery Katoomba Police are appealing to the community to help locate a man who was reported missing from Katoomba almost 40 years ago. In 1976, Mick Swan, also known as Cecil Swan, then aged 54, was last seen leaving the Anita Villa nursing home on Penault Avenue in Katoomba. Mr Swan is described as being of Caucasian appearance with short dark hair and approximately 167cm tall. He was described as being very active and had wandered off from the retirement village before. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt and a brown jumper. He may have been headed to the Liverpool area as he had family there at the time. Police and family held immediate concerns for his welfare. Mr Swan would now be 94. In 2011, Operation Firenze was set up as a joint project between the NSW Missing Persons Unit, Unsolved Homicide and Forensic Services Group identifying longterm missing persons. Investigators are now renewing this appeal for anyone with information on Mr Swan’s whereabouts to contact Katoomba Police Station on 4782 8199. The police are hoping that a former employee of the retirement village formerly known as Sans Souci Nursing Home will know of previous patients who may know something about Mr Swan’s disappearance.

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lue Mountains Youth Concert Band has received a much-needed grant from the State Government. State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres announced the funding last week and spent some time listening to the band. The grant will go towards further development of the Glenbrook-based band’s performance skills and musical abilities. “Blue Mountains Youth Concert Band produces fantastic performances that are appreciated by the whole community, so they’re very deserving of these funds,” Mr Ayres said. “These funds will allow the band to undertake an intensive workshop and public concert.” Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts, Troy Grant also visited with Mr Ayres and said the NSW Government is proud to support bands which play a vital role in nurturing talented musicians across NSW. “The grants are administered by the peak organising body for community and school brass and wind bands, the Band Association of NSW, on behalf of the NSW Government,” Mr Grant said. “These Community Band Development Grants will help bands expand their

State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, with members of the band skills, gain new audiences and promote their activities.” Administrator of the band Marion Chapman said the $1300 grant will make a huge difference. “The kids are very excited and grateful for the grant that they have been given,” Ms Chapman said. “Extra money for the band means we can allocate better resources, like tutors

which will help the kids when the 2016 State Band Championships begins in August.” The band often performs at local events like the Glenbrook Spring Fair and the Christmas Carols in the Park. The band provides an encouraging place for musicians, young and old to get together and share their love of music making.

NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione was last week joined by NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Police, Troy Grant, to launch a unique safety campaign to help reduce the NSW road toll. The video campaign was delivered through a number of children – together sharing 85 years of wisdom – with an important message to all road users. To date, 200 people have lost their lives on NSW roads in 2016 – compared with 161 fatalities this time last year. “Today is about renewing our perception of road safety and remembering what real impact the road toll has on everyday Australians. People like you and me,” Commissioner Scipione said. “We’ve heard from the mouths of children what impact a fatal crash can have – for them it could be the loss of a parent or the breakdown of their family. “If they understand the risks, then surely we can too. There is no deadline, no phone call, no distraction that matters more than your safety or the safety of other road users.” Mr Grant said this campaign follows a record budget aimed at targeting the increase in deaths on NSW roads. “The reality is as a community we’ve become complacent and we’ve come to accept people will die on our roads and that’s a tragedy in itself,” Mr Grant said. “We want the community to remember that every road death is someone’s friend or family member – not just a number,” he added.

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Celebrating culture in the Mountains NAIDOC Awards and annual flag raising ceremony to be held in Katoomba today ERIN MAMO

he 2016 National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration (NAIDOC) will be celebrated with month-long activities in the Blue Mountains again this year. Blue Mountains City Council, the Aboriginal Advisory Council and the Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre (ACRC) will host a range of events from July 4 to 29, including the annual Aboriginal Community Day and the NAIDOC Art Festival. NAIDOC Week celebrates and highlights Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture, history and achievements. The official launch of the events is today (Monday, July 4). At 9.30am the local NAIDOC Awards and annual NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony will commence at Civic Place in Katoomba. The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Songlines: The living narrative of our nation’. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Dreamtime describes a time when the earth, people and animals were created by their ancestral spiritual beings.

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Dreaming tracks are sometimes called ‘Songlines’ which record the travels of these ancestral spirits who ‘sung’ the land into life. Aunty Beverly Ward, a representative of the Darug people and also a member of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee is looking forward to the celebrations. “It’s important for our Aboriginal people, past, present and the next generation, to celebrate and acknowledge our culture,” Ms Ward said. Aunty Beverly has lived in Katoomba for most of her life. Up until the 1950’s she lived in a shack with no electricity or water in The Gully (Cataline Park), which is known today as one of the largest Aboriginal places in New South Wales. “I had more fun in those days than I ever would now, now it’s all about paying your bills,” she said. Beverly’s sister is an Aboriginal Elder and will raise the flag at the official opening of NAIDOC celebrations. The NAIDOC Community Day in the Gully will be held in Katoomba this Saturday, July 9 while the Art Festival opens on Friday, July 15. For more details on other events, visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au.

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Season e’re a month into winter but only in the past week or so has the bitterly cold weather really set in. As this amazing photo taken at Blackheath late last month shows, it’s likely to be wet and wild on our roads for the duration of the winter months. A minimum temperature of one degree was predicted in Katoomba today (Monday, July 4) with a maximum of 11. It’ll get colder throughout the week with a top of just eight degrees in Katoomba forecast for Wednesday. It’ll be a little warmer in Springwood with top temperatures of 16 and 14 degrees respectively tipped for Tuesday and Wednesday. Local residents are being urged to take care in the cold conditions, particularly when it comes to slippery roads. Follow us on Facebook for weather updates and news.

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Warm up this winter at the ‘party palace’ STAFF WRITERS

is the season for fresh mountain air, toasty log fires, indulgent dining and even snow at the original Blue Mountains party palace this winter. Each Friday and Saturday throughout July, visitors to the Hydro Majestic Hotel can indulge in a decadent high tea featuring festive flavours such as ginger, cranberry and roast pork. Alternatively, dine on the sumptuous five-course degustation with a lobster bisque and cream fraiche micro chive amuse, entrée tasting plate, a turkey main course, gin and tonic granita cleanser and traditional plum pudding dessert. With winter well and truly setting in across the Blue Mountains over the past few weeks, it’s time to find experiences that still get you out of the house but keep you warm at the same time. The exquisite experience at the Hydro Majestic begins on arrival as guests are wowed with the grandeur of the Casino Lobby featuring the iconic domed roof with spectacular chandelier before walking through the understated elegance and warm ambience of the Wintergarden Restaurant overlooking magical mistfilled valleys.

Hydro Majestic Hotel head chef Mate Herceg said Yulefest had been a tradition in the area since 1980 and today, winter was the season for which the Blue Mountains was most famous. “It gets us into the festive season twice a year and really, who doesn’t like Christmas?” Mr Herceg said. “It’s a time to come together, eat, drink warming beverages and share stories.’’ Escarpment Group General Manager Ralf Bruegger encouraged guests to fully immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere by staying at least one night at the luxurious Parklands Country Gardens & Lodges at nearby Blackheath. He said it added to the amazing experience of winter in the Blue Mountains. “Yulefest in the Blue Mountains offers the European-style atmosphere people associate with Christmas with a frosty landscape outside and cosiness inside complete with roaring fires, hot food and drinks, traditional decorations and festive music that December really can’t match here, and it’s all just 90 minutes from Sydney,” he said. Book your winter escape today at hydromajestic.com.au. Phone 4782 6885 for more information. Send us your review! Email news@ bluemountainsrecord.com.au.

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Global media has been overtaken by the decision of the British people to exit the European Union (“EU”). The EU was established in 1957 as a 28 country conglomerate promoting a common economic area within Europe. This meant that where each country had previously made its own laws in relation to immigration, trade and things like tariffs members of the EU formed a united front to allow citizens of member countries to travel and trade in other countries in the Union as they please.

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Did you know that HIX Group Pty Ltd – a local trades service business that is currently in its 25th year of operation in this region – is now the authorised dealer for Valet – ducted vacuums, audio/video intercoms and alarm system sales for this local area? Ian Hicks, one of the owners, said that Hix Group, whilst known for its services across Electrical and Data, Plumbing and Hot Water, and Essential Fire Services (along with a range of other fields including its newest division – iTec Security Solutions) has now added another ‘feather to its cap’ by offering this specialised field to its customers. Mark Graham, Manager of the Electrical Maintenance Division, and his team can provide a range of services and products for ducted vacuums, audio/video intercoms and alarm systems. Customers are welcome to call into the Valet by Hix Group showroom at 1/10 Production Place, Penrith, and take a look at what’s on offer. Customers can also purchase spare parts and products as well as discuss their servicing and installation or upgrade needs with Hix Group’s friendly specialised team, who are highly experienced in dealing with Valet products and services. You can also go to the Valet website for more product information or contact the Valet central office on 1800 050 333, and be directed to ‘Valet by Hix Group’ – your local authorised dealer. Hix Group is fully compliant and certified in Work Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management and employs licensed and accredited staff that are fully trained and up to date with the latest techniques and technology. They can meet all of your needs at a competitive price and with the most professional service. For more information on Hix Group’s Valet service or any other service for that matter, give the friendly Hix Group team a call on 4721 7500 or visit www.hixgroup.com.au.

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One of the main motivations for pro-Brexit campaigners is the increase in foreigners travelling to the UK to work. It has been argued that Britain’s foreign population has increased to such a point that foreign nationals have been obtaining employment at the expense of domestic citizens. Further, as is the case with any partnership, you must

take the good with the bad. This means that while there was an element of free trade within the European Union, this also means that each of the countries within the Union must weather global economic pressures as a collective. For example, a number of European countries have fallen into economic chaos in recent times and some pro-Brexit campaigners resent the fact that countries like Britain are effectively roped in to the economic conditions created by other nations as a result of their membership of the Union. Pundits argue that exiting the EU will have the following detrimental effects: 1. People will not be able to travel as freely and Brits living abroad may need to return to England; 2. Britain will no longer enjoy free/open trade with the rest of the European Union and this could lead to an increase in the price of imports and a decrease in demand for exports; 3. Unknown impacts on foreign policy as Britain’s alliances with other nations need to be refreshed given that the EU as a block entered into agreements with other nations.

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the only uncertainty being for how long. But often, the accompanying media coverage of such events can be very unsettling for an investor, with all manner of investment experts chipping in with their opinions. Many investors begin to panic and look to unwind their more volatile investments, seeing this as the best way to deal with a situation.

History though, has taught us many lessons and not least of all that these type of events have a limited time to run before normality returns. A quick reaction may actually sooth the jangled nerves of an investor in the short term but may hinder long term progress towards a desired goal. If you can recall back 12 months ago we were in a similar ‘boat’ with Greece threatening to leave the EU. Slightly different, yes, but still the same volatility and uncertainty, and we got through. Investment strategies, whether for superannuation, investment portfolios or savings should have been formulated with volatility in mind and expected. Short term reactions based on a chorus of opinions is not the best course of action to achieve your desired goals. At critical times for investors, such as that we have just gone through, ‘don’t panic’ is often the most common phrase, but in most cases is incredibly sound advice. Remember a competently developed and conceived investment plan will provide the required amount of ‘chamomile’ to allow you to sleep through the night even in the most difficult of times.

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fter almost 20 years in the industry, Wicked Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing continues to grow and expand their services. Now, they are offering Laser Tattoo Removal and Cosmetic Tattoo, also known as micropigmentation, from their Specialist Centre at 6/12 Tindale Street, Penrith. The driving force behind Wicked Ink’s services, Kellie Fielding, has been creating, inspiring and managing her remarkable team, bringing together the best people with the most advanced technology. “It is all about the talent behind the name Wicked,” she said. Wicked’s cosmetic tattoo artist, Claudia De Cola, has 20 years experience in makeup and wedding photography, and will mix with the best at the 2016 Permanent Makeup World Conference in Amsterdam. “Her years of expertise have made her one of the most talented and passionate aestheticians,” Ms Fielding said.

“Claudia helps you design your treatment to ensure it is exactly how you want it, including an individual colour analysis to assess your unique combination of skin tone, hair and eye colour.” Wicked Ink uses the award winning Nouveau Contour System with only the very best hypoallergenic mineral pigments, and exclusively offer the additional service of the patented Nouveau Contour HD laser to accelerate healing. Also on the team is Carolina Pizarro, affectionately known as Chilli, Wicked Ink’s highly experienced laser operator who has specialised in tattoo removal for over five years. Chilli and the team at Wicked Ink can now offer customers the Picosure Laser, a breakthrough technology and the world’s most advanced laser treatment available. “We can give our customers amazing results in fewer treatments and faster recovery time than ever before,” Ms Fielding said.

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usiness owners, especially those new to business, can be overwhelmed with information. So here is a list of books that I think every business owner should read: 1. The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey): This has been in print for over 25 years, but contains wisdom and inspiration that is just as relevant today as when it was first released. It reveals how to perform better in both personal and professional arenas, via a ‘paradigm shift’, so that you develop better skills in productivity, time management and more. 2. The 4-Hour Workweek (Timothy Ferriss): While the premise of this book might not sound like something you are seeking, what it actually gives you is ideas to have better systems and processes, so that you are far more efficient and effective. And if you end up working less hours in the process, bonus! 3. Purple Cow (Seth Godin): This is one of my favourites! Godin says that the key to success is to find a way

to stand out (be the purple cow!). The concepts are useful but it is also very practical and a useful tool for businesses of any stage. 4. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work And What To Do About It (Michael E Gerber): This is another classic which challenges assumptions and gives you the steps to progress from infancy to maturity in your business. 5. Make Your Idea Matter: Stand Out With A Better Story (Bernadette Jiwa): This is a fantastic book that will explain the importance of having a ‘story’ for your business and guide you through the process to develop it. She takes what seems like a complex issue and makes it bite-sized and simple. 6. Flying Solo: How To Go It Alone In Business (Robert Gerrish & Sam Leader): For those of you who are solo or micro business owners, this is essential reading. It includes practical and motivational advice, dispels myths and gives you tools to thrive as a solo business owner.

hile the balance sheet is like a snapshot of a company’s financial structure at a specific point in time, the income statement (profit and loss statement) is more like a motion picture showing the firm’s operating activities for an entire year. All P&Ls are based on a very simple formula which is sales minus costs equals profit. The P&L answers the most important question: “How much money are we making?” Even more important, the income statement can provide a solid basis for forecasting future profits. Unfortunately, we sometimes use different words for sales, costs and profits. This can make accounting seem more difficult than it really is. For example, sales can also be called revenue or income. Costs may be called expenses and profits may be referred to as net income. In fact, the P&L itself can also be called an income statement. Your company’s sales and costs may be broken into several different sources. For example, the sales of a restaurant may come from customers who dine in or

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fter wowing audiences in New York Aussie actor and musician John Waters will be bringing the acclaimed show ‘Lennon: Through a Glass Onion’ to the Blue Mountains this

July. Tickets to the show are set to be in hot demand. The two-man production, which features Waters and singer/pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, is part concert, part biography and has played to packed audiences since it was first created in 1992. ‘Lennon: Through a Glass Onion’ features stories from John Lennon’s life, along with 31 hit songs including ‘All You Need is Love’, ‘Imagine’, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, ‘Lucy in the Sky With

Diamonds’, ‘Come Together’, ‘Jealous Guy’ and ‘Help’. Waters has been overwhelmed by the response to the show, even after all these years of touring. “We’re constantly getting emails and messages asking when the show is coming back,” he said. “So it’s great that the demand and interest is always there.” ‘Lennon: Through a Glass Onion’ will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre

& Community Hub in Springwood on Friday, July 8 at 8pm and Sunday, July 10 at 2pm. For more information visit www. bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au or call 4723 5050. We have two double passes to the matinee show on Sunday, July 10 at 2pm to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘LENNON’ to news@ bluemountainsrecord.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, July 6.

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Put on your winter woolies and prepare for a chilly cinema experience this week with the return of the popular ‘Ice Age’ franchise. The fifth film in the successful animated series, ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’ focuses on the actions of the

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Ê Channel Ten has confirmed Tasmanian news presenter Georgia Love is the next ‘Bachelorette’. The 27-year-old will be the second ever Australian Bachelorette following Sam Frost in 2015. Ten also confirmed in March that Richie Strahan will be Australia’s next ‘Bachelor’, with that series to get underway very soon.|

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Ê Foxtel will launch a new ‘Fast and Furious’ pop-up channel on Friday, July 8 until Monday, July 11. Available to Foxtel movie subscribers, it will run on Channel 400 and feature all seven movies from the hit Paul Walker and Vin Diesel franchise back to back. Ê After a night off last week, Channel Seven will air the final episode of ‘Kiss Bang Love’ at 9.30pm this Tuesday, July 5. The reality love show has been a major flop for Seven with ratings at diabolical levels in recent weeks. I highly doubt there will be a second series. Ê HBO has axed 70’s rock drama and Foxtel series ‘Vinyl’ after just one season. The series, co-produced by Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese, was actually renewed for a second season shortly after the show’s premiere, but as things progressed there were doubts about its performance. Ê

Channel Nine has announced it will launch a new, fun series titled ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’, based on the Japanese game show ‘Sasuke’. The Japanese format, which began nearly 20 years ago, sees 100 competitors attempt to complete four obstacle courses of increasing difficulty. In the US, ‘American Ninja Warrior’

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Ê Channel Ten has announced the next series of ‘The Great Australian Spelling Bee’ will hit screens at 6.30pm on Sunday, July 17, hosted by Grant Denyer and Chrissie Swan.

Ê TV networks went head to head with election coverages on Saturday evening. Veteran Channel Nine journalist Laurie Oakes fronted up for what I believe was his 17th election! Ê Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples will not return for the fifth season of country music drama ‘Nashville’.

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LIFE & STYLE RELAX AND UNWIND WITH THE BLUE MOUNTAINS RECORD ARIES

LEO

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

This week the pull between work responsibilities and home duties may leave you feeling overwhelmed (especially on Thursday). The New Moon signals that it’s time for a brand new domestic chapter. Some Rams will renovate, move house, welcome a new housemate, or start afresh with a stressed relative. Whatever you do, family should come first. So your motto for the week is from The Dalai Lama: “A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation of your life.”

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Stop wasting time trying to control people and situations (especially on Thursday and Friday). Wonderful opportunities are around – but they’re not immediately obvious. They are hidden in unexpected places, waiting for you to discover them. Lions love to be centre stage but – at the moment – some of your best work is behind the scenes. Others may not notice what you’re doing this week, but your efforts will be well-rewarded in the weeks and months to come.

TAURUS

VIRGO

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Busy Bulls need to balance being cautious with being adventurous (which is an interesting juggle!) There are some new faces in your neighbourhood that are waiting to meet you. So it’s time to ricochet out of your usual routine, and get out and about in your local community. But consider the consequences of what you say (especially on Thursday). If you are stubborn or possessive, then you could find yourself deep in a disagreement or messy misunderstanding.

This week Jupiter and Mars encourage you to stop worrying and start doing. Aim to be more proactive about appreciating (and protecting) your neighbourhood and local environment. If you network with like-minded souls, then you really can achieve a lot. Think global; act local! And be inspired by His Holiness The Dalai Lama (born on July 6, 1935): “It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we live.”

GEMINI

LIBRA

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Monday’s New Moon shines a spotlight on money matters. If your finances are in a mess, then you need to develop some fiscal skills. Creativity and compassion are high on Tuesday, but there’s also a tendency to scatter your energy all over the place. Communicating with others will be complicated on Thursday, as you dig beneath the surface and get to the bottom of an old emotional issue. Curiosity is high on Sunday, so keep your mind suitably stimulated.

Librans are clever and capable but are you confident enough for big time success? The New Moon’s in your career zone, so it’s time to assume a leadership role. Venus and Mars promise romance, friendship and fun on Wednesday and it’s also a terrific time to socialise with colleagues, as you mix business with pleasure. Your diplomatic skills are needed on Thursday, when someone is spoiling for a fight. Step in and play the peace-maker – but don’t get caught in the cross-fire!

CANCER

SCORPIO

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Expect power-plays in close relationships on Thursday. If you try to do too much, then you’ll just end up feeling super stressed. So relax, pace yourself, and take things one step at a time. Sometime between Friday and Sunday, Jupiter sends a lucky break via social media or community connections. Activities involving communication, education and travel are also favoured. So get networking!

The New Moon boosts your brain power and curiosity so it’s time to read, research or study something new. Planning your next business trip, heavenly holiday or weekend escape is also a good idea. But Thursday and Friday will be difficult days, when you have a strong desire to persuade others to do what YOU want them to do. Resist the urge to manipulate others, and don’t let family and friends push your emotional buttons.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Those around you can expect some boisterous behaviour from yours truly so try to burn off excess fiery energy via physical activities and vigorous outdoor adventures. From Friday through until Sunday, Lady Luck smiles benevolently on you, so make sure you capitalise on it. The positive Jupiter aspects are particularly fabulous for work, business, financial matters and making fortuitous contacts. For smart, self-motivated Sagittarians – the sky’s the limit!

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With peacemaker Venus (plus the Sun, Moon and Mercury) visiting your partnership zone, it’s a wonderful week to improve your close relationships or smooth over problems with a cranky colleague. Thursday looks tricky though, as Plutonic compulsions and obsessions complicate communication. You’ll find the more you try to assert your authority, the more difficult things will be. Just remember – you can’t be the boss all the time. So strive to be more democratic.

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It’s a wonderful week for work matters, as you use a combination of charm and chutzpah to get what you want … in the most delightful way. Don’t expect perfect results though. Sometimes mistakes lead you off in surprising new directions. From Friday until Sunday, Jupiter encourages you to support others. Be inspired by actor Tom Hanks (born on July 9, 1956): “We can choose to approach our fellow human beings with an open mind, a dash of optimism and a great deal of candour.”

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August. Hens began competing as a rifle shooter in 2008 and by 2010 was competing at the World Championships as a professional athlete. Since then Hens has competed at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, won the Oceania Championship in 2015 and set a personal and Australian women’s air rifle record in the 2015 Munich IWK Air Rifle Competition (416.1). Now she’s chasing Olympic glory in Rio. Outside of shooting Hens has a Masters in Teaching and is currently a science teacher at an English School in Germany, where she has been living and training for the last year. “Moving to Europe has been great in preparation for Rio,” she said. “There are many small or international competitions hosted here which I have been able to enter and test out my skills more frequently. “Many of my competitors will be full-

time professional shooters and so extra training sessions have certainly upped the anti for a good shoot.” Hens grew up in the Mountains, attending Mt Riverview Primary and Blaxland High School. While she’s loving Europe, she admits she gets homesick. “I miss home very much and the people I came to know in the Blue Mountains. Even though I’m in Germany I have received amazing words of support from the Mountains community,” she said. Hens is still a member of her local club, the Springwood Smallbore and Air Rifle Club. She hopes to give her competitors a run for their money at the Games. “I have been training hard with promising scores so a mid-field placing would be great,” she said. Her parents, Ray and Margaret continue to live in Mt Riverview were they have been situated since their daughter was two. Margaret is a very proud mum, as to be expected. “We are really excited for Jen and will be following each step of her journey from this side of the world,” Margaret said. Hens will travel to Rio this month to begin training for the Games.

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