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Teen swimmer off to Rio 15-year-old St Columba’s student will compete at the Rio Paralympics ERIN MAMO

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t just 15-years-old, Jenna Jones will today begin her journey to Rio, to compete in the 2016 Paralympic Games. Jenna, a talented swimmer, will compete in a number of events as part of the S13 vision impaired team. “I’m excited now but I know when I go away I’ll be very nervous,” Jenna told the Record. The Falconbridge teen was diagnosed with Con Dystrophy when she was five-years-old, a degenerative eye impairment that makes it difficult for her to see details clearly and blurs colours together. “I have trouble seeing things from a distance but I’ve had to learn ways around doing things, so it doesn’t affect me too much,” she said. Jenna certainly hasn’t let her impairment stop her from achieving big things. Last year she broke an open age world record at the National Short Course swimming competition. Now she hopes to break a couple of personal bests in Brazil. “I just want to do the best I can do,” Jenna said. “I’d be really excited if I broke a PB, and a medal would be great.” Jenna will stop over in the United States this week to take part in a training camp before heading to Rio. Once in Rio she will be competing against swimmers of all ages. Jenna attributes a lot of her success to the supportive network she has around her, which includes her school – St Columba’s in Springwood. “My school has been so supportive, it’s actually really unbelievable sometimes I feel like they are more excited then me,” she said. “Mr Malone, Ms Hall and my Principal and Deputy Principal have all been really great.” Outside of school, Jenna said her parents and swimming coach, Mick Robinson, have helped her to get to where she is today. Mr Malone, who is the head of PE at St Columba’s, couldn’t be prouder of his star pupil as she embarks on the journey of a lifetime. “Jenna is a remarkable athlete, I taught her in Year 7 and she has always been a standout athlete,” he said. St Columba’s celebrated Jenna’s achievement last week by decorating the school in green and gold, and hosting a special farewell assembly.

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fter serving a whopping 17 years in office, Liberal candidate and current Deputy Mayor, Chris Van der Kley, will ask to be re-elected once again at the upcoming Blue Mountains City Council election on September 10. The longtime Councillor will contest Ward 2 with James Beckett and Graeme Keeley on his ticket. Mr Beckett and Mr Keeley are both long time residents of the Blue Mountains. Mr Beckett is a local charterers account and Mr Keeley is small business owner. Together the three Councillors are in agreement that they need to protect and preserve the natural beauty and heritage of the Blue Mountains region. “Our unique area is one of great beauty and diversity, and should be protected at all costs,” Cr Van der Kley said. “We want to work with relevant authorities for the benefit of all residents in the protection of our environment.” Cr Van der Kley said he will continue on behalf of Ward 2 residents to address community concerns as he has done for the past 17 years. During his latest term, Cr Van der Kley

achieved a number of successes in Ward 2, including the upgrade of the Hazelbrook Railway Station car park and shopping centre; the revitalisation of Lawson Town Centre; the sealing of dirt roads throughout the ward, a new child care centre at Hazelbrook, as well as working towards reducing council debt. Cr Van der Kley has also been working heavily to protect the 2015 Local Environment Plan, to keep inappropriate development out of the Blue Mountains. As a resident of Wentworth Falls for over 30 years and a former business owner in Hazelbrook, Cr Van der Kley has seen many changes in the local community. He hopes to be able to contribute to the improvement of many more communities that will make the Blue Mountains a more desirable place to live and work. “Ratepayers, small businesses and property owners want to see our Mountains’ villages prosper and become bright and attractive areas where residents and tourists can do their shopping and attend to their requirements in relative comfort and ease,” Cr Van der Kley said. Although a member of the Liberal party, Cr Van der Kley is opposed to the proposed western Sydney airport and the effects it will have on the Blue Mountains.

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Sure, there’s disappointments along the way too, but how could any Australian not be proud of the way athletes like Cate Campbell and Jessica Fox spoke after their various events? The Olympics are often dominated by negativity. Stadiums not ready, green pools, security concerns and of course, the Gold Medal-winning whinge about the host broadcaster’s coverage. But when you sit back and realise you’re watching the culmination of an incredible journey from each individual athlete, you begin to realise why the Olympics will never lose their mojo. Bring on 2020! Eye of the problem If you ever needed proof that women have got us blokes covered when it comes to intelligence, some statistics that came out this week from Medicare should do the trick. The latest statistics reveal that 8,222 optometry patients have required the removal of a foreign object embedded in the eye since September last year. Of those who presented for treatment, 6,832 – or 83 per cent – were men. Typical items that can embed in the eye include bits of metal, sand, dirt and grit and vegetative matter. Census done and dusted I finally got around to completing the Census last week, and I must say I don’t know what all the fuss was about. I was hoping for a few more intrusive questions, so when the data is released next April, we actually have something to talk about. The whole thing was rather boring.

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Fight is on to save popular Leura cafe Locals turn out in force to help save Leura Mall’s famous Wayzgoose Cafe from closure ERIN MAMO

he owners of the Wayzgoose Café, along with members of the local community, are still fighting harder than ever to save the popular café that has occupied Leura Mall since 2002. This month the business reached a total of 8000 signatures on their petition to save the café, and held a ‘Save the Wayzgoose Café Gig,’ which attracted over 100 guests including the likes of well-known local musicians and Blue Mountains City Council candidates. Café owner, Mark Alchin, is being forced to vacate the building his business has occupied for over 13 years by his landlord – Blue Mountains City Council – who have deemed the property unsafe due to the age of the building and the poor construction techniques that were used at the time it was built. Kerry Brown, Greens candidate for Ward 1, was at the café’s recent gig and is a strong advocate for saving the eatery. “The Council should be looking after local businesses in the area,” Ms Brown said. “Mr Alchin has provided such a big contribution to Leura over the many years

Green Council candidate Kerry Brown with locals fighting to save the Wayzgoose Cafe he has lived here. “We Greens are disappointed by Council’s secretiveness. To date Mr Alchin has not been allowed to see four of the reports they have prepared regarding building repairs or quotes for works.”

If Ms Brown is elected to Council in September she will call for a halt to all further plans regarding the café until an open and inclusive investigation takes place. Council believe they have gone to consid-

erable effort to investigate all possible options for the future of the building and, based on expert advice, have resolved to redevelop the site. Council’s architectural team are now preparing a development application (DA) with expert heritage advisors and are considering various design options. Once the DA is complete, it will be made publicly available for comment. Mr Alchin said when he moved into the building he noticed signs of a white ant problem, and spent years trying to get Council to rectify it. However, Council say there was never a white ant problem, the building was just in poor condition. Over the years Council has undertaken repairs to the building, including fixing the floor and the linoleum surface in the kitchen. Local musician, Pat Drummond, who performed at the café’s recent gig spoke strongly about his feelings towards Council. “This outcome we are now faced with is the result of Council’s complete negligence, they should have done something sooner to solve the problem,” he said. “Now the damage has become so great that action must be taken.”

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Can you help Blue Mountains Police identify two men who may be able to assist them with enquiries into a stealing incident in Hazelbrook? Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two men who may have been involved in an incident that occurred at about 3pm on July 9 at the Caltex Service Station in Hazelbrook. To view the images of the two men go to the Blue Mountains LAC – NSW Police Force Facebook page. If you can identify either of the two men, contact Springwood Police Station on 4751 0299.

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Improved fire trails for Mountains State Government, Rural Fire Service and others to establish a functional fire trail network across NSW ERIN MAMO

he enhancement of fire trails will mean Blue Mountains firefighters will now have better access to fighting fires this bushfire season. This month, Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott, introduced legislation that will amend the Rural Fires Act 1997 to establish a functional fire trail network, connecting the thousands of existing fire trails across NSW. Mr Elliott said NSW had experienced devastating bushfires in recent years, and an integrated network of trails will assist them in preventing more. “We are delivering on an election commitment to give firefighters the powers they need to create an improved and integrated fire trail network across the state,” Mr Elliott said. “This supports the Government’s commitment to protect almost 600,000 homes and almost 750,000 hectares through hazard reduction activities by 2019.” The Local Bushfire Management Committees, including representatives from NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Police,

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David Jones, thinks it is a great enhancement to improve what is already in place. “In the Blue Mountains we already have great support from the government when it comes to bushfire prevention, but this enhancement to fire trails will enable us to bring the network together even more, so that we can get in and suppress fires much

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If our satisfaction and happiness is completely tied up in the achievement of ‘winning’, rather than in the day to day journey of aiming for the ‘win’, life is going to be pretty miserable. I am sure all Olympic athletes have days where they have to drag themselves to early morning training sessions. Or times when injuries plague them. Or periods where sheer exhaustion has them questioning if they should continue. But speak to any elite athlete, and they will usually tell you that they genuinely enjoy the challenges and small achievements along the way. Of course they are focused on the prize at the end, but few last the distance if they do not also enjoy the years leading up to that success. Kim Brennan was also quoted as saying “You can walk away incredibly happy if you know you’ve given the best show of yourself”. And in this case, it resulted in a gold medal which she was “so chuffed to have”. So by all means have big goals. But take pleasure in the process and the striving that comes along with being the best you can be.

required forms, advise you of the relevant fees and ensure your orders smoothly pass through customs. Before fully committing to importing the product it is worthwhile doing some research to determine if the product appeals to your local market. Talk to family and friends, and then complete strangers. If you want to wholesale your product, then talk to retailers who are good matches for your product. The final task before importing is to see if somebody else is importing your product. For that search, use the Industry Capability Network to identify your competition. Like any business activity, it is best to do the legwork now, rather than after you’ve started importing the product. It costs little to do the research, but lots to pay for fees and corrections after the fact. If you want assistance researching in this area then call your local business advisor at the Western Sydney Business Centre.

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s usual, Australian Olympians have been providing us with many memorable moments at the Rio Olympics. From the sheer joy and exuberance exhibited by 20km Race Walk bronze medal winner Dane Bird-Smith, to the inspirational behind the scenes work of Eloise Wellings who placed 10th in the 10,000m race (the best finish and time ever by an Australian woman). One of my favourite quotes by this current cohort of Olympians was from Kim Brennan, gold medal winner of the Women’s Single Sculls. Before the race, she told Channel 7 that “Winning isn’t everything, striving to win is”. As far as I am concerned, that is a mantra by which we should all be running our businesses. In business, we are not always going to ‘win’. Sometimes the client we really want to work with chooses someone else. Sometimes the sales we thought we were sure to achieve with our fantastic new product don’t eventuate. And sometimes, we just run out of energy to get everything done that we would like.

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in the love camp. Fresh coriander works perfectly with Asian dishes, like stir fries or curries, or salad. Curry powder Each curry powder contains a different mix of spices. While it won’t give you the curry flavour you get from whole spices, curry powder makes a great seasoning for vegetables, egg, meat, tofu etc, works well in soups, and makes a tasty addition to couscous or rice. Mint Mint is a versatile herb that is often associated with sweet dishes but also makes a fresh and flavourful addition to a salad or rice paper rolls. It can also be mixed with beans for a snack or added to lime and soda water for a virgin mojito. Cayenne pepper If you like a little heat then cayenne pepper is an essential in your collection. Add as little or as much as you like to any meal that needs some spice. Works particularly well sprinkled over eggs or scrambled tofu. Cumin Cumin is a seed that comes from a member of the parsley family and with its earthy aroma it works well with a range of cuisines. I tend to use it to spice Mexican dishes like bean burritos or tacos.

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income no matter what the economic climate is an annuity candidate. They run for a fixed amount of time, from a one year duration right up to a lifetime, and everything in between. They pay income monthly, half yearly or yearly whichever is preferred and will continue to do so until they mature. The rate of return is fixed at the purchase date, but inflation increases and incremental drawdown of capital can be built in at establishment On the negative side, once your funds are committed there is no getting them out. Your money is locked away in return for the income payments. Need a new car; sorry you won’t be getting any money out until maturity! A real negative is that annuities are designed as long term retirement products and their rate of return is calculated on current prevailing interest rates and then fixed till maturity. Currently, we are in the lowest interest rate environment in 40 years, which is not a very good time to lock in for your lifetime. The estate planning side of annuities also needs to be fully understood prior to purchasing one. But before doing anything, discuss your needs with a licensed financial adviser.

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e all rememb e r Da m ien Leith, he stole our hearts in 2006 when he won ‘Australian Idol’ with his humble and genuine personality and phenomenal talent as a singer and musician. 10 years on and Damien’s still got it! This Saturday, August 27, Damien is set to perform at the Blue Mountains Theatre in Springwood as part of ‘The Winners Journey – 10 year Anniversary Tour’. Speaking with the Record, Damien said fans can expect some new songs and the good old favourites. “This show is really a ‘best of’ show,” he said. “I’ll be taking the audience on a journey through the last 10 years of my career with many of the songs I’ve released along the way.” Damien will perform with his full band on the night and plans to sing crowd favourites like, ‘Night of my life’ and ‘Hallelujah.’ The Stanmore local is looking forward to visiting the Blue Mountains as it holds

a special place in his heart, being where his now wife took him on one of their first dates. Nowadays he often visits the region with wife, Eileen, to take their three kids, Jarvis, 10, Jagger, nine, and Kiki, five, on trail walks. As well as being a talented musician, Damien is also a published author of two books and has just finished writing his third, a children’s bed time story. The lovable Irishman’s passion for music actually came about through his initial love for writing. “When I was in school all I wanted to do was write, I really enjoyed writing plays and when my school decided not to have a drama class, I had to study music as a way to keep writing,” Damien said. Damien believes he has grown and changed a lot in the past decade that he’s been in the spotlight. “In a lot of ways I have moved on from where I was 10 years ago in terms of style,” he said. “My music is still very acoustic and folk but now the story behind the song is much more important to me. “When I first started out I used to write songs so quickly and put random lyrics in. Now I focus more on telling the story.” Damien Leith will be performing at Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub on Saturday, August 27 at 8pm. Tickets: $55-$65. To book, call 4723 5050.

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all guest star throughout the series. Fox Sports has announced it will broadcast the upcoming 2016 College Football Sydney Cup this Saturday, August 27 at 11.30am. FOX Sports NRL commentator, Warren Smith, will join the US commentary team to provide on-site colour and injury reports from the sideline. The game will be produced locally at ANZ Stadium and will also air live on ESPN in the US.

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

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Get set for a frustrating week. Saturn and Neptune both stymy your motivation and energy levels, so you’ll feel like a car trying to move forwards with the handbrake on! You’ll also become confused about a current issue as too many options cloud your judgement. Pace yourself Rams. With patience and perseverance, you’ll eventually get ahead. On the weekend, spend time in the great outdoors having fun with your partner or favourite four-legged friend.

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Don’t dismiss financial matters. The devil is definitely in the detail, so make sure you research, revise and re-do. Your business partner or spouse will appreciate your due diligence. When it comes to a cherished dream, you may suddenly question your goals or mistrust your motives. That’s OK. Some confusion is likely before you can recalibrate your plans. Positive aspects promise a playful weekend, as you connect with children or have fun with your creative inner child.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

The week starts well when you travel, enrol in a new course of study, book a holiday or experience a communication breakthrough with a family member. Mercury and Jupiter also expand your domestic horizons. So – over the next few months – you could buy real estate, move house, get a new housemate, or renovate your place to gain more living space. Don’t let a slap-dash approach trip you up! You’ve got exciting plans but they’ll only work if you can get others onside.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Your daily routine won’t run smoothly this week. Expect annoying delays and frequent disruptions, as Neptune confuses communication and Saturn raises frustration levels to high. The best approach for cranky Crabs is to cool down and re-calibrate. And don’t worry if you are full of niggling self-doubts. The Universe is urging you to confront your fears, question your motives, and re-formulate your goals for the future.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

The focus is firmly on money matters including cost cutting, fundraising and financial investments. If you can get the balance right between being canny with cash and entrepreneurial with your ideas, then you could really go places. But a relationship with a child, teenager, parent, lover or friend may temporarily go backwards as you place difficult or unrealistic expectations on them. Try to step back and view the current situation from a much wider perspective.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Sagittarius is the sign that rules horses. And this week Saturn tightens the reigns so – just when you want to charge fullsteam ahead – you’ll promptly be pulled back into place. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it teaches you to walk before you can run. Then your ruling planet Jupiter joins up with vivacious Venus, so expect a wonderfully social weekend. But it’s also important to balance fun, flirting and frivolity with some special solo time, where you can relax and reboot.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

With Mercury, Venus and Jupiter linking up in your sign, it’s time to be the vibrant and vivacious Virgo you were born to be. Confidence and positive thinking are the rocket fuel that will take you places. But don’t just focus on facts, figures and the minutiae of daily life. Strive to expand your creative horizons as you do your best to make the world a more beautiful place. Be inspired by birthday great Mother Teresa “The world is hungry not only for food, but also for beauty.”

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

This week Saturn [your ruling planet] links up with mighty Mars, so you need to get the ratio right between being patient and being proactive; between showing restraint and taking action. A tricky balance! There’ll also be plenty of situations [and people] that ‘get your goat’ but trying to coerce or control others could lead to confusion, so step back and reassess the situation. And find appropriate ways to expel your frustrated energy via physical activity in the great outdoors.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With four planets moving through your self-sabotage zone [including your power planet Venus] are you your own worst enemy at the moment? Is the only person undermining your efforts actually you? Stop trying to please everyone else and instead, start focusing on what really matters for your future happiness and success. So your motto for the coming week is from Florence Welch “You should have high expectations for yourself, and others should come second.”

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Aquarians usually have many adventurous dreams and avant-garde schemes. But make sure you also have the discipline and persistence to make those aspirations an actual reality. If you are involved in a group dynamic this week, then expect challenges and confusion as people have conflicting agendas and head off in totally different directions. At least life won’t be boring! Plus avoid talking about a property sale or joint financial transaction until it’s signed, sealed and delivered.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Your peer group is set to expand as you become involved with a group, club or organisation involving like-minded souls. But Mars and Saturn stir up your financial zone so, if you are wasteful or extravagant, then you’ll pay the price further down the track. Neptune also confuses money matters, especially if your finances are linked with a friend or family member. The weekend is a wonderful time to party with pals or network.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Teamwork and networking will get you where you want to go. Look for a special person you can collaborate with, on a project that’s close to your heart. Expect some hiccups and holdups along the way though! And be particularly careful what you ingest this week. With Mars squaring Neptune [on Friday] you’re sensitive constitution is more inclined to food allergies, medication mix-ups or adverse reactions to alcohol. Pace yourself Pisces!

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enrith Panthers prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard is treating his recent elbow injury as a blessing in disguise, after the forward missed his first ever games as an NRL player. Since debuting in Round 1 last year, the 23-year-old local junior played 42 consecutive games for the Panthers before succumbing to a serious elbow injury during Penrith’s Round 19 win over the Parramatta Eels. Campbell-Gillard missed three straight games due to his troublesome elbow but returned ahead of schedule last week against the Newcastle Knights at Hunter Stadium. Speaking with Record, the City Origin representative said while he was disappointed to miss game time, it was an opportunity to rest his mind and body. “Whenever you miss games it is devastating but I took it as a positive to get a bit of a break on the body and also the mind as well,” Campbell-Gillard said. The impressive prop, who continuously receives praise for his strong work ethic, described his elbow injury as rather ugly.

Blessing in disguise Reagan Campbell-Gillard is happy to be back from injury. Photo: Megan Dunn

“I tore the two main ligaments that run through the elbow, I hyper-extended it, there was a bit of bone bruising plus a lot of junk floating around in there,” Campbell-Gillard said. “It was an ugly injury but everything is getting back on track now.” Campbell-Gillard made his return from injury during Penrith’s massive 42-6 victory over the Newcastle Knights in Round 23. The former Fijian representative made a triumphant return, playing 36 minutes off the bench for 64 metres and 26 tackles. Campbell-Gillard said although he was happy with his comeback performance, there was still a lot to improve on. “After missing three games the fitness kind of went out the window, so I’m just trying to get that back into the lungs and the legs as well,” he said. “I’ll slowly just try and ease my way back into it and put some more good performances on the board.” While still not at his absolute best, Campbell-Gillard put in another good performance off the bench during Penrith’s match against the West Tigers last Friday night. Penrith, who are the cusp of finals footy, take on the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday.

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Corey Payne and Phil Gould in happier times back in April. Photo: Megan Dunn

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Monday, August 22, 2016 TROY DODDS AND NATHAN TAYLOR

he relationship between the Penrith Panthers and CEO Corey Payne has ended in tears and a shock resignation. After just four months in the top job, the man described by Phil Gould as a “natural fit” for the Panthers has walked away from the gig “to pursue overseas business opportunities”. But it’s a story nobody is likely to believe. The Blue Mountains Record understands that Payne was essentially told to pack up his desk after a range of issues made his position untenable. The “resignation” story is about as believable as the Tooth Fairy but is designed to protect Payne’s reputation and allow the Panthers to move forward. Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher confirmed to the Record last week that he would assume the vacant role left by Payne moving forward. “I will now also be acting as the CEO of Football, which I did back in March and April when I first joined Panthers. We’ll be going back to that structure moving forward,” Mr Fletcher said. “The matter will be reviewed at the end of the football season but long term we’ll probably continue with myself in that role pending there are no hiccups in the short term. “The football structure, under the leadership of Phil Gould and coach Anthony Griffin, is in very good hands. “I don’t anticipate it to be too strenuous to

oversee the lot of it.” On August 13, the Record’s sister paper The Western Weekender broke the news that Payne was set to part ways with the Panthers. Payne was appointed as one of the youngest CEOs in the game’s history in April, with much fanfare surrounding the appointment. “I’m very excited by the opportunity to join the Panthers,” Payne said at the time. “Over the last five years Phil Gould has put the club back in a financially viable position, ensured the salary cap is in good shape and established solid foundations on which we can build for the future. “There is a fantastic feeling about the club and I’m looking forward to being part of it.” The relationship between the Panthers and Payne quickly began to sour and the Record has learned that several staff members voiced their concerns about Payne’s management style. It is believed a number of other issues are also at play. When he appointed Payne, Gould said: “Panthers is a club of the future. We are delighted that Corey Payne will now be the man to help guide that future and achieve the high aspirations we have for this club.” Payne joins a long list of high profile departures from the Panthers in recent times including previous CEO Justin Pascoe, who joined the Wests Tigers, and Group CEO Warren Wilson. Payne’s legacy is likely to be the bizarre “apology” letter he sent to rugby league fans when the Rugby League World Cup snubbed western Sydney, which ultimately led to the sacking of the tournament’s manager, Michael Brown.

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