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Mountains come alive Colour, excitement and fun at annual Winter Magic Festival ERIN MAMO

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he highly anticipated 23rd Blue Mountains Winter Magic Festival will be held this Saturday, June 18, in Katoomba. The free annual community event is celebrated around the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The streets will be lined with stalls and musicians, dancers, drummers and choirs will all be performing. The grand parade starts at 11.30am and is the highlight of the festival with over 500 participants, ranging from toddlers to seniors, walking in the spectacle. There will also be multiple live entertainment stages, a family fun zone, a busking competition and fireworks at 6.30pm. This year’s headline act that will close out the festival will be local award winning artist Claude Hay. The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Where The Magic Things Are’. The festival committee is asking people to consider what magic means to them, whether it is the magic of community, the magic of the Blue Mountains or the magic of winter. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Unlike many festivals run by Chambers of Commerce and Councils, this event is run by community volunteers. “This not for profit festival is entirely self supporting and organised by a small group of unpaid volunteers,” said Charity Mirow, one of the event organisers. Story continues on » p. 5

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Federal Election 2016

Improving community connections Labor wants to implement social change but Coalition claims they “cannot be trusted” ERIN MAMO

he Opposition says it wants to create “new and meaningful partnerships for positive social change” as part of a plan to reset the Government’s relationship with the community and not-forprofit sector. Shadow Families Minister Jenny Macklin met with members of the Blue Mountains community services sector and the Australian Services Union last week. At a roundtable forum in Springwood, Ms Macklin announced a plan to improve the Commonwealth’s relationship with the community sector. “Unlike the Liberals, Labor believes that Government and the community sector should work together to develop quality policy, to implement that policy and ensure it delivers real outcomes for vulnerable Australians,” Ms Macklin said. “If elected, Labor will make the Community Sector Partnership a permanent interface between Government and the community sector. Labor will also provide an extra $10 million towards Volunteer Grants.” Labor Candidate for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, welcomed the move.

“Services for vulnerable people living in the Blue Mountains and Nepean districts are struggling to cope with the cuts and constant moving of the goal posts by the Liberals,” she said. Federal Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus, said the Government fully recognises the substantial contribution the charitable and not-for-profit sector makes to Australia’s economy and community. She questioned whether Labor could be trusted to live up to its promises. “The Government is providing approximately 2,800 grants to 1,200 community organisations worth more than $4.9 billion between 2015-16 and 2018-19,” Mrs Markus said. “The Government provided $26 million of bridging funding to ensure service continuity for clients of service providers who were unsuccessful in the 2014 funding round. In June 2015, the Government also announced an investment of $40 million for more than 100 frontline community services across Australia to provide ongoing service delivery. “Labor are the ones that cannot be trusted. They have spent the last two years defending the Schoolkids Bonus but now are admitting that they will not bring it back.”

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ometimes you just can’t win if you’re a politician. Tell a lie, and you’ll be (rightly) crucified. Tell the truth, and the same applies. For Bill Shorten, telling it how it is earned him the ire of many women this week, and I’m still trying to work out why telling the truth got the Opposition Leader into so much trouble. Believe his critics and what Bill Shorten did earlier this month was front the media and say only this: “Let’s face it, men in Australia rely on the women in Australia to do the child care and to organise the child care.” Those lazy, do-nothing men! “Where you’ve got mums working part-time or full-time, it’s the second job in the family, and frankly they’re doing a lot of the unpaid work, they’ve got to try to work out the child care bills,” was the other cherry-picked line from the press conference. Truth is, that was a very small part of what was an extensive commitment to child care announced by the Opposition, and a small snippet of a long and detailed press conference. In fact, you can read the full transcript from the press conference on Bill Shorten’s website if you so wish. The full transcript gives Mr Shorten’s comments enormous context. I can only presume that a seasoned journalist like Lisa Wilkinson from Channel Nine’s ‘Today’ show read that transcript before she went on air with a major attack on Mr Shorten, and you have to wonder why she proceeded with it. “When Bill Shorten describes women as having the second job, that men ‘rely on women to take care of all things when it

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“Tell a lie, and you’ll be (rightly) cruciﬁed. Tell the truth, and the same applies” comes to looking after the kids’, in other words so men can get on with doing all the important stuff, isn’t he simply entrenching a stereotype of women as second class citizens?” she said. ‘In other words’. Ie, you’re putting words into Mr Shorten’s mouth, Lisa. The reason Mr Shorten singled out women with his comments was twofold. Firstly, his announcement was very much targeted at them. The entire point of what appears to be a pretty solid child care package was trying to make it easier, and more affordable, for mums to return to work after having children. Anyone, staunch feminist or otherwise, who suggests that’s not an issue is living under a giant rock somewhere. “Working mums in this country should not face the choice as to whether or not they pay double child care fees, or drop out of work,” Mr Shorten said. That comment didn’t get cherry-picked as much as the others. But Mr Shorten is right – families across the nation face that very tough situation every single day, and often there’s a realisation that returning to work is actually going to be impractical because of the high costs of child care.

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Somehow, what was a very positive announcement for women got hijacked by those who are determined to live their life with their outrage meter set to extreme. Men and women living in the real world who actually look at the child care policy and Mr Shorten’s full press conference will surely give the whole thing the big green tick (if green ticks are still allowed – maybe we should go for a more neutral colour). The other point is that, at risk of pushing the stereotype, Mr Shorten was right: women do generally organise and arrange the child care. Is that sexist, or making women ‘second class citizens’? Please, I want to throw up my Nutri Grain at the suggestion (which, by the way, has a very offensive and sexist slogan – ‘Iron MAN food’). Here’s a reality check: Drive around on the weekend and the majority of people you’ll see mowing the lawns are blokes. Ask who made sure little Johnny had his lunch box packed correctly and the answer will probably be ‘mum’. Exceptions? Obviously there’s plenty. But men and women are different (shock, horror!) and tend to navigate towards different responsibilities in the family and household. That doesn’t make one person or responsibility more important than the other. And to be honest, given I struggle to even put a shirt on a clothes hanger correctly, I don’t think my wife would trust me to decide where our kids were going to spend eight to 10 hours of their day. My trademark answer in all household issues – ‘that’ll do’ – probably wouldn’t be acceptable.

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Cameras aim to make streets safer

Festival set to draw big crowd

Federal Government installs 15 CCTV cameras in Wentworth Falls ERIN MAMO

Big crowds attend the annual event acquarie MP Louise Markus has delivered on her long-awaited promise to Blue Mountains residents and launched 15 CCTV cameras in Wentworth Falls as part of the Government’s Safer Streets commitment. The funding for the cameras was announced in late 2014 in an attempt to make the streets and village of Wentworth Falls safer for residents and to reduce incidents of vandalism. A ceremony was held at Coronation Park in Wentworth Falls last Wednesday to commemorate the launch of the CCTVs. “I am pleased to announce that the Federal Government has delivered on making streets safer in Wentworth Falls and throughout the electorate of Macquarie under the Safer Streets Programme,” Mrs Markus said. “It is designed to make both locals and tourists feel safer, and deter anti-social behaviour. I thank the Chamber of Commerce, local police and Blue Mountains City Council for their involvement.” The cameras are now operational. President of the Wentworth Falls Chamber of Commerce & Community, Bruce Christmas was pleased the cameras have been installed and switched on.

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Louise Markus with members of the Wentworth Falls Chamber of Commerce “The success of the Katoomba CCTV system has been encouraging and it is great to see 15 state of the art, high resolution cameras that are all solar powered, covering Station Street, Plantation Street and Coronation Park, which also covers parking areas, the station entrance and amenity block,” Mr Christmas said. An employee from one of the local businesses on Station Street in Wentworth

Falls welcomed the new cameras. “It’s a really great idea and hopefully it will put a stop to the vandalism in the area,” she said. “I only wish they were switched on sooner because our store was damaged a few days after the cameras were installed but not switched on.” What other areas need cameras? Email news@bluemountainsrecord.com.au.

More volunteers are also needed on the day and registrations so far have been low. “Any help would really be appreciated,” Ms Mirow said. “The Winter Magic Festival needs help to continue to put on one of the biggest street parties in the country.” Organisers will be taking donations at the Winter Magic Festival Information Stand located at the top roundabout outside the station entrance on the day. In an effort to minimise contamination of the three waste streams in the Mountains the event will have nine staffed ‘rubbish rooms’ throughout the festival. The rubbish rooms will be staffed by volunteers, assisting patrons with which bin they should use. A full list of bin locations can be found on the Winter Magic Festival’s website. The street bins will be covered and not in use for the day. This will help to reduce mixed waste going to landfill, as well as minimising mess and confusion. For more information about the festival go to www.wintermagic.com.au.

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hilip Wilcox, multi-award winning spoken word poet and 2015 Australian Poetry Slam Champion, will host this year’s Blue Mountains ‘Slam’ heats at Katoomba Library on Thursday, June 16. Philip has featured in major events like the Sydney and Wollongong Writers’ Festivals as well as headlining the Melbourne event, ‘Voices in the Attic’. Philip is also a playwright. He co-wrote and directed a production called ‘Thursday’ which appeared at the 2013 Sydney Fringe Comedy Festival. The ‘Slam’ heats competition, which is now the largest writing and performance competition in the southern hemisphere, is open to anyone and everyone. Poets can simply turn up, sign up and battle it out with words. Writers and performers are given a microphone, a live audience and just two minutes to impress the judges with their own original spoken word, poetry, hip hop, monologue or story. The contestants will be judged by a panel of five people randomly picked from the crowd by Philip Wilcox himself. ‘Slam’ heats are currently being held in city and regional venues across Australia until October.

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Local quilts travel far and wide From Springwood to Europe: Rachel’s passion is earning her plenty of praise internationally ERIN MAMO

pringwood local Rachel Daisy is an award-winning quilter whose colourful and inspiring work has travelled both nationally and internationally for the last eight years. “I was always interested in sewing and textiles for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t until I moved to the Mountains in 2008 that I began to explore the possibilities of quilting,” Rachel said. “The first quilt I ever made was crooked. I didn’t know how to cut so none of the corners matched up.” Eight years on and Rachel is well known in the quilting community not only locally but overseas as well. Recently her quilt, ‘Bubbles’, featured at the Pour l’Amour du Fil, an art exhibit in France where it was displayed with other modern quilts. “This was such a big deal for me, I kept pinching myself, I couldn’t believe it,” she said. Another quilt, ‘Happy as a Clam’ travelled throughout the US for a year as part of the 2015 World Quilt Show. Rachel’s quilts have also won many awards, locally and internationally, and

‘Happy as a Clam’ won Viewers Choice at the recent Springwood Community Quilt Show for 2016. Internationally her quilt ‘Double Denim Wedding Ring’ won the Judges Choice award at a New York City Quilt Challenge in 2013. Rachel is also part of the committee that organises the Springwood Community Quilt Show in the Blue Mountains. It’s an annual show that displays about 200 quilts by quilters from all over the Blue Mountains. “The show is timed perfectly on the 4th weekend of April to coincide with the beautiful autumn colours in the Mountains,” she said. “It’s always a fun quilters day out.” Rachel is now preparing for the Sydney Quilt Show, which will run from June 22-26 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island. Then it’ll be time to focus on the Blue Mountains again. “After that I’ll be working on quilts to show in April next year at the Springwood Community Quilt Show,” she said. To keep up with Rachel and her latest quilting adventures you can read her blog, Blue Mountains Daisy, online at www. bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com.

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State Government confirms big investment in cancer research he NSW Government will support emerging and groundbreaking cancer research with $39 million in cancer research grants this year. More than $9.5 million will support the careers of cancer researchers, $3.8 million will be invested in research infrastructure and $25.9 million will support the state’s translational cancer research centres to advance research from bench to bedside. Health Minister Jillian Skinner said the grants, funded by the NSW Government through the Cancer Institute NSW, are vital to ensuring the state attracts and retains the best and brightest cancer researchers. “Through this year’s Future Research Leader program, we are seeing two outstanding senior researchers return from overseas, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge to establish substantial programs in cancer treatment and prevention,” Mrs Skinner said. “By having the best researchers here in NSW, we are ensuring that people with cancer have the best access to new and available treatments.” Cancer is now the leading cause of death among people with HIV. Future Research Leader recipient Dr Mark Polizzotto has returned from the USA’s National Cancer Institute to take up a position at the University of NSW (UNSW), where he will establish a clinical

Tourism Minister and State Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres, at Victoria Bridge he Victoria Bridge, which is one of Australia’s oldest metal bridges, has been given state heritage status and protection, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres and Heritage Minister Mark Speakman announced last week. The bridge was listed on the State Heritage Register for its link to opening the railway network to Western NSW in 1867, design, social significance, rarity and connection to the bridge’s engineer and designer John Whitton. The bridge, which is one of only three bridges of its type in the state, is the most intact remaining example of a continuous iron-through bridge, where the deck

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Money help for war veterans Vulnerable war veterans will be better protected from the risk of homelessness with the NSW Government’s Budget commitment to a new $1 million rental subsidy to assist them in the private rental market. Minister for Family and Community Services Brad Hazzard said veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can access the subsidy and also access health and employment services via DefenceCare and Homes for Heroes. “These diggers have fallen on hard times, and sometimes they struggle to return to civilian life,” Mr Hazzard said. “The Australian Defence Force does a lot of good but we need a uniform approach across the country to house our diggers and get them the support they need. “Our community rightly expects that diggers, who have given so much for their country, should not be on the streets and should have every assistance for secure and stable housing.” A survey in Sydney found about eight per cent of rough sleepers identified as veterans. Half of them had long term needs due to physical and mental health issues. General Manager of DefenceCare, Robyn Collins, said defence was a high risk occupation and some veterans suffered physical and mental ill-health. “Veterans are trained to carry on in the most difficult of circumstances and often don’t reach out for help when they need a hand,” Robyn said.

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Bridge clean-up praised Ugly graffiti removed from Glenbrook’s historic Lennox Bridge ERIN MAMO

lue Mountains City Council has completed the removal of graffiti on one of the oldest stone arch bridges on the Australian mainland, the Heritage-listed Lennox Bridge in Glenbrook. “I am pleased with the result of the graffiti removal on the bridge, it has made a remarkable difference,” Mayor Mark Greenhill said. The cleaning of the lower arch of the bridge began in March, taking six weeks to complete. The Council trialed a number of different graffiti removal methods by specialist heritage conservation contractors late last year to ensure the integrity of the bridge was maintained. Being a Heritage-listed item, the Council will continue to consider graffiti removal options. Lennox Bridge on Mitchell’s Pass at Glenbrook was built by David Lennox and completed in 1833 using local stone. The Bridge was an important part of the road network between Sydney and the west for over a century. The Council is now able to apply a

Before and after... Lennox Bridge has had a makeover special type of protective coating to the sandstone, called sacrificial coating, which comes off when graffiti is removed, leaving clean stonework underneath. “This helps with any future cleaning that may need to be done as well as helping to protect the heritage sandstone,” Cr Greenhill said. The removal of graffiti on the Lennox Bridge is part of a two year restoration

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Combining mischief and music Blue Mountains musicians prepare to amaze children at special concert this weekend ERIN MAMO

he Penrith Symphony Orchestra will bring the hugely successful show, ‘The Conductor and the Clown’ to life at this month’s children’s concert at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith, and there’s plenty of great Blue Mountains links. The show is a unique musical concert for families with young children which has played to sold-out houses at the Sydney Opera House and around Australia and is guaranteed to have children and adults in the audience laughing out loud. The concert begins with some Mozart, Beethoven, Grieg and Khachaturian and is then disrupted by an accidental visitor to the stage, a mischievous clown. Is the clown inadvertently disturbing the sanctity of the concert platform, or being wilfully mischievous? “The show makes a terrific morning’s entertainment for young children, whether they’re experiencing live orchestral music for the first time, or are further along in their musical discovery,” said David Cervi, the Orchestra’s President and Springwood local. The one-hour show is devised and

presented by conductor George Ellis and multi-talented jazz musician and entertainer George Washingmachine in the role of the Clown. George Ellis is familiar to Penrith and Blue Mountains families, having conducted and presented the orchestra’s popular children’s concerts for more than 10 years in both Penrith and Springwood locations. George Washingmachine is a true allround entertainer, a musician, actor and comedian who also trained as a classical violinist. He has performed at leading jazz festivals all over the world. Paul Terracini, the Artistic Director of Penrith Symphony Orchestra and Katoomba resident is committed to organising the annual children’s concert for young people in the Penrith and Blue Mountains community. “We know there’s no better way of igniting a lifelong love of music than by introducing children at an early age to high-quality music presented in an engaging and enjoyable format,” he said. There are two performances at 11.00am and 1.00pm on Sunday, June 19. Tickets are $28 for adults, and $22 for children and youths aged 3 to 16. To book visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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off others. And other people need a variety of workspaces to stimulate ideas and their most productive work. Although this might seem like the antithesis of being focused, sometimes breaking the routine and letting your mind wander can be what your brain needs. Allow yourself to become an occasional daydreamer, as you may just find that it sparks creative ideas and innovations you would not think of in the course of your usual day. This also gives your brain a break from trying to stay constantly focused, and you are more likely to be able to re-focus on tasks at hand. This is a really great quote by Leo Babauta (Zen Habits): “Everything seems important. But when we step back and think about what matters most, what will make the most difference in the world and in our lives, we can see what we need to focus on, to make time for. We can’t step back unless we’re aware that we’re getting caught up in less important tasks.” Something to think about.

ast week we talked about the need to research your product or service and how that could mean the difference between success and failure of your new business. To recap we talked about; • Evaluating market demand • Look at what your competitors are doing • Understand what your target audience wants and needs In addition to this, other great sources of information for researching your business idea include the following: • Trade information: Trade information can be found online or mystery shopping your competitor to see what they offer and what they charge! It can also be found in print or online trade publications, or by walking the aisles of a trade show. • Demographic and economic data: Try ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) to find things like age range, income, number of businesses by type in a geographic area and total sales in your category. For even more information, a reference librarian can point you to

other specialised databases. • Local universities: Sometimes professors at business schools are interested in having their graduate students do a market feasibility study for course credit. • Local competitors: If you’re starting a local business, shop the competition and check their websites. Or find a similar business in a similar city and ask to talk to the owner. Also look for similar businesses for sale and contact the brokers for information like why they’re selling and what their financials are like. You may be interested in buying that business yourself. • National competitors: Do an online search of businesses in your industry and evaluate what they offer to help fine-tune your idea. • Potential customers: Run your idea up the flagpole with informal focus groups. Talk with friends of friends (but not your own friends or family, since they may not tell you the truth) and old customers or existing customers if you’re already in business.

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ENTERTAINMENT

KEEPING BLUE MOUNTAINS RESIDENTS INFORMED ON WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO GO

Dancing into Springwood! ERIN MAMO

pringwood High School will take to the stage on Friday, June 17 with their latest musical production, ‘Footloose’. Based on the 1984 movie, starring Kevin Bacon, ‘Footloose’ tells the story of Ren McCormack, a young man who has moved from Chicago to a small Midwestern town where rock music and dancing are illegal. Ren can’t believe such a place exists and makes it his mission to abolish the ban just in time for senior prom. ‘Footloose’ is the third large-scale musi-

cal that Springwood High has produced in the last few years, following on from the successes of ‘13’ and ‘The Wedding Singer’. Drama teacher Barbara van Kessel has taken on the role of Director for the upcoming production. “At its core, ‘Footloose’ is a story of acceptance and redemption,” she said. “Despite our best intentions, we can often ignore the needs of others in our quest to do what we believe is right. “Through the telling of a coming-of-age story, ‘Footloose’ explores the value of individualism and the necessity of empathy.” Springwood’s rendition of ‘Footloose’

will follow the storyline of the movie closely, and many of its most memorable songs like ‘Holding out for a Hero’ and ‘Let’s Hear it for the Boy’, will feature in the musical production. There will also be some original songs that explore the complex relationships of the large cast of characters. Over 100 students of different ages are involved in the production in some way. “Students have a hand in every facet of the production, from performing on stage and in the band, to running sound, lighting, projection and sets,” Producer, Bradley Hart said. Musical Director, Matthew Herne said it’ll be a fantastic show.

“Audience members hoping to have fun will certainly not be disappointed, but hopefully will be surprised by there being more substance to the show than might be expected,” he said. “I think they’ll also be pleasantly surprised by the capabilities of the students, we’re very proud of everything they’ve achieved.” ‘Footloose’ opens on June 17 at 7pm, with additional performances on June 18, 24 and 25. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and concession holders. Bookings can be made at www.tinyurl. com/FootlooseMusical. The show will be held at the Springwood High School hall.

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Rated M // KATE REID Get your Blue Steel ready because ‘Zoolander 2’ is out now on DVD and Blu-ray. After 15 years all the favourites are back but things have taken a turn for the worse. Celebrities are being assassinated while posing with Derek Zoolander’s signature Blue Steel look. To assist in their murder investigations, Interpol decides to recruit Derek (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) to infiltrate the high fashion world and help put a stop to the killings. But with their rival Jacobim Mugatu (Will Ferrell) free and out for revenge, it won’t be an easy task. ‘Zoolander 2’ is a star studded affair with a cast list that includes Ben

Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penelope Cruz, Fred Armisen and an almost unrecognisable Kristen Wiig. The film also features a long list of cameo appearances including rapper and self-confessed fashion icon Kanye West, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and mega pop star Justin Bieber. It’s been a long time between drinks for fans of ‘Zoolander’ which has become a classic comedy hit. Unfortunately reviews for this latest ‘Zoolander’ offering haven’t been kind, so soak up all the Blue Steel poses while you can because it’s unlikely there’ll be a third installment. If you’re yet to see ‘Zoolander 2’ be sure to grab your copy now!

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Rated M • Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4 // KATE REID Before the new film ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ hits the big screen, experience all the fun of the crime fighting foursome with the new game release ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan’. This original story by IDW Comic’s author Tom Waltz sees Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo battle through the streets, and sewers, of New York as they attempt to bring down Shredder and Krang’s evil organisation. Gamers can get their own turtle team together with four player online co-op mode to take on fan favourite enemies including Rocksteady and Bebop. Get in on the action now with this game that will have you using ‘turtle power’ to save Manhattan.

The four horsemen are back in the sequel to the 2013 smash hit flick ‘Now You See Me’. Led by the charismatic Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), the talented illusionists are at the height of fame and travelling around the world with their mind-bending

magic show. Set one year after they outwitted the FBI, the team are forced by tech magnate Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) to pull off an impossible heist. In an attempt to reveal his unethical practices, the four horsemen create a comeback performance to expose Mabry and clear their names. As far as casts go ‘Now You See Me 2’ is pretty impressive, with Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Daniel Radcliffe, Dave Franco, Michael Caine,

Morgan Freeman and Lizzy Caplan on the list. As with the Ocean’s franchise ‘Now You See Me 2’ is a humorous caper style film that relies heavily on the charm of its all-star cast. If you enjoy a fun thriller that offers a laugh then catch ‘Now You See Me 2’ in cinemas now. ‘Now You See Me 2’ is currently showing at Hoyts Cinemas. For more information and session times, visit www. hoyts.com.au.

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Ê The State of Origin opener was the most watched Origin game in history with a massive 2.7 million viewers tuning in. Not only was it the highest rating Origin of all-time but it was easily the highest rating program of the year as well. In Sydney alone it drew 1.19 million viewers. Unfortunately the game wasn’t one of the greatest on record with Queensland winning 6-4.

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Ê Pardon the pun but the new series of ‘Struggle Street’ is struggling to get off the ground. Maribyrnong Council in west Melbourne has become the latest council to reject a filming application for the controversial SBS doco-series. Filming permits have already been knocked back by Hume and Brimbank councils to shoot parts of the series in Broadmeadows and Sunshine in Victoria while Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have both snubbed the series filming in Brisbane. Ê You may have noticed comedian Chris Taylor missing from the new series ‘The Chaser’s Election Desk’, after he decided to continue to remain behind the scenes and write comedy scripts for the ABC. Julian Morrow, Chas Licciardello, Craig Reucassel and Andrew Hansen all returned in what was a very funny episode last week. ‘The Chaser’s Election Desk’ airs on Wednesday nights on the ABC. Ê New US action drama ‘Rush Hour’ began on 7flix at 8.30pm last Thursday, June 9. Based on the classic Jackie Chan/ Chris Tucker films from the 90s, ‘Rush Hour’ stars Justin Hires and John Foo as US and Hong Kong detectives, respectively. ‘Rush Hour’ only ran for 13 episodes

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An eighth season is also said to be on the cards.

Ê Aussie actor Josh Lawson will play Paul Hogan in the new Channel Seven miniseries to air next year. Also cast is Ryan Corr as John ‘Strop’ Cornell, Justine Clarke as Noelene Hogan and Laura Gordon as Hogan’s wife Linda Kawalski. Filming is currently underway in Brisbane.

Ê Discovery Networks have announced reality series, ‘Say Yes To The Dress: Australia’ will be hosted by couture wedding gown designer, Adam Dixon. The local version goes behind the scenes at bridal salons where a team of specialists will help prospective brides find their perfect wedding dress. Described as ‘part fashion show, part bridal story, part family therapy’, the series will uncover the lengths these bridal consultants will go to in order to make each bride completely satisfied. TLC is currently looking for brave brides to take part via www.tlcchannel.com.au.

Ê Fans of hit teen series ‘Pretty Little Liars’ will be pleased to know that the new season will premiere on FOX8 on Sunday, June 26 at 7.30pm. Season seven will air four days after it screens in the US.

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

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Rams are feeling mighty curious, as Mercury moves into your travel and learning zone. So it’s a wonderful week to shake off the physical and mental cobwebs and get passionate about an exciting new trip, an online project or a local community connection. You’ll feel emotionally vulnerable on the weekend, but don’t make things worse by being mysteriously moody and playing games. Instead, strive to differentiate between what is essential and what is superfluous.

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TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Is a friend or acquaintance leading you up the primrose path to Taurean trouble? Keep a sensible head on your sturdy bovine shoulders this week. If you sit back and let others make decisions, then you’ll just feel paralysed and powerless. The Moon and retrograde Mars urge you to be more self-sufficient in relationships. When it comes to joint financial matters, be extra cautious and conservative. Talk things over with a wide range of experts before you make a final decision.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

With Mercury moving into Gemini (where it joins the Sun and Venus) your innate curiosity and versatility are firing so keep your mind well stimulated this week. Catching up with an artistic or bohemian friend will also get your creative juices flowing. But – as the week progresses – there may be some confusion between relationship responsibilities and work issues. So make sure you maintain strict boundaries between what is personal and what is professional.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Are you looking for a new job or a promotion? Present yourself as someone who really stands out from the crowd. True inner confidence is the key. Friday should be fun as Venus vamps into your sign, and you turn the old Crab charisma up a notch. But then you may receive a reality-check on the weekend, involving your day-to-day work or future aspirations. Perhaps it’s time to get the balance right between dreams and reality?

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Cats are feeling stir-crazy! You’ll feel extra restless this week, as the planets activate your freedom-loving side. All types of exercise and outdoor activities are favoured as you channel energy into physical pursuits; go on a grand adventure; or connect with foreign friends from far away. Just make sure you nurture relationships with people who encourage your hopes and dreams for the future. But money matters are in a state of flux, so aim to be more financially independent.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Friendships are where all the fun is this week, as you catch up with an old acquaintance or find a fabulous new friend. And, if you have a dilemma that’s worrying you, talk it over with a trusted mate. You’ll find a problem shared is a problem halved! As Paul McCartney sings, “I get by with a little help from my friends”. But – with Saturn squaring Neptune – expect a weekend of unsettling uncertainty. The less organised you are, the more confusing things will be.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

When it comes to a health issue or a domestic matter, don’t bury your head in the sand. No matter how difficult the reality is, it’s far better that you face it and then work out a sensible strategy. But a close relationship becomes very confusing on the weekend, when neither of you are sure where you stand. In order to sort things out, you’ll need to be practical, patient, compassionate and intuitive. As birthday great Paul McCartney sings “We can work it out …”

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Monday and Tuesday are fortunate for matters involving family, work, health or pets as a welcome surprise boosts your spirits. Love Planet Venus visits your relationship zone from Friday until July 12, which is good news for committed couples and impatient singles. You also have much to gain from sharing creative ideas with a compatible friend or colleague. Strive to be clear and careful in the way you communicate on the weekend.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The week starts with a bang as the planets highlight romantic shenanigans and falling in love fast! It’s also a fabulous time to explore fresh horizons with exciting and entrepreneurial foreign friends. A loved one may hit you with some surprise news that initially shocks you but (with subsequent reflection) you’ll find it’s just what’s needed to blast you out of your comfort zone. The weekend will be stressful though, as tricky aspects diminish your usually diplomatic touch.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Let the circus begin! Your bohemian side shines brightly on Monday and Tuesday, when the stars stimulate your endearingly eccentric side. Tap into the adventurous Aquarian you were born to be and have fun charming others without even trying. But are you labouring under the illusion that your bank balance is more buoyant than it actually is? There’s a danger you’ll be misled, so take extra care and make sure your plans are financially realistic and sustainable.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Ricochet out of your usual routine! This week’s stars are super for shaking up a dull domestic routine, as you find creative ways to make daily chores much more satisfying and enjoyable. Researching an unusual topic is also favoured. But money matters look complicated on the weekend, when extra expenses surface or cracks appear in a financial arrangement. If you can’t sort things out personally, then find someone professional who can.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Hey Pisces … are you feeling overwhelmed by work pressures, personal problems or relationship politics? This week you’re keen to escape stressful scenarios and daydream the hours away, as you retreat into your own private world – invitation only! But you may be brought down to earth by an unwelcome reality check, when Saturn demands you stop procrastinating, face facts, retrace your steps, and sort out a confusing situation.

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t’s been a rollercoaster past few months for new Panthers recruit Chris Grevsmuhl, who says he’s happy to have found a new home at Penrith after an ugly fallout at South Sydney. Late last year the 23-year-old future Queensland Origin star agreed to a deal to leave the Rabbitohs and join the Panthers for the 2017 season. However things between Grevsmuhl and Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire turned nasty last month, resulting in the promising second-rower to ask for an immediate release to join Penrith. Fortunately for Grevsmuhl, Rabbitohs officials didn’t stand in his way and he was able to join his new teammates six months earlier than originally planned. “The plan wasn’t to leave Souths early, I was enjoying my football where I was at,” Grevsmuhl told the Record. “Then, before it came out in the media, things started to blow up [at Souths]. I believe I made the right decision for myself, my family and my partner to look elsewhere. I just wasn’t enjoying it, and it was impacting on my life and everything.” Grevsmuhl arrived at Penrith before the

Chris loves his new home Chris Grevsmuhl has found a new home at the Penrith Panthers. Photo: Penrith Panthers

club’s Round 12 bye and made his Panthers debut during the loss to the Melbourne Storm earlier this month. After enjoying an excellent debut season at South Sydney last year, which resulted in him winning the club’s Rookie of the Year Award, Grevsmuhl revealed he decided to make the move out west because of Penrith’s bright future under coach Anthony Griffin. “I have a heap of mates at the Broncos who were trained by Hook and I felt like I already knew him,” he said. “Hook’s a great coach and he’s done some wonderful things with the teams he’s had in the past.” It also hasn’t taken long for the 2015 Indigenous All Star to get ‘chummy’ with his new teammates, who have all welcomed Grevsmuhl with open arms. “Big Trent Merrin, him and I have hit it off like a house on fire. We all hang out together, it’s like a big family,” he said. The Panthers have a bye this weekend and then face South Sydney at Pepper Stadium. That means Grevsmuhl will go up against his former team, and will obviously be looking for a big performance. Meanwhile, playmaker Jamie Soward was last week dropped to reserve grade by coach Griffin.

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