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• Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): 68,283,407 • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 74,937,004 • Tokyo International Airport (HND): 75,316,718 • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 78,010,265 Passenger numbers are tipped to blow out to 82 million annually by 2063 Mr Goleby said in terms of social equity, a western Sydney airport should have the same curfew as that of Kingsford Smith Airport (KSA), from 11pm to 6am. “If you want to deal with passenger movements, KSA without a curfew could easily manage the number of flights into the next 20 years,” he said. To handle the 82 million passengers, the airport will have two runways operating,
leaving the direction of flights and location of merge points open. “The final EIS says they are not doing any design on flight paths until a couple of years out... they could go anywhere,” Mr Goleby added. “We believe it’s a bad decision that’s going to have an impact on people in western Sydney for years to come... It’s a legacy we leave on to children and grand-
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Mike Baird had every right to go into the 2019 State Election as a clear favourite, but his greyhound racing ban threatened to make him a huge underdog. The Premier was left with very little choice but to back down from his decision to axe the greyhound industry if he wanted to save his political career. But questions will now be raised over whether Mr Baird has put his political life
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ahead of the welfare of animals, which he originally said was at significant risk if the greyhound industry continued. Despite crowds of only a few hundred turning up at race tracks and greyhound racing being something of a forgotten pastime in Sydney, the ban really grabbed the attention of the entire state. I doubt Mr Baird ever predicted the political storm this story ultimately
became. The whole thing has been an embarrassment to his government. The question now is whether the right decision was made in the end and if the greyhound industry really does have what it takes to reform. The critics of the ban may have been very loud, but I get the feeling the silent majority still think Mr Baird did the right thing in the first place.
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urder, mystery and scandal will descend on the Mountains this weekend, but it’s not your typical crime wave. This Saturday Springwood Library will host a special event that will see some of the country’s top crime writers sharing their blood-stained stories. At the event, ‘Blue Mountains Library’s Books to Die For’, guests will be treated to an exciting journey into the action-packed world of mysteries, thrillers, whodunits and true crime, all without leaving the Mountains. Five of Australia’s top award-winning crime authors will take part in the crimewriting forum, including Dr Rachel Franks, who tells the tales of a private investigator, and Jaye Ford, whose book Beyond Fear was the highest selling debut crime novel in Australia in 2011. Candice Fox, Author of a fictional series of crime books and winner of the prestigious Ned Kelly Award two years in a row, will also speak about how she came to write her latest novel, Never Never. Ms Fox grew up in the south-western suburb of Bankstown with her parents who ran a foster home.
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f walking up a couple of flights of stairs leaves you short of breath, imagine the heart palpitations you’d endure racing up 98 floors lugging an extra 20 kilos on your back. That’s the gruelling challenge confronting a number of local firies, who have put up their hands to go head-to-head with 445 of their colleagues from across the country this weekend in a dash up Sydney’s Centre Point Tower. On Sunday, Retained Firefighters from Glenbrook Fire Station and Volunteers from Glenbrook Rural Fire Service will participate in the ‘Fire Fighters Climb for MND’ to raise funds for Macquarie University’s Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre. Retained Firefighter, Brendon Roberts, said he is putting his fitness to the test in a show of solidarity for his colleague, Matty Pridham. “Matty started the climb last year for his best mate, Adam Regal, who became confined to a wheelchair due to suffering from MND, so I wanted to do it for him,” he said. “I’m also doing my bit because my wife’s
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uncle passed away from MND and I’ve got a five-month-old who I would like to see grow up in a world where the disease doesn’t exist.” If madly dashing up 1504 stairs wasn’t enough, each of the charitable firefighters taking part in the climb will be dressed in 20 kilos of turnout fire gear, including a structural jacket and trousers, a helmet, suspenders and firefighting boots. MND is a progressive disease where the nerve cells controlling the muscles that allow a person to move, speak and breathe degenerate and die. With no nerves to activate muscles, the muscles gradually weaken and waste away. In Australia, two people die from MND every day. The 301 Mountain Goats, as the Glenbrook firies affectionately call themselves, are aiming to raise $10,000, with $6,173 pocketed so far. The Research Centre relies solely on donations from the public to continue its work towards finding a cure. Last year’s inaugural ‘Fire Fighters Climb for MND’ was a massive hit, raising $180,000 for the cause. To donate, visit the 301 Mountain Goats Everyday Hero page at www.firefightersclimbformnd.everydayhero.com/au/301mountain-goats.
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lenbrook Park and the Visitor Information Centre along the highway will be upgraded thanks to the Federal Government. Recently, Blue Mountains City Council was awarded funding for an upgrade of both facilities under round three of the Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund. Liberal Senator for Western Sydney, Marise Payne, said the tourism-based project in the Blue Mountains has been approved to receive $699,985. “The upgrade will deliver for tourists and locals by enhancing Glenbrook as the ‘Gateway to the Blue Mountains’,” Ms Payne said. In 2015, the Regional Strategic Alliance of Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury City Councils submitted a business case to Destination NSW recommending that these three regions participate as a new tourism entity. Ms Payne said now the approved funding will allow for the current information centre to be upgraded to a regional tourism centre that includes the neighbouring councils.
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New train fleet too wide for tracks Transport for NSW confident new trains will be able to run in Mountains despite concerns ERIN MAMO
ender documents for the New Intercity Fleet train project have revealed the new trains won’t fit past Springwood station. According to Member for Blue Mountains Trish Doyle, the trains will not physically fit on the tracks, at platforms or in tunnels unless costly rectification works are undertaken between Springwood and Mount Victoria. “The Government have jumped headfirst into a project without actually running the measuring tape over the narrowest point the trains have to pass through,” Ms Doyle said. “The new trains are to be built to an approximate width of 3.1 metres and current limitations on the line mandate a maximum train width of approximately 2.9 metres. “This makes them too wide to travel past Springwood without major engineering works at platforms, and realignment or widening of tight bends and narrow tunnels through the Mountains.” But Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is confident that the new intercity fleet will be able to operate along the entire Blue
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ast year my family got involved in triathlons (my husband and children participate and I manage them!). Aside from the benefits and enjoyment of the sport itself, we have greatly enjoyed the friendly and supportive nature of everyone involved. While participants are certainly competing to perform at their best, the encouragement between competitors, and the emphasis on helping each other succeed, is unlike anything we have seen before. This was highlighted recently when my youngest child was having a go at his first mini triathlon. He was far behind all the other boys, and while they waited for him to finish, one of the fathers encouraged them all to run the last lap with my son so that he wasn’t finishing by himself. So they all joined him on the last lap, cheering him on (along with all the parents). Afterwards, one of the boys shook my son’s hand and told him “well done”. It was such a lovely display of sportsmanship, done without patronising my son and giving him encouragement to keep
doing his best. My son felt valued and encouraged even though he came last, and the other boys learnt how to be gracious and supportive. I wonder if local and small business would better thrive if we had this model and attitude in our business communities? I have definitely witnessed positive moments like this in some business circles. But I have also witnessed far too much of the opposite behaviour that correlates more with ‘winning at any cost’. Collaborative approaches to conducting business are viewed by many business owners as contrary to success. In some cases, they may be correct: it doesn’t make good business sense to share all your ‘secrets’. But I do wonder whether the desire to be ‘the best’ leaves some of us a bit jaded and wondering what the point of being in business is all about? Could being less worried about ‘competing’ and more concerned with supporting each other in our business journeys, result in far more satisfaction in our achievements?
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contributions caps, consult the Australian Tax Office (ATO)). Be careful not to claim more than the contribution caps as you may find yourself paying extra tax. There are also additional tax incentives to pay into your spouse’s super as well. You must remember that these contributions need to be paid into a complying superannuation fund, and this includes self-managed super funds (SMSF). The ATO has a series of videos to help you establish and maintain a SMSF. It is important to allow for your own super when preparing your annual budget. Ensure that your super payments do not greatly impact on the cash in your business. In effect a payment to your super takes money from the business and is recorded as drawings in your financial records. This is because your superannuation benefits you, the individual, rather than you, the small business person. Our business advisers can help you plan and budget for superannuation. We can also show you how to handle the superannuation requirements of your employees. Make an appointment, today.
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hen Rodney Rude tells you his plan for retirement is to buy a donkey that he can use to get to the shops, it’s hard to know whether or not he’s joking. After 50 years in the industry – 64 if you count his radio appearance at the age of nine – one of Australia’s most loved comedians is hanging up his bawdy, politically incorrect hat to spend more time with his family. “I actually retired in 2013, but I lied,” Rodney laughed. “My Dad was 93 then and the whole idea was that I’d been doing this a long time and I wanted to look after Dad. “But then my brother – about nine months ago – said he was going to retire and he was going to look after him.” After making the decision to say goodbye to the stage Rodney decided he couldn’t leave without first saying goodbye to fans with a regional tour, including a stop off at the Evan Theatre later this month. “I just wanted to go to some of the places that I’d been as a young man, where I’d started my career,” he said. “That’s pretty much why I thought I’d do this last bunch of shows.” Rodney Rude has become a staple in
record and CD collections across the country since his first release ‘Rodney Rude Live’ in 1984. Since then he’s gone on to sell millions of records – with classic Rude titles like ‘Rats Arse’ and ‘Ya Mum’s Bum’ – while bringing countless laughs to audiences around the world. The key to Rodney’s success is the way he embraces those typical Aussie characteristics of telling a yarn and taking the piss. “I’ve totally ignored all the perimeters of political correctness and just said anything that comes into my head,” he said. “I haven’t tried to figure out whether it’s a current topic of condemnation or whatever the hell it is, I’ve just said anything I bloody like.” It’s a strategy that’s kept audiences laughing, but it’s also become a dose of humorous medicine to those who need it most. “You get young people saying ‘oh Rude, in the past three years I’ve had depression and you pulled me through and you cheered me up’,” Rodney said. “It’s just fantastic.” While he may be saying farewell to the stage, the iconic comedian has a surprise for fans who just can’t get enough. “Over the years I’ve recorded so much material, in fact at the moment I’ve got 12 different albums sitting in the studio or in the shed,” he laughed.
“I’m going to slowly start releasing them so that even when I retire people are going to be able to access some new material.”
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‘Ghostbusters’ was surely one of the most talked about film releases of 2016. The remake of the 1984 cult classic caused chaos among fans of the original, with the all-female cast being one of the main topics of discussion. Now audiences can see what all the fuss was about when the film hits the small screen this week. Heading up the cast are Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, who are joined by ‘Saturday Night Live’ stars Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. When a thousand troublemaking ghouls take over the city of Manhattan, it’s up to this team of ghost-catchers to stop them.
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An orphanage with a difference comes to the big screen with the release of ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’. Jake (Asa Butterfield) stumbles across clues to a mystery that leads him to a strange place known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children; but that’s
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With a dark macabre story there really was no other director that could have taken on the role than Tim Burton. Movie review site Rotten Tomatoes has praised Burton for the film’s visuals, though the narrative has not been as well received. ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ is currently showing at Hoyts Penrith. For more information and session times this weekend, visit www. hoyts.com.au.
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Ê SBS has announced a launch date for SBS VICELAND, which will replace SBS 2. The new TV channel will begin on Tuesday, November 15 at 4pm. Programming details are still to be announced but in a statement SBS said: “SBS VICELAND will feature the best of SBS 2 news, sport and entertainment alongside the best programs from VICELAND – the distinctive channel of VICE-produced programs overseen by award-winning director Spike Jonze, which launched to critical acclaim in the United States earlier this year. The line-up will include new shows covering culture, music, sports, fashion, technology and more, from around the world”. Ê ‘American Horror Story’ has been renewed for a seventh season. The anthology-style series currently airs on ELEVEN.
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Great news for soccer fans with Channel Nine and Fox Sports securing the rights to the remaining Socceroos 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The networks recently screened two qualifiers with the rest due to be played from November 2016 to September 2017. Well-known football network SBS still holds exclusive rights to the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Ê In a huge win for viewers, I’m hearing the next Foxtel set-top box will include access to both Netflix and Stan. Ê Former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Tony Abbott Peta Credlin, will front a new political commentary show ‘Credlin & Keneally’ for SKY News. According to SKY, the show marks the channel’s “first regular program in primetime
to be led by two female co-anchors”. ‘Credlin & Keneally’ begins on Wednesday, November 16 at 8pm.
Ê Foxtel Arts will screen a documentary on Hollywood’s famed Warner Brothers, Sam, Harry, Albert, and Jack L. Warner, ‘The Warner Saga’. It airs Wednesday, October 26 at 6.30pm. Ê
The JonBenét Ramsey murder continues to grip the world two decades on with yet another documentary series trying to get to the bottom of the gruesome 1996
killing. Later this month, the Discovery Channel will air a three-part documentary series titled ‘JonBenét: An American Murder Mystery’, which promises experts who have studied the case and interviews with new and old key players. It begins on Sunday, October 30 at 8.30pm and will continue on October 31 and November 1.
Ê After so much hype, Channel Ten’s ‘Brock’ mini series bombed with 828,000 watching the first instalment while just 526,000 tuned in to watch last Monday’s conclusion.
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LIFE & STYLE RELAX AND UNWIND WITH THE BLUE MOUNTAINS RECORD ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
This week there’s a powerful celestial punch as Mars links up with Pluto which helps you take on momentous challenges and slay scary dragons. But there’s also the potential for power struggles (especially with authority figures or work colleagues) so try to moderate your tempestuous side. Then Mercury opposes Uranus on Thursday, which shortens your already limited patience and increases your need for speed. So slow down or you might just blow a fuse!
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TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
Venus powers through speedy Sagittarius (from tomorrow until November 12). So buying something extravagant appeals, as you spring into spontaneous spending spree mode. Just make sure you can afford any purchases you make! And avoid being too black and white about joint financial matters or sensitive intimacy issues. There are many shades of grey at the moment, as you navigate and negotiate your way through a constantly changing landscape.
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
Don’t underestimate the positive effect you can have on those around you. Personal projects need to be put on the backburner as you roll up your sleeves and serve others. So take a look around and see if there is someone you can help or a cause you can champion. Are you experiencing problems with a loved one? With Venus visiting your partnership zone, your motto for the moment is from Robert Louis Stevenson, “Compromise is the best and cheapest lawyer.”
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
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Be extra diplomatic when dealing with others mid-week, when Mars and Pluto pile on the pressure and hidden tensions could bubble to the surface. Power struggles and arguments are likely, especially if you try to boss loved ones around. When it comes to a work issue or a family matter, avoid being hasty on Thursday. If you are too slap-dash, then you’ll just make mistakes. Smart Crabs will come up with a carefully formulated strategy.
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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
Vivacious Venus visits your entertainment zone (from tomorrow until November 12) which gives a welcome boost to your social life. It’s also time to take a long hard look at your daily diet and exercise routine. Healthy habits established now will lead to less problems in the future, so aim to be disciplined and proactive. But be careful what you say in person and online on Thursday. An impulsive comment could lead to ongoing problems, so choose your words wisely.
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
Stop endlessly complaining about the tough time you’re going through! We all know you have Saturn moving through your sign. This week things improve when Venus shifts into Sagittarius which will improve your outlook and lighten your mood. It also pumps up your fiery charisma, as you charm the cynics and dazzle the doubters. But avoid the temptation to be lazy and self-indulgent. No one wants to be around a selfish Sagittarian!
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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
There’s no substitute for hard work this week and no clever short cuts so roll up your sleeves and power through the pile of paperwork on your desk. Are you viewing a loved one through ridiculously rose-coloured glasses? Perhaps they’re not telling you the whole story? Have you asked the right questions? Honesty and clear communication are vital. But impulsive actions on Thursday could lead to mix-ups over money. So slow down and take things one logical step at a time.
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Goats can easily get stuck in a self-satisfied rut, as you keep doing things you are comfortable with. But are you challenging yourself? This week Jupiter encourages you to be more adventurous, while Mars and Pluto rev up your need to push the boundaries in ambitious new directions. But if you try to control loved ones they will resist. So strive to give others plenty of options, personal space and room to shine. Criticising less and praising more is a good place to start.
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
When it comes to a frustrating family matter, you’ll have to ask some hard questions to discover what’s really going on. You won’t get far if you continue to sit on the fence. With the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter all jumping through your sign it’s time to replace procrastination with plenty of proactive passion. So your motto for the week is from birthday great, actress Sarah Bernhardt, “Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is buy spending oneself that one becomes rich.”
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Travel, adventure, hiking, camping, rural destinations and foreign countries are all highlighted this week, as you explore the big wide world outside your door. But impulsive words or actions could lead to an argument or accident so pace yourself Aquarius. And be extra cautious when travelling, driving, cycling, jogging and walking, especially on Thursday. The weekend is a wonderful time to open your heart and be extra generous with your nearest and dearest.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
You may become obsessed with someone or something … whether the addiction is to love, sex, money, food, booze, shopping, drugs or gambling. The antidote for this orgy of excess is something that’s quite foreign to you – moderation. Yes, you can eat just one piece of chocolate cake; and love someone in a non-possessive way! But you’ll need to de-stress and relax, as you strive to connect with the wise and well-balanced Scorpio within.
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Sport Tensions rise over flares
A flare is set off in the Western Sydney Wanderers’ supporter section at the Sydney Derby earlier this month. Photo: Megan Dunn
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Peachey re-signs to Panthers p.32 NATHAN TAYLOR
he Western Sydney Wanderers are once again under fire with football’s governing body after a small portion of fans ignored a pre-game “bring the passion but ditch the flares” warning during the recent historic Sydney Derby. Football Federation Australia (FFA) issued a show cause notice to the Wanderers last Monday afternoon following an incident during the Saturday night match against Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium on October 8. Following consideration of submissions received from the club, FFA determined to extend the suspended three competition point deduction hanging over the club until the end of the current A-League season. The club also advised it will not appeal FFA’s determination. The Wanderers were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute last February, with the resultant sanctions including a fine as well as a suspended three competition point deduction. The duration of the suspended sanction was originally set down for a period of 12
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Peach remains a Panther yrone Peachey says he feels something “special” is building at the Panthers after he signed a new contract extension last week. The new deal means the 25-year-old will remain with the Panthers until at least the end of the 2019 NRL season. “I always wanted to stay at the Panthers because I love the club and all the people here,” Peachey said. “We’ve got such a good team and it’s exciting knowing I will be part of it for the next three years. “There’s a feeling we can do something special and whether I’m in the centres, or the forwards, I’m happy to play wherever Hook (Anthony Griffin) wants me to play.” Peachey joined the Panthers in 2014 and the following season he won the prestigious Merv Cartwright Medal, awarded to the Panthers Player of the Year, while also earning selection in the NSW City Origin side and Prime Minister’s XIII. Better known as a livewire backrower, Peachey proved his versatility in 2016 by filling in at left centre for the Panthers. “Tyrone has been wonderful for our club and I am delighted he will be with us for the next three seasons,” Panthers Executive General Manager Phil Gould said. Tyrone Peachey has re-signed with the Panthers
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