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Changes have me baffled Since I heard about the upcoming changes to the way driver’s licences are handled in NSW last week, I’ve been trying to figure out exactly why the setup is changing and how it’s for the better. And I have to admit, I’m baffled. From November 20, a Learner Driver will need to undertake their usual driving test to graduate to their P1 licence, along with a Hazard Perception Test (a computer test that used to happen further down the licencing track). There will be no computer or practical testing to graduate from a P1 licence to a P2 licence, nor from a P2 licence to a full licence, meaning the eventual full licence is purely a formality as long as you don’t get busted doing the wrong thing. Does this not seem strange? In 2016, drivers on a P1 or P2 licence made up eight per cent of all licence holders but they represented 15 per cent of all fatalities on NSW roads. Does this not indicate we should in fact be implementing stronger testing on P1 and P2 licence holders during their first few years of driving? I presume the intent is to make getting your P1 licence slightly harder in the first place, but surely we need to keep an eye on young drivers through some sort of testing in their first few years on the road? I remember doing a test for my driver’s licence and not even being tested on key driving skills like merging onto a motorway; instead the time was taken up mastering a three-point-turn and a reverse park (which I nailed, of course). Something about these changes just doesn’t sit right with me.

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Find the real problem When will we get the message that the politically correct suggestion of gender quotas for political parties or senior roles is absolute hogwash? The NSW Liberal Party State Executive met last week, with major debate emerging regarding the number of women representing the party at all levels of government. NSW Liberal Party acting president Kent Johns is understood to have told the meeting he planned to present options to boost the number of women in local, state and federal parliament at the next meeting of the State Executive, on October 27 in Newcastle. Amongst the options believed to be on the table is a quota of 40 per cent female representation that must be met, or having a loading of 20 per cent in preselections for women, essentially giving a female candidate an extra 20 per cent of the votes. Equality is something we should all strive for but how do women not find this totally insulting and offensive? Imagine being a woman who is preselected to contest a seat, knowing she

only got the role because of a 20 per cent advantage she was given. If the Liberal Party is concerned about the number of women representing it in government buildings across the land, it should address the reasons women don’t put their hand up for such roles in the first place. From perception to difficulty surrounding childcare and returning to work, perhaps time could be better spent getting to the nuts and bolts of the issue of low female representation versus frivolous quotas that offend women and don’t necessarily reward the most suitable people for a job. Sandwich starts a social media war When Sydney mum Maddie asked a Facebook group she was a part of for ideas regarding her husband’s lunch, which she packs each day, she didn’t expect the barrage of abuse she’d cop from other women. Making lunch for a member of your family is sexist, you see. Maddie wrote back with a pretty honest and reasonable explanation as to why the lunch-making duties fell onto her in her household. “He does housework, he cooks dinner every second night … He gets up in the middle of the night with our bub. He is a champion,” her post said, according to the Sunday Telegraph. “The least I can do is make him a bloody sandwich.” Good on you Maddie. The trolls of the Internet are becoming more harsh every day, and I reckon it won’t be long before the social media revolt is well and truly on. It’s a dark world doing very few of us any good.

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If approved by Council, the new Katoomba RSL Club will be much larger than before ERIN MAMO

hen Katoomba RSL eventually re-opens the club is hopeful that ANZAC Day commemorations will resume as they did before the devastating fire earlier this year. Last month the RSL lodged a Development Application (DA) with Blue Mountains City Council that detailed their plans for 70-86 Lurline Street, which currently sits empty after the charred remains of the previous building were demolished. Katoomba RSL President, Brian Turner, said he was pleased with the progress that had been made relating to the venue. “The lodgement of the DA is one more step that has been taken in a very long process,” he said. Mr Turner said it was very important during the process of compiling the DA that the community war memorial, which still stands out the front of the club, is preserved. “At this stage we are looking at various options,” he said. When the club re-opens Mr Turner said they plan to display all of the war medals that were salvaged from the fire, which are currently going through an extensive and costly cleaning and re-ribboning process.

Sadly one thing that will not be returning to the site is the HMAS Katoomba banner that had just been restored only weeks before the February fire. HMAS Katoomba was commissioned in 1941 and completed its service in the local area in 1948. The banner was presented by citizens of the Blue Mountains to the HMAS Katoomba Association in 1961 by the Mayor at the time. In 2004, the banner was given to local Council by the Association as membership was depleting. Unfortunately the banner was destroyed in the recent fire. There will also be a number of photos and uniforms that will be noticeably missing from the new RSL. On a positive note, when the club opens its doors again, Mr Turner said he is sure all visitors and guests will be pleasantly surprised with what they see. “While remaining one storey high the space will be much larger,” he said. “The concept of sandstone being used at the front of the building, as noted in the DA, was thought of because it reflects what we see in the Blue Mountains region.” The RSL also recently acquired the residential property and land at 4 Merriwa Street, which will be used to extend the premises of the club.

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Local MPs want back in NSW Labor has opened the preselection process for its two Blue Mountains seats ERIN MAMO

he preselection process for the NSW Labor Party is currently open for its two seats in the Blue Mountains. Both of Labor’s local parliamentarians, Susan Templeman and Trish Doyle, confirmed they are seeking the support of local Labor members for their respective positions and have co-signed each other’s nomination forms. Ms Templeman said the Labor Party in the local region has gone from strength to strength in recent years. “It’s been an enormous privilege to be the member for Macquarie and I think people will be unsurprised that I would like to continue representing the electorate,” she said. “Both Trish and I are keen to continue to advocate and agitate for a better deal for residents from state and federal governments.” The announcement of the preselection process opening follows on from a commitment made at Labor’s Annual Conference in August to settle all candidacies for the coming State and Federal elections before March 2018. This will allow sitting MPs and candidates an opportunity to campaign and

consult within their communities as the endorsed Labor candidates before election season begins. Ms Doyle said Labor’s preselection process is open, transparent and democratic. “Throwing it open at each election is an important check and balance within the Party and gives our local branch members a chance to provide feedback to their local MPs,” she said. Both the members have run as Labor candidates and acted as spokespeople for Labor in the Mountains since their first tilts in 2010 (Ms Templeman) and 2011 (Ms Doyle). Blue Mountains Mayor and Labor comrade, Mark Greenhill, said he has signed nominations for both local members. “These women are outstanding assets to our community,” Cr Greenhill said. “I have known both for many years and they have my total support.” NSW Labor is concurrently running an open preselection in the Penrith seat where the candidate will face off against sitting Liberal Minister Stuart Ayres, who holds his seat by a margin of 6.2 per cent. Labor needs a uniform swing of 8.75 per cent to topple the NSW Berejiklian Liberal Government at the March 2019 election.

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hile the tradies can still get the ladies, other age-old stereotypes of the blue collar workers are changing. In a survey conducted by trades and services jobs site ServiceSeeking.com.au, over 1,700 local businesses and customers responded with their true attitudes towards tradies. The results reveal that the modern tradie is more health conscious, sophisticated and courteous than previous held assumptions, and co-owner of Goliath Fire, Ben Armstrong, is a prime example. “I think people still think that tradies don’t earn a lot of money, but what they don’t understand is that it’s not like a standard 40-hour a week job where that’s your standard salary no matter what you do,” he said. “There are a lot of tradies out there doing 50, 60 even 70 hours a week that are some of the hardest workers in the country.” The 27-year-old doesn’t smoke, eats well and works hard to help see his local business succeed. “You don’t have people going out for their smoko break every half an hour like they used to,” he said.

Co-owner of Goliath Fire Ben Armstrong and employee Armando Leasa are just some of the local tradies breaking stereotypes. Photo: Melinda Jane “You’re not allowed to smoke on most of the sites now. “I definitely take sandwiches, wraps or leftovers to work.”

Mr Armstrong said co-owning the business has been, at times, a challenge, but overall the experience has been incredibly positive.

“People tell you that you will have late nights but until you’re actually doing it, you don’t realise that there is a lot you’ve got to do,” he said. “You get home, and you’re not knocked off. You’re invoicing and you’re quoting, and you look at the time and the next thing you know it’s 10pm and you’ve got to go to bed, and then get up at 4.30am and start again.” The survey revealed that 75 per cent of tradie respondents don’t smoke, 84 per cent prefer a healthy packed lunch and 57 per cent have never turned up late to a job. It’s putting the soft drink loving, sausage roll devotee stereotype to shame. Jeremy Levitt, CEO of ServiceSeeking. com.au, said the change in stereotypes can largely be put down to the Internet allowing customers to review trades and services businesses online. “Tradies can no longer get away with bad behaviour. The secret to winning more jobs is positive word of mouth and generating lots of reviews online,” he said. Mr Armstrong agrees that word of mouth is the best form of advertising for tradies. “I got a phone call from a bloke the other week who said he got our number from someone else,” he said. “You’re reputation, your name is everything.”

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ystery and love intertwine in the new drama release ‘My Cousin Rachel’. This dark and layered romance tells the story of Philip (Sam Claflin), a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious and beautiful cousin Rachel (Rachel Weisz). Believing that she was the one who murdered the man that raised him, Philip sets out to uncover the truth. Unfortunately his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling helplessly and obsessively in love with her. The film is directed by Roger Michell, best known for his work on ‘Notting Hill’, and is based on the classic 50s novel of the same name by British author Daphne du Maurier. Over the years there have been several film adaptations of Daphne du Maurier’s work, including the 1963 Hitchcock thriller ‘The Birds’, which is based on one of the hit writer’s short stories. Critics have praised the film for its visually stunning cinematography and an entrancing performance by Oscar winner Rachel Weisz. ‘My Cousin Rachel’ is available now on DVD and Blu-Ray. The Blue Mountains Record has 10 copies of ‘My Cousin Rachel’ to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘RACHEL’ to competitions@ bluemountainsrecord.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Thursday, October 19. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/17/01416. Terms and conditions at www.bluemountainsrecord.com.au or Record reception.

Glenbrook FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS? Blaxland Thai FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS? Cafe Cee in Glenbrook FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS? Glenbrook Bowling Club THE FIRST PLACE YOU’D TAKE A VISITOR TO THE MOUNTAINS? Euroka Clearing in the National Park WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS? Country atmosphere but close to the city. Great people and arts centred. WHAT IS THE MOUNTAINS’ BEST KEPT SECRET? The Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre just off the highway in Glenbrook

Congratulations to the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, which celebrates its 30th birthday next month. Major celebrations will be held on November 11 and 12 to honour the milestone.

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Two students from Blackheath Public will compete in the Spelling Bee State Final ERIN MAMO

uper spellers from Blackheath Public School are in the running to be crowned the state’s best junior and senior speller after winning the regional leg of the NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee. Nine-year-old Giorgia Macleod-Laschke and 11-year-old Harry McGrath from Blackheath Public recently competed against more than 3,000 students from all over NSW to make it into the State Final. Harry said he is now working hard both at school and at home, to prepare for the final war of words. “I never thought I’d make it this far,” he told the Record. “So I am super proud and excited.” Harry, who is in Year 6, had to spell words like ‘fuselage’ and ‘familial’ during the regional competition. The primary school student, whose favourite word at the moment is ‘antidisestablishmentarianism’, said he has been getting ready for the Final by reading words out loud and then finding out how to pronounce the ones he is not sure of. Assistant Principal and Harry’s Teacher, Sheryl Cootes, said the school is very happy to have not one but two students

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Giorgia Macleod-Laschke and Harry McGrath from Blackheath Public School. Photo: Melinda Jane make it to the next stage of the Premier’s Spelling Bee. “It’s been quite a few years since we have had a student make it to the Final, but we have never had two students take out the regional junior and senior titles,” she said. The Premier’s Spelling Bee was introduced in 2004 as a fun and educational

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way for primary school students to engage in spelling. This year over 153,000 students from 900 schools registered to participate in the competition. Harry and Giorgia will now face off against 86 other intelligent youngsters in the State Final.

A spelling list has been prescribed by the NSW Government’s Arts Unit for students to use as a guide in the lead up to the big day. Tune into Drive ABC Radio with Richard Glover on Wednesday, November 8 at 5.30pm to hear the thrilling final half hour of the competition.

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Remembering World War I through Armistice Grants October 31 is the 100th Anniversary of the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba in the Middle East, remembered as the last mass cavalry charge. A few weeks ago, I presented the Blackheath-Mount Victoria RSL with a portrait entitled ‘Lighthorse Memories’ by local photographer Roslyn Elms to commemorate this anniversary and the legacy of our light horsemen. Both of my grandfathers fought in World War I, one of them starting his service as a light horseman. Private Herbert Axtens embarked from Sydney with reinforcements for 12 Light Horse Regiment in October 1915. During World War I, Australia sent more than 120,000 horses overseas. Of the nearly 10,000 horses in the Middle East at the end of the war, some were sold to locals, some were relocated to other Imperial Force units and some were shipped to France. But many thousands were shot. For the men who had ridden horses, it was a heartbreaking moment. Remembering this history is important. The other anniversary we mark next month is the end of World War I, one hundred years ago, on November 11. Armistice Day is commemorated every

year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed in France between the Allies and Germany, which led to the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front. The Federal Government has released funding to help community groups and schools commemorate this event. Expressions of Interest for the Armistice Centenary Grants Program have opened, with a total of $50,000 available to organisations in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains. One-off grants of between $3,000 and $50,000 are available to support projects or activities that commemorate the end of the First World War. I encourage those in the community who want to contribute to such a significant period in our nation’s history to submit an Expression of Interest to my office. All applications received will be assessed by a Community Consultation Committee, whose role will be to measure which community projects will best commemorate the Centenary of Armistice locally, and assist me in reviewing all proposals. General information about the grant is available at www.dva.gov.au and the Expression of Interest link comes from my office.

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Lucky seven for big event Music For Life returns for another year with huge night of entertainment planned hen Ann Willmington was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008, she was told she had 18 months to live. She refused to listen. Almost a decade later, Mrs Willmington’s smiling face remains the driving force behind the annual fundraising event, Music For Life. The event has become one of the local area’s most anticipated nights of the year. “I am now committed to help raising money so we can find a cure for this terrible disease,” Mrs Willmington said. Music For Life will be held for the seventh year on October 21, with proceeds from the sparkling event donated to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and the Charlie Teo Foundation. Mrs Willmington said the event always has mixed emotions. There’s plenty of fun but it’s also a serious cause that desperately needs funding. “Not only will it be a great night that will be remembered, but a night to remember those that have been affected by brain tumors and those that are no longer here with us,” she said. The dance floor is sure to be the place to be on the night with Abbalanche performing live, as well as a number of other surprise acts.

The Vintage FM and Music For Life crew get into the theme of this year’s fundraiser, with special guests Abbalanche to perform live at the event at Panthers on October 21 Tickets to the event include a three course dinner, entertainment, auctions, raffles and lots of music and fun. Entertainer Scott McRae will host the evening.

Dr Charlie Teo, who Mrs Willmington credits for saving her life, will be a guest speaker on the night while the enthusiastic Mark Warren will conduct the auction.

Music For Life will be held at Panthers this Saturday, October 21. Tickets are still available by calling 4731 1876 or by visiting www.musicforlife.net.au.

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he Blue Mountains Cultural Centre is currently exhibiting a collection of prints from influential English painter and draughtsman, David Hockney. As one of only two venues in Australia presenting the collection, ‘Words & Pictures’ is currently on display and focuses on the four major suites of prints produced by Hockney over the 16 year period from 1961 to 1977. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Director, Paul Brinkman, said the exhibition will give locals a rare opportunity to see original works by one of Britain’s most recognised artists. “We worked in collaboration with Tweed Regional Gallery to bring this major suite of works to Australia,” he said. “The exhibition shows the quality of programming to be found in Australian regional galleries and we are proud to have this major display here.” The four major suites of prints on display – ‘A Rake’s Progress’, ‘Illustrations for 14 Poems by C.P. Cavafy’, ‘Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm’ and ‘The Blue Guitar’ – are united by their reference to historical works of literature and art. Each suite was produced during the first two decades of Hockney’s career

‘The Old Guitarist’ from the Blue Guitar 1976-77 Etching 20 3/4 X 18” David Hockney Photo: Richard Schmidt when he established himself as a Pop artist. The final suite ‘The Blue Guitar’ was based on the poem ‘The Man with the Blue Guitar’ by poet Wallace Stevens who was inspired by Picasso. The series of 20 colourful etchings with their vast array of imagery and styles are a homage to Stevens. ‘Words & Pictures’ will run until December 3.

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hat is the passion that drives your business? We asked this question of business owners at a recent OneGroup Leadership event in Penrith. The responses inspired me. There was no mention of making lots of money or even having a more comfortable lifestyle. The responses were about making a difference in people’s lives and assisting others to achieve success. The consensus in the room was that it is through service to others that we receive and have the potential to achieve success for ourselves. As Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said: “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” How can we apply this thinking to our business? The first thing is to set the bar high for what you want to achieve in business. Having a high intention can help you persevere through the rough times. Ask yourself two key questions: What

does success look like? And what does it mean for me to be successful? Let me give you a simple example. My coach took me through the process of setting my intentions high for losing 5kg. He started out by asking me what it would mean to lose 5kg. More energy I said. Through a process of enquiry, peeling back the layers of intention, we got to my ultimate motivation. Losing 5kg was not really about me. It was about serving others, more specifically being a better father to my daughter and a better husband. Try this yourself or get a coach to help you. How high can you set your intentions for your business? Who are you serving?

tarting out in business we make up processes as we go, and use workarounds to minimise expenditure. If you’re not careful, you can be a 60 person business operating like you’re a one person operation! What do we need processes for? If you repeat it, have a systemised process for it. An example is a booking confirmation email. Initially I typed emails that would take 10 minutes each to do. As I sent 10 a week, it took too much time. So I created an email signature with the information, including some of the locations and an optional business diagnostic. Now I can add the name, time, adjust the location information and the diagnostic, in a minute or two. That signature saved over an hour every week! Implementing systems Starting out we can’t afford expensive systems. However, with new technology releases, and as our business grows, we can replace our workarounds with streamlined systems. This could include bookkeeping, client relationship management (CRM) … the list is endless. If you spend lots of time on a task, do a search

and see if a system exists – you may be surprised! Zapier is a tool linking systems together, allowing you to pick the best systems, rather than compromising on a system that does everything, but not well! Documenting procedures People think of dusty policies and procedures manuals that were referred to as a last resort, and invariably the procedure was out-of-date! Rather than a lengthy written guide to check a photocopier jam, they’re often built into the photocopier itself. If not, consider doing a video, as a picture tells a 1000 words, clearly a video tells more! Videos, checklists, diagrams, whatever works for the process can be documented. These can be stored on an intranet (a private website), or in shared folders in cloud storage. Using the procedures Having documented procedures allows us to outsource, delegate tasks to employees, and save time and mistakes when repeating the task. The procedures shouldn’t stay on the shelf but be used and updated constantly.

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Financial scams have become commonplace these days. Our online lifestyles have given determined criminals access to just about all of our information. And as much as we are promised watertight digital security from service providers, there seems to be a continuous stream of news stories detailing stolen personal information. In fact, just last week, a defence contractor had their computers comprised by a ‘hacker’ who got away with secret material regarding Australia’s defence capabilities.

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Looking for a sweet and quiet cat? She came to the shelter in September and still hasn’t been lucky enough to find a home. She is a nice girl that prefers to stick to herself in the shelter environment and will need a caring family to give her time to settle into her new home.

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Bully came to the Shelter in August but no one has come to collect him. He is a sweet and very happy boy that loves to spend time with the volunteers. He has been out with other dogs and seems ok but we always suggest you bring your dog in for a meet and greet before Adoption.

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Now if someone can access information from a computer associated with the Defence Force who not only coined the phrase ‘top secret’ but have the might of the Australian Government to enforce it, what hope is there for the local credit union protecting your financial information? So it is very important that we, as individuals, stay vigilant and don’t make it easy

HCC 344 STAFFY FEMALE 10 YRS $203.50 AVAILABLE 30.9.17 KENNEL 72 FOUND IN BLIGH PARK Missy came into the shelter a few weeks ago and was collected by her owners but this time they haven’t come which leaves her looking for a new Forever Home at the age of 10. Missy loves treats and will sit nicely when asked, she is a happy dog that is willing to please.

PCC 558 BULL ARAB MALE 1 YEAR $385.00 AVAILABLE FOR REHOMING 7.10.17 FOUND IN LLANDILO KENNEL 82 At just 12 months of age this boy has so much energy, love and companionship to offer his new family. He is a very bouncy, happy dog that likes treats and will sit when asked, he hasn’t been tested with other dogs but please bring your dog for a meet and greet if you are interested in Adoption.

for criminal elements. Here are a few tips: • Be particularly careful of unsolicited offers in your email promising easy money. The rule with these, “if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is”. Just delete it and move on. • Never give your personal, banking or credit card information to anyone who makes contact with you. And be assured that your bank will never, ever contact you to ask for it. They should already have it! • Make sure you always check your bank and credit card statements every month. If you see anything out of the ordinary, contact your bank immediately. • Destroy every document with your personal information on it. If you don’t have a paper shredder, tear them up into small unreadable pieces. • Any password you have should always be hard for someone to work out, and of course, don’t tell them to anyone else. • Be aware of what you are posting online and try to limit what you share. And finally, always ‘ere’ on the side of caution when giving out any personal

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Gorgeous Tommy has personality a plenty, he is so friendly and very sweet. He LOVES treats more so than any greyhound i’ve met before. He is so full of life and even though he has lived 6 years he still has many more years left to give his new family. Please come and meet Tommy, he’s worth it!

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ast year Lawrence Mooney was offered the opportunity to write a memoir. Unfortunately the idea never came to pass, with the comedian realising that he may not have the right fodder for a book just yet. “There’s too many people writing memoirs and who gives a shit about a B-grade comedian kicking around in the back blocks of Australia,” he laughed. The experience of reflecting on his life and childhood did however lead to the creation of his new critically-acclaimed Melbourne International Comedy Festival show ‘Like Literally’. “I posed this question to myself: ‘am I the adult that I imagined myself to be as a child?’,” Lawrence said. Growing up on a TV-heavy diet filled with images of iconic figures like Steve McQueen and James Bond, young Lawrence had dreams of heroic greatness. “The premise of the show is that I’m still waiting for my heroic moment, to fight off a perceived enemy or save someone in distress,” he said. “That plays out with me in a pair of undies and a T-shirt confronting a couple

of graffiti artists tagging my roller door at home,” he laughed. As well as his successful stand-up shows and appearances on comedy festival line-ups around the country, Lawrence also had audiences in stitches as host of the ABC show ‘Dirty Laundry Live’, which ran for three seasons. The live format was a highlight for a performer like Lawrence, who thrives on off-the-cuff laughs. “We had a great time, it was a lot of fun to do because that theme song would come on and there was no delay, no dump button,” Lawrence said. “The thrill of it was that you were literally flying by the seat of your pants. I did a lot more sweating in season one than I did in season two or three,” he laughed. These days the comedian is sweating in an expensive suit, with much of his time dedicated to his impression of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull aka ‘Trumble’. “In terms of corporate work Malcolm is being employed almost as much as Lawrence Mooney is being employed,” Lawrence laughed. “I do enjoy doing him because his voice is lovely to listen to and fun to do.” So with a successful comedy career, acting roles and a hosting gig under his belt, what would that little TV-obsessed Lawrence think of adult Lawrence? “Little Lawrence would be pretty stoked

with adult Lawrence I reckon,” he said. Lawrence Mooney’s ‘Like Literally’ will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre on Friday, November 17 at 8pm. Tickets start

at $40.90. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au or call 4723 5050.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, October 20

Songs in the Key of Motown Rooty Hill RSL 9677 4916 Friday, Oct 20, 8.00pm, $45

Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Planet Groove – St Marys Band Club

Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Live Music – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 Smooth Jive – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Mescalero – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Skyz The Limit – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Christie Lamb – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384

Muddy Feet – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Tall Timbre – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 The Little Mermaid Musical – Blue Mountains Theatre From $32.40, 2pm 4723 5050 Cass Eager and The Velvet Rope – The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba From $21.50, 6pm, 4782 5544 Rick Price Windsor Uniting Church Sunday, Oct 22, 1.30pm, From $30 www.trybooking.com

Saturday, October 21 Di Bird Red Hot & Blue – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Ciao, Compare – The Joan From $35, 8pm 4723 7600 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 Retrospective – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Frocks – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The POD Brothers – Penrith Gaels Club

Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Foghorn Stringband – The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba From $21.50, 6.30pm, 4782 5544 Leura Singers: Choral Concert – Leura Uniting Church $15, 2.30pm 0438 572 412 Macka – Milestone Hotel, Kingswood Free entry, 9pm 4721 2999 Soundproofed – Wallacia Hotel

Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 The Matchbox Tribute Show – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 9pm 4736 4466 The Little Mermaid Musical – Blue Mountains Theatre From $32.40, 8pm 4723 5050

Sunday, October 22 Stephanie Jansen – The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 11am 9623 2119

STRAUSS GERSHWIN AND CARMEN Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

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Blue Mountains Men’s Group Fortnightly meetings 0491 107 431 W.S. Melanoma Support Group • 1st Monday of each month • 0431 142 911 Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings 1300 133 878 Springwood Rotary Club New members welcome 0448 852 769

Check out Sci-Fi Lab @ The Joan Film, art and science come together this week with Sci-Fi Lab @ The Joan. Every Friday night in October, from 7pm, The Joan will play host to sci-fi cult classic film screenings followed by guest talks, performances and art installations. Head along before the show to enjoy a drink at The Joan’s Borland Bar and then check out this week’s screening of the hit Disney Pixar film ‘WALL-E’. Tickets are just $15 and include finger food. For more information, visit ww.thejoan.com.au

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Upper Mountains Camera Club • Meetings twice per month • 4758 7173 Blue Mountains Pipe Band New members welcome 4739 4611

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Join Ariel for some underwater fun with in ‘The Little Mermaid Musical’. The show kicks off this Saturday at the Blue Mountains Theatre.

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Ê Channel Ten has commissioned ‘Bachelor in Paradise’, a spin-off of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise. It features previous contestants who have already been on ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’. The show is tipped to replace ‘The Biggest Loser’ early in 2018 as a short-run series. Meanwhile, Channel Nine has announced an Aussie version of ‘Love Island’, which has been a major hit in the UK.

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Ê Ten’s new panel show ‘Cram’, hosted by Peter Helliar, will premiere at 7.30pm on Thursday, November 2. Comedian Dilruk Jayasinha and actor/singer Virginia Gay are team captains of two teams of comedians and celebrities tested on their memory of general knowledge. Big name comedians, actors and television stars will be at the desk each week including Dave Hughes, Rove McManus, Chrissie Swan, Jimeoin, Brendan Fevola, Casey Donovan and Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Ê Big news at the ABC last week with the axing of long-running current affairs program ‘Lateline’ and newly-launched Indigenous current affairs show, ‘The Link’. The changes are part of an ABC Investigations Unit and Specialist Reporting Team and two new programs for 2018. ‘Lateline’ has been part of the ABC since 1990 while ‘The Link’ began this year. Ê New Channel Seven documentary ‘Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar’ will continue tonight at 7.30pm. Two years in the making, this doco comes with impressive access to Hutchence’s family and friends and includes both unseen footage and the world premiere of an unheard Hutchence song. Part two, which will air tonight, promises a bombshell

surrounding the death of the former INXS frontman.

Ê Hit animation ‘Bob’s Burgers’ will get its very own feature film in 2020. The TV series currently airs on ELEVEN. Ê US procedural drama ‘Major Crimes’ will end after its upcoming sixth season. The Channel Nine drama will begin airing its final season in the next month or so. Ê With ONE now showing the soccer on free to air, you may have noticed the FOX Sports-produced ‘Back Page Live’, hosted by Tony Squires and Kelli Underwood, is now screening at 7pm on Saturdays followed by the A-League match of the round at 7.45pm. ‘Back Page Live’ will

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Ê New episodes of ‘NCIS’ will premiere at 8.30pm tonight, October 17 on Channel Ten. Ê After months and months of negotiations, ‘American Idol’ finally has its judges set for its revival season. Joining the previously announced Katy Perry is none other than music legend Lionel Ritchie and American country music star Luke Bryan. The all-new ‘American Idol’ will air in March next year. Ê ‘The Grand Tour’ premieres on Seven this Wednesday, October 18 at 7.30pm.

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everyone is having a good time, Kate and Scott soon find themselves in way over their heads. Along with Poehler and Ferrell, ‘The House’ also stars comedian and ‘Parks and Recreation’ star Nick Kroll. ‘The House’ received mixed reviews, but with two comedy powerhouses at the helm this is worth checking out for anyone who loves some good old fashioned comedy hijinx. Grab your copy now on DVD or Blu-Ray!

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Best known as a model turned actress, Cara Delevingne has now added a new role to her resume – author. Cara’s debut young adult fiction novel Mirror Mirror is a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of friendship, identity, sexuality and betrayal. The story revolves around a group of 16-year-old misfits: Leo, Red, Naima and Rose. Though the band mates are living relativity typical teenage lives, things change forever when Naima dies in tragic circumstances, leaving behind just one clue – the word ‘sorry’.

It’s an all British affair in the latest big screen disaster blockbuster ‘The Mountain Between Us’. UK stars Idris Elba and Kate Winslet take the lead in this film which sees romance blossom in the most dire of circumstances. Two strangers, surgeon Ben Bass (Elba) and photo journalist Alex Martin (Winslet), find themselves stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash. Together they must battle the extremes of the remote, snow-covered terrain. When the pair realise that no one is coming to their rescue, they set out on a dangerous journey of survival through

hundreds of miles of wilderness. Throughout their trek, the surgeon and journalist find themselves forming a deep bond, as they push each other to harness their inner strength in a bid to make it home alive. While the plot has been criticised for being a little far-fetched, critics have praised the performances of both Elba and Winslet. ‘The Mountain Between Us’ is based on the novel by Charles Martin. ‘The Mountain Between Us’ is currently screening at United Cinemas in Katoomba. For more information, visit www.unitedcinemas.com.au.

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It’s time for listless Lions to get your mojo back as Saturn gives you an energy boost; you tap into your personal power; and motivation is high. Making lucky connections via social media is favoured, and vigorous physical exercise will also put you in a positive frame of mind. But is a relationship with a relative on rocky ground? If you tune into the harmonious vibes, you’ll find calm cooperation will get you a lot further than fireworks!

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Are you having romantic rumbles or platonic partnership problems? This week have the confidence to speak from the heart and say what’s really on your mind. Other people may not agree with your comments, but they will respect you for being open, honest and authentic. Thursday night’s New Moon signals a fresh start involving a health issue, work colleague or favourite four-legged friend.

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Wednesday looks wonderful, as Jupiter brightens your mood and broadens your thinking. Then Thursday’s New Moon lights up your creativity zone which highlights self-expression and entertainment. Friendships are favoured, as you share fun activities together. But tread carefully with an unpredictable parent or a tearaway teenager. When it comes to a close relationship – are you pulling your weight?

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Mighty Mars is marching through your sign so it’s time to be bold and brave, as you tackle challenges with extra vim and vigour. Plus find creative ways to encourage more health, harmony and happiness at Villa Virgo. Caring for loved ones will leave you with a warm inner glow. Thursday’s New Moon motivates you to build up your money muscles and be more financially savvy.

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Stylish Librans have a passion for fashion. And this week’s New Moon (in your sign) is the perfect time for a hot new hairstyle, a marvellous make-up makeover or a creative wardrobe revamp. And with Venus also visiting your sign, you need to tap into your inner beauty and zest for life. So your motto is from birthday great, legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt: “Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich”.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Prepare to play Domestic Diva as you clean, de-clutter, and tweak the feng-shui in your cosy Crab cave. Motivation is especially high on Monday, when you’re ready to tackle a pile of paperwork or a project that’s been on the backburner. But don’t get so carried away with good intentions that you neglect important details along the way. It’s also time to get talking with a frustrated family member.

SCORPIO

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Wednesday is fabulous for business, social and educational activities when Mercury and Jupiter link up in Scorpio. But your usual routine is likely to get shaken and stirred this week, especially at work. And a health issue could come to a head and demand to be addressed. If you find yourself feeling unsettled and frazzled then meditation or yoga will help calm you down.

CAPRICORN

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Monday is marvellous for powering through projects and ticking the to-do list. But unpredictable Uranus stirs up your career and home zones on Thursday. So prepare for work worries, domestic dramas or family fiascos. Explain to loved ones that you need plenty of personal space, and make sure you pace yourself. Your dry sense of humour will see you through!

AQUARIUS

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It’s time to create your preferred future and follow your destiny. And don’t be dismayed by temporary setbacks and stressful delays! The universe is testing your determination to stick to your desired course and keep the dream alive. Draw inspiration from birthday great Oscar Wilde: “We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars”. Be careful what you say (in person and online) on Thursday.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

An extra professional approach will take you far on Monday. Then Thursday night’s New Moon lights up your lust zone so, if you’re attached, you can look forward to a racy rendezvous with your sweetheart. Mercury and Jupiter activate your travel zone, so some flirtatious communication with a sexy foreigner (in person or online) is likely for some singles.

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Spring into lighter meals with this delicious salmon recipe Looking for new dinner ideas that suit the warmer months? We’ve got you covered with a delicious recipe that the whole family will love! As we creep closer to summer and the days and nights heat up, we tend to start craving fresh and light meals. This week we’ve teamed up with Jalna and the Dietitians Association of Australia to bring you this recipe for chargrilled salmon with soba noodle slaw and wasabi mayo, the perfect option for those warm spring nights. Packed full of vegetables and healthy Omega 3 fats, this delicious meal can be prepared in just over 30 minutes for a quick, easy dish that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients • 180g dried soba noodles • 2 cups finely shredded wombok or savoy cabbage • 1 carrot, finely shredded • 2 spring onions, finely shredded • ¼ cup mint leaves, finely shredded • 2 tbs olive oil • 2 tsp soy sauce • 2 x 200g salmon fillets • Olive oil spray

Wasabi mayo • ½ cup Jalna Low Fat Greek yoghourt • ½ tsp wasabi paste • 2cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated • 1-2 tsp honey • 1 lemon, rind finely grated Method 1. Cook noodles in a medium pan of boiling water for 2 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Combine the noodles, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and mint in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and soy and toss gently to mix.

2. Preheat a barbecue grill or char-grill pan. Spray the salmon with oil spray and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook the salmon 2-3 minutes each side (depending on thickness) until almost cooked through. Remove from heat. 3. To make the mayo, combine the Jalna, wasabi paste, ginger, honey and lemon rind in a bowl. Thin with a little lemon juice if you like. 4. Divide the noodle salad between serving plates. Top with a piece of salmon and drizzle over the mayo. Serve with extra pepper.

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Macqueen said the unique sport is a test of both physical fitness and strategy. “This particular event lasted for 24 hours, so we walked during the day and all through the night,” he said. “We negotiated our way through 80 kilometres of dense forest and swamps, and came across a few beaver dams along the way. “Navigation is by map and compass only.” Both long-time members of Springwood Bushwalking Club, Macqueen said the pair definitely had sore feet after their trek. “Muddy feet bought on blisters,” he said. Overall the pair were happy to finish third in the over 65 category, and even happier to have placed 10th in the Men’s Super Veteran category, which featured a lot more competitors. In May, the Springwood duo were crowned champions in the Super Veteran (55+) category at the Australian Rogaining Championships. Several rogaine events are held each year in NSW. To find out more information, visit www.nswrogaining.org. Greg King and Andy Macqueen with their trophies

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