FYI 2 August

PULL OUT AND KEEP! PENRITH’S NUMBER ONE ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

ISSUE 146 02.12.13

AGENT 69 GET SMART AND ROCK UP!

GIVEAWAY DRAGON TAKE ON THE POLICE

GIG GUIDE WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

DYNAMIC DUO

TROY AND HARVEY PLAY FROM ‘THE SONGBOOK’

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TROY TURNS NEW PAGE

SHANNON COCHRANE finds out why country music legend Troy CassarDaley has promised not to play his own songs and how family has shaped his life and music...

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tanding in the bright lights each night in front of thousands of adoring fans, Troy Cassar-Daley might seem a world away from his working class upbringing, but the singer insists he has never forgotten where he comes from.

The acclaimed country musician was raised by a single mother in the rural town of Grafton and although the family didn’t have much money, Cassar-Daley remembers his youth as being rich in happiness.

“I’m really, really passionate about my old hometown of Grafton because of the fact that the upbringing I got there was the best upbringing any kid could have, I just love the town,” he raved.

“It taught me a lot of old school sort of things and old fashioned values and I think that stuff hopefully has melted down into my music as well.”

This humble attitude has indeed reflected in Cassar-Daley’s music, which has proven a hit with Australian country music lovers and critics and earned him an ARIA Award and Golden Guitars.

His most recent album, ‘The Great Country Songbook’, sees Cassar-Daley go down a new path, teaming up with close friend Adam

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Harvey to put a unique spin on classic country songs. The record has already achieved gold status and has spent five consecutive weeks at number one on the ARIA Country Album charts.

Now, Cassar-Daley and Harvey are hitting the road and are set to perform at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, August 17, with tickets sure to sell out quickly.

But fans should be aware that CassarDaley won’t be playing any of his own hits – instead, the dynamic country duo have struck an unusual deal regarding their set list.

“There’s something for everyone in this show because they’re all songs that they will know; we’ve made a promise to each other not to play any of our own tunes, they’ve got to be songs from ‘The Great Country Songbook’ and we’re really excited to bring people this show,” Cassar-Daley said.

He initially came up with the idea for the album while riding a bus in Nashville and brainstorming about which classic country songs they would most like to sing in concert.

But while formulating the concept was simple enough, Cassar-Daley admits that choosing the songs that made the cut was more diffi cult.

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“It was very hard because a lot of them are actual favourites... I reckon that for me, there’s one on there called ‘Mama Tried’ and I always think about my mum because she really worked hard for me when I was a kid and I really love to sing that song on stage as well,” he said.

His mother also deeply influenced CassarDaley’s life in another way – she and her family passed on their indigenous background and the strong, connected sense of kinship in their culture.

“My indigenous background has been a huge factor in my life because it’s taught me

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I could to make sure that side of my life was pretty stable and that my kids had a mum and a dad that were still married,” he explained.

That goal has been well and truly fulfilled by the musician, who lives with his wife and their two children and even changed record labels and took a career break to focus on his family.

“I wasn’t spending enough time with my little son at the time, he was only a baby and I was missing out on a lot... that would have been the lowest point, when I had to make that decision to leave Sony and then just to have a bit of a break,” he said.

He was only a baby and I was missing out... that was the lowest point all about equality and how to achieve it, and also how to achieve it through positive things like music, I’ve always used music as a bit of a bridge builder,” he said.

“I really think that’s what shaped me as a kid growing up in Grafton... a beautiful, big indigenous family, an extended family from grandparents through to aunties and uncles and cousins, and even though I grew up an only child I never felt like I was alone.”

The issue of family is clearly close to Cassar-Daley’s heart and has inspired his songwriting and the way he has chosen to raise his own children.

“I came from a single parent family so my mum and dad broke up early in my life, and it’s something I wanted to fix about my generation so I decided I was going to work as hard as

But although Cassar-Daley considers that period of time to be the darkest of his career, he managed to find the silver lining and has since bounced back and found a good balance between family and work.

“Getting that time with my young fella, writing more songs and moving to another label was a really nice way to do it, it turned into a positive more than a negative then.”

Troy Cassar-Daley and Adam Harvey will perform at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, August 17 at 8pm.

Tickets range from $20 to $40. For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl. com.au.

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GET SMART AND GO SEE AGENT 69

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ick of spending your Friday nights at home bored? Get smart and let yourself in on the secret to a great evening of entertainment with cover band Agent 69.

The six piece party band will be armed with a great set list of songs to get the crowd cheering when they play at St Marys Leagues Club this evening (Friday, August 2).

Ever the masters of disguise, this Sydneybased musical group can switch from funky retro tunes to top 40 hits to 60’s classics faster than the eye can see.

Audiences should expect the unexpected with Agent 69, although their song list features classic hits such as ‘Let Me Entertain You’ by Robbie Williams, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd, ‘Hot Stuff’ by Donna Summer, ‘Blame It On the Boogie’ by the Jackson 5 and ‘Waterloo’ by ABBA. There’s also plenty of new hits to be enjoyed for the youngsters in the crowd, such as ‘Domino’ by Jessie J, ‘Hot n Cold’ by Katy

Perry, ‘Moves Like Jagger’ by Maroon 5, ‘Wish You Well’ by Bernard Fanning and ‘You Belong to Me’ by Taylor Swift.

Fantastic, danceable music isn’t the only weapon in Agent 69’s arsenal – they’ve also got loads of stage presence and stylish, sexy dance moves to blow the audience away.

This talented, versatile covers band has plenty of experience working throughout Sydney at both corporate venues such as pubs and clubs, and private functions and have never failed to win over an audience to date.

Although the identity of the men and women behind Agent 69 is a closely guarded secret, the people behind the aliases can be revealed.

The band is made up of lead vocalist Kerstyn Walsh aka ‘Agent 99’, guitarist and support vocalist David Micallef code name ‘Maxwell Smart’, bassist Mimmo Lubrano aka ‘Agent 69’, keyboardist Pete Chudleigh as ‘Hymie’, drummer Craig Dow as ‘The Chief’

and lead guitarist Warrick Nadin as ‘Sigfried’.

While the motives and backgrounds of this secretive spy group turned covers band is mysterious, one thing is crystal clear – they

provide an intriguing, entertaining night of music.

Agent 69 will play at St Marys Leagues Club on August 2 at 9.15pm. Entry is free.

give the best they possibly can,” Mr O’Regan said.

‘Frankenstein 1930’ will show at the John Lees Centre in Penrith from Friday, August 9 to

Saturday, August 24.

Tickets are $25. For bookings or more information, visit www.rubyproductions.com. au or call 4735 5422.

A MONSTER BROUGHT TO LIFE AGAIN

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f you’re a fan of classic, old school horror films then do yourself a favour and check out talented local actors performing ‘Frankenstein 1930’ on stage.

Local theatre company Ruby Productions will be staging horror play ‘Frankenstein 1930’ at the John Lees Centre from Friday, August 9 until Saturday, August 24.

As the title suggests, the play centres around Victor Frankenstein, a young and prodigious scientist who is sharply intelligent but is also naive and slightly unhinged.

He seeks to create a new life but his plight becomes obsessive and dangerous when he brings to life a creature that is too monstrous and unusual to live among humans.

While the plotline may be effective in thrilling the audience, it also demonstrates how Frankenstein’s naivety and lust for fame result in his scientific experiment endangering those around him.

This dark, eerie play is reminiscent of mid-century black and white horror films

and director Craig O’Regan said he aimed to transport viewers to the 1930’s with the set design, costumes and music.

There will also be experimental use of lighting and sound effects, and audience members will be greeted by front of house staff clad in formal attire.

“The set is in grey only with no colour; all costumes are in monochrome to enhance the effect... great effort has been taken to give the effect of horror to stimulate the imagination of the audience,” Mr O’Regan said.

O’Regan directed ‘Frankenstein 1930’ along with Jenny Tibbetts, and has been working on the concept of bringing the play to the stage for the past three years.

Ruby Productions is a Penrith-based theatre company and has previously had great success with plays including ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’, which they staged earlier this year.

“Ruby Productions has a reputation for encouraging local talent from the local area to

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FILIPINO MEGASTAR REACHES OUT

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he’s a musical megastar with thousands of devoted fans in her home country of the Philippines but pop singer Sarah Geronimo has chosen Penrith as the place to perform at during her tour down under.

The Filipino singer, who has won many awards and has a strnig of hit records, will be performing at the Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Saturday, August 10.

The gig is sure to attract many of Geronimo’s hardcore Australian fanbase, who have followed her career ever since she first shot to fame in the Philippines talent contest ‘Star for a Night’, which she won.

From there, Geronimo’s career shot upwards as she released her first album ‘Popstar: A Dream Come True’ in 2002 and also embarked on a concert tour, thrilling fans with her lively stage presence and dance routines.

A year later, Geronimo then upheld her title as pop princess with the release of her second

album ‘Sweet Sixteen’, with its lead single ‘How Could You Say You Love Me’ shooting up the charts; the record itself being certified as triple platinum.

While she may have secured her status as a bona fide superstar in the Philippines, it wasn’t until Geronimo released her third studio album ‘Becoming’, which also reached the international market, that the rest of the world got a true taste of her music.

Following its predecessors, the album went platinum and Geronimo embarked on tours, performing in a range of countries including the United States, Canada and Dubai.

She released her fourth studio album ‘Taking Flight’ and her fifth ‘Just Me’, which featured a duet with Backstreet Boys member Howie Dorough.

Sarah Geronimo has also forayed into the world of acting, and starred in the 2008 hit movie ‘A Very Special Love’ as well as ‘You Changed My Life’, which became the highest

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grossing Filipino movie that has ever been made.

She has recently released her 10th studio album, ‘Expressions’, which contains numerous original, self-penned songs.

For a woman of such a young age, Sarah Geronimo has proven herself to be one of the hardest working and most talented pop stars

out there and her live shows are known for their pizzazz and energetic atmosphere.

Sarah Geronimo will perform at the Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Saturday, August 10 at 8pm.

Tickets range from $95 to $120. For bookings or more information, call 4720 5555 or visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.

there’s such a tradition there and you have to make sure you’re aware of that and yet you also have to be able to add something of yourself to it, but within the stylistic context,” Mr Terracini said.

Mr Terracini said that it has been a great experience for Penrith Symphony Orchestra to work alongside Pacific Opera: “throughout

its history, it’s been giving young singers a chance to sing these operas and to get a start and get experience in the work”.

‘The Marriage of Figaro’ will be performed at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, August 10 at 8pm. Tickets range from $41 to $55. For bookings call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au.

MOZART’S MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

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hile opera is often considered to be a high class pursuit, Mozart’s classic work ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ has something for everyone – drama, suspense, comedy and fabulous music.

The beloved opera will be brought to the stage by the talented Pacific Opera Company in association with the Penrith Symphony Orchestra, for one amazing night at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, August 10.

Written by acclaimed composer Mozart in the 18th century, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ has remained one of the world’s most popular and beloved operas.

Filled with melodrama and wit, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ is set in the Palace of the Count of Almaviva in Spain and has an intricately woven plot – from the wedding of two servants, to the antics of the bullying, scheming Count and an exploration of the issues of marriage, infidelity and power.

Despite the passage of hundreds of years, this opera remains fresh and relevant to modern audiences according to Penrith Symphony Orchestra’s chief conductor Paul Terracini.

“The music is just so powerful from a composer of the quality of Mozart so it’s got those two qualities that makes it timeless,” Mr Terracini said.

“It’s got wonderful arias and duets and ensembles in it and many of them are well known, not only to opera-goers but many people have heard these tunes before even though they might not know they’re from ‘Marriage of Figaro’.”

Staging one of the most praised and performed operas in history was a challenging task that required a lot of thought and refl ection.

“You have to make sure that what you’re doing is paying respect to Mozart and the great tradition of performances that have gone on over the last several hundred years…

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Live FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

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Friday, August 2 Penrith Panthers $36.50

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Saturday, August 3 Rooty Hill RSL $12 members / $15 visitors

Agent 69 Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Rhonda Burchmore Venue: Penrith Panthers $36.50, 8pm 4720 5555 Rob Henry Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555 Steve Balbi Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 4720 5555 Rachel Laing Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 9pm 4720 5555 Matariki Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $65, 8pm 9625 5500 Rough Stock Band Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Dirty Horny Rockers Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

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Jess Dunbar Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 9pm 4720 5555 Jasmine Rae Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $12 members/$15 visitors, 8pm 9625 5500 Big Night Out Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $12 members/$16 visitors, 8pm 9830 0600 Us-Too Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Joey and the Boy Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 9pm 9830 0600 Rock n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Trivia Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 3pm 9623 1211 Vintage Saturdays Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555 Saturday Night Party Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm

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Lee Kernaghan Venue: Penrith Panthers $49.50, 7.30pm 4720 5555 Andy Mammers Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555 Comedy Corner Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free members/$8 visitors, 8pm 9625 5500 Franky Valentyn All Stars Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 MA-30+ Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 80’s Flashback Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Great Escape Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600 DJ Freddy & DJ Mitch Venue: Red Cow Hotel Free entry, 7.30pm 4721 5666

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Sarah Geronimo Venue: Penrith Panthers $95, 8pm 4720 5555 Zac Coombes Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 4720 5555 Flyte Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 9pm 4720 5555 Jukebox Saturday Night Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free members/$8 visitors, 8pm 9625 5500 New Horizon Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Desperado – Eagles Show Venue: St Marys Leagues Club $18, 8pm 9677 7777 Rocker Cover Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Rock n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Trivia Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 3pm

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9623 1211 Jazz Express Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Urban Stone Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Karaoke & DJ Venue: O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub Free entry, 8.30pm 4735 5509 Armchair Travellers Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4737 4600

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JOSH PYKE CONTINUES HIS SUCCESS

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alented Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke has conquered the charts and now he is set to win over crowds too when he embarks on tour.

The skilled musician, who has been a name to watch in the Australian music industry since 2007, will bring his melodic tunes to the stage of the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Friday, August 23.

His tour follows on from the exciting news that Pyke’s new album ‘The Beginning and The End of Everything’ has hit number 7 on the ARIA Chart and number 4 on the iTunes chart, becoming his fourth top 10 ARIA record in a row.

The album is an emotionally deep and sophisticated offering that explores ideas of desire, death and the legacy people leave on the world – themes that Pyke believes influence all the decisions he makes in life.

On top of blazing up the charts, ‘The Beginning and The End of Everything’ has also proved a smash hit with the critics.

The Australian newspaper gushed about the album, writing: “Overall there’s a warmth, skill and familiarity in Pyke’s songcraft here that makes ‘The Beginning and the End of Everything’ his best album so far”.

It has also been named Album of the Week

by The Herald Sun, ABC Dig Radio and The Drum Media.

Pyke has established a reputation for pairing clever, heartfelt lyrics with catchy, warm music and it is this formula that has allowed him to achieve such artistic success.

His debut album ‘Memories and Dust’ was released in 2007 and reached number 4 on the ARIA Albums Charts, as well as scoring him an ARIA Award for best adult contemporary album.

Second album ‘Chimney’s Afire’ came out a year later and was similarly successful, peaking at number 1 on the ARIA Australian Chart while the 2011 record ‘Only Sparrows’ received three ARIA nominations.

While each of his previous albums have

been brilliant, Pyke has managed to outdo himself with ‘The Beginning and The End of Everything’, and his performance live on stage is sure to be a night to remember.

Josh Pyke will perform at the Enmore Theatre on Friday, August 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $44.80. For bookings or more information, call 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au.

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hile this movie has an allstar cast of beloved actors, including popular comedian Steve Carrell, the real shining performance comes from Liam James who plays the film’s central character Duncan.

At the age of 14, Duncan is having a difficult time at home as he spends the summer holiday with his mum Pam (played by Toni Collette) and her criticising, overbearing boyfriend Trent (Steve Carrell).

Struggling to enjoy himself at home, Duncan finds a surprising and deep friendship with his polar opposite – the talkative, outgoing Owen who works as the manager of the local water park.

As the new friends get to know each other and spend more time together, the formerly introverted Duncan begins to gather confidence and open up to the world. This film is at times witty yet also touching and poignant and at its heart lies a classic coming of age story.

Relatively unknown star Liam James puts in a convincing performance as a confused teen boy.

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THE WAY WAY BACK [ Rated M ] Starring: Steve Correll, Toni Collette & Allison Janney

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THE EXPATRIATE [ Rated M ] Starring: Aaron Eckhardt, Olga Kurylenko & Liana Liberato

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his unique, otherworldly game combines strategy with fun as the player is required to command a massive group of ant-like creatures called Pikmin who are trying to survive in a strange world full of weird, potentially dangerous creatures.

‘Pikmin 3’ is the latest instalment in this series that is sure to win acclaim among gaming fans just like its predecessors did. The game is packed with plenty of the features that made earlier versions of ‘Pikmin’ so popular, and there’s lots to explore in the game’s world including treasure and other characters to interact with.

There are lots of action-based challenges and strategies to use as the player attempts to control the Pikmin and battle enemies.

The special features of the Wii U are also used to the fullest extent, with better controls and oversight when using the GamePad and touch screen to command Pikmin. The visuals are more detailed and the world itself is more intricately designed making the game more fulfilling and interesting to play.

his action thriller is a fast-paced, psychologically bent film that is smarter and more intriguing than most other films in the genre.

Aaron Eckhart stars as Ben Logan, a former CIA agent who has given up the business but is lured back into crime fighting when he discovers that both himself and his daughter Amy, with whom he has no contact, have been singled out for termination in part of a wider international plot.

The estranged father and daughter duo team up and have to put their emotions and past to one side as they work together to avoid being killed.

On top of fighting for their own lives, Ben and Amy must use their wits to discover the truth behind the conspiracy and outsmart a group of deadly assassins and their leader, rogue CIA officer Anna Brandt.

Packed with plenty of the fun, daring car chases and fight sequences, ‘The Expatriate’ is also an intelligent, well written film that creates a slightly paranoid atmosphere that will get audiences emotionally involved.

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ountry diva Jasmine Rae may have only been in the industry for five years, but already she has forged a reputation for great music and now she adds another album to her discography.

Her third studio album ‘If I Want To’ maintains all the country pop charm of her previous records while also showing off a more sophisticated and mature side of the songstress.

The lead single ‘If I Want To’ is a relatable, empowering song about the break-up of a relationship and was co-written by Rae and Nashville-based songwriter Bob DiPiero who has worked alongside Tim McGraw and Brooks and Dunn.

The rest of the album takes a highly personal and intimate route, with many of the songs reflecting on Rae’s journey – growing up from being a fresh faced teen to developing into the woman she is today.

She also teams up with American singer Kellie Pickler for the cheeky track ‘Bad Boys Get Me Good’.

Other tracks are co-penned by

Australian artists including both members of McAlister Kemp and Allan Caswell. This reflective, mature album shows Jasmine Rae up close and personal and is definitely one to add to the collection.

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Wine and Dine

EAT OUT THIS WEEKEND

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on’t be turned off by the stereotype – Hooters is a great place to eat and you’re guaranteed to have a fun time.

Whether it be their famous chicken wings or one of their great burgers, the Hooters menu has something for everyone – and there’s a great range of drinks, too. They have a great, upbeat atmosphere and if you’re a sports fan, you’ll love the atmosphere with multiple big screen TVs to watch plenty of live sport every single weekend. With excellent service and reasonable prices, give Hooters a try today.

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t can be easy to forget the great food that Nando’s has on offer, but quietly tucked away in the Centro Nepean complex, chicken and chips doesn’t get much better than this! Plus the range on the menu will simply amaze you but don’t forget to try the Portuguese flame grilled butterfly cut peri peri chicken ! With sit-in or take-away options, Nando’s is a great choice for the entire family or for your next party. You’ll love the spices, the flavour and the great prices… there’s very little not to love about Nando’s. They even do catering!

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

THIRD TIME LUCKY AND WORTH THE WAIT FOR

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or just the third time, Rymill has released a limited parcel of wine that came from an exceptional vintage – its Rymill Coonawarra Maturation Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.

And the more interesting fact is that this wine was one of the first made at Rymill by now senior winemaker, Sandrine Gimon, who described it back in 2005 as “unapproachable” – but who could see then the potential it had if, with its cool-climate backbone, it could be allowed to slowly evolve through its full spectrum of secondary fruit flavours.

That decision to give it the time it needed has certainly proven rewarding, both for Sandrine and her team, and consumers eager for wines of the richness, elegance and opulence of this one.

Vibrant ripe black cherry and dark chocolate flavours melt onto the palate with subtle exotic spices, notes of almonds and well-balanced acidity.

At $45, with its full body and wonderful

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ou certainly won’t leave Outback Steakhouse with an empty stomach that is for certain! The meals are of a generous portion, and taste brilliant!

Why not try some cheesy fries or a famous Bloomin’ Onion for a starter, and then move on to one of the delicious steaks – we love the Victoria’s Fillet the best! It’s not only steak they do well here, either. The Alice Springs Chicken is one of the best items on the menu and a must try dish for any occasion. Make sure you book as it’s one of Penrith’s most popular restaurants.

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tannins it’s a great wine to put with a specialoccasion slow-roasted lamb with root vegetables, or duck ragout with fresh pasta.

And whilst it’s already had eight years in-cellar, it’ll develop even more nicely over another 10.

One to note: Blue Pyrenees is gaining itself something of an almost-cult following with its cool-climate Viognier from Victoria’s high country, and its just-released 2012 already has devotees rushing to this luscious white that’s all about upfront fruit flavours.

So much so that while it was originally intended for cellar-door sale only, with buyer reaction it’s been decided to release it through major liquor outlets as well.

Chief Winemaker, Andrew Koerner believes the 2012 is one of his best-ever Blue Pyrenees Viogniers, nicely luscious with sweet pear and nutty confection flavours, a quite rich and creamy texture and a hint of sweetness.

Pay $18 and team it up with grilled lobster basted with simply olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and black pepper.

Centro Nepean, Station Street, Penrith.

Phone 4732 6464 f you’re after a quick meal, or a bite to eat with friends over a few drinks, you can’t go past the Peachtree Hotel. You’ll find one of the best club bistros in Penrith! Why not try the delicious chicken breast, marinated in garlic and herbs. Or if you love your steak, challenge yourself and take on the 1KG grain fed rump. There’s of course plenty of schnitzel on the menu and seafood options as well. But perhaps the best of the best is the awesome burgers… all for a fantastic, low price. If the bistro doesn’t suit you, check out the awesome pizzas – best in town, some say!

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he new series of ‘Big Brother’ launched this week and I must say it’s looks like we’re in for a really exciting season ahead. The housemates this year are very diverse and come from all walks of life.

Last season there was next to no diversity among the housemates but they’ve sure hit the nail on the head this year. There’s a gay guy, a lesbian, an Asian school teacher, a mum who’s also a former cop, an Aboriginal/Malaysian and Chinese model (all the same person), a former soldier and even a housemate with African-American roots. Penrith even makes a contribution with housemate Tim who is set to be one of the more eccentric characters! #LetsDoTheTwist

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Meanwhile, Foxtel is set to shut down its 3D channel (ch 201) at the end of August because frankly no one is watching.

Lastly, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is coming to Foxtel channel Discovery Home and Health this weekend. Beginning this Sunday, August 4 at 7.30pm, OWN programming will air each week in the same timeslot and feature three shows back-toback including ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’, ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show: Behind the Scenes’ and ‘America with Lisa Ling’.

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DRAGON TAKE ON THE POLICE

egendary Aussie band Dragon may be best known for their anthemic rock songs but fans will get the chance to hear them tackle their favourite artists as they launch a new concert

series.

Dragon are set to begin their new ‘Dragon Celebrates’ gig series, with the first show featuring covers of the classic music of The Police.

The band, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, will perform ‘Dragon Celebrates The Police’ on Saturday, August 24 at The Basement in Sydney.

Audience members will get to hear a range of Dragon’s classic hits and enjoy listening to the band venture into new territory as they put their unique interpretation on The Police’s catalogue of great songs.

Dragon have had many different line-ups throughout the band’s history, with its current incarnation including founding member and bassist Todd Hunter, vocalist and guitarist Mark Williams, electric guitarist Bruce Reid and drummer Pete Drummond.

Hunter said that the idea to create the ‘Dragon

Celebrates’ concerts came to fruition because of how much the band members enjoy playing great, timeless music.

“The other guys can play all sorts of music and invest it with a spirit and originality that is unique. We love to play great songs no matter where they come from and this series is a chance to put some of the music we love under the microscope and reincarnate it the Dragon way,” Hunter said.

A range of songs from The Police’s repertoire will be covered by Dragon, with ‘Message in a Bottle’ already being a favourite among the band; as well as other songs.

“It’s easy to get inside The Police songs and play the hell out of them. Structurally, they are very satisfying and you can really attack them or lay back while the crowd holds up the chorus melody. It makes for a really enjoyable and immersing show,” Hunter said.

Dragon will perform ‘Dragon Celebrates The Police’ at The Basement, Sydney on Saturday, August 24. Tickets range from $30 to $80.

For bookings or more information, visit www. thebasement.com.au.

FYI has four copies of Dragon’s latest album ‘The Dragon Years’ to give away. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘DRAGON’ to competitions@mediaview.com.au with your name and phone number. Entries close Wednesday, August 7. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/12/01138. Terms and conditions at www. westernweekender.com.au.

BILL’S ITALIAN FOOD

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s any Italian will tell you, food from their homeland is among the heartiest and most delicious in the world.

But although pasta and pizza looks perfect on the plate and easy enough to make, it takes a lot of effort and skill to make a great Italian dish.

Thankfully, cooking amateurs who want to try their hand at cooking Italian cuisine now have help in the form of the newly released cookbook Bill’s Italian Food, written by renowned chef Bill Granger.

The book features more than 100 original recipes, inspired by the many diverse flavours and dishes of Italian regional food and are designed to make any meal time special with minimal stress.

While Granger may have had years of experience working in a restaurant, readers won’t have to be professionals to understand these simple recipes, which bring out all of the Italian flavour without any fuss – short ingredient lists and uncomplicated methods make these recipes perfect for amateurs and domestic goddesses alike.

Bill’s Italian Food also features beautiful, colourful photos of the dishes and is set out in an easy format with solutiondriven chapters so that readers are able to find exactly the right recipe for the right occasion.

Granger was inspired to write the recipe book in honour of the relaxing, family-oriented Italian way of life and their

appreciation of great food.

“As our pace of life gets ever faster and cooking for friends and family takes on the same hectic anxiety, why is it that a holiday in Italy sends me home optimistic, revitalised and striving to be a ‘little bit more Italian’? It can’t be simply the great coffee (although that’s certainly revitalising), the crisp pizza and fritto misto, or the antipasto platters shared under wide blue skies,” Granger said.

“There is something about the joyfully uncompromising Italian lifestyle, the stubborn refusal to hurry (over lunch, or to catch the autobus), and the sacrosanct importance of sitting down to dine with family that I always resolve to bring home to my kitchen.”

The cook was self-taught and raised in a family of butchers and bakers, living in Melbourne until he moved to Sydney at the age of 19. He opened his first restaurant at the age of 22 and now has three restaurants in Sydney, four in Japan and one in London – and there’s more to come, with another London-based restaurant set to open this year, as well as one in Hawaii.

When he’s not in the kitchen cooking or organising his restaurants, Granger is writing for national magazines and newspapers or spending time with his wife and three daughters.

The book is available now.

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ast weekend, McDonald’s North Penrith celebrated their first birthday with face painting, and a jumping castle for the kids, as well as a delicious birthday

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The 2GB Continuous Call Team also joined in the festivities, broadcasting from the restaurant on Saturday afternoon.

The highlight of the day though was a visit from Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar.

McDonald’s North Penrith Licensees Frank and Marie Meduri are thrilled to have reached this important milestone and were glad so many locals made it down for the occasion.

“We’re passionate about our local community and our North Penrith restaurant is a great success thanks to their constant support. The birthday celebration is our way of showing our appreciation to the Penrith community, as we couldn’t have done it without them,” Mr Meduri said.

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