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ALBUM’S A NEW CHAPTER FOR LEITH

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ASHLEIGH BERRY delves into the intricacies of how Damien Leith has produced his new album, ‘Chapter Seven’ and his newfound musical independence...

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fter bursting onto the music scene seven years ago, singer-songwriter Damien Leith has released multiple platinum selling albums including ‘Roy’, a tribute album to Roy Orbison.

Now the ‘Australian Idol’ winner is back with a new album, ‘Chapter Seven’, and a national tour, which will see him play at the Clarendon Guesthouse in Katoomba.

‘Chapter Seven’ marks the first independent album for Leith, who produced most of the album in his own studio. Working independently meant that there was no looming deadline, so Leith was able to spend as long as he needed on each song.

“How much time I wanted to spend on a particular song was entirely in my corner, and even the timeline was up to me as well,” Leith said.

“It just was great, it was very creative. I could spend a lot of time on each song.”

He has teamed up with Social Family Records, an independent label, to publicise and distribute the album.

A notable experience that came along with the new album was the opportunity to work with Joe Melson, who is known for writing Roy Orbison’s ‘Only the Lonely’ and ‘Crying’.

“The two [Joe Melson songs] that are on the album were both written via Skype, which is mad. It was over a lot of time, we do about three hour sessions at a time and some of the songs we worked on for weeks,” Leith said.

“We have about 14 other songs, which we’ve written in Nashville on different trips.

The good thing with Joe Melson is this is the first time he’s released any songs since Roy passed away, so it’s a real big honour for me to have these songs on the album.”

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Leith has nothing but admiration for Melson, saying that his own personal songwriting has improved just from spending time with him.

‘Chapter Seven’ can be described as a positive album, promoting the idea that things will get better, which is the theme throughout the whole album.

“The sound definitely has a much more organic, acoustic sort of sound. I tried to make it as real as possible all the way through. I’ve really tried to go for a more earthy sort of sound,” Leith said.

“Overall, it’s quite an acoustic album, not folky and not stripped back, but just a real acoustic sound. I’ve tried to make it sound as much like something that five people could go into a room, sit down with all the gear and just reproduce the whole lot, so I tried to make it as much like that as possible.”

This acoustic, positive direction can be attributed to Damien’s independent move, which inspired him to learn new techniques for production.

“I was going online a lot and I was finding out about how to record massive amounts of harmonies and things like that. Then from learning that I started putting those into the songs,” he said.

“That is a theme that runs through the album as well, big harmony moments, kind of chants and that sort of big sound that pops in and pops out of the album.”

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I find the fitter I am the better it is, the voice just works better album.

Leith will be playing at the Clarendon Guesthouse in Katoomba as part of his ‘Without a Fight’ tour.

“I love it there, it’s great. I think this is my fourth show there, so I always try and make sure I get back there at some point. I was there not long ago, about seven months ago, and it was a very different show. Different show, different theme, totally different,” he said.

The ‘Without a Fight’ tour is a completely unique show to what fans have seen in the past, according to Leith.

“We have looper pedals and harmoniser pedals, things like that. We just use them in certain moments but they really add something unique and different to the show,” he said.

So how do you prepare for such a busy period?

“This sounds silly, but I try to get really fit before I go on tour. I know there’s one patch where I’ve got nine shows in 12 days, that sort of run,” Damien said.

“I find the fitter I am the better it is, the voice just works better and I feel much more energetic, so that’s probably the main thing for me.”

Damien Leith performs ‘Chapter Seven’ on Thursday, November 14 at the Clarendon Guest house. Call 02 4782 1322 to book. Tickets start at $30 plus booking fee.

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HALL OF FAME DUO SHARE THE STAGE

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hroughout the 60’s and 70’s, Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd ruled the charts with their music and now the pair have united once more.

The musicians, who are both ARIA Hall of Fame Inductees, have paired up to release their new album ‘The Story of Sharky and Caddman’, which hit the shelves last month.

They will also be bringing their music to the people, going on a national tour kicking off this month, with a performance at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, November 9.

Both performers are well-known in Australia for their songwriting talents, with Shorrock rising to fame as a member of the wildly popular Little River Band, which had international success with songs such as ‘Reminiscing’, ‘Cool Change’, ‘Home on a Monday’ and ‘Help is on its Way’.

Cadd began his career in The Groop, and went on to write songs for musicians including Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, The Pointer Sisters, Charlie Daniels, Bonnie Tyler and others.

The duo first collaborated back in 1969, when they worked together in Australian supergroup Axiom, which was crafted to break into the British market.

Axiom was a huge success locally, and had massive Australian hits including ‘Arkansas Grass’, ‘A Little Ray of Sunshine’, and ‘My Baby’s Gone’.

‘The Story of Sharky and the Caddman’ was recorded in Melbourne, with the help of legendary engineer Doug Brady and a talented band including former Axiom members Doug Lavery and Chris Stockley.

Both Cadd and Shorrock said that they were thrilled to have the opportunity to work together again.

“The two of us have been mates since we were little more than kids. Musically we just always seemed to click and our voices have a most unique sound together. We’ve certainly been on all the rides and every step and adventure has been laced with humour and fun. It happened all during the recording

sessions and I’m certain will continue on the road. The status remains very much quo,” Cadd said.

Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd will

perform at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, November 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $39 plus a booking fee. For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

stage with the intensity we absolutely thrive on.

Strap in, we are about to let loose.”

The Screaming Jets will bring the Real Deal tour to the Metro Theatre in Sydney on

Saturday, November 23 at 9pm.

Tickets are $45. For bookings or more information, call 9550 3666 or visit www. metrotheatre.com.au.

SCREAMING JETS BACK AFTER HIATUS

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fter a three year touring hiatus, The Screaming Jets are back and ready to rock audiences across the nation.

The band, who are known for their rough, rocky style are on the Real Deal tour and will be performing at the Metro Theatre in Sydney on Saturday, November 23.

The show is part of The Screaming Jets’ first national tour in years, which was kicked off in Queensland and is now getting ready to wow fans in New South Wales.

Formed in Newcastle back in 1989, The Screaming Jets have released three top five albums and multiple hit songs.

The band initially grew out of a high school band made up of singer Dave Gleeson, bassist Paul Woseen and guitar player Grant Walmsley, who went on to form The Screaming Jets with other musicians.

Since then, there have been line-up changes and the band currently consists of original members Gleeson and Woseen as well as guitarists Jimi Hocking and Scott Kingman

and drummer Mickl Sayers.

Over the years the band has had many highlights, including supporting Def Leppard, Kiss and Alice Cooper.

The Jets are getting ready for a massive celebration, with the band impressively reaching its 25th anniversary next year, and will party hard with their loyal fans.

They are also planning on heading out on the road again in the latter part of 2014, and releasing a new studio album.

Audiences can expect to hear the band rehash their beloved classics including ‘Better’, ‘October Grey’ and ‘Helping Hand’.

Lead singer and band front man Dave Gleeson said that fans will be satisfied with the tour, promising a performance full of energy and rock n’ roll attitude.

“We can’t wait to get back on the road, see all our friends and fans around the country and give them what they have been screaming out for since 2011,” he said.

“The Jets are at full throttle, ripping up the

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THE LARGER THAN LIFE TEXAN KINKY

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hey say everything is bigger in Texas, and that’s certainly true of the multitalented, larger-than-life celebrity Kinky Friedman.

The Texan star has tried his luck at many professions throughout his life, finding fame as a musician, author, entrepreneur and even running for politics and getting involved with animal welfare campaigns.

His quirky sense of humour has left him with countless fans, both in America and abroad, and now he will be introducing Australians to his exuberant personality when he brings his Bi-Polar Tour down under.

He is set to head out west, performing at The Clarendon Guesthouse in Katoomba on Wednesday, November 20.

Following the release of his latest album ‘Live From Woodstock’, Friedman’s show will feature a mix of his hit songs, comedy routines and spoken word pieces that will delight audiences.

Friedman’s entertainment career began in

1966 when he was a member of a university band, King Arthur and The Carrots, which produced an obscure, one-off single.

While the band didn’t last, Friedman’s career went on to flourish, as he released singles that became cult classics in America, such as ‘Autograph’, ‘They Ain’t Making Jews Like Jesus Any More’ and ‘Sold American’.

Over his career, Friedman has worked alongside music luminaries, has toured with Bob Dylan and written books with Willie Nelson and Billy Bob Thornton.

A tribute album dedicated to his songs was recorded in 2007, with artists including Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam and Lyle Lovett covering his tracks.

Friedman is also a writer, who began his literary career in 1986 and has since written almost 30 titles in both fiction and non-fiction.

Never short of a colourful opinion, Friedman entered the world of politics in 2006 when he ran for the role of governor of Texas, using campaign slogans ‘He Ain’t Kinky, He’s

My Governor!’ and ‘Why The Hell Not?’.

While the campaign got significant press coverage and support, it was ultimately unsuccessful.

As if his entertainment and political careers weren’t enough to keep him busy, Friedman also dabbles in business and has his own brand of cigars, while demonstrating his compassionate side as founder and patron of the no-kill Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch.

From humble beginnings in a college band, Kinky Friedman has used his creativity and irrepressible spirit to become a fully fledged legend, and will undoubtedly impress audiences at The Clarendon with his energy.

Kinky Friedman will bring his ‘Bi-Polar Tour’ to The Clarendon Guesthouse in Katoomba on Wednesday, November 20 at 8.30pm. Tickets are $40, or $82 including dinner that begins at 7pm. Call 4782 1322.

or snooker or a musical instrument? The answer is yes… everybody can but some people will have a natural aptitude for it and other people might practice forever and never be any good,” he said.

Peter Powers will perform at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, November 16 at 8pm. The performance is adults only and tickets are $35.

For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

POWERS PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES

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ritish hypnotist Peter Powers is renowned for his boundary-pushing shows and now he’s getting ready to give audiences a night of entertainment they’ll never forget.

The stage hypnotist, who has performed around the world, will be bringing his rowdy show to Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, November 16.

Be prepared for a wild night with Powers’ show, which combines his talent for hypnotism with his wicked sense of humour, much to the enjoyment of his volunteers who are put in a trance, then made to perform hilarious tricks for the audience’s amusement.

Powers is one of the world’s most famous and popular hypnotists, having made 60 television shows and toured across the UK, Australia, Europe and Canada.

While he has enjoyed success and has fans in every corner of the world, Powers has a special affinity with Australia, touring here on a regular basis.

“Australians really enjoy their entertainment and make superb, often wild, audiences,” he said.

While Powers may have made a trademark of his devilish, adults-only humour, he was raised in a strictly religious family who disapproved of his career choice and have never seen his performances.

He first discovered his talent for hypnotising people after attempting to imitate a hypnotist he saw in a movie, and then going on to research all he could about the craft in his local library.

Over the years, Powers has worked hard to perfect his talents, practicing on schoolmates in his youth, then honing his performances as his career progressed.

But although he has worked hard, Powers also believes there is an element of natural skill to his success, and compares hypnotism to any other profession.

“Can anybody be an actress, can anybody be a movie director, can anybody play football

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BACK TO LUDDENHAM WEEKEND

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he beautiful town of Luddenham is celebrating its bicentenary this month and will be ushering in its 200th year of existence in style.

The Back to Luddenham Weekend will be held on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 at the Luddenham Showground.

Take a walk down memory lane and experience the way old school Luddenham residents would have lived with the return of old-time dances that were a massive tradition in the town for more than 40 years.

On Sunday, December 1, the showground will come to life with an array of stalls and displays available to browse, featuring finely grown and made market produce and items.

In a homage to Luddenham’s rich history, there will also be olden style games to play including a three legged race, sack race, egg and spoon game as well as modern day rides and amusements.

A range of vintage automobiles and antique trucks and equipment will be on

display for car lovers, as well as a memorabilia pavilion to showcase Luddenham’s extensive and proud history.

Budding singers and dancers can hone their performance skills and try their luck at winning glory with the Luddenham’s Got Talent competition, which is on the search for the best entertainment in the west.

Luddenham has an interesting colonial history, and was originally owned by John Blaxland, who was given a grant of 6,710 acres on November 30, 1813.

Blaxland was the younger brother of the more renowned Gregory Blaxland, who famously led the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains, and the name ‘Luddenham’ comes from their family property in Kent, England.

Two hundred years after Blaxland first acquired the property, Luddenham has become a flourishing area with an active and tight-knit community, the history of which will be celebrated in the Back to Luddenham

Weekend.

The Back to Luddenham Weekend will be held at the Luddenham Showground on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday,

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WHEN FEAR AND PANIC TAKE OVER

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t may have been written six decades ago, but Arthurs Miller’s acclaimed play ‘The Crucible’ is still inspiring young people.

The electrifying piece will be staged

by Emu Heights Productions at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre from Friday, November 15 through to Saturday, November 23.

Guided by up-and-coming director and producer Ian Zammit, who is local to the area, Emu Heights Productions’ talented and professional ensemble of thespians, technicians and designers have put significant effort into bringing this play to life.

Often regarded as one of the best dramatic plays ever written, ‘The Crucible’ is set in 1692 in the Puritanical community of Salem and tells an imagined tale of the horrific witch trials that occurred in that era.

When a girl is found lying in a catatonic state, almost instantly whispers of the devil’s work are spread around town and the highly religious residents of Salem begin to point

fingers of blame.

In this panicked atmosphere, pride, jealousy and ignorance are allowed to flourish with devastating consequences for innocent people and the whole of Salem.

‘The Crucible’ was written by Miller at the height of the Cold War, and cleverly reflects the hysteria and terror of the perceived ‘red menace’ of Communism and the McCarthy trials of that time.

While 60 years have passed since Miller first wrote the play, ‘The Crucible’ has continued to be played at theatres around the world and is still as relevant as ever, providing an insight into how a society can turn on itself in fear.

After each performance, Emu Heights Productions stages a Q&A session, which is an excellent chance to meet the actors and get an inside perspective on the process of theatre-making.

Emu Heights Productions is in its fourth year of operation, and continues to pursue

its mission to engage, inspire and entertain western Sydney through exceptional quality theatre productions.

‘The Crucible’ will be presented at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre from

Friday, November 15 through to Saturday, November 23. Tickets are $35 for adults or $25 for concession. For bookings or more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac. com.au.

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his thriller is already facing controversy in the United States due to its dark tone and racy content, and has now been released for Australian audiences.

Based on the screenplay written by beloved American author Cormac McCarthy, ‘The Counsellor’ focuses on the crime-ridden city of Juarez, located on the border of Mexico and Texas and home to countless illicit drug running operations. Michael Fassbender plays a lawyer known only as The Counsellor, who begins the film contentedly but ends up getting involved in a messy drug deal and has to face the consequences.

Although he is warned off engaging in business with the immoral drug cartels, The Counsellor chooses to chase money. The film’s content is undoubtedly grim, and at times gory, but also cleverly explores themes such as greed, morality and crime. Critics have had a mixed reaction to ‘The Counsellor’, with many reviews complaining that the movie is too convoluted and lacks the fast pace or thrill level necessary to engage viewers to the level that is needed of such a film.

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THE COUNSELLOR

[ Rated MA15+] Starring: Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz & Cameron Diaz

CONSOLE

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n the few years since it was officially debuted in 2007, the Professor Layton game series has built up a devoted fan following due to its fun characters and tricky, mindbending puzzles. Now the fifth and final installment of the second trilogy is set to be released, packed with more difficult brain teasers than ever. The plotline goes global, with Professor Laytone setting off to the icy climate of the Arctic after he receives a mysterious letter that claims a living mummy has been found in the area. Once the Professor and his team reach their destination, they release a young woman who has been encased in ice and together go on a big adventure on an airship. Travelling the globe, the team must uncover secrets and solve mysteries of ancient civilisations.

Professor Layton fans will be thrilled with the variety of new puzzles to work on, while there are also three new minigames to enjoy. Overall gameplay is improved, with a new dress up feature that allows players to doll up characters in colourful garments, while the treasure hunt mode lets real life players share challenges

he timeless story of Superman is told once again in ‘Man of Steel’, an action-filled superhero movie that was a smash hit at the box office. Starring Henry Cavill in the role of Superman, the film begins on the exotic planet Krypton, which is a highly dangerous place to be due to the threat of physical destruction and the political turmoil of a rebel group planning to take over. Scientist Jor-El and his wife decide that the risk of violence and unsafety is too strong and choose to send their newborn son Kal-El to Earth, launching him onto a spacecraft just before Krypton explodes. Kal-El lands on Earth and is taken into the home of a human family, raised as one of their own and renamed Clark Kent. Clark goes to school and socialises with other humans, but has to deal with his superpowers that set him apart. Struggling through a range of jobs, Clark accidentally discovers a Kryptonian spaceship in the Arctic and realises he can speak to the preserved consciousness of his father through hologram. But as usual, trouble is not far away!

MAN OF STEEL [ Rated PG] Starring: Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon & Amy Adams

STEREO together. Other new features include the nut roller game and a gardening mini-game.

PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE AZRAN LAGACY [Rated G] Nintendo 3DS

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ountry singer Adam Brand reflects on the journey he has taken throughout his career in his latest album ‘My Acoustic Diary’. The record is an interesting combination of new and old, with the majority of the track list consisting of Brand’s earlier material re-recorded in acoustic. While it may seem like a recipe for a stale, unimaginative album, the finished product is anything but, with Brand uncovering a different side of his songs and creating beautiful, heartfelt acoustic music. Brand said that he was inspired to revisit his songs to record them “the way they were first written” without the lush production that typically overlays his music. Brand has carefully selected songs that have personal meaning to him and represent different turning points in his life and career, from ‘Dirt Track Cowboys’ to ‘New England Highway’ and ‘Hell Of A Ride’. The singer has also debuted two brand new songs on the album, ‘Gone Fishin’’ and lead single ‘Freedom Rebels’, which has already been released. ‘Freedom Rebels’ is an inspirational ode that was written

to encourage anyone who has ever been told that they won’t be able to achieve their dreams. Although ‘My Acoustic Diary’ has a different sound from what Brand fans are used to, there’s no doubt it will race up the country charts like his previous albums.

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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!

PEACHTREE HOTEL

54 Peachtree Road, Penrith.

Phone 4731 3444.

stablished since 1984, the most well known Chinese restaurant in Penrith seats up to 120 people, and has a private function room (no hire charge), excellent Chinese cuisine, great seafood, and the possibility of catering for all functions.

Happy Inn is open seven days for lunch and dinner, and there’s a discount on take-away and home delivery (limited area). Happy Inn is considered Penrith’s number one Chinese restaurant, and is a favourite for business people across the area! Say hello to Vincent when you pop in!

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unique dining experience right in the Penrith CBD, Stone Grill has some of the best cuts of meat you will ever taste, plus don’t leave without trying the delicious sticky date pudding. Bookings are definitely required, especially on weekends as Stone Grill is very popular. This is an interactive dining experience that is great for group parties or work events. Make sure you ask about the three course set menu, which is not only excellent value, but will give you the opportunity to try the best that Stone Grill has to offer.

STONE GRILL

80 Henry Street, Penrith.

Phone 4722 5141.

SPANISH BEAUTY AND A REAL PEARLER OF AN IDEA

by David Ellis

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he latest Aussie maker to come out with a Tempranillo – that wonderful red whose homeland is the Rioja region of Spain and which is now one of the fastest-growing “new” varietals in Australia – is Logan at Mudgee in the NSW Central Ranges.

Peter Logan’s exceptionally-rewarding 2012 Tempranillo under his Logan Weemala label is one he says has been an equally rewarding journey in its making.

“It’s a Tempranillo that I think captures the Mudgee terroir to a ‘T’, from its savoury varietal characters to flavours of sarsaparilla and earthiness, and even the coal dust of Mudgee,” he said.

“It’s a rustic beauty that fills a void in our Weemala line-up for a red that is both ageworthy – and steak-worthy.”

Well-priced at $19 this is a great drop to enjoy with a steak as Peter suggests; herb and garlic lamb loin chops off the BBQ, or with traditional Spanish cured ham and roasted vegetables.

One to know: Yellowglen has enjoyed a well-earned reputation as a maker of Australian sparkling wines for some 40 yearss now, and a re-launch of its Vintage Perle is, well, a pearler of an idea.

Chief Winemaker Trina Smith blended classic sparkling varieties from across our leading sparkling regions to create this 2009 Yellowglen Vintage Perle, a drop that’s sure to o impress on any occasion when a celebratoryy bubbly is called for.

Nicely priced at $24.99 it has lovely layers of complex flavours, a delicate bead and a fresh and lingering finish, red-berry fruit flavours reflecting the high Pinot Noir component and its Chardonnay component adding lightness and elegance.

What’s your favourite wine? Tell us by emailing news@westernweekender.com.au or write to David Ellis, Western Weekender Wine Expert, Suite 2 42-44 Abel Street, Jamisontown 2750.

401 High Street, Penrith.

Phone 4731 5355.

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enrith just got funky! If you’re looking for a relaxing weekend breakfast, or a quick snack, the very snappy Henri Marc could well be the answer to your dining dilemma. Located in Memory Park in the Penrith CBD, Henri Marc’s menu changes daily, so your experience will always be varied. As long as the beautiful milkshakes are on the menu, we’re happy! Pancakes, a variety of egg-based dishes, chorizo-inspired items and a whole heap more… Henri Marc is simply stunning and certainly very different from the run of the mill cafes you’ll find around the place.

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CHATTER ON THE BOX with Nathan Taylor

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hannel Ten’s two new morning programs kicked off this week, ‘Wake Up’ and ‘Studio 10’, and I was somewhat impressed. Obviously it’s going to take time for people to get used to the new shows but if they both keep pumping out some interesting content then it shouldn’t take long before results are seen across the breakfast market. On Monday, it appeared Channel Nine were a tad nervous about their new rival after ‘Today’ launched themselves a brand new set, however I don’t think anything will come close to ‘Wake Up’s’ beautiful Manly Beach backdrop.

Channel Nine are again in my bad books,

this time for their unnecessarily long one-hour 6pm News. Nine made the switch to the onehour News format a few weeks ago when the Blue Mountains bushfires struck, which was probably a good idea at the time, but more than three weeks later it’s still going, forcing shows like ‘Big Brother’ to play on delay in Australian television’s biggest market. Nine have said they are only experimenting with the format but I think unless there’s a major breaking story at hand just leave the bulletin at 30 minutes.

With ‘How I Met Your Mother’ finishing up next year, there’s some chatter the hit comedy could produce a spin-off series. It’s

been reported that the show would feature a new group of New York friends and chronicle a female member of the group’s quest to meet her future husband. If all goes ahead, the new characters will be introduced in the ‘HIMYM’ series finale, and Ted, Barney, Marshall, Lily and Robin’s favourite hangout, MacLaren’s Pub, may be featured on the new show, serving as a link between the two gangs.

2UE radio host and Sky News presenter Paul Murray has signed a new long-term deal with the news network. It’s understood Murray will take on a bigger role at Sky News in 2014.

Murray currently hosts the successful ‘Paul Murray Live’ each weeknight.

Foxtel is set to revamp its music channels come December 3. Two new MTV channels, MTV Dance and MTV Music, will replace the outdated MTV Classic, MTV Hits and MTV Live. The new MTV Dance will feature dance, hip hop and RnB while MTV Music will feature pop, rock, urban and alternative music. Also launching on Foxtel soon is Smooth, which is based on the DMG-owned radio station Smooth FM. The ABC is set to air a four-part interview series between Kerry O’Brien and former PM Paul Keating. The intriguing and insightful interviews are set air weekly from Tuesday, November 12 at 8.30pm.

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A SNEAK PEAK INTO THE GLAMOUR OF A 100-YEAR OLD CASTLE

by David Ellis

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t’s anyone’s guess what members of Canada’s Toronto City Council thought when they met one day back in 1903.

Because amongst the usual applications for alterations to city buildings, changes to trading hours, requests for better street lighting and all the other regular humdrum, was one from a wealthy local businessman, Sir Henry Pellatt.

He wanted approval to build a new home.

In town, on a hill and in the belief that every man’s home is his castle, one that would be exactly that.

A castle.

And across a whopping 25 building blocks he’d bought just for the job.

Not having been confronted with a request for a castle before, the Council took some time to mull it over, and it wasn’t until 1911 work got underway on the new home of Sir Henry and Lady Mary Pellatt.

And some home, sorry castle, it would be, with 98 rooms, a banquet hall with 18m ceilings, a library with 10,000 volumes, a three-lane bowling alley (that was never quite completed), a kitchen with an oven big enough to roast a whole ox, and a wine cellar with

enough bottles to last a good drinker a couple of lifetimes.

Sir Henry and Lady Mary also had separate suites incorporating private bathrooms – Lady Mary’s alone covering 278 square metres, which is over a quarter of a normal suburban building block – while Sir Henry’s had a secret tunnel leading to an outside garage in the event he had to slip away without disturbing Lady Mary.

And to keep in touch with each other amid all this, with their staff, Sir Henry’s many businesses and the outside world generally, a private 59-line telephone exchange handled more calls in its first years than the entire surrounding city.

In the grounds were two hectares (five acres) of landscaped gardens, a winter ice-curling rink, two-storey hunting lodge, stables (whose horses’ names were in gold leaf), carriage room, heated conservatory/ potting room and, in the event of rain or snow, an official 250-metre long tunnel six metres underground from these into the castle – as opposed to Sir Henry’s own secret one from his suite.

All this cost C$3,500,000 (around $50

million in today’s terms) and took 300 workers three years to complete, with the walls being built of imitation stone blocks from Sir Henry’s own Roman Stone Company.

And when completed, Sir Henry had to find 40 butlers, maids, cooks, cleaners, gardeners and stable-hands to keep the place running.

Although born into a wealthy family, Sir Henry was also an astute businessman in his own right, investing in everything from real estate to mining, insurance, the Canadian Pacific Railroad, sitting as chairman of 21 company boards and earning his knighthood for bringing electricity to the city of Toronto from Niagara Falls.

And he found time to also be highly active in the volunteer Canadian Queen’s Own Rifles, while Lady Mary was a tireless worker for the Canadian Girl Guides.

The Pellatt’s called their castle Casa Loma, Spanish for House on the Hill, but sadly WWI and subsequent stock crashes hit them hard, and in 1924, just 10 years after moving into their castle, they were forced to auction-off C$1.5 million worth of art works and $250,000 of furnishings, and retreat to their farm a little

outside town.

Lady Mary died there that same year, and Sir Henry in 1939.

Casa Loma fell into disrepair, and with over $27,000 owed in back taxes, the Toronto City Council seized the property in 1933.

Because of its dilapidated condition, the initial plans were to raze it and sell the land, but the Kiwanis Club of Toronto could see the value of a real, live castle as a tourist attraction, obtained a long-term lease, and refurbished and opened it to the paying public in 1937.

They ran it until last year when the Toronto City Council established the Casa Loma Corporation to take it over.

Casa Loma is open year round except December 24 and Christmas Day, and the gardens are open from May through October. For entry costs and plenty of helpful information about tours covering its gardens, history, architecture and its sites where over 130 TV shows, movies and commercials have been made there, go to www.casaloma.org.

For help with visiting Canada and Casa Loma, contact Canada and Alaska Specialist Holidays on 1300 79 49 59 or www.canadaalaska.com.au.

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GIVEAWAY: SKINCARE PACKAGE

ummer is almost here, but before you get ready to play in the sun, sand and surf, make sure your skin is in pristine condition.

Whether you’re wearing a beautiful sundress to a picnic or debuting your bikini body at the beach, the perfect accessory to any outfit is glowing, soft skin.

Luckily, getting smooth and stunning limbs is all too easy with the all new Maine Beach Organic Liguarian Honey Bodycare range from South Australian company Cocco.

The range features six gorgeous products that promise to have you looking good and feeling great – a hand and body crème, hand and body wash, hand and nail crème, body mousse, moisturising soap and body polish.

Scented with Italian blood orange, along with notes of peach, rose and apple and a base of musk and vanilla, these products will make you smell great without any of the nasty additives often put into cosmetics such as parabens, sulphates, mineral oils and colours.

The range uses the rare, certified organic honey from Kangaroo Island, which is home to the world’s

only colony of pure Liguarian honeybees.

After being identified as under threat, Liguarian bees were introduced to Kangaroo Island in the 1880’s to protect their genetic integrity, and South Australia proclaimed the area a Liguarian Bee Sanctuary five years later, becoming the first government on the planet to have an environmental protection policy.

These species are critical, producing spring flora honey that has been proven to have moisturising, antiseptic and antioxidant properties as well as being hypoallergenic.

The high quality ingredients of the new Maine Beach bodycare collection are complemented by the finely crafted, beautiful product design that is presented in eco-friendly paper-based packaging.

Despite the rare, luxury ingredients and boutique packaging, the products are highly affordable, with the price range starting from just $12.95.

Guaranteed to get your skin in tip-top shape and ready to show off for summer, the Maine Beach Organic Liguarian Honey collection is perfect for a Christmas present or just to spoil yourself. Available at selected retailers, or online at www.cocco.com.au.

FYI has three Maine Beach Organic Liguarian Honey gift packs, each worth $52.85, to give away. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘HONEY’ to competitions@westernweekender. com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, November 13. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/12/01138. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender. com.au.

ALLEGIANT

By Veronica Roth

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uthor Veronica Roth, who scored a publishing deal while she was still in college, has now released the final installment to her best-selling Divergent trilogy.

The novel, Allegiant, follows on from its predecessors Divergent and Insurgent, which were both New York Times bestsellers and are set to be transformed into films

by Summit Entertainment next year.

Set in a futuristic version of Chicago, the Divergent book series portrays a dystopic society where people are sorted into five different factions that are each devoted to the upholding of a specific virtue.

Every year, all 16-year-olds have to choose the faction they will be a part of for life – Candor for the honest, Abnegation for the selfless, Dauntless for the brave, Amity for the peaceful and Erudite for the intelligent.

Teenager Beatrice Prior has a particularly difficult choice, torn between the family she knows and loves or facing initiation with a new faction and the risk that she will fail that initiation.

Not succeeding at initiation is an unthinkable outcome, since it means Beatrice will be deemed Factionless and considered a danger to society.

Whichever choice Beatrice makes, there will be consequences and with unrest in all of the factions, the young heroine must focus on saving the lives of loved ones in a

tumultuous environment.

She also has to struggle with issues of identity, loyalty, politics and love and deal with new discoveries, changing relationships and an uncertain future.

Blazing up best-seller lists across the globe, the Divergent trilogy has become a major success with reviewers and readers alike.

The New York Times Book Review had high praise for Divergent: “With brisk pacing and lavish flights of imagination… Divergent clearly has thrills, but it also movingly explores a more common adolescent anxiety – the painful realisation that coming into one’s own sometimes means leaving family behind, both ideologically and physically”.

Following on from the dramatic events of Divergent and Insurgent, the final book Allegiant keeps readers glued to Beatrice’s gripping and unforgettable journey as the society she lives in crumbles and a revolution begins to fall into place.

Long-time fans of the series will enjoy reading how Allegiant pulls together loose threads from the previous books and provides closure for the characters, while newcomers to Roth’s work will be drawn into her writing.

With a movie adaptation coming out next year, starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet, now is the perfect time to catch up on the Divergent trilogy and find out what all the fuss is about.

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GOLDEN CHEF AWARDS NAME PENRITH’S BEST

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he inaugural Golden Chef Awards were held recently to honour Penrith’s best and finest restaurants. More than 7,000 votes were cast by Penrith diners via the Penrith Valley Dining Experience magazine, and choices were made based on quality of food, service, ambience and price.

Vince Capolupo’s venue Lakeside Restaurant came out on top with an impressive three awards for Best Modern Cuisine, Best Weddings and Function Centre and Best Overall Restaurant.

Dynasty was also a multi-award winner, with Best Chinese Restaurant and Best Asian Restaurant. Other award recipients included Silver Spur Steak Ranch for Best Family Restaurant, Avoca Woodfire Pizza for Best Pizza Restaurant and Cee Cee’s Bistro for Best Club Bistro Restaurant.

Luciano’s Italian was given the title of Best Italian Restaurant and Zaika Indian won Best Indian Restaurant. Franchise restaurants also did well, with the team at Penrith North McCafe winning Best Cafe, while Outback Steakhouse was awarded Best Steakhouse.

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