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Thornton towers still alive Exclusive: Developers confident recent setbacks won’t stop 553 new apartments Landes said she was keen to resolve issues raised in the rejection and “get the job done”. “Perhaps we weren’t clear enough on some elements. We’ve gone to a lot of trouble now to be perfectly clear on everything,” she said. “I really believe we’re heading in the right direction. This has been a long time coming.” The overall plan for the development incorporates not only 553 units across various housing styles, but a childcare centre, medical facility and supermarket – as well as additional retail tenancies and restaurants. It is seen by many as the final piece of the puzzle in Thornton, which has become a major community on the northern side of Penrith Station. St Hilliers remains First Point’s partner in the project and is not impacted by the construction arm of its business going into Voluntary Administration last week. With the property and investment arm not impacted, it’s business as usual for the partnership moving forward. “We needed to make sure and we made very sure it wasn’t our business partner,” Landes said. “Once we satisfied ourselves it wasn’t, and once we got over the shock, we’re on a mission to get this done and there is no reason why it wouldn’t be done. They’re independently run businesses... it’s run totally separately.” A decision on the future of the project following the review process is expected within six months.

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he developers behind a plan for 553 units across two soaring towers in Thornton are confident the project will go ahead, despite recent speed bumps. A Planning Panel recently rejected the $200 million development, but it is currently subject to a Peer Review. It is understood the community infrastructure spend associated with the development and other technical issues, not the buildings themselves, are the key issues behind the recent rejection. An additional issue arose last week when the construction arm of St Hilliers fell into administration. St Hilliers and First Point Property are partners in the Thornton Central towers but the former’s property development and investment division is not impacted. First Point Property Executive Director, Deborah Landes, said she was confident issues around the approval of the Development Application could be resolved. “We had lots of different options when the Planning Panel decision came down,” she told the Weekender on Monday. “We looked at our options and we decided there were only some really technical issues that stopped the approval so we opted to lodge a Division 8.2 Review, which is in essence a Peer Review. “We are starting our meetings with the Planning Panel and Council next Monday.”

An artist’s impression of the Thornton Central development in Penrith.

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School location locked in High school at Jordan Springs to welcome students from first term in 2027 CASSIDY PEARCE

he location of the brand new public high school to be built in Jordan Springs has officially been revealed, and it’s just down the road from its feeder school. Last Friday, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car stood at the corner of Infantry Street and Armoury Road, Jordan Springs, to announce that this would be the future site of a brand new public high school. Following the opening of Jordan Springs Public School in 2020, and campaigns by community members who have been sending their children to out of area schools or paying for Catholic or private education since long before that, Car said the announcement of its high school counterpart had been a long time coming. “This community has been campaigning for this high school for at least a decade,” she said. “We fought to have the primary school built, and then we just couldn’t convince the previous government that once our children leave Year 6, they’ve got to go somewhere to high school.” This announcement was also some-

what of a personal win for Car, who has long advocated for public education in Jordan Springs in her role as Member for Londonderry. “For the people of Jordan Springs, this is momentous,” she said. “There wouldn’t be a day I don’t go to the shops and get asked about the high school, so I’m very proud as the local member to be able to deliver this, but I’m not going to stop until those Year 7 kids are walking through.” The high school will open on the first day of Term 1 in 2027 with capacity for 1,000 students. Though the government has funded $70 million so far to get the school up and running, it’s being masterplanned for future growth, meaning more will be allocated over time. The announcement came on the same day as the Enrolment Growth Audit was released by the NSW Department of Education, naming Jordan Springs-Llandilo as one of the top 10 student growth areas from 2018-2023. Along with Schofields (east), Marsden Park-Shanes Park, Denham CourtBardia, and Gledswood Hills-Gregory Hills, 2023 enrolments in the area of Jordan Springs-Llandilo more than doubled the 2016 projection for 2023, and have already surpassed the

2016 enrolment projections for 2041, indicating a clear need for school infrastructure in the area. “The 2016 projections for 2023 were off by at least 100 per cent,” she said. “It actually goes to show that communities like Jordan Springs that were arguing, ‘We need a high school’, ‘We need a high school’, ‘We need a high school’, were right all along.” For Jordan Springs Public School Principal Kylie Walker, who welcomed 192 kindergarten students to the school last week, this announcement couldn’t be more exciting. “We have a projection that every year, it sits around an average of 200 students [starting in kindergarten], so in order to be able to support them when they move into secondary education and into Stage 4, it’s imperative that we have an opportunity to have a collaboration with our secondary partners to be able to continue that curriculum development all the way,” she said. “What’s really exciting about our school at Jordan Springs is that we have the opportunity through the infrastructure and the development of our school [to provide] a really strong future-focused learning environment, and I’m really excited about the opportunity.”

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We’re all living in Taylor’s world W hen we look back on The Beatles’ visit to Australia in 1964, we reflect on an iconic moment in the cultural development of our country. Tens of thousands of screaming fans, sold out shows at the old Sydney Stadium, and huge crowds greeting the ‘fab four’ wherever they went. In the background, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Tens of thousands of parents were screaming for a different reason while the naysayers just didn’t get this whole rock and roll ‘fad’. History, though, only sees it as the cultural phenomenon that it was. The other thing about history? It has a habit of repeating itself. And so as Taylor Swift prepares to play four sold out shows in Sydney next weekend, it’s hard not to draw comparisons to Beatlemania. Yes, I know some baby boomers have probably spat out their Weetbix at that comment, but it’s true – Swift is to music today what The Beatles were in the ’60s, and what Elvis was a decade earlier. It’s been intriguing to watch some of the commentary around Swift’s shows in Australia, dating back to the ticketing rush / debacle last year, through to her arrival on our shores. It seems plenty are keen on robbing the joy of others, purely because they can’t understand or appreciate it. But history – there’s that word again – will tell the real story. The shows in Melbourne and Sydney will be remembered for generations to come, and for all the right reasons. Not just because hundreds of thousands of people got to see the biggest star on the planet here in our own backyard, on the same hallowed turf that Penrith won two of their three recent Premierships (come on, I just had to throw that in). But we’ll look back at photos and videos and see countless people wearing friendship bracelets at a difficult time in our world, where uncertainty and conflict dominate the news headlines.

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We’ll see a sea of smiling faces. There will be tears of joy, expressions of passion and plenty of singing along. If nothing else, Taylor Swift proves the old saying that music does bring people together. And Swift, well she brings people together across both genres and generations. From her country music days where she turned the Nashville scene on its head and paved the way for a new batch of contemporary country artists in a particular part of the industry often desperate to hang on to its past, to her transition to the biggest pop star in the world, Swift has maintained and grown a fan base that is second to none. Plenty in the crowd next weekend would have been there when she played the CMC Rocks festival in Australia back in 2009 as a rising country star. What a joy to be able to watch that career trajectory. In many cases, she’s as popular with mum and dad as she is with the Gen Y and Gen Z demographics that have driven her broader success. As for the whingers who question her talent, say she’s over-exposed and think there’s too much Taylor on their NFL coverage, it’s time to build a bridge and get over it. “You’ve ruined football,” one fan recently screamed at Swift as she made her way out of a Kansas City Chiefs game.

This fan watches grown men pass a ball and tackle each other for four hours, all while wearing the same jersey as the players and becoming a walking billboard for their sponsors, but Swift is apparently the problem. There’s something else about these shows next weekend that may be a part of history too. I’m not sure if there will ever be another music star on Taylor Swift’s level, who sells out stadiums four times over and who has the same pull. I’m not suggesting Swift is the be all and end all, or even that she’s the greatest there ever was or will be. Those arguments across generations will never be settled, and nor should they be. Music is subjective, and you’ll always find a statistic or number to back up your argument. But Swift’s music rise happened in an era where CDs, radio and traditional music listening experiences were still entrenched in the audience. As we have seen with TV and movies, the next generation will have their music served to them more broadly; and there’s a chance the big pop star era is over. There will still be ‘celebrities’, of course, but never before have we experienced such a shift in the way people consume their media, and such a gap in the way different generations consider, consume and relate to ‘celebrity’. Like many celebrity visits of the past, and major sporting events featuring iconic moments, the 320,000 that see Swift in Sydney next weekend will balloon out to double that by the time stories are embellished and facts forgotten. The naysayers will change their tune eventually when they realise they were part of an historic moment, even if they did try to be a thief of joy at some stage in the process. And yes, I’ll be there too. OG era for me, though the cowboy hat may just stay at home. No, it likely won’t be my favourite ever moment at Accor Stadium. Not as a Panthers fan and sports enthusiast. But part of history? It certainly is that; and it’ll be a weekend not to forget.

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Police warn locals to be vigilant to reduce risk of car break-ins CASSIDY PEARCE

hough you might think it would be common sense to keep your car locked when you’re not around, it seems this may not be the case, with an influx of car break-ins in Penrith. According to Nepean Police Area Command (PAC) Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Michael Cantrell, this has been an ongoing problem for at least 18 months. “Break and enters aren’t affecting us too badly, but broader throughout Sydney they are. They’re just going from house to house to see who’s unlocked, going in and stealing car keys, and then stealing the car,” he said. “Our main problem in Nepean PAC at the moment is people leaving their vehicles unsecured, so they just go along trying door handles, and whichever car is open, they’ll break in. We also have a problem with tradies not securing their containers on the back of their trucks, so people will find it quite easy to get in.” With no trend as far as the type of victim or car goes, Cantrell said that the vast majority of incidents are simply coming down to complacency. Because of this, it’s making it harder and harder to police. “The main frustrating thing for police is the

ease of access these people are having to the vehicles, which makes it a lot harder for us to try and use preventative measures when it’s so easy for the offenders,” he said. With cars being broken into when left unlocked for even 10 minutes in a car park or at home, Cantrell is pushing members of the community to always secure their vehicles when unattended. In order to make your vehicle less attractive to offenders, valuables such as wallets, laptops and other items should not be left in view from within the vehicle. Tradesman’s vehicles that have attached tool boxes, should also remain secured at all times. But, if something does happen, Cantrell added how important it is that the police are the first to be contacted, particularly with any CCTV footage a victim may have. “If there are any incidents, and if there is any CCTV, please contact police immediately, and supply that CCTV to police before putting it on social media yourself,” he said. “People are putting social media footage of offenders on social media before reporting it to police, and that could be problematic because it could be a trend, or there could be other evidence that we’ve got, and once that’s made public, it could hamper investigations.”

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Penrith: Man facing raft of charges after stealing spree

A man has been arrested after a spate of thefts from retailers and alcohol shops across the Penrith area. Throughout the months of January and February 2024, it is alleged the 34-year-old Penrith man has attended numerous retail stores throughout Penrith and several alcohol stores in Penrith and Emu Plains where it is alleged he stole items. It is also alleged the man has attended a pawn shop, where he has sold items. Investigations were commenced and on Friday, February 9 the man was apprehended by police. He was charged with 17 offences relating to the stealing and the pawning of items. He was due to front court for the first time yesterday.

Penrith: Man should have just worn a helmet

About 5.45pm on Friday, February 9, police officers were patrolling Penrith bus interchange. Police have seen a man on a push bike with no helmet on. Police have stopped and had a conversation with the 45-year-old Emu Plains man. It is alleged the man has given several different stories as to why he was at the location. The man was searched, and it is alleged police have located two packets of a prescribed drug in his pocket, and a folding knife attached to his belt. Police have searched his bag and located another folding knife, a set of scales and small clear resealable plastic bags. Police have noticed a small black pouch attached under the seat of the pushbike. They searched this and located a small container filled with ‘ice’ and a small clear bottle filled with what is believed to be GHB. The man was arrested and charged with a range of offences. He is due to front Penrith Local Court later this month.

St Marys: Police arrest Bidwill man after foot pursuit

About 10.50am on Wednesday, February 27 it is alleged a 33-year-old Bidwill man was in a car park at Carson’s Lane, St Marys. A witness, a 37-year-old man was watching the 33-year-old man, who was looking into vehicle windows. It is alleged the witness has approached the man and confronted him and they have had a verbal argument and the 33-year-old has picked up a stick from a nearby pallet and struck the 37-year-old to the arm, which resulted in a small laceration to his elbow. The 33-year-old has left and the 37-year-old has contacted police. Police attended and spoke with the witness. A short time later Police have located the 33-year-old Bidwill man in the same car park attempting to open a vehicle door. Police approached him and the man has run. A short foot pursuit has ensued and Police apprehended the man. It is alleged during the pursuit the man has dropped several items that Police suspect to have been stolen. Checks on the man also revealed he had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and charged.

Penrith: Man busted stealing from retail store

A man will front court after stealing groceries from a Penrith supermarket. About 6.00pm on Sunday, February 11 it is alleged a 47-year-old Kingswood man has attended a major shopping centre in Penrith. The man has entered a supermarket and selected items he has proceed to the selfserve check out where he has scanned several items, before the attendant has walked away. It is alleged the man has placed numerous unscanned items in his bag. He has left the store a short time later was stopped by security. Police were contacted. It is alleged the man failed to scan $170 worth of grocery items. He was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on March 21.

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DUE DILIGENCE ON BUYING PROPERTY A number of our columns in recent times have been focused on the kind of due diligence you need to do if you are purchasing a property. We conduct hundreds of conveyancing transactions each year. Whether we are acting for first home purchasers buying a small unit to get into the market or established purchasers buying their dream home there are all sorts of things that you need to be aware of when buying a property. As a result of a decade and a half of handling property transactions in the Penrith LGA we know exactly what to look for. For example, if you are purchasing acreage in areas like Castlereagh, zoning and in particular permitted land uses are critically important. Most of the properties in that area are required to be no less than five acres and cannot be subdivided into smaller lots on which additional houses can be built. There are flood related development controls in place which limit the ability or manner in which land can be developed and in particular new development can be achieved depending on the relevant flood planning level of the property. The other alluring feature of properties of this size is that people who run businesses with large machinery like trucks consider them suitable as they can store their trucks on site (in theory). Storing items on a property in this area is one thing, but using the property for commercial purposes is another and it is critically important that you know the difference and what you can and cannot use your land for. Clearing of vegetation is also a problem area in not only the Penrith LGA but in the Blue Mountains LGA.

Depending on the zoning of your land, there are significant restrictions on your ability to clear land. This is particularly the case if your land contains protected plant life like Cumberland Plain Woodland or has a rural or environmentally sensitive zoning. Even in the middle of Penrith there are things to think about. Surveyors Creek runs straight through the middle of South Penrith and is adjacent to the industrial precinct near Batt Street. This means that a number of the industrial properties in this area are subject to flood related development controls and captured by Section 3.5 of the Penrith DCP notwithstanding that they are a significant distance from the river. The development and zoning landscape in Penrith is also currently in a state of flux. We have previously untouched land adjacent to the Regatta Centre that has a tourism zoning that will likely see parts of that land developed in a really unique way. Higher density zoning is slowly spreading its tentacles into the residential streets adjoining the CBD which will no doubt result in more apartment blocks as Penrith transitions over the next decade or so to have a more densely populated CBD – Thornton on the northern side of the railway line is a great example of this. In the next decade the rolling paddocks and market gardens of parts of Orchard Hills will make way for low to medium density residential development to complement the construction of the Kent Road Metro Station and associated airport trainlines. It is an extremely exciting time to watch our city begin to transform, and with that comes a need to be prudent in your due diligence with respect to any property acquisition.

STATE OPPOSITION CALLS FOR ASBESTOS REGISTER AS SAGA CONTINUES Shadow Environment Minister Kellie Sloane said a central register, accessible to the public, should be provided by the EPA which lists all sites under investigation and the status of those investigations. “The public has a right to know if playgrounds and public spaces in their suburbs

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are under investigation for asbestos contamination. The first time people hear about a contaminated site shouldn’t be when fences are going up or the media reports it,” she said. “This register should inform the public in real time and give them the assurance to go about their daily lives. People deserve trans-

parency while the regulators go about their important work of uncovering contaminated sites.” Sloane has also called for clear a minimum set of standards to be communicated with councils around practical public safety measures such as fencing.

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Public Notice Proposed amendments to the Orchard Hills North, Glenmore Park Stage 2 and Glenmore Park Stage 3 chapters of Penrith DCP 2014 ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˜ˡ˩˜˧˘˦ ˬˢ˨ ˧ˢ ˥˘˩˜˘˪ ˔ˡ˗ ˣ˥ˢ˩˜˗˘ ˙˘˘˗˕˔˖˞ ˢˡ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˘˗ ˔ˠ˘ˡ˗ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˂˥˖˛˔˥˗ ʻ˜˟˟˦ ˁˢ˥˧˛ʟ ʺ˟˘ˡˠˢ˥˘ ˃˔˥˞ ˆ˧˔˚˘ ʥ ˔ˡ˗ ʺ˟˘ˡˠˢ˥˘ ˃˔˥˞ ˆ˧˔˚˘ ʦ ˖˛˔ˣ˧˘˥˦ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʶˢˡ˧˥ˢ˟ ˃˟˔ˡ ʥʣʤʧ ʛʷʶ˃ ʥʣʤʧʜʡ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˔˧ ˜˧˦ ˂˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˀ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʤʤ ʷ˘˖˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦ ˥˘˦ˢ˟˩˘˗ ˧ˢ ˣ˨˕˟˜˖˟ˬ ˘˫˛˜˕˜˧ ˧˛˘ ˔˕ˢ˩˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˘˗ ˔ˠ˘ˡ˗ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ ˧ˢ ʷʶ˃ ʥʣʤʧʡ ʾ˘ˬ ˖˛˔ˡ˚˘˦ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˂˥˖˛˔˥˗ ʻ˜˟˟˦ ˁˢ˥˧˛ ʷʶ˃ ˖˛˔ˣ˧˘˥ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘ ˠ˔˞˜ˡ˚ ˠ˜ˡˢ˥ ˖˛˔ˡ˚˘˦ ˪˛˜˖˛ ˥˘Є˘˖˧ ˧˛˘ ˔˦˦ˢ˖˜˔˧˘˗ Ѓˡ˔˟ ˃˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˃˥ˢˣˢ˦˔˟ʟ ˔˗˗˥˘˦˦˜ˡ˚ ˙ˢ˥ˠ˔˧˧˜ˡ˚ ˠ˔˧˧˘˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˥˘˦˦˜ˡ˚ ˢ˧˛˘˥ ˗˜˦˖˥˘ˣ˔ˡ˖˜˘˦ ˜˗˘ˡ˧˜Ѓ˘˗ʡ ʾ˘ˬ ˨ˣ˗˔˧˘˦ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ʺ˟˘ˡˠˢ˥˘ ˃˔˥˞ ˆ˧˔˚˘ ʥ ˔ˡ˗ ʺ˟˘ˡˠˢ˥˘ ˃˔˥˞ ˆ˧˔˚˘ ʦ ʷʶ˃ ˖˛˔ˣ˧˘˥˦ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘ ˧˛˘ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˔ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˦˧˔˚˜ˡ˚ ˦˘˖˧˜ˢˡʟ ˨ˣ˗˔˧˘˗ Ѓ˚˨˥˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˠ˜ˡˢ˥ ˙ˢ˥ˠ˔˧˧˜ˡ˚ ˠ˔˧˧˘˥˦ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˘˗ ˖˛˔ˡ˚˘˦ ˔˥˘ ˔˗ˠ˜ˡ˜˦˧˥˔˧˜˩˘ ˜ˡ ˡ˔˧˨˥˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˗ˢ ˡˢ˧ ˜ˡ˧˥ˢ˗˨˖˘ ˢ˥ ˔ˠ˘ˡ˗ ˔ˡˬ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˣˢ˟˜˖ˬ ˣˢ˦˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˜ˡ ˘˜˧˛˘˥ ʷʶ˃ ˖˛˔ˣ˧˘˥ʡ ʹˢ˟˟ˢ˪˜ˡ˚ ˧˛˘ ˣ˨˕˟˜˖ ˘˫˛˜˕˜˧˜ˢˡʟ ˧˛˘ ˢ˨˧˖ˢˠ˘˦ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˘˫˛˜˕˜˧˜ˢˡ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˥˘ˣˢ˥˧˘˗ ˧ˢ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˙ˢ˥ ˖ˢˡ˦˜˗˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡʡ ˇ˛˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˘˗

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Development Consent/s Determined ˃˨˥˦˨˔ˡ˧ ˧ˢ ˆ˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ʧʡʨʬ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979ʟ ˧˛˘ ˦˖˛˘˗˨˟˘ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˟˜˦˧˦ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˥˘˖˘ˡ˧˟ˬ ˗˘˧˘˥ˠ˜ˡ˘˗ ˕ˬ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ

Approved Development Applications • ˀ˔˥˞ ʵ˔˥˔˕˔˦ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʬʩʦ Lot 61 DP 242300, 9 Mortimer Street, Emu Plains ʹ˜˥˦˧ Єˢˢ˥ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ • ˁ˘˫˧ ʺ˘ˡ ʵ˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˆˢ˟˨˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗ ʷʴʥʦʢʤʣʨʥ Lot 451 DP 242180, 6 Alkoomie Avenue, South Penrith ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ • ʽ˘˦˦˜˖˔ ʿ˘˦˟˜˘ ʷʴʥʦʢʤʣʨʦ Lot 3062 DP 713741, 232 Swallow Drive, Erskine Park ʷ˘˧˔˖˛˘˗ ˚˔˥˔˚˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˥˘˘ ˥˘ˠˢ˩˔˟ • ʾ˘˜˥˔ˡ ʸ˗˪˔˥˗˦ ʷʴʥʦʢʤʣʨʧ Lot 1310 DP 811560, 19 Camellia Avenue, Glenmore Park ʼˡʠ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ Ѓ˕˥˘˚˟˔˦˦ ˦˪˜ˠˠ˜ˡ˚ ˣˢˢ˟ • ˊ˜˟˟˜˔ˠ ʶ˟˜ˡ˧ˢˡ Lot 21 DP 259997, 20 Driver Avenue, Wallacia ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚

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• ˊ˔ˬˡ˘ ˊ˜˟˦ˢˡ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʨʤʬ Lot 144 DP 1205091, 10 Laimbeer Place, Penrith ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˦˘ˠ˜ʠ˗˘˧˔˖˛˘˗ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˜ˡ˚ Ѓ˥˦˧ Єˢˢ˥ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ • ʽ˔˞˔ˡ˗˔ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʬʫʬ Lot 2278 DP 1168993, 23 Elimatta Avenue, Jordan Springs ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˜ˡ˚ Ѓ˥˦˧ Єˢˢ˥ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ • ʽ˜˔ˡ˚ ˍ˛˔ˡ˚ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʨʦʪ Lot 659 DP 250238, 11 John Batman Avenue, Werrington County ʷ˘ˠˢ˟˜˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˦˧˥˨˖˧˨˥˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˔ ʥʠ˦˧ˢ˥˘ˬ ˖˛˜˟˗ ˖˔˥˘ ˖˘ˡ˧˥˘ ˫ ʧʫ ˖˛˜˟˗˥˘ˡ ˪˜˧˛ ˕˔˦˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˖˔˥ ˣ˔˥˞˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˦˦ˢ˖˜˔˧˘˗ ˪ˢ˥˞˦

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Refused Development Applications • Janssen Group Pty Ltd

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Lot 4 DP 239809, 1 Besley Street, Cambridge Park Demolition of existing structures, tree removal and construction of a childcare facility x 39 children with basement parking and associated works • Geoff Gatt

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Lot 13 DP 839882, 159–161 Boundary Road, Cranebrook Internal alterations to an existing shed for home business - remedial massage

Integrated Developments Penrith City Council have received Development Applications in respect of the subject properties. The consent authority for these Development Applications is Penrith City Council. • Chris Nercessian

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Lot A DP 401302, 37–39 Nepean Avenue; Lot 2 DP 14827, 35 Nepean Avenue and Lot B DP 401302, 41 Nepean Avenue, Penrith Alterations and additions to existing building and car parking area for a new health and wellness precinct, to include medical centres, recreation facility (indoor), centre-based child care facility, veterinary hospital, gyms, specialised retail premises and kiosks and associated landscaping works The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

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ome 3,000 new staff – including 500 in western Sydney – have been handed a mission to reduce the claims backlog and call wait times at Services Australia. The Federal Government says it’s delivering on its $228 million commitment to deliver the positions in metropolitan and regional Australia. Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten said within weeks of the new staff starting, claims on hand and phone wait times are declining. “The extra staff are improving access to Centrelink and Medicare payments and services. This Government is committed to supporting Australians when they need it most,” he said. “When Labor formed government in May 2022, the Liberals had eroded government services across the nation. “As well as the Robodebt catastrophe, the Liberals slashed jobs at Services Australia, just as Australians where emerging from the colossal COVID-19 pandemic. “Since Labor was last in Government more

than a decade ago, staffing levels at Services Australia have declined. “In 2011-2012, there were about 37,000 staff employed at Services Australia. “Today, even with the additional positions, staffing levels are more than 3,000 fewer than they were a decade ago.” Shorten said the extra staff includes a bolstering of interpreters to help the agency engage with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Interest in the new jobs was strong. “People work at Services Australia because they want to make a difference, and the thousands of applications the agency’s received for these roles are testament to that,” Shorten said. “These new permanent jobs will help every Australian who accesses government services. “It’s also a welcome boost for Services Australia’s dedicated staff who have been feeling the pressures of under-resourcing and can now focus on providing the best possible service to Australians.”

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utgoing Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor Barney Glover has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia. Established in 2022, this new federal agency provides research and advice, playing a key role in defining current and future workforce needs, working closely with the Jobs and Skills Councils, training organisations, and business associations. Business NSW has welcomed Glover’s appointment. “Professor Glover leaves a vast legacy as the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University. Under his vision and statesmanship, this university has risen to be a leading deliverer of tertiary education in Australia and a powerful champion for the fast-growing communities of Western Sydney,” it said in a statement. “The business community at large, and Business NSW members, have benefitted time and again from working with Professor Glover over the past decade. We have collaborated closely on championing good

policy and smart investment in NSW. He has been a committed Business NSW member with real impact, and a passion for getting the right things done well.” Glover announced last year that he would not seek reappointment as Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University when his term ends in 2024 after more than a decade at the institution. Glover commenced as the University’s Vice-Chancellor in 2014.

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations ˟˜˦˧˘˗ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˔˧ ˔ˡˬ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˗˨˥˜ˡ˚ ˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˢ˙Ѓ˖˘ ˛ˢ˨˥˦ʟ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˣ˘˥˜ˢ˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʤʬ ʹ˘˕˥˨˔˥ˬ ʥʣʥʧ ˧ˢ ˇ˨˘˦˗˔ˬʟ ʤʬ ˀ˔˥˖˛ ʥʣʥʧʡ Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission ˜˦ ˠ˔˗˘ ˕ˬ ˪˔ˬ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡʟ ˧˛˘ ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗˦ ˢ˙ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˧ˢ ˕˘ ˦ˣ˘˖˜Ѓ˘˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA24/0036. For any queries relating to the proposal: Please contact Lawrence Ligato on 4732 7427. • The Trustee for Legpro Orchard Hills Unit Trust

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Lot 13 DP 1344, 140-146 Caddens Road and Lot 14 DP 1344, Lot 15 DP 1344, Lot 16 DP 1344, Lot 17 DP 1344, 148–154 Caddens Road, Orchard Hills Integrated Development for Torrens title subdivision of 5 existing lots into 63 residential lots, 2 residue lots and 1 lot for a drainage reserve including demolition of existing structures, tree and vegetation removal, earthworks, new roads, landscaping, retaining walls, stormwater works and associated works The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure – Heritage, The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the NSW Rural Fire Service. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations ˟˜˦˧˘˗ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˔˧ ˔ˡˬ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˗˨˥˜ˡ˚ ˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˢ˙Ѓ˖˘ ˛ˢ˨˥˦ʟ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˣ˘˥˜ˢ˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʤʬ ʹ˘˕˥˨˔˥ˬ ʥʣʥʧ ˧ˢ ˇ˨˘˦˗˔ˬʟ ʤʬ ˀ˔˥˖˛ ʥʣʥʧʡ Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission ˜˦ ˠ˔˗˘ ˕ˬ ˪˔ˬ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡʟ ˧˛˘ ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗˦ ˢ˙ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˧ˢ ˕˘ ˦ˣ˘˖˜Ѓ˘˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗˦ ˢ˙ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˧ˢ ˕˘ ˦ˣ˘˖˜Ѓ˘˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡʡ ˇ˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˧ˢ include Council’s reference number DA24/0041. For any queries relating to the proposal: Please contact Jake Bentley on 4732 8087. • Vianello Holdings Pty Ltd

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Lot 445 DP 1268480, Lot 445 Hereford Avenue, Glenmore Park and Lot 701 DP 1275647, 2183 The Northern Road, Mulgoa Torrens title subdivision into 26 residential lots, 2 residue lots and public roads including related civil engineering works (Stage 5, Highland Views) The proposal is Integrated Development. The development application seeks concurrent approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˔˧ ˔ˡˬ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˗˨˥˜ˡ˚ ˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˢ˙Ѓ˖˘ ˛ˢ˨˥˦ʟ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˣ˘˥˜ˢ˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʤʬ ʹ˘˕˥˨˔˥ˬ ˧ˢ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʧ ˀ˔˥˖˛ ʥʣʥʧʡ Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the development application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be ˦ˣ˘˖˜Ѓ˘˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡʡ ˇ˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ˥˘˙˘˥˘ˡ˖˘ number DA24/0038. For any queries relating to the proposal: Please contact Wendy Connell on 4732 7908. Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker ˂˙Ѓ˖˘˥˦ ˢ˙ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ Department will be able to assist with your enquiries. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Sometimes, age shall weary them: The race for President of the United States A viral cottage industry has emerged, ricocheting footage of each candidate’s mis-steps (literal and physical) and weird statements to the farthest reaches of the internet. No deepfakes necessary here.

“Is this the best that a great nation of 300 million people can do?”

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“A sympathetic, well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory”. With this searing description of US president Joe Biden – contained in a 388-page Department of Justice report – special counsel Robert Hur upended this year’s election race. Drawing a line under a yearlong investigation, Hur was trying to explain his reasons for not prosecuting Biden for retaining and disclosing classified documents. The alleged conduct occurred after Biden’s vice presidency as a private citizen. Put simply, Hur believed, faced with the explanations of an 81-year-old man in the dock, a jury would be unlikely to convict. The line may have been inserted innocently or mischievously. In the hyper-partisan world of US politics, it quickly emerged that Hur was a Republican appointee. Many experts cited as gratuitous the inclusion of additional detail that Biden had “forgotten” key dates in a fivehour interview, including the death of his son, Beau. But the reason the report created a firestorm was that it underlined what polls say is Biden’s chief vulnerability: his age. This year’s presidential election is shaping as an unedifying cage-match. Biden is already the oldest president in history. Donald Trump, his likely opponent, is 77, and also mixing up people’s names. Is this the best that a great nation of 300 million people can do?

sentences that seem to circumvent the globe before reaching their end. He also has a disconcerting habit of closing his eyes or looking down mournfully at the lectern mid-speech. Trump, at least, gives the impression of more vigor, although he also looked stooped and limping in Iowa earlier this year. By now, his rants, exaggerations and red-faced presentation are priced into his political stock, even as his act shows signs of curdling this time around. In fact, we have reached a twilight zone with Trump where all the court cases, feral rallies and vicious insults have blobbed into background noise. Each new revelation elicits more shrug than shock. As the reality of this year’s election contest settles in, I am starting to feel an unorthodox reaction to these two lead candidates. No, it is not sympathy. More a grudging respect for the corollary of age which is too-little remarked upon: resilience. Regardless of what you think of his politics, Biden’s life-story is extraordinary. Lost his first wife and their daughter in a car accident. Raised his two sons alone. Overcame a stutter to become a senator. And following eight years as Barack Obama’s vice president, finally reached his lifelong goal to enter the White House. For his part, Trump seems to have lived a

riotous life to the absolute full. Successful and disastrous business ventures. A mountain of seedy associations and excesses, yet still somehow able to command the loyalty of evangelical Christian voters. Praised Neo-Nazis, outrageously tried to get election results overturned, let a lynch mob loose on his vice president and may have incited an insurrection in Washington DC. But somehow he is still standing. There is no pressure quite like the US presidency. Particularly in a world ablaze with two major wars. “Joe is 81, that’s true, but he’s 81 doing more in an hour than most people do in a day”, wrote his wife Jill Biden. There are many attributes that come with age. Wisdom, experience and empathy. Knowing when it is best to speak and when to remain silent. However, the flipside can be obstinance and an inability to recognise when it is time to gracefully depart the stage. Neither Biden or Trump are ready to do anything of the sort. There is a certain example in that for aging societies across the world – including our own. To win the upcoming election, both will need to inspire voter confidence that whatever their imperfections – they can ultimately perform and deliver. A part of me wishes there was a better selection on offer. But I also admire their resilience and zest for the competition, too.

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Swiftie ticket rush Desperate fans queue for hours to snare last minute tickets

esperate Taylor Swift fans defied a downpour in an effort to snare last minute tickets to the pop superstar’s Sydney concerts on Tuesday. Fans gathered at the Ticketek outlet in Penrith – located inside Panthers Leagues Club – hoping to grab some of the hottest tickets in town. The surprise extra tickets

were placed on sale with just a few hours’ notice and included restricted view seats for just $65.90. The scenes on Tuesday were reminiscent of last year when some fans went old school and lined up for tickets instead of battling the online queues. Penrith boasts Ticketek’s only remaining physical outlet in Sydney.

A lucky Taylor Swift fan snares some tickets. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Health alert issued across the state NSW Health has issued an alert for cryptosporidiosis after a spike in cases across the state. Health officials are advising the community not to swim for at least two weeks after they’ve had diarrhoea. Executive Director, Health Protection NSW, Dr Jeremy McAnulty said there had been 498 cases of cryptosporidiosis reported in NSW so far in 2024, compared to the five-year average of 95 cases for the same time period. “Cryptosporidiosis is commonly acquired by swimming in and swallowing water contaminated with cryptosporidium parasites,” McAnulty said. “The parasite survives for many days, even in chlorinated pools.”

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Construction on the first stage of upgrades at Wentworth Falls Lake Precinct in the Blue Mountains is due to start on Monday, February 19, providing key accessibility improvements for the community. During construction, there will be no community access to much of the east side of the lake for more than 12 months. The boat ramp will also be inaccessible for periods. The first stage of the upgrade program includes a new accessible pedestrian walkway and viewing platform on the eastern side of the lake. More information: Head online to www. bluemountainsrecord.com.au.

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Search for missing 20-year-old

olice are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman who hasn’t been seen in close to two weeks. Eliza Conner, aged 20, was last seen at Cambridge Park at about 12.15am on Friday, February 2. When she could not be located or contacted, police were notified where officers from Nepean Police Area Command commenced inquiries into her whereabouts. “Police and family hold concerns for Eliza’s welfare,” a Police spokesperson said. She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, thin build, fair complexion, blue eyes and black hair. “Eliza was last seen wearing a black top, black pants and white shoes,” the spokesperson said. “She is known to frequent the Albury, Penrith, St Marys, Whalan and Bringelly areas.”

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Kingswood High School has received $3,000 in State Government funding to assist with commemorating the efforts of our diggers. “I would like to acknowledge Kingswood High School for their commitment to the veterans of Penrith, and honouring their service through a mural, complementing the recently completed ANZAC Memorial Garden,” said

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State Penrith MP, Karen McKeown. “The two-stage honorary project will provide an immersive, sensory experience for the students and community members whilst bettering their education on Australian war history.” Over $100,000 in funding has been provided to 90 NSW community groups, schools and ex-service organisations from the

ANZAC Community Grants Program (ACGP) to commemorate veterans across the state. “Some of these great projects and initiatives, including the one in Penrith, not only recognise Australia’s war service history, but importantly also educate a new generation and support the wellbeing of the veteran community,” said Veterans Minister, David Harris.

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Volunteers needed as Assistance Dogs moves to Orchard Hills CASSIDY PEARCE

head of their move to a brand new training centre at Orchard Hills in March, Assistance Dogs Australia is on the lookout for new local volunteers to help them care for their life-saving dogs. Assistance Dogs Australia is a national charity that provides highly trained, accredited Assistance Dogs to people with physical disabilities, PTSD and autism. After almost 28 years in Waterfall, they’re making a move to Orchard Hills, where they’re needing a few extra sets of hands to help make miracles happen. Jessica Baker has been volunteering with the organisation for the past six months and, living in Caddens, she can’t wait for them to make the move to Penrith. Baker is a Puppy Educator, meaning she has her dog, Christie, on a full-time basis, and may be doing so for up to a year. In this time, Baker said she couldn’t have had a better experience as a volunteer.

“It’s very rewarding, teaching a dog to do things, involving them as a part of your life, taking them out in the community and teaching them about Assistance Dogs Australia, and service dogs in general as well,” she said. “I also really enjoy having her be a part of my family and everyday activities. It’s just nice to have a companion all the time with me.” However, Baker started with the organisation as a BnBer – a short-term carer who has dogs in Advanced Training from Friday afternoon to Monday morning, when they’re not at the National Training Centre during the week. They can also provide shortterm care to younger dogs whose full-time carers are temporarily unavailable, such as during holiday periods. These are the types of volunteers that Assistance Dogs Australia is looking for in particular. “BnBers are short-term stays for a couple of days whilst the dogs would get breaks from training, whereas I have Christie with me all the time at the moment,” Baker said. With all costs covered by Assis-

More volunteers are needed to look after Assistance Dogs.

tance Dogs Australia, Baker said that volunteering is the perfect way to have a dog for a limited period, whilst also giving back to the community. “I would highly recommend it to

anyone who’s got some spare time available,” she said. “I know not many people do have spare time in today’s day and age, but definitely if they’ve got weekends free in particular, or if they feel

that they could involve a dog within their lives for a weekend, then I’d definitely highly encourage it. It’s very rewarding.” For more information, visit assistancedogs.org.au.

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Battle to save Luddenham Historic part of Penrith needs State Government to step up, locals say TROY DODDS

he picturesque village of Luddenham is at risk of being confined to history unless the State Government finalises the future plans for the area. That’s according to the Luddenham Progress Association, which is calling on the Minns Government to endorse the Luddenham Village Strategy, declaring the time for excuses is over. “Every day that this decision is delayed is jeopardising the Village’s future,” said Vice-President of the Association, Wayne Willmington. “The community has lost faith in the Government’s election promise to finalise the plans for the Village and people are starting to leave. For the first time in a generation, Luddenham Public School will go down to just two classrooms.”

Luddenham Village is the only area in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis that was excluded from the finalised rezoning plans released by the NSW Government in March 2022. A roadblock to implementing the strategy has been concerns about noise levels due to the proximity of Luddenham Village to the new Western Sydney International (NancyBird Walton) Airport. The Commonwealth Government released the draft flight paths, the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and its noise amelioration policy last year. Willmington said after reviewing the Environmental Impact Statement, Luddenham Progress Association cannot see any reason why the Luddenham Village Plan can’t proceed. Local constituents, together with Penrith and Liverpool Councils have previously expressed their support for a proposal aimed

The historic Luddenham Uniting Church. Photo: Melinda Jane.

at increasing residential construction in the historic town. “The Luddenham Village strategy addresses proactively the noise level concerns with all

Wayne Willmington is helping push Luddenham’s case. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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proposed new housing sitting outside of noise contours including the projected contours for 2063 when the airport is operating at full capacity,” he said. “There are no more excuses – the NSW Minister for Planning has the information he needs to move forward and secure the future of Luddenham Village.” In the lead-up to the last State Election, Labor promised to finalise a plan for Luddenham “as quickly as possible”. But a spokesperson for the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure said the impacts of aircraft noise and the airport’s EIS were still being considered. “The Department (DPHI) is developing a program for the delivery of the final Luddenham Village Plan,” the spokesperson said. “The Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development released its draft Environmental Impact Statement which identifies changes to the flight paths for the Western Sydney Airport on 24 October 2023 with community feedback concluding on 31 January. “This will have impacts on the noise modelling for Luddenham Village and DPHI will need to consider the EIS documentation with respect to future planning. “The DPHI program will include milestones for community engagement and collaborating with state agencies and be informed by the consultations with the Commonwealth Government.” Of those left in Luddenham, desperate to preserve and ultimately grow their iconic part of the world, it feels like more rhetoric with their future left in limbo.

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Gianne expresses artistic talent CASSIDY PEARCE

hough last year’s HSC is done and dusted, the work of some phenomenal graduates continues to live on in ARTEXPRESS exhibitions across the state, with some talented locals among the best of the best. For Penrith High School alum Gianne Lois Magcalayo, choosing a subject and medium for her Visual Arts major project was no easy feat, and rather something that gradually developed over time. “I knew I wanted to do something to do with shadow art, so the way to present it was through a documented form, but the subject matter was something that I struggled with a bit,” she said. “I had a vague idea of wanting to explore existentialism and life and death, and then my teacher posed a challenge of including their cat in some of my artwork, and I thought that sounded interesting, so then I just formed this narrative, and connected it to something that I already knew about, which was Schrödinger’s box thought experiment.” To create the work, Magcalayo recalls making one of her school’s cupboards into a stage, using puppets made of recyclable items to produce the shadows. “I had to hang it up in these tiny wooden sticks and really thin fishing lines tied together, and the actual screen I used for the shadows to come through was just another blank sheet of paper that was taped onto a stick, so it was really just me trying to assemble a whole stage, just in a tiny space for the

shadow art,” she said. Despite all the time spent meticulously creating her work, titled ‘Schrodinger’s litterbox’, Magcalayo said she had no idea she would ever make it into ARTEXPRESS. “My cohort is extremely amazing in VA, and it’s just wild to me that the stuff I’ve seen from them wasn’t able to be properly appreciated by a lot of people. I never would have predicted this,” she said. But, it all felt real when she saw it on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. “What I was talking about, what I was forming, and getting support from friends and family and teachers for, it’s all conglomerated there on the wall for people to see,” she said. Though she said she’s

already gotten some feedback labelling her work as abstract and difficult to understand, Magcalayo said she just hopes audiences take something away from it on their visit. “I hope that when audiences look at it, they’re aware of something more nuanced going on,” she said. “But, it’s more just about the experience of looking at something so seemingly simple, but just powerful enough to feel something.” Next week, Magcalayo will be moving on to study IT at the Un iver sit y

of Technology Sydney. But, she said art will never escape her completely. “I feel like art is one of those things that you always have in the background to support whatever you’re doing at the moment,” she said. ARTEXPRESS 2024 will be on at the Art Gallery of New South Wales until April 21.

The opening of the ‘ARTEXPRESS 2024’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Wednesday, February 7, featuring Gianne Lois Magcalayo, Penrith High School, with her work ‘Schrodinger’s litterbox’. Photo: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Mim Stirling.

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Fighting for funds: Boxers in the ring for unique charity event CASSIDY PEARCE

he Luke Priddis Foundation is preparing to launch the first of many new and exciting fundraising initiatives this year, with their inaugural Amateur Boxing Fundraiser to be held next month. According to General Manager Brittany Talab, the concept for the new fundraiser was formed when she went out to meet the team behind Brisket Boys, with the Manufactor precinct providing a great opportunity to promote the businesses within it, whilst also doing something new and fresh for the Luke Priddis Foundation. “While we were out there, we just thought that it could be a spectacular venue for something unique, and it had so much potential to create a fun environment,” she said. Held in the precinct on Friday, March 22 from 6.30pm, the fundraiser will be done in partnership with Toe the Line Boxing Promotions, and aims to showcase the great talent within western Sydney. “That night, there will be 20 differ-

ent fights with different amateur boxers – just three, two-minute rounds for each of them,” she said. “In between fights, we’ll have opportunities to buy raffles, or auction items to purchase.” Attendees will have the option to purchase corporate tickets, coming with a drinks package from Drink West and a menu from Brisket Boys, or a general admission ticket, with which you are able to purchase meals from the a la carte menu and drinks from the bar. The event falls during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, meaning it not only aims to raise funds, but also awareness in more ways than one. “Throughout the year, we try to provide free education events for the community to really create a welcoming community for neurodivergent kids and adults, so we are hoping that with some of these funds, we will be able to put it back into the community for the acceptance of that through education or special events,” she said. “In addition, it always goes to continuing to support families who are facing financial hardship,

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subsidising their services they get from us.” Talab said she can’t wait to see the community get involved in the event, in whatever way possible.

“We are still looking for auction items and raffle prizes, so if somebody has anything they’d like to donate for that, or, if they’re interested in becoming a larger partner

for the event, we have a variety of different partnerships,” she said. For more information, contact karen.quinn@lukepriddisfoundation.com.

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Blackwell Creek and Upper Byrne Creek Flood Studies ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˜˦ ˣ˥˘ˣ˔˥˜ˡ˚ ˧˪ˢ ˡ˘˪ Єˢˢ˗ ˦˧˨˗˜˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ Blackwell Creek and Upper Byrnes Creek catchments. Penrith City Council is preparing two new Єˢˢ˗ ˦˧˨˗˜˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ʵ˟˔˖˞˪˘˟˟ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˔ˡ˗ ˈˣˣ˘˥ ʵˬ˥ˡ˘˦ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˖˔˧˖˛ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ʡ • ˈˣˣ˘˥ ʵˬ˥ˡ˘˦ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˖˔˧˖˛ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʠ ˟ˢ˖˔˧˘˗ ˕˘˧˪˘˘ˡ ˆˢ˨˧˛ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˔ˡ˗ ˅ˢˣ˘˦ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˔ˡ˗ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘˦ ˧˛˘ ˥˘˦˜˗˘ˡ˧˜˔˟ ˦˨˕˨˥˕ ˢ˙ ˆ˧ ʶ˟˔˜˥ʟ ʸ˥˦˞˜ˡ˘ ˃˔˥˞ ˔ˡ˗ ʶˢ˟ˬ˧ˢˡʡ • ʵ˟˔˖˞˪˘˟˟ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˖˔˧˖˛ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʠ ˟ˢ˖˔˧˘˗ ˕˘˧˪˘˘ˡ ˆˢ˨˧˛ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˔ˡ˗ ˅ˢˣ˘˦ ʶ˥˘˘˞ ˔ˡ˗ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘˦ ˧˛˘ ˥˘˦˜˗˘ˡ˧˜˔˟ ˦˨˕˨˥˕ ˢ˙ ˆ˧ ʶ˟˔˜˥ ˔ˡ˗ ʸ˥˦˞˜ˡ˘ ˃˔˥˞ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˦˧˨˗ˬ ˔˥˘˔ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘˦ ˣ˔˥˧ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˊ˘˦˧˘˥ˡ ˆˬ˗ˡ˘ˬ ʸˠˣ˟ˢˬˠ˘ˡ˧ ʿ˔ˡ˗˦ ˟ˢ˖˔˧˘˗ ˕˘˧˪˘˘ˡ ʸ˥˦˞˜ˡ˘ ˃˔˥˞ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˊ˔˥˥˔˚˔ˠ˕˔ ˃˜ˣ˘˟˜ˡ˘ʡ ˊ˘ ˔˥˘ ˜ˡ˩˜˧˜ˡ˚ ˣ˘ˢˣ˟˘ ˪˛ˢ ˟˜˩˘ ˢ˥ ˢ˪ˡ ˣ˥ˢˣ˘˥˧ˬ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˖˔˧˖˛ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ ˧ˢ ˦˛˔˥˘ ˧˛˘˜˥ ˟ˢ˖˔˟ ˞ˡˢ˪˟˘˗˚˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˛˘˟ˣ ˢ˨˥ ʶ˜˧ˬ ˧ˢ ˕˘ Єˢˢ˗ ˥˘˔˗ˬ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˙˨˧˨˥˘ʡ

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Popular fundraiser returns Tickets expected to sell quickly for Our Community Cares event at Band Club CASSIDY PEARCE

t’s that time of year again! Our Community Cares is back with their annual high tea, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. After last year’s Gatsby themed 10th anniversary high tea, Kris Gauci said she wanted to make sure the events continued to dazzle, with another exciting theme this year. “This year, it’s going to be ‘Black and Bling’, inspired by ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’,” she said. “It’s going to be black, bling, a little bit of aqua or turquoise, which will be very nice.” Last year, with 250 people in attendance, $8000 was raised to train dementia nurses within the LGA through the EDIE workshops via Dementia Australia. This year, they’re setting the goal even higher. “We’re anticipating up to 300 people coming, so that’s going to be amazing, once again at St Marys Band Club in the auditorium,” she said. “It’s going to be an amazing event this year, bigger and better!” Complete with raffles, games, and delicious food, Gauci said attendees are in for a stellar afternoon on Saturday, May 4. “We’re going to have our normal raffle, with beauty hampers, a laptop donated by Officeworks, and plenty of other fantastic prizes,” she said. “It will be a really, really good afternoon

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with fantastic food from the new chef at the Band Club.” As for what they’re fundraising for, Gauci said they’re waiting on Nepean Hospital’s

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Local flood studies Flooding is dangerous and floodwaters can be powerful, so it’s important to be flood ready. That’s why Penrith City Council is preparing two new flood studies for the Blackwell Creek and Upper Byrne Creek catchments. We’re now calling for property owners in these two areas to share their local knowledge on flooding and help us manage the risk of flooding in the future. The surveys are open to people living or doing business in the study areas of Upper Byrnes Creek catchment – located between South Creek and Ropes Creek and includes the suburbs of St Clair, Erskine Park and Colyton; and Blackwell Creek catchment – located between South Creek and Ropes Creek and includes the suburbs of St Clair and Erskine Park. The latter study area includes part of the Western Sydney Employment Lands located between Erskine Park and the Warragamba Pipeline. These two flood studies will update Council’s existing flood information and

wish list. “We’re trying to find out what it is that Nepean Hospital needs the most, so we can gear towards funding that,” she said.

“We were able to buy 20 sofa beds through our gift wrapping at Westfield and Nepean Village, as we raised $42,000 there. When you really work out how many presents that would be, that’s outrageous! “Now, we want to find something equally as helpful to do even more for our community.” Gauci said that this year, the community is even more excited to get involved, with the Cancer Wellness Support Penrith Op Shop setting up a section for guests. “The op shop is setting up a part there for people to come in and try on anything there that might suit ‘black and bling’ so that people can get their dresses and things there for a little bit of a cheaper price,” she said. “The people in our community are really, really supporting Our Community Cares these days, which is really lovely.” But, with tickets having gone on sale last week, Gauci said keen attendees need to get in quick. “They are on sale, and they are going very quickly,” she said. “We can house about 30 tables at a maximum there, and I think we’re up to about 25, so people need to get moving if they want to come!” For more information, email kris.gauci@ ourcommunitycares.org.au. Holding a fundrasier? Let us know: Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

help us plan for, predict and manage the risk of flooding across the two catchments. To prepare the study, Council has engaged Advisian, an independent consultant specialising in flooding investigations. I strongly encourage residents who fit the survey criteria to take part and help us to develop realistic and effective plans for our City to be flood ready in the future. With these plans we can help reduce the risk and costs of flooding, help people to respond in case of an emergency and evacuation, and guide future development in the areas. For more information and to complete the questionnaires, visit yoursaypenrith. com.au/BlackwellCreekFS and yoursaypenrith.com.au/UpperbyrnesFS. Deadline for submissions is 5pm, Monday, March 11 2024. Council has also posted questionnaires to those living within the study areas.

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Studies to guide flood response

Images capture storm’s arrival

enrith City Council is preparing two new flood studies for the Blackwell Creek, and Upper Byrne Creek catchments and is calling for community feedback to help manage the risk of flooding in the two areas. Council is seeking information from people living or doing business in the study area of Upper Byrnes Creek catchment – located between South Creek and Ropes Creek and including the residential suburbs of St Clair, Erskine Park and Colyton. It’s also seeking information from those in the Blackwell Creek catchment – located between South Creek and Ropes Creek and including the residential suburbs of St Clair and Erskine Park. The study area includes part of the Western Sydney Employment Lands located between Erskine Park and the Warragamba Pipeline. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said that Council is calling on property owners in these two catchment areas to share their local knowledge on f lood i ng a n d help ou r

estern Weekender reader Paul Ennis captured some amazing images of the storm that rolled through Penrith and surrounding areas on Tuesday afternoon. In the right image, a lightning strike can be seen over the future site of Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek. And below, the dark ominous skies of Luddenham can be seen along The Northern Road, looking west towards the Dam.

City to be flood ready in the future.   “These studies will update Council’s existing flood information and help us plan for, predict and manage the risk of flooding across the two catchments,” Carney said. “This local information will help us to develop realistic and effective plans to reduce the risk and costs of flooding, help people to respond in case of an emergency and evacuation, and guide future development in the areas.” To prepare the study, Council has engaged Advisian, an independent consultant specialising in flooding investigations. For more information and to complete the questionnaires, visit yoursaypenrith.com. au/BlackwellCreekFS and yoursay penrith.com.au/ UpperbyrnesFS before 5pm, Monday, March 11, 2024. Council has also posted questionnaires to those living within the study areas.

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(LAHC), the NSW Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) and key worker housing all under one roof – making the system more efficient and accessible. But this isn’t just about numbers and statistics. It’s about real people and real lives. For far too long, social housing in NSW has been neglected – with the Penrith community being placed on waiting lists for simple issues such as a leaking tap or gutter damage. Adequate housing is a basic human right, and Homes NSW will be the driver of much-needed and long-overdue reform to the social and affordable housing sector. Under the leadership of Homes NSW Chief Executive, Rebecca Pinkstone, we have a dedicated team committed to building a thriving social and affordable housing sector in NSW. Together, we can create better communities and neighbourhoods where everyone feels supported and empowered. I am proud to support Homes NSW and the positive impact it will have on our community. Let’s work together to build a brighter future for Penrith, where every person has a roof over their head and a place to call home.

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childhood experiences and belief that everyone should feel free to express themselves. Six different McNugget Buddy collectibles will be available in restaurants across Australia, with each McNugget Buddy bringing a unique wardrobe, personality and hobby.

Δ Merch flashback: After launching more than 25 years ago, Macca’s is bringing back a wave of ’90s nostalgia with the reintroduction of McNugget Buddies, who for the first time come with their very own collectors trading cards. The McNugget Buddies have had a modern makeover, designed in partnership with visionary artist, street style icon and Macca’s fanatic, Kerwin Frost, inspired by his

Δ Homewares delight: A new Bed Bath N’ Table store will open at Westfield Penrith in the coming weeks. The new store will be located on Level 2 near The Reject Shop, the shopping centre has confirmed. Fitout is currently underway. Δ Back to school treats: Uncle Tobys is bursting into the new school year with a tasty array of brand-new snacks perfect for filling little lunchboxes, including Uncle Tobys Le Snak Mini Crackers, Uncle Tobys Cookies and Crème Muesli Bar (pictured below), Uncle Tobys Raspberry Choc Chip Muesli Bar and Uncle Tobys Roll Ups Groovy Grape. “We love to hear what Aussies want to fill their lunch boxes with. Selling the Le Snak cracker on its own has been our most requested snack, so we wanted to delight fans by introducing it in its own bite-sized bag,” said Uncle Tobys Head of Marketing Snacks, Jessica Barnes.

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Δ Centre’s expansion almost done: HomeCo at Glenmore Park (pictured above) has announced the practical completion of the new health and services centre anchored by Services NSW, coupled with an expanded medical and wellness precinct, featuring the expansion of the Glenmore Park Mediclinic. Service NSW is on track for a March 2024 opening and in addition to the new anchor tenants, other exciting retailers joining the centre include Soda & Espresso Café, diverse food operators offering alfresco dining and a vibrant new community space centred around the beloved tree on Town Terrace.

Δ New way to eat veggies: Coles has teamed up with vegetable company Nutri V to launch a range of new and innovative vegetable powders (pictured above) that aim to reduce food waste and provide a convenient way for Australians to increase their vegetable intake. The company reduces food waste by converting imperfect Aussie vegetables such as broccoli, pumpkin and cauliflower into a powder that can be added to meals such as smoothies, muffins, and pasta sauce. The powders are now available at all Coles stores in Victoria and will expand to other states later this year.

Δ Brow studio opens: Jeevi Brow Studio has opened in Westfield Penrith, near Woolworths on the ground level.

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TURNING BACK TIME This photo taken in the 1990s shows the iconic Dick Smith Electronics store on Riley Street. Plenty of people in Penrith would have bought their first computer from this shop, or other key electronics parts. Dick Smith had a huge presence in Penrith over the years. In its later years, Dick Smith operated a store in Westfield Penrith, on the lower level of the ‘new’ section. Its biggest store was on the corner of Mulgoa Road and Batt Street, where the Powerhouse concept ran for many years. The Dick Smith Electronics brand today still exists online, part of the Kogan operation, but all of its retail outlets are now confined to history. (Photo thanks to Penrith City Library)

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enrith Anglican College has paid tribute to its Class of 2023 and its outstanding HSC results. “The HSC results and ATARs achieved by our students continue the College’s reputation for strong academic performance. In 2023 we had 73 students completing the HSC, and two Year 11 students who completed one or more HSC

subjects,” said Felicity Grima, Principal. “We particularly congratulate our 2023 Dux, Amelia Forti with an ATAR of 98.0.” 20 students achieved a Band 6 or E4 result in at least one subject. 50 students (75 per cent) achieved at least one result at Band 5 or Band E3 or above, including three results which were notional Band 6s.

“We acknowledge the academic achievements of students at our College, but we believe that education is not limited to academics alone. An education at Penrith Anglican College is also about nurturing and shaping the hearts and minds of our students so they can follow Christ and serve others,” Grima said. “Our values of compassion,

integrity, humility, courage, and perseverance form the building blocks of our college community and culture as we support our students to build strong character, meaningful relationships and look beyond themselves. “We would like to thank the teachers and staff of the College whose hard work and encouragement have empowered our students to

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The staff of Jamison High School congratulates all students who achieved their Higher School Certificate in 2023. We are very proud of all our students and the results they achieved. We wish all 2023 Higher School Certificate graduates from Jamison High School the very best with their future endeavours and careers.

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PENRITH’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

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But, as with many things, the pandemic caused a shift in production for Lesson, with both original commissioning parties no longer able to bring the show to life. However, this only made him more excited to get it done – no matter what the form. “I was so in love with it that I ended up finishing it myself, and roping in my friend James Humberstone who composed all the music for it,” he said. “Parallel to finishing the show, I was also turning it into a verse novel, so we ended up publishing the verse novel first, and now we’re in the throes of the tour of the show. “It was a funny process, because both things were developing at the same time, as well as the music. Eventually, it will be a verse novel, and a show, and an album. It’s an interesting way to play with my creativity, to see how

it comes out the other end in three different forms.” Though he admits it was tricky to create a show which is part rap, part poetry, and part history lesson, Lesson said ‘Agapi & Other Kinds of Love’ has ended up as a prime example of edutainment, hoping that audience members will have learn plenty. “My desire with this show is just to get people to have a wider vocabulary of love,” he said. “We need it, and we need it in these times more than ever, and if they leave the show with a few more words to talk about the nuances of love and discuss that with their friends and families, then I think my job will be done.” ‘Agapi & Other Kinds of Love’ will be at Riverside Theatres on Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1 at 7pm. Visit riversideparramatta.com.au.

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omplex and beautiful all at once, love is a multifaceted emotion with endless descriptions in English alone. But, with both sides of his family being Greek, poet and rapper Luka Lesson knew that there were many more words for love, as many of them continue to be used in the language today. It’s for this reason that when he was commissioned to make a solo theatre show before the pandemic, the concept of ‘Agapi & Other Kinds of Love’ came to mind. Initially, this show was based on the idea of a book with chapters of poems about different types of love. However, it grew into a more

narrative form, taking audiences on a journey through these ancient Greek types of love through the eyes of ancient lovers Socrates and Diotima and their modern counterparts Pavlos and Sophia, after reading Plato’s The Symposium. “There’s a speech in Plato’s Symposium where Socrates says that he learned everything he knows about love from a woman named Diotima, and she’s pretty much lost to us, we don’t know much about her, but I thought it was crazy that the greatest philosopher of all time arguably was giving all the kudos to a female philosopher or sage that would teach him everything he knows about love,” he said. “I decided to make her a full character, and to discuss the ladder of love that they discuss in The Symposium and combine that with the ancient Greek types of love.”

THINGS TO DO Fishfest back for 40th year

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Penrith Panthers Fishing Club’s 40th Fishfest will be taking place next Friday, February 23, Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25. Fish either freshwater or saltwater or test your skills and fish both for as many species on the list. Prior registration is essential to participate. Head to panthersfishfest.com.au for more details.

Looking for a fun activity for the kids? What could make a visit to the Museum of Fire more memorable than going for a ride on a vintage fire engine. Fire engine rides will be available next Saturday, February 24. Rides cost an extra $3.50 per person and can be purchased from the museum shop. Visit museumoffire.net for more information.

Join Henry Lawson Theatre to open their 2024 Season with some bite sized theatrical treats in All Sorts – Season 3, on next Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24. The special All Sorts price remains $20 per seat, so come along and get your year started with an All Sort treat. For more information or to book, visit hltheatre.com.au.

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Probus Club of Nepean First Wednesday of the month at Emu Sports Club, Leonay from 10.30am. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Faye on 0417 267 866 for more information. Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546 for more information. Nepean Valley RSL Day Club Meets every Friday from 10am-2pm at Penrith Senior Citizens Centre. Volunteers needed. 0407 014 542. Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month from 9am2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244.

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At the movies... REVIEW Peppa’s Cinema Party  1 hour, 5 minutes If you’re the parent or guardian of a young child, you likely haven't been able to avoid ‘Peppa Pig’ beaming into your lounge room over the years. And like ‘Bluey’, which came much later, the likeable little pig and her family appeal to the adults in the room too – contributing to its worldwide success. ‘Peppa’s Cinema Party’ is the latest instalment in the franchise, a cinematic release of all new content – a win for the parents who’ve likely seen every episode on multiple occasions already. With a few special guests along the way (including Katy Perry as Ms Leopard and Orlando Bloom as

Mr Racoon), a through-line of Mr Bull and Mrs Cow’s wedding provides the platform for 10 new episodes, along with interactive shorts where the animated and real world combines. From my perspective, a great hour of entertainment – but not enough Daddy Pig humour. We needed more of him over-estimating his ability ahead of disastrous and hilarious results. But more importantly, from the two-year-old who was in tow with me, a standing ovation. A toddler whose attention didn't leave the screen for more than an hour pretty much confirms this is a winner. – Troy Dodds

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COUNTRY CORNER Brand’s emotional new track Celebrated Australian country star Adam Brand (pictured) has released a new single, ‘Sleepless Nights’. Penned early in 2023, the song resonated with Brand deeply in light of the devastating event with the family home burning down just weeks before Christmas last year. Thankfully with no one injured, this song took on new meaning and is a reflection of Brand’s thoughts on his role in his family. “As a father I believe my job is to protect my family with every fibre of my being and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for my children,” Brand said. “As parents we all know that the weight of that responsibility sometimes feels overwhelming. One day my baby girls will have their own family and will experience sleepless nights as they pace the floor trying to figure out life’s many challenges… but not tonight.” The song is available on all the usual streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music.

Fatherhood message in new song Former ‘American Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery has released a brand new song focused on becoming a Dad. “Becoming a father is the greatest thing that’s happened to me,” he said. “Raising Avery as he grows and watching my wife Gabi be a rock star as his mum has been the joy of my life these last 15 months. I knew I wanted to write a song about Avery. I even photographed the room number on the hospital door so I could put that into the lyrics.” ‘Love Like This’ is available now on all the usual streaming services.

Country loses a cowboy There’s been plenty of tributes for US country star Toby Keith, who tragically passed away at just 62 after a battle with cancer. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night ... surrounded by his family,” a statement shared to his website read. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.” Keith had only weeks earlier appeared on national breakfast radio show ‘The Bobby Bones Show’ to discuss his health and music, so his passing so soon after that interview was a major shock.

Ê ‘The Voice’ is going to look a whole lot different this year, with three new coaches joining Guy Sebastian on the singing contest. International singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes, Queen frontman Adam Lambert, and Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke will hopefully breathe new life into the format, that has fallen a little bit behind the game since ‘Australian Idol’ returned last year. Filming gets underway in Sydney this month, with the series set to go to air later this year. Ê New episodes of ‘The 1% Club’ will return to Channel Seven on Wednesday, February 21 at 7.30pm. If you’ve never seen it, it’s worth the watch and comedian Jim Jefferies does a pretty good job as host / quizmaster.

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Ê Season 24 of ‘Midsomer Murders’ will premiere on the ABC tonight Friday, February 16 at 8.30pm. The new season comes with four new murder mystery episodes. Ê Taylor Swift will land in Sydney next

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Ê New limited series ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’, starring Ewan McGregor, will drop of Paramount+ on Friday, March 29. An adaptation of Amor Towles’ internationally best-selling novel, the series follows Count Alexander Rostov (McGregor), who, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past places him on the wrong side of history. This show is getting a lot of buzz, so if you’re into your history you may be interested in this.

Ê SKY News anchor Peter Stefanovic will present ‘MH370: Ten Years On’ on Tuesday, February 20, as the 10th anniversary of arguably the greatest mystery in aviation history approaches. This follows from previous documentaries that includes ‘MH370: The Final Search’ and ‘MH370: The Untold Story’ which remains SKY News’ highest rated documentary. In this new one-hour documentary, Stefanovic speaks with aviation experts, oceanographers, and brave sailors who took on the quest of finding MH370. He also meets family members of victims, with their own appeal to our government.

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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Planet America 10:30 The Cook And The Chef 11:00 Fake Or Fortune? 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Silent Witness (M v) 2:00 Total Control (PG) 3:00 The Cook And The Chef 3:25 Tenable 4:15 Antiques Roadshow 5:15 Love Your Garden 6:00 Back Roads 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 10:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Dead In The Water” (M v) (’21) Stars: Samual Charles 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “The Proposal” (PG) (’09) Stars: Sandra Bullock 10:30 Mr Bates vs. The Post Office (M) 1:00 12 Monkeys: Demons (MA15+) 2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE News Morning 12:00 Movie: “A Bridesmaid In Love” (PG) (’22) Stars: Tori Anderson 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Indigenous v Maori All Stars *Live* 10:00 NRL: Post Match 10:30 Movie: “Escape Plan” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 12:45 Tipping Point (PG)

11:00 Dr Phil (M) 12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 1:30 Judge Judy (PG) 2:00 TBA 3:00 Farm To Fork 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 8:30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia (PG) 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) 10:30 Fire Country (M v) 11:30 So Help Me Todd (PG)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 9:55 Hugh’s Wild West 10:50 Revolution - Ideas That Changed The World (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Good Ship Murder (PG) 8:25 Silk Road From Above (PG)

3:00 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Patrol NZ (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

1:30 Cricket: Pre Game 2:00 Women’s Test Cricket: Australia v South Africa: Day 2 *Live* 4:00 Lunch Break 4:40 Cricket: Day 2 *Live* 6:40 Tea Break 7:00 Cricket: Day 2 *Live* 9:30 Movie: “Men In Black 2” (PG) (’02) Stars: Will Smith

12:00 Chicago Fire (PG) 2:45 A Moveable Feast (PG) 3:40 The Goldbergs (PG) 4:40 America’s Got Talent Extreme (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2” (G) (’13) Stars: Anna Faris 8:30 Movie: “Inferno” (M l,v) (’16)

3:35 The Magic Canoe 4:00 Toi Time 4:30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Brazil Untamed 7:45 Movie: “Where The Wild Things Are” (PG) (’09) Stars: Spike Jonze

9:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 10:30 JAG (PG) 12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 FBI (M) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 Deal Or No Deal 6:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M)

12:30 Unsellable 12:00 Frasier (PG) 1:00 Houses 1:30 My Lottery Ghosts (PG) 2:00 Two Dream Home And A Half Men (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) International 2:30 The Block 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Becker (PG) 4:00 Caribbean Life 5:00 Fixer Upper 6:00 House (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Deal Or No Deal 6:30 The Big Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two Island Of Bryan And A Half Men (PG)

5:00 Popularity Papers 5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:55 So Awkward 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:40 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Transformers: EarthSpark (PG) 8:25 Dragon Ball Super (PG)

3:00 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC News Hour 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 ABC Evening News 8:00 Planet America: Fireside Chat 8:45 ABC News Tonight

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Pop Paper City 5:55 Octonauts 6:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 Riley Rocket 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Carol” (M l,n,s) (’15) Stars: Cate Blanchett

5:00 Taiwan Bites 6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Mary Makes It Easy 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 8:40 Guillaume’s Paris 9:35 Come Dine With Me UK 10:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 5:30 Fashionista 5:40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:10 Duckrockers (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

2:30 Full House (PG) 3:00 Seinfeld (PG) 4:00 Family Ties (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 Swimming: World Aquatics Championships: Day 6 *Live* 7:45 Movie: “Evan Almighty” (PG) (’07) Stars: Steve Carell

6:00 NBC Today 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Flemington/ Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Randwick *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Keeping Faith (M l) 1:30 Darby And Joan Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) (PG) 2:15 Spicks And Specks (PG) 2:45 McCartney 3, 2, 1 (M) 3:15 Joanna Lumley’s 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Great Cities Of The World 4:00 Grand Designs Transformations (PG) 5:00 Landline Bourne Ultimatum” (M v) (’07) Stars: Albert Finney 9:50 Movie: “Green Zone” (M l,v) 5:30 Muster Dogs (PG) 6:30 Back Roads (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Darby And Joan (’10) Stars: Matt Damon 12:10 12 Monkeys (MA15+) 1:10 Travel Oz (PG) (PG) 8:15 Endeavour (M v)

6:00 Hello SA (PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Summer 12:00 Great Australian Detour 12:30 My Way 1:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) 1:30 Movie: “Rocky II” (PG) (’79) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 4:00 The Garden Hustle (PG) 5:00 NINE News First At 5 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Casino Royale” (M v) (’06) Stars: Eva Green

10:00 TBA 11:00 Everyday Gourmet 11:30 All 4 Adventure 12:30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 2:00 Wildlife Rescue Australia 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:00 My Market Kitchen 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal 7:00 TBA 8:00 TBA 9:00 TBA 10:00 Ambulance UK (M l) 11:15 FBI: International (M v) 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 The World From Above 10:05 Love Your Garden (PG) 11:00 Britain’s Great Outdoors (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Cycling: Tour Of Saudi Highlights 3:10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers (PG) 5:35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres (PG) 8:25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways (PG)

1:00 Blokesworld (M) 1:30 Cricket: Pre Game 2:00 Women’s Test Cricket: Australia v South Africa: Day 3 *Live* 4:00 Lunch Break 4:40 Cricket: Day 3 *Live* 6:40 Tea Break 7:00 Cricket: Day 3 *Live* 9:30 Mighty Ships (PG)

11:30 Behave Yourself (PG) 12:30 Bringing Sexy Back (PG) 1:45 America’s Got Talent Extreme (PG) 3:45 Baking It 4:45 Movie: “Ferdinand” (G) (’17) Stars: John Cena 7:00 Movie: “Groundhog Day” (PG) (’93) Stars: Bill Murray

3:10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:20 Who Killed Malcolm X (PG) 5:50 The Last Land (PG) 6:20 NITV News Update 6:30 Kura (M d,l) 7:00 Family Rules (PG) 7:30 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Insidious” (M h,v) (’10)

12:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 1:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures (PG) 2:00 JAG (PG) 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Football: Round 17: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory *Live*

8:00 Becker (PG) 9:00 Neighbours (PG) 11:00 Farm To Fork 11:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 12:30 Australian Survivor (PG) 3:30 Becker (PG) 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 Friends (PG)

12:00 Caribbean Life 1:00 My Lottery Dream Home International 1:30 Houses With History 2:30 Renovation 911 3:30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea 4:30 Island Of Bryan 5:30 Revealed 6:30 Holiday Homes In The Sun 7:30 Escape To The Chateau

3:00 ABC News 3:30 5:15 Total Drama Island The Breakfast Couch (PG) 5:40 School Of 4:00 ABC News 4:30 Rock (PG) 6:05 The Close Of Business 5:00 ABC Next Step 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters 7:35 News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News Star Wars: Young Jedi 6:15 Planet America: Fireside Adventures 7:50 Kung Fu Chat 7:00 ABC National News Panda: Legends Of 7:30 Back Roads Awesomeness

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Pop Paper City 5:55 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 6:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 9:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)

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3:55 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:25 PBS Newshour 5:25 Fashionista 5:35 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:05 Still Standing (PG) 7:35 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible

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RETIREMENT LIVING ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? | SEE PAGE 46

In the MIRROR

SEE PAGE 54

Your HOROSCOPES SEE PAGE 57

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SEE PAGES 58-60

Selling, buying or renting?

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FEATURE STORY Western Property

RETIREMENT LOOMING? WE’VE FOUND THE PLACE! R

etirement living operator Levande has started selling with the release of 36 new villas at its established Waratah Highlands community near Bargo, 110km southwest of Sydney. The expansion of Waratah Highlands is the next stage of Levande’s ambitious development plans. The brand-new villas include both two-plus-study and three-bedroom options, all thoughtfully designed to cater to residents’ preferences. Each villa offers single-level access throughout to ensure ease of movement and comfort, with extra-wide hallways and showers to allow for modification if residents’ needs change. “We’re very proud of the new villas at Waratah Highlands. In

every aspect, they’re truly vibrant retirement residences that will enhance our new residents’ lifestyles,” said Levande’s NSW/ACT Sales Manager, Robert Kingston.

“WE’RE VERY PROUD OF THE NEW VILLAS AT WARATAH HIGHLANDS”

Features of the new villas include self-contained, covered alfresco areas, attached garages to all designs with double garage options also available, stone benchtops in kitchens and bath-

rooms, selection of leading brand appliances, split system air-conditioning and full brick veneer, steel-framed construction. Levande’s Waratah Highlands retirement community itself is situated in picturesque Bargo, the gateway to the NSW Southern Highlands. Waratah Highlands is surrounded by landscaped gardens set amid 10 hectares of tranquil, natural woodland. The community has a very active, friendly group of residents, with a wide range of social activities on offer. Waratah Highlands boasts a rejuvenated Community Centre with a lakeside deck equipped with communal amenities and BBQ facilities. The Centre is the heart of the community and the hub for most activities and social events. Within it, there are

ample lounge and dining areas, a community kitchen, the games room, library and a hairdressing salon. More than 150 residents already call Waratah Highlands home, and the community will continue to grow when the new villas are released for sale in October. “Levande has strong growth ambitions across Australia, all based around delivering the best possible retirement experience for our current and future residents,” said Levande’s Head of Development, Calum Ross. “In addition to our existing development pipeline, we’re always looking at potential future acquisitions, to complement our portfolio of the best homes in the right places.” For further details, visit https:// bit.ly/waratahWW.

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81 COLLEGE STREET, CAMBRIDGE PARK

BUY OF THE WEEK Western Property

ARE YOU READY TO MOVE IN? What is so great about this property? You will not be disappointed when you check out this fully

renovated home. Ideally suited for family living or investment purposes. Positioned in a sought-after pocket of Cambridge

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This fully renovated home is ideally suited for family living or investment purposes. Positioned in a sought-after pocket of Cambridge Park. Fully renovated, this home offers 3 generous-sized BRs, exquisite kitchen with beautiful splashbacks, island benchtops, 40mm stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances. Walking distance to Kingswood Station, schools, shops, parks, and close to Nepean Hospital and only a short drive to Penrith CBD & St Marys CBD. FULLY RENOVATED Inspection: Call Agent

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Close to Kingswood Station, childcare centres, bus stop, schools, shops, parks, Nepean Hospital & Penrith CBD. MAIN HOUSE: 3 BRs • Open plan living • Modern kitchen with dishwasher, breakfast bar • Separate dining • Spacious bathroom tiled up to the ceiling with bathtub • Ducted a/c throughout • External laundry • Good-sized backyard • Currently rented. APPROVED GRANNY FLAT: • 1 BR, fitted with BIs • Contemporary kitchen • Modern bathroom • Internal laundry • Currently rented

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This Could Be Home! • Beautiful 3 bedroom brick home is located in Glenmore Park estate • Spacious open living design • Large kitchen with ample cupboards & bench space • 3 good-sized bedrooms with carpet flooring • Quiet cul-de-sac location

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uying your first home is likely the biggest financial commitment you would have made in your life so far. It’s certainly a big step up from saving for Taylor Swift tickets, or your first car. As with most big things in life, preparation is everything in terms of being financially prepared to take the leap into home ownership. It’s one thing to be prepared ‘on paper’ for a home loan. You can get all your paperwork together, get your finances in order for a broker or bank to look at and be in a stable job, but the realities of home ownership can sometimes hit home (so to speak) hard. So how do you best

prepare for home ownership? First, you want to make sure that your likely repayments can be met comfortably. Remember, this is a long commitment you’re making – so start to imagine the repayments and put away that money each week, or at least do a mock budget with them included. It may be at this point you realise you need to cut back on things – perhaps it’s time to go out to dinner less, or reduce your cocktail budget! It could be cutting down on your streaming services, or not going to that concert (sorry Taylor). It’s not that you shouldn’t be able to enjoy life with a home loan, but it’s about figuring out

what your budget will and won’t allow with this new financial commitment in your world. You also need to realise the added costs that can come with home ownership in the early days. Everything from insurance to furniture, setup fees for any utilities and fixing the couple of things that inevitably do go wrong when you first move in. Talking to a broker is a great first step. It allows you to get a proper picture of your borrowing power, your budgets, likely repayments and exactly what life will look like with a home loan. Give us a call at Bell Partners today – it’s the best first step you can make.

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SWIM SAFETY The Experts

WHY SWIM SKILLS ARE DECLINING AT SCARY RATE I

JULIE SHELDRAKE Nepean Aquatic Centre & Eva Bory’s Swim School 4730 8900

t’s difficult to quantify the statistical significance of how effective swimming lessons can be, however research out of the US suggests that formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning for children aged one to four by 88 per cent. This is significant, especially considering that drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death in this age group. I cannot stress enough that children need ongoing weekly swimming instruction to maintain their swimming and water safety skills. At every age, structured swim classes help kids become familiar with, and confident around, water and set the foundation for later swimming skills and aquatic safety. However, swim skills seem to be decreasing, as evidenced by the decline in school swimming carnival participation and the introduction of non-compulsory ‘twilight’ swimming carnivals after school. It’s a far cry from the old days when it seemed most

children could swim 50 metres and actively wanted to race! It is generally accepted that the optimum age to start formal structured swimming lessons is six months of age, and the sooner a child is able to get themselves back to the side of the pool independently, the better. Our program has children swimming independently of their parent or carer from around two years of age. Children should then move

progressively through their swimming goals until all milestones are reached. Children who are 11-12 years old should be able to continuously swim 50m using freestyle or backstroke, scull (use their arms to move around in the water) float or tread water for two minutes, throw a rescue flotation aid to a partner at five metres away and swim fully clothed, in swimwear or normal clothes (to simulate an accidental fall into

water). Royal Lifesaving reports that children who had regular weekly lessons were most likely to reach these national safety and swimming benchmarks at age nine and 10, yet sadly only 25 per cent were staying in lessons long enough to reach this standard. As for teenagers – well, this age group isn’t always known for making the best decisions. At this age parents and teachers should be addressing any lacking swim skills, as well as knowledge, behaviour and attitudes of this group of students to promote safer and sensible behaviour in water environments. We have been teaching the local community to swim and educating about general water safety for over 30 years, with trusted Learn To Swim programs from babies to adults. The structure and discipline learnt in our program – often a child’s first lesson experience – promote optimum learning outcomes, and their ultimate safety. Please, get your kids swimming!

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hockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive and cutting edge technology that can treat a number of painful problems and injuries. Even though the name sounds a little scary it’s really not half as bad and has multiple benefits from it. It’s a form of treatment that uses high energy acoustic waves (otherwise known as radial pressure waves) on your injured tissues. It emits the waveforms through the use of a handpiece, which facilitates a local reaction to engage your body’s healing and repair response. These sound waves also stimulate tissue regeneration, increases blood flow to the affected area and breaks down scar tissue. The process altogether accelerates the whole healing process. It reduces pain to the injured region by targeting specific pain in the soft tissues like muscles,

ligaments, tendons, joints and bones. To put it simply, the shockwaves will create micro ruptures which stimulate blood flow to the problematic area which will result in localised inflammation, where your body naturally works to heal this inflammation by producing new healthy cells. Shockwave also stimulates collagen production to help muscles,

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he year is 2016 – contour is strong, eyebrows are ‘on fleek’, and Anastasia Beverly Hills is the brand of the moment. Most famous for the iconic Dipbrow Pomade, the trailblazing Original Contour Kit, and the Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette which singlehandedly made its colour scheme so synonymous with the period, there’s a clear reason why Anastasia Beverly Hills was the go-to brand at the time. It was during this same period that Instagram and YouTube influencers were at their peak, sharing reviews and tutorials using the popular products, tagging the brand in hopes of earning a place on ‘The List’, and promoting overconsumption in a way that had everyone begging for Ikea’s Alex Drawers for Christmas. With this now being almost a decade ago, trends have shifted away from the vampy, full glam aesthetic that made the brand so famous, and instead towards a more natural, no makeup makeup look which has seen brands

like Rare Beauty, and even more skincare-focused brands like Glow Recipe and Drunk Elephant, reign supreme. However, even though it might not be your first stop during a trip to Sephora anymore, Anastasia Beverly Hills hasn’t stopped releasing products, with almost 500 items sold across thousands of stores worldwide, and it might be about time to give them another go. Anastasia Beverly Hills as a brand has always been best known for their eyebrow products, having been started in 1997 by Anastasia Soare when she opened her flagship salon in Beverly Hills and pioneered the ‘Golden Ratio Eyebrow Shaping Method’ – a method which aims to create arches which perfectly frame any face. Although the Dipbrow Pomade might not be your cup of tea anymore – or just the cause of a phase arguably more embarrassing than plucking your eyebrows down to nothing – brow products are still a good place to start if you’re looking to get back into the brand.

If you’re an eyebrow pencil user, their Brow Wiz is a timeless classic. I use the shade Taupe, and find that it has the perfect amount of pigment to fill in any sparse areas, without it immediately giving you a blocky look. Or, if you’re into a fluffier, laminated brow look, opt for their most recent release, the Brow Freeze Gel. The older sister of their Brow Freeze Brow Styling Wax, the gel version is undoubtedly one of the best on the market. I like to use the longer side of the comb to brush the product through the hairs, followed by the shorter side to shape and style. This will keep your brows tamed all day, without that hard, crunchy feeling! Another one of their new releases, the Stick Blush, is also beautiful. It’s sold in a number of shades to suit every skin tone and even comes with a brush on the other end for easy application. But, if you’re truly missing the OG Modern Renaissance palette,

it might be time you picked up their new mini version, coming with nine shades instead of 14. Though it doesn’t come with a brush like the original, it does have the same Anastasia Beverly Hills formula, and enough shades to create a full, cohesive eye look. Plus, the mirror makes it perfect for travelling.

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PET HEALTH The Experts

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KELLIE TICKNER Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 4736 2027

ith love in the air, many of us are heading to the florist to buy our Valentine a colourful bouquet of flowers. Unfortunately, we often return home with flowers that may be toxic for our pets. Although many flowers and plants are mild-to-moderate in terms of toxicity and can cause “mild” symptoms like a gastrointestinal upset, when pets consume highly toxic plants it can be fatal – even if they only have a very small amount. The following list contains six common flowers toxic to your cats and dogs:

kidney damage, kidney failure, multiple organ failure. Daffodils – Daffodil ingestion can result in trouble swallowing, serious heart irregularities, and respiratory distress, so if you think your dog has eaten any part of the daffodil or bulbs, see veterinary treatment immediately. Skin exposure also causes symptoms, such as burning, rash, itching, and inflammation. Carnations – When ingested, the carnation can cause gastrointestinal upset and exposure to skin may lead to dermatitis in

your dog. While the exact toxin is unknown, it can cause toxicity symptoms such as skin irritation and diarrhoea in your dog if exposed to or ingested. Chrysanthemums – These come in many different sizes, colours, and styles, but they are all toxic. The entire plant is poisonous and contains sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and several other toxic substances. All parts of the chrysanthemum plant are potentially harmful if ingested, especially the flower heads. Symptoms of toxicity include nausea, vomiting, rashes,

Lilies – Lilies (such as peace lily, calla lily, Easter lily and Tiger lily) are highly toxic and potentially fatal to cats. Some types are also toxic to dogs. Avoid having any plant from the lily family in or around the home. And be mindful of gifted flowers as these may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lack of appetite, stomach pain, depression, difficulty swallowing,

increased salivation, diarrhea and lack of coordination. Tulips – All parts of a tulip plant are toxic to dogs, from root to leaf, stalk, and flower. The bulbs are especially poisonous because it has a higher concentration of the plant’s naturally occurring chemicals, including the toxic Tulipalin. Pets may experience drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea, heart problems and difficulty breathing as a result of tulip poisoning. Ivy – Any popular ivy plants, including English ivy and Devil’s ivy/Golden Pothos, have moderate toxicity to pets. Mouth and stomach irritation, excessive drooling, foaming at the mouth, swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, vomiting, diarrhoea will occur if ingested. If your pet chews, licks or ingests any of these toxic flowers or plants, call Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital on 4736 2027 and seek veterinary attention.

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Saturday’s Full Moon stimulates your sexuality and secrets zone, so expect a dramatic week full of passion and/ or intrigue. Also, with no less than five planets transiting through your sign (the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto) it’s time to be creative, communicative, bold and brave! Draw inspiration from birthday great, writer Anais Nin (who had Sun in Pisces and Mercury in Aquarius), “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”

Compassionate Venus links up with dynamic Mars in your humanitarian zone, so be proactive about helping others. Can you do some volunteer work, start a fundraiser, or organise a working bee? Plus – with the Sun, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces – you’ll feel like daydreaming, visualising and creating even more than usual as you perform, paint, draw, dance, write, sing or play music. The Full Moon’s in earthy Virgo, so make your dreams a reality!

Romance, friendship and fun are highlighted on Thursday. With Saturday’s Full Moon in your daily routine zone, it’s time to prioritise, organise and stabilise, but avoid being too impulsive about a complicated issue involving money, values or possessions. The stars encourage you to dream ambitious dreams for the future. Be inspired by pioneering feminist Gloria Steinem, “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.”

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Bulls can blunder around being (unintentionally) insensitive. This week you need to be extra responsive to the needs of children, teenagers and close friends, otherwise Saturday’s Full Moon could trigger a misunderstanding or an emotional drama. With Venus transiting through your career zone, professional matters are set to improve – as long as you’re not too stubborn. The more flexible and understanding you are, the more quickly things will improve.

This week the Full Moon (in earthy Virgo) falls in your home zone, so get your house in order and tackle domestic chores with extra Gemini gusto. But, if you spread gossip or jump to hasty conclusions, you could end up in hot water. And avoid the temptation to take short cuts. A slap-dash attitude will only mean you have to do everything twice. With a more methodical and practical approach, you can accomplish tasks and still have plenty of time to play.

With Saturday’s Full Moon stimulating your conversation and social media zone, communicating with other people will be turbo-charged (in person and online) and a close partnership should prosper. The planets also bring good fortune in the form of an international friend, a wise mentor, an educational milestone, a financial boost, or a travel opportunity. So it’s time to crawl out of your Crab cave and get moving, mixing and mingling ASAP!

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Regal Lions love to live in the lap of luxury! Saturday’s Full Moon activates your finance zones and encourages your tendency to be hasty with cash and careless with credit. But penny-pinching Saturn is visiting one of your money zones, so clever Cats will resist the temptation to blow the budget with an impulsive, extravagant spending spree. Big binge buys now will just lead to major money headaches later on. So slow down, plan carefully and shop prudently.

Partnerships – of the romantic, platonic and business variety – are highlighted this week, as the planets activate your relationship zone. Saturday’s Full Moon lights up your sign, so self-belief is the key to Virgo success and satisfaction. Don’t let annoying disruptions and minor matters rattle you! Keep going on your chosen path, with confidence and determination. Be inspired by birthday great, writer Anais Nin, “Good things happen to those who hustle.”

The Full Moon illuminates your solitude zone and Venus is in your creativity zone, so spend some quality time on your own and let your imagination percolate. Activities like reading, writing, painting, drawing, dancing, playing music and meditating are favoured. And don’t forget to dream! Writer (and birthday great) Anais Nin wrote, “Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love.”

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Tuesday’s Venus/Mars hook-up highlights romance, flirtation, cooperation, entertainment and good times. So loosen up, let your Scorpio hair down, and have some fun! Then Saturday’s Full Moon fires up your friendship zones, so it’s also time to review and renew your peer group. Be inspired by birthday great, writer Anais Nin, “Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”

When it comes to work projects and professional prospects, this week’s Full Moon is in efficient, no-nonsense Virgo. So people don’t care how funny, friendly and fabulous you are – they just want to know you can do your job promptly and competently. With the Sun, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune transiting through your family zone, don’t neglect the needs of your home and loved ones. Accept your domestic responsibilities with a sunny Sagittarian smile!

This week there’s a Full Moon in your adventure/aspirations zone, and the Venus/Mars conjunction boosts confidence and self-esteem. So it’s a good time to grab the Goat by the horns and initiate some long overdue changes – especially involving travel, education, communication and community connections. Be inspired by fellow Capricorn, writer Simone de Beauvoir, “Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.”

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Lucky for them, they don’t have to wait too long for some sweet revenge with the Magpies their opponents in the opening round on Saturday, March 9. “We came up short against the Pies but we definitely put it to them,” Bedford said. “I think we’ll definitely take last year’s loss as motivation but it’s a new year, we both start on zero points. “Hopefully we can start the year with an extremely high-quality game, and also the win.” Before their date with Collingwood next month, the Giants will play two pre-season matches with the first set down for Thursday, February 22 against the Sydney Swans. “It’s a match simulation game and we all know that, but I think whenever we get the chance to play the Swans, there’s always that little bit extra in that,” Bedford said.

Toby Bedford at training.

Smiles of green and gold: Olympic team additions confirmed NATHAN TAYLOR

he dreams of two local paddlers came true on Tuesday after they were selected by the Australian Olympic Committee in the Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024. 29-year-old Tim Anderson and 25-year-old Tristan Carter will both make their Olympic debuts in Paris in July in the Men’s K1 and C1 events respectively. With multiple top-10 finishes in international competition over the past 12 months, the duo will join Jessica Fox, who was already selected to contest her fourth Olympics. Former Australian Olympic cyclist turned Chef de Mission Anna Meares was on hand at Penrith Whitewater Stadium to deliver the exciting news. “Getting named to your first Australian Olympic Team is a special moment and I’m thrilled to announce Tim and Tristan as the newest members of Australia’s Team for Paris,” she said. “So much goes into those 100

Jessica Fox, Tim Anderson, Tristan Carter and Anna Meares.

seconds flying down the whitewater course – the gym, training analysis, spending months of the year travelling and competing to hone their craft. All of the dedication and choices Tim and Tristan have made have led them here, to represent Australia at the Paris Olympics.” Anderson, who moved to Penrith from Victoria aged 18 to pursue his slalom passion, has enjoyed a breakthrough last 12 months, including top five finishes at the World Championships as well as being crowned

Oceania champion last month. “It’s an amazing feeling… I’m struggling to put it into words,” Anderson said of his selection. “It’s a little bit overwhelming knowing I’m going to the Olympics. I’ve dreamt about it since I was a little boy watching the Athens Games on TV at home. “I moved here 11 years ago and put my heart and soul into qualifying for this spot.” Fellow Victorian Tristan Carter has also made a home for himself at the foot of the Mountains and earlier this month took out the

Australian Open right here in Penrith. The canoeist said he’s been working towards his Olympic dream every day for a decade. “Being able to stand here with this ticket in my hand, so much work has gone into this,” Carter said. “This means everything to me. I put everything into this sport. Every time I’ve represented Australia I’ve done it with great honour, and the magnitude of doing it at an Olympics goes up another notch.” Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and Penrith legend Jessica Fox was also on hand to congratulate her new teammates on their selection. “It’s wonderful to welcome Tim and Tristan onto the team,” she said. “It’s a small [paddling] team but it’s really special to be on this journey with them to Paris.” Australia has further chances to earn quotas in the new Olympic event of Kayak Cross, with Noemie Fox considered a good chance to feature in her first Games.

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Wanderers shine, Grant an All Star RUGBY LEAGUE: Congratulations to Panthers forward Jordan Grant, who has been named in the Indigenous All Stars squad for tonight’s match against the Maori All Stars at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. A Penrith junior, Grant has joined the Panthers extended squad for the 2024 season after seven NRL games for Melbourne. Panthers Indigenous Wellbeing Officer Glen Liddiard also joins the squad as Wellbeing Officer, while Panthers staff member Jack Graydon has been named the Indigenous team’s Sports Scientist. Tonight’s match will be broadcast live on Channel Nine and Fox League. FOOTBALL: Western Sydney and Newcastle have shared the points after a thrilling Sunday night clash at CommBank Stadium last weekend. The Wanderers looked headed for a loss before captain Marcelo’s late header secured a much-needed point for the home side. An error from debutant Taiga Harper in the Wanderers goal saw the Jets take the lead through Trent Buhagiar before a double from Lachlan Brook had the home side in front at the break. Western Sydney were then reduced to 10-men after Tate Russell fouled Daniel Wilmering inside the box, with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos slamming home the resulting spot kick. Stamatelopoulos then headed the Jets in front but with the clock ticking down Marcelo headed home a brilliant equaliser to secure the draw. The fifth-placed Wanderers will travel up

wickets. Panthers then enforced the follow-on and at one stage had Gen X 4/29, but they were able to bat out time and finish 6/130. In fifth grade, Panthers have finished in a strong position against Glenbrook Blaxland in a match with the winner almost certain to finish Minor Premiers. At the end of the first day, Panthers were 8/220 with Greg and James Yates being the highest run scorers. BASEBALL: Round 13 of the Baseball NSW State League First Grade competition took place last week, with Greater Western unable to grab a win. On Wednesday, the Warriors and Blacktown was cancelled due to a ‘wash out’, while on Sunday Greater Western were flogged 13-0. The Warriors will play the Ryde Hawks in Round 14.

Vicky Bruce scores for the Wanderers in Bathurst. Photo: Getty.

to Industree Group Stadium this Sunday to face the Central Coast Mariners. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have returned to the winner’s circle, coming from behind to defeat the Newcastle Jets 2-1 in Bathurst last weekend. Played in front of a healthy crowd at Carrington Park for the first time, the Wanderers and Jets were tied at 1-1 before Vicky Bruce bagged at 79th minute goal to complete the comeback. Libby Copus-Brown opened the scoring for the Jets with a stunning strike from range, but Sophie Harding levelled the scores just before the break with her ninth goal of the campaign, setting

The Wanderers secured a draw on Sunday night. Photo: Getty.

the platform for Bruce to find the winning goal in the second half. The fourth-placed Wanderers will aim for back-to-back wins when they battle Melbourne Victory away from home this Friday night.

when they play Parramatta at Howell Oval on Sunday.

CRICKET: Penrith have got off to a strong start against Northern District in Round 14 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a Two-Day match at Howell Oval, Northern District won the toss and elected to bowl. Despite getting off to an extremely slow start with both opening batsmen out for ducks, Penrith recovered to be 9/262 at stumps. Skipper Ryan Gibson was a beast with the bat, scoring 91 before being bowled out. Play between the two sides will resume this Saturday morning at Howell. CRICKET: Penrith have that winning feeling again, beating Bankstown in Round 16 of the Women’s First Grade competition. Playing in a One-Day match at Bankstown Oval, Bankstown won the toss and elected bat. The home side put up a respectable 144 before being dismissed. Emma Hughes took 4/15 in a brilliant display. When Penrith hit the crease, they reached Bankstown’s target with 10 overs and four wickets to spare (6/145). Callee Black was the best with the bat smashing 57. The Lady Cats will aim for two wins in a row

Jordan Grant (right). CRICKET: The latest round of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) competition took place last weekend, with a good round of results for Panthers Cricket Club. In first grade, Panthers defeated Gen X on the first innings. Chasing Panthers’ 8/297 Gen X could only manage 53 in their first Innings. Mitch Fear took five wickets and Connor Potter-Jugovac took four

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fter his breakout first season at the Giants, Toby Bedford has become one of the club’s hottest players. As he enters his sophomore year at GWS, the 23-year-old is only focused on impressing those around him as he strives to get better. The former Melbourne Demon, who played 19 games with the Giants in 2023, was pivotal in the club’s surge up the ladder last season that saw them reach the Preliminary Final. Last Friday, the club was inundated with requests to chat to Bedford, with an all-in media session required for his services. The Weekender asked him how

he’s handling his newfound attention, and what it means for his second season in the orange and charcoal. “To be honest, I don’t really think about it. I just want to play my role for the team, it’s their respect that I want – my teammates and my coaches,” Bedford said. “Obviously, as a team, we like getting recognised for playing well and doing the right things, but it’s the respect within our four walls that we recognise, that we love. “When you come into work and everyone is highlighting the good things that you are doing, I think that’s what the boys love about playing well.” Following an off-season spent in Thailand holidaying with his girlfriend, Bedford is feeling rejuvenated ahead of his fifth season

in the AFL. The small forward recently took out the club’s 2km time trial for the second year running and is eager to help elevate his team to the promised land come September. “I’m feeling pretty good… the whole group has come back in great shape, it’s competitive out there,” Bedford said. “I’m loving it here at the club. Last year was a taste of something unreal. We all want to come back and go those couple of wins better. Hopefully this year we can do it.” Following a rollercoaster season under new coach Adam Kingsley, the Giants reached last year’s Preliminary Final only to fall agonisingly short to eventual Premiers Collingwood. Story continues on » p. 62

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