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LAKES LATEST A masterplan and strategy for the Penrith Lakes site could be before State cabinet as early as the end of this year. Speaking to the Weekender, Head of the Office of Penrith Lakes, Pat Coleman, said that significant progress is being made to have a strategy for the 1,900 hectare site. One of the major challenges continues to be a management structure for the parklands and lakes once they are completed.

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Baffling case of mother who vanished without a trace

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heryl Ardler was a loving mum, a passionate football fan and part of a close-knit family. But her life and her whereabouts for the best part of the last year, is now part of one of the Penrith region’s biggest mysteries. Ms Ardler has not been seen or heard from in nine months. The 41-year-old Aboriginal woman from Cranebrook was last seen by family members in Penrith in November last year. It is believed by her family that Ms Ardler

travelled up the coast to visit a close family friend. She was said to be returning from that trip, but never arrived home. In a strange twist, family members have discovered that all photos of Ms Ardler have been removed from social media websites, that her mobile phone answering machine has been changed and that she had stopped following her favourite rugby league team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Ms Ardler, who normally kept in regular contact with family, stopped returning calls, didn’t reply to messages and was silent on social media. “It is like she has just disappeared completely,”

said Ms Ardler’s sister, who did not wish to be named. “It is just unexplainable – for her to go without speaking to her stepchildren, grandchildren or her son, it is not like her.” Th is week is Missing Persons Week, and it is hoped that the interest surrounding the week will prompt somebody to come forward with information about her disappearance. “My mother is broken, it has devastated our family. We lost another sibling at a young age so to not know where she is, not know if she is alive, is devastating. It has ripped my heart apart,” her sister said. Continued page six

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enrith City Council will be undertaking an upgrade of the Mondo grassed area outside the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre thanks to a loan agreement with the State Government. The Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme, a low interest loan program run by the State Government, will allow Council a scope of works totalling $4.7 million with a subsidy of $690,000 to assist in the loan’s repayment and a further $150,000 over 10 years to reduce loan repayments on building and maintenance spending. “It has been important for us to be awarded this subsidy to start new infrastructure,” Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies said on Wednesday. “The Mondo is a central place and this upgrade is about creating creative places outdoors. “When the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre was built, there were plans for the Mondo that could not be funded so now we are fi nishing off what was started.” The works will include the construction of an amphitheatre and novelty chess board. There is also the possibility of some of the funding going towards projects in St Marys. “Council has done the work to ensure this infrastructure will be built... the details of project funding is being fina lised depending on what funds are left over,” Cr Davies said. State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres said that it is wonderful that an organic area such as the Mondo and its many users

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would benefit from State Government funding. “The Mondo is an organic result of young people fi nding spaces and growing

them into hubs. Th is funding will help expand the hub we already have here,” Mr Ayres said. “The City Centre Renewal Program,

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like a throwaway line, but in truth, it’s a damn good argument. So much so, that I’ll use it now. When I was about six or seven, I was riding my bike on the street despite being told not to by my parents. My dad came out, saw what was going on, and told me to get off the street and stop riding my bike. In no uncertain terms, I told him what I thought of his suggestion. As a result, he smacked me – and I’m glad that he did. I always remember that story because it’s the fi rst time I honestly recall knowing right from wrong and that wrong choices have consequences. My parents are the most loving parents in the world and would do anything for me – I grew up knowing that and I still know that today even as a grown man. The fact that I got smacked a handful of times growing up never changed that fact, neither as a child or now. I’ve never hit a woman, have barely been involved in a fight apart from a few schoolyard scuffles, and have never been in trouble with the law. So yes, my parents smacked me and I turned out fi ne. Chubby, but fine. And the majority do. Those who don’t turn out fi ne most likely had bigger issues than the odd smack from loving parents. Everyone is entitled to their view, but those who try to put the words ‘smacking’ and ‘child abuse’ in the same sentence are doing the whole debate a mighty injustice. To suggest parents who discipline their child via smacking are in the same category as those who abuse their children over a prolonged period of time – whether it be physically or sexually – is just plain wrong and an unfair blight on the huge number of parents who have raised successful, strong children – smacking included. Those who do abuse their children beyond a simple smack should rot in jail – no question. Not all children turn out right. Kids will be influenced by many things in their lives, and sometimes those influences can take them off the rails. Sometimes, the parents are the bad influence and it is true that some people simply do not deserve to have kids. But if smacking your child is to become a crime, then we’re not just turning into a Nanny State, we’ve become one.

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found myself – surprise, surprise – in the chocolate aisle of a local shopping centre last week, when I was joined by a family whose young toddler was screaming so loudly that Jimmy Barnes would have been proud. After a couple of attempts to shut little Johnny up, his father laid down the law: “If you don’t stop shouting, you’ll get a smack”. Within seconds, silence. But if looks could talk, silence would be the last thing everyone in the aisle would have heard, as two people in particular turned around and looked at this father as if he’d just threatened to throw his child into a pit of tigers to fend for himself. You could tell that his relief at restoring peace and quiet quickly turned to embarrassment. He was, to be truthful, for a fleeting moment questioning the way he was raising his own child. Scenes like that one have been created by this incessant, frivolous debate about whether parents should be banned from smacking their children. The latest round of discussion over the issue comes after the Royal Australasian College of Physicians said that parents who smack their children should be subjected to criminal charges. Such bans already exist in Sweden, Italy and New Zealand. In fact, Sweden is often used as the poster boy for the implementation of smacking bans. Truth is, however, that there is significant evidence to suggest that the ban has totally failed to achieve its aim, which when introduced in the late 1970’s, was to decrease the rates of child abuse. Anyone who has fallen for the “but Sweden did it” line should take a look at Associate Professor of Psychology Robert E Larzelere’s report entitled Sweden’s Smacking Ban: More Harm Than Good, which can be found online. Those who support smacking bans aren’t doing it for cheap publicity, of course, and they seriously believe that the welfare of children will be improved should we criminalise such actions from parents. I, however, strongly disagree. Those who support smacking bans scoff at the argument often provided by those against such a ban: “My parents smacked me and I turned out fine”. I will admit that on the surface it seems

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would fight until the end, she would stand her ground. It is just the type of person she is,” her sister said. Local police hold strong concerns for the welfare of Ms Ardler. “It has been reported Cheryl Ardler, who would now be aged 41, was seen around the Gold Coast area but this is unconfi rmed,” Penrith Police Crime Manager, Grant Healey said. Cheryl Ardler is described as of Aboriginal appearance, 159cm tall, slim build, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Irene Ardler, Ms Ardler’s mother, is desperate to hear from her daughter. “It is very stressful, not knowing where she is. I miss her very much. It is very worrying for me,” she said. “The family have come together and are trying to see what we can do.” With no leads in the investigation, friends and family are not cancelling out any scenarios. “I don’t know what happened to her, it could be anything but what I do know is that if someone tried to take her, she

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olice attached to the State Crime Command’s Drug Squad are continuing to process a sophisticated clandestine drug lab discovered in St Marys over the weekend. At about 6.45pm on Sunday, July 28, Fire and Rescue NSW were called to an industrial area in St Marys where smoke was billowing out of a factory unit. After forcing entry into the building, Fire and Rescue NSW discovered the lab

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pcoming changes to petrol price signage are set to increase competition between retailers and hopefully lead to downward pressure on petrol prices. From September 1 this year, NSW petrol station operators will be required to clearly display the prices of the two top selling fuels for the service station, as well as the price for diesel and LPG. These changes are minor, but the new restrictions will reduce public misinformation that commonly occurs when the price of petrol is advertised with discounts and special offers included in that price. “We did an extensive survey of consumers and found that 90 per cent of consumers effectively wanted the price that was available to everyone to be on the board. They felt that they were misled with discounts,” said Minister for Fair Trading, Anthony Roberts. “No-one knew what they were paying until of course, they drove in, got out of their car and looked at the bowser. By then, they are committed.” On Wednesday, Mr Roberts visited Kingswood 7/11 to inspect the petrol price board, which meets the new standards. The change is set to give local motorists an opportunity to compare prices for themselves. “It’s about giving consumers as much information as possible when they are making a choice of what sort of fuel they

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are going to purchase,” Mr Roberts said. Mr Roberts said that the changes may result in a drop in petrol prices. “It will, we hope, drive the price of petrol down because there will be competition, real competition in the marketplace,” he said. The crackdown on advertised prices

comes as more scrutiny is placed on supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths over petrol discounts provided to shoppers. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims has expressed significant and further concern about the escalating “shopper

docket” petrol discounts, now reaching up to 45 cents per litre in some cases. “If Coles and Woolworths wish to offer their customers a discount, it should be off supermarket products, not petrol,” Mr Sims said. Your view on petrol prices? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Election nears There is intense speculation that Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd will this weekend call a September 7 election. Hype surrounding the likelihood of an August 31 poll was quelled when last weekend came and went without any announcement of the election date. The focus has now shifted to September 7, a week before Australia was originally scheduled to go to the polls under Julia Gillard’s leadership. Lindsay MP David Bradbury will launch his campaign at Penrith RSL on Sunday. Both Mr Rudd and Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott have been in unoffic ial campaign mode ever since Mr Rudd returned to the nation’s top job. Mr Abbott has constantly called on Mr Rudd to provide certainty to the electorate and name the date for the election. Th is weekend, he may answer that call.

Protecting bush The Federal Labor Government this week announced a range of projects that will assist in the conservation of the critically endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland and protect threatened bushland in western Sydney. Minister for the Environment, Mark Butler said this latest investment fulfi ls a 2010 election commitment to provide $7.5 million to help protect key sections of the Cumberland Plain Conservation Corridor. “We are investing $4.1 million in funding to protect 54 hectares in the Mulgoa Nature Reserve, near Penrith, using an innovative Biobanking approach. Thanks to this investment, this bushland will be protected forever,” Mr Butler said.

Red tape a “benefit” Industry regulation critical in childcare, says Bradbury

ocal childcare centres have disputed claims that red tape is hindering their operation, instead arguing that childcare needs high regulation to ensure safety and quality standards are met. The Coalition has vowed to cut red tape in the sector if elected to government. Cody Walker, the director of not-forprofit Susanna Children’s Centre in Oxley Park, said that National Quality Framework standards implemented by the Federal Government are important for the sector. “Regulations make sure that there are standards, and everyone should have to meet the standards so that children are not disadvantaged,” she said. Ms Walker said that “additional red tape” such as fi lling out log books for the children and staffi ng requirements were a benefit not a hindrance. “Here, we are already doing these things because they help the children and families. The log books are a great tool because we can look back and see what the child is learning and change their programming to reflect their individual needs,” she explained. MP for Lindsay, David Bradbury, said that he remains committed to ensuring that quality standards are upheld. “There is more regulation, but we feel it is necessary... It was not that long ago when I had children in early childcare, and it is a matter of perspective, whether

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of adoption of Development Control Plan Amendment to Penrith Development Control Plan 2010

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The amendment to Penrith Development Control Plan (DCP) 2010 to include the Panthers Penrith Precinct was adopted by Council on 22 July 2013. This DCP amendment applies to those areas of the City of Penrith covered by the recently gazetted Amendment 2 to Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010, generally being the Panthers Penrith Precinct.

The purpose of the amendment to Penrith DCP 2010 is to provide speciﬁc controls to guide the proposed future development of the Panthers Penrith site. The amendment to Penrith DCP 2010 has been prepared in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation 2000. The DCP takes effect from 2 August 2013. The amended Penrith DCP 2010 is available on Council’s website www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Copies are also available from Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. For further information please contact the City Planning team on 4732 8196 or by email at cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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you see it as early childhood learning, or just babysitting, and we see it as learning,” he said. Mr Bradbury said that childcare is a sector where regulation is important so that parents have peace of mind. “Parents need to be reassured that

s Sydney International Regatta Centre DA10/0667.04 153–233 Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh Music Event to be held annually for a five (5) year period The proposed modification seeks to increase ticket sales from 25,000 to 30,000, extend the featured entertainment from 10pm up to 11pm and delete Condition No. 83 of the consent regarding perimeter fencing Q-Dance Australia Contact: Hannah Van De Werff on 4732 7714 Closing Date: 19 August 2013 s 70 Derby Street, Kingswood DA13/0741 Demolition of existing single-storey building and construction of 4-storey mixed-use building – medical suites and serviced apartments Morson Group Pty Ltd Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726 Closing Date: 19 August 2013 s Sydney International Regatta Centre DA11/0668.02 153–233 Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh Camping for up to 1,000 People at SIRC ancillary to Defqon 1 Music Festival The proposed modification seeks to extend the featured entertainment from 10pm up to 11pm (commencing at 3pm) Q-Dance Australia Contact: Hannah Van De Werff on 4732 7714 Closing Date: 19 August 2013

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when they leave their children for the day, they are getting appropriate and quality care,” he said. Last month, Liberal candidate for Lindsay, Fiona Scott said red tape was “debilitating” for small businesses, including in the childcare sector.

s Cityscape Planning & Projects DA13/0729 Lot 17 DP 1165729 61–69 Blackwood Street, Claremont Meadows 8-Lot Residential Subdivision The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 5 August 2013 to 19 August 2013. 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 specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA13/0729 For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Jonathon Wood on 4732 7774. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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PENRITH IS MAKING HISTORY IN AUGUST To celebrate National Family History Month in August, Penrith City Library will hold a screening of ‘The Squatter’s Daughter’ at 10am on Friday, 16 August to celebrate the 80th anniversary of this 1933 Australian classic, ﬁlmed in Wallacia. This special screening will include morning tea and an introductory talk by local historian Lorraine Stacker. Bookings are essential. Call 4732 7891 to reserve your seat. The library will also run Family History Training Sessions from 7 August to 26 August. People will be able to research their family history online using resources from the internet and receive expert tips.

CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Ofﬁce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Ofﬁce Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). Grafﬁti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 12 August 2013 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

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Bookings can be made through the Nepean Community College, call 4721 5368.

COUNCIL BRIEFS s Each year Penrith City Council provides funding through the Community Assistance Program (CAP) for local non-profit organisations and groups to provide services and facilities to benefit the Penrith community. The 2013/2014 CAP will close at 4pm on 19 August 2013. Non-profit community organisations that provide services to our residents are invited to apply for grants of up to $1,200. Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded by following the links from Council’s website www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Alternatively, hard copies are available from Penrith Civic Centre and the St Marys Business Centre, or by calling 4732 7838.

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Relocation of Power Poles Reference 13/14-02 Penrith City Council is seeking proposals for the Relocation of Power Poles on Great Western Highway, between Santley Crescent and O’Connell Street, Kingswood from accredited Level 1 Service Providers. Pre-Tender Brieﬁng: 10am on Wednesday, 14 August 2013. Visit https://360providers.apetsoftware.com.au/Public/ pcctenders/PublicJobs.aspx to register and download tender documents free of charge. Alternatively a hard copy is available for a non-refundable fee of $50 (inc GST) by arrangement. For queries please contact Laura Schuil on 4732 7663 or lschuil@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 10am on 29 August 2013 (‘the Closing Date’). Tenders received after will not be considered.

PUBLIC NOTICES Intention to Repeal the Development Contributions Plan for Erskine Park Residential Release Area

Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Roads Regulation 2008, notice is hereby given that an application has been received for the naming of the following road/s. Proposed New Name

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off Coreen Avenue, North Penrith

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Walshaw Street

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The purpose of this Notice is to advise the community of Council’s intention to repeal the Development Contributions Plan for Erskine Park Residential Release Area, as resolved by Council at its meeting of 22 July 2013. The Contributions Plan is being repealed because the facilities and infrastructure required to be funded by the Plan for Erskine Park Residential Release Area have now been delivered or will be completed shortly. These facilities include parks, drainage, community centres and roadworks. The repeal of the Development Contributions Plan will take effect when a Notice of Repeal appears in 14 days from the date of this Notice. If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Anthony Milanoli on 4732 8073.

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The sessions will take place at the Digital Hub Library located within Penrith City Library, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Current name ‘Thornton Park Drive’ change to ‘Thornton Drive’ North Penrith. Written submissions on the proposed name/s may be made to Penrith City Council by 2 September 2013. For further information please contact Mrs Cindye Russell on 4732 7617.

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Boat ramp upgrade: Mayor calls on RMS to match funds

The sites of two major developments in Erskine Park.

Jobs for locals: Hundreds of new positions to be available

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ajor corporations continue to flock to western Sydney, with over 600 local jobs set to be created by two major development proposals. TNT Express is hoping to open up a 24-hour facility that will undertake daily processing of consignment items picked up and delivered across Australia. It would be situated between Lockwood Road and Lenore Lane in Erskine Park and create some 200 local jobs.

The premises would be fully equipped and fitted out with sorter systems, pallet processing equipment, shelving and conveyors. The facility represents a potential investment of over $50 million. Meanwhile, around the corner on nearby Templar Road, in excess of $30 million could be spent to build a ready meat processing facility. The development proposes the construction of a purpose built fully accredited fresh food packing centre where fresh cuts of meat and poultry will be packaged and labelled before being distributed to stores, creating 400 jobs.

Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies at Tench Reserve. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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egulars at Nepean River would know just how busy the boat ramp at Tench Reserve can be. With planning well underway to have the Nepean River opened up to the community for more recreational and entertainment use, Penrith City Council is looking to build new jetties for kayaks, canoes and other light watercraft. Council has applied for funding from the Roads and Maritime Services Better Boating Program to build light watercraft

launching platforms at various points along the river. “What’s come out of consultation for the Draft Our River Masterplan is a frustration with the current boat ramp at Tench Reserve,” Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies said. “We have allocated $75,000 for [light watercraft platform] construction, and for design work for an upgraded Tench Reserve boat ramp, with the hope that the RMS will match this funding.” If funding is successful, families could have access to the new light watercraft platforms within 12 to 18 months.

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Car ﬁre: Blaze started in the dead of night At about 2am on Tuesday, July 30, police were called to a home in Watergum Drive, Jordan Springs, with reports that a car was on fi re. When police arrived at the scene they allegedly found a silver Daihatsu, belonging to a 25-year-old woman, well alight. The incident is being treated by police as suspicious. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multiple charges: Man tried to rob restaurant Police were called to a restaurant in Riley Street, Penrith, due to a break-in over the weekend. Police were called at 11.30pm last Sunday and allegedly found a 42-year-old man inside the premises. Police allege that the man had broken in to the restaurant before triggering the alarm and causing damage to the property. He was in possession of a knife. The man was charged with ‘enter enclosed lands’, ‘goods in custody’, ‘damage property’ and ‘custody of knife in a public place’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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sing a truck to cut the ribbon last Friday, Premier Barry O’Farrell and Roads Minister Duncan Gay were ecstatic to officially open the Erskine Park Link Road. The $48 million piece of roads infrastructure connects Mamre Road and Old Wallgrove Road through Erskine Business Park. Mr O’Farrell said he was proud to announce the project was completed on time and $7 million under budget. “Th is road should be called the enabler,” Mr O’Farrell declared. “Th is is the fi rst major road project to be started

and completed by the NSW Liberal Government and is proof that we are getting on with the job. “The Erskine Park Link Road will ease congestion on local roads by redirecting trucks from residential streets onto the M7 and M4 motorways.” Testing out the new Erskine Park Link Road themselves, Mr O’Farrell and Mr Gay gladly got behind the wheel of a truck to drive through the red ribbon, the fi rst vehicle to use the road. Jill Woods, CEO of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, which actively campaigned for the road, heartily welcomed its opening. “Th is road is opening up the opportunity for businesses to get on with what they do best – business,” she said.

At about 5am on Friday, July 26, a 19-year-old girl was on a train travelling westbound, approaching Penrith Railway Station, when her handbag was stolen. Police allege that the offender, a 17-year-old girl, grabbed the handbag and ran off the train, toward the southern side of the station. An off-duty policeman who heard the commotion began to chase the offender. After running a short distance, the offender allegedly hid before being found by the officer, who arrested her and took her to Penrith Police Station. She will appear at Parramatta Children’s Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Two arrested: Police swoop at Castlereagh Two men have been arrested and a prohibited weapon seized at a house in Castlereagh. About 7.40pm on Tuesday, offic ers attached to the Gang Squad’s Strike Force Raptor attended a house at Castlereagh as part of their investigations into an alleged intimidation. Two men aged 47 and 52, who are both members of the Nomads OMCG, were arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station. They were each charged with two counts of intimidation and the 47-year-old man was also charged with ‘possess prohibited weapon’.

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MAYOR’S NEWS MARK DAVIES

Keep Australia Beautiful Awards Penrith Council hosted the NSW Sustainable Cities Awards at Mamre House last week. These annual awards are run by Keep Australia Beautiful to encourage, motivate and celebrate the sustainability achievements of Councils, organisations and communities across NSW. We certainly have a lot to celebrate here in Penrith. At the same event last year we were named as the most sustainable city in NSW and since then, we have continued to make significant progress towards sustainability. Our award winning organics recycling program has diverted a huge amount of waste from landfil l. We have also revegetated large areas of Werrington Creek and Cumberland Plain Woodland, increased our dog re-homing rate, and implemented sustainable activities in our children’s centres. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their ongoing efforts, support and enthusiasm.

KEVIN RUDD TONY ABBOTT Looking after your interests

his has been a big couple of weeks for some big Labor reforms that are supporting workers, families and those most vulnerable in our communities. Recently we have seen the official launch of DisabilityCare Australia; the Superannuation Guarantee increased from 9 to 9.25 per cent; household assistance payments increased; and the Schoolkids Bonus started hitting the bank accounts of eligible families. DisabilityCare is a landmark Labor reform that will make sure that Australians with signific ant and permanent disability will, for the fi rst time, start receiving the care and support they deserve. For 8.4 million hardworking Australians, our superannuation reforms will deliver more retirement savings. Labor will continue to boost the universal compulsory superannuation contribution from 9 to 12 per cent, which will mean a 30-year-old on the average full-time wage will retire with

around an extra $127,000 in superannuation savings. Families have also received a boost. Household assistance payments have been increased, which will help ease cost of living pressures for families, workers and students. The second instalment of the Schoolkids Bonus has also begun to hit bank accounts. Tony Abbott won’t tell us much about what he would do if elected as Prime Minister. What he has told us is that he would axe the Schoolkids Bonus, meaning a family with two children at school would be around $15,000 worse off over the course of their children’s schooling. Mr Abbott has also announced that he will freeze the increase in superannuation. If Mr Abbott has his way, working Australians today will have less money when they retire.

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ast week, Scott Morrison and I announced that a Coalition Government will establish a military-led response to combat people smuggling and to protect our borders – Operation Sovereign Borders. If elected, a Coalition Government will initiate Operation Sovereign Borders, which will be led by a senior military commander of 3-star ranking. In the fi rst 100 days of a Coalition Government, Operation Sovereign Borders will undertake key initiatives including: establishing the Operation Sovereign Borders HQ and creating a joint agency taskforce; fi nalising and issuing protocols for Operation Relex II, to turn back boats where it is safe to do so; increasing capacity at

offshore processing centres; and lease and deploy additional vessels to relieve patrol vessels of passenger transfers. Under Labor, there are more than 12 separate government agencies that have involvement in, or responsibility for, the security of our borders, yet the boats still keep coming and too much is falling between the cracks. A Coalition Government will streamline decision making into a single command structure with participation from all related agencies. Operation Sovereign Borders is another part of the Coalition’s policy for stronger borders which will deliver the safe, secure Australia that all Australians expect. Our policy for stronger borders will re-establish rigorous offshore processing for illegal arrivals; give orders to the Navy to turn back boats where safe to do so and re-introduce Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) for asylum seekers.

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round election time â€“ everyone goes a little crazy. The politicians, the staffers, the press gallery, the public. Itâ€™s kind of like ants before a thunderstorm. The press gallery are clamouring over being the fi rst to predict a correct election date. September 7 and 21 are still the most likely by the way â€“ but the reasons for each vary, sometimes wildly. I believe that when it comes to predicting the election many journalists covering federal politics are clouded by their own self interest â€“ almost willing it to be over and done with. We all love the rough and tumble of a campaign â€“ but itâ€™s been an exhausting three years. A perfect storm if you like â€“ the advent of a fast paced 24-hour news channel where news is picked up and spat out every four hours. The frenetic pace is also the product of a relentless Opposition Leader, minority government and the constant undermining of Julia Gillard by Kevin Rudd. Election time is crunch time. Let me make a few observations... Tony Abbott is feeling the pinch. All complacency is gone. It is still his election to lose, but heâ€™s

been forced into a defensive strategy. In just the last week heâ€™s visited electorates that Labor might snatch back â€“ including Dunkley in Victoria and Dawson in Queensland. In NSW, campaign resources are being redirected to the most marginal Labor seats like Greenway, Lindsay and Reid. Thereâ€™s concern among Liberal insiders about the seat of Macquarie â€“ Labor candidate Louise Markus has been campaigning for three years. Itâ€™s a true swing seat that stretches from the base of the Blue Mountains, all the way to Katoomba. Th is is a Labor wild card playing on the minds of conservatives. Mr Abbott is showing signs of frustration too. The Governmentâ€™s PNG solution is cutting through â€“ the electorate likes it and seem to believe it will work. Usually so frustratingly on message, the Opposition let loose this week â€“ at me. I asked him about whether the government is sending a stronger message â€“ I was met with a defensive â€œLaura, please. Please Laura. You are talking about a Prime Minister who closed down the Pacific Solution... Come on, Laura. Come on.â€? Our more psycho viewers were quick to jump on this as a misogyny rant â€“ that it

was absolutely not. But, it was a plea to the press gallery not to forget Kevin Ruddâ€™s record on border protection. Kevin Rudd on the other hand is using possibly his last days as Prime Minister to the best of his ability. Avoid questions where he can, but maximising his picture opportunities: Kevin at the World Cup Cricket announcement and posting multiple â€œselfiesâ€? posing with school students. And if anyone was under the illusion that the trip to Afghanistan was just for troop morale â€“ sorry to disappoint â€“ but it was as much for Kevin as it was the ADF. Riddle me this â€“ all commercial TV news stations plus the ABC and their cameras were invited along on the secret mission â€“ but not one newspaper journalist. That, my friend, smells like a publicity stunt. The proper campaign is coming. Iâ€™ll be on the bus. Thereâ€™ll be plenty more stunts to come.

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As a concerned Australian, I keep hearing about the lack of training in all types of business. The closing down of TAFE, reduction of courses, increasing fees and retrenching of TAFE teaching and support staff in most states. At the same time, hearing that we donâ€™t have enough trained people here and bringing in trained personnel from overseas. When will business and State Governments start worrying about people, instead of money? We have people unemployed and under employed in Australia who would like to do some of these jobs, but because they donâ€™t get the opportunity to gain skills through training, they miss out. We should have the best productivity in this country, but all we seem to do is look at peopleâ€™s wages, instead of looking at the process. We tend to look at ways to eliminate compensation in the case of injury, instead of fi xing the problems causing an injury in the fi rst place, so they donâ€™t have to pay. When unions have promoted strong OHS standards for work environments, they say â€œstop the Unionsâ€? or â€œchange the standardsâ€?. I bet the people over in Bangladesh wish they had strong unions and higher standards. We should be building our TAFE centres up all over Australia, giving everyone encouragement to be trained, so people can get full time jobs. Business should be made to put part of their profits back into training, therefore giving employees

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when the UN releases a report that says governments are struggling to keep up with the amount of different â€˜legal highsâ€™ available on the market. As a youth focused organisation, this affects us in two ways. One; the harmful side-effects can lead to aggressive, violent behaviour and two; regular users become addicted and develop substance abuse issues. Our youth workers rarely encounter violent behaviour, until recently, when a young person was visibly distressed after taking synthetic cannabinoids. Th is is becoming a significant problem as there is a lack of knowledge around what has been taken and its impact on a young person. For example, a young person recently smoked a synthetic drug, right in front of a youth worker because they donâ€™t have a distinctive smell: they just smell like cheap tobacco. Soon after that, our youth worker approached the young person, who was becoming visibly distressed and lashed out in a violent way toward the worker. Th is was not like the young person at all, and they were very remorseful the next day. As well as the behavioural changes being drastic; the danger of becoming addicted and having substance abuse issues is significant. The law is sending the wrong message to our young people. After so many incidents with synthetic drugs, itâ€™s time to make them illegal. Father Chris Riley, Youth Off The Streets Ltd

Power increases halted

I refer to your article â€œPower to stop price hikesâ€? (Western Weekender July 26). I would like to congratulate Mr Stuart Ayres and the NSW Oâ€™Farrell Government for being proactive in reducing electricity price rises. The lowering of the electricity price increases is a relief and is much appreciated news for the people of Penrith. Under Labor the increases in electricity were exorbitant as they couldnâ€™t control spending by power companies. Lloyd Sullivan, via email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Synthetic drugs

Iâ€™d like to address the issue of synthetic drugs, which have generated a lot of media coverage over the past few months. Coverage reached a peak in June when Henry Kwan, just 17-years of age, jumped to his death. Synthetic drugs not only cause the death of young people, but can result in many other terrible side-effects that trouble the staff at Youth Off The Streets on a daily basis. Itâ€™s alarming

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masterplan and strategy for the Penrith Lakes site could be before State cabinet as early as the end of this year. Speaking to the Weekender, Head of the Office of Penrith Lakes, Pat Coleman, said that significant progress is being made to have a strategy for the 1,900 hectare site. “We hope to have a draft masterplan and strategy to the cabinet before the end of the year, and pending their approval, our intention is to have the plan go to public exhibition for broader consultation,” Mr Coleman said. Penrith City Council, Penrith Lakes Development Corporation and Penrith Business Alliance have made major contributions to the draft masterplan to date. Mr Coleman said that there are differing opinions as to what could be achieved with the site once it is rehabilitated; with residential, commercial, tourism and recreation uses all under consideration. “The site will predominantly be a recreational park,” he said. “To give an idea of how large the current proposed lakes are for example, they are the same size of Sydney Harbour east of the Harbour Bridge.” Previous plans for the site that were shelved in 2007 included plans for a water park, however Mr Coleman said that the Government would not be dictating what specific projects could be built at the site. “We will not be saying what commercial

The Penrith Lakes site offers huge potential for residential, commercial, tourism and recreational uses.

or tourism ventures could operate on site, however we are setting up the framework for such opportunities to exist,” he said. “With regards to urban development,

there could be some opportunity on the fringe of the site, however, Penrith Lakes Development Corporation have fi rst rights to such a venture.”

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COUNCIL SNAPSHOT An application to build a $1.5 million warehouse facility on Jack Williams Drive has been received by Council. The works would include a new warehouse, showroom, offic e, car parking and landscaping. Derby Street continues to attract more investment, with the latest being an application to knock down the existing building at 70 Derby Street, Kingswood, to be replaced with a four-storey building for mixed use. On the bottom level would be medical suites and a physiotherapy and hydrotherapy centre, with serviced apartments built on top. The development would cost $2 million if approved. Councillor Tricia Hitchen has advised the Access Committee that at the last two home games for the Penrith Panthers, she has been unable to purchase accessible seating. She has been informed that the four accessible seats outside the Chairman’s lounge are no longer sold due to health and safety concerns. The matter is being followed up by the Access Committee.

Penrith High School’s debating team will compete in the State Finals of the Premier’s Debating Challenge next week.

For a number of years Penrith Council, Lend Lease and the Touched By Olivia Foundation have been in discussion about the construction of an “all abilities” playground at Jordan Springs. Council has agreed to contribute $150,000 towards the project, which will cost an estimated $500,000. Lend Lease will contribute $150,000 and Touched By Olivia Foundation will contribute $200,000 through fundraising efforts. The park’s preferred location will be adjacent to the Northern Road and Borrowdale Way intersection.

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enrith High School’s debating team have made it all the way to the State Finals of the Premier’s Debating Challenge. After several rounds against schools from all over New South Wales, the debaters will contest the fi nal against Sydney Boys High this Monday, August 5, at the Great Hall, University of Sydney. Ross Penninkilampi, Natalie Buckett, Grace White and Michael Elliott are all in Year 12 and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience thus far. “We have had a few very topical debates so far, our most recent was on whether we should be sending

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asylum seekers to Papua New Guinea,” explained Michael. “Possessing a good knowledge of current affairs has been pivotal.” In a coup for the team, Natalie also recently gained second place in the Sydney Morning Herald Plain English Public Speaking competition. The school has also had two students perform exceptionally well in the Australian History Competition, Simone Ferreira of Year 10 finishing fi rst in the country in her division, and Year 8 student, Erine Concepcion fi nishing fi rst in the state. “The questions were on what we covered in class, topics like the Korean War, World War II, everything upwards from the 1940’s,” Simone said.

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Self defence: Workshop to help women be prepared

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any women fi nd themselves in dangerous situations which, if they are without the skills to protect themselves, may potentially be life threatening. Fight 4 Life are coming to Penrith to give local women the basic knowledge they need to recognise these situations, skills to evade them and self defence to protect themselves if need be. The three hour workshop is aimed exclusively at women over the age of 12.

“Fight 4 Life was developed by women for women. It encourages women to have more confidence in themselves and minimises their risk of getting into a dangerous situation,” said Director, Jill Sneddon. Unlike some other self defence workshops, Fight 4 Life places a large emphasis on their theoretical teaching. “The most important thing that we teach is awareness. A lot of the time if you are aware of a situation, you can avoid it.” The workshop will take place on Saturday, August 17, at Penrith PCYC. For more information call 0414 945 089.

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hen the public head to the polls for the Federal Election later this year, the question “Labor or Liberal” won’t be the only one asked. Former Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, announced earlier this year that a referendum would be held to confi rm the ability of the Federal Government to provide direct funding to Councils. There are a number of High Court cases that currently cast doubt over whether the

Federal Government is allowed to fund Council activities directly. “If we don’t get Federal funding, upgrades for stadiums like we saw at Penrith Stadium and roads infrastructure through the National Black Spot Program will all become unavailable to us,” Penrith Councillor, John Thain said. “Unfortunately I don’t think people have an understanding of the signific ance of the funding we receive.” Penrith Council has received approximately $150 million in the last 10 years directly from the Federal Government.

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Penrith Business Alliance Advocacy Program For Federal Election 2013

WHAT WE SEEK FROM THE COMMONWEALTH Message from the Chairman - Paul Brennan As a Regional City expected to service a population catchment of more than one million over the next two decades, Penrith’s responsibilities will expand significantly. Indeed, Penrith has been identified as one of Australia’s 25 cities that will be burdened by the pressures of population growth. Our challenge as the Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) is in creating local employment opportunities to meet this dramatic shift in population growth. Even today 65% of our workers travel, mainly by car, to other job centres and this is no longer acceptable to our community. PBA’s Advocacy Program

is about creating a partnership with the Commonwealth to address this very issue. We have put several well considered short and long term propositions to the Commonwealth and look forward to a strong advocacy campaign to get results for Penrith. I strongly urge you to obtain a copy of the Advocacy Program from PBA or our website www. pba.com.au and to help us in securing a more sustainable economic future by bringing those issues to the attention of our candidates for the seat of Lindsay.

What is the Workforce / Jobs Imbalance? In 2006 Western Sydney had a total workforce of 903,300 against 721,000 jobs, representing a shortfall of 182,300 jobs. In the case of Penrith almost 65% of our resident workforce or some 56,500 people leave Penrith every day for work. In 2036 when the population of Western Sydney is expected to reach 3 million yielding a workforce of 1,495,000, employment in the region is expected to reach 1,105,000 or a bigger jobs shortfall of 290,000. This equates to a increased jobs shortfall of 107,700.

Why restructure of the Penrith economy is so vital?

The graph below shows how vital it is to grow jobs in the Penrith economy given that in 2011 almost two out of every three (64.7%) employed residents had to leave Penrith each day for work. The PBA’s jobs target of 40,000 additional jobs by 2036 aims to address this issue.

What we seek from the Commonwealth The PBA has identified initiatives where Commonwealth support is required in the immediate future as well as those which can be considered over the medium to long term. All the proposals are bundled in three different categories as outlined below:

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- Ongoing support for the Federal Government’s policy framework that will build on the Industry Innovation Precinct Program designed to create more competitive industries, grow exports and quality jobs; - Funding for an industry led proposal to establish a national Smart Health Industry Innovation Program operating out of Penrith to support the development of specialised health related industries and high quality job creation; - Funding in the amount of $55 million to establish the Nepean Medical Research Institute in the Nepean Hospital environs to attract world leading researchers and doctors to Penrith; - Matching funding from Commonwealth Government to enable NSW State Government to commence construction of the Werrington Arterial and provide connection to new employment areas; and - $150,000 in funding to complete the Securing Pathways for Health Jobs initiative undertaken in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to provide more opportunities for the young to choose health related careers.

The Penrith Economic Corridor - Support and funding for the provision of infrastructure for the Penrith Health and Education Precinct and the Werrington Park, in partnership with the NSW State Government; - Funding for The Penrith Progression as a best practice model for urban revitalisation for replication across other cities in Australia. The project will include investigating innovative funding models for CBD infrastructure, such as tax incremental financing to be developed in partnership with the State Government; - Support for relocating another major federal department or agency in Penrith City Centre to create new development opportunities and support retail trade; - Funding for the extension of Jane Street to Victoria Bridge to effectively see the Great Western Highway bypass the City and eliminate significant traffic congestion; and - Engage with a consortium comprising Penrith City Council, Panthers Group, the PBA and the NSW State Government in the development of the proposed Western Sydney Stadium in Penrith.

Broader Western Sydney Employment Area (BWSEA) - Support in the identification and delivery of an appropriate catalyst project within BWSEA that will underpin and drive the economic development of Western Sydney over the next 30 years; - Support for a national review of potential infrastructure financing models for high growth areas, including appropriate governance arrangements between the three tiers of Government; and - Support for a proposal for BWSEA to be a pilot Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for export based industries.

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Student Mark Wotherspoon loves the hands-on nature of TAFE. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Encouraging trends: Creative courses surge in popularity

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ew statistics have been released suggesting that at TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (WSI), courses with a creative background are growing in popularity across the board. WSI surveyed prospective students, fi nding that creative courses, including Art and Design along with Media and Music, were among the top course preferences of 14 to 19-year-olds. “We are fi nding that young people

aspire to have creative careers or careers that allow them to spend some of their work hours away from a desk,” said Craig McCallum, Director of Strategic Marketing. “At Nepean College we have seen a surge in enrolments in marketing and advertising, fitness, nursing and community services.” Student, Mark Wotherspoon, 20, has noticed the changes himself. “The hands-on nature of TAFE is what is driving the expansion. Part of it is the Internet but I feel that it encourages a pro-active work ethic,” he said.

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Man threw TV at brother, assaulted mother: A 25-year-old man from Toongabbie faced Penrith Local Court this week with two charges of common assault and one charge of damaging property. The court heard that the man was attending his family’s home to visit his mother and brother when the two men became involved in an argument. Words were exchanged before the 25-year-old picked up a flat screen television and threw it at his brother, smashing it. He then punched his brother four to five times. When their mother tried to intervene, she was pushed away by the offender. A neighbour heard the commotion and entered the home, tried to break up the fig ht and called police. Police attended the home and saw that there was considerable damage to the property. The man admitted to assaulting his mother and brother and has been placed on an Apprehended Violence Order. He was fi ned $600 and placed on a good behaviour bond for 12 months.

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Man told to behave: A man has plead guilty to possessing cannabis. The man was stopped by local police for the purposes of a random breath test, when he admitted that he was in possession of the illegal drugs. He declared that they actually were not his but they were in his pocket. As the man had no prior criminal record, Penrith Local Court did not record a conviction and instead put the man on a Section 10 good behaviour bond for six months. Man could face jail time: Penrith Local Court has requested a pre-sentence report after hearing details of a case where a young man assaulted an innocent bystander. The young man was at a local McDonald’s store when he decided to urinate outside the premises and over the legs of another man. When the man asked him to stop, the young man proceeded to punch the man in the face. The court said that such an offence was dangerous and unacceptable, and would consider a jail sentence. Driver doesn’t get the message: Penrith Local Court has not granted bail to a man that has committed his sixth ‘drive whilst unlicenced’ offence. The most recent offence occurred on Sunday, July 28 at 4.15pm when the man was driving down Glossop Street in St Marys despite being banned from driving until 2027. He was arrested and faced court the following day. The six offences occurred in the last three and a half years.

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he world’s number one self defence instructor, Lee Morrison, is headed to Penrith next week to teach locals how to protect themselves in dangerous situations. The popular UK-based martial artist will conduct a one day seminar at Krav Maga Western Sydney where he will teach everything there is to know about self defence. “I’ve trained with him in the past and

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local Penrith father is holding a charity golf day in September to raise much-needed funds and raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome (TS). Lee Hampton, whose nine-year-old son Thomas was diagnosed with TS in 2011, is hoping the event will help dispel misconceptions about the disorder. “Before I knew what Thomas had, I thought Tourette Syndrome was nothing more than a swearing disorder, which is

what a lot of people think because of how its perceived in the media… it is almost laughable,” Mr Hampton said. TS is a neurological disorder that causes both motor and vocal tics. It is characterised by rapid, repetitive and involuntary muscle movements and often involves behavioural diffic ulties. Mr Hampton said the golf day, supported by Heartland Holden, will raise important funds for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia. The golf day will be held at Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club on September 13. To be involved call 0408 880 050.

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South Penrith high school teacher has written a book about one of Australia’s fi rst serial killers, who at one time, called this area home. In his latest book titled The Dark Man, Jamison High School history teacher, Jason Foster, recounts the amazing true story of notorious criminal Frank Butler who was responsible for the disappearance and murders of three men in the Blue Mountains more than a century ago. In late 1896, each man answered a newspaper advertisement posted by the charismatic conman, where they were lured to the western goldfields by stories of the untold wealth that awaited them. The men then found themselves at the mercy of the psychopathic Butler in some of Australia’s most isolated and inhospitable terrain. Motivated by the thrill of killing and by a sick pleasure in outwitting his trusting victims, Butler made his prey dig their own graves before he shot them in the back of the head, buried them, and stole their few possessions. After an exhaustive search of the rugged mountains near Glenbrook, police discovered the bodies of the victims. In a criminal investigation that would become legendary, police were led on an international manhunt as Butler used a Master’s ticket from one of his victims to secure a berth on a ship headed for San

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Francisco. Following a dramatic arrest at gunpoint, Butler was returned to Sydney, found guilty and hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol, having confessed to the three murders and being linked to many more. Mr Foster said he got the idea for the book after going on a walking tour through

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overseas. I once had a stack three feet high of newspaper research.” Mr Foster believes Frank Butler would’ve set up camp in Penrith at one point and spent a lot of time in Emu Plains, in particular at the train station. The Dark Man is available in paperback and eBook through Big Sky Publishing.

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the chance to have professionally supported theatre experience. There will also be an art display of 28 ceramic tiles created by students from Xavier College’s special needs unit. Organisations that participated include Northcott Disability Services, Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation St Marys, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School and individuals from the Q Theatre Company’s studioQ Access Courses. Behind the scenes, the creative team who worked on ‘In a Moment’ include artistic director Naree Shields, producer James Fischer and supporting artists Brent Thorpe, Sophie Cook and Manik Jones. ‘In a Moment’ will be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Friday, August 9 at 11am. Tickets are $12. For bookings or more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au.

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hen 18-year-old Bonnie Flitcroft steps onto her fir st plane fl ight, she will only be up in the air for a few minutes before she jumps right back out again to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Ms Flitcroft came face to face with blood cancer when her Nan was diagnosed with ITP, a form of Leukaemia. She watched as her loved one went through treatment, without knowing what she could do to help. “You are just sitting on the sideline and you can’t do anything to help. You just watch them suffer and think, ‘what can I do?’,” she said. “Nan got the help that she needed and she is fi ne now but I wanted to do something.” After taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave, Ms Flitcroft learnt about the Sunflower Club and their skydive program. Although she has never even been in a plane before, Ms Flitcroft is preparing to skydive whilst wearing sunflowers for the organisation. “I have never been in an aeroplane before! It is a bit exciting and a bit scary too,” she said. Th rough the Sunflower Club, Ms Flitcroft will be raising money to be donated to help rural families “fi nd the sunny side of life” as their loved one receives treatment for cancer. “The Sunflower Club supports families

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by giving them emotional support and relocating them closer to treatment; it helps them to stay together which I think is really important,” she said.

Ms Flitcroft needs to raise $2,000 for the Sunflower Club before she can take part in the skydive. She will be holding a sausage sizzle on Saturday, August 3, at

Officeworks Penrith and a fundraiser on Saturday, August 10, at Penrith Polercise. For more information, call Ms Flitcroft on 0416 108 803.

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he PBA has released its Advocacy document for the upcoming Federal elections with a formal launch to take place on the evening of Wednesday, August 7 at a business function at Panthers. We are pleased that the candidates for the two major national parties will be present to provide their responses to our program. The document seeks the support of the Government through a range of initiatives to help create more jobs in Penrith. Our city has been identified as one of Australia’s 25 cities that will be burdened by the pressures of population growth. Our challenge as the PBA is in creating local employment opportunities to meet this dramatic shift in population growth. Even today 65 per cent of our workers travel, mainly by car, to other job centres and this is no longer acceptable to our community. PBA’s Advocacy Program is about creating a partnership with the Commonwealth to address this very issue. We have put several well considered short and long term propositions to the Commonwealth and look forward to a strong advocacy campaign to get results for Penrith. I strongly urge you to obtain a copy of the Advocacy Program from PBA or our website www.pba.com.au and help us in securing a more sustainable economic future by making this an election issue. Bijai Kumar is the CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance

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see so many competitive industries at the moment. It is now more important than ever to differentiate your business from your competitors, fi nd that point of difference/s you have over all of them. Differentiation from competition is accomplished by creating something that is or is perceived to be unique. Grab a pen and paper now, think about your competitors and ask yourself: 1. What sets us apart from all of them? 2. What do we do, sell, or have that makes us completely different? 3. If our product is the same as everyone else’s, what service can we offer that will set us apart? What outrageous guarantee can we offer that no one else would dare? 4. If our service is the same as our competitors, what product or service can we pair with it that will set us apart? What convenience for the customer can we create that none of our competitors offer? It tells you a lot about your current situation. Businesses that recognise changing trends and offer advancements for current products or services are likely to differentiate themselves from their competition. Marketing is of course important also. Without the right collateral, graphics, and an exciting campaign, online or not, a business could have a dynamic product but no one knows about it. Having the right staff on the team that are well trained, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic and have a good work ethic can help give your business an edge that is critical.

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PBA’s plea to candidates Advocacy Program calls for funding to increase for job creation in Penrith

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ith the Federal Election to be called any day now, Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) will launch their Federal Election Advocacy Program next week. Calling for more funding to increase jobs creation in western Sydney, the advocacy program will be presented at Penrith Panthers on Wednesday, August 7 at 5pm. Lindsay MP David Bradbury and Liberal candidate Fiona Scott will also give their responses to the advocacy program on the evening. Penrith Business Alliance Chairman, Paul Brennan, said the advocacy program is looking to secure Federal Government support for essential projects like the Penrith Economic Corridor, Western Sydney Employment Lands and local infrastructure projects that will attract investment by large corporations. “We greatly look for strong leadership from our Federal Members as many of the initiatives advocated by the PBA are beyond the means of the local community and Council,” he said. “We would like to better leverage our public assets and develop mechanisms jointly with Government for seeking development partners and innovatively fi nancing key developments in the City. “PBA have already demonstrated such foresight through the planning work conducted in partnership with the State Government on the Penrith Health and

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he Department of Human Services has changed the way that pensioners receive their annual Centrelink payment summary, leaving many local seniors confused. Until now, annual payment summaries had always been automatically mailed to the home address of each recipient, however, with no warning the former process has been scrapped, and a new web based service was introduced. Seniors can now view their payment summary online which has led to claims that the Department of Human Services has “ignored the elderly who are not online”. “Centrelink no longer sends out Payment Summaries automatically to pensioners. Automatic dispatch of payment summaries has

been replaced with online options. These work fi ne, unless you are, say, in your eighties, not online and you prepare your own tax return in hard copy,” said Senior Policy Advisor for the NSW Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association (CPSA), Amelia Christie. “There literally is no way of having your Payment Summary sent out to you through the mail and it is an insult to those elderly Australians who want to pay tax but understandably don’t want to buy a computer to submit a tax return.” The Department of Human Services rejected these claims saying that although it will not be sent out automatically, seniors can request for a paper payment summary to be sent to their home.

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Understanding your pension: Seminar to be held August 12 herself, choosing to tutor the class on ‘Australian Explorers’ starting with the 17th century Dutch explorers. She attended other classes such as ‘Read to me’ and ‘Writing your life history’. She has also taken time out of her busy life to lead a discussion group, as well as a bushwalking group with her husband Nick.

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Judith Hill has lived in the local area for around 50 years. She joined Penrith’s branch of the University of the Th ird Age (U3A) after reading an advertisement in the local paper; she went on to become a life member. Mrs Hill attended Ethel Barrow’s U3A class on Australian History and then, when Ms Barrow became ill, she volunteered to tutor the class

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he complications of a pension can turn retirement, what should be a relaxing and enjoyable time, into something full of unwanted

seminar in Penrith. The seminar ‘Understanding your pension’ will be held on Monday, August 12 from 2pm. “By fully understanding your pension, you can more easily enjoy the transition from paid work into retirement. Understanding your pension can also help you make the most of your finances during retirement,” said FIS Offic er, Raji Selvakumar from the Penrith Service Centre. Bookings are essential. Call 13 63 57 to secure a place or email fis.sem inar. bookings@humanservices.gov.au.

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Garden Club talk stacks up Gardening guru to lend her advice to locals at special event on August 19

NATHAN TAYLOR

pring is not too far away so why not get some handy gardening tips off one of Australia’s leading garden media professionals. Famous ABC gardening expert, Jennifer Stackhouse, will be presenting a talk for the Penrith City Garden Club at Nepean Shores on Monday, August 19 starting at 7.30pm. Jennifer will share with Penrith’s keen gardeners plenty of advice about gardening throughout the upcoming season as well as show off many of her photos from around the garden. Until recently, Jennifer was the editor of ABC’s Gardening Australia magazine but is now focused on her freelance work including writing books, magazine articles and editing the well-regarded industry journal Greenworld. With regular appearances on ABC radio talking gardening, Jennifer also enjoys looking after her chooks and playing with her cute pug dogs. There will be some copies of her popular book The Contented Chook available for sale on the night, so don’t forget to pick up a copy and get an autograph while she is there. Next month also sees the launch of her latest book Garden, which is all about looking after your garden. To book your place at the Penrith City Garden Club event, call 0408 365 002 or visit www.penrithcitygardenclub.org.au. Places are strictly limited.

Gardening expert Jennifer Stackhouse will give a talk at the Penrith City Garden Club later this month.

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xpo season is almost upon us, with a host of events being held across New South Wales during the coming months. Retirement expos provide access to information, products and services that can help you plan for your retirement or, if you’ve already retired, can help to enhance your lifestyle choices. It’s an opportunity for retirees who are interested in gathering information or looking to make the move to a retirement village to meet face-to-face with experts and representatives from many different villages, all at the one location. To visit numerous villages or resorts for the fi rst time can be a demanding task. Not only because of the time and travel involved, but also because of the time which is often wasted. In many cases a discussion with a village representative can help decide quickly whether or not the community in question is right for you. Attending a retirement expo or two can save you time and effort by presenting representatives from many different villages all under one roof, without the fear of obligation. They’re a one-stop shop for people seeking advice on issues relating to a happy, active and hassle-free retirement. Some events incorporate experts across a wide range of fields including fi nancial and investment planners,

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right red lipstick, pin curls, velvet skin and liquid eyeliner create a look that is so reminiscent of the 1930’s and 1940’s that when seen on a modern woman, it almost brings back the past. Vintage glamour is loved and admired by women today for the feminism it portrays, the confidence it brings and the ever present part it will always play in the fashion industry. “Glamour doesn’t go out of fashion,” Chrissy Keepence, Director of the Lindy Charm School for Girls said. “When I fell into the 30’s and 40’s it just fit; like a comfy pair of slippers. It is just who I am.” ‘Miss Chrissy’ began her school around nine years ago, hoping to show women why she loves vintage glamour, how they can recreate it for

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www.westernweekender.com.au New Moon - August 6th Leo. Full Moon - August 21st Aquarius. Mars in Cancer Conjuncts Jupiter and Sextiles Saturn August 1 - 29th.

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A big focus is going to be on your fi nancial affairs and the red planet is going to increase your funds in order to help you pay off your debts. Be careful of your spending habits as you will be inclined to buy things impulsively. Confl icts are likely over money so think before you act. The Sun and New Moon conjunction on the sixth is the ideal time to buy a new television, mobile phone or computer.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

If you’ve been lacking motivation, confidence or simply feeling tired Mars is going to get you all fi red up. However, guard against getting angry at the thoughtless behaviour of others and be extra careful of accidents happening either on the road or in the home. The New Moon on the sixth indicates that you’ll gain a lot of insight from thinking about everything that you value in life.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

With the New Moon in your sign on the sixth you’ll start to feel much more outgoing and sociable than you have recently. However, with Mars in your 12th house there is likely to be a connection with medical professionals either for yourself or a loved one. Also, you are going to be stirred up psychologically and will need to do your best not to let your anxieties control you.

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Mars in your 11th house is giving you added energy and encouraging you to stand up for what you believe in. However, when dealing with clubs or groups of people try not to become angry with any underhanded political behaviour. Focus on the good of the team and only surround yourself with positive people. The New Moon on the sixth indicates that spending time with those who have been a solid anchor in your life will help ground you.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

It’s time to show your enterprising nature at work, however you’ll need to be diplomatic and remember that not everyone sees things the way you do. At home teamwork and pulling together as a family will bring an uplifting energy to the household. The New Moon on the sixth is a great time to socialise, so if your social life has fallen by the wayside this is a chance to get back in the swing and catch up on all the gossip.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You may fi nd yourself gazing into travel agency windows this month, and a holiday will be just the tonic, especially if stresses have worn you down. On the job front your knowledge and expertise is going to shine and you may well be taking on a educating role. However, you need to be tolerant and patient when dealing with foreigners and people from different backgrounds.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

A growing interest in all things esoteric and mysterious might point you towards unusual therapies like Mediumship or Reiki. Whilst couples will fi nd themselves sharing intimate moments. However, when dealing with difficult work mates or family members remember there is nothing to gain from crossing swords with others and indeed there might be a good deal to lose.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

With Mars in your opposite sign, there is a major focus on relationships, however be careful of getting frustrated and irritated by the behaviour of loved ones. An important meeting could open new doors on the career front, this is the perfect opportunity to launch a new business. The New Moon on the sixth is the ideal time to sort out something connected with your salary.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

It’s time to make changes especially on the health front, forming new habits is not necessarily easy, so set yourself goals and then go all out to achieve them. Your expertise is about to shine at work and success should be there for the taking as a direct result of your own efforts. You have the ability to get major initiatives to go your way, and to persuade colleagues and friends to help you out.

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A lot of your energy is going to be invested into either romance, social activities or children! Your offspring will be extra demanding, they also may suffer sprains or strains if playing active sports such as soccer. Look at life realistically and resist the temptation to act upon every whim and fantasy. Entertainment is the perfect way to relieve the burden you’re under so surround yourself with upbeat people.

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by Elisha Stein

Don’t be too over-protective

o parent ever wants to see their child hurt, but completely removing any chance of a child playing and getting a few bumps and scrapes can have serious longer term effects. Th is can lead to a lot more pain down the track than the tears shed over a grazed knee. Of course a parent is responsible for making sure any play is safe and suitable for their child. But can you be too careful? Children who are allowed to take physical risks, learn resilience and become more active, says a report that urges parents and teachers to overcome their playground fears. There are just as many risks associated with not letting children take everyday risks as letting them take on reasonable challenges, says University of Sydney Professor Anita Bundy. She is particularly concerned that physical inactivity persists into adulthood and can contribute to the development of chronic diseases. She will tell an occupational therapy conference in Adelaide that children should be allowed to fall and pick themselves up and fail at tasks so they learn resilience. She bases her view on a multi-university study at 12 primary schools involving children aged five to seven and their parents. “If you ask parents what they want for

their child, they will virtually always tell you they want them to be happy and resilient,” says Prof Bundy, who coordinated the research. “When they were children they often played with trees and water without adult supervision. But they will say they would never let their own children do what they did. “Usually when they stop and think about it, they realise it helped them learn to take responsibility. “Parents also need to think about what motivates them. Are they really worried about their child being hurt or are they more worried about what people will think if their child is hurt?” So stopping your child from jumping off that log may be teaching them a whole lot more than not falling over. What else are they missing out on if they never try things or get up after a fall?

Elisha is a registered nurse and midwife who has years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards and maternity wards

KEEPING FIT by David Stein

How fitness affects your bedroom efforts

e have all heard or seen the annoying ads loudly proclaiming some wonder drug that will help every guy last longer in the bedroom. And there’s the classic little line at the end of so many gimmick adverts saying “results may vary”, which is how they really say “after you have spent your money and tried our product nothing may actually happen”. One sure way to real ‘bedroom’ improvement is clean living. New research shows this is key to men remaining virile. The new research in the Medical Journal of Australia shows men who are fit and healthy are at least risk of erectile dysfunction. Researchers say the likelihood of erectile dysfunction can increase once men hit the age of 45, but smoking, heavy drinking, and sedentary lifestyle conditions can lead to dramatic increases in the risk. Researcher Associate Professor David Smith from Cancer Council NSW says about 80 per cent of men aged 75 and older have moderate or complete erectile dysfunction. But you don’t have to wait that long if you would rather not be bothered by all that blood flow going south! He says current heavy smokers are 86 per cent more likely to have erectile

problems than other men and being obese doubles the risk. The link between smoking and erectile dysfunction is strongest in younger men, and the more they smoke the more likely their equipment will let them down. There is even evidence suggesting smoking affects testosterone levels and also makes any erection less effective, as in a ‘smaller’ result! The good news is that doctors may now have a new strategy to help people quit smoking. British surveys found one in two smokers said they would quit to improve their sex appeal and 88 per cent of smokers did not realise smoking is a major cause of impotence. For many people, the long-term fear of cancer or heart disease isn’t enough to motivate them to quit, or worse, it can backfi re by increasing stress and, in turn, the urge to smoke – but the promise of immediate and measurable improvements where it counts might be just the incentive male smokers need. So next time some young guy thinks a lit cigarette hanging limply out the corner of his mouth looks cool, he might have to get used to another useless limp thing hanging off him. Ask Dave a question! Email david@ fitec.com.au to ask him about your fitness needs and wants.

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FASHION FIXATION

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by Katherine Tweed

Since when did winter end?

One for the kids

s we are still well into winter and the nights are getting colder and colder, who could blame me for wanting to get a nice, new, snuggly winter jacket? On a particularly brisk morning, I decided to head down to the shops to see if I could pick up something; I wasn’t looking for anything fancy, just something to keep me warm. I was quietly confident as I walked through the sliding doors but that confidence was short-lived. I walked in one store, into the next and then into the next 10 stores without any luck. It wasn’t that I couldn’t fi nd anything that I liked, there were plenty of nice outfits in each of the stores, the problem was that none of the stores had any winter clothing in stock. They were full of pretty floral dresses, cute spring skirts and strappy sandals – where were all the jumpers and jackets that I need to get me through the next month? The more I shopped around, the more frustrated I got; the only winter clothes available were shoved onto overflowing ‘sale’ racks and were either in tiny sizes or were just not my style (or anyone’s for that matter). I started to get hot, from what I assumed to be frustration, and began to peel off the layers that I had worn into the shops. Before I knew it, I was down to my t-shirt and the summer dresses began to look very appealing. I looked around me and everywhere there were girls in singlet tops and t-shirts, carrying big overcoats – were they all stressed too? Honestly, I have no idea but I was beginning to feel like I was part of a conspiracy; like the store managers had turned the heat up just so that I would buy summery clothing. I went home empty handed and feeling like I had been played when I was greeted by my sister who had the exact same issue just a day before I had (she could have warned me!). I want to know why, with a month of winter still to come, the shops have decided that the season is over, that it is time to move on – can’t I make the decision for myself?

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his week I wanted to dedicate this column to a topic that is very close to my heart. Most of us are able to choose what we want to be when we grow up. But due to illness, many kids aren’t so lucky. BOQ is holding its annual Banking on our Kids appeal and funds raised will go directly to research, better treatment and ultimately cures through Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia, who support five kids hospitals nationwide including Sydney Children’s Hospital. Money raised previously from this campaign helped buy Sydney Children’s Hospital a much needed PET scanner, which provides faster and more accurate diagnosis for children with cancer and brain disorders such as epilepsy. We believe every child should be able to look forward to a happy and healthy future which is why every July we call on the Penrith community to help support our Banking on our Kids appeal. Since it began in 2004, Banking on our Kids has raised more than $1,000,000 and this year we aim to raise another $300,000. Make a difference to our kids by donating to the Banking on Our Kids appeal. Visit the BOQ website www.boq.com. au/kids or drop into any BOQ branch.

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by Nicole McMillan

Your pet’s teeth are very important

lf is a nine-year-old greyhound who loves life. He has retired from racing and lives with his adopted family. Greyhounds make the nicest pets and are real couch potatoes. Alf lives with a cat and a small dog and has long forgotten his glory days of chasing a toy rabbit. He came to see me for his annual check up. His owners had noticed his breath was getting really smelly and he had stopped enjoying his chew toys. When I looked at his teeth he had a build up of tartar and redness or gingivitis along the gum line. Tatar is a build up of plaque and bacteria which accumulates on the teeth. Th is then leads to tooth decay and tooth loss. Alf was in need of a tooth scale and polish. He was booked in the next day for this procedure. Alf came in the next morning. He was given his normal dinner the night before and then no food after 10pm. Alf was allowed to have water until his admission into hospital. Alf’s owner fi lled out some paperwork and signed a permission for treatment. Alf was given a physical exam and had some blood taken for preanaesthetic tests. Blood tests are important for checking the function of the liver and kidneys and also to check the red and white blood cells. We then administered a pre-anaesthetic sedation which contained medicine to ensure he was pain free. Alf then had a general anaesthetic.

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His teeth were scaled and all the nasty tartar was removed. Unfortunately one of his teeth was unable to be saved due to decay and was removed. He recovered from his anaesthetic in our intensive care area. Once Alf was awake and able to walk around normally he had a post anaesthetic check and then went home. Alf went home with his owners with some ideas on how to keep his teeth clean. He was given some special biscuits called Hills Science T/D diet, which decreases tartar as he chews them. Alf’s owners also started cleaning his teeth with special doggy tooth paste. His owners report that Alf is now back to chewing his toys and also has nice smelling breath. August is pet dental month. We have free dental checkups if you are unsure about the state of your pet’s teeth.

Nicole McMillan is one of the practice owners of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

f you are constantly suffering from abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhoea and constipation or feeling full and bloated, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder that seems to be related to an overly sensitive digestive tract. The disorder can be very frustrating for sufferers as it is often difficult to treat and control. However, changes to diet and lifestyle, along with some supplements can help IBS symptoms. There are many things that can trigger IBS symptoms including things like stress, certain foods and drinks and also medications. If you are a sufferer of IBS you probably already know some of your triggers and do your utmost to avoid them. It is worth getting a diary for a week of your food and drink choices, your emotions and how these affect your symptoms. Often having a record on paper makes it easier to clearly see any patterns that are triggering your IBS. Some common ways to manage IBS is to reduce your caffeine intake, reduce alcohol, take in more fibre and eat more fruit and vegetables. It’s also worth drinking more water and doing moderate exercise. The makers of Inner Health Plus have produced a little brochure called the

‘The IBS Diet’. Th is wonderful leaflet has a nice summary of the foods to limit in your diet to reduce the incidence of IBS. It also shows the food you can safely increase in your diet without causing problems. Stress can be a major cause, so try to fi nd 10-15 minutes each day to have a quiet moment and practice relaxation techniques. Some of the better medicines and supplements available include probiotics like Inner Health Plus and its sister product IBS Support, which is specifically formulated to relieve IBS symptoms. These help establish a healthy ‘tummy’ environment. Thi s leads to less ‘flare-ups’ of IBS. Another natural product that is very good is Iberogast. It is very safe for the symptoms of IBS. It has been used on over 25 million patients and for over 50 years in Europe. It can be used safely to complement probiotics or on its own as it relaxes the intestinal muscles and reduces cramping. A product such as Buscopan may reduce abdominal pain, and others like Imodium and Gastro-Stop are useful for diarrhoea. Regular fibre drinks, such as Metamucil and Benefiber can help relieve constipation. Finally certain laxatives can help but they generally do not help IBS too much long term.

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NATURAL THERAPIES by John Miller-Crispe

Get ready for spring and the allergy season

elieve it or not August is upon us. Now August is a great month, not least because I was born during it (which is of course a momentous occurrence in mankind’s history – I joke). August heralds the last gasp of winter and ushers in spring. Spring is a great time. The birdies are happy, the spring flowers are out, the leaves are breaking through and tradition has it that a young man’s fancy, lightly turns to thoughts of love. Now we have not had much of a winter this year so the transition may not seem all that dramatic. However, for those who suffer allergies this may not be their favourite time of year. Allergies will keep on coming so prepare for them! Yes, if you are one of those unfortunate souls who regularly suffer hay fever and allergies, we suggest that you prepare for them. Why wait until your allergy is full blown and causing distress? A good natural preventative can stop the allergy getting hold or at least reduce the effect. Getting in early before the main pollens are active makes good sense. What herbs help with this? Here are some of the more common ones: Albizia, Biacal Skullcap, Feverfew, Perilla, Atractloydes can all help. Also nutrients that can help include Vitamin A and its precursor Retinyl acetate, Quercetin,

Curcumin, Papain and Amylase. There are also good Homoeopathic remedies for those who respond well to these. Whatever you do, now is the time to do it. Prevention is always the best option. The old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For the modern generation that may not understand the old terms; a gram of prevention is worth a kilogram of cure. Preventing an allergic reaction is preferable to trying to calm one down. Why suffer a full blown allergic reaction if you can prevent it? Start taking precautions now can save you heaps of misery in the next few months. Why not get in touch with your naturopath and fi nd out the best course of action for you – before the heavy sneezies and watery eyes and itchy eyes and nose kick in full blast?

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Don’t be afraid, just believe

ll of us know what it’s like to be travelling down life’s road when suddenly from nowhere, comes something unexpected. Sometimes unexpected surprises can be good, quite often they are not. Disappointments. Unemployment. Sickness. Relationship breakdown. Family issues. Financial difficulties. Depression. Even death itself. When life seems to go spinning out of control, it can be very hard to not go spinning off with it! How can we stay focused? In the Bible we meet a man named Jairus who comes to Jesus because his little daughter is close to death. Jairus is hoping Jesus will be able to do something to make his daughter better. Sadly, before Jesus is able to see the girl, a message comes to Jairus saying his little girl has died. Imagine Jairus’ grief and loss! Yet see Jesus’ words to Jairus: “Don’t be afraid; just believe”. These are radical, life changing words! When life has reached its lowest point, Jesus challenges Jairus, and us, to not be afraid but to believe – to believe and trust in him. When Jesus arrives at Jairus’ house, the Bible records for us an event that the people who saw it would never forget. Jesus went into the room where the dead girl was and miraculously

brought her back to life. Not only is this a magnificent thing but the raising of this girl from death shows that Jesus is the real giver of life. Jesus is in control, even control over death itself. When everything seems out of control, keep your eyes fi xed on Jesus. Believe and have confidence in him and remember his words to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe”.

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John Miller-Crispe is a Senior Naturopath with Abundant Life & Health Naturopathic Clinic, 2 Lethbridge Street, Penrith. 4721 3198.

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This open plan 4 bedroom family home has been recently updated & extended, leaving it perfect for the growing family or in-law accommodation. Main home features: 4 bedrooms with ensuite to the main, Open plan kitchen, Updated bathroom with separate toilet, Spacious lounge & family area, Split system air conditioner, Undercover entertaining area, Extra wide carport with drive through access. Also featuring a fully self-contained 1 bedroom retreat complete with ensuite, air conditioning and floating timber floors. All this is Contact Tracey Hotchkiss 0414 272 945 sitting on a level 676.6sqm level block of land, a rare find in a great spot.

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Beautifully presented 3 bedroom home featuring built in robes to 2 bedrooms, polished timber floors throughout, modern kitchen and bathroom, split system air conditioning, down lights, double carport and don’t forget the in ground pool, situated on an approx. 651.3sqm block within walking distance to schools, shops & transport in a popular part of South Penrith. Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668

$1,300,000 Blaxland

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Luxury Over 55 Villas Now Selling, Only 1 Left!

Luxury over 55 villas now selling in glorious Blaxland. Limited opportunities exist to secure these beautiful 2 and 3 bedroom villas with the opportunity to invest in a wonderful part of the Nepean Valley. Architecturally designed and finished in the highest of standards, inclusions are designer kitchens with glass splash backs and Caesar Stone bench tops, large open plan living with plenty of natural light, state of the art Mitsubishi ducted air conditioning, down lights, video intercom system, large modern bathroom for easy access, single remote garage, courtyard, grassed areas, gas cooking and located close to schools, shops, doctors and public transport facilities.

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$595,000 Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668

2 Homes Positioned on 5,949sqm Block

LIFESTYLE - positioned in Cranebrook’s acreage estate this residence with two separate homes offers a unique opportunity for a large or extended family to occupy this magnificent property! With endless opportunities, you could live in one and collect the rental return from the other. SPLIT LEVEL RESIDENCE - 4 large bedrooms, ensuite, built-in robes, formal lounge, kitchen & dining, family/rumpus, split system air conditioning, ducted air conditioning, internal laundry + third toilet, internal access to double garage, circular drive, detached triple garage 10 x 12.5 metre with 3 metre clearance + shower and toilet. MASTERTON HOME - 9 years young, 4 bedrooms, ensuite, walk-in robe, built-in robes, formal lounge, formal dining, timber kitchen, stainless steel appliances, Caesar Stone bench tops, family room, rumpus room, ducted air conditioning, down lights, tiled floors, alfresco area and double garage. The two homes are on one title, which reduces the expenses of running two properties. Completing Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668 this magnificent picture are landscaped gardens, fully fenced yards and surrounded by quality acreage homes.

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Set high on a corner block this fantastic family home offers all of today’s comforts and is positioned with easy access to Mulgoa Rd & M4 motorway. Features include: 4 bedrooms, ensuite, walk-in robe, built- in robes, study, formal lounge, dining, meals area, family room, floating timber & tiled floors, 3 way main bathroom, ceiling fans, pergola, inground pool, internal access double garage & landscaped gardens. All within walking distance to schools, shops and transport this fantastic family home is sure to impress!

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Lot 4024, Cawley Circuit Builder: Elderton Homes

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Lot 3458, Mainwairing St Builder: Fowler Homes

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Lot 2294, Binalong St Builder: Eden Brae Homes

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Jordan Springs

$465,000

LOT SIZE: 331.7m2

Lot 3025, Northridge Rd Builder: Clarendon Homes

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Jordan Springs

Home & Land ﬁxed price

$534,900

LOT SIZE: 375m2

$572,100*

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Kingsize formal lounge and family room

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Spacious living areas

Open plan kitchen and living area

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Brand new Talloway village

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LOT SIZE: 607m2

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Take advantage of the lifestyle and community living Twin Creeks has to offer; Award winning Country Club and Restaurant, Graham Marsh Golf Course, exclusive residents pool & spa, tennis courts, playground & BBQâ€™s.

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Cranebrook 13 Jupiter Court Your search is over - ring the removalist! • Modern kitchen & 3 way bathroom • 2 split system a/c + wall air cond. • Modern décor & near new carpet • Double garage, tandem carport • 603 sqm block & enclosed sunroom • Separate lounge room

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Sale $825,000 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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A cutie of a villa!! • Stones throw from CBD • Strata Levies $494.00 p/qtr • Over 55’s complex of 6 • Fully paved backyard • Faultless presentation • Delayed settlement can be arranged

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Sale $289,950 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Penrith Over 55’Retirement Village • Located in “Mountainview Retreat” • New paint & carpet & lock-up garage • Spacious lounge/ dining • Wall air cond. + roller shutters • Built-ins + ceiling fans • Balcony with lovely outlook

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• 566.9m2 vacant block • Backs onto new North Penrith Project • Save $15,000 to $20,000 on demolition fees • Suit professional premises • Or build your dream home

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VACANT LAND PENRITH CBD Close to CBD & Penrith Station

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• 6 bedrooms or 5 + a study • Family/rumpus room or teenage retreat • 2 bathrooms + a huge laundry • Extra large double garage/workshop • Peaceful & private location

Just move in, relax & enjoy!! • Salt water ig pool & entertaining area • 566 sqm block, fantastic sought after street • Family area + combustion fireplace • Mirrored b/in robes & split system a/c • Modern kitchen & bathrooms • So close to all amentities

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $299,950

This freestanding villa boasts three bedrooms with built-in robes, separate toilet and open plan kitchen/dining/ lounge area. There is a split system air conditioner and internal laundry plus a tidy entertainment area off the lounge and neat tidy grassed backyard. Nestled in a cul-de-sac with your own carport this is ideally located in North Cranebrook. This property is close to shops and public transport and will not last long, so call as soon as possible to make your appointment for your own private viewing.

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $499,950

MATCHLESS AND MEMORABLE

This wonderful home includes five bedrooms with a possible sixth, three built-in wardrobes and large walk-in robe to main plus two bathrooms. There are two living rooms, renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, good size dining, two split system air conditioners and internal laundry. Outside consists of a decked undercover entertaining area, shed, above ground pool, two driveways; one which leads to a one and a half car garage with drive through access and the other which leads to side access.

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OFFERS OVER $999,950

LOCATION TRANQUILLITY

This home is on an approximate 2.5 acre block and has been maintained and kept in immaculate condition. The home is complemented with four bedrooms with built-in robes to three, and the main with walk-in robe and ensuite. The home boasts an open plan kitchen and dining area opening up to a large lounge/entertaining room plus ducted air conditioning and double garage with internal access. The home is north facing and is set high on the acreage with exceptional tranquillity.

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OFFERS OVER $499,950

CHARM, STYLE & CHARACTER

This unique home will be a pleasure to inspect; presented in an immaculate condition this home offers four bedrooms plus study, formal lounge and dining as well as rumpus room. The home has a single garage and storage area plus double carport in a cul-de-sac street. The home comes with loads of extras including alarm, ducted air conditioning, inground pool and spa which is gas heated and water tank. This home is close to schools, shops and public transport so call nor for your own private viewing.

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $649,950

JUST OVER AN ACRE OF PRIME LAND

Superbly positioned in the ever popular North section of Cranebrook is this vacant parcel of land that is ready for you to let your imagination run wild. The block is just over an acre in size and offers a frontage of approximately 44m. The block has been registered and is ready for you to join forces with your architect to bring your dream to life. Call now to gain further information or book an appointment to experience the block first hand.

CASTLEREAGH

OFFERS OVER $849,950

TWO HOMES – ONE BLOCK

Resting on just over 3.5 acres of land is a great opportunity to secure two homes in a peaceful environment that’s located approximately 15 minutes drive from Penrith. Both homes are in a condition suitable to reside in or rent out, depending on your individual needs. Along with this there is an in ground pool, large storage shed, under cover car accommodation and ample room for the kids and pets to roam. Call now for more information.

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park Penrith

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

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4735 2121

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OFFERS OVER $1,030,000

FIVE ACRES ON THE EDGE OF THE PENRITH CBD

This five acre parcel of land is the closest acreage of its size for sale to the CBD of Penrith and less than a minute from the M4. On the land sits a three bedroom original red brick home which could be tenanted whilst you explore the number of possible options available for this property. With a generous zoning of RU4 and with Orchard Hills being earmarked by the State Government as a potential growth corridor this is the best land bank opportunity on the market today! (Agent declares Interest).

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KINGSWOOD

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OFFERS OVER $279,000

YOU WON’T FIND BETTER!

Located close to Nepean hospital, this lovely home awaits. It features very good size bedrooms, solid timber flooring, the wiring and plumbing has all been updated, there’s a fantastic size lounge room, separate dining room and the kitchen is a good size and has been renovated along with the bathroom. Add to this the convenient courtyard and the abundance of parking this home really does represent great value. So call us today and book your viewing!

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WE CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVE:

PENRITH $675,000 This home features four bedrooms, (one current used as a library), open planned living areas, upstairs balcony, two bathrooms and ducted air conditioning, beautiful kitchen, detached garage, a studio (with third bathroom and kitchenette) and covered entertaining area.

PENRITH $259,950

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INVESTORS TAKE NOTE Located moments from Penrith is this great one bedroom unit. Open plan in design and positioned in a security complex it offers all the must haves. Basement parking, split system air conditioning, built in robe and an elevated balcony are just some of the features on offer.

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• HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICE • SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME • LEAST INCONVENIENCE TO YOU!!

OFFERS OVER $379,000

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET – GO!

Finally a well-priced property in a sought after Jamisontown location. You will have to be quick to secure this well looked after three bedroom home with modern kitchen, renovated bathroom, ducted air conditioning and a lovely covered entertaining area overlooking the spacious and private backyard. With good side access through the lockable carport, polished timber floors throughout and freshly painted and landscaped you will not find better value.

CAMBRIDGE GARDENS

OFFERS OVER $429,950

ROOM TO GROW

If you are looking for a well-loved family home in Cambridge Gardens then this is right for you. Including four bedrooms, all with built in’s, two bathrooms and large living areas, this home is ideal for the growing family. Featuring ducted air conditioning, timber kitchen and large backyard, this home is a must to inspect. The spacious main bedroom comes complete with a new ensuite, double wardrobes and study. Located in a sought after area close to local schools, shops and transport this home has all the features you have been looking for.

Penrith

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

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OFFERS OVER $399,950

900+ SQM BLOCK

Tucked away in a peaceful part of town is an opportunity for you to secure this great home that’s positioned on over 900sqm of land. The traditional brick and tile home contains three bedrooms, a modern kitchen and stunning polished timber floorboards. Ducted air conditioning ensures year round comfort; there is the advantage of a single carport and a covered entertaining area that captures spectacular views of the leafy surrounds. The rear yard is set across two levels and will be a great place for the kids and pets to roam. Additional features include built in robes and 2kw solar panels. Book an appointment or watch for open home times – you won’t be disappointed!

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EMU PLAINS

$499,950

FIVE BEDROOM MASTERTON

Positioned moments from the M4, Lennox Shopping Centre and schools, is a rare opportunity to secure a five bedroom + study residence that is younger than most in the area. Your family will benefit from the selection of formal and informal living areas, flexible floor plan and many features on offer. The master suite is positioned at the rear of the home and is complimented by an ensuite with spa. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout, the polyurethane kitchen will please the chef and the double garage will look after your cars or storage needs. Too big to ignore - this home needs to be experienced to be appreciated. Don’t stare from the street, call now!

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EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $379,950

SOME REPAIRS NECESSARY

Homes in this price range are not lasting long in the present market. You will need to ACT FAST for the opportunity to secure this one! This three bedroom brick and tile home presents a great opportunity to enter the Emu Plains market. If you’re starting out, slowing down or looking to invest, this residence deserves your immediate attention. The asking price has been reduced accordingly to account for future works.

LEONAY

OFFERS OVER $730,000

EMBRACE THE RIVER VIEWS

Enjoying a commanding view of the Nepean River is this great opportunity to reside on this prestigious stretch of road. The top floor comprises of three bedrooms that and are accompanied by a stunning renovated kitchen. The lounge room leads out to the elevated balcony that could be enjoyed after a hard day’s work. The lower level contains a large room that has been divided into two sections suitable for a study/office and a fourth bedroom. The double garage will look after the cars and the rear yard is littered with established fruit trees. Make the most of this opportunity and call now or watch for open home times.

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Glenmore Park

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Penrith

Emu Plains

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

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GLENMORE PARK

OFFERS OVER $599,000

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

Situated within walking distance to most local schools but in a quiet location and with no neighbours across the road this stylish family haven is perfectly located to accommodate the larger family. Offering four oversized bedrooms, built-ins, a fifth bedroom or study with ensuite access downstairs and a bar area which could easily be used as a second study or office. There is a multitude of both casual and formal living areas, a beautifully landscaped and private yard offering covered entertaining and enough room for the kids. With a double garage, modern kitchen, ducted air conditioning, an alarm and even a balcony off the main bedroom to take in the lovely aspect this home will tick all the boxes.

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REGENTVILLE

OFFERS OVER $980,000

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OFFERS OVER $549,000

THE PERFECT FAMILY PACKAGE!

If you thought it was impossible to find a large single level home in a private setting with every possible feature a family could want, than think again! Situated down a long drive providing privacy and a peaceful environment this four bedroom PLUS study home offers oversized open plan living areas, DUAL side access, a double garage, a salt water pool with spa jets, ducted air conditioning, alarm and an enormous covered entertaining area. With extras such as ensuite to main, built-ins to all bedrooms, a great floor plan and all of this is situated on a well maintained 1146m2 block (approximately), this home really is “The Perfect Family Package”.

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MULGOA

OFFERS OVER $1,500,000

WELCOME TO “FAIRBRAE”

Framed by approximately 32 park like acres with 3 dams, bore water, four luxury sized bedrooms, all with built ins, master with spacious ensuite and walk-ins, formal lounge and dining with hardwood timber floors that flow throughout. The oversized timber kitchen features walk in panty, stone bench tops and quality appliances. The games room provides space to entertain, a downstairs bathroom and study plus all the expected creature comforts. Externally, an idyllic gazebo provides perfect outdoor entertaining. The triple garage and carport makes for better car accommodation. There is a detached quadruple garage and quadruple carport as well as the 15m x 8m machinery shed complete with a large mezzanine level.

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Planned to make the most of the 2326sqm (approx.) level block the main residence is has been designed with family living in mind. Featuring four spacious bedrooms, ensuite to main, formal lounge beneath cathedral ceilings, formal dining and beautifully appointed timber kitchen. Entertain in the games room or outdoors with seamless under cover comfort overlooking the swimming pool and tennis court. Retreat to the separate spa room, office and bathroom or spend all your spare time in the massive workshop with large mezzanine. Car accommodation for eight cars or use the extra space to make the most of your hobby.

Trent

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Scott

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S T A N D A R D S

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Jim Aitken

OFFERS OVER $1,100,000

SECLUDED HIDEAWAY

At the end of the driveway is the main home that comprises four bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, open plan kitchen and living areas with cedar vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans and the comfort of split system air conditioning in the main bedroom. The elevated position with covered verandah enjoys views of the in ground pool and picturesque bush land. The second dwelling is a fully self contained two bedroom cottage currently set up as an office. There are also three sheds including car accommodation, large dam and 100,000 Litre water tank all positioned in this quiet location.

MULGOA

OFFERS OVER $899,950

EXECUTIVE HOME – 1300+SQM BLOCK

Stretching across two levels it encompasses all the features you would expect in this exclusive price range. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout the four bedroom floor plan that also includes a study and rumpus room. Along with this is a choice of informal and formal living spaces, a stunning kitchen with island bench and sliding double doors that leads to the alfresco area. The centerpiece of the yard is the magnificent in ground pool that comes complete with water feature. With so much more to see only an inspection will allow you the opportunity to appreciate the lifestyle on offer.

Glenmore Park

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

4733 6999

4735 8888

4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

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Jordan Springs * land from $237,500. No wonder it’s a popular address. You can afford the lifestyle you’ve always wanted at the new Boronia Village at Jordan Springs. Set against beautiful natural bushland and an easy walk from the future Village Centre and its beautiful lake, you’ll enjoy: • A choice of land options, many with views of the stunning 900ha Regional Park • Your own village park with picnic area and playground • A discreet address with only local trafﬁc

Don’t miss out on this popular address. Visit the Jordan Springs Sales and Information Centre today.

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• Easy access to The Northern Road and Penrith (7km)

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Lakeside Parade and Jordan Springs Boulevard, Jordan Springs, 2747 Open 7 days, 8.30am to 5.30pm

jordansprings.com.au

1800 086 656

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*Conditions: Images in this flyer may depict landscaping and decorator items which are not supplied by New Living Homes and are not included in the price. Site costs may vary according to site classification, survey and site inspection, site conditions including rock and fill subject to building setback. Prices subject to Statutory Consenting Authority approal and specified conditions, bushfire requirements and acoustic report. Separate legal contracts apply to the â€œHome and Landâ€? components. New Living Homes is only responsible for the contract relating to the construction of the building. A separate contract between the owner and developer may be required for the sale of the Land. Inclusions based on New Living Homes Inclusions unless otherwise specified. Where any item appears in more than one package or offer then the upgrade of that item will be supplied and no credits will be avaliable. New Living Homes reserves the right to revise plans, specifications and pricing without notice. Please contact a Sales Consultant for more information. All plans are subject to copyright protection. Only appliacble on 4087 Jubilee Dr, Jordan Springs. New Living Homes Pty Ltd - BLIC 244889 ABN 67152611713 July 2013

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OPEN HOME Saturday 3rd 12.00-12.40pm, 61 Russell Street

OPEN HOME Saturday 3rd 1.00-1.30pm, 240 Great Western Highway

Five Bedroom Masterton

Charm, Style & Character

Executive Style Living

Positioned moments from the M4, Lennox Shopping Centre and schools, is a rare opportunity to secure a fiv e bedroom + study residence that is younger than most in the area. Your family will benefit from the selection of formal and informal living areas, flexible floor plan and many features on offer. The master suite is positioned at the rear of the home and is complimented by an ensuite with spa. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout, the polyurethane kitchen will please the chef and the double garage will look after your cars or storage needs. Too big to ignore - this home needs to be experienced to be appreciated. Don’t stare from the street, call now!

Th is unique home will be a pleasure to inspect; presented in an immaculate condition this home offers four bedrooms plus study, formal lounge and dining as well as rumpus room. Set in a country style with complementing furnishings there is also a federation background. The home has a single garage and storage area plus double carport in a cul-de-sac street. The home comes with loads of extras including alarm, ducted air conditioning, inground pool and spa which is gas heated and water tank. Th is home is close to schools, shops and public transport so call nor for your own private viewing.

Enjoy this executive style residence with panoramic bush valley views. A modern designed house with quality fi nishes throughout. The master bedroom upstairs has a walk-in robe, ensuite and study. The main living area is at ground level with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, dining & kitchen with stainless steel appliances. A large decked entertaining area floats above the adjoining valley. The laundry and large storage is on the lower level. Be quick to secure this piece of paradise.

Emu Plains

Cranebrook

$499,950

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains on 4735 2121 • www.jimaitken.com.au

Warrimoo

Oﬀers Over $599,000

Oﬀers Over $499,950

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook on 4730 1122 • www.jimaitken.com.au

Contact Michael Ball at Michael Ball Realty Penrith on 0414 264 668 or 4732 2888 • www.mbrrealty.com.au

OPEN HOMES BLAXLAND Sat 1.00-1.40pm

82 Boorea Street

MOUNT RIVERVIEW Dukes Estate Agents

CRANEBROOK Sat 11.00-11.30am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm

13 Jupiter Court 170-176 Vincent Road 75-77 Wyang Glen

17 Bunyarra Drive 61 Russell Street 257 Great Western Highway

Jim Aitken Glenbrook

Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Dukes Estate Agents

PENRITH Sat 10.00-10.30am

3/174 Derby Street

Sat 11.00-11.40am

1/86 Cox Avenue

Dukes Estate Agents

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

25 Nepean Avenue

Dukes Estate Agents

Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Sat 2.00-2.40pm

Sat 11.00-11.30am

1 Daﬀodil Place

Jim Aitken Glenbrook

Sat 12.00-12.30pm

3 Dallas Avenue

Sat 1.00-1.30pm

240 Great Western Highway

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

54 Railway Parade

GLENMORE PARK

2/35 Algie Crescent 2/22-24 George Street

Jim Aitken Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith

Ray White Penrith

ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants

Sat 2.00-2.40pm

66 Muru Avenue

Jim Aitken Springwood

11 Tindale St Penrith

4722 3066

Proud to bring you The Western Weekender Open Homes Guide.

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89 Fifth Avenue

Ray White Penrith

WINMALEE

LLANDILO Sat 2.00-2.30pm

Jim Aitken Springwood

Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

WARRIMOO

Michael Ball Realty

KINGSWOOD Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 2.00-2.40pm

73 Silverdale Road

SOUTH PENRITH

GLENBROOK 21 Prince Street

Michael Ball Realty

SILVERDALE

EMU PLAINS

Sat 2.00-2.40pm

Ray White Penrith

Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm

Jim Aitken Glenbrook

3 Sunland Crescent

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12 Strathdon Road 36 Riverside Road 47 Wedmore Road

20 Calver Avenue

Sat 12.00-12.40pm Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook

EMU HEIGHTS Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am

Sat 11.00-11.40am

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AIR CONDITIONING

BATHROOMS

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

SERVICE AND INSTALL

TONY THE TILER P/L

Service from $80 Available Weekends

Bathroom Renovations & Shower Repairs

NOD AIR Call Nigel 8916 7402 Lic 230510c AU 26947

0413 314 029

ALARMS

FREE QUOTES

For All Your Security Needs

CALL NOW

Servicing of Alarms of Any Make Regardless of Age • Telephones • Data Cabling • Back to Base Monitoring • Access Control • CCTV Systems • Competitive Rates • Will Beat ANY Written Quote • Senior Discounts apply

0418 259 006

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M/L No: 407462602

BLINDS, CURTAINS

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A Local Family Owned & Operated Business Serving Sydney’s West Penrith and Blue Mountains Mobile Service, Sales and Installations All Work 100% Guaranteed Ph: 0435 995 723 E-mail: aaalarms@optusnet.com.au

Est 1989

AWNINGS & CARPORTS AWNINGS & CARPORTS

BATHROOMS

• SCREENED & GLASS ENCLOSURES • CARPORTS • AWNINGS • SUNROOMS

Is your shower leaking?

STOP LEAK!

S.P.S. Builders Lic No. 50165C HOME IMPROVEMENTS

We stop shower leakage and can give your shower a face lift.

OFFICE 4576 1616 MOBILE 0410 437 558

BATHROOMS Lic No. 829 19C

Specialising in Carports, Awnings, Glass Rooms, Rumpus Rooms, Screened Rooms Call Peter Dunn 4735 5055 or 0416 035 645 www.patioman.com.au

Ph (02) 4732 6595 MBL: 0403 011 058

Lic No: 121977 C ABN: 45 694 859 807

Good Old Fashioned Service

B AT H R O O M S

WE SPECIALISE IN BATHROOM, LAUNDRY & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS BATHROOM RENOVATIONS TO SUIT ANY BUDGET

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Mobile:

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• Glass enclosures • Kits also available • Gable roof specialist

RICHARD MUELLER BRICKLAYER FREE QUOTES

Looking to do small jobs

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Fax: (02) 8720 2834

BUILDERS

‘We Do It Right, We Do It Fair Dinkum’

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Precision Ceramics

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Design, Supply & Install Advise, Experience & Quality Licenced Tradesmen 7 Year Written Warranty FREE written QUOTES

Est. 1974

Call Joel

0419 730 795

Builder - Lic No. 75305c

ALL CLASS CONSTRUCTIONS

Multi-skilled specializing in: • bricklaying • window & door openings • waterproofing • tiling • repairs & maintenance • concreting • air-con openings • renovations • over 30 yrs experience • fully insured • free quotes Dave Smith - Builder - Lic R82790

0410 508 363

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BRICKLAYING

0412 000 893

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Terms & Conditions Fully framed showerscreen with every full bathroom renovation

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FREE SHOWERSCREEN & INSTALLATION

0423 694 677

Phone: 4736 6866 • 0407 217 582

Call us today and save, we will beat any written quote 1 choice the only choice

Lic#108215C Subject to terms & conditions

• New design (Fly over) • New Flat Deck Roof • Carports & Awnings • Screened enclosures

We also repair Doors, Screens & Blinds.

FAIR DINKUM ‘WE DO IT RIGHT, WE DO IT FAIR DINKUM’

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Call now for all types of Blinds, Security and Safety doors, Fly Screens, Plantation Shutters, Canvas & Metal Awnings.

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DEAL DIRECT WITH THE BUILDER - 20 Years Experience

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BUILDERS db Professional Building Services Pty Ltd Lic. 208275c

GARAGE DOORS

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

doors Ezy Glide Garage Pty. Ltd.

0402 725 140

A.B.N: 92 099 831 955 A.C.N: 099 831 955

Call Russell For a Free Quote Your Local Professional Carpet Cleaner

Renovations • Pergolas • Decking • 1st Floor Additions • Roofing & Guttering

Specialising in: - Domestic Garage Doors - Remote Controls - Repairs and Service WW3530

30 years exp.

Call David

0418 402 790

Lawrie Sandona Mobile: 0414 822 723

GARBAGE REMOVAL

 RENOVATIONS  DECKS  BATHROOMS  EXTENSIONS  PERGOLAS  CARPORTS

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Are you looking for a reliable builder?

 FREE QUOTES ALL AREAS

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• Domes c & Commercial Carpet Steam Cleaning • Rugs, Mats & Stairways • Dining & Oﬃce Chairs • Carpet & Fabric Protec on

• Leather Lounge Cleaning & Treatment • Moving House / End of Lease • Auto Detailing • Friendly, Reliable Service • Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

Please see our website www.jetcarpetcleaning.com.au WW4208 for our current specials

PHONE CHRIS philway@live.com.au www.philway.com.au

CARPET CLEANING & REPAIRS

CARPET LAYING

CONCRETING

M&L Carpet Laying

A Better Service

• Carpet & Vinyl • Supplied & Installed • Repairs & Restreches • Free Quote

WW4161

SOUTH PENRITH CONCRETING • Driveways • Garage Slabs • Patios/Pathways Stencil, Coloured, Plain and Spray On

No job to big or small. For a free quote call

Call Merv 0418 249 738 or 9625 7740

0402 725 140

Call Russell For a Free Quote Your Local Professional Carpet Cleaner

MetWest Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning when mentioning this Ad 1 room, seat or rug from only $20! • Auto Upholstery • Over 15 yrs Experience • Ontime reliable service

CARPET LAYING

Call Lee 4729

WW3911

- Basic Cleans - Spring Cleans - Regular; Weekly; Fortnightly & Workers Comp - Small Business - Fully Insured/All Work Guaranteed - Servicing Penrith & Surroundings

1229 M: 0410 066 055

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CLEANING • Servicing the Penrith Area for over 5 years Kaytee’s Cleaning Service

Electrical & Level 2 Service Provider * Lights and Power * Hot Water Repairs * Safety Switches

SAME DAY URGENT REPAIRS

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Penrith Valley Garden Care John Newham

CONCRETING

PROMPT, RELIABLE SERVICE

Licence No. 95571C ABN 70 510 279 284

WW1852

email your ad to paula.allsopp@mediaview.com.au

• Hot water repairs • Emergency repairs • New installations and additions • Free Quotes and professional advice

Coochie HydroGreen Your Lawn Care Specialists for all types of lawns • Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser • Weed control eg. bindi, clover etc • Beetle, grub and army worm control Call us on how we can help keep your grass green and healthy all year round. Love that Green!

1800 245 955

www.coochie.com.au

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL US NOW ON 4722 2998

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Call Greg on 0408 868 860 or 0433 345 088

LIC 233 826C

0416 116 602

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

CALL

0413 032 000 WW3921

• Pool Surrounds • Stencil Specialists • Call for a quote!

* Tree pruning * Hedge trimming * Gutter cleaning * Bushfire hazard reduction * Removal of all clippings

Chris Anderson

All garden and lawn services provided including: * Mowing and edging * Bindi and weed eradication * Lawn fertilisation * Watering system installation * General cleanup

Call Steve on 4735 3142 or

Mobile 0414 833 356 Phone/Fax 9833 3563

Specialising in;

Love that Green!

1800 245 955

4731 8200

FREE QUOTES

• Driveways • Entertainment Areas • Patios

Your Lawn Care Specialists for all types of lawns

• Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser • Weed control eg. bindi, clover etc • Beetle, grub and army worm control Call us on how we can help keep your grass green and healthy all year round.

Ph: 4733 7914 or 0432 328 418

Greg McSpadden Concrete Services

Coochie HydroGreen

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Call Peter 0428 271 118

Lic.# 162246C

Home, Commercial & Office Cleaning

FREE QUOTES ~ 0423 717 053

GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL

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Stain Removal Specialists RECEIVE a 5% DISCOUNT

N.P. Nelson

MACHINE HIRE, SKIP BINS & RUBBISH REMOVAL SERVICES

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Please see our website www.jetcarpetcleaning.com.au for our current specials est 1999

CLEANING

HALO BUDGET CLEANING SERVICES

• Moving House / End of Lease • Auto Detailing • Friendly, Reliable Service • Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

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• Domes c & Commercial Carpet Steam Cleaning • Rugs, Mats & Stairways • Dining & Oﬃce Chairs • Carpet & Fabric Protec on • Leather Lounge Cleaning & Treatment

0401 646 640 4736 7370 Lic# 145910C

Trades & Services

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GUTTERING

All Types of Gutters Installed

Continuous Aluminium Colorbond Zincalume Leaf Guard Specials

Box Cutter Metal Roofing Rainwater Tanks

Reliable Services & Competitive Prices

9748 3022 www.abcseamless.com.au

NU LOOK

Fax: 9670 2656

HANDYMAN SERVICES BRICKLAYING, HANDYMAN & GARDEN SERVICES

DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL

0409 393 243 or 4735 1175

WW3799

WHEN QUALITY COUNTS

Google: penrithhandyman.com.au

Painting & Decorating

• Decorative Finishes

• Interior And Exterior

• Competitive Prices

• Fully Insured • All Work Done

• Reliable Service

Jason - 0417 221 822 • Mark - 0417 223 288

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

AXLOCO PAINTING

CALL FRANK

CRYSTAL CLEAR PEST CONTROL Family Owned Local Business for 18 Years Enjoy reliable professional service with a smile!

WW319 Call Karen on 4733 6753

PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES Email: envirocare1@bigpond.com

www.scroof.com.au admin@scroof.com.au “Locally owned & operated” Lic. 240711C

4722 9677 WW3608

Free Drain Camera Free Plumbing Inspection Leak Detection, Hot Water, Gas Seniors/Pensioners Discounts

• ROOF RESTORATION • ROOF REPAIRS • ROOF CLEANING • VALLEY REPLACMENT • 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE

$0 SERVICE CALL

Same Day Service 24hr Emergency

Blocked Drains from $49

www.everlastplumbing.com.au

Taps & Toilets Repaired save $39

Email: info@ability roofing.com.au

Lic. No. R96022

0418 276 394

Conditions apply.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

NEPEAN MAINTENANCE PLUMBING

Lic No. 4715C

Water & Gas Service Repair Blocked Drains Hotwater Heaters Backflow & TMV Testing Full Plumbing Maintenance

CALL GREG NOW ON: 0400 873 805

TOTAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WE CARE FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Mick’s Rubbish Removals • G General Cleanups • Deceased estate • Bricks & concrete • Renovations • Green waste

Ph: 0424 786 868 68 alll mall sm o to No job too big or,

SKIP BINS

Ph 1800 600 760 Mob 0419 972 399

PLUMBING Lic: 3654YB

WW4144

Phone Dal: 0411 740 291 macspaintingservices@gmail.com

mccoy’s property maintenance Budget Painting from

$250 per room

includes Paint & Preparation ALL WORK guaranteed Licenced and insured. Tradesman Lic 196221C

details www.mccoys.com.au or Call 0431 824 003

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LOCAL24HRS PLUMBER 7 DAYS PER WEEK • $0 Call Out • Blocked Drains from $49 • Taps, Toilets repaired save $39 • Hot Water, Gas + LPG • Leak detection, pipe location • Free Plumbing Inspection • Free Drain Camera with every jet blasting • Pensioner Discounts

• 100% Labour Guarantee • Up Front Pricing Conditions apply

Place your ad Call today on 4722 2998 or email paula.allsopp@mediaview.com.au

1037WWD2245

0406 715 116 Everlast Plumbing

TO ADVERTISE CALL 4722 2998

2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 9m Bins

LOCAL PLUMBER PLUMBER, DRAINER, GASFITTER

roof plumber, backﬂow & rpz testing

24hrs/7 days a week all areas , free quotes pensioner and senior discounts

Call Chris on 0404478487 lic. 251075c

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GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED Reach your customers through the power of your local newspaper. Local people make up to 90% of your customers. Classified advertising is the most cost effective way to reach them. Like to know more...

Call 4722 2998 Be Wise ... Advertise!

Trading 7 Days Prompt Reliable Service

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ROOFING

LOCAL PLUMBER Ph: 0406 715 116

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Will Beat Any Written Quote

Visit: www.flickr.com/photos/nathansrestorations/

0417 663 192

Lic R 54831

FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

• Professional person & reliable • Service all areas • Owner operator • Fully insured

All Hi Pressure Cleaning Sandstone Wood, Pools & More

PLUMBING

• Who keeps promises • Produces quality workmanship • Discount for pensioners • No job too small

AFTER

Phone: 0424 095 284

A/H - 4733 2525

Sandin ng & Poli lish sh hin ng Floors

BEFORE

Terracotta Tin & Concrete

Lic No. 44995C

Mac’s Painting Servic ces FREE QUOTES

Roofs, Driveways, Patios Hi Pressure Cleaned & Resprayed

Moss & Contamination Removed

Glenmore Park

Spiders, Ants, Fleas, Rodents, Cockroaches, Bird Lice, Wasps & Bees, Carpet Beetles. Termite Inspections and Treatments.

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

BEAUTIFUL TODAY!

Personally

• Big Or Small Jobs

PEST CONTROL

• Paving • Tiling • Cleaning • Painting • Carpentry • Lawn & Garden Services

For friendly reliable service contact us on

M&J

FREE QUOTES

WW4209

Lic No. 221280C

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED & FREE QUOTES

Limited time

conditions apply

1037WWD2245

0408 022 374

Lic 416722C

Call Barry on

50% OFF SELECTED ITEMS

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Metal fascia & gutters New home extensions and existing homes 20 years * fascia cover gutters experience * down pipes

NATHAN’S RESTORATIONS

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

• Fast Clean Service

Frank & Olly’s

ROOFING

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS

WW3758

FREE 1 ON 1 FINANCIAL HEALTH CHECK

Licence No. 173676c

Trades & Services

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Eftpos & Credit Cards Available

9670 5885 0425 310 022 Penrith’s Own!

- 2-13m3 Bins - Walk-in Skips - All Suburbs - 6 Days - C/Cards Welcome

Builders/Reno Skip End of Lease/Moving Bin Hire Deceased Estates Concrete/Bricks/Dirt Heavy Load? No Problem

BOOK YOUR SKIP TODAY!

1300 785 845

PENRITH’S No.1

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SKIP BINS

FOR SALE

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

JIM BINS

FOR SALE

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8 SIZES OF BINS SPECIAL OFFER $10 OFF

Mechanical business for sale, Established 24 years, Penrith Area

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ASBESTOS BAGS when you mention this ad

CALL 1300 654 006

Ph: 0417 028 598

• ROOF RESTORATION • ROOF REPAIRS • ROOF CLEANING • VALLEY REPLACMENT • 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE

TALENT AGENCIES

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BULL BAR & TOW BAR SPECIALISTS

ALL BIKES WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

• ROOF RACKS • BIKE RACKS • SIDE STEPS • 4WD EQUIPMENT • CARGO BARRIERS

WESTERN TOW BARS & BULL BARS

Unit 2, 65 Regentville Road, Penrith

www.roseystalent.com.au

4731 4680

FITTED WHILE YOU WAIT OR MOBILE FITTING AVAILABLE

9602 8999 0408 441 075

www.bikewrecker.com.au

Required full time Monday to Friday.

TAX RETURNS

*conditions apply

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• FIREWOOD

Email Resume to evan@truracks.com.au

2 247 47 7730 30

www.ausecotreerecycling.com.au

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The MonSTaR Foundation were our guests at Penrith Paceway last Thu rsday night. They were there to honour the running of the Danny Bergan Memorial. Consistent placegetter Miss Livia ($2.20) was able to break through for a win in race one. Glen McElhinney had her in front after an early tussle and then never ever looked in danger of defeat. Josh Willick drove the fi rst of a double in race two with Mister Rocknroll ($3.30). Flite Dynasty ($1.90) justified his short price for local driver Scott Adams. From the one gate in race three he was able to lead all the way and just hold on in the run home from second placegetter My Little Tw ister. Josh Willick scored the second of his double with The Stingray ($6.80) in the fourth event.

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On Saturday afternoon at the MCG, the Giants played against Collingwood, a side who had lost to the other new team, Gold Coast, the week before. The Giants came out strong leading at the end of the fi rst half by three goals, giving the Magpies another major scare. The third quarter saw the lead change several times, with Collingwood kicking a wasteful five goals, six behinds, putting them in front going into the fi nal term. Once again the young Giants ran out of steam and players with three being concussed during the match. Tim Mohr was knocked out in the fi rst quarter, Adam Kennedy had a head knock in the third quarter and Will Hoskin-Elliott was concussed in the fin al term.

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He made a lightening mid-race move, taking the favourite My Bros Dreaming by surprise to get to the lead and was able to go on and win convincingly. Favourite Lombo Toscannani ($1.70) had to work hard to win the main race the Danny Bergan Memorial. He was three wide over the last lap with driver Michael Muscat pulling out all stops to beat the leader Flite of the Concords. Don Boston ($8.90) repeated his win of last week in taking out the sixth. Race seven for two-year-olds provided an all the way win for Quincey Brogden at $1.20. Oneace ($3.30) driven by Brad Abbott was able to get up in the last stride and down the favourite Martha Jane in a really tight fi nish in the eighth event. The lucky last was taken out in fine style by Im The Fantasy($4.70).

All will be assessed before being named in this week’s important game against the Demons. Jeremy Cameron was once again outstanding in front of goals kicking the Giants’ fi rst five goals, and fi nishing with seven for the match. Th is takes his tally for the season to 50, which now puts him in third in the race for the Coleman Medal. Everyone in the football world is talking about Cameron being the next superstar of the game, and with his best on ground performance, you can see why. Giants supporters have plenty to be happy about if this is what a young team can do to a powerhouse team such as Collingwood.

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Mick Gilfoyle Ross Strothers in a very keenly contested match. There were some great bowls put down from both teams and the result went right down to the wire. John Davis (St Marys RSL) is the new Champion of Club Champion Singles Champions after he defeated Cliff Fay (Penrith) in the Final played at Glenbrook Panthers last Sunday. It happens to champions, that is a wrong bias. Carl Healey a State representative was heard to say “that is my fi rst one ever” whilst playing in a social match at Penrith. Wallacia completed their Triples Championship and the winners were Glenn Robertson, Trevor Costa and Danny Quinn who defeated Bruce Chamberlin, Danny Kelly and Geoff Snowden.

Carol Fahey, Yvonne Love and Di Pittaway (Penrith City Women’s) won the Regional Triples played at Camden last week and Charmaine Clay, Mandy Snow and Clair Minall won the Beryl Clough Shield played at Penrith. The Zone 5 Fours was completed at Campbelltown last Sunday and the two teams in the Final played such a good game, it was one that you wish you could have televised. For 18 ends it was neck and neck but eventually the Cowra team of Noel Huber, Luke and Russell Nobes and Gerrard Beath clapped it on to defeat Les Serle, Kevin Perrett, Wayne Moore and Matt Slager (Blacktown City). The Final of the Club Triples was played at Kingswood recently where Graham Nicholas, Tony Piekar and John Dickson defeated Tony Lobo, Peter Delforce and

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Chris Woodland seven days and nights a week for social court hire, why not give it a try. Again call 4721 2880 or book a court online at www. ndta.com.au. The new website for Nepean District Tennis Association is fi nally up and running at www.ndta.com.au. The new site enables users to book courts online, enrol in coaching programs, view competition draws and scores, and even enter tournaments.

Term 3 coaching and competitions is again back in full swing. New Ladies only clinics have been a great success on Monday and Thu rsday mornings, as well as our regular coaching for kids of all ages and standards. To book a FREE trial lesson in any one of our group lessons call our pro shop on 4721 2880, or via our new website www. ndta.com.au As always, Woodriff Gardens is open

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Wanderers come to Penrith: Friendly clash on Panther turf

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he Western Sydney Wanderers will play their fi rst ever game at Penrith Stadium, scheduling a pre-season match against Adelaide United in September. In news that is sure to excite local A-League fans, the Wanderers will ditch their usual home ground of Parramatta Stadium for a one-off game at the Penrith venue on Sunday, September 22 at 2pm. Th is week the Wanderers announced six pre-season friendlies leading up to the

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Band Club went into the game against Rovers 8 pts clear at the top after defeating 2nd placed Glenmor e on the Friday night. Rovers ar e a much younger, fitter and faster side but Fab had his old “Dads Army” side compressed in defence which made it hard for Rovers to br eak them down. Band Club took the early lead with a through ball fr om T ommy with Kyle slotting the ball past an on rushing keeper. Rovers hit back shortly after

with the equaliser after some hesitant defence from Band Club. With 10mins to go Band Club got a free kick 20 yards out. Andr ews stepped up to bend it around the wall into the bottom cor ner to seal the victory for Band Club 2-1. After the game Buzz Jnr commented “I have been coaching Andr ews on fr ee kicks for months now and it has finally paid off”. With Glenmore drawing, Band Club went 10pts clear with 3 games to go so congratulations to Fab and the boys for winning the Nepean Pr emier League 2013. Great effort lads.

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World class event deserves price to match

he NRL Grand Final is the most prestigious annual sporting event in Australia’s biggest city – and we value it as the best in the world. It is an event that attracts people from all walks of life and the ticket prices for 2013 ensure that we retain affordable family packages from under $200 on one hand while ensuring that premium pricing at our biggest event is in keeping with comparable major events here and overseas. Yet even with the changes, ticket prices for the NRL Grand Final prices are not only comparable to other major events, in many cases they remain cheaper. Like any major event, the number of premium seats is limited and the demand is high. There are more than 229,000 NRL Club Members and only some 60,000 seats available for public sale at the Grand Final. Th is year the top-priced tickets sold out all but single seats inside of two minutes in what was a record day for member sales. There are still plenty of tickets available for all fans to secure their seats to NRL Grand Final Day and it is important to note that more than half of the seats available for sale for the NRL Grand Final are priced $165 or less. A full priced adult ticket in the lowest price category is $80. For children it is $50. Tickets for a family of four start at $195 and all of the money goes back into funding

the clubs and the game. By way of comparison the majority of tickets we will sell at the Telstra Premiership Grand Final will be priced below the cost of a standing room ticket at the equivalent event in Melbourne. The Telstra Premiership Grand Final Day provides a full day and night of entertainment. From the moment fans arrive they enter a free Grand Final entertainment precinct that features live music, interactive and educational rugby league activities and the chance to meet footy stars. There are three Grand Finals to be decided and a pre-match entertainment lineup that stars one of the world’s biggestselling recording artists in Ricky Martin, as well as Australia’s own music sensation Jessica Mauboy. Everyone who attends will enjoy one of the best game-day experiences available anywhere in the world. David Taylor is the media spokesperson for the National Rugby League.

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or a game that claims to have its heartland in western Sydney, the NRL certainly isn’t showing it of late. For a game that claims to be worried about the infi ltration of AFL and A-League into its heartland, again, the NRL decision makers don’t seem to be too concerned. Luckily, the Tigers and our other hated western Sydney team the Eels are no chance of actually being in the grand fi nal, and, in reality, Penrith won’t be there either, as they may fi nd themselves with fewer of their younger fans simply unable to afford tickets to the game. I know my four-year-old daughter would be terribly upset if we didn’t go if Penrith or the Tigers made it. For a family of four to attend the game and have the amazing vantage point of behind the goal posts, it will cost $425. A $200 increase on last year’s prices. $425 – almost the average weekly mortgage payment for Greater Sydney

home owners. To sit behind the goal posts. Over $100 a person. To sit behind the goal posts. And, if reports are true, watch a pre-show consisting of Ricky Martin. And sorry NRL – you can’t justify the ridiculous price hike by saying that the “52 per cent of seats sold to the public for this year’s Grand Final will be priced from $80 to $165 – less than the cost of a standing room ticket to Melbourne’s Grand Final.” You know what – AFL in its heartland Melbourne isn’t struggling. NRL in its heartland, western Sydney, is. You can’t justify it when it was cheaper to go and watch the recent Manchester United game. You can’t justify it when the Bledisloe Cup is cheaper (also a “world class event” which is the NRL’s justification of the price hike). Did the prices need to go up? Yes – we also need to make sure that we are not underselling and undermining the importance of rugby league. However this much this quickly? Just ludicrous. At the end of the day, these tickets will sell, and there will be no empty seats on grand fi nal day. But I do wonder how many family fans of the lucky teams who are in the big game will actually get to go, when quite simply, it is cheaper to stay at home and have better seats.

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“I think a few of my boys will actually play for NSW,” Sardi said. “I’m sure four or five of my girls will be contenders for NSW teams also once they hit 16,” Miskell added. Both coaches believed teams out of Victoria were amongst the ones to beat in both upcoming competitions. “We’ve beaten other teams from around Australia before, so I think we will do well as long as we continue to get better and work hard in the next two months,” Sardi said. Got a sports story to share? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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wo local basketball sides are set to take the competition by storm after winning a place at the upcoming Australian Club Championships. Penrith Basketball’s U14 Men and Women Division 1 sides both qualified for the Championships in Ballarat (women) and Darwin (men) after reaching the Grand Final at last weekend’s Metropolitan Championships. In September and October respectively,

the teams will travel to their respective cities to take on the best junior basketball sides from around the country. U14 women’s coach Rod Miskell said it was a proud moment to see his young side achieve so much at just 13. “We started out with this team two years ago as U12’s and we actually won the State Championship with that group. So our goal was to make the Australian Club’s this year and we have achieved that,” he said. Miskell believes the success of the side comes down to how close each of the girls are with one another. “We don’t have any egos in the team,

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enrith Emus coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu is still remaining positive as his side’s winless season draws to a close, but just don’t get him started on the referees. The Emus were again on the wrong end of a flogging last Saturday afternoon, this time against Randwick 52-19. But the rookie coach admits while his young side aren’t quite up to the standard required in the Shute Shield, the referees aren’t helping either.

“The referees are very inconsistent this year,” Tu’ipulotu said. “They are worse now than they were when I was playing. Randwick were also disgusted with the referees, a lot of clubs in the Shute Shield are. The ir inconsistency just ruins the game and ruins what we’re supposed to play for.” Tu’ipulotu said he’s tried on numerous occasions to complain to NSW Rugby. “There’s a process we have to go through but it just falls on deaf ears. You get sick and tired of sending through the same information. It’s like they are untouchable to be honest,” he said.

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outh Penrith teenage tennis star Jay Andrijic has revealed what it’s like touring the world on the junior tennis circuit. Fresh from a 10-week stint in Europe competing at the French Open and Wimbledon, the 17-year-old said his Spanish opponents are among his toughest rivals on and off the court. “The Spanish players just want to win so much,” Andrijic told the Weekender. “They just want it so badly, they compete to the very end and don’t give up. It’s pretty much do or die for them.” Andrijic, who won the Australian Open juniors doubles tournament earlier this year, believes having that sort of mentality can make you play better but it also has its downsides too. “It defi nitely makes them a lot more steady and a lot more solid and consistent in what they do… that’s what separates them from us Aussies really,” he said. “But they’ve got to try and balance the pressure and stress too because that’s obviously a big part of it.” For some, seeing the determination and desperation in the face of their opponent can perhaps be intimidating but not for Andrijic, who feeds off it for inspiration. “It actually inspires me to be like that, especially when you watch the Spanish train and play because they always fig ht hard,” he said. Andrijic will now spend the next few weeks training at the Woodriff Gardens

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AROUND THE GROUNDS Basketball: The Penrith Panthers men’s Waratah Championship League side have lost another tight encounter, this time against the Sutherland Sharks 8782. Emlyn Dodd was Penrith’s best with 21 points and two boards. Meanwhile, Penrith’s women’s side lost a relatively close one against the Sharks 63-52. Kallie Hovatter was Penrith’s best scorer with 12 points and four boards. Th is Saturday both sides take on the Sydney Comets at Alexandria Basketball Stadium. On Sunday the men will also play a second game, this time against the Central Coast Crusaders at Penrith Sports Stadium. Basketball: Congratulations to local Penrith player and Australian Gem Tahlia Tupaea who won a bronze medal at the FIBA U19 World Championships in Lithuania earlier this week. Meanwhile, Ella Tofaeono has been selected in the Australian U17 squad in preparation for the 2014 World Championships in July. Ella had a fantastic U16 Nationals fi nishing as equal top scorer and will now travel to Canberra for her fi rst Australian camp at the end of October. AFL: The Penrith Rams division one side have now lost three straight games, this time at the hands of the competition leading Southern Power 9260. Standouts for the Rams included their top goal scorer Liam Murphy (4) and Tim Cummins (2).

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AFL: The Emus Plains / Glenmore Park Lions junior AFL club will hold their fi rst Sportsman’s Lunch to raise money for equipment and funds to benefit the families and children at the Ronald McDonald Family Room located at Nepean Hospital. The lunch will be held on Friday, August 23 from 12.30pm to 4pm at the Emu Plains Sporting Club. Special guest speakers include GWS Giants coach Kevin Sheedy and Channel Nine’s Tim Gilbert. Tickets cost $100 which includes a two-course lunch, beer, wine and soft drink. To book contact Narelle on 0428 470 103 or narellehogan@ optusnet.com.au. Softball: For people that love their working bees, Penrith Softball Association is holding one at Surveyors Creek Softball Field in Glenmore Park on Saturday, August 17 at 10am. The working bee is being held in preparation for the upcoming 2013/14 season plus the Panther Cup and Panther Classic. All you need to bring with you is a pair of gloves, and if possible a rake, shovel and whipper snipper. Don’t miss it! Baseball: Just a reminder the second Try Baseball day will be held at the Andrews Road Baseball Complex in Cranebrook this Sunday, August 4 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Try Baseball is free and is open to aspiring players between four and 16-years-old.

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he Western Sydney Academy of Sport has teamed up with leading bike retailer and service provider, Park Bikes, to support a number of the Academy’s athlete development programs. As part of the partnership, Park Bikes staff will provide expert coaching, education and privileged pricing on equipment and merchandise to both the Academy’s Cycling and Triathlon Program athletes.

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