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Jim will never forget what he saw during World War II eonay resident Jim Nolan was just 18-years-old when he volunteered to go to war. “I look back on it and think how much better the war could have been fought,” the World War II fighter pilot said. Having flown planes for the four years before enlisting, Mr Nolan wasn’t needed as a pilot until later on in the war and entered World War II as a Private. Like everyone, Mr Nolan was told the War would only last a few months for which he was up for the challenge. “I signed up for what I thought would be a few months but as time went on, terror grew and the war just got worse, I knew it was serious,” he said. It was 1941, two years after the war had begun, that during the Battle of Britain the Allies lost several pilots and Mr Nolan was given his chance to fly. “I was taken in to be a pilot after The Battle of Britain which was bittersweet but I was so excited because flying is what I’ve always done,” he said. “If there was any flying to be done, I had always put my hand up.”

While Mr Nolan took the opportunity with both hands, he also gained a bird’s eye view of what was happening below him on the battle grounds. “To me, it was really sad when the war was over because when you stepped back and took a long look at everything that happened, which I had a lot of chances to do, nothing was really solved or at least not properly,” he said. “All the things that were fought for could have been resolved by conflict resolution and not by people dying – so many lives were lost.” Mr Nolan made mention of two notable people that he came across during his time in the war. The first was Sir John Monash who was a Jewish military tactician. “John was the best Military Tactician Australia had ever had,” he said. “He survived The Great War and managed to save thousands of lives because of his brilliance but he was never recognised for it because he was Jewish.” The second notable man Mr Nolan came across was Fred Cowpe, a fighter pilot who was trained in service training in Rhodesia.

Jim Nolan was a fighter pilot during World War II “Freddy was the most brilliant fighter pilot but also the nicest human too,” Mr Nolan said. “Freddy actually put his plane in between the German’s ME202, a deadly plane, and his own cadet’s plane to save his cadet’s life – the meaning of a true hero and fortunately he survived to tell the tale until he passed on from old age.” Mr Nolan also lived to tell the tale after he had little trouble during the war until the final year. “I ended up spending two days in a dingy in the Coral Sea with a compressed air bottle for water after my plane was shot,” he said. “My parachute managed to open about 100 feet before I hit the water

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and I was falling so quickly that my boots and socks had come off and I hit the water so hard that the skin on the bottom of my soles split. “I was picked up by a couple of Native men who towed me back to Kiata which was a safe place from the Japanese and a motor boat picked me up – it took me a couple of days to get over the whole ordeal.” Mr Nolan continued to stay in the Air Force as a pilot until 1965. He then took on a career as a professional tennis coach, where he visited over 100 countries teaching tennis coaches the best way to train professional tennis players. – Jade Aliprandi

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Poppy Park adds extra dimension to this year’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Penrith his Saturday’s ANZAC Day commemorations in Penrith will be bigger than ever, with the Penrith RSL Sub-Branch expecting big numbers at Memory Park. The introduction of the inaugural Poppy Park this year has played a big part in the lead-up to Saturday’s Dawn Service. RSL Sub-Branch members greeted Penrith CBD Corporation members,

Poppy Park co-founders and Penrith Councillors at Poppy Park earlier this month to discuss plans for the big day tomorrow. Penrith RSL Sub-Branch President, Mick McConnell, said the importance of ANZAC Day is huge as the Sub-Branch continues to look after the country’s ex-service personnel and their loved ones. “ANZAC Day is the biggest event

for us and we are expecting a lot more people to attend this year’s Dawn Service,” he said. “Poppy Park just enhances this tradition we have, it’s fantastic. You see a lot of people coming backwards and forwards and it’s full of positive comments.” Mr McConnell highlighted the sheer amount of lives lost in World War I, which takes up over half

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Penrith RSL Sub-Branch members join with Councillors and officials at Poppy Park. Photo: Dale Drinkwater

the number of the remembrance poppies in the park. “102,804 all up and I think the first World War was something like 66,000 lives lost,” he said. Penrith CBD Corporation CEO, Gai Hawthorn, said tomorrow is a particularly important day for Penrith. “The Dawn Service this year, being the commemorative centenary, is a special one for Australia and especially Penrith with the Poppy Park tribute within a block from the memorial,” she said. “There will be a special Dawn Service with two screens so everyone will be able to see and hear the ceremony, including renowned singer Nicki Gillis who is leading the National Anthem.” Ample parking will be available at Judges Car Park with Ms Hawthorn suggesting alternative parking behind Allen Place. “I suggest if you intend to park in the Penrith RSL car park that you enter via Lethbridge Street because the Tindale Street entrance will be closed until after the ceremony,” she said. “Anyone attending should arrive from 4.30am, as the march starts at 4.45am and will go down High Street from Castlereagh Street into Woodriff Street and Memory Park.” Screaming Beans Cafe will open from 4am, and will have a kiosk at the site alongside an Outback Steakhouse kiosk. Penrith RSL will be open for breakfast and lunch.

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Tony Fryer is very proud of the Corridor of Honour at St Marys RSL

Corridor of Honour at St Marys pays very special tribute to those who went to war t Marys RSL Sub-Branch has transformed a dull, off-limits hallway into a war zone time warp. The ‘Corridor of Honour’ was converted from a staff-only area into a walkway filled with historical items honouring those from the Boer War in 1899 up until today’s efforts in the Middle East. The man behind the project, the

Sub-Branch’s Honorary Secretary Tony Fryer, said the corridor was initially designed for children to access the auditorium but now offers so much more. “Children couldn’t previously get to the auditorium without an adult [through the gaming area] but now they can, and get educated on their way,” he said. The extensive account of military

history over the last 115 years includes television slideshows as well as glass cabinets filled with knives and boots and other memorabilia in front of huge backdrops of the army, air force and navy. “We try and do all the hats and headdresses from the different periods, form the Boer War right through to current conflicts,” Mr Fryer said.

“Material is donated and one of the men gave us his old boots. There is also a gas mask and vials that contain soil from the battle site at Pozières. “There were 7,000 men killed at Pozières and 23,000 were wounded over six weeks, so basically 1,000 a week. “It’s the greatest amount of Australian blood spilled outside of Australia in terms of military conflict.” The hallway features almost life-size original images from the Australian War Memorial, with the sheer size of the wall-length images enough to take your breath away. “Besides the major conflicts, we have a peace keeping wall, with the 36 peace keeping operations that we’ve been involved in since 1947, all represented by tags on the map of the world,” he said. Mr Fryer has delegated a project to local schools to engage students in the history of Australia’s involvement in conflict and make them more aware of St Marys’ contribution to wars. “I’ve come across 162 names of local lads and lasses who went to the first World War from the St Marys district,” he said. “I’ve divided them up to 30 schools in the area to do research on the names, to pull the research together and be turned into a 245 page book.” The Corridor of Honour is located at St Marys RSL.

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his week marks the centenary of the Australian landing at ANZAC Cove. On that day, some 750 were killed. Nearly 9,000 would lose their lives at Gallipoli before the evacuation eight months later. Over 61,000 would lose their lives during the Great War. Our forebears faced terrible trials, but the worst of times brought out the very best in them. Their perseverance, selflessness, courage and compassion came to define us as a nation. So this week, around Australia and overseas, we will commemorate this anniversary. This ANZAC Day, I hope all Australians will participate in the dawn services, marches and commemorations which will occur. On ANZAC Day, we remember all who

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott served our country – in all conflicts and in all peace keeping operations. In a century of service, we have lost 102,000 of our nation’s finest. This week, I hope all Australians – young and old – in every town and suburb – will honour them and remember them. Lest we forget.

ANZAC Day is when our country pays tribute to all our Service personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our nation and our values. It is also a time to let our current serving personnel know that they are supported and recognised for their duty to our country. “Lest We Forget”

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Locals to remember THOUSANDS of local residents are expected to attend ANZAC Day Dawn Services tomorrow. In Penrith, the ANZAC Day Dawn Service will commence at 4.30am and be held at Memory Park in the Penrith CBD. In St Marys, the Dawn Service will be held at 5.30am at St Marys RSL. The St Marys event will include big screens to ensure those attending can see the entire service, given there will be big crowds attending. Many local residents will also make their way into the Sydney CBD on Saturday to pay their respects at the major Dawn Service in the city, which begins at Martin Place from 4.30am. Special Western Line trains will depart Penrith at 1.40am and 2.10am to get locals into the city in plenty of time. Travel on public transport to and from ANZAC Day services is free to members and ex-members of the Australian Defence Force in uniform or wearing their medals. This entitlement also applies to their accompanying carers and family members.

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Iconic war photo tells a special story for local family fter noticing a photo circulating that is very close to their hearts, the family of one ex-serviceman have come forward to tell the incredible story behind the iconic image. Kim McDonald of Werrington noticed the image of her father with a young Korean boy in the Federal Government’s ANZAC Day brochure that was distributed to around 50,000 homes in the Lindsay electorate. The photo shows her father Edward Geoffery Dowell, a medical officer in the Korean War, with Kim Chan, an orphaned Korean boy who Dowell tried to save, and later named his daughter after. “He asked if they could bring him back, and they refused so he wanted to smuggle him back,” Mrs McDonald said. Mr Dowell’s grandson, Troy

Troy, Kiara and Kim McDonald. Inset: The photo from the Korean War McDonald, said his grandfather had to make the heartbreaking return home after the boy was kicked off the boat and left on the shore without a family or a home. Mr McDonald said it was this experience as a medical officer in the Korean War where his grandfather witnessed the most gruesome deaths, rather than his unimaginable Second World War experience where he was captured as a prisoner of war.

In 1941, his grandfather spent eight hours in shark infested waters after attempts to evacuate from the island of Crete failed, when his ship got struck by the German air force. He said his grandfather was then picked up by an Italian destroyer, and spent 30 months in Italy as a prisoner of war and then was sent to Germany for another 18 months. – Dale Drinkwater

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Moving and spectacular tribute from young artists ith ANZAC Day well and truly upon us, NSW Governor General David Hurley popped into Penrith last week to officially open the RSL ANZAC Art Exhibition ‘Gallipoli’ at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club. Located in the club foyer, the spectacular and moving exhibition features 35 Gallipoli inspired artworks created by kids aged from as young as five all the way through to adults at university and TAFE. NSW students with pencils, crayons, textacolour, ink and paint applied on paper and canvas, researched and then applied their creative passions to form lasting artworks of this year’s theme ‘Gallipoli’. Speaking to a crowd of dignitaries, politicians, special guests and the artists themselves, Mr Hurley said he was immensely proud of the exhibition and the artists involved. “Each of the artists represented here have continued a fine tradition because many in the trenches of World War I were artists and kept their own diaries and records of what they saw, experienced and thought during their time in service,” he said.

The League developed the RSL ANZAC Art Project for all schools in NSW back in the 1970s. The primary aim was to encourage all school students to research, learn and appreciate the historical and cultural significance of Australia’s traditional links to ANZAC Day and the Gallipoli landing by the Australian Imperial Force in 1915. The project continued to grow in significance with many RSL SubBranches encouraging their local primary and secondary schools to participate. In 2014 the competition was opened up to TAFE and university students. Local Penrith resident Tarni Cameron was just one of the artists in attendance at the official opening last Thursday. Ms Cameron took out first prize and the Presidents Award in the TAFE category for her beautiful illustration ‘Lone Pine Legacy’. “I tried to make an understanding of Gallipoli from my perspective, so I tried to synthesize images from high school when studying Gallipoli,” she said. The RSL ANZAC Art Exhibition is on display at Panthers until late May.

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Letter to ANZAC mothers; “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side now here in this country of ours... you, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land. They have become our sons as well.” Mustafa Kemal ATATURK

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A time to pause and reflect This weekend we pause to remember those Australians who have fallen in conflicts around the world. This year marks the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, a war that spanned four years and took the lives of tens of millions of people, both military and civilian. Memory Park on High Street will host Penrith’s Dawn Service where a large crowd of people are expected to pay their respects to the men and women who have fallen in their service to our country during military conflicts. Council has provided big screens and extra speakers around Memory Park so that people attending can see and hear the proceedings. Penrith has played a significant part in the ANZAC commemorations. Council is proud to offer ANZAC Centenary Mayoral Grants to fund a range of community events focusing on this important anniversary. Several community and school groups have received funding to coordinate special events or projects giving the community an opportunity to learn about the sacrifice made by those who fought or supported the war efforts.

Wallacia Progress Association and Surveyors Creek Public School are both constructing a memorial garden; Montgrove College is holding an ANZAC Day Commemorative Ceremony while Our Lady of the Way at Emu Plains will be unveiling a memorial wall. Penrith Anglican College are using their grant to construct a soldier for the school’s Remembrance Garden and St Marys RSL Sub Branch is printing booklets on the residents from St Marys who served in the World War. These are just some of the grants that have been distributed to commemorate this important milestone. The closing date to apply for grants has been extended to Thursday 30 April. For more details visit penrithcity. nsw.gov.au. The centenary is also being marked through Penrith’s Poppy Park. It’s an impressive sight and a great initiative of Owen and Martin Rogers. Council is a strong supporter of this moving memorial to our fallen soldiers. Lest we forget.

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Garden at St Marys RSL gets a fresh look ahead of ANZAC Day events eam members from both Bunnings Warehouse in Penrith and North Penrith have rolled up their sleeves to help clean up and re-mulch the garden at St Marys RSL and Ex-Servicemen’s Club ahead of ANZAC Day. Last week, a team of Bunnings employees visited the war memorial at Victoria Park to use their time wisely and help give St Marys RSL a garden makeover.

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Bunnings Warehouse North Penrith Complex Manager, Richard Gurnett said the team felt honoured to help out. “We’re pleased to be able to assist our ANZAC veterans and give something back to them as they gave so much,” he said. “Our team members have helped restore the garden and have ensured the RSL is looking in great shape for the ANZAC Centenary.”

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‘Gallipoli Song’ is available on CD of standing up around the kitchen table and reciting the poignant words of the ‘Gallipoli Song’ chorus as a mark of respect for the courageous soldiers who fought in WW1. Years later, his determination to create a song that would fully capture the ANZAC spirit was reignited by a chance literary encounter. “I was given the journal of a WW1 correspondent, and after reading it I felt a deep connection to the soldiers. I wanted to share every aspect of their story, not just the excitement, pride and camaraderie, but also the harsh realities that they endured,” William said. The ‘Gallipoli Song’ CD is now available at www.gallipolisong.com.

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hen William McIntosh played ‘Gallipoli Song’ at a Wollongong birthday party more than a decade ago, he had no idea how much of an impact his lyrics would have on the host. Roger Reeves, an exserviceman and veteran, was so deeply moved by the WW1 tribute that 13 years later he has independently produced and released ‘Gallipoli Song’ in honour of the ANZACs. “This song is very special and although I would have loved to produce it years ago, the circumstances had to be just right to do it full justice,” Roger said. “I had everything in place in June 2013, except for William who had moved interstate. It took 18 months of constant searching before he was finally tracked down in Western Australia on January 12, 2015.” William, a Drug and Alcohol Youth Counsellor in Broome, flew to Wollongong just four days after speaking to Mr Reeves, and recorded ‘Gallipoli Song’ less than a week later at Kenny Jewell’s ‘The Studio Newcastle’. William’s initial inspiration for ‘Gallipoli Song’ came from his family’s long-established ANZAC Day tradition

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he Nepean Football Association (NFA) and its 31 affiliated clubs have signed up to ‘United We Stand’ – a NSW Government initiative which encourages sports clubs to participate in local Centenary of ANZAC commemorations. As a mark of respect for the significant occasion, there will be no NFA organised football matches played in the Nepean district on Saturday, April 25. Meanwhile, on Sunday, April 26, all 132 scheduled football matches played throughout the Nepean district that day will begin with a minute’s silence as a sign of respect and a time for reflection to honour the sacrifice of those who had laid down their lives during the war. The Nepean Referees Group will be coordinating the pre-match ceremonies throughout the district. In addition, the Penrith RSL Soccer Club’s home matches at Jamison Park will host a special ceremony where the Last Post and Rouse will be played, interluded by a minute’s silence and introduced by Vietnam Veterans Association State President Greg Cant. NFA Operations Manager, Linda Cerone, said she couldn’t recall an event that involved the entire local football community. “ANZAC Day is very special to me and I am honoured to be part of this special ceremony and welcome all our community to join with us and share the commemorative occasion,” she said.

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ennis courts at Woodriff Gardens will house the Nepean District Tennis Association’s (NDTA) matches for another five years, and the 9000 people who use the courts will soon play on a new surface. Chris Woodland, NDTA’s CEO is delighted that Penrith City Council has accepted a new licence agreement which means tennis will stay there and on a new improved surface. “Part of the leasing agreement also came up with a funding solution for the court resurfacing,” he said. “The current surfacing has been down for close to 20 years, and in the last four to five years it’s gotten to a really poor standard.” Mr Woodland said because the NDTA has the largest number of registered participants in NSW compared to other associations, Tennis Australia gives them a huge tournament schedule that can now go ahead with resurfacing. “Tennis Australia awards us with an events schedule where we run high end tournaments, but the problem has been that… unless we got the courts fixed we

couldn’t get the scheduling anymore,” Mr Woodland said. “Penrith was about to lose around 1000 visitors who would have come for these tournaments. “It’s good to finally get some clarity for the 9000 people who use these courts. We’ve been on hold a little bit because the State and Federal Government have been mucking around with the Jane Street extension that would [have gone] right through the middle of us.” Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said Council’s priority has been to improve the Jane Street and Mulgoa Road intersection but after analysis, extending Jane Street through Woodriff Gardens wasn’t the most viable option. “As the costings were done, there were a lot of issues and a traffic analysis indicated a major problem was the underpass, so the widening of Castlereagh Road was indicated as a good option,” he said. “Given the traffic modelling, it was a better result to improve the underpass and put in a dedicated left turn and fix up the intersections.” Council is providing $210,000 and loaning an extra $142,500 for the project, in conjunction with funding by Tennis Australia and the State Government.

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The photograph shows members of the Penrith Red Cross spinning wool. The wool would have then been used to knit various garments for the men of the Australian forces serving overseas. War did not just impact upon those fighting overseas, it affected the entire country and particularly the wives and children left behind. Another photograph I saw this week very much drove that message home. Itâ€™s of Joyce Haynes, taken in around 1941-1942, reading a letter from Scottie Gow, who was serving in the war. Itâ€™s a simple photograph yet a poignant reminder

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For those who lost loved ones at war, the scars remain forever. My grandmother, Mary, lost her brother in World War II. Australian War Memorial documents show that Ronald Phillip Mulligan was one of over 2000 Allied prisoners of war (POW) held in the Sandakan POW camp in north Borneo, having been transferred there from Singapore as a part of B Force. Private Mulligan, aged 24, died as a prisoner of the Japanese on February 21, 1945. The age of these men is what always gets me. 24-years-old, with a lifetime ahead of him. Others were much younger. You will be told by many people what ANZAC Day is all about, and very often the message is mixed depending on where itâ€™s coming from. For me, the feeling changes every year. This year, given some recent research Iâ€™ve been doing into my family history, Iâ€™ll be thinking about Ronald Phillip Mulligan. No matter who or what you think about tomorrow, the important thing is that you pause and reflect. Make the effort, get up early, and consider why it is we live so freely in this country today. (Special thanks to Penrith City Library for the photographs used in todayâ€™s column)

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A man and woman, who are believed to not be known to each other, were involved in an altercation last Saturday night. The pair were involved in an argument outside a Queen Street restaurant about 9.30pm on April 18. The man allegedly used a backhand swinging motion to hit the woman to the right side of her forehead which made her fall backwards and hit the back of her head on an aluminium window frame. She fell onto the concrete footpath and became unconscious for an unknown period of time. The man was still at the scene and was arrested and taken to St Marys Police Station and was charged. He was granted conditional bail to appear in Penrith Local Court on May 11.

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Penrith: Witnesses needed after car fire in car park

Penrith police are investigating after shots were fired into a house in Leonay last weekend. At about 2.50am on Saturday, April 18, there were reports made that shots were fired into a house at Parklands Avenue. No one was injured but a number of bullets did enter the home. Police are investigating a possible link between this shooting and the Penrith shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 19, at Nepean Village in Penrith (see page five). Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

A car that was parked in the dirt car park on the corner of Woodriff Street and Tindale Street was allegedly lit on fire on Tuesday night. Police say the car was parked there at about 7.40pm. The Fire Brigade attended the scene around 9.20pm after the car was allegedly set alight. The Fire crews say they saw male figures around the area at the time they put the fire out. Police are urging any witnesses who may have seen what happened to call Penrith Police Station on 4721 9444.

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mu Plains is one of only four areas in the country chosen to trial the potentially faster and more cost effective Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) network – an alternative to rolling out new NBN Fibre Optic cables. The Federal Government believes the move could speed up the NBN roll-out and still offer download speeds of 100 megabits per second. Minister for Communications, Malcolm Turnbull visited Emu Plains with Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott last Thursday and said while the existing HFC networks can offer speeds that match the NBN Network’s, they need to determine whether it is cost effective. “The HFC networks will deliver very, very fast broadband,” he said. “Simply by making some changes... we can crank it up to delivering fibre equivalent speed, saving many billions of dollars and many years of time. “So what we are doing here is a trial with 300 premises in this area, to just see what it involves, how long it takes, what it costs to fill in the gaps.” Mr Turnbull said the Government is in a good position to accelerate the NBN roll

Fiona Scott, Malcolm Turnbull, Anthony Holton and Gary Newson in Emu Plains

out “enormously” as millions of households already have access to HFC. “There are about 3.4 million premises in Australia which are either passed by, connected to or adjacent to these HFC networks that were rolled out originally in the ‘90s for cable television,” he said. “Under the previous Government’s plan for the NBN, [HFCs] were going to be effectively switched off and overbuilt with fibre optic cables to all of the premises.” An NBN Co spokesperson said the advantage of working with businesses like Optus is to reuse their current network and cause less disruption to the community. “A lot of the infrastructure is already in place so we just have to fill in the gaps... it actually is the way we can accelerate the build,” she said. Optus’ Director of NBN, Wen Smallwood, said this as a real opportunity for taxpayers to get a high speed service at a lower cost. “The process starting next month is construction trials, understanding the process and doing it with each individual operator,” she said. “That way we can actually look at how, on an integrated basis, customers can get the best experience.”

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fter years of planning, people with disability can now take advantage of Thorndale Foundation’s new Werrington facilities that officially opened on Wednesday. A walk through the facility showed just how diverse the opportunities are, now with state of the art production, day program and administration services. The premises was formally opened by State Minister for Disability John Ajaka, State Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres and Federal Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott. Mr Ajaka believes the community is entering into one of the biggest social schemes yet, that puts people with disabilities first and that Thorndale is at the forefront of this. “A social scheme gives people the opportunity to live their life their way so they have control over what they want to do and when they want to do it,” he said. “But if we don’t have organisations like Thorndale to be able to give them the opportunity to choose [this]... then it makes it all a little bit hopeless.” Mr Ayres said he is proud to be a part of the opening of the new site that will open

State Minister for Disability and Ageing, John Ajaka opens the new Thorndale facility with Fiona Scott and Stuart Ayres the door for social participation and career opportunities. “This wonderful service provider has been serving the Nepean region for nearly 60 years and continues to make a difference to the lives of people with disability,” he said. Foundation Chairman Cathy Gault said Thorndale almost closed down but turned to the State Government for help, and were

delighted with $1.2 million of funding to move forward. “We couldn’t continue on our own... we wouldn’t have been able to build the two wonderful buildings that we have at the front,” she said. “Because of the community’s participation we are here and we are finished... but the bricks and the mortar don’t make us Thorndale, what makes us Thorndale is

the heart for the people that we look after.” Thorndale Foundation’s day program facilities include arts and crafts rooms, a common room, a music room equipped with drums, guitars and keyboards, a fully equipped kitchen where people can have a turn at cooking, and a soundproof sensory room to relax in. The centre boasts a production warehouse too.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

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Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a

The following development applications have been received by Council:

Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council. The Sydney West Joint Regional Planning Panel has the function of determining the application in accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

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are to be speciﬁed in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA15/0324. Any submission made in respect of the application will be provided to the Sydney West Joint Regional Planning Panel and may be viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. Council is required to make

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The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the 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 27 April to 11 May 2015.

Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Mathew Rawson on 4732 7522. 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 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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Safety to be improved on local roads Five areas of concern to be addressed thanks to new funding announced by the Federal Government DALE DRINKWATER

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ingswood, Werrington, Cambridge Park, North St Marys and Llandilo have all been identified as having dangerous road black spots, and residents will see them fixed in the next financial year. The five areas in the Lindsay electorate will share $400,000 of Federal Government funding to have their dangerous intersections upgraded before June 2016. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Briggs met with Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott on Monday to announce increased funding and 110 more areas to this year’s Black Spot Programme, including upgrading ‘grey spots’. “We’ve extended it to grey spots too, where there is a safety test that shows it could be dangerous, even if it hasn’t [caused an accident] already,” he said. “It’s about addressing regional areas where there’s not as greater traffic flow but there is clearly areas where there is risk.” In Kingswood, $160,000 will go towards installing a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Gascoigne Street and Phil-

Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott and Assistant Minister for Infrastructure, Jamie Briggs in Penrith this week. Photo: Melinda Jane lip Street. In Werrington, Parkes Avenue will see pedestrian refuges near Albert and Princess Streets, the upgrade of signage and line marking, and the installation of a wire rope safety barrier costing $80,000.

$60,000 each will go towards the intersection of Dunheved Road and Tasman Street in Cambridge Park to install a median island stop treatment, and for the intersection of Kurrajong Road and

Boronia Road in North St Marys to install a central median island, curve alignment markers and raised pavement markers. Llandilo’s Terrybrook Road and Fifth Avenue intersection will get $40,000 to install median islands and additional stop signs. Over 10 years, $200 million has been committed to upgrading local roads like those in western Sydney, as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP). “The point is that there is a lot of smaller roads that connect these bigger upgrades that are important to look at as well,” Mr Briggs said. Statewide, these extra 110 black spot projects are expected to prevent almost 700 crashes over the next 10 years and deliver the economy over $200 million. Ms Scott said there was currently a lot of support for local roads and projects, including $1.1 million committed to the planning of further western Sydney projects. “There’s $1.1 million that’s going towards four intersections on Erskine Park Road [in the first round of the WSIP] and five intersections along the Northern Road [in the second round],” she said. Your thoughts? Tweet us @wwpenrith

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fter fighting fires for over 36 years, local firefighter Michael Scholz has received a community award at University of Western Sydney’s graduation ceremony earlier this month. Mr Scholz said although he was honoured to win, he didn’t join the NSW Rural Fire Brigade to receive awards but rather to contribute to the community. “I’m feeling very humbled, I definitely didn’t expect it. When I was 13-years-old, I followed my father and joined the Rural Fire Service to help the bush community,” he said. In 1977, at just 14-years-old, Mr Scholz fought his very first fire alongside his brother, that reached from Katoomba to Penrith – an experience that risked both their lives. “I remember it was so hot that the truck’s fuel vapour locked and the fuel evaporated in the fuel lines,” he said. “It was on Burns Road in Springwood, which is a dead-end road, and we couldn’t start the truck and the fire was coming straight for us. “There was nothing much we could do except use the remaining water in the truck. Fortunately we had enough to save us until the worst of the fire passed but I will never forget the sound of exploding trees and seeing the houses that burned down.”

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Penrith City Council’s Cinema in the Park will return after extremely successful trial The recent Cinema in the Park at Regatta Park, Emu Plains was given such rave reviews that it will be added to the Council’s event calendar again. Over 300 people attended the free

showing of the family movie ‘Madagascar 3’. In addition to the screening of the movie there was face painting, a circus playground, jumping castle and Council’s play van.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said there are plans to expand Cinema in the Park later this year. “There was such overwhelming support for more events like this from the families who attended,” Cr Fowler said. Council will be holding two screenings in December.

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arents and children will be enjoying the new benefits Wishing Well Childcare Centre at Cranebrook boasts, with their updated curriculum, their new look centre and a new integrated learning approach with parents. This week the centre has been demonstrating the benefits of their refreshed approach to childcare. The centre has also introduced a social media page in order to engage parent support in the developmental process. The restructure has seen the departure of multiple childcare educators with new teachers introduced to the centre. “A new wave of friendly, educated and smiling faces to help educate your children are part of the team now,” Director of the centre, Samantha Micallef said. Operating since 1994, the childcare centre became a not-for-profit business in 2007 with a focus on supporting children, primarily with special needs, in the local community. “It’s imperative that we address each child’s need so that the parent feels comfortable leaving them with us and can ensure that they are being looking after, making their day stress free,” Ms Micallef said. The centre has also purchased new toys and redesigned their rooms. A live interactive display at Nepean Village this week has had balloons and various educational children’s activities such as puzzles, guessing games and drawings. The meet and greet will continue until this afternoon. For more information, call the centre on 4729 2318.

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Two men are lucky to be alive after reportedly slamming into a tree after allegedly travelling at high speeds in a car last week. The two were trapped in the car on Forbes Street in Emu Plains at around 6.40pm last Thursday after their Suzuki Baleno left the roadway and hit a tree. The car was on fire after the crash but extinguished prior to emergency services arriving. Fire and Rescue NSW officers were able to free the men. Their current condition remains unknown.

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he opening of the Werrington Park Corporate Centre has the potential to reduce the number of local residents who travel out of the area for work. The 5500 square metres of commercial office space was officially opened last week by Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott, Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler, UWS Chancellor Professor Peter Shergold and Vice Chancellor Professor Barney Glover. Mr Turnbull said the Grattan Institute conducted research that showed only 23 per cent of Sydney’s workforce can get to work within a 45 minute car ride. “In Sydney, we’re not creating jobs in the areas where people actually live,” he said. “That is obviously a function of congestion of inadequate infrastructure, but also a function of geography. The CBD is not at the centre of the city. That creates very unique challenges.” Mr Turnbull said the fact that this project will provide employment where people live is its most important feature. “Over the next 20 years the precinct will have the capacity to generate 6000 jobs, giving people in western Sydney the

Vice Chancellor Barney Glover, Chancellor Peter Shergold, Malcolm Turnbull and Fiona Scott unveiling the plaque for the opening of the Werrington Park Corporate Centre

opportunity to learn and work where they live,” he said. “One of the great paradoxes of the Internet is that when it became commercially widespread, a lot of people thought no-one will need to go to the office but in fact quite the reverse has been the case. “That’s why it’s so important we have a centre like this that is going to open up opportunities for people to be able to live and work together.” The high quality building is equipped with the latest commercial services such as a Business Development Incubator, and a Small Business Centre, plus a much needed atrium cafe, all designed around maintaining a Five Green Star rating for sustainability. Professor Glover commended widespread support the WPCC received from all three tiers of Government, and said it is a testament to the project’s aims. “The WPCC is a venture that seeks to tap into, support and grow knowledge intensive jobs in fields such as health and medical technologies, engineering, digital communications, design, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing,” he said. The $30 million WPCC is jointly funded by the Federal Government and UWS. It sits on the university’s grounds, marking the start of a 58 hectare business park.

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he St Marys Local Area Command (LAC) 2014 Police Officer of the Year Awards did more than just acknowledge its two winners, but shed light on the commitment and camaraderie of those who risk their lives for our community. The St Marys Leagues Club was filled with local and state representatives last week to thank the efforts of police officers from St Marys LAC. The event was organised by the Rotary Clubs of St Marys and Wallacia-Mulgoa Valley, whose Governor Barry Antees reminded guests of the important part of the community police form. “NSW needs to have a good police force otherwise we would be living in virtual anarchy,” he said. St Marys LAC’s Superintendent Greg Peters said he was proud to be the commander of a team who well and truly serve their community, ensuring their safety and continuing to reduce crimes across a number of categories. “While you were sound asleep [during the Lindt Cafe siege], officers from St Marys were still out there working hard,” he said.

Mayor Ross Fowler, Ben Willshaw (accepting the award for Shane Parkinson), Garry Salafia and Greg Peters “The work of police officers regularly goes unnoticed. Criticising the work police officers do is easy, but praise is not forthcoming.” Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler, said the awards help to realise and recognise the efforts and dedication of serving police officers in our community.

The Peer Award was handed to Senior Constable Shane Parkinson, who couldn’t attend due to a kidney transplant. Mr Parkinson’s nomination came from three different levels of peers in relation to his six-hour negotiation with a person who was going to jump from a six-storey building.

The Community Award was handed to Sergeant Garry Salafia for his care and compassion to the family of a suicide case, and his ongoing support since commencing duties in 1980. “If we can treat those people the way we want to be treated when it does happen, our job’s done,” Sgt Salafia said.

News in Brief The NSW Commissioner for Fines Administration Tony Newbury is warning motorists about the penalties that apply for fraudulent claims in relation to demerit points for driving offences. Mr Newbury said it is an offence to

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“The NSW Office of State Revenue (OSR) reviews driver nominations to identify potential fraudulent declarations,” he said. “When a doubtful nomination is discovered, OSR conducts thorough investigations. “These include checking nominations against all available evidence, for example photographs taken at the time of the offence.” The penalty amounts for fines issued by OSR for either falsely nominating or failing to nominate are $623 for individuals and $1,315 for corporations. The maximum penalty that can be handed down by a magistrate for offences relating to falsely nominating is a gaol sentence of up to five years.

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en and women who have served, or are currently serving are invited to attend a special ANZAC service to be held this Sunday at ImagineNations Church. Allyson Parker is attending the service to recognise her brother-in-law, Nagy Sorial, who is currently serving in the Middle East as a Brigadier. Mr Sorial has been deployed for 13 months and will be home this November. He has previously served in Iraq and Kuwait. “I think it is so wonderful to be able to recognise the men who are currently serving like Nagy but to also recognise those who have served in the past,” Ms Parker said. The general public are also welcome to attend the service. Ms Parker said people will pray for the men currently serving in the Armed Forces and continue the spirit of ANZAC Day with this special service. “Everyone is welcome and I think it would be lovely if more people attended, especially our current servicemen and ex-servicemen,” Ms Parker said. ImagineNations Church is on Simeon Road in Orchard Hills. The service will start at 5.30pm this Sunday, April 26.

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olice are again appealing for any information from the public about an arson attack on a St Marys factory in 2012. The arson occurred in Christie Street at about 12.10am on Monday, January 23 and caused an estimated $3.5 million worth of damage. Detectives have recently released the CCTV that was captured on the night of the arson. The factory was previously used to manufacture and refurbish industrial drums.

Investigators released the CCTV on Monday and are particularly seeking information about four people depicted in the images as they believe the people can assist with their inquiries. Also wanted for information are any witnesses who saw a 2003 silver-coloured Subaru WRX wagon in the area at the time of the incident with the registration plate ZAM-153. A separate fire occurred at the same premises at about 1am on Monday January 16, 2012 where only the office was damaged. Detectives are also appealing for information in regards to that incident.

Brigadier Nagy Sorial A commemorative service will also be held on Sunday at 9.30am at the same church. More ANZAC Day coverage: See our special wraparound feature.

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT As we come into the wetter months, Council discussed the suitability of all-weather synthetic surfaces to be used on local sporting grounds, but has determined they are still not needed. After consultation with sports ground user groups and Council, Smart Connection Consultancy reported back to Council and said the number of fields currently across the city can cope with the majority of needs under normal weather conditions. However, they recommended to annually reconsider the need for specific sports to use the synthetic turf, especially for football and rugby league. The study recommended that Council consider investing in multiuse games areas for both new growth areas, and already active parks to satisfy the local community’s needs. If Council were to go ahead with installing synthetic sports surfaces, then the study recommended that Jamison Park, South Creek Sporting Precinct, Parker Street, Harold Corr Oval and Cook Park be prioritised. Council will look further into this matter. Penrith City Council, Blue Mountains City Council and Hawkesbury City Council will establish a formal regional strategic alliance. The three councils will now enter into WW17071

a Co-operation and Management Agreement as part of a project to establish a joint committee. The joint committees will be formed by each Council’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor, General Manager and one nominee and will be supported by a group made up of Council officers. Penrith City Council will contribute $40,000 alongside the other two Councils to this project to sustain the project that is expected to optimise planning, strengthen regional advocacy and maximise opportunities and innovation. Council reports said this is a positive initiative where Councils agree to cooperate with each other during the 12 month term of the agreement, and use their best efforts to achieve the project’s vision and objectives. Council will now inform State Members of the decision and will request State Government funding to contribute to the strategic alliance. Penrith Council has been keeping local residents informed of road closures, localised flooding and sports ground closures via its Facebook page. Make sure you ‘like’ Penrith City Council on Facebook to keep up to date with relevant info. The next Council meeting is on Monday, April 27.

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ome owners of investment units in Penrith could be seeing less bang for their buck, with gross rental yields down compared to that of houses. SQM Property Research indicated a downward trend in the gross rental yield of two bedroom units in the area, a steeper drop than surrounding bigger dwellings. Since January this year, two bedroom unit rental yields dropped almost a whole per cent to now five per cent, with hardly any change in houses still sitting close to four per cent. Greg Taylor from Stanton and Taylor First National Real Estate explained the downward trend was due to the recent increase in market values. “In 2009 those two bedroom units would sell for under $200,000, they’re now selling for over $300,000 and that’s the reason the return has dropped,” he said. “Prices have gone up so much in the last couple of years. From 2009 to 2013 they didn’t change much, but from early 2013 to now they’ve increased approximately $100,000 a unit.” Mr Taylor said despite the increased price for the sale of units, the level of

Rental yields for two bedroom units in Penrith are on a downward trend competition for renting two bedroom units hasn’t changed since the start of January to now. “The price we might have sold a unit for in December to the price we will sell it for now has gone up maybe five per cent,” he said. “But if there’s not much to rent and a lot of people want to rent them then the prices will go up, it’s supply and demand.”

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nder the theme ‘Australian Stars Rising Above’, Jarrod Wheatley, of Wentworth Falls, has been selected to appear on this year’s cover of the Penrith edition of the Yellow Pages and White Pages. The theme is said to celebrate up and coming Australians who are achieving beyond their years and making positive changes in the community. Involved in youth work from the young age of 17, Jarrod, now 26, knew he always wanted to be someone who helped other people. “I was always interested in social work and I knew that helping young people is something I wanted to do – I could feel that it was me,” he said. Jarrod runs Street Art Mural Australia (SAMA), formerly known and founded as

Blue Mountains Street Art Collaborative, where youth are able to be involved in the painting of street murals under the guidance of Jarrod and the organisations the group is painting for. Painting in excess of over 150 murals since the group’s beginning in 2009, Jarrod said he created the idea of SAMA so there was a chance for youth to paint in street art style legally. “I’ve managed to create that link between the greater community and street artists,” he said. “We want to be able to promote street art as a valid form of art and not something people look at as local vandalism. “It has a huge effect on young people when their art is legally recognised in a public domain.” Starting in the Blue Mountains, Jarrod has been able to move the group towards having 90 per cent of their work Sydneybased.

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Discrimination still an issue, survey suggests JADE ALIPRANDI

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ver half of guide dog users have experienced guide dog discrimination in the past year, a new survey commissioned by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, has found. Results from the survey reveal that one New South Wales or ACT resident who is vision impaired or blind with a guide dog suffers from guide dog discrimination each week. Barbara Bonfield, of Penrith, has been blind nearly her entire life after she was born with an unidentified degenerative disorder of her retinas. Mrs Bonfield says while she hasn’t come across too much discrimination in the past year, she has experienced it since getting her first guide dog in 1993. “Receiving my first guide dog was a lifechanging thing to happen to me,” she said. “For the first time I could walk at the same speed as everyone else – it gave me this independence that I had never experienced before.” Mrs Bonfield said she was happy with her new found freedom when using a guide dog, but she soon started to face the new challenge of guide dog discrimination. “I would be refused access to and use of

taxis and cafes and I was once not allowed in a motel with my guide dog,” she said. “It makes you extremely nervous for a long time after it happens – it’s embarrassing, humiliating and distressing,” Guide Dogs NSW/ACT will celebrate International Guide Dog Day next Wednesday, April 29, by launching their new advocacy campaign titled, ‘It’s time to end guide dog discrimination’. “While the public generally do the right thing, our survey shows people with guide dogs continue to face many barriers when going about their daily lives stripping them of their independence,” CEO of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Dr Graeme White said. Mrs Bonfield said people who have never had to experience loss of sight don’t know what it’s like. “The guide dog gives me the ability to go anywhere I want to go and the independence is great,” she said. “So many people have no experience of sight loss or know what it is like to not be able to see.” However, when guide dog Samara isn’t working, she likes to relax at home. “When I get home, the harness comes off and Samara is a normal pet dog who barks and runs around the yard enjoying herself and her freedom,” Mrs Bonfield said.

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Locals invited to take part in 50,000 Burpee Challenge as part of Relay for Life next weekend NATHAN TAYLOR

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he annual Relay for Life will once again take over Penrith’s Howell Oval next Saturday, May 2 with more than 1500 people set to take part. One man who will be doing his bit for charity once again is 34-year-old Pomare Withell, otherwise known as the ‘Burpee Man’. Next weekend’s event will be the third time in as many years that Mr Withell will swap running around the Howell Oval track for 24 hours with another almighty burpee challenge. Last year the Werrington resident set himself the task of completing 5000 burpees in 24 hours on his own. While Mr Withell fell way short of that number due to experiencing unexpected cramps in his quad muscles, the good folk of Penrith helped him reach his target by taking on the challenge for him. Feeding off what happened at last year’s Relay For Life, Mr Withell has decided to do it all again this year. “The overwhelming support I got from total strangers last year was incredible, so I thought I’d get the whole of Penrith involved again this year,” Mr Withell said.

Pomare Withell will be taking part in the Penrith Relay for Life next weekend, but he’ll swap doing laps for a major burpee challenge. Photo: James Lee

“I thought up the idea of getting local personal trainers and gyms to sign up to help Penrith reach the goal of 50,000 burpees in 24 hours, while at the same time raise money and awareness for breast cancer and Relay For Life.” To make the 50,000 Burpee Challenge a success, the Relay For Life team ‘Burpees for Boobs Penrith’ is currently asking the general public as well as local personal trainers and gyms to jump on board. The 50,000 Burpee Challenge will comprise of three categories which includes a Public category, where members of the general public can show up on the day and add towards the tally; a Team category aimed at personal trainers and gyms where they will battle it out for 15 minutes to get out as many burpees as possible; and an Elite category which begins after 9pm on Saturday and is open to individuals who can guarantee Mr Withell 1000 burpees in 10 hours. Burpees are a popular form of full body exercise used in strength training. You begin in a standing position, drop into a push-up and then spring back to your feet and complete a jump to finish just one. For more information, visit ‘Burpees for Boobs Penrith’ on Facebook.

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Luddenham dog groomer takes out multiple awards at Sydney Royal Easter Show JADE ALIPRANDI

hadn’t been groomed in ages and turn it into something special,” she said. Ms Wouters says she still loves her day job of grooming dogs, a job she has done for the past 24 years. She got back into competing after coming across an opportunity to represent Australia overseas at countries she thought she would never have had the chance to visit. “I’ve won plenty of awards overseas, however, America was good but I didn’t do as well – it’s a different game in America,” she said. With no current plans on the horizon, Ms Wouters said she was busy moving house and grooming dogs as part of her business, but if something comes up she is interested in, she won’t say no. She will also be heading back to the Sydney Royal Easter Show next year to defend her titles. “The best part about grooming is showcasing your talent,” she said. Pet grooming competitions are big business in Australia and around the world, with many competitions held annually. Have you won an award recently? Got a special, unique talent? We’d love to hear about it! Email your story ideas to news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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ooking to create a wow factor, Wendy Wouters, of Luddenham, is coming off the back of a win at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for her dog grooming skills. Having previously competed in America, Belgium, Europe and New Zealand, Ms Wouters said winning the award was something a bit more special after grooming a dog that had not been groomed in over a year, in order to get the win. “I wanted that wow factor – it’s a really good way of showing your ability,” Ms Wouters said. “It’s a much bigger buzz when you win an award like this for grooming a dog that hadn’t been groomed in ages compared to grooming a dog that was groomed only eight weeks ago.” Ms Wouters has had several wins in her five years competing, claiming over 20 trophies and ribbons. Managing to win ‘Best in Show’ and ‘NSW Royal Grooming competition’ at the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year, she transformed a Scottish Terrier into, what she describes as, a Cinderella dog. “I wanted a Cinderella dog – a dog that

Wendy at this year’s Royal Easter Show with her Cinderella dog

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early 50 years on, Penrith High alumni from 1965 are invited to join the rest of their class at a reunion dinner in September. For those that have kept in contact, it might be their third time catching up with old friends and class mates after the previous two reunions were held for the same graduating year. Jim Munro, deputy school captain of Penrith High in 1965, said how nothing really changes as the years go past. “It’s a bond that doesn’t seem to disappear,” he said. “The first one was about everyone proving how well they had done in life and just generally catching up 10 years on. We’ll probably talk about grandchildren at this one.” Every 10 years, Mr Munro and Ben

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Feszczuk, the prefect from that year and ex-commanding officer for Penrith Police, organise a reunion for the class of 1965. Around 45 people attended the last one, but they are putting the call out to have a bigger and better reunion this year. “Our years at high school from 1961 to 1965 were an exciting time spanning the era of rock ‘n’ roll with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many other famous rock groups,” Mr Feszczuk said. The pair are putting the call out for the class of 1965 to contact Mr Feszczuk as making use of social media and the Internet to try and track down members of their class has been a challenge. If you’re from the Penrith High class of 1965, you can email benfesz@gmail. com for further information or to register your attendance. The reunion will be held at Glenmore Heritage Valley on September 26.

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Nurse who did Penrith proud Dale Drinkwater looks at the incredible life of Adelaide Maude Kellett, a Penrith local who played a significant role in the first World War...

enrith was at the heart of many strong women who played an integral part in World War One by aiding the wounded on the ground and on the sea. In 1914, 35-year-old Adelaide Maude Kellett left her family and friends in Penrith and joined the Australian Army Nursing Service voluntarily, and by September that year had joined the Australian Imperial Forces as a Sister. One month later, Sister Kellett was chosen to go abroad with the First Expedition Force and head to an “unknown destination” serving in a role she believed she was fortunate to have. In her own accounts, Kellett described the fleet of 44 ships she travelled with as a grand sight, as they arranged in three straight lines and were supported by four battleships. Kellett experienced days of calm on the ship, where she would treat patients that suffered pneumonia and appendicitis just as comfortably as she would in an operation room on land. However, she said at

t. night nurses struggled to work with a precautionary “lights out” rule that was in place across the ships. In November, one of the accompanying battleships, the HMAS Sydney was called out to fight the Imperial German Navy’s SMS Emden that aimed to raid the Cocos Islands. Kellett described excitement in the air as ships signalled to each other updates on the battle, and with the sound

of “God Save the King”, they knew the Emden was defeated. This battle took patients’ lives that the nurses couldn’t save, and Kellett witnessed her first sea burial which she said was “much more impressive” than burying on land. Full lights were allowed on the ships now the Emden was destroyed, making it easier for nurses to work on patients

who had suffered through an epidemic of Ptomaine poisoning as they crossed the Indian Ocean. It was not until their fleet reached Aden, Yemen in December 1914, that the nurses had any idea where they were going and were excited to hear they were to disembark at Alexandria, Egypt. Sister Kellet was in charge of the operating theatre at the No. 2 Australian General Hospital that was set up at Mena House in Cairo until September 1915, and then was appointed to the Gascon, a hospital ship that transported wounded soldiers from Gallipoli, Turkey to Lemnos, Greece. Kellett said the view of ANZAC Cove from the ship’s deck was “indeed a most picturesque of sight and one could hardly realise what a deadly inferno it was, until the guns began to talk”. She said as one of the night Sisters, her patients arrived in barges around 6pm and she would treat them into the darkness. “My cases were all walkers and were accommodated on the deck, thus I had a good view of that night’s military operations,” she wrote. Kellett’s naivety and innocence as a nurse led her to see beauty in the star shell projectiles that would soar across the sky, as they would burst and float mid-air in greens and reds and white – not realising until later that they were war signals. She feared the firing and said she was relieved to see so few wounded when the barges arrived the next morning. “The poor boys, no matter what their wound of illness was, felt, once they reached the ship, their troubles were ended,” she wrote. “Their gratitude for the little you would do for them was simply wonderful, and their great patience was an object lesson to us all.” In 1916, The Nepean Times updated the community on Kellett’s achievements and extended a congratulation to her for being awarded the Royal Red Cross. “[The award to Ms Kellett is] extremely pleasing to the public of Penrith, as Matron Kellett is a native of the town, and in her girlhood attended the Penrith Superior Public School,” it reported. It took two months of travel for Kellett to return from service, arriving in Sydney in October 1919. She continued her nursing career as Matron of Sydney Hospital until 1944. Kellett died in April 1945, and her name is on Penrith’s St Stephen’s Anglican Church memorial.

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he older I get, the more I realise that in many instances, ‘common sense’ is not ‘common’! What seems logical or reasonable to me, is not to others. And I see this in business circles just as much. The most obvious examples I have witnessed are in marketing and promotion. Recently I was attempting to register for an event via a company’s Facebook page. They had set up an ‘event’ page which had a number of posts on it asking people to ‘join us’, ‘register now’, ‘book your tickets’. The problem was, the link to buy tickets was nowhere to be found on that event page! I eventually found the link via their main business page, but I am guessing that many others would have given up and decided not to book. Attention to detail is vital to ensure that you communicate important information – it is often the most obvious details that are forgotten. Wherever possible, particularly if you know you are not a ‘details person’, get someone else to read over your communications before finalising them. It is so important, as the saying goes,

to ‘put yourself in other people’s shoes’. You need to write all your business communications as though the reader knows nothing. Which also means that it needs to be written and laid out in a logical and sequential fashion. If you take too long to get to the point, or the ‘point’ is lost amongst other less important information, you will lose opportunities to engage people. A big lesson I have learned over time (and still have to remind myself of), is to never assume. For example, if you were to write an email on Friday saying “Let’s meet next Tuesday”, you run the risk of someone assuming you mean Tuesday of the following week when you meant Tuesday this week. A simpler way in this example is to write “Let’s meet on Tuesday the 21st of April”, that way there is no ambiguity or assumption. Although there will always be circumstances where others will make their own assumptions based on their own version of ‘common sense’, paying more attention to detail will reduce miscommunication and give your customers a better experience when dealing with you.

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he critics are circling – and so are the Sharks. While the hand of many Penrith fans may be hovering over the panic button right now, things certainly need to be put into perspective. Take the first-choice fiveeighth and halfback out of any team in the NRL, and see how they go. Imagine the Roosters without James Maloney and Mitchell Pearce. Imagine the Dragons at the moment without Gareth Widdop and Benji Marshall. The unfortunate timing of Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace’s injuries has left Penrith without any real direction in attack, and the side is suffering significantly from it. As I wrote last week, until one or both return, it’ll be pretty rough sailing. The upside is it’s an incredible learning experience for everyone involved, includ-

ing a young backline that has been thrown into the deep end a lot quicker than coach Ivan Cleary would have liked. Penrith will come through this, and I do believe they’ll string the required wins together to be playing finals football come September. But the immediate mission is to navigate their way to victory over Cronulla on Sunday afternoon at Pepper Stadium. There is a more comforting feeling about being at home, though the Sharks are in rare good form and coming off three straight victories. Penrith will welcome back Dean Whare from injury this weekend, but the injury curse has continued with both Josh Mansour and Brent Kite ruled out for extended periods. On Tuesday, coach Ivan Cleary named a team that is unlikely to resemble the one that runs on to Pepper Park on Sunday. He named a seven man bench that includes players like Tupou Sopoaga and Will Smith, neither of whom have played first grade this year. He didn’t name Elijah Taylor but he’s likely to be fit.

PANTHERS V SHARKS SUNDAY, APRIL 26 • 2PM PEPPER STADIUM REFEREES: GRANT ATKINS AND GAVIN BADGER TV: FOX SPORTS LIVE 2PM RADIO: 2GB LIVE 2PM Despite playing two seasons for Cronulla, this will be the first time that Luke Lewis returns to Penrith Stadium – it’ll be an interesting homecoming for the local junior and local fans are likely to give him their unique style of welcome. Despite their mixed form this season, the Sharks are a dangerous team and in fact beat Penrith twice last season. The man to watch against Penrith’s inexperienced halves pairing and backline will be young five-eighth Jack Bird,

who continues to impress since debuting earlier this year. Partnered with the predictable but safe Jeff Robson, Cronulla are developing some stability in the halves which is helping lay the platform for good results on the field. The Sharks would have gained enormous confidence from their hard fought victory in horrible conditions against South Sydney on Monday night. What I like about Cronulla is the mix of youth and experience. It hasn’t always been a formula for success for the club because for some reason, they can’t make it all click, but if it all comes together at the right time of the year, I have no doubt the Sharks can be somewhat of a finals threat. You have the enthusiasm and excitement of players like Bird and Valentine Holmes, then the experience of players like Robson, Michael Ennis, Paul Gallen, Wade Graham and Michael Gordon. This match is no walk in the park for Penrith, but I do think being back at home is a particularly big advantage.

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tion alight and was a real game-changer in Penrith’s offence when he came off the bench. Despite Peachey suffering a seasonending pectoral injury midway through last year, he made a successful comeback during the pre-season and even earned himself an Indigenous All Stars jumper along the way. However, the first seven games of the season have been admittedly a struggle for Peachey as he continues to regain his strength and confidence. “I’ve been too inconsistent lately and I just want to play with a bit of consistency and hopefully just keep performing so I can keep my spot in the top 17,” Peachey said. “I suppose my confidence is getting better the more games that I play and the more work I’m getting on my pec. “It’s getting better and better (pec) and I feel more confident out there.” Peachey added that he didn’t mind coming off the bench, to add spark to Penrith’s attack. In March, before Penrith’s season opener against the Bulldogs, Peachey signed a new two-year deal with the Panthers that will see him remain at the club until the end of 2017.

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t might be stating the obvious but no position in Ivan Cleary’s 17-man line-up is safe, according to Panthers backrower Tyrone Peachey. The 23-year-old rising star revealed to Extra Time that his heart skipped a beat when he heard the news fellow young gun and backrower Bryce Cartwright had been dropped to reserve grade recently following several disappointing performances. “If you’re not performing Ivan’s not going to play you, so there’s a lot of pressure with some of the young blokes coming up through the ranks,” he said. “Seeing Brycey not playing first grade puts pressure on yourself. If you don’t play good, you’re going to get dropped. It can happen to anyone. “I’m not sure why Ivan [dropped Bryce], probably because we lost three games in a row and something had to change.” It’s been an interesting start to the season for the one time Shark, who will be up against his former club Cronulla this Sunday afternoon at Pepper Stadium. During his first real season in the top grade last year, Peachey set the competi-

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» Penrith’s almost unbelievable injury

toll got worse this week with news that Brent Kite and Josh Mansour will be on the sidelines for between six and eight weeks each after picking up injuries against the Titans last weekend. It’s a particularly tough blow for Mansour who was in line for international duties, with Australia playing New Zealand next weekend.

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Gold Coast Titans forward Nate Myles. The Panthers are well aware that their forward pack could be an issue next year with Nigel Plum and Brent Kite retiring and Adam Docker likely to leave the club. Myles will be 30 next year but that suits the Panthers, who will rely on their own junior system for young stars and fill any gaps with experienced players like Myles and Trent Merrin, who is joining Penrith from St George-Illawarra next season.

» I’m told the Panthers are hoping that Jamie Soward will return to the field against the Brisbane Broncos in a fortnight.

» Meanwhile, despite not being named to

play, Elijah Taylor will make his comeback from a knee injury against Cronulla and will captain the side. Taylor was close to coming back against the Titans last weekend but Ivan Cleary didn’t want to risk him.

» Don’t be surprised if Penrith coach Ivan

Cleary signs another contract extension before the end of the season. Cleary is signed until the end of 2016 but there’s some concern at the club that rival clubs, including Manly, will be circling – particularly if Cleary does guide the Panthers to the finals despite an horrific injury toll for a second consecutive year. The club is also aware that it needs stability in the management structure, particularly given rugby league boss Phil Gould will most likely move on at some point in the next two years. At the moment Cleary is the safest coach in the NRL – he has the legitimate full support of the Board and management team.

» Former Penrith Panthers Member-

ship and Merchandise Manager, Shaun Mielekamp, has been announced as the new CEO of A-League club Central Coast Mariners. In recent years Mielekamp has been working with the Western Sydney

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» Only the A-League thinks it is at war

with rugby league. Other codes see the strength in partnerships, as proven by the recent announcement that the Panthers and AFL club Port Adelaide will work together. The clubs have formed an informal alliance that will see them sharing information, skills and knowledge that will benefit both teams on and off the field.

» A group of Indigenous students from

Kingswood High School visited Pepper Stadium with their parents last week, to chat about the importance of education and how vital it is to attend school every day. Panthers Indigenous Welfare Officer Glen Liddiard sat down with the group to discuss the current culture of letting kids have the day off whenever they wanted, because mums and dads may not see value in the regular school system. During their visit, they went on a behindthe-scenes tour of the stadium and its

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ward is as competitive as ever even away from the football field. Last week he took on fellow Panthers star Tyrone Peachey in a FIFA 15 tournament on PlayStation and came out on top, beating Peachey three games to nil. Soward posted the results on his Instagram account, which attracted this bizarre comment from one of his followers: “Mate, I bet your [sic] hopeless. If you got a PS4 add me tom_vb47. I won’t go telling people your name and stuff so you’ll get a million requests, I just wanna [sic] vs ya [sic] cus [sic] I know I’ll smash ya [sic]. If your [sic] a man add me on ps4 if that’s what u [sic] use.”

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DWZ promises to improve He was Penrith’s 2014 Rookie of the Year, but even Dallin WateneZelezniak himself admits he’s struggled to replicate last year’s form in season 2015

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anthers winger Dallin WateneZelezniak admits he’s suffering from a small case of ‘second-year syndrome’ as he continues to find his feet in the NRL. After seven matches, the Panthers 2014 Rookie of the Year has only crossed the line twice (both in Round 1 v Canterbury) and made 12 uncharacteristic errors – the second most by any player this year (Manu Vatuvei is ahead of him). “It’s getting a lot tougher. People are coming onto me a lot better and know the things that I do, so I’ve got to mix things up,” Watene-Zelezniak told Extra Time. “This year a lot of people have worked out my game, like my scoots and what I do there. The second year they say is the toughest but I’ve got to try and do my best and get better each week.” Of course when both Watene-Zelezniak and the Panthers have been firing in the past, it’s when their halves combination have been in order. Watene-Zelezniak admits it has been a challenge to his game working with a makeshift halves pairing.

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“I played with Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace last year and a few games this year and I know a few things they do. When the halves change you’ve got to change to what they do,” he said. Meanwhile, Watene-Zelezniak has encouraged all fans to come out to Sunday’s game against the Sharks on what will be a special ANZAC-themed match. “It’s a good time to remember everyone that’s served in the war and died for us, not

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The Penrith Panthers have moved into third place on the Holden Cup ladder following another impressive display against the Gold Coast Titans last week. The Panthers extended their winning streak to three in a row after a thrilling 3624 victory at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast on Saturday. The Titans took a 4-0 lead early before the Panthers hit back shortly after with young PNG sensation Stanton Albert scoring his first ever Holden Cup try. The Titans were in again not long after to regain the lead 10-6 but Penrith hooker Tyrone May single-handedly got his side back into the game thanks to some nifty work out of dummy half. Later in the half, the Panthers bucked the trend of the game to score again through Corey Harawira-Naera. With his own conversion the Panthers led 18-10. However, in the dying seconds of the first half, the Titans managed to edge the scores closer with a try to Jed Cartwright. At half-time Penrith led 18-14. Despite the ugly end to the first half, the Panthers opened the scoring in the second with two tries to winger Fuimanu Enise, just three minutes in. The Panthers blew out the score to 26-14 before the Titans hit back in the 55th min-

Penrith have set up a mouth-watering clash with unbeaten Mounties after moving into second position after yet another come from behind win at home, this time at the expense of the New Zealand Warriors 34-20. The win was even more impressive given the late changes forced upon Penrith particularly that of Adam Docker, whose wretched run of outs so far in 2015 continue after having to pull out with illness during the warm-up. Docker joined other late withdrawals, Adrian Davis and Tupou Sopoaga, who were replaced by Matt Eisenhuth, Tom Eisenhuth and Ben Murdoch-Masila respectively. After an early try to fullback David Simmons, the Warriors dominated the rest of the first half to lead 16-6 through some well-crafted tries to David Fusitu’a (2) and Glen Fisiiahi. A Will Smith charge-down and try on the stroke of half-time proved pivotal as the Panthers only trailed by four at the main break. As they did against Manly the previous week, the Panthers dominated the second half out-scoring the Warriors 22-4 to record their third win in as many matches with Eddie Aiono, Nu’u Akerpia, Brendan Attwood and Sam

The Panthers in action last week ute through Cartwright once again, who earned his second of the day. Down 26-20, the Titans made the final quarter of the match very interesting after they scored a great try to be down by just two. However, that’s where the scoring ended for the home side who watched Penrith race in two more tries through Maliko Filino and Moses Leota to put the victory on ice. Heading into the match the Panthers were dealt a devastating blow with the news form winger Joshua Jay had been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury. This Sunday morning the third-placed Panthers will return to Pepper Stadium to take on the lowly Cronulla Sharks in Round 8 of the Holden Cup.

Scarlett the try-scorers, while Will Smith completed a man-of-the-match performance scoring a try and five goals from six attempts – many of those kicked from the sideline. The Panthers now turn their attention to this Saturday’s clash with the tabletopping Mounties at the picturesque Aubrey Keech Reserve. Having defeated the in-form Jets 24-8 at Henson Park, Mounties will be looking for their eighth consecutive win of the season to push their competition lead out to six points. It’s no surprise to see Mounties dominate the early rounds of the competition given the experience and guile of Josh McCrone, Mitch Cornish and Glen Buttriss mixed with up and comers in Luke Page, Jack Ahearn and Patrick Mago at their disposal. In team news, Penrith have swapped centres with Robert Jennings replacing brother George (NRL) while Ben Murdoch-Masila starts in the backrow in a reshuffled pack which sees Brendan Attwood revert to lock and Andy Saunders move into the front row for Sam Anderson (NRL). Pat Hollis and Reece Goldsmith have been added to an extended bench, while Adam Docker has not been named to play.

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SHEENS IS FACING AN OLD PROBLEM angaroos coach Tim Sheens is facing a huge dilemma over the next 12 months that could force him to give the dreaded “tap on the shoulder” to one or more of his ageing stars. Sheens is concerned for the future with so many current Kangaroos on the wrong side of 30. On Sunday when the Australian team is read out for the ANZAC Test on Friday, May 1 in Brisbane, at least 10 players named will be aged 30 or over. That’s a big concern with Friday’s match the only Test this year, then there’s a Four Nations tournament next year and a World Cup the year after. A succession plan must be implemented sooner rather than later or as Sheens says “we’ll be like the Australian cricket team and the slump they had when all the old champions retired together like Warne, McGrath, Gilchrist, Langer and Hayden”. Our strength for many years may become our weakness, the all important “spine” of the team of Cooper Cronk, Cameron Smith, Jonathan Thurston and

Billy Slater will all turn 32 this year. Sheens is not panicking just yet and says they are “once in a generation” players who can all play on longer than most. But the Australian coach knows their time is coming to an end but can’t quite predict when or how that end will come. The added dilemma for Sheens is the Kiwis, who twice beat Australia last year, are a young team on the rise. The likely Kiwi spine going forward of Roger Tuivasa-Scheck (21), Shaun Johnson (24), Kieran Foran (24) and Issac Luke (27) are all in their prime and will potentially be around for the next two World Cups, at least. So the planning ahead starts now. However the job at hand is the ANZAC Test in the 100th year of the ANZACs – an important occasion – and for a coach who is on a year to year contract a game he must win to ensure he keeps his job. So on Sunday we can expect at least one “selection shock”. That may mean someone will get the honour of becoming the 800th debutant.

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HEADACHE FOR COACH CLEARY t’s been a bit of a rocky start to our season so far with a long list of injuries to some of our key players. But we’re about to face an even bigger hurdle – and it’s something we haven’t had to deal with for a while. We’re about to hit rep season. If you look at our current playing roster, there are at least six players in line to be called up for duty – and that doesn’t include the boys in our casualty ward. Matt Moylan’s name is being tossed around for inclusion in the Australian side for the ANZAC Test. Josh Mansour would have been another strong contender had he not injured his knee in our loss to the Titans. Then there’s Elijah Taylor, Dean Whare, Lewis Brown and Sam McKendry who will all be vying for spots in the Kiwi team. Young Dallin Watene-Zelezniak could also be a late bolter on the back of some impressive form so far this year. For the City v Country game, Tyrone Peachey and Moylan will press for a spot, with the likes of Jeremy Latimore, Bryce Cartwright, Isaah Yeo and George Jennings all nipping at their heels. I really believe any of those guys would do a great

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hen the Emu Heights Theatre Company opened in 2010 its first show was a production of ‘The Shoe-Horn Sonata’ by John Misto. Returning to The Joan stage this month the classic Australian play will also mark the final performance before the

company takes an indefinite production hiatus. As is all too common in the arts world, the Emu Heights Theatre Company has fallen victim to a lack of funding and personnel after five years of delivering quality theatre to the local area. “We need the business expertise and the funding basically, because it can’t run the current way that it’s running and operating,” Ian Zammit (pictured), Artistic Director of Emu Heights Theatre Company said about the decision. The company will be placing all productions on hold for at least the next two years to allow time to put together a business plan and seek out support from

stakeholders who can help with resources and funding. “It’s a bit reflective of the times because there’s a lack of funding from the state towards arts and particularly towards infrastructure,” Ian said. “We’re not talking about bricks and mortar, we’re talking about paying artists, that’s what’s needed. And paying business managers, project managers, that kind of thing, to be able to run businesses.” While it’s clear that there’s no shortage of talent in the Penrith area, Ian believes that it will take a change in attitude and an element of risk to ensure that the arts scene continues to flourish.

“I think that attitudes right from the top need to change in terms of seeing western Sydney as a vibrant and artistic cultural place,” he said. “It’s actually identifying that there’s such amazing multicultural life and wonderful artists who are living out here and already doing things. “There’s a sense of risk and we’re a very risk adverse society. We need to actually be able to take a risk on those artists who can do this kind of thing and put the money to them.” Ian also feels there’s a lack of understanding that support for the arts means more than just short term solutions. “For us it’s taken five years to get to where we are today,” he said. “It takes time to build audiences, for people to understand what we do and what kind of arts we do and where we were going. So a risk can’t be something that’s one off, this takes long term investment.” Though the future is uncertain the Emu Heights Theatre Company is looking forward to once again bringing ‘The Shoe-Horn Sonata’ to local audiences during its run at The Joan from Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 2. “It’s the most amazing Australian play about two women who survived the POW camps in WW2,” Ian said. The story takes an emotional look at the horrors of war and the importance of freedom, mateship and music. Due to its inclusion in the Year 12 English HSC curriculum, the Emu Heights Theatre Company will also be putting on four performances for local school students. “It’s important for kids to see the shows that they’re studying,” Ian said. “It’s just not the same trying to read it off a page.” Ultimately Ian hopes that the company’s third production of this heartfelt Australian story will not only entertain audiences but also attract interest from parties who are passionate about supporting the local theatre industry. “We want people to come and see the show and go ‘wow, that’s possible’,” he said. “Fingers crossed something can grow from this.” The Shoe-Horn Sonata will be on at The Joan from Friday, April 24 till Saturday, May 2. Tickets are $25-$35. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600. Those interested in supporting the Emu Heights Theatre Company can contact Ian Zammit at izammit@emuheightstheatre.com.au.

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or their first play of the year the Glenbrook Players will be putting on six performances of Terry Pratchett’s ‘THE TRUTH’. The story takes place in Discworld, where the dwarves have brought their invention, the moveable type printing press, to the largest city on the Disc. By a stroke of luck they run into William de Worde who writes a short newsletter about the city for citizens of surrounding states. Together the dwarves and William create a daily newspaper but there is one small issue, a rival paper are printing lies and the public seems to be buying every word. This production explores the idea of truth, what is it, how do we recognise it and why are we so quick to believe

everything we read. The play has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs and is directed by Robyn Pope. The Glenbrook Players have been a fixture on the local theatre scene since forming in 1975. Over the last 40 years the group has put on more than 80 productions for local audiences. With a cast of characters that include dwarves, werewolves, thieves, wizards and beggars this is sure to be another fun trip into the alternate fantasy reality of Discworld. ‘THE TRUTH’ will be on at Glenbrook Theatre on Friday, May 1 at 8pm, Saturday, May 2 at 2pm and 8pm, Friday, May 8 at 8pm and Saturday, May 9 at 2pm and 8pm. To make a booking visit www.glenbrookplayers.com.au or call 4739 1110.

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Get ready to laugh KATE REID

udiences will be set for an evening of laughs when the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow comes to The Joan on Tuesday, May 26. Each year the Roadshow features some of the best and most loved local and international comedians from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This year’s lineup will include awardwinning comic Harley Breen as MC for the night, along with performances from Welsh comedian Lloyd Langford and Aussie comics Anne Edmonds, Nick Cody and Nath Valvo. The 2015 Roadshow will be heading to over 75 destinations across Australia,

giving audiences around the country a chance to get a taste of this much loved annual comedy festival. The roadshow will also be taking the laughs overseas with shows in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and India. This is sure to be a popular event so grab your tickets quick before they sell out and get ready to laugh! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow will be on at The Joan on Tuesday, May 26 at 8pm. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years and older as performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. Tickets are $30-$35. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan.com. au or call 4723 7600.

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f you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift or just want to treat yourself, then head to The Westies Fringe Markets this May. The markets will showcase original and creative items from local artisans, giving shoppers the chance to purchase some interesting and unique items. Katrina James, Founder of The Westies, a website dedicated to telling the stories of local residents, came up with the idea for The Westies Fringe Markets after realising she was missing a particular aspect of city life. “A major thing [I like about the city] is a nice market with great produce, locally made items, great coffee and a chance to meet with friends in an

informal place,” Katrina said. “I thought OK, that’s easily fixed and set about organising one.” The stalls have been curated to offer a wide range of products including handcrafted homewares, market fresh flowers, vintage giftware, hand poured soy candles, along with jewellery, clothing, food and drink. This is a great opportunity to grab a few friends and head to the markets to check out the wares of some of our most talented local producers. The Westies Fringe Markets will be on at The Creative Fringe at Unit 6, 51 York Road Penrith on Saturday, May 9 from 8am to 1pm. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ thesydneywesties.

f you’re a fan of country music you won’t want to miss Catherine Britt when she performs at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, May 1. The two-time CMAA Female Artist of the Year singer will be bringing her ‘Boneshaker Tour’ to local audiences in support of her upcoming album. Fans will have the chance to hear Catherine perform new tracks off the forthcoming album ‘Boneshaker’ as well as some of her biggest hits from previous releases. The talented singer/songwriter has earned praise for her distinct vocals and her ability to tell a story through song. As well as being voted Female Artist of the Year for her albums ‘What I Did Last Night’ and ‘Charlestown Road’, Catherine has also taken home three Golden Guitar trophies and picked up Single of the Year for her track ‘Sweet Emmylou’. But it’s not just Australia where Catherine has found a strong following. The country star has also hit it big in the US where three of her singles have made it into the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Catherine Britt will be performing at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, May 1. Tickets

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Ê People either love it or hate it but the breakout show that divides the country, ‘Gogglebox Australia’, has been renewed for a second season. The series, which airs on both the Lifestyle Channel and Ten, wrapped up its first season last week but will return to our screens later this year. Ê

‘The Footy Show’ announced last Thursday that Channel Nine, in conjunction with the NRL and Telstra, will make ‘The NRL Rookie’, an exciting new reality series that will give one lucky amateur player the chance to turn pro with one of the big NRL clubs. The new series, set to air next year, will scout Australia and overseas to uncover the NRL’s next big star, who will be offered a one-year professional contract with one of the 16 NRL clubs. To be eligible to become the first NRL Rookie, players must be at least 20 years of age and must not have played an NRL first grade game. Also, they must not have played NSW Cup, Queensland Cup or Holden Cup over the past three seasons. Online applications and terms and conditions can be found at nrlrookie.com.

Ê Former ‘Biggest Loser’ contestant Fiona Falkiner

will replace Hayley Lewis this year as host of the series. Falkiner, who lost 30kgs when she appeared in 2006, will take over this year’s series titled ‘The Biggest Loser Families’. The series, which will be the 10th in Australia, will air on Channel Ten later this year.

Ê Dr Lisa Chimes from ‘Bondi Vet’ is set to jump ship (well, sort of) and have her very own series with Channel Nine. ‘Dr Lisa to the Rescue’ will feature couples from Sydney who are considering adopting a pet from an animal shelter. Chimes, who has been on ‘Bondi Vet’ since it began on Ten in 2009, will still remain on the longrunning show. Ê Could the popular show ‘Talking About Your Generation’ be making a comeback? Rumours are swirling that there could be a revival down the track but without host Shaun Micallef. A new line-up of personalities is expected to be on the cards as well as a new network, possibly Nine. Ê Finally, the rumours are true, ‘Full House’ is getting a reboot on Netflix. The show will be titled ‘Fuller House’ and most of the former cast is back on board. I’ll provide more details next week!

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PENRITH RSL COMMITS TO THE HOMELESS VETERANS SUPPORT & ACCOMMODATION PROGRAM For years, our service personnel have returned home from overseas conﬂicts suffering a range of stress-related and mental health issues as a direct result of the impact of war: Ŕ WWI: it was called “Shell shock”: Ŕ WWII: it was called Combat stress reaction (CSR), Also known as “combat fatigue“; Ŕ Since late 1970’s, now known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. In many cases, PTSD can lead to severe depression, where the person is incapable of taking rational steps to gain help & treatment; this often leads to addictive drug & alcohol dependency, anger & violence, criminal behavior; homelessness; incarceration and sadly suicide. In March 2014, RSL Life Care, working with returned Afghan Vet, Geoff Evans, acted to address the most severe instances of vets from contemporary conﬂicts, living on the streets, with severe depression & drug dependency.

The goal of the campaign is to establish a second facility in western Sydney, with physical accommodation facilities provided by RSL Life Care; Ŕ To raise $1 million over next three years to fund the operational expenses of the Homeless Veterans Program at this new centre servicing western Sydney; Ŕ To provide this model to other states to adopt to address the homeless vet needs in their areas; Ŕ To expand the target to other areas of NSW where need exists and seek funding from clubs and sub-branches in those regions. Our service men and women are in this situation as a direct result of their active service on behalf of our nation. ALL Australians have a duty of care and a responsibility to assist these men & women. Contribute to this appeal by donating at Penrith RSL’s Two-Up on Anzac Day.

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Rated MA // STEPHEN BISSET While the ‘Taken’ franchise made a believable and bankable action star out of Liam Neeson, it would be surprising to see director Pierre Morel’s (who directed the first ‘Taken’ flick) latest feature ‘The Gunman’, launch its star Sean Penn in the same direction. Penn stars as Terrier, a sniper on a mercenary assassination team who is forced into hiding after killing the minister of mines in the Congo. Eight years pass and Terrier finds himself back in the Congo, easing his conscience by digging wells in remote villages, but soon finds himself marked for assassination as retribution for his past crimes and what follows is a border-hopping espionage mission with more than a few twists

and turns to keep you interested. However, despite a great ensemble cast including Javier Bardem, Ray Winstone and Idris Elba, some great cinematography and some thrilling set-pieces, this is yet another by-thenumbers action flick. While Penn brings the same level of commitment that we’ve come to expect form the seasoned actor to the frequently shirtless and surprisingly Stallone-esque Terrier, this reviewer found it hard to buy him as an action star as the script rarely gave him a chance to step outside the hackneyed ‘grizzled old gunman, in one last go-round’ trope. What a disappointment!

2 STARS

DVD St Vincent

Out April 29 // Rated M // KATE REID

Alabama Shakes

Sound & Color // KATE REID Alabama Shakes have just released their sophomore album ‘Sound & Color’ and it’s the perfect follow up to their critically acclaimed debut ‘Boys & Girls’. The album oozes soul and clearly takes influence from southern rock and blues, a winning formula that has gained a resurgence through contemporary artists including Kings of Leon and The Black Keys. Frontwoman Brittany Howard has been compared to rock legend Janis Joplin and it’s not hard to see why. She is a vocal powerhouse; soulful, gritty and raw. The tracks on the album take listeners on a journey through the smooth stylings of tracks like ‘Gimme All Your Love’ to the standout funk rock single ‘Don’t Wanna Fight’. This is another standout album from a band who perfectly encapsulates the energy and soul of southern rock.

4.5 STARS

When Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) and her son Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher) move to Brooklyn they discover their new neighbour is anything but pleasant. Vincent (Bill Murray) is grumpy, spends time with a ‘lady of the night’, drinks too much and squanders all his money at the race track. But when Maggie struggles

with long work hours she has no choice but to leave her son in the care of her none-too-pleasant neighbour. The two get up to plenty of trouble but through their adventures Oliver starts to uncover the real Vincent, one very different from the persona he portrays. While the film starts out like a comedy

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or those of us with a passion for Rosé it was great news to learn that a drop from one of the largest and most prestigious wineries in France’s Provence region is now available on shelves here. Maison Saint AIX that was founded in the early 1900s on a one-time truffle farm has long been hailed as producing amongst the most popular Rosés in France, a not-bad accolade in a country where Rosé consumption easily outstrips that of white wine. A blend of organically grown Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, the 2013 that’s just been released here is a slightly dry wine with vibrant apple and citrus to the fore and secondary rich spicy notes. There’s also a nice crisp acidity, and as Rosé buffs we liked the creamy finish that puts this one up there with the best for enjoyment with a range of foods, or simply on its own as an aperitif. Priced at $29.95 we’d suggest matching the 2013 AIX Rosé with a shellfish lunch or dinner, or take it on a picnic with cold chicken or turkey and salads – or even simply with easy multi-grain sandwiches or crispy rolls with these as fillings on that picnic. One to note: The Canberra District’s Shaw Vineyard Estate has been producing some cracker wines for a decade now, and a newly-released 2014 Isabella Riesling lives up well to the company’s reputation despite coming from a vintage that suffered some minor frosts in the growing period, and was then subjected to extreme summer heat in the lead-up to harvest. Their 2014 Shaw Vineyard Estate Isabella is a lovely Germanic style whose apricot, apple, pear, sweet honey-like and citrus flavours make it great to enjoy with – and tame-down – the heat of Thai and Mexican dishes.

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Toast of London DVDs

f you’re a fan of British comedy then you won’t want to miss ‘Toast of London’. The sitcom, which premiered in October 2013, was awarded Best New Comedy at the British Comedy Awards and has earned rave reviews from critics and viewers alike. Fans of ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘The Might Boosh’ will recognise actor Matt Berry who plays Steven Toast, a RADA trained actor whose life is not exactly going to plan. Toast lives with a middle aged actor after being thrown out of the house by his wife and the play he’s currently starring in is so controversial that people are attacking him on the street. With the not-so-helpful help of his flatmate Ed and his inept agent Jane, Toast attempts to create the life he’s always dreamed of with hilarious results. If you’ve yet to check out this award winning comedy now’s your chance. Series One is on sale now and Series Two is set for release mid May. If you would like to see videos from the series or find out more about it, go to www.channel4.com/programmes/toastof-london. Just be prepared to laugh, this is British comedy at its absolute best! The Weekender has five ‘Toast of London’ Series One DVDs to give away. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘TOAST’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, April 29. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/15/00066. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

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enrith Regional Gallery are currently on the look out for potential stallholders for their annual Forage & Feast Market. The popular winter markets will be held on Sunday, June 7 from 10am to 3pm and applications are now open for contemporary makers who wish to sell their wares. Stall selection will be based on quality, suitability and range. The markets have been running for three years and offer residents and visitors the chance to spend a day in the beautiful gallery grounds perusing a range of quality market stalls, as well as being entertained with free live music and activities for the kids. To download an application form visit www.penrithregionalgallery. org/whats-on/markets. Applications close Friday, May 1.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

The Sun and Mars are both moving through earthy Taurus, which helps stabilise your restless Ram energy. So it’s the ideal week to take ambitious ideas and turn them into practical reality. And with Mercury and Venus visiting your community zone, there is much enjoyment to be found within your local area.

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The stars encourage you to venture beyond the safe and sensible, as you dream dreams that are truly inspirational. With the Sun and Mars both in your sign, you’ve got a double dose of Taurean tenacity … and you’re also in stubborn, slow-moving mode. Good luck to anyone who tries to speed up your schedule!

GEMINI

Gregarious Geminis love nothing better than a good old chin-wag, and you’re certainly in the mood for garrulous gossip and indiscreet chatter, as Mercury shifts into your sign. Fortunately, the weekend Mercury/Saturn opposition will help you to do something completely out of character.

Virgos love to learn! Mercury moves into your career zone so it’s a terrific time to pick up a new professional skill. It’s also a wonderful week to share a creative project with someone special; but avoid making mountains out of molehills on the weekend as Saturn puts you in worrywart mode.

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

This week’s stars encourage you to be more practical, as you turn your abstract dreams into concrete reality. With Venus in your adventure and study zone, the more energy you put into travel and education, the happier you’ll be. But be extra careful when emailing, texting or tweeting.

SCORPIO

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

With so many planets activating your aspirations zones, make your plans for the future as big and beautiful and creative as possible. There will also be opportunities to share your hopes and dreams with like-minded souls this week. When it comes to a problem with a friend, child or colleague there are no quick fixes Crabs.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

When it comes to money matters, be careful and cautious. Buy practical things you need … rather than expensive trifles that you’ll later regret. But, when it comes to education, community work or professional opportunities, keep learning and exploring [with a curious mind and an open heart].

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You’ll have to be your own cheer squad, as you tackle tasks in solo Sagittarian style. Attached Archers – it’s time for you and your spouse to take the plunge and talk about serious, long-term issues that you’d normally avoid like the plague. Singles – steer clear of superficial types. Instead, look for a partner who is thoughtful.

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Capricorns are capable organisers, supreme strategists and marvellous managers. But this week, aim to be more careful in the way you communicate … otherwise a colleague or family member may misunderstand your motives. Some lucky Goats will benefit financially from a gift, freebie, pay rise, bonus, etc.

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Exciting personal projects are calling but a challenging situation with a friend or family member will take up much of your time and energy this week. Avoid taking short-cuts Aquarius. If you are slap-dash, there could be consequences later on so just put your head down and work through issues one logical step at a time.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You’re keen to gossip and catch up with the current affairs of family and friends but don’t be too frivolous (and salacious) as loved ones have seriously important issues to discuss. Allow yourself plenty of time to get to meetings and appointments, as the Mercury/Saturn opposition can make travel tricky.

Good music can often sum up complicated situations in a few lines, according to BOQ Economist Peter Munckton. In fact, our economist has displayed something of a penchant for using song lyrics to sum up the economic climate over the past few months! With a number of money experts forecasting another cut for the official cash rate next week, all eyes are on the decision currently facing the RBA Governor, Glenn Stevens. According to Peter, The Clash poses the question,

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It’s the perfect week to set gigantic goals and dream big dreams for the future — and don’t make them too practical and pedestrian! It’s time for cautious Cats and languid Lions to go for gold as the Sun [your ruler] aspects Neptune, giving you a sensational shot of creative confidence to play with.

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but does not answer the RBA’s conundrum. Over the past few years, cuts to the official cash rate have been the RBA’s response to a struggling economy, the weak Australian dollar and falling consumer confidence. But, as the housing market continues its record-breaking upward streak and household sentiment struggles to become positive, are the cash rate cuts close to having

the desired effect? While continued cuts could be a mark of madness, as the market stubbornly refuses to comply with the RBA’s expected outcome, the approach may also have benefits for the average Australian. Although we are yet to see many of the promised advantages of continued rate cuts, such as higher consumer confidence, lower unemployment and a more stable housing market, could these benefits actually be on the menu? Assistant Governor Christopher Kent has hinted that this is the current RBA strategy. He said that over time, consumer confidence should grow from its below-average levels, particularly as the Australian economy improves over the long term. “[The economy] tends to build slowly and gradually; it tends to be lost quickly,” he revealed. A rates cut is likely by May this year. In February, the RBA cut the cash rate to 2.25 per cent, and kept this figure steady in March. The market is currently split as to whether further cuts will come next month or further down the track, but everyone seems to agree on at least one thing – more cuts are likely.

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Elvis Presley arrives at Coco Palms in 1961 for the filming of Blue Hawaii. Photo: Paramount Pictures

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Iconic resort is set to make a comeback STRUTH In his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says that a deck chair from the Titanic that sank 105 years ago has just sold at auction in England for the equivalent of more than AU$191,000 – but the new owner will never get to sit on it. The Nantucket-style wooden recliner came from the First Class deck of the ill-fated liner that went down after hitting an ice-berg just five days after sailing from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York in April 1912. Fifteen hundred passengers and crew died, and 700 were rescued. A crew member of the search ship Mackay-Bennett that was sent to look for bodies, retrieved the floating mahogany deck chair with a half dozen others, and for some reason later gave it to the captain of a French cable-laying ship in Halifax, Nova Scotia. English auctioneer Andrew Aldridge said the French captain subsequently sold the chair, whose history

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Hollywood that cemented its place in the minds of holidaymakers worldwide yearning for the ultimate Pacific island escape. The first movie made at Coco Palms was ‘Pagan Love Song’ with Esther Williams and Howard Keel in 1950, followed by ‘Bird of Paradise’ starring Debra Paget and Louis Jourdan in 1951, Rita Hayworth’s ‘Miss Sadie Thompson’ in 1953, and parts of ‘South Pacific’ five years later. But it was Elvis Presley who made the biggest impact of all with the 1961 blockbuster ‘Blue Hawaii’, and in particular the scenes of he and his sweetheart, played by Joan Blackman, being paddled aboard a double-hulled canoe down the lagoon – Presley crooning the ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’ along the way, and their marriage that followed in a picturesque Wedding Chapel. The film’s soundtrack topped American charts for 20 consecutive weeks and 3,000,000 records were sold in the following 12 months. As well, the resort was inundated with enough of the star-struck to have it scheduling 500 weddings annually for years after ‘Blue Hawaii’ was released. But everything came to a shuddering halt with Iniki in September 1992. Torrential rain poured through shattered roofs and windows to flood every building, and the once show-piece gardens resembled a mulching depot. The resort never re-opened, but now, after all these years, there’s progress. Ready for your next holiday?

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Top 3 tips for good health? 1. Find an exercise or sport that you enjoy so that exercise doesn’t become a chore, mix it up and try different things. Make it fun otherwise you won’t stick to it. 2. You don’t have to give up your favourite foods just find the best healthiest options. Everything in moderation. You can still enjoy going out to dinner with your friends. 3. Small changes can make a big difference. Start with going for a walk each day or replace your sugary drinks with water. It’s never too late to improve your health.

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healthy food when there are big companies who prioritise making money over our family’s health? I saw the Hulk and Thor on cans of V yesterday! There’s a good kids drink... not! Firstly, ignore the packaging like you would a dodgy salesman, educate yourself. Cartoon characters or words that sound healthy, like low fat, no msg, natural colours and high in iron could be found on a box of

cereal but could describe a can of paint as well. Something like ‘High in Omega 6’ sounds good, until you know the average modern diet has way too much omega 6 in relation to other essential fats, which is linked to heart disease, stroke, cancer, immune system damage and hormone imbalance. Best option, don’t buy packaging. Just open the chips and pour them in your pocket! Not really, I mean buy items that have minimal packaging. If it still looks like it did while it was growing it is a good start. Secondly, always read the ingredients list, they are listed in order of amount used. We can’t afford to be brainless consumers, companies are pushing the limit of what they can put in a wrapper and call food. Sugar, flour, salt are very cheap and easy to make taste nice. But putting stuff in your mouth doesn’t mean you’re feeding yourself properly. If you want to feel good and have energy all day eat the food that can make it happen, good nutritious food will have you bouncing off the walls. You can be sure when you eat good fresh whole food your body can repair and heal and feel a whole lot better for it.

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This week we had a very interesting case and it reminded us that we all need to be careful of what our pets may have access too. Emmy is an eight-monthold Labrador who presented to us after deciding to eat an alkaline AAA battery. X-rays revealed that the battery was ingested but there were also a few other foreign objects in her bowel. She was taken to surgery and we then found a battery, a beer bottle cap and a rock throughout her gastrointestinal tract. Luckily for Emmy, the battery was in one piece and was not punctured.

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So are batteries dangerous? Batteries pose a major health risk to both dogs and children if accidentally ingested. If the battery is punctured (through chewing) or if the casing disintegrates in the bowel, the battery can cause life threatening injury of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach and intestines. What makes batteries dangerous? There are several types of batteries and they

can all be dangerous to pets. The most common household batteries are alkaline batteries. These batteries contain potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide – if the batteries are punctured, these chemicals can cause severe tissue damage to the oesophagus, stomach or intestines. Some batteries also contain heavy metals and these can cause toxicity if the battery stays in the gastrointestinal tract for several days. What are the signs that my dog has eaten a battery? The signs can vary greatly depending on if the battery was punctured in the mouth or not. If battery fluid has been ingested, the mouth may be red and painful and your dog may drool a lot. If the battery was swallowed whole, there may be no signs at all. The worst case scenario is that a punctured battery causes a deep ulcer to the stomach or bowel – this can result in a life threatening infection and your dog may vomit, have abdominal pain and become very weak. If you are unsure if your dog has eaten a battery, let your veterinarian know as an x-ray is all that is needed for confirmation. Luckily, batteries are metal and show up very well through x-rays. Treatment of an ingested battery varies case by case.

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Those of us not involved in war will probably never really understand the trauma it brings. Australia has been relatively free from conflict on our own soil, but in our nation’s history we have often acted to support those in need, chiefly WW I and II, Korea, Vietnam and more recently, Afghanistan and the Middle East. All this comes at enormous cost. Consider the number of lives lost, especially in WW I and II, where the casualty figures defy belief. Consider too, the impact on those left behind, as well as the scars

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imprinted on the memories of those who come home. As we reflect on the horror of war, no wonder we long for peace. We love peace; the absence of conflict, the freedom from fear, so while we appreciate those who work to bring peace, we often wonder, will real peace ever come? Hear what Jesus says in the Bible’s book of John, “Peace I leave with you: my peace I

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enrith Emus coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu believes his side put in their best performance of the season to date, despite going down to Randwick 31-15. The 16 point defeat last Saturday afternoon at Nepean Rugby Park was Penrith’s closest losing margin all season – encouraging signs considering the average margin of defeat over the first four rounds was 64. “The guys stuck to the game plan and the basics, that we worked on, and it was a much better performance this week,” Tu’ipulotu said. “Our defence was very good as well and we even had the opportunity to win the game when the score was 19-15 in the second half, but unfortunately a sin bin and a few mistakes towards the end cost us.” The match against fourth-placed Randwick was also the first time all season that the Emus had scored two tries in a match – proving their attack is also finally coming together. “Our attack came together in this one but defence wins games, and the guys

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The Penrith Emus in action against Randwick last weekend showed they can defend,” Tu’ipulotu said. “I think the most satisfying thing out of the match is that we were up 3-0 28 minutes into the game.” Last weekend’s much improved performance will hopefully leave the Emus with a renewed sense of belief when they take

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that have in the past produced plenty of players. Melbourne City, in the embryonic stages of a new life thanks to the Abu Dhabi investment, will be a powerhouse in years to come. A $15 million training base, worldwide network of scouts and club philosophy in line with Manchester City dictates good times ahead. Wellington have a whole country to choose from, and mixing local talent with relevant imports has been a difficult balance that Ernie Merrick has got right this season. The owners of the club seem happy to back their man, which is a start, but I’d place them in between Sydney, Western Sydney, Victory, City, Adelaide and Brisbane as “haves” and the “have-nots”. Which brings us to those “have-nots”. And surprise, surprise, all three are a mess off the pitch. Perth seem rudderless in a sea of Tony Sage cash. He’s thrown million after million into the club, for what? 18 months ago they were to be a pathway for local WA talent. Great, fantastic. Then the man behind that idea Alistair Edwards

got sacked, in came Kenny Lowe and they tried to buy a title, paid too much in trying, and will be paying for a while yet to get rid of the stench about the place. What do they want to be? Who knows. Newcastle Jets. Nathan Tinkler is all of a sudden paying attention to a club he’s owned for nearly five years. Last weekend, the odds of getting an interview went from “Earth gets hit by meteor” to “Sun rises in East” as he went on a media blitz to win over opinion. After a mass clearout this season, he’s now talking about paying full freight for two marquees, promising Jets fans he’s in it for the long haul. But what do they want to be? Who knows. And the Central Coast Mariners. From the little club that could, to the little club that has become a laughing stock. A worldwide search was undertaken to find a new coach. Only for the interim coach Tony Walmsley, who did the interviewing, to appoint himself. Talk of player discontent is rampant. The place is a shadow of itself under Graham Arnold. What a farce. Local park football clubs are run more professionally.

Wellington Phoenix in action What do they want to be? Who knows? But for the A-League to grow, Perth, Newcastle and Central Coast have to figure out a way forward. Each weekend, five games are on television. Five games are to be attended. Five games need to be of interest enough for people to give up their free time and hardearned to be a part of. The league can’t go forward off the back of two good games a weekend. Not all will be classics, but the air of certainty, or discontent about three clubs will hold the competition back. If they grow up, the A-League will grow.

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Ante Covic Time to look forward, not back After a rough and tough season, what has been your happiest memory over the past year? Winning the AFC Champions League last November was the only real highlight this season and probably the biggest of my career. This past season has been one that we’d all like to put behind us and forget, and refocus on next year. That AFC Champions League title will be one thing that will never be taken away from us but, as for the rest of the season, it’s better off to forget than relive those moments. What were the most challenging aspects of the season just gone? There was a whole stack of challenges we had to face this year. We had a lot of injuries, the scheduling made things difficult – the amount of games, places we had to travel. We already had a lot of changes with personnel to start the season and then at one stage this year we had 10 players out all at the same time. There were a lot of key players missing for large chunks of the season. There were a lot of things that made this year difficult but we have to learn from these hard situa-

tions. It’s not easy but I think something like this will make us stronger in the long run. I think this season will be the hardest we’ll ever face but at the end of the day we weren’t consistent enough and weren’t good enough. In what ways will this rollercoaster season make you a better club going forward? It will benefit us in both a playing and coaching aspect. Popa’s gone through a tough season, one where he’s had to shuffle the team a lot due to the schedule. I think we’ll come out of this a lot stronger knowing the adversity that we can face, that some things can’t change, that you’ve got to learn to handle the pressure and adjust to so many changes in a team. We’ve got a reference point now of how tough it can be. With the A-League, things were made very difficult from the beginning with the very poor start we had – we were playing catch up from the get-go. You also have to look more forward rather than back and not worry about positioning on the table and keep chipping away. Like so many people say, you don’t improve unless you go through the hard parts.

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Can you nominate a player, whether new to the team or an existing player, that most impressed you this season? Nikolai Topor-Stanley has had a very good season and just about played every game. He’s been solid in the back, consistent and always produced. Nikolai can hold his head up and say that he had a good, consistent year and was very important to us as a captain as well. Another player that impressed was Romeo Castelen, who was able to come back from injury. When he’s fit and ready to go, he’s shown what he’s capable on the field. He’s a very smart, confident player and can really cause trouble for teams. To have someone like him fit for a full season you’d really see the best of him. Lastly, you battle Perth Glory to hopefully avoid the dreaded wooden spoon this Saturday. Can you do it? Of course we can, it’s all in our hands. We don’t have to rely on anybody to not finish last, it’s on our shoulders. Newcastle play the night before us so we’ll know our fate before the game’s played. We want to finish this season off the best way possible

Ante Covic in action and a victory against Perth won’t be icing on the cake or something to be excited about but you’d like to finish the year with a win at home. We’d like to thank Ante Covic for his contributions to the Weekender this year.

Around the grounds BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers men’s Waratah Championship League team have bounced back into form, defeating the Newcastle Hunters 101-93. Ben Kearins was, for the second straight week, Penrith’s best, scoring 25 points including two threepointers. Penrith are now back in the top six and will enjoy this weekend off. Meanwhile, Penrith’s women’s team have gone down to Newcastle 77-68. Alicia Poto was Penrith’s best scoring 21 points including five three-pointers. Penrith’s women have slipped to fourth and will also enjoy this weekend off. BASKETBALL: Penrith Basketball Association’s Adam Lulka has won a silver medal with NSW Metro at the 2015 Australian Under 18 Championships, which were held in Ballarat last weekend. NSW Metro were undefeated through four consecutive games in the preliminary rounds before suffering a disappointing 53-45 loss to Victoria Metro. The Blues recovered, defeating South Australia Metro 72-70 in the quarter finals, then surprising red-hot title favourites Queensland North to win 74-64 in an equally thrilling semi-final. That good form was unfortunately not enough to claim the gold medal,

with NSW Country taking the ultimate prize with a comfortable 82-66 win over NSW Metro in the grand final. Lulka finished the tournament with an average of 9.43 points, 6.29 rebounds and 1.71 assists per game. ICE HOCKEY: The Penrith Phantoms are back to their winning ways, defeating the Sydney Bears 3-2 in the NSW Ice Hockey Division 1 competition. AFL: The Penrith Rams have won their first game of the AFL Sydney Division 2 season, thrashing the Randwick City Saints 114-53. The Rams dominated from the beginning and were never troubled once by their inexperienced opposition. Phillip Aumann scored a team-high five goals while Nathan Wright slotted over a pair. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes ladies side will finally get their season going when they meet the Blacktown Magic this Saturday. RUGBY LEAGUE: The qualifying finals of the junior rugby league representative season took place last weekend with some mixed results for the Penrith Panthers sides. In the Harold Matthews competition, Penrith lost to South Sydney 26-24 and are now out of the competition. In the SG Ball competition, Penrith defeated Balmain 28-14 to advance to the next round.

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Curtain comes down on season Wanderers to play final A-League match of the year against Perth on Saturday NATHAN TAYLOR

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he Western Sydney Wanderers will finally be put out of their misery on Saturday night when they battle Perth Glory in the final A-League game of the season. This time last year the Wanderers were preparing for their second A-League finals campaign, however after enduring a season with just four wins, Tony Popovic’s men are battling to avoid the wooden spoon. The Wanderers are currently sitting in ninth position heading into the final round, just one premiership point ahead of Newcastle. A win against the third-placed Perth Glory, who are no longer in finals contention due to breaches of the salary cap, will assure the Wanderers don’t go home with the dreaded piece of cookware. Meanwhile, Wanderers striker Mark Bridge has celebrated his 200th A-League game in style – achieving a goal and an assist during Western Sydney’s 2-1 come from behind victory over Adelaide United. The popular St Marys junior, who went into the game under an injury cloud, sealed Western Sydney’s fourth win of the season with a

Mark Bridge. Photo: Melinda Jane spectacular strike in the 73rd minute to break the 1-all deadlock. Bridge was also a pivotal part of Tomi Juric’s goal 10 minutes earlier, which got the Wanderers back into the match after they went into the half-time break down 1-0. “I was very pleased for him. We want to see

him play a lot more games for this club, and important games,” Popovic said. Meanwhile, the Wanderers went down 2-1 to the Kashima Antlers in the ACL match played in wet conditions at Pirtek Stadium on Wednesday. The Wanderers led 1-0 at the break but the Antlers came home strong.

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