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Gun ownership spikes Local suburbs experience significant growth in firearms licences JADE ALIPRANDI
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lenmore Park resident and former CEO of charity Little Wings, Kevin Robinson, has responded to allegations made against him earlier this year in relation to sexual misconduct. As reported in the Weekender in June, Mr Robinson was sacked as CEO of the charity he founded after a mother of a cancer victim, who he was helping, made allegations that he was sending pornographic text messages to her. Speaking last week, Mr Robinson said he wasn’t sacked from the CEO position but that he resigned, agreed upon by both him and the Board until ‘the dust settled’. “Since 2011 I have committed every resource and hour available to build Little Wings,” Mr Robinson said. “For two years I worked without wages for up to 140 hours a week, working seven days, and I have conservatively invested over $500,000. “Over this time a great team was built, and I thought a good Board was appointed. As it turns out the Board failed at the first crises and failed to support the founder, CEO and Chairman which was nothing short of spineless.”
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Mr Robinson said he is now facing bankruptcy after putting his life and savings into building the charity. He has admitted to sending pornographic images but claims he didn’t initiate the text messages. “Regrettably I did this believing in what she was telling me, and I cannot defend this action regardless of the circumstances as it was simply wrong,” Mr Robinson said. The Board of Little Wings has released a statement explaining the reasoning behind Mr Robinson’s departure. “The Board terminated the employment of Mr Robinson for serious misconduct,” the statement said. “He misled the Board in respect of his inappropriate conduct with a client and other matters crucial to Little Wings’ ability to provide its services. “Mr Robinson admitted to knowingly misleading the Board in regards to a photograph of himself which he had sent to a client.” Richelle Koller has now been appointed Managing Director with Adrian Nisbet as the Chairman of the Board. Mr Robinson said Ms Koller’s appointment was “insulting”. “Richelle hasn’t the business experience, education, people skills or business
Former Little Wings CEO, Kevin Robinson. Photo: Megan Dunn acumen to be an MD and under no other circumstances would remotely be considered for this position,” Mr Robinson said. Mr Robinson had launched an unfair dismissal claim through the Fair Work
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to improve events such as the Sunday community marches, Dawn Service and supporting schools. In saying thank you, politicians were presented with a picture book of Penrith events over the last year. “We gave them a photo book of previous commemorations and functions this year and I think they really liked that as a bit of a memento for them,” Mr McConnell said. The Penrith CBD Corporation hosted the morning tea. CEO Gai Hawthorn said the politicians were pleasantly surprised. “They were a bit chuffed that someone actually thanked them,” she said.
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Concern over gun numbers Story continued from Âť p. 1 “However, I hate to think that the sensationalism of gun crime in America and the violence that has been associated with guns has anything to do with the growth here, which it possibly could. “There is obviously an underlying number of people that need firearms for the work they carry out and I think it is probably the firearms falling into the wrong hands that we should be worried about, especially with so many around now – people should just be mindful of guns and remember the dangers that can be associated with them.â€? To own a registered firearm, you need to provide a genuine reason for wanting or needing one. Personal safety and protection is not considered a genuine reason. It is understood that NSW Police attribute the increase in the number of licences in part to the increase of club memberships for the sport of target shooting and recreational hunting, which is growing in popularity. The Greens currently have a motion in place to ban semi-automatic handguns, a gun they say is a popular choice for criminals. The plan includes the importation of semi-automatic handguns, ownership, possession and use, with exemptions in place for government-owned guns. “We need to be cautious about where we are heading and understand the potential effects of owning a firearm,â€? Cr Tormey said. Ironically, a gun show is being held at Panthers this weekend and is expected to attract a big crowd.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION Planning Proposal to Resolve Deferred Matters from Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (Amendment 4) In accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation 2000, notice is given of the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal to resolve deferred matters from Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (Amendment 4) from Monday 27 July 2015 to Monday 24 August 2015. The purpose of this Planning Proposal is to enable the inclusion of certain areas that were deferred from Penrith LEP 2010 Amendment 4 into the recently made Penrith LEP 2010. These areas are broadly: s ,AND IN 7ERRINGTON "USINESS 0ARK AND &RENCH 3TREET 7ERRINGTON s ,AND IN THE 'LOSSOP 3TREET 0RECINCT 3T -ARYS EAST OF 'LOSSOP 3TREET SOUTH OF #HAPEL 3TREET s !DDITIONAL LANDS REQUIRED BY THE 2OADS AND -ARITIME 3ERVICES s !DDITIONAL LANDS IDENTIlED IN THE (ORNSEYWOOD #ONSERVATION !REA A complete copy of the public exhibition material is available for viewing at the following locations: s 0ENRITH #IVIC #ENTRE (IGH 3TREET 0ENRITH -ONDAYn&RIDAY AMn PM s #OUNCIL S 3T -ARYS /FlCE n 1UEEN 3TREET 3T -ARYS -ONDAYn&RIDAY AMn PM s 0ENRITH ,IBRARY (IGH 3TREET 0ENRITH -ONDAYn&RIDAY AMn PM 3ATURDAY AMn PM AND 3UNDAY AMn PM s 3T -ARYS ,IBRARY n 1UEEN 3TREET 3T -ARYS -ONDAYn4HURSDAY AMn PM &RIDAY AMn PM 3ATURDAY AMn PM AND 3UNDAY AMn PM The exhibition information is also available online at PENRITHCITY NSW GOV AU 3UBMISSIONS You are invited to view the Planning Proposal to resolve deferred matters from Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (Amendment 4) during the exhibition period AND SUBMIT COMMENTS TO #OUNCIL IN WRITING BY PM ON Monday, 24 August 2015.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Penrith City Centre Civic Improvement Plan /N *ULY #OUNCIL ADOPTED A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE 0ENRITH #ITY #ENTRE #IVIC )MPROVEMENT 0LAN #)0 4HE !MENDED #)0 TAKES EFFECT ON THE DATE THAT THIS notice appears.
4HE AMENDMENT TO THE #)0 INVOLVED UPDATING ITS REFERENCE TO THE PLANNING DOCUMENT WHICH SPECIlES CAR PARKING STANDARDS AND ENABLES #OUNCIL TO CALCULATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH WOULD BE OWING WHEN CAR PARKING FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT IN 0ENRITH #ITY #ENTRE IS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE 4HESE CAR PARKING STANDARDS ARE NOW LOCATED IN THE 0ENRITH $EVELOPMENT #ONTROL 0LAN The amendment was exhibited for public comment from 10 June 2015 until 10 July 2015. The minor amendment OF THE #)0 DID NOT CHANGE ANY CAR PARKING RATES
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Penrith City Council wishes the Western Sydney Wanderers all the very best in their FFA Cup game against the Brisbane Roar.
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CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri.
Library Booklet turns back the pages of time
St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri.
Treasures of Penrith’s Past Exhibition is a guide to the history exhibition on display at Penrith City Library until September.
Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri.
The booklet was produced for Penrith’s Bicentenary and profiles each artefact in the exhibition including images and relevant historical information.
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MEETING DATES Council Meetings 10 August 2015 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee) 24 August 2015 – 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting)
It’s a booklet not only for history buffs but for anyone who has an interest in the deep rich history of Penrith.
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The exhibition is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the people, places and events which have shaped the City.
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The Treasures of Penrith’s Past Exhibition is available to purchase for $10 at Penrith City Library.
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Want to change your neighbourhood? Magnetic Places, a community cultural grants program which transforms public spaces, will open for its eighth year next month and we encourage you to get thinking, get creative and put in an application. A Magnetic Places grant can create an artistic project that highlights a public space in your neighbourhood. The grants are available in two categories: s Celebrating Places (up to $5,000) for projects that use creative engagement with residents to celebrate a local area or space s Making Places (up to $10,000) for projects that transform a public or local meeting space using creative and cultural collaboration with the community through a series of activities. Grant applications open on 20 August and close on 28 September. For more information go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/magneticplaces
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Community Panel ushers in new direction Council is undertaking an exciting and innovative new direction in deliberative democracy with the formation of a Community Panel comprising of everyday people to help shape the City’s future. About 35 people from the community will form the Panel and have been given the opportunity to comment and make recommendations on Council’s services and assets. Once formed the community panel will meet six times from September to December. Throughout the process you can make comment about what you think the City needs at yoursaypenrith.com.au/community-panel
Annual Student Exchange Program Five students from Fujieda and four students from Penrith recently attended the Student Welcome and Afternoon Tea with Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM.
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The annual exchange program has been running for 28 years with over 230 high school students participating in that time. The program has given many local Penrith students the opportunity to experience a different lifestyle, a life changing experience and create lifelong friendships. For more information contact Council’s Partnerships & Events Officer, Kate Hardman on 4732 7736.
TENDER Construction of Sportsfield & Associated Infrastructure for Glenmore Park Stage 2 – Parkway Avenue, Glenmore Park Reference 15/16-05 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitability experienced Civil Contractors, to carry out construction of a sportsfield, irrigation, lighting, car park and associated works. Pre-Tender Briefing at 11am Tuesday, 18 August 2015. Visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Our-Council/Tenders/ to register and download tender documents free of charge. Alternatively a hard copy is available for a non-refundable fee of $75 (inc GST) by arrangement. For queries please contact Michael Doggett on 4732 8152 or mdoggett@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, 2 September 2015 (‘the Closing Date’). Tenders received after will not be considered.
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Local dancers do Penrith proud at prestigious Sydney Eisteddfod
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5 more parking spaces for the Penrith CBD are now on their way, and are expected to be completed before the end of the year. Penrith City Council has approved to transfer unofficial parking on the corner of Castlereagh Road and Jane Street into the control of Transport for NSW (TFNSW). A TFNSW spokesperson said while still finalising agreements with Council, the transfer is expected to allocate 45 temporary car spaces consistent with the adjoining car park. “Subject to final design, approximately 45 car spaces will be constructed on the corner of Castlereagh Road and Jane Street, and are expected to be available by the end of the year,” the spokesperson said. “The current informal parking in this area would be unavailable to commuters during construction however, around 150 spaces were opened on Jane Street and Lord Sheffield Circuit this year.” The ongoing lack of parking has not only caused issues for locals who commute for work, but also those who work in the CBD. Belle Henry, from Blaxland, lives just 10 minutes from work at Penrith Westfield,
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7 local teens came home with third place after dancing their hearts out at the Sydney Eisteddfod on Sunday night. The students, from Penrith’s Performance Art Western Sydney (PAWS), battled against 17 other groups in the Open Age Jazz Finals at the prestigious Sydney Opera House. Rebecca Liu-Brennan, Principal of PAWS, said after all the hard work, she is very proud her team were recognised in the top three.
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“We’ve been in the finals three times in the last six years, but we’ve never actually placed so it’s very exciting,” she said. “I am so proud of them, they are such a young group, and they are up against kids that dance every day at full time dance schools, and for them to achieve this is insane.” The team consists of three boys and the rest girls aged from 15 to 19-years-old, who have trained for the last six months with a former ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ finalist. PAWS won $1000 for their third placing, which will go towards future workshop opportunities.
Belle Henry, from Blaxland, struggles to find parking for work at Westfield and has to leave at least half-an-hour early to find parking. “It’s ridiculous trying to get parking, sometimes there’s absolutely no spots,” she said. “The thing is, people park here (Castlereagh Road and Jane Street) to catch the train when there is a whole multi-storey car park on the other side of the station.” Miss Henry said 45 car spaces may not be enough, but hopes that they are finished before Christmas. “During Christmas shopping it’s really bad,” she said.
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Supremacy Funerals is family owned and operated by sisters, Donna Hildon and Belinda Erich. Donna and Belinda have been working in the funeral industry locally for many years. Their mother, Yvonne Meehan, owned and operated Lady of Grace Funerals at Emu Plains for twelve years until her retirement in 2013. They are well respected for their caring and compassionate natures as well as their knowledge in the industry. Donna and Belinda, as well as their staff, have good working relationships with local Churches, Clergy and clubs in the community. “We have been serving people of the Lower Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Western Suburbs, Penrith and surrounds including Warragamba, Silverdale, Mulgoa, Glenmore Park and Luddenham for many years”. Donna and Belinda are very proud of their funeral home. John Price & Son is the oldest business in Penrith having started in 1855 in High Street. The purpose built building on the current site, 44 Station Street, Penrith, was built in 1952 and has been recently fully renovated. It has its own chapel with seating for 200 people complete with large TV screens for Photo Story presentations and is air conditioned. It has a mortuary so that all mortuary care is done on site. Supremacy Funerals has its own fleet of vehicles so no hire fees are at the cost of the families. Catering for wakes is also an option at very reasonable rates. For any enquiries, please contact us on 4721 2020 or call in to discuss matters relating to your funeral needs.
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More say through community panel Penrith Council is undertaking an exciting and innovative new direction in deliberative democracy with the formation of a Community Panel comprising of everyday people to help shape the City’s future. About 35 people from all walks of life will be selected to form the Panel. It will comprise everyday people who represent our diverse communities. These people have jobs, leisure pursuits and families similar to the rest of us and they are being given the opportunity to comment and make recommendations on Council’s services and assets. We will arm them with detailed information on the opportunities and challenges Council faces as well as detailed information on our finances and resources. The Panel will recommend ways to improve the work we do, to put Council in the best position to move into the future. In simple terms, more
decision making power is being given to community members. To keep the process independent of Council the Community Panel selection, engagement and workshops will be undertaken by the newDemocracy Foundation, a not-for-profit research group, who focus on best practice citizen engagement and democratic innovations. The Community Panel will meet six times from September to December. Throughout the process Council will keep the broader community updated as to what is happening with information at www.yoursaypenrith.com.au/ community-panel. Community groups and other individuals can also provide comment here. Change brings opportunities, but challenges as well. It is more essential now than ever, that Council and community work even closer together.
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Glenmore Park woman’s research could potentially change the lives of people living in earthquakeprone regions around the world. Before moving to western Sydney, raising three daughters and completing her PHD in civil engineering, 51-year-old Soledad Mashiri grew up in Concepcion, Chile. It took almost 20 years after enrolling in a Master’s degree in 1992 in Chile, for Mrs Mashiri to re-enrol in Australia and complete her thesis in 2010. On July 24, Mrs Mashiri graduated from the University of Wollongong, where she conducted research into reducing the impact of earthquakes on low-rise buildings. “I like challenges, so I decided to go back to finish my Master’s degree with the encouragement of my husband, who always believed that I had the ability to graduate,” she said. The research project is close to Mrs Mashiri’s heart, after a tragic quake struck her Chilean home town in 2010. “This earthquake made me realise that my research had a very important meaning and contributed to my passion for the
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urged by her supervisors to continue her research. Mrs Mashiri’s research involved investigating mixing sand and rubber chips from old tyres to cushion building foundations, bringing the concept one step closer to practical application. “My investigation proposes a simple methodology of determining the optimum ratio of mixing sand and tyre chips in line with the design requirements for a particular project,” she said. “Not only is the sand-tyre mix more accessible to developing countries where resources and technology are not adequate for earthquake mitigation, it also has high potential for consuming a large amount of scrap tyres in an environmentally friendly way.” Her research will benefit earthquakeprone regions, and in particular developing countries where 80 per cent of the 20,000 annual deaths from earthquakes occur. “I believe that every engineering project should have a distinct social benefit,” she said. “We are responsible of our contributions to society and should consider the global benefit rather than individual or personal benefit.”
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round 35 ‘everyday people’ will soon come together to shape decisions for Penrith, in a bold move by Penrith City Council to improve democracy. Council has teamed up with not-forprofit organisation, the newDemocracy Foundation, to select a community panel to recommend decisions on local issues. Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler said it was time for Council to move in this new and exciting direction, that will bring the community and local government closer. “We want the Council and community to work even closer together so that Council’s work reflects what the community needs,” he said. Cr Fowler said the panel will give people from all walks of life the opportunity to comment and make recommendations on Council’s services and assets. “We will arm them with detailed information on the opportunities and challenges Council faces, as well as detailed information on our finances and resources,” he said. “The panel will recommend ways to improve the work we do to put the Council and community in the best position to move into our shared bold future.”
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hildren from St Joseph’s Primary School were treated to an animated talk this week from award-winning children’s author Aaron Blabey. Before Mr Blabey took to the stage the children had a present for him – a video of them reading his books and explaining why they liked them, something Mr Blabey said was really special. “It’s great to come out to the schools to talk to the students face-to-face but to have a presentation like that, well that’s really special,” he said. “I love doing the talks and reading my books to the students because they are so honest and you get an immediate response from them.” Students from Year 6 also put on a drama performance for the school of Mr Blabey’s book Noah Dreamy. Mr Blabey did animated readings of several of his books, some not published yet, including the students’ favourites Pig the Pug and Stanley Paste. A year after his first book was published, Mr Blabey became an award-winning author after Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley won Children’s Book of the Year.
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e’s stomped his way across Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane but that isn’t stopping Brian Wilson, of Erskine Park, from hitting the stairs again in just a few weeks time. Mr Wilson considers himself “crazy� after taking the stair climb challenge known as ‘Stadium Stomp’ four times in four different cities. “Everyone generally thinks I’m pretty crazy for taking on the challenge but I love to stair climb, it’s a great workout and I raise money for charity by doing it – I suppose it is pretty crazy,� he said. Mr Wilson managed to climb the 6,300 steps of the Sydney Cricket Ground in 59 minutes and went back for a leisurely second lap, completing it in one hour and 15 minutes. The Stadium Stomp is open to all levels of fitness and includes rest stops, drink stations and music to help keep the participants motivated. Starting off with fun runs, Mr Wilson moved onto stair climbs in a bid to lose weight and has lost a staggering 25kg to date. “It’s fun and at the same time I’m raising money for charity,� he said.
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Lady left in driveway Just how insular have we become when a 90-year-old lady calling for help who fell from her walker in her driveway in Timgalen Avenue, South Penrith two weekends back is ignored. The woman passerby looked and kept walking. The elderly lady needed an ambulance and is now still in hospital. Well done. PETER TOWNSEND, SOUTH PENRITH
Thanks to Penrith I’m writing to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the NSW community for their tremendous support of The Smith Family’s 2015 Winter Appeal. This year’s Appeal highlighted the vulnerability experienced by the one in 10 Australian children living in disadvantage, especially when they are at school and struggling to fit in and keep up with their classmates. It is heartening that this message struck a chord with so many people in the community, who responded with great generosity to The Smith Family, ensuring we exceeded our Winter Appeal target and raised more than $3.7 million for disadvantaged children. STEVE MACREADY, SMITH FAMILY
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Tragic day that haunted a city Today it’s the site of the Thornton development, but in the 1920s and 1930s it was home to the famous Penrith Speedway. Dale Drinkwater reports on a day at the race track that rocked Penrith to its core... Cars would slide past crowds at Penrith Speedway with nothing but a wire fence between them. Photo: Penrith City Library
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orrific and tragic are the only words to describe a devastating crash at Penrith Speedway in the late 1930s. On Monday, June 13, 1938, families were enjoying a relaxing day out watching cars speed around the local racetrack, with no one anticipating the eventual tragedy that would soon follow. A grandmother and her two grandchildren would not return home that day. Maria Jones was spectating that fateful day with her three daughters, Elizabeth, seven, Clarice, 23, and Mary Baker, 27, and Ms Baker’s two children, Walter, two, and Pamela, five months. The family sat on the sideline to eat their lunch and watch a race that would have an unexpected and tragic conclusion. The 10 mile (16km) championship race was for cars of various powers, with around seven racers hitting speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (over 110km per hour). It was the final lap, and the lead car, driven by a 27-year-old male from Rand-
wick, was trying to negotiate one of the worst bends in the track. His car started to skid sideways, became uncontrollable and then hurtled over a ditch. It then charged side-on to the spectators who were separated by only a wire fence on the inside of the track. Mrs Jones, who was nursing her fivemonth-old granddaughter, Pamela, received full force of the impact when the car landed on top of them. Both the baby and Mrs Jones were killed on impact. Surrounding spectators tried to jump clear, but many had no time to escape the speeding vehicle coming toward them. Video footage of the accident shows people being thrown on impact from the force of the car. Mrs Jones’ second grandchild, two-yearold Walter, was also badly injured and died at the scene. “As the car jumped into the crowd, men, women, and children seemed to be hurled into the air,” an ambulance officer said. “One of the victims appeared to be thrown 10-feet, and the screams of the
injured were hurled together with the screams of the spectators.” The car hit a post in the fence before it could plough through the crowd any further, potentially preventing the loss of more lives. Mrs Jones’ three daughters, including the mother of the two deceased children, suffered severe injuries, but survived the tragic accident. In a sad twist, the father of the two deceased infants witnessed the event, and only narrowly missed being struck. Other spectators were admitted to Penrith Hospital after collapsing from severe shock, with 10 others physically injured. Newspaper reports from the time made special mention of a local reverend, Father Peter Gallagher, who knelt by the bodies of the deceased and prayed for them and their families. Incredibly, it wasn’t the only accident at the Speedway that day. Reports said there was an accident earlier that morning, where a motorcycle racer fractured his skull during a practice ride. There were two extreme accidents in the
finals race that day, with the first incident occurring in just the second of 10 laps. A car carrying both the driver and mechanic rolled over after skidding at a bend close to the railway line at the track, throwing the driver out and breaking his leg, and then somersaulting through the fence. The mechanic was stuck in the car, and the ambulance officer rescuing him severely burnt his own arm. While this rescue took place, and just eight laps later, the second car skidded into spectators. Since opening in 1924, the one mile track was referred to as the ‘The World’s Greatest Dirt Track’ by international competitors. The speedway had been operating for 14 years before this day of unfortunate events, with another fatal accident in 1925, killing one competitor. However, in 1941, just three years after this tragic day, it was compulsorily acquired by the Commonwealth Defence Department. The speedway closed in May 1941. Today, the Thornton development sits where the Speedway once thrived.
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match between arch rivals Penrith and Parramatta is often billed as the ‘battle of the west’ but in this weekend’s case, it is anything but. Not only is the game being played some 4,000 kilometres away from western Sydney, but it sees teams 12 and 13 on the ladder come up against each other – hardly a match with any great expectations attached to it. A bizarre scheduling mishap sees this Parramatta home game being played in Darwin and for the Eels, it will mark the end of three tough weeks on the road that has included two visits to Queensland. The Eels do return to Sydney next week but in what is shaping as an incredibly tough month, face the Roosters and Sea Eagles away before finally returning to Pirtek Stadium in round 25.
Parramatta come into this match on the back of Monday night’s 24-14 loss to the Gold Coast. It was a game that never reached any great heights and showed that apart from the menacing Semi Radradra, the Eels pose very little threat in attack if your defence is switched on and alert. While the Eels got plenty of metres out of their backline on Monday night, their forward pack struggled to make ground – apart from Tim Mannah who ran 162 metres in 52 minutes, made 32 tackles and never stopped trying. The Panthers made every fan proud last weekend, producing one of their better performances of the past month against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium. The Rabbitohs got the chocolates in the end but the Panthers could hold their heads high after an effort that was far superior to what they’ve produced in recent games. It was only inexperience that defeated Penrith in the end – throw a few more cool heads into that team and they would have prevailed. As Ivan Cleary deals with yet another backline reshuffle following the season-
PANTHERS V EELS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 • 7.30PM TIO STADIUM, DARWIN REFEREES: ADAM DEVCICH AND MATT NOYEN TV: FOX SPORTS LIVE 7.30PM RADIO: 2GB LIVE 7.30PM ending hamstring injury to Robert Jennings, the Panthers now look at the final few weeks of the competition as an opportunity to restore pride, develop new combinations and introduce new players to first grade – such as Leilani Latu who made his debut last weekend. While the Panthers may not be playing in the finals this year (unless a minor miracle occurs), a lot can be achieved over the last month of the competition and it is important that the Panthers don’t
drop their heads. The entire rugby league community has acknowledged Penrith’s significant injury list, but the Panthers have an opportunity to prove that they can rise above adversity and sound a warning bell to the competition next season. Against Parramatta, the Panthers need to play calm, collected football. The Eels will crack eventually and the longer the game goes on, the more Penrith will have an opportunity to pile on the points. But silly offloads and foolish errors will only invite Parramatta into the game and give them a sniff of claiming an unlikely win. The Panthers must contain Parramatta’s backline with a smart kicking game that slows the game down and offers very little space to the back three. That needs to come on the back of Isaac John and Jamie Soward, who combined well last weekend against the Rabbitohs. Penrith should win, but if they are to lose, my guess is it will be because of the quality of their own game, not the opposition.
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ANOTHER INJURY BLOW FOR PENRITH
Robert Jennings will miss the rest of the NRL season
» Scans have revealed the full extent
of the hamstring injury suffered by Panthers outside back Robert Jennings during the loss to the Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium last Sunday. Bent awkwardly in a tackle during the first half, Jennings suffered a grade three hamstring tear. The 19-year-old will not require surgery but will unfortunately be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
» The NRL has conceded that Penrith
could have been awarded an eight point try after a controversial moment in the second half against the Rabbitohs, where Lewis Brown was hit by Aaron Gray, who slid across in defence leading with his knees. Had an eight point try been awarded, Penrith would have had an opportunity to level the game with two conversions, including one in front of the posts. “The situation was Jared Maxwell on-field gave a try live, they went back and in the circumstances of taking a conversion, there were some replays which came up that the video referees saw,” said NRL referees boss, Tony Archer. “The conversion was taken before the last replay came into view, the video referee couldn’t stop play at that stage, but initially they should’ve stopped play, checked it, because he led with the knees and made contact with the head. That was a potential eight point try.”
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rugby league’s schedule is ahead, with The Daily Telegraph reporting on Tuesday that Thursday night football will become a permanent fixture from 2018, with Monday night football to be scrapped. While Monday night matches are a winner for Fox Sports, they are played in front of small crowds and do nothing for rugby league’s image. The theory is obviously that Thursday nights will still attract big TV ratings while people are more willing to head out to the footy on a Thursday rather than a Monday. Under the new agreement, it is likely that one game would be played on Thursdays, one on Fridays, three on Saturdays and three on Sundays.
Penrith at the moment that simply won’t go away. It suggests that the Panthers have had conversations with Todd Carney about a possible return to the NRL.
» Dallin Watene-Zelezniak definitely
won’t be back this season after he was hospitalised again last week due to a lung problem. There had been suggestions that Watene-Zelezniak would return against the Rabbitohs last weekend but that was quickly ruled out when he suffered further complications of his lung issue last Friday.
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averages this season, with questions being raised about “150,000 missing fans”. But those being critical are looking at short-sighted statistics that suit a particular argument. NRL crowds in 2015 are far superior to those in the 1990s and 1980s, eras we often look back at through rose coloured glasses. When you consider that crowds are better today than in the 1990s despite pay television and live free-to-air footy being a part of the landscape these days, the NRL is actually travelling pretty well. Fans often cry out for the old days of “three grades in one day” and cheaper tickets, but truth is more people are going to the game today than when those things existed.
for the Panthers last weekend but is currently off-contract at the end of the season. As I understand it, the Panthers are currently working on a deal that will ensure he’s at the club next season.
» Panthers boss Phil Gould had a very
slight jab at Channel Nine on Twitter this week, when asked why he doesn’t commentate Penrith games and yet Darren Lockyer and Wally Lewis often commentate Brisbane matches. “Because I’m apparently biased and they are not,” Gould said in response.
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How Gus gave Latu a lifeline He made his first grade debut last weekend and is on the verge of a big future in the NRL, but Leilani Latu has faced his fair share of issues in getting to this point...
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e’s the Panthers player that fans have been craving for years – someone with a bit size, a bit of grunt, a bit of attitude. Someone that opposition players are afraid
to play. Whether 22-year-old front-rower Leilani Latu can live up to those expectations long term remains to be seen, but his first grade debut against South Sydney last Sunday certainly gave fans a lot to be hopeful for. In Latu’s first 31 minutes of NRL action, he ran 10 times for 93 metres whilst making 15 tackles – a solid debut for someone who’s walked the dreaded rugby league path of uncertainty. Before joining Penrith last season, Latu was a member of Canterbury’s Holden Cup side where he suffered a number of serious injuries that almost ended his fledgling career. “I had some bad luck at the Dogs with injuries. I had to deal with a broken bone in my foot, a shoulder reconstruction and a lot of cartilage had to be taken out of my knee,” Latu revealed to Extra Time. “It’s been a long journey, at first I thought
Leilani Latu. Photo: Megan Dunn I’d never play again after I left the Dogs but I’m blessed that Gus Gould gave me a lifeline. These past two years I’ve been trying to give back to him what he gave me.” While Latu admits it’s been a long, hard road of uncertain moments and recovery, he believes it’s made him a stronger, more well-rounded player in the process.
“It’s been a long journey but also a pleasant one. I’ve made lifelong friends and I’ve felt as though I’ve improved a lot over the past two years with various mentors,” he said. One of those mentors in Latu’s corner is injured Panthers prop and two-time premiership winner Brent Kite, who’s stood by the 120kg forward ever since he arrived at the club last year. “Kitey has been a great support and leader for myself. He’s taken me aside a lot of times and given me a lot of knowledge from his standpoint,” Latu said. “It’s always great to take advice from some of the well-known forwards that this game has to offer and there’s none better than Kitey. I’ll take any advice I can get to help my game.” Latu is currently contracted with the Panthers until the end of this season but if his debut is anything to go by, Penrith fans will be seeing a lot more of him in the future. “My main goal this year was to get a full season under my belt for the first time with no injuries, I’ve managed to do that so far,” Latu said. “My second goal was to make first grade, now that I’ve tasted that – I’d certainly like to remain there.”
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hen you have effort and attitude like our boys had on the weekend against the Rabbitohs, the wins are not far away. The reality is the club has an above average injury toll. Unfortunately we can’t control that. What the boys can control is the effort and attitude they exhibit in training and in games. Rest assured when you have those two things, inevitably you will achieve the victories. We are looking forward to this week’s game against Parramatta in Darwin but it does pose a few challenges. Preparation is vitally important in getting a win in an unfamiliar environment. The first thing is the Darwin heat. The players’ bodies have adapted to the cold of winter here in Penrith so it will be a shock to their system – but one we’ve been training for this week. The second thing is travel time. It’s a longer flight than the rest of our away trips through the season, which has the potential to throw out our regular routines. However this is when the professionalism of our players really
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lot has changed in the life of 19-year-old Stanton Albert over the past 12 months. Not only did he pack his bags and move away from his native Papua New Guinea to pursue his rugby league dream, but the bulking front-rower even went back to school. Albert landed in Australia earlier this year after signing a two-year deal with the Penrith Panthers as a member of their Holden Cup squad. Before arriving in the country, Albert was considered one of the best young talents to come out the rugby league-mad nation following several standout performances with the PNG Hunters in the Queensland Cup. With Albert’s older brother, Wellington, already signed with Penrith, it was a virtual no-brainer for the club to also snap up his 108kg sibling. Speaking exclusively with Extra Time, Albert said his life was turned upside down when he got the call to join the Panthers.
“It was always my dream to come to Australia and play with an NRL club, I was very happy to join the Panthers,” he said. “When I got the call to come over I was really excited because I got to join my brother, Wellington, who was already here. I love being part of the Penrith community.” As per Holden Cup rules, U20’s players must also be studying or working whilst playing football. With Albert forced to drop out of school early to keep up with the demands of playing rugby league in his home country, it was decided that he’d return to school to finish his education. Albert is currently in Year 11 at McCarthy Catholic College in Emu Plains and, with his 20th birthday fast approaching, is very much the oldest kid at school. “I came to the school midway through Term 1. It’s been a little hard to get used to but I’ve made a few friends that help me with my school work,” Albert said. “I’m currently studying Finance, Maths, English and Carpentry. I have to say Carpentry is my favourite subject because my father is also a carpenter.” While it’s clear Albert is missing home, he does have a lot of support from the Panthers club and in particular Shane Elford, Penrith’s rehabilitation coordi-
nator, to make his transition to life in Australia a little easier. “My wife Alanah and I live not far from here in the club’s house parenting system. We have 12 boys living with us including Stanton and his brother Wellington,” Elford said. “We’ve got Stanton in school to learn a trade so he can best utilise his skills if things don’t work out with footy. He’s at school three days a week and does work placement on Fridays. “McCarthy’s been very helpful with Stanton and his footy schedule, so it’s a really good mix.” While Albert’s NRL dream may still be a few years off becoming a reality, he’s most thankful for having the opportunity to not only showcase and develop his rugby league talents but also get an education and a better chance at life. “I miss my parents and family but Spud (Elford) is like a parent to me, which is good,” Albert said. “Everyone back home is happy for my brother and I, and like to keep up with how we’re progressing.” For now, it’s all about working hard. “I really hope to achieve my goal of playing first grade one day. Fingers crossed,” he said.
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FAN OF THE WEEK Years supporting the Panthers: 36 years. Favourite current Panther and exPanther? Matt Moylan and Royce Simmons. Terrigal Why do you support the Panthers? I switched to following the Panthers as a kid, because they were a team that never seemed to give up, even when they were out-classed. What’s your best Panthers memory? The 1991 Grand Final where I sat in the front row with my face painted at halfway. I also hugged Phil Gould at full-time. What’s your prized piece of Panthers memorabilia that you’d never sell? My brown jersey. Brought to you by… If the Panthers won the 2015 Grand Final, how would you react? Much the same as I did in 1991 and 2003. Lots of screaming and hugging.
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A strong second half performance has seen the Penrith Panthers clinch their fifth win in a row with a 34-10 win over South Sydney last Sunday afternoon. Penrith only lead 12-6 at half-time before storming home in the second stanza with a four tries to one blitz. Played in beautiful conditions at ANZ Stadium, the Rabbitohs opened the scoring in the 13th minute through winger Devon Makoare-Boyce to lead 6-0. Penrith hit back 10 minutes later when fullback Dylan Edwards sprinted through to dive on a deft grubber kick by Nathan Cleary. The promising half missed the conversion which kept the score at 6-4. Penrith hit the lead just minutes later after Kade Ellis caught a beautiful short ball by Tyrone May to crash his way over. However, once again, Cleary missed the conversion. Leading 8-6, the Panthers scored one more before half-time with centre Corey Harawira strolling over after a nice short-side play from the scrum. Cleary, for the third time already in the game, missed the extras, which saw the Panthers lead by just six at the break. When teams hit the field for the sec-
Penrith have slipped back to fourth place after Illawarra recorded a nail-biting 22-18 win over the defending premiers at WIN Stadium. The loss is Penrith’s fourth from their last five games and the Panthers now trail Mounties, Wyong and the New Zealand Warriors by two points with just four rounds remaining. Illawarra came out strong to lead 10-0 midway through the first half before Penrith reduced the gap to 10-6 by half-time courtesy of a try to Sam Scarlett from a miracle offload from Sione Katoa. The Cutters re-established their 10 point lead early in the second half when Nathan Green scored the first of his two tries. But the Panthers hit back with back-toback tries to Chris Smith and Kieran Moss to snatch the lead for the first time only to concede that lead back to the Cutters just minutes later when Nathan Green scored the final try of the game, giving the Cutters a much needed 22-18 win. Penrith looked to have paid a heavy price for the loss after losing Stanley Waqa (knee – six to eight weeks) but in some good news, Adrian Davis who was placed on report during the first half for dangerous contact on the Cutters kicker, Blake Wallace, was not charged by the
The Panthers celebrate a try ond half, it was the Panthers who kept things going, scoring after just three minutes. Dylan Fuad took the ball to the line before firing off a short pass to Thomson Tuigmala for the try. Cleary finally got the monkey off his back, converting the try to put Penrith up 18-6. Souths were next to score through Josh Ellison to inch a little bit closer at 18-10, but the afternoon well and truly belonged to the competition-leading Panthers with Dylan Edwards, Fuimanu Enese and Jerome Luai all scoring within a 10 minute period to put the result well beyond doubt. This Sunday afternoon the Panthers will travel up the road to Ringrose Park in Wentworthville to take on the 13thplaced Parramatta Eels from 1pm.
review committee. This Saturday, the Panthers return home to take on league leaders Mounties at Pepper Stadium. Mounties who come into this game fresh off the bye, have yet to defeat Penrith in their past three encounters but their last clash at St Marys Stadium was one of the games of the season with Penrith prevailing 16-10. This Round 22 clash is part of the #WishLeague Round with the NSWRL encouraging all clubs and fans including Penrith to support its main charity, the Starlight Foundation. Look for more details as they come to hand on the Panthers and NSWRL websites and social media accounts as to how you can help make a wish for sick children come true. Some familiar ex-Panthers will line-up for Mounties including Kyle O’Donnell, Josh McCrone and Jarrod Brackenhoffer while the likes of Stewart Mills, Jeremy Hawkins, Mitch Cornish, and Mark Nicholls will ensure the Panthers will have a tough task ahead of them in getting back into the minor premiership race. In team news, Andy Saunders returns from injury to start at lock, while Rodney Coates goes back to the bench for Stanley Waqa.
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appeared on Australian TV shows including ‘Spicks and Specks’, ‘Thank God You’re Here’ and ‘Good News Week’; has had his own TV shows ‘Jimeoin’ and ‘Jimeoin: Over the Top’; regularly performs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival; and has sold out shows around the world from New York to the Middle East. With his highly relatable observations of the silliness of everyday life, Jimeoin has found that his act gets plenty of laughs no matter what audience he is performing for. “It travels really well,” he said. “I see other people’s acts and I think that wouldn’t travel well but mine by default does. “I don’t really mention politics or I don’t really mention current affairs. “It’s all sort of human frailties or my own frailties, my own stuff ups that are quite human and in some ways when you talk about them people go ‘oh yeah I do that shit too and I never thought of saying it to anybody’.” Local audiences will have the chance to laugh along with Jimeoin when he comes to the Evan Theatre stage on Thursday, September 10. When I ask what audiences can expect from the show Jimeoin responds without hesitation. “Nudity,” he laughs. It’s this ability to make himself laugh that Jimeoin uses as a gauge for what will work on stage. “My act genuinely makes me laugh,” he said.
“That’s my sort of compass for what’s in and what’s not in. If it makes me laugh then that’s a really good starting point.” Along with his live shows Jimeoin has also found success in the film world. He starred in and co-wrote Aussie comedy classics ‘The Craic’ and ‘The Extra’ and also made an appearance as Burrito in the film ‘You Can’t Stop the Murders’. It’s been a decade since his last foray into cinema and Jimeoin admits between family and stand up commitments, and the expense of making a movie, he doesn’t have any plans for more in the immediate future. “It’s like the Formula 1 of the artistic world,” he said. “You have to have loads of money. It’s a
very difficult thing to get across the line. “Jokes are much easier. You can take people on a journey of the mind without really having to go to a lot of bother making a film.” Though film has been a fun addition to his stand up work, Jimeoin’s heart will always lie in the simple act of being on stage and making people laugh. “The gig itself is always a really enjoyable experience for me,” he said. “It’s like you’re a sportsperson playing the game at that moment.” Jimeoin will be performing at the Evan Theatre on Thursday, September 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $40.55. To purchase tickets visit www.penrith.panthers.com. au or call 4720 5555.
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Cars, treats and more at Krispy Kreme Topping off the night is a world premiere from extraordinary Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin. La Stupenda was the name given to acclaimed opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland who performed her final concert recital with her husband Richard Bonynge at the official opening of the centre in 1990. The concert is presented by Penrith Performing and Visual Arts and Penrith City Council, who have enabled the commissioning of Kats-Chernin’s piece ‘La Stupenda’. As part of the celebrations the commu-
nity is invited to share their memories of The Joan. The centre will be collecting memorabilia including tickets, photographs, programmes and stories. This is sure to be an elegant evening of music in celebration of a venue that has housed some of the greatest artists from Australia and beyond. The Joan’s 25th Anniversary Gala Concert will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 8pm. Tickets are $70-$75. To purchase tickets visit www.thejoan.com. au or call 4723 7600. If you would like to add to the memorabilia collection please email marketing@jspac.com.au
Three things that go well together are Sundays, cars and doughnuts... and you can enjoy all three of them together this weekend. This Sunday, August 9, the Sunday Cars and Doughnuts event will be held at Krispy Kreme Penrith, where car enthusiasts can bring along their own cars to showcase. The event starts at 8am and finishes around Midday Funds will be raised for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Australia at the event.
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Ê In a clear sign that viewers are over cooking shows, Channel Seven has pushed back its new show ‘Restaurant Revolution’ from four nights a week to just two. It will now run double episodes on Mondays at 7.30pm and Thursdays at 8pm – so still four hours a week. I must say I didn’t mind the concept of ‘Restaurant Revolution’ but believe the overkill of cooking shows, one after the other, has caused its quick demise. Ê In more cooking show news, Seven is suing Channel Nine and production company Endemol in a copyright claim against ‘The Hot Plate’. It’s understood Seven will claim ‘The Hot Plate’ used almost identical casting, costuming, sets, music, promotion and judging processes to ‘My Kitchen Rules’. All going Seven’s way, Nine may be forced to take its new show off the air. Ê
Former ‘Top Gear’ stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have found a new home, signing a three season deal with Amazon streaming service Prime Video. The new show, which is still unnamed, will be produced by long time ‘Top Gear’ executive producer Andy Wilman.
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Ê Telstra has partnered with US streaming platform Roku with plans to launch in Australia as Telstra TV next month. It hopes to offer Netflix, Presto and Stan in a single destination, bundled for less than $30 a month. Catch-up services will also be on offer but it isn’t clear if Foxtel Play would be included. Similar to Apple TV’s device, it’s expected to cost $100. Ê The ABC has launched a new ABC KIDS play app for iPads with games featuring ‘Play School’, ‘Giggle and Hoot’ and ‘Bananas in Pyjamas’. The ABC KIDS play app invites children aged between two and six to explore, investigate, create and play with the huge variety on offer, from open-ended creative activities to imaginative games. The ABC KIDS play app is free to download, free of advertising, and once installed, no Internet connection is required to play. Ê Channel Ten’s new show ‘The Great Australian Spelling Bee’ performed very well for the network on Monday night with 921,000 people tuning in for the premiere. It was enjoyable but too long.
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wo men walk into a bar. One is Henry Lawson, the other is Banjo Paterson. This is the premise of the stage show ‘Dead Men Talking’ which will take to the Blue Mountains Theatre stage in Springwood this August. Australian actor Max Cullen, who has appeared in ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘Australia’ and ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’, will take on the role of writer Henry Lawson alongside singer-songwriter and author Warren Fahey who will play poet Andrew Barton ‘Banjo’ Paterson.
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The 90 minute stage musical sees the literary icons having a drink at the Leviticus Bar & Grill at Heaven’s Gate while they reminisce about their lives and work, recite poems and sing songs. ‘Dead Men Talking’ has been drawing large audiences across the state. The show was devised by Max Cullen and scripted by Max Cullen and Warren Fahey. This is a one off performance before the show opens in Sydney so be sure to grab your tickets now. ‘Dead Men Talking’ will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub in Springwood on Sunday, August 9 at 2pm. Tickets are $25-$30. To purchase tickets visit www.bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au or call 4780 5755.
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Penrith Mayor Cr. Ross Fowler gave the evening’s keynote address, declaring that these sorts of initiatives are the backbone of our community. St Mary’s Senior student Jessica Lobo set personal goals of success in her studies with the key action being to declutter and prioritise tasks before launching into them. Her community service project was to run a series of interactive seminars and activities around resilience to ‘cyber bullying’ at St Marys Public School. “It was incredible sharing my experience with the many guests at showcase. I have become less anxious and more proactive. I have seen the difference I can make!”
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emember the 80s? It was the time of big hair, cassettes and the Rubik’s Cube. But most of all it was the era when Aussie pub rock ruled and this weekend some of Aussie rock’s greatest icons will be bringing back the sounds of the decade with Absolutely 80s at the Richmond Club. The show will include performances by Brian Mannix from Uncanny Xmen, David Sterry from Real Life, Scott Carne from Kids in the Kitchen and Fred Loneragan from Machinations, along with the Absolutely 80s band.
Between them they created some of the biggest Aussie hits of the 80s and audiences will have a chance to hear them all live, including ‘Send Me An Angel’, ‘Catch Me I’m Falling’, ‘Everybody Wants to Work’, ‘No Say In It’ and many more. So grab your friends, tease your hair and put on your fluro leggings for this 80s party like no other! You’ll dance until you drop! Absolutely 80s featuring Brian Mannix, David Sterry, Scott Carne and Fred Loneragan will be on at Richmond Club on Saturday, August 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$35. For more information visit www.absolutely80s.com.au or www.richmondclub.com.au or call 4578 1144.
Extraordinary music celebrating the power of the human voice Acacia String Quartet Christina Leonard – saxophone Jess Ciampa – percussion Kirsty McCahon – double bass Amelia Farrugia – soprano The Song Company William Barton – didgeridoo Tamara-Anna Cislowska – piano New commission La Stupenda – world premiere – Elena Kats-Chernin
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 The Angels Venue: Evan Theatre at Panthers $41.55, 8pm 4720 5555 The House of Fun Comedy Club Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $10-$17.50, 8pm 9625 5500 Winter Light Nights Venue: The Joan Free entry, 4pm 4723 7600 The Rockhoppers Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 8pm 4728 5200 Jalepeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Us-Too Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Venue: The Joan $20-$35, 8pm 4723 7600 Blake Dantier Band Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1387 Rose Carleo Venue: Oriental Hotel Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488
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County Spelling Bee Venue: The Joan $20-$35, 2pm 4723 7600 Robber Dogs Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Yesterday’s Heroes – Buffet Dinner Show Venue: Evan Theatre at Panthers Show only: $10-$20, Show and dinner: $35-$55, 6.15pm 4720 5555 Troy Cassar-Daley Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $15-$35, 8pm 9625 5500 The Coldplay Show Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Soundproofed Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Daily Vibe Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Steve Edmonds Band Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Venue: The Joan $20-$35, 8pm 4723 7600 Evie Dean Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 1800 061 991
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Bryen and the Bayou Boogie Boys Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Geoff Power Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Elton Jack Show Venue: Evan Theatre at Panthers
$26.55, 8pm 4720 5555 Oh Boy – The Buddy Holly Show Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $10-$15, 8pm 9625 5500 Soundproofed Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Partners in Rhyme Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Lenny Duff Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Jack Horner Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Windsor Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Blake Dantier Band Venue: The Henry Lawson Sports Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 2119 Can’t Stop The Music Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $7.50-$10.50, 8pm 9830 0600
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Feral Swing Katz Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Elvis To The Max Venue: Evan Theatre at Panthers $54.55, 8pm 4720 5555 Cameron Little Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Windsor Free entry, 1pm 4577 3396 Gig Guide submissions: Email your gig details to kate.reid@ westernweekender.com.au or call 4722 2998.
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REVIEW W EI V E R CD
DVD Big Eyes
Rated M // KATE REID ‘Big Eyes’ follows the bizarre true story of painter Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz). In the 50s and 60s, Keane achieved huge success with his popular artworks that depicted children with big eyes. But it was all an elaborate lie. It was his wife Margaret (Amy Adams) who was creating these works which Walter commercialised, earning himself more fame and fortune than he knew what to do with. Directed by Tim Burton, ‘Big Eyes’ is a fascinating film that takes a look into one of the art world’s biggest cons. The performances by Waltz and Adams are what makes ‘Big Eyes’ so engaging.
Waltz is absolutely perfect as the charming yet unhinged Walter and Adams brings a tortured restraint to the role of Margaret, who becomes increasingly disturbed by her husband’s attempts to take credit for her work. Visually the film is bright and bold, mirroring the style of director Tim Burton’s early work on films like ‘Edward Scissorhands’. The film is a bit of an unexpected direction for Burton, there’s not so much of the creepy factor that you come to expect from his work. But clearly the change has paid off because ‘Big Eyes’ is one of his best films of the last decade.
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CINEMA Ant-Man
Rated PG // KATE REID
Josh Pyke
But For All These Shrinking Hearts // KATE REID ‘But For All These Shrinking Hearts’ is the fifth studio album from Australian singer/songwriter Josh Pyke. When it comes to acoustic, folky, guy-singing-about-his-feelings-whileplaying-guitar type music, Josh Pyke has got to be one of the best the Aussie music scene has to offer. While the album doesn’t break much new ground it does offer listeners a perfect mix of happiness and melancholy. It’s lovely poetic music for those who enjoy lovely poetic music. The beauty of this work is in the emotion that inspires it. It’s clear that with this release Josh has put his heart into every song. While ‘But For All These Shrinking Hearts’ isn’t likely to win Josh many new fans, those who love what he does will be more than happy with this release.
4 STARS
When ‘Ant-Man’ was announced I’m pretty sure most people were thinking the same thing. Yes, it sounds like a pretty ridiculous premise, and that’s because, well, it is, but despite this ‘AntMan’ is actually not as bad as it sounds. With a suit that allows him to shrink
to the size of an ant while increasing his strength at the same time, expert thief Scott Lang takes on the role of hero to help Dr Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and his daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly) keep the technology from the hands of super villain Darren Cross (Corey Stoll). This could have been an absolute trainwreck of a film but the casting of Paul Rudd helps to keep it light and charming. While Rudd doesn’t seem like the obvious choice for a superhero, playing a man who becomes the size of an ant
really did need an actor with comedic talent. There’s plenty to indicate that the filmmakers were aware of how silly the premise is and they clearly have fun with the concept. The film follows the standard good vs evil narrative and as with the rest of the Marvel franchise the effects are spot on. Whether you’re a fan of the Marvel Universe or not, this is a fun action flick with a good dose of humour.
3.5 STARS
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He decided to return to his father, admit his foolishness, and hope his father would have him back. Even if he took him back as a servant, it would be better than feeding pigs! So the son headed home. When he was a long way off, his father saw him coming. The father, overjoyed, ran to meet him.
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He hugged him and shook his hand. The son barely had a chance to get out his confession, “Dad, I’ve been a fool. I’ve done the wrong thing. I’m not worthy to be called your son!” The father, full of love for his son, called everyone together and put on a huge feast, saying, “We must celebrate! This son of mine was lost. Now he is found!” Jesus told this story in the Bible. It is about us. It is the story of how we have treated God. We have ignored God’s goodness and kindness, and gone off and made a mess of our lives. God longs to have us back with him. He longs for us to be back in a relationship with him enjoying the privileges and benefits of being one of his children. How about you? Will you come home to God?
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Have you heard the story of the young man who went to his father, asking him for his share of the inheritance before his father had died? The father generously agreed to give the son his inheritance. The son then went off, blowing the lot on wild, reckless living. When bad times came, the son was forced to get a job feeding pigs. Things were so bad, he even had to eat the pig food! He eventually came to his senses, realising his foolishness.
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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Jupiter jumps into your wellbeing zone on Tuesday, which is good news for your physical health and emotional wellbeing over the next 13 months. There’s one proviso though – you’ll have to be disciplined. If you overdo your food intake and underdo regular exercise, then it could lead to weight problems.
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Have you been worrying about money matters? Jupiter is jumping through your $$$ zone for the next 13 months, so make the most of the lucky financial opportunities that come your way. With the New Moon, Venus and Mars all in Leo later in the week, it’s time for confident, charismatic Cats to sparkle and shine.
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Over the next 13 months, many will take up a sport or hobby; start a hot romance; go on holiday; or welcome a new addition to the family. Creative projects are also favoured. This week is a terrific time to tackle overdue domestic chores and DIY projects, plus spend some quality time with a special child in your life.
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
Have you temporarily lost your vim and verve? The late week New Moon period is the perfect time to revive your run down batteries, as you take a weekend break from your hectic daily routine and escape somewhere quiet and private, where you can relax and rejuvenate. Self-belief is the rocket fuel that will take you places.
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Someone tells you something in confidence but can a talkative Twin be trusted to keep a secret? You’re in the mood to socialise up a storm, but don’t let convivial conversation degenerate into gratuitous gossip. Do your best to be diplomatic and discreet. Jupiter is about to expand your domestic horizons.
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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
The week proceeds slowly, but then Thursday’s Sun/Uranus trine and Friday’s New Moon help jolt many laidback Librans out of snooze-control and into spontaneous action. Contributing to a joint venture or a group project brings long-lasting satisfaction over the next 13 months.
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Your social media profile really takes off over the next 13 months [and one of your posts could even go viral!] as Jupiter blesses all forms of communication. So make sure you have plenty of topical things to say. It’s also a fabulous time to study, teach or travel. This week, take a good long look at your finances.
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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
It’s time to make plans and set goals for the future. And don’t make them too safe and sensible! Go for gold, as Jupiter helps you envision ambitious dreams and creative schemes over the next 13 months. And the New Moon urges you to think of creative ways to boost your professional profile or kick-start a stale career.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
Prepare for a big week when your ruling planet shifts into a different zodiac sign, which only happens once a year. On Tuesday, Jupiter transits into earthy Virgo – and it also moves into your career house, which bodes well for a promotion, new job or lucky professional break coming your way.
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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Capricorns can easily get stuck in a domestic rut but this week Uranus shakes up your home life and encourages you to spring-clean, de-clutter and re-organise. You’ll feel fabulous when you finish! Jupiter also transits into your travel zone, so foreign shores beckon over the coming year.
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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
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I picked up a men’s fitness magazine the other day to have a look through. After flicking through for about three minutes I actually became a little bit dumber. Seriously between the ads with models wearing either expensive watches, sunglasses or aftershave were some of the most pointless routines I have ever seen. Most of my students that have just started their Certificate III fitness course would hand in a whole lot better program than some of these ‘expert trainers’ are
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make a diagnosis. How is it treated? Firstly the animal must be stabilised as affected animals are often sick and suffering from dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. The mainstay of treatment is surgical exploration of the abdomen to surgically resect the diseased section of bowel. Thankfully, most animals that develop an intussusception are treated successfully and are able to go home and lead a happy and normal life. Can I do anything to prevent an intussusception? It can be challenging to determine the exact cause of an intussusception. Any condition that produces irritation to the gastrointestinal tract can result in an intussusception. Therefore, there are several things you can do at home to help prevent your pet from developing this disease – these include regular deworming, maintaining vaccinations (preventing parvovirus) and maintaining a stable and healthy diet. Unfortunately there are unavoidable diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease that can result in intussusceptions so it is important to seek immediate veterinary attention if your pet becomes unwell.
Funny the ‘article’ was right next to a full page ad for the same drink. Pages and pages of ads selling synthetic supplements that are trying very poorly to copy what’s in a glass of milk and a couple of eggs, and charging a fortune for it. There was even a full section on skincare and cosmetics. Every fitness publication seems to turn into another beauty catalogue. I guess it’s hard to write a new magazine each month saying to get fit go out for a run, maybe do a couple sprints. Or find something heavy, lift it up. Use the muscles in the area you want to build up. It’s not rocket science! There is no magic routine or supplement. But that won’t be enough to fill a magazine up between the ads. Next time I want to read a magazine I will go down to the fragrance section of Myer and ask the sales guy for some fitness tips while he shows me products to ‘hydrate and plump’ my skin, the result will be the same and I’ll save the $7 on the catalogue, I mean magazine. If you have any fitness or health related questions you would like me to answer, email david@fitec.com.au and I’ll get right on it!
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• If a person dies owning real estate or a large sum of money then the Executor/family of the deceased need to see a lawyer to make an application to the Supreme Court to have the assets released • An Executor or person in charge of finalising a deceased person’s estate usually has one year in which to finalise the estate • The lawyer who is dealing with a deceased person’s estate will need the original will (if any) and the original death certificate to finalise the estate • The funeral home will usually order a death certificate for the deceased person • An Executor/family members are free to choose their own lawyer to finalise a deceased person’s estate and do not have to use the lawyer who holds the will. If you are an Executor of a deceased person’s will, or you find yourself taking charge because someone close to you has died, contact us with any questions you have. We will happily speak with you on the phone free of charge. It can be a difficult time so it’s always good to have the right advice.
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Nicole
Intussusception is an uncommon but life threatening condition that we see in cats and dogs. It can occur in animals of all ages but it is most common in puppies and kittens. There are many different causes of this condition and several of them can be eliminated through good routine health care. What is an intussusception? An intussusception is the sliding of a segment of bowel into an adjoining segment of bowel (like a telescope). This causes a partial or
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Every little change makes a difference Kate Reid is a journalist and university qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong. kate.reid@ westernweekender. com.au @kate_reid6
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ACO, a global player with strong foundations has a global presence in over 40 countries on 4 continents. We are market leaders in the area of surface water management, utility enclosures and building drainage products. We have been operating in Australia for more than 20 years and moved to Emu Plains at the end of 2004. We are a manufacturer of products made from polymer concrete, stainless steel and mild steel. We also manufacture plastics pits through rotational moulding and assemble ductile iron access covers.
10 Reasons to join 1. Global leader in surface water management - ACO Group
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With products to collect, clean, hold, and release water; addressing all phases of the water cycle and supporting sustainable drainage, low im-pact development and LEED principles.
Starting with the 1972 Olympic games in Munich, we have equipped all bar one Olympic stadiums with special ACO Sport drainage systems and construction components for sports arenas.
2. International Company with local presence Be part of an international company, present in 40 countries with 3900 employees worldwide and supported with a worldwide network of agents, making ACO products available in every corner of the world. Work locally, close to home.
5. Health & Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility. Safety is paramount at ACO and is a condition of our people’s employment. ACO values the safety, health and wellbeing of all of the people including the communities in which we operate.
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To meet the changing needs of our customers we are continually evolving and developing our technologies.
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With operations in more than 40 countries, we are truly an international and multi-cultural company. Our diversity is a source of our strength, leadership, creativity and innovation.
With our manufacturing plant in Emu Plains, we support the local manufacturing industry with production of polymer products, stainless steel products, mild steel products, rhino cast and plastics products.
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You will be invited to participate in Lunch & Learn sessions, company barbeques, and other social events. We also have a social club for Emu Plains.
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POSITIONS VACANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR SHEET METAL FABRICATION • Lead, inspire and coach • Full time role • Immediate start We are seeking an experienced and proactive Production Supervisor to join our Steel Fabrication team based at Emu Plains, NSW. The role: • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of our stainless steel and mild sheet production units. • Develop a customer focused culture with a “can do” attitude, • Reinforce a safe and positive workplace culture that is responsive and proactive • Support the field sales team with on-time manufacture and delivery of products. This is a hands-on role and will suit a trade qualified candidate with considerable supervisory experience in a sheet metal production unit. Candidate: • You come from a strong manufacturing background coupled with the ability to lead, inspire and coach a small group of sheet metal production workers. • You have excellent time management and communication skills. • You are punctual and have great attention to details. • Experience with Pronto or similar is essential. • Experience with an Amada laser, brake press and robotic welder will be highly advantageous.
PRODUCTION WORKER POLYMER PRODUCTION • Global company • Several positions • Afternoon shift We have several vacant positions for hardworking, experienced and reliable Production Workers in our Polymer Production team based at Emu Plains. Duties include: • Mould preparation, demoulding and finishing of polymer concrete products • Moving finished product to pallets • Preparing moulds for filling • Ensuring quality standards are met • Maintaining a safe workplace The ideal candidate has experience working in a busy manufacturing environment. You are able to perform routine assembly duties under instruction while working in a safe manner following safety procedures. You will be required to work in the afternoon shift.
SHEET METAL WORKER • Work close to home • Immediate start • Temp to Perm Reporting to the Production Supervisor/ Manager, you will be responsible for cutting and assembly functions from Assembly drawings and cutting lists to specified ACO standards of quality. You are proficient in cutting, fabrication and assembly via TIG and MIG welding and are able to manufacture products to close tolerances. You are Trade qualified, reliable and motivated to work towards the Company’s goals. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes: • The ability to read drawing and cutting lists • Ability to work in a safe manner and follow safety procedures • Ability to take direction from supervisors/ managers • Willingness to be cross-trained in other areas of the business • Working to strict deadlines • Ability to perform routine assembly duties under instruction • Adhere to strict housekeeping The ideal candidate has exposure to a busy manufacturing environment coupled with excellent time management and communication skills. You have good work ethic, are a team player, punctual and have great attention to details. Experience with using an Amada Laser would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check. For additional information, contact Shalini Mudaliar on 4747 4000 or visit our website on www.acoaus.com.au Please forward your applications to employment@acoaus.com.au
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lenmore Park basketballer Sean Weekes doesn’t step out onto the court to win awards, instead he goes out each and every week to do the best for his team. So last Sunday when he was named Most Valuable Player of the Waratah Youth League men’s Division 1 competition, the 19-year-old university student didn’t quite know how to take it. “I definitely didn’t expect it, it was a massive surprise to win MVP,” Weekes told the Weekender. “Our team, we don’t rely on anyone’s individual efforts and, because it’s an individual award, I didn’t think in a million years I’d ever get it.” A member of the Penrith Panthers, Weekes was awarded the biggest honour in Youth basketball after his side was defeated in the Division 1 Youth League semi-finals at the hands of eventual premiers the Sydney Comets. The 196cm power forward, who’s been playing basketball for near on a decade, said it was by far his biggest achievement. “I was very proud, it was such a surprise – my heart was racing,” Weekes said. “I think I won the award for consistency. Every week I go out there to put on my best effort. I play for the team and we aim to make each other better every week.” Weekes, who averaged 17.6 points per game, was also named a member of the All Star Five, and while most kids with his ability have aspirations of taking their game to new heights, Weekes is quite content with focusing on his studies and playing basketball for fun. “I’ve never really taken basketball to the next level for a variety of reasons. There’s always been an interest there but it’s never really been on the cards,” the Law and Business student said. “I just like playing basketball for fun, and if I want to make the step up to the WCL (senior league) in the future, I’ll consider it when I feel ready.” Meanwhile, fellow Penrith basketballer Tahlia Tupaea, 18, was named MVP of the WCL women’s competition.
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s the weather starts to heat up, teaching your kids to swim has never been more important. Local swimming centres Ripples Penrith and Ripples St Marys will be doing their part soon when they host free swimming lessons for children under five-years-old during Learn to Swim Week 2015. The annual swim safety awareness campaign, which around 300 Australian swim schools take part in, is initiated by Poolwerx and supported by Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive program. After the success of last year’s Learn to Swim Week, throughout which over 5000 free swimming lessons were provided to Aussie kids, Lawrence said that he and Poolwerx were thrilled to be bringing back the event in 2015. “It’s absolutely fantastic to see these swim schools care about the community enough to provide free swimming lessons and impart some basic water safety skills to those who need it most,” he said. “Australian kids love the water, so it’s imperative that parents make sure their children are water safe. “It is our goal to take drownings
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t Clair netballer Paige Hadley will be hoping the entire Penrith community is behind her over the next 10 days as she and her Australian Diamonds teammates compete at the 2015 Netball World Cup. 16 nations will battle it out for netball world supremacy when competition officially gets underway today (Friday, August 7) at Sydney Olympic Park. The world number one-ranked Diamonds will kick off their World Cup campaign at 9pm tonight when they take on the girls from Trinidad and Tobago at Allphones Arena. The Australians will once again be back in action tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, when they take on Barbados at 3.20pm before returning to Allphones Arena on Sunday afternoon to take on the world number two-ranked New Zealanders. Speaking with the Weekender, 22-yearold Hadley said the Silver Ferns will certainly be one of Australia’s biggest threats to take out the title. “England, New Zealand and Jamaica are our main threats but we also know Malawi and South Africa have definitely
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improved as well. It’s going to be a really good contest and the way the draw is set up, you play a lot more of the top teams now,” she said. Hadley, who also just re-signed with the Sydney Swifts, said representing Australia at a World Cup in her home town was nothing short of special. “When my family and friends found out I made the Australian team there were a lot of tears and screams followed by them logging onto the Internet to purchase tickets,” she said. “It’s going to be amazing to have all the Swifts members there as well as family and friends cheering us on.” Hadley is the only Penrith District Netball Association player to ever represent Australia and knows that her inclusion in the Diamonds team will have a huge impact on the sport locally. “I went back to Jamison Park recently, when the team was announced, to watch the State Age Championships and everyone was so proud,” she said. “When you return to those places you quickly realise what an achievement it is. I know they’re proud and backing me all the way.” Tickets to the 2015 Netball World Cup are available through Ticketek.
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Girls set to shake up local cricket New competitions and plenty of opportunities: Women urged to give cricket a try NATHAN TAYLOR
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omen’s cricket is set to take off in a huge way with the commencement of two exciting additions to the sport’s pathway on both a local and national level. In December, the first ever Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will commence with female teams aligned with the male franchises across the country. “The Sydney Thunder are our regionally aligned franchise and we will be fully supporting the Thunder women’s team,” Penrith Cricket Club Women’s Team Coordinator, Kim Hinkley said. “With the full squad still yet to be announced, we might even see some local girls in Thunder colours this season.” While the WBBL is set to catapult the sport nationally, on a local level a new ‘female only’ cricket competition is set to get underway in the Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains region, known as the Thunder Girls Cricket League. The league, a Cricket NSW initiative, will be open to girls aged 10 to 13-years-old. “The Thunder Girls Cricket League will be a T20 format run on Saturdays over two eight week seasons,” Hinkley said.
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Penrith Cricket Club’s female contingent is set to get even bigger soon “This is a very exciting development for the sport as it will give young girls in the area an opportunity to play cricket in a ‘girls only’ competition.” To celebrate these new developments,
of all ages to come on down to Howell Oval to celebrate with us by giving cricket a try,” Hinkley said. Music, a free sausage sizzle and prize giveaways will also be featured on the day.
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BASKETBALL: American college basketball will be played at the Penrith Basketball Stadium tonight (Friday, August 7) when a combined Penrith youth women’s team take on the girls from the Buena Vista Beavers. The Penrith Basketball Association is encouraging people to get along to the free event, which begins at 7.30pm on Court 1. The Buena Vista Beavers, from Iowa in the United States, play in the prestigious NCAA competition.
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BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers have been defeated 93-84 by the Sydney Comets in the Division 1 Youth League men’s semi-finals. Ben Wagenfeller was Penrith’s best scoring 25 points. The Sydney Comets went on to win the tournament, defeating the Bankstown Bruins in the decider 87-68.
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ICE HOCKEY: The Penrith Phantoms and Canterbury Kings have played out a 3-3 draw in the latest round of the Division 1 NSW Ice Hockey competition. To keep their playoff hopes alive, the now sixth-placed Phantoms will battle the first-placed Canterbury Bucs at 9.45pm this Saturday at the Penrith Ice Palace. AFL: After enjoying the weekend off, the Penrith Rams will be back in action this Saturday afternoon when
they take on the Manly Warringah Giants in the latest round of the AFL Sydney Division 2 competition. The Rams are currently in fifth position while the Giants sit in third. The match will be played at 2.10pm this Saturday at Greygums Oval in Cranebrook. AFL: The Penrith Ramettes women’s team have knocked off the best team in the competition, defeating the Auburn Giants 47-40. Justine Vella and Nikki Perrett were best for the Ramettes with two goals each. The Ramettes remain in fifth position and will take on the sixth-placed Manly Warringah Giants at 12pm this Saturday at Greygums Oval. BASEBALL: The Penrith Baseball Club will be holding State Baseball League trials for the upcoming 2015/16 season this Monday, August 10 from 6.30pm. The trials, which will take place at the Andrews Road Baseball Complex in Cranebrook, will be open to players trying out for U18’s right through to Grade level. For further details contact Head Coach Shane Summersford at firstgrade@penrithbaseball.com.au. If you would like your sporting results or club event mentioned in ‘Around the Grounds’ next week, please email nathan.taylor@westernweekender. com.au or call 4722 2998.
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fact that Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero played in the competition a number of years ago. He said he hopes to bring the same sort of flare to Western Sydney like Del Piero did with the Sky Blues. “Hopefully I can,” Piovaccari said. “I’ve seen one or two games of the A-League when Del Piero was playing here. I feel like football is a national sport here like it is around the world.” Spending the past two seasons at La Liga side SD Eibar and Liga 1 side Steaua Bucharest on loan from Sampdoria, the marksman comes with a strong pedigree. Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said Piovaccari ticked all the boxes the club was looking for in a marquee. “What we have found in Federico is a proven goal scorer who has performed consistently at the top level,” he said. “At 30 years of age and coming off a season in one of the top leagues in world football, I believe we have brought in a player who will complement our team and our style with a real attacking threat.” Piovaccari will make his Australian debut at 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 11 when the Wanderers battle Brisbane Roar in the FFA Cup Round of 32 clash at Pepper Stadium.
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he Western Sydney Wanderers will officially unveil their new international marquee signing in Penrith next week when the club returns to Pepper Stadium. The Wanderers’ new man, Italian striker Federico Piovaccari, only arrived in the country late last week and will appear in the red and black for the first time when the Wanderers take on Brisbane in the opening round of the FFA Cup. Speaking with the Weekender, Piovaccari said he always had an interest in Australia and couldn’t wait to show off his talents. “I’ve seen a lot of Australia on TV and I’ve always wanted to experience it,” he said. “Now I’m here, I’m ready to play football and I hope to enjoy it.” The 30-year-old has experience in some of the top leagues in European football including Liga 1, La Liga, Serie B and Lega Pro as well as the group stage of the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League. In nearly 300 appearances, he’s scored an incredible 84 goals. Piovaccari admitted he didn’t know too much about the A-League except for the
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