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he Penrith Panthers will throw back to the 1970s later this month while at the same time raising funds in support of seriously ill children and their families. Penrith’s upcoming Round 20 match against the Canberra Raiders at Pepper Stadium will not only celebrate the NRL’s annual Heritage Round but will also raise money for the Ronald McDonald Nepean Family Room at Nepean Hospital. The Sunday, July 26 fixture against the Raiders was originally slated to be played in Christchurch, New Zealand, but after plans fell through, the club decided to give Panthers members and fans another opportunity to support their team at home. With the match now confirmed for Penrith, the club has announced a match day initiative to raise $100,000 for the Nepean Family Room. The Panthers have promised to contribute $10 from every adult ticket purchase and $5 from every junior ticket purchase towards the $100,000 fundraising target. The Nepean Family Room provides a welcoming home away from home for families of seriously ill children, who are undergoing treatment at Nepean Hospital. “The Nepean Family Room is a special place and Panthers is proud to have the opportunity to make a contribution to the remarkable service it provides,” Panthers Head of Rugby League, Justin Pascoe said. Story continues on » p. 3

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Story continued from » p. 1 ust a week after Penrith City Council axed funding to the Penrith Business Alliance (PBA), it has been revealed Council has found someone new to lead the Penrith Progression (PP) concept. Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said finding someone else for the position was always going to happen for the implementation stage of the PP. “We are now trying to implement, and to do that I believe Council has hired somebody, but that was a piece of work going on prior to the PBA [decision],” he said. Cr Fowler said he believes this is a positive for Penrith, for getting on with the initiatives of the community and the PP. “I know the PP started off as a PBA initiative, but because of the resources it required, Council took control. That was a mutual agreement,” he said. Councillor Jim Aitken, a PBA board member, remains disappointed. “I have more comfort in the fact they have put someone on, but I will be watching it very closely,” he said. “I still would have preferred to have the PBA. It’s a shame the PBA is gone, it was a good organisation that did good work.”

PBA Director George Rabie, PBA Deputy Chair Councillor Jim Aitken and PBA Chairman Paul Brennan Cr Aitken said there were issues with Council this year that has also made it a very difficult time for the PBA. “As soon as you bring distrust into an organisation you have problems, the whole truth was not told,” he said. “I have been assured the new management of the PP will be keeping clear of that.”

PBA Chairman, Paul Brennan said the PBA’s success was based on its separation from local Government. “In May, Council were requesting as a condition of renegotiation they fire our CEO. That was Council’s attempt to try and control the PBA, but the success of the PBA was based on our independence,” Mr Brennan said.

“We are calling on our members and fans to rally to this cause with the same pride, passion and commitment they show for our club every week.” Players will also take to the field against the Raiders wearing the newly released Panthers heritage jumper – inspired from their 1973/74 seasons – with $10 from each heritage jersey sale also going towards the cause. Located in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nepean Hospital, the Nepean Family Room contains a kitchen, lounge room, dining area, play area, a mothers room and a quiet room. The facility is managed by dedicated volunteers and is designed to alleviate some of the stress associated with the emotionally-draining experience of caring for a seriously ill child. “The donations from the Panthers initiative will help with our ongoing operational costs, allowing us to stock our pantry and fridge, pay for maintenance and support our volunteers,” Nepean Family Room Coordinator, Meagan Preston said.

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“As Alex lay paralysed and even eight minutes later when he is carried off the ground, Smith continues to argue that Alex caused his own injury,” says reporter Liz Hayes. That is not the case. Smith spoke to the referee briefly, then remained silent for the next eight minutes before speaking to the referee again after Alex was lifted from the ground. With the benefit of hindsight, Smith probably regrets the comments about Alex contributing to his injury, but at the time the discussion with the referee was no different to what happens week in, week out with all NRL captains. Alex and his family clearly have significant anger towards Smith, even labelling his comments and actions as “unforgivable”. Nobody has the right to tell them who to be angry at and I can’t be critical of their thoughts and comments. However, some damning comments were made about Smith and you would think that Smith has every right to defend himself. It’s journalism 101. Not according to ‘60 Minutes’, who confirmed they didn’t offer Smith the right of reply. “60 Minutes chose not to contact Cameron Smith before our story went to air, because this was Alex’s story, told by Alex and his family and friends,” said Executive Producer, Tom Malone. I’m sorry, but that’s bullshit. It’s irresponsible and lacking of journalistic integrity. Yes, it was Alex’s story, but Alex and ‘60 Minutes’ brought Cameron Smith well and truly into the story, and given the nature of the comments, he deserved a right to have his say. Even if ‘60 Minutes’ didn’t feel it appropriate to ask Smith for comment (which I strongly believe they should have), the Storm issued a media statement several hours before the program aired last Sunday night. It was clear from that statement that there was more to this story. Apparently Smith is planning to avoid Channel Nine when it comes to his media commitments in the future. He has every right to do so.

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Ms Scott said it was positive news. “Providers will target support services to the individual needs of employers and apprentices, from pre-commencement to completion,” she said. “The 2,311 apprentices in training across the Lindsay electorate will get to realise the full benefits of an apprenticeship, and the rewarding careers that come as a result.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES Proposed Tonnage Limit for Cranebrook Road, Cranebrook The implementation of a 3-tonne mass limit, and associated ‘No Trucks’ signage, is proposed for the unclassiﬁed (southernmost) section of Cranebrook Road, Cranebrook (also known as Cranebrook village). This section of Cranebrook Road is deﬁned as that between the T–junction 620m south of the Boundary Road intersection and the T–junction 970m north of the Boundary Road intersection (total length of approximately 1,590m). In accordance with Sect 116 of the Roads Act 1993, the changes are anticipated to take effect approximately two (2) weeks from the conclusion of the submission date (being 28 days from the date of this publication). Any person is entitled to make submissions to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) with respect to the granting of consent. For further information regarding the proposed restrictions, and timeframe for implementation, please call Penrith Council on 4732 7735.

Proposed Tonnage Limit for St Marys Southwest Precinct The implementation of a 3-tonne mass limit, and associated ‘No Trucks’ signage, is proposed for the southwest precinct of St Marys (on the southern side of the Great Western Highway and the western side of Mamre Road). Introduction of the load limit is planned for Pages Road (south of Putland Street), George Street, Putland Street (between Pages Road and Mamre Road), Garner Street, Saddington Street (west of Mamre Road), Ellis Street, John Street, Vincent Street, Schleicher Street, Smith Street, Player Street, Wilson Street, Barker Street, Atchison Street and Hall Street (west of Gallipoli Street). In accordance with Sect 116 of the Roads Act 1993, the changes are anticipated to take effect approximately two (2) weeks from the conclusion of the submission date (being 28 days from the date of this publication). Any person is entitled to make submissions to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) with respect to the granting of consent. For further information regarding the proposed restrictions, and timeframe for implementation, please call Penrith Council on 4732 7735.

TENDERS Refurbishment of Tennis Courts at Woodriff Gardens, Castlereagh Road, Penrith Reference 15/16-02 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders, for the Refurbishment of the Tennis Courts at Woodriff Gardens, Castlereagh Road, Penrith. This work entails the removal of, and appropriate disposal of the existing synthetic grass surfacing and applying a cushioned acrylic surfacing of up to 14 courts. Pre-Tender Brieﬁng at 2.30pm Tuesday, 21 July 2015.

All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, 5 August 2015 (‘the Closing Date’). Tenders received after will not be considered.

Concrete Maintenance Works: Footpath Kerb & Gutter Reference 15/16-03 Penrith City Council invites Tenders for the reconstruction of concrete paths and kerb & gutter, and construction of new kerb & gutter services within the Penrith Local Government Area. The Contract will be for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two x one-year periods.

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Pre-Tender Brieﬁng at 1pm Wednesday, 22 July 2015. Visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Our-Council/Tenders/ to register and download tender documents free of charge. For queries please contact Laura Schuil on 4732 7663 or procurement@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, 5 August 2015 (‘the Closing Date’). Tenders received after will not be considered.

Demolition of Ramps to Allen Place Elevated Car Park Reference 15/16-04

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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8 AUGUST | 6 - 10PM ERSKINE PARK CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Ofﬁce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Ofﬁce Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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MEETING DATES Council Meetings 13 July 2015 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee) 27 July 2015 – 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting)

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ST MARYS MEMORIAL HALL CHILDREN’S CENTRE Corner Mamre Road & Drive, Great Western Highway, St Marys Corner Swallow and Peppertree Erskine Park Be part of history in the making! A time capsule will be buried as part of Penrith’s Bicentenary celebrations and Council is running a competition to ﬁnd objects to put in it. The community is being asked to think ‘outside the square’ and suggest items for the time capsule which reﬂect the city and the community of Penrith in 2015. Suggestions and ideas for this competition can be posted as a comment, photo or video to Council’s Facebook page from 22 June to 7 August 2015. To enter, either sign up or log on to Facebook and visit Council’s Facebook page facebook.com/penrith.city.council Winners will be selected by Penrith Council and will be invited to help bury the time capsule in a special ceremony at Thornton Oval in September.

Funding Secured for family support services in Penrith Federal government funding of more than $215,000 has been awarded to Penrith Council for children and parent support services. The funding has been awarded to Penrith Council’s Children’s Services under the Department of Social Services (DSS) Children and Parenting Program. It means current programs like the Family Support Program will continue to run for another two years. The Children and Parenting Services provide resources that are aimed at improving children’s development and wellbeing and support the capacity of those in a parenting role.

Neighbourhood Action Plans beneﬁts 12 priority suburbs in Penrith City More than 10,000 Penrith City Residents have taken part in 140 community events and programs undertaken by the Neighbourhood Renewal Program since 2007. The Neighbourhood Renewal Program (NRP) is about equality and a fair share for all residents. The program provides many opportunities for residents to get involved and be part of creating something special in their own neighbourhood. NRP has resulted in Council endorsing 369 actions to improve the physical, social and economic environment for residents in 12 priority suburbs.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Community Assistance Program (CAP) Funding Round closing soon Each year Penrith City Council provides funding through the Community Assistance Program (CAP) for local non-profit organisations and groups to assist in the provision of services and facilities that will benefit the Penrith community. The 2015/2016 Community Assistance Program will close on Monday, 20 July 2015. Non-profit community organisations that provide services to residents of the Penrith LGA are invited to apply for grants of up to $1,200. Grants will be provided to: s 0URCHASE EQUIPMENT s 3UPPORT A COMMUNITY EVENT OR FUNCTION s $ELIVER A ONE OFF PROJECT To be eligible for funding projects must be: s /NE OFF ACTIVITIES s /F DIRECT BENElT TO AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION BY RESIDENTS IN THE Penrith LGA s )N LINE WITH #OUNCIL S !CCESS AND %QUITY 0RINCIPLES

This program has been funded for 10 years through the Asset Renewal and Established Areas Strategy (AREAS) special rates initiative in 2006.

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To see the progress report on the Neighbourhood Action Plans for each of the 12 suburbs, go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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SW Fire and Rescue and Penrith RSL have launched their ‘Keep Looking When Cooking’ fire safety campaign ahead of Winter Fire Safety Week next week. A fire demonstration was held at Penrith RSL this week with residents and community members witnessing just how quickly a pot with oil sitting on the stove can catch fire. FRNSW Chief Superintendent Chris Lewis said the demonstration would have given residents and community members the information they need to be fire safe in the home. “We’re encouraging the community, particularly older residents, to take a few simple safety measures to avoid becoming the next victim of a fire,” Superintendent Lewis said. “On average, FRNSW firefighters respond to around 1230 house fires each winter – almost half of those start in the kitchen, so the message is clear this winter – keep looking when cooking.” According to Chief Executive Officer of the RSL and Services Association, Garrie Gibson, of the 1072 residential fires over winter in 2014, 438 or 41 per cent of those were in the kitchen. Of the recorded 438 kitchen fires over

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Penrith Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal program has seen more than 10,000 residents take part in 140 community events since its inception in 2007. The program works with residents in older, established neighbourhoods to identify the strengths and the unique needs of each locality. It encourages the communities to get involved in finding new and creative ways to address local issues and help with community, cultural and economic development. Twelve suburbs across Penrith have been involved in the program. Residents have contributed to the process and have their say in decisions which affect their neighbourhood with Council receiving over 1000 submissions on ways to develop and improve their community. Considerable support has been provided the Neighbourhood Renewal Program by partner organisations including many local schools and TAFE, cultural, neighbourhood and youth services, faith groups and churches, as well as volunteer groups, small businesses and not-for-profit community

organisations. Currently, primary and secondary students in Colyton are designing and making budgeting decisions for a local park. Similar projects have led to the improvement of facilities at Werrington Lakes, affordable community programs and events for families, children and young people as well as improved disability access in the Penrith CBD. The program has received a number of awards including the Award for Community Participation in Arts and Culture at the Local Government Arts and Cultural Awards in 2014. To see the progress report on the Neighbourhood Action Plans for each of the 12 suburbs, go to penrithcity. nsw.gov.au. Council is incredibly proud of its Neighbourhood Renewal program as are the residents who have been involved in creating something special in their own neighbourhood. The sense of community within our neighbourhoods is what makes Penrith a great city to live in.

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errington’s Yoorami Child Care Centre is one of six in the local area that will see Federal Government funding allowing them to continue their support services to vulnerable children and families. The Department of Social Services has awarded Penrith City Council’s Children’s Services $215,348 over two years to go towards their Family Support Program. Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler and Federal Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott joined staff at the Yoorami centre last week to welcome the announcement, that will provide particular support to Aboriginal families. Cr Fowler said the continued funding is a great outcome that will ensure services that Council has previously delivered will continue. “It’s going to improve a lot of young kids’ lives who otherwise might not have had the opportunity to get that additional help and education, targeted at children from disadvantaged backgrounds at home,” he said. “We have to thank Fiona Scott and Scott Morrison for their support. They can see

Mayor Ross Fowler and Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott welcomed funding for child care centres in the local area. Photo: Megan Dunn

the work that’s been done here in the past, and saw there was a need for it to continue.” Ms Scott said Council’s Family Support Program is a great front line service that provides programs for children in families that are most at risk. “The program provides the early education tools that children need and that’s why having the professional services here are great,” she said. “These children will get that early learning with the program, and if they are in families that are at risk they may not be getting that from home.” Ms Scott said at risk families can struggle with drug and alcohol issues, and these early childhood services will give their children the best chance to have their best life. “That’s why this program is so important, because it gives these children a gateway to future success,” she said. Council’s Children’s Services Manager, Janet Keegan, said the funding will go toward several centres in the area. “It’s for a family support worker who comes to the centre, connects with families and takes informal referrals – that is the biggest component of the funding,” she said.

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Council has formally adopted the Council Rates and Charges for 2015 to 2016, that are made in line with the increase approved by IPART for 2015 to 2016. Ordinary rates for residential and farmland properties are a minimum amount of $864.20, and business including in both the Penrith CBD and St Marys Town Centre will be $1,105.80. The Stormwater Management Service Charge will be $25 per annum for residential non-strata properties, and half that for residential strata properties at $12.50. Urban business properties will be charged

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NDIS is coming Let’s hope now our kids with a disability will finally get the help they need and deserve! (Penrith leads the way, Western Weekender July 3). KELLY FELLOWES, VIA FACEBOOK

New smoking laws I am not a smoker and really dislike smoke when I am eating and look forward to smokeless eating areas (Western Weekender online, and page 21 today). In saying this why are we not providing areas for people who do smoke to stop and relax with one. By all means encourage quitting but have some compassion for those in transition from smoking or who are addicted and treat them like humans. ROBBYN BROWN, VIA FACEBOOK

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early $37,000 has been presented to the Luke Priddis Foundation, with the funds to go towards assisting children with autism. Penrith’s Bank of Queensland (BOQ) branch handed the foundation a cheque for $36,935 on Wednesday – funds raised from a Golf Day in early March. The Luke Priddis Foundation’s General Manager, Tamara Van Antwerpen said the funds will go towards a social program for 12 to 16-year-olds. “The funds will be put towards running social skills groups, the most recent is the Emjoi-Project, which is groundbreaking because it’s for teenagers,” she said “Most of the work people do with autism is based around early intervention, but autism doesn’t go away as kids get older.”

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Turning back Time

Family had a big impact on Mulgoa Jade Aliprandi looks into the remarkable history of the Cox family, who played a significant role in building some of the remarkable architecture that exists in Mulgoa...

he Cox family worked hard in creating, what are now considered, important and historical buildings in the Mulgoa district that were built for generations to come. William Cox became a Lieutenant in the NSW Corps after making the move from Winbourne, England to Sydney, Australia in 1800 with his four sons. After an unsuccessful start in Pennant Hills, the Cox family settled at Windsor in 1904 at a Clarendon property. It wasn’t long after the family settled when they became interested in land in the Mulgoa district. Lt. William received the first grant for land west of the Blue Mountains and played probably one of his most influential roles in supervising and constructing the road over the Blue Mountains towards Bathurst after receiving his 2000 acre grant. He was also responsible for building several estates and houses in the Mulgoa district including one of the colony’s first houses of weatherboard and brick-nog

This photograph shows the eastern side of Fernhill, an historic home in Mulgoa. Fernhill was built by Edward Cox in the 1840s. It remained in the Cox family until they sold it in 1885. The people in this photograph are celebrating the centenary of St Thomas’ Church of England. Photo: Penrith City Library construction which is still in use today. ‘The Cottage’ is believed to have been started in 1811 and completed around 1822 and remains today as a testimony to construction methods of that early time in Australia’s history. The property became a big project for architect James Broadbent, who, in the 1990s, lovingly and patiently began restoring it to its original condition using the original fabric and decor of The Cottage. It in inaccessible today. His son Edward received his first grant of 300 acres at just four-years-old in 1810, now known as the Fernhill Estate. He built the estate not too far away from Lt. William’s property, ‘The Cottage’, with the property known as ‘Fern Hill’ at the time. George Cox had his grant of 600 acres made out in 1816 – an area that became the future site of the Winbourne Estate. In 1822 or 1823, he married Eliza Bell of Belmont, Richmond. The pair lived at ‘The Cottage’ which was the Cox’s outstation, situated beyond the present St Thomas’ church. In 1824, the couple took up residence

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on the 600 acre grant which eventually became the first section of the Winbourne mansion. In 1842 the estate was enlarged and a second storey was added with verandahs and balconies. Winbourne was pivotal in the making of the agricultural and social industries in the Mulgoa District. The Cox sheep industry was created at Winbourne, vineyards and wine productions began, there was the cultivation of wheat and other cereal crops as well as fruit growing and dairying. Convicts were recruited to work at the property with many returning to work on the Cox’s estates at the expiration of their bondage. In 1838, George gave considerable aid in the erection of St Thomas’ Church as he donated 40 acres of his land adjoining the Mulgoa Creek for the rectory and glebe. A letter written by a V.D. Cox sometime in the 1900s tells a story about a situation George Cox found himself in, demonstrating what people thought of him during his time at Mulgoa. “George was driving back home from

Penrith when he was stuck up by a bushranger by the name of ‘Donohoe’. After taking his gold watch and money ‘Donohoe’ inquired who he was. On being told his name, he handed everything back with the remark that George Cox was too good a man and he certainly would not rob him of anything.” Winbourne was to remain in the Cox family until 1901 when it was sold to Peter Hewitt who leased the property to the Hore family who then ran Winbourne as a guest house. By 1914 Winbourne was leased to Tom Campbell who turned the property into a holiday resort. He was still leasing the property in August 1920 when the house was destroyed by fire. Fernhill Estate, built by Edward, was in the Cox family until 1885. The Cottage, built by William, was occupied and extended by various members of the Cox family up until 1913. The annual ‘William Cox Historical Festival and Open Day’ will be celebrated next Sunday, July 19 at the Arms of Australia Museum.

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recent article I wrote left you with the thought: “Imagine if we put the same effort into imagining positive outcomes and dreaming up solutions to negative situations”. In a nutshell, I was talking about creating happiness and a positive environment for you and your staff. So how do we create happiness in our business? Most ‘happiness experts’ will tell you that the first step is to be grateful. Look for aspects of your business, your circumstances and your prospects that you can be grateful for. Make a point of listing at least three things and add to this list regularly. If you have staff, ask them to do the same exercise once a week, so that the focus is not on fear, worry, anger or other negative emotions. But of course, this isn’t enough! It also takes action. And one of the best ways to do this is to give. There is now research confirming that acts of altruism and generosity actually change the brain, increasing our peace, happiness, health and even intelligence. In the context of your business, this

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ressure. It’s a part of life. Sometimes you see it coming and sometimes it sneaks up on you out of nowhere. We all know the pain, struggles, wants, goals, pretty much everything that comes with pressure. So how do you handle pressure in business and life? What’s the key? When under pressure, despite procrastinating being the easiest thing to do, you have to work through it as there is no avoiding whatever the dilemma/s are. Keep perspective. Life isn’t always smooth sailing. Successful people all encounter problems which see them fall under pressure. Their success is as much about tenacity as it is about working hard or being smart. You need to keep an eye on the end goal. Everybody is impatient at times and want things immediately but you have to look at the possible end result when working through an issue or type of work that is putting you under the pump. It can lead to frustration. You have to fight through the temptation of quitting as soon as things aren’t going as they should. Today’s business setting will always be

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onfidence is high in Pantherland at the moment and after two impressive wins over the Wests Tigers and South Sydney, there’s every reason to believe Penrith can make it three in a row against competition heavyweights the Roosters this Saturday evening at Pepper Stadium. On the big stage of Friday Night Football last weekend, Bryce Cartwright announced himself as a genuine superstar in the making – and he has the ‘rise from adversity’ story to go with it after revelations doctors believed he may never play again after he was injured last season. Cartwright is such an impressive player and given he’s just 20-years-old, the best is yet to come. You can be almost certain that coach Ivan Cleary won’t try and calm down his

free style of play, which helped to create that stunning try to Dean Whare in the first half against the Rabbitohs. Cartwright will have good and bad days, especially given the risks he takes as a footballer, but he has the raw ability and class to ensure the good more than outweighs the bad. He faces a tough ask this weekend against a Roosters side that is fresh after a bye last weekend and comes into this game on the back of a 20-10 victory over the Gold Coast Titans on the Central Coast. The win wasn’t pretty, but the side did enough to grab the two points – something that wasn’t happening earlier in the year when they lost several close games. The Roosters boast a range of attacking weapons that have the potential to run riot over the Panthers if they’re not totally switched on. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings, Blake Ferguson and Shaun Kenny-Dowall can all find their way to the try-line and will be tough for Penrith to contain. Losing Josh Mansour to injury again is a huge blow for the Panthers as his tough-

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in front of a sellout crowd at Suncorp Stadium with a trip to a cold Penrith Stadium just four days later – it’s never easy to adjust in those circumstances. On the other side of the fence, Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace have certainly found their mojo and are controlling Penrith’s attack so well at the moment. Wallace was desperately out of form prior to the match against the Tigers but has shown in the last two weeks why he is a genuine leader of this team. I’m also expecting Nigel Plum and Jeremy Latimore to step up against one of the game’s best packs. Against the Tigers a fortnight ago, the Panthers returned to form. Against the Rabbitohs last week, they made a statement of intent to the rest of the competition. Now it’s time to find out how legitimate Penrith’s claims are. This is a big, big game – don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise. I expect it go to down to the wire.

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fans just a few years ago, Jamie Soward has now turned into one of the true nice guys of rugby league – proving that he was perhaps misunderstood all along. At the end of last Friday night’s game against the Rabbitohs, Soward gave his head gear to a young Rabbitohs fan. It was a simple gesture from Soward but one the young kid will never forget. I’m told Soward did the same thing for a young Tigers fan at Leichhardt Oval the previous week.

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leased from the final year of his contract in 2016 to accept a three-year deal with the Manly Sea Eagles. “Api has been given an opportunity to secure his future and he leaves with our blessings,” said Panthers boss Phil Gould.

» The fiasco surrounding Panthers as-

sistant coach Trent Barrett continues, with rumours emerging this week that trainer Ron Palmer could be heading to Brookvale with Barrett next season. With Manly not willing to confirm they’re planning to sack club legend Geoff Toovey in favour of Barrett for next season, the Panthers are caught in the middle of an awkward situation that is looking more like a slow motion train wreck by the minute. Barrett is already on gardening leave from the Panthers while he sorts out his future. While Barrett’s departure has been linked to Lewis Brown and Api Koroisau signing with the Sea Eagles, I’m told it’s all generally unrelated. However, it’s not a great look to see an exodus of players and staff to the Sea Eagles while Barrett is still being paid by Penrith.

» It would appear the long career of

veteran prop Brent Kite is over. It’s understood Kite has now been ruled out for the rest of the season, and won’t play again. The 300-plus game veteran will certainly be given a strong farewell at Penrith’s last home game of the season in round 26.

» Off-contract forward Sika Manu has

been linked with Cronulla for next season.

» The Panthers are set to lose one of

their most exciting young fullbacks with Kieran Moss likely to take up an opportunity to go to the English Super League at the end of the season. Moss has been a fan favourite for a number of years but has been plagued by injuries and has both

Jamie Soward with a young fan last Friday. Photo: 77 Media Matt Moylan and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak ahead of him. There is very little doubt that Moylan will eventually move into the halves, with the Panthers planning to make Watene-Zelezniak their long-term number one. That leaves Moss out in the cold and with injuries not giving him an opportunity to shine for other NRL clubs, England is calling.

» Well done to the crowd at last Friday

night’s game who paused with absolute respect for Phil Walsh, the coach of the Adelaide Crows who sadly passed away last week in the most of tragic of circumstances. The respect shown by the Penrith crowd was superb.

» The Panthers may not have had any

State of Origin representation this year, but a look into the crystal ball shows you just how much the side is likely to be impacted in the future. James Segeyaro is likely to replace Cameron Smith in the QLD side, while Matt Moylan and Bryce Cartwright are certain rep stars of the future. Waqa Blake has already tasted representative football, while there’s high expectations for Reagan Campbell-Gillard. There’s no doubt that the Panthers are building a team of genuine superstars.

» Panthers legend Mark Geyer continues

to build a successful radio career. The latest radio ratings show the Triple M Grill Team picked up 0.3 per cent this survey, helping Triple M to an impressive overall 8.3 per cent of the available audience.

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tries in their past two games against the Tigers and Rabbitohs, which Latimore says is a key to their recent good fortune. “I think we’ve defended really well the last fortnight and that’s a cornerstone to any good team,” he said. “Our forwards are starting to make metres and we’re starting to play a bit smarter now which is helping our attack, but we have to keep on improving.” After completely dominating the Rabbitohs, the Panthers will now turn their attention to another one of the competition’s heavyweights in the Sydney Roosters. Latimore believes there’s a strong rivalry between the two sides and can’t wait to go pound for pound against them on Saturday night. “The Roosters have found form in the last month and Trent Robinson will have them fired up to come out here and play well,” he said. “They beat us at the start of the year (20-12) and obviously we beat them in the semi-final last year, so there’s certainly a rivalry there. “We’ve just got to build off what we’ve done the last few weeks and make sure we turn up on the weekend and do it again.” Kick off is at 5.30pm.

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ur Round 20 clash against the Canberra Raiders was originally going to be taken to New Zealand, but when those plans didn’t work out this year, the club decided to bring it back to Penrith. Even better news is that the match will be used to raise significant funds for the Nepean Family Room at Nepean Hospital – a facility which caters for families of seriously ill children and is staffed entirely by volunteers. As a dad myself, I fully understand how stressful caring for a sick child can be. A facility like this is helping families at a time when they really need it most. By donating $10 from every adult ticket, $5 from every junior ticket and $10 from every heritage jersey sold, the club hopes to raise $100,000 for the Nepean Family Room. We’re off to a brilliant start with our corporate partners Pepper ($10,000), OAK and HERTZ ($10,000 in tickets each) digging deep to support the fundraising initiative. As a club, Panthers is always trying to find ways to give back to the local community and to the people who so

Justin Pascoe and Dave Simmons passionately support us every week through the season. We hope this is just the first step in what could grow into an annual event. All our members will have to buy a ticket to come to the game, which we know has come as a surprise to some, but we know they will respond with the same passion, pride and commitment that makes them the best fans in the NRL. But first we have to beat the Roosters on Saturday. It will be a huge day of rugby league at Pepper Stadium and a chance to see our table-topping NYC and NSW Cup sides in action, so get to the ground early. For those who love seeing three grades in one day, here’s your chance.

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anthers members have expressed their frustration after being told they’ll be asked to pay extra to attend round 20’s clash against Canberra at Penrith Stadium as part of a special community initiative. The move, announced just three weeks out from the game, means that members will not be able to gain game day access with their usual pass and will have to prepurchase their seats. As reported on the front page of the Weekender this week, the club is hoping to raise $100,000 on the day for the Ronald McDonald Nepean Family Room at Nepean Hospital. $10 from every adult ticket purchased and $5 from every junior ticket purchased will go to the hospital. The Panthers say they originally “looked into the possibility” of taking the match against Canberra to Christchurch in New Zealand, but the plans have been shelved “in favour of giving Panthers members and fans another opportunity to support their team on home turf”. While members were only ever sold 2015 packages based on 10 games being at Penrith Stadium, the frustration from fans comes because the Raiders match in round 20 was always scheduled for Penrith Stadium according to the NRL draw, which

Fans cheer on the Panthers was released late last year. It was never officially scheduled for Christchurch. With one of Penrith’s allocated 12 home games already shifted to Bathurst, fans were never told which of the 11 remaining matches scheduled for Penrith Stadium in the draw would be moved. The situation has caused significant confusion because while membership packages were only sold for 10 games,

most expect a season pass entitles them to access all home matches played at Penrith Stadium. “Whilst I understand why I’m spending around $800 a year on my family seats, I’m not sure I’m happy to pay close to another $100 to watch one game. I’m happy to pay $10 to charity on the day,” said supporter David Crellin on Facebook. “How can a club charge a season ticket holder to go to a home game? Shame on you Penrith. What are the details so I can make a donation directly, I won’t be renewing my three season tickets next year, I’ll stay home to watch the game and you miss out on my beer and food money,” supporter Geoff Wall said. “Feeling like season ticket holders have had a raw deal this year. As the season comes to an end casual members are getting more than the ones who come rain, hail and shine and support their team. I would be quite willing to donate to this cause but I feel I am being pressured to donate,” added Cheryl Hunt. In response to the criticism, the Panthers released a Q&A sheet on their website on Tuesday. Members were able to purchase their usual seat for the round 20 match from 9am on Wednesday.

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through three defenders to find the line in the 22nd minute. Dylan Edwards missed the conversion which left the Rabbitohs up 8-4 at the break. When the teams ran out onto the field for the second half, it was the Panthers who didn’t wait long to post more points with Tyrone May crossing in the 49th minute. With Penrith now in front 10-8, they were in again just moments later after boom hooker Sione Katoa slipped the ball to Cowen Epere, who dominated two South Sydney defenders to claim a try under the posts. Edwards made the conversion which put the Panthers up 16-8. With just minutes remaining before full-time, Kotoa managed to get his own meat pie after he spun out of a tackle and burrowed his way over the line to secure the 22-8 win. The only blemish on Penrith’s 14-point victory was the serious injury to young gun Soni Hala, who dislocated his knee cap with five minutes to go. The competition-leading Penrith Panthers will return to Pepper Stadium this Saturday afternoon to take on the sixth-placed Sydney Roosters. Kick off at 1.10pm.

The Panthers, coming off their last of three scheduled competition byes, face a tough run into the finals facing top eight opponents in seven of their last eight games, starting this week with the return game at Pepper Stadium against fourthplaced Wyong on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers went into the bye having been beaten in the last minute of play by the Roos at Central Coast Stadium courtesy of a Tyler Cornish field goal. It was a game the Panthers should have had wrapped up leading 18-6 midway through the second half but a combination of poor goal-kicking, multiple errors when in possession and lack of discipline in defence, invited Wyong to snatch the game 19-18. Wyong do seem to be one of those rare sides in the competition that handle Penrith better than most, having also defeated them 30-26 early in 2014 before the Panthers returned the favour defeating the Roos 32-24, but not without a fight from the Roos. This game again showcases the competition’s two best defensive teams as both sides are the only teams to concede less than 20 points per game: Penrith (15.8 ppg) and Wyong (19.3 ppg). Neither side is especially renowned

for its attack: Penrith scoring at 21.6 ppg (10th) and Wyong 22.9 ppg (7th), but such is the strength of the Panthers’ defence they still have the best differential in the competition of +82 points. In team news, Wyong have made just the one change to the team that defeated Penrith last start with former Windsor Wolves player Leivaha Pulu in the backrow in place of Shaun Boss. It’s a very strong side with seven players having 301 NRL games worth of experience including Omar Slaimankhel, Brendan Elliot and Samisoni Langi in the backs complementing a tough pack of forwards with the likes of Willie Manu, Lagi Setu, Matt McIllwrick and Lopini Paea. Penrith, on the other hand, have made several changes for this clash. Robert Jennings returns in the centres as does Sione Katoa at hooker, while Ben MurdochMasila’s return from injury in the backrow to replace prop Sam Anderson (knee) will mean a reshuffle to Penrith’s line-up. Prop Moses Leota becomes the seventh NSW Cup debutant for Penrith in 2015, having been named to replace Holden Cup teammate Stanton Albert on the bench. Kick-off between the Penrith Panthers and Wyong Roos is at 3.10pm.

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You’ll be spellbound! KATE REID @kate_reid6

ver been to see a theatre production and thought, ‘I’d really love to be up there’? Well, now’s your chance. The Penrith Musical Comedy Company will once again be bringing the Tony Award-winning musical comedy ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ to The Joan and audience members will have the chance to join in on the fun

as fellow spelling bee competitors alongside a cast of six actors. “We actually get four people from the audience to sign up to be in the show,” explains Penrith Musical Comedy Company President, Grant Jones. “They don’t know what happens and we as the actors tell them what they need to do throughout the show. “Each show is different which is exciting as the cast don’t know who the audience spellers will be and lots of improvisation occurs depending on what the audience spellers do.” It’s this audience participation that made the production such a success when the Penrith Musical Comedy Company first brought it to The Joan stage in 2011.

“It’s like sitting in a room with a whole bunch of friends, just having fun”

It did so well for the company that Grant knew they had to bring it back. “We only did six shows last time and after that people enjoyed it so much that they were hoping one day we’d put it on again,” he said. The show is set at the fictional Putnam Valley Middle School where a cast of six very different children are competing in a spelling bee. Each of the characters has their own little quirks and stories to tell as they each set out to take the title of top speller. “You get taken on a bit of a journey with these kids,” Grant said. “The audience sort of embraces the show... they just love it.” Adding to the story is the unknown element of the audience spellers. This mixture of fun storyline and improvisation has made the show comedy gold and a hit with audiences around the world. For the Penrith production the majority of the 2011 cast will be back, along with a couple of new faces. Rehearsals for the show are well under way and for Grant it’s been fun rediscovering characters, acting like a kid again and being back with fellow musical theatre enthusiasts. “It’s like sitting in a room with a whole bunch of friends, just having fun,” he said. For this production Grant takes on the character of William Barfee, a child that he describes as being not so easy to get along with. “He’s a painful child,” Grant laughed. “That’s probably the easiest way to describe him. He doesn’t have any friends and he learns to be nice to people.” 2015 has been a great year for the Penrith Musical Comedy Company with a successful production of the rap, hip hop and salsa infused Tony Award-winning musical ‘In The Heights’ premiering earlier in the year. The show follows a cast of characters from the predominantly DominicanAmerican neighbourhood of Washington Heights in New York where bodega owner Usnavi is chasing the American dream. “It went fantastically,” Grant said of the show. “Audiences just embraced that show as well and absolutely loved it.” From the success of the 2011 show, there’s no doubt that ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ will be another great success for the theatre company which has been bringing quality musical theatre to Penrith for decades now. As for the 2016 season, there’s no confirmation on shows just yet but watch this space, because Grant has plenty of ideas up his sleeve. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ will be on at The Joan from Friday, July 31 to Saturday, August 15. Performances are on at 8pm each Friday and Saturday night with an additional 2pm matinee on Saturday, August 8 and 15. Tickets are $20-$35. Audience members who would like to be part of the show can sign up before each performance. Four people will be selected to participate in each show. For more information on the show or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan.com. au or call 4723 7600.

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Karise Eden is still in fine Voice KATE REID @kate_reid6

his July fans of ‘The Voice’ winner Karise Eden will have a chance to hear tracks from her 2014 sophomore release ‘Things I’ve Done’ when she hits the Rooty Hill RSL stage. In 2012, Karise Eden became the winner of the debut series of ‘The Voice’ after delighting audiences and judges with her soulful sound. After all four judges turned their chairs, Karise went on to choose Seal as her mentor. After her win, Karise broke records with four tracks from her debut album ‘My Journey’ entering the top five on the ARIA singles chart. The album also debuted at top spot on the ARIA album charts and went double platinum. For this release the talented singer/ songwriter wrote or co-wrote all but one of the tracks on the album. ‘Things I’ve

Done’ debuted in the ARIA Album Charts at number five and has since spawned the lead single ‘Dynamite’ and follow up single ‘Loneliness’. In June this year Karise also released a cover version of ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’ by The

Shirelles. Karise Eden will be performing at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, July 18. Tickets are $40. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au or call 9625 5500.

OVER the last two years the William Cox Historical Festival and Open Day at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum has celebrated the bicentenary of important colonial events and 2015 will mark the final chapter of this bicentenary trilogy. Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott will be in attendance to unveil a plaque that will commemorate Governor Macquarie’s settlement in the area he called Bathurst in 1815, along with the 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains by Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth and William Cox’s building of the road across the mountains in 1814. The festival will offer activities for the whole family including a jumping castle, merry-go-round, pony and wagon rides, a range of stalls and plenty of delicious food. The William Cox Festival and Open Day will be on at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum at Emu Plains on Sunday, July 19 from 9am to 3pm. Admission is free.

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ART

Incredible love story

Capturing Australia

KATE REID

ove and literature come together in the world premiere of the theatre production ‘All My Love’ at The Joan this July. ‘All My Love’ is a theatre production which tells the story of the love affair between author and activist Mary Gilmore and writer and poet Henry Lawson at the turn of the 20th century. Mary Gilmore met the young Henry Lawson and quickly struck up a friendship. But as their feelings grew, Mary found herself caught between Henry and his mother, well known writer and suffragette Louisa Lawson. Writer Anne Brooksbank discovered the story of their relationship after researching Gilmore’s memoirs.

The production has been written using excerpts from the couple’s letters to each other and tells the story of their intense love affair. This is an incredible, little known story from Australia’s past and one that will leave you amazed. If you love a good love story then this is one show you won’t want to miss. ‘All My Love’ will be on at The Joan on Friday, July 17 at 8pm, Saturday, July 18 at 2pm and 8pm and Tuesday, July 21 at 11am (schools and matinee club). The show will run for approximately 120 minutes plus interval. Tickets are $40-$45. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan. com.au or call 4723 7600.

new art exhibit will premiere at Braemar Gallery in Springwood later this month featuring works that celebrate the natural environment. Artists Carola Rivera, Dot Wilkin and Corinne Loxton have joined forces to showcase their paintings which explore the value of nature and the human condition. Each of the artists have spent time in the natural surrounds of areas like the Blue Mountains to draw inspiration for their works. The works cover the vastly different landscapes that Australia has to offer, from the coastline to the outback.

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Guests will have the chance to explore these beautiful paintings in the gallery environment, or for those looking to add to their art collection paintings will also be available for sale. The opening launch will be held on Sunday, August 2 at 2pm and the artists will be holding an open forum to discuss their works on Sunday, August 9 at 2pm. For art enthusiasts who love the natural landscape this is one exhibit not to be missed. The ‘Of Earth and Air’ exhibit will be on at the Braemar Gallery in Springwood from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 23. The exhibit will be on Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. For more information on the exhibition contact braemargallery@ gmail.com

Ê It appears as though Channel Seven could be dumping two games shows for a local version of ‘The Chase’. It’s been revealed that the show, based on the popular UK format of the same name, is currently being produced in Melbourne and could very well replace both ‘Deal or No Deal’ and ‘Million Dollar Minute’. If producers decide to make episodes run for an hour, ‘The Chase’ will start at 5pm which, if successful, will help boost ratings for the News at 6pm. There’s no word yet on whether the show will air this year or early next year. There’s also whispers Andrew O’Keefe could host the show. Ê ‘Family Feud’ will celebrate its first birthday on Tuesday, July 14 with Channel Ten marking the occasion across the entire week with prizes, flashbacks and a guest appearance. All the fun begins this Sunday, July 12 at 6pm.

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Ê Channel Seven has teamed up with international broadcasters for ‘Big Kitchens’, a show which goes behind the scenes of some of the world’s most extreme restaurants. The 13 part series will include the Emirates airline flight catering mega kitchen in Dubai as

well as the Bellagio Buffet in Las Vegas. I certainly like the sound of this!

Ê Legendary journalist Ray Martin will be on the next season of SBS’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’. Also set to appear on the new series is Toni Collette, Dawn Fraser, Peter Rowsthorn, Geoffrey Rush, David Wenham, Luke Nguyen and HG Nelson. Ê Channel Seven has finally announced the cast of this season’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Set to strut their stuff is Ash Pollard, Emma Freedman, Kelly Cartwright, Lynette Bolton, Jude Bolton, Samantha Harris, John Paul Young, Larry Emdur, Mat Rogers, Matthew Mitcham and Tim Robards. It goes to air soon! Ê Animation channel Boomerang will be stepping up its original content with titles including ‘Bunnicula’, ‘Be Cool Scooby-Doo!’ and ‘Wabbit’ as part of nearly 450 half-hours of programming from Warner Bros Animation. The deal between Turner Broadcasting and Warner Bros includes classic animation from the HannaBarbera, MGM and Warner Bros Animation collection, a total of 3500 titles. The kids will love it and I secretly think parents will too!

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FRIDAY, JULY 10 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 Panthers Kids Have Got Talent Venue: Evan Theatre $8-$15, 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3pm 4720 5555 The Gruffalo’s Child Venue: The Joan $18-$22, 10.30am and 1pm 4723 7600 Matt Black & the Phat Cats Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 8pm 4728 5200 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Backlash Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Christie Lamb Band Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1387 Brad Johns Venue: Oriental Hotel Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Penny Lane Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3396 Sydney Hotshots Venue: The Henry Sports Club $30, 7.30pm 9623 2119

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Bird Yard Big Band Venue: Penrith RSL

Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Christmas in New York Venue: Evan Theatre Show only $10-$20, Show and dinner $35-$55, 8pm 4720 5555 Akmal Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $39, 8pm 9625 5500 The Gruffalo’s Child Venue: The Joan $18-$22, 10.30am and 1pm 4723 7600 Jellybean Jam Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Old School Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Daily Vibe Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Jed Zarb Venue: Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Venue: The John Lees Centre $20-$25, 2pm and 8pm 4735 5422 FMK Karaoke Venue: The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 2119 The Gatsby Experience Venue: Blacktown Workers $10 members, $15 visitors 9119 1675

SUNDAY, JULY 12 Steve Passfield & the Hand Picked Ban Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club

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Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Peace Train – A Tribute to Cat Stevens Venue: Evan Theatre $53.60, 8pm 4720 5555 Karise Eden Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $40, 8pm 9625 5500 All My Love Venue: The Joan $40-$45, 2pm and 8pm 4723 7600 Musical Geniuses with Piers Lane Venue: The Joan $40-$45, 8pm 4723 7600 Motioner Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Cavan Te & The Fuss Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The New Vintage Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 9pm 1800 061 991 Evelyn Duprai Venue: Dom’s at Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 1800 061 991 Rat Pack from Vegas Venue: Blacktown Workers $35, 8pm, 9119 1675

FRIDAY, JULY 17 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 Winter Light Nights Venue: The Joan Free entry, 4pm 4723 7600 All My Love Venue: The Joan $40-$45, 8pm 4723 7600 No Breaks Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 8pm 4728 5200 Gyrate Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Skyz The Limit Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Matt Lyon Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Rachel Laing Venue: Dom’s at Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 1800 061 991 Trent Bell Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 1800 061 991

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REVIEW W EI V E R MUSIC

DVD The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water KATE REID

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? That’s right, it’s Spongebob Squarepants! Everyone’s favourite yellow sponge is back and this time he’s coming to dry land. The eternally positive fry cook from the Krusty Krab in Bikini Bottom must make his way into the human world to recover the secret Krabby Patty formula after it’s stolen by a diabolical pirate named Burger Beard (Antonio Banderas). Burger Beard has plans to make it rich with the delicious and super secret recipe until he is thwarted by Spongebob and his friends Patrick, Squidward and Sandy. Even their restaurant rival Plankton from the

Chum Bucket helps out in a bid to bring the delicious Krabby Patties back to Bikini Bottom. Fans of the Nickelodeon series will surely love this flick. It’s got everything you want from a Spongebob film; fun, craziness, mischief, heaps of laughs and of course Krabby Patties! Placing the animated characters in the live action world worked surprisingly well and there’s still plenty of underwater mayhem for those who aren’t a fan of the cartoon/real life crossover. Whether young or old it’s hard not to enjoy the lovable Spongebob and its cast of crazy characters.

3.5 STARS

DVD Kingsman: The Secret Service Rated MA // KATE REID

John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John Two Strong Hearts Live KATE REID

To celebrate their acclaimed ‘Two Strong Hearts’ tour Aussie icons John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John have released a live album which features a collection of highlights from the show. The album sees the pair collaborate on well known hits including Farnham’s ‘Two Strong Hearts’, ‘You’re The Voice’, ‘Every Time You Cry’ and ‘Burn For You’ and Newton-John’s ‘Xanadu’, ‘I Honestly Love You’, ‘You’re The One That I Want’ and ‘Physical’. It’s clear that the long time friends had a great time performing together, though vocally Newton-John just doesn’t stand up to the power of Farnham. Regardless, this is a fun live recording and it’s clear from the album’s debut at top spot on the ARIA albums charts that audiences are eating it up.

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‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ tells the story of a super-secret super-slick English spy organisation that takes on a less-than-polished street kid as their newest recruit after making his way through a competitive training program. Agent Harry Hart (Colin Firth) recognises the potential in wayward teen

Gary ‘Eggsy’ Unwin (Taron Egerton) and takes him under his wing. Meanwhile the villain of the piece, tech genius Richmond Valentine (Samuel L. Jackson), is on a mission to implement his solution to climate change, which is to kill off as much of the population as possible. This is a fun and action packed addition to the spy flick genre. The brilliance of ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ is that it never takes itself too seriously. Though there’s plenty of violence it’s

often highly stylised which adds to the sense of comedy. The film is playful and tongue in cheek; it goes out of its way to lovingly poke fun at the genre. All the spy movie essentials are there including the maniacal villain and his sidekick who has swords for legs, plus a host of essential spy gadgets including bullet proof umbrellas and knife concealing leather shoes.

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n initiative for Aussies to help those suffering in Nepal, support for families of children in longterm hospital care, development of a peer to peer school tutoring program and enabling children with special needs to perform a dance eisteddfod. Just a few of the ways local year 11 students have been making their community even better.

At 5pm, Wednesday 22 July, Penrith RSL will host the 2015 Max Potential Showcase, an inspiring evening that will highlight what 18 Year 11 students and their coaches have achieved in their personal lives and in their community.

A journey that began in February will this month reach its end, leaving a wake of lives changed and community improvement. 18 students from 4 schools have paired up with coaches from Penrith’s business and non-for-proﬁt community to develop their abilities to set goals and achieve them. Students have each worked on a personal goal along with a community service project. Guests at the Max Potential Showcase will be able to wander around stalls individually created by each student to capture their personal journey and community involvement. Everyone is welcome to attend the 2015 Max Potential Showcase, 5pm, 22 July at Penrith RSL.

WHAT IS MAX POTENTIAL For over 10 years Max Potential has been matching emerging young leaders with coaches from their local community. All Max Potential coaches are trained in coaching skills they can apply not only in the program, but also in their work place, volunteering and family life. Max Potential coaches come from all industry and community sectors. For more information please visit: http://max-potential.com.au/ WW15359

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Ingredients • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced • 1 medium celery stalk, diced • 1 leek (white section) • 1 parsnip peeled and diced • 1 swede peeled and diced • 1.5ltrs salt-reduced chicken stock • 500g chicken breast diced • 1 cup of flat leaf parsley • 100g of small shell pasta • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Preparation Prepare all veggies and fry off in oil in the base of a heavy based large pot for 5-10 minutes on medium heat, this process activates the natural sugars in the veggies.

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Shavaurn Lauren Hanson Artist WHAT DO YOU DO? I am an artist and an art teacher. I work mostly with painting, photography and sculpture, although lately I have been getting into larger wall works and adding moving components like kites, fans and small motors. I use bright colours, geometric shapes and often combine everyday objects. CURRENT EXHIBIT? I have work in two exhibitions currently. One is in Marrickville at Factory 49. The other is at The Bearded Tit in Redfern. I’ve completed some wall works, paintings and sculpture for these two shows. FUTURE PLANS? My goal is to progress

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with exhibitions and I have plans to collaborate with other artists. I would also like to complete some more public artworks, adding boosts of colour to urban spaces, like shops, billboards and skate parks. WHERE CAN PEOPLE SEE MORE OF YOUR WORK? I’m having a solo show at Factory 49 in August. I also have a studio in Jamisontown and am happy to have visitors as I would like to connect with other contemporary artists in the area. I also have an Instagram account: shevy_hanson for anyone who would like to follow me.

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he Weekender and the notfor-profit National Trust have teamed up to give you the chance to win a family pass to a truly amazing exhibition in New South Wales. From July 10 to November 1, one of the biggest collections of wedding fashion ever seen in Australia will be on display in Sydney at Old Government House. The magnificent venue is Australia’s oldest public building and a wonderful place for a day out. The exhibition features iconic gowns from Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’. Famous designs from iconic fashion names like Collette Dinnigan, Mariana Hardwick, Carla Zampatti and Akira Isagowa are all featured. Over 50 famous and rarely seen wedding gowns and accessories will be on display. There’s something for everyone. Muriel’s wedding dress from ‘Muriel’s Wedding’ is on show as well as the extraordinary red gown designed by Oscar winner Catherine Martin and worn by Nicole Kidman in ‘Moulin Rouge!’. You can also see Carey Mulligan’s beautiful bridal gown from ‘The Great Gatsby’.

Many historic garments tied to the early settlers of New South Wales will be part of ‘Love, Desire and Riches: The Fashion of Weddings’ which spans 200 years. For full details visit www.lovedesireriches.com.au. The Weekender has five family passes (two adults and two children or one adult and three children) to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘WEDDING’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, July 15. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/15/00066. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Uranus stirs up your reckless side early in the week, as you surprise – or even shock – others with an unpredictable move that comes right out of left field. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater though! Avoid being bossy mid-week, as you strive to be assertive rather than aggressive. Resist the urge to be hot-headed.

TAURUS

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Close relationships will be difficult early in the week, when Saturn pours cold water on communication, cooperation and displays of affection. Then the New Moon highlights your neighbourhood zone, so get out and about in your local community and contribute your Taurean talents ASAP.

GEMINI

The New Moon shines a spotlight on money matters. Resist the urge to be flash with cash and careless with credit. If your finances are in a mess, then you need to develop some fiscal skills, with the guidance of a professional. Expect plenty of phone calls, emails, snail mail, texts and tweets.

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

The week starts well, when the creative gods are on your side and you seem to intuitively know what others require. Enjoy the phase while it lasts. Then you’ll feel extremely unsettled mid-week, as trivial matters irritate you – and more important issues get your blood boiling. Don’t dwell on things too much.

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

You pride yourself on your well-rounded personality but it will be difficult to balance head and heart this week … but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. Loved ones or colleagues will try to throw you off balance; scramble your logic; and press your emotional buttons. But it’s up to you to deflect their efforts.

You love to feel comfy, and sudden changes can catapult you into a state of catatonia. This week the planets shake up your Crab comfort zone – especially involving work matters or relationship issues. With mighty Mars in your sign you need to tune into your bold and daring side – it’s hiding there somewhere!

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Power struggles and disagreements are likely mid-week, unless you can keep your Scorpio need to be in control under control. So swallow your pride and strive to sort out a problem that’s developed between you and a loved one. Plus let others make their own decisions … and their own mistakes.

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You’ll have trouble coping with any restrictions that are placed on you by loved ones, so family relationships are likely to be unpredictable. The more you try to assert your authority and independence, the more woeful the week will be. But shake-ups needn’t necessarily lead to breakups!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You’re keen to converse with a wide audience, but are you communicating with the right people? Be careful how you convey your message [especially online] as the Sun and Uranus throw a fiery hand grenade into the social media mix. Take extra care when driving too, as you’re more accident prone than usual.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Monday is the perfect day for some personal pampering, as you nurture your body with a special treat [like a professional pedicure, an indulgent massage or a long and luxurious aromatherapy bath]. Are you worried about money matters? Look for innovative ways to improve your cash flow and boost your bank balance.

Happiness – it is something we all want and it is something we find hard to live without. But where can you find real happiness? Where do you find a happiness, a contentment that will stay with you through all the ups and downs of life? The question of what makes us happy, of where we can find true, lasting happiness is one that continues to attract much attention. It seems that rarely does a month go by without some new survey or article discussing this fascinating

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Sagittarians are the gung-ho gamblers of the zodiac. But this week – with unpredictable Uranus stirring things up – the odds aren’t in your favour. If you succumb to the urge to bet, buy, spend, splurge and speculate; then you could end up being a big financial loser. You’re also keen to help others.

LIBRA

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

CANCER

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Lions are feeling mighty restless! Some Cats start the week with a bang, as you cause commotion behind the scenes; while others stir things up in a very public way. But is that really such a smart idea? Disruptive, selfish behaviour will just alienate you. Do your own thing, but don’t disregard the needs of others.

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question. For example, a recent survey shows, the perhaps not surprising result, that increased wealth does not bring increased happiness. In fact, this survey showed that people would rather have increased happiness than increased wealth. What do you think about that! And while we might be happy on holidays, or enjoying an extended break, once

we’re back into the grind, that happiness seems like a distant memory! The Bible’s book of Ecclesiastes, written in the face of an uncertain world, a world full of grief and disappointment, has much to say about happiness. The writer says “I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy.” Yet, the question remains, how can this happiness, in the face much busyness, stress, and sickness remain constant? The writer concludes with this challenging thought. True happiness can be real and lasting for the person who would honour God in their life. It is the person who honours God, who trusts him, who has a quiet confidence in the knowledge that the God who loves us in Jesus is always working for our good and never for our harm. This promise brings security and gives the happiness, the contentment you desire.

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a deceased person and lived in the same house as them (including grandchildren) • In a close personal relationship with a deceased person at the time of death • Ex de facto or spouse Your claim can take one of the following forms: • A claim for a share of the deceased person’s estate, if you were left nothing in their will • A claim for a larger share of the deceased person’s estate if the share you were left was inadequate If you think you fit one of the above categories and have been treated unfairly in a will, you may be entitled to more than you think. Similarly, if you are an Executor of a will and someone is making a family provision claim against you as the estate’s representative, you need expert advice. At Complete Legal and Conveyancing we have extensive estate litigation experience in relation to all sorts of will disputes and family provision claims. If you need some advice, why not contact us for a free consultation. Any advice featured in this column is general in nature. Always seek specific advice for individual circumstances.

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Have you ever heard of the term “contesting a will”? The legal term for this is a “family provision claim” and it is much more common than you might think. The law recognises that sometimes people make decisions about who to leave their assets to that fail to take into account promises they’ve made during their lives, the needs of people who are dependent on them and the moral expectations of society, for example that a husband/wife should provide for his/her spouse in their will.

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58 experience and learning new skills, which will help us both in the future. I am only in Year 11 but it will be a great head start for when I leave school in Year 12. I am very proud of my running achievements that I have completed. My first run was in 2013 when I did the City2Surf 14km run, and then I did Run Sydney (10km). In 2014 I did the Bay to Bay (12km), Gold Coast Marathon (10km) and the City2Surf again and this time I took seven minutes off my previous time. In three weeks time I will be competing in the Gold Coast Marathon again but this time doing my first Half Marathon increasing the distance to 21km.

FITEC fitness champion

Fitec is the Fitness Industry Training & Education Centre. It’s where the trainers get their training! As part of raising awareness and promoting it in our community, we present the Fitec Fitness Champion! Each week we will interview someone who has successfully made health and fitness an integral part of their life...

Top 3 tips for good health? 1. Set goals for yourself, train and exercise regularly 2. Eat a balanced diet consisting of a variety of colours 3. Have a positive outlook and believe in yourself

Vanessa Grima

Getting started early

How does fitness feature in your life? As a child I always loved encouraging others and dreamed of having a future in the fitness industry. Currently I am 16-years-old and at the beginning of this year I decided that I wanted to do my Certificate 3 and 4 in Personal Training. I am currently studying at Fitec. I am doing the course with my dad and I am enjoying the time we spend together doing work

A daily ‘must do’? A daily must do is to drink plenty of water. Throughout the day, our body is constantly reducing the amount of water our body has, so it is important to constantly replace these fluids. As we do physical activity we need to increase our water intake even more to increase our performance and to reduce the risk of dehydration. Biggest health/fitness misconception? Just because you exercise daily does not mean you can neglect your diet. The truth is exercise alone will not help you

David

Stein HEALTH

lose weight. So the best way to get the most out of your workout is to cut back on unhealthy foods and start to eat a well balanced diet because you can’t just fix one and not the other. What do you consider the biggest benefit of being fit and healthy? For me, the biggest benefit of being fit is that it makes me a more optimistic person and helps me to stress less. As a teenager it is very easy to get stressed especially during school and exams but with regular exercise it will help to clear your mind and believe in yourself. What type of activity/exercise do you enjoy the most? I enjoy doing a variety of activities and exercises as it helps work a mixture of different muscles and is more fun and enjoyable. Although an activity I do love the most, is running. How do you stay motivated when it’s so easy to just ‘take it easy’? For me I love having a goal because it gives me something to work towards and motivates me to stay on track and to never give up. Freestyle – anything else you want to say? One thing to always remember is to believe in yourself and make your dreams come true. Don’t listen to people who say you can’t do something because if I had listened to those people I would not be where I am today and would not have achieved so much already.

It might not always be easy but it’s worth trying to get your kids into a good sleep routine. A new study suggests giving young children regular bed times could help boost their brain power, researchers have found that inconsistent bed times are linked to children’s cognitive development and warned that there could be ‘knockon’ health effects throughout life. The authors wanted to assess whether the time a child went to bed, and the consistency of bed times, had any

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impact on their intellectual performance, measured by testing their reading, maths and spatial awareness. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, examined more than 10,000 children who are taking part in the Millennium Cohort Study – a long-term study

of children born in the UK between September 2000 and January 2002. The research was drawn from regular surveys and home visits made when the children were three, five and seven to find out about family routines, including bed times. When children were three, almost one in five had irregular bed times, but the figure reduced to less than one in 10 when the children were older. By the age of seven, more than half the children went to bed regularly between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Children without regular bed times and who were put to bed after 9pm tended to come from more socially disadvantaged backgrounds, the researchers said. They found that sevenyear-old girls who had irregular bed times had lower scores on all three aspects of intellect assessed, compared to children who went to bed at a regular time, but the effect was not found in boys. Irregular bed times at age three were associated with lower reading, maths and spatial awareness scores in both boys and girls. Of course our kids are the priority but don’t forget us adults get a lot of benefit from a good sleep too!

Walker FINANCE

Banking on our Kids is back. Get involved!

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including those in regional areas at our five children’s hospitals.” Over the last decade, our Banking on our Kids Appeal has raised over $1.5 million in donations. This year, we’re aiming to raise a further $300,000 for this cause. How can you help? Donations can be made throughout the month of July by: • dropping into your local BOQ branch • calling 1300 737 766 • visiting www.boq.com. au/kids Share or retweet updates from the BOQ Twitter or Facebook accounts, or spread word of the appeal on your own social media by using the hashtag #bankingonourkids.

chance to grow up and make a lifetime of memories. “Through the Banking on our Kids Appeal we can fund vital new equipment, support children’s health researchers, and make a difference to sick kids and their families right around the country,

Kate

Reid NUTRITION

Anyone who’s been reading my column over the last few weeks will know that I often mention the importance of fruit and vegetables. The reason this comes up so often is not just because they are full of vitamins and minerals but also because most of us don’t get our two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables each day. With that in mind I thought I’d give you some practical tips on how to increase your intake. First off it’s important to understand what a serve looks like. For vegetables we are aim-

Are you eating enough vegetables? 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

ing for 75g which equates to 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables or legumes, 1 cup of salad or 1/2 a medium potato. For fruit the serving size is 150g which equates to 1 medium sized fruit, 1 cup of canned fruit, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of dried fruit or 1/2 cup of fruit juice. Keep in mind that most of your daily serves should come from whole fruits as fruit juices are calorie dense and fibre poor.

For those who don’t like the taste of vegetables forcing yourself to sit down to a plate of plain steamed vegetables probably isn’t going to last very long. Instead try stir frying them with some garlic, chilli or ginger to add some extra flavour or hide beans or vegetables in pasta dishes. Aiming to have a few meat free meals each week is another great way to increase your vegetable intake. There’s a truckload of delicious vegetarian recipes available online at sites like www.taste. com.au or www.healthyfoodguide.com.au. If you have a few favourite recipes try swapping the meat component for mushrooms, which are often referred to as the meat of the vegetable world due to its hearty texture. Fruit is a fantastic snack on its own but if you’re looking for different ways to serve it try replacing fruit flavoured yoghurts with plain greek yoghurt and cut up fruit or for a delicious summertime snack freeze fruits like bananas and oranges into segments. Fruit can also be added to savoury dishes. Sultanas go great with coucous while pear is delicious in a salad with rocket, walnuts and feta. With good planning and a little imagination you’ll be getting your 2 & 5 in no time!

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BOQ branches across Australia are joining forces to raise money for sick Aussie kids during the month of July. The annual Banking on our Kids Appeal raises important funds for Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia, the national fundraising partnership that supports five of the major children’s hospital foundations. Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Hospital Foundation in Queensland, Cameron Prout said the Appeal was vitally important, as every child deserved the

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hen local netballer Paige Hadley ruptured her ACL in March last year, she never dreamed that 18 months later she’d be representing Australia at next month’s Netball World Cup in Sydney. During a routine training session with her Sydney Swifts teammates, Hadley seriously injured her left knee which resulted in the midcourter missing the entire 2014 ANZ Championship season as well as a place in Australia’s Commonwealth Games team. Before her shocking injury, Hadley was regarded as one of this country’s best up and coming talents, having debuted for Australia the previous year. But the St Clair junior’s comeback to the sport has been nothing short of remarkable. Not only did the 22-year-old help guide her Sydney Swifts teammates to a Grand Final appearance last month but she was also selected in the Australian Diamonds World Cup team after previously not being considered. “It’s an amazing feeling to make the team, I didn’t think it would happen this quickly after my knee injury but to be back in the green and gold with the current world champions is pretty special,” Hadley told the Weekender. “I was totally surprised to get the call up because I wasn’t initially in the squad at the start of season, and I didn’t even know you could make the team when you weren’t in the squad. “When they phoned me and said ‘you’re in the final 12’, I was in complete shock. I asked if it was a joke, but it wasn’t.” The 2015 Netball World Cup, which begins in Sydney on August 7, will see teams from 16 nations battle it out for netball world supremacy. Hadley 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 was a lot of tears and screams followed by them logging onto the Internet to purchase tickets,” she said.

Diamonds are Paige’s best friend Penrith’s Paige Hadley at the Australian Diamonds team announcement. Photo: David Callow/Netball Australia

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f things don’t go according to plan at the Western Sydney Wanderers next season, at least they’ll have the chance to learn the flamenco after the club announced the addition of Spanish midfielder Andreu Guerao Mayoral to their 2015/16 playing squad. A product of the Barcelona youth system, Andreu spent 12 years with the Catalan giants and made his first team debut in 2004 against Olympique de Marseilles during a tour of France. Having spent the majority of his career in Spain, the central midfielder was a member of Racing Santander for the past two seasons where he earned a promotion from the Segunda B and reached the quarter finals of the 2013/14 Copa del Rey. Adding to his career achievements, the 32-year-old also appeared in the FIFA Club World Cup during a guest stint with Auckland City back in 2011. Signing a two-year deal, Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said the Spaniard would make a good addition to the new Western Sydney line-up. “Andreu has spent time at clubs such as Barcelona and Malaga and we’re excited

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New Wanderers signing Andreu Guerao Mayoral during his time with Auckland City FC. Photo: Shane Wenzlick

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Emus prepare for battle of the west Penrith looks for revenge against Parramatta as local derby looms in Shute Shield NATHAN TAYLOR

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he Penrith Emus may have won a lot of hearts over recent weeks but they’re still unable to win games, going down to Warringah last Saturday afternoon 69-17. Played in front of their loyal home fans at Nepean Rugby Park, it was a much improved effort from the Emus, who were coming off their worst loss in years, 129-0 at the hands of Eastwood. Interestingly, Penrith led the game against Warringah 14-7 before the Rats took a 29-17 lead heading into half-time. Despite the game still being well in Penrith’s reach, they weren’t able to capitalise on their surprise first half form and let the game slip through their fingers. Speaking with the Weekender, Emus coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu said he was proud of his side’s recent performance but believed some refereeing blunders in the second half contributed to the scoreline. “Absolutely I was pleased. The boys came back from a rough week and showed they could be competitive,” he said. “Obviously the scoreboard ticked over in the second half but that was due to some controversial calls.”

The Penrith Emus finally crossed the line last weekend. Photo: Nardia Sly

Last weekend also saw Penrith’s other teams put in better performances with their second grade team losing 38-3, third grade 79-0 and fourth grade 28-7. Tu’ipulotu admitted while Penrith’s cumulative score of 454-0 against Eastwood the week prior was embarrassing, it did shine a bright light on the club’s state of affairs at present. “Of course it was embarrassing but it had been brewing for a long time, unfortunately it came to that point,” he said. “Obviously the loss against Eastwood was expected but we needed people out there to know that we really need help.” This Saturday afternoon Penrith will have their best chance at victory this season, or close to it, when they take on Parramatta at Merrylands. The Two Blues have also endured a season from hell, winning just one game against the Emus earlier this year. Tu’ipulotu admits he always looks forward to the western Sydney clash between two arch rivals. “We’ll do a lot of hard work with the boys this week and we’ll be out there to compete. If we win then it’s a bonus,” he said. “We should also be at full strength with everyone right to play.”

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Mr Pentecost will do 60 kilometres around the former Olympic course on July 24 and 40 kilometres on July 25. As for choosing which charity he raises funds for each year, Pentecost said it’s all about being local. “It’s really important to invest our time and energy in the young leaders in the local community and I think Kokoda definitely does that,” Pentecost said. Dukes Estate Agents are happy to be on board, with Barry Dukes excited to see what can be raised. “It’s a great initiative and a great idea and I’m really happy to be involved,” he said. Last year, Lindsay MP Fiona Scott recognised Pentecost’s efforts in parliament. “Nathan is a wonderful member of the Lindsay community,” she said. Pentecost has represented Australia in three sports – weightlifting, basketball and rugby league – and continues to smash through his goals. If you’re interested in making a donation, you can visit nfp.everydayhero.com/ au/panthers-push-for-kokoda. Businesses will also be given a business pack in return for their donation and support. For more information, contact Nathan Pentecost on 0419 463 930.

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anthers Wheelchair Rugby League captain, Nathan Pentecost, will be tackling the challenge of 100 kilometres in just two days around the Sydney International Regatta Centre this month to raise funds for the Kokoda Youth Leadership Project. Pentecost will be undertaking his annual ‘Charity Push’ with a goal of raising $10,000, enough to send two young students on the trip of a lifetime. “I’m looking for anyone who can sponsor me for this challenge,” Pentecost told the Weekender. “The last lap is always extremely challenging but knowing I’ll have those supporters out there – that could really help me.” The Kokoda Youth Leadership Project is run through Panthers on the Prowl, which aims to enhance opportunities for young people in the local area. This will be the third year Pentecost has tackled the challenge of 100 kilometres around the Regatta Centre. After last year’s efforts, he was successful in raising over $5,000 for Mama Lana’s Community Foundation.

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BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers men’s Waratah Championship League side have continued their losing streak, beaten by the Maitland Mustangs 99-86 last weekend. Noah Cleur was Penrith’s best player with 20 points and three rebounds. The Panthers have slipped to last place and will battle the ninth-placed Central Coast Crusaders this Saturday evening at Penrith Sports Stadium. BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers women’s Waratah Championship League side will remain rested this weekend following their second straight bye. Penrith’s women enjoyed last weekend off and will also do the same this coming weekend. The sixth-placed Panthers will finally return to action next Saturday, July 18 when they battle the Bankstown Bruins in the final round of the regular season. ICE HOCKEY: The Penrith Phantoms have been hammered 7-2 by the Liverpool Saints in the latest round of the Division 1 NSW Ice Hockey competition. The last-placed Phantoms will enjoy this weekend off before taking on the sixth-placed Norwest Emperors next Sunday, July 19. AFL: The Penrith Rams have lost back to back games, defeated by the

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Friday 10 July 2015

Drama at slalom World Cup Our Jessica controversially denied gold after protest in C1 final NATHAN TAYLOR

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sually free of any sort of controversy, Leonay’s Jessica Fox was well and truly in the thick of it last weekend after she was denied gold in the women’s C1 final at the third ICF slalom World Cup in Slovakia. The 21-year-old flew down the Liptovsky Mikulas course to take the lead in a fast time of 113.47 with two paddlers remaining. However, an appeal was lodged and Fox’s touch on gate 19 was adjudged as a miss, adding 50 seconds to her time and relegating the world champion to eighth in the final. In Fox’s other individual event, she finished a disappointing ninth in the women’s K1 final. Fox got off to a good start to be up by more than a second at the first split before things quickly spiralled out of control, leaving her well out of medal contention. There was, however, some good news for the Penrith paddler and her younger sister Noemie over the weekend after they teamed up with fellow Australian Kate Eckhardt to win bronze in the women’s K1 teams final. The Australian trio produced a clean run to finish 4.80 seconds behind Slovakia who won

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It was a tough weekend on the whitewater for Jessica Fox. Photo: Balint Vekassy gold ahead of the Czech Republic in 118.88. Interestingly, it was the first time that the Fox sisters have shared a world cup podium. With bronze in the K1 teams final, Fox took her world cup medal tally to five and believes she’s in a good place with two world cups remaining before the World Championships.

“Overall, I am happy I hit form for the first World Cup in Prague and that is a positive thing for me to build on for the next round of World Cups and the worlds, even if last week and this weekend were not as good as I had hoped for,” she said. The World Champs are in September.

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