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SPECIAL PENRITH LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS WRAPAROUND FEATURE

BEST OF THE BEST

The IFLY team celebrate their win as Business of the Year. Inset: The High Street Medical Imaging team accept their award, also Business of the Year winners.

his year’s Penrith City Local Business Awards was a glittering spectacular that provided a fitting finale to the annual event. This year’s winners exchanged exuberant hugs and cheers filled the room as they made their way to the stage late last month over two nights. Awards founder and Precedent Productions Managing Director Steve Loe said the evening was an exciting culmination to a successful awards program. “The Local Business Awards recognise the vital role business people play in the lives of their communities,” he said. “The presentation evening not only sees the

announcement of the category winners but is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of all the finalists. “We had a sell-out crowd that included our finalists, their families and staff, as well as our sponsors and local dignitaries, who helped to present awards to the winners.” The Western Weekender captured all the excitement as the finalists in each category were announced, complete with images on the big screen, followed by huge cheers as the winners’ names were read out and they took to the stage to claim their trophies. “The winners’ speeches are always heartfelt and emotional,” Mr Loe said. “This year was no exception. It’s very

emotional for everyone there to see their tears and smiles as well as hear the beautiful acceptance speeches.” As official media partner for the Penrith City Local Business Awards, the The Western Weekender today publishes a winners’ feature, that recognises all category winners from the presentation evening. “Of course, the awards are only possible with the support of Presenting Partners, Commonwealth Bank and Major Partners, Panthers Penrith and NOVA Employment and Support Sponsors, Westfield Penrith, Nepean Village, Penrith Homemaker Centre, Southlands Shopping Centre, Nepean Regional Security, Bx Networking, Penrith Valley Chamber of

Commerce and White Key Marketing,” Mr Loe said. “Their involvement proves their commitment to their community and the businesses that thrive there.” Mr Loe also thanked the EVAN Theatre for the high quality food and service it provided. “Thanks to them it was a five-star occasion,” he said. “I would also like to acknowledge the incredible entertainment and our fabulous MC Paul Hancock who kept the evening flowing smoothly.” Businesses can register for the 2023 Local Business Awards at www.thebusinessawards. com.au.

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W I N N E R S ’ L I ST PENRITH CITY CATEGORY NAME

BUSINESS NAME

Antiques, Art, Crafts and Gifts

Heirloom Body Care

Automotive Services

Merv Shipp Smash Repairs

Bakery/Cake Business

Poles Patisserie - Nepean Village

Beauty Services

Ace of Spades Luxury Beauty

Business of the Year - NIGHT 1

iFLY Indoor Skydiving

Business of the Year - NIGHT 2

High Street Medical Imaging

Business Person of the Year - NIGHT 1

The Union Restaurant

Business Person of the Year - NIGHT 2

The Creative Fringe

Butcher/Delicatessen

Chop Butchery - Westfield Penrith

Cafe

Cafè at Lewers

Dental Services

Bella Dental Penrith - Southlands Shopping Centre

Early Childhood Centre

Meek's Preschool & ELC

Education Service

Beyond the Beanstalk

Fast Food/Takeaway

Dino's Pizza - Southlands Shopping Centre

Fitness Services

True Exercise Science

Florist

Beautiful Blooms Floral Boutique

Fruit & Vegetable Shop

Trim’s Fresh - Westfield Penrith

Hairdresser

J'aime Hair

Health Improvement Services

High Street Medical Imaging

Home Based Business

Honey Graphics - Design and Branding

Home Furniture & Furnishings

Provincial Home Living - Penrith Homemaker Centre

Jewellery Store

Penrith Jewellery Workshop - Westfield Penrith

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Up Hire

New & Used Motor Vehicles

Penrith Toyota

New Business

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Alina W Music

Pet Care

Dandy Dog Training

Pharmacy

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Professional Services

Pixflix Productions

Real Estate Agency

Real Homes Realty

Restaurant

Goji Modern Asian Cuisine

Service & Trade

Bentley's Wardrobes & Kitchens - Quality Kitchen & Cabinet Design Penrith

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Sara Louise Photography

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Ree Creative

Specialised Retail Business

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Youth Award - NIGHT 2

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ANTIQUES, ART, CRAFTS AND GIFTS H e i r l o o m B o d y C a re c a m e i n to b e i n g i n 2 0 0 3 a n d h a s s te a d i l y g row n to s u p p l y a n d a s s i s t c ra f te r s wa n t i n g to m a ke t h e i r ow n s o a p s, to i l e t r i e s, m a ke u p a n d c a n d l e s. H a v i n g a l wa y s b e e n i n t h e Pe n r i t h a re a w i n n i n g t h e Lo c a l B u s i n e s s Awa rd fo r o u r c a te g o r y m e a n s a hu g e a m o u n t , a s i t s h ow s we a re d o i n g w h a t i s n e e d e d to s u p p o r t t h o s e we s e r ve . O u r ra n g e o f f ra g ra n c e s, c o l o u r s, c a r r i e r o i l s, p a c ka g i n g a n d c o s m e t i c i n g re d i e n t s c o n t i nu e s to g row a s o u r c u s to m e r s s h a re t h e i r n e e d s w i t h u s. We l ove w h a t we d o a n d wo u l d b e h o n o u re d i f yo u wo u l d a l l ow u s to h e l p yo u w i t h yo u r p e r s o n a l c a re c ra f t i n g n e e d s.

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BAKERY/ CAKE BUSINESS Poles Patisserie is a family run business founded on the idea of bringing fresh, hand-made pastries and delicious cakes to the local community. Poles Patisserie have brought the goodness of homestyle baking to Penrith and the Blue Mountains for over 30 years. From pastries, cupcakes, baked goods, custom cakes and catering, Poles Patisserie is the leading local Patisserie with experience you can trust.

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BE AUTY SE RV I C ES Ace of Spades Luxury Beauty - Winners of the 2022 Local business awards for outstanding beauty services brings to you a one stop beauty shop for all your needs with a team of collaboration professionals joining their skills together. Our team is in awe and beyond grateful to be acknowledged for their hard work this year as winners at the penrith city local business awards. This major win for this team is in lead up to the grand opening of our Second location - Ace of Spades luxury beauty wollongong. Bringing a taste of our premium services to the Illawarra but never leaving behind the beautiful clientele we’ve build over the years in the Penrith community. Without the local community & our long lasting client base none of this would be possible. It has been an absolute dream come true to be able to service our clients and stand up at the business awards Ace of Spades thrives on ensuring every client walks out of their doors feeling beautiful & like they’re apart of a family. The friendly team are like no other! Ace of Spades are specialists in Premium Slavic hair extensions, ethically sourced and bought straight to our local city. We offer a range of services from Hair dressing, Hair extensions, Cosmetic tattooing, Make-up, Beauty services & Cosmetic injectables. Find us on Instagram @aceofspadesbeauty to join our journey.

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We a re e x t re m e l y h o n o u re d to b e w i n n e r s o f B u s i n e s s o f t h e Ye a r Awa rd , we d e fi n i te l y we re n o t e x p e c t i n g t h i s ! We a re s o g ra te f u l to o u r c o m mu n i t y fo r s u p p o r t i n g u s. We a re a l wa y s s o e x c i te d to p rov i d e a n a m a z i n g e x p e r i e n c e to p e o p l e a c ro s s Pe n r i t h , Au s t ra l i a a n d a ro u n d t h e wo r l d a l l o u r s ta ff to i n s t r u c to r s, c u s to m e r s e r v i c e to o u r a m a z i n g m a r ke t i n g te a m to o u r I T D e p a r t m e n t , t h i s i s t h e te a m t h a t a re s e t t i n g t h e s ta n d a rd s o f a s u c c e s s f u l i F LY. We s t r i ve i n g i v i n g a s m a ny p e o p l e a s we c a n t h e p owe r o f fl i g h t . “ I t i s s o rewa rd i n g to s e e t h e c o m mu n i t y re c o g n i s e o u r te a m fo r t h e h a rd wo r k t h ey p u t i n to p rov i d i n g a q u a l i t y e x p e r i e n c e to e a c h p e r s o n t h ro u g h o u r d o o r s. I a m s o p ro u d to b e a p a r t o f t h e i F LY te a m , a n d t h i s a wa rd i n s p i re s u s a l l to c o n t i nu e s t r i v i n g fo r e x c e l l e n c e i n o u r i n d u s t r y.” – Tr i n i t y C a r s o n , i F LY D ow nu n d e r G e n e ra l M a n a g e r. “ Wi n n i n g t h e s e a wa rd s wo u l d n o t h a ve b e e n p o s s i b l e w i t h o u t t h e p a s s i o n , d e d i c a t i o n , a n d h a rd wo r k f ro m a l l t h e e m p l oye e s a n d o u r s u p p o r te r s. We a re p ro u d to b e p a r t o f a te a m t h a t wo r k s s o h a rd a n d s u p p o r t s e a c h o t h e r, e a c h d a y, to p rov i d e a n a m a z i n g e x p e r i e n c e to o u r c u s to m e r s. S p e a k i n g o n te a m wo r k , i t re m i n d s m e o f a q u o te by H e l l e n Ke l l e r “A l o n e we c a n d o s o l i t t l e , to g e t h e r we c a n d o s o mu c h ” . We wo u l d l i ke to t h a n k eve r yo n e t h a t h a s vo te d a n d c o n t i nu e to s u p p o r t i F LY we a re a l l e x t re m e l y g ra te f u l .” – B a r b a ra M c C a r t hy, i F LY D ow nu n d e r H e a d o f S a l e s. We wo u l d l i ke to t h a n k eve r yo n e i nvo l ve d i n m a k i n g t h i s p o s s i b l e f ro m t h e j u d g e s to t h e p a r t n e r s fo r t h e B u s i n e s s Awa rd s, a n d Pa n t h e r s fo r p rov i d i n g a g re a t n i g h t . Th a n k yo u fo r a l l t h e i F LY Te a m

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BUTCHER/DELI Searching for that cut that really stands out from the rest ? Than look no further than CHOP Butchery. Our friends at Five Founders have once again not let us down. Over 140 years of ethically raising their Cattle in a fertile land environment to craft the finest quality Carbon Neutral Beef for you to enjoy. From the day it was born, Chop Butchery’s mission has been quite simple: to combine the most delicious, highquality meat and food products with an exceptional experience and service, both through over the counter at our physical and online.

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C a fe a t L ewe r s wo u l d l i ke to t h a n k t h e Pe n r i t h c o m mu n i t y fo r t h e i r o n g o i n g s u p p o r t !

We are a 42-place childcare centre set on two acres of beautiful semi-rural property in Berkshire Park, proudly, family owned and operated. Our growth since opening in 2017 has been remarkable. Winning many awards for excellence in education and achieving an Exceeding Rating from the Department of Education for the highest possible level of Education and Care. With a fully qualified Early Childhood Teacher boasting 30 years industry experience overseeing the curriculum and 14 of our educators contributing to the program development, it’s easy to see why we can guarantee the children are ready to enter Kindergarten confident, capable and well prepared.

I t ’s b e e n a n a b s o l u te p l e a s u re p rov i d i n g f re s h , e x c i t i n g a n d s e a s o n a l m e nu i te m s fo r o u r c u s to m e r s. Th e te a m h a ve wo r ke d i n c re d i b l y h a rd fo r t h i s a wa rd and it means a lot! C a fe a t L ewe r s i s o p e n : 8am-3pm 7 Days

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Dino’s Pizza is Penrith’s favourite family owned pizza business, proudly ser ving the wider Nepean region since 2002. At Dino’s Pizza, we pride ourselves on using only the best and finest ingredients available in all of our pizzas, pastas, ribs and more. With two convenient store locations in South Penrith and Glenmore Park, as well as a mobile catering ser vice, we make it easy for our local community to enjoy fresh and affordable pizza all-year round.

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Fitting tribute to ‘Smokey’ Veteran fire fighter and Ropes Crossing Captain laid to rest after sudden passing EMILY FESZCZUK

car crashes and fallen trees around St Marys and the local area.” Mr Rayner was also heavily involved in severe bushfire seasons in the early 1990’s and the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfires. Leaving behind many family and friends, Mr Phillips said his boss and friend’s spirit will continue to drive the fire fighters as they help protect the community. “It was a good turn out with both his family, friends and previous brigade members,” he said. “He will be sorely missed but it was wonderful to honour his achievements and we will always remember him.”

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ire and Rescue NSW conducted a full ceremonial service last Thursday to farewell the current Ropes Crossing Fire Station Captain Allan Rayner. The beloved Glenmore Park resident passed away suddenly on October 25, serving just shy of 47 years as a fire fighter, a profession he loved. Fire fighter Craig Connor, who worked under Mr Rayner for 14 years, said the funeral service at Pinegrove Crematorium was a special send off for the 70-yearold. “The Fire and Rescue Commissioner Paul Baxter attended, there was a guard of honour from serving fire fighters and vehicles were utilised from the Museum of Fire which just demonstrated Allan’s dedication and impact,” Mr Connor said. “Al has three daughters and loved being a grandfather, and they all spoke wonderfully at the service as well.” Taking over from his father-

in-law who served as Captain for over 50 years, Mr Rayner created his career at the station which was formerly known as Dunheved until 2016 when it was renamed Ropes Crossing. Nicknamed ‘Smokey’, Mr Connor said Mr Rayner was “passionate about his people and training” and had a great sense of humour. “Allan was humble, selfeffacing and appreciative. He recognised that he couldn’t be a successful leader on his own and was genuinely grateful for the contributions of his team,” he said. “He recognised everyone’s success; he was a character and a true leader.” Part of that team was Duane Phillips who also worked with Mr Rayner for 31 years. “Allan was very passionate about the community which is why he had such a long and proud period of service,” Mr Phillips said. “He enjoyed training younger retained members coming through the ranks and attended numerous grass and house fires,

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Twitter’s elite throw toys out of the cot

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Editorial:

The Editor’s Desk | Opinion

s if they were at an airport or a train station, a host of celebrities have announced their departure from social media platform Twitter in recent weeks. It comes after Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company, and the sweeping changes he’s already implemented, along with the others still to play out. The game is changing at Twitter, no doubt, as is Musk’s right, and as is the platform’s need, given its significant reported financial woes. But this is largely about playing the man. You see Musk and ‘woke’ do not go hand in hand, and that doesn’t go down well with modern day celebrities. They like to shout their opinions, views and ethics from the rooftops; they just don’t like it if someone from the other side of the argument wants to shout theirs. Grammy winner Sara Bareilles Tweeted: “Welp. It’s been fun Twitter. I’m out. See you on other platforms, peeps. Sorry, this one’s just not for me.” She couldn’t find the button to delete her profile, but at least we know she’s gone. Apparently. Toni Braxton, who also couldn’t find the delete button, Tweeted: “I’m shocked and appalled at some of the ‘free speech’ I’ve seen on this platform since its acquisition. Hate speech under the veil of ‘free speech’ is unacceptable; therefore I am choosing to stay off Twitter as it is no longer a safe space for myself, my sons and other POC.” Oh please. Twitter has been far from a safe place for a long time, POC or not; rampant with fake tweets, bullying, anonymous accounts and unwarranted pile-ons. It has been a cesspit for years. Shonda Rhimes, who stars on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, joined in: “Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye.” OK, bye. She’s still hanging around, by the way. And as long as profile stays up the now-Musk owned Twitter benefits. She may lose that blue tick though, unless she’s willing to fork out some cash, it seems.

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The author Stephen King, worth somewhere in the vicinity of $500 million, said he would leave Twitter if the proposed ‘paid for’ verification happened. “$20 a month to keep my blue check? F**k that, they should pay me. If that gets instituted, I’m gone like Enron,” he Tweeted (there’s some irony that these outraged comments are being made on the very platform they’re all threatening to leave). Musk replied to King: “We need to pay the bills somehow! Twitter cannot rely entirely on advertisers. How about $8?” This is a whole separate issue in itself. Much like news providers who have struggled to get people to accept that they should pay for news, social media platforms were so desperate to get users in the first instance

“We get it. You’re not happy that someone not on your team owns Twitter”

that they offered way too much for free and it makes monetisation so much tougher. That is a column for another day. Next week, even. Back to these wounded A-listers, if that’s what they are. All of these celebrities can virtue signal and make grand announcements all they like. We get it. You’re not happy that someone not on your team owns Twitter, a platform you use for free that you did not create, nor do you own. Musk may completely blow up Twitter and it could end up with social media platforms of yesteryear. Or he could transform it into a profitable,

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successful brand that tackles some of its troubling issues. We’ll see where the dust settles. But the world in which celebrities tend to inhabit is not the real one and what they are or aren’t doing is something none of us should be influenced by. If these celebrities are so keen to leave Twitter as a result of what they believe it will become under Musk, it must mean they endorsed what Twitter was before. Which means they endorsed the utter hate and vitriol that Twitter was often best known for; or believed it was right in the mountain of controversies that it has found itself in since its launch in 2006. I’m not necessarily an Elon Musk fan. I’m not a hater, either. Nor do I necessarily think that forcing users to pay for verification is the right move, though Twitter’s rules around getting that blue tick certainly need some tweaking. The blue checkmark is intended to confirm legitimacy, not wealth, but I’m not sure I’d close my account over it. Or even announce to the world, via a Tweet, that I would no longer be Tweeting. Regardless, all of this will be ironed out. And people will either love and accept the changes, or they’ll walk away en masse. But we, as mere users who pay zero to use Twitter other than our eyeballs for advertisers and who knows what with our data, have very little right to tell Twitter what it can and can’t do. Like with anything, we either remain a user or we don’t based on what direction they choose to take. Many of those who have declared their departure have done so because they believe that under Musk’s leadership, banned accounts including that of former President Donald Trump would be reinstated. However, Musk has said: “Twitter will not allow anyone who was de-platformed for violating Twitter rules back on platform until we have a clear process for doing so, which will take at least a few more weeks.” Seems entirely sensible to me, and the approach you’d expect any new owner to take, rich erratic white guy or not.

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Penrith Lakes potential to be unlocked with new master plan EMILY FESZCZUK

man-made beach or golf course could be on the cards as Penrith City Councillors assist the State Government with what the future of the Penrith Lakes Scheme should look like. On September 19, Councillors were informed that the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) is seeking to develop a vision and master plan for Penrith Lakes that can inform future land uses and be used to direct a more detailed parkland master plan. At the most recent Ordinary Meeting, Councillors Robin Cook and Ross Fowler were nominated and elected to be representatives for an Executive Committee for the project. After the former quarries were used for decades, it has been understood by the community that the area would form a diverse open space parkland, including waterway facilities around the lakes, with pedestrian and cycle links from Penrith. A spokesperson from the DPE, said they are committed to making the location which is owned by the NSW Government a destination to work, visit and enjoy. “We have started work on a shared vision for the future use of the site, which includes the development of a master plan featuring new tourism, recreation, and job opportunities for

Councillors Ross Fowler and Robin Cook at Penrith Lakes. Photo: Melinda Jane.

the people of western Sydney,” the spokesperson told the Weekender. “In the meantime, rehabilitating the land, building necessary infrastructure, and filling

the lakes with water is underway.” Cr Cook said she is pleased to be endorsed by her Councillor colleagues and will work to ensure that the best interests for the city are

communicated to the Government and other relevant agencies that are involved. “As our Council has been placed over the past years in an advocacy role rather than collaborative one regarding the planning of the future of Penrith Lakes, this is an important opportunity for the local community to have a voice and input,” she said. “As the Lakes are situated near our iconic Nepean River and at the base of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, careful planning is needed to ensure the preservation of the environmental health of the area and the delivery, as originally promised to our community, of parkland and recreation areas that are accessible to the public.” The options are endless for the land, but the final outcome needs to both financially and environmentally sustainable according to Cr Fowler. “In terms of what should be developed we have heard of things like a Bondi beach set up, a golf course or sailing on the main lake which could all be viable, plus there are heritage, wildlife and Aboriginal aspects which are important to maintain,” he said. “Our role will be to put input from Council to make sure the development has benefits for the whole of Penrith but there also needs to be some income there to alleviate the cost on the public purse when it comes to maintaining the whole area.”

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ith the weather finally warming up, mosquito season is well and truly on its way. But, increased humidity and wet conditions amplifying mosquitoes’ usual breeding season in Penrith means that locals may be in danger of more than just an itchy bite. According to entomologist Markus Riegler, who is also a researcher at Western Sydney University, the recent and ongoing warm and wet weather will see an increase in mosquito numbers locally. “Generally, wet weather conditions favour mosquitoes, and now that we are entering the warmer time of the year, mosquitoes will start to become more active and reproduce, so there will be increased numbers around,” he said. “Any standing water, any water source in the environment, can create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and so regardless of flooding, it’s a very good idea to not have open water sources standing around in the backyard. But, the flooding can obviously make it worse.” It seems we have more to worry about than being itchy, with mosquito-borne viruses on the rise, said Nepean Hospital Director of Public Health, Victor Carey. “Commonly, around here, we may see a

A problematic mosquito season is ahead in Penrith.

virus called Ross River virus, which can be transmitted from mosquitoes to humans, and result in a flu-like illness, but also aches in the muscles and joints, which can last for a few weeks, and can, in some people, last for longer. It can be a bit debilitating for quite a

while, so it’s not something you want to get,” he said. “Many would have also heard of Japanese encephalitis, and this is an illness that has not been endemic in Australia until recently. It’s another reason we should be particularly

careful about exposure to mosquitoes, because Japanese encephalitis is a more serious illness, and can result in encephalitis, which is a brain inflammation, and it can, in some people, be quite a serious illness.” Currently, there are no specific treatments for either of these illnesses, making prevention more important than ever. “Doing the right thing, so the right behaviours are the most important preventions for getting bitten, and reducing the risk of getting bitten by a mosquito that carries a virus,” Mr Riegler said. “Whenever you’re outdoors, it’s good to cover up, and to wear comfortable, loose clothing that prevents mosquitoes from getting access to the skin. You can also wear mosquito repellent like Deet. “It’s also important to make sure that insect netting has been installed on all the windows that are open, and doors, so that it reduces the chances of mosquitoes getting into the house. You can also use insect netting when sleeping outdoors. In particular, toddlers and small kids should be protected against mosquitoes by putting an insect netting on top of a pram, for example, when they’re sleeping outdoors. It’s just important to be mindful.” Mr Riegler noted that NSW Health is monitoring the current situation regarding mosquitoes and the viruses they carry. For more information, visit bit.ly/3t6HYAh.

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More housing for Caddens Lots as small as 195 square metres set to be built near university, shopping centre

in a strategically identified area.” If approved, Phase 1 of the subdivision will create four development lots that will then be split into superlots as part of Phase 2, along with the creation of the private accessways and the provision of water, sewer, and electrical services as required. Phase 3 proposes the construction

of the dwellings, inter allotment retaining walls and associated landscaping. According to the SEE, the lots will range from 195 square metres to 284.5 square metres. The homes and retaining walls have been designed by Nettleton Tribe, utilising brick and lightweight

cladding to provide a contemporary and high-quality dwelling design. They will also include attributes from the Caddens Corner shopping precinct, which the site sits adjacent to, as a way to reinforce the character of the area. It was noted that during a pre-lodgement meeting, Council

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he next stage of housing in Caddens is in the pipeline with a $21 million Development Application (DA) lodged with Penrith City Council. Located at 89-115 O’Connell Street, Caddens, the DA is dealing with the northern portion of the site on the corner of O’Connell Street and O’Connell Lane, which is referred to as Stage 10. The applicants, Legacy Property and Rawson Group seek to create a community title subdivision and construct 39 small lot residential dwellings as part of the Caddens Hill Quarter development. The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the proposal is the physical realisation of the R1 General Objectives zone. “The proposed development seeks to provide a diverse range of housing forms and densities to meet the needs of diverse age groups, family types and income levels,” it said. “The proposed development provides a small lot housing typology that would contribute to the housing diversity and affordability

suggested a communal waste management strategy which has been designed based on the guidelines for multi-dwelling housing. “The proposed communal waste store areas will be located at the southern end of each private accessway, along Ghera Road for easy collection,” it said. “Each waste store area will comprise an 1100 litres general waste bin, an 1100 litres recycling waste bin and FOGO waste of two 240 litres. “It is important to note that these bin storage areas have been designed to integrate within the streetscape of Ghera Road and ensure that they are not visibly obtrusive for pedestrians.” A Traffic Impact Assessment concluded that the private accessway will provide a six-metre carriageway where cars can pass one another, that is capable of catering for the proposed traffic movements. The proposed development will provide at least two off-street car parking spaces for each dwelling. Glazed windows for properties along O’Connell Street have also been recommended.

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News Contact Us Administration Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207-209 Queen Street. Contact Centre Open 8.30am-4pm. Mon-Fri. 4732 7777 PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 council@penrith.city Council’s services are accessible via the online portal at my.penrith.city

Services Waste Services 4732 7777 Illegal Dumping Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad. Graffiti Hotline Freecall 1800 022 182

Meeting Dates 14 November – 7pm Online via penrith.city (Policy Review Meeting) 28 November – 7pm Online via penrith.city (Ordinary Meeting)

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Council Briefs ● Get that spring feeling at our free open-air St Marys Cinema on Saturday 19 November 2022 at Coachmans Park, St Marys! Join us from 6pm as we watch ‘Croods: A New Age’, a movie the whole family can enjoy. Be sure to get in quick, there is free popcorn for the first 200 people. As the weather warms up, enjoy relaxing in our outdoor cinema with family and friends. Feel like a sweet treat during the movie? There will be dessert trucks on hand with tasty treats available for purchase. Spring is in the air, so why not join us for a fun night at the movies! Find out more at penrith.city/events ● Take a break and rejuvenate with Lunchtime Tunes. Every Tuesday at Memory Park, Penrith, Wednesday at Coachmans Park, St Marys and Thursday at Triangle Park, Penrith, Penrith City Council is showcasing amazing local talent to entertain you on your lunch break. It’s a chance to get some takeaway from a local business while relaxing to live music from a great line-up of musicians each week. Lunchtimes Tunes will run every week until Thursday, 15 December 2022. For more information go to penrith.city/events ● Council has installed new spectator seating at Jamison Park’s synthetic fields. The aluminium tiered bench seating with shade is located on the eastern and western sides of the fields. Informal sandstone terrace seating was also installed. This project was funded by the Australian Government in association with Council through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Find out more about the synthetic fields at: penrith.city/jamisonpark

Public Notice

Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 - Proposed Lease on Crown Land

In accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Penrith City Council as Crown Land Manager under the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 (NSW) proposes to grant a lease in respect of Council-managed Crown land as follows: Property: 4 Punt Road Emu Plains (Crown Reserve 90020) Lot 7038 DP 94188 Applicant: 2773 Pty Limited, ABN: 82 166 193 568 Proposed Use: Café/Restaurant Term: Five (5) years lease term with 5 years option period

The location of 4 Punt Road Emu Plains is outlined red in the above aerial image. All affected parties are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal. Submissions must be received in writing addressed to the General Manager, Penrith City Council to PO Box 60 Penrith NSW 2751 or Property@penrith.city within 28 of the date of this notice, being 9th December 2022. For all enquiries, please contact Rebecca Marshall, on (02) 4732 8576.

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Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for this development application is Penrith City Council. • Jeffrey Shane Kennedy

DA22/1045

Lot 62 DP 1001468 & Lot 61 DP 1001468 & Lot 1 DP 1001196 and Lot 2 DP 1001196, 4, 6, 8 & 10 Riverbank Drive, Emu Heights Environmental protection works The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Department of Planning and Environment – Water. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from Wednesday, 14 November 2022 to Tuesday, 13 December 2022. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA22/1045. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Lawrence Ligato on 4732 7427.

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Have you seen Georgia? Davies locks in poll tilt

Kingswood traffic disruption ahead Kingswood residents are being alerted to upcoming delays to traffic. Transport for NSW is installing parking sensors along sections of Derby and Somerset Streets in Kingswood as part of the Penrith Digital Smart Kerb pilot. Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Derby Street between Parker Street and Hargrave Street from 5pm Tuesday, November 15 to 5pm Wednesday, November 16. There will also be temporary parking lane closures on Somerset Street southbound between Hargrave Street and Derby Street during this period. One lane will remain open in each direction during the work.

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State Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies.

olice are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl from Penrith who has been missing for more than two weeks. Georgia Goodchild, aged 13, was last seen at an address in Penrith, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. When she failed to return home, officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts. They issued a public appeal on Tuesday, November 8.

“Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her young age,” a police spokesperson said. Georgia is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 163cm tall, of thin build, with light brown hair and blue eyes. She is possibly wearing a tracksuit and carrying a backpack. She is believed to frequent the Blacktown and Seven Hills areas. Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Development Applications The following Development Applications have been received by Council:

• Prosperity Group 888 Pty Ltd

DA22/1021

Kingswood

Demolition of existing structures and construction of

a 2-storey co-living housing development containing 22 rooms (6 x single rooms and 16 x double rooms)

and associated works pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021

Park, Wallacia, Regentville and St Clair. It also covers parts of Liverpool and Camden. “I want to first and foremost thank the people of my electorate for their support over the years and for giving me the honour of serving as their local member in the NSW Parliament,” Mrs Davies said. “If given the honour to represent you as the Member for Badgerys Creek in March 2023, I will continue to fight for you and what is rightfully ours in western Sydney.”

Approved Development Applications • Masterton Homes Pty Ltd

Lot 95 & Lot 96 DP 241989, 12–14 Edna Street,

DA22/0896

Mod22/0181

Lot 321 DP 1231225, 12 Satinwood Road, Glenmore Park Modification to reduced levels of dwelling DA22/0832

DA22/1022

Lot 5 & Lot 6 DP 9969, 104–106 Glossop Street, St Marys

Demolition of existing structures and construction

of multi-dwelling housing development consisting

of 12 x 2-storey town houses and associated works pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021

Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726 Closing Date: Monday, 28 November 2022

Development Consent/s Determined

• Cityscape Planning & Projects

DA22/0085

Lot 2174 DP 776426, 11a Canopus Close, Erskine Park Torrens title subdivision into 3 lots including 1 lot to

be retained as public reserve, new public pathway,

tree removal, site remediation and ancillary civil works • Daniel Mcnamara

DA22/0689

Part Lot 4 DP 212087, 236–244 Great Western Fitout and use of former pilates studio as health spa DA22/0861

Lot 15 DP 840938, 17 Lynx Place, Cranebrook DA22/0897

Lot 100 DP 1186196, Corpus Christi Primary School,

applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

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86–94 Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook

• Masterton Homes Pty Ltd

DA22/0887

Lot 14 DP 16478, 22 Balaclava Road, Emu Heights 2-storey dwelling • The Royce Aged Care Pty Ltd

Mod22/0123

Section 4.55(1A) modifications to DA21/0651 for addition of 3 balcony awnings (Units W513 & W611) – installation of balcony awnings and screens to existing Seniors Housing Development

Refused Development Application • Project Flow Pty Ltd

DA22/0523

Lot 3 DP 23600, 76 Mamre Road, St Marys

Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed DATracker Officers of Council’s Development Services

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists

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Detached studio • Leaf Architecture

DA22/0894

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6 x town houses and associated works

Highway, Emu Plains • Gaby Fares

• Nigamkumar Mahendrakumar Shah

Lot 1 DP 1263697, 1 Royce Way, Penrith

2-storey dwelling

Closing Date: Monday, 28 November 2022

Strata title subdivision x 2 lots of a dual occupancy Lot 6209 DP 1211124, 12 Cerdon Place, Jordan Springs

2-storey dwelling

• Sandeep Sharma

DA22/0871

Lot 5 DP 24577, 71 Great Western Highway, Oxley Park

Lot 20 DP 30684, 47 Morris Street, St Marys • Fowler Homes Pty Ltd

A temporary weekend closure of the M4 Roper Road westbound off ramp is taking place next weekend. The M4 Roper Road westbound off ramp will be closed from 8pm Friday, November 18 to 4am Monday, November 21. There will also be temporary lane closures on Erskine Park Road during this period. To minimise traffic disruption, road users will be redirected to the M4 Mamre Road westbound off ramp. Road users are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time for the minor detour that will be in place.

• Vinit Patel

Lot 739 DP 1248687, 29 Avium Drive, Caddens

Contact: Lucy Goldstein on 4732 8136 • NF Billyard Pty Ltd

itting Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has confirmed she will contest the 2023 State Election after being endorsed as the Liberal Candidate for Badgerys Creek. Mulgoa will be abolished at the election and re-named Badgerys Creek, the first time the name has been used since 1999. The seat takes in a number of Penrith Local Government Area suburbs including Glenmore Park, Orchard Hills, Mulgoa, Luddenham, Erskine

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Department will be able to assist with your enquiries. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be

disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Chance to stop and reflect War memorial pavilion in Victoria Park to play key part in St Marys service EMILY FESZCZUK

he community is invited to a special Remembrance Day service in St Marys on Friday, November 11. The commemoration to pay respects to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice will also honour the 100-year-old war memorial pavilion in Victoria Park. St Marys Sub-Branch Vice President Cyril Law said the service, which will run from 10am to 11.15am, will incorporate the white stone rotunda. “The public is welcome to attend, and we will have around five local schools there,” Mr Law said. “There will be a short march down the length of the park to the cenotaph and then the service will commence. St Marys Historical Society will also have a stall and display in the park.” Mr Law also uses the day to reflect on his own service in the Citizen Military Forces or the Australian Reserve Army, which he joined in 1963 at 17-years-old. “My father had served in the Second World War, and he had to sign my enlistment documentation because of my age,” he said. “I played drums in the city band when we lived in Ballina, and I wanted to continue that so I joined the University of New South Wales Regiment for the brass band.”

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He would spend the next 20 years serving in bands before moving to the clerical stream. “I did six years in the brass band then I transferred to pipes and drums in the 17th Battalion at Pymble then went to the 2/17th Battalion,” he said. “After 20 years I moved and was a company clerk, orderly room sergeant and ended in the pay corps when I retired at 65.”

Balancing his service and civilian life, Mr Law considers himself lucky to be able to experience what he did while remaining safe. “I did get conscripted for Vietnam, but they gave me the option of doing my two years or I could stay in the reserves and do a minimum of five years which I chose,” he said. “I played overseas in places like Jakarta and Singapore which are places I never would

have gotten to if I wasn’t in the band, but I was one of the lucky ones that never had to go into that live fire war zone.” Now focusing his attention to the Sub-Branch, the 77-year-old said the community has been shaped from the country’s military history. “If hundreds of thousands were not killed in past battles the way our country operates and even how our society looks from immigration which was necessary would be different,” he said.

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oth current serving personnel and veterans will pause at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month to reflect and remember their fallen comrades. City of Penrith RSL Sub-Branch member Jeff Townsend had his own near-death experience after he was conscripted for military service in 1969 at age 20. “I was in Vietnam for 10 months but while I was driving an armoured personnel carrier, I hit a mine so was taken back to Australia,” Mr Townsend said. “My jaw was knocked around, I had a few shrapnel wounds and I had to spend seven months in hospital, but I don’t regret one moment of National Service.” If he wasn’t discharged for being medically unfit, the now 73-year-old said he would have continued serving in the Army. “I felt very lucky that my injuries were minimal in comparison because three others in my ward were all amputees,” he said. “If I hadn’t been blown up, I probably would have stayed in the Army. I loved it and the mateship is unbelievable.” Now finding that camaraderie within the Sub-Branch, Mr Townsend uses Remembrance Day to commemorate the service of those who came before him. “On Remembrance and ANZAC Day, plus in

other moments I often think of the two blokes that died in Vietnam with me and then the two more we lost in hospital,” he said. “My grandfather fought in the First World War; my father fought in the British Army in the Second World War and my father-in-law served so I think of them and all the men who made sacrifices over the years.” A fellow member of the Sub-Branch, Stewart Cartwright joined the Royal Australian Airforce in 2010. After serving as a Corporal Communications Technician, he retired after nine years’ service before becoming a full-time reservist. For the 31-year-old, Remembrance Day is a chance to learn from the older veterans. “I didn’t get to experience the culture that these fellas experienced during my time, but I think it is so important to see how they operate and acknowledge the history behind them,” Mr Cartwright said. “I haven’t suffered anywhere near as much as these guys and I think the younger generation need to be involved to support them and listen to their stories.” A Remembrance Day service will take place in Penrith today at Memory Park from 10.30am to 11.10am. “Penrith has always had good community support for the ADF, and I think that is because we are surrounded by bases at Glenbrook, Orchard Hills and Richmond,” Mr Cartwright said.

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he Australian War Memorial will commemorate Remembrance Day 2022 without social restrictions for the first time since 2019. The National Ceremony will be held today, commencing at 10.45am in the Memorial’s Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard. The Remembrance Day National Ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC television, and will be available for viewing on ABC iView, as well as being live-streamed on the Memorial’s Facebook page. Memorial Director Matt Anderson said that if people

are not able to attend the ceremony, they are encouraged to commemorate by watching the broadcast and taking time to reflect. “The Memorial invites all Australians, wherever they are across the nation, to commemorate with us at 11am on November 11 by pausing for one minute’s silence,” Mr Anderson said. “As a mark of respect, it’s important we observe one minute’s silence and remember those who have died or suffered.” The 2022 Remembrance Day National Ceremony will feature traditional elements including one minute’s

silence at 11am, the laying of wreaths by invited dignitaries, and a Commemorative Address. On the afternoon of Remembrance Day, a Last Post Ceremony will take place at 4.45pm. As is tradition, on November 11 the eulogy for the Unknown Australian Soldier will be read and live-streamed on the Memorial’s Facebook and YouTube webpages. The Australian War Memorial will be closed to visitors the morning of Remembrance Day and will open to the public at 1pm. Free tickets are required to visit the galleries.

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PINK UP WRAP UP! When Penrith CBD Corp President Gai Hawthorn was first approached by McGrath Foundation Ambassador and Director Tracey Bevan to have Penrith be the first metropolitan area to head the Pink Up Your Town Campaign, she immediately recognised the importance of Breast Care nurses and did what she does best – got to work raising a tonne of cash. Starting their first campaign in 2018, Gai has put together a super group of dedicated supporters from Penrith and St Marys who have been instrumental in bringing the town together to create and encourage local businesses, groups, schools to plan fundraising events to fund specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities

across Australia. Their goal is a simple one - for the month of October turn the whole city of Penrith PINK – and that they do. With High Tea’s, Golf Days, Melbourne Cup Race Days, raffles, decorated shops, specialised cocktails, even the council chambers are bathed in pink! Pink Up Penrith is now so highly regarded that Glenn McGrath not only included them in his ABC Australian Story in 2021 but also filmed the 2022 campaign launch in Penrith featuring Pink Up Penrith President and Ambassador Gai. The mammoth effort of all involved, especially during the difficult covid lockdowns, has resulted in an extraordinary figure of $250,000 + being raised over the last 5 years! This gets the McGrath Foundation even closer to their goal of 250 Breast Care nurses by 2025, with 3 amazing specialist nurses working from Nepean Hospital, and helps support families right across Australia, with over 95,000 families being helped since 2005. For more information on how you can get involved visit: https:// www.pinkuppenrith.com.au/

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St Marys: Man to front court after illegally attending shopping centre

A man has been charged after trespassing in St Marys. About 1.20pm on Tuesday, November 1, police were called to a shopping centre in St Marys. It is alleged that a 27-year-old St Marys man who had previously been issued a banning notice from the centre, was in the centre sitting in an eating area. Security allegedly asked the man to leave the centre, but he became argumentative and refused the request to leave. Police attended and had a conversation with the man. The man was charged with ‘Enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse’. He will appear at Penrith Local Court on Friday, November 18.

Cranebrook: Drugs found in woman’s car after vehicle stop

A woman has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs in Cranebrook. About 11.30pm on Friday, November 4, police were patrolling The Northern Road, Cranebrook when they stopped a motor vehicle. The driver, a 32-year-old Penrith woman had her licence checked, which was allegedly suspended. She was informed of this suspension, which she was allegedly unaware of. The woman was acting nervously, and her vehicle was searched. Officers allegedly located a clear resealable bag containing methylamphetamines in the woman’s handbag. She was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, December 15.

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St Marys: Man had knuckle dusters stuffed down his dacks

A man has been charged after possessing a prohibited weapon in St Marys. About 11.50pm on Wednesday, November 2, police were patrolling Little Chapel Street, St Marys when they stopped two men. The 26-year-old Kingswood man was allegedly nervous when speaking with police. The man was subjected to a search and officers allegedly located a set of knuckle dusters in the rear of the man’s underwear. He was charged with ‘Possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit’. The man will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, December 1.

St Clair: Smoke alarm credited with helping save family from fire

A working smoke alarm has allowed residents to escape a ferocious house fire at St Clair. Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous Triple Zero calls about a large volume of smoke and flames issuing from the single storey home in Cassia Close around 6pm last Thursday, November 3. Seven fire crews rushed to the scene and battled the blaze from three sides. Flames, fanned by strong winds, engulfed a long sun room, which collapsed at the rear of the house. Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, took just 20-minutes to gain control of the blaze. They stopped the fire spreading to the adjacent garage which contained a number of prestige cars and a boat. Two residents escaped unharmed.

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ESTATE DISPUTES ARE VERY COMMON Quite often disputes arise about Deceased Estates, even in circumstances where a deceased person left a valid Will. These kinds of disputes take many forms, including but not limited to family provision claims (contesting a Will), testamentary capacity claims (allegations that a deceased person did not have the capacity to make a Will at the time they made it), constructive or resulting Trust claims where a person says they were promised a particular asset or outcome prior to a deceased person’s death but the deceased person’s Will says something different, and many more. Often Estate disputes involve a number of different types of causes of action which can result in validly appointed Executors being at odds with one another. An Executor or Executors is/are the person or people nominated by a deceased person to gather their assets, pay their liabilities, and distribute whatever is left in accordance with the Will. An Executor/s is also responsible for defending claims made against an Estate. When situations like this arise, where there is some doubt over the ability of joint Executors to work together, or some question over whether an Executor can fulfil their duties without a conflict of interest arising, the Court will usually intervene to appoint an independent Administrator of the Estate. This means someone completely separate from the persons appointed under the Will, by Court Order will be nominated as the Administrator and be responsible for

administering the Estate. An independent Administrator will have different powers depending on the circumstances of each case, but generally speaking this will enable the Executors to prosecute any claims they may have against each other, or the Estate, or any third party, independently of the duties of gathering the assets of the Estate, paying the Estate’s debts and ultimately distributing the Estate either in accordance with the Will or a Court Order. The upside of having an independent Administrator is that any conflict of interest, perceived or real, is removed. The independent Administrator is usually a professional person like a lawyer or accountant or someone with experience administering Deceased Estates. The downside is that usually the Court will make an Order permitting the independent Administrator to charge an hourly rate for their work. This cost usually comes out of the Estate, which means that there are less assets to distribute to the beneficiaries when all is said and done. We assist clients in a range of capacities when it comes to Estate disputes including contesting Wills, defending family provision claims, prosecuting or defending testamentary capacity cases, and a range of other Will and/or Executor disputes. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation that you are involved in an Estate dispute and need advice, contact one of our solicitors to discuss today.

SENIORS CARD PROGRAM IMPROVED Businesses will now be able to register for the NSW Seniors Card program faster and more efficiently online, thanks to the new digital registration process officially going live from this week. Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said the new and improved digital registration process will save businesses time and make it easier for them to update their discounts and business details. “Until now, businesses were required to

submit paper forms and wait up to four weeks to get approved to join the program with on average just 15 new businesses on boarded each month,” Mr Dominello said. “With the new online registration process, we have the ability to register hundreds of new businesses every week. For most businesses the registration process will take less than 10 minutes.” For more information or to register, call Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit the Service NSW website.

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A teenager has been charged after stealing from a retail store in Penrith. About 1.40pm on Tuesday, November 1, it is alleged a 14-year-old Katoomba youth and his friend attended a shopping centre in Penrith. They allegedly entered a jewellery store and asked the attendant if they could try on some gold chains. The attendant removed a chain from the display cabinet and started to assist the youth in putting the chain on. The friend then allegedly grabbed the chain

from the attendant and placed it around the youth’s neck. The youth allegedly tried on another more expensive chain, and at the time the attendant has placed it around his neck, the youth quickly ran from the store. Police attended quickly and CCTV was viewed before officers patrolled to locate the youth. A short time later, the youth was located a short distance away and was arrested. The stolen chain was not located. It is understood the chain that was stolen was a nine-carat gold chain which was valued just under $10,000. The youth was charged with ‘Larceny’ and will appear in a Children’s Court at a later date.

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Helping to cool the city Students at Penrith Anglican College discuss project with Environment Minister EMILY FESZCZUK

tudents from Penrith Anglican College are helping to cool the city through a NSW Government initiative. Minister for Environment and Heritage, James Griffin visited the school in Orchard Hills to see the progress of plantings as part of the ‘Creating Canopies’ project. Run by Landcare NSW, senior students, Landcare staff and volunteers have begun establishing a corridor of Cumberland Plain Woodland at the back of the college, which were once extensive across western Sydney but are now considered critically endangered. With the school surrounded by the ecological communities, Penrith Anglican College Principal Felicity Grima said that creating canopies is crucial as they act as habitat for many endangered fauna species, as well as providing shade to lower temperatures in heat affected areas such as Penrith. “We are proud to be part of the Greater Western Sydney area and we actively pursue opportunities for our students to serve the commu-

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part of Landcare's Creating Canopies project,” Mr Griffin said. “Their actions will help to restore and reconnect remnants of Cumberland Plain Woodland, which will help the recovery of this critically endangered ecological community.” State Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, and Mulgoa Valley Landcare Present Lisa Harrold also attended to see how the work was progressing. “It was great to be out with Minister Griffin inspecting a nature corridor, a project being carried out at Penrith Anglican College to help with local biodiversity conservation,” Ms Davies said. “Hayden, a keen horticultural enthusiast is a Year 12 student that is proudly leading the project at his school to protect the environment and I congratulate him on his efforts.” The College has further plans to establish an edible native garden classroom, frog boxes, bee hotels and a marsupial lawn in the future. Students across all age groups will become aware of the program and involved in some capacity as it grows.

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enrith local Dr Holly Harrison has won the coveted Western Sydney University (WSU) Chancellor’s Alumni of the Year Award as part of the Town & Gown fundraising event last month. Having completed a Bachelor of Music with Honours in 2010 and a Doctor of Creative Arts in 2014, Dr Harrison has a long history at WSU. Since then, she’s taken on the world, working as a professional freelance composer to write music for ensembles such as fourtime Grammy Award-winning US group Eighth Blackbird, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony

Orchestra, as well as arrangements for Monique Brumby and Tim Minchin. Dr Harrison is currently Composer in Residence with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and is active as a mentor for composer development programs across the country, fostering the next generation of composers. Despite this, the win undoubtedly took her by surprise. “I was incredibly surprised and humbled to receive this award, especially given the calibre of finalists,” she said. “The list of nominees included CEOs, lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and an environmental advisor to the UN, so you can imagine my surprise when I discovered I, a composer, was the recipient!”

enrith Conservatorium has announced that famed Australian conductor and pianist, and widower of Joan Sutherland, Richard Bonynge, has become the inaugural patron of the Penrith Youth Orchestra. Penrith Youth Orchestra is a professional orchestra training program led by tutors from Penrith Symphony Orchestra, Penrith Conservatorium and the world-renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra, to help young musicians in building their ensemble skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. A legend in his own right, Mr Bonynge conducted almost all of Joan Sutherland’s operatic performance from 1962 until her retirement in 1990. Mr Bonynge said that he couldn’t be more excited to fulfil the new role, and use his wealth of experience to assist in the growth of these performers. “I am really delighted to become the inaugural Patron of the Penrith Youth Orchestra,” he said. “I believe that Australia is a country full of musical talent and I am sure that the Penrith Youth Orchestra will give a great start to many young careers.” Though he now lives in Les Avants, Switzerland, Mr Bonynge also maintains a home in Sydney, and will be attending the Penrith Youth Orchestra Concert at the Joan on Sunday, November 13. Brian Kjim-Lauratet from Penrith Conservatorium said that the team couldn’t be more excited and grateful for his attendance.

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“In 2020, Penrith Performing & Visual Arts commissioned a portrait of Richard Bonynge that was unveiled in December 2021. Penrith Con’s elite ensemble, Richard Bonynge Ensemble (RBE) gave its first public performance that night, and the Maestro himself was in attendance,” he said. “Richard Bonynge will be attending his second concert in Penrith [this weekend], and we cannot wait to greet him with another live performance on stage. The performers have been practicing very hard for this special performance, and they are eager to showcase their talent.” The concert will be on at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, November 13 at 3pm.

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local book club was started to connect people passionate about reading but its new chapter has seen it grow into a community full of friends. The Western Weekender covered the Penrith Book Club a few weeks after it formed in 2019 (Club Worth Reading About, July 19) and three years later it has just reached the milestone of 500 members. Leanne Torres, who founded the group for “selfish reasons”, said she never could have predicted what was to come. “I had recently moved to the area so didn’t know anyone and was struggling to pick up a book so thought having other people reading might help me,” Ms Torres said. “If you had told me that it would have grown to this I would have laughed. I am so humbled by it and proud of everybody involved.” A well-oiled machine, the group now has a team that helps coordinate it and its events. “Since starting we’ve continued to meet up every six weeks and we do

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trivia, a discussion, and prizes but we even have guest authors attending every now and then to profile their books,” she said. “We changed venues to Panthers

because of our size, we sometimes do outings like see the movie version of books, have Christmas parties and we have even had three book club babies born.”

Member Pru Marshall, who helps run the club, joined while on maternity leave at the start of 2020 as a way to get out of the house but has stayed for the sense of community.

“We are all somewhat introverted and like to stay home and read our books but to discuss the books and hear other people’s opinions makes you gain knowledge and create friendships with like minded people,” Ms Marshall said. “We had a few members who were interested in science fiction, so they have started a little side group that meets separately so that everyone’s tastes are catered to.” Since beginning in July 2019, the literature lovers have read 51 books or 18,340 pages and have no plans to stop. With a diverse collection of people that share stories and their own life experiences together, Ms Marshall said anyone is welcome to join, even if you aren’t a book worm. “There are members of all ages, and we are at various stages of life so if someone is interested in reading or used to love it and wants to get into it again, they should join,” she said. “You don’t even have to read the books to come along and just be a part of it but there will be spoilers!” For more information, visit Penrith Book Club on Facebook.

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Δ Best & Less to open: Glenmore Park residents will have access to a local Best & Less store, with the retailer confirming it will open at HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre in January 2023. Δ Christmas tradition: Kmart has officially launched its Wishing Tree Appeal for 2022 (pictured below), along with The Salvation Army. This year’s theme, ‘Small Gift, Big Heart’, calls on the community to come together and, if possible, contribute what you can by dropping a new and unwrapped gift under the Wishing Tree at any Kmart and KHub store or by making a monetary contribution across in-store or online. The ongoing support of everyone at this significant time of the year will make an incredible difference to the lives of so many Australians who need a helping hand.

Δ Tasty festive treat: Christmas may be a while away but Messina isn’t messing around with getting into the festive spirit. The popular Christmas Coma (pictured above) is returning for its sixth year – and it looks delicious. This year, Messina has gone for sticky date and toffee – layers of caramel cremeux with sticky date and toffee pudding, crème fraîche chantilly and chocolate coated biscuit crumble, all topped with a hand-made white chocolate wreath. The trifle is now available for pre-order at Messina’s Penrith store at Westfield. Δ Relax and unwind: Emu Plains locals will be able to float away all their troubles. A Development Application to convert the

former Pilates Works studio at 236 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains to a business called Elements Float Health Spa has been approved by Penrith Council. The health spa will feature floatation tanks, infrared sauna rooms, a tanning station, oxygen, and massage rooms, along with other general health treatment facilities.

Δ Vital funds: Penrith RSL Club announced that with the support of the community $11,753 was raised at the Pink Up Penrith raffle held on Sunday, October 23. The sales of pink cocktails throughout October and proceeds from donation tins were also added to the money which will be used by the McGrath Foundation to fund local Breast

Δ New barber: Kingsmen Hair has opened at Nepean Village in Penrith, giving locals another option when it comes to that regular hair cut. Δ Beefy’s calls it a day: Beefy’s Burgers, which opened five years ago during the explosion of burger joints in Penrith, has announced its closure this week. In a post on social media, the High Street outlet said: “After managing to ride the wave of a number of trying years, some ongoing concerns have led us to the decision to permanently close our Beefy’s on High St. After looking at a number of options to stay open we have come to the decision it would be best to move on."

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Light upgrades on the way Penrith City Council has partnered with Endeavour Energy to upgrade non-LED streetlights with LED fittings across the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA). This work supports Council’s sustainability practices and ongoing programs to improve energy efficiency across the city and to achieve a reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions. Penrith’s current streetlight network consists of 20,619 luminaires, with 9,808 non-LED fitted streetlights remaining in operation. This program will see these streetlights upgraded to LED fittings to provide an overall benefit to the community for years to come. The upgrade is rolling out in phases across certain suburbs, with 16 suburbs south of the Great Western Highway being upgraded before the end of the year. After these upgrades are completed, work will commence in the suburbs north of the Great Western Highway in 2023. Endeavour Energy’s crews will be carrying out this work over the next few

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or performers, the drive to make a career out of a hobby can come from many avenues – family, fame, or just their love of an instrument. For Northlane guitarist Josh Smith, it was spite that pulled the trigger, after his first guitar teacher told him he was progressing too slowly. “He actually dropped me as a student, and just said, ‘It’s probably not for you. You should probably put your time into something else’, because I guess it was frustrating for him,” he told the Weekender. “I’m one of those people that really relishes

proving people wrong, so I got really annoyed by that, and I wanted to show that I didn’t actually need him.” Since finding a call out for a guitarist on Myspace over 10 years ago, Josh has clocked up three ARIA Awards, as well as nominations for AIR Awards, Heavy Music Awards, and National Live Music Awards, touring worldwide as a founding member of Northlane. Though undoubtedly being a different sound to Northlane’s previous works, their latest album ‘Obsidian’ has been a smash hit, being nominated for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album at the ARIA Music Awards this year. The album, like many released in the past few years, represents a tough time in the lives of the artists.

“It came from a pretty horrible place, because it was recorded in the middle of COVID,” he said. “We did ‘Alien’ and it was a huge success, and off the back of the world tour that was almost entirely sold out, COVID happened, and we had nothing to do, so we started writing again.” Now, they’re taking the album on the road. Their show at the Evan Theatre will be the first local show for the western Sydney band in over 10 years. “It’s crazy. We did some of our very first shows ever in Penrith at the PCYC, so the band was established in western Sydney. We actually used to rehearse in Penrith, too, at a storage locker, because it was the most central

point for the whole band to get to,” he said. “We’ve always wanted to play at Panthers as a headliner – we supported Parkway Drive there a very long time ago, and it was awesome to actually play in western Sydney at a good venue that wasn’t like a gym. We’re super amped about it.” Fans of Northlane would know that it’s their live shows which bring the music to life, and this one won’t be any different. “Our shows are really energetic and really wild, really fun and very loud,” he said. Northlane will be perfroming at the Evan Theatre on Friday, November 25 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at $50.40. For more information or to book, call 1800 061 991 or visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

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THINGS TO DO The silly season is upon us!

Visit Penrith Regional Gallery this Saturday

Bull riding in Penrith

Next Friday, November 18, head down to Memory Park for the return of the iconic Penrith CBD Christmas Tree Lighting. Complete with entertaining performances, markets, free activities and, of course, the lighting of the tree, the night is sure to be fun for the whole family. For more information, head to the Penrith CBD Corporation Facebook page.

Head to Penrith Regional Gallery for their open day this Saturday, November 12. From 10am to 4pm, connect with artists and ideas from the current suite of exhibitions through activities, talks and performances, such as drop-in art making for all ages, and a wild edibles foraging workshop with Diego Bonetto. Plus, the whole day is entirely free!

Next Saturday, November 19, pay Penrith Paceway a visit to see some of the toughest bull riders from across Australia battle it out in a bone crunching competition. Xtreme Bulls Penrith will have you on the edge of your seats! Bring the family along for this action-packed night of entertainment. For tickets, visit bit.ly/3Nwj3zr.

BARGAIN BUYS

Op Shop at Kingswood Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood. Morning tea every Friday morning. Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

BUSINESS

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Regular events. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7pm, St Marys RSL. Rhonda 0408 218 965. The Sunset Station Singers entertain residents mainly in nursing homes. The song list is over 130 songs, ranging from their old time favourites to more current songs. Free weekly Tai Chi classes Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Penrith Rotary Club Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668. New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club. Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook. Cambridge Park Lions Club Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Henry Sports Club. Call 0484 003 571 for details. Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611. Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am-2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

JP Service Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668. Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594. Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484. Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information.

Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River.

Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia.

Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301.

Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains. A great place to discover the local history of Penrith

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499. Relationships Australia Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic violence support group also available. 4728 4800. 340 High Street, Penrith. Crisis Sexual Assault Service 24/7 support available for any sexual assault that has occurred in the last seven days. 4734 2000. Lifeline: 13 11 14.

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Feed hungry Aussies this Christmas

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he talented creatives at Ruby Productions are coming back to the stage from this weekend, with their rendition of the classic novel, Anne of Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Though written for all ages, the novel has been considered a children’s classic since the mid-twentieth century. The story follows the adventures of Anne Shirley – an 11-year-old orphan girl in 19th Century Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia. When a misunderstanding sees her sent to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea

on Prince Edward Island, by mistake, Anne is forced to navigate her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. Written by Jody Johnston Davidson and directed by Anthony Brown, Ruby Productions’ iteration of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ will be bringing light and joy to John Lees Centre in Penrith. The lead roles will be stunningly executed by local talents, Leisel Hussey as Anne Shirley, Christine Snell as Marilla Cuthbert, and Glenn Levett in the role of Matthew Cuthbert. Ruby Productions’ ‘Anne of Green Gables’ will be on at John Lees Centre on Saturday, November 12 and Saturday November 19 at 7pm, and on Saturday, November 26 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are $30, or $25 concession. For more information or to book, visit rubyproductions.com.au.

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LAUGH OUT LOUD AT CLASSIC PLAY

udiences are in for some door-slamming slapstick, and Abbot and Costello style crosstalk, when Glenbrook Players’ ‘Lend Me A Tenor’, opens this weekend at Glenbook Cinema. The show opens as world renowned tenor, Tito Merelli – played by Mitchell Rist – rolls up in 1934 Cleveland, Ohio to sing the lead in Verdi’s ‘Otello’. With a host of adoring female fans in tow, Tito’s wife Maria – portrayed by Angela Pezzano – grows sick of his appetites, his artistic ego and his peccadillos. Stakes are high, and comedy ensues as nothing goes according to plan. Described by director, Kane Baltetsch, as

“a sharply written, mistaken identity farce, filled with lust, passion and loads of whacky, rib-tickling fun”, the play, by American playwright, Ken Ludwig, is guaranteed to have audiences in stitches from start to finish. ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ is a must-see for anyone looking to enjoy a few hours of laughs, romance, and local talent. Glenbrook Players’ ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ will be on at Glenbrook Cinema from this Friday, November 11, with performances also on Saturday, November 12, Sunday, November 13, Friday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19. Tickets are $23 for matinee performances, and $26 for evenings. For more information or to book, visit glenbrookplayers.com.au or call 4739 0003.

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At the movies... REVIEW Bros  1 hour, 55 minutes A classic rom com with a twist, ‘Bros’ is groundbreaking in more ways than one. Among the first gay romantic comedies released by a major studio, ‘Bros’ features an openly LGBTQ+ principal cast, and primarily focuses on the experiences of individuals, couples and throuples within that spectrum. The film opens by introducing its main character, Bobby, a podcast host and gay rights advocate who relays his satisfaction with online dating and hook-up culture, with no real desire to pursue commitment. However, upon meeting Aaron, an equally detached and undeniably gorgeous lawyer who likes to play the field, both men begin to reveal their vulnerable sides – but not without their fair share of turmoil. A romantic comedy veteran with a host of Hallmark films under his belt, Luke Mcfar-

lane was right at home in this role. However, it was Billy Eichner, who garnered attention for loudly harrassing bypassers about pop culture on his series ‘Billy on the Street’, who provided the comedic relief that sets this film apart from other recent releases. Though crude at times, the film’s humour is honest, and often intentionally awkward. The type of comedy that has you laughing out loud one minute, and with your hands clapped over your mouth the next. But, in the midst of this was a true romance story, albeit less conventional than most. This isn’t anywhere near my favourite romantic comedy – it will take something special to top ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ in my eyes. But, ‘Bros’ is entertaining and will hopefully provide some air space for more inclusive love stories. – Cassidy Pearce

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Ê Freshly minted millionaires Oz and Omar were crowned winners of ‘The Block: Tree Change 2022’, taking home a record-breaking $1,686,666.66 in prize money after selling their four-bedroom, 10-acre property for $5,666,666.66, which was $1,586,666.66 above their reserve price. The pair made the largest sum any Blockheads have ever made over a reserve price in 18 series’ of ‘The Block’, netting them an additional $100,000 in prize money as the 2022 winners. From Oz and Omar’s incredible result, there was also heartache, with two couples, Ankur and Sharon, and Dylan and Jenny, failing to sell their homes at auction.

Troy Dodds TV NEWS

Ê Foxtel Group and NBCUniversal (NBCU) have announced a landmark new, multi-year partnership that will deliver blockbuster movies, drama, comedy, reality, news, and more to fuel the group’s premium subscription TV and streaming platforms into the future. The deal will include two new news channels being made available on Foxtel, MSNBC and NBC News Now. Foxtel will become the exclusive rights holder for premium, first-run scripted series’ from Sky Studios, Universal International Studios, and USG produced series’ for Peacock, NBCU’s

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THE BLOCK 2022 WINNERS streaming service. The deal will also ensure Foxtel retains the rights to mega hits like the ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Chicago’ brands.

Ê Channel Seven has renewed ‘This Is Your Life’ for a second season. The show made its long-awaited return to our screens this year with a number of specials, featuring the likes of Tina Arena and Rebecca Gibney. Season two of the revamped show will return in 2023. Ê Channel 10 is working on a new major drama, ‘Heat’, which will premiere in 2023. The four-part series unfolds to the backdrop of the looming Australian bushfire season when two families, long-time friends, venture to a secluded home for a summer vacation. As secrets and lies unravel, it becomes a tinderbox – and not everyone will make it out alive. Heading the cast is Scottish-Australian actor and presenter, Darren McMullen, Pia Miranda, Jane Allsop and Danny Dyer, best known for his role on UK soap ‘EastEnders’, along with Olympia Valance, Richie Morris and newcomers Matia Marks, Matteo Annetta and Hunter Hayden. Cameras roll on the production in November.

Ê Talking of dramas, SBS has announced they’ll deliver three original prime-time drama shows next year, including ‘Safe Home’ from Imogen Banks, the producer behind ‘Offspring’. Also announced were ‘While The Men Are Away’ and ‘Erotic Stories’. Ê If you managed to stick with plane mystery thriller ‘Manifest’ through its first three seasons, you’d be happy to know the first episodes from the fourth and final season have landed on Netflix. Channel Nine originally aired the network drama, which was axed by America’s NBC after three seasons before being picked up by Netflix for a final run of 20 episodes. This show had a brilliant premise and a strong first season, but I have to admit I departed mid-way through season two. Ê Smash hit ‘Legomasters’ will return for a two-part Christmas special later this year. Nine has been airing promos for the Hamish Blake-fronted show, which will feature the likes of Poh Ling Yeow, Emma Watkins, Darren Palmer and Lincoln Lewis. It will kick-off on November 20. Ê

Nathan Taylor is on leave.

Pendragons Abreast:

supports the wellbeing of breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating. Pendragons Abreast Penrith are holding a Starz Games Fundraiser Night, this fundraiser is to support our team to attend the International Breast cancer participatory dragon boat festival in New Zealand in 2023.

What is Starz Game Show?

TV shows like Millionaire attract millions of viewers each week but only a select few get to play. Now you have the chance to “get interactive” with Starz Game Show in the style of some of the World’s most popular game shows. We’ve adopted the popular TV games so that teams of almost any size can “Hit The Buzzer” and feel the exictement! Please help by joining us for a night of games, raffles, door prize, fun and funraising.

Tickets: $30 each

Want to know more? Find us on Facebook: Dragons Abreast Penrith Or contact our Membership coordinator 0407 278 384 Take a look at Dragons Abreast Australia website: www.dragonsabreast.com.au/penrith Pendragons Dragon Boat Club: pendragons.online

Contact Kerrie on Ph: 0407 278 384 Email: kerrie.dowding@gmail.com or Geraldine on 0417 239 699 Email: gezza5154@gmail.com

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Get Macca’s® TV Guide: November 11–17 Your guide to the week’s television viewing

Friday 11 November

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:45 Remembrance Day National Memorial Service *Live* 11:30 ABC News 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Significant Others (M d,l) 1:50 Doc Martin (PG) 2:40 Poh’s Kitchen 3:10 Gardening Australia 4:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (PG) 4:55 Back Roads (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Frankly (PG) 9:10 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 9:55 Fisk (M v)

Saturday 12 November

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Calling For Love” (PG) (’20) Stars: Karissa Lee Staples 1:50 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Shawshank Redemption” (M l,s,v) (’94) Stars: Morgan Freeman 11:20 Reported Missing (M)

8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 9:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 10:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M l,s)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Peer To Peer (PG) 10:00 Living With The Boss (M) 11:00 Hugh’s Wild West (PG) 12:10 Worldwatch 2:00 An Australian Hero (M l,v) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Paradise Soldiers (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City (PG) 8:35 Good With Wood (PG) 9:30 Back To The Titanic (PG) 10:30 SBS News

3:30 House Of Wellness (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security International (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

3:30 Heavy Lifting (PG) 4:30 Irish Pickers (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Godzilla” (PG) (’98) Stars: Hank Azaria 10:15 Movie: “First Kill” (M) (’17)

3:00 American Dad (PG) 3:30 The Simpsons (PG) 4:25 Movie: “A Christmas Story” (G) (’83) Stars: Peter Billingsley 6:25 Movie: “Zootopia” (PG) (’16) Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin 8:30 Movie: “King Arthur” (M v) (’04) Stars: Clive Owen

4:35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay (PG) 6:40 Land Of Primates (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Frog Dreaming” (PG) (’86) Stars: Henry Thomas 9:10 Bedtime Stories (PG)

12:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (PG) 1:00 NCIS: New Orleans (PG) 2:00 Bull (PG) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (PG)

11:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:00 Frasier (PG)

3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Mega Decks 4:30 Pool Kings 5:00 Buy It Or Build It 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Saving The Manor 8:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation 9:30 Building Off The Grid 10:30 Lake Life

5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 6:00 So Awkward 6:35 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:05 The Deep 8:25 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Log Horizon (PG)

3:00 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 Ticket To Qatar 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 Australian Story 9:00 ABC Nightly News

6:05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Alva’s World 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Charlie’s Country” (M d,l,v) (’19) Stars: David Gulpilil 10:15 Doctor Who (PG) 11:10 QI (M)

5:30 Tales From River Cottage 6:30 Gourmet Farmer 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 8:00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 8:30 Curtis Stone’s Travel, Cook, Repeat 9:00 Cheese Slices

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Shortland (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M l)

5:30 Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Maya The Bee 3: The Golden Orb” (G) (’21) 7:30 Movie: “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde” (PG) (’03) Stars: Reese Witherspoon 9:30 Movie: “The Break Up” (M) (’06) Stars: Vince Vaughn

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Laughter In Paradise” (G) (’51) Stars: Audrey Hepburn 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Antiques Downunder (PG) 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives (PG)

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Vera (PG) 2:00 Midsomer Murders (PG) 3:30 Stuff The British Stole (PG) 3:55 Spicks And Specks (PG) 4:45 Landline 5:10 Inside The Sydney Opera House 6:10 Secrets Of The Museum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:20 The Capture (M l) 9:30 Significant Others (M d,l) 10:25 Des (M l) 11:10 Silent Witness (M v)

Sunday 13 November

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Maid Of Honor” (M v) (’06) Stars: Linda Purl 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “We Bought A Zoo” (PG) (’11) Stars: Matt Damon 11:05 This Is Your Life: Rebecca Gibney (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Cranbourne/ Newcastle *Live* 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Avengers: Endgame” (PG) (’19) Stars: Robert Downey Jr. 11:15 Australia’s Got Talent: Semi-Final 1 (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 Surfing Australia TV 12:30 Rivals (PG) 1:00 Drive TV 1:30 Cross Court 2:00 My Way (PG) 2:30 Movie: “The Man In The Moon” (PG) (’91) Stars: Sam Waterston 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Magnificent Seven” (M v) (’16) Stars: Denzel Washington 10:10 Movie: “Young Guns” (M v) (’88)

8:00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival 7:30 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures 8:30 What’s Up Down Under 9:00 Australia By Design 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 The Living Room (PG) 1:00 My Market Kitchen 1:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 2:00 Football: Matildas v Sweden *Live* 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders 7:30 Blue Bloods (M) 8:30 CSI: Vegas (M v) 9:30 NCIS (M) 10:30 My Life Is Murder (M) 11:30 TBA

1:30 Cricket: WBBL: Week 5: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers *Live* 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Cranbourne/ Newcastle *Live* 6:00 Border Security International (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 AFL Women’s: Week 2: Finals: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “True Lies” (M l,s,v) (’94) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger

3:15 Movie: “A Christmas Story” (G) (’83) Stars: Peter Billingsley 5:15 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) (’06) Stars: Bruce Campbell 7:00 Movie: “Father Of The Bride” (PG) (’91) Stars: Kimberly WilliamsPaisley

5:30 Power To The People (PG) 6:00 Pacific Island Food Revolution 6:50 NITV News Update 7:00 On Country Kitchen (PG) 7:30 Black Mamba: Kiss Of Death (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Arrowhead” (M v) (’16) Stars: Dan Mor

2:00 A-Leagues All Access (PG) 2:30 Roads Less Travelled 3:00 MacGyver (M) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 I Fish 6:00 Scorpion (PG) 7:00 Football: Round 6: Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers *Live* 10:00 MacGyver (M)

8:00 Frasier (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 1:00 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping

2:30 How Close Can I Beach? 3:30 TBA 4:30 Saving The Manor 5:30 Australia’s Best House 6:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt

5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:30 Hardball 5:55 The Inbestigators 6:35 Built To Survive 7:00 Secrets Of Skin (PG) 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

3:30 Close Of Business 4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Breakfast Couch 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight

6:05 Interstellar Ella 6:30 Go Jetters 7:00 Andy And The Band 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2021: The Gala (Part 1) (MA15+) 9:30 Sammy J (PG) 9:35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M s)

4:30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace 5:30 Spaghetti And Noodles 6:30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food 7:30 Bobby & Giada In Italy 8:30 Jamie’s Great Britain 9:30 Eat Me: Or Try Not To 10:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

4:30 Mastermind Australia 5:30 Vs. Arashi 6:25 Speed With Guy Martin (PG) 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 9:35 The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 10:35 The Cleaning Company (MA15+) 12:15 Vikings (M)

3:00 Nitro World Games Brisbane 5:15 About A Boy (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” (G) (’01) Stars: Rob Paulsen 7:30 Movie: “The Sum Of All Fears” (M l,v) (’02) 9:55 Movie: “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” (M) (’14)

3:00 SpeedSeries 5:00 Movie: “Moby Dick” (PG) (’56) Stars: Gregory Peck 7:30 Movie: “For A Few Dollars More” (M) (’65) Stars: Clint Eastwood 10:15 Movie: “The Magnificent Seven Ride!” (PG) (’72) Stars: Lee Van Cleef

10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Question Everything 3:00 Magda’s Big National Health Check 4:10 The Pacific - In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill 4:55 Art Works 5:25 Antiques Roadshow 6:25 Frankly (PG) 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:30 Significant Others (M d,l) 9:20 Silent Witness (M n,v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 1:30 Cricket: WBBL: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Australia’s Got Talent (PG) 8:45 Code 1: Minute By Minute (M v) 9:45 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars (M) 11:00 Born To Kill? (M)

6:00 Rivals 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Reel Destinations 11:30 Fishing Australia 12:00 Great Australian Detour 12:30 Surf Boat Tsunami 1:30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) 2:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Bondi Vet (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 RBT (PG) 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 Cricket: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Final: Teams TBA *Live* 10:00 NINE News Late

8:00 The Living Room 9:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 The Traitors (PG) 1:10 My Market Kitchen 1:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 2:00 Everyday Gourmet 2:30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders 3:00 Cook With Luke 3:30 Farm To Fork (PG) 4:00 Well Traveller (PG) 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 The Traitors (PG) 9:00 NCIS: Hawaii (M v) 10:00 FBI (M v)

12:00 Worldwatch 1:00 Motor Sports: Speedweek 3:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar 3:30 Figure Skating 5:30 Ascot Kayaking 5:35 Trains At War: 1940 - Full Steam Towards The Battle Of Britain (PG) (In English/ French) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Titanic: Into The Heart Of The Wreck (PG) 9:00 The Assassination Of JFK (M v) 10:15 Diego Maradona (M l,n) (In English/ Italian/ Spanish) 12:40 Planet Expedition (PG)

3:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 4:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 5:00 I Escaped To The Country 6:00 Air Crash Investigation (PG) 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Alan Carr’s Adventures With Agatha Christie (PG)

3:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction (PG) 4:30 Towies (PG) 4:50 Movie: “Twilight Zone: The Movie” (PG) (’83) Stars: Vic Morrow 7:00 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2” (PG) (’10) Stars: Alan Rickman

3:15 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) 4:15 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) (’06) Stars: Bruce Campbell 6:00 Modern Family (PG) 6:30 Movie: “What A Girl Wants” (PG) (’03) Stars: Colin Firth 8:45 Movie: “Outbreak” (M l) (’95) Stars: Kevin Spacey

5:55 Amplify 6:20 NITV News Update 6:30 Nature’s Great Migration 7:30 African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross (M l) 8:30 Map To Paradise (PG) 9:30 Movie: “Fukry” (M) (’19) Stars: Morningstar Angeline

12:30 Scorpion (PG) 1:30 Pooches At Play 2:00 Destination Dessert 2:30 Football: Round 6: Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur FC *Live* 5:30 Reel Action 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:30 MacGyver (M) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M)

12:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 1:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 2:30 The Middle (PG) 3:00 The Traitors (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Movie: “Three To Tango” (M l,s) (’99)

2:30 Half-Price Paradise 3:30 Caribbean Life 4:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Flip Or Flop 9:30 Christina On The Coast

5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:25 Hardball 6:10 Ted’s Top Ten 6:35 Built To Survive (PG) 7:00 Secrets Of Skin 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

3:00 ABC News 3:30 Offsiders 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News With Auslan 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:30 Insiders 8:30 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC News

6:05 Interstellar Ella 6:25 Alva’s World 7:00 Andy And The Band 7:30 Australia Remastered 8:30 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories: City Of Dogs (MA15+) 9:30 Magda’s Big National Health Check (M l) 10:30 Days Like These With Diesel (M l)

6:35 Dishing It Up 7:05 Guillaume’s Paris 7:35 The Chocolate Queen 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:40 River Cottage 10:35 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Royal Recipes 12:30 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites

3:50 Insight (PG) 4:50 Forged In Fire (PG) 5:40 The Bee Whisperer (PG) 6:40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (M) 8:30 UnXplained With William Shatner (M)

3:30 Full Bloom (PG) 4:30 Dance Moms (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Wayne’s World 2” (PG) (’93) Stars: Mike Myers 7:30 Movie: “The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift” (M v) (’06) Stars: Lucas Black 9:35 Movie: “2 Fast 2 Furious” (M l,v) (’03) Stars: Cole Hauser

2:30 Movie: “The Man In The White Suit” (G) (’51) Stars: Alec Guinness 4:15 Movie: “Follow That Dream” (G) (’62) Stars: Elvis Presley 6:30 Cricket: ICC T20 World Cup: Final: Teams TBA *Live* 7:00 Bondi Vet (PG) 8:00 Mega Zoo (PG)

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Britain’s Great Outdoors 10:00 The World From Above (PG) 11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix France 4:00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 4:30 Raffles: Remaking An Icon (PG) 4:45 I’m Not A Runner (PG) 5:30 Trains At War (PG) (In English/ French) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Michael Palin - Travels Of A Lifetime (PG) 8:25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG)

the western weekender » Friday, November 11, 2022

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delivered. 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) 1:25 Vera (M v) 2:55 Gardening Australia 4:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (PG) 5:00 Back Roads (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:20 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 Planet America

12:00 Movie: “Framed For Murder” (M s) (’07) Stars: Elisa Donovan 2:00 World’s Deadliest (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 This Is Your Life (PG) 9:15 9-1-1 (M) 10:15 S.W.A.T. (M v) 11:15 The Latest Seven News

12:00 Movie: “The Work Wife” (M v) (’19) Stars: Cerina Vincent 1:45 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 My Mum, Your Dad (PG) 9:10 Under Investigation (M) 10:10 Suburban Gangsters (M)

6:30 The Simpsons 6:00 American Pickers 5:00 RSPCA Animal (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Rescue (PG) 5:30 (M s) 8:00 American (PG) 7:30 American Escape To The Country Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Con Dad (M) 8:30 Ramsay’s 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Kitchen Nightmares (MA15+) Air” (MA15+) (’97) Stars: Martin (PG) 8:30 A Touch Of 11:30 Say Yes To The Dress Nicolas Cage Frost (PG) 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:35 Operation Ouch! 6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Horrible Histories News 7:00 ABC (PG) 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Cloudy With A ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC News Chance Of Meatballs

12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Capture (M l,v) 2:10 Sanditon (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Stuff The British Stole (PG) 8:30 Magda’s Big National Health Check (M l) 9:30 Nude Next Door (M) 10:30 Space 22 (PG)

8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Traitors (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Challenge Australia (M) 8:30 Ghosts (M) 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted (M)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 3:30 The Love Boat 6:00 Bamay 6:40 NITV Frasier (PG) 6:00 (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: News Update 6:50 Friends (PG) 8:00 The The Next Generation Land Of Primates 7:40 Outback Lockdown (PG) 8:30 (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Karla Grant Presents (PG) 9:00 NCIS (M) 10:20 The Code (M) Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 11:15 Formula 1 Sao Paulo D.I. Ray (MA15+)

6:15 Forged In Fire 6:30 Gourmet Farmer 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:00 The Cook Up With Brian Cox: Seven Days (PG) 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick On Mars (M) 9:00 Long Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Lost Family (PG) 9:50 George Stein’s Cornwall 8:00 Girls Guide To Hunting Fishing Wild Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Taskmaster (PG) Cooking 10:40 Catalyst (PG)

12:00 Movie: “Her Last Will” (M v) (’16) Stars: Rya Kihlstedt 2:00 World’s Deadliest (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia (PG) 8:35 The Good Doctor (M v) 9:35 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (M)

12:05 Worldwatch 2:00 Saving Lives At Sea (PG) 3:05 Journey Through Albania 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics (M l)

12:00 My Mum, Your Dad (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 My Mum, Your Dad (PG) 9:10 Travel Guides (PG) 10:10 Botched (MA15+) 11:10 NINE News Late 11:40 Skin A&E (M v)

5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 No Demo Reno 9:30 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House?

5:30 Murder, She 6:00 3rd Rock From The Wrote (PG) 6:30 Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Antiques Roadshow Show (PG) 7:00 Young 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) Sheldon (PG) 7:30 The Weakest Link USA (PG) 8:30 8:40 The Brokenwood Mysteries (M) Love Island Australia (M)

8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Challenge Australia (M) 8:30 The Cheap Seats (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Saving Lives At Sea (PG) 3:00 Journey Through Albania 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Kids Raising Kids (M d,l) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 Our Yorkshire Farm 9:30 Restored

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG) 9:30 Outback Truckers (PG)

7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s Costa Del Nightmares (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l)

5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV 6:30 Bondi Rescue News Update 6:40 (PG) 7:00 Football: Land Of Primates (PG) Matildas v Thailand *Live* 7:30 Faboriginal 8:30 The 10:00 48 Hours (M) 12:00 Casketeers (PG) 9:00 Kura (MA15+) 9:20 Good Grief (M) Home Shopping 2:00 I Fish

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:10 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

5:00 ABC News Hour 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Horrible Histories News 7:00 ABC (PG) 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Cloudy With A ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC News Chance Of Meatballs

7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Ghosts (PG) 9:00 Blunt Talk (M l,s) 9:30 Friday Night Dinner (M s)

6:15 Forged In Fire 6:30 Gourmet Farmer (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:00 The Cook Up With (PG) 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 8:00 All Up In Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats My Grill 8:30 BBQ Brawl 9:30 Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Alone (M) Come Dine With Me UK

5:30 Murder, She 6:00 3rd Rock From The Wrote (PG) 6:30 Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Antiques Roadshow Show (PG) 7:00 Young 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Botched (M) 8:30 Love Island Australia Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law & Order: SVU (M)

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (PG) 10:30 TBA

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (PG) 5:00 Back Roads (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Question Everything (PG) 9:00 Fisk (M) 9:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

12:00 Movie: “I Am Elizabeth Smart” (M v) (’17) Stars: Elizabeth Smart 2:00 World’s Deadliest (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Hey Hey It’s 100 Years (PG) 9:20 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 10:20 The Latest Seven News

12:00 My Mum, Your Dad (PG) 1:30 My Way (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze (PG) 8:40 Dream Listings Byron Bay (PG) 9:40 TBA 10:40 NINE News Late

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat: Missing (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Born To Kill? (M l)

6:50 NITV News 7:30 Movie: “Night At 6:00 American Pickers Update 7:00 Land Of The Museum: Battle Of (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Primates (PG) 7:50 The Smithsonian” (PG) (PG) 7:30 Family Guy Peckham’s Finest (M) 8:30 (’09) Stars: Ben Stiller 9:35 (PG) 8:00 American Dad (M) Movie: “Kath & Kimderella: The High Arctic Haulers (PG) 9:20 8:30 Movie: “The Wolverine” Etthen Heldeli: Caribou Eaters (M) (’13) Stars: Hugh Jackman Movie” (PG) (’12)

6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Croaking (PG) 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar

5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC News

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (PG) 5:00 Back Roads (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 You Can’t Ask That (M) 8:30 Q+A 9:35 Baby Surgeons (M) 10:25 Stuff The British Stole (M v)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 3:30 The Love Boat Frasier (PG) 6:00 (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Friends (PG) 8:00 The The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 Big Bang Theory (M s) 9:20 Two And A Half Men (PG) NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 10:10 The Big Bang Theory (M) 10:20 Tommy (M)

6:15 Forged In Fire 6:30 Gourmet Farmer 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:00 The Cook Up With Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick (PG) 8:00 Art Works Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Stein’s Cornwall 8:00 Long (PG) 8:30 Days Like These Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Weekend In... With Rory With Diesel (M l) 9:30 Brian Land Of The Giants Johnson’s A Life On The Road O’Connell

12:00 Movie: “A Daughter’s Revenge” (M v) (’18) Stars: Jessica Sipos 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Security International (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG)6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 The Front Bar (M) 9:30 Kath & Kim (PG) 12:00 TBA

3:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Secrets Of Cola - The Billion Dollar Beverage (PG) 8:35 Stolen - Catching The Art Thieves (M)

12:00 Movie: “Love Is A Piece Of Cake” (PG) (’20) Stars: Lindsey Gort 1:50 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG)4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Paramedics (M) 9:30 A+E After Dark (M) 10:30 NINE News Late

5:30 Murder, She 6:00 3rd Rock From The Wrote (PG) 6:30 Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Antiques Roadshow Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 8:30 Love Island 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) Australia (M) 9:30 Movie: “American Wedding (M) (’03) 10:50 Chicago PD (MA15+)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) 8:30 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) 9:30 TBA 10:30 TBA

5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:40 Land Of Primates 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 Going Places (PG) 7:00 Football: With Ernie Dingo (PG) Celtic FC v Sydney FC *Live* 8:30 Tribal (M d,l,v) 9:30 10:00 The Code (M) 11:00 48 Movie: “Narrow Margin” (M) Hours (M d) (’90) Stars: Gene Hackman

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke (M v)

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Taken 2” (M v) (’12) Stars: Famke Janssen 9:30 Movie: “Taken 3” (MA15+) (’14)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (PG) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Movie: “Game Night” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Jason Bateman

6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: In Dreams (PG) 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar

5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC News

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Big guitar’s makeover Festive fanatics are set to rejoice as BIG W brings a magical Christmas makeover to the Big Golden Guitar in Tamworth, home of country music and the first official BIG W store. The half-tonne Australian icon has been reimagined, electrified with a show stopping light projection, playing Christmas carols to the delight of passers-by. The mammoth makeover has been timed with the reveal of BIG W’s Christmas Campaign ‘Make a Little Magic’. If you’re in Tamworth over the next month, make sure you check it out (pictured).

Aldean gets festive American country superstar Jason Aldean has released his first ever holiday song, ‘Christmas in Dixie’. It’s a cover of an old Alabama song, released in 1982. “The band Alabama has been really influential on my career,” Aldean said. “So, it’s cool to get to give a nod to my musical heroes with the first Christmas song we’ve ever put out.” The track, which has so far been warmly received in America, is available now on all streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music.

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Aquarians are fiercely independent folk. You pride yourself on being able to do most things on your own but that’s not always such a good idea. This week Mercury and Venus transit into your networking zone, and Mars is still reversing through your friendship zone. So – at the moment – the secret to success is repairing (and rebooting) old relationships, as you work collaboratively and patiently with others. You’ll find many hands make light work!

Do your best to get the balance right between your professional life and your domestic responsibilities. If a stressful situation is worrying you, then do something about it. But make sure you communicate your intentions clearly, otherwise your words, deeds and/or actions could be misconstrued. And don’t be all talk and no action! Inspiration for the week is from Piscean playwright Henrik Ibsen, “A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.”

Are you a lacklustre Ram who’s temporarily lost your confidence? Dynamic Mars (your boss planet) is in retrograde mode until January 12. So you need to review your current plans and reboot your long-term aspirations. Believing in yourself is the key, even though it’s the last thing you feel like doing at the moment. Your motto for the week is from birthday great, artist Georgia O’Keeffe “I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught.”

Retrograde Mars highlights hiccups in your financial management, and the Venus/Jupiter trine boosts your shopaholic tendencies. So aim to be less extravagant and more cautious with cash and credit. Expect a chatty week with plenty of opportunities to converse and socialise, in person and online. With the help of diplomatic Venus (and your heightened persuasive powers) strive to anticipate (and smooth over) communication problems before they happen.

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Mercury (your patron planet) connects with adventurous Jupiter and transits into spontaneous Sagittarius. And Mars is visiting your sign – although it is in retrograde mode. So don’t let fear stop you from patiently moving towards your ambitious goals. Draw inspiration from this week’s birthday great, painter Georgia O’Keeffe. “I’ve been terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.”

Many Crabs are feeling cranky and impatient, as projects seem to stall at every turn. Retrograde Mars is transiting through your self-sabotage zone plus Neptune throws a spanner (or should that be a trident?) into the mix. So you’re set for a frustrating, disappointing and/or confusing week. But are other people, circumstances and planets placing annoying obstacles in your path and slowing you down … or are you the lone culprit? Food for thought.

The Sun (your power planet) forms fabulous connections with Neptune and Pluto. So prepare for a creative surge as inspiration strikes, confidence blooms and your imagination soars. If you are a Leo poet, painter, performer, writer, singer, dancer or musician, make the most of it. But – with Mars reversing through your aspirations zone – avoid taking on too much, overpromising and then under-delivering. Aim to be a selective Cat who gets things done.

This week – in areas involving your professional work and your public reputation – best laid plans could come unstuck, as you ride a wave of unsettling changes. Mars continues reversing through your career zone (and on the weekend it squares Neptune). So take extra care with computers, contracts and communication, especially with colleagues, clients or customers. If you are unclear, then others will misinterpret your ideas, motivations and explanations.

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Nebulous Neptune squares mighty Mars, which is still reversing through your trust and control zone. So you’ll feel disoriented and confused, and could try to re-gain control by slipping into control-freak mode. The Sun/Pluto link encourages you to slow down, keep your options open and wait patiently. Your motto for the moment is from fellow Scorpio, singer-songwriter Katy Perry, “I never want to be just one thing. I want to be multi-dimensional.”

This week the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto activate your spirituality zone. So slow down, review major plans, revisit unfinished projects and look for inspiration from within. It will take plenty of persistence to turn your dreams into reality. And Mars is still retrograde, so a close relationship could suddenly stall – or even go backwards! Don’t waste precious time worrying and wondering. Instead, be patient as you re-evaluate and re-calibrate.

Mars continues reversing through your work zone until January 12. So – when it comes to professional matters – it’s a case of one step forwards and two steps back. With patience and perseverance, you’ll eventually get there. Confidence levels are also a bit low so do your best to surround yourself with positive people who boost your spirits and encourage your dreams. Friday and Saturday favour setting personal goals and getting involved in group projects.

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ennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylosis) is involved with the muscles on the back of our forearm called the wrist extensors that mainly function to bend our wrist backwards. Many repetitive hand activities like playing tennis, striking a hammer, typing on a computer or sawing wood can place those muscles under constant stress leading to a repetitive strain injury to the tendon attaching the extensors to the outside of our elbow. There is a protein called collagen that is the most abundant structural protein throughout our body’s connective tissues. In this injury, the collagen fibres in the wrist extensors tendon are overwhelmed to the point that they start to degenerate and break down. Symptoms of tennis elbow can present as: • Elbow pain and wrist weakness upon activities like turning a doorknob, opening a jar or even lifting something light like a coffee cup. • Elbow pain that refers down the forearm, wrist, hand and fingers. • Numbness, pins and needles, throbbing, burning and stabbing pain. Since the shoulder and neck are intimately related to the wrist and elbow in terms of structure and function, this can explain why pre-existing issues like poor scapula (shoulder blade) stability, rotator cuff (muscles around the shoulder joint) weakness and injuries and neck pain can cause a compensatory affect

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embers of the Penrith City Archers are hitting the mark when it comes to their unique sport. Two sharp shooters from the club in Werrington recently won their divisions in Archery Australia National Tournaments. Emily Griffiths picked up a bow at age 11 after always having an interest in archery but the now 13-year-old has only been shooting consistently for a year due to COVID and floods disrupting her training. “Ever since I was little, I liked bows and

wanted to do archery so once I was older and stronger, I decided to give it a try,” she said. “It takes a lot of focus, but it is fun, and I had to get my head around the fact that it is OK if I miss. After that I kept practicing and got better.” Despite experiencing an equipment failure at the National Youth Competition in Erina, Emily managed to score 1432/1620 over two days to win the Under 14’s Girls Compound division but as any good athlete does, she is already looking to improve. “I get nervous but take it as a learning experience and I bounce off the energy of the people shooting around me,” she said.

“My coach Roy Fratini has helped me a lot and I am hoping to improve my sight to get better scores. I would like to one day get into the New South Wales team.” On the other end of the spectrum, Kevin Girard has been doing archery for 18 years and is just as passionate. The 68-year-old struck gold, and silver in the Over 60’s Men’s Longbow division during the two-day National Target Championships in Queensland. “You shoot between 30 or 36 arrows at each distance depending on whether it is the long or short course, and the distances also vary between 50, 40, 30 or 20 metres away depending,” he said.

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CRICKET: Penrith have shared the points with UNSW in their Round 4 clash in the Belvidere Cup. Going into their second day at Howell Oval, UNSW went in to bat with just four runs under their belt after four overs, attempting to match the home side’s 8/353. However, they just couldn’t compete, reaching only 8/312. Penrith’s match was led by extraordinary performances by Brent Williams, who clocked up 188 of the team’s runs, and Liam Doddrell, who took four wickets against the away side. Penrith will look to back up their performance against Randwick Petersham this Saturday at Coogee Oval, in the first day of another Two Day match.

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More history to be made: World Cup organisers would be hopeful of England making it through to next week’s Final but back here in Australia, there’s little doubt Samoa will have plenty of support on Sunday morning. Penrith’s Jarome Luai and Brian To’o will be hoping to cap off a remarkable couple of years by creating a slice of history and taking Samoa to a World Cup Final against either Australia or New Zealand. A mouth-watering clash between Luai and Nathan Cleary awaits – it’d be the talking point of the build-up, no doubt.

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Cleary keeps duties: Nathan Cleary (pictured below) will retain the goal kicking duties for Australia in this Saturday morning’s World Cup showdown with New Zealand. Cleary’s form with the boot has been surprisingly poor during the tournament, with even smaller balls blamed by coach Mal Meninga last weekend. There was some talk that Valentine Holmes would take the pressure off Cleary and kick goals this weekend, but that won’t be happening – Cleary will keep the job.

Spotted: New signage has gone up at Panthers Leagues Club, showcasing the team’s 2022 Premiership success. There’s also a huge Nathan Cleary image adorning the wall just outside the Osso restaurant.

Saints are marching in: Any doubt that the World Club Challenge would happen in Penrith next February was all but extinguished when the 2023 Super League draw was released last week. St Helens’ round one match against Huddersfield, due to be played on February 17, has been officially listed as “postponed”. It’s the strongest indication yet

that the Saints will take on the Panthers at BlueBet Stadium on February 18. As I reported last week, the World Club Challenge will act as Penrith’s final trial with the ‘Battle of the West’ against the Eels to be played on February 11.

No trip stateside: It’s hilarious that anyone thought the NRL would actually push ahead and take a game to the United States next year. Every time the idea is floated it never eventuates and 2023 will be no different. The NRL says it’s pushing ahead with plans to take a game there in 2024. We won’t hold our breath.

Bookies back a threepeat: Penrith are incredibly short to win next year’s NRL title on Grand Final Day despite the loss of superstar hooker Api Koroisau and powerhouse second-rower Viliame Kikau. The TAB has Penrith at $3.75 to win the Premiership, incredible odds given a threepeat has never been achieved by any team in the NRL era. The Roosters are second favourites at $7.00. You can get slightly better odds for Penrith over at Sportsbet, where they remain favourites but are sitting at $4.00.

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Dylan’s deserved break: With no World Cup commitments, Clive Churchill Medal winner Dylan Edwards has been enjoying some time off, spending a few weeks in Fiji with his partner Nadine and their two kids.

Schedule released: The time of year has come again where The Masked Panther alerts family and friends to his unavailability the following year. The 2023 Draw was scheduled to be released on Thursday morning, revealing a round one showdown at BlueBet Stadium between Penrith and Brisbane. It was one of the most complicated season schedules to put together in history, with the NRL dealing with a perfect storm of issues. Not only did they have to cater for the inclusion of a weekly bye thanks to the arrival of the Dolphins, but officials had to coordinate Origin returning to Wednesday nights, the inclusion of an extra bye for all teams and venue availability, which is at a premium next year. Head to www.nrl. com to check out the 2023 draw.

Membership deadline: Fans who want their 2023 Membership Packs in time for Christmas need to have signed up for a membership by December 1. Not surprisingly, season tickets have been hugely popular again next year.

Spotted: Isaah Yeo’s partner Ashleigh and daughter Haven at Sydney Airport ready to head to England for the business end of the Rugby League World Cup.

Marto deal done: Liam Martin’s contract extension will be officially announced when he returns from the World Cup.

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Aliyah has become more than accustomed to playing against the boys, having played in the St Marys under 12s boys’ team as their captain. But, she said they’ve learned not to underestimate her. “It was really challenging, but it was good, because it made me the person that I am today,” she said. “A lot of times, they would think, ‘Oh, it’s just a girl, so it’s alright’, but it’s different when they see me out on the field.” Though she said union will always have a place in her heart, it’s rugby league that Aliyah has her sights set on. “I prefer league, because, growing up with it means that it’s more natural,” she said. “I’m focusing on league now, but I’m working on finishing school, and we’ll see what happens after that.” As for where we’ll see her in the next few years, Aliyah said she’s keeping her options open. “I want to play for the Roosters, but I also want to play for the Dragons, because that’s what my pop wanted me to play for,” she said. Nominated by Club President Warren Smith, Aliyah’s Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club. If you know someone who has achieved in their chosen sport, send in your nomination to Penrith Valley Sports Foundation at www.pvsf. org.au.

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1. HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES 2. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR This a ward is a reflect io n o f t he o u t sta n d i n g q u a i l t y o f Hi g h St re e t M e di c a l I maging in achiev ing b u si n e ss su c c e ss. H i g h S t re e t M e di c a l I m a g i n g h a s demons trated leaders hi p in t he i r i n d u st r y a n d ha ve b e e n re c o g n i s e d a s a n out sta nding prov ider of H e a l t h S e r vi c e s i n o u r Lo c a l Gove r n m e n t a re a . The award is a recogn i t io n o f o u r d e d ic a t io n to a l l a s pe c t s o f pa t i e n t c a re fro m t he front des k ch e c ki n g i n , to sc a n n in g p a t ie n t s a n d to re po r t i n g t h e dia gn os es. P lease call o u r f rie n d l y sta ff to a ssi st wit h yo u r b o o k i n g n e e ds. We a ccept all referrals, a s l o n g a s t hey a re f ro m a M e di c a l P ra c t i t i o n e r a n d cer ta in allied health.

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2022 WINNER

JEWELLERY STORE A n d a g a i n t h e Wi n n e r i s . . .

Pe n r i t h J ewe l l e r y Wo r k s h o p ! ! ! ! We c o u l d n ’t b e p ro u d e r ta k i n g o u t t h e M o s t O u t s ta n d i n g J ewe l l e r y S to re o f t h e Ye a r a wa rd b a c k to b a c k i n 2 0 2 1 & 2 0 2 2 ! We wo u l d l i ke to c o n g ra t u l a te a l l t h e n o m i n e e s & w i n n e r s o f t h e Pe n r i t h C i t y Lo c a l B u s i n e s s Awa rd s t h a t we re h e l d o n 2 5 O c t 2 0 2 2 a t Pa n t h e r s w h e re ow n e r s S h a u n & G l e n ny s N o l a n we re d e l i g h te d to a c c e p t t h e a wa rd o n b e h a l f o f t h e i r a m a z i n g te a m . Th a n k yo u a l s o to t h e o rg a n i s e r s o f t h e Lo c a l B u s i n e s s Awa rd s, Pa n t h e r s a n d a l l i nvo l ve d i n m a k i n g t h e s e s p e c i a l a wa rd s. We wo u l d e s p e c i a l l y l i ke to t h a n k o u r l oya l c u s to m e r s fo r n o m i n a t i n g u s fo r t h i s p re s t i g i o u s a wa rd a n d t h a n k yo u fo r yo u r c o n t i nu e d s u p p o r t t h ro u g h t h e mu l t i g e n e ra t i o n s a s we a p p ro a c h o u r 4 0 t h A n n i ve r s a r y a s t h e l e a d i n g J ewe l l e r y S to re i n Pe n r i t h .

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A: SHOP 203, UPPER LEVEL WESTFIELD PENRITH P: 4732 3688 | W: PENRITHJEWELLERYWORKSHOP.COM.AU WW49768

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UPHIRE PTY LTD

SHARE MY ABILITY

2022 WINNER

Uphire are an Australian owned and operated hire company supplying Elevating Work Platform and Materials Handling equipment from leading manufacturers to the community. At Uphire, we are dedicated to investing into smarter machines to enable a higher safety, sustainability, and productivity standard across every worksite. Our values incorporated into our business are pushed towards increasing the standards and sharing our skills and knowledge with everyone.

The team at Share My Ability are thrilled to have won the award for Most Outstanding New Business. Big thanks to our dedicated team and the community for all of their suppor t and well done to all of the Finalists. Share My Ability is a new and exciting Sensor y Activity Centre open to all ages and abilities. In addition to a play and recreational centre, it also offers Allied Health ser vices, special events and a range of inclusive learning programs. It is wheelchair accessible with full amenities and features an onsite café, sensor y relax room and much more! Share My Ability is owned and operated by NADO, an NDIS provider with over 40 years’ experience in the disability sector. For more information visit our website or stay tuned to our socials.

MOST INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER

OUTSTANDING NEW BUSINESS

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff, community, and customers for always supporting us. We are very excited to be nominated as a finalist for Local business Awards 2022.

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P: 1300 874 473 | W: UPHIRE.COM.AU

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A: UNIT 1, 57 REGENTVILLE RD, JAMISONTOWN WW49305

E: HIRE@UPHIRE.COM.AU

P: 1300 195 578 | W: SHAREMYABILITY.ORG.AU

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S A R A LO U I S E P H OTO G R A P H Y

PIXFLIX PRODUCTIONS

2022 WINNER

Pixflix Productions is a full service videography and photography studio, specialising in the creation of quality visual content. They specialise in producing online media content for businesses across many industries including but not limited to Real Estate, Retail, Finance, Construction, Hospitality, Events and Health & Wellbeing. The team at Pixflix Productions thrive on not just preserving precious moments, but also in communicating and connecting with audiences to help a business grow. With over 150 clients and 250 projects, Pixflix Productions have earnt the trust of brands by providing quality media content to businesses of all sizes, types and industries.

Sara the owner is on the autism spectrum and a survivor of domestic and family violence. Sara Louise Photography is a non-discriminative photography service and business. We really do not turn anyone away and offer many services from small e v e n t , b o u d o i r, b u s i n e s s a n d s o f o r t h . One of the many reasons behind Sara Louise Photography success besides talent is customer service, our ability to work with our clients’ budgets, ideas and show patience. Sara Louise Photography also tends to not follow the trends of others in our line of work. We strive to be different and go above and beyond.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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P: 0407 412 889 | W: PIXFLIXPRODUCTIONS.COM.AU

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SOCIALS: @SARALOUISEPHOTOGRAPHER P: 0478 166 849 | W: SARALOUISEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM.AU

GOJI MODERN ASIAN CUISINE 2022 WINNER

RESTAURANT We are privileged and honoured to be announced as Outstanding Restaurant. Thank you to our amazing staff and team, and all of our loyal guests that continue to suppor t us. We pride ourselves on delivering freshly made and hand prepared dishes in an amazing atmosphere, where you can have an intimate experience, celebrate as a group , and ever ything in-between. With our new location now open in Sydney we look forward to welcoming you to dine with us.

A: 78-88 TENCH AVENUE, JAMISONTOWN P: 0416 914 562 | W: GOJIRESTAURANT.COM.AU WW49783

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R E E C R E AT I V E

SHAMPOO WITH APURPOSE

2022 WINNER

Are you a business owner that is looking to take your business to the next level? Elevate your brand identity with the leading creative agency in the beauty industry! Renowned in the Australian and International market for their amazing communication, fast turnaround, ability to take on feedback, high-quality output and eye for detail, Ree Creative is a boutique design and social media agency with a passion to launch, rejuvenate and elevate brands. They offer professional and high-end services in brand and website design, luxury printing, product and business photography, social media management and more!

Shampoo With A Purpose would like to take the oppor tunity to express our gratitude to all of our customers and stockists who have voted for us for the Local Business Awards 2022. We are honoured to be announced as winners of the ‘Specialised Retail Business’ award.

SOCIALS: @REECREATIVE

A : P E AC H T R E E R OA D, P E N R I T H

E: INFO@REECREATIVE.COM | W: REECREATIVE.COM

P: 4732 1644

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SPECIALISED RETAIL BUSINESS

Making the SWAP to eco-conscious products has never been easier with affordable price tags. Shampoo With A Purpose makes a variety of vegan, cruelty-free, palm oilfree, and plastic-free products for the body and home that feel and smell amazing but are also great for the planet. Call for factor y shop hours.

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iFLY DOWNUNDER

2022 WINNER

TOURISM & EXPERIENCES We are extremely honoured to be winners of the categor y Tourism & Experiences. We are ver y grateful. This is ver y rewarding to see the community recognise our team for the hard work they put in to providing a quality experience to each person through our doors. This award inspires us all to continue striving for excellence in our industr y. We enjoy being able to provide an experience to people of all ages from all over the world that come through our doors each day and we hope to continue in providing our Tourism industr y a fun, exciting and inclusive activity. Winning this award would not have been possible without the passion, dedication, and hard work from all the employees and our suppor ters. We would like to thank ever yone that has voted and suppor ted iFLY From all of the team at iFLY.

A: 123 MULGOA ROAD, PENRITH P: 1300 435 966 | W: DOWNUNDER.IFLYWORLD.COM.AU

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CONGRATS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE SOUTHLANDS SOUTHLANDS RETAILERS RETAILERS WINNERS BUSIN BUSIN Australia PostAustralia Post L L E CA E CAOF 2022 Bella Dental Bella Dental CONGRATULATIONS

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YOUTH AWARD NIGHT TWO

K & A Qu ality Mea ts wa s esta b lish ed in 2 0 1 0 , a nd s ince t hen they ha ve b e en providing q ua l it y gra s s -fed b eef, Cowra lamb a nd hormone-free c h icken to t h e communi t y of Penrith . Not only do th ey love mea t , b ut t h ey l ove t he local community; suppor ting va r ious l oca l foot b a l l an d ot her spor ting club s with in th e l oca l a rea .

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2022 PENRITH CITY LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS

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Uphire Equipment Specialists, located on Regentville Road in Jamisontown, knows the benefits an inclusive workforce brings to a business. Two and half years ago Uphire found a detailer through NOVA who they soon promoted to an apprenticeship after he showed an interest in the machinery. Uphire was so impressed, they’ve since hired two more workers during NOVA’s annual 100 jobs in 100 days campaign which aims to promote the abilities of people with disability. If you need keen, reliable staff contact NOVA Employment at 1300 ABILITY or visit novemployment.com.au for more information.

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NOVA is a FREE service for any size business across all types of industries. 2022 Most Inclusive Employer - Uphire Equipment

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