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Dreams are on track New raceway at Luddenham will be a haven for motorsport enthusiasts
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Banking on our kids p.24
Celebrating our history Special William Cox Festival feature p.25
Jacob Griffiths, Nikolina Vukmirica, Sascha Vukmirica and Simo Vukmirica at Luddenham Raceway. Photo: Melinda Jane
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ost kids when they grow up want their parents to build them a slot car track or something of the like but Luddenham’s Simo Vukmirica dreamed bigger... way bigger. The 21-year-old entrepreneur along with his parents, two sisters and best friend decided they’d
put their near 100ha Luddenham property to good use by building Penrith’s first outdoor raceway featuring two multi-purpose circuits. Luddenham Raceway, which is scheduled to be fully operational by July 2015, will be home to a 600 metre go-karting track and 1,250 metre race track for driver and rider training plus other motorsport activities. The facility will also feature state-of-the-art timing systems, track safety and lighting systems
that have been certified by the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS). Speaking with the Weekender, Mr Vukmirica said he and his family had been dreaming up the idea of building their own race track for a number of years. “We thought there was a lack of tracks in the area and it’s every kid’s dream to always want something like this,” he said. Story continues on » p. 6
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The jewel in Panthers’ crown Plans for the Western Sydney Community and Sports Centre revealed
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ituated on a picturesque lake, the Western Sydney Community and Sports Centre at Penrith Panthers will have a gym, childcare services and an exhibition hall just to name a few of its capabilities. Plans for the ambitious $46.9 million sports centre are now public via Penrith Council, and say the high quality facility will become a multi-functional community hub that would be available for use by
schools, community groups, individuals, sports clubs, businesses and other organisations. “The facility will boast a wide range of functional uses that are otherwise not adequately catered for within the Penrith local government area nor Greater Western Sydney,” explained Architectus Group, who have put together the plans for Panthers. “Its appeal and functionality will attract a large cross spectrum of users, contributing to Penrith’s role as a destination for social activity, cultural activities, sports,
entertainment, lifestyle, health and business. “The WSCSC will be an iconic building for Penrith representing high quality design in architecture and public domain... [with] variation in the roof structure mimicking the Blue Mountains escarpment.” Inside the massive complex will be a Sports Hall catering for 480 people, a Gymnasium for 680 people, as well as a Function Hall and an Exhibition Hall with a combined capacity of 3,000. There will also be consulting rooms, temporary child minding facilities, class
rooms, education space and a scout hall. Also included in the proposal is an additional 295 car parking spaces. The centre will generate 43 full time jobs. As part of the Voluntary Planning Agreement between Penrith Panthers, Penrith Council and the RMS, Jamison Road will also be upgraded. There will be a new intersection at Harris Street and Jamison Road; and between Harris Street and Mulgoa Road Jamison Road will be widened. The project will be financed in part by Commonwealth funding.
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rubber over and done with and the formalities of the series finalised. Sport can give you some amazing moments and some precious memories. The 2014 series victory is one that all involved with the Blues, from the players right down to the fans, will remember forever and hold close to their hearts. Well done, lads.
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Series win is something to celebrate One thing that I’d probably underestimated when it came to Queensland’s long-running State of Origin juggernaut was just how important finally putting it to an end was to the New South Wales players. After Origin II, it was obvious just how much it meant to the playing group – the scenes after the game were simply amazing to see. On Wednesday night, Paul Gallen and Laurie Daley finally got to lift the shield, with the dead
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Reality TV isn’t the place to learn Water coolers and talkback radio producers would have been on high alert on Sunday night after a 12-year-old girl broke down and cried on ‘The Voice Kids’ after the judges failed to turn around during her performance, ending her journey on the show. Romy’s emotional breakdown sparked one of the big talking points of the week, and it seemed everyone had an opinion. I agree with the sentiment that children need to grow up realising that failure and rejection is a part of life. We go way too far when we don’t keep score in junior sport, or don’t tell it like it is on school report cards. But I’m not convinced that reality television is the place for a 12-year-old girl to learn that very important lesson. Most of us get to face and learn about rejection on a one-on-one basis (a failed job interview, for example) or in front of a small group. Sure, she went on the program knowing what could happen, but reality television is not the place for young kids to be learning about life’s ups and downs. This show had a really awkward feel about it from the start and that fear only became more realised with last Sunday night’s incident.
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Readers make a good point I wrote last week about rugby league player Todd Carney and the fact that he deserved to be punted from the game for good. Many of you agreed, but you also pointed out some deeper problems. You pointed out that despite revealing he often took recreational drugs during his career, Andrew Johns was made an immortal and now has a lucrative contract with Channel Nine. You pointed out that Robert Lui, who plead guilty to assaulting his girlfriend, is currently still playing with the Cowboys. The way in which rugby league reacted to off field issues in the past was often not good enough, and we can only hope that the Todd Carney situation serves as a line in the sand to what is and isn’t acceptable when representing the game moving forward. Problem is, we only hear about half of the problems that the game experiences with players. To not believe that plenty still gets swept under the carpet would be exceptionally naive. Opal card has some flaws I believe the Opal Card will ultimately be a huge success and will lead to the complete eradication of paper tickets on our public transport system, which is certainly where we need to be. But asking people, including casual users, for an initial top-up of $40 when purchasing their card online will do little to encourage those of us who don’t use the train often to get an Opal card.
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Story continued from » p. 1 “Everyone we’ve spoken to is really keen for the facility to open. People wanted more tracks in Sydney because there is a severe lack of them.” Along with the two race tracks, the privately funded facility will also include a visitor information centre and paintball complex. Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said the new Luddenham Raceway is the city’s latest adventure venture. “Penrith is well established as an adventure destination where visitors can sky dive, go whitewater rafting, wakeboarding or get behind the controls of a jet aircraft,” he said. “Adrenaline junkies will love the ability to race go-karts and participate in motorsport activities.” Construction of the go-kart track is well underway with the road base recently laid. It’s expected the go-kart portion of the facility will open this September with the rest of complex operational by mid-next year.
Walking is vital Alzheimer’s Australia and the Heart Foundation have teamed up to highlight how the simple act of walking can help people reduce their risk of death from heart disease and dementia. The ‘Step to it – Why walking matters’ campaign aims to highlight the importance of walking when it comes to our overall health.
Asbestos trial coming Removal of dangerous materials set to be made easier CASSANDRA O’CONNOR
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enrith Council is still finalising the details of its Residential Asbestos Trial, due to start before the end of July. Environment Minister Rob Stokes announced last week that the NSW Environmental Protection Agency will begin a trial of the Householders’ Asbestos Disposal Scheme during July in 24 councils. Penrith Council is one of those 24 who will receive funding to carry out the trial, aimed at making it cheaper and easier to dispose of small amounts of wrapped bonded asbestos from home renovators. “The limit for an individual under the asbestos trial scheme is five tonnes and is based on the average house in western Sydney built in the 1950’s having four tonnes of asbestos,” Mr Stokes said. “This scheme is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to reduce illegal dumping and enhance waste services across NSW.” The EPA funding will include an incentive of up to $50 per tonne for registered residents who dispose of wrapped bonded asbestos at a nominated, participating landfill. “In addition, the NSW EPA will waive
A professional removalist disposes of asbestos roof sheeting from a home the waste levy on bonded asbestos disposed of in these trial areas to assess whether there is change in illegal dumping incidents,” Mr Stokes said. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres welcomed the announcement. “The clean-up costs associated with illegal dumping are high not to mention that it is potentially harmful to human health and the environment,” he said.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority is providing $435,000 for 12 months for the Western Sydney Residential Asbestos Disposal trial that includes Penrith. But Penrith City Council is yet to finalise the details of the trial. “The launch of the program will be supported by an engagement and media campaign,” said a Penrith City Council spokesperson.
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Police snapshot Penrith: Assault lands 61-yearold man in hospital
A man will face court after he was found with an alleged illegal drug in his vehicle. Police were patrolling Lee Street, Emu Plains, at about 11.30pm on Tuesday, July 1, when they observed a vehicle on that road. Police followed the car onto Old Bathurst Road and then onto the Great Western Highway, where they indicated for the vehicle to stop. Police approached the car and the driver volunteered certain information and as a result, police searched the vehicle. The car was found with a number of small plastic resealable bags holding a white substance police allege to be amphetamines. The 24-year-old driver from Emu Heights has received a field court attendance notice for a traffic offence and the possession of prohibited drugs.
Penrith police are looking for a man who may have information about an alleged assault that took place on the evening of Friday, July 4 in Torton Place. Between 6.30pm and 7pm that evening three people were involved in an altercation that had stemmed from an earlier argument. Police allege that a 44-year-old man from Werrington and an unknown male, described as Caucasian, 180cm tall, of a solid build, with facial hair and wearing a red shirt, assaulted a 61-year-old from Penrith. The melee continued for quite some time at different locations in the street. Witnesses called police and were allegedly threatened by the 44-year-old man. Police attended and arrested the 44-year-old and took him to Penrith Police Station where he was interviewed and charged with ‘wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm’ and ‘affray’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on July 18. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Application for the Use of Sportsgrounds, Summer 2014–2015 20 September 2014–8 March 2015
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Applications are invited for the use of Penrith City Council’s Sportsgrounds for the 2014–2015 Summer Season. All applicants (both new and existing) are required to attend an information meeting at Penrith City Council to submit an application for hire. Priority will be given to applications submitted at either of these meetings. Meeting details are as follows: When: 6.30pm, Tuesday, 22 July 2014 OR 4pm, Thursday, 24 July 2014 Where: Nepean Room, Penrith Civic Centre, High Street, Penrith We ask that RSVPs be received by Friday, 18 July 2014. For additional information and to register for the meeting, please contact 4732 7930 or email rdunn@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
Penrith City Council Community Assistance Program (CAP) Each year Penrith City Council provides funding through the Community Assistance Program (CAP) for local non-profit organisations and groups to assist in the provision of services and facilities that will benefit the Penrith community. The 2014/2015 Community Assistance Program will open Monday, 21 July 2014 and close on Monday, 18 August 2014. Non-profit community organisations that provide services to residents of the Penrith LGA are invited to apply for grants of up to $1,200. Application forms and guidelines will be available online at penrith.smartygrants.com.au For more information contact Celia Bishop on 4732 7838 or email cbishop@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION The following Development Application has been received by Council:
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The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council. The Sydney West Region Joint Planning Panel has the function of determining the application in accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Any submission made in respect of the application will be provided to the Sydney West Region Joint Planning Panel and may be viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so.
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INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS Penrith City Council has received Development Applications in respect of the subject properties. The consent authority for these development applications is Penrith City Council. s Lend Lease
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Lot 1 DP 1132380 (No. 75–103) Links Road, St Marys Infrastructure – Temporary haulage road, road upgrade and intersection works to facilitate the movement of trucks associated with works within the central precinct, St Marys The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Department of Planning – Water Management Act 2000 Section 89, 90 & 91. 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 14 July 2014 to 13 August 2014. 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 DA14/0766 For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429. s Manchester Projects 2013 Pty Ltd Charlani Constructions Pty Ltd
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Lot B DP 159524, Lot 1 DP 742959 (No. 337) Great Western Highway, St Marys Mixed-use – Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 7-storey mixed-use development including ground floor commercial floor space, 4 x Soho units, 49 x residential units, 2 x levels of basement car parking and associated landscaping and drainage works The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Roads and Traffic Authority – Roads Act 1993 Section 138. 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 14 July 2014 to 28 July 2014. 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 DA14/0756 For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.
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Lindsay MP Fiona Scott has paid tribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have fought in defence of our country as part of NAIDOC Week commemorations. “NAIDOC Week is a time to recognise and reflect on the role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have played in shaping our identity and to pause and reflect on their sacrifice, and to honour their priceless contribution to our nation,” Ms Scott said. Ms Scott also highlighted the importance of Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. “Constitution recognition of our Aboriginal brothers and sisters is a very important national crusade, and a unifying moment in the history of our country, important to all of us who want to see our country whole,” she said. NAIDOC Week Celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Trial extended The State Government is extending the trial of mobile phone jamming at Lithgow Correctional Centre. The 12 month trial at the maximum security jail in Central West NSW will inform all Australian States and Territories’ Corrections authorities about the wider implementation of jamming technology, which has been used in other countries including the United States and New Zealand. “Corrective Services NSW has been making headway against contraband in prisons with targeted deterrence and detection which have resulted in more seizures of contraband, including mobile phones,” said Justice Minister Brad Hazzard. “Mobile phone use by inmates is a significant problem both locally and internationally, because of the threat it poses to the security of jails and the security of the community as some inmates try to continue to their criminal activities while locked up.” The trial will run for three months longer than originally planned.
Search on for best The battle to be awarded the title of “2014 favourite retailer” at Glenmore Park Town Centre is underway, and customers can share in $2,000 worth of Glenmore Park Town Centre gift cards just by shopping at their favourite retailer. When shopping at specialty retailers at the Glenmore Park Town Centre, customers must complete the DL entry forms available at retailers and drop them into the barrel located in centre court for the chance to win Glenmore Park Town Centre gift cards. RHC Retail Group Marketing Manager, Natalie Philp, said the loyalty campaign was just as much about the Glenmore Park Town Centre specialty retailers, not just the customers. “The retailer with the most votes at the end of the campaign on August 5 will win a $500 pre-paid VISA card and the title of Glenmore Park Town Centre’s favourite retailer,” she said.
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COUNCIL BRIEFS s When Council builds new community facilities they’re built to last, meet industry standards and are subject to a competitive tender processes. There is a perception in the community that our buildings cost a lot, compared to residential brick veneer constructions.
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Draft South Creek Flood Study The safety and resilience of our community in times of natural disasters is important to Council. The need for contemporary ood modelling and a broad oodplain management framework is essential. Penrith Council, together with Blacktown, Liverpool, and FairďŹ eld City Councils, and with technical and ďŹ nancial assistance from the NSW OfďŹ ce of Environment and Heritage has completed the Draft South Creek Flood Study. The South Creek Flood Study covers an area of about 240 square kilometres and extends from Bringelly Road in the south through to Blacktown Road/Richmond Road in the north. The study models ood behaviour along South Creek, together with its tributaries including Ropes Creek, Kemps Creek, Badgerys Creek, Cosgroves Creek, Blaxland Creek, Claremont Creek and Werrington Creek. Objectives of the Flood Study are to review previous studies undertaken by various agencies and to establish the mainstream ood behaviour such as ood levels, ood velocities, ood hazard categorisation and oodway deďŹ nition. Public Exhibition
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ith hundreds of families visiting Tench Reserve on the Nepean River every weekend, it’s little wonder the play equipment is looking tired. As part of the Our River Masterplan developed by Penrith Council and adopted last year, the playground at the northern end of the reserve will be upgraded. Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said the old equipment would be removed and a modern, contemporary playground built to better reflect trends in play spaces.
Council is asking for suggestions about what key features should be included. “We know how popular Tench Reserve is for families, picnics and as a place to meet. Putting a new play area in at the Jamison Road end of Tench Reserve will provide an alternative to the main playground and complement the barbecues and picnic seating already there,” Cr Fowler said. “People from all over the City come to Tench Reserve to enjoy the river and beautiful landscape and we’d like to know what sort of playground they’d like to see here.” To have your say, visit Council’s website and fill out a short survey on what playground equipment you’d like installed.
ntil the NSW Police recently launched a new initiative, blind and vision impaired members of the community had no way of confirming an officer’s identity if they were to cross paths. After concerns were raised suggesting that existing processes could be putting blind and vision impaired people at risk of danger, particularly from police impersonators, the NSW Police Force introduced a new set of processes. These processes allow for blind and vision impaired people to confirm the identity of someone who attends their home claiming to be a police officer. “Ordinarily, when police attend someone’s home, they can show their badge and identification, however, this process is not sufficient for the blind or vision impaired,” NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Denis Clifford said. A person can confirm the identity of a police officer by asking the officer for their name, rank, registered number and CAD reference number before calling the Police Assistance Line, 131 444, and advising the call taker that they are blind or vision impaired and need to identify an officer attending their home. The person can then provide the call
Murray Wilcockson taker with the officer’s details and their location so that the call taker can confirm the details of the police officer. “This initiative allows them to verify the officer’s identity and be comfortable they are not putting themselves at risk to fraudulent activities or even harm,” Assistant Commissioner Clifford said. The new processes have been welcomed by the blind and vision impaired in the community. “Having this program will benefit a lot – you would feel a lot safer,” said Penrith resident, Murray Wilcockson. Your thoughts? Email your views to news@westernweekender.com.au.
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State MP for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, visited Life Education NSW at Colyton late last month to view the recently renovated classrooms. Ms Davies said she was impressed with the extent of the transformation the 2013 Community Building Partnership grant of $28,000 delivered. The grant provided much needed funds to assist Life Education NSW to deliver its program to students by renovating the classrooms at the static centre at Colyton.
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enrith is one of seven western Sydney councils that have been invited to apply for Federal Government funding through its Local Roads Package. Announced in conjunction with the Badgerys Creek Airport earlier this year, the Local Roads Package offers a total of $200 million for small to medium sized roads projects, with $20 million on the table each year for 10 years starting in 2014. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs said the distribution of funding will be looked after by the State Government, with individual Councils to go through a competitive proposal process. “Today we are releasing the guidelines for Councils on the Local Roads Package. We have identified which Councils will be eligible to apply and they can put forward proposals in three funding rounds,” he said on Monday morning. “We have not limited the value of an individual project and will consider projects that may need funding over multiple years. “The first round will be this year and we
Politicians from all levels of government met to discuss local roads on Monday morning. Photo: Melinda Jane are hoping to have the second round in 2016.” NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay said he is delighted to be administering the funding on behalf of the Federal Government. “It’s one thing to put billions into motorways but it’s also important to put millions into local, council roads. After all, 80 per cent of roads are council roads,” he said.
“These roads are the connections between our major arterials, I haven’t seen a Federal Government pour this sort of money into local roads in a very long time.” Lindsay MP Fiona Scott said she will be working with Penrith Council to ensure they have a competitive bid for the funding.
“There are many areas in Penrith such as Jordan Springs, Mulgoa Rise, Caddens, Twin Creeks and Glenmore Park where residential growth is occurring,” she said. “I’d like to think the roads funded through the Local Roads Package will connect residents to the rest of the region.” Penrith Council has until September to make a submission.
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Drug bust nets Cranebrook man 24-year-old arrested and charged as police shut down another clandestine drug lab
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Cranebrook man has been arrested and charged after a large clandestine laboratory was shut down by police, who seized more than $15 million worth of drugs during the operation. Drug Squad detectives attached to Strike Force Finney, formed to investigate the large scale manufacture and supply of prohibited drugs, stopped a car in Box Hill just before 6am last Wednesday. The men in the car, a 35-year-old man from Bondi and a 24-year-old from Cranebrook, were both arrested before police executed a search warrant at a nearby property. The search warrant resulted in the finding of a clandestine laboratory, one kilogram of crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’), three litres of methylamphetamine oil and over 200 items that could be used in the manufacture of MDMA and methylamphetamine. Police also conducted a search warrant at an apartment in Bondi, where they located 17 kilograms of MDMA tablets (approximately 70,000 tablets), four kilograms of MDMA powder, more than four kilograms of ice and a ballistics vest.
Police dismantle a clandestine laboratory last week The total street value of the illegal drugs is estimated to be over $15 million. “The police managing this investigation have been working around the clock,” the
Commander of the State Crime Command Drug Squad, Detective Superintendent Tony Cook said. “That hard work has now been rewarded
with a significant quantity of drugs not making it to the street.” This is the 44th clandestine lab shut down by NSW police in 2014 alone, suggesting authorities are winning the long war on drugs. But police say they’ll continue to work hard to shut down even more labs, including acting on information received from the community. “We will continue to do everything we can to stop illicit drug syndicates profiting at the community’s loss but members of the public need to continue playing their part too,” Detective Superintendent Cook said. “If you know or suspect a property is being used to manufacture or distribute illicit drugs, please do the right thing and contact Crime Stoppers. You may not know it at the time, but that one call could result in the seizure of kilograms of drugs, and end up saving many lives.” The Cranebrook man was charged with two counts of manufacturing a large quantity of prohibited drugs and he was refused bail at Parramatta Local Court – he will appear in Central Local Court on August 28. The other man was charged with a number of related charges and was also refused bail.
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government doors, it is satisfying to be able to report to the community that serious work is being done,” Londonderry MP Bart Bassett said. “An additional westbound lane will be built on both approaches from The Northern Road, the slip lane from George Street will be removed and a new shared path and pedestrian fencing installed to improve safety along Blacktown Road. “New street lights to improve visibility and signage to give advance warning of the approach will also be installed.” Originally the RMS was considering installing traffic lights at the intersections, but that option was decided against due to predicted queues that could not be accommodated.
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The incident was caught on CCTV footage at the home, which was examined and released by Blue Mountains Local Area Command on Monday, July 7. As a result of police investigations, police from Blue Mountains and Penrith Local Area Commands executed a search warrant at a High Street address at around 2pm on Tuesday, July 8. “During the execution of the warrant police located a trailer believed to be the trailer depicted in [the CCTV footage], along with other property believed to have been inside the trailer at the time it was stolen,� a representative from Blue Mountains Police said.
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different to what we know now thanks to research. “It’s important for diabetics to have the latest information so they can treat their condition more effectively and benefit from the increased choices of food and exercise.” NBMML Board Chair Dr Shiva Prakash
“Penrith has high rates of smoking, obesity, inactivity and unhealthy eating which are risk factors for diabetes” - Dr Shiva Prakash said the prevalence of the condition in the local area is “concerning”. “Penrith has high rates of smoking, obesity, inactivity and unhealthy eating which are risk factors for diabetes,” he said. “Regular visits to the GP will help to make the lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes or take control of the condition in the early stages.” HELP will commence again on Wednesday, July 16. The program costs $15 per session, however there are bulk billing and private health insurance options. Places are limited. Contact NBMML on 4708 8100 or visit www.nbmml.com.au/HELP for information or to book your place.
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enrith businesses are questioning whether they are receiving value for money after a report by the NSW Government showed that Council rates for businesses are high compared to other councils. The Division of Local Government published its annual comparison of Councils last week, which found that for 2012/13 the average business rate charged by Council was $5992.59. Penrith is considered to be comparable to Blue Mountains, Wyong, Campbelltown, the Hills, Gosford, Hornsby and Liverpool Councils, which on average charge $3,723. But businesses in the Hills pay on average $1,849 per year in Council rates and Hornsby businesses pay $2,781. Liverpool businesses come closest to Penrith, paying on average $5,740 per year in Council rates. Peter McGhee, President of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, said that it can be difficult to compare Councils as each are very different. “The Chamber has not had any complaints from its members with regards to Council rates,” he said. “That would indicate they don’t seem to be overly concerned by the current levels. “There are some sectors that are more affected by price rises [generally], such as retail, which is why we are seeing strip shopping struggling, not just here in Penrith but other places such as Paddington and the inner city.” A deeper analysis of business rates shows that Penrith Council also charges more per dollar of land value. Businesses in the Penrith CBD are
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charged an ad valorem rate of 0.88 cents in the dollar of land value. St Marys CBD is even more costly at 1.19 cents in the dollar. By comparison, businesses in the Hornsby CBD pay just 0.005 cents in the dollar and just 0.01 cents in Liverpool CBD. The Blue Mountains is on par with Penrith however, charging 0.87 cents in the dollar. High Street landlord Edwin Dobson said he is not convinced Penrith Council rates paid by businesses are spent appropriately. “With residential rates, I can see the money goes towards bin collection, water and so on, but what benefits do businesses receive,” he asked. “What we really need is more parking, but Council keeps reducing the time limits on parking, which only affects our customers. “We really need a second multi-level car park for the CBD, rates could be directed to a project such as that.” A spokesperson for Penrith Council said the average business rate for Penrith is distorted by the diverse range of business properties in the city from small retail strips to large businesses on big parcels of land in business parks. “A comparison with other LGAs is also problematic as they have different business diversity to us,” Council said. “A typical High Street property having rates of $2,070 for 2014-15 actually paid $2,240 10 years ago in 2004. “The business rates paid by CBD property owners is used to fund many things including the Penrith CBD Corporation and St Marys Town Centre Limited and upgrades to things such as Memory park and the installation of street furniture, pavement and so forth.”
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ommunity facilities that are durable come with a large price tag according to Penrith Council. In response to public perception that Council owned community facilities are excessively priced to build, Council is in the process of developing resources to show the true cost of those ‘simple’ toilet blocks, canteens and amenities. A report to Councillors last week explained that “perceived excessive costs” are generated by necessary design elements such as extended durability to cope with misuse and vandalism. “Public perception of excessive cost is understandable when comparing to domestic brick veneer construction benchmarks, however a true comparison must take into account the impact of vandal proof designs and construction methods which must be applied due to facility location, and lack of overnight occupancy which make a community
facility/Council building much more vulnerable to concerted vandal attack than is allowed for in domestic construction,” said Design and Projects Manager, Michael Jackson. “The interior of a Council building is also not expected to be treated as politely as one would expect a domestic house to be treated. Plasterboard on timber studwork is easily kicked and punched through, quickly destroying interior walls. Council toilet pans and sinks unfortunately have to withstand people jumping on and kicking at them so the cost of suitably resilient fixtures is much higher than you would use in your home.” Cr Mark Davies, who originally raised the issue of overpricing said the report was very informative. “I learnt a lot about the cost of these community facilities from this report and it would be great to see an online pamphlet developed to inform community groups,” he said. Your thoughts: Tell us what you think on Twitter via @wwpenrith.
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Buyer beware Not to be heartless to their problem, but did you not hear the traffic when you were looking at that block of land? And did you seriously expect it to get quieter? You can’t have it both ways, quieter noise traffic or a dual lane carriage to make traffic move better so you can turn off into Jordan Springs! JULIE COOPER, VIA FACEBOOK
Developer response Lend Lease is committed to creating a vibrant community at Jordan Springs. Our highest priority is the safety, health
and wellbeing of our residents. Through our masterplan community approach we have ensured that Jordan Springs is an easily accessible community for local residents and the broader community to enjoy. Lend Lease and the relevant planning authorities have worked in collaboration to address the noise attenuation requirements along the eastern side of The Northern Road. Some measures taken to address the noise attenuation include noise walls in prescribed locations and architecturally treated homes. There is currently no intention to build a continuous noise attenuation wall on the eastern side of The Northern Road and we have communicated this with the community who we will continue to work closely with. LEND LEASE SPOKESPERSON
You’ll get used to it The Northern Road has been busy for a number of years and is only getting busier with the building of Jordan Springs estate. Developers will offer you the moon but if it is not there when you move in then it could be probably that it might not happen.
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Having a sound barrier will not stop the noise or vibration that can come from the vehicles. If you move there you should spend a bit of time out there at different times of the day and night and see if you can handle the noise and if not buy elsewhere. That is what I did when I moved in where I am now and previously. Give it time and you will not hear the noise anymore unless it is something out of the ordinary. You do get used to it and yes I have lived near a busy road so I know from experience. ANGELA BASCIUK, VIA FACEBOOK
to ask why is it the numbers are down. When is the NRL going to look at themselves?? They have no honour, they allow anyone to come, leave, change clubs – it is like every week there are different players or players with crim rap sheets and if they are star players they protect them. What do young and upcoming players have to look forward to – it is the organisation that is broken! I like your statement about standards – but that needs to come from the top down – from the NRL themselves! KAREN ROUT, VIA EMAIL
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The biggest problem with the Colyton Shopping Centre is that people go into the bottle shop to buy their alcohol then sit on the wall and drink underneath the sign, which says it is an alcohol free zone (Please don’t let our centre die, Western Weekender July 4). I have been up there on a few occasions with my grandchildren and had to listen to the arguments and swearing and I now refuse to go up there. I have contacted the police on a number of occasions but it does
My name is Karen and I really liked your article – it was great to see someone speak the truth about the NRL – but it did not go far enough I think (Editor’s Desk, Western Weekender July 4). My hubby and I were big fans of the NRL – I am a Panthers fan and he is a Sharks fan. We withdrew from the NRL when Sonny Bill was brought back. We are not the only ones who made this decision and if you look at NRL stats you have
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not seem to make any difference, so if the Centre wants to attract people to their shops the first thing they have to do is stop the consumption of alcohol within the vicinity of the Centre or close the TAB and/or the bottle shop. TONY, VIA EMAIL
Rules not enforced My wife and I were on Penrith Station on Thursday, June 19 at approximately 6.30pm, standing just a few metres from the ticket barriers when a group of youths commenced smoking. I approached three railway employees who were sitting in the glassed office and told them about the smoking on the platform but they said ‘what can we do?’. So much for the non-smoking law on platforms. Also another three youths jumped over the ticket barrier in full view of the same three railway staff and proceeded to walk over the bridge to another platform. It seems that at Penrith Station you can smoke and gain access without a ticket. What can be done? BRIAN BERWICK, VIA EMAIL
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year of the Sister City relationship. The delegation will be travelling in late October 2014, dates to be confirmed later this year. There is also the potential to extend the visit to tour Japan in addition to official functions. Participation will be at the participant’s cost. For more information please contact: Kate Hardman on 4732 7736 or khardman@penrithcity. nsw.gov.au.
The Draft South Creek Flood Study is on exhibition until August 5, 2014. The Draft South Creek Flood Study can be reviewed at the following locations: Civic Centre (the Council’s Main office), Penrith Library and St Marys Library. Council encourages both residents and business people to comment. To better inform the community, a display will be held at St Marys Memorial Hall on July 16, from 6pm to 8pm. It’s located on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Mamre Road, St Marys. Residents can drop by between those times and learn more about the flood study and have its mapping explained to them.
According to the latest statistics from Council, there are no new burial sites available at Emu Plains General Cemetery. At St Marys General Cemetery there are only 68 spots left in the Monumental Sections for Catholics or Anglicans. Penrith General Cemetery has the largest capacity with 460 burial sites left in the lawn section, and 296 spots in the Monumentals Section for Catholic, Anglican, Greek, Independent and Salvation Army use. There is further development potential at the cemetery too.
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Green slip pricing should be reviewed “Each and every year, insurance companies project profit margins of around eight per cent – but in reality they make profits as high as 19 per cent,” said Shadow Minister for Finance and Services Peter Primrose. “The insurers are taking advantage of gaps in the system and families deserve a fairer and more affordable greenslip system. The Committee has recommended important measures to reduce the price of greenslips for motorists – including simplifying paperwork and processes for claims.”
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Health of Iranian women in Penrith set to be improved thanks to new program KATHERINE TWEED
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new program focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the growing community of Iranian women in Penrith was launched this week. The specialised health program was born out of a partnership between the Penrith Women’s Health Centre and Nepean Migrant Access, with funding from Medibank Community Funds, and was launched on Wednesday. “The Iranian community in the Penrith LGA is emerging and numbers are growing quite quickly. It is a young community in the area and with the help of community members, we were able to contact the community and ask them exactly what they want,” said Nepean Migrant Access’ Laura Sardo. “It was quite clear that self care and health issues were low on the agenda of Iranian women, who often think about and care for their families before themselves.” The six month program will target specific physical health, mental health and fitness issues faced by Iranian women in the community by offering individual health assessments, with the assistance of a bilingual translator, talks, fitness classes and even healthy cooking classes. “The important thing about this being a six month program is that during this time women can get in touch and develop knowledge about their own bodies. Then we have the opportunity to reflect and incorporate new habits and gain skills but importantly will have the time to develop strong friendships,” said Penrith Women’s Health Centre’s Aurelia Gallardo.
A new program aimed at assisting Iranian women in Penrith was launched on Wednesday. Photo: Melinda Jane “We know as migrant women coming into a different community, isolation presents a lot of risks to our health – if we feel sad, our health will go down.” Through the program, women will have easier access to other health and mental health services.
“One of the good things about the Women’s Health Centre is that we are women’s health experts. We specialise in women’s health and needs,” Ms Gallardo said. It is hoped that the program will not only assist the health of Iranian women
in Penrith in the immediate future but as a community development program, will assist the community in the long term. The program, which begins on Monday, is one of 42 programs supported by Medibank Community Funds and was chosen from over 900 applicants.
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Lions, Rotary look forward to year ahead KATHERINE TWEED
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t this time of the year, a number of local service clubs have their annual change-over ceremonies to thank outgoing boards for their service and welcome in a new board. Emu Plains, Penrith and Cambridge Park Lions Clubs held their combined change-over dinner on Monday, where a new board of treasurers, secretaries and presidents were selected and sworn in. Vice District Governor, Joanne Sim led the ceremony. “I have noticed that all the coming members of the coming board are highly experienced in their respective roles, therefore I am very confident that each of the officers will execute their duties faithfully,” she said. There were few changes in the Lions Club boards and all presidents from the previous year were re-elected, which according to Ms Sim is a sign the clubs are in good hands.
The story was similar at the St Marys Rotary Club’s 57th changeover of president, held late last month, however outgoing president, Lesley Daly handed over the reins to Terry Bulloch, who last held the president position 37 years ago. “Terry has been a stalwart in St Marys and over his life has contributed a considerable amount of his time and effort into Rotary activities,” said Chris Miller, St Marys Rotary A number of special guests also attended the Rotary Change Over, including MP Tanya Davies, Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler and the St Marys Historical Society’s Norma and Tom Thorburn. At the ceremony, a number of Rotary members were honoured with ‘Service Above Self’ awards, Paul Harris Fellowship and Sapphire awards and 100 per cent attendance gifts. Both the Lions Clubs and Rotary Club are looking forward to a productive year ahead in the local community and are keen for local residents to get in touch and join them.
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local Penrith High School student has been hand picked as one of 50 students from across the country to attend the UBS Finance Academy in Sydney. Teresa Ho, 16, took part in the program this week, which was aimed at providing students with a practical understanding of global financial markets while helping them become aware of the career options available to them. The program also assists students, who have not considered a career in finance, learn more about the industry. “I am here with another 49 kids, who like me are unsure what to do in the future. Like me, they are here to see and discuss their interest in this area and learn more about it,� Teresa said. “I wasn’t sure whether this was something I wanted to follow in the future but I was hoping that by taking part I could have an idea about what finance is about. After being here, I can see that I am going to get much more out of it than I thought, like public speaking skills.� The UBS Finance Academy program, now into its 12th year, has seen more than 600 students take part, including a number from the local area. “Over the years we have seen so many
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“There are hundreds of sick children in hospitals across the country battling serious illness every day and we just want to do what we can to help them get healthy, go home and have the chance to grow up and achieve their dreams,� Mr Walker said. All donations from the appeal, which runs throughout July each year, go towards funding equipment and research into treatments directly related to children’s hospitals. “Through the Banking On Our Kids campaign BOQ has raised well over $1.3 million which has purchased the latest paediatric hospital equipment, funded groundbreaking research into childhood illnesses, supported capital projects and funded patient/parent services at our five children’s hospitals,� said National Director of the Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia, Fiona Sutton. “We are looking forward to celebrating with BOQ and all its employees and customers and we thank you for your ongoing support.� BOQ Penrith are also holding a fundraising lunch and golf day at Penrith Golf Course on Friday, August 1, with all proceeds going towards Banking On Our Kids. Members of the community are invited to attend lunch from 1pm, which will include guest speakers and a silent auction. To book your ticket, contact Michael Eason at BOQ Penrith on 4723 7650.
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“I now most readily avail myself of your very liberal and handsome offer of superintending and directing the construction of this road; and do invest you with full power and authority to carry out this important design into complete effect, Government furnishing you with the necessary means to enable you to do so,” Governor Macquarie said. Cox was granted a small number of labourers and skilled craftsmen, as well as a number of soldiers to assist him in carrying out the task; as well as tools and provisions to last the group for however long it would take the road to be completed. The necessary equipment was sent in two lots from Sydney by horse and cart, and included two “well-broken-in” bullocks. “I am in hopes the provisions, tools, and other necessaries will arrive on the banks of the Nepean in time to enable you to commence the construction of the new intended road on Monday, the 18th,” the Governor said, before explaining he had the “fullest confidence” in William Cox’s “zeal, knowledge and abilities”. Story continues on » p. 28
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his month the local community is celebrating the bicentenary of what is widely regarded as one of the most important events in Penrith’s early colonial history. The building of the road across the Blue Mountains was commissioned in July 1814 and overseen by William Cox, whose achievements are being celebrated by the Nepean District Historical Society with the William Cox Historical Festival on Sunday, July 20. “With a working party of 32 convicts, four free persons and a handful of guards, Cox completed the 101 mile (163km) road over the mountains in six months,” said Nepean District Historical Society Senior Vice President, Rosemary Weaver. “The road opened up inland New South Wales to European settlement. Cox’s bullock cart was the first wheeled vehicle to pass over the Blue Mountains and down over Mt York.” William Cox voluntarily offered to superintend the making of the road, a request that was granted at the hand of Governor Macquarie with a letter on July 14, 1814.
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The Arms of Australia Inn Museum, Cnr Great Western Hwy & Gardenia Ave, Emu Plains Come and celebrate the Bicentenary of the building of the first road across the Blue Mountains by William Cox
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MAYORAL MESSAGE Penrith’s location at the foot of the Blue Mountains was the starting point for some of our nation’s most important HISTORICAL EVENTS Last year Penrith City celebrated the Bicentenary of the First European Crossing of the Blue Mountains with a series of COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMEMORATING THAT DElNING MOMENT in our national history. This year we commemorate the Bicentenary of the Building of the First Road Across the Blue Mountains. The heroic exploits of explorers, Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson CREATED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR 7ILLIAM #OX TO BUILD THE lRST ROAD ACROSS THE "LUE -OUNTAINS IN EFFECTIVELY OPENING up inland New South Wales to the European settlement, THUS ENSURING THE LONG TERM SURVIVAL OF THE COLONY
Penrith City Council is proud to work in close conjunction WITH THE .EPEAN $ISTRICT (ISTORICAL 3OCIETY TO PROVIDE A DAY of commemorations that commence with a re-enactment march departing Regatta Park at 10am on Sunday 20 July AND ARRIVING SHORTLY AFTER AT THE !RMS OF !USTRALIA )NN AT %MU Plains. The William Cox Open Day at the Arms of Australia Inn will feature historical displays, food and entertainment including performances from students of the Nepean #REATIVE AND 0ERFORMING !RTS (IGH 3CHOOL 4HIS INTERESTING AND HISTORICAL PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A BIT MORE ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT EVENT in our nation’s history. On behalf of Penrith City Council I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ATTEND Councillor Ross Fowler OAM Penrith City Mayor
HISTORICAL MILESTONE CELEBRATED IN STYLE The Great Western Highway across the Blue Mountains to Bathurst is one of Australia’s most historic roads. !CROSS IT mOWED A STREAM OF SETTLERS TO THE VAST AREAS OF the slopes and plains of the western inland. It was in all likelihood the construction of this ROAD OVER THE "LUE -OUNTAINS THAT SAVED THE EARLIEST SETTLEMENT IN Sydney from abandonment.
!S WITH LAST YEAR S EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE &IRST %UROPEAN Crossing of the Blue Mountains by Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson it is hoped that this year’s commemorations on Sunday 20 July will help to once again create awareness of our nation’s history and the important role Penrith played in it.
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William Cox who was placed in charge of constructing the road across the harsh and rocky ridges of the mountain barrier in many ways
CAN BE LOOKED UPON AS THE SAVIOUR OF THE ORIGINAL %UROPEAN SETTLEMENT IN !USTRALIA AND HIS ACHIEVEMENT CAN CERTAINLY NOT BE UNDER ESTIMATED 7ITH THE APPROVAL OF 'OVERNOR Lachlan Macquarie, Cox was placed in charge of a party COMPRISED MAINLY OF THIRTY CONVICTS TO ACHIEVE THIS REMARKABLE ENGINEERING FEAT FROM *ULY AND lNISHED ONLY SIX months later on 14 January, 1815.
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Festival will mark historic event with lots of family fun Story continued from » p. 25 Though he was in most cases given free reign on the project, Cox was given a number of strict guidelines to meet. “The road is to commence at the ford on the river Nepean, Emu Plains, and from thence across the Blue Mountains to the Macquarie River, and a centrical part of Bathurst Plains,” he was told. “The road thus made must be at least 12 feet wide, so as to permit two carts or other wheel carriages to pass each other with ease. The timber in forest ground to be cut down and cleared away 20 feet wide, grubbing up the stumps and filling up the holes, so that a four-wheel carriage or cart may pass without difficulty or danger.” Assisted by the men commissioned to him and two Aboriginal men, descended from a number of clans between them, Cox got to work. In a diary he described the difficult conditions the group had to work under, including “hard frost” and spoke of the harshness of the terrain and bush. “Timber heavy and thick – a strong west-
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erly wind – dangerous falling. I had a very narrow escape myself from a tree falling the wrong way,” he wrote on August 11, 1814. Though the group built over a dozen bridges and took on some very heavy work on dangerous terrain, no loss of life or serious injuries were sustained. In just four months the team had completed a road to Mt York and in six months, the road was finished. In April the following year, Governor Macquarie travelled the distance of the road in his carriage and in reward, granted Cox 2,000 acres of land near Bathurst. A number of William Cox’s descendants will mark the bicentenary of the roadbuilding with a re-enactment of the start of his journey from Regatta Park, Emu Plains on Sunday, July 20. The group will then arrive at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains, for the William Cox Historical Festival, which begins at 9am. Local residents are encouraged to attend the event and pay tribute to this amazing time in our history.
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Travelling overseas the past few weeks gave me an opportunity to experience many different ways that people ‘do business’. While some differences were simply cultural differences that I was more than happy to roll with, other differences were great examples of ‘what not to do’! One of the places we visited was a theme park, which upon entry, provided us with a glossy, comprehensive looking map so that we could find our way around. It was available in English as well as a number of other languages: so far, so good! Unfortunately the map was not only difficult to understand, it actually made navigation around the park harder, not easier. So we decided to ignore the map and follow the signs around the park to get to the attractions we wanted to see. That worked well until we got a junction and there was no sign telling us where to go next! What was obvious to me was that the management of the park had not taken the time to assess their maps and signage from a newcomer’s point of view. It made perfect sense to them because they were familiar with the layout of the park.
This got me thinking: how often in your business do you make assumptions? Do you have a Frequently Asked Questions section on your website that answers all your customer queries? Do you provide basic information about the services you offer? Do you give clear instructions for first time visitors? It might be time to assess your marketing materials (including signage, forms and other materials that customers interact with) to ensure that you are helping your customers rather than hindering them.
Pressure. It’s a part of life. Sometimes you see it coming and sometimes it sneaks up on you out of nowhere. We all know the pain, struggles, wants, goals, pretty much everything that comes with pressure. So how do you handle pressure in business, and life? What’s the key? When under pressure, despite procrastinating being the easiest thing to do, you have to work through it as there is no avoiding whatever the dilemma/s are. Keep perspective. Life isn’t always smooth sailing. Successful people all encounter problems which see them fall under pressure. Their success is as much about tenacity as it is about working hard or being smart. You need to keep an eye on the end goal. Everybody is impatient at times and want things immediately but you have to look at the possible end result when working through an issue or type of work that is putting you under the pump. It can lead to frustration. You have to fight through the temptation of quitting as soon as things aren’t going as they should.
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Horror weekend for Emus as opposition teams pile on the points across all grades NATHAN TAYLOR
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t was a horror weekend for the Penrith Emus, not so much for their Shute Shield side, but the club’s lower grade teams. While their top side only went down to Northern Suburbs by a respectable but disappointing scoreline of 36-14 last Saturday afternoon, it was their five lower grade sides who were left embarrassed after some major beatings were inflicted upon them. It also raises doubts over how competitive the Emus can be in the short term and if they can turn it around. The Emus had a combined total of 396 points scored against them in six games across the weekend, while only putting up 55 of their own. The worst result of the weekend came at the hands of Northern Suburbs’ first grade Colts team who belted Penrith’s Colts team 105-0. It’s certainly no secret that the Emus are the true battlers of Sydney rugby and mammoth scorelines like this don’t do the club any favours.
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BOWLS // Mick Gilfoyle MARTIN BAKER, Brad Johnson and Mal Cameron 29 defeated Joe White, Jock Brown and Steven Swan 15 in the final of the St Marys RSL Club Major Triples. At Blacktown City Wayne Moore and Matt Slager were victorious over Harry Buckley and John Phelps in their Major Pairs Final. The Austral team of Henry Bielderman, Chris Griffiths and Steve Willcock defeated the Blue Mountains DBA side from Wallarawang in their first match in the Zone 5 Triples Championship however were beaten by the Southern Tablelands BA side from Picton in the second match. The Picton team of Bob Lang, John Dawson and Eric Haynes ended up the runners up to Charley Bryant, Graham Amery and
Gerard Beath from Cowra in the Final. Blacktown City will host the Zone 5 Pairs Final and we wish Les Hickey and Ron Pittway all the best. The Zone executive has called a special meeting during the 12 A Side at Penrith on Saturday 16th August, 2pm. The meeting is to discuss changing the Zone to 4 Districts for competitions; this has been brought about because of the loss of clubs throughout the Zone. It is imperative that the District Executive is represented at this meeting. It is important to look at the changes prior to the annual meeting so that next year’s programme can be effective. Good luck if you are playing this weekend.
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However, Emus Shute Shield coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu believes the real reason for the club’s poor form across the grades comes down to a plague of injuries. “At this time of the season, it doesn’t matter which club you are at, you’re going to have an influx of injured players and unfortunately we have at this point,” he said. The coach said the injuries hit the club all of a sudden, making matters worse. “Four or five weeks ago we were fine then, all of a sudden, we have something like 25 injuries across the club,” Tu’ipulotu said. “Lower grades are very hard because depth comes up and then you’re left stranded, so that’s the scenario.” Tu’ipulotu hopes for a much better round this weekend when the club faces powerhouse side Eastwood. “You just never know… I would love to beat one of the top teams this year,” he affirmed. There are just three games remaining in the regular season. The Emus only have one win to their name this season and have a goal of claiming at least another this year.
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LAST THURSDAY was a cold night but there was plenty of warm spots for patrons at the Paceway viewing the good night of Harness Racing provided. Race one brought up a win for veteran campaigner Present For Pa ($3.50). Driver Tod McCarthy always had him in a good position and when heads were turned for home he finished on strongly to beat runner up Joannie Pony. Cyclonedomic ($3.20) with Josh Willick aboard proved too strong in the second. Mile High Anvil ($2.20) gave Kerry Ann Turner the first of a driving treble in race three. Moving three wide early Kerry took up a good midfield position then raced away from the field at the 400m. Onajoyride chased hard for second. Tod McCarthy had to make Sir Willys Boy ($4.20) work hard to take out the fourth.
Tod was soon in the winning list again with Emerging Art ($2.70) in race five. Three wide over the last lap it was a good effort but the runner up Regal Point was the run that caught the eye and is the one that will soon be winning. Just like Sophie ($4.40) Jim Douglas was another one that did it hard sitting outside the leader the favourite Annie Jones in race six and then after hard driving in the straight just managed to beat it by the very closest of margins. Race seven brought up another win for Kerry Ann Turner with Pompidou ($7.00). Recent trial winner Teramby Star ($7.80) with Dwayne Sarina showed that form was good by taking out the eighth. Kerry Ann Turner got her third win with Nine Card Player ($3.00) in the last. She was never really troubled in the lead.
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In fact the Thunder are the worst BBL team in the three-year history of the competition, winning just three games from 23 matches. However, with new coach Paddy Upton on board plus a host of new players including South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis, many local fans are tipping the Thunder to enjoy their best season yet. The Thunder’s season will begin on December 21 against the Brisbane Heat at ANZ Stadium. A week later on December 27, the Thunder will meet cross-town rivals, the Sydney Sixers, also at ANZ.
wo upcoming free athletics carnivals will give local school students with disabilities the chance to take part in sports they are often excluded from. Disability service provider Northcott is holding both a junior and senior athletics carnival for students with disabilities in August and September. Northcott’s Camps and Events coordinator Ben Knight is encouraging Penrith teachers and students to sign up and take part in the carnivals. “Our athletics carnivals take place in a fully accessible environment so as many students as possible can take part,” he said. “Children and young adults with disabilities have a right to be given the same opportunities as other people their age and these carnivals give them the chance to showcase their unique abilities.” The carnivals will feature wheelchair sprints, relays, obstacle courses, discus and shot put events. Students taking part in the carnivals will compete against others with similar levels of ability. “Carnivals like these are important
Werrington Public School student Jayden Bourke because they give children with disabilities a chance to take part in sport without their disability being a barrier to participation,” Mr Knight said. The junior carnival will take place on Wednesday, August 13 at Sydney Olympic Park, while the senior carnival will be held at Blacktown Sports Park on Wednesday, September 3. For more information call 9890 0192.
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clubs in world football, Juventus, is palpable,” Mr Gallop said. “The match will showcase the best talent from the Hyundai A-League against truly world class opposition with 12 players from the Juventus squad appearing at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.” Wanderers central defender Spiranovic had the ideal preparation for the match after starting in all three of the Socceroos’ matches in Brazil. His selection in the national team came off the back of a standout season for the red and black. Fellow Wanderer, 22-year-old striker Tomi Juric, has enjoyed a meteoric rise since joining the A-League last year, leading to a debut for the Socceroos. Now, the chance to possibly lead the line against Juventus is certain to be another significant achievement in his short career so far. “It’s going to be an exciting game and it’s going to be a big stage for all of us that we’re all looking forward to,” Juric said this week. “I’m very excited and feel privileged about being selected in the squad to take on Juventus in my home city.”
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Giants have worrying injury list GWS Giants Vice-captain Heath Shaw was due to undergo further assessment this week following a heavy collision against the Swans in Round 15. Shaw missed the Giants’ match against Adelaide at Spotless Stadium and a decision on his availability for Sunday’s match against Fremantle in Perth will be made today. Meanwhile rookie listed midfielder Sam Schulz will miss six weeks due to a rib injury suffered playing for the UWS Giants in the NEAFL on Saturday. Schulz had been in good form since returning from a shoulder injury in May. Defenders Stephen Gilham (hand) and Curtly Hampton (shoulder) are on track to return to the field in the month, while
Aidan Corr (shoulder) and Nick Haynes (foot) remain sidelined for extended periods. In good news for the Giants, runner Simon Katich could return to the field this weekend after being sidelined for three weeks with a calf injury. The Giants were disappointing in their 140-72 loss to the Crows last Saturday and will be looking to return to their winning ways when they travel to Perth this weekend. Fremantle currently sits in fourth place on the AFL ladder so the assignment will be tough for the Giants. The match against Fremantle gets underway at 4.40pm Sydney time on Sunday afternoon.
Waratahs secure home final none more so than the fact the side is undefeated in Sydney this season. “The NSW Waratahs and its members and fans have seen tough times in past years, which makes this achievement all the more rewarding. “We only recently saw the record Rugby crowd at Allianz Stadium broken with the Wallabies v France Test... so there’s no reason we can’t do it again for the Waratahs.” The NSW Waratahs have one more regular season match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane this Saturday, before a well-earned rest during week one of the finals. Tickets to the home semi-final will be on sale soon.
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Minister for Sport and Recreation Stuart Ayres has congratulated the NSW Waratahs after they secured their maiden Super Rugby minor premiership and first home semi-final in Sydney since 2008. The Waratahs’ 44-16 win over the Highlanders sees the side guaranteed a home semi-final at Allianz Stadium on July 26. Should the Waratahs win that match, Sydney will again host the Grand Final at ANZ Stadium the following weekend on Saturday August 2. “The NSW Waratahs has done their state immensely proud,” Mr Ayres said. “There are many telling stats which should give the Waratahs confidence,
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anderers coach Tony Popovic will have a familiar face sitting beside him this A-League season with Wanderers National Youth League coach Trevor Morgan signing on as his assistant. The 41-year-old experienced coach will take over the role from Popovic’s former right-hand man Ante Milicic, who departed in the off-season for the Socceroos. Along with assisting the A-League side throughout the 2014/15 season, Morgan will continue his role as mentor of the Wanderers youth league team. “I have worked for nearly 24 years in training young players in a school environment as head coach (Morgan was Director of Football at Westfield Sports High) but to go professionally with a club as a full-time staff member is one I’m very much looking forward to,” Morgan said. Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said the appointment of Morgan on a full-time basis further cemented the club’s commitment to a genuine elite player pathway.
Tony Popovic will have a new coaching line-up this season. Photo: Melinda Jane Morgan has been part of the Wanderers journey since the club’s inaugural A-League campaign. “Trevor has been with us since the start,
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“To be able to fully integrate Trevor into Popa’s coaching staff gives us a clear vision across our men’s teams; a vision of what it is to be a Wanderer.”
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AFL: The Penrith Rams continue their struggles this season, going down to St George 57-43. Jay Edwards was Penrith’s best scoring a team-high two goals. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes get better as the weeks roll on, defeating Auburn 42-9. This Saturday the Rams will battle the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas while the Ramettes will take on the Wollongong Saints.
RACING: Londonderry’s David Sieders fell short of his first podium result in Townsville last weekend at the latest round of the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series. The 30-year-old was well-placed in the round standings going into the final day, however, the final grid allocations worked against him, leaving him four points short in fourth. The V8 Ute Series now takes a two month break before returning at Sandown Raceway on September 12. Sieders is now 18 points off the lead in the overall standings.
FOOTBALL: Two up and coming Western Sydney Wanderers players have been named in the Young Socceroos squad, which departed for California earlier this week. Daniel Alessi and Jaushua Sotorio will compete for Australia at the 2014 NTC Invitational Tournament which begins on July 14. The Young Socceroos will play against Bermuda, Chile and the USA. They will also take part in a four-day training camp in the lead-up to the tournament.
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n American Football revolution is coming to Penrith in the shape of the newly formed Nepean Gridiron Association (NGA). The NGA, formerly Penrith City Gridiron, will operate in a similar way to other major sporting associations in the local area where, along with participating in major competitions run by Gridiron NSW, the NGA will also run their own gridiron related competitions within its own boundaries. These competitions will include the popular seven-a-side Flag Football (similar to OzTag) as well as other modified, faster-paced versions of the American sport. Speaking with the Weekender, NGA President Trent Brown said the plan to turn the club into an association will help the newly named ‘Nepean Ducks’ field stronger teams in the various state-based competitions. “We came up with a whole new Associationbased structure to hopefully turn the Nepean Ducks into a representative team in the future, where players are selected from the local Penrith competition to be part of the top squads,” he said.
While gridiron is still a growing sport in Australia let alone the Penrith area, Mr Brown is confident enough interest is there to sustain multiple teams and competitions. “There’s only a couple of areas in NSW that can sustain that and I think the Nepean area is one of them,” he said. “Junior sport is massive here and I think when more and more people see Flag Football or smaller gridiron games, it will really start to catch on.” Along with the excitement of the new Association and all that it plans to bring, a new moniker and logo has also been unveiled for the local club. The Nepean Ducks replace the Penrith City Grizzlies, which was only just launched in November last year. The Grizzlies fielded a Colts team (15-19 year-olds) in the GNSW Colts competition last season. “We wanted the Ducks name from the very beginning… it’s based on the college football team the Oregon Ducks. We wanted to go with a name synonymous with football and college football is getting bigger and bigger,” he said. “The Grizzlies name will not disappear. We
The new Nepean Ducks logo plan to use it along with our other past nicknames in the ‘Outlaws’ and ‘Chiefs’ throughout our in-house competitions, where we’ll set-up multiple teams based around those team names.” In the next 18 months, the NGA hope to have a junior, senior and women’s Flag Football competition up and running but, in the short term, are pushing forward in fielding a senior men’s team in the forthcoming GNSW competition. Men, women and teens interested in knowing more about the NGA should visit www. nepeangridiron.com.
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