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PROUDLY INDEPENDENT

PENRITH HOSTS FIRST POST-PANDEMIC FESTIVAL

IT’S TIME TO PARTY FAMILY AFFAIR Councillor’s daughter set to contest election

DINING OUT Don’t miss our local restaurant guide

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LOVE STORY Dancing through life together for 60 years

BACK ON COURT Basketball season gets underway

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Aaron Carrasco and James Crowe are putting the finishing touches on the much-anticipated Lakeside Long Lunch.

Erin Christie reports on page 5

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Police swoop on crims Man arrested: Cash, drugs and more seized during raid on Penrith home

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Cash seized during the operation.

A man is arrested in Penrith on Tuesday. Photo: NSW Police Force.

‘supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity)’, ‘owner/occupier knowingly expose child to drugs’, and ‘knowingly deal with proceeds of crime’.

The man appeared at Penrith Local Court and was refused bail to reappear at the same court today.

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Superintendent Jason Weinstein, said the operation is a multi-prong attack utilising partner agencies and police resources across Sydney.

“This operation is part of our highvisibility policing strategy, aimed at suppressing criminal behaviour and utilising resources from across the region, as well as specialist resources,” he said.

“Over the past week, police spoke with a number of individuals allegedly linked to criminal groups involved in ongoing conflicts, while also executing FPO searches and search warrants, as well as high-visibility and road policing operations.”

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olice have charged 11 people and executed 42 Firearms Prohibition Orders (FPO) searches and search warrants as part of a week-long operation targeting organised criminal networks across Sydney.

The State Crime Command’s Raptor Squad, with assistance from local police across the Sydney Metropolitan Region, conducted a ‘Week of Action’ between Wednesday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 13.

During the operation, officers seized more than $400,000 cash, vehicles, weapons, jewellery, and electronic devices.

Officers also seized prohibited drugs with a combined estimated potential street value of more than $200,000.

All items will undergo further forensic examination.

Penrith was at the centre of the operation on Tuesday, when police executed a search warrant at a home and seized more than $120,000 cash, a black BMW sedan, a money counter, prohibited drugs, ammunition, and mobile phones.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with ‘cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent’, ‘affray’,

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Why there’s life left in ScoMo D o you ever wonder what would have happened if Labor won the 2019 election as expected?

We know that Scott Morrison would have been nothing more than a footnote in Australia’s political history.

Bill Shorten would have been PM. The Hawaii yarn never happens. The pandemic is probably handled differently, potentially with longer lockdowns and more draconian restrictions that seem to be favoured by the left.

Twitter would probably be less angry though.

A couple of years on from that election and ScoMo finds himself at a crossroads – depending on who you listen to and how much attention you pay to Canberra.

One thing I don’t believe is that there is any real desire from the general population to see Morrison exit before his time.

Once you get past the loud screams of the left and the raindrops on Twitter, I legitimately believe there’s still a general belief out there that Morrison is a good Prime Minister.

At times, a flawed one, however. The Australia Post drama this week shows his judgement can, sometimes, be poor.

But there will certainly be no change from within, given there is little benefit in rolling Morrison. The face on the punching bag would change but the hits would just keep coming.

Which means the departure of Morrison will only come via an election, which is due to be held next year.

That brings us to Anthony Albanese, the man tasked with turfing Morrison out of office.

I like Albo. Talks a good game, loves his footy, understands suburbia.

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“I like Albo. Talks a good game, loves his footy, understands suburbia. But there’s just something missing.”

But whether he has the mettle to be Prime Minister is a different story entirely. There’s just something missing.

Labor has done little to convince the wider population that it has a right to govern. Right now Labor is in the typical phase of opposition – blame the other side for everything, preach to the converted and wait until the next election campaign to launch a charm offensive.

Labor is banking on the government self-imploding, which while entirely possible, is a dangerous game.

It’s akin to closing your eyes, crossing your fingers and hoping you get through the red light without hitting anyone.

I’ll tell you this – much of the wider public is immune to the so-called scandals plaguing the government at present.

While the issue of the treatment of women in Canberra and the Brittany Higgins story are important and action is well overdue, it’s far from a vote changer.

At most, the non-political observer only takes a casual glance at stories like that.

I’m not saying that’s the way it should

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be, but it’s just the way it is. Rightly or wrongly, I guarantee you it’s not the conversation being had at BBQs this weekend, unless you’re having vegan sausages in a backyard somewhere in Marrickville. Christine Holgate – the former Australia Post CEO – won’t get brought up either.

It can be difficult for news junkies and those who follow politics closely to understand and accept that the vast majority of people are not tuned into the goings-on of Canberra on a daily basis.

But numbers don’t lie.

More people don’t watch the 6pm news than do, even if it’s the top rating program every night. More people don’t listen to 2GB than do, even if as a news/ talk station it dominates the ratings.

More people don’t read the daily papers than do. The list goes on.

And those who get their news from social media generally follow accounts that support their views, which negates much of the impact.

People pay attention when something impacts them or those close to them significantly.

Most people are happy when governments stay out of their lives, which is part of the reason conservative governments are often favoured.

For many, the pandemic was the most they’ve seen Scott Morrison in action, and there were few complaints.

He’s hit a significant hurdle with the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, but even with that issue he’ll buy some time given the lack of cases and outbreaks in Australia.

The reality is that there’s plenty of life in ScoMo yet, despite all the hits. And he may just prove it at the next election.

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Finally, we can party!

Lakeside Long Lunch spearheads the return of major festivals in Australia ERIN CHRISTIE

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Aaron Carrasco and James Crowe preparing for the Lakeside Long Lunch this week.

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ive music returns in the biggest possible way next weekend with Penrith hosting the Lakeside Long Lunch – one of the first festivals in the world to go ahead after the pandemic.

The food, wine and music festival will take place on Saturday, April 24, featuring a range of activities and live acts.

Bands Thirsty Merc and Sneaky Sound System will be headlining the event, while local restaurants like Chechos, Burger Head, Del Castro’s and Annie’s Gourmet Gozleme will be providing food.

Peterson’s Champagne House will be providing alcohol, with other vendors still joining the line-up.

“I think Australia needs an event like this,” said Jake Farragher, one of the organisers of the event.

“We’re the first major festival going ahead since the pandemic.

“Finally, the world has come back on, and so we’re giving Penrith the party it deserves.”

The festival, which held its inaugural event in 2019, was cancelled in both March

and September of last year, meaning April 24 has been a long time coming for the event organisers and excited customers who have retained their tickets all this time.

“It shows the strength of the community, that people held their tickets and didn’t request a refund – we do appreciate that,” Mr Farragher said.

Fellow event organiser Mel Kingston said it’s exciting to see the event finally come together.

“I’m really proud of this line-up and the fact that we can support the hospitality industry as we come out of a period of long restrictions and limitations,” she said.

“The event is backed by a number of investors all from the hospitality industry who have put in their own personal funds to make the event something memorable, and a celebration of Australian food, wine and music.”

The festival will also be hosting a number of giveaways, activations and experiences on the day.

Lakeside Long Lunch will take place on Saturday, April 24 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. Tickets: www. lakesidelonglunch.com.au.

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Council’s family affair Daughter of at-times controversial Councillor considers tilt at East Ward ALENA HIGGINS

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ith Council elections less than six months away, a potential fresh candidate has emerged for East Ward.

Following in the footsteps of her father, Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish, Alyssa Cornish has revealed she is considering running in the Penrith Council election in September as an East Ward candidate.

“As many can also relate to, I don’t always agree with my father, however I do agree with him that the people of St Marys and Penrith must come first,” the 20-year-old said.

“As an independent-thinking young woman, I believe I can bring an independent view free from party politics and party interference.

“I am planning on having a family and raising my children in the Penrith area, and I want the best situation for my family, as all parents in the Penrith area do.”

Ms Cornish, who will make her final decision in the coming weeks, outlined a number of areas she was keen to focus

on if she contested and was ultimately successful.

“Our rates are too high, pushing up rental costs,” she said.

“The decreasing parking in Penrith and St Marys areas without replacing or increasing it needs to be addressed, we need a weekly red bin service and there are many other issues to address that are important.”

She also holds concerns for the future of St Marys.

“I am increasingly frustrated at the lack of planning for the future of St Marys and the effects it will have on St Clair, Colyton and Erskine Park,” she said.

“Bennett Road needs eastbound ramps at the M4 to alleviate local road congestion in these areas as well. This should have been done long ago.”

Cr Cornish said he is proud of his daughter and hoped more Independents would step up to the plate.

“For her to consider running to help the community I think is a fantastic thing,” he said.

“I’d encourage anyone thinking of running to run, Penrith needs people who care and my daughter cares.”

Alyssa Cornish with her father Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish.

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n Erskine Park ‘ice’ addict who threatened to kill his petrified parents during a drug-fuelled rage has avoided full-time jail.

The 28-year-old, who cannot be named in order to protect the identify of the victims, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with two counts of ‘stalk/intimidate to cause fear of physical or mental harm’.

Court documents show the man, who was living with his parents at the time, began verbally abusing the couple, “blaming them for all the issues in his life”.

After accosting his mother, 59, and ordering her to her room, the man sought out his father, 66, yelling “you’re a f**king dog c**t” and “I’m going to bash you” before throwing 10 to 20 air punches around his father’s head and demanding money.

After his father, who was being treated for cancer at the time, handed over $120 and retreated to his room, the son followed, telling the couple “I’m gonna kill you, I’m gonna smash you”.

When the shaken pair managed to flee the house and attend St Marys Police Station later that night, they disclosed to officers that they lived in constant

fear but had been too scared to report it to police for fear of being killed by their son, who displays extreme aggression on a daily basis.

The court heard the man, who has since moved to Maroubra, maintained his innocence up until the day of his defended hearing.

However, his lawyer argued he still deserved a 10 to 15 per cent discount on penalty, given his parents avoided having to enter the witness box and give evidence.

The court heard the defendant began using methamphetamine from the age of 14 or 15 and struggled with mental health issues.

He also had a prior record of violence against his father and breaches of AVOs. Magistrate Cate Follent labelled the facts “disturbing” and noted his parents would have been in an “abject state of terror” on the night.

However, she decided to afford him the chance to serve his jail sentence in the community, handing down a two-year Intensive Correction Order.

As part of his bond, he must also attend the EQUIPS program, which targets offending behaviour related to addiction, aggression and domestic abuse.

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Let them entertain you Westfield Penrith plans $9.1 million ‘entertainment and amusement centre’

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he evolution of Westfield Penrith continues, with plans lodged for an entertainment and amusement centre.

Under the new $9.1 million Development Application (DA), the retail giant proposes to change the rear portion of Target to a licenced indoor recreation facility and ancillary amusement centre, reconfigure the existing shopfront and facade fronting Jane and Riley streets, and remove 18 parking spaces within the car park.

Scentre Group Limited, which owns the shopping centre, said the proposal seeks to respond to a growing demand for entertainment and recreational uses within the Penrith CBD and enhance the existing late night trading options.

“The overall objective of the proposal is to better utilise the existing Target tenancy by introducing an entertainment/amusement centre use in the rear portion of the tenancy,” the Statement of Environmental Effects states.

“The proposed alterations to the external facade seek to enhance the external

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appearance of the centre as well as improve the pedestrian experience and activation along Riley Street and Jane Street.

“New travelators are also proposed within the existing shopping centre car park to improve access.”

Slated to open from 9am to midnight, the facility will comprise a licensed bar and associated dining areas, amusement games and entertainment facilities, with the detailed fit out being subject to a separate approval pathway.

However, Scentre Group remains tightlipped about the future of Target, with rumours it could be replaced by a supermarket.

Last May, Target’s parent company announced it would close 10 to 25 large format Target stores and 50 Target Country stores nationwide within 12 months.

Others would be converted to Kmart, however Target Penrith was not listed as one of the impacted stores.

When the Weekender reached out to Scentre Group last week, it also declined to reveal further details on the amusement and entertainment activities it was proposing to offer.

An artist’s impression of the new-look Westfield Penrith.

“We recently submitted a DA ... which includes plans to create a new entertainment tenancy at Westfield among other works. The planning process remains underway and we have no further details to share at this stage,” a spokesperson said.

Questions regarding the commencement of its $10.7 million expansion of Westfield Penrith’s south-western corner, which was approved in April 2020 and reported in the Weekender previously, also went unanswered.

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new report from the NSW Valuer General regarding rezoning impacts on land values has given residents negatively impacted by the Aerotropolis projects some hope.

The review, which used the Western Sydney Aerotropolis as a case study, supported that land needs to be purchased by the government at current market value if it is compulsory acquired for infrastructure projects.

Analysing 48 land sales that occurred between 2016 and 2020 in areas around the Western Sydney Airport, Valuer General, Doctor David Parker found there was an upward trend in land values preceding rezoning.

“Total market increases ranged from 58 per cent to 238 per cent across three of four Aerotropolis precincts that were studied,” Dr Parker said.

“The review will be used to develop a policy on how land valuers should consider the impact of rezonings when valuing land.”

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Jesse Vella with other Orchard Hills landowners. Photo: Melinda Jane.

said the recommendation is vital as the government is currently trying to acquire his land as part of plans for a metro station, which he believes will be rezoned and sold to developers.

“As soon as the station was announced at Orchard Hills and on the back of a hot property market, values in the area automatically started to rise but Sydney

Metro is trying to offer us prices based on sales from eight months ago under the Just Terms Act,” Mr Vella said.

“We all know why they want extra land so if the government wants it that badly then they need to consider a full market rate based on current market sales so we can actually buy back into today’s market.”

Shadow Minister for western Sydney,

Greg Warren said the report would be of benefit for landowners.

“The NSW Liberals have used the Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis projects as an excuse to make a quick buck,” Mr Warren said.

“Any move towards a fairer deal for impacted homeowners is better than what has occurred to date.”

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Life-changing win as local couple pocket $1.6 million

A Penrith couple held a $1.6 million-winning Lotto ticket this week.

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The couple now plan to enjoy their retirement free of financial stress.

“We can put petrol in the car without having to worry about it … it’s the little things like that which will make a difference,” the winning woman said.

The couple also belong to a big family, who they can now easily support.

“We have lots of children and grandchildren and we will be able to help them all,” she said.

Their life-changing ticket was purchased at Nextra Penrith, situated at Westfield at the Station Street Entrance.

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Each division one winning entry won a total of $1,695,815.49.

The couple had checked their ticket on Sunday but were still in disbelief when they got the call from The Lott on Monday.

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Pool safety warning Above-ground swimming pool owners urged to undertake regular checks ERIN CHRISTIE

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lenmore Park residents Jim and Diana Dixon are hoping to raise awareness about the safety of above-ground pools after an incident in their street recently.

Their neighbour’s above-ground pool very suddenly burst four weeks ago, with rushing water destroying their joint fence and causing flooding in their backyard and an influx of gravel and mud.

“I was standing around the side of the house, and I heard this almighty crash,” Mr Dixon said.

“I ran around the corner and the fence was gone, there was a shed in my place, damage everywhere – gravel, water.”

The pool held 44,000 litres, equal to 44 tonnes of water being released from the pool that flowed through the yard of the neighbour and into multiple adjoining properties.

Items from the yard with the pool were caught up in the flow of water,

destroying Mr Dixon’s fence and shed, and damaging parts of his backyard.

The Dixons spent the following weeks cleaning up their property, including replacing their fence, and removing gravel buried in the grass of their backyard. They are also planning to replace their shed.

The incident highlights a safety risk in the community that must be addressed, according to experts.

Above-ground pools are at risk of bursting if the owner is unaware of rusting.

“Usually, it’s either the main braces have rusted out at the base, or the wall splits … and it’s rusted on the inside but you can’t see it on the outside,” said Phil Price, owner of Phil Price Pools.

“When they burst, they actually just tear the wall, and the liner goes because it’s too much pressure.

“It’s usually an ageing thing … with an above-ground pool you’ve got a steel wall with a vinyl lining – it can rust between the liner and

The Dixons’ neighbour’s shed was washed into their yard.

the wall, and you can’t see it.”

To avoid rusting, Mr Price says it is important to use a powdered chlorine to clean an above-ground pool, instead of a liquid one, which is a lot more corrosive.

“People don’t maintain them, they’re not forever,” Mr Dixon said.

“I think they should be inspected every couple of years to make sure they’re safe.”

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St Marys: Woman to front court after failing roadside breath test A woman has been charged after being caught drink driving in St Marys last week.

About 1.30am on Thursday, April 8, police were patrolling the Great Western Highway, St Marys when they stopped a motor vehicle for the matter in which it was driving.

Officers breath tested the driver, a 25-year-old Jordan Springs woman, who returned a positive result.

The woman was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station to undergo another breath analysis that returned a reading of 0.097.

She was charged with mid-range drink driving and her licence was suspended on the spot. The woman is set to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, May 3.

Emu Plains: Man arrested after investigation into fraud offences In December 2020 an investigation was launched in relation to stealing and alleged fraud related offences committed by an employee of a retail business in Emu Plains.

About 1pm on Friday, April 9, police attended a café in Station Street, Penrith and arrested a 29-year-old Emu Plains man in relation to this investigation.

It is alleged that the man, whilst being employed by the business, stole several items, and issued himself refunds from the business through the Eftpos system.

The man was charged with multiple offences and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, May 3.

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A man has been charged after being found possessing a prohibited drug in St Marys.

About 1pm on Friday. April 9, officers were called to a minor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle on Glossop Street, St Marys.

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with Daniel McKinnon In the man’s wallet it is alleged that two re-sealable plastic bags containing methylamphetamines were located.

The man was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, April 27.

Cambridge Park: Woman found hiding in shower with screwdriver A woman has been charged after breaking into a house in Cambridge Park to steal.

About 7pm on Saturday, April 10, police were called to a residential address on Eton Road, Cambridge Park.

Officers commenced a search of the property after being informed that it should be empty but lights inside the premises had been turned on.

While conducting the search, it is alleged police located a 52-year-old Penrith woman in a shower attempting to hide while holding a screwdriver.

The woman was arrested and searched which located taps and tap fittings in her pockets.

Police also located two shower heads and a wrench with the woman.

She was taken to Penrith Police Station to be charged and is set to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, May 4.

Cranebrook: Man hit with multiple charges after break and enter A man has been charged for a break and enter, possessing a knife and resisting police in Cranebrook.

About 1.20am on Sunday, April 11 police received information that a man was attempting to gain entry into a retail premises on Laycock Street, Cranebrook.

Locating a 38-year-old Cranebrook man on the same street, police directed the man to stop but he rode away on his push bike down the wrong side of the road onto Lakeview Drive, Cranebrook.

It is alleged the man got off his bike to run while officers pursued him on foot and arrested him after a short distance.

The man was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with multiple offences.

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Prince Philip died of natural causes aged 99 years.

Australia has always had a strange fascination and connection with the Royal Family and you have probably read or heard about various debates over the years about why the Queen is our Head of State, how Australia is a constitutional monarchy or a Commonwealth, and why we should or should not become a Republic. All of this legal jargon refers to the way in which Australia’s political and legal system is set up.

Australia is a constitutional monarchy, which is a country where the position of the Head of State is held by a King or Queen. The Head of State is a formal, symbolic and ceremonial position and is not the same as the position of Head of Government (Prime Minister).

Technically speaking Queen Elizabeth II is Australia’s Head of State, however she has no real administrative power to govern the country – such power falls with the Prime Minister and the government of the day.

The Australian Constitution is set up in such a way that the Queen’s position as Head of State is delegated to her representative in Australia, the Governor General. The Australian system has evolved so that the Governor General is appointed on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister of the day. Technically the Constitution gives the Queen the power to block Australian acts of parliament, however this has never been done and it is very unlikely that any British monarch would ever intervene in the manner in which Australia makes its laws.

Many high profile Australians, including failed Liberal Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, have campaigned for a number of years that Australia should dispose of the Queen as its Head of State and move to a model where Australia’s Head of State and Head of Government is an Australian with no link to the Queen or the British Royal Family.

One of the arguments in favour of such reform is that technically the Governor General, and by extension the Queen, does have powers to act independently of the government of the day. These include the power to dissolve the House of Representatives and insert stipulations in both Houses (although generally speaking the Governor General has always followed the advice of the Prime Minister of the day in doing so – for example, when Malcolm Turnbull triggered a double dissolution election in 2016, which he ultimately won, only to be done in by his own party).

The Governor General in Australia has rarely utilised its reserve powers to act independently of the government and therefore debate has raged on over decades as to exactly how those powers can be applied.

Technically the Governor General is responsible for appointing and dismissing Ministers, Judges, the Commander in Chief of the Defence Force, and issuing writs for general elections.

Proponents of retaining Australia’s constitutional monarchy say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. They say the Australian government functions perfectly fine without the interference of the Queen and there is no need for a change.

While the passing of Prince Philip is significant news for the Royal Family, his official role was symbolic and his death has no implications on Australia or its system of government and law making.

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special rehoming service is opening its doors for people who have always wanted to rescue a laboratory animal that has been used for research.

Liberty Foundation is Australia’s first service solely dedicated to rehoming animals from science and research, with some already in Penrith.

Ahead of World Laboratory Animal Week (April 19-24), Liberty Foundation Founder, Paula Wallace said she wants to let the public know about the work the organisation does.

“We started in 2017 and since building the charity up we have formed partnerships with research establishments which has helped us rehome 350 animals so far including rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, dogs and cats,” Ms Wallace said.

“We think it is a good time to let everyone know that we are here and to take a moment to remember that there are many animals in laboratories.”

Working with the research facilities to ensure a good quality of life, Ms Wallace

Patrina Carter and Paula Wallace with Pepper and Mint. Photo: Melinda Jane.

said the animals make great pets and companions.

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animals would have been euthanised but we have had the support of some very proactive research establishments that

have come on board to try something new and to provide more sustainable outcomes for the animals in their care,” Ms Wallace said.

“We then find people who are passionate about providing for animals and they really do make wonderful pets that are usually very affectionate and enjoy human company.”

Cambridge Gardens resident and animal lover, Patrina Carter has adopted two male albino rats from the group named Pepper and Mint.

“I had rats when I was younger then got more as pets later on but when I saw the boys on the Liberty Foundation Facebook page, I knew I could give them the home that they needed,” Ms Carter said.

“I fell in love with them pretty quickly, their personalities are both so different, but they are clever, clean despite what people think and interesting to watch.”

Ms Wallace said they will be having more animals up for adoption so are looking for expressions of interests from locals.

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s the NSW Government pushes for a new generation of vocational education options, a local college is helping lead the way in creating alternate pathways for high school students.

CathWest Innovation College is one school across two campuses, one based at Emu Plains, and the other at Mt Druitt.

They offer two pathways for their students – trade and inquiry.

“They get pretty much the equivalent of a first-year apprenticeship or traineeship in anything from hairdressing, to plumbing, to childcare, to commercial cookery,” Cathy Larkin, Principal of CathWest said.

“And then, there were students for whom they didn’t really want to do something like plumbing, or carpentry, or shopfitting … but they didn’t want the university pathway either.

“They were falling between the cracks, so this is where the inquiry pathway was born.”

The inquiry pathway has a practical business orientation for kids who want to work hands-on in various fields.

Students at CathWest are given the opportunity to develop trade skills.

“It’s offering an opportunity for kids where they do need something different – they want to really immerse themselves in work,” Ms Larkin said.

The idea of trade schools has also been born out of a need to help students who do not suit traditional educational paths.

“Only 50 per cent of students across NSW actually go to uni. So, probably my first question would be who is catering for the other 50 per cent?” Ms Larkin said.

“So much of the talk is about the ATAR and about university … only 26 per cent of students use [the ATAR] to go to university.”

Ms Larkin said there is often pressure on students to follow the path of HSC studies, followed by university.

“I do think unfortunately … there is a big push for students to go to uni. University is seen as the pathway to success, and anything else is seen sometimes as a failure, or just as second best,” she said.

“Unfortunately, vocational education is not looked to be on the same path as those other kinds of subjects, but I know, having worked in this kind of area that every student has certain gifts. They’re just different.”

DEAR WEEKENDER NEWS@WESTERNWEEKENDER.COM.AU SUITE 2, 42-44 ABEL STREET, JAMISONTOWN 2750 Kingswood’s boarding house drama continues It may be out of Council’s hands, but having lived all my life in the area and my old family home and street being one of the areas for development, it’s really really sad (Vocal Vince gagged, Weekender April 9). It was once a lovely family area, now it’s just a horrible place.

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Too many approvals I don’t live in the area but am under Penrith Council and like to check in local papers about building approvals, but I cannot understand why so many boarding houses have been approved in Kingswood, why is it? Are they not needed anywhere else or is Kingswood going to become a dumping ground?

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Vaccine safe for mums Breastfeeding Association says no need for concern over COVID-19 jab EMILY FESZCZUK

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reastfeeding women are being reminded that there is no evidence of additional risks to themselves or their babies if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) has released information on its website to help advise mothers if they decide to get vaccinated.

ABA Breastfeeding Information and Research Senior Manager, Naomi Hull told the Weekender there needed to be clearer information regarding the vaccine.

“There was conflicting information around the world prior to the vaccine rollout and messages for breastfeeding women often get mixed up with pregnant women so we wanted clear information for them,” Ms Hull said.

“Breastfeeding women weren’t included in initial trials for the vaccine, but in Australia we had the gift of time so many breastfeeding women have been vaccinated in the US, UK and other countries before we even started here.”

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Vivien Eddie and her daughter Tia. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Health and Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Ms Hull said breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctor before getting vaccinated.

“We are not saying anyone should or shouldn’t get it but based on it not being a live vaccine if you are a breastfeeding mother and get it, there is no reason why

you should stop breastfeeding before or after,” she said.

“Everyone has their own level of risk, many frontline workers are women who are breastfeeding but there are also mums staying at home who have a lower risk, so it is important for every mother to discuss the vaccine with your healthcare provider.”

Ms Hull said that there is also evidence that women who have received the vaccine have a higher immunity and antibodies in their breast milk than mothers who have had COVID-19.

North St Marys mother, Vivien Eddie is breastfeeding her nine-month-old daughter Tia and said she’ll get the vaccine.

“I am a high school teacher so will be getting the vaccine when it is available to me as I am exposed to so many people and my husband has lung issues so is at a higher risk of complications if he did catch COVID,” Ms Eddie said.

“I was pregnant when COVID began so was concerned about catching it then, but I have received the flu shot while breastfeeding and other travel vaccinations when breastfeeding in the past, so I am not worried at all about it.”

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ocals looking to improve their health and fitness can get a start on their goals by taking part in a free event in Penrith.

Signature by Atmosphere Health and Fitness is currently running the Signature Fitness Fiesta by the River, a free event for the community across two weekends that promotes healthy living.

Offering a series of outdoor Yoga, and HIIT functional training bootcamps across the four days, they are encouraging people to come along for a workout that might inspire ongoing exercise.

The classes will take place at Tench Avenue, Jamisontown. Yoga will run from 8.30am for an hour, and bootcamp will run in the following hour.

From 10.30am to 2pm, attendees will have the chance to participate in interactive activities, win prizes, and enjoy a live broadcast by My88 FM. “Being an innovative health and fitness institution, we are committed to inspiring the community to lead an active life, and stay fit, healthy and happy,” Kristelle Vicary, Director of Atmosphere + Signature Health and Fitness said.

“Every opportunity we find we try and put events together to remind the community to stay active and fit … there’s

The staff at DeBra’s in Penrith are preparing for an expansion to the Gold Coast.

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Kristelle Vicary and Dane Wigg at Atmosphere Health and Fitness.

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free events to encourage them,” Dane Wigg, the General Manager of Atmosphere + Signature Health and Fitness added.

The event will conclude this weekend, with free classes on April 17 and 18.

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proud Penrith business is expanding interstate, with DeBra’s set to open on the Gold

Coast.

DeBra’s was founded 22 years ago by Debra Kinney, who saw a gap in the lingerie and underwear market for women with larger busts.

“It’s the sizes that we offer and that we have available for customers to try on that are our difference,” Ms Kinney said.

“We specialise in fuller bust and fuller figure, we just wanted them to have the same access to stock, even though they

don’t have that elsewhere.”

A single mum with two kids, Ms Kinney is now able to put more time into the business now that her kids have reached their 20s. The expansion of the business will be spearheaded by Ms Kinney’s daughter, Katie.

“Now is the time to actually put my time into the business a little bit more,” Ms Kinney said.

“Katie is going to be an integral part of the growth in the business as well.”

Ms Kinney also attributes her success to the staff at her business.

“I’m very happy and lucky to have a really good staff, a lot of my staff have been with me over 10 years now,” she said.

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new groundbreaking podcast series ‘Behind the Walls’ takes listeners on an inside journey of what NSW prisons and parole offices are really like.

The six-part series features staff interviews from four Community Corrections offices and 11 prisons including Emu Plains Correctional Centre.

Former journalist and Director of Media and Communications at Corrective Services, Michael Duffy, created the podcast and spent six months recording it.

“I decided to do the series because our prison officers often complain about being called guards as they believe their work is more than just locking people up and watching them from towers with guns,” Mr Duffy said.

“There is a lot involved in managing inmates to keep them safe and calm while also trying to help rehabilitate them, so we thought why not share information about the work the staff actually does.”

In Episode Five, which is out now, Mr Duffy delves into the unique set-up at Emu Plains Correctional Centre that allows

children to remain in the care of their mothers up to the age of six-years-old.

Belinda McInnes, who is featured, is the Manager of the Mothers and Children’s Program at the centre, which is known as Jacaranda Cottages.

“We are one of the only jurisdictions internationally where children are able to live with their mums full-time up to school age and we have children up to 12 coming in on school holidays and weekends,” Ms McInnes said.

“The people who developed the program in 1996 were quite visionary focusing on the best interests for children and mothers to continue a relationship in a more normal way which we find allows the women to have higher participation rates and completion of programs.”

Ms McInnes, who has been in the role since 2002, said it is very rewarding and aims to support 15 women serving at a time and their children.

“The women still participate in head checks and other requirements, but we do it in a way that isn’t obvious to children or impacts on their sense of wellbeing,” she said.

Behind the Walls is available on all good podcast apps.

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esearch from Cancer Council NSW shows Australia is on track to become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

To reach this target by 2035, women from the Penrith area are being encouraged to get cervical screens.

Cancer Council Greater Western Sydney Community Programs Coordinator, Natalia Arnas said Cancer Council are working with the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the life changing strategy.

“The strategy has targets that need to be achieved including 90 per cent of girls vaccinated against HPV by 15, 70 per cent of women screened twice in their lifetime and 90 per cent coverage for treatment,” she said.

“Nothing like this has been done before with cancer and cervical cancer is quite prominent in women of all different cultures and ages, so to have it eliminated is amazing.”

With the National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program aiding the

Natalia Arnas is encouraging more women to discuss cervical cancer screening.

vaccination target, Ms Arnas said more screening needs to be done to help achieve the other outcome.

“The vaccine program is working, and

we have changed from Pap smears every two years to a cervical screen every five years, which will reduce the times women between 25 and 74 have to go,” she said.

“We are working to achieve elimination but we aren’t reaching all the targets so there is a push for self-collection for people that have never been screened.”

With self-collection an option for certain eligible women, Ms Arnas said every woman should speak to their GP about getting tested.

“Some women for their own personal reasons don’t want to go to a health professional to do the testing so there is an option to self-collect if they are eligible,” Ms Arnas said.

“There are guidelines around it, so it isn’t an at home kit you buy at the chemist, but you go to your GP and are provided swabs and guidance to do it yourself there.”

Ms Arnas said there is always a push to increase conversations about the importance of cervical screening.

“We have a grant from the Cancer Institute to do sessions about what is involved, so we are always looking for local community groups who might want to hear those presentations,” she said.

“Women are also encouraged to bring it up with their GP and talk to friends, family and work colleagues about it as well as a timely reminder.”

Mayor’s News The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor

Reimagine Ageing Festival I am thrilled Council is able to present its 2021 Reimagine Ageing Festival through a range of face to face workshops and activities. This is a great opportunity for our young at heart community members to be connected and to celebrate in a safe and healthy environment.

It has been a difficult time in Penrith’s history. Since January last year we’ve experienced drought and bushfires, a global pandemic and major flooding. It’s about time we had something to celebrate, and that is what the Reimagine Ageing Festival is all about.

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Busting ADHD myths New book aims to help families understand common health disorder EMILY FESZCZUK

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epean Hospital paediatrician, Dr Alison Poulton has worked with children and young people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their families for more than 20 years.

Renowned as a leading expert in ADHD, Dr Poulton wants to reduce the stigma about people living with this common neurodevelopment disorder and has written a book to help.

Affecting one in 20 children, Dr Poulton said ADHD is still often misunderstood but is characterised by difficulties concentrating or controlling impulsive behaviours and restlessness.

“It is important to bring some clarity and understanding to this complex condition, for both the person with ADHD and their family,” she said.

“When I first see families at my clinic, parents often want to know why their child with ADHD behaves differently from other children.”

Seeing nearly 50 families a month through the Lifespan Community ADHD

Clinic at Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Dr Poulton said she loves seeing breakthroughs for families.

“As parents start to understand the reasons behind their child’s everyday behaviours, empathy develops for the child’s point of view,” she said.

“It pleases me to witness the ‘light bulb’ moments when suddenly the child’s behaviour starts to make sense and we can move forward and address the challenges from there.”

To help clarify the condition for patients and families, Dr Poulton’s book ADHD Made Simple debunks some common myths about the condition.

Dr Poulton hopes her book can help improve the lives of people living with ADHD or those that may be suspected to have it.

“ADHD affects people across the lifespan, so it’s important that they seek support available to them to help them manage their ADHD and achieve their goals in life,” she said.

To purchase a copy of ADHD Made Simple, visit www.poultonadhd.com.au.

A directory of support services is available at adhdsupportaustralia.com.au.

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ANZAC DAY 2021

The City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch appreciate the community spirit and the respect shown each year for our local service men and women. Organising this year’s event with COVID -19 and considering the age and health of many of our ex-servicemen and women, the RSL sub-Branch is requesting you do one of the following, If you are a returned serviceman or woman or their carer, please register with the sub-Branch, you will be provided with a wristband for entry, this will give you access to Memory Park and Woodriff St and breakfast afterwards.

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60 years of marriage: Phyllis Gig Buddies program needs and Alfred’s magic love story more volunteers to take part EMILY FESZCZUK

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eeting at a dance at Petersham Town Hall in 1960, Alfred and Phyllis Berger have been dancing together ever since.

The couple, who now live in Thornton, were married on April 16, 1961 at St Anthony’s Catholic Church Marsfield, and are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today.

Despite the long-lasting love story, Mrs Berger admitted she wasn’t quite sure about her Austrian-born husband when they met.

“I didn’t meet him until the last dance of the night because you used to book them in those days and then he asked for my number but didn’t have paper, so he wrote it on his hand!” Mrs Berger said.

“I really wasn’t sure if I wanted to go out with him, but he sounded nice on the phone, so we met in Sydney to go to a Japanese restaurant, and it just carried on from there.”

Settling in the Penrith area to raise their four sons, Mr Berger said there was no tips for a good marriage, but Mrs Berger disagreed.

“It is all about compromise, acceptance and supporting each other… at the end of the day we are always there for one another,” she said.

Benjamin Engel and Rodney Holden are part of the Gig Buddies program.

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“We still keep so busy together and our four boys keep us going with our beautiful daughters-in-laws and grandchildren, so we have a lot of love for each other and our family.”

ig Buddies Sydney is looking for more volunteers in western Sydney to pair up with people who have learning disabilities or autism to go to events together.

Emu Plains resident Benjamin Engel was connected with Rodney Holden from Warrimoo. Both enjoy gaming and horror movies and now get to hang out once or twice a month for a year.

“The experience has been great, Rod and I have a fun time together, he has a great sense of humour and I also learn lots from him,” Mr Engel said.

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“It’s an awesome way to build a friendship with someone with shared interests who may not get the same social opportunities without Gig Buddies and its volunteers.”

Mr Holden said that having a Gig Buddy has allowed him to meet people and enjoy doing new things.

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“I have met many people through Zoom sessions organised by Gig Buddies and they also lined up a Gig Buddy, Ben who I go to the movies with whenever we can.”

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dedicated team of students from Penrith Anglican College have headed to Mumbil on their holidays as part of the school’s Dusty Boots initiative.

The initiative, which has been running for 15 years, sees students serve rural communities in partnership with Bush Church Aid. Although it’s usually a Year 11 trip, this group consists of Year 12s who couldn’t make the trip due to COVID-19 restrictions last year.

The students have willingly given up a week of their school holidays to be able to help the Mumbil and Wellington communities in central NSW. “That’s what the communities can never believe,” Fiona Wright, the Director of Student Development said.

“They get one fun day at the zoo, the rest of it is working for other people.”

The students have spent the last week updating a campsite with concrete posts and gates, as well as building gardens and painting a new play space for young kids with games like hopscotch and noughts

Students from Penrith Anglican College volunteering in Mumbil.

and crosses. They have also worked at a local arboretum that operates as a notfor-profit, re-building stone walls and completing maintenance on the greenery.

They also completed individualised acts of service across the week, helping community members do regular tasks like clearing their sheds and moving furniture.

Although based in Mumbil this time, the

initiative usually heads to Cootamundra, where they are well-known and welcome in the community.

“We have team hoodies, and for the last few years, we literally walk down the street at Cootamundra and people will say ‘oh great, you’re back! I really need a cupboard moved – have you got time to fit me in?’”

Ms Wright said.

“It’s lovely – embedding ourselves in the community there. The students feel like they’re a part of something so much bigger than themselves.”

The program always has a profound influence on the students.

“The impact of these trips on students really cannot be overstated,” said Ms Wright.

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Defence plays key role in Penrith’s impressive premiership path

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arlier in the season I said that the only team the Panthers needed to beat is the 2020 version of themselves, and five rounds into the year my view is yet to change.

This Penrith side has been electric in the first handful of games, scoring with ease and defending better than any in the competition.

Naturally, this side has been compared to the famous 1991 premiership side which was led by Greg Alexander.

I must admit, there are some obvious parallels between the sides – both came off a losing Grand Final, and both sides have a star number six that can’t get a run in the halves.

Despite finishing as a great of the game, Brad Fittler was forced into the centres in ’91 due to an embarrassment of riches in the halves positions. In 2021, Matt Burton also finds himself playing out of his preferred role.

Clearly, the comparisons are only natural.

But while they may achieve the same feat as Alexander’s side come the end of the year, I see the 1996 Manly Sea Eagles as the side these Panthers truly mirror.

Much like the Panthers of 2020, Bob Fulton’s Sea Eagles fell short the season prior having dominated the home and away season. But perhaps the main similarity between the two sides is their significant improvement without the ball.

The Penrith Panthers are “front-runners to win it all” according to Joel Caine. Photo: Megan Dunn.

The Sea Eagles impressively conceded just 248 points in 1995, but it was the year after when they truly dominated.

Following Grand Final disappointment they’d allow just 191 points in 1996, a remarkable defensive effort of only 8.1 points a game.

While restricting opposition to that

amount of points is super impressive, the Panthers of 2021 are on track to eclipse that figure.

Through five rounds, Penrith have allowed just 5.2 points a game – a simply mind-blowing number.

Ivan Cleary’s side suffocate teams with perfect defensive shape and work equally

as hard without the ball as they do with it, which is a key ingredient to success.

Marry that with a raft of attacking weapons as well as x-factor going forward and the Panthers have the perfect blend.

As a result, they are rightfully frontrunners to win it all in 2021.

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ife is pretty sweet as a Panthers fan right now. From the top down, this club has its head screwed on and is reaping the rewards.

And if you needed any further proof that Penrith has joined the elite group of envied teams that dominate the top of the table and premiership conversations, you only have to look at the rest of the NRL world’s jealous streak, which is in full force following last week’s win over Canberra.

How sweet it is, especially after the tough times Penrith fans went through prior to this period of success. Supporters need to lap it up and enjoy it – wave at the haters, don’t bite back. You’re simply sitting in the position they dream to be in.

If what we’re seeing out of this team is ‘arrogance’, then give me more of it. It’s not, of course, but those throwing stones from afar don’t really understand Penrith. Never

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Back on the field and Penrith face Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium in Round 6 of the NRL, with Ivan Cleary’s men looking to keep their unbeaten start to the 2021 season alive.

Times must have changed significantly when you’re heading to Suncorp Stadium as $1.03 favourites against a team that was once the game’s ultimate powerhouse.

The Broncos are on struggle street, with yet another club discovering that the coach is not always to blame for your failures.

Kevin Walters will need time, but at present there appears to be very few answers.

What’s problematic is not the squad Walters has at his disposal nor the fact that there’s just better teams out there at present, it’s that he’s not getting anything out of his best players.

Case in point – Anthony Milford. The 26-year-old was one of the best five-eighths in the competition a couple of years ago and was seconds away from helping steer Brisbane to the premiership in 2015, now he’s been dropped out of the side. It is an example of the real trouble Walters is having getting the best out of the players that are critical to the side’s resurgence and rebuild.

Conversely, Ivan Cleary has the opposite of such a problem, hence his side’s start to the season. He’s not only getting the best out of his top players, but he’s getting plenty out of those who aren’t in the elite class too.

It’s why Penrith has been able to continue their strong form despite losing the likes of Dylan Edwards and Api Koroisau – the team has become Melbourne-like in that anyone can slip into the system without the team suffering too much disruption.

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All of that means that we have quite the lopsided Thursday Night Football contest, with the Panthers and Broncos simply in very different places right now.

But I’m not totally convinced this will be a walk in the park for Penrith. Brisbane have at least shown form in patches this season, and if a few more things go their way, they may just be competitive here.

Penrith meantime showed signs of imperfection last week, making a few silly errors off set restarts that would have concerned coach Cleary.

The Panthers will slip-up eventually, that’s just footy, but it’s hard to see it being against this Broncos team.

I’m expecting a decent fight from Kevin Walters’ side in the first half, but Penrith’s youth, enthusiasm and confidence should be too much in the end.

Tip: Panthers by 18.

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SHARKS CIRCLE CAMERON ! Penrith assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo has been formally approached by Cronulla about joining the club next season to work alongside his long-time friend Craig Fitzgibbon. Ciraldo has spoken with Penrith coach Ivan Cleary and club officials are aware of the situation. Ciraldo is likely to make a decision in the coming weeks about what his future looks like. The Sharks axed coach John Morris in brutal fashion on Tuesday, with Josh Hannay taking over until Fitzgibbon arrives.

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! Brent Naden’s future at Penrith is looking more and more clouded with constant speculation about his future. The latest rumour doing the rounds is that Naden could link up with former Penrith assistant coach Trent Barrett at Canterbury. Naden is offcontract at the end of the year and appears to have fallen out of favour at the Panthers, particularly following the cocaine scandal that rocked the Grand Final aftermath. The Wests Tigers have also been mentioned as a possible destination for Naden. ! It’s looking more and more likely that Jarome Luai will make his State of Origin debut later this year, pairing with Nathan Cleary in the halves for the Blues. I’m told Blues coach Brad Fittler is favouring the duo given their strong club combination, rather than partnering Cleary – a shoo-in for the number 7 jumper – with South Sydney’s Cody Walker or another five-eighth. ! Highly regarded Medical and Rehabilitation Coordinator Craig Catterick is departing the Panthers. Catterick is a favourite of Penrith coach Ivan Cleary and has been instrumental in getting plenty of the club’s injured brigade back on the field.

He’s been poached by the NRL and will start a new job at League HQ in the coming weeks. ! Both Dylan Edwards and Api Koroisau are set to return from their respective injuries for Penrith’s game against Manly in Bathurst in Round 8. ! Brandy made it! In the end Greg Alexander attended last Friday night’s 1991 Grand Final reunion at BlueBet Stadium

without any stress, after being granted a last minute leave pass from Fox Sports. It meant Brandy could mix with fans and sponsors before taking part in the lap of honour, which was a huge success.

! The Stephen Crichton contrary conduct charge stemming out of the Panthers v Raiders match last Friday night was perhaps the biggest storm in a teacup we’ll see this season. It was ironic that the charge came about in a weekend where the great

Tommy Raudonikis was celebrated. On one hand we love the larrikins and characters in our game, on the other we demand our players be robots. There was nothing in the incident. For the story to then explode into a narrative around Penrith’s arrogance was extraordinary.

! The capacity for upcoming games at BlueBet Stadium will be a lot less than the more than 20,000 that packed in for the game against the Raiders last Friday night.

A misunderstanding of COVID-19 rules between the Panthers, the NRL and the State Government meant too many tickets were sold for the hills last Friday night, a situation that has now been rectified.

Viking Clap. So much so that some of his thoughts and comments were so ‘out there’, that at least one journalist refused to print them.

! Spotted: 1991 Grand Final hero Royce Simmons finding someone in the crowd he hasn’t had a schooner with and suggesting the situation be rectified post-game. We have no doubt it was.

! I’m told that Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker was extremely salty after last week’s loss to Penrith and the crowd’s mock of the

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hile losing Trent Barrett to the Bulldogs at the conclusion of 2020 was one thing, seeing Cameron Ciraldo move on at season’s end could be a big punch in the gut for the current competition leaders.

Earlier this week reports emerged that Ciraldo – Penrith’s long-time assistant and defensive coach – could be on the move to Cronulla next year to pair up with good friend and incoming Sharks head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.

Ciraldo has long been a favourite at Penrith ever since he joined the club in a coaching capacity following his retirement from playing in 2013.

As NYC coach, Ciraldo guided Penrith to back to back Grand Finals in 2015 and 2016, winning the 2015 title with the likes of Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, Dylan Edwards, James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota, Tyrone May and Brent Naden on his roster.

In 2017, he was promoted to assistant coach of Penrith’s NRL team and has largely been in that role ever since.

Panthers interchange forward Liam Martin, who was a member of Ciraldo’s

Liam Martin has been making a big impact off the bench. Photo: Megan Dunn.

Grand Final team back in 2016, said potentially losing the 36-year-old to the Sharks next season would be a “massive loss”.

“I’ve had Ciro since Under 20s so we’ve built up quite a good rapport, so to see him go would be sad,” Martin told Extra Time.

“If he did decide to leave it would be a massive loss, but he said to us that he

wouldn’t do anything without telling us first.”

Under Ciraldo’s watch as defensive specialist, the club’s defence over the past two seasons has tightened up to be near unbreakable. In fact, Penrith leaked the least amount of points during the 2020 regular season and currently sit on top in

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The players believe that brick wall-like defence Penrith fans have become accustomed to is all down to Ciraldo.

“It’s incredible the amount of work he puts in. He’s probably the hardest working person I’ve met,” Martin admitted.

“Ciro often tells us he’ll stay up after games because he can’t sleep until 4am, just reviewing footage and trying to make us even better. The amount of work he does for us is incredible and for us to repay him with our defence is a lot of the reason why we are defending so well in matches – we want to do it for him.”

Meanwhile, Martin has opened up to Extra Time about coming off the bench this year despite starting the majority of games last season in the backrow.

Last year, the 24-year-old’s career went to another level when he filled in for a then injured Kurt Capewell and really made the number 12 jumper his own.

“For Penrith to have two world-class backrowers in Capey and Kiks (Viliame Kikau), just to be in the side I’m pretty happy. Capey had a phenomenal Origin series and then he came back and trained the house down. He was always supposed to get that starting role over me last year, but he was shot down with injury,” Martin said.

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t’s taken longer than usual to become a discussion point this season, but with now less than two months to go before Game 1 of the State of Origin series, the footy talk has turned a little blue, ahem, and maroon.

The NRL announced this week that there’ll be no changes to the Origin eligibility rules, and so Jason Taumalolo will have to be content with steamrolling opponents for the Cowboys and Tonga, if and when international footy returns.

It seems the majority of fans didn’t believe that players should be eligible to play for New South Wales and Queensland if they have represented the major rugby league nations other than Australia, and it will remain that way for at least a few years to come.

However, the issue won’t go away while ever there is more money to be made by playing State of Origin than playing for your country, and you can expect that in two or three years’ time we’ll be having a similar discussion.

Which brings us to Jarome Luai.

The 24-year-old Panthers five-eighth has played five test matches for Samoa, but was born and raised in Sydney, more than meeting the eligibility criteria, and is itching to play for his state.

South Sydney’s Cody Walker is the incumbent Blues five-eighth, but given the way NSW collapsed in Game 3 in 2020

to hand the shield back to Queensland, it’s safe to say that there are plenty of spots up for grabs in the team to be named for the series opener on June 9 in Melbourne.

Luai’s form is one of the big reasons why the Panthers have won 22 out of their last 23 games stretching back to last season – if only that one loss happened almost anywhere else in the sequence other than where it did – and while Walker’s form is just as sparkling for the Rabbitohs, it wouldn’t be a massive surprise if the Blues’ brains trust believe they need to look elsewhere for this year’s vital playmaking role.

The NSW five-eighth job has been spinning like a carousel at the Easter Show over the past three campaigns, from Cody Walker to James Maloney to Luke Keary and back to Walker, but with Keary unavailable through a season-ending knee injury, the time is right to give Luai his shot.

If the selection panel does hand him his first Blues jersey, it should come with the understanding that the job is his for the entire series at a minimum.

Luai is the man with the hot hand amongst NRL five-eighths at the moment, and there’s every reason to believe that he’s only going to get better as he gets more experience in high-pressure contests. Pick and stick, and watch a young player rise to the next level.

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might be in the minority but I don’t think Stephen Crichton was acting in an arrogant manner when he grabbed Canberra forward Joe Tapine and was consequently fined after being slapped with a contrary conduct charge.

In fact, I don’t think he should’ve been charged at all.

Crichton did what he did, only after he’d copped plenty of verbal abuse and provocation from both Jarrod Croker and Jordan Rapana, after he failed to defuse a grubber kick from Croker and the Raiders thought they’d scored a try to put them 10-0 up.

Replays showed Croker failed to ground the ball.

So let’s not just lay the blame on Crichton and the Panthers players for the verbal and physical niggle that went on throughout the match. Both sides were going at it, Crichton just happened to be caught on camera doing it.

But to label the team and Crichton in particular as ‘arrogant’ or say ‘he got what he deserved’ is utter rubbish.

Penrith were being pushed around and copping plenty from the Raiders players in every tackle. All they did is push back, now they’re the villains! C’mon, what were they supposed to do? Zip their lip and say nothing when being niggled and needled?

As for the home crowd performing a mock ‘Viking Clap’ as the Raiders were getting soundly beaten, well I didn’t have a problem

Peter Lang had no problem with Stephen Crichton’s shove on Joe Tapine last week. Photo: Megan Dunn.

with it and neither did a lot of Canberra fans who were at the game. Some even joined in to try and show Penrith supporters how to do it properly.

Because if you love your team, you cheer for them and you boo the opposition. It’s called being a rugby league supporter.

As long as the jeering isn’t of a racial or personal nature then it’s game on.

Of course us Penrith fans will cop it the next time the Panthers lose in the nation’s capital and we’ll just have to smile and suck

it up because if you’re going to dish it out, you’ve got to be able to take it.

I am proud to support this team and I wouldn’t swap our supporters for anyone!

What game I’m looking forward to...

The Storm taking on the Roosters at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Both teams will be desperate for the two points but I expect the Storm, who have been up and down this season, to flex their premiership muscle and beat the Chookies in a close one.

My tips for the week...

Panthers, Sharks, Storm, Titans, Rabbitohs, Raiders, Dragons, Bulldogs.

The final word...

I have to give credit to Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart after I bagged him a few weeks ago. He made no excuses for his team’s loss against the Panthers in the aftermatch press conference and even said: “We were outplayed by a far better footy team”.

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PENRITH’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD! ERIN CHRISTIE ffering us welcome respite from the news, and the dating dramas of ‘Married at First Sight’, the 13th season of ‘MasterChef Australia’ is right around the corner, promising a wholesome set of human stories based around a universal love of food.

The current iteration of the show takes judges Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen into their second season at the helm of the kitchen, although Melissa believes that their ‘MasterChef’ is nothing new.

“This show in its format has been going since the early ‘80s, and what drives it is a love of food, and the connections between audience members and the contestants who put their heart and soul on the line,” Melissa said in a chat with the Weekender.

“I think when it comes to what the heart and soul of ‘Masterchef’ is, it’s that it doesn’t change, and that’s why it’s been around for such a long time.”

Despite the long run of the familiar format, Melissa is still the first woman judge in the Australian version of the show, an honour that is not lost on her.

“I go to work every day feeling so fortunate to do what I do, and I have a lot of fun with the process as well,” she said.

A long-time food writer and critic,

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Melissa took her first call about the ‘MasterChef’ role just as she was boarding a boat in Vietnam, about to set sail on a voyage down the Mekong River with chef David Thompson.

Melissa’s assignments often took her overseas, something that had to change once COVID-19 set in.

“I miss it so much,” she said.

However, she has chosen to look on the bright side of the situation.

“It’s an opportunity to explore our own backyard … to understand how fortunate we are to be here, and how ancient the communities who first called this place home are … we need to take that as a learning opportunity,” she said.

Melissa also has a crazy schedule with the shooting of ‘MasterChef’ to keep her busy, and her excitement to share the new season is palpable.

“What I’m most looking forward to sharing is just how exceptional this bunch of home cooks are,” she said.

“They are tremendous humans, they have incredible pasts, they have amazing stories, and it’s been such a great pleasure to get to know them through the lens of food.

“A love of food is universal. I think food is a great medium for communication.”

Catch Melissa Leong on the brand new season of ‘MasterChef Australia’, which premieres on Monday, April 19 at 7.30pm on 10.

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Intelligent and witty, ‘The Gospel According to Paul’ portrays Keating as a man who single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia during his time as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996.

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and gigantic ego of Keating, ‘The Gospel According to Paul’ focuses on all the biographical milestones that can be fit into the 90-minute show.

Focusing on Keating’s political achievements and personal obsessions, it shows his beginnings in the Labor Party and how he went on to focus largely on economics and Indigenous rights.

Biggins leaves us begging the question – what can we learn from Keating and the time he led this country to apply to our politics today?

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At the movies...

Enjoyable with a touch of disappointment ASCENDANT ++++ 1 hour, 42 minutes ERIN CHRISTIE

The trend of teen-based sci-fi films seems to be circling back this year, first with ‘Chaos Walking’, and now with ‘Ascendant’, the part-fantasy, part-thriller film from Antaine Furlong. However, while these films, popularised among the likes of ‘Divergent’, and ‘Ender’s Game’, often set us up in new and futuristic worlds, ‘Ascendant’ sets us up instead in an elevator.

You read right – teenager Aria Wolf, portrayed spectacularly by Summer Bay export Charlotte Best, wakes up in an elevator, blindfolded and bound.

She is given snippets of understanding through a screen on one of the

walls, through which she watches Russian villains torment her dad for the location of ‘the engineer’ – a concept completely unheard of for Aria, who believes herself to be a member of a normal family.

For a movie set inside a literal box, ‘Ascendant’ proves itself to be a gripping film for the most part, especially in scenes where Best must climb between the building beams of the 120-storey elevator shaft she is stuck in. However, it falls victim to a common issue within the genre – it has been written and filmed with the expectation of a sequel.

It unfortunately leaves a lot unexplained.

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The new season of ‘MasterChef Australia’ premieres on Monday, April 19 at 7.30pm. Judges Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen return to find a new champion, with $250,000 on offer for the winner. Some of the world’s most recognised chefs will also make an appearance during the series including Nigella Lawson, Curtis Stone, Yotam Ottolenghi, Heston Blumenthal, Massimo Bottura and Clare Smyth. ‘MasterChef Australia’ will continue Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights on 10.

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Australian twins Raechelle Banno and Karina Banno will star in four Lifetime movies inspired by the books of US writer V.C. Andrews. ‘Ruby’, ‘Pearl In The Mist’, ‘All that Glitters’ and ‘Hidden Jewel’ will air over four consecutive weeks on Fox-

tel’s Lifetime Movie Network, beginning on Monday, May 3.

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:55 Q&A [s]11:00 Harry Seidler: Modernist [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera: The Blanket Mire (M v) [s] 10:00 Keeping Faith (PG) [s] 11:00 ABC Late News [s] 11:15 The Vaccine [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Harry And Meghan: A Royal Romance” (PG) (’18) Stars: Sasha Rojen 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “Pretty Woman” (M l) (’90 Stars: Julia Roberts 11:10 TBA 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Ricki And The Flash” (PG) (’15) Stars: Meryl Streep 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters *Live* [s] 9:50 NRL: Golden Point [s] 10:35 Movie: “Fighting” (M v,l) (’09) Stars: Channing Tatum 12:45 New Amsterdam (M d,mp) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s]1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 The Royals And The Tabloids (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 Great Irish Railway Journeys (PG) 4:10 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures (M) 8:30 London: 2,000 Years Of History (PG) 9:20 Patriot Brains (M) 10:10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG)

2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Patrol (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia (PG)

4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Engineering Connections (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 AFL: Round 5: West Coast v Collingwood *Live* 11:30 Armchair Experts (M)

3:30 TBA 4:00 Futurama (PG) 4:40 Movie: “Teen Titans Go! To The Movies” (PG) (’18) Stars: Tara Strong 6:30 Movie: “The Next Karate Kid” (PG) (’94) Stars: Hilary Swank 8:45 Movie: “Rush Hour” (M v) (’98) Stars: Chris Tucker

5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 Off The Grid With Pio 6:30 Karena And Kasey’s Foreign Flavours 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Jetsons: The Movie” (G) (’90) Stars: George O’Hanlon 9:00 Bedtime Stories 9:10 The Djarn Djarns (PG) 9:40 Anote’s Ark

2:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Spider And The Fly (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping

1:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

2:00 Fixer To Fabulous 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Boomtown Builder 4:30 Island Hunters 5:00 Raising House 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Hidden Potential 8:30 Lake Life 9:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Dance Academy: The Movie (PG) 8:35 Good Game Spawn Point 8:55 Fruits Basket 9:20 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG)

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Snowtown (MA15+) 10:45 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 11:15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 12:00 Catalyst

5:30 The Cook And The Chef 6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Rick Stein’s Spain 9:40 Mystery Diners 10:30 The Cook And The Chef 11:30 Ready Steady Cook UK 12:30 Come Dine With Me UK

5:05 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 5:35 Shortland Street (PG) 6:05 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 7:05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible (PG)

3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 4:00 Dance Moms (PG) 5:00 The Tom & Jerry Show 5:30 Movie: “Paddington 2” (G) (’17) Stars: Hugh Grant 7:30 Movie: “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” (PG) (’19) Stars: Jay Baruchel

3:20 Movie: “Laughter In Paradise” (G) (’51) Stars: Audrey Hepburn 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” (PG) (’16)

7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds [s] 2:25 Miriam’s Big American Adventure (PG) [s] 3:25 Dream Gardens [s] 4:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Western United v Central Coast Mariners *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Finding Alice (M l) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Movie: “Maleficent” (PG) (’14) Stars: Angelina Jolie 9:00 Movie: “Alita: Battle Angel” (M v,l) (’19) Stars: Rosa Salazar 11:35 Surveillance Oz Dashcam (PG) [s] 12:05 Repco Supercars Highlights 2021: Tasmania Supersprint [s]

12:30 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 1:00 Destination WA (PG) [s] 1:30 Movie: “The Terminal” (PG) (’04) Stars: Tom Hanks 4:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Downton Abbey” (PG) (’19) Stars: Stephen Campbell Moore 11:00 The Funeral Of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh *Live*

8:30 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 TBA 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Advancing Australia [s] 6:30 TBA 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 8:00 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 10:20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s] 11:25 TBA

1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating World Championships 4:10 Travel Man (PG) 4:35 My Second Restaurant In India (PG) 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure: Hitler’s Obsession (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (M) 8:30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns 9:25 Movie: “Love & Other Drugs” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal 11:25 Movie: “Babel” (MA15+) (’06) (In Multiple)

3:00 AFL Womens: Grand Final: Teams TBA *Live* 5:00 Border Security - International (PG) 5:30 The Great Outdoors 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 The Great Outdoors (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction

1:30 The Food Dude (PG) 2:00 American Pickers (PG) 3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 4:30 AFL: Round 5: Sydney v GWS *Live* 7:20 AFL: Round 5: Brisbane v Essendon *Live* 11:45 Australia’s Hardest Prisons (M)

3:30 Bride & Prejudice The Forbidden Wedding (PG) 4:40 Movie: “The Goonies” (PG) (’85) Stars: Sean Astin 7:00 Movie: “Tomorrowland” (PG) (’15) Stars: Britt Robertson 9:35 Movie: “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (M l,s) (’18)

4:55 APTN National News 5:25 Te Ao With Moana 5:55 NITV News: Nula 6:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 6:55 Yokayi Footy 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Student Athletes (M)

2:00 Jake And The Fatman 4:00 I Fish 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 1:10 48 Hours (M v) 2:10 Jack And The Fatman

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 TBA 2:00 TBA 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 Man With A Plan (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 3:00 Mom (M s,d) 4:30 Home Shopping

2:30 Lake Life 3:30 Pool Kings (PG) 4:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 5:00 TBA 5:30 Hidden Potential 6:30 Lawn & Order 7:00 TBA 7:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International

4:55 Endlings (PG) 5:50 Total DramaRama 6:00 Space Nova: Star Dust 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:00 Planet America 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 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC News

6:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Just The Job (PG) 8:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival (M s) 9:35 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10:55 Insert Name Here (M s) 11:25 Staged (M l)

6:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food 7:30 Pacific Island Food Revolution 8:30 Ainsley Eats The Streets 9:30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 10:35 Flintoff’s Great British Road Trip (PG) 11:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food Big Brew

5:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 5:30 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers *Live* 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The XFiles (M h,v) 11:00 Dateline 11:30 Insight 12:30 Movie: “Seven Psychopaths” (M) (’12)

6:00 Children’s Programs 11:30 Lego Masters (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Hobbit The Desolation Of Smaug” (PG) (’13) Stars: Peter Jackson 11:10 Movie: “The Dark Tower” (M) (’17) Stars: Idris Elba 1:00 Love Island (MA15+)

3:00 Movie: “They Who Dare” (G) (’54) Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Denholm Elliott 5:15 Movie: “Johnny Guitar” (PG) (’58) Stars: Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden 7:30 Rugby Union: Preview 8:00 Rugby Union: Western Force v NSW Waratahs *Live*

9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass (PG) [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:35 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 3:30 Restoration Australia [s] 4:30 Back Roads [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Spicks And Specks [s] 8:30 Wakefield (M l,d) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars (PG) [s] 8:30 Crime Investigation Australia (M v) [s] 9:50 Declassified - The Royal Scandals (PG) [s] 12:00 Repco Supercars Highlights 2021 [s]

1:00 AFL: Women’s Footy (PG) [s] 2:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] 2:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 3:00 NRL: North Queensland Cowboys v Canterbury Bulldogs *Live* [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:45 Australian Crime Stories (M) [s] 10:45 Amazing Grace (M) [s] 11:35 Shallow Grave: No Borders (MA15+) [s] 12:25 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun (MA15+) [s] 1:10 Destination WA [s]

12:00 Advancing Australia [s] 12:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 2:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) [s] 3:00 Road Less Travelled [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Malika: The Lion Queen (Part 1) (PG) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Motorsport: Superbike Championship - Round 3, Wakefield *Live* 4:00 Greetings From Planet Smurf (In French) 5:00 Inclusion Makes The World More Vibrant 5:05 Small Business Secrets 5:35 Hunting Nazi Treasure: Nazi Gold (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Scotland: 1000 Years Of History (PG) 9:10 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: What Lies Beneath (PG) 10:10 Pluto: Back From The Dead 11:20 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (PG)

4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Air Crash Investigations (M l) 11:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 3:30 SA Weekender (PG) 4:00 Harry’s Practice

3:00 AFL: Round 5: Hawthorn v Melbourne *Live* 6:00 Counting Cars (PG) 6:30 Movie: “I Am Number Four” (M v) (’11) Stars: Alex Pettyfer 8:40 Movie: “John Wick: Chapter 2” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Keanu Reeves 11:10 Tattoo Nightmares (M s)

4:00 Movie: “Step Up All In” (PG) (’14) Stars: Ryan Guzman 6:15 Movie: “Veronica Mars” (PG) (’14) Stars: Jason Dohring 8:30 First Dates Australia (M) 10:40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l) 11:40 Say Yes To The Dress (PG)

3:00 AFL: Murray League 4:45 Football: NT 6:00 NITV News: Nula 6:30 Art + Soul 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:40 Totem And Ore 10:25 Twelve Canoes (PG) 11:40 Bamay 12:00 Volumz

3:00 Fishing Edge 4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 MotoGP: Portugal Grand Prix *Live* 11:15 Stories Of Bikes (PG)

12:30 Friends (PG) 1:00 The Unicorn (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop (M s) 2:30 Charmed (PG)

2:30 Our Yorkshire Farm 3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Restored By The Fords 8:30 Unsellable Houses 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home

4:25 Good Game Spawn Point 4:55 Endlings (PG) 5:20 Miraculous World 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC News

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Return To The Most Hated Family (M l) 9:30 Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets 10:25 Catalyst

6:00 Vanishing Foods 6:30 Sourced 7:00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 7:30 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 8:00 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen 8:30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul 9:40 Amazing Wedding Cakes

5:00 Basketball: NBL: Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers *Live* 7:00 Dear Syria (PG) 7:05 Cycling: Amstel Gold Women’s Race *Live* 8:05 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips (PG) 10:00 Cycling: Amstel Gold Men’s Race *Live*

10:40 Lego Friends: Girls On A Mission 11:10 Jurassic World Double Trouble (PG) 11:40 Lego Masters (PG) 7:00 Movie: “The Lego Movie” (PG) (’14) Stars: Chris Pratt 9:00 Movie: “Pixels” (PG) (’15) Stars: Kevin James

3:00 Movie: “The Captive Heart” (PG) (’46) Stars: Michael Redgrave 5:00 Movie: “From Here To Eternity” (PG) (’53) Stars: Burt Lancaster 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+)

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

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5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (M) 10:30 Autopsy USA (M) 11:30 Cop Squad (M)

12:00 Movie: “The Wrong Crush” (M d,v) (’17) 2:00 Criminal Confessions (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Dancing With The Stars (PG) [s] 9:00 Mrs. Brown’s Boys (M) [s] 9:45 Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure (M) [s]

1:00 Getaway [s] 1:15 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 9:15 Law & Order: Organized Crime (M) [s] 10:15 Footy Classified (M) [s] 11:15 Manson: The Lost Tapes (MA15+) [s]

6:30 Karena And 6:00 Futurama (PG) Kasey’s Foreign 6:30 The Simpsons Flavours 7:00 Our (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Ink Master (M Stories 7:20 NITV News Update 7:30 Welcome To l) 10:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M) 11:30 Hell’s Kitchen USA Country (PG)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (M v,l) (’91) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:30 Operation Ouch!

Catie’s Amazing 6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Deadly Pole To Machines 7:30 Spicks News 7:00 ABC Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are National News 8:00 ABC News And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Magical Land Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Tonight 8:45 The Business Of Oz 9:00 ABC Nightly News Fabulous Adventures!

1:00 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 2:00 Loch Ness (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 9:30 Laura’s Choice (M l,d) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s]

12:00 Movie: “She Made Them Do It” (M) (’13) Stars: Jenna Dewan 2:00 Criminal Confessions (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars (PG) [s] 9:00 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 10:00 The Resident (M) [s]

6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 8:30 Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:20 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] 10:20 Just For Laughs (M l) [s]

2:20 Apocalypse: The Second World War (PG) (In English/ French/ German) 3:20 Ewan And Colin McGregor: RAF At 100 (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Formula 1: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Highlights

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

5:00 Unsellable Houses 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 Bargain Mansions 10:30 Stay Or Sell

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 Taskmaster (M)

6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Expendables 2” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Sylvester Stallone

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills (M v,s,d) 8:40 The Bill (M) 10:40 Murdered By Morning (M) 11:40 Alfred Hitchcock (M)

1:00 Explore [s] 1:15 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 8:50 Inside Legoland [s] 10:50 Emergence (M v) [s] 11:40 The First 48 (M) [s] 12:30 Tipping Point [s]

1:00 TBA 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 NCIS (M v) [s] 11:10 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

3:00 Living Black (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 The Origins Of ANZAC Day In Queensland (PG) 4:05 Battle Of Crete: Invasion (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 5:00 Bargain Mansions 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Farmhouse Facelift 8:30 Restoration Man (M)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v) 10:30 Suspects (M d,v,l)

6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:00 American Pickers 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Modern (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Opal Family (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Vegas Vacation” (PG) (’97) Hunters (PG) 9:30 Outback Stars: Chevy Chase Pilots (PG)

6:30 First Australians 7:00 Our Stories 7:30 The Point 8:30 ChiTown (M l) 10:00 NBL 2021: Perth Wildcats V Illawarra Hawks 12:00 The Point

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:00 Bondi Rescue Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Shopping (M v)

7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 5:00 ABC News Hour Catie’s Amazing 6:00 ABC Evening Machines 7:30 Spicks News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Staged (M l) Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:10 Extras 9:40 Fisk 9:00 ABC Nightly News

6:30 Come Dine With Me UK 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 8:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 5:45 Lego Masters (PG) 6:10 Asia’s Next Top 6:30 Antiques 7:30 Movie: “Mission: Model (PG) 7:05 Roadshow 7:30 New Impossible - Fallout” Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out (M v) (’18) Stars: Tom Cruise Tricks (M s) 8:40 The Closer 10:20 Movie: “Survivor” (M v,l) (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (’15) Stars: Paddy Wallace (PG) 8:30 Patriot Brains (M) 10:40 Law And Order (M v)

12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch [s] 2:00 Loch Ness (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 9:00 Fisk (PG) [s] 9:30 QI (M) [s] 10:00 TBA

12:00 Movie: “My Nanny’s Secret” (M v) (’09) Stars: Haylie Duff 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol Special (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Shawshank Redemption” (M l,v,s) (’94) Stars: Morgan Freeman

6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Surrogates” (M v) (’09) Stars: Bruce Willis

6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 7:30 The Hunt (PG) 7:30 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M v) 8:30 A Simpsons (PG) 9:00 Family Guy (M) 9:30 American Dad Touch Of Frost (M v) 10:50 (PG) Dog Patrol (PG) 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

1:00 TBA 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 Bull (M) [s] 11:10 The Project (PG) [s] 12:10 The Late Show (PG)

12:00 Movie: “The Wrong Student” (M v) (’17) Stars: Evanne Friedmann 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 The Clown And The Candyman (MA15+) [s] 9:30 Murder In The Outback (M) [s]

6:00 American Pickers 4:00 Better Homes And (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Gardens 5:30 Escape (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Water Diviner” (M v) (’14) 9:45 Movie: “William Kelly’s War” Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch (MA15+) (’14) Mysteries (MA15+)

1:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 1:10 Getaway [s] 1:40 Lego Masters (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights *Live* From Panthers Stadium, Penrith [s] 9:45 NRL: Knock Off [s]

5:00 Restoration Man (M) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Barnwood Builders 8:30 Home Town

6:30 Antiques Road6:10 Lego Masters (PG) 7:30 Paranormal show 7:30 Keeping Up Caught On Camera (M) Appearances (PG) 8:50 8:30 Movie: “Ghostbusters” Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 (PG) (’16) Stars: Melissa Born To Kill? Class Of Evil (M) McCarthy 11:00 Police Ten 7 11:50 Antiques Roadshow

1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 Gogglebox (M) [s] 10:10 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s]

3:00 Diagnosis Murder 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai 6:00 Futurama (PG) (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories 6:30 The Simpsons 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:20 NITV News (PG) 7:30 Cold Case (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 (M v) 9:30 Without A Trace (M) Update 7:30 Strait To The Plate 8:00 Going Places With Hawaii Five-O (M v) 10:30 10:30 Numb3rs (M d) 11:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) Ernie Dingo (PG) Bones (M v)

6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 5:00 ABC News Hour Catie’s Amazing 6:00 ABC Evening Machines 7:30 Spicks News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Penn And Tonight 8:45 The Business Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:00 ABC Nightly News

2:30 Insight (M) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Battle Of Crete: Evacuation (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain (PG) 8:30 Titanic: Dead Reckoning (PG) 9:30 Deadwater Fell (MA15+)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 6:30 Pete And Pio’s Kai Friends (PG) 6:30 (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) Safari 7:00 Our Stories 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:20 NITV News Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Update 7:30 Wellington Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 2 Paranormal (M) 8:00 Yokayi Footy 8:35 Over The Black Dot NCIS (M v) Broke Girls (M s)

6:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 5:00 ABC News Hour 7:00 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Gino’s Catie’s Amazing 6:00 ABC Evening Update 7:05 Cycling: Italian Coastal Escape Machines 7:30 Spicks News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor 8:00 French Food Safari 8:30 Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Who (PG) 8:45 The Romantics Hemsley & Hemsley: Healthy Race *Live* 8:35 Brooklyn Tonight 8:45 The Business Nine-Nine (PG) And Delicious And Us (M) 9:00 ABC Nightly News

1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 2:00 Loch Ness (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 The Repair Shop [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Back Roads [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Trump Takes On The World [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s]

7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!

1:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 1:10 Driving Test: Charlie (PG) [s] 1:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 8:30 Amazing Grace (M) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) [s]

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1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Loch Ness (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s] 8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:35 Invisible Wars: The Superbug Era (PG) [s]

3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 2nd Light Horse Regiment 4:15 WW2 Drain The Ocean (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Greatest Bridges: (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (M) 9:30 Feast To Save The Planet

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

5:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters International

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:10 Lego Masters (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:30 Come Dine With 6:30 Antiques Roads7:30 Movie: “Ferris 7:30 NITV News Me UK 7:00 The Cook Bueller’s Day Off” (PG) Update 7:35 8 Out Of Up With Adam Liaw how 7:30 Taronga: 7:30 Strait To The Plate 8:00 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) (’86) Stars: Matthew Broderick Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) Cook Like An Italian With Silvia 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island 9:40 Movie: “Billy Madison” (M) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 Call (PG) 9:20 Future Man (MA15+) (’95) Stars: Adam Sandler Colloca The Midwife (M)

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

There’s a planetary pile-up in your home zone so expect some family shenanigans and domestic dramas this week (especially on Thursday and Friday). You’re also likely to hear some startling news that makes your ears burn but try to be super discreet with any secrets that come your way. If you’re tempted to spread red-hot rumours and gratuitous gossip, then heed the wise words of birthday great, novelist and poet Charlotte Bronte: “Look twice before you leap”.

This week do your best to assiduously avoid Piscean passivity and procrastination! With the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Uranus all activating your learning and local environment zone, it’s time to be confident and courageous as you proactively set ambitious goals and expand your world in exciting new directions. So your motto is from Aries actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson (who turns 42 on Monday): “Happiness is not something that just comes to you. It’s an active process”.

As the resident Warrior Man/Woman of the zodiac, your modus operandi is one where you charge into situations quickly with guns blazing. The long list of Aries hotheads includes Butch Cassidy, Bette Davis, Alec Baldwin and Russell Crowe. Rambunctious Rams are also notorious for lacking follow-through.

But this week the Sun shifts into Taurus and Mars moves into Cancer. So make sure your fiery enthusiasm is tempered with some caution and a practical longterm plan.

With Mercury and the Sun joining Venus and Uranus in your sign, it’s time for steady Bulls to step up and be the calm voice of reason, as you find creative ways to work with others. If you collaborate and are prepared to pivot, then it will help steer you onto more solid ground in these uncertain times. Be inspired by Queen Elizabeth (who turns 95 on April 21): “Whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load”.

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Versatile Geminis are gregarious gadflies, clever communicators and masters at multi-tasking. But things could still go haywire this week, as the planets disrupt your preconceived plans. Don’t let it deter you though! With Mars moving through your sign (until Friday) strive to be more adventurous, as you grab opportunities with both hands. Be inspired by legendary birthday great, actress and author Shirley MacLaine: “Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. It’s where all the fruit is”.

With the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Uranus all moving through your networking zone, the more you mix and mingle and the more connections you make (in person and online) the better the week will be. Looking for employment? It’s time to capitalise on all the contacts you have – from family members, close friends and former colleagues to acquaintances in your local community. Don’t wait for opportunities to magically appear … be proactive about following your hopes and dreams.

The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Uranus bring the opportunity for recognition and advancement at school, university or work. Through your daily words and actions, you have the power to influence other people in positive and productive ways. So don’t miss the chance to make a real difference. Watch out for dramas on the weekend, when Saturn shines an unforgiving spotlight on shortcomings in a relationship. The more you communicate and cooperate, the better the outcome will be.

Mighty Mars is moving through your reputation zone (until Friday) so it’s time to tap into the Virgo courage and resilience within. Other people are looking to you for strong leadership, sensible ideas and pragmatic solutions. So roll up your sleeves and get to work! Your motto is from the great Queen Elizabeth (who turns 95 on Wednesday): “When life is hard the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat. Instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future”.

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Venus is vamping through Taurus, which lights up your luxury-loving side and wakes up the hedonist within! Romance and passion are also highlighted as the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Uranus all stimulate your sensuality zone.

Thursday and Friday look unpredictable (especially involving finances) while the weekend throws a relationship challenge in your direction. Single Librans … look for a lover who is also a friend (someone who you can really talk to).

This week’s stars encourage you to find practical ways to help those around you.

But resist the temptation to be a stubborn, intractable and risk-adverse Scorpio. Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures, innovative ideas and creative thinking. So keep your options wide open and your adaptability muscles well-flexed. Be inspired by birthday great, singer and actress Cher: “I’ve always taken risks, and never worried what the world might really think of me”.

This week is all about formulating smart strategies and finding practical solutions. Focus on business and/or work, as the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Uranus help you tap into the extra energy and creativity needed to recalibrate your finances and/or career. Can you innovate or pivot in a new direction where there is an increasing demand? The planets also stir up your self-esteem zone, as you take a deeper look at your fundamental core values and transform an outdated belief.

Many Capricorns will feel capricious and cranky this week! Expect some uncomfortable discussions with family and friends. You’re not in the mood to be diplomatic, and others will be surprised by the intensity of your feelings (and your reluctance to compromise). But you’ll have to give a little in order to get a lot. Avoid becoming bogged down in negatives and being a carping critic. On Friday night, do your best to kick up your Goat heels and have some serious fun.

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Better learning outcomes Storytime can set your child up for success. Studies have shown that reading to children at an early age can directly impact their future. Being read to can improve their education outcomes, regardless of household income, education level or cultural background.

Brain benefits Reading aloud enhances the abilities of young children in many ways. It enhances their ability to connect the words they hear with images in their head. This process improves imaginative recall, speeding up the transition to independent reading.

In-person is best Studies show that pre-school age children learn better when an adult is present. That’s why reading in person can have more benefits than an electronic book or recording. Adults can help

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Protein is an important macromolecule that is made of ‘building blocks’ called amino acids and these are needed for everyone as they are used in bodily repair, growth, development and muscle protein synthesis.

Some other specific protein functions include usage in chemical reactions in the body, carrying substances in the blood and effecting muscle contractions.

It is recommended that individuals have at least 0.8 grams of protein per their body weight in kilograms per day to meet the minimum amino acid requirement and to ensure muscle is not lost.

This is simpler than it sounds. For example, a 70kg person needs at least (0.8 x 70) of protein per day = 56 grams of protein per day.

If you are an active person, then it is recommended to have 1.6 grams of protein per your body weight in kilograms per day as often muscle can be lost when you’re active and not eating enough protein.

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It has been shown that consuming 25-30 grams of protein per meal can help slow muscle loss in those who are ageing, reducing the likelihood of falls.

Be conscious of your protein intake, even if you are vegetarian, ensure you are eating enough protein.

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tarting a family is a really exciting time in all our lives; it also presents a number of financial opportunities and challenges.

It is stating the obvious to say that starting a family represents a huge change and all aspects of your life will never be the same again. Although for most of these changes it is impossible to prepare, we can at least make some plans for the financial aspects of this life change.

Starting a family dramatically changes both our expenses and our income. It is likely that one or both parents will initially have some parental leave and/or potentially reduce work hours, reducing the family income. Expenses are also likely to change completely, a number of things you currently spend money on will no longer be part of your lifestyle, but instead will be replaced by some new expenses such as child care and nappies. Essentially the household budget will have to be completely re-worked.

It is quite possible that initially you will have a cash flow deficit, particularly if either parent is planning on having time off, if this is the case this deficit will need to be funded. Too many people don’t prepare for this period of negative cash flow and have no plan to deal with the problem; they normally end up funding

the shortfall with credit cards, the worse type of debt!

The best way to prepare for this is to calculate how much you will need to supplement your income and for how long, and start a saving plan to ensure you have a cash reserve to supplement your income for this period of negative cash flow. For many this will not be possible, other options need to be explored, options include changing loan repayments to interest only to reduce costs, using the

equity in your house or selling an asset.

The sooner you start preparing for this, the more options you will have to avoid racking up credit card debt.

Once you have a family it is probably the first time in your adult life that you are financially reliant on someone else, and them on you. To put it bluntly, if something was to happen to either of you, it is likely you would be immediately under financial strain. Things like life insurance and income protection become more impor-

tant. As discussed above, it is likely that funds are going to be tighter than usual, so increased costs like life insurance probably aren’t desirable; however these can be funded by your superannuation.

This time also presents a few opportunities, this time may be the only time in your life that you are considered a “low income earner” and this presents a number of opportunities. Depending on your income a Government Co-Contribution may be available, this is where the government may match your contribution into superannuation, and another opportunity for low income earners is the spouse contribution rebate. Both of these are attractive options if you have some available savings.

Of course this initial planning is just the beginning! Once you have a family your financial planning goals will change forever. Family holidays may need to be prepared for in advance, things like children’s education and potential need for a bigger home all become financial planning goals, not to mention increased everyday expenses for things like sport and hobbies and god forbid they need braces! Once you have a family it is more important to plan your expenses and budget accordingly coupled with having a cash reserve for when those expenses that can’t be predicted come along.

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What can happen if a toxic mushroom is eaten?

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Other common symptoms include abdominal pain, weakness, lethargy, salivation or seizures.

• Liver failure may occur after ingesting some species of mushrooms.

Direct damage of the liver will lead to vomiting, pain, yellowing of the whites of the eyes, the gums and skin due to a liver that isn’t working properly, and sadly, can result in fatality.

How can I protect my dog from toxic mushrooms?

Prevention is far better than cure.

Treat all mushrooms that you see as potentially toxic and don’t let them eat any! Remove any mushrooms from your yard immediately and do not walk your dog where mushrooms grow to reduce the risk that one gets eaten.

What happens if I suspect my dog has eaten a mushroom?

Don’t delay, head straight to your local veterinarian for immediate management. Take the mushroom with you if handy – it may need to be identified.

Mushroom ingestion can cause a range of symptoms depending on the species and toxin involved. Whilst many mushroom ingestions result in either no symptoms or purely a gastroenteritis like syndrome, some mushroom ingestions such as Amanita phalloides (commonly known as the Death cap) can be lifethreatening even with small amounts.

As we are seeing mushrooms popping up all over our sodden lawns, be cautious by keeping your pets on a leash whilst walking them. Where possible, remove any mushrooms from your yard before your pet has a chance to play eat them.

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he latest news of a Trans-Tasman travel bubble with our Kiwi cousins has me a little more than excited!

I have been a huge fan of Aotearoa ever since my first experience over 20 years ago. To me it’s like Tasmania on steroids!

On my last journey I experienced New Zealand in a way I never thought I would with Grand Pacific Tours.

Coach touring was an unknown quantity for me and to be honest something that I had never really considered. Sitting in a coach with a bunch of people I didn’t know, being shipped around the country, sticking to schedules and not being in charge of my own destiny! Well that’s how I pictured it would be.

Well the thing was, the people on board were all like-minded travellers excited to explore, just like me, and friendships were fast formed between them.

Having everything set out for you, actually gives you peace of mind, I knew most of my meals were inclusive, my bags were taken care of for the entire journey and if I wanted to indulge in any optional extras I just had to ask the coach captain or the tour guide to organise it for me. Simple!

Okay let’s have a little look at some of the standard inclusions and attractions that are on many of their tours. There are way too many to mention, but here are a few of my faves.

The North Island’s best features for me would have to start at the top end and the spectacular Bay of Islands and a visit to the

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You will be transformed to Middle Earth and feel like you’re going on your own adventure.

When it comes to the South Island, and just quietly my favourite, there are so many highlights. I will try and not get carried away and just mention a couple, you can visit www.gptnz.com to see all the others.

Without a doubt the cruise on Milford Sound is right up there. The first time I visited it just smacked me in the face, in a good way! Towering cliffs that seem to reach through the sky. Waterfalls tumbling metre after metre into the deep green sea. These Fiords were 100,000 years in the making and it is like discovering the land that time forgot. Definitely a destination that will remain in your mind for years to come. I would also suggest that you make the effort to indulge yourself in the overnight experience on the Milford Mariner, which makes it extra special.

The journey on the TranzAlpine Rail Journey is pretty special too.

Obviously depending on what time of year you travel the landscapes and surrounds will differ. During my last trip I was blessed with lots of green pastures out

of Christchurch across The Canterbury Plains, which was followed up by impressive peaks, gorges with crystal blue waters flowing and some very notable waterfalls.

When you add to this the longest tunnel in the southern hemisphere, a couple of outstanding viaducts and it’s got all the markings of a train journey of distinction.

Even if you’re not a train buff.

The west coast of New Zealand is really mind blowing and I implore you to take a chopper flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. It is an adventure not to be missed and when you land on the top of the ice pack you will feel so insignificant while being overcome with the enormity of where you stand. Thousands and thousands of years of nature doing its thing and you have no choice but to be in awe of what she delivers.

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How long have you been receiving business advice from the WSBC? I have been using the services of the Western Sydney Business Centre for the last three years.

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Giants grab win in time for Derby NATHAN TAYLOR

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Jacob Hopper alongside Luke Parker at the SCG. Photo: Jacob Gaynor/AFL.

own on a troops and with plenty going against them, the GWS Giants have pulled off one of their best wins in years to open their account for 2021.

After losing their first three games to start the season, the Giants were underdogs heading into last Saturday night’s clash against Collingwood at the MCG. With their season on life support, Giants superstar and stand-in skipper Toby Greene produced a performance for the ages – booting five goals to lead his side to its first victory of the year.

Greene – a Giants original and the club’s heartbeat – was the central figure in the 90-60 surprise victory, seeing GWS join Collingwood at 1-3 after the first month of the season.

“It was a great win… the intensity, the effort… I’m really proud,” Giants coach Leon Cameron said after the match.

“I’m just extremely proud for them to find a gear, especially when we were under the pump halfway through the last [quarter], and to kick away.

“I thought the intensity on the night from all 22 players was first class.”

With captain Stephen Coniglio out for several weeks through injury, Greene put in an inspired performance in his skipper’s absence.

Cameron said Greene was exceptional both offensively and in his newfound leadership role.

“He’s a special player… every week my comments about Toby will never change.

He’s a one club player and an unbelievable servant of this footy club. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he leads from the front,” he said “I thought Toby got the balance right tonight.

“It was an unbelievable effort offensively to do what he did. But to martial the troops when we were under the pump, I thought he was fantastic.”

Cameron will be hoping Greene and the rest of his troops have another big performance in them this Saturday afternoon when they take on the red-hot Sydney Swans at the SCG. The Swans are just one of three undefeated teams left in the competition, with their latest win coming against Essendon last week.

Tomorrow’s Round 5 match will be the 20th edition of the Sydney Derby.

In the nine-year history of the Sydney Derby, the Swans have recorded 12 Derby wins and the Giants seven.

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Still loving the water Foursome we profiled in 2004 continue to be passionate about rowing NATHAN TAYLOR

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f you’ve ever been on a walk by the Nepean over the years, you may have spotted these four inspirational women rowing up and down the river as part of their weekly exercise routine.

“I can’t tell you how many times our photo has been taken by people at the boat ramp,” 75-year-old Lorraine Paynter told the Weekender.

“They probably say ‘look at those old birds out there’, and snap a photo.”

Paynter, along with her twin sister Lynne Bagwell, 80-year-old Bette Masters and 72-year-old Jill Murphy have been rowing together for an incredible 17 years.

The quartet teamed up in 2004 after joining a ‘Learn to Row’ program via the Nepean Rowers Masters Project, which targeted the over 40 demographic of Penrith. Their participation was profiled in the Weekender at the time.

“My sister and I live in North Richmond and when you’re driving over the river, the water just looks gorgeous all the time,” Paynter said.

“I remember chatting to a local chap about rowing and he said Nepean Rowing

Jill Murphy, Lorraine Paynter, Lynne Bagwell and Bette Masters. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Club were doing lessons, so my sister and I signed up and that’s where we met Bette and Jill. We decided to team up and make a four, and we’ve been rowing ever since.”

The ladies often get together twice a week, meeting at the Nepean Rowing Club in Penrith before rowing up to the Nepean Belle and back.

“It usually takes us around an hour and a half to do the 6-7km round trip,” Paynter said.

“We row up the river – enjoy a chocolate, a drink and a little chat – before rowing back to the club.

“After all these years, you get to know everybody. We know people along the river that wave to us and we all wave back.

It’s a great community to be a part of.”

The benefits of rowing are endless, from health improvements such as increased fitness levels and strengthened cardiovascular systems, to social advantages including the building of a new network of contacts and friends.

Paynter said she is so grateful to have rowing in her life and would recommend the sport to anyone she comes across.

“It’s just one of those spur of the moment things my sister and I did, and it’s changed our lives to be honest with you,” she said.

“It’s so hard to settle into a sedentary sort of lifestyle… sometimes you have to make yourself get up in the morning and go and do it. But by the time you have your row and little giggle, and you come home – you are so glad that you did.

“I’d recommend the ‘Learn to Row’ classes to everybody.”

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Supporting sport Grants for grassroots clubs confirmed by Mulgoa MP NATHAN TAYLOR

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Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies with members of the St Clair Netball Club.

Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the grants provide a welcome lift to communities as NSW emerges from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The pandemic, bushfires, drought and recent floods have affected NSW communities in recent months,” he said.

“These grants are important for the local sporting community, in particular

the army of volunteers who donate their time week in, week out to ensure local sport and recreation activities are available.”

The Local Sport Grants Program awards sporting organisations up to $20,000 for projects which focus on sport development, sport access, sports events and facility development.

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Also out to make a huge impact this season is Penrith’s Youth Men’s team – the only Panthers side to finish a full season in 2020.

17-year-old power forward Jaedyn Fetui-Fa’amoe said he can’t wait for the season to tip-off.

“I’m definitely looking forward to it, it’s been a while since we played basketball,” he said.

“We’ve got some new players this year... and we’ve developed some good team chemistry already. We can’t wait to play the Bruins on Saturday.”

One team Penrith are asking fans to be patient with this season is their Youth Women team, who will field several first timers.

17-year-old Victoria Parkes, who will make her Youth League debut tomorrow morning, said her team’s close bond away from the court will get them through.

“This is the first Youth League season for a lot of us, we are a really young team,” she said.

“I have no idea what we’re coming up against but we all know what we need to do. We’re not only a good team but we’re good friends, so we’ll always be able to lift each other up.”

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emps Creek United Soccer Club and St Clair Netball Club have both scored a major funding boost with the announcement of the State Government’s Local Sport Grants Program.

The funding provided to both clubs through the Local Sport Grants Program has enabled them to purchase new uniforms and other much-needed equipment.

State Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies said this funding provides essential funds to assist local sporting organisations increase participation, purchase equipment and improve facilities.

“Sport is a way of life in our community and the Local Sport Grant Program is another excellent example of the NSW Government delivering for the people of Mulgoa,” she said.

“I am delighted to see Kemps Creek United Soccer Club and St Clair Netball Club benefit from these grants that contribute to improved social, health and cultural outcomes for the wider community.”

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Closing in on Finals Wanderers host crucial match against Brisbane at Bankwest Stadium NATHAN TAYLOR

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he Western Sydney Wanderers could move into third place and help solidify their spot in the upcoming A-League Finals with a win over Brisbane this evening.

The sixth-placed Wanderers will take on the seventh-placed Roar in front of what’s expected to be a healthy crowd at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta.

The two clubs met earlier this month in Redcliffe, with both sides unable to be separated after 90 minutes.

Since that clash with the Roar on April 3, the Wanderers have made a habit out of securing the one-point from matches.

In fact, their last three performances have resulted in draws with their most recent coming last Saturday night against Adelaide United.

In front of a huge crowd at Coopers Stadium, United scored first through former Wanderer Tom Juric before veteran Simon Cox equalised for the visitors after the break.

Both sides were reduced to 10 men throughout the contest, with Adelaide’s Louis D’Arrigo dismissed for two yellow

Bernie Ibini enjoyed another strong game for Western Sydney. Photo: Melinda Jane.

card offences on the stroke of half-time.

Western Sydney also lost Mark Natta to a red card towards the back end of the second half after he pulled down Stefan

Nepean FA in its 60th year is proud to launch the Women’s Ruby Football league and the Men’s Waratah Football League.

Around the grounds SHUTE SHIELD: Despite a decent sized crowd cheering them on, the Penrith Emus have lost their opening game of the 2021 season by a huge margin. Up against one of the powerhouse clubs in Northern Suburbs, the Emus fought hard but were ultimately no match for their opposition, losing 73-0 at Nepean Rugby Park. With the bulk of their roster only signing on in the week leading up to the game, the result didn’t come as a surprise to many watching on. The Emus will enjoy this weekend off to familiarise themselves with one another before taking on the Western Sydney Two Blues in Round 3 next week.

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AFL: The Penrith Rams have won their first game of the season, cruising past Macquarie University 73-61 in Round 1 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Rams star Mitchell Stevens top-scored with five goals, while veteran Phil Aumann and Jordan Ware kicked two goals apiece. The Rams will aim for back to back wins this Saturday afternoon when they take on Southern Power at Waratah Oval. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes have walked off the field feeling embarrassed, going down to the North Shore Bombers 104-3 in Round 1 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. This Saturday the Ramettes will hit the road to face the Newtown Breakaways at Mahoney Park.

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Mauk in a goal scoring position in the 77th minute.

Speaking after the match, Wanderers coach Carl Robinson said the game well

and truly had it all.

“It was a good game of football,” he said.

“I think there was lots of emotion in the game, lots of talking points, decisions, good play, indifferent play, mistakes and a draw – that’s a fair summary I think.”

For the Wanderers, it was their third draw in as many games with a pair of them coming against sides (Central Coast and Adelaide) in the top three.

Robinson said while he would’ve preferred to collect all three points, his troops will be full of confidence after matching it with the best of the best.

“It should give us confidence without a doubt, but we’re disappointed in there… that shows how far that group has come,” he said pointing to the locker room.

“Sometimes people want to run before they can walk, but it’s important you put building blocks / foundations in when you’re trying to build and that’s what I’ve been trying to do since the day I walked through the door.

“We’ve really made good strides in such a short space of time, we’ve got a lot of work to do but yes, they should be showing confidence playing against two of the top three teams and going toe to toe with them.”

NETBALL: The Panthers Netball Opens team have been walloped in the opening game of the season, smashed at the hands of the UTS Randwick Sparks 55-35

in Round 1 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Netball Under 23s team also struggled against the red-hot Sparks, losing 49-40. Both Panthers teams will take on the Manly Warringah Sapphires in Round 2.

RUGBY LEAGUE: A catch-up round (Round 7) of the NSWRL Junior Representative season took place last weekend, with mixed results for Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams.

In the SG Ball Cup, Penrith defeated the Victoria Thunderbolts 32-22. In the Harold Matthews Cup, the Panthers went down to the Central Coast Roosters 24-10.

Penrith have qualified for the Harold Matthews Cup Finals, but unfortunately missed out on a place in the SG Ball Cup post-season.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 5 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield took place last weekend, with excellent results for the St Marys Saints. In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys smashed the Western Suburbs Magpies 64-4. In the Sydney Shield, the Saints were too good for the East Campbelltown Eagles 52-10. This Saturday St Marys will play the Windsor Wolves in both grades.

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fter being unable to play last year due to the COVID-affected season, longtime Panthers basketball captain Ben Kearins hasn’t been this excited for a game in his entire life.

Kearins and his teammates will finally return to the court this Saturday after the pandemic wreaked havoc across the sporting world last season, resulting in Penrith Basketball opting to field just one team (Youth Men) when the 2020 competition eventually resumed.

Speaking with the Weekender ahead of tomorrow’s opener against the Bankstown Bruins, Kearins said not being able to play last year was “devastating”.

“We had a really good pre-season last year and then COVID happened and it was a bit devastating because we were all so ready to go,” he said.

“This weekend can’t come soon enough… I haven’t been this excited for a game since I’ve been at Penrith.

“After more than a year without playing, we are more than ready to go and ready to make a real big impact this season.”

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Jaedyn Fetui-Fa’amoe, Ben Kearins and Victoria Parkes. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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